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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for network professionals who need to learn the techniques to implement, configure, monitor, and support Service Provider VPN solutions based on MPLS backbones. Network administrators Network engineers Network supervisors Network managers Network Operations Center (NOC) personnel Network designers Network architects Channel partners Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe VPN concepts and operation in a Service Provider environment Implement Layer 3 MPLS VPN operations in a Service Provider environment Implement Layer 3 Inter-domain MPLS VPN services traversing multiple Service Providers Implement Layer 3 Multicast MPLS VPN operations in a Service Provider environment Troubleshoot typical issues in Layer 3 MPLS VPN environments Implement Layer 2 VPN operations in a Service Provider environment Troubleshoot Layer 2 VPN issues in a Service Provider network Implement MPLS VPN solutions for IPv6 environments Troubleshoot MPLS VPN solutions for IPv6 environments The Implementing Cisco Service Provider VPN Services (SPVI) 5-day course prepares you to manage end-customer Virtual Private Network (VPN) environments built over a common service provider Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) backbone. You will complete hands-on labs to reinforce MPLS VPN fundamental concepts, benefits, and classification, MPLS components, MPLS control plane and data plane operations, MPLS VPN routing using Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF), Layer 2 and Layer 3 MPLS VPNs, IPv6 MPLS VPN implementations, IP Multicast VPNs, and shared services VPNs. The course also covers solutions for deploying MPLS VPN crossing multiple Service Provider domains that improve the use of network bandwidth.The course qualifies for 40 Cisco Continuing Education credits (CE) towards recertification.This course prepares you for the 300-515 Implementing Cisco© Service Provider VPN Services (SPVI) exam. By passing this exam, you earn the Cisco Certified Specialist - Service Provider VPN Services Implementation certification, and you satisfy the concentration exam requirement for the CCNP© Service Provider certification.This course will help you:Gain valuable skills in reinforcing MPLS VPN fundamental concepts, benefits, and classificationsLearn to configure optional paths for traffic to avoid network congestionPrepare to take the 300-515 SPVI exam Introducing VPN Services VPN Fundamentals MPLS VPN Control Plane Operation Troubleshooting MPLS VPN Underlay Troubleshoot Core Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP) Troubleshoot Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) Implementing Layer 3 MPLS VPNs Multiprotocol BGP (MP-BGP) Routing Requirements in MPLS VPNs Provider Edge to Customer Edge (PE-to-CE) Routing Requirements in Layer 3 MPLS VPNs Implementing Layer 3 Interdomain MPLS VPNs Inter-Autonomous System (AS) for Layer 3 MPLS VPNs Content Security and Control (CSC) for Layer 3 MPLS VPNs Implementing Layer 3 Multicast MPLS VPNs Multicast VPN (MVPN) Fundamentals Implement Intranet MVPN Troubleshooting Intra-AS Layer 3 VPNs Troubleshoot PE-CE Connectivity Troubleshoot PE-to-Route Reflecto Implementing Layer 2 VPNs Layer 2 Service Architecture and Carrier Ethernet Services Refresh on Traditional Ethernet LAN (E-LAN), E-Line, and E-Tree Solutions Troubleshooting Layer 2 VPNs Troubleshoot Common Issues for Traditional E-Line, E-LAN, and E-Tree Ethernet Solutions Troubleshoot Common Issues for Ethernet VPN (EVPN) Native, EVPN Virtual Private Wire Service (VPWS), and EVPN Integrated Routing and Bridging (IRB) Solutions Implementing Layer 3 IPv6 MPLS VPNs Classical Solutions for Deploying IPv6 over IPv4 Environments Using 6VPE to Deploy IPv6 Connectivity over MPLS Environment Troubleshooting Layer 3 IPv6 MPLS VPNs Troubleshooting PE-to-PE Connectivity Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Implementing Cisco Service Provider VPN Services 1.0 (SPVI) 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 Service Provider VPN Services 1.0 (SPVI) 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.

