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Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Designed for individuals new to the business analyst role or those who supervise and/or work with business analysts. Overview Understand the role of the business analyst Discuss industry standards/resources for obtaining more information about business analysis Acquire a solid understanding of the various tasks/activities that comprises business analysis Recognize the pre and post project business analysis activities Learn how to plan, elicit, analyze, model, and test requirements This is an introductory course designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the benefits, functions and impact a business analyst has within an organization. The course discusses the business analysis process as it is applied throughout a project as well as the pre-project activities that comprise strategy analysis. Students learn how a business analyst supports the project throughout the solution development life cycle, from defining business needs and solution scope to validating that requirements have been met in the testing phase and ensuring the solution continues to provide value after implementation. Introduction to Business Analysis Business analysis defined The activities that comprise business analysis IIBA/PMI and the goals of a professional association IIBA?s BABOK© Guide and PMI?s Practice Guide in Business Analysis Exercise: Requirements challenges The IIBA? and the role of the Business Analyst Business analyst defined BA role vs. PM role Importance of communication/collaboration The deliverables produced as part of business analysis The BA career path Exercise: Review case Study Strategy Analysis and Change The definition of Strategy Analysis Components of Strategy Analysis Identifying stakeholders and business needs Exercises: Business Need development and RACI Stakeholder Identification Understanding and Defining Solution Scope Defining Solution Scope Project scope vs. product scope Defining a problem statement Techniques for defining scope Exercises: Conduct a brainwriting session and create a context diagram Optional exercise: Create a Use Case Diagram Understanding Requirements Define the term requirement Understand requirement types Present the requirements process Requirements vs. specifications and business rules Exercise: Identify Requirements Planning & Eliciting Requirements The Requirements Work Plan (RWP) Components of the RWP Identifying good questions for elicitation Active listening Categories and types of elicitation techniques Exercise: Planning for elicitation Analzying & Documenting Requirements Understanding requirements analysis The Business Requirements Document (BRD) The BRD vs. the functional requirements specification BRD components The purpose of packaging requirements Exercise: Analyzing Requirements Elicitation & Process Modeling Why models are created Objectives of modeling What is process management Understanding process modeling Modeling using BPMN AS-IS vs. TO-BE modeling BPMN subclasses BPMN simple structure Prototyping Business Process Modeling case study Exercises: Modeling and create a Prototype of your application Verifying & Validating Requirements The difference between validation and verification Characteristics of good requirements Risks associated with requirements Types of testing approaches Creating a test plan Requirements traceability matrix Verified and validated requirements Exercise: Testing Requirements Additional Resources Helpful links for obtaining additional business analysis information Additional course details: Nexus Humans BA01 - Business Analysis Essentials 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 BA01 - Business Analysis Essentials 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 Senior Linux system administrators who use high-availability clustering and fault-tolerant shared storage technologies to maximize resiliency of production services. Overview Install and configure a Pacemaker-based high availability cluster. Create and manage highly available services. Troubleshoot common cluster issues. Work with shared storage (iSCSI) and configure multipathing. Implement Logical Volume Manager (LVM) in cluster-aware configurations. Configure GFS2 file systems on storage shared by multiple nodes. Deploy reliable, available critical production services in a high availability cluster In the Red Hat High Availability Clustering (RH436) course, you will learn how to provide highly available network services to a mission-critical enterprise environment through the deployment and management of shared storage and server clusters. Created for senior Linux system administrators, this 4-day course strongly emphasizes lab-based activities. You will set up a