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Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Employees not working in a centralized office. Overview The Telework and Telecommuting workshop will cover strategies to help participants learn skills required for working outside the office that include proper self-management, manage time efficiently, know different methods of organization and planning, identify various forms of communication and address and resolve challenges that teleworkers can face. The Telework and Telecommuting workshop will cover strategies to help participants learn skills required for working outside the office that include proper self-management, manage time efficiently, know different methods of organization and planning, identify various forms of communication and address and resolve challenges that teleworkers can face. Getting Started Workshop Objectives Pre-Assignment Core Skills Required Self-Management Time Management Organizing and Planning Communication Self-Management (I) Solving Problems on Your Own Being and Staying Motivated You Have More Freedom ? Don?t Abuse It You and Only You are Accountable Self-Management (II) Recognize and Remove Bad Habits Reflect on Mistakes and Learn from Them Establish Good Habits Be Assertive with Yourself Time Management (I) Build a Little Flexibility into Your Schedule Identify and Remove Time Wasters Working with Time Zones Using Free Time Wisely Time Management (II) The Urgent/Important Matrix Setting and Sticking to Deadlines The Glass Jar: Rocks, Pebbles, Sand and Water Recognize When You Are Procrastinating Organizing and Planning (I) Plan for Additional Stress When to Seek Help Being Proactive ? Not Reactive Establish Priorities and Attainable Goals Organizing and Planning (II) Setting Up Your Home Office Remove Unneeded or Distracting Items When Technology Fails Develop a Normal Working Day Communication (I) Stay in the Loop Use the Correct Medium Be Clear and to the Point Virtual Communication Can Be Impersonal Communication (II) Open and Frequent Communication Share Your Information Have a Collaborative Attitude Setting Expectations with Family and Friends Additional Challenges Building Trust and Rapport Feeling Isolated Always in the Office Lack of or Less Feedback Wrapping Up Words from the Wise

This very practical workshop has a simple objective: to help you prepare, design and deliver memorable and high-quality presentations. This programme will help you: Use a proven, structured tool-kit when designing and developing presentations Benefit from short cuts and best practice when designing and using Powerpoint presentations Select the right information, examples, exercises and activities - and use them well Prepare and structure a presentation or session appropriate to the audience, and to best achieve your objectives Maintain audience or group interest Develop and practise presentation skills to improve your voice tone, speech power and body language Use practical methods to control nerves and anxiety - develop higher levels of confidence and credibility Command a room, hold attention and create a high impact 1 Introduction Personal objectives Key messages and learning objectives of the workshop 2 Presentation skills What does good look like? Exercise: Characteristics of high/low impact presentations Presenting yourself as a 'winner' The energy / attitude model Exercise: Being a winner 3 Preparation skills - eight steps to preparing a great presentation, plus Powerpoint tips •The magic circle• How to 'assume the role' when presenting• The eight steps• Step 1 - develop your objectives- The five questions that you must answer before preparing your presentation- Defining your objectives and outcomes- Creating a first draft- Step 1 exercise• Step 2 - analyse your audience- Doing your homework: audience, event, venue- Developing a pre-event check-list- Methods and means for researching your audience- Step 2 exercise• Steps 3 and 4 - structure the main body of your presentation and state the main ideas- Ways to structure your presentation for maximum impact- Balancing and managing content and topics- Organising your information: 6 options and methods- Your 'one main point' and creating a 30-second summary- Steps 3 and 4 exercises• Step 5 - decide on supporting information, using the toolkit- Making your case convincing: ways to support your claims- Selecting and using relevant and interesting examples- Quotes, case studies and printed material- Presenting statistics, tables and graphs- Ways of maintaining visual interest- Transitions and links, creating a 'golden thread'- Step 5 exercise: Creating compelling stories and anecdotes4• Step 6 - create an effective 'opening'- Claiming the stage and creating a good first impression- The three most powerful ways of opening a presentation- The five elements of a strong opening- Step 6 exercise: Participants work individually to prepare an opening, focusing