Name: Risk Assessment - Principles of Prevention - ERIC PD
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<div data-section-id="1695385309833" style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(89, 89, 89);"><section data-reveal-event="" data-reveal-offset="" data-reveal-units="seconds" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><div data-reveal-event="" data-reveal-offset="" data-reveal-units="seconds" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="0" data-aos-duration="1500" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Discover the powerful schedule and cost risk analysis features of PRA.</p></div></div></section></div><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-section-id="1695042071629" style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(89, 89, 89);"><section data-reveal-event="" data-reveal-offset="" data-reveal-units="seconds" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-reveal-event="" data-reveal-offset="" data-reveal-units="seconds" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="500" data-aos-duration="1500" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div><div data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="500" data-aos-duration="1500" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><img src="https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/themes/2153291274/settings_images/77df68e-28e4-057f-41d6-ca1d3577146_Course_Overview_Icon.png" alt="" style="width: 80px; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="width: 80px;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"></div></div><h3 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Course overview</h3><p style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(89, 89, 89);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Duration:&nbsp;2 days (13 hours)</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">Our Primavera Risk Analysis course gives a detailed introduction to the schedule and risk analysis features of Primavera Risk Analysis.</p><p style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">It shows the powerful features of the tool and give hands on practice throughout the course to ensure you can confidentially put your new skills into practice back in the workplace.</p><p style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">This course is designed for new users of Primavera Risk Analysis, and no previous experience is required. You should however be familiar with risk management processes and terminology.</p><div data-reveal-event="" data-reveal-offset="" data-reveal-units="seconds" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div></section></div><div data-section-id="1695042071630" style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(89, 89, 89);"><section data-reveal-event="" data-reveal-offset="" data-reveal-units="seconds" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-reveal-event="" data-reveal-offset="" data-reveal-units="seconds" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="0" data-aos-duration="1500" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><img src="https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/themes/2153291274/settings_images/8ba0826-4fb5-333c-0ea4-28c13064336b_Objectives_Icon.png" alt="" style="width: 80px; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="width: 80px;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div></div><div data-section-id="1694266245578" style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(89, 89, 89);"><section data-reveal-event="" data-reveal-offset="" data-reveal-units="seconds" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-reveal-event="" data-reveal-offset="" data-reveal-units="seconds" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="0" data-aos-duration="1500" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><h3 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Objectives&nbsp;</h3><p style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">By the end of the course you will be able to:</p><ul style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(89, 89, 89);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Import schedules into PRA</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Add three point estimates onto plans</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Perform schedule and cost analysis</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Use templated quick risk</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Run risk analysis</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Interpret results from the Risk Histogram and Tornado graph</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Add task percentiles to a Gantt chart</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Set up a risk register</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Add qualitative and quantitative risks</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Link risk to activities in the plan</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Create reports</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Use the Distribution Analyser</li></ul></div></div></section></div><div data-section-id="1694266514989" style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(89, 89, 89);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div><p style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(89, 89, 89);"><img src="https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/themes/2153291274/settings_images/cbd24e-e374-8bf2-2a2e-66ae236e51d4_Content_Icon.png" alt="" style="width: 80px; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="width: 80px;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"></p></section></div><div data-section-id="1695042071631" style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(89, 89, 89);"><section data-reveal-event="" data-reveal-offset="" data-reveal-units="seconds" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-reveal-event="" data-reveal-offset="" data-reveal-units="seconds" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-section-id="1695048787156" style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(89, 89, 89);"><section data-reveal-event="" data-reveal-offset="" data-reveal-units="seconds" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-reveal-event="" data-reveal-offset="" data-reveal-units="seconds" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="0" data-aos-duration="1500" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><h3 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Content</h3><div data-section-id="1695060919750" style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(89, 89, 89);"><section data-reveal-event="" data-reveal-offset="" data-reveal-units="seconds" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Importing schedules<ul style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(89, 89, 89);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Importing MSP and Primavera Schedules</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Running import checks</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Checking schedule integrity</li></ul><h5 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Schedule risk analysis</h5><ul style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(89, 89, 89);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">3 point estimating</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Entering uncertainly</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Different distributions</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Using quick risk</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Updating plan</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Importing plans with 3 point estimates</li></ul><h5 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Cost/Resource uncertainty&nbsp;</h5><ul style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(89, 89, 89);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Resource loadings</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Creating 3 point cost estimates</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Resource distributions and escalations</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Simple cost estimates</li></ul><h5 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Templated quick risk</h5><ul style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(89, 89, 89);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Setting up and applying templated quick risk</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Assessing risk at WBS level</li></ul><h5 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Running risk analysis</h5><ul style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(89, 89, 89);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Running risk analysis</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Interpreting results on the Risk Histogram</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Setting analysis options</li></ul><h5 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Task percentiles</h5><ul style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(89, 89, 89);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Setting task percentile options</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Including task percentiles on the Gantt chart</li></ul><h5 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tornado graph</h5><ul style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(89, 89, 89);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Creating a Tornado graph</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Viewing sensitivity</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Analysing sensitivity against activities</li></ul><h5 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Setting up the risk register</h5><ul style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(89, 89, 89);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Setting Schema levels</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Defining criteria and tolerances</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Setting up a Risk Breakdown Structure (RBS)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Working with manageability and proximity</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Saving scoring matrices</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Adding custom fields</li></ul><h5 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Exporting data</h5><ul style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(89, 89, 89);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Exporting to Excel, Word and PowerPoint</li></ul><h5 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Qualitive risks</h5><ul style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(89, 89, 89);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Setting risk IDs</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Adding risk cause, description and effect</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Setting up risk details</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Entering mitigation actions</li></ul><h5 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Quantitative risks</h5><ul style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(89, 89, 89);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Linking risks to activities</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Adding schedule and cost impacts</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Defining how multiple risks impact</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Correlation</li></ul><h5 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Migrating your plan</h5><ul style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(89, 89, 89);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Adding mitigation actions to your plan as tasks</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Linking tasks to mitigation actions</li></ul><h5 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Actioning your risk register</h5><ul style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(89, 89, 89);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Progressing risks</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Importing progressed plans</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Linking register to progressed plans</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Risk history</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Waterfall chart</li></ul><h5 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saving and reporting</h5><ul style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(89, 89, 89);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Exporting the risk register</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Running reports</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Creating new reports</li></ul><h5 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Building and comparing risk plans</h5><ul style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(89, 89, 89);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Using the distribution analyser</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Comparing dates and cost</li></ul></section></div></div></div></section></div><div data-section-id="1695048787157" style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(89, 89, 89);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div></div></section></div>

