Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours Overview Lead the transformation to Business Agility with SAFe Become a Lean-Agile Leader Understand customer needs with Design Thinking Enable Agile Product Delivery Implement Lean Portfolio Management During this two-day course, attendees gain the knowledge necessary to lead a Lean-Agile enterprise by leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework© (SAFe©) and its underlying principles derived from Lean, systems thinking, Agile development, product development flow, and DevOps.Participants in the class gain insights into mastering Business Agility in order to thrive in the competitive market. They discuss how to establish team and technical agility and organize and re-organize around the flow of value. They also learn and practice the skills for supporting and executing PI Planning events and coordinating multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs). Participants in the class explore the importance of adopting a customer-centric mindset and design thinking approach to agile product delivery. Learners also develop an understanding for implementing a Lean Portfolio Management function in their enterprise. During this two-day course, attendees gain the knowledge necessary to lead a Lean-Agile enterprise by leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and its underlying principles derived from Lean, systems thinking, Agile development, product development flow, and DevOps. Participants in the class gain insights into mastering Business Agility in order to thrive in the competitive market. They discuss how to establish team and technical agility and organize and re-organize around the flow of value. They also learn and practice the skills for supporting and executing PI Planning events and coordinating multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs). Participants in the class explore the importance of adopting a customer-centric mindset and design thinking approach to agile product delivery. Learners also develop an understanding for implementing a Lean Portfolio Management function in their enterprise.
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for all levels of experience in using Microsoft Project, as well as all levels of experience in project management. In particular, this course is designed for persons who need to author Microsoft Project work schedules including Project Managers and Project Assistants. Overview To be properly introduced, or reintroduced, to Microsoft Project. To gain an understanding of a proven mindset Microsoft Project users should possess each time they open and work Microsoft Project schedules. To gain an understanding of globally accepted project management principles. To be able to effectively apply Microsoft Project into the Initiation and Planning phases of a normal project life cycle. MS Project: Project Initiation and Planning (part 1 of a 3 part series) course provides proven tools and techniques for successfully using Microsoft Project to assist with managing projects. MS Project: Project Initiation and Planning (part 1 of a 3 part series) course provides proven tools and techniques for successfully using Microsoft Project to assist with managing projects.
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for all levels of experience in using Microsoft Project, as well as all levels of experience in project management. In particular, this course is designed for persons who need to author Microsoft Project work schedules including Project Managers and Project Assistants, and for management personnel in charge of setting standards for baselining and tracking project data. Overview To gain an understanding of a proven mindset Microsoft Project users should possess each time they open and work Microsoft Project schedules. To gain an understanding of globally accepted project management principles. To be able to effectively apply Microsoft Project into the Execution phase of a normal project life cycle. To gain an understanding of Microsoft Project's baseline capabilities in preparation for analysis and reporting of project data. MS Project: Project Validation, Baseline, and Tracking using Microsoft Project course provides proven tools and techniques for successfully using Microsoft Project to assist with managing projects. MS Project: Project Validation, Baseline, and Tracking using Microsoft Project course provides proven tools and techniques for successfully using Microsoft Project to assist with managing projects.
