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Join us at our Sustainability Summit for SMEs to learn how to build thriving businesses and resilient supply chains in a fun and interactive Refund Policy Contact the organiser to request a refund.Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable. About this event Event lasts 5 hours 30 minutes Sustainability Summit for SMEs: Thriving Businesses and Strong Supply Chains! Welcome to the Sustainability Summit 2024, a 1-day online event focused on sustainability for founders and senior decision makers in small and medium enterprises (SMEs), including those in the supply chains of larger organisations! In today’s dynamic business landscape, sustainability isn't just a buzzword; it's a necessity. Small and medium size enterprises must go beyond policy statements and adopt cohesive, actionable strategies to thrive. WHEN Date: Tuesday, 22 October 2024 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:15 PM (BST) Where: online (virtual event) This online Sustainability Summit will cover essential topics such as: Marketing, HR (skills and talent development), Low-carbon digital assets, Procurement, Finance and ESG. It will feature Guest Speakers, dynamic panel discussions and real-world case studies. Designed with small and medium enterprises at the centre, this learning event promises to be inspiring and thought provoking. Speakers will provide practical, actionable insights for immediate implementation as well as share effective ways to enable you to be more adaptable in the medium to long-term. Book now to participate from the comfort of your workplace [or your home office]. Our lineup of speakers include: Prof. Dave Spicer, Director of Business & Community Engagement, Univ. of Bradford Richard Clarke, Founder and Managing Director of Highland Carbon Tracy Cartwright, SHEQ Consultant and Director of Applaud Business Consultancy Antony Gutsa, Founder & CEO of Ecoswap and Banking Professional Giles Metcalfe, Ethical Marketer at Giles Metcalfe Digital Carolyn McGarry Williams, Co-Founder of 4 My Card and Director of Marketing Trevor Gibbs, Web Accessibility Specialist Amelia Banful, Head of Business Strategy, Enviro Electronics Dr Veronica Broomes, Founder of Sustainability Support Service & Sustainability Expert David Conner, Founder at 2030hub & Global Goals Week Organiser BENEFITS: reasons why you should attend Expert Insights: Hear from Guest Speakers and Panellists about the latest trends in sustainability and forthcoming changes in policies and legislation. Real-world case studies: Discover success stories from other SMEs that integrated multiple facets of sustainability for business benefits. Innovative Strategies: Learn actionable approaches to embed sustainability in your business and how to showcase this to win new business and talent for the future. Future-proof your business: Get inspired by new processes and up-skilling opportunities. Equip yourself with the knowledge to adapt and thrive. Networking: Connect with attendees during an interactive and fun 'lunchtime' session. PRICE: from £97.00 PLUS BONUSES: YOUR SWAG BAG GIFTS: *Personalised digital business card: discounted price for 1 year subscription for attendees. [Usual price: £65 or US$70] *Eco-friendly gift card: 10% OFF *Sustainability Calendar 2025: 40% OFF for attendees [You save £27 or US$29] DONATION TO CHARITY Our commitment to People, Planet and Communities (business, geographic, places) is ongoing. For this 2024 Sustainability Summit [online], we will donate 1% of ticket price (ex. VAT) to The Rotary Foundation, our global charity of choice. WHO SHOULD ATTEND This Sustainability Summit is ideal for: • Business Founders and Senior Leaders: Gain strategic insights and learn practical actions to embed sustainability in your organisation’s DNA. • SMEs in Supply Chains: Understand how to meet the sustainability expectations of larger organisations and enhance your competitiveness. • Procurement and HR Professionals: Update your knowledge and gain useful insights about varied road maps to evidence sustainability -multiple pillars: planet, people for high social impact, ESG. Don’t miss this chance to learn more about how your business can be at the forefront and boost competitiveness with embedding sustainability for environmental, social and economic benefits. BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sustainability-summit-for-smes-thriving-businesses-and-strong-supply-chains-tickets-993387768557 DON'T MISS OUT Don't miss this opportunity to learn in a dynamic virtual meeting, network with business leaders and founders in a professional environment and gain the knowledge you need to take your business to the next level with capable and resilient supply chains! #sustainabilitysummit, #onlinesustainabilityevent, #sustainabilitytraining, #CSR, #sustainabilityforSMEs, #businesssustainability #summit, #greenbusiness, #online, #supplychains, #planet #forpurpose #betterbusiness, #netzero, #conference

