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Elite EA/PA Forum We are delighted to announce the Elite EA/PA Forum for the UK & Ireland will be on the 30th of October 2025. Our workshop aims to: Enhance your influence and impact by mastering assertive communication, negotiation, and self-advocacy skills. Stay composed and solution-focused in high-pressure situations with practical tools for crisis management and clear decision-making. Embrace evolving technology by understanding how AI and automation can streamline your role and boost efficiency. Future-proof your career by building strategic value, resilience, and adaptability in an ever-changing professional landscape. Keynote Address with Q&A from the audience: What to expect from Sam's Keynote: With over 30 years supporting leaders at the highest levels, Sam Cohen brings a wealth of insight, experience, and stories (the kind she can share) to the stage. From 18 years serving within The Royal Household - including as Deputy Private Secretary and Press Secretary to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - to working with The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, running the Prime Minister’s Office at Downing Street, and serving as Chief of Staff to the global CEO of Rio Tinto, Sam’s career is a masterclass in discretion, diplomacy, and delivering at the top. In this exclusive keynote, Beyond the Role, Sam will explore how Executive Assistants don’t just support leaders - they shape leadership, drive strategy, and build legacy from behind the scenes. Join us for this rare opportunity to hear from someone who’s been at the epicentre of power - and bring your questions! The keynote will include a live Q&A, where you can ask Sam about her remarkable career, leadership insights, and how to truly excel in high-performance environments. (Don’t ask her what the Queen kept in her handbag - she’s not telling.) Sam Cohen Career Bio: Sam Cohen has spent the last 30 years working to support leaders in the public and private sectors. Sam spent 18 years serving The Royal Household, as Deputy Private Secretary to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Press Secretary to The Queen. Sam also served as Private Secretary to The Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Following this time, Sam worked as Director of the Prime Minister’s Office at Downing Street under Boris Johnson and, most recently, was Chief of Staff to the global CEO at Rio Tinto. Source: ABC News - YouTube Channel. Facilitator The Confident Assistant - Speak Up, Go After What You Want & Create The Future You Deserve: Develop practical strategies to negotiate workload, boundaries, and career growth with confidence. Learn assertive communication techniques to handle challenging conversations effectively. Build self-advocacy skills to articulate your value and influence outcomes in the workplace. Monika Turner Career Bio: Monika Anna Turner is an ICF-certified Leadership and Executive coach with over seven years of experience helping professionals unlock their confidence, elevate their voice, and lead with authenticity. Before stepping into coaching, she built a successful career as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, and ultimately Chief Of Staff —giving her a deep understanding of the unique challenges and strengths of support roles. Originally from Poland, Monika knows firsthand what it’s like to question your voice and your value—especially in a second language. Her journey from self-doubt to self-assurance informs everything she does today. Through her coaching, she empowers assistants and leaders alike to move beyond fear, speak up and create fulfilling careers they’re proud of. Panel Crisis Mode: What to do when everything goes wrong Master a step-by-step approach to prioritising and problem-solving under pressure. Strengthen emotional resilience and calm decision-making during unexpected disruptions. Learn how to communicate clearly and lead from behind in high-stress situations. Facilitator - PM: Justin Kabbani AI Is Not Here to Replace You. It's Here to Upgrade You. We'll explore Justin's proven 3P framework: Priming – How to set up AI like a strategic advisor by feeding it context, tone and mindset Prompting – How to craft clear, structured instructions to get consistently great results Producing – How to turn AI outputs into high-leverage work that makes you stand out Your session outcomes: Real examples from admin professionals already using AI to elevate their work Prompts you can copy, adapt, and test live Interactive exercises to build confidence fast A practical challenge to implement right after the session If you’ve been overwhelmed by AI, or underwhelmed by its impact, this session will change that. You'll leave with tools you can use today, and a mindset you’ll carry forward for the rest of your career. Justin Kabbani Career Bio: Justin Kabbani is one of Australia’s most in-demand AI trainers and keynote speakers, known for making AI feel simple, powerful, and immediately useful. He’s worked with brands like Uber, Treasury Wine Estates, and Udemy, helping their teams embed AI into daily workflows, strategic planning, and executive communication. Over the past two years, Justin has trained more than 2,000 professionals across Australia and beyond, consistently earning feedback like “mind-blowing,” and “game-changing”. His signature Prime, Prompt, Produce framework has transformed how business leaders, executive assistants, marketers, and teams think, work, and communicate with AI, without needing to be “tech people.” Justin believes AI isn’t here to replace people. It’s here to take the robotic work off our plate, so we can focus on what humans do best. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinkabbani/ Website: https://justinkabbani.com/ Speed Connections Networking Session Join us for Speed Connections, a lively 30-minute networking session designed to foster meaningful connections in a fun, fast-paced environment. Every 10 minutes, attendees will be placed into new breakout rooms with small groups, giving everyone the chance to meet a diverse range of peers. Each breakout session will feature engaging prompts to spark conversations and make networking enjoyable and memorable! Who will attend this event? Executive Assistant (EA) Personal Assistant (PA) Virtual Assistant (VA) Legal Secretary Legal Executive Assistant Administrative Assistant Office Manager Health Care Office Manager Chief of Staff Additional roles may be relevant depending on role responsibilities along with development opportunities. This workshop is open to females, male including trans women/males and non-binary professionals. Group Rate Discounts To discuss our group rates in more detail, please email support@elite-forums.com and provide the following: Group Number (How many would like to attend) Event Date (If numerous dates, please advise if we are splitting attendees across multiple dates) Attendee Contact details (Or request our Group Rate Document. Complete and return - we'll sort the rest.) Group discounts are on request - see below group rate discount brackets: 🧩 You just need one piece to come together - to unlock your Elite Potential. 🔑 Media outlets/organisations will not be permitted to attend this event.

