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Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for: Developers System Administrators Solutions Architects Overview This course is designed to teach you how to: Design a microservices-based architecture that uses containers Use Amazon ECS to run and scale a microservices-based application Integrate Amazon ECS with other AWS services Running Container-Enabled Microservices on AWS is designed to teach you how to manage and scale container-enabled applications by using Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS). This course highlights the challenges of running containerized applications at scale and provides guidance on creating and using Amazon ECS to develop and deploy containerized microservices-based applications. In the hands-on lab exercises you will use Amazon ECS to handle long-running services, build and deploy container images, link services together, and scale capacity to meet demand. You will also learn how to run container workers for asynchronous application processes. Module 1a: Overview of Microservices on AWS Welcome to Simple Mustache Service! The monolith What are microservices? How to implement a microservices infrastructure The six principles of microservices Module 1b: Containers and Docker Introduction to containers Comparing virtual machines with containers Docker Running containers Storing container images Hands-on lab: Building and running your first container Module 2: Continuous delivery for container-based microservices Compare and contrast different software development cycles Use AWS CodePipeline to code, build, and deploy a microservice Use AWS CodeCommit as a source control service Use Jenkins to perform a Docker build Use Postman to run and test microservices Use AWS CloudFormation to provision and deploy microservices Hands-on lab: Using the Amazon ECS Service Scheduler Module 3: High availability and scaling with Amazon Elastic Container Service High availability Cluster management and scheduling Monitoring Scaling a cluster Scaling services Hands-on lab: Continuous delivery pipelines for container-based microservices Module 4: Security for container-based microservices Implement security Apply best practices Automate security Evaluate compliance requirements Embed security into the CI/CD Hands-on lab: Extending Amazon ECS with Service Discovery and Config Management Additional course details: Nexus Humans Running Container Enabled Microservices on AWS 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 Running Container Enabled Microservices on AWS 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 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for business users and knowledge workers in a variety of roles and fields who have competence in a desktop-based installation of Microsoft Office, and who are now extending Microsoft 365 to a collaborative cloud-based environment. Overview In this course, you will work productively in the Microsoft 365 cloud-based environment. You will: Navigate Microsoft 365 and integrate the online apps. Use Microsoft Outlook on the Web. Use Microsoft Teams on the web. Store documents in SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams. Work with files online. This course is an introduction to Microsoft 365 in a cloud-based environment. Using the Microsoft 365 suite of productivity apps online, users can easily communicate and collaborate through Microsoft Teams messaging and meeting functionality and Outlook email. When you create a team, the Microsoft SharePoint team site provides a central storage location for accessing and modifying shared documents. Each user also receives individual document storage through OneDrive for Business. Teams can provide a central hub for working with shared documents in the familiar apps?Word, PowerPoint, and Excel?as an alternative to installing the Microsoft 365 Desktop applications. Getting Started with Microsoft 365 for the Web Topic A:ÿSign In to Microsoft 365 Online Topic B:ÿNavigate the Microsoft 365 Web Environment Topic C:ÿIntegrate the Microsoft 365 Web Apps Using Outlook on the Web Topic A:ÿSend and Receive Email on the Web Topic B:ÿAccess the Outlook Calendar Online Using Teams on the Web Topic A:ÿAccess Teams Features Topic B:ÿCreate and Configure Teams and Channels Topic C:ÿChat and Post in Teams Topic D:ÿCall and Meet in Teams Storing Documents on the Web Topic A:ÿOrganize Documents in SharePoint Topic B:ÿOrganize Documents in OneDrive Topic C:ÿWork with Documents in Teams Topic D:ÿSelect a File Storage Location Working with Files Online Topic A:ÿEdit Documents in Microsoft 365 Online Topic B:ÿCollaborate on Files Online Topic C:ÿFind Shared Resources Online Additional course details: Nexus Humans Microsoft 365 for the Web (with Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive) v3.0 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 Microsoft 