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Give a compliment to your career and take it to the next level. This Party Planner: Creating Memorable and Stress-Free Events will provide you with the essential knowledge and skills required to shine in your professional career. Whether you want to develop skills for your next job or want to elevate skills for your next promotion, this Party Planner: Creating Memorable and Stress-Free Events will help you keep ahead of the pack. The Party Planner: Creating Memorable and Stress-Free Events incorporates basic to advanced level skills to shed some light on your way and boost your career. Hence, you can reinforce your professional skills and knowledge, reaching out to the level of expertise required for your position. Further, this Party Planner: Creating Memorable and Stress-Free Events will add extra value to your resume to stand out to potential employers. 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Boost Your Career with Apex Learning and Get Noticed By Recruiters in this Hiring Season! Get Hard Copy + PDF Certificates + Transcript + Student ID Card worth £160 as a Gift - Enrol Now Give a compliment to your career and take it to the next level. This Telephone Skills Training will provide you with the essential knowledge and skills required to shine in your professional career. Whether you want to develop skills for your next job or want to elevate skills for your next promotion, this Telephone Skills Training will help you keep ahead of the pack. The Telephone Skills Training incorporates basic to advanced level skills to shed some light on your way and boost your career. Hence, you can reinforce your professional skills and knowledge, reaching out to the level of expertise required for your position. Further, this Telephone Skills Training will add extra value to your resume to stand out to potential employers. 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Course 1: Telesales Executive Training Course 2: Improve English Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar and Pronunciation Course 3: Customer Relationship Management Course 4: Sales: Psychology of Customers Course 5: Office Skills Course 6: Dealing With Difficult People Training Course Course 7: Workplace Confidentiality Course 8: Learning Computers and Internet Level 2 Course 9: Level 2 Microsoft Office Essentials Course 10: Stress Management Training As one of the top course providers in the UK, we're committed to providing you with the best educational experience possible. Our industry experts have designed the Telephone Skills Training to empower you to learn all at once with accuracy. You can take the course at your own pace - anytime, from anywhere. So, enrol now to advance your career! Benefits you'll get choosing Apex Learning for this Telephone Skills Training: One payment, but lifetime access to 11 CPD courses Certificate, student ID for the title course included in a one-time fee Full tutor support available from Monday to Friday Free up your time - don't waste time and money travelling for classes Accessible, informative modules taught by expert instructor Learn at your ease - anytime, from anywhere Study the course from your computer, tablet or mobile device CPD accredited course - improve the chance of gaining professional skills How will I get my Certificate? After successfully completing the course you will be able to order your CPD Accredited Certificates (PDF + Hard Copy) as proof of your achievement. PDF Certificate: Free (Previously it was £10 * 11 = £110) Hard Copy Certificate: Free (For The Title Course) If you want to get hardcopy certificates for other courses, generally you have to pay £20 for each. But this Fall, Apex Learning is offering a Flat 50% discount on hard copy certificates, and you can get each for just £10! P.S. The delivery charge inside the U.K. is £3.99 and the international students have to pay £9.99. Curriculum of the Bundle Course 1: Professional Telephone Receptionist Course Module One: Core Skills Required Module Two: Self-Management (I) Module Three: Self-Management (II) Module Four: Time Management (I) Module Five: Time Management (II) Module Six: Organizing and Planning (I) Module Seven: Organizing and Planning (II) Module Eight: Communication (I) Module Nine: Communication (II) Module Ten: Additional Challenges Course 2: Telesales Executive Training Module 1: Introduction to Tele Sales