cluster of systems running the Pacemaker component of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux High-Availability Add-On, and deploy Linux-based services such as web servers and databases on that cluster. Cluster storage components from the Resilient Storage Add-On are also covered; installations and applications that require multiple cluster nodes can access the same storage simultaneously. This includes Logical Volume Manager (LVM) Shared Volume Groups, Red Hat Global File System 2 (GFS2), and Device-Mapper Multipath. This course is based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.3. Prerequisites Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam (EX200) and associated courses. Red Hat Cerfitied Engineer (RHCE) exam (EX294) and associated courses. 1 - Creating high availability clusters Create a basic high availability cluster. 2 - Managing cluster nodes and quorum Manage node membership in the cluster and describe how it impacts cluster operation. 3 - Isolating malfunctioning cluster nodes Isolate unresponsive cluster nodes to protect data and recover services and resources after a failure. 4 - Creating and configuring resources Create basic resources and resource groups to provide highly available services. 5 - Troubleshooting high availability clusters Identify, diagnose, and fix cluster issues. 6 - Automating cluster and resource deployment Deploy a new high availability cluster and cluster resources using Ansible automation. 7 - Managing two-node clusters Operate two-node clusters while identifying and avoiding issues specific to a two-node cluster configuration. 8 - Accessing iSCSI storage Configure iSCSI initiators on your servers to access block-based storage devices provided by network storage arrays or Ceph storage clusters. 9 - Accessing storage devices resiliently Configure resilient access to storage devices that have multiple access paths. 10 - Configuring LVM in clusters Select, configure, and manage the correct LVM configuration for use in your cluster. 11 - Providing storage with the GFS2 cluster file system Use the GFS2 cluster file system to simultaneously pProvide tightly coupled shared storage that can be accessed by multiple nodes. 12 - Eliminating single points of failure Identify and eliminate single points of failure in your cluster to decrease risk and increase average service availability. Note: Course outline is subject to change with technology advances and as the nature of the underlying job evolves. For questions or confirmation on a specific objective or topic, please contact a training specialist. Additional course details: Nexus Humans Red Hat High Availability Clustering (RH436) 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 Red Hat High Availability Clustering (RH436) 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 intermediate course is for experienced SQL end users, application programmers, database administrators, and user support staff who need more advanced knowledge of SQL. Overview Discuss basic relational database concepts Use some of the OLAP features of DB2, such as GROUPing and RANKing functions Create tables, views and indexes Use referential integrity, check constraints and triggers Use outer joins, and join tables to themselves Use CASE expressions, and the CAST function Identify the impact of Summary Tables, Materialized Query Tables, and temporary tables Use complex subqueries Use a greater number of scalar SQL functions Use advanced SQL constructs, such as recursive SQL and table expressions Define User-Defined Distinct Types and User-Defined Functions Avoid several of the most common causes for poorly-performing SQL This course teaches you how to make use of advanced SQL techniques to access DB2 databases in different environments. This course is appropriate for customers working in all DB2 environments, specifically for z/OS, Linux, UNIX, and Windows. Introduction Identify the purpose of the clauses in the SELECT statement Describe the key differences among the IBM DB2 platforms Describe and use some of the OLAP features of DB2, such as GROUPING functions like CUBE and ROLLUP, and the RANK, DENSE_RANK and ROW_NUMBER functions Create Objects Code statements to: Create tables and views, Alter tables, Create indexes, Implement referential integrity (RI), and Define triggers and check constraints Identify impacts and advantages of referential integrity, including impacts of delete rules Identify considerations when using triggers and check constraints Define and make use of INSTEAD OF triggers Join Retrieve data from more than one table via inner and outer joins Use outer joins (LEFT, RIGHT, FULL) Use ANTI JOINS Join a table to itself Use UNION and UNION ALL Use EXCEPT and INTERCEPT CASE, CAST, Summary Tables, and Materialized Query Tables