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Everyday workplace activities—from lifting small boxes to adjusting office equipment—can carry risks when done incorrectly. This course offers a clear and structured look at the principles of safe manual handling, with a focus on reducing strain, preventing injury, and encouraging responsible movement in various job settings. Whether you work in an office, warehouse, or retail environment, understanding the basics of manual handling is vital for personal safety and a healthier work culture. Presented in a straightforward format, this CPD-accredited course is tailored for learners seeking flexible, online training without unnecessary jargon or filler. You'll explore the key causes of musculoskeletal injuries, understand how to assess movement risks, and learn how to apply basic safety strategies that can be easily remembered and implemented. It's a smart choice for those looking to enhance their awareness and approach to physical tasks—without needing to leave their desk. Course Curriculum: Introduction to Manual Handling Manual Handling: Introduction, Legislation and Guidance Course Assessment You will immediately be given access to a specifically crafted MCQ test upon completing an online module. For each test, the pass mark will be set to 60%. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by The CPD Certification Service Who is this course for? The Introduction to Manual Handling - CPD Accredited training is ideal for highly motivated individuals or teams who want to enhance their skills and efficiently skilled employees. Requirements There are no formal entry requirements for the course, with enrollment open to anyone! Career path Learn the essential skills and knowledge you need to excel in your professional life with the help & guidance from our Introduction to Manual Handling - CPD Accredited training.
Course Overview Learn about the functions of Microsoft Azure from this AZ-900 | Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Full Course course. The course will give you a clear understanding of the basics of Microsoft Azure and how you can use this cloud platform to grow and strengthen your online existence. In this AZ-900 | Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Full Course course, you will learn about the tools and basic functions of Microsoft Azure. You will be familiarized with the core Azure services, security, privacy and compliance policies. This course will teach you how you can secure your website and account using multi-factor authentication and protect data from hackers. This course will also help you to understand the supports Azure can offer you and get the best suitable one for you. Microsoft Azure is one of the most popular and safe cloud platforms. This AZ-900 | Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Full Course course will teach you the functions of Microsoft Azure from scratch. You don't need any prior knowledge or technical background to understand the lessons of this course. Learning Outcomes familiarize with the fundamentals of cloud services Understand the benefits of using cloud services Learn about the differences between capital expenditure and operational expenditure Be able to compare and contrast the IAAS, PAAS and SAAS service Learn about different cloud models and how they work Understand the core Azure architectural components Learn about the solutions you will get from Azure Learn about the management tools of Azure Get to know about the security and private privacy protocols of Microsoft Azure Understand how Azure identity services work Familiarize with role-based access control system Understand the policies and compliance standards in Azure Who is this course for? This comprehensive AZ-900 | Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Full Course is ideal for those who want to learn more about the functions of Microsoft Azure. You will learn about the application of Microsoft Azure and the career prospect from this course. Entry Requirement This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds. Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course. Certification After you have successfully completed the course, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hardcopy at the cost of £39 or in PDF format at the cost of £24. PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours, and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days. Why choose us? Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials; Tutorial videos/materials from the industry-leading experts; Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform; Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result; The UK & internationally recognized accredited qualification; Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime; The benefit of career advancement opportunities; 24/7 student support via email. Career Path AZ-900 | Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Full Course is a useful qualification to possess and would be beneficial for any related profession or industry such as: Managers Managing Directors Management Executives Data Security Officers Programmers Microsoft Azure Developers Technicians Computer Operators Cloud Engineers Cloud Data Consultants Azure Consultants Data Scientists Course Introduction Introduction 00:04:00 Module 1 : Cloud Concepts What is Cloud Computing - I 00:05:00 What is Cloud Computing - II 00:06:00 Benefits of Cloud Computing 00:09:00 Key Concepts and Terminology 00:06:00 Economies of Scale 00:01:00 CapEx Vs OpEx 00:03:00 Cloud Models : What is Public Cloud 00:02:00 Cloud Models : Characteristics of Public Cloud 00:02:00 Cloud Models : What is Private Cloud 00:01:00 Cloud Models : Characteristics of Private Cloud 00:01:00 Cloud Models : Hybrid Cloud 00:01:00 Cloud Models : Characteristics of Hybrid Cloud 00:01:00 Review and What Next!! 00:01:00 What is IAAS 00:04:00 Use Cases of IAAS 00:02:00 What is PAAS ? 