Budgeting is more than mere vague oversight. Budgeting should deliver the corporate strategy, add shareholder value and lead to a well-run business - for the benefit of all involved in it. Effective budgeting leads to real control - effective day-to-day operational control and more. This course demonstrates what proper budgeting and operational control can do. This course will help ensure that participants: Appreciate the importance of the budgeting process Take ownership of it Use it as a daily working tool - not an annual exercise - to help run their part of the operation Improve their reporting against budget Ensure their delivery against budget 1 Objectives of budgets The budget process Stages - what is the prime aim of a budget? What is forecasting? ObjectivesPlanningImplementation 2 Budget and cost control focus Choosing objectives Links with corporate strategy Links with resource management Can the accounting systems cope? 3 Traditional budgeting and control Benefits and drawbacks The process Control and feedback Reporting - what can be expected? 4 Advanced budgeting and control Understanding the business process Taking out costs Cost awareness ZBB - as valid as ever 5 Reports Reports for action The purpose of a report Content - deliverables and feedback Culture is so important
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for technical professionals who need to know how to deploy a Cisco Integrated Threat Defense solution in their network environment. The primary audience for this course includes: Systems and network engineersTechnical architectsTechnical support personnelChannel partners and resellers Overview After completing this course, you should be able to: Describe the current network security landscape and the Cisco Integrated Threat Defense (ITD) solutionDescribe the key components of the ITD solution and their use in the networkConfigure the ISE for a baseline of operation in the ITD solutionConfigure the integration between the Stealthwatch and ISE platformsConfigure the integration between the Cisco Firepower and ISE platformsConfigure the integration between Cisco Firepower and AMP for Endpoints This course begins with an analysis of the current cybersecurity landscape and includes details on why networks today need an integrated threat defense architecture. You will integrate and verify proper operation of the key Cisco Integrated Threat Defense products, including Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco Stealthwatch©, Cisco Firepower© NGFW, and Cisco AMP for Endpoints. Verification includes the introduction of malware into the network to ensure proper identification, analysis, and quarantine. Course Outline Integrated Threat Defense Introduction Itd Products Identity Services Engine Setup Integration Of Stealthwatch With Identity Services Engine Integration Of Firepower With Identity Services Engine Integration Of Firepower With Amp For Endpoints
This confidentially & effective record keeping training course is aimed at assisting staff to understand what is expected of them regarding confidentiality, maintaining accurate up to date records and documents.
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This is an introductory-level course, designed for anyone wanting to learn Linux. Attendees should be comfortable working with computers and the command line, but no other specific skills are required to attend. Overview This skills-focused course is about 50% lab to lecture ratio, combining expert instructor-led discussions with practical hands-on labs that emphasize current techniques, best practices and standards. Working in a hands-on lab environment, guided by our expert practitioner, attendees will explore The Design of Linux Basic Operations File System Basics Wildcards File and Directory Permissions Working with files Executing Programs Using find Filters and other useful commands The vi editor Customizing the user environment Networking/Communications Backups and archiving This hands-on course provides you with an essentials-level foundation in core skills for using any version of Linux. This course focuses on essential skills that ordinary users might use daily when working with Linux. The Design of Linux A brief history of Linux The Linux design philosophy Linux architecture Basic Operations Logging in and out The general form of a Linux command Common commands Using man pages Essential commands File System Basics The Linux directory structure Standard directories Relative and absolute pathnames Legal file names Navigating the filesystem Wildcards Matching one character Matching many characters Shortcuts Wildcard gotchas Wildcards and ls File and Directory Permissions Viewing permissions File permissions Directory permissions Setting defaults Changing permissions Keeping data secure Working with files Viewing contents Identifying file contents Copying and moving Deleting Using symbolic links Executing Programs Redirecting STDOUT Redirecting STDERR Redirecting STDIN Creating pipelines Processes attributes Listing processes Killing processes Foreground & background processes Using find Syntax Finding by name, type, or size Combining tests Finding by size, owner, or timestamps Using xargs with find Other find options Filters and other useful commands What is a filter? cat: a generic filter head and tail grep sort wc other interesting filters The vi editor Why vi? Basic vi operations: navigating, adding, deleting Advanced operations: buffer management, search and replace, configuration options Customizing the user environment About shells Shell startup files Shell variables Search path Aliases Simple shell scripts Networking/Communications Reading and sending mail Remote login Remote file transfer Other network utilities (ping, finger, etc) Backups and archiving Checking space used or available Creating tar archives Viewing and extracting files from archives Compression utilities Working with windows