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for anyone who finds themselves needing to improve their negotiating skills in the workplace. Overview Develop the skills necessary for successful negotiation. Identify key negotiation concepts and strategies. Learn the key elements in preparing for negotiation to help ensure success. Develop a BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) before starting negotiation. Identify what we bring to the negotiation table that could get in the way of successful negotiation. Generate options to getting to a shared agreement Prepare for and practice negotiating in a safe environment Being able to negotiate well is critical for any project professional. You need to clarify what you hope to gain from negotiating, as well as understand the other side?s objectives to reach a mutually beneficial result. This course provides essential tips on how to prepare for negotiation, including managing emotions and understanding what all parties contribute to the process. You will also learn the difference between positions and interests and how to bargain to generate options to find the win-win. The course provides an opportunity to apply concepts taught to a real-life situation and to practice negotiating in a safe environment. Note: This course will earn you 7 PDUs. 1 - Negotiation Overview Negotiation defined Negotiation strategies 3 Negotiation approaches Negotiation Process 2 - Preparing your Negotiation Mindset Mental models Personal values Forms of power Managing emotions Identifying your personal hot buttons Cooling down techniques 3 - Prepare for Negotiation Determine if negotiation is your best path Determine negotiation goal Collect relevant information Identify your BATNA Identify your interests under your position Build an effective environment Prepare your opening statements 4 - Negotiation Tips to Remember Before you Begin Negotiating Present your opening statement Exchange information - identify interests Bargain and generate options for mutual gain Finalize agreement & conclude negotiation Overcoming negotiation challenges
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for anyone engaged with teams or looking to live a more fulfilling life. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, participants will gain a new perspective on themselves and their emotions, and increase their value to society. In this course, participants will learn how beneficial becoming more self-aware can be and see how a highly self-aware person becomes more equipped to deal with daily life and its challenges. Getting Started Workshop Objectives Action Plan What is the Self? The Physical Self The Emotional Self The Mental Self The Spiritual Self Practical Illustration Awareness of the Physical Self Scanning Progressive Relaxation Physical Stressors Exercise Practical Illustration Time Management Organization Goal Management Priorities Procrastination Practical Illustration The Emotional Self Validity of Emotions Utility of Emotions Emotional Arousal Emotional Valence Practical Illustration Mood Management Emotional Intelligence Categories of Emotion Increasing Arousal Decreasing Arousal Practical Illustration The Mental Self Thinking Style Learning Style Personality Stinking Thinking Practical Illustration Interpersonal Awareness Addressing Different Thinking Styles Addressing Different Learning Styles Active Listening and Body Language Transactional Analysis Practical Illustration The Spiritual Self Mindfulness Meditation Cultivating Positivity Gratitude Practical Illustration Limitations of Self Awareness Navel Gazing Excessive Self Discipline Developing Humility Developing Empathy Practical Illustration Independence versus Interdependence What is Interdependence? Systems Theory More Than the Sum of All Parts Team Building Practical Illustration Wrapping Up Words from the Wise Additional course details: Nexus Humans Improving Self Awareness 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 Improving Self Awareness 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 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for project leaders, scrum masters, coaches, product owners, and team members who intend on taking the PMI-ACP© exam. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, you will know: ? Agile principles and practices that will enhance team productivity and improve customer satisfaction ? How to create transparent communication among stakeholders ? How to manage project's scope, schedule and budget in an Agile environment ? How to maximize business value and deliver most value early in the project ? How to build high-performing team ? How to plan at multiple levels and manage stakeholders' expectations ? How to detect, track and resolve risks in an Agile project This course provides participants with a solid foundation of the PMI-ACP© exam. Participants will be introduced to PMI Agile concepts and practices. Introduction to the PMI-ACP© Course and ExamAgile Principles and Mindset Agile project Management Framework: ? What is Agility ? Agile Manifesto ? Agile Principles ? Agile Methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, Extreme programming (XP), Lean ? Agile leadership ? Agile