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Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for System administrators and security operations personnel, including analysts and managers Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the components and capabilities of the Carbon Black EDR server Identify the architecture and data flows for Carbon Black EDR communication Identify the architecture for a cluster configuration and Carbon Black EDR cluster communication Describe the Carbon Black EDR server data types and data locations Use the API to interact with the Carbon Black EDR server without using the UI Create custom threat feeds for use in the Carbon Black EDR server Perform the integration with a syslog server Use different server-side scripts for troubleshooting Troubleshoot sensor-side configurations and communication This course teaches you how to use the advanced features of the VMware Carbon Black© EDR? product. This usage includes gaining access to the Linux server for management and troubleshooting in addition to configuring integrations and using the API. This course provides an in-depth, technical understanding of the Carbon Black EDR product through comprehensive coursework and hands-on scenario-based labs. This class focuses exclusively on advanced technical topics related to the technical back-end configuration and maintenance Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Architecture Data flows and channels Sizing considerations Communication channels and ports Server Datastores SOLR database Storage configurations and data aging Partition states Postgres Modulestore EDR API CBAPI overview Viewing API calls in the browser Utilizing the API to access data Threat Intelligence Feeds Feed structure Report indicator types Custom threat feed creation and addition Syslog Integration SIEM support Configuration Troubleshooting Server-side scripts Server logs Sensor operations Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Carbon Black EDR Advanced Administrator 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 VMware Carbon Black EDR Advanced Administrator 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 for analysts, developers, and administrators of IBM Watson Explorer Deep Analytics Edition oneWEX. Overview Identify oneWEX platformsIdentify the process and data flows of oneWEX projectsExplore the oneWEX user interfaceExplain ingestion and conversionUtilize Content MinerDefine enrichmentIdentify advanced features of oneWEX This course is designed to teach students core concepts of IBM Watson Explorer Deep Analytics Edition oneWEX. Students will learn to identify the oneWEX platforms as well as the process flow and data flow of oneWEX projects. Students will explore oneWEX tools, such as Content Miner and the Admin Console, while gaining hands-on experience in data acquisition and enrichment. Finally, students will be exposed to more advanced topics, such as Application Builder, Content Analytics Studio, and API usage. Overview of oneWEX Introduction to oneWEX Explore oneWEX architecture Identify installation options Navigation in oneWEX Explore the Admin Console Explore navigation using Content Miner The Collection detail view The REST API Data flow Explore the data flow of oneWEX Search and Analytics collection templates Identify data acquisition Data ingestion Work with datasets Work with crawlers Use an importer Explore conversion Data ingestion log files Analysis using oneWEX Content Miner Explore analysis using Content Miner The Guided Analysis Experience The Guided Analysis view Explore Annotators Enrichment using Annotators Annotator types Enrichment using Labeler Identify enrichment Identify document classification Classify using training data Classification versus clustering The document classification process Enrichment using Ranker Identify enrichment using Ranker The ranking process Migrate annotators from Content Analytics Studio Migrate Content Analytics Studio annotators Identify the UIMA pipeline configuration for oneWEX Update annotators Using Application Builder with oneWEX Application Builder and user roles Explore Application Builder Set up a oneWEX data source Functionality for oneWEX data sources Additional course details: Nexus Humans O3201 Fundamentals of IBM Watson Explorer Deep Analytics Edition oneWEX (V12.0.x) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the O3201 Fundamentals of IBM Watson Explorer Deep Analytics Edition oneWEX (V12.0.x) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours Overview At the completion of this course, students already familiar with the RHCT/RHCSA administration skills will have exposure to all competencies tested by the RHCSA and RHCE exams. This course is designed for experienced Linux administrators who require networking and security administration skills. Getting Started with the Classroom Environment Given a virtualized environment, begin to administrate multiple systems using prerequisite skills Enhance User Security Configure system to use Kerberos to verify credentials and grant privileges via sudo Bash Scripting and Tools Automate system administration tasks utilizing Bash scripts and text-based tools File Security with GnuPG Secure files with GnuPG. Software Management Use yum plugins to manage packages and understand the design of packages to build a simple package Network Monitoring Profile running services then capture and analyze network traffic Route Network Traffic Configure system to route traffic and customize network parameters with sysctl Secure Network Traffic Secure network traffic through SSH