Underscore Group

Primavera Risk Analysis

<h2>Better Business Cases™ Foundation and Practitioner</h2>
<p>Using this best-practice approach will allow organizations to reduce unnecessary spending and improve the decision-making process which gives you a greater chance of securing necessary funding and support for initiatives.</p>
<p>The goal of the combined foundation and practitioner course is to develop a candidate's ability to deliver a comprehensive business case through encouraging expanded knowledge to guide the practical application of theoretical foundations. Upon the completion of this course, a candidate will be able to start applying the model to a real business case development project.</p>
<p>The outline presented in the course overview will be addressed in the first 2 days, with the Foundation exam conducted on the morning of Day 3. Then the topics will be revisited at a deeper level, for 2 more days, with the Practitioner exam conducted on the afternoon of Day 5.</p><h3>What you will Learn</h3>
<p>At the end of this program, you will be able to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Develop the lifecycle of a business case and establish the relationships between the five cases</li>
<li>Apply the steps in the business case development framework, in order to support the production of a business case, using the Five Case Model, for a given scenario.</li>
</ul><section>
                    <h3>Overview of Better Business Cases</h3><ul><li>Alignment with the strategic planning process</li><li>Importance of the Business Case using the Five Case Model</li><li>Overview of the Five Case Model</li><li>Purpose of the key stages in the development of a spending proposal</li><li>Purpose of a Business Justification Case</li><li>Business Case Development Process</li><li>Purpose of project / programme assurance and assurance reviews</li><li>Responsibility for producing the Business Case</li></ul><h3>Determining the Strategic Context and Undertaking the Strategic Assessment</h3><ul><li>Scoping the Scheme and Preparing the Strategic Outline Case</li><li>Planning the Scheme and Preparing the Outline Business Case</li><li>Procuring the Solution and Preparing the Full Business Case</li><li>Implementation and monitoring</li><li>Evaluation and feedback</li></ul><h3>Making the Case for Change</h3><ul><li>Agree on the strategic context</li><li>Determine spending objectives, existing arrangements, and business needs</li><li>Determine potential business scope and key service requirements</li><li>Determine benefits, risks, constraints, and dependencies</li></ul><h3>Exploring the Preferred Way Forward</h3><ul><li>Agree on critical success factors</li><li>Determine long list options and SWOT analysis</li><li>Recommend a preferred way forward</li></ul><h3>Determining Potential Value for Money</h3><ul><li>Revisit the short list</li><li>Prepare the economic appraisal for short-listed options</li><li>Undertake benefits appraisal</li><li>Undertake risk appraisal</li><li>Select preferred option and undertake sensitivity analysis</li></ul><h3>Preparing for the Potential Deal</h3><ul><li>Determine the procurement strategy</li><li>Determine service streams and required outputs</li><li>Outline potential risk apportionment</li><li>Outline potential payment mechanisms</li><li>Ascertain contractual issues and accountancy treatment</li></ul><h3>Ascertaining Affordability and Funding Requirement</h3><ul><li>Prepare the financial model</li><li>Prepare the financial appraisals</li></ul><h3>Planning for Successful Delivery</h3><ul><li>Plan programme / project management</li><li>Plan change and contract management</li><li>Plan benefits realization</li><li>Plan risk management</li><li>Plan programme / project assurance and post-project evaluation</li></ul><h3>Procuring the Value for Money Solution</h3><ul><li>Revisit the case for change</li><li>Revisit the OBC options</li><li>Detail procurement process and evaluation of best and final offers (BAFOs)</li></ul><h3>Contracting for the Deal</h3><ul><li>Set out the negotiated deal and contractual arrangements</li><li>Set out the financial implications of the deal</li></ul><h3>Ensuring Successful Delivery</h3><ul><li>Finalize project management arrangements and plans</li><li>Finalize change management arrangements and plans</li><li>Finalize benefits realization arrangements and plans</li><li>Finalize risk management arrangements and plans</li><li>Finalize contract management arrangements and plans</li><li>Finalize post-project evaluation arrangements and plans</li></ul>