Executive Training Module- 2: All About Telemarketing Module 3: Elevate Sales on Telephone Module 4: Prospective Telephone-Sales Expert Module 5: The Right Words and Phrases to Use on a Sales Call Module 6: Preparing The Call Module 7: Opening The Call Module 8: Structuring The Call Module 9: Verbal Communication Skills Module 10: Dealing with Objections Module 11: Closing the Sale/ Gaining Commitment Module 12: Dealing with Rejection Module 13: Close a Sale Call Module 14: Increasing your Earnings by Expanding Sales Course 3: Improve English Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar and Pronunciation British English Pronunciation & Accent Introduction Where to place a stress in a world Words whose meaning changes depending on the stress Vowel Sounds Schwa Vowels before R Digraphs Pronouncing the letter R The two "TH" sounds Recap Course 4: Customer Relationship Management Module 01: Introduction to Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Module 02: CRM Fundamentals Module 03: CRM Strategies CRM Strategies Module 04: Data Analysis in CRM Module 05: CRM Databases Module 06: Deepening Customer Relationship Module 07: Handling Customer Complaints Module 08: Future of CRM Course 5: Sales: Psychology of Customers Introduction Introducing A.S.K - concentrating on 'A' for ATTRACT. Section 3 The 'S' of A.S.K. - SERVING Section 4 The K of A.S.K Section 5 ...And lastly... Course 6: Office Skills Module 01: Introduction to Reception and Receptionist Module 02: Business Telephone Skills Module 03: Representing Your Boss and Company Module 04: Mail Services and Shipping Module 05: Travel Arrangements Module 06: Organising Meeting and Conferences Module 07: Time Management Module 08: Record Keeping and Filing Systems Module 09: Business Writing Skills Module 10 :Organisational Skills Module 11: Communication Skills Module 12: Customer Service Module 13: Effective Planning and Scheduling Module 14: Invoicing/Petty Cash Module 15: Business Environment Module 16: Advanced MS Excel Course 7: Dealing With Difficult People Training Course Module 01: Difficult Promo Module 02: Fundamentals Module 03: Foundational Tips and Tools Module 04: Difficult People - Relationships Module 05: Difficult People - Solutions Module 06: Problem - Solving Module 07: Final Notes and Tips Module 08: Bonus Video - dealing With Emotions & Anger Course 8: Workplace Confidentiality Module 01: Introduction to workplace confidentiality Module 02: Business Etiquettes and Types of Confidentiality Module 03: The Importance of Confidentiality Module 04: Confidentiality with Co-workers Module 05: Preventing Confidentiality Breach Module 06: How Employers Can Protect Confidential Information Course 9: Learning Computers and Internet Level 2 Module 01 : Computer Operating and Troubleshooting Module 02 : Internet and Computing - Key Applications Module 03 : Internet and Computing - Tools & Networking Module 04 : Windows 8 for PC Module 05 : Windows 10 - New Developments Module 06 : Cyber Security Awareness Course 10: Level 2 Microsoft Office Essentials Excel 2016 Getting Started with Microsoft Office Excel 2016 Performing Calculations Modifying a Worksheet Formatting a Worksheet Printing Workbooks Managing Workbooks Word 2016 Getting Started with Word Formatting Text and Paragraphs Working More Efficiently Managing Lists Adding Tables Inserting Graphic Objects Controlling Page Appearance Preparing to Publish a Document Workbooks - Microsoft Word 2016 (Beginner) PowerPoint 2016 PowerPoint Interface Presentation Basics Formatting Inserting Options Working with Objects Table Charts Review and Presentation Access 2016 Introduction to Access Modify Data Working with Queries Access Forms Working with Reports Course 11: Stress Management Training Beginning Concepts Specific Stress Management Techniques MORE Stress Reduction Strategies Still MORE Stress Reduction Techniques - Part 1 Still MORE Stress Reduction Techniques - Part 2 Still MORE Stress Reduction Techniques - Part 3 BONUS Video & Wrap Up! Special LIVE Bonus Video! CPD 130 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Anyone from any background can enrol in this Telephone Skills Training bundle. Persons with similar professions can also refresh or strengthen their skills by enrolling in this course. Students can take this course to gather professional knowledge besides their study or for the future. Requirements Our Telephone Skills Training is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Career path Having these various expertise will increase the value in your CV and open you up to multiple job sectors. Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - Included

