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Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for individuals who are new to Adobe Acrobat Pro, but need to create and share PDF files and PDF portfolios. Students should have some experience using office productivity applications, such as word processor, a multimedia presentation application, or a spreadsheet application. Overview In this course, you will create and work with PDF documents. You will: Access information in a PDF document Create and save PDF documents Navigate content in a PDF document Modify PDF documents Review PDF documents Convert PDF documents Adobe Acrobat Pro DC puts the power of the Portable Document Format, literally, at your fingertips. By taking advantage of the functionality & features available in Acrobat, you will ensure the integrity of your documents regardless of who views them. Prerequisites To ensure your success in this course, you should have basic experience with computers and exposure to Windows 8, as well as common productivity tools such as Microsoft Office Word & Microsoft Office PowerPoint. You can obtain this level of skill & knowledge by taking the following courses: Using Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows 8 Transition from Windows 7 Microsoft Office Word 2013: Part 1 Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2013: Part 1 1 - Accessing PDF Documents Topic A: Open a PDF Document Topic B: Browse a PDF Document 2 - Creating and Saving PDF Documents Topic A: Create and Save a PDF Document from an Existing Document Topic B: Create a PDF Document from a Web Page Topic C: Combine Multiple PDF Documents 3 - Navigating Content in a PDF Document Topic A: Perform a Search in a PDF Document Topic B: Search Multiple PDF Documents Topic C: Work with Bookmarks Topic D: Create Links and Buttons 4 - Modifying PDF Documents Topic A: Manipulate PDF Document Pages Topic B: Edit Content in a PDF Document Topic C: Add Page Elements 5 - Reviewing PDF Documents Topic A: Add Comments and Markup Topic B: Compare PDF Documents Topic C: Initiate and Manage a Review Topic D: Digitally Sign PDF Documents 6 - Converting PDF Files Topic A: Reduce the File Size of a PDF Document Topic B: Optimize PDF Files Topic C: Convert and Reuse PDF Document Content

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe how Tanzu Kubernetes Grid fits in the VMware Tanzu portfolio Describe the Tanzu Kubernetes Grid architecture Deploy and manage Tanzu Kubernetes Grid management and supervisor clusters Deploy and manage Tanzu Kubernetes Grid workload clusters Deploy, configure, and manage Tanzu Kubernetes Grid packages Perform basic troubleshooting During this four-day course, you focus on installing VMware Tanzu© Kubernetes Grid? in a VMware vSphere© environment and provisioning and managing Tanzu Kubernetes Grid clusters. The course covers how to install Tanzu Kubernetes Grid packages for image registry, authentication, logging, ingress, multipod network interfaces, service discovery, and monitoring. The concepts learned in this course are transferable for users who must install Tanzu Kubernetes Grid on other supported clouds. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introducing VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Identify the VMware Tanzu products responsible for Kubernetes life cycle management and describe the main differences between them Explain the core concepts of Tanzu Kubernetes Grid, including bootstrap, Tanzu Kubernetes Grid management, supervisor, and workload clusters List the components of a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid instance VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid CLI and API Illustrate how to use the Tanzu CLI Define the Carvel Tool set Define Cluster API Identify the infrastructure providers List the Cluster API controllers Identify the Cluster API custom resource definitions Authentication Explain how Kubernetes manages authentication with Management clusters Explain how Kubernetes manages authentication with supervisor clusters Define Pinniped Define Dex Describe the Pinniped authentication workflow Load Balancers Illustrate how load balancing works for the Kubernetes control plane Illustrate how load balancing works for application workload Explain how Tanzu Kubernetes Grid integrates with VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer List load balancing options available on public clouds VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid on vSphere List the requirements for deploying a supervisor cluster List the steps to install a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid supervisor cluster Summarize the events of a supervisor cluster creation List the requirements for deploying a management cluster List the steps to install a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid management cluster Summarize the events of a management cluster creation Demonstrate how to use commands when working with management clusters VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid on Public Clouds List the requirements for deploying a management cluster on AWS and Microsoft Azure List the configuration options to install a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid a management cluster on AWS and Azure Tanzu Kubernetes Workload Clusters List the steps to build a custom image Describe the available customizations Identify the options for deploying Tanzu Kubernetes Grid clusters Explain the difference between the v1alpha3 and v1beta1 APIs Explain how Tanzu Kubernetes Grid clusters are created Discuss which VMs compose a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid cluster List the pods that run on a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid cluster Describe the Tanzu Kubernetes Grid core add-ons that are installed on a cluster Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Packages Define the Tanzu Kubernetes Grid packages Explain the difference between Auto-Managed and CLI-Managed packages Define packages repositories Configuring and Managing Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Operation and Analytics Packages Describe Cert-Manager Describe the Harbor Image Registry Describe Fluent Bit Identify the logs that Fluent Bit collects Explain basic Fluent Bit configuration Describe Prometheus and Grafana Configuring and Managing Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Networking Packages Describe the Contour ingress controller Demonstrate how to install Contour on a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid cluster Describe ExternalDNS Demonstrate how to install Service Discovery with ExternalDNS Describe Multus CNI Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Day 2 Operations List the load balancer configuration options in vSphere to load balance applications Demonstrate how to configure Ingress with the NodePortLocal Mode Explain how to install VMware Tanzu Application Platform Describe life cycle management in Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Explain how backup and restore are implemented in Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Describe Velero and Restic List the steps to back up a Workload cluster using Velero and Restic Troubleshooting Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Discuss the various Tanzu Kubernetes Grid logs Identify the location of Tanzu Kubernetes Grid logs Explain the purpose of crash diagnostics Demonstrate how to check the health of a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid cluster Explain packages cleanup procedures Explain management recovery procedures Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid: Install, Configure, Manage [V2.0] 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 VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid: Install, Configure, Manage [V2.0] 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.

