This very practical one-day programme provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to be an effective member of the procurement team and to enable them to procure a wide range of resources for the organisation, in a compliant and cost-effective manner. It also empowers them to be able to collaborate with all key stakeholders. By the end of the programme participants will be able to: Understand the basic concepts of good procurement practice Apply a range of tools and techniques for developing scopes of work and specifications Apply various methods to select and evaluate suppliers Develop robust contract award strategies Appreciate the commercial importance of effective procurement and opportunities to reduce cost and add value Develop appropriate procurement strategies depending on risk and value Appreciate the legal aspects of procurement 1 Welcome Introductions Aims and objectives Plan for the day 2 The basics of procurement The concept of total cost of ownership v price The procurement cycle The roles of the customer and the contractor Impact upon profit 3 Specification process Importance of effective specifications Specification development process Types of specification Team approach Use of performance specifications Early supplier involvement (ESI) / early contractor involvement (ECI) 4 Quality Concepts and practices Defining 'fit for purpose' Conformance to requirements Compliance to standards Role of the supplier Quality assurance tools and techniques 5 Procurement methods RFP RFQ ITT Negotiated procurement Strategic partnerships Outsourcing 6 Tendering How to undertake a formal tendering process Business case to award Critical stages in the process Risks and benefits 7 Tender evaluation How to undertake a quotation analysis Tools of analysis Use of VFM models Role of the customer Comparisons around cost, quality, and delivery 8 Supplier selection and evaluation Developing critical selection criteria Using the 10Cs model Importance of effective selection process Weighting systems Importance of validity and evidence 9 Capital equipment procurement Life cycle cost issues Payback calculations Compatibility issues Maintenance and training issues After-sales support 10 Supplier relationships Corporate social responsibility issues Communication 360 feed-back Open and ethical Initial understanding Clear and fair terms and conditions 11 Close Review of key learning points Personal action planning
Course Overview: "Financial Ratio Analysis for Business Decisions" equips learners with essential tools to analyse financial statements effectively, enabling better business decision-making. The course introduces key financial ratios such as profitability, return, liquidity, and operational ratios, providing valuable insights into a company's financial health. By understanding these ratios, learners can evaluate business performance, assess risks, and make informed decisions in various business contexts. The course is designed to enhance the financial acumen of professionals across sectors, equipping them with the analytical skills needed to drive strategic decisions and improve financial outcomes. Learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of how financial ratios influence corporate strategy, with an emphasis on real-world application in business operations and decision-making. Course Description: This course covers a range of financial ratios essential for making informed business decisions. Learners will explore profitability ratios, return ratios, liquidity ratios, and operational analysis, learning how to interpret and use these metrics to evaluate a company's performance. The curriculum also delves into identifying potential financial manipulations and understanding how these impact decision-making. By completing the course, learners will gain a solid understanding of financial ratio analysis and its role in assessing the strengths and weaknesses of an organisation's financial health. The course is designed for professionals across industries looking to enhance their financial literacy and analytical skills, preparing them to make confident, data-driven decisions. Learners will benefit from structured content, expert-led discussions, and industry-specific case studies that help contextualise theoretical concepts. Course Modules: Module 01: Introduction Overview of Financial Ratios Importance of Ratio Analysis in Decision-Making Key Terminology and Definitions Module 02: Profitability Understanding Profit Margin Ratios Gross Profit Margin Net Profit Margin Return on Assets (ROA) and Return on Equity (ROE) Module 03: Return Ratio Definition and Importance of Return Ratios Return on Investment (ROI) Economic Value Added (EVA) Evaluating Business Performance Module 04: Liquidity Ratio Importance