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Businesses that don't control their costs don't stay in business. How well are you doing? Is everyone in your organisation sufficiently aware of costs, managing them effectively and maximising opportunities to reduce them? If there is scope for improvement, this course will help get you back on track. It will demonstrate that cost reduction is so much more than cost control and cost cutting. True cost management is about being aware of costs, seeking to reduce them through good design and efficient operating practices whilst taking continuing action on overspending. This course will develop the participants' skills in: Being aware of costs at all times Seeking cost reduction from the start (including life-cycle costing) Appraising projects / production to identify and take out risk Understanding real budgeting Using techniques such as ZBB and ABC where appropriate Ensuring cost reports lead to action Managing a cost reduction process that delivers Benefits to the organisation will include: Identification of cost reduction and business improvement opportunities Better reporting and ownership of costs Greater awareness and control of everyday costs 1 Introduction - the cost management process The risks of poor cost control Capital and revenue costs The importance of cost awareness The importance of cost reduction Cost management - the key aspects How to build a cost management and control process checklist for your areas of responsibility 2 Cost removal - taking out costs Cost awareness Costs of poor design / poor processes Value engineering Removing redundant costs 3 The need for commercial, technical and financial appraisals Understand the problems before cash is committed and costs incurred Making the effort to identify commercial and technical risk The time value of money - DCF techniques for long term projects Cost models for production processes and projects Costing models - project appraisals The use of spreadsheets to identify sensitivity and risk How to focus on risk management 4 Budgeting - proper budgeting challenges costs The philosophy of the business - are costs an issue? The importance of having the right culture The need for detailed business objectives Budgetary control measures Designing budget reports - for action 5 Zero-based budgeting (ZBB) - the principles Much more than starting with a clean sheet of paper What ZBB can achieve The concept of decision packages - to challenge business methods and costs Only necessary costs should be incurred A review of an operating budget - demonstrating what ZBB challenges and the costs it may lead to being taken out 6 Awareness of overheads and other costs Definitions of cost - direct and indirect Dealing with overheads - what is meant by allocation, absorption or apportionment? The apparent and real problems with overheads Different ways of dealing with overheads Review of overhead allocation methods and accounting and reporting issues 7 Overheads and product costing Activity-based costing (ABC) - the principles Where and how the ABC approach may be helpful Know the 'true' cost of a product or a project Should you be in business? Will you stay in business? Identifying weaknesses in a traditional overhead allocation How ABC will help improve product or service costing Identifying which products and activities should be developed and which abandoned 8 Cost reduction culture The need for cost reports What measures can be used to identify over-spends as early as possible Cost control performance measures and ratios 9 Design of cost control reports Reports should lead to action and deliver Selecting cost control measures which can be acted upon Practice in designing action reports 10 Course summary - developing your own cost action plan Group and individual action plans will be prepared with a view to participants identifying their cost risks areas and the techniques which can be immediately applied to improve costing and reduce costs

AAT Bookkeeping Course If you want to become a certified bookkeeper with AATQB (AAT Qualified Bookkeeper) status, then you must complete the AAT bookkeeping course successfully. This bookkeeping course is broken down into two levels, Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping Once you pass all 5 exams successfully, you can gain AATQB status giving you leading edge to build a successful career in bookkeeping. Next steps after qualifying You will be awarded with Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping and Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping from Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) once you have passed all the exams. Therefore, you will be eligible for Certified Bookkeeper Status. It gives you greater recognition and professional approval. What you will gain? Firstly, this course will help you develop your skills in double entry bookkeeping and give you an understanding of management and administrative processes. You'll learn how to use manual bookkeepin systems and to work with the purchase ledger, sales ledger and general ledger. You would also get better understanding about VAT system and how to do VAT Return. You will be awarded with Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping and Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping from Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) once you have passed all the exams. Therefore, you will be eligible for Certified Bookkeeper Status. It gives you greater recognition and professional approval. The AAT bookkeeping course covers the following areas: Bookkeeping transactions Bookkeeping Controls Advanced Bookkeeping Final Accounts Preparation Indirect Tax

