This intensive one-day training programme has been developed to help those involved in producing specifications create high quality documents in an organised and effective way. The programme explains the primary purpose of specifications and the importance of understanding the context in which they are used. It focuses particularly on how to develop and structure content and write requirements that are clear and concise. The methods and techniques presented will provide a practical foundation course for those new to the topic whilst offering new insights to those with more experience. The objectives of the workshop are to: Review and discuss the role and purpose of specifications Present a structured approach for organising and producing specifications Explain each of the key steps involved in creating effective specifications Review some methods for assisting in defining requirements Explain how to define the scope and develop the structure for a specification Present methods to assist the writing and editing of specifications Review how specifications should be issued and controlled 1 Introduction Course objectives Review of participants' needs and objectives 2 Specifications in perspective The role and purpose of specifications The impact of specifications on commercial performance The qualities of an effective specification The five key steps of 'POWER' writing: prepare-organise-write-edit-release 3 Step 1: Preparing to write Defining the purpose the specification; integrating the specification and contract Deciding how to specify: when to specify in functional and technical terms Getting the right people involved at the right time; engaging stakeholders Applying procedures for writing, issuing and controlling specifications 4 Step 2: Organising the specification content Scoping the document: scope maps, check lists, structured brainstorming Clarifying requirements; separating needs and desires Dealing with requirements that are difficult to quantify Useful techniques: cost benefit analysis, Pareto analysis Deciding what goes where; typical contents and layout for a specification Creating and using model forms: typical sections and sub sections 5 Step 3: Writing the specification Identifying and understanding the readers needs Choosing and using the right words; dealing with jargon Important words; will, shall, must; building a glossary Using sentence structure and punctuation to best effect Understanding the impact of style, format and appearance Avoiding common causes of ambiguity; being concise and ensuring clarity 6 Step 4: Editing the specification Why editing is difficult; how to develop a personal editing strategy Key areas to review: structure, content, accuracy, clarity, style and grammar Editing tools and techniques 7 Step 5: Releasing and controlling the specification Key requirements for document issue and control Final formatting and publication issues; document approval Requirements management: managing revisions and changes 8 Course review and action planning What actions should be implemented to improve specifications? Conclusion
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for: Database architects Database administrators Database developers Data analysts and scientists Overview This course is designed to teach you how to: Discuss the core concepts of data warehousing, and the intersection between data warehousing and big data solutions Launch an Amazon Redshift cluster and use the components, features, and functionality to implement a data warehouse in the cloud Use other AWS data and analytic services, such as Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon EMR, Amazon Kinesis, and Amazon S3, to contribute to the data warehousing solution Architect the data warehouse Identify performance issues, optimize queries, and tune the database for better performance Use Amazon Redshift Spectrum to analyze data directly from an Amazon S3 bucket Use Amazon QuickSight to perform data analysis and visualization tasks against the data warehouse Data Warehousing on AWS introduces you to concepts, strategies, and best practices for designing a cloud-based data warehousing solution using Amazon Redshift, the petabyte-scale data warehouse in AWS. This course demonstrates how to collect, store, and prepare data for the data warehouse by using other AWS services such as Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon EMR, Amazon Kinesis, and Amazon S3. Additionally, this course demonstrates how to use Amazon QuickSight to perform analysis on your data Module 1: Introduction to Data Warehousing Relational databases Data warehousing concepts The intersection of data warehousing and big data Overview of data management in AWS Hands-on lab 1: Introduction to Amazon Redshift Module 2: Introduction to Amazon Redshift Conceptual overview Real-world use cases Hands-on lab 2: Launching an Amazon Redshift cluster Module 3: Launching clusters Building the cluster Connecting to the cluster Controlling access Database security Load data Hands-on lab 3: Optimizing database schemas Module 4: Designing the database schema Schemas and data types Columnar compression Data distribution styles Data sorting methods Module 5: Identifying data sources Data sources overview Amazon S3 Amazon