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Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This is an introductory-level C++ programming course designed for developers with experience programming in C or other languages. Practical hands-on prior programming experience and knowledge is required. Overview This 'skills-centric' course is about 50% hands-on lab and 50% lecture, designed to train attendees in basic coding with C++, coupling the most current, effective techniques with the soundest industry practices. Our engaging instructors and mentors are highly experienced practitioners who bring years of current 'on-the-job' experience into every classroom. Working in a hands-on learning environment, guided by our expert team, attendees will learn: Writing procedural programs using C++ Using private, public and protected keywords to control access to class members Defining a class in C++ Writing constructors and destructors Writing classes with const and static class members Overloading operators Implementing polymorphic methods in programs Writing programs using file I/O and string streams Using manipulators and stream flags to format output Using the keyword template to write generic functions and classes Writing programs that use generic classes and functions Writing programs that use algorithms and containers of the Standard Library Apply object-oriented design techniques to real-world programming problems Using algorithms and containers of the Standard Library to manipulate string data Understand how C++ protects the programmer from implementation changes in other modules of an application Using try() blocks to trap exceptions Using catch() blocks to handle exceptions Defining exceptions and using throw to trigger them Introduction to C++ Programming / C++ Essentials is a skills-focused, hands-on C++ training course geared for experienced programmers who need to learn C++ coupled with sounds coding skills and best practices for OO development. Students will leave this course armed with the required skills to put foundation-level C++ programming skills right to work in a practical environment. The central concepts of C++ syntax and style are taught in the context of using object-oriented methods to achieve reusability, adaptability and reliability. Emphasis is placed on the features of C++ that support abstract data types, inheritance, and polymorphism. Students will learn to apply the process of data abstraction and class design. Practical aspects of C++ programming including efficiency, performance, testing, and reliability considerations are stressed throughout. Comprehensive hands on exercises are integrated throughout to reinforce learning and develop real competency Moving from C to C++ (Optional) New Compiler Directives Stream Console I/O Explicit Operators Standard Libraries Data Control Capabilities Handling Data New Declaration Features Initialization and Assignment Enumerated Types The bool Type Constant Storage Pointers to Constant Storage Constant Pointers References Constant Reference Arguments Volatile Data Global Data Functions Function Prototypes and Type Checking Default Function Data Types Function Overloading Problems with Function Overloading Name Resolution Promotions and Conversions Call by Value Reference Declarations Call-by-Reference and Reference Types References in Function Return Constant Argument Types Conversion of Parameters Using Default Initializers Providing Default Arguments Inline Functions Operator Overloading Advantages and Pitfalls of Overloading Member Operator Syntax and Examples Class Assignment Operators Class Equality Operators Non-Member Operator Overloading Member and Non-Member Operator Functions Operator Precedence This Pointer Overloading the Assignment Operator Overloading Caveats Creating and Using Objects Creating Automatic Objects Creating Dynamic Objects Calling Object Methods Constructors Initializing Member consts Initializer List Syntax Allocating Resources in Constructor Destructors Block and Function Scope File and Global Scope Class Scope Scope Resolution Operator :: Using Objects as Arguments Objects as Function Return Values Constant Methods Containment Relationships Dynamic Memory Management Advantages of Dynamic Memory Allocation Static, Automatic, and Heap Memory Free Store Allocation with new and delete Handling Memory Allocation Errors Controlling Object Creation Object Copying and Copy Constructor Automatic Copy Constructor Conversion Constructor Streaming I/O Streams and the iostream Library Built-in Stream Objects Stream Manipulators Stream Methods Input/Output Operators Character Input String Streams Formatted I/O File Stream I/O Overloading Stream Operators Persistent Objects Introduction to Object Concepts The Object Programming Paradigm Object-Orientated Programming Definitions Information Hiding and Encapsulation Separating Interface and Implementation Classes and Instances of Objects Overloaded Objects and Polymorphism Declaring and Defining Classes Components of a Class Class Structure Class Declaration Syntax Member Data Built-in Operations Constructors and Initialization Initialization vs. Assignment Class Type Members Member Functions and Member Accessibility Inline Member Functions Friend Functions Static Members Modifying Access with a Friend Class Templates Purpose of Template Classes Constants in Templates Templates and Inheritance Container Classes Use of Libraries Strings in C++ Character Strings The String Class Operators on Strings Member Functions of the String Class Inheritance Inheritance and Reuse Composition vs. Inheritance Inheritance: Centralized Code Inheritance: Maintenance and Revision Public, Private