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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is ideal for those who regularly deploy or manage Meraki networks and want to deepen their technical expertise and understanding of the full Meraki product suite and features. This may include professionals with job titles or in roles such as: Consulting Systems Engineer Deployment Engineer Network Administrator Network Manager Network Engineer Site Reliability Engineer Systems Engineer Technical Solutions Architect Wireless Design Engineer Wireless Engineer Overview After completing the course, you should be able to: Plan new Cisco Meraki architectures and expand existing deployments Design the network for scalable management and high availability Describe how to automate and scale Meraki deployments with dashboard tools Use dynamic routing protocols to expand networks and improve WAN performance Describe proper QoS, policy and performance-based routing configurations across a Cisco Meraki network and WAN optimization through traffic shaping Describe Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) topologies and how to integrate them Secure, expand, and shape the network Implement switched network concepts and practices, and configure guests networks Implement wireless configurations concepts and practices Describe endpoint management concepts and practices using Cisco Meraki Systems Manager Describe physical security concepts and practices Gain network insight by monitoring applications Describe how to prepare monitoring, logging, and alerting services Set up reporting and auditing capabilities in the Cisco Meraki dashboard Monitor and troubleshoot issues using Cisco Meraki tools The course, Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions Part 2 (ECMS2) v2.1 elevates your knowledge of Cisco© Meraki? technology suite. In this advanced technical training course, you?ll learn how to plan for network deployments and integrations using the Cisco Meraki platform. Through practical hands-on instruction and experiences, you will learn how to operate Meraki networks and troubleshoot complex network incidents using the Meraki Dashboard and analytics. You will also learn how to design Meraki architectures for redundancy, high-density, and scalability by implementing comprehensive Meraki product features to meet design objectives. This course is the second of two courses that prepares you for Cisco Meraki certification. Course Outline Planning new Cisco Meraki architectures and expanding existing deployments Designing for scalable management and high availability Automating and scaling Meraki deployments Designing routing and practices on the Meraki platform Describing Quality of Service (QoS) and traffic shaping design Building VPN and WAN topologies Securing, expanding, and shaping the network Describing network concepts and practices Implementing wireless configuration practices and concepts Describing Endpoint management concepts and practices Describing physical security concepts and practices Gaining network insight through monitoring applications Preparing monitoring, logging, and alerting services Setting up reporting and auditing capabilities in the Cisco Meraki Dashboard Gaining visibility and resolving issues using Meraki features and built-in troubleshooting tools Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions Part 2 (ECMS2) v2.1 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 Cisco Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions Part 2 (ECMS2) v2.1 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 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This basic course is intended for anyone who is new to software development and wants, or needs, to gain an understanding of the fundamentals of coding and basics of Java and object-oriented programming concepts. Attendees might include: Technically-minded attendees who want or who want to begin the process of becoming an OO application developer Technical team members from non-development roles, re-skilling to move into software and application development roles within an organization Recent college graduates looking to apply their college experience to programming skills in a professional environment, or perhaps needing to learn the best practices and standards for programming within their new organization Technical managers tasked with overseeing programming teams, or development projects, where basic coding knowledge and exposure will be useful in project oversight or communications needs Overview This 'skills-centric' course is about 50% hands-on lab and 50% lecture, designed to train attendees in basic coding with Java, coupling the most current, effective techniques with the soundest industry practices. Our engaging instructors and mentors are highly experienced practitioners who bring years of current 'on-the-job' experience into every classroom. Working in a hands-on learning environment, guided by our expert team, attendees will learn: The steps involved in the creation and deployment of a computer program What OO programming is and what the advantages of OO are in today's world To work with objects, classes, and OO implementations The basic concepts of OO such as encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction The basic constructs that all programming languages share The basic Java constructs supporting processing as well as the OO orientation How to use Java exception handling About and how to use classes, inheritance and polymorphism About use collections, generics, autoboxing, and enumerations How to take advantage of the Java tooling that is available with the programming environment being used in the class Getting Started with Programming, OO and Java Basics for Non-Developers is a skills-focused, hands-on coding course that teaches students the fundamentals of programming object oriented (OO) applications with Java to a basic level, using sound coding skills and best practices for OO