Internet of Things training course description A concise overview course covering The Internet of Things and the technologies involved. Particular emphasis is placed on the high level architecture of IoT and the benefits achievable. What will you learn Describe the structure of the IoT List the technologies involved in IoT. Explain how IoT works. Internet of Things training course details Who will benefit: Non-technical staff working with IoT. Prerequisites: None. Duration 1 day Internet of Things training course contents What is IoT The Internet, what is IoT? IoT and M2M, IoT technologies, IoT architecture. Wired and wireless communication. IoT applications; Smart houses, smart cities, smart cars, wearable, environment, other domain specific IoTs. IoT architecture Physical objects, virtual objects, cloud computing, data capture, communications. Big data. Components Hardware, sensors, actuators, chips, firmware, embedded systems. Open source platforms. Power options: Battery, solar, PoE. IoT communication RF, ZigBee, Bluetooth, Bluetooth LE, RFID, WiFi, 802.11ah, mobile technologies. Wired. Arduino (as an example) Microcontrollers, the platform, development, Arduino software, reading from sensors, I2C, SPI. Arduino and the Internet, HTTP, WiFi, GSM. The cloud and IoT: Pachube, nimbits, ThingSpeak Security in IoT Authentication, Encryption, secure booting, firewalls.
NTP and PTP training course description This course looks at timing and synchronization as provided by NTP and PTP. Hands on sessions primarily involve using Wireshark to analyse the protocols. What will you learn Recognise the importance of timing and synchronisation. Explain how NTP works. Explain how PTP works. NTP and PTP training course details Who will benefit: Anyone using NTP or PTP but particularly relevant for those in the broadcast industry. Prerequisites: TCP/IP foundation for engineers Duration 1 day NTP and PTP training course contents Introduction Clock drift. Timing and synchronization. Importance in computing. Importance in broadcasting. NTP NTP versions, v0 to v4. Architecture. The intersection algorithm. Accuracy. Clock strata, Stratum 0, 1, 2 and 3. Protocol modes. Hands on NTP configuration More NTP NTP packet header. Timestamps. Variables in the header. Clock synchronization algorithm. SNTP. The Windows Time service. Hands on Wireshark and NTP analysis. PTP PTP v2, IEEE 1588. Architecture. Accuracy. Synchronization with PTP. Offset and delay. Hands on Analysing PTP packet flows. More PTP Ordinary clocks, boundary clocks, masters and grandmasters. PTP specific switch types. Hardware time stamping. SMPTE ST2059-2. PTP packet header. PTP domains. Best master clock algorithm. Hands on More Wireshark and PTP.
Target Audience This course is ideal for professionals across all levels and industries who need to improve the quality of impact of their presentations by honing their presentation-preparatory and delivery skills. Duration 2 Days Course Overview This course is designed to help participants develop and refine their presentation skills. Through practical exercises and real-time feedback, participants will learn how to effectively identify audience needs, structure and deliver engaging presentations. In addition, participants will explore how to use visual aids and maintain audience engagement throughout their presentations. This course is designed by highly qualified learning design experts, assisted and guided by a Doctoral & Masters level leadership team. Working closely with subject matter leaders with extensive domain experience, this course is built on sound academic rigour and applied real world experience. Run in a cohort-based, activity-led format, it goes beyond theory to provide practical methods and frameworks that you can immediately apply in your workplace. Key Outcomes Identify the needs of different audiences. Structure a clear and compelling presentation. Use visual aids to enhance the impact of their message. Engage the audience effectively and manage their attention throughout the presentation.