and Protected Members Redefining Behavior in Derived Classes Designing Extensible Software Systems Syntax for Public Inheritance Use of Common Pointers Constructors and Initialization Inherited Copy Constructors Destructors and Inheritance Public, Protected, Private Inheritance Exceptions Types of Exceptions Trapping and Handling Exceptions Triggering Exceptions Handling Memory Allocation Errors C++ Program Structure Organizing C++ Source Files Integrating C and C++ Projects Using C in C++ Reliability Considerations in C++ Projects Function Prototypes Strong Type Checking Constant Types C++ Access Control Techniques Polymorphism in C++ Definition of Polymorphism Calling Overridden Methods Upcasting Accessing Overridden Methods Virtual Methods and Dynamic Binding Virtual Destructors Abstract Base Classes and Pure Virtual Methods Multiple Inheritance Derivation from Multiple Base Classes Base Class Ambiguities Virtual Inheritance Virtual Base Classes Virtual Base Class Information The Standard Template Library STL Containers Parameters Used in Container Classes The Vector Class STL Algorithms Use of Libraries

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for: Network administrators Network engineers with little or no programming or Python experience Network managers Systems engineers Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Create a Python script Describe data types commonly used in Python coding Describe Python strings and their use cases Describe Python loops, conditionals, operators, and their purposes and use cases Describe Python classes, methods, functions, namespaces, and scopes Describe the options for Python data manipulation and storage Describe Python modules and packages, their uses, and their benefits Explain how to manipulate user input in Python Describe error and exception management in Python Describe Python code debugging methods The Programming for Network Engineers (PRNE) v2.0 course is designed to equip you with fundamental skills in Python programming. Through a combination of lectures and lab experience in simulated network environments, you will learn to use Python basics to create useful and practical scripts with Netmiko to retrieve data and configure network devices. Upon completion of this course, you should have a basic understanding of Python, including the knowledge to create, apply, and troubleshoot simple network automation scripts. Course outline Introducing Programmability and Python for Network Engineers Scripting with Python Examining Python Data Types Manipulating Strings Describing Conditionals, Loops, and Operators Exploring Classes, Methods, Functions, Namespaces, and Scopes Exploring Data Storage Options Exploring Python Modules and Packages Gathering and Validating User Input Analyzing Exceptions and Error Management Examining Debugging Methods Course Summary Lab outline Execute Your First Python Program Use the Python Interactive Shell Explore Foundation Python Data Types Explore Complex Python Data Types Use Standard String Operations Use Basic Pattern Matching Reformat MAC Addresses Use the if-else Construct Use for Loops Use while Loops Create and Use Functions Create and Use Classes Use the Python main() Construct Traverse the File Structure Read Data in Comma-Separated Values (CSV) Format Read, Store, and Retrieve Data in XML Format Read, Store, and Retrieve Date in JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) Format Read, Store, and Retrieve Data in a Raw or Unstructured Format Import Modules from the Python Standard Library Import External Libraries Create a Python Module Prompt the User for Input Use Command-Line Arguments Manage Exceptions with the try-except Structure Manage Exceptions with the try-except-finally Structure Use Assertions Use Simple Debugging Methods Use the Python Debugger Code a Practical Debugging Script

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for If you have worked in C++ but want to learn how to make the most of this language, especially for large projects, this course is for you. Overview By the end of this course, you'll have developed programming skills that will set you apart from other C++ programmers. After completing this course, you will be able to: Delve into the anatomy and workflow of C++ Study the pros and cons of different approaches to coding in C++ Test, run, and debug your programs Link object files as a dynamic library Use templates, SFINAE, constexpr if expressions and variadic templates Apply best practice to resource management This course begins with advanced C++ concepts by helping you decipher the sophisticated C++ type system and understand how various stages of compilation convert source code to object code. You'll then learn how to recognize the tools that need to be used in order to control the flow of execution, capture data, and pass data around. By creating small models, you'll even discover how to use advanced lambdas and captures and express common API design patterns in C++. As you cover later lessons, you'll explore ways to optimize your code by learning about memory alignment, cache access, and the time a program takes to run. The concluding lesson will help you to maximize performance by understanding modern CPU branch prediction and how to make your code cache-friendly. Anatomy of Portable C++ Software Managing C++ Projects Writing Readable Code No Ducks Allowed ? Types and Deduction C++ Types Creating User Types Structuring our Code No Ducks Allowed ? Templates and Deduction Inheritance, Polymorphism, and Interfaces Templates ? Generic Programming Type Aliases ? typedef and using Class Templates No Leaks Allowed ? Exceptions and Resources Exceptions in C++ RAII and the STL Move Semantics Name Lookup Caveat Emptor Separation of Concerns ? Software Architecture, Functions, and Variadic Templates Function Objects and Lambda Expressions Variadic Templates The Philosophers' Dinner ? Threads and Concurrency Synchronous, Asynchronous, and Threaded Execution Review Synchronization, Data Hazards, and Race Conditions Future, Promises, and Async Streams and I/O File I/O Implementation Classes String I/O Implementation I/O Manipulators Making Additional Streams Using Macros Everybody Falls, It's How You Get Back Up ? Testing and Debugging Assertions Unit Testing and Mock Testing Understanding Exception Handling Breakpoints, Watchpoints, and Data Visualization Need for Speed ? Performance and Optimization Performance Measurement Runtime Profiling Optimization Strategies Cache Friendly Code