365 for the Web (with Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive) v3.0 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 advanced course is appropriate for System Administrators, Technical Support Personnel, and Business Partners responsible for implementing LPARs on IBM Power Systems with AIX servers. Overview Discuss the advantages or value of PowerVM edition's featuresDefine micro-partitioning and shared processor LPARsDiscuss the benefits of simultaneous multithreadingDiscuss and configure the Integrated Virtual Ethernet (IVE)Install and configure the Virtual I/O ServerConfigure virtual network devices, such as virtual Ethernet and shared Ethernet adaptersConfigure virtual SCSI and virtual Fibre Channel storage adaptersConfigure virtual SCSI target devices on a virtual SCSI adapterDefine file-backed storage pools and file-backed virtual optical devicesIdentify single points of failure in virtualized environmentsConfigure multiple VIO servers for high availabilityConfigure advanced virtual networking optionsConfigure the shared Ethernet adapter failover featureConfigure advanced virtual SCSI optionsConfigure MPIO in a VIO server's client partitionManage the service events, configure call home, add, exchange FRUs, and discuss FSP failoverPerform PowerVM (VIOS) Maintenance This course explains the new features and benefits of virtualization including processor virtualization, Virtual I/O Server, and virtual devices, such as virtual Ethernet, virtual SCSI, and virtual Fibre Channel adapters. Course Outline Unit 1: Introduction to partitioning Exercise 1: Power Systems documentation overview Unit 2: HMC V8 enhancements Exercise 2: HMC enhanced interface Unit 3: Processor virtualization Exercise 3: Processor virtualization configuration Unit 4: Virtual Ethernet Exercise 4: Virtual Ethernet adapter configuration Unit 5: Virtual I/O Server and Shared Ethernet Adapter Exercise 5: Virtual I/O Server configuration Unit 6: Virtual SCSI devices Exercise 6: Client partition configuration Unit 7: Virtual network configuration with dual VIOS Exercise 7: SEA failover setup Unit 8: Virtual SCSI configurations with dual VIOS Exercise 8: Dual VIO server configuration with MPIO in the client partition Unit 9: Virtual Fibre Channel devices Exercise 9: Virtual Fibre Channel adapter configuration Unit 10: HMC Service Management Exercise 10: Manage service events Unit 11: PowerVM advanced systems maintenance Exercise 11: PowerVM system maintenance Exercise 12: (Optional) File-backed virtual SCSI devices Additional course details: Nexus Humans AN30 IBM Power Systems for AIX - Virtualization I - Implementing Virtualization 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 AN30 IBM Power Systems for AIX - Virtualization I - Implementing Virtualization 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 security administrators and Check Point resellers who need to manage and monitor issues that may occur within their Security Management environment. Overview Understand how to use Check Point resources for support. Understand how to perform packet captures using tcmdump and FW Monitor command tools. Understand the basic process of kernel debugging, and how debug commands are structured. Recognize how to use various Linux commands for troubleshooting system issues. Recognize communication issues that may occur between SmartConsole and the SMS and how to resolve them. Understand how to troubleshoot SmartConsole login and authentication issues. Understand how to prevent and resolve licensing and contract issues. Understand how to troubleshoot issues that may occur during policy installation. Understand communication issues that may occur when collecting logs and how to resolve them. Recall various tools to use when analyzing issues with logs. Understand how to restore interrupted communications during heavy logging. Understand how NAT works and how to troubleshoot issues. Understand Client Side and Server Side NAT. Understand how the Access Control Policy functions and how the access control applications work together. Understand how to troubleshoot issues that may occur with Application Control and URL Filtering. Understand how the HTTPS Inspection process works and how to resolve issues that may occur during the process. Understand how to troubleshoot Content Awareness issues. Recognize how to troubleshoot VPN-related issues. Understand how to monitor cluster status and work with critical devices. Recognize how to troubleshoot State Synchronization. Understand how to troubleshoot communication issues between Identity Sources and Security Gateways. Understand how to troubleshoot and debug issues with internal Identity Awareness processes. The goal of this course is to provide an understanding of the concepts and skills necessary to troubleshoot issues which may occur when managing the Check Point Security Management architecture and Security Gateways. Course