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Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Technical leaders Overview This course provides general overview of Blockchain technology and is specifically designed to answer the following questions:What is Blockchain? (What exactly is it?)Non-Technical Technology Overview (How does it work?)Benefits of Blockchain (Why should anyone consider this?)Use Cases (Where and for what apps is it appropriate?)Adoption (Who is using it and for what?)Implementation (How do I get started?)Future of Blockchain (What is its future?) This instructor-led 1 day Blockchain Architecture training is for technical leaders who need to make decisions about architecture, environment, and development platforms. What is Blockchain? A record keeping system Trust Decentralization Trustless environment How does Blockchain work? Announcements Blocks Nodes Chaining Verification Consensus Scalability Privacy Crypto Hashing Digital Fingerprinting PoW vs PoS Types of Blockchains Public vs Private Open vs closed Smart Contracts Blockchain as History Tokens / Coins Gas How is Blockchain different from what we have today? Decentralized Peer-to-peer architecture Software vs Firmware Database vs Blockchain Distributed database or other technology? Data Sovereignty Group Consensus What are Use Cases for Blockchain? Use Case Examples Currency Banking Services Voting Medical Records Supply Chain / Value Chain Content Distribution Verification of Software Updates (cars, planes, trains, etc) Law Enforcement Title and Ownership Records Social Media and Online Credibility Fractional asset ownership Cable Television billing High fault tolerance DDoS-proof Public or Private Blockchain? Who are the participants? What does a Blockchain app look like? DApp Resembles typical full stack web application Any internal state changes and all transactions are written to the blockchain Node.js IDE Public Blockchain visibility Private Blockchain solutions Oracles How do I design a Blockchain app? What does this solution need to let users do? Will the proposed solution reduce or remove the problems and pain points currently felt by users? What should this solution prevent users from doing? Do you need a solution ready for heavy use on day 1? Is your solution idea enhanced by the use of Blockchain? Does the use of Blockchain create a better end-user experience? If so, how? Has your business developed custom software solutions before? What level of support are you going to need? How big is the developer community? Does your vision of the future align with the project or platform's vision of the future? Does the platform aim to make new and significant contributions to the development space, or is it an efficiency / cost play? Should the solution be a public or private Blockchain? Should the solution be an open or closed Blockchain? Create a plan for contract updates and changes! Hybrid solutions Monetary exchanges? How do I develop a Blockchain app? AGILE approach pre-release Define guiding principles up front Software vs Firmware Announcements, not transactions! Classes, not contracts Link contracts to share functions Use calling contracts to keep contract address the same Hyperledger vs Ethereum CONSIDER No of Users * Avg No of Transactions (state changes) per User Should a Blockless solution be applied? Performance Security Anonymity Security Monolithic vs Modular Sandwich complexity model How do I test a Blockchain app? Recommend 5x to 10x traditional application testing time Security Networks Additional course details: Nexus Humans Blockchain - An Overview for Business Professionals 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 Blockchain - An Overview for Business Professionals 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.

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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

PgMP® Exam Prep: In-House Training This course is designed and developed by PgMP® certified consultants and instructors. Its aim is to prepare professionals who are familiar with the principles of program management for the Program Management Professional (PgMP)® Examination. The course is based on PMI's The Standard for Program Management, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), and PMI's Program Management Professional (PgMP)® Examination Content Outline (current versions). Through this learning experience, you will explore: Program management from a PMI standard perspective, including the interdependencies between the five performance domains, the three program phases, and the ten supporting activities in this new and improved program management standard The difference between the five performance domains in the new program management standard and the five practice domains in the examination content outline The role and competencies of the program manager The difference between project managers and program managers - and their relationship in a program environment The difference between program