Payroll Accounting Training Fast Track (Level 1-3): This course brings you the skills you need to use this popular payroll program to confidently process any businesses payroll. Being able to use Sage 50 Payroll should lead to greater productivity. But it also helps the business conform to employment legislation and data security requirements. Furthermore, broken down into practical modules this course is a very popular and well-received introduction to moving from manual payroll to computerised payroll. Moreover, it incorporates all the new government requirements for RTI reporting. Finally, Payroll is a vital role within any organisation. A career in payroll means specialising in a niche field with excellent progression opportunities. In this course, you will be learning from Level 1 to Level 3 of Sage Computerised Payroll which could help you to land your dream job in the Payroll sector. As Osborne Training is a Sage (UK) Approved training provider, you could gain the following qualifications provided that you book and register for exams and pass the exams successfully: Sage 50c Computerised Payroll Course (Level 1) Sage 50c Computerised Payroll Course (Level 2) Sage 50c Computerised Payroll Course (Level 3) All exams are conducted online through Sage (UK). Level 1: Introduction to payroll Introduction to Real-Time Information (RTI) Preparing employee records Starters - new employees Calculation of Gross Pay The PAYE and National Insurance systems Creating Payslips and analysis Creating Backups and Restoring data Payment analysis Processing National Insurance contributions Voluntary deductions Processing Leavers Completing the Payroll Procedures Level 2: Introduction to Payroll Introduction to Real Time Information (RTI) Preparing employee records Creating Backup and Restoring Data Starters - new employees Calculation of Gross Pay Deductions - Pension schemes and pension contributions Processing the payroll - introduction to the PAYE system Processing the payroll - income tax National Insurance contributions - Processing in the payroll Voluntary deductions Student Loan repayments Attachment of Earnings Orders & Deductions from Earnings Orders Processing Leavers Introduction to statutory additions and deductions Processing Statutory sick pay (SSP) Processing Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP) Statutory paternity pay and paternity leave Completing the processing of the payroll Creating Payslips and analysis Reports and payments due to HMRC Level 3: Advanced processing of the payroll for employees Preparation and use of period end preparation of internal reports Maintaining accuracy, security and data integrity in performing payroll tasks. Deductions - Pension schemes and pension contributions Processing the payroll -complex income tax issues Payroll Giving Scheme processing Processing Statutory Adoption Pay (SAP) Advanced Income tax implications for company pension schemes Student Loan repayments Processing Holiday Payments Processing Car Benefit on to the Payroll System Attachment of Earnings Orders & Deductions from Earnings Orders Leavers with complex issues Advanced processing of statutory additions and deductions Recovery of statutory additions payments - from HMRC Completing the processing of the payroll Complex Reports and payments due to HMRC Cost Centre Analysis Advanced, routine and complex payroll tasks Calculation of complex gross pay

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is as follows - IT Staff and Managers - Network and systems personnel and engineers - Small to mid-sized organizations that require fundamental knowledge on networking terms/concepts and configuration guidance for Meraki equipment This also includes organizations looking to implement remote sites, provide a guest wireless solution, and collect user analytics Overview Upon completing this course, the student will be able to meet these objectives: Students will be able to Deploy and Manage a Meraki Network using the Meraki Dashboard - Deploy, Manage, Monitor and Troubleshoot Meraki MS Switches - Deploy, Manage, Monitor and Troubleshoot Meraki MR Wireless Access Points - Deploy, Manage, Monitor and Troubleshoot Meraki MX Firewall Appliances - Deploy, Manage, Monitor and Troubleshoot Meraki MV IP Video Cameras - Deploy, Manage, Monitor and Troubleshoot Meraki MC Phones - Deploy, Manage, Monitor and Troubleshoot Meraki Systems Manager - Deploy, Manage, Monitor and Troubleshoot Meraki SDWAN This course familiarizes individuals with networking concepts and demonstrates how to effectively use Meraki products to build a comprehensive network Cisco/Meraki Product Line Introduction MS - Switching MR - Wireless LAN MX - Security MV ? Camera MC - Voice SD-WAN Cisco/Meraki Cloud