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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Program: In-House Training This learning series is designed to enable participants to fulfill the important role of a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and to incorporate the Lean Six Sigma mindset into their leadership skills. Green Belt is not just a role, it is also a competency required for leadership positions at many top companies. This learning series is designed to enable participants to fulfill the important role of a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and to incorporate the Lean Six Sigma mindset into their leadership skills. With a real-world project focus, the series will teach the fundamental methodology, tools, and techniques of the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control Process Improvement Methodology. This course is delivered through sixteen 3-hour online sessions. What you Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Identify strategies for effectively leading high performing process improvement teams Analyze whether projects align with business strategy Apply process improvement methodologies to DMAIC steps, based on real world scenarios Explain ways to appropriately respond to process variation Distinguish among best practice problem solving methodologies Evaluate and effectively communicate data-driven decisions, based on real world scenarios Introduction Lean Six Sigma & quality The vision The methodologies The metric Project Selection Why Projects Random idea generation Targeted idea generation CTQs (Critical to Quality) & projects Project screening criteria Quick improvements Introduction to Define Project Planning Developing the core charter Developing a project charter Facilitation Process Management Business process management Top-down process mapping Voice of the Customer Voice of Customer Stakeholder analysis Communication planning Kicking off the project Define Summary Introduction to Measure Data Collection Fact-based decision making Data sampling Operations definitions Data collection plan Measurement system analysis Graphical Statistics for Continuous Data Meet Six SigmaXL Graphical & statistical tools Data stratification Graphical Statistics for Discrete Data Pareto analysis Dot plots Plotting data over time: Looking for patterns Variation Concepts Variation is reality Special Cause and Common Cause variation Example of standard business reporting Individuals Control Chart Process Capability Genesis of process capability Calculating the metrics of Six Sigma Yield metrics: Measuring process efficiency Cost of Poor Quality The Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) Cost of Quality categories Calculating the Cost of Poor Quality Measure Summary Introduction to Analyze Process Analysis Introduction to process analysis Value-added analysis Cycle time analysis WIP & pull systems Analyzing bottlenecks and constraints Cause & Effect Analysis Fishbone/Ishikawa diagram 5-Whys analysis Graphical & statistical tools Advanced Analysis Why use hypothesis rests? Hypothesis tests Correlation and regression analysis Analyze Summary Introduction to Improve Solutions Creativity techniques Generating alternative solutions Solution selection techniques Introduction to Design of Experiments Introduction to DOE DOE activity Error Proofing Failure mode & effect analysis Poka-Yoke Project Management Fundamentals Successful teams Project roles Conflict management Standardization Standardization The Visual Workplace 5S Piloting & Verifying Results What is a pilot? Evaluating results Improve Summary Introduction to Control Statistical Process Control Review of Special & Common Cause variation Review of Individual Control Chart P-Chart for discrete proportion data Transition Planning Control plan Project closure Control Summary Summary and Next Steps

Overview This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge required by Non-Accounts Managers to understand Finance and Accounting processes they face in their daily work schedule. The main objective of this course is to highlight accounting, understand the framework of accounting, and stages of accounts and also to elaborate rules and principles of accounting. With a lot of Case studies and open discussions with live examples, participants will gain detailed knowledge to understand their company from a financial perspective and also to help manage financial matters. At the end of the course, you will learn how to apply financial techniques, understand financial reports and annual reports, the relationship between accounting and finance thereby gaining knowledge of the use of debits and credits and last but not least to identify limitations of financial statements.  At the end of this training course, participants will: Be able to Record Transactions in the Accounting System Understand the Format and Contents of Financial Statements Use Accounting Information to Interpret and Evaluate a Business Make Efficient and Profitable Decisions, based on Cost Information Apply Budgetary Control Techniques to ensure that Targets are Achieved