Identify when CASE expressions can be used Code CASE expressions in SELECT list and in the WHERE clause Identify when CAST specifications can be used Identify the advantages of using Summary (Materialized Query) Tables and Temporary tables Identify the advantages of using Materialized Query Tables (MQTs) Identify when and how to use Temporary tables Using Subqueries Code subqueries using the ALL, ANY/SOME, and EXISTS keywords Code correlated subqueries Choose the proper type of subquery to use in each case Scalar Functions Extend your knowledge of scalar functions which: Manipulate arithmetic data, Manipulate date values, and Manipulate character data Examples of scalar functions that are addressed in this course: SUBSTR POSSTR COALESCE/VALUE DECIMAL ROUND DIGITS CHAR DATE/TIME Table Expressions and Recursive SQL Identify reasons for using table expressions and recursive SQL Use nested and common table expressions Identify the difference between views and table expressions Code recursive SQL Control the depth of recursion when coding recursive SQL UDTs/UDFs and Performance Describe the concepts behind User-Defined Types, User-Defined Functions and Stored Procedures Predict when queries will use indexes to get better performance Identify concepts of predicate processing State introductory concepts about index structure State general best practices advice Additional course details: Nexus Humans CE131 IBM DB2 SQL Workshop for Experienced Users 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 CE131 IBM DB2 SQL Workshop for Experienced Users 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 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for students who wish to use Microsoft Word to create and modify complex documents and use tools that allow them to customize those documents. Overview In this course, you will learn to create and modify complex documents and use tools that allow you to customize those documents. You will: Organize content using tables and charts. Customize formats using styles and themes. Insert content using Quick Parts. Use templates to automate document formatting. Control the flow of a document. Simplify and manage long documents. Use mail merge to create letters, envelopes, and labels. After you master the basics of creating, editing, and printing Microsoft© Word documents, you're ready to move on to tackling the more advanced features. In this course, you will work with features such as formats, styles, and templates to create professional documents with a consistent look and feel. You will add visual interest to your documents by using the tables and charts features. Quick Parts and templates provide efficiency and consistency when adding content, and long complex documents can be simplified and managed in Master Documents. Finally, you will use the mail merge feature to automate sending individual letters to customers. Creating professional-looking documents can give you and your organization a competitive edge. Implementing time-saving features such as document templates and automated mailings can help reduce expenses. Mastering these techniques will make you a valued employee in your organization. This course covers Microsoft Office Specialist Program exam objectives to help you prepare for the Word Associate (Office 365 and Office 2021): Exam MO-100 and Word Expert (Office 365 and Office 2021): Exam MO-101 certifications. Organizing Content Using Tables and Charts Topic A: Sort Table Data Topic B: Control Cell Layout Topic C: Perform Calculations in a Table Topic D: Create a Chart Topic E: Add an Excel Table to a Word Document (Optional) Customizing Formats Using Styles and Themes Topic A: Create and Modify Text Styles Topic B: Create Custom List or Table Styles Topic C: Apply Document Themes Inserting Content Using Quick Parts Topic A: Insert Building Blocks Topic B: Create and Modify Building Blocks Topic C: Insert Fields Using Quick Parts Using Templates to Automate Document Formatting Topic A: Create a Document Using a Template Topic B: Create and Modify a Template Topic C: Manage Templates with the Template Organizer Controlling the Flow of a Document Topic A: Control Paragraph Flow Topic B: Insert Section Breaks Topic C: Insert Columns Topic D: Link Text Boxes to Control Text Flow Simplifying and Managing Long Documents Topic A: Insert Blank and Cover Pages Topic B: Insert an Index Topic C: Insert a Table of Contents Topic D: Insert an Ancillary Table Topic E: Manage Outlines Topic F: Create a Master Document Using Mail Merge to Create Letters, Envelopes, and Labels Topic A: Use Mail Merge Topic B: Merge Envelopes and Labels Additional course details: Nexus Humans Microsoft Office Word 2021: Part 2 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 Microsoft Office Word 2021: Part 2 