About this Virtual Instructor Led Certificate Training Course (VILT) Asset maintenance and equipment reliability teams play a significant role to ensure that there is no room for downtime and losses in production. They are often recognised for their contribution and ability to keep assets running productively in today's organisations. The Certificate in Asset Management Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) course will provide those involved in Asset Management with a full explanation of the key processes to manage assets across their lifecycle. This recognised VILT course has been designed to equip participants with practical skills to take back to work. This VILT course enables participants to ensure their organisation's assets are realising their full value in support of the organisation's objectives. Accredited by the Institute of Asset Management (IAM), this VILT course will prepare participants to sit for the IAM Asset Management Certificate qualification. The IAM exam is offered as an option for participants of this VILT course. Training Objectives By the end of this VILT course, participants will be able to: Understand the key principles, tools and terminology of Asset Management, and demonstrate how it will benefit your organisation Gain familiarity in the application of ISO 55000 in practice Access a range of models that will support the implementation of asset management in your organisation Assess your understanding of the current tools and concepts applied in Asset Management Capture new ideas and skills that will enhance performance and be better prepared for the Institute of Asset Management (IAM) Certificate Examination Target Audience This VILT course will benefit maintenance managers, operations managers, asset managers and reliability professionals, planners and functional specialists. It will also be useful for facilities engineers, supervisors/managers and structural engineers/supervisors/ and managers. IAM Qualifications Syllabi This document details the scope of the individual topics which comprise the examination modules, and how the exams are assessed. It is important that prospective candidates understand the scope of the modules to determine the preparation required. Download here IAM Qualifications Candidate Handbook This handbook provides more detailed information on registering as a candidate, learning resources, training courses, booking an exam, exam regulations and what happens after an exam - whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Download here Course Level Basic or Foundation Training Methods The VILT course will be delivered online in 5 half-day sessions comprising 4 hours per day, with 2 breaks of 15 minutes per day. Course Duration: 5 half-day sessions, 4 hours per session (20 hours in total) Other than world-class visuals and slides, this VILT course will include a high level of interaction between the facilitator and participants and group discussion among the participants themselves. There will be a number of exercises & quizzes to demonstrate key points and to give participants the chance to apply learning and appreciate key aspects of best practice. Participants will also have the chance to share examples from their own experience, discuss real problems they are facing and develop actions for improvement when they return to work. Examples of the exercises that are used in this VILT course are as follows: Exercises: Aligning Assets to Business Objectives, Planning for Contingencies, Understanding Function and Failure. Group exercises: Asset Management Decision Making, Incident Review & Operations Optimisation. The workshop content will be adjusted based on the discussions, interests and needs of the participants on the course. Trainer Your expert course leader is a is a highly experienced in maintenance and turnaround specialist. He is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer, having spent 19 years working for BP in engineering, maintenance and turnaround management roles. During this time, he worked on plants at all ages in the lifecycle, from construction, commissioning and operating new assets to maintaining aging assets and decommissioning. He has taken roles in Projects, Human Resources and Integrity Management which give real breadth to his approach. He also specialized in Continuous Improvement, gaining the award of International Petrochemical Coach of the year. He stays up to date with the latest industrial developments through his consulting support for major clients. He is also the Asset Management lead and a VILT specialist, having delivered over 70 days of VILT training in the last year. He has an engaging style and will bring his current industrial experience, proficiency of VILT techniques and diverse content, gathered from a comprehensive training portfolio, to deliver a distinctive training experience. 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

