Estimating for Business Analysts: In-House Training A business analyst does not have authority to estimate the project and will not be held responsible for the project staying within the proposed budget; however, the business analyst does participate in various planning exercises with the project team. Many times the business analyst is on his or her own, required to provide estimates of how long it will take to perform their tasks. This course acquaints you with the basics of estimating from the point of view of the business analyst, emphasizing time estimates for the work. It also covers some of the product cost estimates that a business analyst may have to provide when the business is performing a cost/benefit analysis for the project. What you will Learn You'll learn how to: Translate business needs and requirements into estimates Estimate durations using a variety of techniques Negotiate differences in estimates Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts The importance of estimating to a business analyst The good and bad of estimating The project context The meaning of good estimating Focuses of estimating Characteristics of a good estimate Estimating the Time Requirements Applicable BABOK® Knowledge Areas Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring Elicitation and Collaboration Estimating the elicitation Information Gathering Plan Relative times for elicitation activities Planning and estimating the business analysis approach and activities Planning the business analysis activities Impact of process Estimating the Product Estimating the value of the product Business analyst's role Defining and determining value Function and use case points Agile estimating Planning Poker Other agile estimating techniques Negotiating estimates Negotiation techniques Negotiation approaches Summary What did we learn, and how can we implement this in our work environment?
Estimating for Business Analysts: Virtual In-House Training A business analyst does not have authority to estimate the project and will not be held responsible for the project staying within the proposed budget; however, the business analyst does participate in various planning exercises with the project team. Many times the business analyst is on his or her own, required to provide estimates of how long it will take to perform their tasks. This course acquaints you with the basics of estimating from the point of view of the business analyst, emphasizing time estimates for the work. It also covers some of the product cost estimates that a business analyst may have to provide when the business is performing a cost/benefit analysis for the project. What you will Learn You'll learn how to: Translate business needs and requirements into estimates Estimate durations using a variety of techniques Negotiate differences in estimates Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts The importance of estimating to a business analyst The good and bad of estimating The project context The meaning of good estimating Focuses of estimating Characteristics of a good estimate Estimating the Time Requirements Applicable BABOK® Knowledge Areas Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring Elicitation and Collaboration Estimating the elicitation Information Gathering Plan Relative times for elicitation activities Planning and estimating the business analysis approach and activities Planning the business analysis activities Impact of process Estimating the Product Estimating the value of the product Business analyst's role Defining and determining value Function and use case points Agile estimating Planning Poker Other agile estimating techniques Negotiating estimates Negotiation techniques Negotiation approaches Summary What did we learn, and how can we implement this in our work environment?
Register on the Product Analyst today and build the experience, skills and knowledge you need to enhance your professional development and work towards your dream job. Study this course through online learning and take the first steps towards a long-term career. The course consists of a number of easy to digest, in-depth modules, designed to provide you with a detailed, expert level of knowledge. Learn through a mixture of instructional video lessons and online study materials. Receive online tutor support as you study the course, to ensure you are supported every step of the way. Get a digital certificate as a proof of your course completion. The Product Analyst is incredibly great value and allows you to study at your own pace. Access the course modules from any internet-enabled device, including computers, tablet, and smartphones. The course is designed to increase your employability and equip you with everything you need to be a success. Enrol on the now and start learning instantly! What You Get With The Product Analyst Receive an e-certificate upon successful completion of the course Get taught by experienced, professional instructors Study at a time and pace that suits your learning style Get instant feedback on assessments 24/7 help and advice via email or live chat Get full tutor support on weekdays (Monday to Friday) Course Design The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace. You are taught through a combination of Video lessons Online study materials Certification Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to obtain your course completion e-certificate. Print copy by post is also available at an additional cost of £9.99 and PDF Certificate at £4.99. 