Boost Your Career with Apex Learning and Get Noticed By Recruiters in this Hiring Season! Save Up To £4,169 and get Hard Copy + PDF Certificates + Transcript + Student ID Card worth £160 as a Gift - Enrol Now Give a compliment to your career and take it to the next level. This Machine Learning will provide you with the essential knowledge and skills required to shine in your professional career. Whether you want to develop skills for your next job or want to elevate skills for your next promotion, this Machine Learning will help you keep ahead of the pack. The Machine Learning incorporates basic to advanced level skills to shed some light on your way and boost your career. Hence, you can reinforce your professional skills and essential knowledge, reaching out to the level of expertise required for your position. Further, this Machine Learning will add extra value to your resume to stand out to potential employers. Throughout the programme, it stresses how to improve your competency as a person in your profession while at the same time it outlines essential career insights in this job sector. Consequently, you'll strengthen your knowledge and skills; on the other hand, see a clearer picture of your career growth in future. By the end of the Machine Learning, you can equip yourself with the essentials to keep you afloat into the competition. Along with this Machine Learning course, you will get 10 other premium courses. Also, you will get an original Hardcopy and PDF certificate for the title course and a student ID card absolutely free. 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But this Fall, Apex Learning is offering a Flat 50% discount on hard copy certificates, and you can get each for just £10! P.S. The delivery charge inside the U.K. is £3.99 and the international students have to pay £9.99. Curriculum of the Bundle Course 01: Machine Learning with Python Module 01: Introduction to Algorithms Module 02: Preprocessing Module 03: Regression Module 04: Classification Course 02: Data Science & Machine Learning with R Data Science and Machine Learning Course Intro Data Types and Structures in R Data Types and Structures in R Intermediate R Data Manipulation in R Data Visualization in R Creating Reports with R Markdown Building Webapps with R Shiny Introduction to Machine Learning Starting A Career in Data Science Course 03: Python Programming for Everybody Module 01 A Installing Python Documentation Command Line Variables Simple Python Syntax Keywords Import Module Module 02 Additional Topics If Elif Else Iterable For Loops Execute Exceptions Module 03 Data Types Number Types More Number Types Strings More Strings Files Lists Dictionaries Tuples Sets Module 04 Comprehensions Definitions Functions Default Arguments Doc Strings Variadic Functions Factorial Module 05 Function Objects Lambda Generators Closures Classes Object Initialization Class Static Members Classic Inheritance Data Hiding Course 04: Advanced Diploma in User Experience UI/UX Design UX/UI Course Introduction Introduction To The Web Industry Foundations of Graphic Design UX Design (User Experience Design) UI Design (User Interface Design) Optimization Starting a Career in UX/UI Design Course 05: Data Structures Complete Course Unit 01: Introduction Unit 02: Arrays Unit 03: Liked List Unit 04: Stack Unit 05: Queues Unit 06: Priority Queues (PQs) Unit 07: Union Find Unit 08: Binary Search Trees Unit 09: Fenwick Tree Unit 10: Hash Tables Unit 11: Suffix Array Unit 12: AVL Trees Unit 13: Indexed Priority Queue Unit 14: Sparse Tables Course 06: Data Science with Python Unit 01: Introduction to Python Data Science Unit 02: Data Cleaning Packages Unit 03: Data Visualization packages Course 07: Computer Science: Graph Theory Algorithms Module 00: Promo Module 01: Introduction Module 02: Common Problem Module 03: Depth First Search Module 04: Breadth First Search Module 05: Breadth First Search Shortest Path on a Grid Module 06: Trees Module 07: Topological Sort Module 08: Dijkstra Module 09: Bellman-Ford Algorithm Module 10: Floyd-Warshall Algorithm Module 11: Bridge and Algorithm Points Module 12: Tarjan Algorithm Module 13: Travelling Salesman Problem (TSP) Module 14: Eulerian Paths and Circuits Module 15: Prim's Minimum Spanning Tree Algorithm Module 16: Network Flow Course 08: Higher Order Functions in Python - Level 03 Module 01: Course Introduction Module 02: Simple Higher Order Functions Module 03: Sorting with Keys Module 04: Map Function Module 05: Filter Function Module 06: List Comprehension Alternative Module 07: Recursion Introduction Course 09: AWS Essentials Section 01: AWS Foundations and Services Section 02: AWS Security and Costs Course 10: Cloud Computing / CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-002) Section 