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Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is data professionals, data architects, and business intelligence professionals who want to learn about data engineering and building analytical solutions using data platform technologies that exist on Microsoft Azure. The secondary audience for this course includes data analysts and data scientists who work with analytical solutions built on Microsoft Azure. In this course, the student will learn how to implement and manage data engineering workloads on Microsoft Azure, using Azure services such as Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, Azure Stream Analytics, Azure Databricks, and others. The course focuses on common data engineering tasks such as orchestrating data transfer and transformation pipelines, working with data files in a data lake, creating and loading relational data warehouses, capturing and aggregating streams of real-time data, and tracking data assets and lineage. Prerequisites Successful students start this course with knowledge of cloud computing and core data concepts and professional experience with data solutions. AZ-900T00 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals DP-900T00 Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals 1 - Introduction to data engineering on Azure What is data engineering Important data engineering concepts Data engineering in Microsoft Azure 2 - Introduction to Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 Understand Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 Enable Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 in Azure Storage Compare Azure Data Lake Store to Azure Blob storage Understand the stages for processing big data Use Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 in data analytics workloads 3 - Introduction to Azure Synapse Analytics What is Azure Synapse Analytics How Azure Synapse Analytics works When to use Azure Synapse Analytics 4 - Use Azure Synapse serverless SQL pool to query files in a data lake Understand Azure Synapse serverless SQL pool capabilities and use cases Query files using a serverless SQL pool Create external database objects 5 - Use Azure Synapse serverless SQL pools to transform data in a data lake Transform data files with the CREATE EXTERNAL TABLE AS SELECT statement Encapsulate data transformations in a stored procedure Include a data transformation stored procedure in a pipeline 6 - Create a lake database in Azure Synapse Analytics Understand lake database concepts Explore database templates Create a lake database Use a lake database 7 - Analyze data with Apache Spark in Azure Synapse Analytics Get to know Apache Spark Use Spark in Azure Synapse Analytics Analyze data with Spark Visualize data with Spark 8 - Transform data with Spark in Azure Synapse Analytics Modify and save dataframes Partition data files Transform data with SQL 9 - Use Delta Lake in Azure Synapse Analytics Understand Delta Lake Create Delta Lake tables Create catalog tables Use Delta Lake with streaming data Use Delta Lake in a SQL pool 10 - Analyze data in a relational data warehouse Design a data warehouse schema Create data warehouse tables Load data warehouse tables Query a data warehouse 11 - Load data into a relational data warehouse Load staging tables Load dimension tables Load time dimension tables Load slowly changing dimensions Load fact tables Perform post load optimization 12 - Build a data pipeline in Azure Synapse Analytics Understand pipelines in Azure Synapse Analytics Create a pipeline in Azure Synapse Studio Define data flows Run a pipeline 13 - Use Spark Notebooks in an Azure Synapse Pipeline Understand Synapse Notebooks and Pipelines Use a Synapse notebook activity in a pipeline Use parameters in a notebook 14 - Plan hybrid transactional and analytical processing using Azure Synapse Analytics Understand hybrid transactional and analytical processing patterns Describe Azure Synapse Link 15 - Implement Azure Synapse Link with Azure Cosmos DB Enable Cosmos DB account to use Azure Synapse Link Create an analytical store enabled container Create a linked service for Cosmos DB Query Cosmos DB data with Spark Query Cosmos DB with Synapse SQL 16 - Implement Azure Synapse Link for SQL What is Azure Synapse Link for SQL? Configure Azure Synapse Link for Azure SQL Database Configure Azure Synapse Link for SQL Server 2022 17 - Get started with Azure Stream Analytics Understand data streams Understand event processing Understand window functions 18 - Ingest streaming data using Azure Stream Analytics and Azure Synapse Analytics Stream ingestion scenarios Configure inputs and outputs Define a query to select, filter, and aggregate data Run a job to ingest data 19 - Visualize real-time data with Azure Stream Analytics and Power BI Use a Power BI output in Azure Stream Analytics Create a query for real-time visualization Create real-time data visualizations in Power BI 20 - Introduction to Microsoft Purview What is Microsoft Purview? How Microsoft Purview works When to use Microsoft Purview 21 - Integrate Microsoft Purview and Azure Synapse Analytics Catalog Azure Synapse Analytics data assets in Microsoft Purview Connect Microsoft Purview to an Azure Synapse Analytics workspace Search a Purview catalog in Synapse Studio Track data lineage in pipelines 22 - Explore Azure Databricks Get started with Azure Databricks Identify Azure Databricks workloads Understand key concepts 23 - Use Apache Spark in Azure Databricks Get to know Spark Create a Spark cluster Use Spark in notebooks Use Spark to work with data files Visualize data 24 - Run Azure Databricks Notebooks with Azure Data Factory Understand Azure Databricks notebooks and pipelines Create a linked service for Azure Databricks Use a Notebook activity in a pipeline Use parameters in a notebook Additional course details: Nexus Humans DP-203T00 Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the DP-203T00 Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

