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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for project managers, Scrum masters, business analysts, and team leaders looking to effectively manage their development projects using Team Foundation Server 2017. Overview The course also demonstrates how TFS facilitates the use of storyboards to prototype experiences, request stakeholder feedback, foster team collaboration, and generate reports. The final two modules of the course provide an overview of how testers and developers can work effectively using appropriate tools in the Visual Studio family. In this course, attendees will plan a new software development project and go through the steps to initiate the project using Visual Studio 2017. This includes recording requirements, creating a product backlog, and estimating effort for backlog items. Introducing the Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 Family What?s new in Visual Studio 2017 Overview of the Visual Studio 2017 family Overview of product features Project workflow across the Visual Studio 2017 suite of products Initiating a New Project Organizing projects in TFS Understanding process templates Creating a new team project Setting team project properties Switching between team projects Work Item Primer Overview of work items Traceability between work items Searching and creating custom queries Work item charting and pinning charts Work item tagging Configuring project notifications Creating our Product Backlog Examining requirement types Creating backlog items Creating requirement hierarchies using features The importance of acceptance criteria Agile Estimation Introduction to estimation Using story points Planning Poker and other popular estimation techniques Adding your estimates to TFS work items Working from the Product Backlog Introducing the Kanban board Entering and editing details on the Kanban board Customizing columns, including using split columns and limiting WIP Recording our Definition of Done (DoD) Understanding the Cumulative Flow Diagram Working in Sprints Specifying your sprint schedule and your team capacity Selecting items for the sprint backlog using forecasting Decomposing requirements into tasks Using burndown charts to track progress Monitoring work using the task board Working with unparented work items Retrospectives The importance of retrospectives Conducting an efficient sprint retrospective What you should avoid in your retrospective Working with TFS Teams Configuring teams in our team project Managing work from a master backlog Allocating work to our teams Configuring iterations for TFS teams Enhancing Requirements Using Storyboards Overview of storyboarding capabilities Creating a storyboard to illustrate a requirement Linking a storyboard to a work item Getting Stakeholder Feedback Introducing the Microsoft Feedback Client Using the Microsoft Feedback Client to provide rich feedback to the team Adding continuous feedback into your workflow Fostering Team Collaboration An overview of the various clients The use of email in sharing information Choosing the appropriate client tool Creating and Customizing Reports Overview of reporting architecture Reviewing the out of the box reports Adding new reports Creating ad hoc reports using Excel Overview of Agile Testing The role of the tester in a sprint planning meeting A lap around web-based test management Creating a test plan Creating manual test cases from requirements Overview of Agile Development Using My Work to select tasks from the sprint backlog Understanding the value of linking changesets to work items The importance of unit testing Creating a continuous integration build Additional course details: Nexus Humans Managing Agile Projects Using TFS 2017 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 Managing Agile Projects Using TFS 2017 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 This course has been expressly designed for the Business Analyst, Business System Analyst, System Analyst, and/or Requirements Engineer. The Designer, Developer and Tester who are actively involved in utilizing use cases may also benefit from this workshop. Overview Employ use cases to elicit requirements, at a business, system or subsystem levelEmploy use cases to document the scope of a projectWrite use cases in a clear and unambiguous way.Model use cases with workflow diagramsPlan and divide up the project work based on your use casesManage a use case as it evolves over time and goes through many changes This course provides a strong foundation in the mechanics of use case diagramming and writing textual descriptions of use cases. In this highly interactive workshop, you will learn how to enhance and refine your use case skills, how to involve your stakeholders in the use case process, and how to develop use cases that provide valuable information to the designers and testers. Use cases that meet the needs of designers can be too technical and too detailed for other stakeholders. Use cases that satisfy business users are usually not very helpful to designers and testers. How do you satisfy these two disparate interests? And how do you handle the details like business rules, data validations and user interface specifications? Introduction Course objectives Understanding of business analysis Knowledge areas of BABOK© Guide Overview of Use Cases Describe the purpose and value of a use case approach Use case terminology Introducing a use case approach Needs Assessment