01: What You Need to Know Section 02: Introducing the Cloud Section 03: System Requirements for Cloud Deployments Section 04: Cloud Storage Section 05: Cloud Compute Section 06: Cloud Networking Section 07: Cloud Security Section 08: Migrating to the Cloud Section 09: Maintaining Cloud Solutions Section 10: Troubleshooting Cloud Solutions Course 11: Introduction to Data Analysis Module 01: Introduction Module 02: Agenda and Principles of Process Management Module 03: The Voice of the Process Module 04: Working as One Team for Improvement Module 05: Exercise: The Voice of the Customer Module 06: Tools for Data Analysis Module 07: The Pareto Chart Module 08: The Histogram Module 09: The Run Chart Module 10: Exercise: Presenting Performance Data Module 11: Understanding Variation Module 12: The Control Chart Module 13: Control Chart Example Module 14: Control Chart Special Cases Module 15: Interpreting the Control Chart Module 16: Control Chart Exercise Module 17: Strategies to Deal with Variation Module 18: Using Data to Drive Improvement Module 19: A Structure for Performance Measurement Module 20: Data Analysis Exercise Module 21: Course Project Module 22: Test your Understanding CPD 125 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Anyone from any background can enrol in this Machine Learning bundle. Persons with similar professions can also refresh or strengthen their skills by enrolling in this course. Students can take this course to gather professional knowledge besides their study or for the future. Requirements Our Machine Learning is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Career path Having these various expertise will increase the value in your CV and open you up to multiple job sectors. Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - Included

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Free PDF certificate as soon as completing the course. ***Courses are included in this Executive Secretary & PA Training Bundle Course Course 01: Executive Secretary & PA Training Course 02: Minute Taking Course 03: Networking Skills Training Course 04: Communication Skills Course Course 05: Level 4 Time Management Course Others benefits of this bundle course 5 Free PDF Certificate Lifetime Access Free Retake Exam Tutor Support [ Note: Free PDF certificate as soon as completing the Executive Secretary & PA Training course] Course Curriculum Of Executive Secretary & PA Training Module 01: Personal Assistant Fundamentals Module 02: Business Telephone Approaches Module 03: Information regarding shipping and mail services Module 04: An Overview of Travel Arrangements Module 05: Outline setting up conferences and meetings Module 06: Management of time Module 07: Systems for Record Keeping and Filing Module 08: Business Writing Techniques Module 09: Communication Skills Module 10: Customer Service Module 11: Basics of Microsoft Office Skills >>-------------<< Assessment Method After completing each module of the Executive Secretary & PA Training Course, you will find automated MCQ quizzes. To unlock the next module, you need to complete the quiz task and get at least 60% marks. Certification After completing the MCQ/Assignment assessment for this Executive Secretary & PA Training course, you will be entitled to a Certificate of Completion from Training Tale. The certificate is in PDF format, which is completely free to download. A printed version is also available upon request. It will also be sent to you through a courier for £13.99. Who is this course for? This Executive Secretary & PA Training course is designed for existing secretarial/administrative workers seeking advancement or newcomers seeking their first professional position. Requirements There are no specific requirements for this Executive Secretary & PA Training course because it does not require any advanced knowledge or skills. 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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Description: Are you training for a career in the ICT sector and want to know how to maintain and operate a computer efficiently? Or do you want to learn the fundamentals of IT maintenance for your home office? This Computer Maintenance Specialist Course will teach you how to troubleshoot your problems and become a computer whizz in no time! Learn the basics of computer maintenance and information technology with this general online course and develop the practical computer skills needed for your everyday office work. This course will teach you the principles of software and hardware, exploring the anatomy of a PC in detail. You will also learn about the different types of computers and components, with a step-by-step guide on how to upgrade your computer. Key topics include input and output devices, operating systems, essential software and terminology. Importantly, you will also learn the process of troubleshooting to avoid technical problems.  