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HOW MANY TIMES A DAY DOES YOUR STUDENT COMMUNICATE USING PECS? 5 EXCHANGES, MAYBE EVEN 10 OR 15… DID YOU KNOW THAT THE RECOMMENDED NUMBER OF PECS EXCHANGES PER STUDENT IS OVER 40 EACH SCHOOL DAY? If you’re not sure how to increase your students’ opportunities to communicate or simply want some fresh ideas for PECS in your classroom, then this dynamic workshop is for you! During this workshop you will learn how to embed and increase communication opportunities across the entire school day, from planning your lesson right through to some of the practicalities of successful implementation in the lesson itself. You will learn about increasing PECS use in familiar routines and activities outside of lessons, making the most of the entire school day. Using the Pyramid Approach to Education, you will consider the application of functional activities and reinforcement to support functional communication for all phases of PECS. Opportunities to complete lesson plans for PECS in different curriculum subjects will be built into the day, and you will get to see examples of successful communication opportunities in real classrooms from around the world. Please note that prior attendance at a PECS Level 1 workshop is mandatory as this workshop does not cover the teaching of PECS phases or how to implement PECS. Really enjoyed the workshop and will be looking into expanding my level of knowledge in the near future.PIC Online attendee - UK WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Creating lessons with functional goals Planning opportunities for communication Identify strategies to motivate students to participate in activities Many ideas for how to use PECS within your lessons WHO SHOULD ATTEND? For all professionals working with primary and secondary students Delegates must have previously completed the PECS Level 1 workshop WORKSHOP DETAILS Agenda: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Registration Time: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Tuition Includes: detailed handout with space for note taking, certificate of attendance.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is primarily designed for students who want to gain the skills necessary to use VBA to automate tasks in Excel such as collecting data from external sources, cleaning, and manipulating data. The target student may also want to learn how to create custom worksheet functions to streamline worksheet formulas and make complex worksheets easier to support, maintain, and understand. Overview In this course, you will develop and deploy VBA modules to solve business problems. You will: Identify general components of VBA and their appropriate use in solving business solutions. Record VBA macros to automate repetitive tasks. Use reference tools built into Excel to get help on VBA programming language and objects used in the Excel VBA environment. Write VBA code to create a custom worksheet function. Eliminate, avoid, or handle errors in VBA code, and optimize its performance. Control how and when macros run. Develop UserForm objects to create custom dialog boxes and windows. Use VBA to read and write data from local files and cloud services. Use VBA to clean and transform data. Run programs and commands outside of Excel and share VBA projects with other users VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) enables you to enhance and extend the capabilities of Microsoft© Excel© and other applications in the Microsoft© Office application suite. You can use VBA to perform tasks that would be difficult or impossible to do using only worksheet functions, and you can automate a wide range of tasks involving the collection, processing, analysis, and visualization of data. This course will give you a good foundation for understanding, creating, and using VBA in your own Excel workbooks, show you how to work with data across different applications, and how to package the macros and functions you create so you can back them up, move them to other computers, and share them with other users Prerequisites To ensure your success in this course, you should be an experienced Excel user who is comfortable creating and working with Excel workbooks, including tasks such as entering worksheet formulas, using absolute and relative addressing, formatting cells, and creating pivot tables and charts. This level of skill could be acquired by taking the Microsoft Excel for Office 365? (Desktop or Online) courses, Parts 1, 2, and 3 1 - Using VBA to Solve Business Problems Topic A: Use Macros to Automate Tasks in Excel Topic B: Identify Components of Macro-Enabled Workbooks Topic C: Configure the Excel VBA Environment 2 - Automating Repetitive Tasks Topic A: Use the Macro Recorder to Create a VBA Macro Topic B: Record a Macro with Relative Addressing Topic C: Delete Macros and Modules Topic D: Identify Strategies for Using the Macro Recorder 3 - Getting Help on VBA Topic A: Use VBA Help Topic B: Use the Object Browser to Discover Objects You Can Use in VBA Topic C: Use the Immediate Window to Explore Object Properties and Methods 4 - Creating Custom Worksheet Functions Topic A: Create a Custom Function Topic B: Make Decisions in Code Topic C: Work with Variables Topic D: Perform Repetitive Tasks 5 - Improving Your VBA Code Topic A: Debug VBA Errors Topic B: Deal with Errors Topic C: Improve Macro Performance 6 - Controlling How and When Macros Run Topic A: Prompt the User for Information Topic B: Configure Macros to Run Automatically 7 - Developing Custom Forms Topic A: Display a Custom Dialog Box Topic B: Program Form Events 8 - Using VBA to Work with Files Topic A: Use VBA to Get File and Directory Structure Topic B: Use VBA to Read Text Files Topic C: Use VBA to Write Text Files 9 - Using VBA to Clean and Transform Data Topic A: Automate Power Query Topic B: Transform Data Using VBA and Workbook Functions Topic C: Use Regular Expressions Topic D: Manage Errors in Data 10 - Extending the Programming Environment Beyond the Workbook Topic A: Run Other Programs and Commands Topic B: Share Your VBA Projects

