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A workshop on the art of switching off and letting go, and why it's important that you do.

A workshop for parents of the subject of guilt and how to free yourself from it's shackles to rediscover the joy of parenting, without the need for perfection.

A workshop for parents about their experience of parenting. A chance to press pause and reflect, share and laugh whilst re-connecting with what it's all about and what really matters. No advice, just support and care for those on the journey.

This dynamic programme empowers attendees to enhance their emotional intelligence, forge meaningful connections in every interaction, engage in impactful coaching conversations, and cultivate resilience and psychological safety. Through interactive workshops, compelling discussions, and practical exercises, participants will acquire skills and insights necessary to foster a space for collaboration helping shape an environment of trust and openness in their professional and personal spaces

Certified NLP Training and Business Coaching

Duration 1.75 Days 10.5 CPD hours This course is intended for The course is aimed at experienced project managers, business management and specialists in both private and public companies. A good understanding of the basic mechanisms in organisations and markets is required. Overview Knowledge of the 4 dimensions needed for efficient business transformation and digital transformation: Platform, Planning, People and Processes Be able to look at your own organisation in an outside-in perspective Insight into the journey from a precise project scope to the project's components of work packages and to the following organisational implementation Ability to define precise digital service processes Understanding of business and organisational dynamics Tools to break down a defined business algorithm to specific specifications for an IT project Transformation Framework integrates well known management theory with common project management methods. Provides access to a unique and coherent toolbox and IT workbench, which includes the ability to transform digital strategies. The Structure Of 4Dimensions Framework The Digital Ecosystem Organisational setup Structure of the Business Platform Understanding of the course goal The 4D Framework Platform Dimension Plan Dimension People Dimension Working with the framework Views Approaches Wrap up of the day How To Work With 4Dimensions Framework Wrap up of day 1 Toolbox Change sheets Agile Transformation Plan Case work How to use the transformation tool 4dimensions.info How to succeed with the transformation Transformation roles How to get started

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for support staff for AIX on POWER systems Overview After completing this course, you should be able to: - Distinguish Korn and bash shell specific features - Use utilities such as sed and awk to manipulate data - Understand system shell scripts such as /etc/shutdown - Write useful shell scripts to aid system administration This course will teach you how to use shell scripts and utilities for practical system administration of AIX (or other UNIX) operating systems. Basic shell conceptsFlow control in a shell ScriptFunctions and typesetShell features such as arithmetic and string handlingUsing regular expressionsUsing sed, awk and other AIX utilities