process overview Value-Driven Delivery What is Value-driven delivery, how to deliver value early and minimize waste Assessing Value - Return on Investment (ROI), net present value (NPV), Internal rate of return (IRR), earned value management, managing risk Value Based prioritization ? Customer-Valued prioritization, prioritization schemes (Kano analysis, MoSCoW, relative prioritization / ranking Delivering incrementally ? Minimal Viable Product (MVP), Minimal marketable Feature (MMF), Work In progress (WIP), WIP Limits, Bottlenecks, Cumulative Flow Diagram (CFD) Contracting in Agile projects Verification and validation Stakeholder Engagement Identifying project stakeholders Managing stakeholder engagement Establishing a shared vision ? Agile chartering, Definition of 'Done' (DoD), Agile modelling, wireframes, personas Communication Management ? face to face communication, two-way communication, knowledge sharing, information radiators, social media Working collaboratively ? workshops, brainstorming, collaboration games Interpersonal skills for Agile success ? emotional intelligence, active listening, facilitation, negotiation, conflict resolution, participatory decision making Team Performance Agile team roles High-performing Agile teams ? stages of team development Adaptive leadership Creating collaborative team spaces ? co-located teams, osmotic communication, distributed teams Tracking team performance in Agile teams ? burn charts, velocity Adaptive Planning Defining adaptive planning Principles of Agile planning Tools for sizing and estimating Releases and Iterations planning Problem Detection ?nd Resolution How problems impact a project Detecting problems ? lead time and cycle time, defects, variance analysis, trend analysis, control limits Managing projects threats and issues ? risk-adjusted backlog, risk severity, risk burndown graphs Solving problems Continuous Improvement Multiple levels of improvement ? processes, product, people Implementing continuous process improvement ? process tailoring, systems thinking, process analysis, value stream mapping, project pre-mortems Working towards continuous product improvement ? product feedback loops and learning cycle Leading continuous people improvement ? retrospectives, team self-assessments PMI-ACP© Exam Preparation PMI-ACP© Exam Particulars Overview PMI-ACP© Exam Particulars PMI-ACP© Candidate Requirements PMI-ACP© Candidate Fees PMI-ACP© Exam Application Process
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for: Solutions architects and cloud architects seeking their AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate certification Customers and APN Partners who have 6 to 12 months of experience with AWS including a strong architecture background and experience Individuals who prefer an instructor led course for training and exam readiness Individuals who have not taken the Architecting on AWS course in the last ~6 months Overview In this course, you will learn to: Make architectural decisions based on AWS architectural principles and best practices Leverage AWS services to make your infrastructure scalable, reliable, and highly available Leverage AWS Managed Services to enable greater flexibility and resiliency in an infrastructure Make an AWS-based infrastructure more efficient to increase performance and reduce costs Use the Well-Architected Framework to improve architectures with AWS solutions Navigate the logistics of the examination process, exam structure, and question types Identify how questions relate to AWS architectural concepts Interpret the concepts being tested by an exam question This five-day, instructor-led course helps busy architects get away from the day-to-day to get focused and ready for their AWS Certified Solutions Architect ? Associate exam. Attendees learn the fundamentals of building IT infrastructure on AWS, so they can build scalable and resilient solutions in the cloud, by spending the first 3 days on the Architecting on AWS course. They?ll start getting in the exam readiness mindset with bonus end of module quizzes. Next, they?ll learn strategies to answer exam questions and avoid common mistakes with the Exam Readiness: AWS Certified Solutions Architect ? Associate half-day course. The course broadens attendees? knowledge of AWS services with deep dives into Amazon Redshift, Amazon Kinesis, and AWS Key Management Service, and then concludes with two quizzes and an instructor guided review of the AWS Certified Solutions Architect ? Associate practice exam. Architecting on AWS Module 1: Introduction Module 2: The Simplest Architectures Hands-On Lab 1: Hosting a Static Website Module 3: Adding a Compute Layer Module 4: Adding a Database Layer Hands-On Lab 2: Deploying a Web Application on AWS Module 5: Networking in AWS Part 1 Hands-On Lab 3: Creating a Virtual Private Cloud Architecting on AWS (continued) Module 6: Networking in AWS Part 2 Module 7: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) Module 8: Elasticity, High Availability, and Monitoring Hands-On Lab 4: Creating a Highly Available Environment Module 9: Automation Hands-On Lab 5: Automating Infrastructure Deployment with AWS CloudFormation Module 10: Caching Architecting on AWS (continued) Module 11: Building Decoupled Architectures Module 12: Microservices and Serverless Architectures Hands-On Lab 6: Implementing a Serverless Architecture with AWS Managed Services Module 13: RTP/RPO and Backup Recovery Setup Module 14: Optimizations and Review Exam Readiness: AWS Certified Solutions Architect -- Associate Module 0: The Exam Module 1: Design Resilient Architectures Module 2: Design Performant Architectures Module 3: Specify Secure Applications and Architectures Module 4: Design Cost-Optimized Architectures Module 5: Define Operationally Excellent Architectures Exam Readiness Additional deep dive of AWS services Quiz #1 Practice exam: AWS Certified Solutions Architect ? Associate Quiz #2 Wrap-up
