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Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for data warehouse engineers, data platform engineers, and architects and operators who build and manage data analytics pipelines. Completed either AWS Technical Essentials or Architecting on AWS Completed Building Data Lakes on AWS Overview In this course, you will learn to: Compare the features and benefits of data warehouses, data lakes, and modern data architectures Design and implement a data warehouse analytics solution Identify and apply appropriate techniques, including compression, to optimize data storage Select and deploy appropriate options to ingest, transform, and store data Choose the appropriate instance and node types, clusters, auto scaling, and network topology for a particular business use case Understand how data storage and processing affect the analysis and visualization mechanisms needed to gain actionable business insights Secure data at rest and in transit Monitor analytics workloads to identify and remediate problems Apply cost management best practices In this course, you will build a data analytics solution using Amazon Redshift, a cloud data warehouse service. The course focuses on the data collection, ingestion, cataloging, storage, and processing components of the analytics pipeline. You will learn to integrate Amazon Redshift with a data lake to support both analytics and machine learning workloads. You will also learn to apply security, performance, and cost management best practices to the operation of Amazon Redshift. Module A: Overview of Data Analytics and the Data Pipeline Data analytics use cases Using the data pipeline for analytics Module 1: Using Amazon Redshift in the Data Analytics Pipeline Why Amazon Redshift for data warehousing? Overview of Amazon Redshift Module 2: Introduction to Amazon Redshift Amazon Redshift architecture Interactive Demo 1: Touring the Amazon Redshift console Amazon Redshift features Practice Lab 1: Load and query data in an Amazon Redshift cluster Module 3: Ingestion and Storage Ingestion Interactive Demo 2: Connecting your Amazon Redshift cluster using a Jupyter notebook with Data API Data distribution and storage Interactive Demo 3: Analyzing semi-structured data using the SUPER data type Querying data in Amazon Redshift Practice Lab 2: Data analytics using Amazon Redshift Spectrum Module 4: Processing and Optimizing Data Data transformation Advanced querying Practice Lab 3: Data transformation and querying in Amazon Redshift Resource management Interactive Demo 4: Applying mixed workload management on Amazon Redshift Automation and optimization Interactive demo 5: Amazon Redshift cluster resizing from the dc2.large to ra3.xlplus cluster Module 5: Security and Monitoring of Amazon Redshift Clusters Securing the Amazon Redshift cluster Monitoring and troubleshooting Amazon Redshift clusters Module 6: Designing Data Warehouse Analytics Solutions Data warehouse use case review Activity: Designing a data warehouse analytics workflow Module B: Developing Modern Data Architectures on AWS Modern data architectures

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for people who have a basic understanding of Microsoft© Outlook© and want to know how to use its advanced features to manage their email communications, calendar events, contact information, search functions, and other communication tasks. Overview In this course, you will use Outlook?s advanced features to customize and manage your email communications, including using advanced features to organize emails; managing calendar settings and options; managing contact information; scheduling tasks; and managing Outlook archives and data file settings. You will: Insert objects in messages, and modify properties and global options. Organize, search, and manage messages. Protect your mailbox and manage its size. Use rules and Quick Steps to automate message management. Work with advanced calendar settings. Import and forward contacts. Assign delegate permissions and share Outlook items with others. Archive and back up Outlook items using data files. In this course, you will customize command sets, configure mail accounts, set global options, perform advanced searches, apply filters to intercept mail and control spam, create rules to automate mail management tasks, work with calendars and contacts, manage tasks, preserve data with archives and data files, as well as share and delegate access to your Outlook items. In short, you'll work with a wide range of features and options and, in so doing, understand why Outlook is a leading personal management system.This course builds upon the foundational knowledge presented in the Microsoft© Outlook© for Office 365? (Desktop or Online): Part 1 course and will help you customize a communication system well-suited to your work style.This course covers Microsoft Office Specialist Program exam objectives