If you’re aiming to start or grow your role in patient care, support services, or physiotherapy, the Physiotherapy Assistants and Support Workers Mini Bundle is your direct line to employment readiness. With practical, people-first courses in Physiotherapy, Communication Skills, Heart Health and Nutrition, Telephone Etiquette, and Nutrition, this bundle has been carefully created for hireability across clinics, wellness centres, and care-based workplaces. This is where confidence, compassion, and professionalism meet — and it’s the kind of profile employers can’t ignore. Description The healthcare and wellness industries rely on support workers who know how to care for people and communicate with clarity. The Physiotherapy Assistants and Support Workers Mini Bundle gives you those exact strengths. You’ll stand out by showcasing not just technical awareness in Physiotherapy and Nutrition, but also high-impact soft skills like Communication Skills and Telephone Etiquette — both vital for patient-facing roles. With added insight into Heart Health and Nutrition, this bundle becomes a full-spectrum job-readiness toolkit. Whether you want to support physiotherapists, help elderly patients, assist with wellness consultations, or handle front-line communications, this is your gateway. And because employers value support staff who are trained in real-world essentials, this bundle was crafted to give your CV immediate appeal. In a field where empathy and professionalism go hand in hand, showing you’ve mastered Physiotherapy, Communication Skills, Heart Health and Nutrition, Telephone Etiquette, and Nutrition shows you’re ready for anything. FAQ Q: What jobs can this bundle help me apply for? A: Physiotherapy assistant, patient support worker, healthcare aide, front-desk support for clinics, nutrition assistant, and more. Q: Do I need healthcare experience to start? A: No. This bundle is beginner-friendly and ideal for those entering or re-entering the care industry. Q: How does this compare to full-time diplomas? A: It’s a faster, focused way to build the exact core skills needed to get hired — without the long wait or high cost. Q: Is this useful in both private and public healthcare? A: Yes. Roles across both sectors value the foundational strength in Physiotherapy, Communication Skills, Heart Health and Nutrition, Telephone Etiquette, and Nutrition.

The Train Driver Training Mini Bundle is crafted to fast-track your career potential within the transport and rail industry. Whether you're eyeing train operations, vehicle control centres, or mechanical support, this bundle puts you on the right track. With training across car maintenance, communication skills, team leader roles, problem solving, and electrician fundamentals, it proves you’re ready for safety-focused, high-responsibility roles. Don’t miss the train—positions are moving fast. Description Modern transport roles demand more than just punctuality—they require mechanical understanding, people management, and real-time response capabilities. That’s why employers in the railway, logistics, and public transport sectors value car maintenance knowledge, communication skills, team leader experience, electrician competencies, and problem solving abilities in their hires. Whether you're applying to become a driver, rail assistant, technician, or depot manager, this bundle boosts your CV by showing your grasp on car maintenance, comfort with electrician tasks, clarity in communication skills, strength as a team leader, and fast, smart problem solving. With rail hiring cycles moving quickly, those with mechanical and interpersonal balance are shortlisted first. Jobs in transport require reliability. Car maintenance, electrician knowledge, communication skills, team leader qualities, and problem solving make you reliable from day one. The train won’t wait—get onboard now. FAQ What careers does this bundle apply to? Train driver assistant, rail operations staff, depot controller, mechanical support, and transport supervisor roles. Are electrician and car maintenance relevant in rail roles? Yes—mechanical awareness is essential in transport maintenance and safety operations. How do communication skills and problem solving help? These are non-negotiables for dealing with teams, signals, incidents, and route management. Is team leader experience essential for train driver pathways? Increasingly, yes. Employers want candidates ready to lead or support others from the start. Can this help me transition from a different field? Absolutely—your ability to demonstrate electrician basics, car maintenance, and problem solving is a big hiring advantage. Why enrol now? Train driver trainee openings are limited. Build your edge in car maintenance, communication skills, team leader capability, problem solving, and electrician foundations—before the roles close.