Course Overview "Stock Trading Analysis with Volume Trading" is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of how to leverage volume analysis in stock trading. This course covers essential volume indicators, strategies, and techniques, empowering learners to make informed trading decisions. The course aims to enhance trading skills by explaining how volume trends can influence stock price movements, offering learners practical insights into market behaviour. By the end of the course, learners will have the ability to interpret volume data, use it to spot market trends, and apply it within their trading strategies, enhancing their confidence and decision-making capabilities in stock trading. Course Description This course delves into the critical aspect of volume analysis in stock trading, providing a thorough exploration of how trading volume can provide valuable market insights. Learners will study various volume indicators and their applications, uncover trading strategies that incorporate volume as a key factor, and gain the skills necessary to identify profitable market movements. The course also includes practical examples and analysis to demonstrate how volume impacts stock trends, while familiarising learners with the tools used in volume trading. By completing this course, learners will develop the expertise to utilise volume trading strategies to enhance their trading performance and make more informed decisions in real-time market scenarios. Course Modules Module 01: Volume Analysis Module 02: Volume Studies and Indicators Module 03: Volume Trading Strategies and Techniques Module 04: Examples and Analysis Module 05: Trading Platform (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to enhance their stock trading skills Professionals aiming to develop expertise in volume trading strategies Beginners with an interest in stock market analysis Anyone looking to understand the role of volume in trading decisions Career Path Stock Trader Financial Analyst Investment Advisor Trading Platform Specialist Portfolio Manager

Course Overview This course provides a comprehensive exploration of cryptocurrency, covering essential topics such as wallets, investing, and trading. Designed for both beginners and those looking to refine their knowledge, it equips learners with a solid understanding of how to navigate the cryptocurrency market. The course will cover how to purchase cryptocurrency, set up and secure digital wallets, and explore strategies for investing and trading. By the end of the course, learners will have the knowledge and confidence to engage with cryptocurrency effectively, whether for investment purposes or trading. Course Description In this course, learners will delve into the fundamentals of cryptocurrency, including how to purchase digital assets and store them securely in wallets. The course covers a variety of investment strategies tailored to the crypto market, alongside technical trading methods such as candlestick chart analysis. A special bonus section is included to introduce learners to Steemit, a blockchain-based social media platform. Throughout the course, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how cryptocurrencies function, key storage options, and the risks and rewards associated with investing and trading in this rapidly evolving market. Course Modules Module 01: Welcome to the Course! Module 02: Introduction to Cryptocurrency Module 03: Purchase Cryptocurrency | How to Purchase Any Cryptocurrency Module 04: Cryptocurrency Wallets & Storage | How to Setup & Add Cryptocurrency to Wallets Module 05: Cryptocurrency Investing | Investing Strategies & Tips for Cryptocurrency Module 06: Cryptocurrency Trading | Technical Analysis, Candlestick Charts & Strategies Module 07: BONUS SECTION: Steemit | How to Get Started on Steemit (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to understand cryptocurrency and how to manage digital assets. Professionals aiming to expand their financial portfolio with cryptocurrency investments. Beginners with an interest in blockchain technology and digital currencies. Anyone looking to explore cryptocurrency as a potential new career path or investment opportunity. Career Path Cryptocurrency Trader Digital Asset Manager Blockchain Consultant Financial Analyst in Crypto Markets Investment Specialist in Emerging Technologies

