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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for information technology (IT) professionals who need to improve their expertise in Windows Server 2016 in the area of storage and compute functionality. Overview After completing this course, you will be able to: Configure and install Windows Server 2016 Manage Server Core, server upgrade and migration strategy Understand storage options Manage partition table formats Manage basic and dynamic disks, file systems Manage virtual hard disks, and drive hardware Manage disks and volumes Select and manage proper storage solutions for a specific scenario Storage Spaces and Data Deduplication implementation Configure and Manage Microsoft Hyper-V, virtual machines and Hyper-V containers Configure disaster recovery technologies Manage and Configure failover clustering for Hyper-V virtual machines Configure, plan and implement a Network Load Balancing (NLB) Work with deployment images This course is intended for information technology (IT) professionals who have basic knowledge of Windows Server. It is designed for professionals who have primary responsibility of managing storage and computing by using Windows Server 2016. Professionals who need to understand the scenarios, requirements, and storage and compute options that are available and applicable to Windows Server 2016.This course covers content that was in retired Microsoft Course 20740. Module 1: Installing, upgrading, and migrating servers and workloads Introducing Windows Server 2016 Preparing and installing Server Core Preparing for upgrades and migrations Migrating server roles and workloads Windows Server activation models Module 2: Configuring local storage Managing disks in Windows Server Managing volumes in Windows Server Module 3: Implementing enterprise storage solutions Overview of DAS, NAS, and SANs Comparing Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel over Ethernet Understanding iSNS, DCB, and MPIO Configuring sharing in Windows Server 2016 Module 4: Implementing Storage Spaces and Data Deduplication Implementing Storage Spaces Managing Storage Spaces Implementing Data Deduplication Module 5: Installing and configuring Hyper-V and virtual machines Overview of Hyper-V Installing Hyper-V Configuring storage on Hyper-V host servers Configuring networking on Hyper-V host servers Configuring Hyper-V virtual machines Managing virtual machines Module 6: Deploying and managing Windows and Hyper-V containers Overview of containers in Windows Server 2016 Preparing for containers Installing, configuring, and managing containers by using Docker Module 7: Overview of high availability and disaster recovery Defining levels of availability Planning high availability and disaster recovery solutions with Hyper-V virtual machines Backing up and restoring by using Windows Server Backup High Availability with failover clustering in Windows Server 2016 Module 8: Implementing failover clustering Planning a failover cluster Creating and configuring a new failover cluster Maintaining a failover cluster Troubleshooting a failover cluster Implementing site high availability with stretch clustering Module 9: Implementing failover clustering with Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V Overview of yhe integration of Hyper-V Server 2016 with failover clustering Implementing Hyper-V VMs on failover clusters Key features for VMs in a clustered environment Module 10: Implementing Network Load Balancing Overview of NLB Configuring an NLB cluster Planning an NLB implementation Module 11: Creating and managing deployment images Introduction to deployment images Creating and managing deployment images by using MDT Virtual machine environments for different workloads Module 12: Managing, monitoring, and maintaining virtual machine installations WSUS overview and deployment options Update management process with WSUS Overview of Windows PowerShell DSC Overview of Windows Server 2016 monitoring tools Using Performance Monitor Monitoring event logs Additional course details: Nexus Humans 55324 Installation, Storage and Compute with Windows Server 2016 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 55324 Installation, Storage and Compute with Windows Server 2016 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 Solutions architects, Software engineers, Operations leads, and IT project managers. Overview Recognize the common business and technical drivers for migrating to the cloud Summarize the three phases of a migration and associated objectives, tasks, and stakeholders for each Describe AWS architecture, tools, and migration best practices Distinguish between the various cloud migration strategies and when each is most appropriate Determine an organization?s application migration readiness Discover a portfolio and gather data necessary for migration Plan and design an application migration strategy Perform and validate application migration to the cloud Optimize applications and operations