141 Sales courses in Reading

IPv6 demystified training course description IPv6 is the next generation Internet Protocol. This course looks at the benefits and features of the new protocol along with an assessment of the likely impact of the protocol and migration strategies. What will you learn Explain the benefits and disadvantages of IPv6 Recognise the impact of IPv6 on existing networks. Plan migration strategies for IPv6 Integrate IPv6 and IPv4 networks IPv6 demystified training course details Who will benefit: Sales staff, managers and other non technical staff. Prerequisites: None. Duration 1 day IPv6 demystified training course contents What's wrong with IPv4 IPv4 works, NAT, carrier grade NAT, addresses running out. Current state of IPv4 addressing. Why IPv6 Reasons for IPv6, what is IPv6? the origins of IPv6. IPv6 addressing IPv6 address allocation, address format, prefixes, address categories, scope zones, global unicast, link local. Plug and play. Migration techniques A migration plan, Dual stack, DNS, tunnelling, tunnel establishment, tunnel brokers, Tunnel types. IPv6 steps How IPv6 can affect the following: Firewalls, routers, switches!, DNS, Web services, Email. Current state of IPv6 IPv6 release 1996, 3G, World IPv6 day 2011, World IPv6 launch 2012.

About this Training Growing global competitiveness in the refining products' market requires an in-depth knowledge of fuel technology processes, global quality standards and quality monitoring procedures. As the global market turns to cleaner fuels with more stringent specifications, the market in which refiners operate in, is getting more sophisticated and challenging. Training Objectives Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: Get a clear overview of processing background and how white products are produced and blended Understand the blending impact on product quality and how to deal with quality giveaways, stability of blends and specification margins Get a clear overview of fuel blending operations, blending principles, specifics and operations Understand the role of additives and how additives are selected and used to meet the specification for different products and different markets Realize the importance of specifications, their limitations and how to ensure that the product is fit for purpose Be able to correctly interpret the laboratory results Target Audience The course is intended for individuals who are interested in the field of refining blending. The following personnel will benefit from the knowledge shared in this course: Plant operative planning and scheduling specialists Oil products trading and blending personnel Laboratory supervisors and technical personnel Sales, marketing and product trading personnel Refinery market and research analysts Process and chemical Engineers Personnel from the oil, fuel, biofuel, additive and auto industries Regulatory and policy-makers personnel Course Level Basic or Foundation Trainer Your expert course leader is an experienced manager with more than 25 years of operational experience in the downstream Oil & Gas industry. She is a recognised expert in conventional, biofuels and alternative fuels with extensive experience in the crude selection process and formulation of finished products including product portfolio strategy, product quality road mapping and benchmarking. She is a long-time laboratory manager with comprehensive experience in laboratory processes, including financing, benchmarking, efficiency improvement and total quality management processes. 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 post training support and fees applicable Accreditions And Affliations

LAN training course description A concise overview course covering Local Area Networks with particular emphasis on the use of Ethernet and Wireless LANS. As well as explaining buzzwords we cover how the technology works at a simple level. After defining LANs the course moves onto Ethernet and switching also covering VLANs. WiFi is then covered, with coverage of 802.11 standards and frequencies along with integrating WiFi with Ethernet. The course then covers routers and their role in connecting networks and the course finishes with a comparison of Ethernet vs WiFi and when to use them. What will you learn Describe how Ethernet works (in simple terms) and when to use Ethernet. Explain the difference between a switch and a router. Describe how WiFi works (in simple terms). Describe the role of Access points. Evaluate wireless technologies and when to use them. List the speeds of various LAN technologies. LAN training course details Who will benefit: Sales staff, managers and other non technical staff. Prerequisites: None. Duration 1 day LAN training course contents LANS What is a LAN? LAN standards, LAN choices, choosing the media, copper, UTP, cat5e, fibre, RF, bandwidth speeds, link aggregation, Full/half duplex. Ethernet What is Ethernet? 802.3, parts of Ethernet, Ethernet evolution, MAC addresses, frames, broadcasts. Ethernet switches What are switches, switches versus hubs, how switches work, ways to configure switches, Loops, STP. VLANs What are VLANs? Why have VLANs, impact of VLANs, Tagging (aka trunking), 802.1Q Wireless LANS Type of wireless LAN, RF frequencies, 2.4GHz, 5GHz, others, interference, standards, 802.11 and variants, CSMA/CA. Wireless LANS NICs, Access points, integration with Ethernet, multiple access points, mesh networks, WiFi security. Interconnecting LANs Routers, connecting networks, interconnecting VLANs, IP addressing, Layer 3 switches. Summary WiFi vs Ethernet.