Target Audience Managers, team leaders and entrepreneurs seeking to enhance their financial literacy and better align their work with the organisation's strategic financial goals. Duration 2 Days Course Overview Business acumen is all about understanding the financial implications of the actions, market dynamics, and operational efficiencies that contribute to an organisation’s success. This course covers essential financial literacy and emphasises the importance of evaluating the relative financial value of projects, initiatives, and everyday work. Participants will learn how to align their efforts with the organisation's financial goals and better communicate the impact of their work. This course is designed by highly qualified learning design experts, assisted and guided by a Doctoral & Masters level leadership team. Working closely with subject matter leaders with extensive domain experience, this course is built on sound academic rigour and applied real world experience. Run in a cohort-based, activity-led format, it goes beyond theory to provide practical methods and frameworks that you can immediately apply in your workplace. Key Outcomes Explain the fundamental principles of business finance, including CapEx and OpEx. Evaluate and articulate the relative financial value of projects and initiatives. Interpret financial statements and use financial metrics to inform decision-making. Align work activities with organisational financial goals to maximise impact. Communicate the financial value and strategic impact of work to stakeholders effectively.
Target Audience First-time leaders, newly promoted managers, and supervisors with less than two years of leadership experience seeking to establish a solid foundation upon which to build their leadership approach and/or career. Duration 2 Days Course Overview This course is tailored for individuals who have recently stepped into their first leadership role. It focuses on the practical challenges new leaders face, such as transitioning from peer to supervisor, managing team dynamics, and establishing credibility. Participants will learn to apply key leadership models, approaches and tools in their day-to-day roles. Their conception of Leadership will be challenged by the concept of tensions and trade-offs that characterise the most challenging aspects of decision making and strategy execution. This course is designed by highly qualified learning design experts, assisted and guided by a Doctoral & Masters level leadership team. Working closely with subject matter leaders with extensive domain experience, this course is built on sound academic rigour and applied real world experience. Run in a cohort-based, activity-led format, it goes beyond theory to provide practical methods and frameworks that you can immediately apply in your workplace. Key Outcomes Define leadership to self and others in a meaningful way Develop foundational skills to engage, communicate with and lead people Identify obligations of leaders to the business, to people and to their leadership peers Apply a Leadership Tension Lens to workplace phenomena to compare and contrast complementary or conflicting priorities Develop a performance coaching approach Examine relationships and culture: giving and receiving feedback
Target Audience Mid-level managers, team leaders with several years of experience, and leaders looking to refine their skills and approach. Duration 2 Days Course Overview The Leadership Mastery course is a 2-day intensive program designed to equip participants with cutting-edge, evidence-based leadership skills tailored to the complexities of contemporary organisational environments. Drawing from interdisciplinary research in psychology, organizational behavior, neuroscience, and management science, the course integrates seminal and emerging leadership theories, models, and practical tools. Participants will enhance their strategic thinking, develop their ability to manage complex team dynamics, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Participants will engage in interactive workshops, case studies, simulations, and reflective exercises to bridge theory and practice, fostering adaptive and strategic leadership capabilities. The course emphasizes real-world application, addressing challenges such as hybrid work, people and talent management, digital transformation, and ethical decision-making. The Leadership Tension Lens will be revisited to help leaders more critically analyse competing priorities and lead with greater confidence. This course is designed by highly qualified learning design experts, assisted and guided by a Doctoral & Masters level leadership team. Working closely with subject matter leaders with extensive domain experience, this course is built on sound academic rigour and applied real world experience. Run in a cohort-based, activity-led format, it goes beyond theory to provide practical methods and frameworks that you can immediately apply in your workplace. Key Outcomes Revisit the Leadership Tension Lens: Managing Complexity in Leadership Developing Vision and Strategy - Leading as part of a leadership team agenda Drive High Performance and exploring tools (OKR's, Scorecards) Apply Advanced People Management approaches: Motivating and Retaining Talent Demonstrate social and emotional intelligence in high stakes contexts Apply models and approaches to Leading Change: Managing Cultural Transformation Practice Learning from Success and Failure: Case Studies and Best Practices
