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This course starts with the basics then moves seamlessly to an intermediate level. It includes a comprehensive yet balanced look at the four main components that make up Power BI Desktop: Report view, Data view, Model view, and the Power Query Editor. It also demonstrates how to use the online Power BI service. It looks at authoring tools that enables you to connect to and transform data from a variety of sources, allowing you to produce dynamic reports using a library of visualisations. Once you have those reports, the course looks at the seamless process of sharing those with your colleagues by publishing to the online Power BI service. The aim of this course is to provide a strong understanding of the Power BI analysis process, by working with real-world examples that will equip you with the necessary skills to start applying your knowledge straight away. 1 Getting started The Power BI process Launching Power BI Desktop The four views of Power BI Dashboard visuals 2 Connecting to files Connect to data sources Connect to an Excel file Connect to a CSV file Connect to a database Import vs. DirectQuery Connect to a web source Create a data table 3 Transforming data The process of cleaning data Column data types Remove rows with filters Add a custom column Append data to a table Fix error issues Basic maths operations 4 Build a data model Table relationships Manage table relationships 5 Merge queries Table join kinds Merging tables 6 Create report visualisations Creating map visuals Formatting maps Creating chart visuals Formatting chart Tables, matrixes, and cards Control formatting with themes Filter reports with slicers Reports for mobile devices Custom online visuals Export report data to Excel 7 The power query editor Fill data up and down Split columns by delimiter Add conditional columns Merging columns 8 The M formula Creating M functions Create an IF function Create a query group 9 Pivot and unpivot tables Pivot tables in the query editor Pivot and append tables Pivot but don't summarise Unpivot tables Append mismatched headers 10 Data modelling revisited Data model relationships Mark a calendar as a date table 11 Introduction to calculated columns New columns vs. measures Creating a new column calculation The SWITCH function 12 Introduction to DAX measures Common measure categories The SUM measure Adding measures to visuals COUNTROWS and DISINCTCOUNT functions DAX rules 13 The CALCULATE measure The syntax of CALCULATE Things of note about CALCULATE 14 The SUMX measure The SUMX measure X iterator functions Anatomy of SUMX 15 Introduction to time intelligence Importance of a calendar table A special lookup table The TOTALYTD measure Change year end in TOTALYTD 16 Hierarchy, groups and formatting Create a hierarchy to drill data Compare data in groups Add conditional formatting 17 Share reports on the web Publish to the BI online service Get quick insights Upload reports from BI service Exporting report data What is Q&A? Sharing your reports 18 Apply your learning Post training recap lesson

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for: Intermediate software developers Overview In this course, you will learn to: Set up the AWS SDK and developer credentials for Java, C#/.NET, Python, and JavaScript Interact with AWS services and develop solutions by using the AWS SDK Use AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) for service authentication Use Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) and Amazon DynamoDB as data stores Integrate applications and data by using AWS Lambda, Amazon API Gateway, Amazon Simple Queue Service (Amazon SQS), Amazon Simple Notification Service (Amazon SNS), and AWS Step Functions Use Amazon Cognito for user authentication Use Amazon ElastiCache to improve application scalability Leverage the CI/CD pipeline to deploy applications on AWS In this course, you learn how to use the AWS SDK to develop secure and scalable cloud applications using multiple AWS services such as Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Simple Storage Service, and AWS Lambda. You explore how to interact with AWS using code and learn about key concepts, best practices, and troubleshooting tips. Module 0: Course Overview Agenda Introductions Student resources Module 1: Introduction to AWS Introduction to the AWS Cloud Cloud scenarios Infrastructure overview Introduction to AWS foundation services Module 2: Introduction to Developing on AWS Getting started with developing on AWS Introduction to developer tools Introduction to management tools Module 3: Introduction to AWS Identity and Access Management Shared responsibility model Introduction to IAM Use