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The need for key staff to have commercial skills is paramount, as the public sector is increasingly opened up as a commercial market, in which organisations compete against each other and the private sector for contracts. Generating additional income and being commercially aware is vital for this to be a success, and is what many public sector organisations are looking to do. This programme will help you: See commercial awareness as not just another skill-set, but as a different mind-set Use a variety of tried-and-tested commercial, analytical decision-making techniques and tools Define your commercial objectives Develop a strategic focus Start looking at service clients as market segments Analyse, in a competitive context, your service offering Plan a commercial strategy, prepare for its implementation and see it through to execution 1 What is commercial thinking? Understand what it means to be a commercial thinker Identifying commercial opportunities often involves not only a different skill set but also a different mindset; looking at the services that you provide 2 Defining strategic commercial objectives Defining your key commercial objectives Prioritising your strategic objectives Two key strategic planning tools:Resource and Competency MatrixPESTLE How to apply these tools to your particular situation 3 Developing a strategic focus Decision-making on how to compete in the markets identified by your strategic objectives requires a strategic focus Developing strategic focus A tool for helping you to make those decisions: using the Ansoff Matrix 4 Defining customer targets How to think more commercially by understanding who all your customers are and how they differ from each other how to apply the principles to your areas to identify the type of customers you have and their key characteristics - Customer segmentation Who are your customers? How do their needs vary? - Scenarios 5 The competitive market place Understanding the competitive forces at play Different types of competition Analysing your competitive environment using Porter's 5 Forces model 6 Meeting stakeholder expectations Two simple models to help you identify the key stakeholders who could influence your commercial environment How to use your stakeholders to help you achieve your commercial objectives 7 Implementation - systems, structures and processes Effective commercial activity involves working with others to implement ideas and strategies What do you need to have in place before you implement your commercial strategy? How to health-check your organisation prior to implementation using the McKinsey 7S framework 8 Implementation - people and culture A good commercial strategy only works if the people involved buy in to the ideas and if the culture of the organisation is conducive to the effective implementation How the latest thinking in behavioural economics can help you develop your culture and people to work commercially 9 Tools and checklists Be more commercial within your sphere of influence using a commercial checklist to help you Using the checklist as a benchmark against the most commercially aware organisations Using the checklist as a health check - both corporately and individually

The aim of this course is to provide an overview of the key principles and techniques for leading and managing project work. It will focus on the core principles and generic methods of project management, showing how these can be applied to typical projects. The scope of the programme includes: The course also emphasises the importance of the leadership and team-working skills needed by project managers and team members in carrying out their roles. The principal training objectives for this programme are to: Explain and demonstrate the key principles of successful project management Demonstrate a range of useful project management tools and techniques Define the role of, and help participants understand the skills required by, the project leader Illustrate the use of project skills through examples and case studies Identify ways to improve project management, both individually and corporately DAY ONE 1 Introduction (Course sponsor) Why this programme has been developed Review of participants' needs and objectives 2 Key concepts and requirements for success Projects and project management Lessons from past projects; the essential requirements for success Differences between projects; characteristic project life cycles The challenges of project management; the role of the project manager Project exerciseA team exercise to demonstrate the challenges of project management 3 Defining project objectives and scope Identifying the stakeholders; key roles and responsibilities Getting organised; managing the definition process Working with the 'customer' to define the project scope 4 Project case study: part 1 Defining the project objectives: syndicate teams define the objectives and scope for a typical project 5 Project planning The nature of planning; recognising planning assumptions Planning the plan; the importance of team involvement Developing the work breakdown structure Estimating task resources, timescales and costs Developing the project schedule Analysing the plan and identifying the critical path 6 Project case study: part 2 Creating the project plan Syndicate teams begin development of their project plans (for completion after session 7) Team presentations and group discussion (after session 7) DAY TWO 7 Managing project risks Understanding and defining project risks Classifying risks and adopting an appropriate risk strategy Identifying, evaluating and managing project risks Agreeing ownership of project risks; the risk register Integrating planning and risk management 8 Project control Pro-active and re-active control; striking the right balance Pre-requisites for effective, pro-active project control Avoiding unnecessary 'scope creep' and controlling change Selecting the data needed to provide early warning of problems Monitoring project performance: 'S' curves, slip charts, earned value Getting good data and assessing project status Defining the roles and responsibilities for control Setting up a routine process for keeping up to date Managing and controlling multiple projects 9 Project case study: part 3 Controlling the project Teams control their project as new developments take place 10 Course review and transfer planning (Course sponsor present) Identify actions to be implemented individually Identify corporate opportunities for improving project management Sponsor-led review and discussion of proposals Conclusion

