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We use it everyday but there are so many additional tools to save you time and make your work in Outlook more efficient and less stressful. Course overview Duration: 4 hours People tend to think they know how to use Outlook however there are so many lesser known features that can make working in Outlook so much more efficient. Simply understanding the layouts, how to turn things on and off and customising the environment to your preferences can save time and frustration. You then have search features, things such as conversation clean up and quick steps that can help to tidy up and organise what you do. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Customise Outlook to your preferences Manage email conversations Setup and use Quick Steps Create folders and organise information Setup rules Search for information Work effectively with calendars Content Customising the user interface Using the Navigation Pane and “To-do Bar” Setting folder pane options Adding favourites Peak preview Customising the quick access bar Setting reading pane and message preview Customizing email mail views Using the field chooser Email options Email conversations Conversation clean up Using Quick Steps Creating folders and organising information Setting email options Setting up rules Searching for information Using the Search bar Setting what to search for Setting where to search Searching for categories Adding more search options Working with calendars Setting what to view Using Schedule View Setting calendar options Weather bar Adding different time zones Adding meetings and appointments Setting up and using categories Opening other people’s calendars Setting calendar permissions Calendar groups Working with Tasks Lists Setting task options Adding and amending tasks Setting dates, deadlines and reminders Adding attachments to tasks Assigning tasks to others Flagging tasks Using and setting Quick Click Recurring tasks Flagging emails to appear on your task list Converting emails to tasks Converting tasks to calendar appointments

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Data Warehouse Administrator Database Administrators Support Engineer Technical Administrator Technical Consultant Overview Use Oracle Flashback Technologies to recover from human error Use Recovery Manager (RMAN) to create backups and perform recovery operations Use the Data Recovery Advisor to diagnose and repair failures Plan effective backup and recovery procedures Describe the Oracle Database architecture components related to backup and recovery operations Perform an encrypted database backup and restore Perform tablespace point-in-time recovery Configure the database for recoverability Describe Cloud Tooling for Backup and Recovery Describe Oracle Database backup methods and recovery operations that can be used to resolve database failure In this Oracle Database 12c R2: Backup and Recovery Workshop, students learn how to perform backup and recovery based on the related Oracle Database architecture components. Various backup, failure, restore, and recovery scenarios are provided so that students learn to evaluate their own recovery requirements and develop an appropriate strategy for backup and recovery procedures. This course includes an interactive workshop, with scenarios that provide participants with opportunities to diagnose and recover from several failure situations. Introduction Curriculum Context Assess your recovery requirements Categories of failures Oracle backup and recovery solutions Oracle Maximum Availability Architecture Oracle Secure Backup Benefits of using Oracle Data Guard Basic Workshop Architecture Getting Started Core Concepts of the Oracle Database, critical for Backup and Recovery Oracle DBA Tools for Backup and Recovery Connecting to Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) Configuring for Recoverablility RMAN commands Configuring and managing persistent settings Using the Fast Recovery Area (FRA) Control File Redo Log File Archiving Logs Using the RMAN Recovery Catalog Creating and Configuring the Recovery Catalog Managing Target Database Records in the Recovery Catalog Using RMAN Stored Scripts Maintaining and Protecting the Recovery Catalog Virtual Private Catalogs Backup Strategies and Terminology Backup Solutions Overview and Terminology Balancing Backup and Restore Requirements Backing Up Read-Only Tablespaces Data Warehouse Backup and Recovery: Best Practices Additional Backup Terminology Performing Backups RMAN Backup Types Incrementally Updated Backups Fast Incremental Backup Block Change Tracking Oracle-Suggested Backup Reporting on Backups Managing Backups Improving Your Backups Compressing Backups Using a Media Manager Backup and Restore for Very Large Files Creating RMAN Multi-section Backups, Proxy Copies, Duplexed Backup Sets and Backups of Backup Sets Creating and Managing Archival Backups Backing Up Recovery Files Backing Up the Control File to a Trace File Cataloging Additional Backup Files Using RMAN-Encrypted Backups Creating RMAN-Encrypted Backups Using Transparent-Mode Encryption Using Password-Mode Encryption Using Dual-Mode Encryption Diagnosing Failures Reducing Problem Diagnosis Time Automatic Diagnostic Repository Data Recovery Advisor Handling Block Corruption Restore and Recovery Concepts Restoring and Recovering Instance Failure and Instance/Crash Recovery Media Failure Complete Recovery (Overview) Point-in-Time Recovery (Overview) Recovery with the RESETLOGS Option Performing Recovery, Part I RMAN Recovery in NOARCHIVELOG Mode Performing Complete Recovery (of critical and noncritical data files) Restoring ASM Disk Groups Recovery with Image Files Performing Point-in-Time (PITR) or Incomplete Recovery Performing Recovery, Part II Recovery of Server Parameter File, Control File (One and All) Redo Log File Loss and Recovery Password Authentication File Re-creation Index, Read-Only Tablespace, and Temp file Recovery Restoring the Database to a New Host Disaster Recovery Restoring RMAN Encrypted Backups RMAN and Oracle Secure Backup Oracle Secure Backup Overview and Interface Options RMAN and OSB: Overview and Basic Process Flow Starting with Oracle Secure Backup Configuring Oracle Secure Backup for RMAN RMAN Backup and Restore Operations Oracle Secure Backup Jobs Displaying OSB log files and transcripts for RMAN activities Using Flashback Technologies Flashback Technology: Overview and Setup Using Flashback Technology to Query Data Flashback Table Flashback Transaction (Query and Back out) Flashback Drop and the Recycle Bin Flashback Data Archive Using Flashback Database Flashback Database Architecture Configuring Flashback Database Performing Flashback Database Best Practices for Flashback Database Transporting Data Transporting Data Across Platforms Transporting Data with Backup Sets Database Transport: Using Data Files Performing Point-in-Time Recovery When to use TSPITR TSPITR Architecture Performing RMAN TS Point-in-time Recovery Recovering Tables from Backups Duplicating a Database Using a Duplicate Database Duplicating Database with 'push' and 'pull' techniques Choosing Database Duplication Techniques Creating a Backup-up Based Duplicate Database Understanding the RMAN Duplication Operation RMAN Troubleshooting and Tuning Interpreting RMAN Message Output Tuning Principles Diagnosing Performance Bottlenecks RMAN Multiplexing Restore and Recovery Performance Best Practices Cloud Tooling for Backup and Recovery Backup Destinations Customize Backup Configuration On-Demand Backup and Recovery Oracle Backup Cloud Service Installing the Backup Module Backup and Recovery Workshop Workshop Structure and Approach Business Requirements for Database Availability and Procedures Diagnosing the Failures

This is a great way to get instant colour palette ideas for a room in your home. FLOCKS zoom consultation process is extremely simple. Nikki will help you identify your colour preference whilst answering any questions plus suggest the best colour palette for your space. After the call, you'll receive a presentation specially tailored to you and your home decor needs. All paint colours suggested will be referenced and free samples will be posted out.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for those responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, or troubleshooting of PGP Universal Server or PGP Desktop. Overview This course provides instruction on PGP Universal Server 3.2 and PGP Desktop 10.2.At the completion of the course, you will be able to: Describe the features, concepts, components, and terminology of both the PGP Universal Server 3.2 and PGP Desktop 10.2products. Install PGP Universal Server 3.2 and complete setup using the most commonly configured options. Install a managed and customized PGP Desktop 10.2 client. Configure, complete administration tasks for, and use PGP Whole Disk Encryption and other PGP Desktop features. Configure policy-based messaging security for internal and external recipients. Create and modify users, user policies, and groups using either manual or directory integration methods. Combine two or more PGP Universal Servers into a cluster. This is designed to provide you with the fundamental knowledge a nd hands-on lab experience to install, administer, and troubleshoot the PGP Universal Management Server and primary client product. Cryptography Essentials Cryptography defined Caesar cipher Symmetric-Key Cryptography Public-Key Cryptography PGP Public-Key Cryptography Digital Signatures Trust Models Keys, Key Signatures and Key properties Verifying keys with key fingerprints Passphrases Certificates PGP Product Information PGP Universal Server PGP Desktop PGP Command Line PGP Support Package for BlackBerry PGP Mobile PGP iOS Viewer Installing PGP Universal Server PGP Universal Server overview Installation tasks and options Completing the PGP Universal Server Setup Assistant Administrative Keys A review of trust and verification The Organization Key The Organization Certificate Configuration and usage of the Additional Decryption Key Other certificates used for trust on PGP Universal Server Ignition key types and features Consumers and Groups Consumers and Groups PGP product user definition Consumer groups Introduction to consumer policy How users, groups, and policy work together Server Messaging Learn Mode In-depth look at Mail Proxy configuration Description of server mail flow and typical configurations Monitoring and Reporting Server monitoring and logging Updates, backups, and restoring Mail Policy Definition of policy chains and rules Rule conditions, actions, and key searches Default mail flow and message policy Adding custom chains to mail flow Overview of various types of policy chains Demonstration and detailed explanation of adding a rule Special messaging actions and dictionaries Key Not Found Problems that require a Key Not Found policy Introduction to Key Not Found configuration Web Messenger Definition of Web Messenger Description of functionality Demonstration of end-user inbox creation Inbox and service administration Inbox replication and backup Customization templates Regular Email option for Web Messenger PDF Messenger statement and certified delivery How the Out of Mail Stream Consumer Policy option functions PGP public key directories Smart Trailer invitation option overview PGP Desktop / S/MIME option overview PGP Universal Satellite overview Preparing Universal Server for PGP Desktop Clients Introduction to directory synchronization High-level overview of LDA P How the server uses a directory to add and assign users to groups Configuring PGP Universal Server Directory Synchronization Keys Managed key configuration Key modes Subkeys Key usage flags Smart card Introduction to key management services Installing PGP Desktop System requirements Citrix and TS compatibility Downloading a custom PGP Desktop installer Modifying installed components Configuring Client Enrollment Definition of enrollment Email, LDA P, and Silent enrollment type overview General PGP Desktop Policy General PGP Desktop Policy Options on the General Card of the PGP Desktop settings of a consumer policy Licensing managed PGP Desktop clients Updating settings for managed installations PGP Desktop Messaging How PGP Desktop affects messaging infrastructure Options on the Messaging Card of the PGP Desktop settings of a consumer policy MAPI encrypt and sign buttons and offline mail processing Configuring PGP Whole Disk Encryption What is Whole Dis k Encryption Configuring WDE PGP Whole Disk Encryption for Windows PGP Whole Disk Encryption for Mac OSX PGP w hole Disk Encryption for Linux PGP Whole Disk Encryption Management and Recover The pgpwd command-line tool Logon failure and reporting The WDE-ADMIN group for large-scale administration PGP Whole Disk Encryption in the PGP Desktop settings of a consumer policy, including authentication methods and user per missions Recovery options PGP NetShare Defining PGP NetShare Encrypted folder creation Configuration of the PGP Universal Server Consumer Policy options for NetShare, including automated folder protection and application-based file protection Client-side administration features for PGP NetShare Miscellaneous compatibility and feature information about PGP NetShare Active Directory Group integration and PGP NetShare usage demonstrations Other PGP Desktop Utilities PGP Zip file and folder protection Securely erasing information using PGP Shredder and the Shred Free Space features PGP Virtual Disk secure volumes Usage cases and PGP Portable definition Clustering How PGP Universal Server Clustering works Using the DMZ Clustering Zone Cluster failover Web Messenger inbox replication Demonstration of cluster creation

Are your sales people too stressed, running on adrenalin, perhaps driving towards burnout, struggling to reach targets? Wouldn't you rather they delivered consistently good performance, sustainable over longer periods of time, with less stress (for both them and you)? This uniquely empowering workshop will help your team develop naturally high levels of focus, energy and motivation. They will attain a sense of grounded euphoria, giving them a very distinct and ethical edge in selling. A one-day programme, it gives salespeople an introduction to the 'Natural Superheroes' concepts and resources, tools and techniques, to help them improve their sales performance - realising greater sales potential, developing deeper and more profitable client relationships, winning more business. Through this experience, sales teams gain: Information about profiling clients to instantly understand more about their deepest drives and true needs so they can be genuinely met and, where possible, exceeded Insights into deep, honest and very 'real' reasons for sales procrastination - participants are given specific workable strategies they can easily apply to overcome sales resistance, by tapping their natural motivational styles An understanding of communicating at the very highest levels with different people so they truly understand your sales message and have a significantly more positive sales experience A realisation of their very specific natural sales talents as individuals and as a team A deeper level of experience and understanding of what specifically drives their own behaviour and the behaviour of their clients - these unique insights explain not only how but exactly why people behave the way they do An experience of what it takes to be unshakeable under pressure and manage the sales processes and relationships to a positive outcome for all Brand-new insights into working with and handling difficult people across all levels of authority An understanding of the pitfalls and the psychological traps we set ourselves which cause unnecessary stress, anxiety and frustration on a daily basis and, in turn, limit our sales performance Access to very simple and practical tools that massively increase self-awareness, engender accountability and responsibility and develop emotional sales mastery 1 Introducing 'Natural Superheroes' for sales What is a 'Natural Superhero'? Defining emotional intelligence in the context of sales and why it is so important Knowing yourself - why most people don't know themselves at all and how we can understand exactly what drives our behaviour for the purpose of improving sales performance specifically Knowing exactly why others, and specifically clients and team members, behave the way they do - understanding the real motives behind people's good and bad behaviour in a sales meeting Simple steps to freeing yourself of any anxiety, pressure and false sense of limitation when selling Being yourself in sales - why this is not as easy as it sounds but how you can make it effortless How to take control of achieving the sales performance you really need and want for yourself and others Strategies that raise your self-awareness, increase an authentic and sustainable sense of self-confidence, in difficult situations and in moments of crisis 2 Understanding yourself, your team members and your customers - using the Enneagram Introducing the Enneagram and why it is so valuable to sales people and their clients Exploring the 9 types of motivational drives and why people have different reasons for buying from you Core types and wings - understanding the influence of other motivations either side of the core Enneagram type How to confirm the profile of your client - using celebrities from the world of politics, cinema, sports - we explore how to identify each type - what are their core drives, why have they arisen and how can we use these insights to help you in improving your sales performance The 3 levels of behaviour within your personal profile and that of your clients Lookalike Enneagram types - mistaken identities - how to avoid these traps when profiling your clients and your team How to communicate effectively in a sales environment with each of the different Enneagram types - communication strategies for positive impact on morale, performance and, ultimately, sales results How to interpret and make use of the results of your online personal profile - participants complete an online profile before the event and have the opportunity to analyse their results with a view to improving their sales performance How sales teams sabotage their own performance and that of other people within the team - and how to stop it Uncovering your particular edge in a sales role - what unconsciously trips you up as a sales person? How the Enneagram helps us in sustaining a truly great sales performance over time 3 Why positive thinking alone doesn't work in sales Why 'PMA' does not stand for positive mental attitude when selling - learn its alternative meaning that can serve you even more effectively in a sales role 3 steps and exercises that naturally increase PMA The value of making unconscious thinking conscious and how to do this without any pain or discomfort in a sales meeting Why each Enneagram type has a different experience of PMA in terms of their outward behaviour and how to know when you are maximising your sales performance 4 Measuring success How to measure the development of your individual profile as a sales person Development planning and review Into the future - how to continue your Natural Superhero development

This is a one to one course running over five weeks, providing two hours a week of tuition on a flexible basis. The course is aimed at those keen to discover more about the practical aspect of interior design. Whether you are about to embark on a project of your own, are keen to learn more about your individual style, or are just looking to gain more confidence, this course will give you the knowledge and tools to confidently create stylish interiors.

This 40 minute live chat allows you to get an overview of some of the key elements of Nikki’s 5 week online interior decor course from the comfort of your own home.So whether you just want to gain a better appreciation of the step by step process Nikki has devised, or are thinking about studying on one of her 5 week courses, this practical 40 minute zoom chat provides a compelling, comprehensive and enjoyable Introduction.

In a world focused on digital media, 24-hour news channels and social channels, it’s really important to communicate with your audience – there are lots of opportunities to do this if you are interviewed by journalists. There’s the chance to deliver expert comments or take part in in-depth features or give a quote about your business or organisation. The media wants to stay relevant and engaged with its audience and you can play a part in that and talk to your audience. In our Broadcast Media Training Courses, we will teach you the best ways to share your story, how to answer those difficult questions and present yourself with confidence and style. This means you will capitalise on every opportunity. Our broadcast media and media interview training courses include: Exploiting the opportunity The world of digital media means there are lots of opportunities to appear online, on radio or on TV, as an expert or commentator and gain invaluable exposure for your business and organisation. You may meet journalists at industry events or be contacted for a comment on an issue. You may also need media training because you have to protect your business’ reputation by reacting proactively if you become involved in a news story. Media training will help you handle interviews with journalists, content creators and other media professionals. You need to communicate positively and effectively and make sure your message reaches the audience. It means speaking consistently, and with style and confidence. You’ll also need to know how to handle challenging questions and make sure you positively manage your reputation. Contemporary Media Training Our media training is interactive, engaging and importantly, carried out by experienced journalist trainers. Our team has worked at the highest levels of journalism and broadcasting and will give you an invaluable insight into how to maximise the opportunity of a media appearance. We will take you through the background of what journalists want and need, and give you a clear understanding of how to prepare and deliver your messages and ideas. We will then carry out a number of media style interviews which our technical team will record and playback so you can see and hear yourself. We will then support you with practical, inclusive and useful feedback for you to put into practice for the next interview. We provide copies of all your recordings and useful notes after the training. Locations that suit you We deliver training at our facilities in Birmingham or London or at your location, bringing our technical equipment and cameras with us. You can have a half day training session for up to 4 people or a full day training for a larger group. We also deliver training online for small groups which can be useful when teams are spread around the country. Expert Journalist Trainers We pride ourselves on two things at Coherent Comms – delivering contemporary media training and our supportive inclusive feedback. We know there are lots of media training companies out there but our clients tell us they work with us because we listen. We don’t tell you what training you need or hark back to the old days. We take on board your communication needs and deliver bespoke training. Our associates are working in digital communications, carrying out interviews for news online sites and our contacts are producing digital content for a 21st century audience. We’ll talk to you about TV and radio but we understand the wider media landscape and how to navigate it. And we’re really proud of our feedback – we want to take you from good to great and believe confidence building with tips and ideas that will work for you is the best way to develop your skills. We will help you design the course you want All our media training is bespoke and designed to exactly suit your needs. We have lots of ideas of how it might work but we want to hear from you and what you want! So get in touch with our friendly team by phone on 0754 533 4269 or fill in our contact form and we will get back to you. We’d love to hear how you hope to improve your media and communication skills.

Generating new leads and new business can be both time-consuming and frustrating. It's not easy - it takes skill, careful preparation and the creation of effective models and methods, even perhaps using formal approaches and scripts. Once generated, a new lead or enquiry must also be carefully managed to maximise the potential revenue it can generate. But it's crucial to get it right. If your company can afford not to worry about getting new business - congratulations! If your company is completely confident that it is performing at peak potential in generating new leads - again, congratulations! But if your company is working in the real world, couldn't your team do with some help, to become even just that little bit more effective, to make the process just that little less painful? This highly practical, intensive workshop gives sales teams the proven strategies and tactics they need to build a sustainable new business pipeline. This course will help participants: Develop a clear and consistent process for new business development and lead-generation Master the secret of effective new business development and lead-generation - 'only sell the appointment or next stage of the sales process, not your product or service' Set and achieve the right level of new business development and lead-generation activity to achieve your personal and organisational sales goals Apply the key principles of effective prospecting and pipeline management using a proven toolkit and approach Overcome the most common 'put-offs' when conducting telephone or face-to-face business-development and lead-generation activities Develop an engaging telephone voice and manner - and a 'networking personality' Qualify potential opportunities with more accuracy on a consistent basis Prioritise opportunities and manage their time when sourcing new business Discover online sources of leads, contacts and referrals Overcome psychological blocks to cold or warm calling - theirs and the client's Identify potential prospects - and decision-makers and influencers within target prospects - with greater accuracy Make outbound sales or appointment calls with improved confidence, control and results Improve the conversion of calls to appointments by using more effective questions and sales messages Get past gatekeepers and assistants more effectively Make the most of your CRM software and systems 1 Online marketing - what works! Workshop overview and learning objectives Choosing your social media channels LinkedIn for sales and marketing Designing and implementing an effective new business email campaign online Creating a lead-generation strategy online - with case studies Avoiding common mistakes in social media marketing Case study: 'Best practice in social media sales and marketing' Using blogs and video-based marketing (eg, YouTube) New trends and how to keep your finger on the 'social media' pulse Twenty essential websites and online marketing tools 2 Making appointments by telephone Planning the call, telephone techniques, integrating with email and online marketing Developing a clear and consistent process to appointment-making Setting and achieving the right level of telephone activity to achieve your appointment goals Applying the key principles of effective prospecting and pipeline management generation, using a proven toolkit and approach Overcoming the most common 'put-offs' to seeing or engaging with you Overcoming psychological blocks to cold or warm calling - yours and the client's Identifying potential prospects - and decision-makers and influencers within target prospects - with greater accuracy Making outbound sales or appointment calls with improved confidence, control and results Improving conversion of calls to appointments by using more effective questions and sales messages The five keys to developing an engaging telephone voice and approaching manner 3 Power networking Strategies for networking and B2B referral-based marketing The importance, and different types, of networking How to work a room - preparation and strategy Communication dynamics in networking - the power of the listening networker Assumptions when networking Business networking etiquette Making connections, asking for cards, contact details and referrals, gaining follow-up commitments Building relationships - follow-up and follow-through 4 Developing new leads Strategies for first-time sales calls Gaining rapport and opening first-time and new business sales calls effectively Advanced consultative selling - questioning techniques to quickly and efficiently uncover opportunities, need areas and preferences Presenting your solution to a new or first-time customer - creating an enthusiastic and compelling personalised and persuasive summary of your proposal Value message - differentiate your solutions clearly and accurately, with tailored value statements Presenting the right initial USPs, features and benefits and making them relevant and real to the customer Smart ways to position price, emphasise value and be a strong player without being the cheapest or leading on price Learn and use advanced techniques to determine customer needs, value and decision-making criteria in depth on a first-time call 5 Organised persistence - CRM and prospect-tracking Organised persistence - sales tracking, following up on 'sleeping' customers, gaining referrals, time and territory management Maintaining a good database for maximising new business ROI Developing a contact strategy with different types and levels of contact Analysing your contact base using state-of-the-art software and tools Making the most of your CRM systems and solutions Understanding that your attitude makes a difference when sourcing new business Setting SMART objectives for new business development and lead-generation Practical exercise - setting personal development and business goals Time management tips to improve daily productivity New business pipeline management strategies for peak sales performance 6 Workshop summary and close Practical exercise - developing your new business action plan Review and feedback

