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Elite EA/PA Forum We are delighted to announce the Elite EA/PA Forum for the UK & Ireland will be on the 13th November 2025. Our workshop aims to: Enhance your influence and impact by mastering assertive communication, negotiation, and self-advocacy skills. Stay composed and solution-focused in high-pressure situations with practical tools for crisis management and clear decision-making. Embrace evolving technology by understanding how AI and automation can streamline your role and boost efficiency. Future-proof your career by building strategic value, resilience, and adaptability in an ever-changing professional landscape. Keynote Address with Q&A from the audience: What to expect from Sam's Keynote: With over 30 years supporting leaders at the highest levels, Sam Cohen brings a wealth of insight, experience, and stories (the kind she can share) to the stage. From 18 years serving within The Royal Household - including as Deputy Private Secretary and Press Secretary to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - to working with The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, running the Prime Minister’s Office at Downing Street, and serving as Chief of Staff to the global CEO of Rio Tinto, Sam’s career is a masterclass in discretion, diplomacy, and delivering at the top. In this exclusive keynote, Beyond the Role, Sam will explore how Executive Assistants don’t just support leaders - they shape leadership, drive strategy, and build legacy from behind the scenes. Join us for this rare opportunity to hear from someone who’s been at the epicentre of power - and bring your questions! The keynote will include a live Q&A, where you can ask Sam about her remarkable career, leadership insights, and how to truly excel in high-performance environments. (Don’t ask her what the Queen kept in her handbag - she’s not telling.) Sam Cohen Career Bio: Sam Cohen has spent the last 30 years working to support leaders in the public and private sectors. Sam spent 18 years serving The Royal Household, as Deputy Private Secretary to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Press Secretary to The Queen. Sam also served as Private Secretary to The Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Following this time, Sam worked as Director of the Prime Minister’s Office at Downing Street under Boris Johnson and, most recently, was Chief of Staff to the global CEO at Rio Tinto. Source: ABC News - YouTube Channel. Facilitator - AM: Monika Turner The Confident Assistant - Speak Up, Go After What You Want & Create The Future You Deserve: Develop practical strategies to negotiate workload, boundaries, and career growth with confidence. Learn assertive communication techniques to handle challenging conversations effectively. Build self-advocacy skills to articulate your value and influence outcomes in the workplace. Monika Turner Career Bio: Monika Anna Turner is an ICF-certified Leadership and Executive coach with over seven years of experience helping professionals unlock their confidence, elevate their voice, and lead with authenticity. Before stepping into coaching, she built a successful career as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, and ultimately Chief Of Staff —giving her a deep understanding of the unique challenges and strengths of support roles. Originally from Poland, Monika knows firsthand what it’s like to question your voice and your value—especially in a second language. Her journey from self-doubt to self-assurance informs everything she does today. Through her coaching, she empowers assistants and leaders alike to move beyond fear, speak up and create fulfilling careers they’re proud of. Panel Suzie Joughin Senior Executive Assistant at the Houses of Parliament Restoration & Renewal. Suzie is an experienced senior executive assistant, specialising in the public and third sectors.  Suzie’s career highlights include senior administrative roles in Cancer Research UK, the largest independent cancer research charity in the world; UK Research and Innovation, the UK’s national funding agency investing in science and research in the UK during the Covid-19 pandemic; and her current role on the Houses of Parliament Restoration and Renewal Programme.  Rebecca Polson Executive Support Manager to the Chief Executive An award-winning Executive Assistant with over 10 years’ experience across the higher education, charity, private, and public sectors. Currently Executive Support Manager to the Chief Executive at Alzheimer’s Research UK, she provides high-level support in the fast-paced, mission-driven environment of the largest dementia research charity in the UK. Her previous roles include supporting senior leaders at the Natural History Museum, the Incorporated Society of Musicians, and the Royal College of Music. She brings expertise in executive support, governance, stakeholder engagement, and complex diary and project management. Named PA of the Year in 2023 and a finalist in the SecsintheCity PA of the Year Awards, she is known for her professionalism, discretion, and ability to stay ahead of the needs of the people and organisations she supports. Ola Boddington Senior Executive Assistant As a seasoned Executive Assistant, she has honed her skills in management and project planning over the years. She has