authentication and authorization Module 4: Introduction to the Lab Environment Introduction to the lab environment Lab 1: Getting started and working with IAM Module 5: Developing Storage Solutions with Amazon Simple Storage Service Overview of AWS storage options Amazon S3 key concepts Best practices Troubleshooting Scenario: Building a complete application Lab 2: Developing storage solutions with Amazon S3 Module 6: Developing Flexible NoSQL Solutions with Amazon DynamoDB Introduction to AWS database options Introduction to Amazon DynamoDB Developing with DynamoDB Best practices Troubleshooting Scenario: Building an end-to-end app Lab 3: Developing flexible NoSQL solutions with Amazon DynamoDB Module 7: Developing Event-Driven Solutions with AWS Lambda What is serverless computing? Introduction to AWS Lambda Key concepts How Lambda works Use cases Best practices Scenario: Build an end-to-end app Module 8: Developing Solutions with Amazon API Gateway Introduction to Amazon API Gateway Developing with API Gateway Best practices Introduction to AWS Serverless Application Model Scenario: Building an end-to-end app Lab 4: Developing event-driven solutions with AWS Lambda Module 9: Developing Solutions with AWS Step Functions Understanding the need for Step Functions Introduction to AWS Step Functions Use cases Module 10: Developing Solutions with Amazon Simple Queue Service and Amazon Simple Notification Service Why use a queueing service? Developing with Amazon Simple Queue Service Developing with Amazon Simple Notification Service Developing with Amazon MQ Lab 5: Developing messaging solutions with Amazon SQS and Amazon SNS Module 11: Caching Information with Amazon ElastiCache Caching overview Caching with Amazon ElastiCache Caching strategies Module 12: Developing Secure Applications Securing your applications Authenticating your applications to AWS Authenticating your customers Scenario: Building an end-to-end app Module 13: Deploying Applications Introduction to DevOps Introduction to deployment and testing strategies Deploying applications with AWS Elastic Beanstalk Scenario: Building an end-to-end app Lab 6: Building an end-to-end app Module 14: Course wrap-up Course overview AWS training courses Certifications Course feedback

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours Overview Install and initialize WEM and integrate into Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and Citrix DaaS. Configure WEM features to improve the end user environment and virtual resource consumption. Migrate an on-premises WEM deployment to WEM service Designed for experienced IT professionals, you will discover why WEM is the go-to system optimization and logon optimization solution for a Citrix deployment's app and desktop workloads. You will learn how to plan, build, rollout, and manage on-premises WEM or WEM service and how to integrate it into Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops or Citrix DaaS. You will leave this course with a good understanding of how to manage additional solutions and features in your Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop or Citrix DaaS site Module 1: Introduction to Workspace Environment Management (WEM) WEM Features and Benefits Module 2: Planning ? WEM Architecture and Component Communications WEM On-Premises Components and Deployments WEM Service Components and Deployments WEM Component Communication Workflows Module 3: Planning - WEM On-Premises Deployment Installation On-Premises WEM: Leading Practice Installation Prerequisites and Steps On-Premises WEM: ADMX Template Configuration Choosing a Security Principal to run the WEM Infrastructure Service Creating the WEM Database Running the WEM Infrastructure Service Configuration Utility On-Premises WEM: Agent Installation Module 4: Planning ? WEM Service Deployment Installation WEM On-Premises vs WEM Service WEM Service: Leading Practice Installation Prerequisites and Steps WEM Service: ADMX Template Configuration WEM Service: Agent Installation Module 5: Planning ? WEM Consoles and Initial Setup On-Premises WEM and WEM Service Consoles WEM Initial Setup Migrating GPO settings to WEM Module 6: Planning ? WEM System and Log On Optimization WEM System Optimization Overview WEM CPU Management WEM Memory Management Additional System Optimization Features WEM Log On Optimization Overview WEM Assigned Actions WEM Environmental Settings Citrix Profile Management In WEM Module 7: Planning ? WEM Security and Lockdown Features WEM Security Management Features Privilege Elevation and Process Hierarchy Control WEM Transformer Module 8: Planning - The WEM Agent WEM Settings Processing and WEM Agent Caches WEM Agent Integration with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and