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IIL Europe Ltd

Better Business Cases Foundation and Practitioner

<h2>Better Business Cases™ Practitioner: Virtual In-House Training</h2>
 <p>Better Business Cases™ is based on the Five Case Model - which is the UK government's best practice approach to structuring spending proposals and making effective business decisions. Using this best-practice approach will allow organizations to reduce unnecessary spending and improve the decision-making process which gives you a greater chance of securing necessary funding and support for initiatives.</p>
 <p>The goal of the practitioner course is to develop a candidate's ability to deliver a comprehensive business case, through encouraging expanded knowledge to guide the practical application of theoretical foundations. Upon the completion of this Practitioner course, a candidate will be able to start applying the model to a real business case development project.</p><h3>What You Will Learn</h3>
 <p>At the end of this program, you will be able to:</p>
 <ul>
 <li>Develop the lifecycle of a business case and to establish the relationships between the five cases</li>
 <li>Apply the steps in the business case development framework, in order to support the production of a business case, using the Five Case Model, for a given scenario</li>
 </ul><section>
                    <h3>Overview of Better Business Cases</h3> <ul> <li>Alignment with the strategic planning process</li> <li>Importance of the Business Case using the Five Case Model</li> <li>Overview of the Five Case Model</li> <li>Purpose of the key stages in the development of a spending proposal</li> <li>Purpose of a Business Justification Case</li> <li>Business Case Development Process</li> <li>Purpose of project / programme assurance and assurance reviews</li> <li>Responsibility for producing the Business Case</li> </ul> <h3>Determining the Strategic Context and Undertaking the Strategic Assessment</h3> <ul> <li>Scoping the Scheme and Preparing the Strategic Outline Case</li> <li>Planning the Scheme and Preparing the Outline Business Case</li> <li>Procuring the Solution and Preparing the Full Business Case</li> <li>Implementation and monitoring</li> <li>Evaluation and feedback</li> </ul> <h3>Making the Case for Change</h3> <ul> <li>Agree on the strategic context</li> <li>Determine spending objectives, existing arrangements, and business needs</li> <li>Determine potential business scope and key service requirements</li> <li>Determine benefits, risks, constraint, and dependencies</li> </ul> <h3>Exploring the Preferred Way Forward</h3> <ul> <li>Agree on critical success factors</li> <li>Determine long list options and SWOT analysis</li> <li>Recommend a preferred way forward</li> </ul> <h3>Determining Potential Value for Money</h3> <ul> <li>Revisit the short list</li> <li>Prepare the economic appraisal for short-listed options</li> <li>Undertake benefits appraisal</li> <li>Undertake risk appraisal</li> <li>Select preferred option and undertake sensitivity analysis</li> </ul> <h3>Preparing for the Potential Deal</h3> <ul> <li>Determine the procurement strategy</li> <li>Determine service streams and required outputs</li> <li>Outline potential risk apportionment</li> <li>Outline potential payment mechanisms</li> <li>Ascertain contractual issues and accountancy treatment</li> </ul> <h3>Ascertaining Affordability and Funding Requirement</h3> <ul> <li>Prepare the financial model</li> <li>Prepare the financial appraisals</li> </ul> <h3>Planning for Successful Delivery</h3> <ul> <li>Plan programme / project management</li> <li>Plan change and contract management</li> <li>Plan benefits realization</li> <li>Plan risk management</li> <li>Plan programme / project assurance and post project evaluation</li> </ul> <h3>Procuring the Value for Money Solution</h3> <ul> <li>Revisit the case for change</li> <li>Revisit the OBC options</li> <li>Detail procurement process and evaluation of best and final offers (BAFOs)</li> </ul> <h3>Contracting for the Deal</h3> <ul> <li>Set out the negotiated deal and contractual arrangements</li> <li>Set out the financial implications of the deal</li> </ul> <h3>Ensuring Successful Delivery</h3> <ul> <li>Finalize project management arrangements and plans</li> <li>Finalize change management arrangements and plans</li> <li>Finalize benefits realization arrangements and plans</li> <li>Finalize risk management arrangements and plans</li> <li>Finalize contract management arrangements and plans</li> <li>Finalize post-project evaluation arrangements and plans</li> </ul>


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Better Business Cases Practitioner: Virtual In-House Training