Course Overview: The "Adobe After Effects: Gradient Animation" course is designed to equip learners with the essential skills to create dynamic and visually appealing gradient animations within After Effects. This course offers an introduction to the principles of animation using gradients, enabling learners to understand how to bring smooth colour transitions and effects into their projects. By the end of the course, participants will have a strong foundation in working with gradients in After Effects and will be capable of enhancing their creative projects, whether for marketing, video production, or design. Learners will gain the confidence to apply gradient effects effectively, ensuring their animations look polished and professional. Course Description: This course covers the key concepts of gradient animation within Adobe After Effects, focusing on how to use colour transitions to enhance animation sequences. Learners will explore topics such as creating gradient layers, working with keyframes, and customising gradients for visual impact. Through a structured curriculum, they will develop a solid understanding of the tools available within After Effects to craft compelling gradient animations. The course is aimed at both beginners and those looking to refine their skills, offering a detailed exploration of how gradients can be used to create depth and movement in motion graphics. Upon completion, participants will be able to implement gradient animations in their creative projects, adding professional flair to their video content. Course Modules: Module 01: Introduction to Gradient Animation Overview of Adobe After Effects interface Understanding animation basics Exploring gradient types and uses Module 02: Create a Gradient Animation Working with gradient layers Keyframing gradient transitions Customising gradient colours and effects (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to enhance their animation skills. Professionals aiming to boost their creative portfolio with advanced After Effects techniques. Beginners with an interest in motion graphics and visual effects. Designers looking to incorporate animation into their creative projects. Career Path: Motion Graphic Designer Video Editor Animator Visual Effects Artist Multimedia Specialist

Course Overview: The "Shading in Adobe Photoshop" course is designed to introduce learners to the art and techniques of shading within Adobe Photoshop. This course covers essential tools and methods for creating realistic lighting effects, depth, and texture in digital artwork. Learners will explore various shading techniques, including the use of brushes, gradients, and layer blending modes. The course is aimed at enhancing skills in digital illustration and photo manipulation, offering a comprehensive understanding of how to use shading to add dimension and realism to designs. By the end of the course, learners will have the skills to apply these techniques to create polished and professional-level artwork. Course Description: This course dives deeper into the various shading techniques in Adobe Photoshop, equipping learners with the knowledge to enhance their digital creations. Topics include using custom brushes for shading, adjusting opacity levels, working with gradients to simulate light, and mastering layer blending modes for depth. The course also covers how to apply shading effectively across different types of artwork, such as illustrations, portraits, and product designs. Learners will gain the ability to create smooth transitions, realistic highlights, and shadows to elevate their designs. The course encourages creativity while ensuring that students develop the technical expertise needed to implement these techniques in a professional setting. Course Modules: Module 01: Introduction to Shading in Photoshop Module 02: Understanding Light and Shadow Module 03: Using Brushes for Shading Module 04: Gradient Techniques for Shading Module 05: Layering and Blending Modes Module 06: Creating Depth and Realism in Artwork Module 07: Shading for Various Art Styles (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to improve their digital art skills. Professionals aiming to enhance their graphic design portfolio. Beginners with an interest in digital illustration and design. Artists looking to expand their Photoshop capabilities. Career Path Graphic Designer Digital Illustrator Photo Manipulation Artist Concept Artist Visual Designer

Course Overview The Adobe InDesign course provides a comprehensive exploration of the software, focusing on its powerful tools for creating professional-level layouts and designs. Whether you're preparing marketing materials, publications, or digital assets, this course equips you with the essential skills to navigate the software with confidence. By the end of the course, you will have developed the proficiency to create visually appealing and highly functional documents suitable for various industries, helping to enhance your creative portfolio and advance your career in design and publishing. Course Description This course delves into the key features of Adobe InDesign, teaching learners how to use the software for creating professional publications. Topics covered include layout design, typography, image management, and mastering InDesign’s advanced tools. You will learn how to build multi-page documents, incorporate interactive elements, and refine text and image formatting for clear, aesthetically pleasing designs. Through a structured approach, learners will develop a solid foundation in creating both print and digital materials, honing skills in composition, design consistency, and brand alignment, enabling them to contribute to a wide range of design projects. Course Modules Module 01: Introduction to Adobe InDesign Overview of the interface Navigating tools and panels Setting up documents Basic design principles (See full curriculum) Module 02: Working with Text and Typography Text tool usage Typographic settings and styles Managing fonts and typography hierarchy Paragraph and character formatting (See full curriculum) Module 03: Image and Graphics Integration Inserting and editing images Working with vector graphics Image cropping and resizing Creating and applying effects (See full curriculum) Module 04: Master Pages and Templates Creating and using master pages Designing templates for consistency Applying templates across documents Effective page layout for multi-page documents (See full curriculum) Module 05: Exporting and Output Options Preparing files for print and digital formats Exporting PDFs and interactive documents Colour settings and file management (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to enhance their design skills. Professionals aiming to improve their proficiency in Adobe InDesign. Beginners with an interest in graphic design and publishing. Graphic designers, marketers, and creatives looking to broaden their software expertise. Career Path Graphic Designer Desktop Publisher Layout Artist Print Production Coordinator Marketing and Communications Specialist