managers and portfolio managers - and their relationship in a program environment How program managers align and manage benefits The best ways to engage and involve program stakeholder groups How to establish governance across the program life cycle What You Will Learn At the end of this course, you will be able to: Differentiate between the practice domains in the PMI PgMP® Examination Content Outline and the performance domains in The Standard for Program Management - Fourth Edition Name and describe the three phases in the program management life-cycle phases Describe the mapping of the life-cycle phases with the supporting program activities Identify the key outputs of the supporting program activities Articulate the interrelationships between the program management supporting processes and the mapping of processes to Knowledge Areas and Process Groups in the PMBOK® Guide - Sixth Edition Apply program management knowledge to answer foundation and scenario-based questions Summarize the process and eligibility criteria for earning the PgMP® credential Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts Programs, projects, and portfolio definitions differences, and how they relate The definition of a component and how it relates to a program Representative program management life cycle Role of the program manager and the program office The difference between the program management practice and performance domains Program Register and Knowledge Asset Management Program registers, and how they are used to manage knowledge assets Knowledge asset management, beginning with the data, information, knowledge, and wisdom (DIKW) Model Knowledge assets and relationship to the performance domains The program manager as a knowledge asset manager Types of Programs Perspectives on programs to establish the 'right' perspective Categories of programs based on the program standard Scenario-based questions Program and Organization Strategy Alignment An overview of the Program Strategy Alignment performance domain Exploration of the elements of strategic alignment, i.e., the business case, program charter, and program roadmap Exploration of organization maturity and strategic alignment Scenario-based questions that reference both the Program Strategy Alignment performance domain and the Strategic Program Management practice domain Program Benefits An overview of the Program Benefits Management performance domain Exploration of each benefits management interaction with the representative program management life cycle: Benefits IdentificationBenefits Analysis and PlanningBenefits DeliveryBenefits TransitionBenefits SustainmentScenario-based questions that reference both the Program BenefitsManagement performance domain and the Benefits Management practice domain Program Stakeholder Engagement An overview of the Program Stakeholder Engagement performance domain Exploration of each stakeholder engagement performance domain activity: Program Stakeholder IdentificationProgram Stakeholder AnalysisProgram Stakeholder Engagement PlanningProgram Stakeholder EngagementProgram Stakeholder CommunicationsScenario-based questions that reference both the Program StakeholderEngagement performance domain and the Stakeholder Management practice domain Program Governance An overview of the Program Governance performance domain Exploration of each program governance performance domain activity: Program governance practicesProgram governance roles and responsibilitiesProgram governance design and implementationGovernance relationship within programsScenario-based questions that reference both the Program Governance performance domain and the Governance practice domain Program Life Cycle Management An overview of the Program Life Cycle Management performance domain Exploration of the three phases in the representative program life cycle: Program DefinitionProgram DeliveryProgram ClosureExploration of the interaction between program activities and integration managementScenario-based questions that reference both the Program Life CycleManagement performance domain and the Program Life Cycle practice domain Program Management Supporting Activities - Part 1 An overview of the program management supporting activities Exploration of 5 of 10 supporting activities: Program change managementProgram communications managementProgram financial managementProgram information managementProgram procurement managementScenario-based question(s) presented after each supporting activity Program Management Supporting Activities - Part 2 Exploration of the remaining 6 of 10 supporting activities: Program quality managementProgram resource managementProgram risk managementProgram schedule managementProgram scope managementScenario-based question(s) presented after each supporting activity Program Management Professional (PgMP®) Examination Application process and timeline General and special eligibility criteria International Institute's Online Learning Tool - access to sample examination questions Program Management Professional (PgMP®) Examination breakdown of domains and subdomains Terms and conditions of the exam PgMP® Professional Code of Conduct