to help you prepare for the Outlook Associate (Office 365 and Office 2019): Exam MO-400 . Modifying Message Properties and Customizing Outlook Topic A: Insert Hyperlinks and Symbols Topic B: Modify Message Properties Topic C: Add Email Accounts to Outlook Topic D: Customize Outlook Options Organizing, Searching, and Managing Messages Topic A: Group and Sort Messages Topic B: Filter and Manage Messages Topic C: Search Outlook Items Managing Your Mailbox Topic A: Manage Junk Email Options Topic B: Manage Your Mailbox Size Automating Message Management Topic A: Use Automatic Replies Topic B: Use Rules to Organize Messages Topic C: Create and Use Quick Steps Working with Calendar Settings Topic A: Set Advanced Calendar Options Topic B: Create and Manage Additional Calendars Topic C: Manage Meeting Responses Managing Contacts Topic A: Import and Export Contacts Topic B: Use Electronic Business Cards Topic C: Forward Contacts Sharing Outlook Items Topic A: Assign and Manage Tasks Topic B: Share Your Calendar Topic C: Share Your Contacts Managing Outlook Data Files Topic A: Use Archiving to Manage Mailbox Size Topic B: Work with Outlook Data Files

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Network Video Engineer Voice/UC/Collaboration/Communications Engineer Collaboration Tools Engineer Collaboration Sales/Systems Engineer Overview Install, Configure, and Implement Cisco Emergency Responder (Cisco ER). Configure CUCM for CER Configure Emergency Response Locations (ERLs) Configure Emergency Location Identification Numbers (ELINs) Configure PSAP calls and PSAP CallBack Configure Users and onsite Security Management This is a 2-day hands-on course, where students will Install, Deploy, and Configure Cisco Emergency Responder (Cisco ER) 12.5. Student will also integrate emergency communication system with Cisco Unified Communications Manager. Students will learn how Cisco ER automatically notifies and routes calls to the local public safety answering point (PSAP) operator. Students will configure emergency response locations (ERLs) and emergency location identification numbers (ELINs) in CER to properly route enhanced 911 (E911) calls. You will also examine CER disaster recovery and user management. Cisco Emergency Responder Overview PSAP/ Emergency Calling Overview National Emergency Number Association Legislation and Regulation Service Provider ALI Automatic Number Identification (ANI) Automatic Location Identification (ALI) NENA Emergency Response Location NENA Guidelines for ERLs NENA Emergency Location Identification Number (ELIN) E911 Preparation Cisco Emergency Call Handler Cisco Emergency Responder 11.x Enhancements License Management Emergency Responder Redundancy Clustering CER over the WAN Integration with UC Manager Intrado Architecture CER Wireless Features Overview Installing Cisco Emergency Responder Supported Hardware Platforms CER Virtual Server Requirements Deploy Cisco CER OVF/OVA Installation of CER CER CLI Interface Reset Application Administrator Password Add 2nd CER Server - Subscriber Upgrade VMware Tools on Cisco Emergency Responder Server CER Backup and Restore CER PLM Licensing Unified Communication Manager CER Configuration Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administrator Interfaces Cisco Unified Communications Manager Required Services for CER CUCM SNMP Settings Phone Partition and Calling Search Spaces Partitions for 911 Services CER CUCM Configuration for CTI Route Points and CTI Ports Configure CER Route Patterns for 911 and Security Personal Create Translation Patterns for ELINs Create Emergency Responder Cisco Unified Communications Manager User Location Awareness Overview Configure Wireless Endpoint Tracking Feature on UCM 11.5 Cisco Emergency Responder (CER) Configuration Emergency Responder Interface E.164 Dial Plan Support Cisco Emergency Responder Groups Setup CER Groups CER Telephony Settings for CER Cisco CER License Manager Cisco CER Email Settings Cisco CER - Add Subscriber Onsite Security Alerts for Security Personnel Pager Alert Configuration Configure Emergency Response Location (ERL) Configure Emergency Location Identification Number (ELIN) ERL Migration Tool Configure SNMP Configure Phone Tracking Configure LAN Switch Tracking Configuring IP Subnet-based ERLs Configuring Manual Phone Tracking Emergency Responder User Management Manage Onsite Alerts, ERLs, and ALI Data User and Security Logins CER - Web Alerts CER - ERL Audit Trail Export PS-ALI Records ERL Debug Tool