onpersonal introduction, and then deliver to the group, with structured feedback• Step 7 - develop transitions- Step 7 exercise / examples• Step 8 - create an effective close- Signalling and sign-posting; the importance of, and how to do it effectively- Five ways to close a presentation successfully- Step 8 exercise / examples• Presentation design and Powerpoint- An interactive review of participants' own real-life past presentations and advanced tipsand techniques on using Powerpoint effectively 4 Facilitation skills The three main types of group activity - triads, teams and main group How to select the right activity, define the objectives, set it up and run the debrief Using energisers - with examples Exercise: Dealing with 'difficult' behaviours Exercise: Working in triads, design and deliver 5 Tips and tricks: presentation and facilitation 10 reasons why facilitation fails Five golden rules for success Defining the session goals and the facilitation plan Open and closed questions - why and when to use Using a 'car park' to manage unresolved issues Using AV aids - tips and tricks Exercises: Including participants working in pairs to prepare a short section form of one of their own presentations 6 Putting it all together Summary of key learning points Action plan

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Channel Partner/Reseller Customer Employee Overview Upon completing this course, the learner should be able to meet these overall objectives: Provide a comprehensive overview of Cisco Unified Intelligence Center. Demonstrate how to install, administer, and provide security for the Cisco Unified Intelligence Center solution. Describe reporting concepts and capabilities and features of Cisco Unified Intelligence Center reports. Provide a detailed description of how custom reports from normal data sources (Cisco Unified CCE and Cisco Unified CVP) and new data sources can be created to meet specific customer requirements. Deploying Cisco Unified Intelligence Center (DUIC) 1.0 is a three-day ILT course. Cisco Unified Intelligence Center 8.0.4 is a comprehensive, end-to-end reporting solution, designed to make the task of creating reports and managing disparate data sources easier on the customer and, at the same time, present a consistent user interface and a common tool to access the varied data across multiple Cisco product families. Course Outline Module 1: Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Overview. Module 2: Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Installation, Administration, and Security. Module 3: Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Reports. Module 4: Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Custom Reporting Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Deploying Cisco Unified Intelligence Center v1.1 (DUIC) 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 Deploying Cisco Unified Intelligence Center v1.1 (DUIC) 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 intended for individuals who desire to become more skilled at handling difficult customers. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to deal with difficult customers in a way that increases productivity and customer service, and decreases unhappy customers. In this course, students will gain a valuable skill set to deal with difficult customers in various situations. 1 - GETTING STARTED Housekeeping Items Pre-Assignment Review Workshop Objectives The Parking Lot Action Plan 2 - THE RIGHT ATTITUDE STARTS WITH YOU Be Grateful Keep Your Body Healthy Focus on Positive Thoughts Invoke Inner Peace Case Study 3 - INTERNAL STRESS MANAGEMENT Irritability Unhappiness with Your Job Feeling Underappreciated Not Well-Rested Case Study 4 - EXTERNAL STRESS MANAGEMENT Office Furniture Not Ergonomically Sound High Noise Volume in the Office Rift with Co-Workers Demanding Supervisor Case Study 5 - TRANSACTIONAL ANALYSIS What is Transactional Analysis? Parent Adult Child Case Study 6 - WHY ARE SOME CUSTOMERS DIFFICULT? They Have Truly Had a Bad Experience and Want to Vent They Have Truly Had a Bad Experience and Want Someone to be Held Accountable They Have Truly Had a Bad Experience and Want Resolution They Are Generally Unhappy Case Study 7 - DEALING WITH THE CUSTOMER OVER THE PHONE Listen to the Customer?s Complaint Build Rapport Do Not Respond with Negative Words or Emotion Offer a Verbal Solution to Customer Case Study 8 - DEALING WITH THE CUSTOMER IN PERSON Listen to the Customer?s Complaint Build Rapport Responding with Positive Words and Body Language Besides Words, What to Look For? Case Study 9 - SENSITIVITY IN DEALING WITH CUSTOMERS Who are Angry Who Are Rude With Different Cultural Values Who Cannot Be Satisfied Case Study 10 - SCENARIOS OF DEALING WITH A DIFFICULT CUSTOMER Angry Customer Rude Customer Culturally Diverse Customer Impossible to Please Customer Case Study 11 - CUSTOMER ONCE YOU HAVE ADDRESSED THEIR COMPLAINT Call the Customer Send the Customer an Email Mail the Customer a Small Token Handwritten or Typed Letter Case Study 12 - WRAPPING UP Words From The Wise Review Of The Parking Lot Lessons Learned Recommended Reading Completion Of Action Plans And Evaluations

