Level 7 Diploma In Strategic Marketing Pathway To MSc In Strategic Marketing Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Marketing (QCF) – 6 - 8 Months Credits: 120 Credits Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Marketing qualification provides the learners with the skills and understanding in marketing & branding that align with good strategic decision making to maintain organisations’ competitive advantage. Successful completion of this qualification will develop learners’ strategic marketing management, consumer behaviour and branding skills and their ability to focus on the requirements of implementing an organisation’s strategy. This programme is a Pathway to MSc in Strategic Marketing. Course Details The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Marketing qualification enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or to work toward a relevant Master’s programme with advanced standing.The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Marketing qualification consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 600Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.Modules (120 Credits): Contemporary Issues and Principles of Marketing Consumer Behaviour and Market Communications Digital and Social Media Marketing Contemporary Challenges and Strategic Marketing Strategic Brand Management Marketing Research Project Accreditation All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details. University Progression University Top-up On completion of this course, students have the opportunity to complete a Master degree programme from a range of UK universities. The top-up programme can be studied online or on campus. The top-up comprises the final 60 credits which consist of either a dissertation or a dissertation and one module. (The course tuition fee listed above does NOT include the top-up fees) University Progression Click here to see University routes and fee information for progression. Entry Requirements For entry onto the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Marketing leading to the MSc in Strategic Marketing qualification, learners must possess: An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or equivalent overseas qualification i.e. Bachelors Degree or Higher National Diploma OR Mature learners (over 25) with at least 5 years of management experience if they do not possess the above qualification (this is reviewed on a case by case basis) Workshops Workshops are conducted by live webinars for all students. Visa Requirements There is no Visa requirement for this programme.
Overview With the major responsibility of managing finances, managers have also responsibilities to write and control budgets. They face a number of decisions that need planning and forecasting, especially preparing budgets. Using examples and exercises from the gas and oil industry, this course is designed to break down all sorts of financial restrictions in an informative yet engaging style. It will provide the necessary skills to develop efficient strategic planning, forecasting and budgeting processes. The main aim of the training is to enable the participants to understand the framework that builds strategies for annual budgets targeting efficient management and organisational performance. Our course will explain financial terms and budgeting tools in such a way that a financial professional or even a non-financial profession will be able to understand and relate to in their working environment. It will include a lot of examples, a budgeting format and case studies.
Red Hat training course description This three day hands on course provides a comprehensive coverage of core Linux administration tasks on Red Hat Linux. What will you learn Administer & configure Linux systems. Maintain Linux by handling disk space and taking regular backups. Manage software packages. Perform basic troubleshooting. Maintain a secure Linux system. Describe the organisation and implementation of the filesystem. Red Hat training course details Who will benefit: System administrators. Network administrators. Prerequisites: Linux fundamentals Duration 3 days Red Hat training course contents Managing software Package Concepts, RPM, rpm Commands, Yum, Dependencies and Conflicts, Startup Script Problems, Shared Libraries, Library Management, Managing Processes, the Kernel: The First Process, Process Lists, Foreground & Background Processes, Process Priorities, Killing Processes. Configuring hardware Configuring Firmware and Hardware, IRQs, I/O Addresses, DMA Addresses, Boot Disks, Coldplug and Hotplug Devices, Configuring Expansion Cards and PCI Cards, Kernel Modules, USB Devices, Linux USB Drivers, Configuring Hard Disks, Partitioning Systems, LVM, Common Layouts, Creating Partitions and Filesystems, Maintaining Filesystem Health, Tuning, Journals, Checking Filesystems, Monitoring Disk Use, Mounting and Unmounting Filesystems. Managing files File Management Commands, File Naming and Wildcards, File Archiving, Links, Directory Commands, File Ownership and Group, File access control, Permissions, chmod, Defaults, File Attributes, Disk Quotas, Enabling and setting Quotas, Locating Files, The FHS. Booting Linux and editing files Installing Boot Loaders, GRUB Legacy, GRUB 2, Alternative Boot Loaders, the Boot Process, Boot Messages, Runlevels and the Initialization Process, Runlevel Functions, Runlevel Services, Alternative Boot Systems , Upstart, system. Administering the system Managing Users and Groups, Tuning User and System Environments, Using System Log Files, Understanding syslogd , Setting Logging Options, Manually Logging Data, Rotating Log Files, Reviewing Log File Contents, Maintaining the System Time, Linux Time Concepts, Manually Setting the Time, Using NTP, Running Jobs in the Future, Understanding the Role of cron, Creating System cron Jobs, Creating User cron Jobs, Using anacron, Using at. Configuring basic networking TCP/IP, Network Hardware, Network Addresses, Hostnames, Network Ports, Configuring Linux for a Local Network, Configuring with DHCP, Static IP Address, Configuring Routing, Using GUI Configuration Tools, ifup and ifdown, Diagnosing Network Connections, Testing Connectivity, Tracing a Route, Checking Network Status , Examining Network Traffic, Additional Tools. Securing your systems Administering Network Security, Super Server Restrictions, Disabling Unused Servers, Administering Local Security, Securing Passwords, Limiting root Access, Setting Login, Process, SUID/SGID Files, Configuring SSH, Using GPG, Generating, Importing and Revoking Keys, Encrypting and Decrypting Data, Signing Messages and Verifying Signatures. Clustered File Systems Principles of cluster file systems. Create, maintain and troubleshoot GFS2 file systems in a cluster, create, maintain and troubleshoot OCFS2 file systems in a cluster, Integration of GFS2 and OCFS2 with Pacemaker, the O2CB cluster stack, other commonly used clustered file systems.
