Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for students looking to establish a foundational understanding of Access, including the skills necessary to create a new database, construct data tables, design forms and reports, and create queries. Overview In this course, you will create and manage an Access database. You will: Navigate within the Access application environment, create a simple database, and customize Access configuration options. Organize and manage data stored within Access tables. Use queries to join, sort, and filter data from different tables. Use forms to make it easier to view, access, and input data. Create and format custom reports. Data is everywhere. Most job roles today involve some form of data management. Virtually everyone is affected in some way by the need to manage data. A relational database application such as Microsoft© Access© can help you and your organization with this task. This course is the first part of a three-course series that covers the skills needed to perform database design and development in Access. Microsoft© Access© for Office 365?: Part 1 (this course): Focuses on the design and construction of an Access database?viewing, navigating, searching, and entering data in a database, as well as basic relational database design and creating simple tables, queries, forms, and reports. Microsoft© Access© for Office 365?: Part 2 : Focuses on optimization of an Access database, including optimizing performance and normalizing data, data validation, usability, and advanced queries, forms, and reports. Microsoft© Access© for Office 365?: Part 3 : Focuses on managing the database and supporting complex database designs, including import and export of data, using action queries to manage data, creating complex forms and reports, macros and VBA, and tools and strategies to manage, distribute, and secure a database. This course may be a useful component in your preparation for the Microsoft Access Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps and Office 2019): Exam MO-500 certification exam. Lesson 1: Working with an Access Database Topic A: Launch Access and Open a Database Topic B: Use Tables to Store Data Topic C: Use Queries to Combine, Find, Filter, and Sort Data Topic D: Use Forms to View, Add, and Update Data Topic E: Use Reports to Present Data Topic F: Get Help and Configure Options in Access Lesson 2: Creating Tables Topic A: Plan an Access Database Topic B: Start a New Access Database Topic C: Create a New Table Topic D: Establish Table Relationships Lesson 3: Creating Queries Topic A: Create Basic Queries Topic B: Add Calculated Columns in a Query Topic C: Sort and Filter Data in a Query Lesson 4: Creating Forms Topic A: Start a New Form Topic B: Enhance a Form Lesson 5: Creating Reports Topic A: Start a New Report Topic B: Enhance Report Layout Additional course details: Nexus Humans Microsoft Access for Office 365: Part 1 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 Microsoft Access for Office 365: Part 1 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.
R&D work is often carried out in entrepreneurial companies with the aim of developing solutions to scientific or technological problems for a wide range of customers. Projects can include longer term 'frontiers of science' research, medium term product development/manufacturing or more immediate troubleshooting or contract research assignments. In all these contexts, the ability to create innovative solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner is the essence of successful R&D. Whilst R&D groups typically excel in technical expertise, those involved often recognise that there is scope for improving the way that projects are managed. The aim of this training programme is to address this need whilst ensuring that the creative, entrepreneurial spirit that is fundamental to good R&D continues to flourish. MODULE 1: Creating the foundations for success Off-line video tutorials and exercises Total time ~ 1 - 1.5 hours Video 1: Making the most of project management in R&D Characterising R&D projects Applying project management to R&D work Exploiting the potential of project management in R&D Video 2: Promoting success in R&D project management Modelling successful project management Evaluating performance and promoting success The role and skills of the project manager/leader MODULE 2: Initiating and defining R&D projects Live interactive sessions (via Zoom): Session 1: 10:00 - 12:00 Session 2: 14:00 - 15:30 Session 1: Selecting and initiating projects Recognising worthwhile opportunities; initiating projects Identifying stakeholders and their goals Characterising and engaging stakeholders Session 2: Defining goals and agreeing deliverables Establishing the full scope of the project Clarifying and prioritising project deliverables Defining and agreeing deliverable specifications MODULE 3: Planning R&D projects Live interactive sessions (via Zoom): Session 1: 10:00 - 12:00 Session 2: 14:00 - 15:30 Session 1: Identifying and organising activities Creating effective plans; avoiding