<h2>PfMP® Exam Prep: Virtual In-House Training</h2>
<p>This is an intensive PfMP® Exam preparation course. This learning experience guides you through the multi-faceted discipline of portfolio management by focusing on the related technical, leadership, and business skills required to navigate it in the real world.</p>
<p>First and foremost, this is an intensive PfMP® exam preparation course. Over the course, we go beyond exam prep to provide selected practice in applying key portfolio management skills, tools, and techniques.</p>
<p>This learning experience guides you through the multi-faceted discipline of portfolio management by focusing on the related technical, leadership, and business skills required to navigate it in the real world. The journey zooms in and out between governance context and specific operational activities. The ultimate goal is practical application, with the bonus of certification along the way.</p><h3>What You Will Learn</h3>
<p>By the end of this program, you will be able to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Align and manage the portfolio, strategically, to satisfy organizational objectives and priorities, through benefit realization</li>
<li>Articulate and emulate the role of a portfolio manager</li>
<li>Apply the principles and skills of a portfolio manager to your real-world environment</li>
<li>Study and prepare for the PfMP® Examination</li>
<li>Apply for the certification, per the PMI PfMP Handbook and pass the initial panel review on your application</li>
</ul><section>
                    <h3>Getting Started</h3>
<ul>
<li>Course Overview</li>
<li>Details of the PfMP® Certification process</li>
</ul>
<h3>Foundation Concepts</h3>
<ul>
<li>Projects, program, and portfolios</li>
<li>A portfolio management process</li>
<li>Strategy and value</li>
<li>The role of the portfolio manager</li>
<li>The role of key stakeholders</li>
<li>Life cycle management</li>
</ul>
<h3>The Portfolio Life Cycle</h3>
<ul>
<li>Overview of Life Cycle</li>
<li>Portfolio Management Information System (PMIS)</li>
</ul>
<p>Governance within the Portfolio Life Cycle</p>
<h3>Strategic Management</h3>
<ul>
<li>Strategy concepts</li>
<li>Supporting documentation and the strategic plan</li>
<li>Planning and optimization</li>
<li>Organizational risk appetite</li>
<li>Managing strategic change</li>
</ul>
<h3>Governance Management</h3>
<ul>
<li>Overview and Guiding Principles</li>
<li>The Concept of Governance</li>
<li>Effective Design Factors</li>
<li>Governance Roles</li>
</ul>
<h3>Capacity and Capability Management</h3>
<ul>
<li>Overview and Guiding Principles</li>
<li>Capacity Management and Planning</li>
<li>Supply and Demand (Management and Optimization)</li>
<li>Organization Capabilities (Assessment and Development)</li>
<li>Performance Management (Reporting, Analytics, and Balance)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Stakeholder Engagement</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Importance of Stakeholders</li>
<li>Overview and Guiding Principles</li>
<li>Definition and Identification</li>
<li>Analysis and Planning</li>
<li>Communications Approaches and Management</li>
</ul>
<h3>Value Management</h3>
<ul>
<li>Overview (Guiding Principles, Definition, and Components)</li>
<li>Negotiating Expected Value</li>
<li>Maximizing Value</li>
<li>Assuring Value</li>
<li>Realizing Value</li>
<li>Measuring and Reporting Value</li>
<li>A Look at Tools</li>
</ul>
<h3>Risk Management</h3>
<ul>
<li>Overview and Guiding Principles</li>
<li>Portfolio Risk Planning</li>
<li>Portfolio Risk Identification</li>
<li>Portfolio Risk Assessment</li>
<li>Portfolio Risk Response</li>
</ul>
<h3>Examination Content Outline (ECO)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Overview</li>
<li>Structure</li>
<li>Strategic Tasks Mapping</li>
<li>Governance Tasks Mapping</li>
<li>Performance Tasks Mapping</li>
<li>Risk Tasks Mapping</li>
<li>Communication Tasks Mapping</li>
<li>List of Knowledge and Skills</li>
</ul>
<h3>Exam Prep and Practice</h3>
<ul>
<li>Overview</li>
<li>Documenting experience</li>
<li>Submitting the application</li>
<li>Preparing to sit for the exam</li>
</ul>


                </section>

PgMP Exam Prep: Virtual In-House Training