of Liquidity Ratios in Business Current Ratio Quick Ratio Cash Flow Analysis Module 05: Operational Analysis Efficiency Ratios Asset Turnover Inventory and Receivables Management Module 06: Detecting Manipulations And Making Other Operational Decisions Identifying Financial Statement Manipulations Fraud Detection Techniques Making Operational Decisions Based on Financial Data (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to improve their financial decision-making skills. Professionals aiming to enhance their understanding of financial performance metrics. Beginners with an interest in business finance and financial analysis. Business analysts and managers looking to gain deeper insights into financial health. Career Path: Financial Analyst Business Analyst Investment Analyst Finance Manager Management Consultant Risk Manager Corporate Strategy Analyst
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Field engineers Network engineers Network administrators System engineers Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe Cisco SD-Access architecture and its components Explain Cisco DNA Center deployment models, scaling, and high availability Identify Cisco SD-Access fabric protocols and node roles Understand the Cisco SD-Access Wireless deployment models Automate Day 0 device onboarding with Cisco DNA Center LAN Automation and Network PnP Deploy simple Cisco SD-Access fabric networks Monitor health and performance of the network with Cisco DNA Center Assurance Interact with the Cisco DNA Center Platform Intent APIs The Understanding Cisco SDA Fundamentals (SDAFND) v1.0 course introduces you to Cisco© Software-Defined Access and teaches you, through a combination of lectures and labs, how to implement simple, single-site fabric networks.You will learn the benefits of leveraging Software-Defined Access in the Cisco-powered Enterprise Campus network. SDAFND will introduce the solution, its architecture and components, and guide you through labs to design and deploy simple Cisco SD-Access networks.This course will help you Deploy Cisco SD-Access networks. Explain Cisco Software-Designed Access. Operate, manage, and integrate Cisco DNA Center?Prepare for various Cisco certifications Cisco Certified Specialist ? Enterprise Core (ENCOR), and Cisco Certified Specialist ? Enterprise Design (ENSLD) Course Outline Introducing Cisco SD-Access Introducing Cisco DNA Center Exploring Cisco SD-Access Solution Components Exploring Cisco SD-Access Wireless Architecture Automating Network Changes with Cisco DNA Center Deploying Fabric Networks with Cisco DNA Center Exploring Cisco DNA Center Assurance Exploring Cisco DNA Center Programmability Additional course details: Nexus Humans Understanding Cisco SDA Fundamentals (SDAFND) 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 Understanding Cisco SDA Fundamentals (SDAFND) 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.
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is most valuable for individuals who have been given responsibilities to create or maintain a website. It will also be valuable for new web designers, web developers, and graphic artists who want to extend their skills in creating complete websites. Learning how to use Dreamweaver CC will enable the practitioner to create web pages and sites in the most efficient manner. This course can also be used to help prepare students to take the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) exam. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to develop interactive and engaging websites that are compatible with multiple display devices. You will: ?Identify website requirements.?Create layouts.?Format web pages.?Create forms.?Integrate media files with Dreamweaver.?Manage website files. In this course, you will use Adobe Dreamweaver CC to create fluid CSS layouts, implement mobile integration techniques, and share files over a server to work in a collaborative manner. Identifying Website Requirements Examine Website Design Considerations Examine Website Performance Parameters Creating Layouts Create a Fluid Layout Manage a Layout by Using CSS Formatting Web Pages Format Content in Code View Apply Advanced CSS Tools Add Behaviors Manage Links and Files Creating Forms Add a Form Container and Elements Validate a Form Integrating Media Files with Dreamweaver Integrate Photoshop Files in Dreamweaver Insert Video, Audio, and Mobile Files Implement PhoneGap Integration Managing Website Files Preview and Test a Website Share Website Files with Other Users Synchronize Website Files Additional course details: Nexus Humans Adobe Dreamweaver CC - Part 2 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 Adobe Dreamweaver CC - Part 2 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.
