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About this Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) This 4 half-day Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) course presents the principles and best practices of portfolio management in the upstream (E&P) oil and gas industry. The VILT course is equally valuable for small independents, large integrated international companies and national oil companies. The VILT course consists of presentations, case studies, illustrative practical exercises and syndicate discussions. Particular emphasis is given to pragmatic portfolio management approaches and solutions which can be implemented swiftly without recourse to major investments in planning and portfolio management software. The VILT course will draw on examples from your expert course leader's 35+ years' experience in the oil and gas industry as an explorationist, upstream vice-president and management consultant. The VILT course handout will comprise softcopy slides used in the presentation and a softcopy workbook for the exercises. Participants will gain proficiency in portfolio management techniques, understand how and why to undertake this activity and be able to apply key concepts directly in the business of their teams / divisions. The VILT course will be presented over 4 half-days, using Microsoft Teams or Zoom and a proprietary set of VILT tools. Participants will be asked to complete a pre course questionnaire (PCQ) addressing their objectives and experience, and attend a session to familiarise themselves with VILT tools before course commencement.     Training Objectives To present the tools, concepts and principles of portfolio management To define the quantitative metrics which are used to describe projects in a portfolio To understand the benefits of portfolio management at different stages of the upstream business: in strategy development, opportunity screening, business development, drilling prospects, conducting appraisal of discoveries and developing fields To put portfolio management in the organisational context by describing the role of the portfolio management team and examining how value assurance (quality control) is best conducted on portfolio data for projects and assets To demonstrate how portfolio management contributes to improved business performance By the end of the VILT course, participants will understand: Key concepts and principles of portfolio management How to design a simple portfolio database and describe complex projects in a small number of objective metrics How to segment the portfolio into meaningful units How to use portfolio data in making business choices and decisions at the strategic and tactical levels The extent to which it is meaningful and reasonable to make comparisons across different portfolio segments How the portfolio management team can support the wider business in decision-making Target Audience This VILT course is specially designed for exploration and development geoscientists, E&P economists and finance staff, and E&P managers. Both technical and non-technical staff will benefit from the concepts presented. Companies are encouraged to send participants from different functions and seniority levels to gain great benefits especially those which would like to implement the concepts presented in this VILT course. Course Level Basic or Foundation Training Methods The VILT course will be delivered online in 4 half-day sessions comprising 4 hours per day, with 2 breaks of 10 minutes per day. The VILT course will be presented in an interactive workshop format that allows for discussion. Course Duration: 4 half-day sessions, 4 hours per session (16 hours in total). Trainer Your expert course leader draws on more than 35 years of experience managing, reviewing and directing projects in all aspects of the exploration business: from exploration business development (new ventures), through prospect maturation and drilling, to the appraisal of discoveries. He has more than 30 years' experience with Shell International, followed by 10 years consulting to NOCs in Asia Pacific, Africa and South America and independent oil companies in the United Kingdom, continental Europe and North America. Other than delivering industry training, he has worked on projects for oil & gas companies of all sizes, including independents, national oil companies and (super)-majors, private equity firms, hedge funds and investment banks, and leading management consulting firms. He is an alumnus of Cambridge University. He has M.A and Ph.D. degrees in geology and is a Fellow of the Geological Society of London as well as a respected speaker on management panels at international conferences. Professional Experience Management consultancy & executive education: Advice to investment banks, businesses and major consulting firms. Specialist expertise in upstream oil & gas, with in depth experience in exploration strategy, portfolio valuation and risk assessment. Leadership: Managed and led teams and departments ranging from 3 - 60 in size. Provided technical leadership to a cadre of 800 explorationists in Shell worldwide. Member of the 12-person VP team leading global exploration in Shell, a $3 bln p.a. business and