Creatives thrive on vision—but they get hired when they pair it with skills. The Art and Photography Mini Bundle is made for the modern creative professional who doesn’t just want to create—they want to earn. This bundle blends photography, digital photography, communication skills, Adobe Premier Pro, and freelancing into one job-ready track designed to get you booked, hired, or commissioned—fast. Today’s creative economy rewards multi-skilled professionals. If your dream job includes art, photos, content, or independence, this bundle delivers exactly what you need to make it real. Description The art and media world isn’t what it used to be. Clients expect more. Platforms move faster. And if you want to build a real career out of your talent, you need to back it with the right skills. This bundle starts with visual fundamentals in photography and digital photography, layered with editing expertise in Adobe Premier Pro. But here’s where the career boost comes in: communication skills that turn inquiries into contracts, and freelancing tools that let you set your own rates, terms, and workflows. Whether you’re applying to agencies, selling prints, offering brand content, or freelancing across digital platforms, these five skill areas—photography, digital photography, communication skills, Adobe Premier Pro, and freelancing—make you visible and valuable. In the creative field, it's not the most talented who get hired—it's the most prepared. Let this bundle be your competitive edge. FAQ Who is this for? Freelance photographers, digital content creators, marketing assistants, visual artists, and anyone looking to earn through visual storytelling. If photography, digital photography, communication skills, Adobe Premier Pro, or freelancing are part of your career plans, this is for you. Why are freelancing skills included? Because most photographers and artists will work independently at some point. Freelancing gives you freedom, but you need communication skills, editing strength via Adobe Premier Pro, and production fluency in photography and digital photography to succeed. What’s the job-readiness angle here? Every single course is tied to job-relevant, real-world deliverables. Whether it’s building your first client pitch or submitting work to agencies, having photography, digital photography, communication skills, Adobe Premier Pro, and freelancing in your arsenal makes you not just creative—but employable.

MRTG training course description A hands on course focusing on the installation, configuration and use of the MRTG network monitoring and graphing tools. What will you learn Install MRTG. Configure MRTG. Use MRTG to monitor networks. MRTG training course details Who will benefit: Anyone working with MRTG. Prerequisites: Total SNMP for engineers Duration 2 days MRTG training course contents What is MRTG? Network monitoring, review of SNMP. What MRTG does do, what MRTG doesn't do, MRTG architecture, MRTG components. Hands on configuring SNMP support on network devices, configuring extended SNMP support on Windows. Installing MRTG Configuring MRTG tasks, .cfg files, index.html files, running MRTG tasks, instances. Hands on Configuring and running MRTG tasks. MRTG tasks Configuring MRTG tasks, .cfg files, index.html files, running MRTG tasks, instances. Hands on Configuring and running MRTG tasks. MRTG graphs Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, MRTG database support, RRDTOOL. Hands on MRTG graphs. Using MRTG MRTG examples, custom SNMP OIDs, using the MRTG configuration reference. Hands on MRTG examples. RRDTOOL Installing RRD database support, MRTG instances with the RRD database, RRD database structure, resizing and extending the database. Exporting database records into plain text and XML formats, on demand MRTG graphs using the database. Hands on Using MRTG with RRD database support. Alternatives to MRTG MRTG strengths and weaknesses, scalability, cricket, cacti, other SNMP tools.

This Level 4 course aims to equip professionals with the knowledge about the skills and practical behaviours which are required for them to step into a leadership/management role. The demand for management roles is expected to grow in the coming years. This is due to a number of factors, including: The ageing population, which is leading to a shortage of skilled workers. The increasing complexity of businesses requires more managers to oversee operations. The growing importance of technology is creating new opportunities for managers to lead and innovate.

