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SAFe® Agile Software Engineering The introduction of Lean-Agile and DevOps principles and practices into software engineering has sparked new skills and approaches that help organizations deliver higher-quality, software-centric solutions faster and more predictably. This workshop-oriented course explores foundational principles and practices and how continuous flow of value delivery and built-in quality are enabled by XP technical practices, Behavioral-Driven Development (BDD), and Test-Driven Development (TDD). Attendees will learn proven practices to detail, model, design, implement, verify, and validate stories in the SAFe® Continuous Delivery Pipeline, as well as the practices that build quality into code and designs. Attendees will also explore how software engineering fits into the larger solution context and understand their role in collaborating on intentional architecture and DevOps. What you will Learn To perform the role of a SAFe® Agile Software Engineer, you should be able to: Define Agile Software Engineering and the underlying values, principles, and practices Apply the Test-First principle to create alignment between tests and requirements Create shared understanding with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) Communicate with Agile modeling Design from context for testability Build applications with code and design quality Utilize the test infrastructure for automated testing Collaborate on intentional architecture and emergent design Apply Lean-Agile principles to optimize the flow of value Create an Agile Software Engineering plan Introduction to Agile Software Engineering Connecting Principles and Practices to Built-in Quality Accelerating Flow Applying Intentional Architecture Thinking Test-First Discovering Story Details Creating a Shared Understanding with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) Communicating with Models Building Systems with Code Quality Building Systems with Design Quality Implementing with Quality

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Delegates should be PC literate, i.e., familiar with PC'S/Laptops and have used a mouse and keyboard; be able to launch and close programs; navigate to information stored on the computer; manage files and folders and be comfortable using Microsoft Office applications such as MS Excel, MS Word etc. Overview The purpose of this course is to provide delegates with the practical skills to build and manage project schedules. It is designed to provide techniques and tips that will help users of the software apply it as a powerful tool to develop competent and unambiguous schedules - while avoiding some of the traps associated with the incorrect application of scheduling features. Techniques learned will also facilitate communicating deliverables and milestones to project stakeholders. This course covers management practices and methodologies and an in-depth knowledge of MS Project functionality. Delegates will be able to create and manage project schedules during the course and reinforce attained skills through practical applications. Project Management Overview Concepts of project management and scheduling The project lifecycle and phases Fundamental importance of defining ? and agreeing ? project scope Developing a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to define project scope 4 steps to create a schedule based on the WBS Understanding task dependencies Understanding the concept of the project baseline Developing a Project Schedule Setting the ?Scheduling Mode? Creating Tasks, Recurring Tasks (e.g. progress or review meetings) and Milestones Defining task Dependencies Applying Lag and Lead Time Working with the Critical Path Managing Tasks in the schedule Add Notes and attach project documents to tasks Setting and removing task Constraints and Deadlines Applying the ?Task Path? feature to view dependencies Working with Resources Creating a Resource Pool Working with Resource Calendars Creating Team/Group Calendars Understanding Effort Driven and Non-Effort Driven scheduling Assigning Resources to tasks Working with Project Costs Managing Project Information Applying Field, Tables and Views Applying Filters and Groups Creating custom Fields, Tables and Views (Drop-down menus, Traffic Light reports, Flag Fields) Using the ?Organiser? feature for customised elements Communicating Project Information Applying formats to Views and Tables Using the ?Copy Picture? command Create and Print Project Reports Exporting to Excel Managing Resources Finding Resource Overallocations Resolving Overallocations (reassigning, splitting tasks, utilising float, changing work contours) Applying Resource Levelling features Tracking Progress Setting the Project Baseline Applying the Tracking Gantt and Tracking Table Using the ?Mark on Track? and ?Update Tasks? features Working with Dashboards and Burndown Reports Programme Management Methods to consolidate multiple Project Files Resource sharing - setting up a Master Resource Pool Creating and managing Master Project Files