recognised as the most effective and successful among its industry peers. Accountability & decision-making: Accountable for bottom-line results: in a range of successful exploration ventures with budgets ranging from $10's million to $100's million. Made, or contributed to, complex business decisions / investments, taking into account strategic, technical, commercial, organisational and political considerations. Corporate governance: Served as non-executive director on the Boards of the South Rub al Khali Company (oversight of gas exploration studies and drilling in Saudi Arabia) and SEAPOS B.V. (exploration deep-water drilling and facilities management). Technical & operations: Skilled in exploration opportunity evaluation, the technical de risking of prospects, portfolio analysis and managing the interface between exploration and well engineering activities. Unparalleled knowledge of the oil and gas basins of the world, and of different operating regimes and contractual structures, ranging from Alaska, Gulf of Mexico and Brazil, through to the Middle East, former Soviet Union, Far East and Australia. Safety: Following an unsatisfactory audit, became accountable for safety performance in Shell's exploration new ventures. Through personal advocacy and leadership of a small team, delivered pragmatic and effective HSE systems, tools and staff training / engagement and a dramatically improved safety record. R&D: Experience in the 3 key roles in R&D: scientific researcher, research manager, and 'customer' for R&D products. After re-defining Shell's exploration R&D strategy, led the re-structuring of the R&D organization, its interface with 'the business' and approaches to deployment and commercialization. Strategy: Accomplished at formulating competitive strategies in business, R&D and technology deployment, translating them into actionable tactics and results. Defined the exploration strategy of PDO (a Shell subsidiary in Oman) and latterly of Shell's global exploration programme. Professional education, behavioural/motivational coaching: Experienced in organisational re-design, change management, leadership education and talent development. Commercial skills: Personally negotiated drilling compensation claims, educational contracts and E&P contracts, with values of $5 million to $100+ million. POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information about post training coaching support and fees applicable for this. Accreditions And Affliations

Scrum Product Owner Exam Prep: Virtual In-House Training This workshop prepares you for the Scrum.org PSPO™ I certification. A voucher for the exam and the access information you will need to take the exam will be provided to you via email after you have completed the course. NOTE: If you have participated in any of IIL's other Scrum workshops, you can bypass this program and focus on reading/studying the Scrum Guide and taking practice exams from Scrum.org The Product Owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the product and the work of the Development Team. The Product Owner must be knowledgeable, available, and empowered to make decisions quickly in order for an Agile project to be successful. The Product Owner's key accountability is the Product Backlog. Managing, maintaining, and evolving the Product Backlog involves: Establishing a clear vision that engages the Development Team and stakeholders Clearly expressing Product Backlog items Ordering the items in the Product Backlog to best achieve the vision and goals Ensuring that the Product Backlog is visible, transparent, and clear to all Working with the Development Team throughout the project to create a product that fits the customer's need What you will Learn You'll learn how to: Successfully prepare for the Scrum.org PSPO I exam Identify the characteristics of a successful Product Owner Create a powerful vision statement Apply techniques to understand your customers and the market Manage and engage stakeholders Write effective user stories with acceptance criteria Utilize techniques to visualize and prioritize the Product Backlog Participate in the 5 Scrum events as the Product Owner Understand the Product Owner's role in closing a Scrum project Getting Started Introductions Workshop orientation Exam prep preview Fundamentals Recap Agile Manifesto, values, and mindset Product Owner characteristics Good vs. great Product Owner Product Ownership Product ownership Project vision Understand your customers and market Personas Stakeholder management and engagement The Product Backlog User Stories and Acceptance Criteria Preparing User Stories for a Sprint The Product Backlog Visualizing the Product Backlog Product Backlog Prioritization Technical Debt Sprint Planning and Daily Standups Sprint Planning Planning Poker Team Engagement Daily Standups Sprint Review, Retrospectives, and Closing Sprint Reviews Key Agile Patterns Retrospectives Closing the Project