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for System administrator Network administrator Technician DevOps Overview The Linux Professional Institute(LPI) is the go to certification body for vendor independent Linux certifications. This course covers fundamental Linuxskills such as file management and manipulation, text processing, command line use, package management,filesystems, hardware, and many more. Students will feel confident taking the LPI LPIC-1 101 exam with in classroomassessments and practice exams. This course prepares students to take the 101 exam of the LPI level 1 certification. Work on the Command Line LPI Objectives Covered Role of Command Shell Shells Gathering System Info Identifying the Shell Changing the Shell Shell Prompts Bash: Bourne-Again Shell Navigating the Filesystem Help from Commands and Documentation Getting Help Within the Graphical Desktop Getting Help with man & info Bash: Command Line History Bash: Command Editing Bash: Command Completion Shell and Environment Variables Key Environment Variables LAB TASKS Use Streams, Pipes, and Redirects LPI Objectives Covered File Redirection Piping Commands Together Filename Matching File Globbing and Wildcard Patterns Brace Expansion General Quoting Rules Nesting Commands Gotchas: Maximum Command Length LAB TASKS Manage File Permissions and Ownership LPI Objectives Covered Filesystem Hierarchy Standard Displaying Directory Contents Filesystem Structures Determining Disk Usage With df and du File Ownership Default Group Ownership File and Directory Permissions File Creation Permissions with umask Changing File Permissions SUID and SGID on files SGID and Sticky Bit on Directories User Private Group Scheme LAB TASKS Create, Delete, Find, and Display Files LPI Objectives Covered Directory Manipulation File Manipulation Deleting and Creating Files Physical Unix File Structure Filesystem Links File Extensions and Content Which and Type Where is Searching the Filesystem Alternate Search Method Manually Installed Shared Libraries LAB TASKS Work with Archives and Compression LPI Objectives Covered Archives with tar Archives with cpio The gzip Compression Utility The bzip2 Compression Utility The XZ Compression Utility The PKZIP Archiving/Compression format LAB TASKS Process Text Streams Using Filters LPI Objectives Covered Producing File Statistics The Streaming Editor Replacing Text Characters Text Sorting Duplicate Removal Utility Extracting Columns of Text Displaying Files Prepare Text for Display Previewing Files Displaying Binary Files Combining Files and Merging Text LAB TASKS Search Text Files Using Regular Expressions LPI Objectives Covered Searching Inside Files Regular Expression Overview Regular Expressions RE Character Classes Regex Quantifiers RE Parenthesis LAB TASKS Perform Basic File Editing Operations Using VI LPI Objectives Covered Text Editing vi and Vim Learning Vim Basic vi Intermediate vi LAB TASKS Create, Monitor, and Kill Processes LPI Objectives Covered What is a Process? Process Lifecycle Process States Viewing Processes Signals Tools to Send Signals Managing Processes Tuning Process Scheduling Job Control Overview Job Control Commands Nohup and Disown Uptime & w Persistent Shell Sessions with Screen Using screen Advanced Screen LAB TASKS Use RPM, YUM, and Debian Package Management LPI Objectives Covered Managing Software RPM Architecture Working With RPMs Querying and Verifying with RPM Installing Debian Packages Querying and Verifying with dpkg The alien Package Conversion Tool Managing Software Dependencies Using the Yum command yum downloader Configuring Yum The deselect & APT Frontends to dpkg Aptitude Configuring APT LAB TASKS Work with Partitions, Filesystem, and Disk Quotas LPI Objectives Covered Partition Considerations Logical Volume Management Filesystem Planning Partitioning Disks with fdisk & gdisk Resizing a GPT Partition with gdisk Partitioning Disks with parted Non-Interactive Disk Partitioning with sfdisk Filesystem Creation Filesystem Support Unix/Linux Filesystem Features Swap Selecting a Filesystem Filesystem Maintenance Mounting Filesystems Mounting Filesystems Managing an XFS Filesystem NFS SMB Filesystem Table (/etc/fstab) Configuring Disk Quotas Setting Quotas Viewing and Monitoring Quotas LAB TASKS Linux Boot Process LPI Objectives Covered Booting Linux on PCs GRUB 2 GRUB 2 Configuration GRUB Legacy Configuration Boot Parameters Uinit Linux Runlevels Aliases Systemd local-fs.target and sysinit.target Runlevel Implementation System Boot Method Overview Systemd System and Service Manager Modifying systemd services Systemd Targets Using systemd Shutdown and Reboot System Messaging Commands Controlling System Messaging LAB TASKS Determine and Configure Hardware Settings LPI Objectives Covered Managing Linux Device Files Hardware Discovery Tools Configuring New Hardware with hwinfo PC Architecture and Bus DMA & IRQ USB Devices USB Architecture Configuring Kernel Components and Modules Kernel Modules Handling Module Dependencies Configuring the Kernel via /proc/ LAB TASKS Linux Fundamentals Unix and its Design Principles FSF and GNU GPL Æ?? General Public License The Linux Kernel Components of a Distribution Red Hat Linux Products SUSE Linux Products Debian Ubuntu Logging In got root? Switching User Contexts Gathering Login Session Info LAB TASKS Additional course details: Nexus Humans Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC) 101 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 Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC) 101 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.