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 Pardot Marketers and Salesforce Administrators responsible for designing, building, and implementing marketing workflows and reports in the Pardot Lightning App. It's also for Business Users looking to learn more about the Pardot Lightning App. This course is a great foundation builder for anyone looking to take the Salesforce Pardot Specialist Certification Exam. Overview When you complete this course, you will be able to: Enable the Pardot Lightning App. Explain the relationship created between Pardot and Salesforce once the Pardot Lightning App has been enabled. Generate leads with Pardot Lightning App's various lead generation tools including forms, landing pages, and custom redirects. Manage leads with Pardot Lightning App's lead management tools including page actions, automation rules, segmentation rules, dynamic lists, and completion actions. Engage leads with Pardot Lightning App's lead engagement tools including email, personalization, dynamic content, and Engagement Studio. Qualify leads with Pardot Lightning App's scoring and grading functionality. Interpret data generated via Pardot Lightning App's reporting capabilities. Design and execute successful end-to-end marketing workflows using the Pardot Lightning App. Discover how to drive more qualified leads, nurture prospects through the sales cycle, and sell more effectively using the Pardot Lightning App. In this 3-day class, Pardot experts will show you how to design and implement marketing workflows in the Pardot Lightning App to make data-driven decisions and drive your company?s business forward. Learn how to create and automate dynamic emails, generate and qualify leads, and leverage reports and data to boost sales. Course Introduction Review Course Objectives Set Learner Expectations Review Housekeeping Items Review Additional Course Resources Explore Course Case Study Salesforce Integration Understand the Pardot-Salesforce Relationship Sync Data Between Salesforce and Pardot Enable the Pardot Lightning App in Salesforce Create Custom Fields Review Salesforce Campaigns Administration Create a Pardot Dashboard Authenticate Your Email Sending Domains Sync with Third-Party Applications Using Connectors Restore Assets from the Recycle Bin Create and Assign Users and User Groups Understand Usage Governance Visitors and Prospects Understand Pardot Visitors Understand Pardot Prospects List Management Create List Types Organize Prospects Using Static Lists Test Emails Using Test Lists Personalization and Email Marketing Personalize Your Emails with HML and Advanced Dynamic Content Automate Email Marketing Create Email Templates See What Works Best for Your Audience Using AB Testing Track Email Performance Using Email Reports Forms and Landing Pages Capture Leads with Forms Convert Visitors to Leads Using Landing Pages Track Leads with Forms and Landing Page Reports Track Clicks Using Custom Redirects Create Custom Redirect Reports Lead Management Trigger Page Actions Automate Actions from a Marketing Element Using Completion Actions Create a List of Prospects and Apply a Segmentation Action Using Segmentation Rules Create Repeatable, Criteria-Based Automation Rules Create Dynamic Lists Choose an Automation Tool Lead Qualification Understand Prospect Scoring Grade Prospects Based on Profiles Lead Nurturing Build an Engagement Program Create Engagement Program Reports Additional course details: Nexus Humans Salesforce Drive Sales with the Pardot Lightning App (PDX101) 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 Salesforce Drive Sales with the Pardot Lightning App (PDX101) 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 Report Authors Overview What is IBM Cognos Analytics ? Reporting Examine dimensionally modelled and dimensional data sources Examine personal data sources and data modules Examine List reports Aggregate measure/fact data Use shared dimensions to create multi-fact queries Add repeated information to reports Create crosstab reports Create complex crosstab reports Format, sort, and aggregate data in a crosstab report Create discontinuous crosstab reports Create Visualization reports Add business logic to reports using IBM Cognos Analytics ? Reporting Focus reports using filters Focus reports using prompts Augment reports using calculations Extend report functionality in IBM Cognos Analytics - Reporting Customize reports with conditional formatting Conditionally format one crosstab measure based on another Drill-through definitions Enhance the report layout Use additional report building techniques This offering provides Business and Professional Authors with an introduction to report building techniques using relational data models. Techniques to enhance, customize, and manage professional