Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Anyone managing the performance of others, including executives, managers, supervisors and team leaders will benefit from this course. Overview Explain how coaching can help employees achieve their full potential Recognize common coaching challenges Explain the key principles of the Thought model Explain the four steps of the GROW model Identify important guidelines for providing feedback Apply strategies that will motivate employees In the face of rapid, disruptive change, companies understand that command-and-control leadership is no longer viable. As a result, many firms are moving toward a coaching model in which managers facilitate problem solving and encourage employees? development by asking questions and offering support and guidance rather than giving orders and making judgments. Leaders can use the GROW and Thought models of coaching to become more skilled at listening, questioning, and drawing insights out of the people they supervise. This course will help you develop coaching skills that motivate employees to reach their full potential. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. Prerequisites While there are no prerequisites for this course, please ensure you have the right level of experience to be successful in this training. 1. The Purpose and Effect of Coaching What is Coaching? Characteristics and Beliefs of the Effective Coach Coaching Obstacles Knowing When to Manage and When to Coach 2. Coaching and The Thought Model The CFTAR Thought Model Point of View and Belief Systems Applying The Thought Model Facts vs. Stories 3. Coaching with the GROW Model Goals in the Context of GROW Clarifying the Current Reality Exploring the Past Developing Options and Choosing the Approach Creating the Final Plan 4. Navigating The Coaching Process Dimensions of Trust Identifying Obstacles and the SPAR Process Overcoming Resistance Giving Feedback Effectively Motivating Your Employee
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Network administrators, IT managers, VMware partners, and individuals responsible for implementing and managing the NSX-T Data Center Federation. Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the Federation architecture and use cases Deploy and configure Global Managers and sites Import network components from the Local Manager to a Global Manager Describe different topologies and deployment methods Describe layer 2 connectivity Describe East-West routing Describe North-South routing Configure security regions, groups, and rules Describe various Disaster Recovery scenarios This three-day, hands-on training course provides you with the knowledge and skills to achieve competency in deploying, configuring, and managing the VMware NSX-TTM Data Center Federation. This course first introduces you to the architecture of the NSX-T Data Center Federation and then covers all features and functionality offered in the Federation, including the deployment of logical switching, logical routing, and security policies across multiple sites. Finally, the course describes various disaster recovery scenarios for the Federation. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to Federation Describe the Federation and its use cases Explain the Federation architecture Describe the Federation components Deploy and register active/standby Global Managers and sites Import network components from a Local Manager to the Global Manager Federation Deployment and Topologies Explain different supported and non-supported topologies for the Federation Describe different deployment methods for the Federation Create and configure Remote Tunnel Endpoints (RTEs) Configuring Federation Switching and Routing Understand the prerequisites to configure stretched segments, Tier-1, and Tier-0 gateways Configure stretched Tier-1 gateways Configure stretched segments Configure stretched Tier-0 uplinks Configure stretched Tier-0 gateways Federation Packet Walks Describe layer 2 connectivity and MAC learning Describe East-West packet walkthrough Describe South-North packet walkthrough Federation Security Describe Federation security Explain different configuration workflows for Federation security Define Federation security components Configure security groups, policies, and rules from the Global Manager Discuss examples of groups in different spans Discuss global rule realization examples High Availability and Disaster Recovery Describe high availability leading practices in the Federation Describe failure and disaster recovery scenarios for the Federation Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware NSX-T Data Center: Multisite Deployments with Federation training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the VMware NSX-T Data Center: Multisite Deployments with Federation 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 The target audience for the DevOps Leader course are professionals including: Anyone starting or leading a DevOps cultural transformation program, Anyone interested in modern IT leadership and organizational change approaches, Business Managers, Business Stakeholders, Change Agents, Consultants, DevOps Consultants, DevOps Engineers, IT Directors, IT Managers, IT Team, Leaders, Lean Coaches, Practitioners, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, System Integrators, Tool Providers Overview The learning objectives for DOL include a practical understanding of: - DevOps and time to market - The business and IT perspectives - Key differences between DevOps IT and traditional IT - Planning and organizing - Understanding performance and culture - Measurement differences - Designing a DevOps organization - Focusing on what matters - Ideas for organizing workflows - Sharing information - Defining meaningful metrics - Value stream mapping - The Spotify Squad model - Managing culture change - Popular tools and key practices - Putting it all together The DevOps Leader course is a unique and practical experience for participants who want to take a transformational leadership approach and make an impact within their organization by implementing DevOps. Leading people through a cultural transformation requires new skills, innovative thinking, and transformational leadership. Leaders up, down and across the IT organization must align and collaborate to break down silos and evolve the organization. The course highlights the human dynamics of cultural change and equips participants with practices, methods, and tools to engage people across the DevOps spectrum through the use of real-life scenarios and case studies. Upon completion of the course, participants will have tangible takeaways to leverage when back in the office such as understanding Value Stream Mapping. Prerequisites DevOps Foundation 1 - DevOps and Time What Is DevOps? Why Do DevOps Companies Doing DevOps The Magic Equation 2 - Key Differences Between DevOps IT and Traditional IT What Sets DevOps IT apart from Traditional IT How DevOps IT is Organized Differently How to Perform to a Different Standard How to Use Different Measurements 3 - Becoming a DevOps organization Transformational Leadership Redesigning An Organization for DevOps Design Principles Focus Work Information Metrics 4 - Value Stream Mapping What is Value Stream Mapping? Why Do We Need to Use this Framework? Types of Maps How to Create a Value Stream Map? Types of Data to Collect How to Handle Exceptions 5 - Value Stream Mapping Exercise 6 - Squad Organizational Model Conway's Law The Problem with Silos Spotify?s Squad Organization Model (Structure, Roles) Squads Tribes Chapters Guilds How to Reorganize in Order to Move to this Model 7 - Managing Culture Change What is Culture and How Does it Impact Performance? Types of IT Culture Cultural Traits of a DevOps Organization How to Manage Change 8 - Culture and its Impact on Performance Types of IT Culture What is a DevOps Culture How To Manage Change The Three Phases Of Change Types of Changes That Need to be Implemented 9 - Popular DevOps Tools and Practices DevOps Tools Periodic Table Top DevOps Tool Categories Common and Popular Practices 10 - Building a Business Case 11 - Bringing it all Together 12 - Additional Sources of Information 13 - Exam Preparations Exam Requirements, Question Weighting, and Terminology List Sample Exam Review Additional course details: Nexus Humans DevOps Leader (DevOps Institute) 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 DevOps Leader (DevOps Institute) 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 NetApp Customers, IT Generalists, Academic Alliance Students Overview Explain ONTAP operation system, Use the CLI and OnCommand System Manager to identify storage components, configure storage systems and storage virtual machines for NAS and SAN client access, create FlexVol volumes, qtrees, and LUNs, manage snapshot copies Introduces introductory concepts covered through instructor led discussions and hands-on labs are how to create aggregates, virtual interfaces, snapshots, volumes, qtrees, and storage virtual machines. Getting Started with Data ONTAP List basic storage concepts such as aggregates, RAID groups, volumes, qtrees, and LUNs Describe Data ONTAP features such as Snapshot copies, unified storage, and storage efficiency Describe the similarities and differences between the 7-Mode and clustered Data ONTAP operating systems Use the CLI and GUI for administrative purposes Hardware Basics Describe the NetApp storage system hardware platforms and the types of disks that they support Describe the hardware components of NetApp storage controllers Use OnCommand System Manager or the CLI to identify hardware components in Data ONTAP operating in 7-Mode and the clustered Data ONTAP operating system Creating & Managing Aggregates Describe aggregates and RAID groups Create aggregates in Data ONTAP operating in 7-Mode Create aggregates