worked with various organisations, including Zoa, Signal AI, and ConsenSys, where she provided high-level administrative support to senior executives. Her expertise lies in managing complex schedules, coordinating travel arrangements, and ensuring seamless communication among team members. She is also proficient in using various software tools to streamline workflows and enhance productivity. She is passionate about delivering exceptional service and contributing to the success of the teams she works with. Claudine Martin Senior Executive Assistant Claudine is a highly skilled Senior Executive Assistant, currently supporting the Head of BNY Pershing EMEA. With a distinguished career spanning nearly 17 years in the British Army, Claudine retired in 2023 at the rank of Staff Sergeant, bringing a wealth of experience in high-pressure environments and strategic operations to her current role. Throughout her military career, Claudine specialised in Human Resources, and served as the Personal Assistant to the Army Director of Engagement and Communication at the Ministry of Defence. In this capacity, she played a pivotal role in the planning and execution of significant events and initiatives, showcasing her exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail. Her dedication and professionalism were recognised when she was awarded PA of the Year in 2019 by PA Life. An advocate for the Executive Assistant profession, Claudine is also a sought-after public speaker. She regularly shares her insights at industry events, including the PA Show, and serves as an advisory board member, contributing to the ongoing development and recognition of the profession. Claudine is passionate about empowering others and has previously mentored young people through the Diana Award, a programme established in honour of Princess Diana to support disadvantaged youth. Additionally, she has participated in Fast Forward 15, a mentoring initiative aimed at women aspiring to build careers in events, hospitality, or related industries. With her extensive experience, dedication to excellence, and commitment to mentorship, Claudine continues to make a significant impact in her field and inspire the next generation of leaders. She proudly represented the UK at the Invictus Games 2023, showcasing her unwavering determination and unwavering spirit. In her spare time, Claudine enjoys park run and writing poems. The Importance of Becoming a Strategic Advisor Learn how to shift from reactive to proactive. Develop the mindset and behaviours of a strategic advisor. Understand how to add value beyond your job description. Facilitator - PM: Justin Kabbani AI Is Not Here to Replace You. It's Here to Upgrade You. We'll explore Justin's proven 3P framework: Priming – How to set up AI like a strategic advisor by feeding it context, tone and mindset Prompting – How to craft clear, structured instructions to get consistently great results Producing – How to turn AI outputs into high-leverage work that makes you stand out Your session outcomes: Real examples from admin professionals already using AI to elevate their work Prompts you can copy, adapt, and test live Interactive exercises to build confidence fast A practical challenge to implement right after the session If you’ve been overwhelmed by AI, or underwhelmed by its impact, this session will change that. You'll leave with tools you can use today, and a mindset you’ll carry forward for the rest of your career. Justin Kabbani Career Bio: Justin Kabbani is one of Australia’s most in-demand AI trainers and keynote speakers, known for making AI feel simple, powerful, and immediately useful. He’s worked with brands like Uber, Treasury Wine Estates, and Udemy, helping their teams embed AI into daily workflows, strategic planning, and executive communication. Over the past two years, Justin has trained more than 2,000 professionals across Australia and beyond, consistently earning feedback like “mind-blowing,” and “game-changing”. His signature Prime, Prompt, Produce framework has transformed how business leaders, executive assistants, marketers, and teams think, work, and communicate with AI, without needing to be “tech people.” Justin believes AI isn’t here to replace people. It’s here to take the robotic work off our plate, so we can focus on what humans do best. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinkabbani/ Website: https://justinkabbani.com/ Speed Connections Networking Session Join us for Speed Connections, a lively 30-minute networking session designed to foster meaningful connections in a fun, fast-paced environment. Every 10 minutes, attendees will be placed into new breakout rooms with small groups, giving everyone the chance to meet a diverse range of peers. Each breakout session will feature engaging prompts to spark conversations and make networking enjoyable and memorable! Who will attend this event? Executive Assistant (EA) Personal Assistant (PA) Virtual Assistant (VA) Legal Secretary Legal Executive Assistant Administrative Assistant Office Manager Health Care Office Manager Chief of Staff Additional roles may be relevant depending on role responsibilities along with development opportunities. This workshop is open to females, male including trans women/males and non-binary professionals. 