Advanced UNIX shell scripting training course description A follow on hands on course from the Introduction to shell programming course covering the powerful sed and awk tools along with the extra Korn shell programming features. What will you learn Use regular expressions within grep, ed and many other utilities. Use awk and sed. Integrate sed and awk into shell scripts. Recognise the role of shell scripts within the UNIX system. Write shell scripts using new Korn shell features including: The select construct Arrays Arithmetic evaluation Advanced UNIX shell scripting training course details Who will benefit: Programmers developing applications under UNIX. Administrators who need time saving utilities. Technical personnel who wish to make the most out of the Korn Shell. Prerequisites: UNIX shell scripting Duration 3 days Advanced UNIX shell scripting training course contents Regular Expressions What are REs? How can they be used? How to write REs More REs e REs Tagging, matching words, repetitions. The sed editor Basic usage: Saving output, options. sed script files, sed commands, Specifying lines to edit, Hold space and pattern space, advanced commands Awk Basic usage, nawk script files, Patterns, Records and fields, Actions if, while, do, for... System variables NF, NR, RS... Arrays Functions length, printf, cos, user defined... Using nawk in shell scripts Korn shell scripts Review of Bourne shell scripts functions... Variables typeset, manipulating strings Arrays Arithmetic evaluation the let command, (( )), typeset -i The select construct Syntax, workings, REPLY, PS3 Miscellaneous Enhanced I/O, ${10}

SAFe® Agile Software Engineering: Virtual In-House Training The introduction of Lean-Agile and DevOps principles and practices into software engineering has sparked new skills and approaches that help organizations deliver higher-quality, software-centric solutions faster and more predictably. This workshop-oriented course explores foundational principles and practices and how continuous flow of value delivery and built-in quality are enabled by XP technical practices, Behavioral-Driven Development (BDD), and Test-Driven Development (TDD). Attendees will learn proven practices to detail, model, design, implement, verify, and validate stories in the SAFe® Continuous Delivery Pipeline, as well as the practices that build quality into code and designs. Attendees will also explore how software engineering fits into the larger solution context and understand their role in collaborating on intentional architecture and DevOps. What you will Learn To perform the role of a SAFe® Agile Software Engineer, you should be able to: Define Agile Software Engineering and the underlying values, principles, and practices Apply the Test-First principle to create alignment between tests and requirements Create shared understanding with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) Communicate with Agile modeling Design from context for testability Build applications with code and design quality Utilize the test infrastructure for automated testing Collaborate on intentional architecture and emergent design Apply Lean-Agile principles to optimize the flow of value Create an Agile Software Engineering plan Introduction to Agile Software Engineering Connecting Principles and Practices to Built-in Quality Accelerating Flow Applying Intentional Architecture Thinking Test-First Discovering Story Details Creating a Shared Understanding with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) Communicating with Models Building Systems with Code Quality Building Systems with Design Quality Implementing with Quality