after migrating to the cloud This course is for individuals who seek an understanding of how to plan and migrate existing workloads to the AWS Cloud. You will learn about various cloud migration strategies and how to apply each step of the migration process, including portfolio discovery, application migration planning and design, conducting a migration, and post-migration validation and application optimization. Hands-on labs reinforce learning, and each lab is designed to provide you with the understanding and foundation necessary to complete migration tasks in your organization. Prerequisites We recommend that attendees of this course have: Familiarity with enterprise IT infrastructure (hardware and software) Completed the AWS Technical Essentials or Architecting on AWS training 1 - What Is a Cloud Migration? Summarize the drivers and desired outcomes of a cloud migration Identify the elements of a successful migration journey Describe the three-phase AWS migration process 2 - Assessing Migration Readiness Summarize the activities and goals of the assess phase Evaluate tools for assessing your organization?s cloud readiness Describe Migration Readiness Assessments (MRAs) and their importance 3 - Preparing for a Migration and Understanding Related Workstreams Summarize the mobilize phase of the process Discuss the eight unique migration-related workstreams 4 - Discovering Landing Zones and Their Benefits Explain the function of a landing zone Discuss best practices for creating a custom landing zone Describe how you would use AWS Control Tower to create a landing zone 5 - Building a Landing Zone Summarize the process of building a landing zone Determine the best multi-account structure, governance policies, and connectivity plan for a landing zone 6 - Discovering the Portfolio and Understanding Migration Strategies Explain the activities of the detailed portfolio discovery workstream Describe how to assess an application?s migration readiness Summarize the seven migration strategies 7 - Understanding and Choosing Portfolio Discovery Tools Summarize the various discovery tools available Distinguish which tools are best to use based on scenario 8 - Planning and Designing a Migration Describe the planning and design process Summarize how to set up a migration factory Choose and finalize an application migration strategy 9 - Performing the Migration to AWS Explain the server migration process Discuss the various migration automation and governance tools available Evaluate server migration tools for compatibility with your environment 10 - Understanding Database and Data Migration Services Summarize the significance of database and data migration Discuss the various data migration tools available 11 - Understanding Additional Migration Support Options Discuss additional migration support options Summarize AWS Managed Services and AWS Marketplace Describe SAP on AWS and services offered for Windows 12 - Integrating, Validating, and Cutting Over Applications Discuss the process and benefits of integrating, validating, and cutting over applications 13 - Modernizing and Optimizing an Application Migration Identify post-migration opportunities for modernization and optimization Understand cost and security optimization processes Explore tools available to support these processes 14 - Understanding Operations Tools, Integration Testing, and Automation Summarize operations in the cloud Discuss four functions of operations and their domains Review operations automation and relevant support tools 15 - Migration Best Practices Course review and key takeaways Summarize and reinforce AWS best practices for migrating Additional course details: Nexus Humans Migrating to AWS 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 Migrating to AWS 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 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced system administrators, system engineers, and system integrators Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the architecture of VMware Cloud on AWS Prepare and deploy VMware Cloud on AWS SDDC Configure the scale-up and scale-down of a VMware Cloud on AWS SDDC Access a VMware vCenter configuration in VMware Cloud on AWS Configure internal, external, and inter-SDDC networking Configure storage integrations and solutions for VMware Cloud on AWS Configure a connection between an on-premises vSphere SDDC and a VMware Cloud on AWS SDDC Migrate VMs between on-premises vSphere and VMware Cloud on AWS SDDCs Describe lifecycle management, troubleshooting scenarios, and disaster recovery solutions for a VMware Cloud on AWS SDDC Describe how VMware add-on solutions support a VMware Cloud on AWS SDDC This four-day, hands-on training course provides you with the knowledge, skills, and tools for deploying and managing a VMware Cloud? on AWS infrastructure. You will explore the common use cases of the VMware Cloud on AWS infrastructure that allows you to modernize, protect, and scale applications based on VMware vSphere© that leverage AWS.In this course, you are introduced to various rapid and easy migration options for workloads based on vSphere to VMware Cloud on AWS. In addition, you are presented with VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery?, which is a Disaster Recovery as-a-service (DRaaS) solution, with fast recovery capabilities, that can be used to cost-effectively protect a broad set of your virtualized applications. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to VMware Cloud on AWS Choosing VMware Cloud on AWS Management and operational structure VMware Cloud on AWS Platform and SDDC Deployment Preparation Getting started with VMware Cloud on AWS Preparing AWS infrastructure for a VMware Cloud on AWS deployment Setting up a VMware on Cloud AWS account Billing and pricing on VMware Cloud services Deploying and Scaling and SDDC Deploying and examining SDDC configurations Sizing the SDDC SDDC cluster management SDDC host management Optimizing and maintaining SDDC Cluster using Elastic DRS for VMware Cloud on AWS Accessing and Analyzing vCenter Configurations Accessing vCenter Server in the Cloud SDDC Analyzing resource management settings in the SDDC Exploring vSphere permissions on VMware Cloud on AWS VMware Tanzu? for VMC on AWS Networking in VMware Cloud on AWS Internal SDDC network Networking and security options SDDC Network Administration with NSX Manager Creating virtual machines in the Cloud SDDC Inter-SDDC networking Storage on VMware Cloud on AWS vSAN storage in VMware Cloud on AWS Attaching external storage to a VM running on an SDDC Working with On-Premises vSphere Hybrid-linked mode Migration solutions for VMware Cloud on AWS VM migration with VMware HCX© Maintaining and Troubleshooting VMware Cloud on AWS Accessing API with VMware Cloud on AWS Maintenance and support Common troubleshooting steps Disaster Recovery Solution Site Recovery add-on service VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery? Using Other VMware Products with the SDDC VMware Aria? Operations for Logs (formerly vRealize Log Insight) VMware Horizon© with VMware Cloud on AWS VMware Aria Automation add-on (formerly vRealize Automation) Using VMware Aria Operations with VMware Cloud on AWS Using VMware Aria Operations for Networks (formerly vRealize Network Insight) with VMware Cloud on AWS Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Cloud on AWS: Design, Configure, Manage 2023 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 VMware Cloud on AWS: Design, Configure, Manage 2023 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 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Network design engineers Network engineers System administrators Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Design Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) internal routing for the enterprise network Design Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) internal routing for the enterprise network Design Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS) internal routing for the enterprise network Design a network based on customer requirements Design Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) routing for the enterprise network Describe the different types and uses of Multiprotocol BGP (MP-BGP) address families Describe BGP load sharing Design a BGP network based on customer requirements Decide where the L2/L3 boundary will be in your Campus network and make design decisions Describe Layer 2 design considerations for Enterprise Campus networks Design a LAN network based on customer requirements Describe Layer 3 design considerations in an Enterprise Campus network Examine Cisco SD-Access fundamental concepts Describe Cisco SD-Access Fabric Design Design a Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) Campus Fabric based on customer requirements Design service provider-managed VPNs Design enterprise-managed VPNs Design a resilient WAN Design a resilient WAN network based on customer requirements Examine the Cisco SD-WAN architecture Describe Cisco SD-WAN deployment options Design Cisco SD-WAN redundancy Explain the basic principles of QoS Design Quality of Service (QoS) for the WAN Design QoS for enterprise network based on customer requirements Explain the basic principles of multicast Designing rendezvous point distribution solutions Describe high-level considerations when doing IP addressing design Create an IPv6 addressing plan Plan an IPv6 deployment in an existing enterprise IPv4 network Describe the challenges that you might encounter when transitioning to IPv6 Design an IPv6 addressing plan based on customer requirements Describe Network APIs and protocols Describe Yet Another Next Generation (YANG), Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF), and Representational State Transfer Configuration Protocol (RESTCONF) The Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks (ENSLD) v1.1 course gives you the knowledge and skills you need to design an enterprise network. This course serves as a deep