During this training course, you will also gain a thorough understanding of the best practices of Medical Devices Quality Management Systems and be able to improve an organization`s overall performance by consistently providing safe and qualitative medical devices. After mastering all the necessary concepts of Medical Devices Quality Management Systems, you can sit for the exam and gain the "Certified ISO 13485 Lead Implementer' Certificate. By holding this Certificate, you will be able to demonstrate that you have the practical knowledge and professional capabilities to implement ISO 13485 in an organization. About This Course Learning Objectives Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 13485 and other standards and regulatory frameworks Master the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of a MDQMS Learn how to interpret the ISO 13485 requirements in the specific context of an organization Learn how to support an organization to effectively plan, implement, manage, monitor and maintain a MDQMS Acquire the expertise to advise an organization in implementing Medical Devices Quality Management System best practices Course Agenda Day 1: Introduction to ISO 13485 and initiation of a MDQMS Day 2: Plan the implementation of a MDQMS Day 3: Implementation of a MDQMS Day 4: MDQMS monitoring, measurement, continuous improvement and preparation for a certification audit, and the final exam. Assessment Delegates sit a combined exam, consisting of in-course quizzes and exercises, as well as a final 12 question, essay type exam on Day 4 of the course. The overall passing score is 70%, to be achieved within the 150 minute time allowance. Exam results are provided within 24 hours, with both a Certificate and a digital badge provided as proof of success. Prerequisites A fundamental understanding of ISO 13485 and comprehensive knowledge of implementation principles. What's Included? Certification fees are included on the exam price Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed An attestation of course completion worth 32 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course. In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free Who Should Attend? Managers or consultants involved in Medical Devices Quality Management Expert advisors seeking to master the implementation of a Medical Devices Quality Management System Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with MDQMS requirements MDQMS team members Accreditation Provided by This course is Accredited by NACS and Administered by the IECB
The ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to perform a Quality Management System (QMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. About This Course During this training course, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and the certification process according to ISO/IEC 17021-1. Based on practical exercises, you will be able to master the audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, communication with customers, and conflict resolution. After acquiring the necessary expertise to perform this audit, you can sit for the exam and gain "Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor' credential. By holding this Certificate,, you will demonstrate that you have the capabilities and competencies to audit organizations based on best practices. Learning objectives Understand the operations of a Quality Management System (QMS) based on ISO 9001 Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 9001 and other standards and regulatory frameworks Understand the auditor's role to: plan, lead and follow-up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011 Learn how to lead an audit and audit team Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO 9001 in the context of a QMS audit Acquire the competencies of an auditor to: plan an audit, lead an audit, draft reports, and follow-up on an audit in compliance with ISO 19011 Educational approach This training is based on both theory and best practices used in QMS audits Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical questions and examples Practical exercises include examples and case study discussions Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam Prerequisites A fundamental understanding of ISO 9001 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles. What's Included? Refreshments & Lunch (Classroom only) Course Slide Deck Official Study Guides The Exam Who Should Attend? Auditors seeking to perform and lead Quality Management System (QMS) certification audits Managers or consultants seeking to master a Quality Management System audit process Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with QMS requirements Technical experts seeking to prepare for a Quality Management System audit Expert advisors in Quality Management Accreditation Our Guarantee We are an approved IECB Training Partner. You can learn wherever and whenever you want with our robust classroom and interactive online training courses. Our courses are taught by qualified practitioners with commercial experience. We strive to give our delegates the hands-on experience. Our courses are all-inclusive with no hidden extras. The one-off cost covers the training, all course materials, and exam voucher. Our aim: To achieve a 100% first time pass rate on all our instructor-led courses. Our Promise: Pass first time or 'train' again for FREE. *FREE training and exam retake offered Assessment Delegates sit a combined exam, consisting of in-course quizzes and exercises, as well as a final 12 question, essay type exam on Day 4 of the course. The overall passing score is 70%, to be achieved within the 150 minute time allowance. Exam results are provided within 24 hours, with both a Certificate and a digital badge provided as proof of success. Provided by This course is Accredited by NACS and Administered by theIECB