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Security-operations (SecOps), or security, orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) engineers, managed security service providers (MSSPs), service delivery partners, system integrators, and professional services engineers Overview This training is designed to enable a SOC, CERT, CSIRT, or SOAR engineer to start working with Cortex XSOAR integrations, playbooks, incident-page layouts, and other system features to facilitate resource orchestration, process automation, case management, and analyst workflow. The course includes coverage of a complete playbook-development process for automating a typical analyst workflow to address phishing incidents. This end-to-end view of the development process provides a framework for more focused discussions of individual topics that are covered in the course. The Cortex? XSOAR 6.8: Automation and Orchestration (EDU-380) course is four days of instructor-led training that will help you: Configure integrations, create tasks, and develop playbooks Build incident layouts that enable analysts to triage and investigate incidents efficiently Identify how to categorize event information and map that information to display fields Develop automations, manage content, indicator data, and artifact stores, schedule jobs, organize users and user roles, oversee case management, and foster collaboration This class is powered by Cloud Harmonics. Course Outline Module 1 - Core Functionality and Feature Sets Module 2 - Enabling and Configuring Integrations Module 3 - Playbook Development Module 4 - Classification and Mapping Module 5 - Layout Builder Module 6 - Solution Architecture Module 7 - Docker Module 8 - Automation Development and Debugging Module 9 - The Marketplace and Content Management Module 10 - Indicators and Threat Intelligence Management Module 11 - Jobs and Job Scheduling Module 12 - Users and Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC) Module 13 - Integration Development Additional course details: Nexus Humans Palo Alto Networks: Cortex XSOAR 6.8: Automation and Orchestration(EDU-380) 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 Palo Alto Networks: Cortex XSOAR 6.8: Automation and Orchestration(EDU-380) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is as follows: System Engineers System Administrators Architects Channel Partners Overview Upon completing this course, the learner should be able to meet these overall objectives: Describe Cisco Webex Teams Comprehend Cisco Webex Meetings Understand Cisco Webex Messaging Recognize Cisco Webex Teams Calling Appreciate Cisco Webex Teams Care Explain Cisco Webex teams Management and Administration Describe Cisco Webex Teams Service Availability, Ordering, and Support Understand Cisco Webex Teams Board Cisco Webex Teams is an app-centric, cloud-based service that provides a complete collaboration suite for teams to create, meet, message, call, care, whiteboard, and share, regardless of whether they?re together or apart?in one continuous work stream before, during, and after meetings. Being able to understand how this works and what the features are is the key focus of this 2-day course. NterOne?s Webex Teams Collaboration Workshop should be taken by students who have a working understanding of Cisco Collaboration Products. This Cisco Webex Teams Workshop enables learners to describe Cisco Webex Teams, comprehend Cisco Webex Teams Meetings, and grasp Cisco Webex Teams Messaging, among much more. This workshop is intended to be taken by system engineers, system administrators, architects, and channel partners. Learn more below. Cisco Webex Teams Overview What is Cisco Webex Teams Webex Teams Delivery Webex Teams Security Webex Teams Collaboration Webex Teams API Meetings Messaging Calling Cisco Webex Teams Spaces Cisco Webex Teams Hybrid Services Cisco Webex Teams Benefits Cisco Webex Team Meetings Basic Meetings Instant Messages Schedule Meetings Cisco Webex Teams Advanced Meetings Overview Webex Integration Personal Room Cisco Webex Teams Desk and Room Devices and the Cisco Smart Board Cisco Webex Teams Conferencing Cisco Webex Teams Board and Room Device Setup and Use Three ways to enable pairing Cisco WebEx Teams Messaging Cisco Webex Teams Messaging Overview Key Benefits of Cisco Webex Teams Messaging Cisco Webex Teams Messaging Features Cisco Webex teams (feature in the app) Use Cases Cisco Webex Teams Board Advanced Interactive Whiteboard No Network, Bluetooth needed Microphones Voice-Tracking Technology Webex Teams Board Application Suite Camera Webex Teams APIs Any Board, anywhere Messaging Setup Cisco Webex Teams Calling Overview Traditional Calling Features in Cisco Webex Teams Features and Benefits of Cisco Webex Teams Calling Benefits of Mobility and Collaboration Features of Cisco Webex Teams PSTN Calling Phone Support Use Cases Cisco Webex Teams Care Overview Embedding Experience Cisco Webex Teams Management and Administration Overview Cisco Cloud Collaboration Management Features and Benefits Management Security Portal Cisco Webex Teams Service Availability, Ordering, and Support Country Availability Language Support Ordering Support Cisco Capital