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced 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: Use the applications to group objects Create the logical groups of objects in the vRealize Operations environment Create and design advanced dashboards Discuss about widget and its settings Define a vRealize Operations policy Outline the components of a vRealize Operations policy Create the custom alerts Describe the troubleshooting workbench Review the advanced capacity concepts Discuss the what-if analysis scenarios Describe how to integrate vRealize Operations with VMware vRealize© Suite products Import the VMware vRealize© Network Insight? applications Describe the super metrics use cases Outline the vRealize Operations REST API architecture Discuss the vRealize Operations traversal spec Create and query objects using the REST API This two-day hands-on training course provides advanced knowledge, skills, and tools to achieve competency in operating VMware vRealize© Operations? 8.X. This course explains the design and creation of advanced dashboards, capacity concepts, and the REST API with real-world use cases. Course Introduction Introduction and course logistics Course objectives Custom Groups and Applications Outline the use cases for custom groups Create the custom groups Assign the objects to custom groups Identify the use cases for applications Create the custom applications Identify the vRealize Network Insight applications Custom Dashboard Design Design the dashboards Discuss the types of widgets and widget?s settings Select the widgets based on the scenario Explain the advanced dashboards Discuss the use cases of dashboards Custom Policies Outline the components of a vRealize Operations policy Review the policies applied to the objects in vRealize Operations Outline how the policy hierarchy is implemented Design a vRealize Operations Policy Understand how a policy supports the business objectives Alerts, Symptoms and Troubleshooting workbench Identify the use case for custom alerts and symptoms Create the custom alerts and symptoms Access the troubleshooting workbench feature Use the troubleshooting workbench feature to identify problems Outline the metric correlation options in vRealize Operations Capacity Models and What-if Scenarios Review the capacity planning concepts Describe the demand based and allocation-based model Discuss the use cases of capacity models Discuss the use cases of what-if analysis scenarios vRealize Operations integration Integrate vRealize Operations with products in vRealize Suite Identify the advantages of integrating vRealize Operations with vRealize Log Insight Import the vRealize Network Insight applications Configure the integration with vRealize Automation Super Metrics Create super metrics Explain the depth value Discuss the use cases of super metrics vRealize Operations REST API Outline the REST API architecture Navigate the REST API landing page Discuss the Swagger response codes Explain the vRealize Operations traversal specification Create and query objects using the REST API Discuss some of the examples of the REST API

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for project leaders, scrum masters, coaches, product owners, and team members who intend on taking the PMI-ACP© exam. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, you will know: ? Agile principles and practices that will enhance team productivity and improve customer satisfaction ? How to create transparent communication among stakeholders ? How to manage project's scope, schedule and budget in an Agile environment ? How to maximize business value and deliver most value early in the project ? How to build high-performing team ? How to plan at multiple levels and manage stakeholders' expectations ? How to detect, track and resolve risks in an Agile project This course provides participants with a solid foundation of the PMI-ACP© exam. Participants will be introduced to PMI Agile concepts and practices. Introduction to the PMI-ACP© Course and ExamAgile Principles and Mindset Agile project Management Framework: ? What is Agility ? Agile Manifesto ? Agile Principles ? Agile Methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, Extreme programming (XP), Lean ? Agile leadership ? Agile process overview Value-Driven Delivery What is Value-driven delivery, how to deliver value early and minimize waste Assessing Value - Return on Investment (ROI), net present value (NPV), Internal rate of return (IRR), earned value management, managing risk Value Based prioritization ? Customer-Valued prioritization, prioritization schemes (Kano analysis, MoSCoW, relative prioritization / ranking Delivering incrementally ? Minimal Viable Product (MVP), Minimal marketable Feature (MMF), Work In progress (WIP), WIP Limits, Bottlenecks, Cumulative Flow Diagram (CFD) Contracting in Agile projects Verification and validation Stakeholder Engagement Identifying project stakeholders Managing stakeholder engagement Establishing a shared vision ? Agile chartering, Definition of 'Done' (DoD), Agile modelling, wireframes, personas Communication Management ? face to face communication, two-way communication, knowledge sharing, information radiators, social media Working collaboratively ? workshops, brainstorming, collaboration games Interpersonal skills for Agile success ? emotional intelligence, active listening, facilitation, negotiation, conflict resolution, participatory decision making Team Performance Agile team roles High-performing Agile teams ? stages of team development Adaptive leadership Creating collaborative team spaces ? co-located teams, osmotic communication, distributed teams Tracking team performance in Agile teams ? burn charts, velocity Adaptive Planning Defining adaptive planning Principles of Agile planning Tools for sizing and estimating Releases and Iterations planning Problem Detection ?nd Resolution How problems impact a project Detecting problems ? lead time and cycle time, defects, variance analysis, trend analysis, control limits Managing projects threats and issues ? risk-adjusted backlog, risk severity, risk burndown graphs Solving problems Continuous Improvement Multiple levels of improvement ? processes, product, people Implementing continuous process improvement ? process tailoring, systems thinking, process analysis, value stream mapping, project pre-mortems Working towards continuous product improvement ? product feedback loops and learning cycle Leading continuous people improvement ? retrospectives, team self-assessments PMI-ACP© Exam Preparation PMI-ACP© Exam Particulars Overview PMI-ACP© Exam Particulars PMI-ACP© Candidate Requirements PMI-ACP© Candidate Fees PMI-ACP© Exam Application Process