Outline An Introduction to Troubleshooting SmartConsole and Policy Management Troubleshooting Monitoring Logging Activity Troubleshooting Issues with NAT Understanding the Unified Access Control Policy Basic VPN Troubleshooting Monitoring ClusterXL Connections Understanding Identity Awareness Additional course details: Nexus Humans CCTA Check Point Troubleshooting Administration 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 CCTA Check Point Troubleshooting Administration 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 Data Modelers Overview Please refer to course overview This offering provides participants with introductory to advanced knowledge of metadata modeling concepts, and how to model metadata for predictable reporting and analysis results using IBM Cognos Framework Manager. Participants will learn the full scope of the metadata modeling process, from initial project creation, to publishing of metadata to the web, enabling end users to easily author reports and analyze data. Introduction to IBM Cognos Framework Manager Model data and identifying related data Define requirements and modeling strategies Overview of IBM Cognos Framework Manager Create a baseline project Extend a model Prepare reusable metadata Model for predictable results in IBM Cognos Framework Manager Identify query issues Identify reporting traps Model virtual star schemas Use query subjects, modify relationships, and consolidate metadata using virtual objects Create calculations, filter data, and customize metadata for runtime Implement a time dimension and specify determinants Model for presentation in IBM Cognos Framework Manager Create a presentation view Examine data source query subject types and stored procedure query subject types Specify data security and package security Specify object security and dynamic data security Create analysis objects Manage OLAP data sources Advanced capabilities in IBM Cognos Framework Manager Explore SQL generation and the use of governors Examine the use of IBM Cognos SQL and generated SQL for DMR data Other query considerations Use session parameters, prompt macros, and security macro functions Use materialized views, minimize SQL, and enable Dynamic Query Mode (DQM) DQM, CQM, caching metadata, query processing, aggregate calculation, and other ways to improve performance Extended capabilities in IBM Cognos Framework Manager Perform basic maintenance and management on a model Remap metadata to another source and import and link additional data sources Run scripts to automate or update a model and report on a model Segment a project, link a project, and branch a model Nest packages and specify package languages and functions Explore additional modeling techniques and customize metadata for a multilingual audience Additional course details: Nexus Humans B6252 IBM Cognos Framework Manager: Design Metadata Models v11.1.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 B6252 IBM Cognos Framework Manager: Design Metadata Models v11.1.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 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for #NAME? Overview The learning objectives for CDA include a practical understanding of: Goals, history, terminology, and pipeline The importance, practices, and transformation of a DevOps collaborative culture Design practices, such as modular design and microservices Continuous Integration (Cl), such as version control, builds, and remediation Tenets and best practices of Continuous Testing (CT) Continuous Delivery and Deployment (CD): packaging, containers, and release Continuous Monitoring (CM): monitoring and analysis infrastructure, process, and apps Infrastructure and tools: frameworks, tools, and infrastructure as code Security Assurance: DevSecOps The opportunity to hear and share real-life scenarios This course is designed for participants who are engaged in the design, implementation, and management of DevOps deployment pipelines and toolchains that support Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Testing and potentially Continuous Deployment. The course highlights underpinning processes, metrics, APls and cultural considerations with Continuous Delivery. Key benefits of Continuous Delivery will be covered including increased velocity to assist organizations to respond to market changes rapidly, thus being able to outmaneuver competition, reduce risk and lower costs while releasing higher quality solutions. Increased productivity and employee morale by having more activities performed by pipelines instead of humans so teams can focus on vision while pipelines do the execution.This course prepares you for the Continuous Delivery Ecosystem Foundation(CDEF) certification. Course Introduction Course goals Course agenda CDA Concepts Continuous delivery (CD) definition Architecting for continuous delivery Continuous delivery and DevOps Relationships between