ISO : International Organization for Standardization 9001:2015 Course Overview: This ISO 9001:2015 course provides an in-depth introduction to the internationally recognised standard for quality management systems. Learners will gain a clear understanding of the principles behind ISO 9001:2015 and its application across various industries. The course explores the requirements for establishing, maintaining, and improving quality management processes, with a focus on driving continual improvement within organisations. Upon completion, learners will be equipped to implement ISO 9001:2015 standards within their own workplace, enhancing their organisation's operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Course Description: The ISO 9001:2015 course covers a comprehensive range of topics crucial for quality management in any organisation. It begins with an overview of the ISO 9001:2015 standard, followed by an in-depth analysis of each clause. Learners will explore the context of the organisation, leadership requirements, planning and support processes, operational execution, performance evaluation, and strategies for continual improvement. The course combines theoretical insights with the application of concepts, providing a holistic learning experience that equips individuals with the knowledge to enhance their organisation's quality management system. Learners will develop the skills needed to identify and address quality-related challenges, ensuring they contribute to organisational success. ISO : International Organization for Standardization 9001:2015 Curriculum Module 01: Introduction To ISO 9001:2015 Module 02: Clause 4 - Context Of The Organisation Module 03: Clause 5 - Leadership Module 04: Clause 6 - Planning Module 05: Clause 7 - Support Module 06: Clause 8 - Operation Module 07: Clause 9 - Performance Evaluation Module 08: Clause 10 - Improvement (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to improve their knowledge of quality management systems. Professionals aiming to implement or oversee ISO 9001:2015 standards in their organisations. Beginners with an interest in ISO certifications and quality assurance processes. Organisations striving for quality management improvements. Career Path: Quality Manager ISO Auditor Quality Assurance Specialist Compliance Officer Operations Manager Quality Control Coordinator ISO Consultant

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours Overview Lead the transformation to Business Agility with SAFe Become a Lean-Agile Leader Understand customer needs with Design Thinking Enable Agile Product Delivery Implement Lean Portfolio Management During this two-day course, attendees gain the knowledge necessary to lead a Lean-Agile enterprise by leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework© (SAFe©) and its underlying principles derived from Lean, systems thinking, Agile development, product development flow, and DevOps.Participants in the class gain insights into mastering Business Agility in order to thrive in the competitive market. They discuss how to establish team and technical agility and organize and re-organize around the flow of value. They also learn and practice the skills for supporting and executing PI Planning events and coordinating multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs). Participants in the class explore the importance of adopting a customer-centric mindset and design thinking approach to agile product delivery. Learners also develop an understanding for implementing a Lean Portfolio Management function in their enterprise. During this two-day course, attendees gain the knowledge necessary to lead a Lean-Agile enterprise by leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and its underlying principles derived from Lean, systems thinking, Agile development, product development flow, and DevOps. Participants in the class gain insights into mastering Business Agility in order to thrive in the competitive market. They discuss how to establish team and technical agility and organize and re-organize around the flow of value. They also learn and practice the skills for supporting and executing PI Planning events and coordinating multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs). Participants in the class explore the importance of adopting a customer-centric mindset and design thinking approach to agile product delivery. Learners also develop an understanding for implementing a Lean Portfolio Management function in their enterprise.