reports will be explored. Activities will illustrate and reinforce key concepts during this learning opportunity. What is IBM Cognos Analytics - Reporting? Create a simple list report Create a report from a dimensionally modeled relational data source Examine personal data sources and data modules Upload personal data Upload custom images Use navigation paths Create a report from a personal data source Examine list reports Group data in a list Format columns in a list Include headers and footers in a list Enhance a list report Aggregate measure/fact data Identify differences in aggregation Explore data aggregation Use shared dimensions to create multi-fact queries Create a multi-fact query in a list report Add repeated information to reports Create a mailing list report Create crosstab reports Add measures to a crosstab Data sources for a crosstab Create a simple crosstab report Create complex crosstab reports Add items as peers Create crosstab nodes and crosstab members Create a complex crosstab report Format, sort, and aggregate data in a crosstab Sort, format, and aggregate a crosstab report Create discontinuous crosstab reports Present unrelated items using a discontinuous crosstab Create a visualization report Create and format a visualization report Create a report that uses a Map visualization Show the same data graphically and numerically Focus reports using filters Apply filters to a report Apply a detail filter on fact data in a report Apply a summary filter to a report Focus reports using prompts Create a prompt by adding a parameter Add a value prompt to a report Add a Select & search prompt to a report Create a cascading prompt Augment reports using calculations Add calculations to a report Display prompt selections in the report title Customize reports with conditional formatting Create a multilingual report Highlight exceptional data and conditionally render a column Drill-through definitions Let users navigate to related data in IBM Cognos Analytics Enhance report layout Create a report structured on data items Create a condensed list report Use additional report building techniques Section a report and reuse objects within the same report Reuse layout components in a different report Explore options for reports that contain no data Additional course details: Nexus Humans B6158 IBM Cognos Analytics - Author Reports Fundamentals (v11.0.x) 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 B6158 IBM Cognos Analytics - Author Reports Fundamentals (v11.0.x) 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 intended for information workers and data science professionals who seek to use database reporting and analysis tools such as Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services, Excel, Power BI, R, SAS and other business intelligence tools, and wish to use TSQL queries to efficiently retrieve data sets from Microsoft SQL Server relational databases for use with these tools. Overview Identify independent and dependent variables and measurement levels in their own analytical work scenarios. Identify variables of interest in relational database tables. Choose a data aggregation level and data set design appropriate for the intended analysis and tool. Use TSQL SELECT queries to produce ready-to-use data sets for analysis in tools such as PowerBI, SQL Server Reporting Services, Excel, R, SAS, SPSS, and others. Create stored procedures, views, and functions to modularize data retrieval code. This three-day instructor-led course is about writing TSQL queries for the purpose of database reporting, analysis, and business intelligence. Specifically, this course presents TSQL within the context of data analysis in other words, making meaning from the data rather than transaction-oriented data-tier application development. The course starts with a brief discussion of levels of measurement and quantitative research methodogy, and integrates these concepts into each TSQL topic presented. The goal is to provide a consistent, direct, and purposeful learning path from RDBMS data retrieval through analytical tools such as SQL Server Reporting Services, PowerBI, Excel, R, SAS, and SPSS. Module 1: Introduction to TSQL for Business Intelligence Two Approaches to SQL Programming TSQL Data Retrieval in an Analytics / Business Intelligence Environment The Database Engine SQL Server Management Studio and the CarDeal Sample Database Identifying Variables in Tables SQL is a Declarative Language Introduction to the SELECT Query Module 2: Turning Table Columns into Variables for Analysis: SELECT List Expressions, WHERE, and ORDER BY Turning Columns into Variables for Analysis Column Expressions, Data Types, and Built-in Functions Column aliases Data type conversions Built-in Scalar Functions Table Aliases The WHERE clause ORDER