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours Overview Understand problems and the creative problem solving processIdentify types of information to gather and key questions to ask in problem solving Identify the importance of defining a problem correctlyIdentify and use four different problem definition toolsWrite concrete problem statementsUse basic brainstorming tools to generate ideas for solutionsEvaluate potential solutions against criteria, including cost/benefit analysis and group votingPerform a final analysis to select a solutionUnderstand the roles that fact and intuition play in selecting a solutionUnderstand the need to refine the shortlist and redefine itUnderstand how to identify the tasks and resources necessary to implement solutionsEvaluate and adapt solutions to reality This workshop will give students an overview of the creative problem solving process, as well as key problem solving tools that they can use every day. Skills such as brainstorming, information gathering, & analyzing data will be covered during class. Getting Started Workshop Objectives The Problem Solving Method What is a Problem? What is Creative Problem Solving? What are the Steps in the Creative Solving Process? Case Study Module Two: Review Questions Information Gathering Understanding Types of Information Identifying Key Questions Methods of Gathering Information Case Study Module Three: Review Questions Problem Definition Defining the Problem Determining Where the Problem Originated Defining the Present State and the Desired State Stating and Restating the Problem Analyzing the Problem Writing the Problem Statement Case Study Module Four: Review Questions Preparing for Brainstorming Identifying Mental Blocks Removing Mental Blocks Stimulating Creativity Case Study Module Five: Review Questions Generating Solutions (I) Identifying Mental Blocks Removing Mental Blocks Stimulating Creativity Case Study Module Five: Review Questions Generating Solutions (II) The Morphological Matrix The Six Thinking Hats The Blink Method Case Study Module Seven: Review Questions Analyzing Solutions Developing Criteria Analyzing Wants and Needs Using Cost/Benefit Analysis Case Study Module Eight: Review Questions Selecting a Solution Doing a Final Analysis Paired Comparison Analysis Analyzing Potential Problems Case Study Module Nine: Review Questions Planning Your Next Steps Identifying Tasks Identifying Resources Implementing, Evaluating, and Adapting Case Study Module Ten: Review Questions Creating a Performance Plan Planning the Follow-Up Meeting Celebrating Successes Identifying Improvements Case Study Module Eleven: Review Questions Wrapping Up Words from the Wise Lessons Learned

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended primarily for network administrators, network engineers, network managers and systems engineers who would like to implement MPLS and MPLS Traffic Engineering. This course is also intended for network designers and project managers. Overview After completing this course the student should be able to: Describe the features of MPLS Describe how MPLS labels are assigned and distributed Configure and troubleshoot frame-mode MPLS on Cisco IOS platforms Describe the MPLS peer-to-peer architecture and explain the routing and packet-forwarding model in this architecture Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot VPN operations Describe how the MPLS VPN model can be used to implement managed services and Internet access Describe the various Internet access implementations that are available and the benefits and drawbacks of each model Describe the tasks and commands that are necessary to implement MPLS TE This course is designed to help students prepare for MPLS exam. This update to the course reflects the most-recent developments in network design and technologies, using real-world scenarios to help reinforce the learning of key objectives. MPLS Concepts Introducing Basic MPLS Concepts Introducing MPLS Labels and Label Stack Identifying MPLS Applications Label Assignmenet and Distribution Discovering LDP Neighbors Introducing Typical Label Distribution in Frame-Mode MPLS Introducing Convergence in Frame-Mode MPLS Frame-Mode MPLS Implementation on Cisco IOS Platforms Introducing CEF Switching Configuring Frame-Mode MPLS on Cisco IOS Platforms Monitoring Frame-Mode MPLS on Cisco IOS Platforms Troubleshooting Frame-Mode MPLS on Cisco IOS Platforms MPLS Virtual Private Network Technology Introducing Virtual Private Networks Introducing MPLS VPN Architecture Introducing the MPLS VPN Routing Model Forwarding MPLS VPN Packets MPLS VPN Implementation MPLS VPN Implementation Configuring an MP-BGP Session Between PE Routers Configuring