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Anyone who'd like to learn Adobe Premiere Pro CC Those that plan to take the Adobe Certfied Expert (ACE) exam Overview Introduction to Premiere Pro CC will allow you to learn powerful real-time video and audio editing tools that give you precise control over virtually every aspect of your production. In this three-day course, you?ll get a thorough overview of the interface, tools, features, and production flow for Premiere Pro CC. The course is an ideal combination of instructor-led demonstration and hands-on practice to introduce you to Adobe Premiere Pro software, a revolutionary 64-bit nonlinear video-editing application. You will learn powerful real-time video and audio editing tools that give you precise control over virtually every aspect of your production. Touring Adobe Premiere Pro CC Nonlinear editing in Adobe Premiere Pro Expanding the workflow Touring the Adobe Premiere Pro interface Setting up a Project Setting up a project Setting up a sequence Importing Media Importing assets Working with the Media Browser Importing images The media cache Capturing the videotape Organizing Media The Project panel Working with bins Organizing media with content analysis Monitoring footage Modifying clips Essentials of Video Editing Using the Source Monitor Navigating the Timeline Essential editing commands Working with Clips and Markers Program Monitor controls Controlling resolution Using markers Using Sync Lock and Track Lock Finding gaps in the Timeline Moving clips Extracting and deleting segments Adding Transitions What are transitions? Edit points and handles Adding video transitions Using A/B mode to fine-tune a transition Adding audio transitions Advanced Editing Techniques Four-point editing Retiming clips Replacing clips and footage Nesting sequences Regular trimming Advanced trimming Trimming in the Program Monitor panel Putting Clips in Motion Adjusting the Motion effect Changing clip position, size, and rotation Working with keyframe interpolation Using other motion-related effects Multi-camera Editing The multi-camera process Creating a multi-camera sequence Switching multiple cameras Finalizing multi-camera editing Additional multi-camera editing tips Editing and Mixing Audio Setting up the interface to work with audio Examining audio characteristics Adjusting audio volume Adjusting audio gain Normalizing audio Creating a split edit Adjusting audio levels in a sequence Working with the Audio Mixer Sweetening Sound Sweetening sound with audio effects Adjusting EQ Applying effects in the Audio Mixer Cleaning up noisy audio Adding Video Effects Working with effects Keyframing effects Effects presets Frequently used effects Color Correction and Grading Color-oriented workflow An overview of color-oriented effects Fixing exposure problems Fixing color balance Specials color effects Creating a look Exploring Compositing Techniques What is an alpha channel? Using compositing in your projects Working with the Opacity effect Working with alpha-channel transparencies Color keying a greenscreen shot Using mattes Creating Titles An overview of the Titler window Video typography essentials Creating titles Stylizing text Working with shapes and logos Making text roll and crawl Managing Your Projects The File menu Using the Project Manager Final project managment steps Importing projects or sequences Managing collaboration Managing your hard drives Exporting Frames, Clips, and Sequences Overview of export options Exporting single frames Exporting a master copy Working with Adobe Media Encoder Exchanging with other editing applications Recording to tape Additional course details: Nexus Humans Introduction to Premiere Pro CC 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 Introduction to Premiere Pro CC 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 3.5 Days 21 CPD hours This course is intended for Intermediate Users of Office 365 and Excel Overview Creating Advanced Formulas Analyzing Data with Logical and Lookup Functions Organizing Worksheet Data with Tables Visualizing Data with Charts Analyzing Data with PivotTables, Slicers, and PivotCharts Inserting Graphics Enhancing Workbooks This course builds upon the foundational Microsoft Office Excel 2016, you create advanced workbooks and worksheets using advanced formulas and organizing your data into tables. Excel Intermediate Learn how to navigate Pivot Tables, (for example, Create a Pivot Table/ add data/ Add calculations); Formulas, Data organization (for example, multiple worksheets) Excel Advanced Data Analysis (for example, sparklines) , Macros (making changes to macros) and Building A Fast Dashboard (PivotCharts, slicers, etc.) Office 365 Training Getting More with OneDrive Office 365 Training When is a Team a Team? Includes Using Video with Audio, Exploring Teams/Navigating among Teams etc.