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced system administrators, network administrators, and system integrators responsible for designing and implementing networking solutions Network and security professionals who work with enterprise and data center networks Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Discuss the SD-WAN architecture and platform deployment model options Identify and describe the SD-WAN solution components Explain the interaction between the SD-WAN Edge, Orchestrator, and Gateway components Describe the SD-WAN Software-Defined Networking (SDN) approach, traffic, and network flows Explore SD-WAN core features and evaluate how these dramatically improve operational automation Use SD-WAN features to perform simple, agile, and secure SD-WAN operations Simplify branch infrastructure by inserting network services on the branch edge, in the cloud, or in the regional and enterprise data centers This course provides you with the knowledge, skills, and tools to achieve competency in deploying and managing the VMware SD-WAN by VeloCloud environment. In this course, you are introduced to workflows of various software-defined WAN constructs along with several operational tools that help you deploy and manage VMware SD-WAN by VeloCloud. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to VMware SD-WAN Solution Revisit the traditional WAN technology, WAN topologies and downsides Explain the challenges solved by Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and use cases List the components of the VMware SASE? solution Describe the VMware SD-WAN solution and list its capabilities VMware SD-WAN Components and Architecture Understand the architecture of the VMware SD-WAN solution and list all its components Explain the function of VMware SD-WAN Edges, Hub, Gateways, controllers, and Orchestrator Explain how the components of the VMware SD-WAN solution interact with each other Using VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator Describe key attributes of the VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator List primary features of the VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator Navigate the main menus of the VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator portal Deploy and Configure VMware SD-WAN Understand the deployment process of VMware SD-WAN components like VMware SD-WAN Edges, Hubs, Gateways, and more Understand the workflow of the VMware SD-WAN configuration List the optional network services that are supported by VMware and the steps to configure the same Understand the profiles and their application in the VMware SD-WAN infrastructure Describe the VMware SD-WAN Edge activation process Path and Traffic Management List the routing options supported by VMware SD-WAN: Static, BGP, OSPF Understand the Dynamic Multipath Optimization (DMPO) feature and its advantages Explain the Quality of Service and its configuration to manage traffic Securing VMware SD-WAN Environment Explain various options available to secure VMware SD-WAN environments. Understand the firewall capabilities and configuration Monitoring, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting List and understand the various features available to monitor the VMware SD-WAN infrastructure List and understand the various options available to troubleshoot and investigate issues in VMware SD-WAN

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Executives, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Business and IT stakeholders working with analysts, Quality and process engineers, technicians, corrective action coordinators or managers; supervisors, team leaders, and process operators; anyone who wants to improve their ability to solve recurring problems. Overview At the completion of this course, you should be able to: Identify the different types of tools and techniques available Apply change management successfully Review what to look for when applying business case thinking to Root Cause Analysis Develop a process to systematically approach problems Business success is dependent on effective resolution of the problems that present themselves every day. Often the same or similar problems continue causing repeated losses in time or money and your staff become experts at fixing rather than preventing the problems. Learn to find and fix root causes and develop corrective actions that will effectively eliminate or control these problems. Section 1: RCA Foundation Concepts and Objectives Section Learning Objectives Discuss Definitions ? IT Perspective Discuss What is a problem and why do they exist? What is Root Cause? RCA Benefits and Approaches Event and Casual Analysis Event and Causal Analysis: Exercise 1c Worksheet RCA Tools for each approach Section Summary and Conclusions Section 2: Enhance use of RCA tools Why use a Particular Method Tool: Change Analysis Change Analysis Examples Tool: How to Resolve Conflict Tool: 5 Why?s Example Learning Management Problem Tool: Cause and Effect Tool: Fault Tree Analysis Why do we use Fault Tree Analysis? How does it work? Fault Tree Diagram Symbols Example #1 of FTA: Car Hits Object Tool: Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Example: Failure Modes and Effects Analysis Tool: Design / Application Review Section 