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for anyone responsible for conf iguring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Symantec Data Loss Prevention. Additionally, this course is intended for technical users responsible for creating and maintaining Symantec Data Loss Prevention policies and the incident response structure. Overview At the completion of the course, you will be able to: Enforce server, detection servers, and DLP Agents as well as reporting, workflow, incident response management, policy management and detection, response management, user and role administration, directory integration, and filtering. This course is designed to provide you with the fundamental know ledge to configure and administer the Symantec Data Loss Prevention Enforce platform. Introduction to Symantec Data Loss Prevention Symantec Data Loss Prevention overview Symantec Data Loss Prevention architecture Navigation and Reporting Navigating the user interface Reporting and analysis Report navigation, preferences, and features Report filters Report commands Incident snapshot Incident Data Access Hands-on labs: Become familiar with navigation and tools in the user interface. Create, filter, summarize, customize, and distribute reports. Create users, roles, and attributes. Incident Remediation and Workflow Incident remediation and w orkf low Managing users and attributes Custom attribute lookup User Risk Summary Hands-on labs: Remediate incidents and configure a user?s reporting preferences Policy Management Policy overview Creating policy groups Using policy templates Building policies Policy development best practices Hands-on labs: Use policy templates and policy builder to configure and apply new policies Response Rule Management Response rule overview Configuring Automated Response rules Configuring Smart Response rules Response rule best practices Hands-On Labs: Create and use Automated and Smart Response rules Described Content Matching DCM detection methods Hands-on labs: Create policies that include DCM and then use those policies to capture incidents Exact Data Matching and Directory Group Matching Exact data matching (EDM) Advanced EDM Directory group matching (DGM) Hands-on labs: Create policies that include EDM and DGM, and then use those policies to capture incident Indexed Document Matching Indexed document matching (IDM) Hands-on labs: Create policies that include IDM rules and then use those policies to capture incidents Vector Machine Learning Vector Machine Learning (VML) Hands-on labs: Create a VML profile, import document sets, and create a VML policy Network Monitor Review of Network Monitor Protocols Traffic filtering Network Monitor best practices Hands-On Labs: Apply IP and L7 filters Network Prevent Network Prevent overview Introduction to Network Prevent (Email) Introduction to Network Prevent (Web) Hands-On Labs: Configure Network Prevent (E-mail) response rules, incorporate them into policies, and use the policies to capture incidents Mobile Email Monitor and Mobile Prevent Introduction to Mobile Email Monitor Mobile Prevent overview Configuration VPN configuration Policy and Response Rule Creation Reporting and Remediation Troubleshooting Network Discover and Network Protect Network Discover and Network Protect overview Configuring Discover targets Configuring Box cloud targets Protecting data Auto-discovery of servers and shares Running and managing scans Reports and remediation Network Discover and Network Protect best practices Hands-on labs: Create and run a filesystem target using various response rules, including quarantining Endpoint Prevent Endpoint Prevent overview Detection capabilities at the Endpoint Configuring Endpoint Prevent Creating Endpoint response rules Viewing Endpoint Prevent incidents Endpoint Prevent best practices Managing DLP Agents Hands-on labs: Create Agent Groups and Endpoint response rules, monitor and block Endpoint actions, view Endpoint incidents, and use the Enforce console to manage DLP Agents Endpoint Discover Endpoint Discover overview Creating and running Endpoint Discover targets Using Endpoint Discover reports and reporting features Hands-on labs: Create Endpoint Discover targets, run Endpoint Discover targets, and view Endpoint Discover incidents Enterprise Enablement Preparing for risk reduction Risk reduction DLP Maturity model System Administration Server administration Language support Incident Delete Credential management Troubleshooting Diagnostic tools Troubleshooting scenario Getting support Hands-on labs: Interpret event reports and traffic reports, configure alerts, and use the Log Collection and Configuration tool Additional course details: Nexus Humans Symantec Data Loss Prevention 14.0 - Administration 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 Symantec Data Loss Prevention 14.0 - Administration 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 Implementers and administrators who are new to IBM Spectrum Protect data management. Overview At the end of this course you should be able to: Describe the purpose of IBM Spectrum Protect Install and configure the IBM Spectrum Protect components Use the administrative and client interfaces Discuss storage methodology options and create storage pool Customize data movement and retention policies to meet business requirements Configure the IBM Spectrum Protect database and storage pools for protection Optimize client configuration Perform backup, restore, archive and retrieve operations Organize daily