development. This course is presented in a way that enables interested students to embrace the fundamentals of coding as well as an introduction to Java, in a gentle paced environment that focuses on coding basics.Students are introduced to the application development cycle, structure of programs, and specific language syntax. The course introduces important algorithmic constructs, string and character manipulation, dynamic memory allocation, standard I/O, and fundamental object-oriented programming concepts. The course explains the use of inheritance and polymorphism early on so the students can practice extensively in the hands-on labs. Structured programming techniques and error handling are emphasized. The course includes the processing of command line arguments and environment variables, so students will be able to write flexible, user-friendly programs. Students will leave this course armed with the required skills to begin their journey as a Java programmer using modern coding skills and technologies. Introduction to Computer Programming Introduction to Programming Programming Tools Programming Fundamentals Thinking About Objects Program Basics Programming Constructs Java: A First Look The Java Platform Using the JDK The Eclipse Paradigm Writing a Simple Class OO Concepts Object-Oriented Programming Inheritance, Abstraction, and Polymorphism Getting Started with Java Adding Methods to the Class Language Statements Using Strings Specializing in a Subclass Essential Java Programming Fields and Variables Using Arrays Java Packages and Visibility Advanced Java Programming Inheritance and Polymorphism Interfaces and Abstract Classes Exceptions Java Developer's Toolbox Utility Classes Enumerations and Static Imports Formatting Strings Collections and Generics Introduction to Generics Collections

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is recommended for technical professionals who automate, orchestrate, and troubleshoot Check Point secured environments. Overview Explain how automation and orchestration work together Understand the key drivers for incorporating automation and orchestration into security management Execute a shell script that demonstrates how to build a comprehensive Security Policy. Recognize how the Check Point API framework integrates with R80 Security Management to support automation and orchestration of daily tasks Describe Check Point API tools and demonstrate how they are used to manage Check Point Security Management solutions Demonstrate how to define new objects and modify existing ones by using the Check Point API The goal of this course is to provide an understanding of the advanced concepts and skills necessary to automate and orchestrate tasks relating to managing Check Point Security Policies Course Ouline Explain how automation and orchestration work together Understand the key drivers for incorporating automation and orchestration into security management Execute a shell script that demonstrates how to build a comprehensive Security Policy. Recognize how the Check Point API framework integrates with R80 Security Management to support automation and orchestration of daily tasks Describe Check Point API tools and demonstrate how they are used to manage Check Point Security Management solutions Demonstrate how to define new objects and modify existing ones by using the Check Point API Demonstrate how to create API commands to efficiently maintain the Check Point Security Management Server database Demonstrate how to use different methods to update the database with API commands Become familiar with client-side and server-side scripting and scripting languages Understand how to use the Bash shell to develop APIs Recognize and describe many of the open source tools that are available to assist with API development Demonstrate how to use a custom REST application to update the database of a Security Management Server Demonstrate how to use Postman to manage the Security Policy database through the Check Point API Understand what steps to take to troubleshoot and debug API scripts Demonstrate basic troubleshooting techniques by reviewing debugging messages in various forms Understand how to use self-service portal capabilities to provide general IT services Recognize how automation tools work with Check Point APIs to automate security management tasks and orchestrate workflow behind service portals Demonstrate common tasks that are automated in a Web portal to manage the Security Policy LAB Exercises Demonstrate Check Point automation and orchestration Manage objects using the Check Point API Create a management API shell script Use a variety of methods to execute API commands Use a custom REST tool for API calls Use Postman for API calls Debug the Check Point management API Automate tasks using a Check Point API enabled Web portal Additional course details: Nexus Humans CCAS Check Point Certified Automation Specialist 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 CCAS Check Point Certified Automation Specialist 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 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed primarily for professionals in the following job roles: Collaboration engineers Collaboration administrators Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Configure Cisco Unity Connection integration Configure and troubleshoot Cisco Unity Connection and Cisco Unity Connection call handlers Configure and troubleshoot Cisco Unity Express Describe SSO for Cisco Unified Communications applications Describe how Cisco Jabber and Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM and Presence are integrated with other Cisco or third-party applications Customize the Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM and Presence and Cisco Jabber functionality Configure and troubleshoot chat rooms and message archiving Troubleshoot Cisco Jabber and Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM and Presence Integrate Cisco Unified Attendant