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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for The target audience for the DevSecOps Practitioner course are professionals including: Anyone focused on implementing or improving DevSecOps practices in their organization Anyone interested in modern IT leadership and organizational change approaches Business Managers Business Stakeholders Change Agents Consultants DevOps Practitioners IT Directors IT Managers IT Team Leaders Product Owners Scrum Masters Software Engineers Site Reliability Engineers System Integrators Tool Providers Overview After completing this course, students will be able to: Comprehend the underlying principles of DevSecOps Distinguish between the technical elements used across DevSecOps practices Demonstrate how practical maturity concepts can be extended across multiple areas. Implement metric-based assessments tied to your organization. Recognize modern architectural concepts including microservice to monolith transitions. Recognize the various languages and tools used to communicate architectural concepts. Contrast the options used to build a DevSecOps infrastructure through Platform as a Service, Server-less construction, and event-driven mediums Prepare hiring practices to recognize and understand the individual knowledge, skills, and abilities required for mature Dev Identify the various technical requirements tied to the DevSecOps pipelines and how those impact people and process choices. Review various approaches to securing data repositories and pipelines. Analyze how monitoring and observability practices contribute to valuable outcomes. Comprehend how to implement monitoring at key points to contribute to actionable analysis. Evaluate how different experimental structures contribute to the 3rd Way. Identify future trends that may affect DevSecOps The DevSecOps Practitioner course is intended as a follow-on to the DevSecOps Foundation course. The course builds on previous understanding to dive into the technical implementation. The course aims to equip participants with the practices, methods, and tools to engage people across the organization involved in reliability through the use of real-life scenarios and case stories. Upon completion of the course, participants will have tangible takeaways to leverage when back in the office such as implementing DevSecOps practices to their organizational structure, building better pipelines in distributed systems, and having a common technological language. This course positions learners to successfully complete the DevSecOps Practitioner certification exam. DevSecOps Advanced Basics Why Advance Practices? General Awareness People-Finding Them Core Process Technology Overview Understanding Applied Metrics Metric Terms Accelerating People-Reporting and Recording Integrating Process Technology Automation Architecting and Planning for DevSecOps Architecture Basics Finding an Architect Reporting and Recording Environments Process Accelerating Decisions Creating a DevSecOps Infrastructure What is Infrastructure? Equipping the Team Design Challenges Monitoring Infrastructure Establishing a Pipeline Pipelines and Workflows Engineers and Capabilities Continuous Engagement Automate and Identify Observing DevSecOps Outcomes Observability vs. Monitoring Who gets which Report? Setting Observation Points Implementing Observability Practical 3rd Way Applications Revisiting 3rd Way Building Experiments Getting the Most from the Experiment The Future of DevOps Looking Towards the Future Staying Trained Innovation What, and from Who? Post-Class Assignments/Exercises Extended advanced reading associated with Case Stories from the course Additional course details: Nexus Humans DevSecOps Practitioner (DevOps Institute) 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 DevSecOps Practitioner (DevOps Institute) 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.

This comprehensive course covers all Scrum principles and frameworks necessary to help participants understand how to guide a team and manage projects in a fast-paced agile environment. The course is meant for professionals who want to attain the certification of Scrum Master with deep insight into how AI can be utilized in increasing the effectiveness of agile practices. In addition to mastery of the core Scrum methodology, participants will be taken through state-of-the-art advancements in AI and machine learning in order to understand how these technologies can automate routine tasks, enhance decision-making, and continuous improvement. Real-world case studies and hands-on exercises will illustrate how to practically apply AI within Scrum to realize high efficiency and innovation for teams. Whether for enhancing one's career as a Scrum Master or the integration of AI into Agile practices, this course provides that ideal combination of conceptual theory and practical skills, assuring success in today's technology-driven world. Key Highlights: Certified Scrum Master training with AI applications Case studies in the real world about integrating AI in Scrum Hands-on projects to implement AI-driven tools and methodologies Workflow optimization techniques that ensure better collaboration of agile teams, with speeding up project delivery by the power of AI. Ideal for Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, Product Owners, and tech pros looking to stay ahead.