VRF Tables Configuring Small-Scale Routing Protocols Between PE and CE Routers Monitoring MPLS VPN Operations Configuring OSPF as the Routing Protocol Between PE and CE Routers Configuring BGP as the Routing Protocol Between PE and CE Routers Troubleshooting MPLS VPNs Complex MPLS VPNs Introducing Overlapping VPNs Introducing Central Services VPNs Introducing the Managed CE Routers Service Internet Access and MPLS VPNs Combining Internet Access with MPLS VPNs Implementing Internet Access in the MPLS VPN Environment MPLS Traffic Engineering Overview Introducing MPLS Traffic Engineering Components MPLS Traffic Engineering Operations Configuring MPLS Traffic Engineering on Cisco IOS Platforms Monitoring Basic MPLS TE on Cisco IOS Platforms

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Application Developers; Programmers, Sales and Pre Sales, Technical Support, Project Managers, Cisco customers, partners and employees involved in UCCE/CVP or CVP stand alone deployments Overview Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives: Introduction to the Java API, its capabilities and limitations - Practice - This course is applicable for any version of CVP and Studio. Introduction to Voice Elements and their complexity - creating every different Java component to extend Studio (see below) Overview of a UCCE with CVP Comprehensive Call Flow Module 1 Overview of a UCCE with CVP Comprehensive Call Flow Module 2 ICM routing scripts to route calls to CVP VXML Server applications Passing data (e.g., global variables) Parsing and evaluating data returned Queueing Assigning data to send to Finesse. Module 3 Writing Call Studio scripts (applications) Prompting Callers ? using pre-recorded audio; TTS text-to-speech; Say it Smart to format audio as digits, date, time, currency; input error reprompting Menus Collecting and confirming caller input, such as account numbers, dates of birth, etc Working with variables ? Session data, Element data, Call data, Local data (CVP11) Introduction to retrieving data from back end systems: SQL Database interaction ? using the Studio Database element to select data Web service interaction- Studio Web Services element for SOAP-web services and calling a simple REST web service Playing audio to callers during back-end data retrieval Catch events Working with counters, decisions, math Introduction to javascript for substrings and string length Setting VoiceXML properties affecting the gateway Multi-Language applications Module 4 Working with Version Control Module 5 ÿImplementing a Post Call Survey Module 6 Using the Studio Debugger to test applications within Studio Module 7 CVP Reporting Server and CVP CUIC Reports Best practices regarding naming elements and variables Configuring data to pass to the Reporting Server using OAMP Understanding Reporting Server tables Understanding the Application Summary CUIC reports Module 8 Administration covered throughout the course OAMP Operations Console to deploy applications to VXML Server Using Studio Documenter to print Visio-like diagrams of the application Configuring log file properties Using logs for debugging applications Administrative scripts for graceful updates or suspensions of the server Important log, debug, administration files Module 9 Cisco Courtesy Callback Detailed discussion of the CCB Call flow, the ICM script, and the 5 Studio scripts used for Courtesy Callback.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This is an intermediate course for z/OS system programmers, z/OS performance analysts, and z/OS performance administrators new to performance management for their z/OS system.Note: ES54 is intended for individuals new to WLM and the z/OS performance area Overview The objectives for this course are as follows:Describe a performance and tuning methodologyDevelop a systematic z/OS performance and tuning planDescribe the factors which could affect the performance of an z/OS systemUse the WLM ISPF applicationDescribe the components of a service definitionDefine workloads and service levels and classification rulesState which z/OS commands affect WLM operationIdentify the major WLM services for z/OS, including enclaves and application environments, and how they are used by DB2, WebSphere, and CICSAnalyze CPU performance when running in a shared LPAR environmentUtilize and monitor zIIP and zAAP specialty enginesMeasure and tune z/OS DASD, processor storage, and coupling facility configurationsExplain the functions and facilities of RMF and SMFAnalyze performance bottlenecks using RMFUse Workload License Charges (WLC), defined capacity and soft capping to manage software costsDescribe advanced z/OS environments that utilize Intelligent Resource Director (IRD), HiperDispatch, z/OSMF Workload Management, and I/O Priority ManagerUse the z/OSMF Workload Management (WLM) taskUse Performance Monitoring with z/OSMFModify a WLM service definition to meet the requirements for monitoring a specific