Purpose of Needs Assessment Needs Assessment and use cases Defining and understanding the strategic goals and objectives Understanding the business process Identifying actors Identifying business information Analyzing locations and operations Drawing the business use case diagram Building the business architecture Defining solution options Defining System Scope Product scope/project scope System actors versus business actors Analyzing the business process model Analyzing business use cases Identifying candidate use cases Identifying scenarios Diagramming use cases Draw a use case diagram Create a use case catalog Evaluating, Prioritizing, and Packaging Use Cases Iterative nature of this work Evaluating use cases Use case priority Use case risk Use case complexity Use case dependencies Evaluate and Prioritize use cases Dividing work up between releases Packaging A process for how to perform packaging Writing the Main Success Scenario Use case descriptions Primary and secondary goals Assumptions Pre-conditions Triggers Post-conditions Scenario example Main success scenario Conditional execution Use cases and requirements Best practices for writing a use case description Writing the Other Scenarios Scenarios and flows Alternate scenarios and flows Alternate vs. basic flow Guidelines for alternate flows Exception flows Failed post conditions Write alternate and exception flows Process Modeling to Describe Use Case Flows UML© Activity Diagram Notation Sequencing activities Developing an activity diagram Facilitated sessions Draw a UML© Activity Diagram Using Advanced Diagramming Techniques Commonality Dependency Relationships Identify relationships Comparing the different relationships Developing a Requirements Specification Requirements and use cases Detailed requirements Common approaches to specifications Non-functional requirements Write non-functional requirements User interface requirements UI data descriptions Business rules Decision tables and inference rules How to document simple calculations Reporting requirements Data requirements Data accessibility requirements Traceability Course Summary Wrap-up Finding more information Additional course details: Nexus Humans BA28 - Requirements Analysis and Use Cases 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 BA28 - Requirements Analysis and Use Cases 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.

Are you interested in enrolling on an Online (Distance) Learning Degree at Arts University Plymouth, but curious about how virtually attending an Arts University works? If so, join us online for our Free 3-Session Online Learning Taster Course. An introduction to our January-start degrees. This course has been designed to give you a taste of what it is like to study with us virtually, as well as giving you tailored support for your university application. You will get a virtual art university experience, and a chance to meet some of the lecturers for the subjects you are interested in studying.

Are you looking to improve your current abilities or make a career move? Our unique AWS Essentials course might help you get there! Expand your expertise with high-quality training - study the AWS Essentials course and get an expertly designed, great-value training experience. Learn from industry professionals and quickly equip yourself with the specific knowledge and skills you need to excel in your chosen career through the online training course. The AWS Essentials course is broken down into several in-depth modules to provide you with the most convenient and rich learning experience possible. Upon successful completion of the AWS Essentials course, an instant e-certificate will be exhibited in your profile that you can order as proof of your skills and knowledge. Add these amazing new skills to your resume and boost your employability by simply enrolling in this course. This AWS Essentials training can help you to accomplish your ambitions and prepare you for a meaningful career. So, join us today and gear up for excellence! Why Prefer Us? Opportunity to earn a certificate accredited by CPDQS. Get a free student ID card! (£10 postal charge will be applicable for international delivery) Innovative and Engaging Content. Free Assessments 24/7 Tutor Support. Take a step toward a brighter future! *** Course Curriculum *** Here is the curriculum breakdown of the AWS Essentials course: Section 01: AWS Foundations and Services Introduction10 So You Wanna Be An AWS Rock Star? What's In A Name?1 Ready, Set, Go Exploring the Management Console Creating an S3 Bucket Creating an EC2 Instance AWS Databases Other Cool Services Section 02: AWS Security and Costs IAMWhat? AWS Costs AWS Documentation AWS Certification Path Assessment Process Once you have completed all the modules in the AWS Essentials course, you can assess your skills and knowledge with an optional assignment. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Anyone interested in learning more about the topic is advised to take this AWS Essentials course. This course is open to everybody. Requirements You will not need any prior background or expertise to enrol in this course. Career path After completing this course, you are to start your career or begin the next phase of your career. Certificates CPD Accredited Certificate Digital certificate - £10 CPD Accredited Certificate Hard copy certificate - £29 If you are an international student, then you have to pay an additional 10 GBP as an international delivery charge.