DynamoDB Amazon EMR Amazon Kinesis Data Firehose AWS Lambda Database Loader for Amazon Redshift Hands-on lab 4: Loading real-time data into an Amazon Redshift database Module 6: Loading data Preparing Data Loading data using COPY Data Warehousing on AWS AWS Classroom Training Concurrent write operations Troubleshooting load issues Hands-on lab 5: Loading data with the COPY command Module 7: Writing queries and tuning for performance Amazon Redshift SQL User-Defined Functions (UDFs) Factors that affect query performance The EXPLAIN command and query plans Workload Management (WLM) Hands-on lab 6: Configuring workload management Module 8: Amazon Redshift Spectrum Amazon Redshift Spectrum Configuring data for Amazon Redshift Spectrum Amazon Redshift Spectrum Queries Hands-on lab 7: Using Amazon Redshift Spectrum Module 9: Maintaining clusters Audit logging Performance monitoring Events and notifications Lab 8: Auditing and monitoring clusters Resizing clusters Backing up and restoring clusters Resource tagging and limits and constraints Hands-on lab 9: Backing up, restoring and resizing clusters Module 10: Analyzing and visualizing data Power of visualizations Building dashboards Amazon QuickSight editions and feature
Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is best suited to developers, engineers, and architects who want to use use Hadoop and related tools to solve real-world problems. Overview Skills learned in this course include:Creating a data set with Kite SDKDeveloping custom Flume components for data ingestionManaging a multi-stage workflow with OozieAnalyzing data with CrunchWriting user-defined functions for Hive and ImpalaWriting user-defined functions for Hive and ImpalaIndexing data with Cloudera Search Cloudera University?s four-day course for designing and building Big Data applications prepares you to analyze and solve real-world problems using Apache Hadoop and associated tools in the enterprise data hub (EDH). IntroductionApplication Architecture Scenario Explanation Understanding the Development Environment Identifying and Collecting Input Data Selecting Tools for Data Processing and Analysis Presenting Results to the Use Defining & Using Datasets Metadata Management What is Apache Avro? Avro Schemas Avro Schema Evolution Selecting a File Format Performance Considerations Using the Kite SDK Data Module What is the Kite SDK? Fundamental Data Module Concepts Creating New Data Sets Using the Kite SDK Loading, Accessing, and Deleting a Data Set Importing Relational Data with Apache Sqoop What is Apache Sqoop? Basic Imports Limiting Results Improving Sqoop?s Performance Sqoop 2 Capturing Data with Apache Flume What is Apache Flume? Basic Flume Architecture Flume Sources Flume Sinks Flume Configuration Logging Application Events to Hadoop Developing Custom Flume Components Flume Data Flow and Common Extension Points Custom Flume Sources Developing a Flume Pollable Source Developing a Flume Event-Driven Source Custom Flume Interceptors Developing a Header-Modifying Flume Interceptor Developing a Filtering Flume Interceptor Writing Avro Objects with a Custom Flume Interceptor Managing Workflows with Apache Oozie The Need for Workflow Management What is Apache Oozie? Defining an Oozie Workflow Validation, Packaging, and Deployment Running and Tracking Workflows Using the CLI Hue UI for Oozie Processing Data Pipelines with Apache Crunch What is Apache Crunch? Understanding the Crunch Pipeline Comparing Crunch to Java MapReduce Working with Crunch Projects Reading and Writing Data in Crunch Data Collection API Functions Utility Classes in the Crunch API Working with Tables in Apache Hive What is Apache Hive? Accessing Hive Basic Query Syntax Creating and Populating Hive Tables How Hive Reads Data Using the RegexSerDe in Hive Developing User-Defined Functions What are User-Defined Functions? Implementing a User-Defined Function Deploying Custom Libraries in Hive Registering a User-Defined Function in Hive Executing Interactive Queries with Impala What is Impala? Comparing Hive to Impala Running Queries in Impala Support for User-Defined Functions Data and Metadata Management Understanding Cloudera Search What is Cloudera Search? Search Architecture Supported Document Formats Indexing Data with Cloudera Search Collection and Schema Management Morphlines Indexing Data in Batch Mode Indexing Data in Near Real Time Presenting Results to Users Solr Query Syntax Building a Search UI with Hue Accessing Impala through JDBC Powering a Custom Web Application with Impala and Search
What will you learn in this course? Understand newspaper articles, the news and lectures and participate in discussions on a wide range of professional and specialised topics. Communicate with native speakers in all situations - everyday and formal. Deal with simple and more complex situations related to education, health system etc. Understand a wide range of simple and demanding texts and easily identify any information presented. Express yourselves spontaneously. Use language effectively for social, academic, and professional purposes. The main topics to be covered in this course are about emotions, images, mind, learning, modern life, truth & lies, technology, environment, greek culture and much more...