dive into enterprise network design and expands on the topics covered in the Implementing and Operating Cisco© Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) v1.0 course.This course also helps you prepare to take the 300-420 Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks (ENSLD) exam which is part of the CCNP© Enterprise and Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Design certifications. Course Outline Designing EIGRP Routing Designing OSPF Routing Designing IS-IS Routing Design Case Study Activity: Designing Enterprise Connectivity Designing BGP Routing and Redundancy Understanding BGP Address Families and Attributes Design Case Study Activity: Designing an Enterprise Network with BGP Internet Connectivity Designing the Enterprise Campus LAN Designing Layer 2 Campus Design Case Study Activity: Designing an Enterprise Campus LAN Designing Layer 3 Campus Discovering the Cisco SD-Access Architecture Exploring Cisco SD-Access Fabric Design Exploring Cisco SD-Access Site Design Strategy and Considerations Design Case Study Activity: Designing Cisco SD-Access in the Enterprise Designing Service Provider-Managed VPNs Designing Enterprise-Managed VPNs Designing WAN Resiliency Design Case Study Activity: Designing Resilient Enterprise WAN Examining Cisco SD-WAN Architectures Examining Cisco SD-WAN Deployment Design Considerations Designing Cisco SD-WAN Routing and High Availability Design Case Study Activity: Designing Resilient Enterprise Cisco SD-WAN Understanding QoS Designing LAN and WAN QoS Design Case Study Activity: Designing QoS in an Enterprise Network Exploring Multicast with Protocol-Independent Multicast-Sparse Mode (PIM-SM) Designing Rendezvous Point Distribution Solutions Designing an IPv4 Address Plan Exploring IPv6 Deploying IPv6 Design Case Study Activity: Designing an Enterprise IPv6 Network Introducing Network APIs and Protocols Exploring YANG, NETCONF, RESTCONF, and Model-Driven Telemetry Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks v1.1 (ENSLD) 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 Cisco Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks v1.1 (ENSLD) 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 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is geared for Python experienced attendees who wish to learn and use basic machine learning algorithms and concepts. Students should have skills at least equivalent to the Python for Data Science courses we offer. Overview Working in a hands-on learning environment, guided by our expert team, attendees will learn to Understand the main concepts and principles of predictive analytics Use the Python data analytics ecosystem to implement end-to-end predictive analytics projects Explore advanced predictive modeling algorithms w with an emphasis on theory with intuitive explanations Learn to deploy a predictive model's results as an interactive application Learn about the stages involved in producing complete predictive analytics solutions Understand how to define a problem, propose a solution, and prepare a dataset Use visualizations to explore relationships and gain insights into the dataset Learn to build regression and classification models using scikit-learn Use Keras to build powerful neural network models that produce accurate predictions Learn to serve a model's predictions as a web application Predictive analytics is an applied field that employs a variety of quantitative methods using data to make predictions. It involves much more than just throwing data onto a computer to build a model. This course provides practical coverage to help you understand the most important concepts of predictive analytics. Using practical, step-by-step examples, we build predictive analytics solutions while using cutting-edge Python tools and packages. Hands-on Predictive Analytics with Python is a three-day, hands-on course that guides students through a step-by-step approach to defining problems and identifying relevant data. Students will learn how to perform data preparation, explore and visualize relationships, as well as build models, tune, evaluate, and deploy models. Each stage has relevant practical examples and efficient Python code. You will work with models such as KNN, Random Forests, and neural networks using the most important libraries in Python's data science stack: NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Seabor, Keras, Dash, and so on. In addition to hands-on code examples, you will find intuitive explanations of the inner workings of the main techniques and algorithms used in predictive analytics. The Predictive Analytics Process Technical requirements What is predictive analytics? Reviewing important concepts of predictive analytics The predictive analytics process A quick tour of Python's data science stack Problem Understanding and Data Preparation Technical requirements Understanding the business problem and proposing a solution Practical project ? diamond prices Practical project ? credit card default Dataset