Are you ready to step into your power and transform your life with ancient wisdom? Join Giada, from School of Shamanism, for this exclusive free online masterclass inspired by the transformative Become a Spiritual Warrior Mentor course. This masterclass offers a glimpse into the profound teachings of Japanese shamanism and philosophy, including the principles of Wabi Sabi, Ikigai, Kaizen, and Kintsugi. Together, we will explore the path to becoming a Spiritual Warrior—someone who embodies resilience, balance, and inner strength while embracing life’s imperfections as sources of beauty and growth. What to Expect 🌸 Experience a Sacred Ritual: Immerse yourself in a guided ritual that fosters self-reflection, grounding, and empowerment. 🌟 Discover Ancient Principles: Learn how timeless Japanese practices can bring balance and transformation to your modern life. 🌀 Tap Into Your Inner Warrior: Begin the journey of unlocking your purpose and embracing a life of authenticity and strength. 💬 Interactive Q&A: Engage with Giada to gain deeper insights into the practices of a Spiritual Warrior. This free masterclass is a unique opportunity to connect with a like-minded community, explore practical tools for personal growth, and gain a deeper understanding of the course’s teachings. No prior experience is required—just an open heart and a willingness to embark on this spiritual journey.

SNMP training course description A hands-on generic look at the technical operation of SNMP. The course starts with an overview of all the components, which make up SNMP. Hands on starts early with configuration of a managed network. The major versions of SNMP are then put into perspective followed by a look at the SNMP protocol. MIBs are then studied both from the perspective of reading MIBs and writing MIBs. The course finishes with a look at the security implications of SNMP. What will you learn Describe the SNMP architecture. Analyse SNMP packets. Recognise the MIB structure. Describe the SMI. Recognise the strengths and weaknesses of SNMPv2 and SNMPv3. SNMP training course details Who will benefit: Network administrators. Network operators. Programmers writing MIBs and agents. Prerequisites: TCP/IP Foundation for engineers Hands on experience of an SNMP management station would also be beneficial. Duration 3 days SNMP training course contents Network management What is network management? Benefits, issues. What is SNMP? SNMP architecture, SNMP MIBs, SMI, the SNMP protocol, polling security, alternatives to SNMP: CMIP, web based management. Configuring SNMP Auto discovery for management stations, NMS configuration, agent configuration, traps. Hands on Configuring agents and an NMS. SNMP background SNMP history, RFCs, standards, SNMP protocol versions, SNMPv1, SNMPv2, SNMPv3, SNMP SMI versions, which version should you use? Futures. SNMPv1 packets SNMP in the 7 layer model, port numbers, general packet format, BER, GET, GET-NEXT, tables, SET, TRAP, bandwidth issues, in band versus out of band management. Hands on Analysing SNMPv1 packets. SNMPv2 packets SNMPv2 improvements, error handling, GETBULK, v2traps, INFORM. Hands on Analysing SNMPv2 packets. SNMPv3 packets SNMPv3 packet format, use of SNMPv2 messages, REPORT PDU. MIB structure The internet MIB branch, standard mib-2, extra parts of mib-2, private enterprise MIBs, loading extra MIBs. Hands on MIB browsing. mib-2 The mib-2 groups, system group, interfaces group, IP group, ICMP group, TCP group, UDP group, transmission group, SNMP group, RMON. Hands on mib-2 browsing in detail. SMI The MIB layout, obtaining a private enterprise number, MIB definitions, IMPORT, Module identity, Textual conventions, object definitions, notifications, compliance statements, object groups, base SMI data types, application data types, scalars, instances, tables, table definition, writing agents, SMIng. SNMP security Community strings, SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c security practices, SNMPv3 security, SNMPv3 architecture, SNMP applications, the SNMP engine, the EngineID, security fields in SNMPv3 packets, USM, authentication, encryption, timeliness, VBAC, SNMPv3 configuration.