Course Overview This course, "Logo Animation Fundamentals," provides a comprehensive introduction to the essential concepts of logo animation. It covers the tools, techniques, and principles needed to create impactful animated logos. Learners will explore animation software, with a focus on the use of effects to bring logos to life, making them engaging and visually striking. By the end of the course, learners will be able to produce high-quality logo animations that can enhance branding efforts across digital platforms. The course also offers valuable insights into industry practices, enabling learners to develop a solid foundation in this creative field. Course Description In this course, learners will delve into the basics of logo animation, starting with an understanding of the key principles of animation. They will explore the process of animating logos using advanced tools such as Adobe After Effects and the Saber plugin. The course also covers the history and evolution of animation, providing context to its current use in modern branding. With each module, learners will enhance their skills in design and animation, enabling them to create dynamic and professional logo animations. This course is ideal for those who wish to incorporate animation into branding or add this valuable skill to their creative toolkit. Learners will gain a thorough understanding of logo animation techniques and develop a portfolio-ready project. Course Modules: Module 01: Introduction Overview of logo animation Importance of logo animation in branding Module 02: Logo Animation Basic principles of animation Tools for animating logos Exploring different animation styles Module 03: Logo Animation Using Saber Introduction to the Saber plugin Step-by-step guide to creating glowing logo effects Integrating advanced effects into logo animation Module 04: Background of Animation The history and evolution of animation The role of animation in modern media Module 05: Outro Key takeaways and next steps for further learning Final thoughts and project wrap-up (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to enhance their branding skills with animation. Professionals aiming to expand their expertise in motion graphics and design. Beginners with an interest in animation and digital design. Marketing and branding specialists looking to integrate animated logos into campaigns. Career Path Motion Graphic Designer Animation Specialist Branding Consultant Visual Designer Digital Marketing Professional

Create Videos, Motion Graphics and Animation Using Canva Course Overview: This course, Create Videos, Motion Graphics and Animation Using Canva, is designed to introduce learners to the world of digital video creation and animation using Canva, a powerful and intuitive design tool. The course covers key aspects such as video editing, motion graphics creation, and animation, providing learners with the skills to create dynamic visual content. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with the knowledge to design professional-quality videos, motion graphics, and animations, applicable to a variety of industries and purposes. Whether for personal or professional projects, this course will empower learners to craft engaging content and enhance their creative output. Course Description: This course offers a comprehensive exploration of video creation, motion graphics, and animation using Canva. It introduces learners to the Canva video editor, teaching how to create engaging videos, animate elements, and add motion graphics to enhance visual storytelling. The course focuses on the foundational tools of Canva, including templates, effects, and animation features, allowing learners to experiment with creative projects. Through a combination of practical exercises, the course helps learners develop a strong understanding of visual content creation. Upon completion, learners will be able to produce professional-quality videos, motion graphics, and animations for various platforms, boosting their digital content skills and enhancing their design portfolio. Create Videos, Motion Graphics and Animation Using Canva Curriculum: Module 01: Create Videos, Motion Graphics and Animation Using Canva Module 02: Start Using the Canva Video Editor Module 03: Final Tasks (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to enhance their video and animation skills. Professionals aiming to improve their digital content creation abilities. Beginners with an interest in video editing and motion graphics. Content creators looking to expand their skill set in visual storytelling. Career Path: Video Editor Motion Graphics Designer Animator Digital Content Creator Social Media Manager