Course Duration: Half-day or full-day program (with virtual delivery options) Target Audience: HR professionals, leaders, managers, and wellbeing champions who are responsible for creating and maintaining mental health support systems and promoting work-life balance within their organisations. Course Objectives By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Understand the importance of mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. Learn strategies for creating a workplace culture that supports mental health and resilience. Develop practical tools to prevent burnout and promote work-life balance. Identify systems and resources to help employees maintain mental health and manage stress. Design and implement a workplace wellbeing plan that fosters employee engagement and productivity. Course Outline Module 1: The Importance of Workplace Wellbeing What is workplace wellbeing? Understanding mental health, emotional wellbeing, and work-life balance The link between employee wellbeing and organisational performance Statistics and trends: The rising importance of mental health in the workplace The business case for prioritising mental health: reducing absenteeism, turnover, and improving productivity Legal and ethical considerations in workplace mental health Module 2: Mental Health in the Workplace Recognising the signs of mental health challenges (e.g., anxiety, depression, stress) The impact of workplace culture on employee mental health Stress and burnout: Causes, symptoms, and prevention strategies The role of leadership in promoting mental health and supporting employees Confidentiality and stigma: Overcoming barriers to mental health support Module 3: Creating a Culture of Wellbeing Building a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that prioritises mental health Encouraging open dialogue: How to talk about mental health and reduce stigma The role of leadership in modelling and promoting wellbeing practices Policies and practices to promote work-life balance (e.g., flexible working, remote work options) The importance of employee engagement in fostering a culture of wellbeing Module 4: Systems and Resources for Mental Health Support Developing an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and other mental health resources Peer support networks and mental health champions within the workplace Mental health first aid training: How to support colleagues in need Creating accessible resources for employees to manage their mental health (e.g., online tools, workshops, apps) Integrating wellbeing initiatives into existing HR systems: policies, performance management, and professional development Module 5: Strategies for Managing Stress and Preventing Burnout Stress management techniques for individuals and teams Time management, task prioritisation, and setting boundaries to reduce stress Mindfulness and relaxation exercises to combat workplace stress Encouraging regular breaks, physical activity, and healthy work habits Building resilience: Developing coping strategies for challenging situations Preventing burnout: Identifying early warning signs and taking proactive measures Module 6: Promoting Work-Life Balance Defining work-life balance in today’s connected world Strategies for setting boundaries between work and personal life Managing expectations: How to avoid overworking and reduce the pressure to be "always on" The importance of taking breaks, vacations, and "disconnecting" from work Flexible working arrangements and how they contribute to balance Supporting parents, carers, and individuals with other life commitments Module 7: Implementing a Workplace Wellbeing Plan Conducting a wellbeing audit: Understanding current practices and identifying gaps Designing a comprehensive wellbeing program: Key components and best practices Measuring the success of wellbeing initiatives: Metrics, feedback, and employee engagement Aligning wellbeing efforts with organisational goals and values Action planning: Creating a roadmap for rolling out workplace wellbeing initiatives Communicating wellbeing resources and encouraging employee participation Module 8: Sustaining Wellbeing in the Workplace Embedding mental health and wellbeing into the organisation’s long-term strategy Continuous improvement: Monitoring and refining wellbeing programs Engaging employees in ongoing wellbeing activities (e.g., wellness challenges, workshops, wellness days) Training leaders and managers to foster ongoing mental health support Celebrating successes and recognising the importance of mental health in organisational culture Delivery Style Interactive, with a blend of group discussions, case studies, and role-playing activities Practical exercises for creating wellbeing strategies and action plans Relaxation techniques and mindfulness exercises incorporated into the sessions Tools and templates for creating mental health initiatives in the workplace Employee engagement surveys and feedback collection techniques to measure program effectiveness Course Materials Provided Workplace Wellbeing Framework and Best Practice Guidelines Wellbeing Plan Template and Action Plan for Implementation Stress Management and Resilience Toolkit Resources for Managers: Creating Mental Health-Supportive Teams Mental Health First Aid Checklist and Employee Assistance Program Resources Resource list: Apps, books, and online resources for mental health in the workplace Optional Add-ons Follow-up sessions for managers and leaders on maintaining a mental health-friendly work environment E-learning modules on specific aspects of wellbeing (e.g., stress management, mental health first aid) One-on-one wellbeing consultations or coaching for employees Employee wellbeing workshops (e.g., mindfulness, physical wellness, nutrition)

Duration 3.5 Days 21 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for AWS Cloud Architects with expertise in designing and implementing solutions running on AWS who now want to design for Microsoft Azure. Overview After completing this course, students will be able to: Secure identities with Azure Active Directory and users and groups. Implement identity solutions spanning on-premises and cloud-based capabilities Apply monitoring solutions for collecting, combining, and analyzing data from different sources. Manage subscriptions, accounts, Azure policies, and Role-Based Access Control. Administer Azure using the Resource Manager, Azure portal, Cloud Shell, and CLI. Configure intersite connectivity solutions like VNet Peering, and virtual network gateways. Administer Azure App Service, Azure Container Instances, and Kubernetes. This course teaches Solutions Architects who have previously designed for Amazon Web Services how to translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and reliable solutions for Azure. Introduction to Azure Subscriptions and accounts Resource groups and templates in Azure Resource Manager Azure global infrastructure Azure regions Azure Availability Zones Comparison with AWS Implement Azure Active Directory Introduction to Azure Active Directory Domains and custom domains Safety features Guest users in Azure Active Directory Manage multiple directories Comparison with AWS Implement and manage hybrid identities Introduction to Azure AD Connect Comparison with AWS Implement virtual networking Azure Virtual Network and VNet peering VPN and ExpressRoute connections Comparison with AWS Implement VMs for Windows and Linux Configure high availability Comparison with AWS Implement load balancing and network security Implement Azure Load Balancer Implement an Azure Application Gateway Implement Azure Firewall Implement network security groups and application security groups Comparison with AWS Implement container-based applications Configure Azure Kubernetes Service Publish a solution on an Azure Container Instance Comparison with AWS Implement an application infrastructure Create an App Service plan Create and configure Azure App Service Configure networking for an App Service Introduction to Logic Apps and Azure Functions Comparison with AWS Implement storage accounts Azure Storage core concepts Managing the Azure Blob storage lifecycle Working with Azure Blob storage Comparison with AWS Implement NoSQL databases Introduction to Azure Cosmos DB Consistency Select appropriate CosmosDB APIs Set up replicas in CosmosDB Comparison with AWS DynamoDB Implement Azure SQL databases Configure Azure SQL database settings Implement Azure SQL Database managed instances Configure high availability for an Azure SQL database Comparison with AWS Implement cloud infrastructure monitoring Monitor security Monitor cost Configure a Log Analytics workspace Comparison with AWS Implement and manage Azure governance solutions Assign RBAC roles Configure management access to Azure Implement and configure an Azure Policy Comparison with AWS Manage security for applications Implement Azure Key Vault Implement and configure Azure AD Managed Identities Register and manage applications in Azure AD Comparison with AWS Migration, backup, and disaster recovery management Migrate workloads Implement Azure Backup for VMs Implement disaster recovery Comparison with AWS

