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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.

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

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

This is a very popular, comprehensive, practical and experiential programme, covering: Assessing risks: Defines and demystifies risk and risk assessment. Risk assessments and a simple scoring system are introduced, and participants carry out assessments. Controlling risks: Cutting risks down, concentrating on the best techniques to control key risks and how to choose the right methods. Understanding your responsibilities: The legal framework; health & safety management systems. Identifying hazards: The main issues any organisation has to deal with: entrances and exits, work traffic, fire, chemicals, electricity, physical and verbal abuse, bullying, stress, noise, housekeeping and the working environment, slips, trips and falls, working at height, computers and manual handling. Investigating accidents and incidents: Why accidents should be investigated, why things go wrong and how to carry out an investigation when they do. Measuring performance: How checking performance can help to improve health & safety. How to develop basic performance indicators. Auditing and proactive and reactive measuring. Protecting the environment: Introduction to waste and pollution. How organisations and individual managers can get involved in cutting down their environmental impacts. The programme enables participants to: Assess and control risks and hazards Understand their own responsibilities for safety and health Investigate incidents Measure their own performance Reflect on good practice and plan how to ensure the safety of the staff for whom they are responsible

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for: Network administrators Network engineers with little or no programming or Python experience Network managers Systems engineers Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Create a Python script Describe data types commonly used in Python coding Describe Python strings and their use cases Describe Python loops, conditionals, operators, and their purposes and use cases Describe Python classes, methods, functions, namespaces, and scopes Describe the options for Python data manipulation and storage Describe Python modules and packages, their uses, and their benefits Explain how to manipulate user input in Python Describe error and exception management in Python Describe Python code debugging methods The Programming for Network Engineers (PRNE) v2.0 course is designed to equip you with fundamental skills in Python programming. Through a combination of lectures and lab experience in simulated network environments, you will learn to use Python basics to create useful and practical scripts with Netmiko to retrieve data and configure network devices. Upon completion of this course, you should have a basic understanding of Python, including the knowledge to create, apply, and troubleshoot simple network automation scripts. Course Outline Introducing Programmability and Python for Network Engineers Scripting with Python Examining Python Data Types Manipulating Strings Describing Conditionals, Loops, and Operators Exploring Classes, Methods, Functions, Namespaces, and Scopes Exploring Data Storage Options Exploring Python Modules and Packages Gathering and Validating User Input Analyzing Exceptions and Error Management Examining Debugging Methods

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for sales representatives who are managing their sales territories, with the goal of converting sales leads into sales opportunities and sales opportunities into closed sales. You may be selling products or services, or you may or may not be familiar with other CRM systems and may be new to Salesforce CRM. Overview In this course, students will create and manage records in the trial version of Salesforce© Sales Cloud© Lightning Enterprise Edition.Students will:- Create a basic Salesforce Sales Cloud environment and navigate the interface.- Optimize lead qualification.- Manage accounts and contacts.- Manage the opportunity pipeline.- Use Salesforce email.- Work with reports and dashboards. This course will give students the knowledge and skills they need to use Salesforce© in the real world?ultimately enabling them to meet and exceed their sales targets. Getting Started with Salesforce Set Up a Trial Version of Salesforce Sales Cloud Enterprise Edition Navigate the Salesforce LE Interface Navigate in the Salesforce Classic Interface Optimizing Lead Qualification View Leads Manage Leads Work Leads Convert Leads Managing Accounts and Contacts Manage Accounts Manage Contacts Managing the Opportunity Pipeline Manage Opportunities Work Opportunities Close Opportunities Using Salesforce Email Use Salesforce Email in Salesforce Classic Use Salesforce Email in Salesforce LE Working with Reports and Dashboards View Reports and Dashboards Create and Edit Reports and Dashboards

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is as follows: Network Video Engineer Voice/UC/Collaboration/Communications Engineer Collaboration Tools Engineer Collaboration Sales/Systems Engineer This is a two day instructor-led course that focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to implement and configure a Cisco TelePresence Management Suite and Cisco TelePresence Management Suite Extensions. Students will configure TMS, TMSPE, TMSXE, VCS and UCM for management of endpoints. Students will also learn to Configure and Schedule Conferencing, Administrative Tasks, Set up Microsoft Active Directory Users, Manage Conferences and Provision Devices. Installing Cisco Telepresence Management Server Windows Server Installation SQL Server Installation Server Pre-requisites and configuration Installing TMS Installing TMS Provisioning Extensions Release and Option Keys Upgrading TMS Backup TMS Configuring Cisco TelePresence Management Suite (TMS) Initial Configuration Endpoint Configuration Adding User Accounts and Profiles Groups and Permissions Active Directory Lookup Configuration Templates Setting Configuration VCS Configuration for TMS Direct Endpoint Management VCS/TMS Direct Managed Endpoint Features CUCM Configuration for TMS Direct Endpoint Management ? CUCM TMS Responsibilities CUCM Responsibilities Findme Configuration Phonebooks & Phonebook Sources Booking Conferencing Conference Creation Advanced Conference Settings Booking & Scheduling Conference Monitoring Dial Plans, Configuration Templates Scheduler/Smart Scheduler Reporting on TMS Reporting Basics Creating a Report Using Reporting Templates Bridge Utilization Call Detail Records Billing Code Statistics Conferences System Managing and Troubleshooting TMS Using the Logs Cisco TMS Ticketing System Troubleshooting VCS Registrations Troubleshooting CUCM Registrations System Maintenance