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Overview Understand the structure and mechanics of Target Redemption Notes (TARNs), autocallables, accumulators, and faders. Who the course is for CEOs, CFOs, COOs with responsibility for Strategic Management Investment bankers Real estate consultants Management consultants Private Equity investors Financial analysts Institutional Funds and Portfolio Managers Retail investors Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please click here. To learn more about schedule, pricing & delivery options speak to a course specialist now
If you're looking for a short, sharp high-impact intervention that will help motivate and inspire your sales team then a 'bite-sized' session could be just what you're looking for. We have a range of sessions that can be delivered on an 'off-the-shelf' basis, or they can be tailored to your specific requirements or, of course, we can develop something specifically for you on an entirely bespoke basis. And the length of the session is entirely up to you - 45-minutes, an hour, a half-day - whatever you prefer. Sessions can be run for small groups as part of your regular team meetings or they can be delivered for larger audiences, conference-style - the choice is yours. The session outlines below are just to give you an idea of the possibilities. If one of them whets your appetite please just give us a call on 01582 463463 to talk through what we can do for you - we're here to help!
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours Overview Upon completing this course, you will be able to meet the following objectives: SD-WAN Overview Cloud Concepts Cloud Technologies SD-WAN Direct Cloud Access (DCA) SD-WAN SaaS Cloud On-RAMP for IAAS (AWS) Cloud On-RAMP for IAAS (AZURE) Cloud Configuration for GCP Cloud On-RAMP for MULTI-CLOUD Cloud On-RAMP for CO-LOCATIONS This is a 5 day hands-on course on Cisco SD-WAN Cloud Configuration, Monitoring and Troubleshooting. This course provides the student with the knowledge to connect SD-WAN to SaaS Applications, as well as the ability to connect their Branches to AWS, AZURE, GCP Data Centers in the Cloud. Students will also learn how to Configure, Monitor, and Troubleshoot SD-WAN Co-Locations and SD-WAN Multicloud. SD-WAN Overview SD-WAN Controller SD-WAN WAN Edges supported in Cloud Instances Cloud Concepts Cloud Ops vs WAN Ops Cloud Connectivity Cloud Access Control Cloud Network Connectivity Cloud Regions Cloud Availability Zones Virtual Networks Cloud Routing Internet Gateways VS VPN Gateways VPC/VNET: IP Addressing Cloud Network Load Balancing Cloud Peering Cloud Transit Networks Cloud Technologies Azure Azure Basics Resource Groups vNets Availability zones Availability Set Workload and Public IP Network Virtual Appliance Load Balancer User Defined Routes Network Security Group VPN Gateway Express Routes Creating VNET for SDWAN AWS AWS Basics Region VPCs Availability zones Subnets EC2 Instance Elastic IPs Security Groups Internet Gateway NAT Gateway Route Table VPN Gateway Direct Connect Elastic Load Balancer Subscribe to Amazon machine images Setting AWS resource limits AWS Transit Gateways Creating VPC for SDWAN AWS IAM Role AWS Security Groups Service limits AWS SSH key pair Google Cloud GCP Basics Project Region Virtual Private Cloud Availability Zone Subnets Compute Engine Cloud Load Balancer Cloud DNS VPC Routing Cloud VPN & VPC peering VPC Firewall Rules SD-WAN Direct Cloud Access (DCA) DCA Prerequisites DNS on VPN 0 DIA Central Policy Configuration Match Traffic Set QOS Set External Access SD-WAN SaaS Supported Platforms and Versions SaaS Prerequisites DNS on VPN 0 DIA SaaS Access Methods Cloud Access through Direct Internet Access Links Cloud Access through a Gateway Site Hybrid Approach Supported SaaS Applications SaaS Security Options SaaS Configuration Common Scenarios for Using Cloud onRamp for SaaS Specify Office 365 Traffic Category Enable Cloud onRamp for SaaS, Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Devices Configure Applications for Cloud onRamp for SaaS Using Cisco vManage Configure Sites for Cloud onRamp for SaaS Using Cisco vManage View Details of Monitored Applications Cloud On-RAMP for IAAS (AWS) Prerequisite