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Cluster administrators (Junior systems administrators, junior cloud administrators) interested in deploying additional clusters to meet increasing demands from their organizations. Cluster engineers (Senior systems administrators, senior cloud administrators, cloud engineers) interested in the planning and design of OpenShift clusters to meet performance and reliability of different workloads and in creating work books for these installations. Site reliability engineers (SREs) interested in deploying test bed clusters to validate new settings, updates, customizations, operational procedures, and responses to incidents. Overview Validate infrastructure prerequisites for an OpenShift cluster. Run the OpenShift installer with custom settings. Describe and monitor each stage of the OpenShift installation process. Collect troubleshooting information during an ongoing installation, or after a failed installation. Complete the configuration of cluster services in a newly installed cluster. Installing OpenShift on a cloud, virtual, or physical infrastructure. Red Hat OpenShift Installation Lab (DO322) teaches essential skills for installing an OpenShift cluster in a range of environments, from proof of concept to production, and how to identify customizations that may be required because of the underlying cloud, virtual, or physical infrastructure. This course is based on Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.6. 1 - Introduction to container technology Describe how software can run in containers orchestrated by Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform. 2 - Create containerized services Provision a server using container technology. 3 - Manage containers Manipulate prebuilt container images to create and manage containerized services. 4 - Manage container images Manage the life cycle of a container image from creation to deletion. 5 - Create custom container images Design and code a Dockerfile to build a custom container image. 6 - Deploy containerized applications on OpenShift Deploy single container applications on OpenShift Container Platform. 7 - Troubleshoot containerized applications Troubleshoot a containerized application deployed on OpenShift. 8 - Deploy and manage applications on an OpenShift cluster Use various application packaging methods to deploy applications to an OpenShift cluster, then manage their resources. 9 - Design containerized applications for OpenShift Select a containerization method for an application and create a container to run on an OpenShift cluster. 10 - Publish enterprise container images Create an enterprise registry and publish container images to it. 11 - Build applications Describe the OpenShift build process, then trigger and manage builds. 12 - Customize source-to-image (S2I) builds Customize an existing S2I base image and create a new one. 13 - Create applications from OpenShift templates Describe the elements of a template and create a multicontainer application template. 14 - Manage application deployments Monitor application health and implement various deployment methods for cloud-native applications. 15 - Perform comprehensive review Create and deploy cloudinative applications on OpenShift.
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Built for IT Professionals working with Citrix ADC, with little to no previous ADC experience. Potential students include administrators, engineers, and architects interested in learning how to implement and manage Citrix ADC features using leading practices. Overview Understand the functionalities and capabilities of Citrix ADC How to obtain, install, and manage Citrix ADC licenses Comprehend basic ADC network architecture Understand how SSL is used to secure Citrix ADC Optimize the ADC system for traffic handling and management Build your Citrix ADC knowledge and skills by enrolling in this five-day course. It covers Citrix ADC essentials-- platforms, architecture, licensing and functionality and also focuses on traffic management, including content switching, traffic optimization and global server load balancing (GSLB). You will learn about key ADC capabilities such as high availability, security and performance, and explore SSL offload, load balancing and monitoring. The traffic management curriculum will cover the AppExpert policy engine, the Rewrite and Responder features, and Content Switching. Module 1: Getting Started Introduction to Citrix ADC Feature and Platform Overview Deployment Options Architectural Overview Setup and Management Module 2: Basic Networking Networking Topology Citrix ADC Components Routing Access Control Lists Module 3: ADC Platforms Citrix ADC MPX Citrix ADC VPX Citrix ADC CPX Citrix ADC SDX Citrix ADC BLX Module 4: High Availability Citrix ADC High Availability High Availability Configuration Managing High Availability In Service Software Upgrade Troubleshooting High Availability Module 5: Load balancing Load Balancing Overview Load Balancing Methods and Monitors Load Balancing Traffic