The Power of Creativity Course Overview: The Power of Creativity course offers an in-depth exploration of the creative process and its application in various professional fields. Learners will gain a solid understanding of how creativity fuels innovation, problem-solving, and decision-making across industries. This course covers essential creative thinking strategies, fostering the ability to approach challenges with fresh perspectives and innovative solutions. By the end, participants will have the confidence to apply their creativity in a range of contexts, from business environments to personal projects, enhancing their ability to think outside the box and contribute meaningfully in their respective fields. Course Description: This course delves deeper into the power of creativity, covering a wide range of topics designed to enhance cognitive flexibility and encourage new ways of thinking. Learners will explore techniques such as brainstorming, mind mapping, and lateral thinking, which promote original idea generation. Key subjects include the role of creativity in leadership, overcoming creative blocks, and cultivating a creative mindset. Throughout the course, participants will engage with real-world examples and case studies that demonstrate the impact of creativity in driving success. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to unlock their creative potential and apply it effectively in their professional and personal lives. The Power of Creativity Curriculum: Module 01: Power Of Creativity Module 02: Understanding the Creative Process Module 03: Techniques for Idea Generation Module 04: Creative Problem Solving Module 05: Overcoming Creative Blocks Module 06: Creativity in Leadership Module 07: Cultivating a Creative Mindset Module 08: The Role of Creativity in Innovation Module 09: Applying Creativity in the Workplace Module 10: Case Studies in Creative Success (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to enhance their creative thinking skills. Professionals aiming to drive innovation in their roles. Beginners with an interest in developing their creative potential. Anyone looking to foster a creative approach in personal or professional life. Career Path Creative Director Innovation Specialist Product Development Manager Marketing Strategist Entrepreneur Design Consultant

Entrepreneurial Mindset Training Course Overview This Entrepreneurial Mindset Training Course is designed to equip learners with the mindset and strategies essential for entrepreneurial success. It covers key concepts such as thinking like an entrepreneur, developing resilience, and fostering creativity. Through this course, participants will gain the confidence to identify opportunities, overcome challenges, and pursue business goals with clarity and determination. The course supports both aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals seeking to enhance their innovation and leadership skills. Learners will finish with a comprehensive understanding of the attitudes and behaviours that drive entrepreneurial achievement, enabling them to unlock new career possibilities or accelerate their existing ventures. Course Description This course delves into the core principles of the entrepreneurial mindset, exploring traits such as adaptability, risk-taking, and problem-solving. Participants will engage with a structured learning experience that guides them through the essential characteristics and thought processes that distinguish successful entrepreneurs. Topics include mastering entrepreneurial freedom, recognising critical mindset components, and understanding how to cultivate continuous growth. Learners will develop analytical and strategic thinking skills necessary for business innovation and personal development. The course is delivered with a focus on conceptual understanding and reflective practice, offering a thorough foundation for anyone aiming to thrive in dynamic business environments or entrepreneurial roles. Entrepreneurial Mindset Training Course Curriculum Module 01: Introduction Module 02: Entrepreneur Mindset Masterclass: Think Like An Entrepreneur Module 03: Achieve Entrepreneurial Freedom Module 04: Characteristics Of Entrepreneurial Mindset Module 05: Essential Parts Of An Entrepreneurial Mindset Module 06: Growing With An Entrepreneurial Mindset Module 07: Importance Of An Entrepreneurial Mindset Module 08: Thinking Like An Entrepreneur Module 09: Conclusion (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to develop an entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving. Professionals aiming to enhance innovation and leadership skills. Beginners with an interest in entrepreneurship and business development. Anyone looking to build confidence in navigating business challenges. Career Path Entrepreneur or Start-up Founder Business Development Executive Innovation Consultant Project Manager Leadership and Strategy Roles in various industries