Are you struggling to make full use of your home computer, or training to become a computer engineer? Enrol in this specialist computer maintenance course today and develop the knowledge and skills required to maintain basic computer systems. Who is the course for? Beginner to advanced level users of computer can benefit from the lessons we provide People who have an interest in learning about computer and computer maintenance Entry Requirement: This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds. Anyone from beginner to the advanced level computer user can take this course. Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course. Assessment:  At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days. Why choose us? Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials; Tutorial videos/materials from the industry leading experts; Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform; Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result; The UK & internationally recognised accredited qualification; Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime; The benefit of career advancement opportunities; 24/7 student support via email.   Career Path: Computer Maintenance Specialist Course is a very useful qualification to possess, and will be very helpful to have especially for these careers: Computer Maintenance Staff IT Department Manager Computer Engineer Computer Specialist And everyone who uses a computer at home or work. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] Computer Maintenance Specialist Course - Updated Version Module 01: Introduction to Computer & Building PC 00:17:00 Module 02: Overview of Hardware and Parts 00:27:00 Module 03: Building the Computer 00:25:00 Module 04: Input and Output Devices 00:22:00 Module 05: Software Installation 00:35:00 Module 06: Computer Networking 00:21:00 Module 07: Building a Gaming PC 00:19:00 Module 08: Maintenance of Computers 00:20:00 Computer Maintenance Specialist Course - Old Version Computer Fundamentals Basic Terms 00:15:00 Types of Computers 00:15:00 Anatomy of a PC 00:30:00 How a PC Works 00:15:00 CPU and Memory 00:30:00 Input Devices 00:15:00 Output Devices 00:15:00 Secondary Storage Devices 00:30:00 The Basics 00:15:00 Operating Systems and Applications 00:30:00 How is Software Built 00:15:00 Types of Software 00:15:00 Legal Issues 00:15:00 Computer Maintenance Introduction 00:15:00 Understanding The Components Of A PC 01:30:00 Do You Need To Upgrade Your PC? 01:00:00 Essential Softwares You Must Have On Your PC 01:00:00 Installing And Organizing Your PC 01:00:00 Troubleshooting Guidelines 01:00:00 How To Speak To A Technician 00:30:00 Summary 00:30:00 Reference Book Computer Maintenance 00:00:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam-Computer Maintenance Specialist Course 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam-Computer Maintenance Specialist Course 00:20:00 Order Your Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is targeted towards the information technology (IT) professional that has a minimum 1 year IT Security and Networking experience. This course would be ideal for Information System Owners, Security Officers, Ethical Hackers, Information Owners, Penetration Testers, System Owner and Managers as well as Cyber Security Engineers. Overview Upon completion, the Certified Professional Ethical Hacker candidate will be able to competently take the CPEH exam. The CPEH certification training enables students to understand the importance of vulnerability assessments and how to implement counter response along with preventative measures when it comes to a network hack. Security Fundamentals Overview The Growth of Environments and Security Our Motivation? The Goal: Protecting Information! CIA Triad in Detail Approach Security Holistically Security Definitions Definitions Relationships Method: Ping The TCP/IP Stack Which Services Use Which Ports? TCP 3-Way Handshake TCP Flags Malware Types of Malware Types of Malware Cont... Types of Viruses More Malware: Spyware Trojan Horses Back Doors DoS DDoS Packet Sniffers Passive Sniffing Active Sniffing Firewalls, IDS and IPS Firewall ? First Line of Defense IDS ? Second Line of Defense IPS ? Last Line of Defense? Firewalls Firewall Types: (1) Packet Filtering Firewall Types: (2) Proxy Firewalls Firewall Types ? Circuit-Level Proxy Firewall Type of Circuit- Level Proxy ? SOCKS Firewall Types ? Application-Layer Proxy Firewall Types: (3) Stateful Firewall Types: (4) Dynamic Packet-Filtering