3: Problem Resolution and Prevention Section Objectives The Secret of Solving Problems: -A Note about Statistical Control -A Note about Fire Fighting Technique: Business Process Mapping Example: IGOE Technique: Lean Six Sigma and DMAIC Lean Six Sigma Benefits Importance of Understanding the Business Process The Business Process Mandate Technique: Process Modeling Graphical Notation Standard (BPMN): -What is Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN)? -Benefits of BPMN -Basic Components of BPMN Technique: Business Process Maturity Model Five Levels of Maturity Section 4: Capability Improvement for RCA Steps in Disciplined Problem Solving RCA as a RCA Process Key RCA Role Considerations Sustainable RCA Improvement Organizational Units Process Area Goals, Practices Specific and General Practices Specific Practice Examples Software Maturity Survey SWOT Analysis Worksheet Recognize the importance of the Change Management component in your RCA implementation Using the ADKAR Model to Communicate Change Review ADKAR© Model ? -Awareness of the need for change -Desire to participate and support the change -Knowledge on how to change -Ability to implement required skills and behaviors -Reinforcement to sustain the change The ADKAR Model: Reinforcement Section 5: Course Summary and Conclusions Plan the Proposal and Business Case Example: 1 Page Business Case Resource Guide Questions

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Students preparing to take the CCNP Collaboration certification Network administrators Network engineers Systems engineers Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: - Define collaboration and describe the main purpose of key devices in a Cisco collaboration on-premise, hybrid, and cloud deployment model - Configure and modify required parameters in Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CM) including service activation, enterprise parameters, CM groups, time settings, and device pool - Deploy and troubleshoot IP phones via auto registration and manual configuration within Cisco Unified CM - Describe the call setup and teardown process for a SIP device including codec negotiation using Session Description Protocol (SDP) and media channel setup - Manage Cisco Unified CM user accounts (local and via Lightweight Directory Access Protocol [LDAP]) including the role/group, service profile, UC service, and credential policy - Configure dial plan elements within a single site Cisco Unified CM deployment including Route Groups, Local Route Group, Route Lists, Route Patterns, Translation Patterns, Transforms, SIP Trunks, and SIP Route Patterns - Configure Class of Control on Cisco Unified CM to control which devices and lines have access to services - Configure Cisco Unified CM for Cisco Jabber and implement common endpoint features including call park, softkeys, shared lines, and pickup groups - Deploy a simple SIP dial plan on a Cisco Integrated Service Routers (ISR) gateway to enable access to the PSTN network - Manage Cisco UCM access to media resources available within Cisco UCM and Cisco ISR gateways - Describe tools for reporting and maintenance including Unified Reports, Cisco Real-Time Monitoring Tool (RTMT), Disaster Recovery System (DRS), and Call Detail Records (CDRs) within Cisco Unified CM - Describe additional considerations for deploying video endpoints in Cisco Unified CM - Describe the integration of Cisco Unity with Cisco Unified CM and the default call handler The Understanding Cisco Collaboration Foundations (CLFNDU) v1.1 course gives you the skills and knowledge needed to administer and support a simple, single-site Cisco© Unified Communications Manager (CM) solution with Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) gateway. The course covers initial parameters, management of devices including phones and video endpoints, management of users, and management of media resources, as well as Cisco Unified Communications solutions maintenance and troubleshooting tools. In addition, you will learn the basics of SIP dial plans including connectivity to Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) services, and how to use class-of-service capabilities. Course Outline Exploring The Path To Collaboration Introducing Cisco Unified Communications Manager And Initial Parameters Xploring Endpoints And The Registration Process Exploring Codecs And Call Signaling Managing Users In Cisco Unified Communication Manager Describing A Basic Dial Plan Describing Class Of Service Enabling Endpoints And Features Describing The Cisco Isr As A Voice Gateway Exploring Cisco Unified Communication Manager Media Resources Reporting And Maintenance Exploring Additional Requirements For Video Endpoints Describing Cisco Unity Connection

Talent Management and Succession Planning,” the podcast where we explore the critical aspects of attracting and retaining top finance talen Talent management is the lifeblood of any organisation, and finance departments are no exception. In a competitive business landscape, attracting and retaining top finance talent can make a significant difference. Highly skilled and motivated professionals drive innovation, improve financial performance, and contribute to strategic decision-making. By investing in talent management, CFOs ensure their organisations have the right people in the right roles, which is vital for sustainable growth and success. Talent management also enables CFOs to build a culture of continuous learning and development. By nurturing the skills and capabilities of finance professionals, we create an environment that fosters innovation and adaptability. This is crucial in today’s rapidly changing business landscape, where finance teams need to keep pace with evolving technologies, regulations, and industry trends. Talent management provides a foundation for building a resilient and agile finance function. Succession planning is