The aim of this programme is to help attendees create better quality technical documents in an organised and efficient manner. It will give those new to the topic an appreciation of how to approach the task professionally whilst those with more experience will be able to refresh and refine their skills. The programme comprises three complementary one-day modules: The programme presents a structured methodology for creating technical documents and provides a range of practical techniques that help delegates put principles into practice. Although not essential, it is strongly advised that delegates for modules 2 and 3 have already attended module 1, or another equivalent course. Note: the content of each module as shown here is purely indicative and can be adapted to suit your particular requirements. This course will: Explain the qualities and benefits of well written technical documents Present a structured approach for producing technical documents Review the essential skills of effective technical writing Demonstrate practical methods to help create better documents Provide tools and techniques for specification and report writing Review how technical documents should be issued and controlled Note: the content of each module as shown here is purely indicative and can be adapted to suit your particular requirements. Module 1: Essential skills for technical writers 1 Introduction to the programme Aims and objectives of the module Introductions and interests of participants 2 Creating effective technical documents What is technical writing? how does it differ from other writing? Key qualities of an effective technical document Communication essentials and the challenges faced by technical writers The lessons of experience: how the best writers write The five key steps : prepare - organise - write - edit - release (POWER) 3 Preparing to write Defining the document aims and objectives; choosing the title Understanding technical readers and their needs Getting organised; planning and managing the process Integrating technical and commercial elements The role of intellectual property rights (IPR), eg, copyright 4 Organising the content The vital role of structure in technical documents Deciding what to include and how to organise the information Categorising information: introductory, key and supporting Tools and techniques for scoping and structuring the document Creating and using document templates - pro's and con's 5 Writing the document Avoiding 'blinding them with science': the qualities of clear writing Problem words and words that confuse; building and using a glossary Using sentence structure and punctuation to best effect Understanding the impact of style, format and appearance Avoiding common causes of ambiguity; being concise and ensuring clarity Using diagrams and other graphics; avoiding potential pitfalls 6 Editing and releasing the document Why editing is difficult; developing a personal editing strategy Some useful editing tools and techniques Key requirements for document issue and control Module 2: Creating better specifications 1 Introduction Aims and objectives of the day Introductions and interests of participants The 'POWER' writing process for specifications 2 Creating better specifications The role and characteristics of an effective specification Specifications and contracts; the legal role of specifications Deciding how to specify; understanding functional and design requirements Developing the specification design; applying the principles of BS 7373 Getting organised: the key stages in compiling an effective specification 3 Preparing to write a specification Defining the scope of the specification; deciding what to include and what not Scoping techniques: scope maps, check lists, structured brainstorming The why/what/how pyramid; establishing and understanding requirements Clarifying priorities; separating needs and desires: the MoSCoW method Useful quantitative techniques: cost benefit analysis, QFD, Pareto analysis Dealing with requirements that are difficult to quantify 4 Organising the content The role of structure in specifications Typical contents and layout for a specification What goes where: introductory, key and supporting sections Creating and using model forms: the sections and sub sections Detailed contents of each sub-section Exercise: applying the tools and techniques 5 Writing the specification Identifying and understanding the specification reader Key words: will, shall, must; building and using a glossary Writing performance targets that are clear and unambiguous Choosing and using graphics Exercise: writing a specification 6 Editing and releasing the document Key editing issues for specifications Issue and control of specifications Module 3: Writing better reports 1 Introduction Aims and objectives of the day Introductions and interests of participants The 'POWER' technical writing process for technical reports 2 Creating better reports What is a technical report? types and formats of report The role and characteristics of an effective technical report Understanding technical report readers and their needs The commercial role and impact of technical reports Getting organised: the key stages in compiling a technical report 3 Preparing to write reports Agreeing the terms of reference; defining aims and objectives Being clear about constraints; defining what is not to be included Legal aspects and intellectual property rights (IPR) for reports Preparing the ground; gathering information and reference documents Keeping track of information: note making, cataloguing and cross referencing Tools and techniques for developing a valid and convincing argument 4 Organising the content The role of structure reviewed; some typical report structures Who needs what: identifying the varied needs of the readership What goes where: introductory, key and supporting sections Creating and using model forms: the sections and sub sections Detailed contents of each sub-section Exercise: applying the tools and techniques 5 Writing the report Planning the storyline: the report as a journey in understanding Recognising assumptions about the reader; what they do and don't know Converting complex concepts into understandable statements Presenting technical data and its analysis; the role of graphics Presenting the case simply whilst maintaining technical integrity Exercise: writing a technical report 6 Editing and releasing the report Key editing issues for technical reports Issue and control of technical reports