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When managers have too many decisions to make, it can have a serious impact on the speed and efficiency of the organisation. When those decisions are commercial ones, the results can wreak havoc with the bottom line. Often the problem arises when those below them or in operational areas of the organisation aren't equipped or allowed to make a decision for themselves. Issues get passed back up and that wastes time. This programme provides a solution, giving your entire team the skills to: And most importantly, they'll be able to do this in line with the broader aims and commercial objectives of the business. By the end of the programme participants will be able to: Fully appreciate the importance of effective decision-making in business Use the five-step 'Stop, Think, Act!' decision-making process Stop leaping to conclusions Really understand the situations and decisions they are dealing with Identify good options Evaluate those options Make decisions and then put them into action Apply these tools and techniques to all their decisions in future 1 Understanding the business we work in What are the critical factors in our business? What is the SWOT analysis for our business? 2 Understanding what decision-making is 3 Background Culture of 'having to be doing' To change things we have to think about it! We are paid to make decisions! 4 Recognise the opportunity to make a decision 5 The 'Stop, Think, Act!' technique 6 STOP! Recognise the opportunity to make a decision Don't leap to conclusions Get ready to think Initial questions:Is this my decision? (Do I have the authority?)Who is this going to affect? (Do they need to be included?)When do I need to make the decision? (What's the timeline?) 7 THINK! The 3 Cs - making sure we understand the decisions we have to make What is the context of this decision?What is the overall situation?Why is this decision important?What do we need to achieve?What will success look like? Do I have clarity about the decision I need to make?Can I write it down?Can I express it clearly in two sentences? What are the criteria?What are the critical commercial factors that we will use to select our options?What will we use to measure the business success? 8 ACT! Identifying options What data do I need to collect?Issues with today's overloadIdentifying what will help you Select optionsHow many options?Must match your criteriaMust achieve success'Decision compass' exercise Analyse optionsTabular methodRisk analysis (likelihood v effect)Head, heart and gut (is there any organisational history/bias that we are up against?) Making your decision Taking it to actionFirst actionsPlanning how to make it happen
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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for individuals who are Java programmers and have worked with databases and with object-oriented programming techniques, who are now ready to create more complex and advanced programs using Java SE 7. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - create and manage custom classes. - control program flow by writing code to respond to specific criteria. - implement object-oriented programming techniques to create reusable and reliable programs. - work with Java utility class libraries. - use the capabilities of the Java I/O package to read and write data to external files or media. - use collection APIs in Java to manage data. - use generics to enforce compile-time type checking. - use multi-threaded programs to help handle multiple tasks concurrently. - manage Java applications for memory efficiency and create distributable versions of a Java application. Students will work with advanced features of Java. Working with Classes Create Classes Create Variables Write an Expression Work with Arrays Work with Static Class Members Define Methods Use Enumerated Data Types Controlling Program Flow Work with Conditional Statements Work with Looping Statements Handle Exceptions Handle Chained Exceptions Write and Enable Assertions Implementing Object-Oriented Programming Concepts Extend a Class Overload and Override Methods Work with Interfaces Create Inner Classes Examine Object-Oriented Design Concepts Working with Java Utility Class Libraries Work with Strings Format and Parse Strings Work with Dates, Numbers, and Currencies Using the Java I/O Package Work with the File Class Work with Byte Streams Work with Character Streams Read Files Write to a File Manipulate I/O Objects Using Collections Work with the Collection Interface Work with the Set Collection Work with List Collections Work with Queues Work with the Map Collection Work with Collection Utilities Working with Generics Declare Generics Implement Generics Using Multi-Threaded Programs Create a Multi-Threaded Program Synchronize Threads Managing Java Applications Implement Garbage Collection Deploy a Java Application Additional course details: Nexus Humans Java Programming (Java SE 7) 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 Java Programming (Java SE 7) 