Overview This 2 day course provides a practical introduction to Interest Rate Derivatives, equipping participants with the skills to price, trade, and manage risk across financial markets. Participants will explore key pricing concepts like bootstrapping, zero-coupon curves, and forward curves, while developing risk management techniques to navigate various market scenarios. The course also covers using derivatives to express macroeconomic views, bridging theory with real-world applications. By the end, participants will have the tools and insight to confidently engage with Interest Rate Derivatives in professional settings Learning Objectives Understand how to use Interest Rate Derivatives in different roles Grasp major pricing concepts like bootstrapping, zero-coupon curve, forward curve Develop risk management techniques to manage multiple scenarios Express Macro views using derivatives Who the course is for Anyone seeking practical insights into interest rate derivatives which include: Bank traders, market makers, sales, structurers, market risk Portfolio managers, execution traders Corporate treasurers, private bankers Operations, mid and back office personnel, brokers Graduate students and aspiring professionals aiming for careers in financial markets Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please click here To you are interested in speaking with a course specialist, you can book a meeting here

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Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for customer service professionals with any level of experience who want to expand their knowledge, improve their skill set, and increase the understanding of customer benefits. This course teaches basic communication terms and organization basics. Students will learn how to communicate effectively, motivate employees, overcome communication barriers, develop leadership habits, understand how communication flows within an organization, develop networks, and identify the roles that individuals fulfill in an organization. Course activities also cover applying technology to organizational communication, discussing innovation and change, examining how environmental context affects communication, and discussion how power and politics affect an organization. Students will also learn how to manage change, stress, conflict, and empower individuals. The manual is designed for quick scanning in the classroom and filled with interactive exercises that help ensure student success. Prerequisites This course is intended for customer service professionals with any level of experience who want to expand their knowledge, improve their skill set, and increase the understanding of customer benefits. 1. Communication basics Effective communication Organizational management Organization types and characteristics Communication flow 2. Leadership and motivation Communication and leadership Communication and motivation 3. Relational context and organizations Relational context Relationships and organizations 4. Technology in the workplace Workplace technology Impact of technology Technology guidelines 5. Context, stress, and managerial tools Environmental context Stress and communication 6. Innovation and change Aspects of innovation Aspects of change 7. Power, politics, and diversity Power and communication Diversity and communication Empowerment and communication Additional course details: Nexus Humans Organizational Communication training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Organizational Communication course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

The industry standard course in UX research Master the research skills that make UX professionals so valuable. Become a confident, credible and effective user researcher with a globally recognised qualification. Who is it for? UX professionals Aspiring UX researchers Duration 16 weeks Commitment 3 hours per week Format Online, self-paced with live support and mentoring Why take this user research course: Gain the most in-demand skills* and boost your career in a thriving industry. Learn a complete range of UX research methods. Expand your toolkit to conduct high-quality research at pace. Become an insights expert. Translate findings into actionable insights and communicate them with conviction. Showcase your expertise. Build a professional user research portfolio and earn a university credit-rated qualification. Get the confidence to succeed. Count on our mentors, career advisors and student community throughout your journey. *Research is one of the top 10 most in-demand skills globally (LinkedIn, 2023). A comprehensive, in-depth curriculum This user research course has been created and validated by experts in UX research. It is credit-rated by Glasgow Caledonian University. Self-paced learning gives you the flexibility to study in your own time. Monthly deadlines and submissions give you structure and accountability. The best of both worlds. Module 1 Introduction to user research Understand the role of a UX researcher. Explore the types, methods and ethics of research. Module 2 Planning the research Learn how to build a research plan, collaborate with stakeholders, recruit participants and manage data. Module 3 Fundamental user research skills Master the core skills of interviewing and usability testing. Learn how to moderate and take notes. Module 4 Expanding your toolkit Explore qualitative research methods like ethnography, contextual enquiry, service safaris and diary studies. Module 5 Analysing qualitative research Learn to analyse research data and translate it into user goals, affinity diagrams, personas and journey maps. Module 6 Quantitative research Learn to design, conduct and analyse online surveys, A/B tests and more. Module 7 Communicating the research Learn how to report and present your findings with confidence. Module 8 AI for user research Explore how AI tools can assist researchers. Project Portfolio project Build a professional portfolio to showcase your research expertise.