00:02:00 Use Cases of PAAS 00:04:00 What is SAAS ? 00:02:00 Cloud Models : Shared Responsibility Model 00:09:00 Module 2 : Core Azure Services Introduction 00:01:00 Azure Regions 00:01:00 Special Azure regions 00:01:00 Region pairs 00:01:00 Feature Availability Region Wise 00:01:00 Availability Zones 00:01:00 Availability Sets 00:02:00 What are Resource Groups? 00:02:00 Azure Resource Manager 00:01:00 What Next!! - Azure Core Services and Products 00:02:00 What is Azure Compute 00:01:00 Azure Virtual Machines - Audiocast Only 00:01:00 Azure Virtual Machines I - LAB 00:15:00 Azure Virtual Machines II - LAB 00:01:00 Azure Virtual Machines III - LAB 00:02:00 Azure Virtual Machines IV - LAB 00:04:00 Azure Virtual Machines V - LAB 00:03:00 Azure Virtual Machines VI - LAB 00:03:00 What are Containers? 00:04:00 Containers ( LAB Activity ) 00:07:00 Containers VS Virtual Machines 00:04:00 What Are Virtual Networks 00:01:00 Virtual Networks - LAB 00:15:00 Azure Load Balancer 00:01:00 VPN Gateway 00:01:00 Azure Application Gateway - I 00:02:00 Azure Application Gateway - II 00:01:00 Azure Content Delivery Networks (CDN's) 00:02:00 How CDN works ? 00:03:00 Azure CDN - Lab Activity 00:07:00 Azure Storage Services 00:01:00 Structured Data 00:01:00 Semi Structured Data 00:01:00 Unstructured Data 00:01:00 Azure Storage Account - Types 00:03:00 Azure Storage Account - Blob - Lab Activity - I 00:07:00 Azure Storage Account - Blog - Lab Activity - II 00:07:00 Azure Storage Account - Blob - Lab Activity - III 00:16:00 Azure Storage Account - Blog - Lab Activity - IV 00:09:00 Azure Storage Account - Blob - Lab Activity - V 00:04:00 Azure Storage Account - Blob - Lab Activity - VI 00:07:00 Azure Database Services 00:02:00 Azure SQL - Lab Demo 00:09:00 Azure MarketPlace 00:02:00 What is Internet of Things ( IOT ) - Intro 00:01:00 IOT Hub 00:01:00 IOT Hub Demo 00:09:00 Azure Big Data and Analytics 00:01:00 Azure SQL Data Warehouse 00:01:00 Azure HDInsights 00:01:00 Azure Data Lake Analytics 00:01:00 Machine Learning 00:02:00 Azure Machine Learning Services and Studio 00:02:00 What is Server less Computing ? 00:02:00 The concept of DevOps 00:03:00 Azure Management Tools 00:01:00 Creating Resources with Powershell - Lab Activity 00:05:00 Creating Resources with Azure CLI - Lab Activity 00:07:00 Provision Resources using Cloud Shell - Lab Activity 00:05:00 Deployment with JSON - Lab Activity 00:08:00 Azure Advisor 00:01:00 Module 2 : What did we learn 00:01:00 Module 3 Security, Privacy, Compliance and Trust What to expect in Module 3 00:01:00 Azure Firewalls 00:02:00 Azure Firewall - Lab Activity - notes 00:02:00 Azure Firewall - Lab Activity 00:19:00 Azure DDOS 00:02:00 Network Security Groups 00:03:00 Application Security Groups 00:02:00 Which Network Security Solution to choose from ? 00:04:00 AuthZ and AuthN 00:01:00 Azure Active Directory 00:02:00 Multi Factor Authentication 00:03:00 Azure Security Center 00:02:00 Azure Security center - LAB activity 00:08:00 Azure Key Vault 00:02:00 Azure Information Protection 00:02:00 Azure Advanced Threat Protection 00:04:00 What is Azure Policy 00:03:00 Azure Policy - Lab Activity 00:06:00 Azure Role Based Access Control ( RBAC ) 00:02:00 Azure Role Based Access Control ( RBAC ) - Lab Activity 00:07:00 Azure Locks 00:01:00 Azure Locks - Lab Activity 00:02:00 Azure Blueprints 00:01:00 Subscription Governance 00:02:00 Azure Tags 00:03:00 Azure Monitoring 00:02:00 Azure Monitor- Lab Activity 00:03:00 Azure Service Health 00:01:00 Monitoring Applications and Services 00:04:00 Compliance Terms and Requirements 00:02:00 Microsoft Privacy Statement 00:01:00 Microsoft Trust Center 00:01:00 Service Trust Portal 00:01:00 Azure Government Services 00:02:00 Azure Germany Services 00:01:00 Azure China 21Vianet 00:02:00 Module 4 : Azure Pricing and Support Module 4 Introduction : What tÌ¥o expect in this module 00:02:00 Azure Subscriptions 00:06:00 What are Management Groups 00:01:00 Purchase Azure Product & Services : Available Options 00:01:00 Usage Metrics 00:01:00 Factors Affecting Costs 00:02:00 The concept of Zones for Billing 00:02:00 Azure Pricing Calculator 00:04:00 Azure Total Cost of Ownership ( TCO ) 00:02:00 Ways to Minimize Costs in Azure 00:04:00 Azure Cost Management 00:02:00 Azure Support Plans 00:03:00 Alternative Support Options 00:02:00 Service Level Agreements ( SLA's ) 00:03:00 Composite SLA's 00:03:00 Improving Application SLA's 00:04:00 Public and Preview Features 00:01:00 Providing Feedback 00:01:00 General Availability 00:01:00 Azure Updates , Announcements and Roadmaps 00:01:00 Course Conclusion Course Conclusion 00:01:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00
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This course covers the important topics needed to pass the AWS Certified Data Analytics-Specialty exam (AWS DAS-C01). You will learn about Kinesis, EMR, DynamoDB, and Redshift, and get ready for the exam by working through quizzes, exercises, and practice exams, along with exploring essential tips and techniques.
Prepare for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C03) exam. Learn about the AWS Management Console, S3 buckets, instances, database services, cloud security, costs associated with AWS, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), and Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS).
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The Health and Safety at Workplace Course provides a thorough introduction to essential health and safety practices from the ground up. It is designed to help learners achieve a professional certificate, which can be a valuable asset in their careers. This course offers a detailed, instructor-guided experience, covering critical safety regulations and practices relevant to your role within the workplace. It’s perfect for those looking to build a strong foundation in health and safety or enhance their current expertise.
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