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course are persons who are new to reporting with Microsoft© SQL Server© Report Builder and SSRS, persons who are transitioning from another reporting software application, and persons who are existing Report Builder and SSRS report authors. Overview Navigate the Report Builder Environment. - Create table reports. - Format reports. - Create basic and complex expressions. - Group report data. - Create matrix reports. - Sort and filter data. - Summarize data with charts. - Print and export reports. In this course, students will continue their learning on the foundations of report writing with Microsoft© SQL Server© Report Builder and SSRS. Prerequisites ?Familiarity with Windows. ?Creating and navigating folders. ?Opening programs. ?Manipulating windows. ?Copying and pasting objects. ?Formatting text. ?Saving files. 1 - Exploring the Report Builder Environment Introducing the Report Builder Environment Working with Existing Reports Lab 1: Exploring the Report Builder Application 2 - Adding Data to Table Reports Create Report Data Sources Create Report Datasets Work with the Tablix Data Region Create a Table Report Lab 1: Creating Table Reports 3 - Formatting Data and Creating Expressions in Reports Formatting Reports Sorting and Filtering Report Data Adding Data to a Dataset Creating Simple Expressions Creating Complex Expressions Lab 1: Formatting Reports 4 - Grouping Report Data Group Data in Reports Group Data Using an Expression Creating Subgroups and Group Aggregates Lab 1: Creating Reports with Groups and Aggregates 5 - Matrix Reports Creating and Modifying Matrix Data Regions Creating and Modifying Column Groups Lab 1: Creating Matrix Reports 6 - Charts Create and Modify Chart Wizard Reports Add Charts to Existing Reports Modify Charts in Reports Lab 1: Creating Charts and Chart Reports 7 - Printing and Exporting Reports Print Features and Print Options Export Reports Lab 1: Printing and Exporting Reports

Supporting Microsoft IIS training course description This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge and skills to configure and manage Internet Information Services. This course is intended to help provide pre-requisite skills supporting a broad range of Internet web applications, security, and knowledge to help support other products that use IIS such as Exchange and SharePoint. What will you learn Install IIS. Configure IIS. Secure websites. Maintain IIS. Supporting Microsoft IIS training course details Who will benefit: Technical staff working with Microsoft IIS. Prerequisites: TCP/IP foundation for engineerss Supporting Windows ( XP or 2000 or 2003) Duration 5 days Supporting Microsoft IIS course contents Overview and Installing IIS Web Server infrastructure, installing IIS. Hands on Default install of IIS, verify and test.. Configuring the default website Default website, IIS Manager, default IIS file structure, configuring DNS records for a website, creating virtual directories and Applications. Hands on Configuring the Default website for public access. Creating Virtual Directories and Applications. Application Pools Application Pool Architecture, Application Pool recycling. Hands on Creating and managing Application Pools. Creating additional websites Multiple websites on a single server, website bindings. Hands on Creating new websites. Website and Web application support Configuring Common features, adding support for web applications. Hands on Adding support for web applications. Securing Websites and applications Access control, sites, applications, authentication and permissions. URL authorization rules. Hands on Configuring Authentication and permissions. Securing Data Transmissions with SSL Certificates and SSL, creating certificates for a web server, adding a certificate to a website. Hands on Certificates and HTTPS. Using the Central Certificate Store The Central Certificate Store. Hands on Install and configure the Central Certificate Store. Configuring Remote Administration Installing and Configuring the Management Service. Connecting to remote web servers and websites. Delegating Management Access. Hands on Remote administration. Implementing FTP Implementing FTP, configuring an FTP site. Hands on Install and configure a secured FTP site. Monitoring IIS IMonitoring IIS logs with Log Parser. Hands on Analyze a set of IIS log files for possible issues using Log Parser. Analyze performance data for performance related problems using PerfMon. Backing up and Restoring IIS The IIS environment. Hands on Performing a backup and restore of a website. Building Load-Balanced Web Farms Load-balancing mechanisms, building a Load-Balanced Web Farm using ARR, sharing content to a Web Farm using a network share, Sharing content to a Web Farm using DFS-R, Sharing IIS Configurations in a Web Farm. Hands on Installing and configuring ARR, sharing content to a Web Farm using network share and DFS-R, sharing IIS Configurations in a Web Farm.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The CCSP is ideal for IT and information security leaders responsible for applying best practices to cloud security architecture, design, operations and service orchestration. Overview Upon completing this course, the participants will gain valuable knowledge and skills including the ability to: - Successfully pass the CCSP exam. - Understand the fundamentals of the cloud computing architecture framework. - Understand security challenges associated with different types of cloud services. - Identify and evaluate security risks for their organization?s cloud environments. - Select and implement appropriate controls to ensure secure implementation of cloud services. - Thoroughly understand the 6 essential core domains of the CCSP common body of knowledge: 1. Architectural Concepts & Design Requirements 2. Cloud Data Security 3. Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security 4. Cloud Application Security 5. Operations 6. Legal & Compliance The goal of the course is to prepare professionals for the challenging CCSP exam by covering the objectives of the exam based on the six domains as defined in the (ISC)2 CCSP common body of knowledge. 1 - Architectural Concepts and Design Requirements Cloud Computing Concepts Cloud Reference Architecture Cloud Computing Security Concepts Design Principles of Secure Cloud Computing Trusted Cloud Services 2 - Cloud Data Security CSA (Cloud Security Alliance) Cloud Data Lifecycle Cloud Data Storage Architectures Data Security Strategies Data Discovery and Classification Technologies Protecting Privacy and PII (Personally Identifiable Information) Data Rights Management Data Retention, Deletion, and Archiving Policies Auditability, Traceability, and Accountability of Data Events 3 - Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security Cloud Infrastructure Components Cloud Infrastructure Risks Designing and Planning Security Controls Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Management 4 - Cloud Application Security The Need for Security Awareness and Training in application Security Cloud Software Assurance and Validation Verified Secure Software SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) Process Secure SDLC Specifics of Cloud Application Architecture Secure IAM (Identity and Access Management) Solutions 5 - Operations Planning Process for the Data Center Design Installation and Configuration of Physical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment Running Physical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment Managing Physical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment Installation and Configuration of Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment Running Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment Managing Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment Compliance with Regulations and Controls Risk Assessment for Logical and Physical Infrastructure Collection, Acquisition, and Preservation of Digital Evidence Managing Communication with Stakeholders 6 - Legal and Compliance Legal Requirements and Unique Risks within the Cloud Environment Relevant Privacy and PII Laws and Regulations Audit Process, Methodologies, and Required Adaptions for a Cloud Environment Implications of Cloud to Enterprise Risk Management Outsourcing and Cloud Contract Design Vendor Management