Citrix DaaS Module 9: Planning ? WEM Monitoring, Reporting, and Troubleshooting WEM Monitoring and Reporting WEM Agent Troubleshooting WEM Service Troubleshooting Module 10: Planning ? Upgrading WEM and Migration to WEM Service Upgrading Workspace Environment Management WEM On-Premises Migration to WEM Service Module 11: Rolling Out a WEM Deployment WEM Agent User Options on Windows Desktops Module 12: Managing a WEM Deployment Measuring WEM Success Additional course details: Nexus Humans CWS-220 Citrix Workspace Environment Management Deployment and Administration 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 CWS-220 Citrix Workspace Environment Management Deployment and Administration 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.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for There is no specific prerequisite for the CDRP© course. However, participants who have at least three years' experience in a data centre and/or IT infrastructures will be best suited. Overview After completion of the course, the participant will be able to: 1. Understand the different standards and methodologies for risk management and assessment 2. Establish the required project team for risk management 3. Perform the risk assessment, identifying current threats, vulnerabilities and the potential impact based on customised threat catalogues 4. Report on the current risk level of the data centre both quantitative and qualitative 5. Anticipate and minimise potential financial impacts 6. Understand the options for handling risk 7. Continuously monitor and review the status of risk present in the data centre 8. Reduce the frequency and magnitude of incidents 9. Detect and respond to events when they occur 10. Meet regulatory and compliance requirements 11. Support certification processes such as ISO/IEC 27001 12. Support overall corporate and IT governance Introduction to Risk Management Risk management concepts Senior management and risk Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Benefits of risk management Data Centre Risk and Impact Risk in facility, power, cooling, fire suppression, infrastructure and IT services Impact of data centre downtime Main causes of downtime Cost factors in downtime Standards, Guidelines and Methodologies ISO/IEC 27001:2013, ISO/IEC 27005:2011, ISO/IEC 27002:2013 NIST SP 800-30 ISO/IEC 31000:2009 SS507:2008 ANSI/TIA-942 Other methodologies (CRAMM, EBIOS, OCTAVE, etc.) Risk Management Definitions Asset Availability/Confidentiality/Integrity Control Information processing facility Information security Policy Risk Risk analysis/Risk assessment/Risk evaluation/ Risk treatment Threat/Vulnerability Types of risk Risk Assessment Software The need for software Automation Considerations Risk Management Process The risk management process Establishing the context Identification Analysis Evaluation Treatment Communication and consultation Monitoring and review Project Approach Project management principles Project management methods Scope Time Cost Cost estimate methods Context Establishment General considerations Risk evaluation, impact and acceptance criteria Severity rating of impact Occurrence rating of probability Scope and boundaries Scope constraints Roles & responsibilities Training, awareness and competence Risk Assessment - Identification The risk assessment process Identification of assets Identification of threats Identification of existing controls Identification of vulnerabilities Identification of consequences Hands-on exercise: Identification of assets, threats, existing controls, vulnerabilities and consequences Risk Assessment - Analysis and Evaluation Risk estimation Risk estimation methodologies Assessment of consequences Assessment of incident likelihood Level of risk estimation Risk evaluation Hands-on exercise: Assessment of consequences, probability and estimating level of risk Risk Treatment The risk treatment process steps Risk Treatment Plan (RTP) Risk modification Risk retention Risk avoidance Risk sharing Constraints in risk modification Control categories Control examples Cost-benefit analysis Control implementation Residual risk Communication Effective communication of risk management activities Benefits and concerns of communication Risk Monitoring and Review Ongoing monitoring and review Criteria for review Risk scenarios Risk assessment approach Data centre site selection Data centre facility Cloud computing UPS scenarios Force majeure Organisational shortcomings Human failure Technical failure Deliberate acts Exam: Certified Data Centre Risk Professional Actual course outline may vary depending on offering center. Contact your sales representative for more information.