Management Introduction to cloud management The dashboard and navigation Organizations & Networks ? what is the difference and how to use them System-wide parameters (organization parameters) Cisco/Meraki Dashboard Administration Creating and implementing maps Summary Report and Auto Generation Reports Adding administrators and tweaking security levels Using Tags and Configuring Alerting (SNMP, email) Adding admins, configuring reports, and alerts Firmware Management Configuring Authentication Lab 1 Lab 2 Configuring external authentication Configuring Group Policies Device Replacement Location Analytics Other advanced analytics Cisco/Meraki Switching Review switching basics Review Meraki L2 Switch Models Configuring Meraki Switches Troubleshooting / Diagnostics Lab 3 Cisco/Meraki Routing Review routing basic (IP Addresses, Networks and Masks, OSPF, etc.) Review Meraki L3 switch Models Configuring Meraki Switches for Routing Lab 4 Cisco/Meraki Wireless Review Wireless Basics Meraki Wireless Product Review Performing a Site Survey Configuring Access Points Lab 5 Cisco/Meraki Firewalls/Security Review firewall basics Meraki Firewall Model Review Configuring a Meraki Firewall Lab 6 IP Cameras MV21 vs MV71 Installing Cameras Adding Cameras to the Dashboard Managing MV Cameras Troubleshooting Cameras Lab 7 Meraki Communications QOS Voice Security Deploying Meraki MC74 Phones Deploying Cisco IP Phones to CUCM Deploying Voice Features End User Lab 8 Meraki Systems Manager Controlling Wireless Device Policies Enrolling Devices Apps Profiles Tags Security Policies Geofencing Policies Lab 9 Meraki SDWAN What is SD-WAN? Concentrator Mode VPN Topology Split Tunnel Full Tunnel Hub and Spoke VPN Mesh Datacenter Redundancy (DC-DC Failover) Warm Spare (High Availability) for VPN concentrators Connection Monitor Dual-Active VPN uplinks Policy-based Routing Dynamic Path Selection SD-WAN Objectives Example Topology High Level Traffic Flow SD-WAN Technologies Deploying a one-armed concentrator Dashboard Configuration Other Datacenter Configuration MX IP Assignment Upstream Considerations Datacenter Redundancy (DC-DC Failover) High-level architecture Failover Times Datacenter Deployment Branch Deployment Lab 10 Meraki Support Getting support for Meraki Finding the Right Documentation Posting in the Community Troubleshooting Meraki Connectivity Issues Resetting Devices. Additional course details: Nexus Humans Implementing and Configuring Meraki Technologies v1.0 (ICMT - CT) 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 Implementing and Configuring Meraki Technologies v1.0 (ICMT - CT) 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 2.5 Days 15 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for those with a basic understanding of Tableau who want to pursue mastery of the advanced features. Overview The goal of this course is to present essential Tableau concepts and its advanced functionalities to help better prepare and analyze data. This course will use Tableau Hyper, Tableau Prep and more. Getting Up to Speed ? a Review of the Basics Connecting Tableau to your data Connecting to Tableau Server Connecting to saved data sources Measure Names and Measure Values Three essential Tableau concepts Exporting data to other devices Summary All About Data ? Getting Your Data Ready Data mining and knowledge discovery process models CRISP?DM All About Data ? Joins, Blends, and Data Structures All About Data - Joins, Blends, and Data Structures Introduction to joins Introduction to complex joins Exercise: observing join culling Introduction to join calculations Introduction to spatial joins Introduction to unions Understanding data blending Order of operations No dimensions from a secondary source Introduction to scaffolding Introduction to data structures Exercise: adjusting the data structure for different questions Summary Table Calculations Table Calculations A definition and two questions Introduction to functions Directional and non-directional table calculations Application of functions Summary Level of Detail Calculations Level of Detail Calculations Building playgrounds Playground I: FIXED and EXCLUDE Playground II: INCLUDE Practical application Exercise: practical FIXED Exercise: practical INCLUDE Exercise: practical EXCLUDE Summary Beyond the Basic Chart Types Beyond the Basic Chart Types Improving popular visualizations Custom background images Tableau extensions Summary Mapping Mapping Extending Tableau's mapping capabilities without leaving Tableau Extending Tableau mapping with other technology Exercise: connecting to a WMS server Exploring the TMS file Exploring Mapbox Accessing different maps with a dashboard Creating custom polygons Converting shape files for Tableau Exercise: polygons for Texas Heatmaps Summary Tableau for Presentations Tableau for Presentations Getting the best images out of Tableau From Tableau to PowerPoint Embedding Tableau in PowerPoint Animating Tableau Story points and dashboards for Presentations Summary Visualization Best Practices and Dashboard Design Visualization Best Practices and Dashboard Design Visualization design theory Formatting rules Color rules Visualization type rules Compromises Keeping visualizations simple Dashboard design Dashboard layout Sheet selection Summary Advanced Analytics Advanced Analytics Self-service Analytics Use case ? 