Certificate in HVAC Fundamentals Course Overview The "Certificate in HVAC Fundamentals" provides a comprehensive introduction to the world of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. This course is designed to give learners a strong foundation in the essential principles and concepts of HVAC technology. It covers the core aspects of heat flow, psychrometrics, HVAC systems, and their specific components. The practical value of this course lies in its ability to equip learners with the knowledge required to understand, evaluate, and manage HVAC systems efficiently. Upon completion, learners will have gained a well-rounded understanding of HVAC systems, enabling them to pursue further study or entry-level roles in the industry. Course Description The "Certificate in HVAC Fundamentals" explores the critical components and functions of HVAC systems in depth. Learners will cover topics such as heat flow, psychrometrics, and the various systems used for heating, cooling, and ventilation. The course also examines air conditioning systems, indoor air quality, and HVAC system selection. Through a structured learning experience, students will gain the skills needed to understand HVAC system specifications and how to maintain optimal system performance. By the end of this course, learners will be able to analyse system components, understand airflow principles, and select appropriate HVAC systems for different environments. The course is suitable for those looking to build a solid foundation for a career in the HVAC industry. Certificate in HVAC Fundamentals Curriculum Module 01: Introduction to Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Module 02: Heat Flow Module 03: Psychrometrics Module 04: HVAC Systems Module 05: Heating Module 06: Air Conditioning Systems for HVAC Technicians Module 07: Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Module 08: HVAC System Selection (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to understand HVAC systems. Professionals aiming to enhance their HVAC knowledge for career progression. Beginners with an interest in the HVAC industry. Anyone looking to enter the building systems or maintenance sectors. Career Path HVAC Technician Building Systems Engineer Energy Efficiency Consultant HVAC System Designer Facilities Maintenance Coordinator
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for anyone currently working on Agile-based projects or having experience with other forms of project management experience and want to add Agile PM skills and knowledge to their portfolio. Anyone with any experience in project-based work, either from the customer or supplier side can benefit from this course, including but not limited to: project manager, team leaders and managers or project employees. Overview AgilePM ⢠certification is the result of collaboration between APMG-International and the DSDM Consortium. DSDM (Dynamic Systems Development Method) is the longest existing Agile method and the only Agile method aimed at managing Agile projects. It Has evolved over the years into a Project Framework, and AgilePM is a subset tailored to the Agile project manager. Students will be explained how the model is set up, how the different project activities and project roles are connected and how AgilePM handles project management. This course provides preparation for the Foundation exam of APMG. Training Day 1 - AgilePM Foundation Topics What is Agile? Choosing an appropriate Agile approach philosophy, principles and project variables preparing for success The DSDM Process Training Day 2 - AgilePM Foundation Topics The People ? DSDM Roles and Responsibilities The DSDM Products Key practices ? prioritization and timeboxes Training Day 3 - AgilePM Foundation Topics Planning and control throughout the lifecycle Other practices: facilitated workshops, modeling and iterative development
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for IT professionals who will be responsible for the support of guests and other virtual machines running in the z/VM environment. It assumes that these persons will have little or no experience in the z/VM environment. Additionally anyone responsible for installing, customizing, and maintaining Linux on System z. Overview Describe the process of running guests under z/VM Define virtual machines to z/VM and reload the directory Customize the CP component of the z/VM system Customize the TCP/IP files on z/VM Apply service to the z/VM system Install SUSE Linux on System z Install additional packages Describe zLinux system management process Describe zLinux backup and recovery procedures Manage and update zLinux network connectivity issues Implement the z/VM Performance Toolkit Prerequisite to z/VM and Linux Connectivity and Management (ZV100) Prerequisite to z/VM RACF and DirMaint Implementation (ZV200) Introduces system programmers to the tasks required to support a z/VM operating system; providing an overview of the processes required to install z/VM & perform the required tailoring steps to support guest operating system virtual machines & CMS users. z/VM and zLinux overview . Installation . Directory . CP system configuration . z/VM networking . VMSES/E . Installing SUSE Linux on System z . Installing additional packages . Network connectivity . System management . Backup and recovery . z/VM Performance Toolkit configuration .