Our Aim Is Your Satisfaction! Offer Ends Soon; Hurry Up!! Every manager knows that one of the most important aspects of the role is to ensure that your team is working together in a way that facilitates maximum productivity. When a group feels motivated and has shared values and goals to work towards, great work can be accomplished. If you are a manager, supervisor or group leader, who wishes to gain a better understanding of the steps to effective team building, then this course is for you. Through this Team Building course, you will learn about the importance and benefits of teamwork, teaching you everything you need to know to foster a positive and productive working environment. This Team Building course also covers the steps to overcoming obstacles in teamwork such as conflict management, equipping you with the tools to motivate employees, provide constructive feedback and implement shared organisational goals. Key Topics to Be Covered by Team Building Course: The benefits of teamwork and the importance of fostering teamwork Teambuilding strategies and techniques for managers and leaders How to use games and activities in teambuilding Managing conflict and conflict resolution strategies How to foster a positive and productive working environment Tips for motivating employees and providing feedback Teambuilding skills every manager should have Mastering goal setting and introducing shared values The Team Building course is broken down into several in-depth modules to provide you with the most convenient and rich learning experience possible. Upon successful completion of the Team Building course, an instant e-certificate will be exhibited in your profile that you can order as proof of your skills and knowledge. Add these amazing new skills to your resume and boost your employability by simply enrolling in this Team Building course. This Team Building training can help you to accomplish your ambitions and prepare you for a meaningful career. So, join the Team Building course today and gear up for excellence! Start your learning journey straight away with this diploma and take a step toward a brighter future! Skills You Will Gain by This Diploma Team-building Business communication Goal-setting Motivation Leadership and management Why Prefer Us? Opportunity to earn a certificate accredited by CPDQS. Get a free student ID card! (£10 postal charge will be applicable for international delivery) Innovative and Engaging Content. Free Assessments 24/7 Tutor Support. *** Course Curriculum *** Here is the curriculum breakdown of the Team Building course: Module 01: What Are the Benefits? Better Communication and Conflict Resolution Effectiveness Motivation Camaraderie Module 02: Types Activities Games Activities Education Social Gatherings Module 03: Games Games for Introductions Games to Build Camaraderie Games for Problem-Solving Games to Stimulate Interaction Module 04: More Team Building Games Games to Build Trust Games to Motivate Games to Build Communication Games for Conflict Resolution Module 05: Activities Activities to Build Camaraderie Activities for Idea Sharing Activities to Build Trust Activities to Stimulate Interaction Module 06: More Team Building Activities Activities to Motivate Activities to Improve Working Together Activities to Build Communication Activities for Conflict Resolution Module 07: Social Gatherings Singing/Karaoke Dinner/Potlucks Physical Activities Meetings Module 08: Common Mistake Allowing Cliques to Develop Not Delegating Tasks Rewarding in Private/Criticizing in Public Disjointed Plans of Grandeur Module 09: Formatting a Plan Define the Goal Consult Team Members Research and Create Structure Keep It Fun Module 10: Evaluate Was the Goal Met? Was the Team Building Cohesive? What Did the Team Think of the Team Building? How Can the Team Building Be Improved for Next Time? Assessment Process Once you have completed the modules in the Team Building Diploma , your skills and knowledge will be tested with an automated multiple-choice assessment, after which you will receive instant results. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Anyone interested in learning more about the topic is advised to take this course. This course is open to everybody. Career path This course is a must for managers and leaders looking to develop the essential skills to lead groups more effectively. It particularly applies to those in the following professions:

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This class is designed for experienced administrators and platform developers as well as solution, enterprise, and technical architects responsible for designing or building integration solutions on the Salesforce Platform. It's also designed for project or program managers looking to understand the big picture of integration in order to better manage their projects and programs. Ideally, you hold the Salesforce Administrator, Salesforce App Builder, or Salesforce Platform Developer I credential and/or are knowledgeable about standard and custom objects; how to work with flows and Process Builder; how to navigate Salesforce, Lightning Components, and Schema Builder; and Apex basics such as creating a Class and Anonymous Blocks. This class is recommended for anyone looking to earn their Salesforce Certified Integration Designer credential. Overview When you complete this course, you will be able to: Identify integration requirements by asking relevant integration questions to business stakeholders. Recommend appropriate integration patterns (Remote Process Invocation - Request and Reply, Remote Process Invocation - Fire and Forget, Batch Data Synchronization, Remote Call-In, and UI Update Based on Data Changes, Data Virtualization) to design integration solutions. Recommend appropriate integration capabilities (SOAP, REST, bulk, streaming, Outbound Messaging, Callouts, and Salesforce