BY Module 3: Combining Columns from Multiple Tables into a Single Dataset: The JOIN Operators Primary Keys, Foreign Keys, and Joins Understanding Joins, Part 1: CROSSJOIN and the Full Cartesian Product Understanding Joins, Part 2: The INNERJOIN Understanding Joins, Part 3: The OUTERJOINS Understanding Joins, Part 4: Joining more than two tables Understanding Joins, Part 5: Combining INNER and OUTERJOINs Combining JOIN Operations with WHERE and ORDER BY Module 4: Creating an Appropriate Aggregation Level Using GROUP BY Identifying required aggregation level and granularity Aggregate Functions GROUP BY HAVING Order of operations in SELECT queries Module 5: Subqueries, Derived Tables and Common Table Expressions Non-correlated and correlated subqueries Derived tables Common table expressions Module 6: Encapsulating Data Retrieval Logic Views Table-valued functions Stored procedures Creating objects for read-access users Creating database accounts for analytical client tools Module 7: Getting Your Dataset to the Client Connecting to SQL Server and Submitting Queries from Client Tools Connecting and running SELECT queries from: Excel PowerBI RStudio Exporting datasets to files using Results pane from SSMS The bcp utility The Import/Export Wizard Additional course details: Nexus Humans Writing Analytical Queries for Business 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 Writing Analytical Queries for Business 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 intended for: DevOps engineers DevOps architects Operations engineers System administrators Developers Overview In this course, you will learn to: Use DevOps best practices to develop, deliver, and maintain applications and services at high velocity on AWS List the advantages, roles and responsibilities of small autonomous DevOps teams Design and implement an infrastructure on AWS that supports DevOps development projects Leverage AWS Cloud9 to write, run and debug your code Deploy various environments with AWS CloudFormation Host secure, highly scalable, and private Git repositories with AWS CodeCommit Integrate Git repositories into CI/CD pipelines Automate build, test, and packaging code with AWS CodeBuild Securely store and leverage Docker images and integrate them into your CI/CD pipelines Build CI/CD pipelines to deploy applications on Amazon EC2, serverless applications, and container-based applications Implement common deployment strategies such as 'all at once,' 'rolling,' and 'blue/green' Integrate testing and security into CI/CD pipelines Monitor applications and environments using AWS tools and technologies DevOps Engineering on AWS teaches you how to use the combination of DevOps cultural philosophies, practices, and tools to increase your organization?s ability to develop, deliver, and maintain applications and services at high velocity on AWS. This course covers Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), infrastructure as code, microservices, monitoring and logging, and communication and collaboration. Hands-on labs give you experience building and deploying AWS CloudFormation templates and CI/CD pipelines that build and deploy applications on Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2), serverless applications, and container-based applications. Labs for multi-pipeline workflows and pipelines that deploy to multiple environments are also included. Module 0: Course overview Course objective Suggested prerequisites Course overview breakdown Module 1: Introduction to DevOps What is DevOps? The Amazon journey to DevOps Foundations for DevOps Module 2: Infrastructure automation Introduction to Infrastructure Automation Diving into the AWS CloudFormation template Modifying an AWS CloudFormation template Demonstration: AWS CloudFormation template structure, parameters, stacks, updates, importing resources, and drift detection Module 3: AWS toolkits Configuring the AWS CLI AWS Software Development Kits (AWS SDKs) AWS SAM CLI AWS Cloud Development Kit (AWS CDK) AWS Cloud9 Demonstration: AWS CLI and AWS CDK Hands-on lab: Using AWS CloudFormation to provision and manage a basic infrastructure Module 4: Continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) with development tools CI/CD Pipeline and Dev Tools Demonstration: CI/CD pipeline displaying some actions from AWS CodeCommit, AWS CodeBuild, AWS CodeDeploy and AWS CodePipeline Hands-on lab: Deploying an application to an EC2 fleet using AWS CodeDeploy AWS CodePipeline Demonstration: AWS integration with Jenkins Hands-on lab: Automating code deployments using AWS CodePipeline Module 5: Introduction to Microservices Introduction to Microservices Module 6: DevOps and containers Deploying applications with Docker Amazon Elastic Container Service and AWS Fargate Amazon Elastic Container