Types Load Balancing Protection Priority Load Balancing Load Balancing Troubleshooting Module 6: SSL Offloading SSL Overview SSL Configuration SSL Offload Troubleshooting SSL Offload SSL Vulnerabilities and Protections Module 7: Security Authentication, Authorization, and Auditing Configuring External Authentication Admin Partitions Module 8: Security Citrix ADC Logging Monitoring with SNMP Reporting and Diagnostics AppFlow Functions Citrix Application Delivery Management Troubleshooting Module 9: Advanced Policies Default Policy Overview Default Expression Syntax Policy Bindings AppExpert Additional Features Module 10: Rewrite Responder URL Transformation Rewrite Policies Responder Policies DNS Rewrite and Responder URL Transformation Module 11: Content Switching Content Switching Overview Content Switching Configuration Module 12: Optimization Citrix ADC Optimization Overview HTTP Compression Integrated Caching Front-End Optimization Module 13: Global Server Load Balancing GSLB Overview GSLB Architecture Content-Switching GSLB GSLB MEP and Monitoring Customizing GSLB
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for: Solutions Architects who are new to designing and building cloud architectures Data Center Architects who are migrating from on-premises environment to cloud architectures Other IT/cloud roles who want to understand how to design and build cloud architectures Overview Make architectural decisions based on AWS architectural principles and best practices Use AWS services to make your infrastructure scalable, reliable, and highly available Use AWS Managed Services to enable greater flexibility and resiliency in an infrastructure Make an AWS-based infrastructure more efficient to increase performance and reduce costs Use the Well Architected Framework to improve architectures with AWS solutions This course combines Architecting on AWS and Advanced Architecting on AWS to offer a comprehensive, immersive course in cloud architecture. It covers all aspects of how to architect for the cloud over 5 days. You will learn how to design cloud architectures, starting small and working to large-scale enterprise level designs?and everything in between. Starting with the Well Architected Framework, you will be immersed in AWS services like compute, storage, database, networking, security, monitoring, automation, optimization, benefits of de-coupling applications and serverless, building for resilience, and understanding costs. Using hands-on labs, you will apply knowledge from lectures to gain skills. Course Outline The Well-Architected Framework Networking with AWS Core AWS concepts, knowledge, and services, including designing your environment and making your environment highly available Event-driven scaling Automation Decoupling Building for resilience Optimization Serverless designs Data security Advance networking topics Migration How to grow your architecture from small to extremely large Additional course details: Nexus Humans Architecting on AWS Accelerator 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 Architecting on AWS Accelerator 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.
Whether you have to chair a meeting, pitch a proposal or speak at a conference you need good communication and presentation skills. Addressing a group of people with assurance and confidence does not come naturally to everyone. Our presentation skills training courses will teach you how to conquer your fears and give a successful and memorable performance. We will tailor the training to your specific needs, from coaching before an important keynote or honing your pitch to improving your negotiation and influencing skills, or learning how to network effectively. A typical course can cover: Recognising the strengths of your own communication style Using the different elements of voice and body language effectively Conquering your nerves and use body language to your advantage Pitching presentations so they meet your audiences’ needs Structuring a presentation so the audience is engaged from start to finish Using visual aids Handling questions All our presentation skills training is bespoke, with options including one-to-one coaching, combined training and coaching programmes and group training courses. All these courses can be delivered virtually, as well as face to face. As many of the skills needed to give a good presentation are shared with media interviews, we frequently combine our presentation skills and media interview skills training. Venue We deliver courses in the most appropriate format for your circumstances – whether face to face or online. Face to face courses are portable: they can be held in purpose-built studios, at your own offices or at an external venue. In the latter two cases, we create a mock studio for the practical exercises. Online courses give you flexibility and enable you to offer training to delegates from all over the world. We have run virtual courses for people from the Far East, South Asia, North America and Europe, as well as the UK.
Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This class is designed for experienced B2C Commerce Technical Leads, Solution Architects, B2C Commerce Developers, Technical Directors, Owners of Technical Design and Quality Implementations, and anyone looking to earn their Salesforce B2C Commerce Architect credential. We recommend earning the Salesforce B2C Commerce Developer credential, or having equivalent experience, prior to attending this class. Overview When you complete this course, you will be able to: Familiarize yourself with B2C Commerce Cloud and industry best practices Understand ecommerce platform migration strategies Design B2C Commerce implementations that scale gracefully Design multi-site and multi-region solutions Maximize success on the B2C Commerce Architect Exam In this 4-day, expert-led class, learn the industry-standard steps to take a B2C Commerce site through the complete implementation lifecycle. Through expert-led demo, hands-on exercises, and workshops, learn how to design and build secure, scalable B2C Commerce sites that address real-world customer requirements and deliver better digital commerce experiences. Discovery and Design Assess Your Delivery Approach Document the System Landscape Plan for Growth Use the Commerce Cloud Partner LINK Marketplace Building Essentials Define the Implementation Process Review Implementation Best Practices Solve Complex Business Requirements Understand the Build Process and Unit Testing Learn How to Conduct Load Testing Integrations and Customizations Review the Available Integration Approaches Understand Integration Frameworks Review Integration Design Patterns Review Legacy Implementation Considerations Monitoring and Troubleshooting Learn About the Log Settings Capabilities in Business Manager Understand Platform Governance Best Practices Learn How to Do Performance Analysis Especially During Critical Sales Events Discover How to Optimize Implementations Launch Review SEO Configuration Best Practices Understand Launch Activities Monitor Post-Launch Activities Manage Launch Schedules Migrate Data from Legacy Systems Additional course details: Nexus Humans Salesforce Architect B2C Commerce Solutions (ARC300) 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 Salesforce Architect B2C Commerce Solutions (ARC300) 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.
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for network managers, resellers, systems administrators, client security administrators, systems professionals, and consultants who are charged with the installation, configuration, and day-to-day management of Symantec Endpoint Protection in a variety of network environments, and who are responsible for troubleshooting and tuning the performance of this product in the enterprise environment. Overview At the completion of the course, you will be able to: Describe Symantec Endpoint Protection products, components, dependencies, and system hierarchy. Install and configure Symantec Endpoint Protection management and client components. Deploy Symantec Endpoint Protection Windows, Windows Embedded, Mac and Linux clients. Manage the client user interface. Manage content updates for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Perform server and database management. Configure replication and load balancing. Design a Symantec Endpoint Protection environment. This course is designed for the network, IT security, and systems administration professional tasked with architecting and implementing Symantec Endpoint Protection. Introduction Course overview The classroom lab environment Symantec Endpoint Protection Product Solution Why use Symantec Endpoint Protection? Symantec Endpoint Protection technologies Symantec Endpoint Protection services Symantec Endpoint Protection components Symantec Endpoint Protection policies and concepts Extending Symantec Endpoint Protection Installing the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager Identifying system requirements Preparing servers for installation Installing and configuring the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager Describing Symantec Endpoint Protection upgrades and version compatibility Configuring the Symantec Endpoint Protection Environment Starting and navigating the SEPM Describing policy types and components Console authentication Licensing the SEP environment Deploying Windows and Windows Embedded Clients Planning the client deployment Configuring client deployment package Deploying packages to clients Maintaining the client environment Upgrading Symantec Endpoint Protection clients Deploying Mac and Linux Clients Linux prerequisites Linux deployment Mac prerequisites Mac deployment Client and Policy Management Describing SEPM and client communications Administering clients Configuring groups Configuring locations Active Directory integration with SEP 12.1 Client configuration modes Configuring domains General client settings and Tamper Protection Configuring Content Updates for Windows Clients Introducing LiveUpdate Configuring the SEPM for LiveUpdate Configuring the LiveUpdate Settings and Content policies Configuring multiple group update providers (GUPs) Manually updating virus definitions Configuring Content Updates for Mac and Linux Clients Describing content update methods Configuring the LiveUpdate policy Configuring the SEPM as a reverse proxy Monitoring updates Performing Server and Database Management Managing SEPM servers Maintaining server security Communicating with other servers Managing administrators Managing the database Disaster recovery techniques Configuring Replication and Failover and Load Balancing About sites and replication How replication works Symantec Endpoint Protection replication scenarios Configuring replication Failover and load balancing Designing a Symantec Endpoint Environment Architecture components Architecture constraints Component placement Content delivery Determining client to SEPM ratios SEPM and database sizing best practices