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Team leaders, managers, executives, and other business and IT professionals who lead others as well as Individual contributors ready for transformational self-development as a leader. Overview Recognize vulnerability as the emotion we feel during times of uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure. Explain why courage requires vulnerability. Establish a link between what I learned and behaviors I want to change. Recognize the critical role that self-awareness plays in daring leadership. Give examples to support how armor - not fear -is the greatest obstacle to daring leadership. Identify the four skill sets that make up courage: rumbling with vulnerability, living into our values, BRAVING trust, and learning to rise. Recognize that courage is a collection of four skill sets that are measurable, observable, and teachable. Recognize that vulnerability is the birthplace of many of the behaviors that define daring leadership, including creativity, accountability, and difficult conversations. Give examples of why daring leadership requires showing up for hard conversations and rumbles, including giving and receiving feedback. This workshop is all about your own leadership self-awareness, identifying your call to courage as a leader and the learning, practice and integration of the four courage skills sets so you can show up authentically in life and leadership. Dare to Lead? is the ultimate playbook for developing brave leaders and courageous cultures. The greatest barrier to daring leadership is not fear; the greatest obstacle is armor ? how we self-protect when we feel uncertainty, risk and emotional exposure. Learn the skills to move from armored leadership to daring leadership. Daring leaders are self-aware, know how to have hard conversations, hold themselves and others accountable, build trust, lead with empathy and connection, take smart risks that lead to innovation, reset quickly after disappointments and setbacks, and give and receive feedback. This interactive curriculum is delivered in five, half-day sessions and is based on the research by Bren‚ Brown. This course comes with a PDF workbook and an Amazon gift card to purchase the Dare to Lead? book in the version of your choice. You also have access to a series of leadership and personal development assessments and exclusive training videos led by Dr. Bren‚ Brown. At the end of the event, a digital badge is awarded to those who complete 24 hours of course content. The Heart of Daring Leadership Permission Slips Container Building Armored Leadership versus Daring Leadership Call to Courage Assembling Our Armor Building Grounded Confidence to Replace our Armor Aplying the 5Cs Self-Awareness & Emotional Literacy Developing Emotional Literacy Getting Curious About Emotions Exploring the Iceberg The Myths of Vulnerability Rumbling with Vulnerability The Six Myths of Vulnerability Exploring Your Arena Shame Resilience Shame 101 Defining Shame The Physiology of Shame Shame Shields How Shame Shows Up in Organizations How Shame Shows up at Work Empathy and Self-Compassion Attributes of Empathy What Does Empathy Look Like? Empathy Misses Comparative Suffering Self-Compassion Talk to Yourself the Way You Talk to Someone You Love Empathy & Self-Compassion Commitment Supplemental Exercise: Kristin Neff?s Self-Compassion Scale Supplemental Exercise: Putting Empathy, Curiosity, and Rumble Tools in Action Living Into Our Values Living Into Our Values Values Clarification Taking Values from Professing Words to Practicing Behaviors Grounded Confidence and Rumbling Skills Grounded Confidence and Rumbling Skills Rumble Starters The 5Cs of Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, and Delegation Using the 5Cs Supplemental Exercise ? Gritty Faith & Gritty Facts Supplemental Exercise ? Horizon Conflict Engaged Feedback Giving Engaged Feedback Recognizing Defensiveness in Feedback Conversations BRAVING Trust BRAVING Trust Square Squad Rumbling with Self-Trust Trust with Others Trust on Teams Rumbling with Living BIG Learning to Rise: The Reckoning Learning to Rise: The Rising Strong Process The Rising Strong Process Getting Emotionally Hooked Offloading Hurt: Barriers to Reckoning with Emotion Strategies for Reckoning with Emotion The Rumble and The Revolution Writing My SFD The Delta The Revolution: When the Process Becomes a Daily Practice Supplemental Exercise ? Reset and Resilience Practices Integration Dare to Lead Integration Plan

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is geared for experienced skilled Java developers, software developers, data scientists, machine learning experts or others who wish to transtion their coding skills to Scala, learning how to code in Scala and apply it in a practical way. This is not a basic class. Overview Working in a hands-on learning environment led by our expert instructor you'll: Get comfortable with Scala's core principles and unique features, helping you navigate the language confidently and boosting your programming skills. Discover the power of functional programming and learn techniques that will make your code more efficient,maintainable, and enjoyable to write. Become proficient in creating dynamic web applications using the Play Framework, and easily connect to databases with the user-friendly Slick library. Master concurrency programming with Akka, empowering you to build scalable and fault-tolerant applications that excel in performance. Enhance your testing skills using ScalaTest and ScalaCheck, ensuring the reliability and quality of your Scala applications, while having fun in the process. Explore the fascinating world of generative AI and GPT technologies, and learn how to integrate them into your projects,adding a touch of innovation and intelligence to your Scala solutions. If your team requires different topics, additional skills or a custom approach, our team will collaborate with you to adjust the course to focus on your specific learning objectives and goals. Discover the power of Scala programming in our comprehensive, hands-on technical training course designed specifically for experienced object-oriented (OO) developers. Scala is a versatile programming language that combines the best of both OO and functional programming paradigms, making it ideal for a wide range of projects, from web applications to big data processing and machine learning. By mastering Scala, you'll be able to develop more efficient, scalable, and maintainable applications. Fast Track to Scala Programming for OO / Java Developers is a four day hands-on course covers the core principles of