Duration 0.5 Days 3 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for a wide range of managers and staff members who need to successfully manage small- to medium-sized projects. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - plan the project and its parameters, including its scope, requirements, resources, and constraints. - implement the project plan, which includes putting the work of the project in motion and delegating tasks, and then monitoring the progress of the project and managing changes as they arise. In this course, students will identify methods of effectively managing small- to medium-sized projects and achieving their stated objectives. Planning the Project Define the Project Requirements Create Your Project Plan Implementing the Project Plan Execute the Project Plan Monitor the Progress of the Project Negotiate for Success Evaluate the Process

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for Administrator, Database Administrator, End User, Network Administrator, and Systems Administrator. Overview Upon completion of this course, students will be able to Describe and determine database security requirements, Understand Oracle security solutions to help meet security requirements, Implement basic database security, Configure network security, and Discover basic security configuration issues. This Introduction to Oracle Database Security Ed 1 training teaches you how to use Oracle Database features to help meet the security, privacy and compliance requirements of your organization. Introduction Course Objectives Course Schedule Detective Security Controls Preventive Security Controls Your Learning Aids Basic Workshop Architecture Understanding Security Requirements Fundamental Data Security Requirements Security Risks Techniques to Enforce Security Choosing Security Solutions Database Access Control: Authentication Protecting Against Database Bypass with Encryption Protecting Sensitive Data Protecting against Application Bypass Detecting Threats Compliance Implementing Basic Database Security Database Security Checklist Reducing Administrative Effort Principle of Least Privilege Objects Protection Configuring Network Security Network Access Control Listener Security Listener Usage Control Manage fine-grained access to external network services Discovering Basic Configuration Issues Accessing Enterprise Manager Security Reports Using Various Security Reports

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Channel Partner/Reseller Customer Employee Overview Course Objectives Identify the basic components and operations of the Unified CCE solution. Configure and script a basic UCCE CVP deployment. Perform the ICM configuration tasks required to support basic agent functionality. Build and test a basic ICM script utilizing microapps. Configure and script UCCE to support reporting requirements, precision queuing and RONA. Identify how to successfully deploy the CVP VXML component in a Unified CCE solution. Generate basic reports using Cisco Unified IC. The Administering Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise Part 1 (AUCCE1) v2.0 is a 5 day instructor-led course presented by training partners to system engineers and customers who will be involved with Day 2 support of a UCCE solution deployed in a CVP comprehensive environment. This course describes the requirements, resources and tools needed to perform routine adds, moves and changes in the inbound/outbound UCCE environment. This course is intended for those administering the solution, or who may be responsible for Level 1-2 support of the solution. Course Outline Module 1: Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise v10 Foundations Module 2: UCCE Configuration and Scripting Module 3: Unified CCE Inbound Agent Considerations Module 4: Unified CCE IVR/VRU Functionality Module 5: Additional UCCE Considerations Module 6: VXML Implementation Module 7: Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Reporting

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Developers Architects Administrators Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Install and configure RabbitMQ Activate and use plugins such as the web management console Implement messaging patterns and applications using the Java client Set up a cluster of RabbitMQ nodes Configure high availability appropriately Tune and optimize RabbitMQ for better performance Secure RabbitMQ This intensive instructor-led course in RabbitMQ provides a deep dive into how to install, configure, and develop applications which leverage RabbitMQ messaging. The course begins with RabbitMQ installation and general configuration. It continues with developing messaging applications using the Java APIs, and delves into more advanced topics including clustering, high availability, performance, and security. Modules are accompanied by lab exercises that provide hands-on experience Introduction to Spring Essentials Kubernetes Overview BOSH Introduction Deploy, Patch & Upgrade Deploy a simple release Inside the VM Persistent Disks Patch the OS Upgrade Nginx Entry Point Set up a jumpbox Platform Infrastructure Pave the IaaS Deploy ops manager Deploy BOSH director Containerized Workloads Deploy Pivotal Container Service Provision a Kubernetes Cluster Harbor Container Registry Application Deployment Helm Advanced BOSH Deploy a distributed system Deploy Concourse CredHub Troubleshooting Concourse Deployment Concourse Day 2 Operations