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Geo-spatial Analytics Summary Improving Performance Improving Performance Understanding the performance-recording dashboard Exercise: exploring performance recording in Tableau desktop Performance-recording dashboard events Behind the scenes of the performance- recording dashboard Hardware and on-the-fly techniques Hardware considerations On-the-fly-techniques Single Data Source > Joining > Blending Three ways Tableau connects to data Using referential integrity when joining Advantages of blending Efficiently working with data sources Tuning data sources Working efficiently with large data sources Intelligent extracts Understanding the Tableau data extract Constructing an extract for optimal performance Exercise: summary aggregates for improved performance Optimizing extracts Exercise: materialized calculations Using filters wisely Extract filter performance Data source filter performance Context filters Dimension and measure filters Table-calculation filters Efficient calculations Boolean/Numbers > Date > String Additional performance considerations Avoid overcrowding a dashboard Fixing dashboard sizing Setting expectations Summary Additional course details: Nexus Humans Advanced Tableau 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 Advanced Tableau 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 intended for network administrators, operators, and engineers responsible for managing the normal day-to-day operation and administration of BIG-IP Access Policy Manager Overview This course provides the skills to create and manage BIG-IP APM system. This course covers three typical deployment scenarios for BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) and is broken into three individual lessons. In lesson one, you learn how to configure BIG-IP APM to provide Active Directory-based authentication for a load-balanced pool of web servers. In lesson two, you learn how to create a policy that provides an SSL VPN (Network Access) resource to users, but only when they log into BIG-IP APM using a corporate-issued PC. Finally, lesson three builds on the first two lessons to create a policy that provides a dynamic landing page with both SSL VPN as well as an OWA (Portal Access) resource, but only to users with special authorization. Setting Up the BIG-IP System Introducing the BIG-IP System Initially Setting Up the BIG-IP System Archiving the BIG-IP Configuration Leveraging F5 Support Resources and Tools Configuring Web Application Access Review of BIG-IP LTM Introduction to the Access Policy Web Access Application Configuration Overview Web Application Access Configuration in Detail Exploring the Access Policy Navigating the Access Policy Managing BIG-IP APM BIG-IP APM Sessions and Access Licenses Session Variables and sessiondump Session Cookies Access Policy General Purpose Agents List Using Authentication Introduction to Access Policy Authentication Active Directory AAA Server RADIUS One-Time Password Local User Database Understanding Assignment Agents List of Assignment Agents Configuring Portal Access Introduction to Portal Access Portal Access Configuration Overview Portal Access Configuration Portal Access in Action Configuring Network Access Concurrent User Licensing VPN Concepts Network Access Configuration Overview Network Access Configuration Network Access in Action Deploying Macros Access Policy Macros Configuring Macros An Access Policy is a Flowchart Access Policy Logon Agents Configuring Logon Agents Exploring Client-Side Checks Client-Side Endpoint Security Exploring Server-Side Checks Server-Side Endpoint Security Agents List Server-Side and Client-Side Checks Differences Using Authorization Active Directory Query Active Directory Nested Groups Configuration in Detail Configuring AppTunnels Application Access Remote Desktop Network Access Optimized Tunnels Landing Page Bookmarks Deploying Access Control Lists Introduction to Access Control Lists Configuration Overview Dynamic ACLs Portal Access ACLs Signing On with SSO Remote Desktop Single Sign-On Portal Access Single Sign-On Using iRules iRules Introduction