Duration 4.5 Days 27 CPD hours This course is intended for This intermediate course is for people who are new to the RACF component of the z/OS Security Server, and responsible for security administration. This includes people who are planning to implement RACF for the first time, and people who are security administrators in installations where RACF is already implemented. Those inexperienced z/OS users may find the course Basics of z/OS RACF Administration (ES19) more appropriate Overview Identify the security requirements of a system Evaluate the facilities and options of RACF Define users to RACF Set up a RACF group structure Use RACF to protect resources Select options to tailor RACF Evaluate and implement RACF database and performance options Identify tools available for auditing Administer the system so that it is consistent with the installation's security goals Be a more effective security administrator using the RACF component of the z/OS Security Server to define users, set up group structures, define general resources, protect z/OS data sets, & use several RACF utilities. Security and RACF overview . Administering groups and users . Protecting z/OS data sets . Introduction to user administration and delegation and general resources . RACF database, tables, and performance options . RACF utilities and exits . RACF options . Auditing the RACF environment . Storage management and RACF . Security for JES facilities . Security classification .
Course Overview: This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of renewable energy, focusing on solar energy systems. Learners will explore the fundamentals of solar power, including system components, design, and application. With a practical approach, the course offers insights into both off-grid and on-grid systems, solar water pumping, and system protection. The course equips learners with essential skills for designing and optimising photovoltaic (PV) systems using industry-standard software like PVSyst, MATLAB, and ETAP. Upon completion, participants will be able to contribute to renewable energy projects, enhance their career prospects in the solar energy sector, and implement solar systems with a deeper understanding of the technological and environmental impacts. Course Description: This course delves into the key aspects of solar energy systems, offering a clear overview of essential topics such as solar panel components, battery storage, system design, and optimisation. Learners will gain in-depth knowledge of off-grid and on-grid solar energy systems, solar water pumping, and system protection. The course incorporates theoretical knowledge and system design techniques using industry-standard tools, including PVSyst, MATLAB, and ETAP. Additionally, students will learn how to design and simulate PV systems, as well as the design of system diagrams using Excel. By the end of this course, learners will have acquired the skills to confidently design and optimise solar energy systems for a range of applications, contributing to the growing renewable energy sector and ensuring sustainable energy solutions. Course Modules: Module 01: Basics of Solar Energy System Module 02: Batteries in PV System Module 03: Components and Design of Off Grid Solar Energy System Module 04: Designing of ON Grid Solar Energy System Module 05: Design of PV System Using PVSyst Programme Module 06: Solar Water Pumping System Module 07: Protection of PV System Module 08: Design Using Excel Sheet Module 09: Single Line Diagram of PV System Module 10: MATLAB and ETAP PV Simulation (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to enter the renewable energy sector. Professionals aiming to develop expertise in solar energy system design. Beginners with an interest in sustainable energy solutions. Engineers or technicians looking to broaden their knowledge of solar energy applications. Career Path Solar Energy System Designer Renewable Energy Consultant Solar Power Technician Project Manager in Renewable Energy Energy Analyst Sustainability Specialist