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The WSET Level 2 Wine award course is suitable for anybody who has a serious interest in wine and wishes to broaden their knowledge in a structured way.  The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines has full accreditation from OfQual as a Level 2 Vocational Qualification. Through a combination of tasting and theory you will explore the factors that impact the style and quality of wine and learn how to describe wines with confidence. What the course covers * Wine Tasting: Taste and describe wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting * Food and Wine Matching: You will learn about the key considerations when matching food and wine successfully * Wine Service and Storage: Learn the correct way to store and serve wine and recognise common faults found in wines * Labelling: Learn how to decode and understand labels * Factors influencing the Style of Wine: Study the factors influencing the style, quality and price of wine in the vineyard and winery * Grape Varieties: You'll learn about the styles of wines produced by the key international red and white grape varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Syrah/Shiraz) as well as the styles of wines made with 22 regionally important grape varieties grown in 70 wine regions (GI's) around the world * Sparkling and Fortified wines: You will be taught how grape varieties and winemaking processes influence the style of wines in these two key wine categories * Key Wine-Producing regions of the World: Learn about the main styles of wines from the key wine-producing regions. France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, USA, Argentina, Chile, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa Examination: The 1 hour, 50 multiple-choice question exam is taken in the afternoon of the final day of the course and the exam fee is included in the course cost. A mark of 55% required to pass. Certification: All students who pass will be issued with a certificate suitable for framing and a lapel pin. N.B. In addition to classroom teaching, students are expected to complete around 12 hours of private study in their own time. No prior wine knowledge is required however the course builds upon the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines course [https://www.localwineschool.com/manchester/events/professional-courses/wset-courses/wset-course-level-1-in-class/]. It is not essential to complete Level 1 to join the Level 2 course but if you are a complete beginner you may wish to consider this option. We recommend you read the course specification document HERE [https://www.wsetglobal.com/media/11718/wset_l2wines_specification_en_jun2022_issue11.pdf] for full details of the content, structure and assessment criteria. Any questions please get in touch. The course fee includes * All WSET course materials including; Looking Behind the Label course manual, Study Guide, Specification book, and SAT ® Tasting Card * Approx 40 delicious wines to taste including Champagne & Port * The use of professional ISO tasting glasses * 3 days of professional WSET tuition by a WSET Certified tutor * Teaching of the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine (SAT) ® which will enable you to analyse wines objectively and consistently * Registration with WSET and all examination fees * Internationally-recognised certificate and pin badge upon successful completion * Practice multiple choice questions provided FREE OF CHARGE * Comprehensive student support outside of class time should you have any questions before, during and after the course * VAT at 20%  (VAT receipt can be provided on request) Special Educational Needs Please make us aware if you have a condition that may mean you qualify for additional help during the exam such as dyslexia. Funding Funding for this course is available:  DEVELOP is the educational programme of The Drinks Trust, the drinks and hospitality industry charity. DEVELOP offers fully funded training and skills courses, delivered by industry-leading providers for people already working, or with an ambition to work, in the drinks and hospitality industry. Manchester Wine School has partnered with The Drinks Trust to bring courses free of charge to eligible students. All of the WSET courses are available for funding with DEVELOP. To learn more please visit the Drinks Trust website HERE [https://www.drinkstrust.org.uk/get-help/develop/our-courses/wset-level-2-in-wines] Criteria of eligibility for DEVELOP funding: must be 18 or over, eligible to work in the UK, have a National Insurance Number, and be earning less than £26k/pa

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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for experienced information technology (IT) professionals, typically described as Enterprise Desktop Administrators (EDAs). These EDAs deploy, manage, and maintain PCs, devices, and applications across medium, large, and enterprise organizations. A significant portion of this audience uses, or intends to use, the latest release of Configuration Manager to manage and deploy PCs, devices, and applications. Overview Describe the features Configuration Manager and Intune include, and explain how you can use these features to manage PCs and mobile devices in an enterprise environment. Analyze data by using queries and reports. Prepare a management infrastructure, including configuring boundaries, boundary groups, and resource discovery, and integrating mobile-device management with Intune. Deploy and manage the Configuration Manager client. Configure, manage, and monitor hardware and software inventory, and use Asset Intelligence and software metering. Identify and configure the most appropriate method to distribute and manage content used for deployments. Distribute, deploy, and monitor applications