Basic TCL Syntax iRules and Advanced Access Policy Rules Customizing BIG-IP APM Customization Overview BIG-IP Edge Client Advanced Edit Mode Customization Landing Page Sections Deploying SAML SAML Conceptual Overview SAML Configuration Overview Exploring Webtops and Wizards Webtops Wizards Using BIG-IP Edge Client BIG-IP Edge Client for Windows Installation BIG-IP Edge Client in Action Lesson Configuration Project Additional Training and Certification Getting Started Series Web-Based Training F5 Instructor Led Training Curriculum F5 Professional Certification Program F5 Instructor Led Training Curriculum F5 Professional Certification Program Additional course details: Nexus Humans F5 Configuring BIG-IP APM - Access Policy Manager v13.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 F5 Configuring BIG-IP APM - Access Policy Manager v13.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 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.

This two-day programme gives the key insights and understanding of contracting principles and the impact they have on business and operations. The course is designed for individuals involved in or supporting contracting who want to improve their commercial management skills; individuals in functions such as project management, business development, finance, operations who need practical training in commercial management; general audiences wanting to gain a basic understanding of commercial management. This is an assessed programme, leading to the International Association for Contracts & Commercial Management (IACCM)'s coveted Contract and Commercial Management Associate (CCMA) qualification. The programme addresses 31 different subject areas, across the five stages of the contracting process. By the end of the course the participants will be able, among other things, to: Develop robust contract plans, including scope of work and award strategies Conduct effective contracting activities, including ITT, RFP, negotiated outcomes Negotiate effectively with key stakeholders, making use of the key skills of persuading and influencing and to work with stakeholders to improve outcomes Set up and maintain contract management systems Take a proactive approach to managing contracts Make effective use of lessons learned to promote improvements from less than optimal outcomes, using appropriate templates Develop and monitor appropriate and robust Key Performance Indicators to manage the contractor and facilitate improved performance Understand the approvals process and how to develop and present robust propositions Make appropriate use of best practice contract management tools, techniques and templates DAY ONE 1 Introductions Aims Objectives Plan for the day 2 Commercial context Explaining the contracting context Define the key objective The importance of contact management Impact upon the business 3 Stakeholders How to undertake stakeholder mapping and analysis Shared vision concept, How to engage with HSE, Finance, Operations 4 Roles and responsibilities Exploring the key roles and responsibilities of contract administrators, HSE, Finance, Divisional managers, etc 5 Initiating the contract cycle Overview of the contracting cycle Requirement to tender Methods Rationale and exceptions 6 Specifications Developing robust scope of works Use of performance specifications Output based SOW 7 Strategy and award criteria Developing a robust contract strategy Award submissions/criteria 8 Managing the tender process Review the pre-qualification process Vendor registration rules and processes Creation of bidder lists Evaluation, short listing, and how to use of the 10Cs© model template and app 9 Types of contract Classify the different types of contracts Call-offs Framework agreement Price agreements Supply agreements 10 The contract I: price Understanding contract terms Methods of compensation Lump sum, unit price, cost plus, time and materials, alternative methods Cost plus a fee, target cost, gain share contracts Advanced payments Price escalation clauses DAY TWO 11 Risk How to manage risks Risk classification Mitigation of contractual risks 12 Contractor relationship management session Effectively managing relationships with contractors, Types of relationships Driving forces? Link between type of contract and style of relationship 13 Disputes Dealing with disputes Conflict resolution Negotiation Mediation Arbitration 14 Contract management Measuring and improving contract performance Using KPIs and SLAs Benchmarking Cost controls 15 The contract II: terms and conditions Contract terms and conditions Legal aspects Drafting special terms 16 Managing claims and variations How to manage contract and works variations orders Identifying the causes of variations Contractor claims process 17 Completion Contract close-out process Acceptance/completion Capture the learning/HSE Final payments, evaluation of performance 18 Close Review Final assessment