Console Advanced with Cisco Unified Communications Manager and Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM and Presence server Configure call recording and monitoring This course provides you with the knowledge and skills to streamline communication procedures, strengthen compliance measures, and enhance your communication systems and devices with knowledge about Single Sign-On (SSO), Cisco© Unified IM and Presence, Cisco Unity© Connection and Cisco Unity Express. This course will prepare you for certification exam 300-810 Implementing Cisco Collaboration Applications (CLICA). Course Outline Configuring and Troubleshooting Cisco Unity Connection Integration Configuring and Troubleshooting Cisco Unity Connection Call Handlers Troubleshooting Cisco Unity Connection Configuring and Troubleshooting Cisco Unity Express Configuring Single Sign-On (SSO) for Cisco Unified Communications Applications Integrating Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM and Presence and Cisco Jabber Customizing Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM and Presence and Cisco Jabber Functionality Configuring Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM and Presence Service Compliance and Message Archiving Troubleshooting Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM and Presence Service Integrating Cisco Unified Attendant Console Advanced Implementing Call Recording and Monitoring Lab outline Integrate and Set Up Cisco Unity Connection Configure Cisco Unity Connection Call Handlers Implement Toll Fraud Prevention Troubleshoot Cisco Unity Connection Call Handlers Troubleshoot Cisco Unity Connection Configure Cisco Unity Express Troubleshoot Cisco Unity Express Configure Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM and Presence High Availability Implement Cisco Jabber Configure Centralized Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM and Presence Configure Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM and Presence Service Functionality Enable Message Archiving and Chat Rooms Troubleshoot the Cisco Unified Communications IM and Presence Database Connection Troubleshoot Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM and Presence High Availability Troubleshoot Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM and Presence Service Integrate Cisco Unified Attendant Console Advanced Implement Call Recording and Monitoring Using a Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN)-based Solution Implement Cisco Unified Communications Manager Call Recording and Monitoring Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Implementing Cisco Collaboration Applications v1.0 (CLICA) 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 Cisco Implementing Cisco Collaboration Applications v1.0 (CLICA) 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 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Students in this course are interested in Microsoft 365 development platform or in passing the Microsoft 365 Developer Associate certification exam. Students should also have 1-2 years experience as a developer. This course assumes students know how to code and have a basic understanding of REST APIs, JSON, OAuth2, OData, OpenID Connect, Microsoft identities including Azure AD and Microsoft accounts, Azure AD B2C, and permission/consent concepts. Overview Implementing Microsoft Identity Working with Microsoft Graph Determining workload platform targets Integration Points, including Microsoft Teams, Office Add-ins, and SharePoint Framework This course covers five central elements of Microsoft 365 platform ? implementing Microsoft Identity, working with Microsoft Graph, extending and customizing SharePoint, extending Teams, and extending Office. In this course, students will learn how to implement Microsoft Identity and work with Microsoft Graph. Students will also gain the knowledge on UI elements (including Adaptive Cards and UI Fabric), Integration Points (including Microsoft Teams, Office Add-ins, SharePoint Framework, Actionable Messages), and determining workload platform targets. In implementing Microsoft Identity, students will learn to implement Microsoft identity including registering an application, implanting authentication, configuring permissions to consume an API, and creating a service to access Microsoft Graph. In working with Microsoft Graph, students will learn how to access user data, explore query parameters, manage a group lifecycle, access files, and optimize network traffic using Microsoft Graph. In extending and customizing SharePoint, students will learn about SharePoint Framework web parts, extensions, and how to package and deploy a SPFx solution. In extending Teams, students will look at the components of a Teams App, work with webhooks, tabs, and conversational bots. In extending Office, students work with Office Add-ins, task pane add-ins, JavaScript APIs, Office UI Fabric, and actionable messages with adaptive cards. Implement Microsoft Identity Microsoft Identity platform Register an Application Implement Authentication Configure Permissions to consume an API Implement Authorization to consume an API Implement Authorization in an API Create a Service to access Microsoft Graph Work with Microsoft Graph What is Microsoft Graph Access user data from Microsoft Graph Data usage with query parameters Manage a group lifecycle on Microsoft Graph Access files with Microsoft Graph Optimize network traffic Extend and Customize SharePoint SharePoint Framework web parts SharePoint Framework extensions Package and deploy a SPFx solution Consumption of Microsoft Graph Consumption of 3rd party APIs secured with Azure AD from within SPFx Web Parts as Teams Tabs Branding and theming in SharePoint Extend Teams Microsoft Teams App Webhooks in Microsoft Teams Tabs in Microsoft Teams Messaging extensions in Microsoft Teams Conversational bots in Microsoft Teams Extend Office Office Add-ins Office JS APIs Customization of Add-ins Testing, debugging, and