<p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Technology and innovation and its profound impact on financial operations</strong></p><div data-testid="creator-signal-main-section" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><section fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div><div style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div></section></div><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><div style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><div style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><div style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><div style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Technology adoption indeed comes with risks, particularly around data security and privacy. As CFOs, we must ensure robust cybersecurity measures and adhere to strict data protection regulations. It requires ongoing investment in secure systems, staff training, and proactive monitoring to mitigate risks and protect sensitive financial information.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Change management is also crucial. The adoption of new technologies requires proper planning, training, and cultural adjustments. As CFOs, we need to foster a culture that embraces innovation and continuous learning. Clear communication about the benefits and objectives of technology adoption is essential to gain buy-in and drive successful implementation.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Fantastic insights! Now, let&rsquo;s discuss the future. What emerging technologies do you foresee shaping the future of finance functions?</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">One area that holds immense potential is blockchain technology. Its decentralised and transparent nature has the potential to streamline financial transactions, enhance auditability, and revolutionize supply chain finance. We&rsquo;re closely monitoring blockchain&rsquo;s development and exploring pilot projects to leverage its benefits.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">I agree, blockchain is a game-changer. Additionally, as the internet of things (IoT) expands, we anticipate new opportunities and challenges. CFOs will need to adapt to the influx of real-time data from interconnected devices, leveraging this information to optimize financial processes, enhance risk management, and improve operational efficiencies.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Before we wrap up, any final thoughts or advice for our CFO audience?</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Embrace technology and view it as an opportunity rather than a threat. Invest in understanding the technological landscape and its implications for finance. Stay curious, adapt, and be open to change. Technology will continue to evolve, and as CFOs, we must evolve with it.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Absolutely. Collaboration is key. Engage with IT teams, industry peers, and external experts to stay informed about the latest technological advancements. By fostering partnerships and sharing knowledge, we can collectively navigate the ever-changing technology landscape and drive innovation within our organisations.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);"><a href="https://www.fdcapital.co.uk/podcast/technology-and-innovation-and-its-profound-impact-on-financial-operations/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(54, 89, 227); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(54, 89, 227);">https://www.fdcapital.co.uk/podcast/technology-and-innovation-and-its-profound-impact-on-financial-operations/</a></p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);"></p></div><section style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><div style="color: rgb(30, 10, 60); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(30, 10, 60);"><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><h3 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Tags</h3></div><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/events/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">Online Events</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/ttd/online/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">Things To Do Online</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/conferences/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">Online Conferences</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/science-and-tech--conferences/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">Online Science &amp; Tech Conferences</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/%23technology/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">#technology</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/%23innovation/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">#innovation</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/%23financial/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">#financial</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/%23impact/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">#impact</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/%23operations/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">#operations</a></li></ul></section></div></div></div></div>