Security+ training course description A hands on course aimed at getting delegates successfully through the CompTia Security+ examination. What will you learn Explain general security concepts. Describe the security concepts in communications. Describe how to secure an infrastructure. Recognise the role of cryptography. Describe operational/organisational security. Security+ training course details Who will benefit: Those wishing to pass the Security+ exam. Prerequisites: TCP/IP foundation for engineers Duration 5 days Security+ training course contents General security concepts Non-essential services and protocols. Access control: MAC, DAC, RBAC. Security attacks: DOS, DDOS, back doors, spoofing, man in the middle, replay, hijacking, weak keys, social engineering, mathematical, password guessing, brute force, dictionary, software exploitation. Authentication: Kerberos, CHAP, certificates, usernames/ passwords, tokens, biometrics. Malicious code: Viruses, trojan horses, logic bombs, worms. Auditing, logging, scanning. Communication security Remote access: 802.1x, VPNs, L2TP, PPTP, IPsec, RADIUS, TACACS, SSH. Email: S/MIME, PGP, spam, hoaxes. Internet: SSL, TLS, HTTPS, IM, packet sniffing, privacy, Javascript, ActiveX, buffer overflows, cookies, signed applets, CGI, SMTP relay. LDAP. sftp, anon ftp, file sharing, sniffing, 8.3 names. Wireless: WTLS, 802.11, 802.11x, WEP/WAP. Infrastructure security Firewalls, routers, switches, wireless, modems, RAS, PBX, VPN, IDS, networking monitoring, workstations, servers, mobile devices. Media security: Coax, UTP, STP, fibre. Removable media. Topologies: Security zones, DMZ, Intranet, Extranet, VLANs, NAT, Tunnelling. IDS: Active/ passive, network/host based, honey pots, incident response. Security baselines: Hardening OS/NOS, networks and applications. Cryptography basics Integrity, confidentiality, access control, authentication, non-repudiation. Standards and protocols. Hashing, symmetric, asymmetric. PKI: Certificates, policies, practice statements, revocation, trust models. Key management and certificate lifecycles. Storage: h/w, s/w, private key protection. Escrow, expiration, revocation, suspension, recovery, destruction, key usage. Operational/Organisation security Physical security: Access control, social engineering, environment. Disaster recovery: Backups, secure disaster recovery plans. Business continuity: Utilities, high availability, backups. Security policies: AU, due care, privacy, separation of duties, need to know, password management, SLAs, disposal, destruction, HR policies. Incident response policy. Privilege management: Users, groups, roles, single sign on, centralised/decentralised. Auditing. Forensics: Chain of custody, preserving and collecting evidence. Identifying risks: Assets, risks, threats, vulnerabilities. Role of education/training. Security documentation.

CWDP training course description The CWDP course consists of instructor-led training applicable to the design of wireless LANs using the latest technologies including 802.11n and 802.11ac. The course goes in-depth into the design process and provides attendees with the knowledge needed to plan, deploy and test modern 802.11-based networks. It also prepares students for the CWDP examination. Students who complete the course will acquire the necessary skills for preparing, planning performing and documenting site surveys and wireless LAN design procedures. What will you learn Design enterprise WiFi networks. Select appropriate antennas and Access points. Perform site surveys. Describe the security requirements required for enterprise networks. Test, validate and troubleshoot installations. CWDP training course details Who will benefit: Anyone looking for the skills to analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize any enterprise level Wi-Fi network, no matter which brand of equipment your organization deploys. Anyone looking to become a CWNP. Prerequisites: CWNA Duration 5 days CWDP training course contents WLAN design overview Importance of good design, Impact of bad design, Design process, Design skills, Design toolkit. Requirements analysis Pre-planning, Customer interaction, Requirements gathering, Discovering existing systems, Documenting the environment, Defining constraints, Creating documentation. Designing for clients and applications Client Device types, Application types, Application-specific design, High density design issues. Designing for industry Standard corporate networks, Industry-specific designs, Government, Healthcare, Hospitality, Retail, Public hotspots, Transportation, Mobile offices, Outdoor and mesh, Remote networks and branch offices, Last-miles / ISP and bridging. Vendor selection processes Defining vendor issues, Operational planes, Design models, Understanding architectures. Radio Frequency (RF) planning RF spectrum, RF behaviors, Modulation and coding schemes, RF accessories, Throughput factors. WLAN hardware selection Antennas, 802.11n and antennas, Choosing Aps, Powering Aps. Site surveys Site survey tools, Site survey preparation, Predictive site surveys, Manual site surveys, Site survey principles and processes. Designing for Quality of Service (QoS) QoS overview, QoS application points, Roaming support. Designing for security Bad security, Authentication solutions, Encryption solutions, Security best practices, Intrusion prevention. Installation testing, validation and troubleshooting Network health status, Troubleshooting and validation process, Troubleshooting and validation tools, Common problems. Hands-on lab exercises Hands-on labs depend on the audience and can include use of: Spectrum analyzers, Protocol analyzers, Site Survey software, Diagramming software, Various wireless access points, Various wireless adapters and antennas.