port forwarding and iptables filtering/network address translation (NAT) NTP Server Configuration Configure an NTP server Filesystems and Logs Manage local file system integrity, monitor system over time, and system logging Centralized and Secure Storage Access centralized storage (iSCSI) and encrypt filesystems SSL-encapsulated Web Services Understand SSL certificates and deploy an SSL encapsulated web service Web Server Additional Configuration Configure web server with virtual hosts, dynamic content, and authenticated directories Basic SMTP Configuration Configure an SMTP server for basic operation (null client, receiving mail, smarthost relay) Caching-Only DNS Server Understand DNS resource records and configure a caching-only name server File Sharing with NFS Configure file sharing between hosts with NFS File Sharing with CIFS Configure file and print sharing between hosts with CIFS File Sharing with FTP Configure file sharing with anonymous FTP Troubleshooting Boot Process Understand the boot process and recover unbootable systems with rescue mode Additional course details: Nexus Humans Enterprise Linux System Admin 3 with Exam Prep 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 Enterprise Linux System Admin 3 with Exam Prep 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 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for System Installers System Integrators System Administrators Network Administrators Solution Designers Overview Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Describe the architecture and function of the Cisco IOS XR Broadband Network Gateway Configure and verify Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) in a Broadband Network Gateway deployment Define policies to control subscriber traffic Establish and verify subscriber sessions Prioritize subscriber traffic using QoS Implement subscriber features Deploy redundancy for subscriber sessions The Cisco IOS XR Broadband Network Gateway Implementation and Verification (IOSXR304) v1.0 course teaches you how to successfully deploy, configure, operate, maintain, and support a Cisco IOS© XR Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) solution. This course will show you how to implement and verify BNG on a Cisco IOS XR device to manage subscriber access. You will also learn how to implement and verify subscriber management functions, including authentication, authorization, and accounting of subscriber sessions, address assignment, security, policy management, and Quality of Service (QoS). Broadband Network Gateway Overview BNG Architecture BNG Software and Hardware Requirements Configuring and Verifying Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting AAA Overview and Operation RADIUS Operation and Configuration DIAMETER Operation and Configuration Activating Control Policy Control Policy Overview Creating and Activating Class Maps and Policy Maps Defining Dynamic Templates Establishing Subscriber Sessions Subscriber Session Overview Establishing IPoE and PPPoE Sessions DHCP Operation Subscriber Interface Neighbor Discovery Static Session and Session Limits BGP Subscriber Support Deploying Quality of Service Quality of Service Overview and QoS Feature Support RADIUS Based Policing Share Policy Instances and Merged Policy-Maps Configuring Subscriber Features Managing Control Plane Traffic Controlling Packet Forwarding Providing Multicast Services Routing and Traffic Mirroring on Subscriber Sessions BNG Geo Redundancy and XML Support Geo Redundancy Overview and Deployment Models Configuring and Verifying Geo Redundancy XML Support Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco IOS XR Broadband Network Gateway Implementation and Verification v1.0 (IOSXR304) 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 IOS XR Broadband Network Gateway Implementation and Verification v1.0 (IOSXR304) 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 Consultants, Support, System Administrators Overview Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: Run a business process. Create a business process using the Graphical Process Modeler. Explain how to create a service configuration. Explain how to track an executable business process. Discuss the basics of Sterling B2B Integrator. This course teaches students techniques, tools, and recommended practices that can be used to run a business process, create a business process using the Graphical Process Modeler, explain how to create a service configuration, explain how to track an executable business process, and discuss the basics of Sterling B2B Integrator through a combination of lecture and hands-on labs. About IBM Sterling B2B Integrator High level overview of the Admin Console with an exercise to start the application XML and XPath Basics Review the basics of XML and XPath which is heavily used in the application Basic Business Process Concepts Reviewing what XML and XPath components are used to build business processes Reviewing how to manually execute a business process within the application Tracking and Troubleshooting Business Processes Exercises to demonstrate how to work with business process instances Graphical Process Modeler (GPM) Overview of the Graphical Process Modeler Exercises to walk through the development of a business process in the GPM Exercises for checking in, executing, and modifying business processes Introduction to Service Management Several exercises showcasing specific services/adapters and other functionality Best Practices Covers specific business process development methods that are best practice Mapping Introduction to the Map Editor and Standards Exercises to build and use an XML Encoder Map Typing Map Exercises to build and use a Typing Map Case Study Exercise to build an end-to-end solution using what was learned in previous exercises Tracking System Health Review of archiving, migrating, and deleting business processes Additional course details: Nexus Humans IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Fundamentals 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 IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Fundamentals 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 intended for individuals who want to gain an indepth knowledge of formatting documents using Word. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to create and modify documents by using Microsoft Office Word 2016/365/2019. In this course, students will create, edit, and enhance technical documents using Microsoft Office Word 2016/365/2019. Formatting Text and Paragraphs Apply Character Formatting Control Paragraph Layout Aligh Text Using Tabs Display Text in Bulleted or Numbered Lists Working More Efficiently Make Repetitive Edits Apply Repetitive Formatting Use Styles to Streamline Repetitive Formatting Tasks Customize the Word Environment Managing Lists Sort a List Format a List Adding Tables Insert a Table Modify a Table Format a Table Inserting Graphic Objects Insert Symbols and Special Characters Add Images to a Document Controlling Page Appearance Add Headers and Footers Control Page Layout Add a Watermark Preparing to Publish Check Spelling, Grammar, and Readability Previw and Print Documents Use Research Tools Customizing Formats Using Styles and Themes Create and Modify Text Styles Cerate Custom List or Table Styles Apply Document Themes Inserting Content Using Quick Parts Insert Building Blocks Create and Modify building Blocks Insert Fields Using Quick Parts Using Templates to Automate Document Formatting Create a Document Using a Template Create and Modify a Template Manage Templates with the Template Organizer Controlling the Flow of a Document Control Paragrpah Flow Insert Section Breaks Insert Columns Managing Long Documents Insert Blank and Cover Pages Insert an Index Insert a Table of Contents Insert an Anchillary Table Manage Outlines Create a Master Document Manipulating Images Integrate Pictures and Text Adjust Image Appearance Adding Document References and Links Add Captions Add Cross-References Add Bookmarks Add Hyperlinks Insert Footnotes and Endnotes Add Citations and a Bibilography Additional course details: Nexus Humans Formatting Technical Documents Using Microsoft for Office 365 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 Formatting Technical Documents Using Microsoft for Office 365 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 course is designed for technical professionals who will deploy or have deployed the Ultra M virtual packet core solution in their network, including: Systems engineers Technical support personnel Channel partners and resellers Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe the Ultra M hardware and software Describe the features covered in the OpenStack component overview and deployment architecture Describe the Ultra M deployment architecture and operation Describe the Virtualized Packet Core-Distributed Instance (VPC-DI) architecture and packet flow Deploy and operate Ultra M This course teaches you about the hardware components of the Cisco© Ultra M virtual packet core solution, including Cisco Nexus© spine and leaf switches and Cisco Unified Computing System. The course also covers the operation and administration of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system in relation to the Ultra M Undercloud and Overcloud deployments. Cisco Ultra M Hardware and Topology Overview Cisco Ultra M Hardware Components Cisco Ultra M UCS Components Cisco Ultra M UCS Interfaces Cisco Ultra M Networking Components Cisco Ultra M Physical Network Topology OpenStack Deployment Architecture and Components OpenStack Overview Nova ? OpenStack Compute Service Glance ? OpenStack Image Service Neutron ? OpenStack Network Service Keystone ? OpenStack Identity Service Cinder ? OpenStack Block Storage Service OpenStack Horizon Dashboard Ultra M Services Platform Ultra Services Platform Architecture Ultra M VNF Architecture Ultra Automation Services (UAS) Elastic Services Controller OpenStack and Ultra Automation Services VPC-DI Overview and Operation Virtual Packet Core Evolution Ultra M Layer 3 Network Topology VPC-DI Network Topology VPC-DI Packet Flows Ultra M Installation and Deployment Reviewing the Ultra M System Components Planning the Network for Installation and Deployment Deploying Hyperconverged Ultra M Models Using UAS Deploying VNFs Using AutoVNF Ultra Automation Services Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Ultra M Deployment and Operations v1.0 (SPMBL301) 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 Ultra M Deployment and Operations v1.0 (SPMBL301) 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 course is primarily for Developers, Developer Consultants, Help Desk/COE Support, Program/Project Manager, System Administrators, System Architects, and Technology Consultants. Overview Explaining scenarios and processes in SAP NetWeaver process integrationIdentify the technical communications modes and processesExplain business scenarios and the business hierarchy used by SAP In this course, students learn how to explain scenarios & processes in SAP NetWeaver process integration. They learn how to identify the technical communications modes & processes, as well