Understanding ? Exploratory Data Analysis Technical requirements What is EDA? Univariate EDA Bivariate EDA Introduction to graphical multivariate EDA Predicting Numerical Values with Machine Learning Technical requirements Introduction to ML Practical considerations before modeling MLR Lasso regression KNN Training versus testing error Predicting Categories with Machine Learning Technical requirements Classification tasks Credit card default dataset Logistic regression Classification trees Random forests Training versus testing error Multiclass classification Naive Bayes classifiers Introducing Neural Nets for Predictive Analytics Technical requirements Introducing neural network models Introducing TensorFlow and Keras Regressing with neural networks Classification with neural networks The dark art of training neural networks Model Evaluation Technical requirements Evaluation of regression models Evaluation for classification models The k-fold cross-validation Model Tuning and Improving Performance Technical requirements Hyperparameter tuning Improving performance Implementing a Model with Dash Technical requirements Model communication and/or deployment phase Introducing Dash Implementing a predictive model as a web application Additional course details: Nexus Humans Hands-on Predicitive Analytics with Python (TTPS4879) 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 Hands-on Predicitive Analytics with Python (TTPS4879) 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.

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Level 2 English Course Highlights: This qualification is equivalent to GCSE grade C or 4 Take the Exam from Home – Guaranteed Fast Track Results Exam Booking within 2 Working Days of Enrolment Remote Exam Online or Paper based both options available Course Duration: 110 hours Unlimited Access to Course Materials Get Free Mock Tests & Free Past Papers Extra 25% Time for people with Learning Difficulties NCFE, Pearson Edexcel & Open Awards all are OFQUAL-regulated and nationally recognised Exam slots are available 24*7 from Monday to Sunday. If you are in a rush and would like to book your exam sooner, then you can book your remote online exam within 3 working days for Open Awards, 2 working days of enrolment for NCFE and within 7 working days for Pearson Edexcel. Please note the exam price advertised on the website for the Open Awards remote invigilation exam is applicable for weekdays (Monday to Friday between 9 am to 5 pm). If you would like to book the Open Awards remote invigilation exam at the weekend then there is an additional £25+Vat applicable. The new assessment and result dates by NCFE is- Delivery mode: Paper-based Assessment date to and from: 17/06/2024 – 19/07/2024 Results release: 26/07/2024 Delivery mode: On-screen and RI Assessment date to and from: 20/05/2024 – 27/06/2024 Results release: 04/07/2024 (Note that this only applies to the mentioned exam type and if you book the exam during the dates mentioned above. Also, this will not affect the schedule of the other exam types and results.) Why is this course right for you? Our expert-designed Functional Skills English Level 2 Course has smart learning options that provide the necessary numeracy knowledge and skills to excel in Functional Skills English. Our course is tailored to meet your specific needs and help you achieve your academic and career goals from the comfort of your home. You also get the opportunity to book Live 1:1 tutor support via Zoom. Course Details for Functional Skills English Level 2 You can decide the exam date and place according to your convenience. Functional Skills English Level 2  You can decide the exam date and place according to your convenience.  Awarding Body Paper-Based Exam in Centre On-Screen Exam in Centre Remote Online Exam - From Home Results Edexcel Book within 15 days Book within 24 Hours Book within 7 working days Get results in 20 working days NCFE Book within 10 working days Book within 24 Hours Book within 2 working days Get results in only 7 days Open Awards N/A N/A Book within 2 working days Get results in only 16 to 32 working days *Offline examinations will be held at our Swindon and London centres. Please contact us for more information.  How This Course Will Work? This Level 2 Functional Skills English course will help you build a solid foundation in English. Throughout the course, it will provide you with various learning materials and activities to enhance your understanding of these subjects. Initial Assessment: To identify the current level of a student's abilities and recommend the appropriate course to enrol in upon completion. Diagnostic Assessment: Identifies skill gaps and produces an individual learning plan Learning Resources: Comprehensive video tutorials, practice quizzes & topic-based tests Progress Tracker: To record your progress in the course Free Mock Test: Access our free mock test facility for professional feedback and to prepare for the final exam. We offer Pearson Edexcel and AQA-accredited GCSE online courses that are widely accepted by universities across the globe. Entry Requirement This level 2 English qualification is available to all students of all academic backgrounds; no experience or previous qualifications are required. However, you will require a laptop/desktop computer and a good internet connection. Exam Structure Functional Skills English Level 2  The Pearson Edexcel, NCFE and Open Awards Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2 consist of 3 exams, these are Reading, Writing and Speaking, Listening and Communicating.  