Firewall Types: (5) Kernel Proxies Firewall Placement Firewall Architecture Types ? Screened Host Multi- or Dual-Homed Screened Subnet Wi-Fi Network Types Wi-Fi Network Types Widely Deployed Standards Standards Comparison 802.11n - MIMO Overview of Database Server Review Access Controls Overview Role of Access Control Definitions More Definitions Categories of Access Controls Physical Controls Logical Controls ?Soft? Controls Security Roles Steps to Granting Access Access Criteria Physical Access Control Mechanisms Biometric System Types Synchronous Token Asynchronous Token Device Memory Cards Smart Card Cryptographic Keys Logical Access Controls OS Access Controls Linux Access Controls Accounts and Groups Password & Shadow File Formats Accounts and Groups Linux and UNIX Permissions Set UID Programs Trust Relationships Review Protocols Protocols Overview OSI ? Application Layer OSI ? Presentation Layer OSI ? Session Layer Transport Layer OSI ? Network Layer OSI ? Data Link OSI ? Physical Layer Protocols at Each OSI Model Layer TCP/IP Suite Port and Protocol Relationship Conceptual Use of Ports UDP versus TCP Protocols ? ARP Protocols ? ICMP Network Service ? DNS SSH Security Protocol SSH Protocols ? SNMP Protocols ? SMTP Packet Sniffers Example Packet Sniffers Review Cryptography Overview Introduction Encryption Cryptographic Definitions Encryption Algorithm Implementation Symmetric Encryption Symmetric Downfalls Symmetric Algorithms Crack Times Asymmetric Encryption Public Key Cryptography Advantages Asymmetric Algorithm Disadvantages Asymmetric Algorithm Examples Key Exchange Symmetric versus Asymmetric Using the Algorithm Types Together Instructor Demonstration Hashing Common Hash Algorithms Birthday Attack Example of a Birthday Attack Generic Hash Demo Instructor Demonstration Security Issues in Hashing Hash Collisions MD5 Collision Creates Rogue Certificate Authority Hybrid Encryption Digital Signatures SSL/TLS SSL Connection Setup SSL Hybrid Encryption SSH IPSec - Network Layer Protection IPSec IPSec Public Key Infrastructure Quantum Cryptography Attack Vectors Network Attacks More Attacks (Cryptanalysis) Review Why Vulnerability Assessments? Overview What is a Vulnerability Assessment? Vulnerability Assessment Benefits of a Vulnerability Assessment What are Vulnerabilities? Security Vulnerability Life Cycle Compliance and Project Scoping The Project Overview Statement Project Overview Statement Assessing Current Network Concerns Vulnerabilities in Networks More Concerns Network Vulnerability Assessment Methodology Network Vulnerability Assessment Methodology Phase I: Data Collection Phase II: Interviews, Information Reviews, and Hands-On Investigation Phase III: Analysis Analysis cont. Risk Management Why Is Risk Management Difficult? Risk Analysis Objectives Putting Together the Team and Components What Is the Value of an Asset? Examples of Some Vulnerabilities that Are Not Always Obvious Categorizing Risks Some Examples of Types of Losses Different Approaches to Analysis Who Uses What? Qualitative Analysis Steps Quantitative Analysis ALE Values Uses ALE Example ARO Values and Their Meaning ALE Calculation Can a Purely Quantitative Analysis Be Accomplished? Comparing Cost and Benefit Countermeasure Criteria Calculating Cost/Benefit Cost of a Countermeasure Can You Get Rid of All Risk? Management?s Response to Identified Risks Liability of Actions Policy Review (Top-Down) Methodology Definitions Policy Types Policies with Different Goals Industry Best Practice Standards Components that Support the Security Policy Policy Contents When Critiquing a Policy Technical (Bottom-Up) Methodology Review Vulnerability Tools of the Trade Vulnerability Scanners Nessus SAINT ? Sample Report Tool: Retina Qualys Guard http://www.qualys.com/products/overview/ Tool: LANguard Microsoft Baseline Analyzer MBSA Scan Report Dealing with Assessment Results Patch Management Options Review Output Analysis and Reports Overview Staying Abreast: Security Alerts Vulnerability Research Sites Nessus SAINT SAINT Reports GFI Languard GFI Reports MBSA MBSA Reports Review Reconnaissance, Enumeration & Scanning Reconnaissance Overview Step One in the Hacking ?Life-Cycle? What Information is Gathered by the Hacker? Passive vs. Active Reconnaissance Footprinting Defined Social Access Social Engineering Techniques Social Networking Sites People Search Engines Internet Archive: The WayBack Machine Footprinting Tools Overview Maltego GUI Johnny.Ihackstuff.com Google (cont.) Domain Name Registration WHOIS Output DNS Databases Using Nslookup Traceroute Operation Web Server Info Tool: Netcraft Introduction to Port Scanning Which Services use Which Ports? Port Scan Tips Port Scans Shou