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audiences for the course are as follows: Cisco customers ? Contact Center Management, Contact Center Supervisors and Customer technical personnel Cisco technology partners Cisco employees Overview Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives: Provide a comprehensive overview of Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Describe reporting concepts and capabilities and features of Cisco Unified Intelligence Center reports Provide a detailed description and labs of how to modify reports from normal data sources (Cisco Unified CCE and Cisco Unified CVP) by customizing reports using various methods. (i.e. creating thresholds, show/hide columns, charts and more) The Cisco Unified Intelligence Center 11.6 for End Users (CUIC11.6EU v1.1) course is a two-day instructor-led training (ILT) course. Cisco Unified Intelligence Center is a comprehensive, end-to-end reporting solution, designed to make the task of creating and modifying reports easier on the customer and, at the same time, to present a consistent user interface and a common tool to access varied data across multiple Cisco product families. Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Overview Introducing Cisco Unified Intelligence Center What Contact Center products use CUIC for reporting Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Administration and Security The End User and CUIC Security Running and Modifying CUIC Reports Running Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Reports Using Permalinks Help Dashboards Modifying a CUIC Stock Report Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Dashboards Understanding Cisco Unified CCE Key Concepts Creating a New Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Report

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Channel Partner/Reseller Customer Employee Overview Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives: Demonstrate advanced proficiency with add / move / change of the ACD / PBX (agent / skill) environment of UCCE. Demonstrate advanced proficiency with add / move / change of the IVR (prompt / collect) environment of UCCE including both MicroApp and VXML solution scripting (ICM Scripting and Call Studio scripting). Demonstrate effective use of system tools to track and troubleshoot a call within a call flow. The Administering Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise Part 2 (AUCCE2) v2.0 is a 5 day instructor-led course presented by training partners to system engineers and customers who will be involved with Day 2 support of a UCCE solution deployed in a CVP comprehensive environment. This course gives the learner an understanding of the requirements, resources and tools required to perform complex adds, moves and changes in the inbound/outbound UCCE environment. This course is intended for those performing advanced administration of the solution, or who may be responsible for Level 2-3 support of the solution. The overall goal of this course is advanced administration of the solution by a deeper exposure into the technical operational requirements and the tools used to configure and ensure functionality. Course Outline Module 1: Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise v10 Overview Module 2: CCE Config and Scripting Module 3: CCE (ICM) Advanced Scripting Module 4: Advanced VXML Functionality Module 5: Supporting CCE

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Operators and application owners who are responsible for deploying and managing policies for multiple Kubernetes clusters across on-premises and public cloud environments. Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the VMware Tanzu Mission Control architecture Configure user and group access Create access, image registry, network, security, quota, and custom policies Connect your on-premises vSphere with Tanzu Supervisor cluster to VMware Tanzu Mission Control Create, manage, and backup Tanzu Kubernetes clusters Perform cluster inspections Monitor and secure Kubernetes environments During this two-day course, you focus on using VMware Tanzu© Mission Control? to provision and manage Kubernetes clusters. The course covers how to apply access, image registry, network, security, quota, and custom policies to Kubernetes environments. For cluster provisioning and management, the course focuses on deploying, upgrading, backing up and monitoring Kubernetes clusters on VMware vSphere© with Tanzu. Given the abstractions of VMware Tanzu Mission Control, the learnings should be transferrable to public cloud. Introducing VMware Tanzu Mission Control VMware Tanzu Mission Control Accessing VMware Tanzu Mission Control VMware Cloud? services access control VMware Tanzu Mission Control architecture Cluster Management Attached clusters Management clusters Provisioned clusters Cluster inspections Data protection VMware Tanzu© Observability? by Wavefront VMware Tanzu© Service Mesh? Policy Management Policy management Access policies Image registry policies Network policies Security policies Quota policies Custom policies Policy insights