Speaking, Listening and Communicating (SLC) Exam Awarding Body Duration Number of Marks Pearson Edexcel / NCFE / Open Awards Up to 25 minutes Pass/Fail SLS Exam Pearson Edexcel / NCFE: Speaking, listening and communicating are assessed through one 5-minute presentation and linked question and answer session in groups of three to five and one 15-minute formal discussion together in groups of three to five learners. This exam will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.  SLS Exam Open Awards: Speaking, listening and communicating are assessed through one 10-minute presentation and linked question and answer session in groups of three to four and one 10-minute formal discussion together in groups of three to five learners. This exam will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.  Reading Exam Awarding Body Duration Number of Marks Pass Mark Pearson Edexcel 75 minutes 35 65% NCFE 60 minutes 30 53% – 57% Open Awards 60 minutes 30 18 out of 30 Reading is assessed through a test consisting of multiple-choice, short open-response and medium open-response questions.  Writing Exam Awarding Body Duration Number of Marks Pass Mark Pearson Edexcel 60 minutes 36 63% NCFE 60 minutes 44 57% – 61% Open Awards 60 minutes 60 36 out of 60. Reading/Writing Exam Pass Mark: Learners are required to achieve an overall percentage of marks mentioned in the above table to pass the English reading exam. However, the awarding process will determine specifically where the pass mark sits for each assessment version. Therefore, the pass mark may vary between assessments.  Recognised Accreditation This Functional Skills English Level 2 has been independently accredited by Pearson Edexcel, NCFE and Open Awards also regulated by Ofqual. The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is responsible for regulating qualifications, assessments, and examinations in England. Pearson Edexcel is the most prestigious awarding body, for an academic and vocational qualifications. Pearson Edexcel qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and recognised by universities and employers across the world.  NCFE is a charity and awarding organisation that provides qualifications in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It is regulated by Ofqual in England and recognised in Wales and Northern Ireland.  Open Awards is an awarding organisation that offers a wide range of qualifications across various sectors, including education, health and social care, and business. Their qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and are designed to meet the needs of learners and employers. Open Awards also works closely with educational institutions and employers to ensure their qualifications are relevant and up-to-date. Difference between NCFE and Pearson Edexcel and Open Awards NCFE, Pearson Edexcel and Open Awards are OFQUAL-regulated and nationally recognised; however, the only difference lies in the exam booking and result turn-around time. You can book your remote online exam within 2 working days of enrolment for NCFE, within 7 working days for Pearson Edexcel and within 3 working days for Open Awards. You can get your NCFE results in 7 days, your Edexcel results in 20 working days and your Open Awards results within 16 to 32 working days. All of the awarding bodies are accepted by universities and apprenticeships. This distinction allows learners to choose the awarding body that aligns best with their educational and career goals. Additional Features Access to On-Demand Classes Opportunity to Book 1:1 Live Tutor Support via Zoom Enrol in Our Course and Prepare for the Exam from Home Get a Free Mock Test with Professional Feedback Course Curriculum English Level 2: Unit 1 - Speaking and Listening The speaking and listening section entails comprehensive learning and activities, including presenting and narrating skills, argument presentation techniques, and more. English Level 2: Unit 2: Reading  Learn to read a text with the help of scanning, skimming, and detailed reading, and also, learn how to find organisational features’ purpose from the text. English Level 2: Unit 3: Writing The writing part will cover English grammar, including punctuation, spelling, syntax, etc. enabling you to avoid all the writing errors and mistakes. FAQs What is a functional skills level 2 equivalent to? It is a recognised alternative qualification to GCSEs, and achieving it is equivalent to obtaining a GCSE