deployment options Actionable message Additional course details: Nexus Humans MS-600T00 Building Applications and Solutions with Microsoft 365 Core Services 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 MS-600T00 Building Applications and Solutions with Microsoft 365 Core Services 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 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This intermediate course is for application programmers who need to write embedded SQL COBOL or PL/I programs in either a DB2 9 or DB2 10 for z/OS environment. Overview Incorporate static SQL statements in an application program Prepare the program for execution Validate execution results are correct Produce code to support multiple rows being returned from the database manager using cursors Identify considerations regarding units of work, concurrency, and restart of programs Identify differences between static and dynamic SQL Provide test data for applications Discuss program and DB2 options relative to performance of static SQL This course enables you to acquire the skills necessary to produce application programs that manipulate DB2 databases. Emphasis is on embedding Structured Query Language (SQL) statements and preparing programs for execution. CV720G;CF82G;DB2 Concepts Identify DB2 family products Explain DB2 workstation component functions Identify DB2 objects Identify the key differences between static SQL and other application alternatives for accessing DB2 data Program Structure I Embed INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE and single-row SELECT statements in application programs Effectively communicate with DB2 when processing NULL values and determining success of statement execution Demonstrate use of DB2 coding aids Code CONNECT statements within an application program Identify connection types and impacts on a unit of work Program for the Call Attach Facility (CAF) Program Preparation Identify the additional steps necessary to prepare a program that contains embedded SQL for execution Describe the functions of the DB2 PRECOMPILE and BIND processes Describe factors relevant to the BIND process, including RUNSTATS positioning, package status, parameters, and authorization requirements Program Structure II Use DECLARE, OPEN, FETCH, and CLOSE CURSOR statements to handle select criteria that may return multiple rows in application programs Issue positioned UPDATE and DELETE statements Identify how scrollable cursors can be used Recovery and Locking Concepts Define a unit of recovery Identify the basic locking strategies used by DB2 Dynamic SQL Introduction Describe the difference between static and dynamic SQL List the types of dynamic statements Code dynamic SQL in a program Managing Test Data Identify methods to insert data into a table Use the LOAD or IMPORT utility Identify the purpose of the RUNSTATS utility Identify the purpose of the REORG utility Performance Considerations Use programming techniques that enhance DB2 application performance by following general guidelines, using indexable predicates, and avoiding unnecessary sorts Identify the access paths available to DB2 List common causes of deadlocks and avoid such causes when possible Use the EXPLAIN tools as aids to develop applications that emphasize performance Additional course details: Nexus Humans CV722 IBM DB2 11 for z/OS Application Programming Workshop 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 CV722 IBM DB2 11 for z/OS Application Programming Workshop 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 course is designed for post-sales audiences and is aimed at channel partners, customer network engineers and administrators whose interest is focused around designing a scalable infrastructure with the FlexPod. Overview Upon completing this course, you will be able to meet these overall objectives: Describe the FlexPod data center solutions and architecture Identify FlexPod workload sizing and technical specifications Describe the FlexPod deployment and management strategies The goal of this course is to evaluate the FlexPod solution design process in regards to the contemporary data center challenges. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of the reconnaissance and analytics to assess computing solution performance characteristics and requirements. In addition this course will describe the hardware components of the FlexPod and the process for selecting proper hardware for a given set of requirements. FlexPod Data Center Solutions and Architecture Describe data center elements Identify data center business challenges Identify data center environmental challenges Identify data center technical challenges Describe the data center consolidation trend Describe the FlexPod solution Identify the benefits of FlexPod Describe FlexPod platforms Describe FlexPod validated and supported designs Identify the supported Cisco UCS components Identify the supported Cisco Nexus switch components Identify the supported NetApp storage components FlexPod Workload Sizing and Technical Specifications Describe FlexPod performance characteristics Describe server virtualization performance characteristics Describe desktop virtualization performance characteristics Describe reconnaissance and analysis tools Describe the process for deploying analysis tools Configure the Microsoft MAP Toolkit Identify FlexPod Design components Describe FlexPod Sizing considerations Employ Cisco UCS Application Sizer Employ Cisco UCS VXI Resource Comparison tool Describe NetApp Solution Builder Sizing tool FlexPod Deployment and Management Strategies Describe key FlexPod LAN features Describe key FlexPod SAN features Identify FlexPod server provisioning features List FlexPod high availability features Describe supported FlexPod SAN features Describe FlexPod virtual storage tiering features Identify Cisco FlexPod validated designs Identify FlexPod data center with VMware vSphere 5.1 Identify FlexPod data center with VMware vSphere 5.1 