CD, Waterfall, Agile, ITIL, and DevOps Benefits of continuous delivery CDA Culture Importance of culture to the CD Architect What a CD Architect can do about culture How to maintain culture Assignment: DevOps culture and practices to create flow Design Practices for Continuous Delivery Why design is important to continuous delivery CD Architect?s role in design Key design principles CD best practices Microservices and containers Continuous Integration Continuous integration (CI) defined CD Architect?s role in CI Importance of CI Benefits of CI CI best practices Assignment: Optimizing CI workflows Continuous Testing Continuous testing (CT) defined Importance of CT Benefits of CT CD Architect?s role in CT Five tenets of CT CT best practices Assignment: Handling environment inconsistencies Continuous Delivery and Deployment Continuous delivery defined Continuous deployment defined Benefits of continuous delivery and deployment CD Architect?s role in continuous delivery and deployment Continuous delivery and deployment best practices Assignment: Distinguishing continuous delivery and deployment Continuous Monitoring Continuous monitoring defined Importance of continuous monitoring CD Architect?s role in continuous monitoring Continuous monitoring best practices Assignment: Monitoring build progress Infrastructure and Tools Importance of infrastructure and tools CD Architect?s role in infrastructure and tools Building a DevOps toolchain Infrastructure/tools best practices Assignment: identifying common infrastructure/tool components Security Assurance Importance of security assurance DevSecOps and Rugged DevOps defined CD Architect?s role in security Security best practices Assignment: Applying security practices Capstone exercise Identifying toolchain and workflow improvements Summary Additional Sources of Information Exam Preparations Exam requirements Sample exam review

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Report Authors Overview Create query models Create reports based on query relationships Introduction to dimensional data Introduction to dimensional data in reports Dimensional report context Focus your dimensional data Calculations and dimensional functions Create advanced dynamic reports This offering teaches Professional Report Authors about advanced report building techniques using relational data models, dimensional data, and ways of enhancing, customizing, managing, and distributing professional reports. The course builds on topics presented in the Fundamentals course. Activities will illustrate and reinforce key concepts during this learning activity. Create query models Build a query and connect it to a report Answer a business question by referencing data in a separate query Create reports based on query relationships Create join relationships between queries Combine data containers based on relationships from different queries Create a report comparing the percentage of change Introduction to dimensional reporting concepts Examine data sources and model types Describe the dimensional approach to queries Apply report authoring styles Introduction to dimensional data in reports Use members to create reports Identify sets and tuples in reports Use query calculations and set definitions Dimensional report context Examine dimensional report members Examine dimensional report measures Use the default measure to create a summarized column in a report Focus your dimensional data Focus your report by excluding members of a defined set Compare the use of the filter() function to a detail filter Filter dimensional data using slicers Calculations and dimensional functions Examine dimensional functions Show totals and exclude members Create a percent of base calculation Create advanced dynamic reports Use query macros Control report output using a query macro Create a dynamic growth report Create a report that displays summary data before detailed data and uses singletons to summarize information Design effective prompts Create a prompt that allows users to select conditional formatting values Create a prompt that provides users a choice between different filters Create a prompt to let users choose a column sort order Create a prompt to let users select a display type Examine the report specification Examine report specification flow Identify considerations when modifying report specifications Customize reporting objects Distribute reports Burst a report to email recipients by using a data item Burst a list report to the IBM Cognos Analytics portal by using a burst table Burst a crosstab report to the IBM Cognos Analytics portal by using a burst table and a master detail relationship Enhance user interaction with HTML Create interactive reports using HTML Include additional information with tooltips Send emails using links in a report Introduction to IBM Cognos Active Reports Examine Active Report controls and variables Create a simple Active Report using Static and Data-driven controls Change filtering and selection behavior in a report Create interaction between multiple controls and variables Active Report charts and decks Create an Active Report with a Data deck Use Master detail relationships with Decks Optimize Active Reports Create an Active Report with new visualizations