The leadership role of the project manager is increasingly recognised as a key determinant in delivering success. These skills can often be critical in project situations, where tight budgets and deadlines demand the highest levels of team performance and where the working environment presents fresh challenges on a daily basis. This programme focuses on the leadership skills required of project managers and will benefit anyone involved in managing projects large or small wishing to extend or enhance those skills. The objectives of this programme are to help the participants: Understand the significance of leadership skills to the project manager and the impact of these skills on project performance Review the key skills needed to be an effective 'multi-dimensional' project leader and learn how to develop, adapt and apply them in practice Learn how to identify the preferred leadership style for the context and organisational culture of a project and how to develop personal style versatility Understand the role of the project leader in building an effective team and the skills required to promote and sustain team performance Gain a better understanding of the interpersonal skills needed to motivate individual team members and harness the full potential of the team DAY ONE 1 Introduction Aims and objectives Personal objectives 2 Project management and leadership What is a leader? How much can leadership be learned? The project environment and the impact of leadership skills The characteristics of high performance project teams and their leaders 3 Principles of effective leadership Some useful models and theories of leadership explored Types of leadership; choosing how to use leadership power Evaluating personal leadership style; how to develop style flexibility 4 Syndicate case study: Leadership in action Review of the role of leadership in a contemporary project Feedback and plenary discussion: effective project leadership 5 Team exercise: Leadership skills of the project manager Teams compete in performing a project simulation Project review and feedback Discussion of the outcome: role and skills of the project leader 6 Leadership skills for project managers The 3 dimensions of project leadership: inwards, outwards, and upwards The vital role of communication skills and how to develop them Developing a 'project vision': strategic thinking skills Understanding others; emotional intelligence skills Being a visible leader; behavioural and influencing skills Building effective relationships; the importance of trust and respect DAY TWO 7 Leading the project team The role of leadership in developing team performance Understanding individual strengths; recognising team role preferences Managing conflict and promoting positive team dynamics Setting standards, maintaining discipline and rewarding performance Harnessing team potential: building motivation within the team Promoting team learning; the team leader as coach / mentor 8 Leading through the organisation Gaining the support others; developing effective influencing skills Getting empowerment from key stakeholders Knowing when and how to take the initiative and lead Building and maintaining rapport with key partners Becoming an effective team player in leadership teams Becoming a business leader; leading colleagues and co-workers 9 Team exercise: Leadership and negotiation Teams engage in a negotiation exercise Exercise review and feedback Discussion of the outcome: negotiation skills of the project leader 10 Negotiation skills for project leaders Characteristics of effective negotiators Classic problem behaviours and mind-sets to avoid Getting to win-win; building partnership and trust 11 Leading more senior stakeholders The challenges and skills of leading and managing upwards Communicating with more senior stakeholders; building credibility Negotiating upwards: knowing when and how The role of networking skills; building and maintaining rapport Handling disagreements; the art of diplomacy Handling personality and style conflicts with more senior people