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  During this training course, you will be able to understand the different modules of ISMS, including ISMS policy, procedures, performance measurements, management commitment, internal audit, management review and continual improvement.   About This Course After attending this course, delegates will; Understand the basic concepts of Information Security Management Acknowledge the correlation between ISO/IEC 27001 and other standards and regulatory frameworks Understand the process approaches used to effectively manage Information Security Assessment     Delegates sit a combined exam, consisting of in-course quizzes and exercises, as well as a final 40 question, multiple choice exam on Day 2 of the course. The overall passing score is 70%, to be achieved within the 150 minute time allowance. Exam results are provided within 24 hours, with both a Certificate and a digital badge provided as proof of success.   Our Guarantee   We are an Accredited Training Provider of IECB. You can learn wherever and whenever you want with our robust classroom and interactive online training courses. Our courses are taught by qualified practitioners with a minimum of 25 years commercial experience. We strive to give our delegates the hands-on experience. Our courses are all-inclusive with no hidden extras.  The one-off cost covers the training, all course materials, and exam voucher. Our aim: To achieve a 100% first time pass rate on all our instructor-led courses. Our Promise: Pass first time or 'train' again for FREE. *FREE training offered for retakes - come back within a year and only pay for the exam. Accreditation Prerequisites   Basic knowledge on Information Security Management is preferred. What's Included?   Delegates will be provided with; Course Slide deck Participant Guide Exam fees Who Should Attend?   Individuals interested in Information Security Management process approaches Individuals seeking to gain knowledge about the main principles and concepts of Information Security Management Individuals interested to pursue a career in Information Security Management Provided by   This course is Accredited by NACS and Administered by theIECB

LOOKING FOR: CHILDREN'S: PICTURE BOOK TEXTS, NON-FICTION, POETRY Lucy Brownridge is Editorial Director at Wide Eyed Editions and Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, and formerly Thames & Hudson where she helped to establish the Children’s list. She specialises in highly illustrated picture books and non-fiction (including poetry) for children. She has commissioned and edited books which have gone on to win the Carnegie Awards, The British Book Awards, the Klaus Flugge Prize, the Blue Peter Prize and have been translated into over 30 languages. She has been editor to Alan Ahlberg, Quentin Blake, Mariajo Ilustrajo, Yuval Zommer and Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho among many others. She is the author of The Fantastical Safari and The Cat Family series, and many other books for children. She is interested in the history of illustrated children’s books and is always looking for innovative ways to use the book format. ABOUT YOU Include a covering letter, in a Word document, telling Lucy about yourself and your sources of inspiration. If you have one, include a link to your website. She is keen to read stories she hasn't seen before or see artwork with a distinctive style rather than something that fits with trends. She has particular experience with picture books and illustrated narrative non-fiction. PICTURE BOOKS Please send one or two (max) full manuscripts, in a Word document, starting with a short summary/blurb. Make the summary punchy and engaging. Remember that the best picture book stories are simple and every word should count. Do you see this book as part of a series? NON-FICTION PROPOSALS Please send a paragraph explaining your idea, a contents list, if appropriate, and a sample piece of text. (In addition to the paid sessions, Lucy is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Wednesday 18th June 2025

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is suitable for IT personnel who are just beginning to work with Azure. This audience wants to learn about our offerings and get hands-on experience with the product. This course primarily uses the Azure portal and command line interface to create resources and does not require scripting skills. Students in this course will gain confidence to take other role-based courses and certifications, such as Azure Administrator. This course combines lecture, demonstrations, and hands-on labs. This course will also help prepare someone for the AZ-900 exam. This course will provide foundational level knowledge on cloud concepts; core Azure services; and Azure management and governance features and tools. Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for taking this course. Familiarity with cloud computing is helpful, but isn't necessary. 