in the clustered Data ONTAP operating system Manage aggregates Managing NAS Client Access Configure NAS client access in Data ONTAP operating in 7-Mode Configure data storage virtual machines (SVMs*) for NAS client access in clustered Data ONTAP Create FlexVol volumes and qtrees Managing SAN Client Connections Describe SAN protocol implementation in Data ONTAP operating in 7-Mode and the clustered Data ONTAP operating system Use OnCommand System Manager to create iSCSI-attached LUNs Use NetApp SnapDrive for Windows to create and format iSCSI-attached LUNs Access and manage a LUN from a Windows host Managing Volumes Explain the relationship between space guarantees, volumes, and aggregates Define thin provisioning and explain how it is used Define deduplication and describe the benefits that it provides Use OnCommand System Manager to set quotas Managing Snapshot Copies Define the function of Snapshot copies Create and delete a Snapshot copy Create Snapshot policies in the clustered Data ONTAP operating system Restore a volume from a Snapshot copy Create FlexClone volume clones that are backed by Snapshot copies Steps to Certification Recall the steps to NetApp Certification
Become a Certified User Experience Professional Build a career in UX with the world’s only university credit-rated online UX course. Acquire the mindset, the skills and the confidence that make UX designers so valuable. A rewarding and meaningful career awaits. Why become a UX designer? Be in demand UX is a high-growth sector. The demand for UX designers far outstrips the supply of qualified professionals. Get well paid UX designers are highly paid. The average entry-level salary for a UX designer in the United Kingdom is £35,465 (PayScale, 2019) Love your job UX designers make an impact. They solve real-world problems using an exciting mix of research, design, technology and psychology. Study method Online, self-paced Duration 6 months Access to content 12 months Qualification Level 8 Diploma - User Experience Design Awarded by Glasgow Caledonian University Regulated by SQA Additional info Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price Tutor is available to students Description Duration: 6 months Get certified in six months following a flexible, structured learning path. Delivery: Online The course is delivered entirely online, including video modules, mentor-led webinars and support. Assessment: 2-hour exam Before getting certified, you'll be assessed during a two-hour exam taken online. Outcomes for you Think like a UX designer; adopt the mindset that sets them apart Showcase your knowledge with a portfolio of project work Speak with the confidence that comes from a true, deep understanding of UX Advance your career with job-ready skills Complete a university credit-rated course, valued by employers globally Become a Certified UX Professional Learn with us We’ve worked hard to design the best possible online learning experience for you. As well as an unmatched syllabus, our approach includes: Projects & portfolio Learn by doing with a series of real-world projects ideal for your UX portfolio. Mentors & webinars Be guided by our hand-picked, world-class mentors during monthly webinars. Structure & support Stay motivated with a structured programme supported by fellow students and our customer success team. What you’ll learn We’ve put together a university credit-rated curriculum that’s deep, rigorous and covers everything you need to know to become a certified UX professional and turbocharge your career. Module 01 - Introduction to UX design Module 02 - User research Module 03 - User goals Module 04 - Structure and navigation Module 05 - Interactions Module 06 - Design principles Module 07 - Design patterns Module 08 - Mobile Module 09 - Workflows Module 10 - Prototyping and handover Module 11 - AI and UX Module 12 - Creating your portfolio Module 13 - Career guidance Hub Tutorials for Figma Projects and portfolio - Projects that build into a portfolio Exam - 2-hour final exam Requirements Background You don’t need experience in design or technology to enrol in our courses, although having one or both is a definite bonus. Our students come from a diverse array of backgrounds, including project management, development, graphic design, product management, business analysis and so on. Commitment You do need to be motivated and committed. We set a high bar. Studying for one of our professional qualifications requires a certain amount of time, energy and focus. Our team will be there to support you along every step of the way but success will come as a result of your own diligence. Career path The average salary for entry level user experience designers is £28,000 The average salary for user experience designers with 1-5 years experience ranges from £29,000 to £50,000 The average salary for user experience managers/leads is £80,000 Information from LinkedIn Salary Reports, based on real jobs listings.
Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is as follows: Systems Administrators and Engineers Technical Solutions Architects Systems Integrators Channel Partners Value-Added Resellers Overview Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives: Understand the B-Series and C-Series product line similarities and differences Describe the Intersight support for C-Series standalone and UCS managed architectures Describe Cisco Intersight and how it can be used to manage UCS and Hyperflex Understand the process for upgrading B-Series and C-Series Firmware with UCSM and Intersight Administering service profiles, pools, and policies with UCSM and Intersight Understanding RBAC with Active Directory integration Administering backup and restores in UCS Manager Learn and discuss the various management tools for Cisco UCS including Intersight Perform basic troubleshooting of B-Series and C-Series in normal operations with UCSM and Intersight Describe how to get started with Intersight programmability DCUCAI, Administering Cisco Data Center Unified Computing System with Intersight is a 3-day instructor-led course. In this Cisco UCS server training course, you will become experienced with the administration and troubleshooting of Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) B-Series and C-Series servers including using Cisco Intersight for UCS management. This custom-built Cisco UCS training class was developed by NterOne using the best lessons from all available Cisco server courses to maximize the learning experience for individuals who want to focus on day-to-day administration using Cisco UCS Manager or Intersight as the primary interface. Using real-world scenarios and examples, this Cisco training course will explore all the components of the UCS B-Series and C-Series solutions from a day-to-day administrative point of view. Learn C-Series standalone, C-Series under UCS Manager, B-Series administration, troubleshooting, and management tools used to support basic UCS and multi-cluster support with UCS Central, as well as using Cisco Intersight for UCS and Hyperflex operations and management. Module 1: UCS Infrastructure Components with Intersight Cisco UCS Product Line, Use Cases, and Components Introducing Cisco Intersight Describing Cisco UCS C-Series Servers Module 2: Administering Cisco UCS with Intersight Managing Virtual Resources Configuring Compute Node LAN Connectivity Configuring Compute Node SAN Connectivity Creating Identity and Resource Pools Creating Service Profiles Creating Service Profile Templates and Cloning Service Profiles Managing Service Profiles Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B-Series Configuration Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B-Series Operation Backing Up & Restoring the Cisco UCS Manager Database Managing and Upgrading Cisco UCS B-Series Firmware Module 3: Administering UCS Management Tools with Intersight Describing Cisco UCS User Interfaces Exploring Intersight User Interfaces Describing Cisco UCS Management Framework & Features Describing Cisco UCS Hyperflex Getting Started with Intersight Programmability Lab Outline: Labs are designed to assure learners a whole practical experience, through the following practical activities: Connecting to the Lab Environment Explore the Cisco UCS GUI and CLI Environment Explore the Cisco Intersight Dashboard and claim devices Create Users, Groups, Roles and Organizations in Intersight Provision Identity and Resource Pools in UCSM Provision Mobile Service Profiles from Updating Templates Backup and Restore Cisco UCS Manager Database Objects Configure Logging in Cisco Intersight Create LAN and SAN Network Policies in Intersight Build a Server Profile and deploy to a UCS blade from Intersight Using Intersight to upgrade Firmware Install an OS from Intersight Using Rest API to Query UCSM Objects in Intersight
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for API developers. Overview Configure services in Cloud Manager for an on-premises installation of API Connect Create a catalog and Developer Portal Create consumer and provider organizations Create, test, and publish SOAP, REST, and GraphQL APIs Create message processing policies that transform API requests and responses Authorize client API requests with security definitions Enforce an OAuth flow with an OAuth 2.0 API security provider Perform advanced testing of APIs by using the Test tab and the Local Test Environment Define products and plans in API Manager Stage, publish, version, migrate, deprecate, and retire products and APIs Manage member roles and permissions in the Developer Portal Create an application and subscribe to a plan Review API analytics in the Developer Portal Review analytics dashboards and visualizations in API Manager Customize the Developer Portal This course teaches you how to configure a newly built API Connect 10 environment. You are taught how to configure a catalog with the gateway, portal, and analytics services and set up the environment for API development. You then define API interfaces according to the OpenAPI specification. You build SOAP and REST based APIs along with a GraphQL API. You assemble message processing policies and define client authorization schemes, such as OAuth 2.0, in the API definition. You verify the proper sequencing of policies in the assembly tester and further test your APIs in the new Test tab and Local Test Environment. After