AWS Configuration Verify prerequisites Configure AWS for Cisco SD-WAN Cloud On-RAMP for AWS Overview Define WAN Edge Type used Define Template Attach Devices to Template Deploy Cloud Onramp AWS IAM Role Select Region Select CPU and Memory Transit Networking IP Addresses Discover and Map Host VPCs AWS to SD-WAN Security Monitor Cisco Cloud Onramp for AWS Troubleshoot Cisco Cloud Onramp for AWS Interconnecting Cisco SD-WAN with AWS Transit Gateway (TGW) Cloud On-RAMP for IAAS (AZURE) Prerequisite AZURE Configuration Cloud On-RAMP for AZURE Configure AWS for Cisco SD-WAN Define WAN Edge Type used Define Template Attach Devices to Template Deploy Cloud Onramp Select Region Discover and Map Host VPCs Monitor Cisco Cloud Onramp for Azure Troubleshoot Cisco Cloud Onramp for AZURE Azure Virtual Wan (VWAN) Integration Cloud Configuration for GCP Prerequisite GCP Configuration SD-WAN Configuration Configure Google Cloud for SD-WAN Google Cloud GCP Basics Deploy cEdge Catalyst 8000V Edges Setup IPSEC Connections Setup BGP Connections Cloud On-RAMP for MULTI-CLOUD AWS Transit Gateway Microsoft vWAN Create Cisco Cloud GW Discover host VPCs/VNets Map Branch nets to VPCs Cloud On-RAMP for CO-LOCATIONS SD-WAN CO-LOCATIONS Overview Colocation facilities Cisco Colocation Equipment Cisco Cloud Services Platform 5444 Cisco Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure Software (NFVIS) Virtual Network Functions Network Fabric Cisco Catalyst 9500-48Y4C switch Cisco Catalyst 9500-40X switch Device Configuration and Connectivity Sizing the Colocation Solution Devices Cisco Colocation Manager Deploy Network Services at the Network Edge Colocation Solution?Deployment Workflow Monitor Cisco SD-WAN Colocation Devices Cisco Colocation Manager States for Switch Configuration Cisco Colocation Manager States and Transitions from Host Cisco Colocation Manager Notifications VM Alarms Cloud Services Platform Real-Time Commands Colocation High Availability Troubleshoot Cisco SD-WAN Cloud onRamp for Colocation Solution Troubleshoot Catalyst 9500 Issues Troubleshoot Cloud Services Platform Issues DHCP IP Address Assignment Troubleshoot Cisco Colo Manager Issues Troubleshoot Service Chain Issues Troubleshoot Physical Network Function Management Issues Log Collection from CSP Troubleshoot vManage Issues Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco SD-WAN Cloud (SDWAN-CLD-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 Cisco SD-WAN Cloud (SDWAN-CLD-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 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This hands-on course is geared for experienced DBAs with basic Oracle 19c skills. Overview This course combines expert lecture, real-world demonstrations and group discussions with machine-based practical labs andexercises. Working in a hands-on learning environment led by our expert facilitator, students will explore: Creating CDBs and Regular PDBs Managing CDBs and PDBs Backup and Duplicate Upgrading and Transporting CDBs and Regular PDBs Backup Strategies and Terminology Restore and Recovery Concepts Using Flashback Technologies Duplicating a Database Installing Grid Infrastructure and Oracle Database Patching Grid Infrastructure and Oracle Database Upgrading to Oracle Grid Infrastructure Using General Overall Database Enhancements Monitoring and Tuning Database Performance Managing Application PDBs Managing Security in Multitenant databases Recovery and Flashback Configuring and Using RMAN Diagnosing Failures Performing Recovery Transporting Data RMAN Troubleshooting and Tuning Creating an Oracle Database by using DBCA Oracle Restart Upgrading the Oracle Database Installing Grid Infrastructure for a Standalone server Using Availability Enhancements Tuning SQL Statements Geared for participants experienced with Oracle 19c DBA essentials Oracle 19c Database Administration II (Oracle DBA II) expands their understanding of Oracle database administration. Throughout the course students will explore coverage of Multitenant (CDB/PDB), database tuning, SQL tuning, and backup and recovery: the skills needed to keep a database running reliably and efficiently. The current release of the database is used for exercises and demonstrations, and the