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Cloud Solutions Architects, DevOps Engineers. Individuals using Google Cloud Platform to create new solutions or to integrate existing systems, application environments, and infrastructure with a focus on Google Compute Engine. Overview Configure VPC networks and virtual machines Administer Identity and Access Management for resources Implement data storage services in GCP Manage and examine billing of GCP resources Monitor resources using Stackdriver services Connect your infrastructure to GCP Configure load balancers and autoscaling for VM instances Automate the deployment of GCP infrastructure services Leverage managed services in GCP This class introduces participants to the comprehensive and flexible infrastructure and platform services provided by Google Cloud Platform, with a focus on Compute Engine. Through a combination of presentations, demos, and hands-on labs, participants explore and deploy solution elements, including infrastructure components such as networks, systems, and application services. This course also covers deploying practical solutions including securely interconnecting networks, customer-supplied encryption keys, security and access management, quotas and billing, and resource monitoring. Introduction to Google Cloud Platform List the different ways of interacting with GCP Use the GCP Console and Cloud Shell Create Cloud Storage buckets Use the GCP Marketplace to deploy solutions Virtual Networks List the VPC objects in GCP Differentiate between the different types of VPC networks Implement VPC networks and firewall rules Design a maintenance server Virtual Machines Recall the CPU and memory options for virtual machines Describe the disk options for virtual machines Explain VM pricing and discounts Use Compute Engine to create and customize VM instances Cloud IAM Describe the Cloud IAM resource hierarchy Explain the different types of IAM roles Recall the different types of IAM members Implement access control for resources using Cloud IAM Storage and Database Services Differentiate between Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Cloud Spanner, Cloud Firestore and Cloud Bigtable Choose a data storage service based on your requirements Implement data storage services Resource Management Describe the cloud resource manager hierarchy Recognize how quotas protect GCP customers Use labels to organize resources Explain the behavior of budget alerts in GCP Examine billing data with BigQuery Resource Monitoring Describe the Stackdriver services for monitoring, logging, error reporting, tracing, and debugging Create charts, alerts, and uptime checks for resources with Stackdriver Monitoring Use Stackdriver Debugger to identify and fix errors Interconnecting Networks Recall the GCP interconnect and peering services available to connect your infrastructure to GCP Determine which GCP interconnect or peering service to use in specific circumstances Create and configure VPN gateways Recall when to use Shared VPC and when to use VPC Network Peering Load Balancing and Autoscaling Recall the various load balancing services Determine which GCP load balancer to use in specific circumstances Describe autoscaling behavior Configure load balancers and autoscaling Infrastructure Automation Automate the deployment of GCP services using Deployment Manager or Terraform Outline the GCP Marketplace Managed Services Describe the managed services for data processing in GCP Additional course details: Nexus Humans Architecting with Google Compute Engine 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 Architecting with Google Compute Engine 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.