Registry and Amazon Elastic Kubernetes service Demonstration: CI/CD pipeline deployment in a containerized application Module 7: DevOps and serverless computing AWS Lambda and AWS Fargate AWS Serverless Application Repository and AWS SAM AWS Step Functions Demonstration: AWS Lambda and characteristics Demonstration: AWS SAM quick start in AWS Cloud9 Hands-on lab: Deploying a serverless application using AWS Serverless Application Model (AWS SAM) and a CI/CD Pipeline Module 8: Deployment strategies Continuous Deployment Deployments with AWS Services Module 9: Automated testing Introduction to testing Tests: Unit, integration, fault tolerance, load, and synthetic Product and service integrations Module 10: Security automation Introduction to DevSecOps Security of the Pipeline Security in the Pipeline Threat Detection Tools Demonstration: AWS Security Hub, Amazon GuardDuty, AWS Config, and Amazon Inspector Module 11: Configuration management Introduction to the configuration management process AWS services and tooling for configuration management Hands-on lab: Performing blue/green deployments with CI/CD pipelines and Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS) Module 12: Observability Introduction to observability AWS tools to assist with observability Hands-on lab: Using AWS DevOps tools for CI/CD pipeline automations Module 13: Reference architecture (Optional module) Reference architectures Module 14: Course summary Components of DevOps practice CI/CD pipeline review AWS Certification

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed primarily for network and software engineers who are interested in learning about automation and programmability and hold the following job roles: Network engineer Systems engineer Wireless engineer Consulting systems engineer Technical solutions architect Network administrator Wireless design engineer Network manager Sales engineer Account manager Overview Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives: Get familiar with different API styles (REST, RPC) and synchronous and asynchronous API requests Learn how to use Postman software development tool in order to test the API calls Learn how to automate repetitive tasks using Ansible automation engine Explore a Python programming language, Python libraries and Python virtual environments and learn how can they be used for automation of network configuration tasks Get introduced to GIT version control system and its common operations Learn how to leverage the various models and APIs of the Cisco IOS XE platform to perform day-zero operations, improve troubleshooting methodologies with custom tools, augment the CLI using scripts, and integrate various workflows using Ansible and Python Learn about the paradigm shift of model-driven telemetry and the building blocks of a working solution Learn how to leverage the tools and APIs to automate Cisco DNA infrastructure managed by Cisco DNA Center™ Demonstrate workflows (configuration, verification, health checking, and monitoring) using Python, Ansible, and Postman Understand Cisco SD-WAN solution components, implement a Python library that works with the Cisco SD-WAN APIs to perform configuration, inventory management, and monitoring tasks, and implement reusable Ansible roles to automate provisioning new branch sites on an existing Cisco SD-WAN infrastructure Learn how to leverage the tools and APIs to automate Cisco Meraki managed infrastructure and demonstrate workflows (configuration, verification, health checking, monitoring) using Python, Ansible, and Postman Implementing Automation for Cisco Enterprise Solutions (ENAUI) v.1.2 teaches you how to implement Cisco Enterprise automated solutions, including programming concepts, orchestration, telemetry, and automation tools. This course highlights the tools and the benefits of leveraging programmability and automation in the Cisco-powered Enterprise Campus and WAN. You will also examine platforms including IOS XE software for device-centric automation, Cisco DNA Center for the intent-based enterprise network, Cisco Software-Defined WAN, and Cisco Meraki. Their current ecosystem of APIs, software development toolkits, and relevant workflows are studied in detail together with open industry standards, tools, and APIs, such as Python, Ansible, Git, JSON/YAML, NETCONF/RESTCONF, and YANG. The course qualifies for 24 Cisco Continuing Education credits (CE) towards recertification. This course will help you:Gain high-demand skills using modern programming languages, APIs, and systems such as Python, Ansible, and Git to automate, streamline, and enhance business operationsAcquire the skills and knowledge to customize tools, methods, and processes that improve network performance and agilityPrepare for the 300-435 ENAUTO exam Course Outline