for managed users and systems. Maintain software updates for PCs that Configuration Manager manages. Implement Endpoint Protection for managed PCs. Configure an operating-system deployment strategy by using Configuration Manager. Manage and maintain a Configuration Manager site. This five-day course describes how to use Configuration Manager and its associated site systems to efficiently manage network resources. In this five-day course, you will learn day-to-day management tasks, including how to manage applications, client health, hardware and software inventory, operating system deployment, and software updates by using Configuration Manager. You also will learn how to optimize Endpoint Protection, manage compliance, and create management queries and reports. Although this course and the associated labs are written for Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager and Windows 11, the skills taught will also be backwards compatible with previous editions of System Center Configuration Manager and Windows 10. Prerequisites Networking fundamentals, including common networking protocols, topologies, hardware, media, routing, switching, and addressing. Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) principles and fundamentals of AD DS management. Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting for Windows-based personal computers. Basic concepts of public key infrastructure (PKI) security. Basic understanding of scripting and Windows PowerShell syntax. Basic understanding of Windows Server roles and services. Basic understanding of the configuration options for iOS and Android Mobile device platforms. 1 - MANAGING COMPUTERS AND MOBILE DEVICES IN THE ENTERPRISE * Overview of systems management by using enterprise management solutions * Overview of the Configuration Manager architecture * Overview of the Configuration Manager administrative tools * Tools for monitoring and troubleshooting a Configuration Manager site 2 - ANALYZING DATA USING QUERIES, REPORTS, AND CMPIVOT * Introduction to queries * Configuring SQL Server Reporting Services * Analyzing the real-time state of a device by using CMPivot 3 - PREPARING THE CONFIGURATION MANAGER MANAGEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE * Configuring site boundaries and boundary groups * Configuring resource discovery * Organizing resources using device and user collections 4 - DEPLOYING AND MANAGING THE CONFIGURATION MANAGER CLIENT * Overview of the Configuration Manager client * Deploying the Configuration Manager client * Configuring and monitoring client status * Managing client settings and performing management operations 5 - MANAGING INVENTORY FOR PCS AND APPLICATIONS * Overview of inventory collection * Configuring hardware and software inventory * Managing inventory collection * Configuring software metering * Configuring and managing Asset Intelligence 6 - DISTRIBUTING AND MANAGING CONTENT USED FOR DEPLOYMENTS * Preparing the infrastructure for content management * Distributing and managing content on distribution points 7 - DEPLOYING AND MANAGING APPLICATIONS * Overview of application management * Creating applications * Deploying applications * Managing applications * Deploying and managing Windows apps 8 - MAINTAINING SOFTWARE UPDATES FOR MANAGED PCS * The software updates process * Preparing a Configuration Manager site for software updates * Managing software updates * Configuring automatic deployment rules * Monitoring and troubleshooting software updates * Enabling third-party updates 9 - IMPLEMENTING DEFENDER PROTECTION FOR MANAGED PCS * Overview of Endpoint Protection in Configuration Manager * Configuring, deploying, and monitoring Endpoint Protection policies * Configuring and deploying advanced threat policies 10 - MANAGING COMPLIANCE AND SECURE DATA ACCESS * Overview of Compliance Settings * Configuring compliance settings * Viewing compliance results * Managing resource and data access 11 - MANAGING OPERATING SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT * An overview of operating system deployment * Preparing a site for operating system deployment * Deploying an operating system * Managing Windows as a service 12 - MANAGING AND MAINTAINING A CONFIGURATION MANAGER SITE * Configuring role-based administration * Configuring Remote Tools * Overview of Configuration Manager site maintenance and Management Insights * Backing up and recovering a Configuration Manager site * Updating the Configuration Manager infrastructure 13 - WHAT?S NEW IN MICROSOFT ENDPOINT CONFIGURATION MANAGER * Whats new in Microsoft Endpoint Manager covering each semi annual release ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans 55348: Administering Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager 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 55348: Administering Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager 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 course is intended for entry-level computer support professionals with a basic knowledge of computer hardware, software, and operating systems who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of networking concepts and acquire the required skills to prepare for a career in network support or administration, or who wish to prepare for the CompTIA Network+ certification. CompTIA Network+ is the first certification IT professionals specializing in network administration and support should earn. Network+ is aimed at IT professionals with job roles such as network administrator, network technician, network installer, help desk technician, and IT cable installer. This course is also designed for students who are seeking the CompTIA Network+ certification and who want to prepare for the CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Certification Exam. Overview In this course, you