During this training course, delegates will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process. Based on practical exercises, you will learn audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, communication with customers, and understand reporting requirements. After acquiring the necessary expertise to perform this audit, you can sit for the exam and gain the "Certified ISO 13485 Lead Auditor' Certificate. By holding this Certificate, delegates can demonstrate that they have the competencies to audit organizations based on best practices. About This Course Learning Outcomes Review a Medical Devices Quality Management System based on ISO 13485 Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 13485 and other standards and regulatory frameworks Understand an auditor's role to: plan, lead and follow-up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011 Learn how to lead an audit and audit team Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO 13485 in the context of a MDQMS audit Acquire the competencies of an auditor to: plan an audit, lead an audit, draft reports, and follow-up on an audit in compliance with ISO 19011 Course Agenda Day 1: Introduction to Medical Devices Quality Management Systems (MDQMS) and ISO 13485 Day 2: Audit principles, preparation and launching of an audit Day 3: On-site audit activities Day 4: Closing the audit and final exam. Assessment Delegates sit a combined exam, consisting of in-course quizzes and exercises, as well as a final essay style exam, consisting of 12 questions, on Day 4 of the course. The overall passing score is 70%, to be achieved within the 150 minute time allowance. Exam results are provided within 24 hours, with both a Certificate and a digital badge provided as proof of success. Prerequisites An understanding of ISO 13485 requirements and knowledge of audit principles. What's Included? Certification fees are included on the exam price Training material containing over 500 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed An attestation of course completion worth 32 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course. Who Should Attend? Auditors seeking to perform Medical Devices Quality Management System (MDQMS) certification audits Managers or consultants seeking to understand the Medical Devices Quality Management System audit requirements Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with Medical Devices Quality Management System requirements Accreditation Provided by This course is Accredited by NACS and Administered by the IECB
A CMS provides organizations a structured approach to meet all compliance obligations, i.e., requirements that they mandatorily have to comply with such as laws, regulations, court rulings, permits, licenses, as well as those that they voluntarily choose to comply with such as internal policies and procedures, codes of conduct, standards, and agreements with communities or NGOs. About This Course The benefits of implementing a compliance management system (CMS) based on ISO 37301 are manifold: helping the organization avoid or mitigate the costs, risks, and damage of noncompliance, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the organization, promoting trust and confidence, encouraging good governance practices, due diligence, and ethically sound business dealings, etc. The ISO 37301 Lead Implementer training course provides the knowledge needed to establish, implement, manage, maintain, and continually improve a CMS. It aims to provide an in-depth understanding of ISO 37301 requirements, as well as the best practices and approaches used for the implementation and subsequent maintenance of the compliance management system. The training course enables you to help organizations establish processes needed to adhere to all compliance obligations and establish controls that proactively prevent noncompliance and contribute to the creation of a culture of integrity, transparency, and openness. The training course is followed by the certification exam. If you pass, you gain the 'Certified ISO 37301 Lead Implementer' credential. This credential validates your professional capabilities and competences to implement a CMS in an organization based on the requirements of ISO 37301. This training course will help you: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of a CMS Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 37301 and other standards and regulatory frameworks Gain the ability to interpret the requirements of ISO 37301 in the specific context of an organization Develop the necessary knowledge and expertise to support an organization in effectively planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and maintaining a CMS Acquire the expertise to advise an organization in implementing CMS best practices Assessment Delegates sit a combined exam, consisting of in-course quizzes and exercises, as well as a final 12 question, essay type exam on Day 4 of the course. The overall passing score is 70%, to be achieved within the 150 minute time allowance. Exam results are provided within 24 hours, with both a Certificate and a digital badge provided as proof of success. Prerequisites The main requirements for participating in this training course are a basic knowledge of ISO management system standards, as well as a general understanding of ISO 37301 (or ISO 19600 guidelines) and the MS implementation principles. What's Included? Certification fees are included in the exam price. Training material of over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be provided. An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants who have attended the training course. In case of exam failure, candidates can retake the exam once for free within 12 months following the initial exam date. Who Should Attend? Managers, consultants, and compliance officers wishing to develop a thorough understanding of ISO 37301 requirements for a compliance management system Managers and consultants seeking a comprehensive CMS implementation framework Compliance officers responsible for practicing due diligence with regard to compliance risks Individuals wishing to contribute in maintaining organizational integrity by supporting ethical behaviour Managers and members of governance, risk management, and compliance teams Individuals aspiring to become compliance officers or compliance management consultant Accreditation Provided by This course is Accredited by NACS and Administered by the IECB