content back-ported as necessary for previous releases. Creating CDBs and Regular PDBs Configure and create a CDB Create a new PDB from the CDB seed Explore the structure of PDBs Manage CDBs and PDBs Manage PDB service names and connections Manage startup, shutdown and availability of CDBs and PDBs Change the different modes and settings of PDBs Evaluate the impact of parameter value changes Performance management in CDBs and PDBs Control CDB and PDB resource usage with the Oracle Resource Manager Backup and Duplicate Perform Backup and Recover CDBs and PDBs Duplicate an active PDB Duplicate a Database Upgrading and Transporting CDBs and Regular PDBs Upgrade an Oracle Database Transport Data Backup Strategies and Terminology Perform Full and Incremental Backups and Recoveries Compress and Encrypt RMAN Backups Use a media manager Create multi-section backups of exceptionally large files Create duplexed backup sets Create archival backups Backup of recovery files Backup non database files Back up ASM meta data Restore and Recovery Concepts Employ the best Oracle Database recovery technology for your failure situation Describe and use Recovery technology for Crash, Complete, and Point-in-time recovery Using Flashback Technologies Configure your Database to support Flashback Perform flashback operations Duplicating a Database Duplicate Databases Install Grid Infrastructure and Oracle Database Install Grid Infrastructure for a Standalone server Install Oracle Database software Patching Grid Infrastructure and Oracle Database Patch Grid Infrastructure and Oracle Database Upgrading to Oracle Grid Infrastructure Upgrade Oracle Grid Infrastructure Using General Overall Database Enhancements Install Oracle Database software Create, Delete and Configure Databases using DBCA Creating CDBs and Regular PDBs Use Miscellaneous 19c New Features Monitoring and Tuning Database Performance Managing Memory Components Understanding the Automatic Workload Repository (AWR) Understanding the Advisory Framework Monitoring Wait Events, Sessions, and Services Managing Metric Thresholds and Alerts Understanding and Using the Performance Tuning Methodology Performing Performance Planning Understanding the Automatic Database Diagnostic Monitor (ADDM) Manage Application PDBs Explain the purpose of application root and application seed Define and create application PDBs Install, upgrade and Patch applications Create and administer Application PDBS Clone PDBs and Application containers Plug and unplug operations with PDBs and application containers Comparing Local Undo Mode and Shared Undo Mode Manage Security in Multitenant databases Manage Security in Multitenant databases Manage PDB lockdown profiles Audit Users in CDBs and PDBs Manage other types of policies in application containers Recovery and Flashback Restore and Recovering Databases with RMAN Perform CDB and PDB flashback Configuring and Using RMAN Configure RMAN and the Database for Recoverability Configure and Using an RMAN recovery catalog Diagnosing Failures Detect and repair database and database block corruption Diagnosing Database Issues Performing Recovery Restore and Recovering Databases with RMAN Perform Non RMAN database recovery Transporting Data Transport Data RMAN Troubleshooting and Tuning Interpret the RMAN message output Diagnose RMAN performance issues Creating an Oracle Database by using DBCA Create, Delete and Configure Databases using DBCA Oracle Restart Configure and use Oracle Restart to manage components Upgrade the Oracle Database Plan for Upgrading an Oracle Database Upgrade an Oracle Database Perform Post-Upgrade tasks Install Grid Infrastructure for a Standalone server Rapid Home Provisioning Using Availability Enhancements Use an RMAN recovery catalog Use Flashback Database Tuning SQL Statements Understanding the Oracle Optimizer Using the SQL Tuning Advisor Managing Optimizer Statistics Using the SQL Access Advisor Understanding the SQL Tuning Process Additional course details: Nexus Humans Oracle 19c Database Administration II (DBA II) (TTOR20619) 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 Oracle 19c Database Administration II (DBA II) (TTOR20619) 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.
