This one-day or Two Session workshop will focus on a key but often ignored communication skill: Focused Listening.
Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Software engineers concerned with building, managing and deploying AI solutions that leverage Azure AI Services, Azure AI Search, and Azure OpenAI. They are familiar with C# or Python and have knowledge on using REST-based APIs to build computer vision, language analysis, knowledge mining, intelligent search, and generative AI solutions on Azure. AI-102 Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution is intended for software developers wanting to build AI infused applications that leverage?Azure AI Services,?Azure AI Search, and?Azure OpenAI. The course will use C# or Python as the programming language. Prerequisites Before attending this course, students must have: Knowledge of Microsoft Azure and ability to navigate the Azure portal Knowledge of either C# or Python Familiarity with JSON and REST programming semantics Recommended course prerequisites AI-900T00: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals course 1 - Prepare to develop AI solutions on Azure Define artificial intelligence Understand AI-related terms Understand considerations for AI Engineers Understand considerations for responsible AI Understand capabilities of Azure Machine Learning Understand capabilities of Azure AI Services Understand capabilities of the Azure Bot Service Understand capabilities of Azure Cognitive Search 2 - Create and consume Azure AI services Provision an Azure AI services resource Identify endpoints and keys Use a REST API Use an SDK 3 - Secure Azure AI services Consider authentication Implement network security 4 - Monitor Azure AI services Monitor cost Create alerts View metrics Manage diagnostic logging 5 - Deploy Azure AI services in containers Understand containers Use Azure AI services containers 6 - Analyze images Provision an Azure AI Vision resource Analyze an image Generate a smart-cropped thumbnail 7 - Classify images Provision Azure resources for Azure AI Custom Vision Understand image classification Train an image classifier 8 - Detect, analyze, and recognize faces Identify options for face detection analysis and identification Understand considerations for face analysis Detect faces with the Azure AI Vision service Understand capabilities of the face service Compare and match detected faces Implement facial recognition 9 - Read Text in images and documents with the Azure AI Vision Service Explore Azure AI Vision options for reading text Use the Read API 10 - Analyze video Understand Azure Video Indexer capabilities Extract custom insights Use Video Analyzer widgets and APIs 11 - Analyze text with Azure AI Language Provision an Azure AI Language resource Detect language Extract key phrases Analyze sentiment Extract entities Extract linked entities 12 - Build a question answering solution Understand question answering Compare question answering to Azure AI Language understanding Create a knowledge base Implement multi-turn conversation Test and publish a knowledge base Use a knowledge base Improve question answering performance 13 - Build a conversational language understanding model Understand prebuilt capabilities of the Azure AI Language service Understand resources for building a conversational language understanding model Define intents, utterances, and entities Use patterns to differentiate similar utterances Use pre-built entity components Train, test, publish, and review a conversational language understanding model 14 - Create a custom text classification solution Understand types of classification projects Understand how to build text classification projects 15 - Create a custom named entity extraction solution Understand custom named entity recognition Label your data Train and evaluate your model 16 - Translate text with Azure AI Translator service Provision an Azure AI Translator resource Specify translation options Define custom translations 17 - Create speech-enabled apps with Azure AI services Provision an Azure resource for speech Use the Azure AI Speech to Text API Use the text to speech API Configure audio format and voices Use Speech Synthesis Markup Language 18 - Translate speech with the Azure AI Speech service Provision an Azure resource for speech translation Translate speech to text Synthesize translations 19 - Create an Azure AI Search solution Manage capacity Understand search components Understand the indexing process Search an index Apply filtering and sorting Enhance the index 20 - Create a custom skill for Azure AI Search Create a custom skill Add a custom skill to a skillset 21 - Create a knowledge store with Azure AI Search Define projections Define a knowledge store 22 - Plan an Azure AI Document Intelligence solution Understand AI Document Intelligence Plan Azure AI Document Intelligence resources Choose a model type 23 - Use prebuilt Azure AI Document Intelligence models Understand prebuilt models Use the General Document, Read, and Layout models Use financial, ID, and tax models 24 - Extract data from forms with Azure Document Intelligence What is Azure Document Intelligence? Get