1 - Describe cloud computing What is cloud computing Describe the shared responsibility model Define cloud models Describe the consumption-based model 2 - Describe the benefits of using cloud services Describe the benefits of high availability and scalability in the cloud Describe the benefits of reliability and predictability in the cloud Describe the benefits of security and governance in the cloud Describe the benefits of manageability in the cloud 3 - Describe cloud service types Describe Infrastructure as a Service Describe Platform as a Service Describe Software as a Service 4 - Describe the core architectural components of Azure What is Microsoft Azure Get started with Azure accounts Describe Azure physical infrastructure Describe Azure management infrastructure 5 - Describe Azure compute and networking services Describe Azure Virtual Machines Describe Azure Virtual Desktop Describe Azure Containers Describe Azure Functions Describe application hosting options Describe Azure Virtual Networking Describe Azure Virtual Private Networks Describe Azure ExpressRoute Describe Azure DNS 6 - Describe Azure storage services Describe Azure storage accounts Describe Azure storage redundancy Describe Azure storage services Identify Azure data migration options Identify Azure file movement options 7 - Describe Azure identity, access, and security Describe Azure directory services Describe Azure authentication methods Describe Azure external identities Describe Azure conditional access Describe Azure role-based access control Describe zero trust model Describe defense-in-depth Describe Microsoft Defender for Cloud 8 - Describe cost management in Azure Describe factors that can affect costs in Azure Compare the Pricing and Total Cost of Ownership calculators Describe the Microsoft Cost Management tool Describe the purpose of tags 9 - Describe features and tools in Azure for governance and compliance Describe the purpose of Microsoft Purview Describe the purpose of Azure Policy Describe the purpose of resource locks Describe the purpose of the Service Trust portal 10 - Describe features and tools for managing and deploying Azure resources Describe tools for interacting with Azure Describe the purpose of Azure Arc Describe Azure Resource Manager and Azure ARM templates 11 - Describe monitoring tools in Azure Describe the purpose of Azure Advisor Describe Azure Service Health Describe Azure Monitor Additional course details: Nexus Humans AZ-900T00 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals 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 AZ-900T00 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals 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 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This class has something for everything, from beginners who wish to customise their data entry forms in SharePoint right up to advanced users who need to use advanced formulas to deliver more bespoke actions to their apps. Overview After taking this course, students will be able to: - Understand when to use PowerApp. - Describe the components of PowerApps and their correct use. - Create PowerApps from existing data sources. - Brand PowerApps. - Customize PowerApps beyond just using the automated wizards. - Connect to a range of data sources from Excel to Azure SQL. - Understand the difference between canvas apps and model-driven apps. - Integrate PowerApps with other Office 365 systems ? including Teams and SharePoint Online. - Administer and Maintain PowerApps Students will be taught how to design, test and publish new apps that work with a variety of data sources. We will take users through a selection of well-crafted lessons to help them build new applications for their business. 1 - AN INTRODUCTION TO POWERAPPS What is PowerApps? The benefits of apps How to get PowerApps Canvas Apps and Model-Driven Apps License Options and Costs Discover PowerApps with Templates Lab 1: Introduction to PowerApps 2 - GETTING STARTED WITH POWERAPPS Building a new app from a data source Add, edit and remove controls Intro to Formulas Testing an app App Settings Publish and Share Apps Version History and Restore PowerApps Mobile App Lab 1: Getting Started 3 - BRANDING AND MEDIA Less is more Duplicate Screens Fonts Screen Colours and Matching Colours Screen Backgrounds Buttons and Icons Hide on Timer Size and Alignment by reference Show and Hide on Timer Lab 1: Branding and Media 4 - POWERAPPS CONTROLS Text Controls for Data Entry and Display Controls ? Drop downs, combo box, date picker, radio button and more Forms ? Add and edit data in underlying data sources quickly Charts ? present information in pie, line and bar charts Lab 1: Build Apps from Blank 5 - DATA SOURCES AND LOGIC Data Storage and Services How do I decide which database to use? Connect to on-premises data - Gateway What is Delegation? Specific Data Examples Displaying Data Lab 1: Data Source and Logic 6 - MODEL-DRIVEN APPS What is a model-driven app? Where will my data be stored? How do create a model-driven app Canvas vs model-driven summary Lab 1: Model-Driven App 7 - POWERAPP INTEGRATION Embed PowerApps in Teams Embed PowerApps in SharePoint Online Start a Flow from a PowerApp Lab 1: PowerApp Integration 8 - ADMINISTRATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POWERAPPS Identify which users have been using PowerApps Reuse an app in another location (move from testing or development to production) Review app usage Prevent a user from using PowerApps Manage environments Lab 1: Administration and Maintenance Additional course details: Nexus Humans 55265 Microsoft PowerApps 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 55265 Microsoft PowerApps 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.