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for individuals who want to recognize and manage their emotions, behaviors and impulses and apply these skills to the world around them. Overview Upon successful completion of the Developing Emotional Intelligence course, participants will have the tools to gain control over emotions, navigate challenging situations, and communicate empathetically. In this course, students will develop the skill of emotional intelligence to help maximize personal and professional success. Module One: Getting Started Getting Started Module Two: Introduction to Emotional Intelligence Defining Emotional Intelligence The Importance of EI Who Needs It? What Are Emotions? EQ vs. IQ Practical Illustration Module Three: The Components of EI Self-Management Self-Awareness Social Skills Internal Motivation Empathy Practical Illustration Module Four: Tools to Gain Control Journaling Meditation and Mindfulness Identifying Emotional Triggers Breathing Techniques Taking a Break Practical Illustration Module Five: Verbal Communication Skills Active Listening Asking Questions Consider Your Audience Choosing Your Words Be Authentic Practical Illustration Module Six: Nonverbal Communication Skills Body Language Tone Matters Facial Expressions Eye Contact Distance and Personal Space Practical Illustration Module Seven: Managing Relationships With Others Building Rapport Respond, Don?t React Show Gratitude Finding Common Ground Setting Boundaries Practical Illustration Module Eight: Overcoming Obstacles Recognizing and Admitting Failure Disagreeing Constructively Staying Cool Under Pressure Be Open to Perspectives The Power of Forgiveness Practical Illustration Module Nine: Application to Business Practices Working as a Team Setting Business Goals Interviewing for Successful Hires Giving and Receiving Feedback Customer Experience and Rapport Practical Illustration Module Ten: Benefits of Being Emotionally Aware Strong Interpersonal Relationships Able to Manage Change Reduced Stress and Anxiety Improved Decision Making Boosts Employee Morale Practical Illustration Module Eleven: Making an Impact Creating a Powerful First Impression Maintaining Your Composure Inspiring Leadership Gaining Self-Confidence Patience and Practice Practical Illustration Module Twelve: Wrapping Up Words from the Wise Additional course details: Nexus Humans Developing Emotional Intelligence 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 Developing Emotional Intelligence 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 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for project leaders, scrum masters, coaches, product owners, and team members who intend on taking the PMI-ACP© exam. This course provides participants with a foundation of the PMI-ACP© exam. Participants will be introduced to PMI Agile concepts and practices with banks of sample questions. PMI-ACP© Exam Preperation PMI-ACP© Exam Particulars Overview PMI-ACP© Exam Particulars PMI-ACP© Candidate Requirements PMI-ACP© Candidate Fees PMI-ACP© Exam Application Process Core Agile Concepts Core Agile Concepts Overview Traditional Project Management Methodologies Drawbacks of Waterfall Methodologies Agile Approach Empirical Process Control Agile and Traditional Project Management Choice of Methodologies/Frameworks The Agile Manifesto The Agile Manifesto Overview Manifesto Contributors Manifesto Values Manifesto Principles Common Agile Methodology Elements Common Agile Methodology Elements Overview Project (Product; Release) Initiation Agile Planning Iteration Planning and Executing Project Initiation Project Initiation Overview Determine Project Justifications and Metrics Provide Value-Driven Delivery Write Project Vision Statement Create Project Charter Identify Stakeholders and Leader/Coach Form Project Team Agile Teams and Team Space Agile Teams and Team Space Overview Scrum Master/Coach Product Owner/Customer Team Members/Developers (XP) Trackers and Testers Other Roles Team Space Physical Space Recommendations Agile Planning Agile Planning Overview Develop Epics and Stories Create Stories Non-Customer Facing Stories Personas and Extreme Personas Story Maps Estimating Stories Prioritizing Stories Create Product Backlog Create Product Roadmap Conduct Release Planning Create Parking Lot Iterations/Sprints Iterations/Sprints Overview Velocity Determination Iteration Planning Meeting Iteration Planning Guidelines Development Testing Daily Standup Meetings Progress Tracking Velocity