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Course Content Module 01: Introduction to Product Management Introduction to Product Management 00:20:00 Module 02: Product Classification Product Classification 00:29:00 Module 03: Developing the Product Plan Developing the Product Plan 00:25:00 Module 04: New Product Development New Product Development 00:25:00 Module 05: Levels of a Product and Product Life Cycle Levels of a Product and Product Life Cycle 00:20:00 Module 06: Strategic Analysis and Product Scope Strategic Analysis and Product Scope 00:29:00 Module 07: Solution Evaluation Solution Evaluation 00:25:00 Module 08: Investigation Techniques Investigation Techniques 00:46:00 Module 09: Product Pricing Strategy Product Pricing Strategy 00:26:00 Module 10: Product and Brand Portfolio Analysis Product and Brand Portfolio Analysis 00:31:00 Module 11: Channels Management Channels Management 00:28:00 Module 12: Financial Analysis for Product Management Financial Analysis for Product Management 00:28:00 Order your Certificates & Transcripts Order your Certificates & Transcripts 00:00:00 Frequently Asked Questions Are there any prerequisites for taking the course? 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Overview Uplift Your Career & Skill Up to Your Dream Job - Learning Simplified From Home! Kickstart your career & boost your employability by helping you discover your skills, talents, and interests with our special Actuarial Analyst Course. You'll create a pathway to your ideal job as this course is designed to uplift your career in the relevant industry. It provides the professional training that employers are looking for in today's workplaces. The Actuarial Analyst Course is one of the most prestigious training offered at Skillwise and is highly valued by employers for good reason. This Actuarial Analyst Course has been designed by industry experts to provide our learners with the best learning experience possible to increase their understanding of their chosen field. This Actuarial Analyst Course, like every one of Skillwise's courses, is meticulously developed and well-researched. Every one of the topics is divided into elementary modules, allowing our students to grasp each lesson quickly. At Skillwise, we don't just offer courses; we also provide a valuable teaching process. When you buy a course from Skillwise, you get unlimited Lifetime access with 24/7 dedicated tutor support. Why buy this Actuarial Analyst ? Lifetime access to the course forever Digital Certificate, Transcript, and student ID are all included in the price Absolutely no hidden fees Directly receive CPD Quality Standard-accredited qualifications after course completion Receive one-to-one assistance every weekday from professionals Immediately receive the PDF certificate after passing Receive the original copies of your certificate and transcript on the next working day Easily learn the skills and knowledge from the comfort of your home Certification After studying the course materials of the Actuarial Analyst there will be a written assignment test which you can take either during or at the end of the course. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the PDF certificate for free. Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £8. Who is this course for? This Actuarial Analyst course is ideal for Students Recent graduates Job Seekers Anyone interested in this topic People already work in relevant fields and want to polish their knowledge and skills. Prerequisites This Actuarial Analyst does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning. This Actuarial Analyst was made by professionals and it is compatible with all PCs, Macs, tablets, and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection. Career path As this course comes with multiple courses included as a bonus, you will be able to pursue multiple occupations. This Actuarial Analyst is a great way for you to gain multiple skills from the comfort of your home. Module 01: An Introduction to Business Planning An Introduction to Business Planning 00:55:00 Module 02: Self-Assessment Self-Assessment 00:48:00 Module 03: Setting Your Goals Setting Your Goals 00:35:00 Module 04: Roles and Responsibilities Roles and Responsibilities 00:35:00 Module 05: Outlining a Sketch Outlining a Sketch 00:39:00 Module 06: Organising a Business Plan Organising a Business Plan 00:27:00 Module 07: Structuring a Business Plan Structuring a Business Plan 00:48:00 Module 08: Marketing Plan Marketing Plan 00:45:00 Module 09: Getting to Know Your Customers Getting to Know Your Customers 00:30:00 Module 10: Financing Your Business Financing Your Business 00:50:00 Module 11: Setting the Right Price Setting the Right Price 00:34:00 Module 12: Building a Company Value Building a Company Value 00:50:00 Mock Exam Final Exam
The Practical Application of Advanced Analysis Tools to Improve Project Success The Practical Application of Advanced Analysis Tools to Improve Project Success Advanced analysis techniques are often presented in such a way that they are not only confusing but don't seem applicable or worth the time. Unfortunately, because of a lack of understanding of when and how to apply various quality and statistical tools, these tools are underutilized or completely disregarded. The result is missed opportunities for real improvement. This presentation will introduce basic yet powerful tools which can help a project team better understand the drivers to customer satisfaction and other important metrics of the business. If a project manager wants to take the next step in terms of knowledge and skill set enhancement, they need to learn about and apply advanced analysis techniques to tackle the toughest problems. It's that simple. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.