building and testing your APIs, you publish them and make them available on the Developer Portal. You manage all aspects of the provider organization in the API Manager user interface to create, publish, version, and retire API artifacts such as products, plans and APIs themselves. You also learn how to manage consumer organizations who use the APIs that are made available on the Developer Portal. You learn how to add members to the consumer organization that provides access to the APIs on the Developer Portal. You learn how the layout of the Developer Portal can be customized. Finally, you call the APIs on the secure gateway and you view the graphs and metrics of API usage. Course Outline Introduction to IBM API Connect V10 Exercise: Reviewing the API Connect development and runtime environments Managing catalogs and organizations Exercise: Managing catalogs and consumer organizations Defining APIs in API Manager Exercise: Defining an API that calls an existing SOAP service Defining a REST API in API Manager Exercise: Defining a REST API from a target service Assembling message processing policies Exercise: Assembling message processing policies Declaring client authorization requirements Creating an OAuth 2.0 provider Exercise: Implementing OAuth 2.0 security Testing and debugging APIs Exercise: Introduction to the Test tab Creating and testing a GraphQL API Exercise: Creating and testing a GraphQL API Testing an API in the Local Test Environment Exercise: Testing an API in the Local Test Environment Publishing and managing products and APIs Exercise: Define and publish an API product The product lifecycle Exercise: Subscribing and testing APIs in the Developer Portal Exercise: Managing and approving API Products Subscribing and testing APIs in the Developer Portal API Analytics Exercise: Calling an API on the gateway and monitoring API usage Customizing the Developer Portal Exercise: Customizing the Developer Portal Additional course details: Nexus Humans WD515G Create, Secure, and Publish APIs with IBM API Connect 10 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 WD515G Create, Secure, and Publish APIs with IBM API Connect 10 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 Managers, directors, executives, and others responsible for leading teams, overseeing projects, and developing new leaders will benefit from this course. Overview Bring about valuable and positive change in those you lead Increase engagement, motivation and morale in your team Enhance performance of individuals and the team Provide an authentic role model that inspires followership Develop others into leaders This course will help students develop authentic leadership qualities that motivate and drive others to reach their full potential, and become the transformational leaders of the future. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. 1. Defining Transformational Leadership Comparing Leadership Styles Developing the Attitudes and Beliefs of a Transformational Leader 2. Being an Authentic Leader Knowing Who You Are Fostering Authenticity and Credibility 3. Demonstrating Leadership Practice Following the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership 4. Building Engagement and Motivation Understanding the Drivers of Employee Engagement Motivating Like a Transformational Leader 5. Optimizing Performance Coaching for Performance Supporting Performance through Partnership Unlocking Potential Developing and Transforming Careers 6. Mentoring Leaders Growing Leaders Putting Relationships First Focusing on Character Capitalizing on Strengths Showing Optimism and Not Skepticism Seeking Passion and Success 7. Committing to Transformational Leadership
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Team leaders, managers, executives and other business professionals, as well as those who would benefit by being able to assert themselves more effectively in a professional environment will benefit from this course. Overview Develop the necessary skills to communicate with confidence Apply communication styles that maximize benefits Augment your listening and hearing skills to increase engagement Utilize that art of asking questions to elicit more from others Leverage your body language for full communication Make the best first impressions by looking, sounding and being confident In this course, students will discover the best techniques to be properly assertive, and what are the ideal approaches in differing situations. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. 1. What is Assertiveness? Differentiating Self-confidence from Assertiveness Understanding the Four Styles of Communication What Separates Assertiveness from Passiveness, Aggressiveness, and Passive-Aggressiveness 2. Dimensions of Communication Differentiating Listening from Hearing Developing Emphatic Listening Skills Utilizing Question Types - Open, Clarifying, and Closed Converting Negative Thinking into Positive Thinking 3. Body Language Says It All Managing Your Appearance Understanding Non-verbal Communication Making the Right First Impression Speaking with Confidence Relaxing and Reducing Anxiety 4. Dealing with Difficult Situations Dealing with Difficult People Building Rapport and Trust Appreciating the Different Ways that People Send and Receive Information Breaking Down Barriers and Building Consensus Applying PEGASUS Utilizing a Tactical Approach Choosing the Proper Form of Communication