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This basic course is for persons needing an introductory knowledge of DB2, and persons preparing for advanced and specialized DB2 education. Overview List and describe the major components of IBM's relational database, DB2 Explain the characteristics of a DB2 table Relate the basic concepts of data modeling Comprehend the processing instructions given to DB2 via simple SQL statements List and describe several ways to build (write) and execute SQL statements List and describe steps needed to imbed SQL statements in an application program Explain some of the functions performed by, and the responsibilities of, database and system administrators Establish a base for more specialized DB2 education This course provides information about the functions of IBM's DB2, a relational database manager which may be installed under a variety of operating systems on many hardware platforms (e.g., z/OS, VM, Linux, UNIX, Windows, etc.) Understanding a Table Identify the advantages of a relational database Define a relation Name the language used to talk to a relational database manager (RDBM) List three characteristics assigned to each column Define the tasks performed by DB2 when running an application Defi Data Modeling and Database Design State the purpose of a business model Identify an Entity-Relational Diagram (ERD) model List several DB2 column data types Identify non-standard column and table names Identify the characteristics of a primary key and a foreign key State the purpose of re How does a User use DB2? List several ways to talk to DB2 List multiple ways to generate an SQL statement List several ways to ADD, REMOVE, or CHANGE table rows List several ways to READ data and produce reports How does a Programmer use DB2? List the steps needed to create a test environment List the necessary steps to coding SQL in a program Describe the purpose of SQL delimiters Describe the purpose of an SQLCA List the steps involved in preparing a program for execution State the differenc What does an Administrator do in DB2? List some of the tasks performed by a DB2 System Administrator: Identifying the DB2 product, Installing DB2, Creating subsystems/instances, databases and table spaces, Authorizing, and Monitoring List some of the tasks performed by a DB2 Database Administ Information Management with DB2 List several planning considerations for distributing data List some of the skills required to successfully distribute data Differentiate between remote unit of work, distributed unit of work, and distributed request List some of the security concerns whe

Learn how to work with data using Python (the coding language) as a tool. Learn how data is structured and how to manipulate it into a usable, clean form ready for analysis. Work on a small real-life project from conception to solution, in a team or on your own.

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This is an introductory-level Java programming course, designed for experienced developers who wish to get up and running with Java, or who need to reinforce sound Java coding practices, immediately. Overview Working in a hands-on learning environment, guided by our expert team, attendees will learn to: Understand not only the fundamentals of the Java language, but also its importance, uses, strengths and weaknesses Understand the basics of the Java language and how it relates to OO programming and the Object Model Learn to use Java exception handling features Work with the Modular system (Project Jigsaw) Understand and use classes, inheritance and polymorphism Understand and use collections, generics, autoboxing, and enumerations Process large amount of data using Lambda expressions and the Stream API Abstract, static and private methods in interfaces Take advantage of the Java tooling that is available with the programming environment being used in the class Specific Java 11 features covered: Using the Local Variable Type in Lambda expressions; Updates made to the String AP Time Permitting: Quick look ahead - Java 12, Java 13, Java 14 and Beyond If you're an experienced OO developer (coming from a C# or C++ background, etc.) who needs to transition to programming in Java, this fast-paced, hands-on course will get you there quickly. Fast Track to Java Programming for OO Experienced Developers is a four-day, lab-intensive class where you'll quickly be immersed in working with the latest Java 11 programming techniques, using best practices for writing solid, robust (and well-written!) modern object-oriented applications. In addition to learning excellent, current coding skills in Java, you'll explore the new improved features for better performance and new capabilities for addressing rapid application development that Java 11 brings to the table. This course includes several key aspects that were