Tracking Interpersonal Aspects of Agile Interpersonal Aspects of Agile Overview Methodologies and Uncertainty Coach/Scrum Master Team Motivation Soft Skills Emotional Intelligence Collaboration Negotiations Active listening Conflict Resolution Speed Leas? Model of Group Conflict Conducting Retrospectives Mindsets of Agile Coaches Leadership Stages Key Coaching Responsibilities Agile Methodologies Agile Methodologies Overview XP and Scrum Terms XP Terms and Concepts XP Primary Practices XP Corollary Practices Scrum Lean Software Development Seven Principles of Lean Seven Types of Muda Responsibilities Core Beliefs of Lean-Agile Software Development Other Principles of Lean-Agile Software Development Value Stream Mapping Lean-Agile Software Development Portfolio Management Additional course details: Nexus Humans PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) Exam Preparation 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 PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) Exam Preparation 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 basic course is intended for anyone who is new to software development and wants, or needs, to gain an understanding of the fundamentals of coding and basics of Java and object-oriented programming concepts. Attendees might include: Technically-minded attendees who want or who want to begin the process of becoming an OO application developer Technical team members from non-development roles, re-skilling to move into software and application development roles within an organization Recent college graduates looking to apply their college experience to programming skills in a professional environment, or perhaps needing to learn the best practices and standards for programming within their new organization Technical managers tasked with overseeing programming teams, or development projects, where basic coding knowledge and exposure will be useful in project oversight or communications needs Overview This 'skills-centric' course is about 50% hands-on lab and 50% lecture, designed to train attendees in basic coding with Java, coupling the most current, effective techniques with the soundest industry practices. Our engaging instructors and mentors are highly experienced practitioners who bring years of current 'on-the-job' experience into every classroom. Working in a hands-on learning environment, guided by our expert team, attendees will learn: The steps involved in the creation and deployment of a computer program What OO programming is and what the advantages of OO are in today's world To work with objects, classes, and OO implementations The basic concepts of OO such as encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction The basic constructs that all programming languages share The basic Java constructs supporting processing as well as the OO orientation How to use Java exception handling About and how to use classes, inheritance and polymorphism About use collections, generics, autoboxing, and enumerations How to take advantage of the Java tooling that is available with the programming environment being used in the class Getting Started with Programming, OO and Java Basics for Non-Developers is a skills-focused, hands-on coding course that teaches students the fundamentals of programming object oriented (OO) applications with Java to a basic level, using sound coding skills and best practices for OO development. This course is presented in a way that enables interested students to embrace the fundamentals of coding as well as an introduction to Java, in a gentle paced environment that focuses on coding basics.Students are introduced to the application development cycle, structure of programs, and specific language syntax. The course introduces important algorithmic constructs, string and character manipulation, dynamic memory allocation, standard I/O, and fundamental object-oriented programming concepts. The course explains the use of inheritance and polymorphism early on so the students can practice extensively in the hands-on labs. Structured programming techniques and error handling are emphasized. The course includes the processing of command line arguments and environment variables, so students will be able to write flexible, user-friendly programs. Students will leave this course armed with the required skills to begin their journey as a Java programmer using modern coding skills and technologies. Introduction to Computer Programming Introduction to Programming Programming Tools Programming Fundamentals Thinking About Objects Program Basics Programming Constructs Java: A First Look The Java Platform Using the JDK The Eclipse Paradigm Writing a Simple Class OO Concepts Object-Oriented Programming Inheritance, Abstraction, and Polymorphism Getting Started with Java Adding Methods to the Class Language Statements Using Strings Specializing in a Subclass Essential Java Programming Fields and Variables Using Arrays Java Packages and Visibility Advanced Java Programming Inheritance and Polymorphism Interfaces and Abstract Classes Exceptions Java Developer's Toolbox Utility Classes Enumerations and Static Imports Formatting Strings Collections and Generics Introduction to Generics Collections