started with Azure Document Intelligence Train custom models Use Azure Document Intelligence models Use the Azure Document Intelligence Studio 25 - Get started with Azure OpenAI Service Access Azure OpenAI Service Use Azure OpenAI Studio Explore types of generative AI models Deploy generative AI models Use prompts to get completions from models Test models in Azure OpenAI Studio's playgrounds 26 - Build natural language solutions with Azure OpenAI Service Integrate Azure OpenAI into your app Use Azure OpenAI REST API Use Azure OpenAI SDK 27 - Apply prompt engineering with Azure OpenAI Service Understand prompt engineering Write more effective prompts Provide context to improve accuracy 28 - Generate code with Azure OpenAI Service Construct code from natural language Complete code and assist the development process Fix bugs and improve your code 29 - Generate images with Azure OpenAI Service What is DALL-E? Explore DALL-E in Azure OpenAI Studio Use the Azure OpenAI REST API to consume DALL-E models 30 - Use your own data with Azure OpenAI Service Understand how to use your own data Add your own data source Chat with your model using your own data 31 - Fundamentals of Responsible Generative AI Plan a responsible generative AI solution Identify potential harms Measure potential harms Mitigate potential harms Operate a responsible generative AI solution
Self Esteem: Self Esteem Course Online A healthy representation of how you see yourself is a high self-esteem; after all, nothing is more important than how you see yourself when you need to be assertive, make executive decisions, or ask for what you want. Learn techniques that will drastically change how you feel about yourself and how you approach the world in order to get what you want by asking with confidence and without fear. Professional success requires the growth of self-esteem and assertiveness. However, without adequate training and guidance, it is impossible to advance in your career. In this regard, this Self Esteem: Self Esteem Course is ideal for you. Through this Self Esteem: Self Esteem Course, you will learn about self-confidence, the impact of negative thinking, communication skills, the importance of goal setting, the role of body language. After completing this Self Esteem: Self Esteem Course, you will be able to manage your self-esteem and assertiveness with excellence and professionalism. This Self Esteem: Self Esteem Course will provide you a solid understanding of self-esteem and assertiveness, which will help you advance in your career. Why choose this Self Esteem: Self Esteem Course from the School of Health Care? Self-paced course, access available from anywhere in the world. High-quality study materials that are easy to understand. Self Esteem: Self Esteem Course developed by industry experts. After each module, there will be an MCQ quiz to assess your learning. Assessment results are generated automatically and instantly. 24/7 support is available via live chat, phone call, or email. Free PDF certificate after completing the Self Esteem: Self Esteem Course. Main Course: Self Esteem Course Free Courses included with Self Esteem: Self Esteem Course Course 01: Level 7 Life Coaching Course 02: Dealing With Difficult People Course 03: Communication Skills Course Course 04: Level 5 Negotiation Skills Course [ Note: Free PDF certificate as soon as completing the Self Esteem: Self Esteem Course] Self Esteem: Self Esteem Course Online This Self Esteem: Self Esteem Course consists of 04 modules. Course Curriculum of Self Esteem: Self Esteem Course Module 01: Understanding Self Esteem Module 02: Understanding Assertiveness Module 03: Assertiveness in Communication Module 04: Assertiveness in Workplace Assessment Method of Self Esteem: Self Esteem Course After completing Self Esteem: Self Esteem Course, you will get quizzes to assess your learning. You will do the later modules upon getting 60% marks on the quiz test. Apart from this, you do not need to sit for any other assessments. Certification of Self Esteem: Self Esteem Course After completing the Self Esteem: Self Esteem Course, you can instantly download your certificate for FREE. The hard copy of the certification will also be delivered to your doorstep via post, which will cost £13.99. Who is this course for? Self Esteem: Self Esteem Course Online This Self Esteem: Self Esteem Course is suitable for anyone who wants to understand why Self Esteem and Assertiveness skills are important, how to develop and improve them, and how to advance their career. Including: Managers Team Leaders Office Executives Office Administrators Employees Business people Secretaries Receptionists Requirements Self Esteem: Self Esteem Course Online To enrol in this Self Esteem: Self Esteem Course, students must fulfil the following requirements: Good Command over English language is mandatory to enrol in our Self Esteem: Self Esteem Course. Be energetic and self-motivated to complete our Self Esteem: Self Esteem Course. Basic computer Skill is required to complete our Self Esteem: Self Esteem Course. If you want to enrol in our Self Esteem: Self Esteem Course, you must be at least 15 years old.