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 Overview Automatic Payment Reminders for open customer invoices Ability to automatically include the PO# (purchase order number) to Invoice Emails Able to combine multiple emails which allows you to attach multiple sales or purchasing documents to a single email Quickly locate a company file using the new company file search feature Smart Help is an improved search experience that includes access to live experts through messaging and call back options The behind-the-scenes journal entry for transactions is now included. First-time QuickBooks users will learn the basic features of the software. Experienced QuickBooks users will quickly learn the new features and functionality of QuickBooks 2020. This course covers features that are in QuickBooks Pro and Premier 2020 Getting Started Starting QuickBooks Setting QuickBooks Preferences Components of the QuickBooks Operating Environment Using QuickBooks Help Identifying Common Business Terms Exiting QuickBooks Setting Up a Company Creating a QuickBooks Company Using the Chart of Accounts Working with Lists Creating Company Lists Working with the Customers & Jobs List Working with the Employees List Working with the Vendors List Working with the Item List Working with Other Lists Managing Lists Setting Up Inventory Entering Inventory Ordering Inventory Receiving Inventory Paying for Inventory Manually Adjusting Inventory Selling Your Product Creating Product Invoices Applying Credit to Invoices Emailing Invoices Setting Price Levels Creating Sales Receipts Invoicing for Services Setting Up a Service Item Changing the Invoice Format Creating a Service Invoice Editing an Invoice Voiding an Invoice Deleting an Invoice Entering Statement Charges Creating Billing Statements Processing Payments Displaying the Open Invoices Report Using the Income Tracker Receiving Payments for Invoices Making Deposits Handling Bounced Checks Working with Bank Accounts Writing a QuickBooks Check Voiding a QuickBooks Check Using Bank Account Registers Entering a Handwritten Check Transferring Funds Between Accounts Reconciling Checking Accounts Entering and Paying Bills Handling Expenses Using QuickBooks for Accounts Payable Entering Bills Paying Bills Entering Vendor Credit Using the EasyStep Interview Using the EasyStep Interview Additional course details: Nexus Humans Get Going With QuickBooks 2020 for Windows 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 Get Going With QuickBooks 2020 for Windows 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 Overview Automatic Payment Reminders for open customer invoices Ability to automatically include the PO# (purchase order number) to Invoice Emails Able to combine multiple emails which allows you to attach multiple sales or purchasing documents to a single email Quickly locate a company file using the new company file search feature Smart Help is an improved search experience that includes access to live experts through messaging and call back options The behind-the-scenes journal entry for transactions is now included. First-time QuickBooks users will learn the basic features of the software. Experienced QuickBooks users will quickly learn the new features and functionality of QuickBooks 2021. This course covers features that are in QuickBooks Pro and Premier 2021 Getting Started Starting QuickBooks Setting QuickBooks Preferences Components of the QuickBooks Operating Environment Using QuickBooks Help Identifying Common Business Terms Exiting QuickBooks Setting Up a Company Creating a QuickBooks Company Using the Chart of Accounts Working with Lists Creating Company Lists Working with the Customers & Jobs List Working with the Employees List Working with the Vendors List Working with the Item List Working with Other Lists Managing Lists Setting Up Inventory Entering Inventory Ordering Inventory Receiving Inventory Paying for Inventory Manually Adjusting Inventory Selling Your Product Creating Product Invoices Applying Credit to Invoices Emailing Invoices Setting Price Levels Creating Sales Receipts Invoicing for Services Setting Up a Service Item Changing the Invoice Format Creating a Service Invoice Editing an Invoice Voiding an Invoice Deleting an Invoice Entering Statement Charges Creating Billing Statements Processing Payments Displaying the Open Invoices Report Using the Income Tracker Receiving Payments for Invoices Making Deposits Handling Bounced Checks Working with Bank Accounts Writing a QuickBooks Check Voiding a QuickBooks Check Using Bank Account Registers Entering a Handwritten Check Transferring Funds Between Accounts Reconciling Checking Accounts Entering and Paying Bills Handling Expenses Using QuickBooks for Accounts Payable Entering Bills Paying Bills Entering Vendor Credit Using the EasyStep Interview Using the EasyStep Interview Additional course details: Nexus Humans Get Going With QuickBooks 2021 for Windows 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 Get Going With QuickBooks 2021 for Windows 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.