an integral part of talent management. How do CFOs approach succession planning, particularly in finance leadership roles? Succession planning is a proactive approach to ensure a smooth transition of leadership roles. CFOs need to identify high-potential individuals within their finance teams and provide them with opportunities for growth and development. This includes mentorship, training programs, and exposure to cross-functional experiences. By preparing a pipeline of future finance leaders, CFOs can mitigate the risks associated with unexpected departures or retirements, ensuring continuity and stability in finance leadership. Additionally, succession planning should encompass diversity and inclusion. CFOs recognize the importance of building diverse finance teams that reflect the broader talent pool. By providing equal opportunities for underrepresented groups and promoting inclusivity, we foster a culture of belonging and tap into a wider range of perspectives and ideas. Diverse teams drive innovation and improve decision-making, contributing to the overall success of the organisation. How do CFOs create a talent development culture within their finance teams, and what initiatives can be implemented to foster continuous growth? CFOs can create a talent development culture by prioritizing learning and development initiatives. This includes offering ongoing training programs, supporting professional certifications, and providing access to resources that enhance technical and soft skills. CFOs should encourage finance professionals to take ownership of their own development and provide opportunities for them to stretch their capabilities. This may involve cross-functional projects, exposure to different areas of the business, or participation in industry conferences and networking events. Additionally, mentorship and coaching programs play a crucial role in talent development. CFOs can pair experienced finance leaders with up-and-coming talent, fostering knowledge transfer, and providing guidance and support. Encouraging regular feedback and performance discussions helps finance professionals understand their strengths and areas for improvement, enabling targeted development plans. By creating a culture that values continuous learning and growth, CFOs empower their finance teams to reach their full potential. https://www.fdcapital.co.uk/podcast/talent-management-and-succession-planning/ Tags Online Events Things To Do Online Online Classes Online Business Classes #leadership #development #successionplanning #employees #talentmanagement

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Ideal candidates include network professionals who are looking to build their foundational knowledge of the ClearPass product portfolio. Overview After you successfully complete this course, expect to be able to: Ability to setup ClearPass as a AAA server Demonstrate Configuration Guest, OnGurad, Onboard and Profiling features Integrate with External AD Server Understand Monitoring and Reporting Demonstrate Scaling and deployment of best practices Configure AAA services for both wired and wireless networks Demonstrate the configuration of Aruba Downloadable User Roles. Demonstrate the configuration of Dynamic Segmentation with Aruba switches. This course prepares participants with foundational skills in Network Access Control using the ClearPass product portfolio. This 5-day classroom session includes both instructional modules and labs to teach participants about the major features of the ClearPass portfolio. Participants will learn how to setup ClearPass as an AAA server, and configure the Policy Manager, Guest, OnGuard and Onboard feature sets. In addition, this course covers integration with external Active Directory servers, Monitoring and Reporting, as well as deployment best practices. The student will gain insight into configuring authentication with ClearPass on both wired and wireless networks. Intro to ClearPass BYOD High Level Overview Posture and Profiling Guest and Onboard ClearPass for AAA Policy Service Rules Authentication Authorization and Roles Enforcement Policy and Profiles Authentication and Security Concepts Authentication Types Servers Radius COA Active Directory Certificates Intro to NAD NAD Devices Adding NAD to ClearPass Network Device Groups Network Device Attributes Aruba Controller as NAD Aruba Switch Aruba Instant Monitoring and Troubleshooting Monitoring Troubleshooting Logging Policy Simulation ClearPass Insight Insight Dashboard Insight Reports Insight Alerts Insight Search Insight Administration Insight Replication Active Directory Adding AD as Auth Source Joining AD domain Using AD services External Authentication Multiple AD domains LDAP Static Host Lists SQL Database External Radius Server Guest Guest Account creation Web Login pages Guest Service configuration Self-registration pages Configuring NADS for Guest Guest Manager Deep Dive Web Login Deep Dive Sponsor Approval MAC Caching Onboard Intro to Onboard Basic Onboard Setup Onboard Deepdive Single SSID Onboarding Dual SSID Onboarding Profiling Intro to Profiling Endpoint Analysis Deep Dive Posture Intro to Posture Posture Deployment Options OnGuard Agent Health Collection OnGuard workflow 802.1x with Posture using Persistent/dissolvable agent OnGuard web Login Monitoring and Updates Operation and Admin Users Operations Admin Users Clustering and Redundancy Clustering Redundancy LAB Licensing ClearPass Licensing Base License Applications ClearPass Exchange Intro Examples General HTTP Palo Alto Firewall Configuration Case Study Objectives Discussion Advanced Labs Overview Wired Port Authentication 802.1X for access layer switch ports Profiling on Wired Network Configuration of Dynamic Segmentation Aruba Downloadable User Roles Downloadable User Role Enforcement in ClearPass Aruba Controller/Gateway configuration Aruba Switch configuration Troubleshooting