FD Capital

Fintech

Technology and innovation and its profound impact on financial operations

General Admission

<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">The Fintech Frontier: Why FDs Need to Know About Fintech,&rdquo; the podcast where we delve into the world of financial technology</strong></p><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><div style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><div style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><div style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><div style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">There are numerous areas where fintech can make a significant impact. For example, payment processing and reconciliation can be streamlined through digital payment solutions and automated tools. Data analytics and artificial intelligence can enhance financial forecasting, risk management, and fraud detection. Blockchain technology can revolutionize supply chain finance and streamline processes involving multiple parties. By understanding the capabilities of these fintech solutions, FDs can identify areas for improvement and select the right technologies to optimise their financial operations.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Additionally, fintech can greatly enhance financial reporting and analysis. Advanced data analytics tools can extract meaningful insights from vast amounts of financial data, enabling FDs to make data-driven decisions and identify trends and patterns. Automation of repetitive tasks, such as data entry and reconciliation, reduces the risk of errors and frees up valuable time for FDs to focus on strategic initiatives. The adoption of cloud-based financial management systems also provides flexibility, scalability, and real-time access to financial data, empowering FDs to make informed decisions on the go.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">With the rapid pace of fintech advancements, how can FDs stay up to date and navigate the evolving fintech landscape?</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Continuous learning and engagement with the fintech community are key. Attend industry conferences, participate in webinars and workshops, and engage with fintech startups and established players. Networking with professionals in the field, joining fintech-focused associations, and following relevant publications and blogs can help FDs stay abreast of the latest fintech developments. Embracing a mindset of curiosity and adaptability is crucial in navigating the ever-changing fintech landscape.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">I would also encourage FDs to foster partnerships and collaborations with fintech companies. Engage in conversations with fintech providers to understand their solutions and explore potential synergies. By forging strategic partnerships, FDs can gain access to cutting-edge technologies and co-create innovative solutions tailored to their organisation&rsquo;s unique needs.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">As we conclude, do you have any final thoughts or advice for our FD audience regarding fintech?</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Embrace fintech as an opportunity, not a threat. Seek to understand its potential and how it can align with your organisation&rsquo;s goals and strategies. Be open to experimentation and pilot projects to test the viability of fintech solutions. Remember that fintech is a tool to enhance and optimize financial processes, and as FDs, we have a crucial role in driving its effective implementation.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);"><a href="https://www.fdcapital.co.uk/podcast/the-fintech-frontier-why-fds-need-to-know-about-fintech/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(54, 89, 227); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(54, 89, 227);">https://www.fdcapital.co.uk/podcast/the-fintech-frontier-why-fds-need-to-know-about-fintech/</a></p></div><section style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><div style="color: rgb(30, 10, 60); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(30, 10, 60);"><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><h3 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Tags</h3></div><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/events/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">Online Events</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/ttd/online/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">Things To Do Online</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/conferences/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">Online Conferences</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/business--conferences/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">Online Business Conferences</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/%23event/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">#event</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/%23fintech/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">#fintech</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/%23knowledge/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">#knowledge</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/%23fds/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">#fds</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/%23frontier/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">#frontier</a></li></ul></section></div><section style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><section fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></section></section></div></div></div>