The aim of this course is to provide an overview of the principles and practice for leading and managing a portfolio of smaller projects in a multi-project / multi-task environment. It presents a range of practical methods and techniques relevant to the smaller project scenario, using exercises and case studies to show how these can be applied. The scope of the programme includes: The course also emphasises the importance of the leadership and team-working skills needed by project managers and team members in carrying out their roles. The principal training objectives for this programme are to: Explain and demonstrate the key principles of successful project management Demonstrate a range of useful project management tools and techniques Define the role, and help participants understand the skills required by, the project leader Provide a structured framework to help participants manage multiple projects Identify opportunities to improve project management within the organisation DAY ONE 1 Introduction (Course sponsor) Why this programme has been developed Review of participants' needs and objectives 2 Managing smaller projects Projects and project management Lessons from past projects; the essential requirements for success Differences between projects; characteristic project life cycles Key issues and challenges of smaller projects The multi-project world; project portfolio management 3 Project exercise Syndicate teams plan and manage a small project Review of the project exercise: What are the keys to successful management of small projects? 4 Setting up the project Getting organised Managing the definition process Identifying and managing project stakeholders Working with the customer to define the scope and agree deliverables 5 Case study 1 Defining the project scope and deliverables Syndicate teams define the scope and deliverables for a typical project 6 Project planning The importance and cost benefit of effective planning Planning the plan; deciding how detailed a plan to create Packaging the work and estimating timescales and costs Developing project / resource schedules; setting milestones for control v Identifying and managing critical path activities 7 Case study 2 Creating the project plan Syndicate teams develop and analyse the project plan DAY TWO 8 Managing project risks Identifying risks to the project outcome, timescale and cost Evaluating risks and adopting an appropriate risk strategy Defining risk ownership; keeping a simple risk log Keeping risk management up to date; staying pro-active Integrating planning and risk management 9 Project control Managing change, minimising scope creep Selecting the data needed to provide early warning of problems Monitoring performance easily with 'S' curves and slip charts Using trend forecasting to assess true project status Running project review meetings 10 Managing a multi-project portfolio Understanding the world of multiple projects Establishing ownership of project / programme management Classifying projects and creating the 'master schedule' Defining and applying project lifecycle management Resource management: essential pre-requisites and mechanisms Project prioritisation criteria and techniques; pain / gain analysis 11 Managing the multi-project team Characteristics of small project teams / part-time team membership Clarifying line and project management responsibilities Implementing effective manpower planning Establishing professional working practices in the team Developing project management competences in the team Establishing team roles and integrating team members 12 Course review and transfer planning (Course sponsor present) Identify actions to be implemented individually Identify corporate opportunities for improving project management Sponsor-led review and discussion of proposals Conclusion

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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Senior Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administrators responsible for the management of multiple servers Overview - Verify a Red Hat Satellite 6.6 installation. - Regulate Red Hat Satellite with organizations, locations, users, and roles. - Manage software with Red Hat Satellite environments and content views. - Use Red Hat Satellite to configure hosts with Ansible playbooks and roles. - Provision hosts with integrated software and configuration management. - Implement Metal-as-a-Service (MaaS) with Satellite discovery and provisioning of unprovisioned hosts. Red Hat Satellite 6 Administration (RH403) is a lab-based course that explores the concepts and methods necessary for successful large-scale management of Red Hat© Enterprise Linux© systems. You will learn how to configure Red Hat Satellite 6 on a server and populate it with software packages. You will use Red Hat Satellite to manage the software development life cycle of a subscribed host and its configuration, and learn how to provision hosts integrated with software and Ansible© configuration management upon deployment. This course is based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and Red Hat Satellite 6.6. 1 - Plan and deploy Red Hat Satellite Plan and deploy Red Hat Satellite Plan a Red Hat Satellite deployment, then perform installation and initial configuration of Red Hat Satellite servers. 2 - Manage software life cycles Create and manage Red Hat software deployment life cycle environments. 3 - Register hosts Register and configure your Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems to use Red Hat Satellite, then organize those systems into groups for easier management. 4 - Deploy software to hosts Manage software deployment to registered hosts of your Red Hat Satellite infrastructure and practice managing environment paths, life cycle environments, and content views. 5 - Deploy custom software Create, manage, and deploy custom software products and repositories. 6 - Deploy Satellite capsule servers Perform installation and initial configuration of Red Hat Satellite capsule servers as components of a deployment plan. 7 - Run remote execution commands Configure the ability to run ad hoc and scheduled tasks on managed hosts using a variety of configuration management tools. 8 - Provision hosts Configure Satellite server for host deployment and perform host provisioning. 9 - Manage Red Hat Satellite using the API Integrate Red Hat Satellite functionality with custom scripts or external applications that access the API over HTTP. 10 - Plan a Red Hat Satellite deployment on a cloud platform Plan a Red Hat Satellite deployment, installation, and initial configuration on a cloud platform. 11 - Perform Red Hat Satellite server maintenance Manage Red Hat Satellite for security, recoverability, and growth. 12 - Comprehensive review Install and configure Red Hat Satellite Server, then provision content hosts. Additional course details: Nexus Humans Red Hat Satellite 6 Administration (RH403) 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 Red Hat Satellite 6 Administration (RH403) 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.