Connect) to build integration solutions. Explore architectural concepts and the big picture thinking of how to integrate on the Salesforce Platform. In this 3-day class, our Salesforce integration experts will demonstrate how to build solutions that provide a single view of your customers. You?ll learn about integration capabilities and the considerations that should be made when architecting an integration solution. Through a combination of demos, discussions, and hands-on exercises, you?ll design and build secure, scalable, and high-performing integration solutions that seamlessly surface the information that matters most Integration Overview Understand the Importance of Integration Explore Integration Architecture Explore the Meaning of Single View of the Customer Explore the Meaning of System Landscape Understand the Role of Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) and Extract Transform Load (ETL) in System Landscape Integration Capabilities Introduction to Salesforce APIs Create External Applications Using SOAP API Build Mobile Applications Using REST API Work with Large Data Volumes Using BULK API Build Event-Driven Applications Using Streaming API Build Event-Driven Applications Using Platform Events Build Event-Driven Applications Using Change Data Capture Send Data from Salesforce to External Applications Using Outbound Message Call External APIs Programmatically Using Callouts Integrate Data from an External Data Source Using Salesforce Connect Synchronize Data with Heroku Connect Call External APIs Declaratively Using External Services Integration Patterns Understand Use Cases for a Request and Reply Pattern Understand Use Cases for a Fire and Forget Pattern Understand Use Cases for a Batch Data Synchronization Pattern Understand Use Cases for a Remote Call-In Pattern Understand Use Cases for a UI Update Based on Data Changes Pattern Understand Use Cases for a Data Virtualization Pattern Integration Security Explore Two-Way Transport Layer Security (TLS) Understand When to Use Remote Site Settings Understand the Benefits of Using Named Credentials Understand Certificates Encrypt Your Data at Rest Using Salesforce Shield Platform Encryption Advanced Integration Discussions Design Solutions for Performance Design Solutions for Scale Review Integration Regulatory Requirements Review Integration Best Practices Case Study Draw a System Landscape Diagram Evaluate Business Needs Translate Needs to Integration Requirements Design an Integration Solution Build an Integration Solution Maintain an Integration Solution Additional course details: Nexus Humans Salesforce Design and Build Integration Solutions (ARC101) 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 Salesforce Design and Build Integration Solutions (ARC101) 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.

'Selling' doesn't work. You've got to help customers buy. And that means engaging with the customer in a positive way, showing that you understand their requirement and giving them confidence that your product or service is the best possible way of meeting that requirement. This may sound painless but there's more to it than meets the eye and it's all too easy to get it wrong. You need to follow a process. This programme will help participants: Understand 'how buyers buy' and align their selling activities accordingly Recognise the difference between 'latent pain' and 'active vision' opportunities Conduct effective pre-call planning and research Stimulate interest and establish credibility with your prospects Get prospects to share / admit high priority pain Engage in consultative dialogue that promotes the differentiating strengths of your offerings Gain access to 'power' people within an opportunity Effectively qualify and disqualify opportunities based on objective decision criteria Better control and manage sell cycles Improve their chances of winning competitive opportunities Shorten sales cycles and avoid 'no decision' Negotiate the steps leading to a successful sale 1 An introduction to selling Understanding the key points that encourage a customer to purchase from us The difference between consultative selling and a transactional sale Understanding the roles that trust and empathy play in a sale Understanding how tricks and manipulation can sink a sale Vital pre-meeting research that must take place before a conversation Understanding how the customer sees us and why positioning is important 2 Structuring the sales conversation process Defining a set process for structuring a sales call with a chance to demonstrate understanding How the first minute of a conversation can destroy a sale Understanding BPO objectives for a sale How a step-by-step sales conversation process helps win more sales Understanding the mis-match between the customers buying process How our sales processes can lead to mistakes 3 How and why people buy An insight into the emotional factors behind how people arrive at purchasing decisions Using research from neuroscience that shows how sales people can really make mistakes Understanding how people make decisions about larger purchases Understanding the stakeholders in companies and their buying motives How to analyse the stakeholders and determine a win-plan 4 Understanding the funnel Studying the sales and buying process to understand the ratios of sales to prospects and better forecasting Understanding the role of forecasting in sales analysis Why many forecasts are nearly always wrong Understanding the stages of a sales process How 'verifiable outcomes' can really change forecasting 5 Questioning techniques Understanding the different questioning techniques and when they should be used Using the 'knowledge tree' as a framework for questioning Understanding the use of real empathy to help customers uncover their needs How effective research can really empower your questions How to ask 'high