The Fintech Frontier: Why FDs Need to Know About Fintech

<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">An M&amp;A specialist is a senior CFO with a proven track record of overseeing and implementing mergers and acquisitions.</strong></p><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">An M&amp;A specialist is a senior CFO with a proven track record of overseeing and implementing mergers and acquisitions. They may be hired on a full-time basis and carry a full CFO workload or can be recruited on a part-time or interim basis to focus on a specific merger or acquisition.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">This flexibility is ideal for start-ups and SMEs who don&rsquo;t have the budget to recruit a full external team to oversee an M&amp;A or to hire a full-time CFO.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">The CFO is a link between both companies engaged in the M&amp;A, acting as the eyes and ears for both the board and CEO. Their financial skills enable them to identify potential M&amp;A opportunities and incorporate risk management into their strategy to get the most value out of their deal.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Most companies evolve their approach to mergers and acquisitions organically, especially those who rely on an M&amp;A specialist instead of having a dedicated team that works solely on M&amp;A.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">The CFO is responsible for considering any potential acquisitions, crunching the numbers involved, and ensuring due diligence. They&rsquo;ll be responsible for determining the value of a potential M&amp;A and presenting it to the company&rsquo;s board and leadership team to determine whether to make the purchase.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">An M&amp;A specialist is responsible for gathering the data &ndash; including both positive and negative factors &ndash; to present an objective look at the other organisation and the potential value the acquisition could bring.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">CFOs will spend most of their time getting to grips with the numbers involved, long before presenting the M&amp;A proposal to the board. This exercise also requires them to have real-time insight into their own company&rsquo;s performance, value, and finances to paint a wider picture.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">An M&amp;A specialist will take the critical steps of ensuring that the numbers presented to them are correct. CFOs who don&rsquo;t specialise in M&amp;As will still have the skill set required to oversee the process but may lack the efficiency and unique insight of an M&amp;A specialist.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Companies that are exploring the option of a merger or being acquired by another company may also decide to recruit an M&amp;A specialist to prepare their accounting. The organisation will want to ensure they present the correct numbers to get the correct valuation and prevent any delays further in the process if incorrect numbers pop up.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Getting on top of the data early can enable CFOs to plan accordingly. Most will want to provide extra time within their strategy for any potential hiccups along the way. Spending more time on the data early on can speed up the process while still ensuring due diligence is met.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Visit our website to learn more&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fdcapital.co.uk/mergers-and-acquistions-specialist/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(54, 89, 227); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(54, 89, 227);">https://www.fdcapital.co.uk/mergers-and-acquistions-specialist/</a></p></div><section style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><div style="color: rgb(30, 10, 60); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(30, 10, 60);"><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><h3 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Tags</h3></div><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/events/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">Online Events</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/ttd/online/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">Things To Do Online</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/networking/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">Online Networking</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/business--networking/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">Online Business Networking</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/%23finance/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">#finance</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/%23insights/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">#insights</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/%23cfo/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">#cfo</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/%23mergers/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">#mergers</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/%23acquisitions/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">#acquisitions</a></li></ul></section>