The Professional Agile Leadership Essentials (PAL-E) is a 2-day hands-on workshop that uses a combination of instruction and hands-on exercises to help managers and other leaders who work directly with agile teams understand how to best support, guide, and coach their teams to improve their agile capabilities. Course Description Professional Agile Leadership Essentials (Scrum.org) Training ONLINE PAL E - Professional Agile Leadership Essentials Agile leadership has a lot to offer businesses today. Organizations have changed a great deal over the years and are no longer the static, structured entities they once were. Agile teams and agile leadership respond to these changes, offering a new way to achieve better results. PAL-E training is designed to help managers, and other leaders, understand how to approach an Agile transformation, and to guide teams to be successful.  Agile teams and leadership bring real benefit Agile organisations and teams thrive in unpredictable and changing environments. They are able to improve efficiency and react quickly to changing markets and customer needs. Achieving this is not something that just happens. The transformation to become an agile organisation is profound, requiring senior leaders, managers, and team members to change how they organise themselves and others, alongside how they work and measure results.  According to consultancy McKinsey: "the key to a successful Agile transformation is for leaders, particularly senior leaders, to develop substantially new mind-sets and capabilities." Scrum Training is a perfect first step in this. Professional Agile Leadership Essentials training The Professional Agile Leadership Essentials (PAL-E) course is a certified 2-day online workshop for team managers and leaders. It will show managers how to effectively develop, support, and guide agile teams to improve their performance. Agile teams are different from traditional structures. There is much more focus on continuous development and learning, as well as self-organisation. The course provides a foundation for managers' and leaders' roles in creating the conditions for a successful Agile transformation. Through detailed instruction and practical exercises, this course will teach leaders and managers how to form, support, and enhance Agile teams. It will guide them through the business, cultural and behavioural changes that must be made to take full advantages of the possibilities of Agile teams. PAL-E Course contents and key objectives The Professional Agile Leadership Essentials course will provide a solid grounding in the background and importance of agile leadership and how to apply it in leading teams.  The main content and learning includes: An understanding of what Agile is, the benefits and impact it can have on business, and the role a manager plays in achieving this. Challenges and techniques of Agile management, and the role management plays in an Agile organisation. How to develop and support Agile teams. How to measure and guide Agile product delivery, and an understanding of core problems in product development. An understanding of how to measure the benefits and impacts of agility in your organisation. Expected Outcomes from a PAL-E workshop PAL-E training highlights how Agile teams perform and the role of leaders and managers in establishing and developing their teams. Agile can help an organisation thrive through a framework that provides a flexible approach to challenges and problem solving. Thje Professional Agile Leadership Essentials course enables you to lead your teams and implement core Agile frameworks that deliver real business benefits. Who Should Attend This Course? Professional Agile Leadership essentials course is designed for leaders and managers in Agile organisations. It is suited to anyone responsible for setting up or establishing Agile techniques and for those managing teams and improving ongoing methods and techniques. After completing the course, participants can obtain industry-recognised certification. This will require passing a rigorous online assessment following the training. There are then plenty more courses that can take you further into Agile techniques. Scrum Master Training, for example, will guide participants through the industry-leading scrum framework for Agile practices. Your Professional Scrum Trainer Meet Jay, founder of Fractal Systems and a dedicated Professional Scrum Trainer. With over 20 years of experience in team and leadership roles, Jay is well-versed in delivering continuous value. His unique teaching approach involves zero PowerPoint and instead relies on engaging, experience-based sessions using techniques from Liberating Structures and Neuro Linguistic Programming. Jay's expertise lies in business transformations, offering training, mentoring, coaching, and consulting to foster success through collaborative efforts. Rapid learning and practical application are the hallmarks of his approach. Jay & the entire Fractal team are invested in your learning journey and are here to support you from start to end, including offering additional valuable support: Free practice assessments for certification success Free resource bundle to master Scrum Free exam revision sheets Free access to an exam simulator Free exam coaching sessions for first-time success Free 1:1 coaching to excel at work Our Clients Our Testimonials