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is as follows: Network Administrators Administrators interested in Automation Individuals interested in devops, specifically for networking Overview This course teaches students to blend Python skillsets with Ansible through the lens of automating networks. Automation techniques for the most popular vendor (incl. Cisco, Juniper, Arista) will be subjects of study, however, students may request examples from vendors within their own environments. Topics begin with a focus on automating networks with Python; this skill set is then folded into a broadening understanding of automating with Ansible. Students will have programmatic experience automating enterprise class networks by the conclusion of this course (includes writing custom Ansible modules with Python). Class is a combination of lecture, demonstration, and hands-on labs. Students are invited to share their own relevant Python and Ansible scripts with the instructor to ensure class subjects are as relevant as possible. All notes and scripts will be made available to students by the end of each day via a cloud-share or email. Lab time will be given reinforce that day's topics and demonstrations. No two networks are the same! Learn to automate your network with a Python and Ansible skillset. Course can be taught across all major (and most minor) network vendors. Course demonstrations can be adapted to best-fit the customer?s network to ensure all lessons have maximum relevance. Day 1 ? Critical Python Catchup & Review Overview of Python and Ansible Python white space rules & best practices Printing and more Printing Date types and Variables Packing and Unpacking Variables f Strings Conditional expressions Relational and Boolean operators Lists, Tuples, Dictionaries Indexing and slicing Built-in functions Iterating with Loops (for and while) Working with files Software Control Management (SCM) (Git, Github, Bitbucket, Cloudshare, etc.) Using Python to access REST interfaces Working with JSON Python, Ansible and Paramiko Using Paramiko to SSH with keys and passwords RESTful API review API keys Paramiko Review Using Paramiko to SFTP with keys and passwords Day 02 ? Python and Network Automation Introduction to Netmiko (automating routers and switches) Using Netmiko to send commands to / from network devices Working with YAML Converting JSON to YAML with Python Ansible keywords YAML and JSON for data exchange Ansible and YAML Ansible Playbook components Tying together Python and Ansible ? Using Python within Ansible Ansible Network Modules What is new in Ansible (most current updates / release notes) Network Agnostic modules Writing network playbooks Reviewing the construction of network playbooks Writing Ansible playbooks that respond to network failures Day 03 ? Blending Python and Ansible Skillsets Review how to use Python within Ansible Calling Python scripts with Ansible Jinja2 Templating Engine for Python (and Ansible) Using Templates in Ansible playbooks Jinja2 filters, looping, and other useful tricks for automating with Ansible Playbook tagging for selective runs When to use Python and when to use Ansible ?Big Picture? options for using Python & Ansible within your Network Ansible Roles Day 04 ? Customizing Ansible with Python Review ? Running Scripts with Ansible Prompting for Ansible user input Ansible Galaxy & Getting at Roles Writing a custom Ansible Module with Python Ansible ?Engine? vs Ansible ?Tower? ? marketing hype, capabilities, costs, etc. Case Study: Automate your Enterprise Network When to use Python and when to use Ansible Writing your own Ansible modules in Python ?Big Picture? options for using Python & Ansible within your Network Overview ? NETCONF / YANG and what they mean for Python and Ansible Molecule ? Testing your roles Additional course details: Nexus Humans Network Automation with Python and Ansible 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 Network Automation with Python and Ansible 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 The introductory-level course is geared for software developers, project managers, and IT professionals seeking to enhance their understanding and practical skills in version control and collaboration using GitLab. It's also well-suited for those transitioning from another version control system to GitLab, or those responsible for software development lifecycle within their organization. Whether you are an individual looking to boost your proficiency or a team leader aiming to drive productivity and collaboration, this course will provide the necessary expertise to make the most of GitLab's capabilities. Overview This course combines engaging instructor-led presentations and useful demonstrations with valuable hands-on labs and engaging group activities. Throughout the course you'll: Gain a firm understanding of the fundamentals of Git and GitLab, setting a solid foundation for advanced concepts. Learn to effectively manage and track changes in your code, ensuring a clean and reliable codebase. Discover ways to streamline your daily tasks with aliases, stashing, and other GitLab workflow optimization techniques. Develop skills in creating, merging, and synchronizing branches, enabling seamless collaboration and version control. Equip yourself with the knowledge to use Git as a powerful debugging tool, saving time and effort when troubleshooting issues. Understand the basics of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) in GitLab, helping you automate the software delivery process. Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of GitLab, a leading web-based platform for version control and collaboration, through our intensive two-day course, GitLab Quick Start. Version control systems, such as GitLab, are the backbone of modern software development, enabling teams to work cohesively and maintain a structured workflow. By mastering GitLab, you can improve efficiency, encourage collaboration, and ensure accuracy and reliability within your projects, adding significant value to your organization. Throughout the course you?ll explore various aspects of GitLab, starting from the fundamental principles of source code management to advanced concepts like rebasing and continuous integration/design. Key topics covered include Git and GitLab basics, reviewing and editing commit history, mastering GitFlow and GitLab Flow, branching and merging strategies, and understanding remote repositories. You'll also learn how to utilize Git as a debugging tool and explore the power of GitLab's built-in CI/CD capabilities. The core value of this course lies in its practical application. You'll learn how to effectively manage changes in code with GitLab, allowing you to maintain audit trails, create reproducible software, and seamlessly move from another version control system. Then you?ll learn how to enhance your workflow efficiency using aliases for common commands, saving changes for later use, and ignoring build artifacts. You?ll also explore GitLab's CI/CD, which will enable you to automate your software delivery process. These hands-on labs will walk you through creating, merging, and synchronizing remote branches, configuring Git, troubleshooting using Git as a debugging tool, and setting up GitLab Runner for CI/CD. Each lab is designed to simulate real-world projects, offering you a first-hand experience in managing and contributing to a version control system like GitLab. Introduction to Source Code Management The Core Principles of Change Management The Power to Undo Changes Audit Trails and Investigations Reproducible Software Changing code-hosting platform Moving from another version control system Git and GitLab Introduction and Basics Introduction to Git GitFlow GitLab Flow Trees and Commits Configuring Git Adding, Renaming, and Removing Files Reviewing and Editing the Commit History Reviewing the Commit History Revision Shortcuts Fixing Mistakes Improving Your Daily Workflow Simplifying Common Commands with Aliases Ignoring Build Artifacts Saving Changes for Later Use (Stashing) Branching Branching Basics Listing Differences Between Branches Visualizing Branches Deleting Branches Tagging Merging Merging Basics Merge Conflicts Merging Remote Branches Remote Repositories Remote Repositories Synchronizing Objects with Remotes Tracking Branches Centralizing and Controlling Access Introduction to GitLab Git Repositories on GitLab Daily Workflow Reviewing Branching and Merging Branch Review Merging Basics Rebasing Rebasing Basics Rebasing with Local Branches Rebasing with Remote Branches Interactive Rebasing Squashing Commits Getting Out of Trouble Git as a Debugging Tool Using the Blame Command to See File History Performing a Binary Search Continuous Integration / Continuous Design (CI/CD) How to install GitLab Runner Adding to our example project Breaking down .gitlab-ci.yml Adding .gitlab-ci.yml to our example project Deconstructing an advanced .gitlab-ci.yml file GitLab CI/CD web UI Optional: Resetting Trees Introduction to Resetting Resetting Branch Pointers Resetting Branches and the Index Resetting the Working Directory Making Good Use of the Reset Command Optional More on Improving Your Daily Workflow Interactively Staging Changes Optional: Including External Repositories Submodules Subtrees Choosing Between Submodules and Subtrees Workflow Management Branch Management

Certified ScrumMaster®: Virtual In-House Training This course covers Scrum and the principles and tools required to be an effective ScrumMaster. You will come away with a good understanding of the Scrum framework and the underlying principles required to make effective decisions regarding the application of Scrum to different situations. At the end of the course, you will receive membership to the Scrum Alliance for two years and, following completion of an online test, will become a Scrum Alliance Certified ScrumMaster®. Our Certified Scrum Trainers pay the initial, two-year membership fee for each student who successfully completes our Certified ScrumMaster® course. This membership fee also covers the cost of the CSM Test. A link to the test will be sent to you following your course. The CSM test has a passing score of 37 out of 50 questions within a 60-minute timeframe. You will have two attempts within 90 days after you receive your welcome e-mail to pass the test at no cost. After two attempts or 90 days, you will be charged $25 for each additional attempt. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Provide a clear understanding of the fundamental principles of Scrum Use the principles, practices, and tools required to be an effective ScrumMaster Make effective decisions regarding the application of the Scrum framework to different situations, including: Practical, project-proven practices The essentials for getting a project off on the right foot How to write user stories and structure your product backlog How to help both new and experienced teams be more successful How to successfully scale Scrum Tips and tricks from the instructor's many years of using Scrum in a wide variety of environments Getting Started Introduction Course structure Course goals and objectives Agile Principles and Scrum Overview Agile Principles Lean Principles Process control models Incremental and Iterative development Shifting the focus on product management Overview of the Scrum process The Team Dedicated cross-functional teams T-shaped people Sprint Planning Team capacity Facilitating the Sprint Planning meeting The Sprint backlog Sprint Burndown chart Scrum Roles and Responsibilities The team and building effective teams ScrumMaster responsibilities Product Owner responsibilities The Scrum project community What happens to traditional roles in Scrum? Scrum Meetings Daily Scrum Reviews Retrospectives Product Backlog and User Stories Product backlog characteristics User stories Getting your first backlog Getting backlog items ready Slicing User stories Estimation for Forward Planning Why comparative estimation works Planning poker Affinity estimation Release Planning and Tracking Progress Velocity Release planning Tracking release progress Scaling Scrum Scrum of Scrums Scaling the product backlog Scaling across a program and business areas Distributed teams