When managers have too many decisions to make, it can have a serious impact on the speed and efficiency of the organisation. When those decisions are commercial ones, the results can wreak havoc with the bottom line. Often the problem arises when those below them or in operational areas of the organisation aren't equipped or allowed to make a decision for themselves. Issues get passed back up and that wastes time. This programme provides a solution, giving your entire team the skills to: And most importantly, they'll be able to do this in line with the broader aims and commercial objectives of the business. By the end of the programme participants will be able to: Fully appreciate the importance of effective decision-making in business Use the five-step 'Stop, Think, Act!' decision-making process Stop leaping to conclusions Really understand the situations and decisions they are dealing with Identify good options Evaluate those options Make decisions and then put them into action Apply these tools and techniques to all their decisions in future 1 Understanding the business we work in What are the critical factors in our business? What is the SWOT analysis for our business? 2 Understanding what decision-making is 3 Background Culture of 'having to be doing' To change things we have to think about it! We are paid to make decisions! 4 Recognise the opportunity to make a decision 5 The 'Stop, Think, Act!' technique 6 STOP! Recognise the opportunity to make a decision Don't leap to conclusions Get ready to think Initial questions:Is this my decision? (Do I have the authority?)Who is this going to affect? (Do they need to be included?)When do I need to make the decision? (What's the timeline?) 7 THINK! The 3 Cs - making sure we understand the decisions we have to make What is the context of this decision?What is the overall situation?Why is this decision important?What do we need to achieve?What will success look like? Do I have clarity about the decision I need to make?Can I write it down?Can I express it clearly in two sentences? What are the criteria?What are the critical commercial factors that we will use to select our options?What will we use to measure the business success? 8 ACT! Identifying options What data do I need to collect?Issues with today's overloadIdentifying what will help you Select optionsHow many options?Must match your criteriaMust achieve success'Decision compass' exercise Analyse optionsTabular methodRisk analysis (likelihood v effect)Head, heart and gut (is there any organisational history/bias that we are up against?) Making your decision Taking it to actionFirst actionsPlanning how to make it happen
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for all Oracle Professionals. Specifically Database Administrators, Web Server Administrators, System Administrators, CIOs and other IT Management Professionals. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to understand configuration for installation, configuration of a host system, using Oracle Restart framework, troubleshooting tips, how the database fits with other systems, internals of the database, database failures and other topics. In this course, students will focus on configuration on supported systems. Also how the database fits in with other systems. Oracle Database Architercture Overview The Database Instance Database Memory Structures Database Process Structures Database Storage Architecture Oracle Clusterware Configuring the Host for Standalone Installlation Host Configuration Overview Choosing a Database Host Choosing an Operating System Proprietary Unix vs Open-Source Linux Making the OS Selection Prepare an Oracle LINUX Installation Perform Oracle LINUX Installation Configure the LINUX Host Step 1 - Confirm General System Requirements Step 2 - Confirm The Operating System Platform Step 3 - Confirm LINUX Package Requirements Step 4 - Confirm Network Configuration Configure Host for Virtualization VM Technologies Configure Oracle Linux for Virtualization Step 1 - Download Linux Updates Step 2 - Check Linux Kernel Step 3 - Download Latest yum Configuration File Step 4 - Enable Oracle Linux Add-ons Step 5 - Install VirtualBox Oracle Optimal Flexible Architecture OFA Goals ORACLE_BASE ORACLE_HOME Database Files Multiple ORACLE_HOMEs Databse Software Upgrades Mutliple Oracle Software Installations GRID Infrastructure Configuration Configure the Linux Installation About ASM Devices Configure Linux Devices for ASM Partioning a Device Oracle ASMLib Configue MS Windows Devices GRID Infrastructure Installation Perform the Installation Download Unpack the Installation Package Launch the Installation Session The Installation Dialog Verify the Installation Operating System Confirmation Oracle Utilities Setup SQL*Plus Confirmation Using EM Cloud Control Troubleshooting Problems DATABASE Installation Configuraion Configure a Linux Installation System Groups & Users Configure Kernel Parameters Create the Physical Directories Configure MS Windows Installation Prerequisite Checks & Fixup Utility DATABASE Installation ABOUT THE INSTALLATION The Installation Tools About The Installation Dialog The Installation Session Log PERFORM INSTALLATION ON LINUX Download Unpack The Installation Files Set Environment Variables Launch The Installation SERVER CLASS INSTALLATION DIALOG More About The Global Database Name About Enterprise Manager Cloud Control Secure The New Database PERFORM INSTALLATION ON WINDOWS Launch The Installation POST---INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION Required Environment Variables Defining The Environment Variables About SSH VERIFY