Target Audience Senior managers with several years of experience and leaders looking to transition to the highest levels of leadership where the remit is characteristically more strategic, more authority, fewer direct reports and greater influence internally and externally. Duration 2 Days Course Overview The Executive Leadership course is an intensive program is for seasoned leaders who are responsible for large teams, departments, or entire organizations. It is designed to elevate senior leaders’ capabilities to excel in volatile, global, and digitally-driven contexts. Building on established leadership theories, this course dives deeper into advanced, research-backed models such as Complexity Leadership, Strategic Agility, and Ethical Governance, integrating insights from organizational psychology, behavioral economics, and neuroscience. Through high-level case studies, strategic simulations, and peer-to-peer dialogue, participants will refine their ability to lead transformative change, foster organisational resilience, and align purpose-driven strategies with stakeholder expectations. The course emphasizes practical application for navigating ambiguity, driving innovation, and ensuring sustainable impact. The Leadership Tension Lens will be revisited to help leaders more critically analyse competing strategic priorities and the most challenging leadership dynamics. This course is designed by highly qualified learning design experts, assisted and guided by a Doctoral & Masters level leadership team. Working closely with subject matter leaders with extensive domain experience, this course is built on sound academic rigour and applied real world experience. Run in a cohort-based, activity-led format, it goes beyond theory to provide practical methods and frameworks that you can immediately apply in your workplace. Key Outcomes Revisit the Leadership Tension Lens: Departmental Trade-offs and Tensions & Short Term v Long Term Define Organisation-wide Vision and Strategy - Strategic foresight Drive Organizational Performance: Metrics that Matter Apply Leadership at Scale: Building and Managing Executive Teams Explore Executive Coaching, Stakeholder Management Techniques Drive Cultural Transformation: Aligning Culture with Strategic Goals Apply Executive Reflection: Learning from Experience and Driving Change
Peering demystified training course description A concise overview course covering The Internet and peering. Particular emphasis is placed on the structure of the Internet, how IXs benefit the Internet, IX architectures, peering and the technical buzzwords behind the IX services. What will you learn Describe the structure of the Internet Explain the role of RIPE, ARIN and IXs in the Internet Explain how IXs connect ISPs and the benefits of using IXs. Describe peering from a technical perspective including the role of BGP and AS's. Peering demystified training course details Who will benefit: Non technical staff working for Internet companies. Prerequisites: None. Duration 1 day Peering demystified training course contents IP and routers IP as glue. What is a router? How routers join networks, benefits and disadvantages of routers, default gateways, routing tables, routing protocols. Addressing IP address format, rules of IP addressing, where to get IP addresses. Subnetting and groups of IP addresses. The Internet What is the Internet? The big picture, IP basics, registering IP addresses, DNS and registering domain names, whois, The IAB, IANA, ICANN, RIPE and other Internet organisations. ISPs Top ISPs, Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 ISPs, backbone providers, circuit providers, content providers, virtual ISPs, the internal network of ISPs. Customer connections to ISPs (DSL, Leased lines, MPLSâ¦) ISP to ISP connections: Peering points Public peering versus private peering, NAPs, Internet Exchanges, Metropolitan Area Exchanges, LINX, other major peering points, the geography of the Internet. BGP and ASNs. How to peer. IRRs. IX architecture Ethernet switching.
We are offering an Annual Child Protection Awareness Course at your organisation for up to 50 people for a low cost of £800+vat. It’s essential that anyone who works or volunteers with children or young people has the knowledge and skills needed to help keep children safe. But what does that mean in practice? Statutory guidance sets out the child protection requirements for people working or volunteering with children in the UK.
P901 - Management and control of building hot and cold water services is there to provide background and an overview of the risk of Legionella infection and how it can be controlled in domestic type hot and cold water systems. (This course is also a pre-requirement before undertaking course P903 - Management and Control of Evaporative Cooling Systems and other High Risk Industrial Systems or P904 - Management and Control in Leisure, Display, Therapy and other Non-Industrial Systems.)