with Cisco Nexus 7000 Identify FlexPod data center with Microsoft Private Cloud Enterprise Design Guide Identify FlexPod Select with Cloudera's Distribution including Apache Hadoop (CDH) Identify FlexPod Cisco Nexus 7000 and NetApp MetroCluster for multisite deployment Identify data center operations and management challenges Describe FlexPod validated management solutions Describe Cisco UCS Director turnkey solutions Identify Cisco UCS Director management types Describe Cisco UCS Director automation Describe self-service provisioning and reporting Identify the customer challenges and goals Describe the workload analysis Describe the component selection process Review the selected component Analyze the solution Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Designing the FlexPod Solution (FPDESIGN) 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 Cisco Designing the FlexPod Solution (FPDESIGN) 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 very practical one-day programme provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to be an effective member of the procurement team and to enable them to procure a wide range of resources for the organisation, in a compliant and cost-effective manner. It also empowers them to be able to collaborate with all key stakeholders. By the end of the programme participants will be able to: Understand the basic concepts of good procurement practice Apply a range of tools and techniques for developing scopes of work and specifications Apply various methods to select and evaluate suppliers Develop robust contract award strategies Appreciate the commercial importance of effective procurement and opportunities to reduce cost and add value Develop appropriate procurement strategies depending on risk and value Appreciate the legal aspects of procurement 1 Welcome Introductions Aims and objectives Plan for the day 2 The basics of procurement The concept of total cost of ownership v price The procurement cycle The roles of the customer and the contractor Impact upon profit 3 Specification process Importance of effective specifications Specification development process Types of specification Team approach Use of performance specifications Early supplier involvement (ESI) / early contractor involvement (ECI) 4 Quality Concepts and practices Defining 'fit for purpose' Conformance to requirements Compliance to standards Role of the supplier Quality assurance tools and techniques 5 Procurement methods RFP RFQ ITT Negotiated procurement Strategic partnerships Outsourcing 6 Tendering How to undertake a formal tendering process Business case to award Critical stages in the process Risks and benefits 7 Tender evaluation How to undertake a quotation analysis Tools of analysis Use of VFM models Role of the customer Comparisons around cost, quality, and delivery 8 Supplier selection and evaluation Developing critical selection criteria Using the 10Cs model Importance of effective selection process Weighting systems Importance of validity and evidence 9 Capital equipment procurement Life cycle cost issues Payback calculations Compatibility issues Maintenance and training issues After-sales support 10 Supplier relationships Corporate social responsibility issues Communication 360 feed-back Open and ethical Initial understanding Clear and fair terms and conditions 11 Close Review of key learning points Personal action planning

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced Programmers and Systems Administrators. Overview Throughout the course students will be led through a series of progressively advanced topics, where each topic consists of lecture, group discussion, comprehensive hands-on lab exercises, and lab review. This course is ?skills-centric?, designed to train attendees in core Python and web development skills beyond an intermediate level, coupling the most current, effective techniques with best practices. Working within in an engaging, hands-on learning environment, guided by our expert Python practitioner, students will learn to: ? Create working Python scripts following best practices ? Use python data types appropriately ? Read and write files with both text and binary data ? Search and replace text with regular expressions ? Get familiar with the standard library and its work-saving modules ? Use lesser-known but powerful Python data types ? Create 'real-world', professional Python applications ? Work with dates, times, and calendars ? Know when to use collections such as lists, dictionaries, and sets ? Understand Pythonic features such as comprehensions and iterators ? Write robust code using exception handling An introductory and beyond-level practical, hands-on Python training course that leads the student from the basics of writing and running Python scripts to more advanced features. An Overview of Python What is python? 1 -- An overview of Python What is python? Python Timeline Advantages/Disadvantages of Python Getting help with pydoc The Python Environment Starting Python Using the interpreter Running a Python script Python scripts on Unix/Windows Editors and IDEs Getting Started Using variables Built-in functions Strings Numbers Converting among types Writing to the screen Command line parameters Flow Control About flow control White space Conditional expressions Relational and Boolean operators While loops Alternate loop exits Sequences About sequences Lists and list methods Tuples Indexing and slicing Iterating through a sequence Sequence functions, keywords, and operators List comprehensions Generator Expressions Nested sequences Working with files File overview Opening a text file Reading a text file Writing to a text file Reading and writing raw (binary) data Converting binary data with struct Dictionaries and Sets About dictionaries Creating dictionaries Iterating through a dictionary About sets Creating sets Working with sets Functions Defining functions Parameters Global and local scope Nested functions Returning values Sorting The