THE INSTALLATION SQL*PlusConfirmation Operating System Confirmation Firewall Configuration Accessing EM Database Express Creating Databses Using DBCA About DBCA DBCA Templates Are You Sure? DEFAULT CONFIGURATION DATABASE ADVANCED MODE DATABASE File Location Variables Database Vault and Label Security CONFIGURE AN EXISTING DATABASE DELETE A DATABASE MANAGE TEMPLATES MANUALLY CREATE A DATABASE The CREATE DATABASE Command Using Oracle Restart WHAT IS ORACLE RESTART? What Oracle Restart Does Is Oracle Restart Deprecated? Registering With Oracle Restart More About srvctl Terminal Session Configuration COMPONENT STATUS USING SRVCTL Database Status Grid Infrastructure Status Oracle Home Status CONFIGURATION USING SRVCTL Examining A Database Configuration Examining The Listener Configuration Examining The ASM Configuration Manual Registration ListenerConfiguration Modification Database ConfigurationModification STARTUP/SHUTDOWN USING SRVCTL Why Use srvctl? MANAGING ORACLE RESTART Obtaining Oracle Restart Status Start/Stop Oracle Restart Preparing for a Database Upgrade What is a Database Upgrade? Database Upgrade Methods Real World Database Upgrade Develop A Database Upgrade Plan ABOUT THE DATABASE VERSION Direct Upgrade The COMPATIBLE Database Parameter PRE-UPGRADE PREPARATIONS Oracle Warehouse Builder Oracle Label Security (OLS) Oracle Database Vault Locating The Older Database Installations THE PRE-UPGRADE INFORMATION TOOL Pre-Upgrade Information Tool Files Run The Pre---Upgrade Information Tool Examining The Pre---Upgrade Information Tool Results Upgrade to Oracle Databse 12c Launch DBUA Database Upgrade Dialog Post-Upgrade Tasks Post-Upgrade Checklist Enable Unified Auditing Migrate to Unified Auditing Database Parameter Changes Enable New Features Source Destination Specific Post-Upgrade Tasks Oracle Architecture: The Systems Infrastructure About Enterprise Architectures The Relational Database Legacy Computing Models The Multi-Tiered Computing Model Scaling Up Cloud-Based Deployment ORACLE INFRASTRUCTURE ECOSYSTEM USING ORACLE ENTERPRISE MANAGER More About EM Using EM Database Express Using EM Cloud Control Oracle Architecture: The Database Host The Database Server Stack PROCESSOR LAYER CPU Resources Memory Resources I/O & STORAGE PROCESSING OS LAYER PROCESSING MODES DATABASE SERVER VIRTUALIZATION STORAGE VIRTUALIZATION ORACLE DATABASE SERVER STACK ORACLE ENGINEERED SYSTEMS Oracle Exadata Database Platform Exalogic Cloud Machine Exalytics BI Machine Oracle Architecture: Princilples & Technology Concepts Grid Computing Principles Why Grid Computing? What Is Grid Computing? PARALLELIZATION PRINCIPLES Hardware Parallelization Grid Computing Devices Clustered Database Servers CLOUD COMPUTING PRINCIPLES Multi-Tenancy Oracle Architecture: The RDBMS Installation & the Database Instance The Database Server Software Database Versions & Releases Database Editions Using PRODUCT_COMPONENT_VERSION View The Core Database Components Using V$VERSION View Understanding The Database Version Number The COMPATIBLE Database Parameter DATABASE INSTANCE ELEMENTS Individual Elements Of A Database Instance Physical Database Elements An Operational Database installation DATABASE INSTANCE CONFIGURATIONS Single Instance Parameter Files & Instance Configuration MAX_STRING_SIZE Parameter Example Independent Instances Clustered Instances The Database Instance In A Multi-tenant Configuration RECONFIGURING A DATABASE INSTANCE Static Vs. Dynamic Parameters Dynamic Parameter Setting Parameter Setting Scope Parameter Setting Level Setting Upgrade Related Parameters DATABASE COMPONENTS Advanced Data Functionality Components Security Components High-Performance Components Administration Components Database F
This foundational course will help all managers to better understand what a supply chain is and how their roles impact and interact with, their end-to-end supply chain process. PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN HOW TO: • Understand the role of the supply chain within the wider business context • Become aware of the fundamental trade-offs in the supply chain (e.g. supply chain cost vs service level, efficiency vs flexibility etc.) • Understand the importance of supply chain planning and be able to identify its key components • Develop awareness of the key challenges in modern inventory management and distribution; become familiar with tested practices that allow responding to these challenges • Understand the meaning of essential supply chain terminology • Understand how supply chain performance affects company financial results COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE: • What is supply chain management? Why is it important? • The importance of cost versus service • Purchasing and procurement • Manufacturing processes • Demand management • Warehouse and inventory management • Logistics and transport • Risk management