There is a lot to learn in Power BI, this course takes a comprehensive look at the fundamentals of analysing data and includes a balanced look at the four main components that make up Power BI Desktop: Report view, Data view, Model view, and the Power Query Editor. It also demonstrates how to utilise the online Power BI service. It looks at authoring tools that enable you to connect to and transform data from a variety of sources, allowing you to produce detailed reports through a range of visualisations, in an interactive and dynamic way. It also includes a detailed look at formulas by writing both M functions in Power Query, and DAX functions in Desktop view. This knowledge will allow you to take your reports to the next level. The aim of this course is to provide a complete introduction to understanding the Power BI analysis process, by working hands-on with examples that will equip you with the necessary skills to start applying your learning straight away. 1 Getting Started The Power BI ecosystem Opening Power BI Desktop Power BI's four views Introduction to Dashboards 2 Importing Files Importing data sources Importing an Excel file Importing a CSV file Importing a database Connect to an SQL Server Database Import vs. Direct Query Importing from the web Importing a folder of files Managing file connections 3 Shape Data in the Query Editor The process of shaping data Managing data types Keeping and removing rows Add a custom column Appending tables together Hiding queries in reports Fixing error issues Basic maths operations 4 The Data Model Table relationships Relationship properties 5 Merge Queries Table join kinds Merging tables 6 Inserting Dashboard Visuals Things to keep in mind Inserting maps Formatting Maps Inserting charts Formatting Charts Inserting a tree map Inserting a table, matrix, and card Controlling number formats About report themes Highlighting key points Filter reports with slicers Sync slicers across dashboards Custom web visuals 7 Publish and share Reports Publishing to Power BI service Editing online reports Pinning visuals to a dashboard What is Q&A? Sharing dashboards Exporting reports to PowerPoint Exporting reports as PDF files 8 The Power Query Editor Fill data up and down Split column by delimiter Add a conditional column More custom columns Merging columns 9 The M Functions Inserting text functions Insert an IF function Create a query group 10 Pivoting Tables Pivot a table Pivot and append tables Pivot but don't aggregate Unpivot tables Append mismatched headers 11 Data Modelling Expanded Understanding relationships Mark a date table 12 DAX New Columns New columns and measures New column calculations Insert a SWITCH function 13 Introduction to DAX Measures Common measure functions Insert a SUM function Insert a COUNTROWS function Insert a DISTINCTCOUNT function Insert a DIVIDE function DAX rules 14 The CALCULATE Measure The syntax of CALCULATE Insert a CALCULATE function Control field summarisation Things of note 15 The SUMX measure X iterator functions Anatomy of SUMX Insert a SUMX function When to use X functions 16 Time Intelligence Measures Importance of a calendar table Insert a TOTALYTD function Change financial year end date Comparing historical data Insert a DATEADD function 17 Hierarchies and Groups Mine data using hierarchies Compare data in groups

Keeping Yourself in Mind: An ACT-informed programme for people supporting a family member with JHD We are pleased to invite you to our virtual course for parents and family carers of people living with Juvenile Huntington’s disease. The course will be run by Sarah Gunn, a clinical psychologist and researcher at the University of Leicester, and will be based on the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a therapeutic approach which focuses on learning to manage difficult thoughts and feelings, and to live a life which feels valuable and meaningful despite the struggles we encounter. This is an opportunity to explore the difficulties that can be associated with caring for a person with JHD (for you and within the family), to identify the values that matter most to you, and for you to think about how to move towards a more rich and valued life than you may have now. This is an eight-week course running from Wednesday 7 February to Wednesday 27 March 2024. The sessions will be on a Wednesday afternoon 1-2.30pm. Here is a very brief session outline: Week 1: Introductions: To ACT, to the programme, and to each other Week 2: Impacts of Juvenile Huntington’s on the “carer”* and wider family Week 3: Psychological wellbeing when supporting a person with Juvenile Huntington’s Week 4: Coping and adjustment: Living with, not battling against Week 5: What matters to you: Finding your values Week 6: Moving forward: Taking steps to align with your values Week 7: Living a valued life alongside Huntington’s: Plans and coping strategies Week 8: Reflection and ending: What’s next? *Note: Some people don’t like this term, so here we’re using it in quote marks. During the course, we will discuss which term would be preferred by the people attending. For more information on what information we collect and how we use it when booking onto one of our events, please see our privacy policy on our website.