There is a lot to learn in Power BI, this course takes a comprehensive look at the fundamentals of analysing data and includes a balanced look at the four main components that make up Power BI Desktop: Report view, Data view, Model view, and the Power Query Editor. It also demonstrates how to utilise the online Power BI service. It looks at authoring tools that enable you to connect to and transform data from a variety of sources, allowing you to produce detailed reports through a range of visualisations, in an interactive and dynamic way. It also includes a detailed look at formulas by writing both M functions in Power Query, and DAX functions in Desktop view. This knowledge will allow you to take your reports to the next level. The aim of this course is to provide a complete introduction to understanding the Power BI analysis process, by working hands-on with examples that will equip you with the necessary skills to start applying your learning straight away. 1 Getting Started The Power BI ecosystem Opening Power BI Desktop Power BI's four views Introduction to Dashboards 2 Importing Files Importing data sources Importing an Excel file Importing a CSV file Importing a database Connect to an SQL Server Database Import vs. Direct Query Importing from the web Importing a folder of files Managing file connections 3 Shape Data in the Query Editor The process of shaping data Managing data types Keeping and removing rows Add a custom column Appending tables together Hiding queries in reports Fixing error issues Basic maths operations 4 The Data Model Table relationships Relationship properties 5 Merge Queries Table join kinds Merging tables 6 Inserting Dashboard Visuals Things to keep in mind Inserting maps Formatting Maps Inserting charts Formatting Charts Inserting a tree map Inserting a table, matrix, and card Controlling number formats About report themes Highlighting key points Filter reports with slicers Sync slicers across dashboards Custom web visuals 7 Publish and share Reports Publishing to Power BI service Editing online reports Pinning visuals to a dashboard What is Q&A? Sharing dashboards Exporting reports to PowerPoint Exporting reports as PDF files 8 The Power Query Editor Fill data up and down Split column by delimiter Add a conditional column More custom columns Merging columns 9 The M Functions Inserting text functions Insert an IF function Create a query group 10 Pivoting Tables Pivot a table Pivot and append tables Pivot but don't aggregate Unpivot tables Append mismatched headers 11 Data Modelling Expanded Understanding relationships Mark a date table 12 DAX New Columns New columns and measures New column calculations Insert a SWITCH function 13 Introduction to DAX Measures Common measure functions Insert a SUM function Insert a COUNTROWS function Insert a DISTINCTCOUNT function Insert a DIVIDE function DAX rules 14 The CALCULATE Measure The syntax of CALCULATE Insert a CALCULATE function Control field summarisation Things of note 15 The SUMX measure X iterator functions Anatomy of SUMX Insert a SUMX function When to use X functions 16 Time Intelligence Measures Importance of a calendar table Insert a TOTALYTD function Change financial year end date Comparing historical data Insert a DATEADD function 17 Hierarchies and Groups Mine data using hierarchies Compare data in groups

The leadership role of the project manager is increasingly recognised as a key determinant in delivering success. These skills can often be critical in project situations, where tight budgets and deadlines demand the highest levels of team performance and where the working environment presents fresh challenges on a daily basis. This programme focuses on the leadership skills required of project managers and will benefit anyone involved in managing projects large or small wishing to extend or enhance those skills. The objectives of this programme are to help the participants: Understand the significance of leadership skills to the project manager and the impact of these skills on project performance Review the key skills needed to be an effective 'multi-dimensional' project leader and learn how to develop, adapt and apply them in practice Learn how to identify the preferred leadership style for the context and organisational culture of a project and how to develop personal style versatility Understand the role of the project leader in building an effective team and the skills required to promote and sustain team performance Gain a better understanding of the interpersonal skills needed to motivate individual team members and harness the full potential of the team DAY ONE 1 Introduction Aims and objectives Personal objectives 2 Project management and leadership What is a leader? How much can leadership be learned? The project environment and the impact of leadership skills The characteristics of high performance project teams and their leaders 3 Principles of effective leadership Some useful models and theories of leadership explored Types of leadership; choosing how to use leadership power Evaluating personal leadership style; how to develop style flexibility 4 Syndicate case study: Leadership in action Review of the role of leadership in a contemporary project Feedback and plenary discussion: effective project leadership 5 Team exercise: Leadership skills of the project manager Teams compete in performing a project simulation Project review and feedback Discussion of the outcome: role and skills of the project leader 6 Leadership skills for project managers The 3 dimensions of project leadership: inwards, outwards, and upwards The vital role of communication skills and