IPsec training course description This hands on course focuses on IPsec VPNs. Rather than focusing on one implementation this course concentrates on the technologies and protocols of IPsec. Starting with an overview of the complete IPsec architecture the course then moves onto ESP packet analysis along with encryption and authentication provided. IKEv1 and IKEv2 are both covered in detail. Having covered IPsec with pre shared keys the course then moves onto IPsec with certificates followed by IPsec issues. The course is vendor neutral with hands on with both Cisco and Microsoft implementations. What will you learn Explain how IPsec works. Explain the role of AH, ESP and IKE. Configure IPsec. Troubleshoot IPsec. IPsec training course details Who will benefit: Technical staff working with IPsec. Prerequisites: Definitive IP VPNs for engineers. Duration 3 days IPsec training course contents What is IPsec? How to spell IPsec, IPsec is IP security, confidentiality, integrity, authenticity, replay protection, what is a VPN? Network layer security, IPsec and IPv4, IPsec and IPv6, the suite of protocols, the standard, IPsec RFCs, IPsec history. Hands on Analysis of 'normal' IP packets. IPsec architecture The IPsec protocols, AH vs ESP, Why two headers? transport mode, tunnel mode, Remote access VPNs, site to site VPNs, security associations, SA database, Security Parameters Index, implementations: Host tack, Bump in the Stack, Bump in the Wire. Hands on Configuring IPsec. AH What AH does, the stack, The AH header, What is authenticated? Device authentication. AH in transport mode, AH in tunnel mode. Hands on AH packet analysis. ESP What ESP does, the ESP header, ESP in transport mode, ESP in tunnel mode, ESP and SA, ESP and SPI. Hands on ESP packet analysis, policy configuration. IPsec encryption IPsec is a framework, standard algorithms, ESP keys, the role of IKE, key lifetimes, how IKE generates the keys, DES, 3DES, AES, cipher block chaining, counter mode, other encryption. Hands on Encryption configuration. IPsec authentication Authentication types, IPsec authentication, Authentication algorithms: MD5, keyed SHA-1, HMAC-MD5, HMAC-SHA-1, HMAC-RIPEMD, other authentication algorithms. Hands on Authentication configuration. IKE Internet Key Exchange, IKE and the SAD, the two phase negotiation, ISAKMP, ISAKMP header, pre shared keys, digital signatures, public key encryption, Diffie Hellman, proposals, counter proposals, nonces, identities, phase 1 negotiation: main mode, aggressive mode, base mode. Phase 2 negotiation: quick mode, new group mode. Hands on IKE packet analysis. More IKE PFS, IKE and dynamic addresses, XAUTH, hybrid authentication, CRACK, ULA, PIC. User level authentication. IKE renegotiation, heartbeats. Hands on Troubleshooting IPsec. IKEv2 The IKEv2 exchange, IKE_SA_INIT, IKE_AUTH, CREATE_CHILD_SA, IKEv2 packets, the informational exchange. Comparing IKev1 vs IKE v2. Hands on IKEv2 configuration and analysis. PKI What is PKI?, Digital certificates, Certificate authorities, CA servers, RA, VA, certificates, CA hierarchy, CRLs, certificate formats. Hands on installing and configuring certificate servers. IPsec issues NAT, IPsec overhead and fragmentation. Summary IPsec strengths and weaknesses. Where to get further information.

About this Training Course This 3 full-day course provides a sound review of Pipeline Integrity Management strategies, in compliance with regulatory requirements, including self-assessment. The course is highly interactive and takes the form of lectures and case studies. On completion of the course, the participants will have a solid understanding of the procedures, strengths, limitations, and applicability of the main issues that comprise a Pipeline Integrity Management Program. The course incorporates API 1160 / 1173 and ASME B31.8S, and explains in detail the pipeline integrity requirements described in these standards. This course can also be offered through Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) format. Training Objectives Objectives of this course: Explore the latest techniques used to develop a comprehensive integrity management program covering both pipelines and their associated facilities Determine the necessary elements of such a program described in detail with examples of typical program content including an overarching view of where detailed risk analysis and defect assessment fits in the program Understand the scopes and contents of pipeline integrity standards i.e. API 1160 / 1173 and ASME B31.8S On completion of this course, the participants will be able to understand: Codes used in developing Integrity Management Plans, API 1160 / 1173 and ASME B31.8S, others The elements of an Integrity Management Plan Threat assessment Critical aspects of risk assessment Prevention and mitigation measures Characteristics and limitations of different inspection methods A risk-based approach to maintenance Target Audience The course is intended for supervisors, engineers and technicians responsible for ensuring the adequate protection of pipeline assets. In addition, maintenance planners, regulators and service providers to the pipeline industry will also benefit from attending this course. Course Level Basic or Foundation Trainer Your expert course leader is a Ph.D. Metallurgical Engineer with advanced expertise in asset integrity management of oil & gas production facilities, corrosion control, materials selection, chemical treatments, pipeline pigging, inspections, fitness-for-service evaluations, failure analysis and related consulting. He has 40 years of experience working for BP in Asia and South America, Amoco in the US, Intertek, and four years with Applus-Velosi in Southeast Asia. Practical Work Experience: AIM consultant with focus on Southeast Asia operations and clients Direct technical interface with clients on Velosi services Technical consultant for ongoing regional contracts and lead roles as auditor, instructor or facilitator Main clients have included the following organisations: BP and Vico Indonesia, Pertamina Offshore Northwest Java and West Madura Offshore (Indonesia), NCSP (Vietnam), ADCO-OPCO (Abu Dhabi), Thang Long (Vietnam), Exxon-Mobil (Malaysia) and Mubadala Petroleum (Indonesia). 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