introduced in Java 9, Java 10, and Java 11 including the Java Modular System, Local Variable Type Inference, and several API updates. This course also includes a Quick Look at what?s next in Java ? Java 12, Java 13, Java 14 and beyond. The Java Platform Java Platforms Lifecycle of a Java Program Responsibilities of JVM Documentation and Code Reuse Using the JDK Setting Up Environment Locating Class Files Compiling Package Classes Source and Class Files Java Applications The Eclipse Paradigm Workbench and Workspace Views Editors Perspectives Projects Writing a Simple Class Classes in Java Class Modifiers and Types Class Instance Variables Primitives vs. Object References Creating Objects Adding Methods to the Class Passing Parameters into Methods Returning a Value from a Method Overloaded Methods Constructors Optimizing Constructor Usage Language Statements Operators Comparison and Logical Operators Looping Continue and Break Statements The switch Statement The for-each() Loop Using Strings Create an instance of the String class Test if two strings are equal Get the length of a string Parse a string for its token components Perform a case-insensitive equality test Build up a string using StringBuffer Contrast String, StringBuffer, and StringBuilder Specializing in a Subclass Extending a Class Casting The Object Class Default Constructor Implicit Constructor Chaining Fields and Variables Instance vs. Local Variables: Usage Differences Data Types Default Values Block Scoping Rules Final and Static Fields Static Methods Using Arrays Arrays Accessing the Array Multidimensional Arrays Copying Arrays Variable Arguments Local-Variable Type Inference Type inference Infering Types of Local Variables The var Reserved Type name Benefits of Using var Backward Compatibility Java Packages and Visibility Class Location of Packages The Package Keyword Importing Classes Executing Programs Visibility in the Modular System Java Naming Conventions Inheritance and Polymorphism Polymorphism: The Subclasses Upcasting vs. Downcasting Calling Superclass Methods from Subclass The final Keyword Interfaces and Abstract Classes Separating Capability from Implementation Abstract Classes Implementing an Interface Abstract Classes vs. Interfaces Introduction to Exception Handling Exception Architecture Throwing Exceptions Checked vs. Unchecked Exceptions Exceptions Handling Multiple Exceptions Automatic Closure of Resources Creating Your Own Exceptions Utility Classes Wrapper Classes Autoboxing/Unboxing Enumeration Syntax Using Static imports Introduction to Generics Generics and Subtyping Bounded Wildcards Generic Methods Legacy Calls to Generics When Generics Should Be Used Lambda Expressions and Functional Interface Lambda Expression Syntax Functional Interfaces Type Inference in Java 8 Method references Collections Characterizing Collections Collection Interface Hierarchy The Set, List and Queue Interfaces Map Interfaces Using Collections Collection Sorting Comparators Using the Right Collection Lambda expressions in Collections Streams Processing Collections of data The Stream interface Reduction and Parallelism Filtering collection data Sorting Collection data Map collection data Find elements in Stream Numeric Streams Create infinite Streams Sources for using Streams Collectors Creating Collections from a Stream Group elements in the Stream Multi-level grouping of elements Partitioning Streams Introduction to the Module System Introduce Project Jigsaw Classpath and Encapsulation The JDK internal APIs Java 9 Platform modules Defining application modules Define module dependencies Implicit dependencies Implied Readability Exporting packages Java Date/Time The Date and Calendar classes Introduce the new Date/Time API LocalDate, LocalDateTime, etc. Formatting Dates Working with time zones Manipulate date/time values Java 12 and beyond Provide an overview of changes since Java 11 Introduce Preview Features Records (Java 14) Switch Expressions (Java 12, Java 13, Java 14) Text Blocks (Java 13, Java 14) Helpful NullPointerExceptions (Java 14) Pattern Matching for instanceof (Java 14) Additional course details: Nexus Humans Fast Track to Core Java Programming for Object Oriented Developers (TT2104-J11) 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 Fast Track to Core Java Programming for Object Oriented Developers (TT2104-J11) 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 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is the first in a series of two courses designed for programmers who are new to RPG IV. Basic programming experience is required. The student should have attended at least an introductory course to programming such as one of those available at technical colleges. The student is not taught the concepts of programming. Experienced programmers who are new to the Power System with IBM i should also attend this course. Examples of other programming languages are BASIC, COBOL, or RPG II. This course focuses entirely on the features of the RPG IV Version 7 compiler and the techniques that this compiler provides. Features of V7 are discussed. Previous techniques and the maintenance of programs that are written using legacy techniques, such as fixed format calculations, are not covered in the classroom. Some additional material and the bibliography will assist the new RPG IV programmer in the maintenance of legacy applications. Overview Write RPG IV version 7.1 programs to produce reportsWrite simple RPG IV version 7.1 inquiry programs that interact with displaysReview compilation listing, find and correct compilation errorsMaintain existing applications written in the RPG IV Version 7.1 languageUse many popular RPG IV built-in