Introduction: When you think about applying for a job, do not follow the traditional advice to apply for as many jobs as possible, instead, think about your experience, the future that you want as well as the career path that bests suits you. Bearing that in mind, only apply for jobs that will support you to achieve your career ambitions. In this video, you will get step by step guidance on how to approach your application, filling out each section in a way that makes you stand out. You will learn how to interpret the job description and the person specification for the purpose of your application. We look at the NHS application platforms for England and NHS Scotland. At the end of the video, you will be able to read two supporting information sections for two different job applications that led to the applicant being shortlisted for the interview. You will also be able to download a further guide that you can use as a template to secure the job you want. We want to make your job application an easy and smooth experience for you. We take away the need to apply for hundreds of jobs before you secure a role.

DevOps training course description This course is an introduction to DevOps. The course emphasizes communication, collaboration , integration, and automation to improve the workflow between developers and IT operations professionals. Improved workflows lead to more opportunities to design software and services in a more agile fashion. This course is a basis for discovering the most important DevOps concepts and to understand the principles and methods behind this. The course will leave you with the inspiration to be the advocate of change. What will you learn Explain DevOps principles. Describe the relationship between Agile , Lean and IT Service Management ( ITSM). Describe methods for automation and technology factors. Describe considerations when changing. Describe challenges, risks and critical success factors. DevOps training course details Who will benefit: IT development, IT operations and IT service management. Prerequisites: Introduction to data communications & networking. Duration 2 days DevOps training course contents Why DevOps? Introduction DevOps Goals DevOps Added value of DevOps Proven Results DevOps for businesses DevOps principles (The Three Ways) DevOps and other frameworks DevOps and Agile DevOps and Lean DevOps and IT Service Management DevOps culture Characteristics of a DevOps culture Organizational Considerations DevOps DevOps stakeholders DevOps roles DevOps teams DevOps organizational structures DevOps methods Continuous Integration Continuous delivery Continuous deployment Value stream mapping Kanban Theory of Constraints Improvement Kata Deming's quality circle ITSM processes DevOps and Automation Methods for DevOps automation Longevity and tools categories DevOps applications Transitioning to a DevOps culture. Implementation Challenges, risks and critical success factors Measuring DevOps successes

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Total SPB training course description A comprehensive look at Service Provider Bridging (SPB) as standardised in 802.1aq. This SPB course starts with the problems in traditional switched networks then moves onto to how SPB solves these problems. As IS-IS is key to loop free topologies in SPB networks, this protocols is also studied. What will you learn Explain the benefits of SPB. Explain how SPB works. Explain the role of IS-IS in SPB. Integrate SPB into existing networks. Total SPB training course details Who will benefit: Technical staff working with Ethernet. Prerequisites: Definitive Ethernet switching for engineers Duration 1 day Total SPB training course contents What is SPB? Layer 2 versus Layer 3, STP problems: One path, convergence, MAC explosion. Virtualisation issues: VRF. Service Provider Bridging (SPB), 802.1aq. Virtual Services Network. SPB variants 802.1Q, 802.1ad, Q-in-Q, VLAN IDs, 802.1ah, M-in-M, I-SID. SPBV, SPBM. SPBM frame format. How SPB works Node ID, Backbone Edge Bridges, Backbone MAC address, Customer MACs, I-SID. IS-IS. Forwarding database. VSN. IS-IS Link layer IS-IS, SPF trees, traffic management. IS-IS extensions for SPB. ISIS TLV. SPB services Data centre bridging, server virtualisation, multitenant applications. Integration of SPB into existing networks. VLAN to ISID mappings. Inter ISID routing, IP/SPB Layer 3 VRF extensions. Miscellaneous Multicast in SPB environments. Source specific multicast trees. SPB configuration. SPB deployment considerations.