planning pitfalls Identifying tasks and assigning responsibilities Sequencing tasks and estimating durations Session 2: Developing the timeline and resource plan Identifying the 'critical path'; creating a resource plan Dealing with estimating uncertainty Accelerating the programme MODULE 4: Leadership and teamwork in R&D projects Off-line video tutorials and exercises Total time ~ 1 - 1.5 hours Video 1: Working effectively in project teams Building teamwork in contemporary organisations Recognising each other's skills; building synergy Building good working relationships; handling conflict Video 2: The role of the R&D project team leader Building teamwork: the role of leadership Creating an effective team culture Delegating work and motivating team members MODULE 5: Managing uncertainty in R&D projects Live interactive sessions (via Zoom): Session 1: 10:00 - 12:00 Session 2: 14:00 - 15:30 Session 1: Characterising uncertainty; identifying risks Exploring uncertainty; applying risk management Focusing the risk management process Identifying and defining risk events Session 2: Managing and controlling risks to the project Evaluating risk events Selecting between risk strategies; setting contingencies Updating and controlling exposure to risk MODULE 6: Implementing and controlling R&D projects Live interactive sessions (via Zoom): Session 1: 10:00 - 12:00 Session 2: 14:00 - 15:30 Session 1: Initiating assignments and managing changes Creating a pro-active implementation and control culture Establishing effective implementation and control procedures Assigning work and managing changes Session 2: Monitoring, managing and developing performance Adopting meaningful monitoring techniques Responding to problems; building performance Managing and controlling multiple project assignments
This two-day programme gives the key insights and understanding of contracting principles and the impact they have on business and operations. The course is designed for individuals involved in or supporting contracting who want to improve their commercial management skills; individuals in functions such as project management, business development, finance, operations who need practical training in commercial management; general audiences wanting to gain a basic understanding of commercial management. This is an assessed programme, leading to the International Association for Contracts & Commercial Management (IACCM)'s coveted Contract and Commercial Management Associate (CCMA) qualification. The programme addresses 31 different subject areas, across the five stages of the contracting process. By the end of the course the participants will be able, among other things, to: Develop robust contract plans, including scope of work and award strategies Conduct effective contracting activities, including ITT, RFP, negotiated outcomes Negotiate effectively with key stakeholders, making use of the key skills of persuading and influencing and to work with stakeholders to improve outcomes Set up and maintain contract management systems Take a proactive approach to managing contracts Make effective use of lessons learned to promote improvements from less than optimal outcomes, using appropriate templates Develop and monitor appropriate and robust Key Performance Indicators to manage the contractor and facilitate improved performance Understand the approvals process and how to develop and present robust propositions Make appropriate use of best practice contract management tools, techniques and templates DAY ONE 1 Introductions Aims Objectives Plan for the day 2 Commercial context Explaining the contracting context Define the key objective The importance of contact management Impact upon the business 3 Stakeholders How to undertake stakeholder mapping and analysis Shared vision concept, How to engage with HSE, Finance, Operations 4 Roles and responsibilities Exploring the key roles and responsibilities of contract administrators, HSE, Finance, Divisional managers, etc 5 Initiating the contract cycle Overview of the contracting cycle Requirement to tender Methods Rationale and exceptions 6 Specifications Developing robust scope of works Use of performance specifications Output based SOW 7 Strategy and award criteria Developing a robust contract strategy Award submissions/criteria 8 Managing the tender process Review the pre-qualification process Vendor registration rules and processes Creation of bidder lists Evaluation, short listing, and how to use of the 10Cs© model template and app 9 Types of contract Classify the different types of contracts Call-offs Framework agreement Price agreements Supply agreements 10 The contract I: price Understanding contract terms Methods of compensation Lump sum, unit price, cost plus, time and materials, alternative methods Cost plus a fee, target cost, gain share contracts Advanced payments Price escalation clauses DAY TWO 11 Risk How to manage risks Risk classification Mitigation of contractual risks 12 Contractor relationship management session Effectively managing relationships with contractors, Types of relationships Driving forces? Link between type of contract and style of relationship 13 Disputes Dealing with disputes Conflict resolution Negotiation Mediation Arbitration 14 Contract management Measuring and improving contract performance Using KPIs and SLAs Benchmarking Cost controls 15 The contract II: terms and conditions Contract terms and conditions Legal aspects Drafting special terms 16 Managing claims and variations How to manage contract and works variations orders Identifying the causes of variations Contractor claims process 17 Completion Contract close-out process Acceptance/completion Capture the learning/HSE Final payments, evaluation of performance 18 Close Review Final assessment