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course benefits individuals responsible for configuring and monitoring EX Series switches running Junos ELS. Overview After successfully completing this course, you should be able to: List the benefits of implementing switched LANs. Describe transparent bridging concepts and operations. Describe terms and design considerations for switched LANs. List enterprise platforms that support Layer 2 switching. Configure interfaces for Layer 2 switching operations. Display and interpret the Ethernet switching table. Explain the concept of a VLAN. Describe access and trunk port modes. Configure and monitor VLANs. Describe voice VLAN and native VLAN concepts. Explain inter-VLAN routing operations. Configure and monitor inter-VLAN routing. Explain when a spanning tree is required. Describe STP and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) operations. List some advantages of using RSTP over STP. Configure and monitor RSTP. Describe the bridge protocol data unit (BPDU), loop, and root protection features. Configure and monitor the BPDU, loop, and root protection features. List and describe various port security features. Configure and monitor port security features. Describe the storm control feature. Configure and monitor storm control. Describe firewall filter support for EX Series Ethernet Switches. Implement and monitor the effects of a firewall filter. List and describe some features that promote high availability. Configure and monitor high availability features. Describe the basic concepts and operational details of a virtual chassis. Implement a virtual chassis with multiple EX4300 switches. Explain the concepts of Ethernet Ring Protection Switching (ERPS). Configure and monitor ERPS. Explain the concepts of Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP). Configure and monitor MSTP. This 4-day program includes an overview of protocol independent routing features, load balancing and filter-based forwarding, OSPF, BGP, IP tunneling, switching concepts and operations, virtual LANs (VLANs), the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and more. Chapter 1: Course Introduction Course Introduction Chapter 2: Layer 2 Switching Ethernet Bridging Basics Terminology and Design Considerations Overview of Enterprise Switching Platforms Enabling and Monitoring Layer 2 Switching Operations Lab 1: Implementing Layer 2 Switching Chapter 3: Virtual Networks Overview of VLANs Configuring and Monitoring VLANs Voice VLAN Native VLAN Routed VLAN Interfaces Lab 2: Implementing Virtual Networks Chapter 4: Routing Instances Routing Instances Overview Configuring and Monitoring Virtual Switches Chapter 5: Spanning Tree Spanning Tree Protocol Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol Configuring and Monitoring STP and RSTP Protection Features: BPDU Protection Protection Features: Loop Protection Protection Features: Root Protection Lab 3: Implementing Spanning Tree Chapter 6: Port Security MAC Limiting Persistent MAC Learning DHCP Snooping Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI) IP Source Guard Lab 4: Implementing Port Security Chapter 7: Device Security and Firewall Filters Storm Control Firewall Filters Lab 5: Implementing Storm Control and Firewall Filters Chapter 8: Virtual Chassis Overview of Virtual Chassis Configuring and Monitoring a Virtual Chassis Lab 6: Implementing a Virtual Chassis System Chapter 9: High Availability Features Overview of High Availability Networks Link Aggregation Groups Redundant Trunk Groups Graceful Routing Engine Switchover (GRES) Nonstop Active Routing (NSR) Nonstop Bridging (NSB) Lab 7: Implementing High Availability Features

Come and learn the basics of nutrition in this fun, informative online course. The modules covered include In this 10 lesson course, you will learn Common food intolerances The importance of drinking water Blood sugar balancing and food The importance of nutrition with hormones Myth busting on the popular diets including alkaline, blood group diet and veganism What are macronutrients What are micronutrients Reading food labels Understanding NOVA – the processed food categorisation Further studying options Learning Objectives Your takeaways from the Introduction to Nutrition course will include the ability to: Understand a macronutrient and a micronutrient Critique 5 popular diets Know why drinking water is important Be able to read a food label Describe why food intolerances are important Explain the NOVA categories

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