as explain business scenarios & the business hierarchy used by SAP. Integration Basics Explaining Scenarios and Processes in SAP NetWeaver Process Integration Explaining Technical Communication Modes and Processes Explaining Business Scenarios Classical System-to-System Communication Communicating Between Two SAP Systems Communicating Between Two Non-SAP Systems Communicating Using Business Application Programming Interfaces (BAPIs) Communicating Using IDocs Processing IDocs Web Services Processing HTTP Requests Describing Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) Basics Analyzing Different Web Services Describing Inside-Out and Outside-In Web Services Explaining Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) Integration Technologies: On-Premise Process Integration (Design Time) Processing Integration Middleware Tools (PI Dual Stack) Installing Dual-Stack or Single-Stack Options Securing Objects Creating PI Objects Explaining Design Objects Modeling PI Scenarios Creating an Integration Scenario Configuring an Integration Scenario Displaying the Configuration Objects in the Integration Directory Integration Technologies: On-Premise Process Integration (Runtime) Connecting SAP NetWeaver PI with Proxies Creating File Adapters Executing Configuration Objects Monitoring Tools Integration Technologies: On-Premise Process Orchestration (PO) Explaining Business Process Management (BPM) Explaining Process Orchestration (PO) Explaining Advanced Adapter Engine Extended (AEX) Explaining Business Rules Management (BRM) Integration Technologies: On Demand Explaining SAP HANA Cloud Integration (HCI) Describing Eclipse-Based Access Using the Web UI to Access HCI SAP NetWeaver Gateway Explaining the SAP NetWeaver Gateway Scenario Explaining the SAP NetWeaver Gateway Development View Accessing an Open Data (OData) Service Additional course details: Nexus Humans BIT100 SAP NetWeaver Integration Technology Overview 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 BIT100 SAP NetWeaver Integration Technology Overview 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 The Foundation course is designed for individuals who want to gain an overview of Business Analysis (Business Analysts, Requirements Engineers, Product manager, Product Owner, Chief Product Owner, Service Manager, Service Owner, Project manager, Consultants) Overview Students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of business analysis principles and techniques. Key areas are: the role and competencies of a business analyst strategy analysis business system and business process modelling stakeholder analysis investigation and modelling techniques requirements engineering business case development The business analyst role analyzes, understands and manages the requirements in a customer-supplier relationship and ensures that the right products are delivered. The Foundation Seminar gives a good introduction to the spectrum of this responsibility. Course Introduction Let?s Get to Know Each Other Course Overview Course Learning Objectives Course Structure Course Agenda Introduction to Business Analysis Structure and Benefits of Business Analysis Foundation Exam Details Business Analysis Certification Scheme What is Business Analysis? Intent and Context Origins of business analysis The development of business analysis The scope of business analysis work Taking a holistic approach The role and responsibilities of the business analyst The competencies of a Business Analyst Personal qualities Business knowledge Professional techniques The development of competencies Strategy Analysis The context for strategy The defiition of strategy Strategy development External environmental analysis Internal invironmental analysis SWOT analysis Executing strategy Business Analysis Process Model An approach to problem solving Stages of the business analysis process model Objectives of the process model stages Procedures for each process model stage Techniques used within each process model stage Investigation Techniques Interviews Observation Workshops Scenarios Prototyping Quantitative approaches Documenting the current situation Stakeholder Analysis and Management Stakeholder categories and identification Analysing stakeholders Stakeholder management strategies Managing stakeholders Understanding stakeholder perspectives Business activity models Modelling Business Processes Organizational context An altrnative view of an organization The organizational view of business processes Value propositions Process models Analysing the as-is process model Improving business processes (to-be business process) Defining the Solution Gab analysis Introduction to Business Architecture Definition to Business Architecture Business Architecture techniques Business and Financial Case The business case in the project lifecycle Identifying options Assessing project feasibility Structure of a business case Investment appraisal Establishing the Requirements A framework for requirements engineering Actors in requirements engineering Requirements elicitation Requirements analysis Requirements validation Documenting and Managing the Requirements The requirements document The requirements catalogue Managing requirements Modelling the Requirements Modelling system functions Modelling system data Delivering the Requirements Delivering the solution Context Lifecycles Delivering the Business Solution BA role in the business change lifecycle Design stage Implementation stage Realization stage