sorted() function Alternate keys Lambda functions Sorting collections Using operator.itemgetter() Reverse sorting Errors and Exception Handling Syntax errors Exceptions Using try/catch/else/finally Handling multiple exceptions Ignoring exceptions Modules and Packages The import statement Module search path Creating Modules Using packages Function and Module aliases Classes About o-o programming Defining classes Constructors Methods Instance data Properties Class methods and data Regular Expressions RE syntax overview RE Objects Searching and matching Compilation flags Groups and special groups Replacing text Splitting strings The standard library The sys module Launching external programs Math functions Random numbers The string module Reading CSV data Dates and times Working with dates and times Translating timestamps Parsing dates from text Formatting dates Calendar data Working with the file system Paths, directories, and filenames Checking for existence Permissions and other file attributes Walking directory trees Creating filters with fileinput Using shutil for file operations 17 ? Advanced data handling Defaultdict and Counter Prettyprinting data structures Compressed archives (zip, gzip, tar, etc.) Persistent data Advanced data handling Defaultdict and Counter Prettyprinting data structures Compressed archives (zip, gzip, tar, etc.) Persistent data Network services Grabbing web content Sending email Using SSH for remote access Using FTP Writing real-life applications Parsing command-line options Detecting the current platform Trapping signals Implementing logging Python Timeline Advantages/Disadvantages of Python Getting help with pydoc

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for In order to be successful in this class, incoming attendees are required to have current, hands-on experience in developing basic web applications, and be versed in HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript. This is an intermediate level web development class, designed for experienced web developers, new to Angular, that need to further extend their skills in modern web development. Overview At the end of this five-day course, students will have an application up and running that incorporates components, directives, custom pipes, reactive forms, routes, services, unit testing, and the REST API. They will add authentication, implement the Material library, and learn how to maintain state with NgRX. They will then take a deeper dive including making their own custom directives, lazy loading modules, and E2E testing. They will learn how to enhance their application with animations and create their own Angular library. Working within in an engaging, hands-on learning environment, guided by our expert team, attendees will learn explore: What Angular is and why should you use it How Angular reduces the amount of code that you must write to add rich functionality to both existing and new web pages What TypeScript is, why it is useful, and how to use it with Angular How to facilitate development and deployment using Angular CLI How to work with the various aspects of the Angular architecture to implement clean, responsive web interfaces How Routers can support navigation within a Single Page Application What the best practices are for using Angular so that it works unobtrusively and performs well How to use Angular with HTTP to support JSON, REST, and other services Working with the Ahead of Time compiler including its impact of developers and the development process How to defend against DOM-based XSS How to manage routing decisions based on pre-defined criteria such as a successful authentication How to meet huge data requirements by processing asynchronous data streams with RxJS Simplify server-side rendering How to facilitate unit testing Enhance an Angular user interface with animations and other advanced features Optimize Angular applications with various tools and techniques Maintain state within an Angular application What Angular 9 brings to the table and its relationship to Angular 8 Mastering Angular is a five-day, hands-on course that thoroughly explores the latest Angular features and advances, demonstrating how to solve the traditional challenges of JavaScript web application development. Throughout the course students will build custom components using application routes, form validation, and unit-testing. The course starts with an introduction of Angular CLI and TypeScript, and then delves into component-driven development with Angular components, covering data-binding, directives, services, routing, HTTP, the RxJS library, forms unit testing, and REST. Students will also learn how to add authentication, use the Material library, learn the NgRX design pattern to implement the NgRX store, make custom directives, enhance their application with animations, write an E2E test, and increase their application's efficiency by lazy loading modules and creating their own Angular library Angular Overview Overview of Angular Architecture Getting Started with Angular Getting Started with TypeScript Bootstrapping with Angular CLI Angular Project Structure Working with Angular Components and Events Third Party Libraries Dynamic Views Pipes Angular Forms Forms and the Forms API Single Page Applications and Routes Single Page Applications Services and Dependency Injection Modules Using RESTful Services Overview of REST Angular and REST Angular Best Practices Angular Style Guide What is New in Angular 9 Reactive Programming in Angular Working with RxJS Security and Authentication DomSanitizer JSON Web Tokens Route Guards Enhancing the Angular App Angular Animations Angular Material Angular Elements Deep Dive into Angular Testing and Angular Deep Dive into Components and Directives Deep Dive into Services and Dependency Injection Optimizing for the Enterprise Lazy Loading Optimizing with Universal Creating Your Own Angular Library Maintain State with NgRX NgRX Store Lesson: ES6+ Sass and SCSS for Angular and Material