grade C or level 4. It's often used as a prerequisite for higher education, apprenticeships, and employment in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. What is the difference between a Functional skills course and a GCSE course? Both the functional course and GCSE course provide the same skills, but one of the differences is that functional classes are developed for the learner who wants to acquire the skills quickly. Still, GCSE is a lengthy process, and it takes time to end as you have to sit for the test that will be held on an official day. Do Universities Approve the Functional Courses Certificate? Yes, many universities accept the functional course certificate, but it is better to check whether your desired university approves the functional certificate. The University of Sheffield, the University of Brighton, and the University of East Anglia approved the functional skills Level 2 certificate in the past. So, stay updated with current information. How will I purchase this course? First, select your desired course plan among the multiple existing course plans on the right side of your screen, then select the payment type, and once you made the payment, you can access the course any time you want. I made my payment. How will I get access to the Functional course? A confirmation email will be sent to your registered email after payment. Hereafter anytime, you can start your learning journey with Lead Academy. I am from outside the UK. Will I get access to the Course? Yes, you can. Since it is an e-learning course, anyone from anywhere can enrol in our courses. What is an Edexcel-accredited course? Exdexcel is a British multinational education and examination body. If any functional skills training providers claim the course is Edexcel accredited, that means the course has been approved by the governor body of Edexcel. Their certificates have been valued in the UK and worldwide. Will I get a Job after doing the functional course? Yes, any not. You always need fundamental English, Math and ICT skills wherever you go. These skills are as crucial as your basic needs like food and more. The company wants its employees to have these skills before joining any organization. English is my second language. Can I learn it through a Functional English skill course? Yes, you can. Whether English is your first language or second language, both types of learners can start their learning journey in the Functional Skills Level 1 course. This course is designed so that every kind of learner can learn. How safe is it to purchase a course over the Internet? Lead Academy has been providing courses over the internet for years, and all our learners' info is safe with us. We have implemented robust security measures to protect our learners' personal and financial information. Additionally, we use secure payment gateways to ensure safe transactions for course purchases. What are the system requirements for remote exam? For Pearson Edexcel and NCFE: To sit your assessment, you’ll need: A laptop/desktop with webcam and microphone; you can’t sit the assessment on a tablet or smartphone a good Wi-Fi connection – recommended minimum 1Mbit/s Upload, minimum 10Mbit/s Download. You MUST use google chrome browser for the exam, as this is recommended by the awarding body. A smartphone or tablet (Apple iOS 8.0 / Android 4.1 or higher) - this will be used to record you taking the assessment. A suitable environment - quiet room with no distractions The link for the assessment sent to your email; remember to check your spam/junk folder. You must activate Airplane mode on your smartphone however you need to be connected to Wi-Fi, so turn on Airplane mode then reactivate your Wi-Fi. Please familiarise yourself with the potential violations as these can potentially lead to the assessment being voided. Ensure ALL equipment is plugged in (including phone for the recording of sessions). Loss of power at any point could lead to the assessment being voided. You must brief other members of your household/workplace that you’re sitting an assessment, and they must not enter the room at any point. There is a 24-hour live chat function within the assessment software for technical support should you need it at any time. For Open Awards: In order to take your exam, you need to have the following equipment: A good quality laptop or PC with a minimum screen size of approx. 14” and minimum resolution of 1024 x 768. A stable internet connection with at least 3mbps. An integrated (i.e., fixed) webcam on your PC/ laptop or a portable webcam. If using a PC/ laptop with an integrated webcam, a reflective surface (e.g., a mirror) must be available. This will be used to show the invigilator the space immediately surrounding your screen and keyboard. A basic (non-scientific) calculator for maths assessments. You will have access to an on-screen calculator but may feel more comfortable using a separate calculator. Please note that all workings need to be added to the assessment platform if you use a separate calculator so that your workings can be marked. Plain paper. You will need to show this to your invigilator at the beginning of the exam to assure them that you do not have access to notes. A dictionary (where allowed). Supported Browsers Chrome: 34.0.1847 or above Microsoft Edge: Version 88.0.705.81 or newer Firefox: 31.0 or above Safari: 6.2 or above Safe Exam Browser 2.0.2 or above Please note: Chromebooks are not compatible with the Safe Exam Browser Browser settings Popups must be allowed. Guidance on how to do this below: Chrome Edge Firefox Safari