Scala, functional programming, web application development, database connectivity, concurrency programming, testing, and interoperability between Scala and Java. Additionally, you'll explore cutting-edge generative AI and GPT technologies, learning how to integrate them into your Scala applications for intelligent suggestions or automation. Throughout the course you?ll explore the latest tools and best practices in the Scala ecosystem, gaining valuable knowledge and experience that can be directly applied to your day-to-day work. With 50% of the course content dedicated to hands-on labs, you'll gain practical experience applying the concepts you've learned across various projects, such as building functional web applications, connecting to databases, designing modular components, and implementing concurrency. Upon completing the course, you'll have a solid understanding of the language and its features, empowering you to confidently apply your new skills in data science and machine learning projects. You'll exit well-prepared to create efficient, scalable, and maintainable Scala applications, regardless of the complexity of your projects. Introduction to Scala Scala features and benefits Comparing Scala with Java and other OO languages Installing Scala and setting up the development environment Object-Oriented Programming in Scala Classes and objects Traits, mixins, and inheritance Companion objects and factories Encapsulation and polymorphism Functional Programming Basics Pure functions and referential transparency Higher-order functions and currying Immutability and persistent data structures Pattern matching and recursion Having Fun with Functional Data Structures Lists, sets, and maps in Scala Folding and reducing operations Stream processing and lazy evaluation For-comprehensions Building Web Applications in Functional Style Introduction to Play Framework Functional web routing and request handling JSON handling with Play-JSON Middleware and functional composition Connecting to a Database Introduction to Slick library Database configuration and setup Querying and updating with Slick Transactions and error handling Building Scalable and Extensible Components Modular architecture and design patterns Dependency injection with MacWire Type classes and type-level programming Implicit parameters and conversions Concurrency Programming & Akka Introduction to Akka framework and Actor model Actor systems and message passing Futures and Promises Supervision and fault tolerance Building Confidence with Testing Introduction to ScalaTest and ScalaCheck Unit testing and property-based testing Test-driven development in Scala Mocking and integration testing Interoperability between Scala and Java Calling Java code from Scala Using Java libraries in Scala projects Converting Java collections to Scala collections Writing Scala code that can be called from Java Using Generative AI and GPT Technologies in Scala Programming Overview of GPT and generative AI Integrating GPT with Scala applications Use cases and practical examples

Course Overview The DeepSeek Masterclass: A Complete DeepSeek Zero to Hero! is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of DeepSeek AI from the ground up. Whether you are new to artificial intelligence or seeking to deepen your expertise, this course offers a structured journey through DeepSeek's functionalities and real-world applications. Learners will discover how to navigate DeepSeek for software development, business innovation, and educational advancement. Through this masterclass, individuals will build a strong theoretical foundation, explore diverse use cases, and emerge with the confidence to implement DeepSeek-driven strategies in a range of professional environments. By the end of the programme, learners will have developed the knowledge and insights necessary to use DeepSeek as a transformative tool across multiple disciplines. Course Description This in-depth course covers a wide range of essential topics, including the foundations of artificial intelligence, DeepSeek system setup, and its applications across various sectors such as business, education, and software development. Learners will explore how DeepSeek can be leveraged to create smart solutions for students, empower business professionals, and support teaching practices. The masterclass delivers an immersive learning experience that blends conceptual knowledge with strategic application insights. Participants will build expertise in utilising DeepSeek to enhance efficiency, support innovation, and foster professional growth. Whether learners are looking to enter the AI space or to future-proof their careers, this course equips them with the essential skills and understanding to confidently engage with DeepSeek technologies in a competitive landscape. Course Modules Module 01: Getting Started Module 02: Foundations of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Module 03: Setting up DeepSeek AI for Beginners Module 04: DeepSeek for Software Developers Module 05: DeepSeek for Business Professionals Module 06: DeepSeek Smart Solutions for Students Module 07: The Power of DeepSeek Module 08: DeepSeek for Teaching Professionals (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to master DeepSeek AI from basic to advanced levels. Professionals aiming to integrate DeepSeek solutions into their organisations. Beginners with an interest in artificial intelligence, software development, or educational technology. Educators and trainers wishing to incorporate AI-based strategies into teaching. Career Path AI Solutions Specialist Software Developer (AI Focus) Business Innovation Consultant Educational Technology Specialist Data Analysis Support Roles AI Application Support Officer Digital Transformation Assistant