Increasing sales is the core of objective for all salespeople and it is vital they are given the tools and techniques to thrive in this highly competitive environment. The landscape within which salespeople operate is ever shifting, and now more than ever it is recognised that the key to successful selling is understanding the customer's needs and working collaboratively with them to achieve their objectives. This highly practical programme has been developed to support salespeople to develop their all-round sales skills using a customer-focused approach. The course will be fun and informal, using practical exercises to help new and experienced salespeople ensure they are equipped to deal with the challenges of selling. This course will help participants: Develop core sales skills such as building rapport, questioning and presenting benefits Identify the roles and goals of key contacts and recognize the importance of consultative selling Understand how to achieve sales by uncovering needs, matching benefits and promoting value Understand how to structure and control a customer interaction and set clear objectives for each account Develop techniques for handling objections, questions and staying positive Master the art of closing a sale and gaining agreement Understand tactical selling and how to build multiple contacts and relationships Develop skill and confidence in selling to both new prospects and existing customers 1 Consultative selling - key principles for success Recognise the importance of consultative selling and being client-focused Build the right processes to achieving sales targets - questions before features Assess your core sales skills; building rapport, asking questions, presenting features and benefits, closing 2 Consultative sales call skills How best to structure and control a customer meeting or call to be client-centric: Four Cs The importance of setting clear objectives for each call and account Setting the agenda and pre-call preparation Planning sessions 3 Your mission, message and meaning - comparative advantage Defining sales messages and USPs; positioning value and quality not price Knowing your target product and services and their value to the customer Understanding your customers buying role and qualifying the opportunity 4 An effective sales meeting - part 1 Opening the sales interview - and building rapport Gaining and retaining the full attention of the customer Probing and identifying real needs using effective sales questions Planning and practice sessions for consultative selling 5 An effective sales meeting - part 2 Matching customer needs and wants to products and services available Presenting your product or service using features, advantages, and benefits Recognising and responding to buying signals and other sales opportunities Planning and practice sessions 6 Closing the sale successfully Anticipating objections and seeing them as positives, including price objections Handling objections using proven methods and models How and when to ask for the sale professionally Follow up and follow-through Planning and practice sessions
If you're looking to move to the next level in your career in sales, then understanding how to maximise your sales results, using a consultative and structured approach, will be key to your success. In order to develop the competitive advantage that enables you to stand out from the crowd, it is important to understand the tools and techniques to take your selling to new heights and build the confidence to apply them in work-based scenarios. We have developed this programme to be practical, fun and interactive. Learners will gain a range of practical skills that they can take back and apply to the workplace straight away, that will have a positive impact on sales and customer satisfaction. This course will help participants: Develop a structured and client-focused approach to creating high quality sales opportunities and account growth Learn persuasion and influencing skills to better define needs and develop opportunities Understand how to have better sales conversations, presentations, and proposals - leading to higher order value and increased sales Develop advanced sales questioning skills and techniques; understand the importance of listening Understand how to add value at all stages; plus gaining competitive advantage Develop proven ways to overcome and reduce price pressure Know when to use options and upselling when presenting products and solutions Develop techniques and skills for improved negotiation and closing 1 Advanced Selling - How to Increase your sales results Review of pre-course data and questionnaire The AVC model of increasing your sales results Creating a sales growth plan to achieve higher sales targets Mapping the accounts and products for targeted growth 2 The Four Cs to structure a sales call Research before the meeting or call; setting objectives, planning and preparation How to gain instant rapport and taking control - including online meetings Qualifying and initial questioning skills Creating an agenda and first-meeting structure: Four Cs Planning and practice sessions 3 Building bigger and better sales opportunities How to use questions to 'build' more opportunities Learning and using high-impact and third-level questions Advanced sales questioning techniques: five questioning techniques Qualifying and gaining commitment to the next stage Planning and practice sessions - advanced questioning skills 4 Presentation and persuading skills best practice Compelling benefits and reducing perceived risk - key messages to deliver Helping the customer choose your proposition by using options Professional and effective presentation skills Writing compelling sales proposals that improve your conversion rate Planning and practice session - presenting your solution 5 Overcoming concerns and client questions Proven techniques for answering client objections and concerns How to isolate, prioritise and answer objections, including price Overcoming delay and procrastination Planning and practice session - answering client concerns 6 Gaining commitment and closing the sale Knowing when to close for commitment How to ask for commitment professionally and effectively Key negotiation skills around the closing process - getting to 'yes' Checklist of closing and negotiation skills Practice session