how to develop them Developing a 'project vision': strategic thinking skills Understanding others; emotional intelligence skills Being a visible leader; behavioural and influencing skills Building effective relationships; the importance of trust and respect DAY TWO 7 Leading the project team The role of leadership in developing team performance Understanding individual strengths; recognising team role preferences Managing conflict and promoting positive team dynamics Setting standards, maintaining discipline and rewarding performance Harnessing team potential: building motivation within the team Promoting team learning; the team leader as coach / mentor 8 Leading through the organisation Gaining the support others; developing effective influencing skills Getting empowerment from key stakeholders Knowing when and how to take the initiative and lead Building and maintaining rapport with key partners Becoming an effective team player in leadership teams Becoming a business leader; leading colleagues and co-workers 9 Team exercise: Leadership and negotiation Teams engage in a negotiation exercise Exercise review and feedback Discussion of the outcome: negotiation skills of the project leader 10 Negotiation skills for project leaders Characteristics of effective negotiators Classic problem behaviours and mind-sets to avoid Getting to win-win; building partnership and trust 11 Leading more senior stakeholders The challenges and skills of leading and managing upwards Communicating with more senior stakeholders; building credibility Negotiating upwards: knowing when and how The role of networking skills; building and maintaining rapport Handling disagreements; the art of diplomacy Handling personality and style conflicts with more senior people

Many organisations find that project teams struggle to create and maintain effective plans. Estimates are often overly optimistic and risks go unmanaged until the inevitable happens. Resource managers also find it hard to forecast the likely loading on their departments and requests for support are not provided in a consistent format. This programme has been developed to address these needs in a very practical, hands-on format. Case study work can be based on simulations or on the organisation's current projects for maximum benefit to participants. The aim of this training is to develop and enhance participants' planning and risk management skills in order to maximise the success of project work undertaken by the organisation. The principal training objectives for this programme are to: Provide a structured, integrated approach to planning and risk management Demonstrate practical tools and techniques for each stage of planning Show how to organise and involve relevant people in the planning process Explain how to use the plan for forecasting and pro-active project control Identify ways to improve planning, both individually and corporately The course will emphasise the importance of participative planning techniques that improve the quality of plans whilst reducing overall time and cost of planning. The course will encourage discussion of internal procedures and practices and may be customised to include them if required. DAY ONE 1 Introduction (Course sponsor) Why this programme has been developed Review of participants' needs and objectives 2 Projects and planning Why plan? The benefits of good planning / penalties of poor planning Planning in the project lifecycle; the need for a 'living' plan The interaction between target setting and the planning process Team exercise: planning the project 3 Planning the plan Defining the application and structure of the plan Impact of planning decisions during the project lifecycle Using available time to create an effective plan 4 Defining deliverables Assessing the context; reviewing the goals and stakeholders Developing the scope and defining deliverables; scope mapping Understanding customer priorities; delivering value for money Case study: defining the project deliverables 5 Creating the work breakdown Building the work breakdown structure Detailing the tasks and sub-tasks; structured brainstorming Defining task ownership; the task responsibility matrix 6 Creating and using a logical network Developing the logical network; task boarding Determining the critical path and calculating float Accelerating the plan; concurrent programming and risk Individual and group exercises DAY TWO 7 Developing resource schedules Deriving the Gantt chart from the network Developing the detailed resource schedules Calculating the expenditure profile ('S' curve) 8 Estimating task durations and costs Understanding estimates: effort, availability and duration Estimating tools and techniques Application of estimating techniques during the project lifecycle 9 Case study Developing the project plan Refining the project plan Team presentations and discussion 10 Managing risks and refining the plan Awareness of contractual issues associated with risk Identifying and evaluating risks; deciding ownership Managing risks: determining levels of provision and contingency Controlling risks: maintaining an up-to date risk register 11 Planning for pro-active control The earned value analysis (EVA) concept and its predictive value Deriving the measures needed for cost and delivery performance Practical issues associated with implementing EVA 12 Using and maintaining the plan Tracking progress and updating the plan Publishing and controlling the plan 13 Course review and transfer planning (Course sponsor present) Identify ways of implementing the techniques learnt Sponsor-led review and discussion of proposals Conclusion