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This intermediate and beyond level course is geared for experienced technical professionals in various roles, such as developers, data analysts, data engineers, software engineers, and machine learning engineers who want to leverage Scala and Spark to tackle complex data challenges and develop scalable, high-performance applications across diverse domains. Practical programming experience is required to participate in the hands-on labs. Overview Working in a hands-on learning environment led by our expert instructor you'll: Develop a basic understanding of Scala and Apache Spark fundamentals, enabling you to confidently create scalable and high-performance applications. Learn how to process large datasets efficiently, helping you handle complex data challenges and make data-driven decisions. Gain hands-on experience with real-time data streaming, allowing you to manage and analyze data as it flows into your applications. Acquire practical knowledge of machine learning algorithms using Spark MLlib, empowering you to create intelligent applications and uncover hidden insights. Master graph processing with GraphX, enabling you to analyze and visualize complex relationships in your data. Discover generative AI technologies using GPT with Spark and Scala, opening up new possibilities for automating content generation and enhancing data analysis. Embark on a journey to master the world of big data with our immersive course on Scala and Spark! Mastering Scala with Apache Spark for the Modern Data Enterprise is a five day hands on course designed to provide you with the essential skills and tools to tackle complex data projects using Scala programming language and Apache Spark, a high-performance data processing engine. Mastering these technologies will enable you to perform a wide range of tasks, from data wrangling and analytics to machine learning and artificial intelligence, across various industries and applications.Guided by our expert instructor, you?ll explore the fundamentals of Scala programming and Apache Spark while gaining valuable hands-on experience with Spark programming, RDDs, DataFrames, Spark SQL, and data sources. You?ll also explore Spark Streaming, performance optimization techniques, and the integration of popular external libraries, tools, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP. Machine learning enthusiasts will delve into Spark MLlib, covering basics of machine learning algorithms, data preparation, feature extraction, and various techniques such as regression, classification, clustering, and recommendation systems. Introduction to Scala Brief history and motivation Differences between Scala and Java Basic Scala syntax and constructs Scala's functional programming features Introduction to Apache Spark Overview and history Spark components and architecture Spark ecosystem Comparing Spark with other big data frameworks Basics of Spark Programming SparkContext and SparkSession Resilient Distributed Datasets (RDDs) Transformations and Actions Working with DataFrames Spark SQL and Data Sources Spark SQL library and its advantages Structured and semi-structured data sources Reading and writing data in various formats (CSV, JSON, Parquet, Avro, etc.) Data manipulation using SQL queries Basic RDD Operations Creating and manipulating RDDs Common transformations and actions on RDDs Working with key-value data Basic DataFrame and Dataset Operations Creating and manipulating DataFrames and Datasets Column operations and functions Filtering, sorting, and aggregating data Introduction to Spark Streaming Overview of Spark Streaming Discretized Stream (DStream) operations Windowed operations and stateful processing Performance Optimization Basics Best practices for efficient Spark code Broadcast variables and accumulators Monitoring Spark applications Integrating External Libraries and Tools, Spark Streaming Using popular external libraries, such as Hadoop and HBase Integrating with cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP Connecting to data storage systems: HDFS, S3, Cassandra, etc. Introduction to Machine Learning Basics Overview of machine learning Supervised and unsupervised learning Common algorithms and use cases Introduction to Spark MLlib Overview of Spark MLlib MLlib's algorithms and utilities Data preparation and feature extraction Linear Regression and Classification Linear regression algorithm Logistic regression for classification Model evaluation and performance metrics Clustering Algorithms Overview of clustering algorithms K-means clustering Model evaluation and performance metrics Collaborative Filtering and Recommendation Systems Overview of recommendation systems Collaborative filtering techniques Implementing recommendations with Spark MLlib Introduction to Graph Processing Overview of graph processing Use cases and applications of graph processing Graph representations and operations Introduction to Spark GraphX Overview of GraphX Creating and transforming graphs Graph algorithms in GraphX Big Data Innovation! Using GPT and Generative AI Technologies with Spark and Scala Overview of generative AI technologies Integrating GPT with Spark and Scala Practical applications and use cases Bonus Topics / Time Permitting Introduction to Spark NLP Overview of Spark NLP Preprocessing text data Text classification and sentiment analysis Putting It All Together Work on a capstone project that integrates multiple aspects of the course, including data processing, machine learning, graph processing, and generative AI technologies.

The Wellbeing Ambassador Programme is our comprehensive wellbeing training for leaders. It is based on evidence-based positive psychology research to help those who lead others to confidently support wellbeing.