Course Category Team Building and Leadership Visioning and Problem Solving Strategic Work Online Course now available via Teachable Platform – Chairing Meetings Learn at your own pace… lots of text and video support Description Meetings can be dreadful and bad chairing makes them worse. On this day we look at transformational person centred approaches to approaching the chairing of meetings. We provide deeper insights into the psychological processes that make this role challenging. ‘Best Saves’ for those really difficult moments when chairing meetings are creatively explored. We provide a practical, skill based and creative approach best delivered over 2 days. Testimonials “One of the most valuable things I have come across in the whole year” Learning Objectives To identify characteristics of meetings that matter- what excellent chairing looks like To strengthen person centred dimensions to chairing meetings To clarify the meetings we never want to be part of To create a visual graphic and words that uniquely illuminate what great meetings and chairing looks like To explore the various hats that group members and chairs can wear For participants to improve their chairing skills by receiving feedback To explore how to bring creativity into stuck meetings To Explore psychodynamic processes of resistance, projection, splitting and transference- as well as how to process these dynamics Who Is It For? Anyone who has to chair meetings Course Content Setting a Good tone/Exploring the ‘whole elephant’ – story so far of experience in chairing meetings – good and bad meetings – graphiced timeline and highs and lows of story so far Meetings I do not want – negative chairing…. Thinking Hats and Values – linked to role of chair – where are hats when things are going well and where are they when things are not? Our shared vision for great meetings and excellent chairing? Personal planning for future chairing – what do I need to get better at – what should I manage? Specific skill teaching – re when things go wrong – eg tears, personal attacks, talking in side conversations, silent members, lack of contribution, anger and so on…‘best saves’ explored with group – using live role play – with one chair Solution Circle demonstration – chairing skills/problem solving modelled – approach when teams stuck… Emotional elements of chairing – ‘its not personal’ – splitting, projection, transference explored and ‘handling projections’ activity Vision and Road Blocks – small groups chaired and minuted – creative problem solving – Blocks to vision of great meetings creatively removed or worked around
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The C|CT is ideal for anyone looking to start their career in cybersecurity or add a strong foundational understanding of the cybersecurity concepts and techniques required to be effective on the job. The course is especially well suited to: Early-career IT professionals, IT managers, career changers, and career advancers Students and recent graduates Overview After completing this course, you will understand: Key concepts in cybersecurity, including information security and network security Information security threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks The different types of malware Identification, authentication, and authorization Network security controls Network security assessment techniques and tools (threat hunting, threat intelligence, vulnerability assessment, ethical hacking, penetration testing, configuration and asset management) Application security design and testing techniques Fundamentals of virtualization, cloud computing, and cloud security Wireless network fundamentals, wireless encryption, and related security measures Fundamentals of mobile, IoT, and OT devices and related security measures Cryptography and public-key infrastructure Data security controls, data backup and retention methods, and data loss prevention techniques Network troubleshooting, traffic and log monitoring, and analysis of suspicious traffic The incident handling and response process Computer forensics and digital evidence fundamentals, including the phases of a forensic investigation Concepts in business continuity and disaster recovery Risk management concepts, phases, and frameworks EC-Council?s C|CT certification immerses students in well-constructed knowledge transfer. Training is accompanied by critical thinking challenges and immersive lab experiences that allow candidates to apply their knowledge and move into the skill development phase in the class itself. Upon completing the program, C|CT-certified professionals will have a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles and techniques as well as hands-on exposure to the tasks required in real-world jobs. Course Outline Information Security Threats and Vulnerabilities Information Security Attacks Network Security Fundamentals Identification, Authentication, and Authorization Network Security Controls: Administrative Controls Network Security Controls: Physical Controls Network Security Controls: Technical Controls Network Security Assessment Techniques and Tools Application Security Virtualization and Cloud Computing Wireless Network Security Mobile Device Security Internet of Things (IoT) and Operational Technology (OT) Security Cryptography Data Security Network Troubleshooting Network Traffic Monitoring Network Log Monitoring and Analysis Incident Response Computer Forensics Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Risk Management