functions This course is a comprehensive exposure to the basic features and functions of RPG IV for Version 7. Course Outline RPG IV introduction Coding specifications for RPG IV Data representation and definition Manipulating data in calculations Using printer and display files in an RPG IV program Structured programming, error handling, subprocedures, and subroutines Using arrays, data structures, and data areas Accessing the DB2 database using RPG IV What's next? Additional course details: Nexus Humans AS06 IBM RPG IV Programming Fundamentals Workshop for IBM i 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 AS06 IBM RPG IV Programming Fundamentals Workshop for IBM i 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 in an intermediate-level Java development course geared for students experienced with Java and Spring programming essentials. This course does not cover Java or Spring development basics. Overview This 'skills-centric' course is about 50% hands-on lab and 50% lecture, designed to train attendees in core Cucumber and web testing skills, coupling the most current, effective techniques with the soundest industry practices. Working within in an engaging, hands-on learning environment, guided by our expert team, attendees will: Learn the request-response cycle of REST requests Implement a REST controller using Spring Map URLs to service endpoints Use Spring's template class to develop a REST client Bootstrap a Spring REST applications Return different media types for a service Setting the response headers Discuss Exceptions and HTTP Status codes Handle exceptions thrown by a service Spring REST focuses on providing an understanding of the fundamental principles and technologies that are used in the development of RESTful services and clients. This understanding is critical to being able to diagnose, troubleshoot, tune, and perform other lifecycle activities.Working with Spring REST is a two-day, fast-paced coding course geared for experienced developers who have prior working knowledge of Java. Throughout the course students learn the best practices for writing Restful services in Java using Spring Boot. The course provides an in-depth view of the APIs provided by Spring to develop both the REST service and the REST client. Implementing REST with Spring REST principles Introduction to RESTful Services in Spring Introduction to REST Clients in Spring Bootstrapping the REST application Content Representation Implementing the REST Service Error Handling Security and RESTful Services Securing Untrusted Input Defending RESTful Services Additional course details: Nexus Humans Working with Spring REST (TT3358) 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 Working with Spring REST (TT3358) 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.

Fraud should not happen, but it does. It can happen at the highest to lowest levels in an organisation. Recent surveys show that incidents of fraud are not decreasing. Fraud costs companies money and, perhaps even more importantly, reputational damage. The losers are not just the shareholders, suppliers, customers, etc, but society as a whole. This programme shows why frauds happen, how organisations put themselves at risk and what they can do to prevent it. This programme will help directors and others understand: The motives for committing fraud Directors' responsibilities for identifying and reporting fraud What types of frauds there are How frauds are perpetrated How they can be prevented How regulators deal with fraud Above all, the principal objective of this programme is to help make your organisation as secure as possible from the threat of fraud. 1 Motives for committing fraud - drivers of fraud Session objective: to understand why people might commit fraud Drivers of fraudulent behaviourAmbitionGreedTheftConceit? And more! 2 Accounting mechanisms that allow fraud Session objective: to review the elements of the accounting, internal control and management processes that allow creative accounting Income or liability? Asset or expense? Coding errors and misclassification Netting off and grossing up Off-balance sheet items 3 Structures that allow fraud Session objective: to consider company and trading structures that allow frauds to be perpetrated Group structures Trading structures Tax havens Importing and exporting 4 Interpretations and other non-compliance that allow fraud Session objective: to look at how creative interpretations of law and accounting practice may permit fraud The place of accounting standards Accounting policies Trading methods The place of auditing standards 5 Money laundering Session objective: to review what constitutes money laundering Types of money laundering Identifying laundering Preventing laundering 6 Preventing fraud - proper management structures Session objective: to review the place of proper corporate governance Corporate governance Company management structure Audit committees The place of internal audit 7 Preventing fraud - proper accounting Session objective: to review best accounting and auditing practice Accounting standards Internal accounting policies Adequacy of internal controls Internal audit 8 Preventing fraud - regulation Session objective: to look at how regulators aim to prevent fraud The regulatory environment Financial services regulation 9 Conclusion Course review Open forum Close 10 Course summary - developing your own cost action plan Group and individual action plans will be prepared with a view to participants identifying their cost risks areas and the techniques which can be immediately applied to improve costing and reduce costs

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours