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Advanced Business Plan - Become an Entrepreneur Course Overview This Advanced Business Plan course equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the essential knowledge and skills to develop a comprehensive and effective business plan. Covering every critical aspect from goal setting to identifying your target audience, the course provides learners with strategic insights that enhance long-term business success. Participants will learn how to articulate clear objectives, outline core business elements, and understand the purpose and benefits of a well-crafted business plan. By the end of the course, learners will be confident in preparing a detailed and persuasive business plan that supports both short- and long-term growth, helping them lay a strong foundation for launching or scaling their entrepreneurial ventures. Course Description Delving deeper into the fundamentals of business planning, this course guides learners through the structure, content, and strategic considerations of creating a robust business plan. Topics include defining clear goals, understanding the reasons behind business plans, and recognising key components necessary for success. It also emphasises the importance of tailoring the plan to its intended audience and evaluating essential factors before commencing the planning process. Learners will develop analytical skills for assessing business viability and will be equipped to communicate their vision effectively to potential investors or stakeholders. The course adopts a structured, professional approach, preparing participants to create plans that are both comprehensive and adaptable to evolving business needs. Advanced Business Plan - Become an Entrepreneur Curriculum Module 01: Introduction Module 02: Business Plan for Entrepreneurs Achieve Your Long- and Short-Term Goals Module 03: How a Business Plan Can Help with Long Term Success Module 04: Reasons You Need a Business Plan Module 05: The Elements of a Business Plan Module 06: The Purpose of a Business Plan Module 07: Things to Consider Before Starting a Business Plan Module 08: Who Are You Writing the Business Plan For Module 09: Conclusion (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to launch and grow their own business ventures. Professionals aiming to enhance their entrepreneurial and strategic planning skills. Beginners with an interest in entrepreneurship and business management. Anyone preparing to attract investment or partnerships through effective business planning. Career Path Entrepreneur / Business Owner Business Development Manager Startup Consultant Strategic Planner Small Business Advisor

This module will cover the importance of cashflow and sound business planning; types of trade finance, government backed preferential interest loans bank overdrafts; bank loans & bank factoring facilities; bank Customer Foreign Currency CFC accounts, Eurocurrency accounts and other private sector loan facilities.

Mercer’s Financial Education Clinic – Helping You Plan for the Future We are excited to invite you to Mercer’s Financial Education Clinic, a group session designed to help you take control of your financial future. This session will provide expert guidance on key financial topics, equipping you with the knowledge to make informed decisions about your finances. What Will Be Covered? During this session, we will explore: The fundamentals of creating a financial plan Preparing for the unexpected Setting financial goals Using the right approach to build a secure financial future Key tax considerations to be aware of This interactive session will give you the opportunity to gain practical insights and ask questions to help you better understand how to manage your financial well-being. Whether you're just starting out or looking to strengthen your financial plan, this session will provide valuable guidance to support your journey. We encourage all employees to attend and take advantage of this valuable financial education opportunity. Session Details: Date: 15th July 2025 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Location: Virtual

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced VMware vSphere administrators Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Explain the key features and use cases for vSAN Detail the underlying vSAN architecture and components Describe the different vSAN deployment options Detail vSAN cluster requirements and considerations Apply recommended vSAN design considerations and capacity sizing practices Determine and plan for storage consumption by data growth and failure tolerance Design vSAN hosts for operational needs Explain Maintenance Mode use and its impacts on vSAN Apply best practices for vSAN network configurations Manually configure a vSAN cluster using VMware vSphere Client™ Explain and configure vSAN fault domains Understand and apply vSAN storage policies Define encryption in the vSAN cluster Describe the architecture and use cases for stretched clusters Describe the architecture and use cases for two-node clusters Understand the steps involved in creating the vSAN iSCSI target services This two-day, hands-on training course provides you with the knowledge, skills, and tools to plan and deploy a VMware vSAN? cluster. In this course, you are taught the many considerations that the end vSAN configuration has on the initial planning of the vSAN datastore. You also perform a fully manual configuration of a vSAN cluster. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to vSAN Describe vSAN architecture Identify vSAN objects and components Describe the advantages of object-based storage Describe the difference between All-Flash and Hybrid vSAN architecture Explain the key features and use cases for vSAN Discuss the vSAN integration and compatibility with other VMware technologies Planning a vSAN Cluster Identify requirements and planning considerations for vSAN clusters Apply vSAN cluster planning and deployment best practices Determine and plan for storage consumption by data growth and failure tolerance Design vSAN hosts for operational needs Identify vSAN networking features and requirements Describe ways of controlling traffic in a vSAN environment Recognize best practices for vSAN network configurations Deploying a vSAN Cluster Deploy and configure a vSAN cluster using the Cluster Quickstart wizard Manually configure a vSAN cluster using vSphere Client Explain and configure vSAN fault domains Using VMware vSphere© High Availability with vSAN Understand vSAN cluster maintenance capabilities Describe the difference between implicit and explicit fault domains Create explicit fault domains vSAN Storage Policies Describe a vSAN object Describe how objects are split into components Explain the purpose of witness components Explain how vSAN stores large objects View object and component placement on the vSAN datastore Explain how storage policies work with vSAN Define and create a virtual machine storage policy Apply and modify virtual machine storage policies Change virtual machine storage policies dynamically Identify virtual machine storage policy compliance status Introduction to Advanced vSAN Configurations Define and configure compression and deduplication in the vSAN cluster Define and configure encryption in the vSAN cluster Understand the remote vSAN datastore topology Identify the operations involved in managing the remote vSAN datastore Understand the steps involved in creating the vSAN iSCSI target service vSAN Stretched and Two-Node Clusters Describe the architecture and use cases for stretched clusters Detail the deployment and replacement of a vSAN witness node Describe the architecture and uses case for two-node clusters Explain the benefits of vSphere HA and vSphere Site Recovery Manager in a vSAN stretched cluster Explain storage policies for vSAN stretched cluster Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware vSAN: Plan and Deploy [v7] 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 VMware vSAN: Plan and Deploy [v7] 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 System administrators and consultants, application owners, and system architects Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe VMware Carbon Black Cloud platform Describe data flows on VMware Carbon Black Cloud Create and edit a custom role in VMware Carbon Black Cloud Recognize the impact of a user role on a console user Describe the VMware Carbon Black Cloud sensor resource usage Explain sensor usage in VMware Carbon Black Cloud Identify configuration settings for endpoints in sensor policy settings Determine requirements for initial deployment of sensors Recognize the differences between attended and unattended sensor installation methods Identify the correct deployment strategy for a given scenario Recognize the deployment process for VMware Carbon Black Cloud Workload™ Identify eligible workloads in a VMware vSphere environment Describe VMware Carbon Black Cloud sensor deployment Manage VMware vSphere workloads Identify sensor status in RepCLI This two-day hands-on training course provides you with the knowledge, skills, and tools to achieve competency in planning and deploying VMware Carbon Black Cloud in your environment. This course explains the VMware Carbon Black Cloud components, managing users and roles in VMware Carbon Black Cloud, configuring policies to support sensor deployment and management, and presents methods for deploying sensors across endpoints and workloads. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to VMware Carbon Black Cloud Describe the VMware Carbon Black Cloud platform Describe VMware Carbon Black Cloud operating systems requirements Identify interesting files according to VMware Carbon Black Cloud Identify events collected Describe data flows Managing VMware Carbon Black Cloud Roles and Users Describe the use of roles in VMware Carbon Black Cloud Describe RBAC capabilities Create and edit a custom role Manage new console users Recognize the impact of a user role on a console user Describe authentication mechanisms VMware Carbon Black Cloud Sensors Describe the VMware Carbon Black Cloud sensor resource usage List the supported operating systems for VMware Carbon Black Cloud sensors Explain sensor usage in VMware Carbon Black Cloud Preparing for Deployment Identify configuration settings for endpoints in sensor policy settings Organize sensors using sensor groups to assign the desired policy based on specific criteria Compare VDI sensor settings as compared to traditional endpoint sensor settings Determine requirements for the initial deployment of sensors Evaluate the policy impact on sensors Identify best practices for deploying sensors Installing Sensors Describe how to send an installation request Recognize the features and limitations of an installation code and company code Recognize the process for successfully completing an attended installation Recognize the differences between attended and unattended sensor installation methods Identify the correct deployment strategy for a given scenario Generate logs with unattended installations Generate sensor logs Check network connectivity for sensor installation Deploying Workloads Recognize the deployment process for VMware Carbon Black Cloud Workload Identify eligible workloads in a vSphere environment Recognize how to enable the VMware Carbon Black Cloud sensor on a VM workload Managing Sensors Describe VMware Carbon Black Cloud sensor deployment Explain the differences in sensor status Describe sensor update capabilities Explain sensor actions Manage vSphere workloads Post-deployment Validation Describe the process of a sensor background scan Recognize a properly registered sensor installation Identify sensor status in RepCLI Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Carbon Black Cloud: Plan and Deploy 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 VMware Carbon Black Cloud: Plan and Deploy 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 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for System architects and system administrators Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Plan a deployment for VMware Cloud Foundation Understand VMware Cloud Foundation and supporting architecture Configure VMware Cloud Foundation for VMware Cloud Connectivity Understand the VMware Cloud Foundation subscription licensing model Perform Day-Zero tasks Perform VMware Cloud Foundation platform onboarding Manage user credentials in VMware Cloud Foundation Configure NSX networking in VMware Cloud Foundation Deploy and manage Workload Domains Deploy vSphere with Tanzu on VMware Cloud Foundation Understand and implement storage solutions and related policies Perform maintenance tasks for the VMware Cloud Foundation platform Manage certificates for VMware Cloud Foundation and connected technologies Manage the lifecycle for VMware Cloud Foundation Engage with VMware Cloud Foundation Technical Support This five-day training course provides you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to achieve competence with VMware Cloud Foundation 5.0. This course teaches you how deploy VMware Cloud Foundation, and perform the tasks required for the initial configuration and ongoing operation after deployment. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives VMware cloud foundation overview Describe the VMware Cloud Foundation solution Describe VMware Cloud Foundation architecture Identify VMware Cloud Foundation components Describe the VMware Cloud Foundation topology VMware Cloud Foundation+ and VMware Cloud Connectivity Describe the VMware Cloud Foundation+ architecture Identify the pre-requisites for VMware Cloud Foundation+ Describe VMware Cloud Foundation+ value added features Configure subscription-based licensing parameters Describe the vCenter Cloud Gateway functionality Identify the vCenter Cloud Gateway components Describe the vCenter Cloud Gateway architecture Connect the vCenter Cloud Gateway to VMware Cloud Describe the VMware Cloud platform Describe the VMware vSphere+ services used in VMware Cloud Foundation+ Demonstrate the capabilities of the VMware Cloud user interface for VMware Cloud Foundation+ Day Zero Tasks Identify the requirements for deploying VMware Cloud Foundation Describe the VMware Cloud Foundation bring-up process Identify the information required for the Planning and Preparation Workbook Complete the Deployment Parameter Workbook Describe how VMware Cloud Builder automates the deployment process Identify the configuration validation process performed by VMware Cloud Builder Describe the deployment of the management domain Post-Deployment Operations Complete the Onboarding Wizard Understand VMware Cloud Foundation integration with VMware Single Sign-On Configure user access to VMware Cloud Foundation Describe the importance of user roles in vSphere Configure identity sources for VMware Cloud Foundation Perform the SDDC Manager backup and restore process Identify steps in the NSX backup and restore process Manage passwords in VMware Cloud Foundation Explain the importance of using VMware Cloud Foundation to manage passwords for vSphere components Manage and secure a primary password list Describe the process for rotating passwords not managed by VMware Cloud Foundation VMware Cloud Foundation Networking with NSX Describe network virtualization with NSX Recognize NSX operational planes Identify NSX components Describe logical switching Describe NSX Data Center deployment in VMware Cloud Foundation Explain how logical routing works in NSX Identify NSX Edge functions Describe data plane preparation for NSX Edge nodes in a workload domain Recognize Tier-0 and Tier-1 gateway topologies Define application virtual networks Describe management domain rack options List NSX Edge cluster requirements for vSphere with Tanzu Discuss NSX Edge cluster placement considerations Managing Workload Domains Define workload domains List the types of workload domains Identify workload domain prerequisites Understand the scalability limits for workload domains Identify use cases for multiple clusters in a workload domain Create network pools Size network pools Commission hosts with SDDC Manager Create workload domains Scale workload domains Decommission hosts from a workload domain Remove workload domains Describe distinctive design decisions for VMware Cloud Foundation components vSphere with Tanzu in VMware Cloud Foundation Explain vSphere with Tanzu Define the role of the Spherelet Describe the supervisor cluster control plane Create vSphere with Tanzu namespaces Describe the role of NSX networking components in vSphere with Tanzu Discuss vSphere with Tanzu networking topology Describe control plane VM management networking requirements Plan appropriate IP address ranges for pod, ingress, and egress networking Describe prerequisites for vSphere with Tanzu cluster compatibility Deploy vSphere with Kubernetes Create a vSphere namespace Configure limits and permissions for a vSphere namespace VMware Cloud Foundation Storage Management Identify storage use cases in VMware Cloud Foundation Determine the most appropriate storage option for a workload domain Describe different vSphere-native storage design options Identify vSAN architecture and components Describe vSAN requirements for the management and workload domains Configure deduplication and compression Discuss how to scale vSAN clusters in VMware Cloud Foundation Configure storage policies for vSAN Explain storage policy failure tolerance rules Identify a virtual machine storage policy compliance status Explain how vSAN storage policies protect VMware Cloud Foundation components Availability and Business Continuity Explain the importance of external service availability Describe availability options native to VMware vSphere Identify stretched cluster use cases Identify stretched cluster components Recognize stretched cluster requirements in VMware Cloud Foundation Prepare and deploy a vSAN stretched cluster using APIs VMware Cloud Foundation Certificate Management Learn the basics of public key infrastructure (PKI) Describe the purpose of certificate signing requests (CSRs) Describe available options in SDDC Manager for certificate authorities View certificates for VMware Cloud Foundation components Install and replace certificates for VMware Cloud Foundation components Configure the integrated Certificate Authorities in SDDC Manager Configure a certificate template in Microsoft Certificate Authority server Configure the OpenSSL certificate authority in SDDC Manager Install certificates issued by Microsoft, OpenSSL, and third-party certificate authorities VMware Cloud Foundation Lifecycle Management Describe VMware Cloud Foundation Life Cycle Management List the products managed by VMware Cloud Foundation Lifecycle management Use online and offline bundle downloads using VMware Cloud Foundation Lifecycle management Understand the role of vSphere Lifecycle Management in VMware Cloud Foundation Understand vSphere Lifecycle Manager features Understand how and when to use cluster images Describe the importance of Hardware Support Managers Describe the upgrade prerequisites Outline the upgrade precheck process Describe the order of upgrade for VMware Cloud Foundation components VMware Cloud Foundation Troubleshooting Use the SoS command-line tool to create log bundles, perform health checks, and check password validity List VMware Cloud Foundation services Identify VMware Cloud Foundation log files Use token IDs to troubleshoot failed workflows