Do you hear yourself saying the same thing over and over again? Do you want to bring some new skills to your role? If you have been in a sales role for some time it is easy to fall into a comfortable pattern. This workshop will help you incorporate advanced techniques drawn from NLP, behavioural science and social psychology into your existing skills. This course will help you: Use the consultative sales process to achieve more cross-sales Employ advanced rapport-building skills Assess the buying preferences of a customer Articulate the link between customer goals and needs Identify your customer's needs and wants Use advanced questioning techniques to gather information Resist the temptation to tell when it would be better to ask Identify communication preferences Given various scenarios, present a product to the explicit need of a customer Appreciate the impact of the language used during this stage of the sale and decide what language is appropriate with a variety of customers Handle objections positively Close the sale or gain commitment to further action 1 Introduction Aims and objectives of the training Personal introductions and objectives Self-assessment of existing sales skills Overview of content 2 Understanding yourself and your customers Personal communication style and what this means in a sales situation Wants versus needs What motivates people to buy Using social media tools such as LinkedIn Managing your portfolio to maximise sales Preparing to sell 3 The sales process Overview of the consultative sales process Review personal strengths and weaknesses as a salesperson Habits of top-performing sales people Common pitfalls Articulate sales goals 4 Building rapport 11 decisions that customers make in the first 9 seconds Spotting buyer communication preferences Building rapport with a wide variety of customers Dealing with emotions Keeping control 5 Questioning and listening Assumptions and how they trip us up Structured questioning Looking for cross-sales Honing your listening skills Identifying buyers' motivation Using summaries to move the customer forward 6 Presenting products and services to customers Choosing the right time to present Using features, advantages and benefits Tailoring your presentation of products and services to match buyer preferences and motivations 7 Gaining commitment When to close Dealing with difficult customers 5 things to avoid when handling a customer objection 8 Managing your business The link between service and sales Using customer surveys Winning back lost business 9 Putting it all together Skills practice Personal learning summary and action plans

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is people who are moving into a database role, or whose role has expanded to include database technologies. Developers that deliver content from SQL Server databases will also benefit from this material. Overview After completing this course, you will be able to: Describe key database concepts in the context of SQL Server Describe database languages used in SQL Server Describe data modelling techniques Describe normalization and denormalization techniques Describe relationship types and effects in database design Describe the effects of database design on performance Describe commonly used database objects This course is provided as an introductory class for anyone getting started with databases. It will be useful to programmers and other IT professionals whose job roles are expanding into database management. Students will learn fundamental database concepts through demonstrations and hands-on labs on a SQL Server instance. This material updates and replaces course Microsoft course 10985 which was previously published under the same title. Module 1: Introduction to databases Introduction to Relational Databases Other Databases and Storage Data Analysis SQL Server Database Languages Module 2: Data Modeling Data Modelling Designing a Database Relationship Modeling Module 3: Normalization Fundamentals of Normalization Normal Form Denormalization Module 4: Relationships Introduction to Relationships Planning Referential Integrity Module 5: Performance Indexing Query Performance Concurrency Module 6: Database Objects Tables Views Stored Procedures, Triggers and Functions

This workshop is aimed at practice managers who work in GP Practices and Health Centres or their equivalent. The purpose of this workshop is to equip practice managers with the tools and techniques they need to run a busy practice and/or team.

Who is this course for? The Diploma in Visual Effects for Film and Television Animation is tailored for individuals aspiring to work in the Visual Effects, TV, Film, and 3D animation industry. Gain essential skills necessary for a successful career in these fields. Click here for more info: Website Duration: 120 hours of 1-on-1 Training. When can I book: 9 am - 4 pm (Choose your preferred day and time once a week). Monday to Saturday: 9 am - 7 pm (Flexible timing with advance booking).  Course Overview for a 120-Hour Diploma Program in Game Design and Development Term 1: Introduction to Game Design and 3D Modeling (40 hours) Module 1: Introduction to Game Design (1 hour) Understanding the game development industry and current trends Exploring game mechanics and fundamental design principles Introduction to the game engines and tools utilized in the program Module 2: 3D Modeling with 3ds Max (25 hours) Familiarization with 3ds Max and its user interface Mastering basic modeling techniques like box modeling and extrusion Advanced modeling skills including subdivision and topology Texturing and shading techniques tailored for game development Module 3: Character Design and Animation (10 hours) Introduction to character design and its developmental process Creating and rigging characters specifically for games Keyframe animation techniques for character movement Term 2: Game Development and Unity 3D (40 hours) Module 4: Unity 3D Basics (20 hours) Navigating Unity 3D and understanding its interface Grasping fundamental game development concepts within Unity Creating game objects, writing scripts, and designing scenes Introduction to scripting using C# Module 5: Advanced Game Development with Unity 3D (10 hours) Constructing game mechanics including UI, scoring, and game states Working with physics and collision systems in Unity Crafting intricate game environments and level designs Module 6: Game Assets with Photoshop (10 hours) Exploring Photoshop tools and features for game asset creation Crafting game elements such as textures, sprites, and icons Optimizing assets for seamless integration into game development Term 3: Advanced Game Design and Portfolio Development (40 hours) Module 7: Advanced Game Design (20 hours) Delving into advanced game design concepts like balancing and difficulty curves Understanding player psychology and methods for engaging audiences Implementing game analytics and user testing for refinement Module 8: Portfolio Development (24 hours) Building a comprehensive portfolio showcasing acquired skills Effective presentation techniques for showcasing work Establishing a professional online presence and networking strategies Final Project: Creating and presenting a collection of best works in collaboration with tutors and fellow students Please note: Any missed sessions or absence without a 48-hour notice will result in session loss and a full class fee charge due to the personalized one-to-one nature of the sessions. Students can request pauses or extended breaks by providing written notice via email. What can you do after this course: Software Proficiency: Master industry-standard design tools for architectural and interior projects. Design Expertise: Develop a deep understanding of design principles and spatial concepts. Visualization Skills: Acquire advanced 2D/3D rendering and virtual reality skills for realistic design representation. Communication and Collaboration: Enhance communication skills and learn to collaborate effectively in design teams. Problem-Solving: Develop creative problem-solving abilities for real-world design challenges. Jobs and Career Opportunities: Architectural Visualizer Interior Designer CAD Technician Virtual Reality Developer 3D Modeler Project Coordinator Freelance Designer Visualization Consultant Students can pursue these roles, applying their expertise in architectural and interior design across various professional opportunities. Course Expectations: Maintain a dedicated notebook to compile your study notes. Schedule makeup sessions for any missed coursework, subject to available time slots. Keep meticulous notes and maintain a design folder to track your progress and nurture creative ideas. Allocate specific time for independent practice and project work. Attain certification from the esteemed professional design team. Post-Course Proficiencies: Upon successful course completion, you will achieve the following: Develop confidence in your software proficiency and a solid grasp of underlying principles. Demonstrate the ability to produce top-tier visuals for architectural and interior design projects. Feel well-prepared to pursue positions, armed with the assurance of your software expertise. Continued Support: We are pleased to offer lifetime, complimentary email and phone support to promptly assist you with any inquiries or challenges that may arise. Software Accessibility: Access to the required software is available through either downloading it from the developer's website or acquiring it at favorable student rates. It is important to note that student software should be exclusively utilized for non-commercial projects. Payment Options: To accommodate your preferences, we provide a range of payment options, including internet bank transfers, credit cards, debit cards, and PayPal. Moreover, we offer installment plans tailored to the needs of our students. Course Type: Certification. Course Level: Basic to Advanced. Time: 09:00 or 4 pm (You can choose your own day and time once a week) (Monday to Friday, 09 am to 7 pm, you can choose anytime by advance booking. Weekends can only be 3 to 4 hrs due to heavy demand on those days). Tutor: Industry Experts. Total Hours: 120 Price for Companies: £3500.00 (With VAT = £4200) For Companies. Price for Students: £3000.00 (With VAT = £3600) For Students.