will describe the major networking technologies and systems of modern networks and configure, manage, and troubleshoot modern networks. Explain the OSI and TCP/IP Models. Explain properties of network traffic. Install and configure switched networks. Configure IP networks. Install and configure routed networks. Configure and monitor ports and protocols. Explain network application and storage issues. Monitor and troubleshoot networks. Explain network attacks and mitigations. Install and configure security devices. Explain authentication and access controls. Deploy and troubleshoot cabling solutions. Implement and troubleshoot wireless technologies. Compare and contrast WAN technologies. Use remote access methods. Identify site policies and best practices. CompTIA's Network+ certification is a foundation-level certification designed for IT professionals with around one year of experience, whose job role is focused on network administration. The CompTIA Network+ exam will certify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to troubleshoot, configure, and manage common network devices; establish basic network connectivity; understand and maintain network documentation; identify network limitations and weaknesses; and implement network security, standards, and protocols. The candidate will have a basic understanding of enterprise technologies, including cloud and virtualization technologies. The Official CompTIA© Network+© (Exam N10-008): will teach you the fundamental principles of installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network technologies and help you to progress a career in network administration. In this course, you will build on your existing user-level knowledge and experience with personal computer operating systems and networks to master the fundamental skills and concepts that you will need to use on the job in any type of networking career. Prerequisites * CompTIA A+ Certification (Exams 220-1001 and 220-1002) 1 - EXPLAINING THE OSI AND TCP/IP MODELS * Topic A: Explain OSI Model Layers * Topic B: Explain the TCP/IP Suite 2 - EXPLAINING PROPERTIES OF NETWORK TRAFFIC * Topic A: Explain Media Types and Access Methods * Topic B: Deploy Ethernet Standards * Topic C: Configure and Monitor Network Interfaces 3 - INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING SWITCHED NETWORKS * Topic A: Install and Configure Hubs and Bridges * Topic B: Install and Configure Switches * Topic C: Compare and Contrast Network Topologies * Topic D: Compare and Contrast Network Types 4 - CONFIGURING IP NETWORKS * Topic A: Configure IPv4 Addressing Components * Topic B: Test IP Interfaces with Command Line Tools * Topic C: Configure IPv4 Subnets * Topic D: Configure Private and Public IPv4 Addressing Schemes * Topic E: Configure IPv6 Addressing Components * Topic F: Configure DHCP Services 5 - INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING ROUTED NETWORKS * Topic A: Explain Characteristics of Routing * Topic B: Install and Configure Routers 6 - CONFIGURING AND MONITORING PORTS AND PROTOCOLS * Topic A: Explain the Uses of Ports and Protocols * Topic B: Use Port Scanners and Protocol Analyzers * Topic C: Explain the Use of Name Resolution Services * Topic D: Configure DNS and IPAM Services 7 - EXPLAINING NETWORK APPLICATION AND STORAGE SERVICES * Topic A: Explain the Uses of Network Applications * Topic B: Explain the Uses of Voice Services and Advanced Networking Devices * Topic C: Explain the Uses of Virtualization and Network Storage Services * Topic D: Summarize the Concepts of Cloud Services 8 - MONITORING AND TROUBLESHOOTING NETWORKS * Topic A: Monitor Network Interfaces and Logs * Topic B: Explain Network Troubleshooting Methodology * Topic C: Troubleshoot Common Network Services Issues 9 - EXPLAINING NETWORKING ATTACKS AND MITIGATIONS * Topic A: Summarize Common Networking Attacks * Topic B: Explain the Characteristics of VLANs * Topic C: Explain the Characteristics of NAT and Port Forwarding 10 - INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING SECURITY DEVICES * Topic A: Install and Configure Firewalls and Proxies * Topic B: Explain the Uses of IDS/IPS and UTM 11 - EXPLAINING AUTHENTICATION AND ACCESS CONTROLS * Topic A: Explain Authentication Controls and Attacks * Topic B: Explain the Uses of Authentication Protocols and Directory Services * Topic C: Explain the Uses of Port Security and NAC * Topic D: Implement Network Device Hardening * Topic E: Explain Patch Management and Vulnerability Scanning Processes 12 - DEPLOYING AND TROUBLESHOOTING CABLING SOLUTIONS * Topic A: Deploy Structured Cabling Systems * Topic B: Deploy Twisted Pair Cabling Solutions * Topic C: Test and Troubleshoot Twisted Pair Cabling Solutions * Topic D: Deploy Fiber Optic Cabling Solutions 13 - IMPLEMENTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES * Topic A: Install and Configure Wireless Technologies * Topic B: Troubleshoot Wireless Performance Issues * Topic C: Secure and Troubleshoot Wireless Connectivity 14 - COMPARING AND CONTRASTING WAN TECHNOLOGIES * Topic A: Compare and Contrast WAN Core Service Types * Topic B: Compare and Contrast WAN Subscriber Service Types * Topic C: Compare and Contrast WAN Framing Service Types * Topic D: Compae and Contrast Wireless and IoT WAN Technologies 15 - USING REMOTE ACCESS METHODS * Topic A: Use Remote Access VPNs * Topic B: Use Remote Access Management Methods 16 - IDENTIFYING SITE POLICIES AND BEST PRACTICES * Topic A: Manage Networks with Documentation and Diagrams * Topic B: Summarize the Purposes of Physical Security Devices * Topic C: Compare and Contrast Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Concepts * Topic D: Identify Policies and Best Practices

During this 12 week course you will have the opportunity to work on your own project ideas to explore your different media choices.