This programme has a simple objective: to help a sales team create and implementa comprehensive account development plan. If you want to earn strategic partner or preferred supplier status with your clients and customers then you need to add value to their business, consistently, and you can only do this if you have a plan - a key account management plan. This programme will help participants: Discover opportunities - through a deeper understanding of the customer's business Develop partnership - through a better 'value proposition' for the customer Increase repeat business - based on higher customer satisfaction Improve synergy - by getting everyone to 'sing from the same hymn sheet' Develop a collaborative account plan - validated by the customer and their own management Secure resources - management will align resources to execute soundly based account plans Win an increased share of 'customer wallet' - through systematic account development 1 The six principles of strategic account development Introduction to the PROFIT account development model:- Performance- Relationships- Objectives and goals- Feedback- Integration- Teamwork Practical account development strategies: overview and case studies 2 Performance Use practical tools to help you manage and measure account performance and success Design and build a monthly account dashboard for all sizes of account Prioritise and manage accounts and customers pro-actively and successfully, using proven planning tools Develop a cross-selling strategy to integrate products or solutions into the customer's business as closely as possible 3 Relationships How to build and manage key relationships within an account Qualifying and managing key influencers accurately Producing a 'relationship matrix' for each account quickly and easily Approaching and developing new contacts strategically Tools and techniques for successful tracking of contacts and call-backs Developing a coach or advocate in every customer organisation pro-actively 4 Objectives and goals Where are you now? - how to establish your competitive position within an account Know how to set, monitor and track key objectives for accounts over the short, medium and long term Selling against the competition - developing both long- and short-term sales strategies 5 Feedback - building loyal and satisfied customers The correct way to manage customer expectations and create listening loops within an account How to monitor and track your customer's perception and satisfaction with your organisation Building a personalised satisfaction matrix for each account Customer review meetings - best practice in building loyalty by regular joint planning events Understanding the concept of long-term customer value and the importance of adapting a customer-focused attitude 6 Integration How to integrate your products or solutions with the customer's business needs and processes Spot and react to early warning signals that may cause an account's loyalty to fade, reduce revenue or switch to a competitor Developing a loyalty strategy for key accounts or groups of smaller accounts Getting your message and strategy across to C-level contacts 7 Teamwork Working with others to achieve your account goals Gaining internal commitment from your organisation Managing and working with a virtual team Creating cross-departmental communication loops 8 Putting it all together Personal account reviews Personal learning summary and action plans

About this Training The expanding human population and industrialisation are increasing the demand for energy worldwide. This has resulted in numerous challenges such as environmental pollution, reliable supply of fossil fuels, and increased demand of electricity supply, which must be overcome. To fulfil the energy demands and overcome these challenges, numerous projects and funds are involved in finding an adequate solution. Transport accounts for around one-fifth of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and road travel accounts for three-quarters of transport emissions. Most of this comes from passenger vehicles. Emission limits are increasingly stringent, and the fuel industry must change its approach to product formulation to meet the challenge. Training Objectives Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: Get a clear overview of the different types of bio and alternative fuels Understand how different bio and alternative fuels are produced Have an overview of feedstock utilised for biofuels production Realize how the biofuels production could be integrated in modern refinery Understand how bio and alternative fuels function as single and blended fuels Understand what impact bio and alternative fuels have on car engine Get an overview of the environmental impact of bio and alternative fuels Get the overview of regulation related to bio and alternative fuel Target Audience The course is intended for individuals who are interested in or developing in the field of bio and alternative fuels. The following personnel will benefit from the knowledge shared in this course: Refinery Technical Personnel Trading and blending personnel Sales, marketing, and product trading personnel Laboratory supervisors and technical personnel Policymakers Professionals who are interested in or developing in the field of bio and alternative fuels Process, project, and consultant engineers involved in bioenergy, petrochemical and chemical industries Course Level Basic or Foundation Trainer Your expert course leader is an experienced manager with more than 25 years of operational experience in the downstream Oil & Gas industry. She is a recognised expert in conventional, biofuels and alternative fuels with extensive experience in the crude selection process and formulation of finished products including product portfolio strategy, product quality road mapping and benchmarking. She is a long-time laboratory manager with comprehensive experience in laboratory processes, including financing, benchmarking, efficiency improvement and total quality management processes. 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 post training support and fees applicable Accreditions And Affliations