AgilePM® Practitioner: Virtual In-House Training This course offers preparation for the Practitioner-level examination to gain the APMG-International™ / Agile Project Management Practitioner Certification. Agile Project Management (AgilePM) is the result of collaboration between APMG-International and The DSDM Consortium. DSDM (Dynamic Systems Development Method) is the longest-established Agile method, launched in 1995, and is the only Agile method to focus on the management of Agile projects. The method has evolved over the years and the DSDM Agile Project Framework is the latest version of which AgilePM is a subset. DSDM has always operated predominantly in the corporate environment and has consistently demonstrated its ability to successfully work with and complement existing corporate processes. APMG-International is a global Examination Institute accredited by The APM Group Ltd. It is one of the Examination Institutes accredited by AXELOS. APMG-International has regional offices located in Australia, China, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Malaysia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Their portfolio of qualifications includes the Best Practice qualifications of ITIL®, PRINCE2®, MSP®, M_o_R®, and P3O®. AgilePM is one of their specialist management qualifications, which also include Change Management and Service Catalogue. The course covers all the Practitioner elements of the AgilePM Handbook v2 with: Clear explanations of the method and practical examples provided by your course tutor Sample exam paper for the Practitioner-level exams to enrich your knowledge and understanding A case study to allow you to practice the application of the method to an agile project The Traditional Classroom option includes the Practitioner exam to provide you with the right opportunity to verify your new skill set by way of a professional qualification The Virtual Classroom option includes a Practitioner exam voucher to allow you to choose the date and time of your online exam to verify your new skill set by way of a professional qualification What You Will Learn You will learn how to: Identify and apply the concepts, tools, and techniques described in Section 2 (Digging Deeper) of the APMG-International's Agile Project Management Handbook (v2.0) to agile projects Tailor and customize AgilePM to suit the needs of different projects Use AgilePM in conjunction with other project management methods such as PRINCE2® Prepare yourself for the Practitioner exam in AgilePM Roles and Responsibilities - The PM View The roles Key project manager relationships Agile Project Management - Through the Lifecycle The DSDM process and the project lifecycle Project management focus phase by phase The Effective Use of Products The products Deliver on Time - Combining MoSCoW & Timeboxing Ensuring effective prioritisation Bringing MoSCoW and timeboxing together People, Teams, and Interactions Effective communication Collaboration Requirements and User Stories What is a requirement? User stories Estimating - How and When Coping with uncertainty Estimating through the lifecycle Project Planning through the Lifecycle Planning in a DSDM project Planning activities phase by phase Quality - Never Compromise Quality What do we mean by quality? Solution and process quality Risk Management Project risk How DSDM helps mitigate project risk Tailoring the Approach The project approach questionnaire Summary and Next Steps
Facilitation Skills for Business Analysts: Virtual In-House Training This course is part of IIL's Business Analysis Certificate Program (BACP), a program designed to help prepare individuals pass the IIBA® Certification exam to become a Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP™). Business analysts are communicators who bridge the gap between people with business needs and knowledge and the people who will provide solutions. Business analysts are continuously involved in communications with stakeholders and developers as they create the solution to business problems. They participate in information-gathering sessions including interviewing, joint requirements definition, and Joint Application Design (JAD) workshops which are used to streamline information gathering and get immediate validation from user representatives. The business analyst is also involved with negotiating the solution with the stakeholders, upper-level management, and the developers, mediating among the groups when disagreements take place, and influencing the results of decisions during the solution cycle. This course teaches the methods needed to organize and run information-gathering events. It combines the basics of graphic decision making and modeling with facilitation, communication, and meeting management skills. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Identify the major touch points between key BABOK® Guide knowledge areas and business analysis communication Describe the facilitation skills that are most supportive of those intersections Improve your ability to apply these skills in the context of your business analyst functions Foundation Concepts The role of the Business analyst (BA) An Introduction to the BABOK® Guide Business analyst roles and the product / project life cycle (PLC) Facilitation skills for the business analyst The BABOK® Guide and Communication An introduction to the communication process Addressing basic communications challenges Planning business analysis communication Communication and BABOK® Guide tasks Targeted Elicitation Techniques Synergy between communication and targeted elicitation techniques Preparing for elicitation Cornerstone targeted technique: interviews Other targeted elicitation techniques Related general communication skills Group Elicitation Techniques Synergy between requirements communication and group elicitation techniques Cornerstone group elicitation technique - requirements workshops Other group elicitation techniques Related general communication skills - meeting management best practices Related general communication skills - facilitating best practices Process / Model-Based Elicitation Techniques Synergy between requirements communication and process / model-based elicitation techniques Process / model-based elicitation techniques Related interpersonal skills - problem solving and decision making Investigative Elicitation Techniques Synergy between requirements communication and investigative elicitation techniques Cornerstone investigative elicitation technique - document analysis Other investigative elicitation techniques Summary of elicitation techniques by usage in the requirements process Using Presentations, Structured Walkthroughs, and Influencing Structured walkthroughs, presentations, and influencing within BABOK® Guide tasks Cornerstone technique - structured walkthroughs General communication skill - presenting Related interpersonal skill - influencing Special Facilitation Skills - Negotiating and Mediating Negotiating Mediating
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for IT Professionals who expect to or who have recently transitioned into a management role will benefit from this course. Overview Make a smooth transition into management Develop your authentic leadership style Engage and empower staff to achieve excellence Build high-performing, collaborative teams Apply delegation best practices Attract and retain great staff From developing an inspiring vision and empowering members to reach it, to meeting deadlines, and evaluating results. This course will teach students the skills and behaviors needed to successfully transition into an IT manager role. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. 1. Making the Transition into Leadership Defining Success Developing Leadership Competencies Acting as Leader, Liaison, Figurehead. Monitor, Disseminator, and Spokesperson Allocating Resources Acting Entrepreneurially Negotiating and Handling Disturbances 2. Building Trust, Engagement and Involvement Applying SCARF Leading by Example with the 5 Components of Emotional Intelligence - Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Motivation, Empathy, and Social Skill Engaging, Involving, and Motivating Others The 4 Disciplines of Motivation - Behavioral, Cognitive, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic Working with Differing Personality Styles Developing Your Leadership Psychological Toolkit Discovering and Meeting Stakeholder Expectations 3. Collaboration & Teams Creating, Facilitating, and Maintaining Teams Building a Team through Culture, Human to Human Relationships, Effective Communication, and Setting and Meeting Goals & Objectives Modern, Autonomous, Self-Organizing, and Cross-Functional Teams 4. Building People with Challenging Work Willingness to Delegate Delegating Successfully - Preparing and Researching, Clarifying the Intent of the Task, Planning Your Delegation, Delegating Responsibility and Empowering Your Staff to Take Action, and Providing Ongoing Support and Oversight 5. Attracting and Keeping Great People Managing Performance Knowing Your Staff Checking Assumptions Engaging Your Team Leading and Coaching for Success Managing Disruption
Project management is a fast-growing profession, as well as an evolving profession. Project Management X (PMX) offers a fresh perspective on the essential knowledge and skills required to deliver intended project outcomes. This course starts with the concept that the purpose of projects is to deliver value. Value can be created in various ways depending on whether you have known or evolving scope. PMX teaches a variety of ways to begin a project including a project proposal, charter, and roadmap. You will learn how to organize and deliver scope using a mixture of methods, such as a WBS, backlog, and releases. PMX provides you with the opportunity to tailor the functions needed to lead a project so you can balance management needs and support self-organizing teams. It helps you honor the need for flexibility while aligning with best practices. The X in Project Management X represents how you can think differently about determining a tailored approach to your projects in order to meet the needs of your organization. This robust experience, designed to enable on-the-job skill transfer, leverages collaborative technology, videos, polls, self-assessments, and rigorous case study practices.
The Microsoft Certified Expert is a new breed of Microsoft certification. It is referred to as a ‘role-based certification’. According to Microsoft, role-based certifications show that individuals that possess them are keeping pace with today’s technical roles and requirements. They allow a learner to skill up and prove their expertise to employers and peers, plus get the recognition and opportunities they’ve earned.