Maximize your ROI with Value Stream Mapping How can we provide greater value to our customers while eliminating delays, improving quality and reducing cost? Customers seek to pay for products and services that meet their needs and using Value Stream Mapping, a company can identify which activities deliver true value to the customer, and continuously optimize these activities. Embracing Value Stream Mapping brings value to the forefront of every decision a team makes, and well-defined value streams keep the entire team focused on the ROI throughout the delivery lifecycle. Do you know what is the value-added time of your processes? Understanding your processes efficiency can help you increase ROI and accelerate time to market. In this session, we will look at best practices, examples and tools to implement and profit from Value Stream Mapping. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU. Takeaways: Explore the difference between pursuing agile and leveraging agility for business problem solving Leverage lean-agile thinking and practices to deliver tangible, sustainable value in 90 days Expand organizational fluency for problem-solving so that we can more effectively address current as well as emerging challenges
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for operators and schedulers who perform duties that are related to batch workload automation. Overview In this course, you learn how to perform the following tasks:Explain the production terminology used with IBM Workload Scheduler and its production planning processMonitor production batch workload processesManage production batch workloadCreate and modify scheduling objectsSchedule new workloadsForecast future workloadsMigrate workload definitions from test to production environmentsCreate and maintain reports about production workloads This course provides professional report authors an opportunity to learn report building techniques using relational data models. Demonstrations and exercises will illustrate and reinforce key concepts during this learning opportunity. IBM Workload Scheduler Introduction About Workload Automation IBM workload automation offerings IBM Workload Scheduler terminology Workload Scheduler user interfaces Getting started with Application Lab Getting started with the Dynamic Workload Console Connecting the console to Workload Scheduler Getting started with the command-line interfaces Using the Application Lab Interface Using the processes status overview page Managing processes Using other Application Lab functions Monitoring Workload Scheduler Production Monitoring Workload Scheduler production by using queries Using the Workload Dashboard Monitoring system status and health Monitoring plan objects Using the What-if Analysis interface Monitoring the plan graphically Managing Workload Scheduler Production Managing the scheduling environment Managing scheduling objects in the plan Creating Scheduling Objects Using the Workload Designer Creating scheduling objects Creating variables and variable tables Creating prompts and resources Creating calendars Defining jobs Scheduling, Forecasting, and Migrating Workloads Creating job streams Applying jobs to job streams Setting time and date restrictions Using advanced scheduling options Creating job stream definitions by using composer Creating and using event rules Forecasting and previewing future dates Exporting and importing scheduling definitions Using Workload Application Templates Reporting with Workload Scheduler Using reporting features Using Common Reporting with Workload Scheduler Using the batch reporting utility Using the preformatted text-based report utilities
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This intermediate course is designed for anyone who works on WebSphere related applications and projects, including administrators, IBM Business Partners, independent software vendors (ISVs), and consultants. Overview The objectives for this course are as follows:Use IBM Support Assistant to organize and analyze problem artifactsUse problem determination techniques to identify common problemsApply problem investigation approaches such as analysis and isolationGather diagnostic data problem artifacts by using administrative toolsTroubleshoot JVM-related problems such as hung threads, out of memory issues, and crashesUse IBM Support Assistant to run tools that analyze diagnostic dataIdentify and troubleshoot common problems with database connectionsConfigure and tune database connection poolsTroubleshoot WebSphere security problems associated with authentication, authorization, SSL, and Java 2 policiesIdentify and resolve Java EE application deployment problemsTroubleshoot HTTP request flow problems from web server to web containerIdentify and resolve application server startup failuresTroubleshoot problems associated with WebSphere default messaging and SI busTroubleshoot WebSphere installation problemsUse Intelligent Management features to configure health policies and tasksCommunicate effectively with IBM support teams This course teaches you how to manage WebSphere Application Server problems more skillfully within your organization by using problem determination tools and techniques. Outline Course introduction Overview of WebSphere Application Server systems and components Using the IBM Support Assistant Team Server 5.0 Exercise: Using the IBM Support Assistant Team Server 5.0 Problem determination methods Gathering diagnostic data Exercise: Gathering diagnostic data Introduction to JVM-related problems Exercise: Introduction to configuring garbage collection policies How to troubleshoot hangs Exercise: Troubleshooting hung threads How to troubleshoot crashes Exercise: Troubleshooting crashes Introduction to WebSphere out-of-memory problems Exercise: Troubleshooting an out-of-memory condition Introduction to database connection problems Exercise: Troubleshooting database connection problems Tuning and connection pool management problems Exercise: Troubleshooting a connection leak WebSphere security configuration problems Exercise: Troubleshooting security problems Application deployment problems Server start failures Exercise: Troubleshooting server start failures Request flow and web container problems Exercise: Troubleshooting request flow and web container problems Default messaging provider problem determination Exercise: Troubleshooting WebSphere default messaging WebSphere installation problems when using IBM Installation Manager Intelligent Management problem determination and problem determination tools Exercise: Configuring health management policies Course summary
Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for The audience includes System administrators, IT administrators, Maintenance personnel, Procurement personnel, Inventory personnel, Asset managers and work managers. The audience also includes consultants that are looking to gain an understanding of Maximo Asset Management 7.6.x. Overview After completing this course, you should be able to perform the following tasks: Describe the Asset Management Lifecycle in Maximo Query and Retrieve Data Describe options available for various applications Describe and use the different Maximo applications and functions as they relate to business processes Enter core data elements and data structures This course helps clients to make informed business decisions with the design and planning of their implementation. Consultants gain a foundation on which to build their product knowledge and skill set. The foundation also helps in working with clients to obtain optimal value from the product. It provides the fundamental concepts and setup considerations of the various business areas that Maximo supports and, as a bonus section, the new Work Center functionality. This course consists of lectures, demonstrations, and labs that cover applications, processes and interrelationships within Maximo. IBM Maximo Asset Management Overview This unit provides a high-level overview of IBM Maximo Asset Management framework architecture and its key element and components. You learn about strategic asset management with IBM Maximo Asset Management to manage assets through their life cycle. You also discuss implementation considerations and system configuration as they pertain to integrations, reporting, and business processes. Item Planning and Setup This unit focuses on the planning and setup of inventory item and asset configurations. You use the applications to set up inventory items and asset configurations in Maximo. Assets This unit focuses on the creation of assets and how they are used in Maximo Asset Management. You will learn the applications that can create assets, associate assets to people and locations and learn how to move assets between locations. Work Management This unit focuses on learning to use Maximo for work management with the generation and processing of work orders to completion. This unit will include the new Work Centers that came available in Maximo 7.6.0.5. Work Centers are made available for Business Analyst, Supervisors and Workers complete the work order tasks. We will also look at the new Inspection Form tool. Purchasing This unit focuses on learning to use Maximo for procurement, starting with generating purchase requests, then processing them, and completing them. Developer and System Administration Each lesson in this unit focuses on different aspects of entering records into the database. This unit is also an overview of the different applications and setup options that are available with IBM Maximo Asset Management. The focus is on using applications that are primarily used for building (setting up) the database. Additional course details: Nexus Humans U5TR572 - IBM Maximo Asset Management Fundamentals v7.6.x 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 U5TR572 - IBM Maximo Asset Management Fundamentals v7.6.x 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 This course is intended for This intermediate course is for Business and Technical Specialist working with the Matching, Linking, and Search services of InfoSphere MDM Virtual module. Overview Understand how Matching and Linking work for both the Virtual Implementations of InfoSphere MDM Understand the MDM configuration project and database tables used by the PME Understand the PME Algorithms (Standardization, Bucketing and Comparison steps) and how to create and customize the algorithms using the workbench Understand how to analyze the Bucketing steps in an algorithm Understand how to generate weights for a given algorithm and how those weights are generated based on a sample database set Understand how to analyze the weights that are generated using the workbench Understand how to deploy the PME configuration for the Virtual implementations of InfoSphere MDM The InfoSphere MDM Virtual Module Algorithms V.11 course prepares students to work with and customize the algorithm configurations deployed to the InfoSphere MDM Probabilistic Matching Engine (PME) for Virtual MDM implementations. PME and Virtual Overview Virtual MDM Overview Terminology (Source, Entity, Member, Attributes) PME and Virtual MDM ( Algorithms, Weights, Comparison Scores, Thresholds) Virtual MDM Linkages and Tasks Virtual MDM Algorithms Standardization Bucketing Comparison Functions Virtual PME Data Model Algorithm configuration tables Member Derived Data Bucketing Data Bucket Analysis Analysis Overview Attribute Completeness Bucket Analysis Weights Weights Overview (Frequency-based weights, Edit Distance weights and Parameterize weights) The weight formula Running weight generation Analyzing weights Bulk Cross Match process Pair Manager Threshold calculations Additional course details: Nexus Humans ZZ880 IBM Virtual Module Algorithms for InfoSphere MDM V11 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 ZZ880 IBM Virtual Module Algorithms for InfoSphere MDM V11 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.