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for individuals who are Application designers and database developers, database administrators and web server administrators. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to work with Oracle database programming using the PL/SQL programming language. They will learn the syntax, structure and features of the language. In this course, students will learn the foundation for the programming series and the use of database-resident stored program units for Oracle 12c. Selection & Setup of the Database Interface Considering Available Tools Selecting the Appropriate Tool Oracle Net Database Connections Oracle PAAS Database Connections Setup SQL Developer Setup SQL*Plus Setup Jdeveloper About Bind & Substitution Variables Using SQL Developer Using SQL*Plus Choosing a Database Programming Language What is Database Programming? PL?SQL Performance Advantages Integration wth Other Languages PL/SQL Language Fundamentals PL/SQL Program Structure LANGUAGE SYNTAX RULES EMBEDDING SQL WRITING READABLE CODE GENERATING DATABASE OUTPUT SQL*PLUS INPUT OF A PROGRAM BLOCK Declare Section About the Declare Section DECLARE PRIMITIVE TYPES DECLARATION OPTIONS NOT NULL CONSTANT DATA DICTIONARY INTEGRATION %TYPE DECLARE SIMPLE USER---DEFINED TYPES TYPE... TABLE TYPE... RECORD EXTENDED USER---DEFINED TYPES Begin Section About the Begin Section Manipulating Program Data Logic Control & Branching GOTO LOOP IF-THEN-ELSE CASE Exception Section ABOUT THE EXCEPTION SECTION ISOLATING THE SPECIFIC EXCEPTION PRAGMA EXCEPTION_INIT SQLCODE &SQLERRM Example SQL%ROWCOUNT &SELECT...INTO Beyond the Basics: Explicit Cursors ABOUT EXPLICIT CURSORS EXTENDED CURSOR TECHNIQUES FOR UPDATE OF Clause WHERE CURRENT OF Clause Using FOR?LOOP Cursors Beyond the Basics: Nested BlocksBeyond the Basics: Declared Subprograms USING DECLARED SUBPROGRAMS DECLARED PROCEDURE DECLARED FUNCTION Introducing Databse-Resident Program Units ABOUT DATABASE---RESIDENT PROGRAMS PHYSICAL STORAGE & EXECUTION TYPES OF STORED PROGRAM UNITS STORED PROGRAM UNIT ADVANTAGES MODULAR DESIGN PRINCIPLES Creating Stored Procedures & Functions STORED PROCEDURES & FUNCTIONS CREATE PROCEDURE / CREATE FUNCTION CREATING PROCEDURES & FUNCTIONS RAISE_SALARY() Procedure SALARY_VALID() Function THE PARAMETER SPECIFICATION DEFAULT Clause SYSTEM & OBJECT PRIVILEGES USING THE DEVELOPMENT TOOLS Executing Stored Procedures & Functions CALLING PROCEDURES & FUNCTIONS UNIT TESTING WITH EXECUTE ANONYMOUS BLOCK UNIT TESTING SPECIFYING A PARAMETER NOTATION SQL WORKSHEET UNIT TESTING CALLING FUNCTIONS FROM SQL Maintaining Stored Program Units RECOMPILING PROGRAMS Mass Recompilation Using UTL_RECOMP() DROPPING PROCEDURES & FUNCTIONS DROP PROCEDURE / FUNCTION DATA DICTIONARY METADATA Using USER_OBJECTS Using USER_SOURCE Using USER_ERRORS Using USER_OBJECT_SIZE Using USER_DEPENDENCIES Managing Dependencies DEPENDENCY INTERNALS TRACKING DEPENDENCIES THE DEPENDENCY TRACKING UTILITY SQL DEVELOPER DEPENDENCY INFO DEPENDENCY STRATEGY CHECKLISTS Creating & Maintaining Packages ABOUT PACKAGES CREATING PACKAGES MAINTAINING PACKAGES PERFORMANCE CONSIDERATIONS Advanced Package Capabilities DEFINER & INVOKER RIGHTS WHITE LITS & ACCESSIBLE BY PERSISTENT GLOBAL OBJECTS DEFINING INITIALIZATION LOGIC OBJECT ORIENTATION SUPPORT Advanced Cursor Techniques USING CUSROS VARIABLES USING SYS_REFCURSOR USING CURSOR EXPRESSIONS Using System-Supplied Package DBMS_OUTPUT() UTL_FILE() FOPEN() EXAMPLE Database Trigger Concepts ABOUT DATABASE TRIGGERS DML EVENT TRIGGER SUB---TYPES DATABASE TRIGGER SCENARIO TRIGGER EXECUTION MECHANISMS TRIGGERS WITHIN SQL WORKSHEET Creating Database Triggers STATEMENT-LEVEL TRIGGERS Using RAISE_APPLICATION_ERROR() ROW---LEVEL TRIGGERS EXAMPLES OF TRIGGERS EMPLOYEE_SALARY_CHECK Example EMPLOYEE_JOURNAL Example BUDGET_EVENT Example INSTEAD OF TRIGGERS TRIGGERS WITHIN AN APPLICATION Maintaining Database Triggers CALL SYNTAX TRIGGER MAINTENANCE TASKS SHOW ERRORS TRIGGER DROP TRIGGER ALTER TRIGGER MULTIPLE TRIGGERS FOR A TABLE HANDLING MUTATING TABLE ISSUES Implementing System Event Triggers WHAT ARE SYSTEM EVENT TRIGGERS? DEFININGTHE SCOPE AVAILABLE SYSTEM EVENTS SYSTEM EVENT ATTRIBUTES Additional course details: Nexus Humans Oracle 12c PL/SQL Fundamentals 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 Oracle 12c PL/SQL Fundamentals 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. 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