COURSES EVERY WEEK THROUGHOUT EVERY YEAR -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE OVERVIEW. DURATION: 3 DAY (09:00 - 18:00) COST: £1250 PER PERSON LOCATION: HAMPSHIRE OUR EVER POPULAR, CERTIFICATED AND ACCREDITED 3 DAY COURSE WAS DESIGNED FOR TRAVELLERS FROM ALL SECTORS, FROM MEDIA PROFESSIONALS, CHARITIES AND INTERNATIONAL NON GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO OIL, GAS AND UTILITIES WORKERS, WHO FIND THEMSELVES WORKING IN UNFAMILIAR AND OFTEN HOSTILE LOCATIONS. No previous training or experience is required to attend this course, which has been structured to enable individuals and groups to transit to and work in a country or region whilst being aware of the inherent risks and dangers present and more importantly the steps that can be taken to avoid and deal with the situations they may be presented with. The focus at HET is to ensure that our delegates are able to get the job done, whilst having an appreciation for the risks and threats associated with travel to elevated risk environments, this ranges from bombings and vehicle related incidents to high risk kidnap situations. The remote medical training provided on the course is of high priority and provides the traveller with the knowledge and practical skills to save lives in remote locations.  Our highly experienced instructors are drawn from a range of backgrounds and ensure that the training delivered is extremely practical, current and most importantly relevant to ensure that the work gets done and everyone gets home safe. Unsure if this is the right course for you? Get in touch with our team to help you choose the best course for your needs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE ELEMENTS. * THREAT RISK ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION * FIRST AID TRAINING * KIDNAP AND HOSTAGE * VEHICLE SAFETY AND SECURITY * LANDMINE AND IED’S * WEAPON FAMILIARISATION * NAVIGATION TECHNIQUES * RADIO AND VOICE COMMUNICATIONS * CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

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LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION Florence has been at A M Heath for five years and represents a range of commercial fiction and non-fiction. The authors she represents include Jaspreet Kaur, Salma El-Wardany, Rachel Thompson, Annie Lord, Angelica Malin and Phil Ellis. Their books range from the heart-breaking and profound to the inspirational, funny and wise, with almost everything in between. She’s keen to find non-fiction and fiction writers who speak to a millennial and younger audience, be that a journalist who is looking to expand an idea, a screenwriter who is looking to try their hand at fiction or perhaps an activist with a social media platform.  She’s actively looking for writers who are under-represented in the publishing world, through non-traditional channels, as well as her submissions, and is interested in environmental and social issues. For fiction, she always loves comforting, funny and warm reads, as well as gripping page-turners. She’d love to see any of the above but her favourite thing is to escape with a story she can’t put down. If you think your book fits with that, then do send it to her.  In fiction, books that have really left Florence wanting one more chapter include Marian Keyes’s character, Rachel, from Rachel’s Holiday gifted Florence with a compassion for addiction that only the most skilled of writers can conjure. Florence finds Catherine Newman to be a genuis for making hospice care so funny in We All Want Impossible Things. Smart page turners such as Anatomy of a Scandal, Such a Fun Age and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow wowed Florence with clever, gripping prose and complicated, flawed characters she hadn't met before. She also loves older classics like the Cazalet Chronicles and Georgette Heyer’s Regency novels – comforting, funny and warm reads will always her cup of tea. Florence does not wish to receive, YA, Fantasy or Sci-fi.  Florence would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document.  (In addition to the paid sessions, Florence is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk [agent121@iaminprint.co.uk] to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Friday 31 May 2024

Salsa lesson for couples & singles in Hammersmith, Chiswick & Barnes with Club Azucar – Latin Dance taught by native instructor Ginu Nunez from Colombia every Monday @ 7 (Beginners) & 8:00 PM (Intermediate & Adv) @ Rivercourt Methodist church, king st, W6 9JT nearest tube station Ravenscourt Park (1-minute walk)