Online Course now available via Teachable Platform – How do People Learn? Learn at your own pace… with text and videos to support your learning experience. Inclusive Education: Neurodiversity Course Presented by Inclusive Solutions  About This Course: Designed for educators, psychologists, and teachers, this course offers an immersive experience in inclusive education strategies specifically for neurodivergent children. Two leading experts—Dennis Rollins MBE, celebrated trombonist and teacher, and Colin Newton, an experienced inclusive educational psychologist—will guide you through practical approaches and proven techniques to improve inclusive education.  Key Benefits of the Course:  Understand learning processes tailored to neurodivergent students with learning differences. Explore dominant psychological models of learning and their practical, real-world applications. Participate in engaging, hands-on activities to reinforce inclusive teaching strategies. Gain strategies to foster motivation, confidence, and a sense of autonomy in learners Meet the Instructors: Dennis Rollins MBE Dennis Rollins MBE is a renowned trombone player and award-winning educator with over three decades of experience. Known for his unique approach, Dennis has collaborated with top artists worldwide and has received prestigious awards for both performance and jazz education.   Some of Dennis’ recognised lifetime achievements are as follows:  Worked with artists such as Jamiroquai, Courtney Pine, Maceo Parker, The Brand New Heavies, Blur, US3 and Monty Alexander. Won BBC Best Band with Badbone & Co, 2006. Trombonist of the Year, British Jazz Awards and Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Awards, 2007. X2 nominated in the 2008 Parliamentary Jazz Awards: Musician of the Year and Jazz Education, winning the latter category. JazzYorkshire Award Best Band for his band Velocity Trio, 2012. British Trombone Society (BTS) Player of the year Award, 2013. Honorary Fellowship from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, 2022. Recently honoured with an MBE, Dennis brings a creative, real-world perspective to teaching music, particularly for learners with complex needs.  Learn more about Dennis Rollins: Dennis Rollins Website   Colin Newton Colin Newton is a seasoned educational psychologist and passionate advocate for inclusive education. With over 40 years in the field, working across the UK and internationally. Colin is known for his passion for promoting the inclusion of all children in mainstream schools, and for his practical applied work around person-centred planning, restorative justice and in-depth problem-solving. His work has inspired a shift toward inclusive practices across the UK, as he brings both experience and innovative thinking to the world of education.  Colin says: ‘Instinctively from an early age I was against children being sent away to boarding schools and later to special schools and settings. Later I was inspired by disabled activists and Canadian and North American inclusionists who were working to change the world of education with radical innovative thinking and approaches - the work was political, social and spiritual - I was in and never looked back!’  Colin’s career has been values-driven, but also practical using applied psychology in training and real-life problem-solving with schools, families and individual children and young people.     Learning Objectives: By participating in this course, you’ll be able to:  Gain a deeper understanding of inclusive learning processes for all children and adults Differentiate approaches to address the emotional complexities of teaching and learning Master techniques to support effective teaching and meaningful learning Explore the role of relationships and engagement in successful learning Analyse psychological models and identify their real-world applications in education Reflect on the practices of outstanding teachers to inspire deeper learning   Course Topics: Learning Through Imitation Learn how social learning theory (Bandura) highlights the power of imitation. Discover how learners naturally gravitate toward peers and key adults as role models, absorbing skills and behaviours. Contextual Learning Explore Jerome Bruner’s view on context in learning. Understand how learning is always connected to a broader context, which makes it meaningful and applicable. Motivation and Structured Steps Discover techniques to ignite motivation in learners. We’ll discuss how structured, step-by-step support and person-centred encouragement can make a profound difference, particularly for those with learning barriers. Building Self-Efficacy in Learners Understand how educators can nurture self-efficacy, encouraging learners to set their own goals and take charge of their learning journey. Who Should Attend? This course is ideal for:  Educators and psychologists aiming to enhance their understanding of learning processes Teachers who want to develop inclusive teaching strategies for neurodivergent and learning-different students Format A dynamic, hands-on workshop blending lectures, real-world insights, and practical exercises.