Networks demystified training course description A concise overview course covering all aspects of networking with particular emphasis of use of the 7 layer model as a framework for discussing and learning new network terms enabling delegates to recognise the main buzzwords used in the industry. What will you learn Use the 7 layer model to classify networking terms. Differentiate between LANS and WANS. Recognise bandwidth measurements. List LAN and WAN technologies. Recognise cabling issues in a network. Networks demystified training course details Who will benefit: Sales staff, managers and other non-technical personnel. Technical personnel may benefit more from our Intro to data communications and networking course. Prerequisites: None. Duration 1 day Networks demystified training course contents What are networks? What is a network? Types of network, Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), connecting networks together with routers. The 7 layer model What is the 7 layer model? The importance of standards, using the 7 layer model to classify networking terms. Cables Copper, Fibre, Air, standards, connectors, LAN cables, WAN cables, distance limitations, hubs and repeaters, other issues. The radio spectrum. Bandwidth Bits and bytes. Bandwidth measurements, common technologies and their bandwidth, the impact of applications on bandwidth. Full and half duplex. Joining cables together to increase bandwidth (Link aggregation). LANs and WANs What is Ethernet? What is WiFi? What are Leased lines? What is MPLS? Ethernet switches Ethernet 'packets', MAC addresses, what is a switch, what is the difference between a hub and a switch. TCP/IP What is TCP/IP? What is a protocol? What is IP? What is TCP? The role of routers in joining LANS and WANS, What is the Internet? Applications Ways to use the network, clients, servers, web browsing and HTTP, Email, instant messaging, multimedia applications.

About this Training Course  This 3 full-day course covers the design of systems for natural gas handling and treatment from the wellhead to the gas processing plant to achieve marketable products that meet desired product specifications. This course will emphasize on field handling equipment and separation systems, dehydration, fluid measurement, sampling and analysis as well as introduction into reciprocating and centrifugal compressors. It will comprise interactive presentations including exercises/quizzes. This course can also be offered through Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) format. Training Objectives At the end of the course, the participants will be able to describe and explain the following: Gas processing principles of dehydration (water removal) by absorption, adsorption, refrigeration and low temperature separation (JT effect) and basic associated equipment Gas processing in-depth by absorption using glycol and glycol proper (Pre- Cooling requirements, Dew Point control and related processes). Glycol regeneration including principles of stripping, DRIZO and Coldfinger. Process equipment involved for water removal by absorption. (Knock out drums; Contactor - absorber and internals, heat exchangers, re-boilers, pumps, filters and glycol storage). Principles of gas metering and types of meter (Measurement Units (MJ, BTU, nM3, scf and conversions). Typical gas contracts & sales specifications. Gas pipeline operations. Target Audience Production and processing personnel involved with natural gas and associated liquids to acquaint or reacquaint themselves with gas conditioning and processing unit operations. This course is for production operations engineers, operations field supervisors, facility engineers, process engineers, design engineers, operations personnel and others who select, design, install, evaluate or operate gas processing plants and related facilities. Course Level Intermediate Trainer Your expert course leader has more than 25 years of accumulated experience in the Oil & Gas Industry, particularly in LNG / Offshore LNG Industry as Project Manager (8 years) and Process Technology Design (12 years). From 2010 to 2012, he worked for TOTAL E&P as Manager of R&D activities related to LNG, FLNG, Gas Treatment and Safety Engineering. From 1992 to 2010, he worked for Technip, spending 12 years (1992 to 2004) in the Process and Technology Division, where he was the Principal Engineer on gas treatment and LNG projects such as Yemen LNG and Nigeria LNG. From 2004 to 2010, he was actively involved in the development of Technip Offshore LNG technologies as Project Manager - several patents filed, author or co-author of different publications on LNG transfer technologies. He has also been a member of: the Foreign Advisory Committee on the 2nd Trondheim Technology Gas Conference, Norway, 2-3 November 2011 the Steering Committee on the SPE Forum 'Economic and Sustainability Challenges in the Future Development of Sour Gas', Bali, Indonesia, 8-13 May 2011 The Technip 'Experts Network' as 'Main Expert - LNG' for several years He holds a 'summa cum laude' master's degree in Chemical Engineering from Rome University 'La apienza' (1992) and has been a member of the Italian Register of Engineers. 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