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is geared for experienced skilled Java developers, software developers, data scientists, machine learning experts or others who wish to transtion their coding skills to Scala, learning how to code in Scala and apply it in a practical way. This is not a basic class. Overview Working in a hands-on learning environment led by our expert instructor you'll: Get comfortable with Scala's core principles and unique features, helping you navigate the language confidently and boosting your programming skills. Discover the power of functional programming and learn techniques that will make your code more efficient, maintainable, and enjoyable to write. Become proficient in creating dynamic web applications using the Play Framework, and easily connect to databases with the user-friendly Slick library. Master concurrency programming with Akka, empowering you to build scalable and fault-tolerant applications that excel in performance. Enhance your testing skills using ScalaTest and ScalaCheck, ensuring the reliability and quality of your Scala applications, while having fun in the process. Explore the fascinating world of generative AI and GPT technologies, and learn how to integrate them into your projects, adding a touch of innovation and intelligence to your Scala solutions. If your team requires different topics, additional skills or a custom approach, our team will collaborate with you to adjust the course to focus on your specific learning objectives and goals. Discover the power of Scala programming in our comprehensive, hands-on technical training course designed specifically for experienced object-oriented (OO) developers. Scala is a versatile programming language that combines the best of both OO and functional programming paradigms, making it ideal for a wide range of projects, from web applications to big data processing and machine learning. By mastering Scala, you'll be able to develop more efficient, scalable, and maintainable applications. Fast Track to Scala Programming for OO / Java Developers is a four day hands-on course covers the core principles of Scala, functional programming, web application development, database connectivity, concurrency programming, testing, and interoperability between Scala and Java. Additionally, you'll explore cutting-edge generative AI and GPT technologies, learning how to integrate them into your Scala applications for intelligent suggestions or automation. Throughout the course you?ll explore the latest tools and best practices in the Scala ecosystem, gaining valuable knowledge and experience that can be directly applied to your day-to-day work. With 50% of the course content dedicated to hands-on labs, you'll gain practical experience applying the concepts you've learned across various projects, such as building functional web applications, connecting to databases, designing modular components, and implementing concurrency. Upon completing the course, you'll have a solid understanding of the language and its features, empowering you to confidently apply your new skills in data science and machine learning projects. You'll exit well-prepared to create efficient, scalable, and maintainable Scala applications, regardless of the complexity of your projects. Introduction to Scala Scala features and benefits Comparing Scala with Java and other OO languages Installing Scala and setting up the development environment Object-Oriented Programming in Scala Classes and objects Traits, mixins, and inheritance Companion objects and factories Encapsulation and polymorphism Functional Programming Basics Pure functions and referential transparency Higher-order functions and currying Immutability and persistent data structures Pattern matching and recursion Having Fun with Functional Data Structures Lists, sets, and maps in Scala Folding and reducing operations Stream processing and lazy evaluation For-comprehensions Building Web Applications in Functional Style Introduction to Play Framework Functional web routing and request handling JSON handling with Play-JSON Middleware and functional composition Connecting to a Database Introduction to Slick library Database configuration and setup Querying and updating with Slick Transactions and error handling Building Scalable and Extensible Components Modular architecture and design patterns Dependency injection with MacWire Type classes and type-level programming Implicit parameters and conversions Concurrency Programming & Akka Introduction to Akka framework and Actor model Actor systems and message passing Futures and Promises Supervision and fault tolerance Building Confidence with Testing Introduction to ScalaTest and ScalaCheck Unit testing and property-based testing Test-driven development in Scala Mocking and integration testing Interoperability between Scala and Java Calling Java code from Scala Using Java libraries in Scala projects Converting Java collections to Scala collections Writing Scala code that can be called from Java Using Generative AI and GPT Technologies in Scala Programming Overview of GPT and generative AI Integrating GPT with Scala applications Use cases and practical examples Additional course details: Nexus Humans Fast Track to Scala Programming Essentials for OO / Java Developers (TTSCL2104) 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 Scala Programming Essentials for OO / Java Developers (TTSCL2104) 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.