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Explain and apply the fundamental techniques for launching and maintaining an intelligence-driven, multiplatform endpoint management solution with Workspace ONE UEM Outline the components of Workspace ONE UEM Explain the general features and functionality enabled with Workspace ONE UEM Summarize the basic Workspace ONE administrative functions Explain and deploy common Workspace ONE integrations Securely deploy configurations to Workspace ONE UEM managed devices Onboard device endpoints into Workspace ONE UEM Summarize the alternative management methodologies for rugged devices Discuss strategies to maintain environment and device fleet health Configure and deploy applications to Workspace ONE UEM managed devices Analyze a Workspace ONE UEM deployment Enable email access on devices Integrate Workspace ONE UEM with content repositories and corporate file shares In this three-day course, you learn how to apply the fundamental techniques for launching and maintaining an intelligence-driven, multiplatform endpoint management solution with VMware Workspace ONE© UEM. Through a combination of hands-on labs, simulations, and interactive lectures, you will configure and manage the endpoint life cycle. After the three days, you will have the foundational knowledge for effectively implementing Workspace ONE UEM. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Platform Architecture Summarize the features and functionality of Workspace ONE UEM Outline the benefits of leveraging Workspace ONE UEM Recognize the core and productivity components that make up the Workspace ONE UEM platform Summarize high availability and disaster recovery for Workspace ONE Solution Administration Navigate and customize the Workspace ONE UEM console Summarize the hierarchical management structure Explain the features and functions of Workspace ONE Hub Services Outline account options and permissions Enterprise Integrations Outline the process and needs to integrate with directory services Explain certificate authentication and practical implementation with Workspace ONE Explain the benefits of integrating an email SMTP service into the Workspace ONE UEM console Describe VMware Dynamic Environment Manager and its architecture Onboarding Outline the prerequisite configurations in the Workspace ONE UEM environment for onboarding devices for management Outline the steps for setting up autodiscovery in the Workspace ONE UEM console Enroll an endpoint through the VMware Workspace ONE© Intelligent Hub app Summarize platform onboarding options Managing Endpoints Explain the differences between device and user profiles Describe policy management options for Windows 10 and macOS Describe the functions and benefits of using compliance policies Explain the use case for Freestyle Orchestrator Describe the capabilities that sensor and scripts enable. Alternative Management Methods Describe the function and benefits of device staging Configure product provisioning in the Workspace ONE UEM console Understand the benefits of deploying a VMware Workspace ONE© Launcher? configuration to Android devices List the system and device requirements for Linux device management in Workspace ONE UEM Applications Describe the features, benefits, and capabilities of application management in Workspace ONE UEM Understand and configure deployment settings for public, internal, and paid applications in the Workspace ONE UEM console Describe the benefits of using Apple Business Manager content integration Describe the benefits of using server-to-client software distribution List the functions and benefits of VMware Workspace ONE© SDK Device Email List email clients supported by Workspace ONE UEM Configure an Exchange Active Sync profile in the Workspace ONE UEM console Configure VMware Workspace ONE© Boxer settings Summarize the available email infrastructure integration models and describe their workflows Configure email compliance policies and notifications services Content Sharing Describe the benefits of using Content Gateway and the Content Gateway workflows Describe the benefits of integrating content repositories with Workspace ONE UEM Configure a repository in the Workspace ONE UEM console Maintenance Manage endpoints from the Device List view and the Details view. Analyze endpoint deployment and compliance data from Workspace ONE UEM Monitor page.
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced system administrators, system engineers, and system integrators Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Configure and manage vSphere networking and storage for a large and sophisticated enterprise Use VMware vSphere Client⢠to manage certificates Use Identity Federation to configure VMware vCenter Server to use external identity sources Use VMware vSphere Trust Authority⢠to secure the infrastructure for encrypted VMs Use host profiles to manage VMware ESXi⢠host compliance Create and manage a content library for deploying virtual machines Manage VM resource usage with resource pools Monitor and analyze key performance indicators for compute, storage, and networking resources for ESXi hosts Optimize the performance in the vSphere environment, including vCenter Server This five-day course teaches you advanced skills for configuring and maintaining a highly available and scalable virtual infrastructure. Through a mix of lecture and hands-on labs, you configure and optimize the VMware vSphere© 7 features that build a foundation for a truly scalable infrastructure, and you discuss when and where these features have the greatest effect. Attend this course to deepen your understanding of vSphere and learn how its advanced features and controls can benefit your organization. As an exclusive benefit, those who participate in this course will receive additional premium recorded lecture material on vSphere security. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Network Scalability Configure and manage vSphere distributed switches Describe how VMware vSphere© Network I/O Control enhances performance Explain distributed switch features such as port mirroring and NetFlow Storage Scalability Explain why VMware vSphere© VMFS is a high-performance, scalable file system Explain VMware vSphere© Storage APIs - Array Integration, VMware vSphere© API for Storage Awareness?, and vSphere APIs for I/O filtering Configure and assign virtual machine storage policies Create VMware vSAN? storage policies Recognize components of the VMware vSphere© Virtual Volumes? architecture Configure VMware vSphere© Storage DRS? and VMware vSphere© Storage I/O Control Host and Management Scalability Use the vSphere Client to manage vSphere certificates Describe identity federation and recognize its use cases Configure identity federation to allow vCenter Server to use external identity provider Describe the benefits and use cases of vSphere Trust Authority Configure vSphere Trust Authority Use host profiles to manage ESXi configuration compliance Create a local content library and subscribe to a published content library Deploy VMs from a content library Create and manage resource pools in a cluster Describe how scalable shares work CPU Optimization Explain the CPU scheduler operation and other features that affect CPU performance Explain NUMA and vNUMA support Use esxtop to monitor key CPU performance metrics Memory Optimization Explain ballooning, memory compression, transparent page sharing, and host-swapping techniques for memory reclamation when memory is overcommitted Use esxtop to monitor key memory performance metrics Storage Optimization Describe storage queue types and other factors that affect storage performance Discuss vSphere support for NVMe and iSER technologies Use esxtop to monitor key storage performance metrics Network Optimization Explain performance features of network adapters Explain the performance features of vSphere networking Use esxtop to monitor key network performance metrics vCenter Server Performance Optimization Describe the factors that influence vCenter Server performance Use VMware vCenter© Server Appliance? tools to monitor resource use Supplemental Content Appendix A: vSphere Auto Deploy Explain the purpose of VMware vSphere© ESXi ? Image Builder CLI Explain the purpose of VMware vSphere© Auto Deploy? Describe how an autodeployed ESXi host boots Configure a vSphere Auto Deploy environment Appendix B: vSphere Security Configure ESXi Host Access and Authentication Recognize strategies for securing vSphere components, such as vCenter Server, ESXi hosts, and virtual machines Describe vSphere support for security standards and protocols Describe virtual machine security features Describe the components of a VM encryption architecture Create, manage, and migrate encrypted VMs Encrypt core dumps List VM encryption events and alarms
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for Azure Administrators who migrate and manage SAP solutions on Azure. Azure Administrators manage the cloud services that span storage, networking, and compute cloud capabilities, with a deep understanding of each service across the full IT lifecycle. They take end-user requests for new cloud applications and make recommendations on services to use for optimal performance and scale, as well as provision, size, monitor and adjust as appropriate. This role requires communicating and coordinating with vendors. Azure Administrators use the Azure Portal and as they become more proficient they use PowerShell and the Command Line Interface. Overview After completing this course, students will be able to: Migrate and SAP HANA, S/4HANA, SAP NetWeaver to Azure Leverage Azure Portal, Cloud Shell, Azure PowerShell, CLI, and Resource Manager Use intersite connectivity features including VNet Peering and VNet-to-VNet connections Work with Azure Active Directory (AAD) and Azure AD Connect As an IT Professionals experienced in SAP solutions, you will discover how to leverage Azure resources that include deployment and configuration of virtual machines, virtual networks, storage accounts, and Azure AD that includes implementing and managing hybrid identities. You will also be introduced to concepts, scenarios, procedures, and hands-on labs that will empower you to best plan and implement migration and operation of an SAP solution on Azure. You will also receive guidance on subscriptions, create and scale virtual machines, implement storage solutions, configure virtual networking, back up and share data, connect Azure and on-premises sites, manage network traffic, implement Azure Active Directory, secure identities, and monitor your solution. Introduction Contains an overview of the SAP and Microsoft partnership. Foundations of SAP on Azure Contains brief lessons on Azure compute, Azure storage, Azure networking, SAP HANA for Azure (Large Instances), identity services, governance and manageability, backup and data protection services, and migration services. SAP Certified Offerings on Azure Contains lessons on general prerequisites (SAP support in public cloud environments), deployment options of Azure for SAP workloads, SAP product-specific support for Azure, operating System support of Azure for SAP workloads, storage support of Azure for SAP workloads, networking support for SAP, database support for SAP, high availability and disaster recovery support for SAP, and monitoring requirements for SAP. Lab : Online Lab: Implementing Linux clustering on Azure VMs Lab : Online Lab: Implementing Windows clustering on Azure VMs SAP on Azure Reference Architecture Contains lessons on SAP NetWeaver with AnyDB, SAP S4 HANA, and SAP HANA on Azure (Large Instances) on Azure VMs. Planning for Implementing SAP Solutions on Azure Contains lessons on Azure VM compute, network, and storage considerations. As well as Azure VM high availability and disaster recovery, Azure VM backup considerations, Azure VM monitoring considerations, Azure VM security considerations, and Azure VM authentication and access control considerations. Planning for Migrating SAP Workloads to Azure Contains lessons on strategies for migrating SAP systems to Microsoft Azure and SAP a workload planning and deployment checklist. Implementing Azure VM-based SAP Solutions Contains lessons on Azure VM deployment methodologies, single-instance implementations (2-tier or 3-tier), implementing HA SAP NetWeaver with AnyDB on Azure VMs, implementing HA SAP HANA on Azure VMs, configure the Azure Enhanced Monitoring Extension for SAP, and implementing AD and Azure AD-based authentication. Module 8-Deploying HANA Large Instances (HLI) Contains a lesson on implementing HANA Large Instances (HLI). Migrating SAP Workloads to Azure Contains lessons on migration options, DMO methodologies, cloud migration options, and Very Large Database Migration to Azure. Lab : Online Lab-Implement SAP architecture on Azure VMs running Linux Lab : Online Lab-Implement SAP architecture on Azure VMs running Windows Maintaining SAP on Azure Contains lessons on, remote management, performing backups and restores, OS and workload updates, vertical and horizontal scaling, and Disaster Recovery (DR). Monitoring and Troubleshooting SAP on Azure Contains lessons on monitoring Azure VMs, monitoring SAP HANA on Azure (Large Instances), and integrating SAP solutions with Microsoft cloud services.
This workshop has been designed to help managers understand their responsibilities and what they need to do to ensure compliance with current workplace legislation - including the fire safety and CDM regulations. The day will cover the legal background - including an appreciation of how safety legislation has evolved and why; the logic behind recent developments and the implications for staff and employers; key areas of current legislation; roles and responsibilities in health and safety management, including monitoring contractors and suppliers effectively; implementing sound health and safety policies and procedures; getting staff on board, and implementing effective systems. Also, recognising potential risks and hazards and developing strategies to minimise their impact in the workplace. This course will give participants an understanding of: The broader context of the key areas of health and safety regulation which apply to your organisation Existing health and safety practice and guide them in how to shape and implement an effective health and safety policy What they should do and the procedures to support it Potential areas of risk in the workplace - and how to take action to minimise the threat to staff safety How sound health and safety processes can contribute to business performance 1 Understanding the workplace legislation Overview of health and safety and workplace legislation Compliance, the role of the facilities manager, and who is accountable? Breakout session to discuss where we are now and to highlight issues of concern Applying required policies and procedures Developing and implementation/review of the safety policy Communicating with users, clients and contractors Health and safety manual 'Selling' health and safety 2 Key legislation - a practical working guide Asbestos Regulations Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 / 2015 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Regulations 1992 Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 Fire Precautions (Workplace ) Regulations 2006 Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996 Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992 REACH - Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 1995 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2006 Work Equipment Regulations 3 Controlling contractors Understanding the Regulations Selecting and assessing contractors Understanding and setting accountability Why a method statement? How to apply a permit to work system Safe systems of work Round-table discussion to bring out issues from participants' own experience 4 Risk assessment Understanding your hazards Identifying specialist areas How to undertake these assessments Implementation of sound systems and processes Syndicate exercise identifying where assessments are needed and carrying out assessments 5 Keeping the work environment safe Sick building syndrome and legionella Asbestos Waste management Pest control Provisions for first aid Accident reporting and investigation At-work driver safety Security 6 Fire safety Understanding the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order Fire certificates The fire risk assessment Testing fire-fighting equipment? Emergency procedures Workshop to examine the procedures for dealing with different types of emergencies 7 Ergonomics programme Ergonomics - important or irrelevant? Are you complying with HSE regulations? Furniture and equipment Display screen equipment assessments Homeworking - your concern or not? Syndicate exercise to review what to do when relocating or refurbishing an office 8 Inspecting and auditing Role of Health and Safety Executive Inspectors - 'be prepared' FM role Staff/trade union involvement Independent audits Records and reports Communicating the results 9 Action plan Participants to list actions they need to take after the course
An insightful, enjoyable and experiential programme to help you analyse data and information and make a balanced decision based upon sound commercial reasoning. It will enable you to identify options, make decisions and take actions based on a thorough analysis combined with instinct and intuition to make a positive effect on profitability. This programme will help you: Identify ways to analyse data and sort relevant from irrelevant information Develop analytical and numerate thinking, and consider the financial implications of a decision Make decisions based on sound commercial reasoning - a mix of intuition and analysis Select from a range of tools to analyse a situation and apply these effectively Understand how costs and profits are calculated Use tried-and-tested techniques to manage and control your budgets Appreciate the fundamentals of financial analysis Focus on the bottom line Identify the basics of capital investment appraisal for your business Evaluate results and seek opportunities for improvement to your business 1 The commercial environment What do shareholders and investors want? What do managers want? Profit v non-profit organisations Investor expectations 2 Financial and non-financial information Risk and reward considerations Drivers of commercial decisions 3 Running a business A practical exercise to bring financial statements to life Different stakeholder interests in a business The impact and consequences of decisions on financial statements 4 Where do I make a difference to the organisation? How can I contribute to an improved business performance? Key performance indicators - measuring the right things A 'balanced scorecard' approach - it's not all about money! 5 A 'balanced scorecard' approach Analysing and reviewing my contribution to the business direction What is the current focus of my commercial decisions? Developing the business in the right way - getting the balance right! Where should/could it be in the future? Do my decisions support the overall vision and strategy? 6 Making commercial decisions Left-brain and right-brain thinking Convergent and divergent thinking Analysis and instinct Interactive case study exercise - emotional and rational decisions Reflection - what is my style of making decisions 7 Let's consider the customer! Identifying target markets Differentiating propositions and products Customer service considerations Marketing considerations and initiatives Pricing strategies and considerations 8 Strategic analysis The external environment The internal environment LEPEST analysis SWOT analysis Forecasting Group activity - analysing markets and the competition How do these improve your decisions? 9 Comparing performance Analysing key financial ratios Ways to compare performance and results Break-even analysis 10 Profit and loss accounts and budgeting Managing income and expenditure The budgeting process How does this link to the profit and loss account? Managing and controlling a cost centre/budget The role of the finance department Different ways of budgeting Incremental budgeting Zero-based budgeting 11 Understanding the balance sheet Purpose of balance sheets Understanding and navigating the content What does a balance sheet tell you? How do you affect your balance sheet? Links to the profit and loss account A practical team exercise that brings financial statements to life 12 Business decisions exercise How does this improve your decisions? A practical exercise to apply new knowledge and bring commercial thinking to to life The impact and consequences of decisions on financial statements 13 Working capital Why is this important? The importance of keeping cash flowing Business decisions that affect cash Calculating profit 14 Capital investment appraisal Capex v Opex Payback Return on investment The future value of money The concept of hurdle rate 15 Lessons learned and action planning So what? Recap and consolidation of learning The decisions that I need to consider Actions to achieve my plan
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for The course is designed for individuals who want to gain in-depth knowledge and practice in the discipline of managing requirements (Business Analysts, Requirements Engineers, Product manager, Product Owner, Chief Product Owner, Service Manager, Service Owner, Project manager, Consultants) Overview Students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding and application of Requirements Engineering principles and techniques. Key areas are: Requirements Engineering framework The hierarchy of requirements Key stakeholders in the framework Requirements elicitation Requirements modelling Requirements documentation Requirements analysis Requirements validation Requirements management The Business Analyst role analyzes, understands and manages the requirements in a customer-supplier relationship and ensures that the right products are delivered.The practical course provides in-depth knowledge and practice in Requirements Engineering. Course Introduction Let?s Get to Know Each Other Course Overview Course Learning Objectives Course Structure Course Agenda Introduction to Business Analysis Structure and Benefits of Business Analysis Foundation Exam Details Business Analysis Certification Scheme What is Business Analysis? Intent and Context Origins of business analysis The development of business analysis The scope of business analysis work Taking a holistic approach The role and responsibilities of the business analyst The competencies of a Business Analyst Personal qualities Business knowledge Professional techniques The development of competencies Strategy Analysis The context for strategy The definition of strategy Strategy development External environmental analysis Internal environmental analysis SWOT analysis Executing strategy Business Analysis Process Model An approach to problem solving Stages of the business analysis process model Objectives of the process model stages Procedures for each process model stage Techniques used within each process model stage Investigation Techniques Interviews Observation Workshops Scenarios Prototyping Quantitative approaches Documenting the current situation Stakeholder Analysis and Management Stakeholder categories and identification Analysing stakeholders Stakeholder management strategies Managing stakeholders Understanding stakeholder perspectives Business activity models Modelling Business Processes Organizational context An altrnative view of an organization The organizational view of business processes Value propositions Process models Analysing the as-is process model Improving business processes (to-be business process) Defining the Solution Gab analysis Introduction to Business Architecture Definition to Business Architecture Business Architecture techniques Business and Financial Case The business case in the project lifecycle Identifying options Assessing project feasibility Structure of a business case Investment appraisal Establishing the Requirements A framework for requirements engineering Actors in requirements engineering Requirements elicitation Requirements analysis Requirements validation Documenting and Managing the Requirements The requirements document The requirements catalogue Managing requirements Modelling the Requirements Modelling system functions Modelling system data Delivering the Requirements Delivering the solution Context Lifecycles Delivering the Business Solution BA role in the business change lifecycle Design stage Implementation stage Realization stage Additional course details: Nexus Humans Business Analysis - Requirements Engineering 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 Business Analysis - Requirements Engineering 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.
Learn effective strategies and leadership skills to thrive in today's remote work landscape. Elevate your team's performance, no matter where they are located. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) Remote teams present a specific set of challenges to their managers. Such challenges include communication, task allocation and performance management. This workshop is designed for managers who run teams that spread over more than one location, nationally or internationally, and who wish to find ways to enhance teamworking in these conditions. Objectives By the end of the course you will be able to: Identify key actions to take to manage team performance remotely Implement a communications plan for use within the team Allocate tasks to team members to build a culture of teamworking across the different locations Involve your team members in planning team activities Use visits to each location to maximum effect Content Communication to ensure inclusivity How do team members find out the latest news? Identifying what needs to be known by all A team communication plan Effective virtual meetings Manage performance from a distance Principles of Smart Working Involving the team in planning activities Allocating tasks and objectives across the team Identifying areas of expertise Deciding key areas of responsibility per location Identifying, and dealing with, the different levels of performance Maximising time in each location Setting the tone of a visit – from ‘inspection’ to ‘social call’ Considering what team members expect and need from your presence Identifying what needs to be prepared by the team for your visit Making contact with your team members while you are there Action planning Identifying and planning next steps