tasks required to protect the IBM Spectrum Protect environment Automate and monitor client and administrative tasks and events IBM Spectrum© Protect 8.1.6 is a data backup and recovery solution designed to help you manage your data retention, reduce the cost of storage, and provide appropriate recovery point objectives to meet any service level agreement. IBM Spectrum© Protect offers improved efficiency and flexibility using object-based data management and policy driven retention.This course will focus on implementation and basic administration of a IBM Spectrum© Protect environment. The hands-on lab exercises are performed on a Windows 2012 environment. The course materials include examples of AIX and Linux commands, when different from Windows. Components and conceptsInstallation and configurationInterfaces and monitoringStorage pools and devicesPolicy management, data movement, and explorationDatabase and storage pool managementClient configuration and managementClient data protectionDaily operations and maintenanceSchedules and reports Additional course details: Nexus Humans TS617 IBM Spectrum Protect - Implementation and Administration (v8.1.6) 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 TS617 IBM Spectrum Protect - Implementation and Administration (v8.1.6) 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.

This course is designed to help adult learners develop the necessary language skills for academic success in an English-speaking environment. Through a combination of reading, writing, listening, and speaking exercises, participants will enhance their abilities to comprehend and produce academic texts, engage in critical thinking, and effectively communicate their ideas in written and spoken English.  Course Duration: 12 weeks (24 sessions) Course Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will: 1. Improve their academic vocabulary and understanding of complex grammatical structures. 2. Enhance their reading comprehension skills for academic texts. 3. Develop effective note-taking strategies for lectures and presentations. 4. Enhance their academic writing skills, including essay structure and research techniques. 5. Improve their ability to deliver academic presentations and participate in discussions. 6. Gain familiarity with academic conventions and citation styles. Course Outline: Week 1: Introduction to Academic English - Assessing participants' language proficiency and academic goals - Overview of the course syllabus and expectations - Introduction to academic vocabulary and common idiomatic expressions Week 2: Reading Comprehension - Scanning and skimming techniques for efficient reading - Strategies for understanding main ideas and supporting details - Vocabulary building through reading academic texts Week 3: Note-taking Skills - Effective note-taking during lectures and presentations - Organizing and summarising information - Practice exercises and listening activities Week 4: Academic Writing: Paragraph Structure - Understanding the components of a well-structured paragraph - Developing topic sentences and supporting ideas - Practice exercises on paragraph development Week 5: Academic Writing: Essay Structure - Introduction to essay structure: introduction, body, and conclusion - Crafting clear and concise thesis statements - Developing coherent and well-supported arguments Week 6: Research Skills and Citations - Introduction to academic research techniques - Evaluating sources for credibility and relevance - Understanding and applying citation styles (e.g., APA, MLA) Week 7: Grammar for Academic Writing - Review of essential grammar structures for academic writing - Practice exercises on sentence structure and complex grammar - Common grammatical errors to avoid in academic writing Week 8: Academic Writing: Research Papers - Understanding the research paper format and structure - Conducting literature reviews and integrating sources - Drafting and revising research papers Week 9: Academic Speaking: Presentations - Preparing and delivering effective academic presentations - Using visual aids and engaging the audience - Practicing presentation skills through individual and group activities Week 10: Academic Speaking: Discussions and Debates - Participating in academic discussions and debates - Expressing opinions and supporting arguments effectively - Listening and responding critically to others' viewpoints Week 11: Academic Writing: Critical Analysis - Analyzing and critiquing academic texts - Developing critical thinking and evaluation skills - Writing critical analysis essays Week 12: Review and Final Projects - Reviewing course content and addressing individual needs - Finalizing and presenting individual projects - Course evaluation and feedback session Note: This syllabus is a guideline and can be customised based on the specific needs and preferences of the participants. You can opt in and out of different modules.