gain' questions How to ask difficult questions without feeling intrusive 6 Features and benefits How to practically apply them in a sales scenario How to align the benefits to customers' business goals Really understanding the difference and how to demonstrate true economic benefits to a customer How to discover business goals, and align value propositions to these How to craft an effective value proposition for a customer Using the SAR storytelling method to really engage customers to align their thinking patterns Using the latest neuroscience research that explains what customers are really thinking 7 Overcoming objections How 'confirmation bias' can hinder any sales conversation How the CLARA method of responding to customer concerns can dramatically improve the chances of customers responding to us in a positive way Practising the method to become comfortable and congruent with it 8 Closing the sale A deep dive into what closing is How different sales have different closes How too many closing methods can destroy a sale How to lead up to a close with a logical sequence of questions Using the ACSAT trust method of closing A clear methodology with a chance to practise the skills in a fun way

High quality specifications are of paramount importance in achieving the right technical performance and value for money. This long-established training programme has been developed to help those involved in producing specifications to create high quality documents in an organised and effective way. It provides a sound foundation for those new to the topic whilst at the same time offering new insights to those with more experience. The programme emphasises the need for a clear definition of requirements combined with the ability to communicate those requirements effectively to third parties. A structured method of preparing specifications is provided, and a range of practical techniques is presented, to enable participants to put the principles into practice. The commercial and contractual role of specifications is also addressed. The objectives of the workshop are to: Provide a clear understanding of the role and purpose of specifications Present a framework for organising and producing specifications Define the key steps involved in creating effective specifications Demonstrate methods for assisting in defining requirements Provide tools and techniques for scoping and structuring specifications Show the role of specifications in managing variations and changes to scope Present methods to assist the writing and editing of specifications Review how specifications should be issued and controlled DAY ONE 1 Introduction Review of course objectives Review of participants' needs and objectives 2 Creating effective specifications The role of specifications in communicating requirements The costs, benefits and qualities of effective specifications Understanding the differences between verbal and written communication The five key steps of 'POWER' writing: prepare-organise-write-edit-release Exercise: qualities of an effective specification 3 Step 1: Preparing to write - defining readership and purpose; the specification and the contract Designing the specifications required; applying BS 7373 Defining the purpose, readership and title of each document Effective procedures for writing, issuing and controlling specifications The roles and responsibilities of the key players Understanding contracts; the contractual role of the specification Integrating and balancing the technical and commercial requirements Writing specifications to achieve the appropriate contract risk strategy Deciding how to specify: when to use functional and technical specifications The role of specifications in managing variations and changes to scope 4 Case study 1 Teams review a typical project scenario and identify the implications for the specification Feedback and discussion 5 Step 2: Organising the specification content Defining the need and establishing user requirements Deciding what issues the specification should cover Scoping techniques: scope maps, check lists, structured brainstorming Clarifying priorities: separating needs and desires Dealing with requirements that are difficult to quantify Useful techniques: cost benefit analysis, QFD, Pareto analysis 6 Case study 2 Teams apply the scoping techniques to develop the outline contents for a specification Feedback and discussion DAY TWO 7 Step 2: Organising the specification content (cont) Deciding what goes where; typical contents and layout for a specification The three main segments: introductory, key and supporting Creating and using model forms: the sections and sub-sections Detailed contents of each sub-section Tools and techniques for outlining and structuring specifications 8 Case study 3 Teams develop the detailed specification contents using a model form Feedback and discussion 9 Step 3: Writing the specification The challenges of written communication Identifying and understanding the readers needs Choosing and using the right words; dealing with jargon Problem words; will, shall, must, etc; building a glossary Using sentence structure and punctuation to best effect Understanding the impact of style, format and appearance Avoiding common causes of ambiguity Being concise and ensuring clarity Choosing and using graphics to best effect Exercises and examples 10 Step 4: Editing the specification Why editing is difficult; how to develop a personal editing strategy Key areas to review: structure, content, accuracy, clarity, style and grammar Editing tools and techniques 11 Step 5: Releasing and controlling the specification Key requirements for document issue and control Final formatting and publication issues; document approval Requirements management: managing revisions and changes 12 Course review and action planning What actions should be implemented to improve specifications? Conclusion