During this training course, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal audits in compliance with ISO 19011. About This Course Based on a number of exercises, you will learn how to utilise audit techniques and become competent to manage an internal audit programme, communicate with customers, and manage conflict resolution. After acquiring the necessary expertise, you can sit for the exam and gain 'Certified ISO/IEC 27001: 2022 Internal Auditor' Certification. By holding this Certificate, you will demonstrate that you have the capabilities and competencies to audit organizations based on best practices. Learning objectives By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to: Explain the concepts and principles of an information security management system (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001: 2022 Analyse the ISO/IEC 27001: 2022 requirements for an ISMS from the perspective of an auditor Evaluate the ISMS conformity requirements Plan, conduct, and close an ISO/IEC 27001: 2022 compliance audit programme Assist an organisation in transitioning from ISO 27001: 2013 Deliver an ISO/IEC 27001: 2022 Internal audit programme Our approach This training is based on both theory and best practices used in ISMS audits Lessons are illustrated with examples based on case studies Practical exercises are based on a real world case study Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam Course Overview Module 1 Foundational Audit principles and concepts of Information Security Management System (ISMS) Module 2 The Information Security Management System (ISMS) Module 3 ISO 19011 audit concepts and principles Module 4 Preparation of an ISO/IEC 27001 audit Module 5 Providing an ISO/IEC 27001 audit Module 6 Closing an ISO/IEC 27001 audit Module 7 Managing an ISO/IEC 27001 Internal audit programme Course Agenda Day 1: Introduction to the information security management system (ISMS) and ISO/IEC 19011 Day 2: Audit principles, preparation, and initiation of an audit Day 3: Audit activities, Closing the Audit and the Certification exam Accreditation Assessment All candidates at official training courses are tested throughout their course with quizzes and exercises, in combination with a final exam held on the last day of the course. Both elements are a part of the overall score. For this course, the final exam constitutes a 10 question essay type which should be completed within 125 minutes. A passing score is achieved at 70%. Self-study candidates can purchase an exam voucher from our Store. Exam results are returned within 24 hours, with successful candidates receiving both a digital badge and a Certificate of Achievement Prerequisites A general understanding of ISO/IEC 27001: 2022 and knowledge of audit principles. Provided by This course is Accredited by NACS and Administered by the IECB What's Included? Refreshments & Lunch (Classroom courses only) Course Slide Deck Official Study Guides CPD Certificate The Exam Who Should Attend? Auditors seeking to perform Internal Information Security Management System (ISMS) certification audits Managers or consultants seeking to master an Information Security Management System audit process Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with Information Security Management System requirements Technical experts seeking to prepare for an Information Security Management System audit Expert advisors in Information Security Management
DevOps training course description This course is an introduction to DevOps. The course emphasizes communication, collaboration , integration, and automation to improve the workflow between developers and IT operations professionals. Improved workflows lead to more opportunities to design software and services in a more agile fashion. This course is a basis for discovering the most important DevOps concepts and to understand the principles and methods behind this. The course will leave you with the inspiration to be the advocate of change. What will you learn Explain DevOps principles. Describe the relationship between Agile , Lean and IT Service Management ( ITSM). Describe methods for automation and technology factors. Describe considerations when changing. Describe challenges, risks and critical success factors. DevOps training course details Who will benefit: IT development, IT operations and IT service management. Prerequisites: Introduction to data communications & networking. Duration 2 days DevOps training course contents Why DevOps? Introduction DevOps Goals DevOps Added value of DevOps Proven Results DevOps for businesses DevOps principles (The Three Ways) DevOps and other frameworks DevOps and Agile DevOps and Lean DevOps and IT Service Management DevOps culture Characteristics of a DevOps culture Organizational Considerations DevOps DevOps stakeholders DevOps roles DevOps teams DevOps organizational structures DevOps methods Continuous Integration Continuous delivery Continuous deployment Value stream mapping Kanban Theory of Constraints Improvement Kata Deming's quality circle ITSM processes DevOps and Automation Methods for DevOps automation Longevity and tools categories DevOps applications Transitioning to a DevOps culture. Implementation Challenges, risks and critical success factors Measuring DevOps successes