Network Programmability Foundation Automating APIs and Protocols Managing Configuration with Python and Ansible Implementing On-Box Programmability and Automation with Cisco IOS XE Software Implementing Model-Driven Telemetry Day 0 Provisioning with Cisco IOS-XE Software Implementing Automation in Enterprise Networks Building Cisco DNA Center Automation with Python Automating Operations using Cisco DNA Center Introducing Cisco SD-WAN Programmability Building Cisco SD-WAN Automation with Python Building Cisco SD-WAN Automation with Ansible Automating Cisco Meraki Implementing Meraki Integration APIs Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Implementing Automation for Cisco Enterprise Solutions v1.2 (ENAUI) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Cisco Implementing Automation for Cisco Enterprise Solutions v1.2 (ENAUI) 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 The target audience for this course includes: Software testers (both technical and user acceptance testers), Test analysts, Test engineers, Test consultants, Software developers, Managers including test managers, project managers, quality managers. Overview By the end of this course, an attendee should be able to: perform effective testing of software, be aware of techniques and standards, have an awareness of what testing tools can achieve, where to find more information about testing, and establish the basic steps of the testing process. This is an ISTQB certification in software testing for the US. In this course you will study all of the basic aspects of software testing and QA, including a comprehensive overview of tasks, methods, and techniques for effectively testing software. This course prepares you for the ISTQB Foundation Level exam. Passing the exam will grant you an ISTQB CTFL certification. Fundamentals of Testing What is Testing? Typical Objectives of Testing Testing and Debugging Why is Testing Necessary? Testing?s Contributions to Success Quality Assurance and Testing Errors, Defects, and Failures Defects, Root Causes and Effects Seven Testing Principles Test Process Test Process in Context Test Activities and Tasks Test Work Products Traceability between the Test Basis and Test Work Products The Psychology of Testing Human Psychology and Testing Tester?s and Developer?s Mindsets Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle Software Development Lifecycle Models Software Development and Software Testing Software Development Lifecycle Models in Context Test Levels Component Testing Integration Testing System Testing Acceptance Testing Test Types Functional Testing Non-functional Testing White-box Testing Change-related Testing Test Types and Test Levels Maintenance Testing Triggers for Maintenance Impact Analysis for Maintenance Static Testing Static Testing Basics Work Products that Can Be Examined by Static Testing Benefits of Static Testing Differences between Static and Dynamic Testing Review Process Work Product Review Process Roles and responsibilities in a formal review Review Types Applying Review Techniques Success Factors for Reviews Test Techniques Categories of Test Techniques Choosing Test Techniques Categories of Test Techniques and Their Characteristics Black-box Test Techniques Equivalence Partitioning Boundary Value Analysis Decision Table Testing State Transition Testing Use Case Testing White-box Test Techniques Statement Testing and Coverage Decision Testing and Coverage The Value of Statement and Decision Testing Experience-based Test Techniques Error Guessing Exploratory Testing Checklist-based Testing Test Management Test Organization Independent Testing Tasks of a Test Manager and Tester Test Planning and Estimation Purpose and Content of a Test Plan Test Strategy and Test Approach Entry Criteria and Exit Criteria (Definition of Ready and Definition of Done) Test Execution Schedule Factors Influencing the Test Effort Test Estimation Techniques Test Monitoring and Control Metrics Used in Testing Purposes, Contents, and Audiences for Test Reports Configuration Management Risks and Testing Definition of Risk Product and Project Risks Risk-based Testing and Product Quality Defect Management Tool Support for Testing Test Tool Considerations Test Tool Classification Benefits and Risks of Test Automation Special Considerations for Test Execution and Test Management Tools Effective Use of Tools Main Principles for Tool Selection Pilot Projects for Introducing a Tool into an Organization Success Factors for Tools Additional course details: Nexus Humans ISTQB Software Testing Certification Training - Foundation Level (CTFL) 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 ISTQB Software Testing Certification Training - Foundation Level (CTFL) 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.