This five-day programme empowers participants with the skills and knowledge to understand and effectively apply best practice commercial and contracting principles and techniques, ensuring better contractor performance and greater value add. This is an assessed programme, leading to the International Association for Contracts & Commercial Management (IACCM)'s coveted Contract and Commercial Management Practitioner (CCMP) qualification. By the end of this comprehensive programme the participants will be able to: Develop robust contracting plans, including scopes of work and award strategies Undertake early market engagements to maximise competition Conduct effective contracting and commercial management activities, including ITT, RFP, negotiated outcomes Understand the legalities of contract and commercial management Negotiate effectively with key stakeholders and clients, making use of the key skills of persuading and influencing to optimise outcomes Undertake effective Supplier Relationship Management Appreciate the implications of national and organisational culture on contracting and commercial activities Appreciate professional contract management standards Set up and maintain contract and commercial management governance systems Take a proactive, collaborative, and agile approach to managing commercial contracts Develop and monitor appropriate and robust KPIs and SLAs to manage the contractor and facilitate improved contractor performance Appreciate the cross-functional nature of contract management Collaborate with clients to deliver sustainable performance and to manage and exceed client expectations Understand the roles and responsibilities of contract and commercial managers Use effective contractor selection and award methods and models (including the 10Cs model) and use these models to prepare robust propositions to clients Make effective use of lessons learned to promote improvements from less than optimal outcomes, using appropriate templates Effectively manage the process of change, claims, variations, and dispute resolution Develop and present robust propositions Make appropriate use of best practice contract and commercial management tools, techniques, and templates DAY ONE 1 Introduction Aims Objectives KPIs Learning strategies Plan for the programme 2 The contracting context Key objectives of contract management Importance and impact on the business 3 Critical success factors Essential features of professional commercial and contract management and administration The 6-step model 4 Putting the 'management' into commercial and contract management Traditional v 'new age' models The need for a commercial approach The added value generated 5 Definitions 'Commercial management' 'Contract management' 'Contracting' ... and why have formal contracts? 6 Stakeholders Stakeholder mapping and analysis The 'shared vision' concept Engaging with key functions, eg, HSE, finance, operations 7 Roles and responsibilities Contract administrators Stakeholders 8 Strategy and planning Developing effective contracting plans and strategies DAY TWO 1 Contract control Tools and techniques, including CPA and Gantt charts A project management approach Developing effective contract programmes 2 The contracting context Key objectives of contract management Importance and impact on the business 3 Tendering Overview of the contracting cycle Requirement to tender Methods Rationale Exceptions Steps Gateways Controls One and two package bids 4 Tender assessment and contract award I - framework Tender board procedures Role of the tender board (including minor and major tender boards) Membership Administration Developing robust contract award strategies and presentations DAY THREE 1 Tender assessment and contract award II - processes Pre-qualification processes CRS Vendor registration rules and processes Creating bidder lists Disqualification criteria Short-listing Using the 10Cs model Contract award and contract execution processes 2 Minor works orders Process Need for competition Role and purpose Controls Risks 3 Contract strategy Types of contract Call-offs Framework agreements Price agreements Supply agreements 4 Contract terms I: Pricing structures Lump sum Unit price Cost plus Time and materials Alternative methods Target cost Gain share contracts Advance payments Price escalation clauses 5 Contract terms II: Other financial clauses Insurance Currencies Parent body guarantees Tender bonds Performance bonds Retentions Sub-contracting Termination Invoicing 6 Contract terms III: Risk and reward Incentive contracts Management and mitigation of contractual risk DAY FOUR 1 Contract terms IV: Jurisdiction and related matters Applicable laws and regulations Registration Commercial registry Commercial agencies 2 Managing the client-contractor relationship Types of relationship Driving forces Link between type of contract and style of relationships Motivation - use of incentives and remedies 3 Disputes Types of dispute Conflict resolution strategies Negotiation Mediation Arbitration DAY FIVE 1 Performance measurement KPIs Benchmarking Cost controls Validity of savings Balanced scorecards Using the KPI template 2 Personal qualities of the contract manager Negotiation Communication Persuasion and influencing Working in a matrix environment 3 Contract terms V: Drafting skills Drafting special terms 4 Variations Contract and works variation orders Causes of variations Risk management Controls Prevention Negotiation with contractors 5 Claims Claims management processes Controls Risk mitigation Schedules of rates 6 Close-out Contract close-out and acceptance / completion HSE Final payments Performance evaluation Capturing the learning 7 Close Review Final assessment Next steps