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About this training course The aim of this exclusive 5-days training course is to raise an intermediate level to your knowledge and understanding of international E&P finance and accounting. This is achieved by in-depth examination of international practices and current developments across a broad range of relevant topics. You are encouraged to challenge existing methods as a basis for reviewing procedures and introducing improvements in your own work place. Training Objectives After the completion of this training course, participants will be able to: Enhance your comprehension of accounting and reporting issues unique to the E&P industry with emphasis on the application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Improve your understanding of the accounting and reporting of Sales Revenue, Farm In/Farm Out, and Carried Interest Enhance your knowledge of Production Sharing Contracts and Joint Venture Accounting issues including Unitisation & Redetermination Advance your knowledge of the Corporate Budget and Planning process including a review of Key Performance Indicators and Company Strategy Raise your awareness of the E&P business activity for which we are accounting and reporting Target Audience We recommend that, to derive maximum benefit from this course, you should first attend our predecessor Level 1 course. Otherwise, this course is suitable for personnel with a good foundation knowledge in exploration and production accounting. Course Level Intermediate Training Methods The training instructor relies on a highly interactive training method to enhance the learning process. This method ensures that all participants gain a complete understanding of all the topics covered. The training environment is highly stimulating, challenging, and effective because the participants will learn by case studies which will allow them to apply the material taught in their own organization. Course Duration: 5 days in total (35 hours). Training Schedule 0830 - Registration 0900 - Start of training 1030 - Morning Break 1045 - Training recommences 1230 - Lunch Break 1330 - Training recommences 1515 - Evening break 1530 - Training recommences 1700 - End of Training The maximum number of participants allowed for this training course is 25. This course is also available through our Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) format. Trainer Your expert course leader has more than 30 years of experience in the international oil and gas industry, covering all areas of Finance and Audit, including involvement in Commercial roles. During her 19 years with ENI she worked in Italy, Netherlands, Egypt and UK and was CFO for 2 major ENI subsidiaries. She has delivered training courses in Accounting, Audit, Economics and Commercial topics in many Countries. She has a Degree in Economics & Accounting and is a Certified Chartered Accountant. She is also a Chartered Auditor and an International Petroleum Negotiator. Outside of work, she is inspired by the beauty of nature and art, helping disadvantaged people, sports (football, golf) and her cat. Courses Delivered Internationally: E&P Accounting, Auditing in the Oil & Gas Industry Cost Control & Budgeting Introduction to the Oil & Gas Industry Petroleum Project Economics Contracts Strategy International O&G Exploitation Contracts 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 post training support and fees applicable Accreditions And Affliations

About this Training Course  Exploration and production technology, equipment specification and processes have a unique language that must be conquered by executives such as you. A confident understanding of the technical jargon and a visual appreciation of the various pieces of equipment used provides for an overall 'big picture' of industry value chain. This serves as an excellent foundation for smooth communication and increased efficiency in inter-department project team efforts. Gain a comprehensive overview of the entire value chain and process of oil & gas upstream operations and business in this 3 full-day training course. Training Objectives By attending this industry fundamentals training course, participants will be better able to: Appreciate the dynamics of world energy demand & supply and its impact on pricing Understand the formation of petroleum reservoirs and basic geological considerations Examine the exploration process to gain an overview of the technical processes involved Gain a comprehensive overview of drilling activities - from pre-drilling preparation, through to well drilling, well evaluations and post drilling activities Get familiarised with the common production methods and the different stages of its processes Integrate your understanding of asset maintenance and downstream supply chain activities Better visualise through video presentations the various exploration equipment/ technologies and understand the major cost components Target Audience This course will be useful and applicable, but not limited to: Accounting Administration Business Development Commercial Construction E & P IT / Data Finance Finance & Treasury Health & Safety Human Resource Joint Venture Co-ordinators Legal Logistics Materials Planning Procurement Sales & Marketing Senior Management Sourcing Strategic Planning Supply Chain Tender Contract Course Level Basic or Foundation Training Methods Multi-media presentation methodology to enable better understanding and appreciation technical jargon and equipment applied in the field A pre-course questionnaire to help us focus on your key learning objectives Detailed reference manual for continuous learning and sharing Limited class size to ensure one to one interactivity Trainer Your expert course leader worked for BP for 28 years as a Research Associate and Team Leader, working on Feasibility Studies and acting as a trouble shooter covering all aspects of BPs businesses. These covered field Development Project in the North Sea and several novel resource recovery techniques which were taken from Concept to Field Pilot trials in Canada. His specific work in the offshore area covered Subsea Robotics / Automation, Seabed Production Concepts, Seabed Excavation Methods, Underwater Repair Techniques, Flexible Riser Studies and Maintenance Cost Reductions. After leaving BP in 1992, he continued working in the offshore oil industry through Azur Offshore Ltd, including activities in the assessment of Emerging and Novel Technologies, Technical and Economic Audits, Studies, Production Sharing Agreement Evaluations, Safety and Environmental issues. Clients have included Chevron UK, BP Exploration, British Gas, Technomare, Trident Consultants, Fina UK and Cameron France. He is a regular University lecturer at Crandfield School of Industrial Sciences (UK) and is a course Group Project external examiner for Crandfield. He also lectures on offshore oil industry activities at ENSIETA (France), the Technical University of Delft (Holland) and the Northern Territories University in Darwin (Australia). He is an active member of the UK Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) and serves on their Subsea Engineering and Operations Committee. 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 post training support and fees applicable Accreditions And Affliations