system workloadCreate and customize Monitoring DesktopsReview any issues by using the Monitoring Desktops options displaysAssess the performance of the workloads running on the z/OS This course is designed for new performance analysts to learn to work with the Workload Manager (WLM) in goal mode. Learn concepts of WLM and performance management in the z/OS system using the WLM. Day 1 Welcome Unit 1 - Tuning methodology Unit 2 - Using SMF and RMF to monitor performance Lab 1 - Introduction to your system Lab 2 - Using RMF Monitor I and Monitor II Day 2 Unit 3 - Performance impacts when running in a shared LPAR environment Unit 4 - Basic system workload management (part 1) Lab 3 - Implementing a WLM environment on z/OS (part 1) Day 3 Unit 4 - Basic system workload management (part 2) Lab 3 - Implementing a WLM environment on z/OS (part 2) Day 4 Unit 5 - WLM commands, internals, and service Lab 4 - Using RMF Monitor III to solve performance problems Day 5 Unit 6 - z/OS DASD performance topics Unit 7 - Tuning processor storage Unit 8 - Miscellaneous performance topics Lab 5 - z/OSMF and performance management

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for - Every organization who has invested in the training of their development team in Scrum and/ or Agile - Process owners - Process managers - Employees and managers responsible for designing, reengineering or improving processes - Consultants guiding their clients through process improvement initiatives - Anyone responsible for: Managing process-related requirements Ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of processes Maximizing the value of processes Overview -The learning objectives for CAPO include an understanding of: Basic Agile and Agile Service Management concepts Process owner role and responsibilities Managing and prioritizing a process backlog Creating and utilizing user stories Collaborating with process stake holders and other process owners Overseeing Agile process design and improvement activities Managing organizational change activities Monitoring and measuring process performance Conducting process reviews and identifying improvements This course provides guidance into the process Owner responsibilities so they can describe what they are doing as a process and provides the education needed to oversee the design, re-engineering and improvement of IT Service Management (ITSM) processes; particularly in the context of Agile Service Management. Students learn how to apply Scrum practices to Process Owner responsibilities and use Agile and Lean principles and practices to put in place ?just enough? process and how to continually align process performance with overall business goals. This course prepares you for the Certified Agile Process Owner (CAPO)© certification. Please contact the center for outline details Additional course details: Nexus Humans Certified Agile Process Owner (DevOps Institute) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Certified Agile Process Owner (DevOps Institute) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is as follows: Cloud solution architects Cloud administrators Customer sales engineers DevOps engineers Sales engineers Systems engineers Technical solutions architects Overview After you complete this course the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives: Describe what clouds are supported and how to configure clouds for Cost Optimizer Examine the Cost Optimizer snapshots of costs incurred by the various clouds installed for an organization CLDCO, Mulitcloud Cost Optimization with Cisco CloudCenter Suite is a 1-day course that teaches you how the reporting and analysis of consumption the cost optimizer provides, functions within a Cisco© CloudCenter Suite. The cost optimizer works together with two other primary mechanisms: a workload manager that helps users deploy applications and manage governance policies, and an action orchestrator that provides seamless integration and workflow automation. Through lessons and hands-on experiences, you will learn the functionality of the CloudCenter cost optimizer.This course will help you:Acquire the advanced skills and techniques using the CloudCenter Suite for a consistent experience across all environments, whether you plan to deploy in the cloud or on-premisesLearn how to use the tools of cost management and workload optimization by leveraging the functionality of the entire CloudCenter suite Implementing Cisco CloudCenter Suite Cost Optimizer Cisco CloudCenter Suite Cost Optimizer Examining Cost Optimizer Inventory, Reports, Rightsizing, and Troubleshooting Configure Cost and Inventory Reports in the User Interface Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Multicloud Cost Optimization with Cisco CloudCenter Suite (CLDCO) 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 Multicloud Cost Optimization with Cisco CloudCenter Suite (CLDCO) 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.