Mergers & Acquisitions

M&A Insights for CFOs

<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Managing teams and projects in line with a private, public or voluntary organisation&#39;s&nbsp;</strong><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">operational or departmental strategy.</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong></p><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 24px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 24px;"><strong style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(16, 24, 64);"><span style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(16, 24, 64);"><span style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(16, 24, 64);"><span style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(16, 24, 64);">Operations/Departmental Manager Level 5</span></span></span></strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 18px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 18px;">Course Duration / 30 Months Level 5</span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 24px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 24px;">Apprenticeship Standard</span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong></p><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Course Overview</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">An operations/departmental manager is someone who manages teams and/or projects, and achieving operational or departmental goals and objectives, as part of the delivery of the organisations strategy.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">They are accountable to a more senior manager or business owner.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Working in the private, public or third sector and in all sizes of organisation, specific responsibilities and job titles will vary, but the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed will be the same.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Key responsibilities may include creating and delivering operational plans, managing projects, leading and managing teams, managing change, financial and resource management, talent management, coaching and mentoring.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Roles may include: Operations Manager, Regional Manager, Divisional Manager, Department Manager and specialist managers.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 24px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 24px;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64);"><span style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64);"><span style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></span></span></strong></span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 24px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 24px;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64);"><span style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64);"><span style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64);"><strong style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(16, 24, 64);"><span style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(16, 24, 64);"><span style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(16, 24, 64);"><span style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(16, 24, 64);">Operations/Departmental Manager Level 5</span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></strong></span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 24px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 24px;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Course Content</strong></span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Knowledge</strong></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand operational management approaches and models, including creating plans to deliver objectives and setting KPIs. Understand business development tools (eg SWOT), and approaches to continuous improvement.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Know how to set up and manage a project using relevant tools and techniques, and understand process management. Understand approaches to risk management.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand business finance: how to manage budgets, and financial forecasting.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Know how to manage multiple teams, and develop high performing teams. Understand performance management techniques, talent management models and how to recruit and develop people.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand interpersonal skills and different forms of communication and techniques (verbal, written, nonverbal, digital) and how to apply them appropriately.</li></ul><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Skills</strong></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Able to input into strategic planning and create plans in line with organisational objectives.</li><li id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Plan, organise and manage resources to deliver required outcomes. Monitor progress, and identify risk and their mitigation. Able to use relevant project management tools.</li><li id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Able to monitor budgets and provide reports, and consider financial implications of decisions and adjust approach/recommendations accordingly.</li><li id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Able to communicate organisational vision and goals and how these to apply to teams.</li><li id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Able to manage talent and performance. Develop, build and motivate teams by identifying their strengths and enabling development within the workplace.</li><li id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Able to build trust, and use effective negotiation and influencing skills and manage conflict.</li></ul><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Behaviours</strong></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Able to reflect on own performance, working style and its impact on others.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Able to create a personal development plan. Use of time management and prioritisation techniques.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Able to undertake critical analysis and evaluation to support decision making Use of effective problem solving techniques.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Drive to achieve in all aspects of work. Demonstrates resilience and accountability.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Open, approachable, authentic, and able to build trust with others. Seeks the views of others and values diversity.</li></ul><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p>

Rachel Hood

Operations Management

Operations

Managing teams and projects in line with a private, public or voluntary organisation's operational or departmental strategy.

Operations/Departmental Manager Level 5

<p fr-original-style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";vertical-align:baseline;' id="isPasted" style='margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; vertical-align: baseline; color: var(--text); box-sizing: border-box;'><span fr-original-style='font-size:17px;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm;' style='font-size: 17px; font-family: Arial, "sans-serif"; color: black; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0cm; box-sizing: border-box;'>At Smack the Markets we offer a different way for serious traders who want a bespoke and personal approach to learning to trade. We work with a small number of new traders on a one-to-one basis at a time. This enables us to develop a program completely around you, whether you&rsquo;re brand new to this business and need to start from scratch, or you have some experience but need to unlearn what&rsquo;s not working and relearn new skills that do work.</span></p><p fr-original-style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";vertical-align:baseline;' style='margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; vertical-align: baseline; color: var(--text); box-sizing: border-box;'><span fr-original-style='font-size:10px;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;' style='font-size: 10px; font-family: Arial, "sans-serif"; color: black; box-sizing: border-box;'>&nbsp;</span></p><p fr-original-style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";vertical-align:baseline;' style='margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; vertical-align: baseline; color: var(--text); box-sizing: border-box;'><span fr-original-style='font-size:17px;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm;' style='font-size: 17px; font-family: Arial, "sans-serif"; color: black; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0cm; box-sizing: border-box;'>Because your requirements may be unique, our bespoke programs are flexible too. We aim to work with new traders over the long term (typically as long as a year) to ensure you&rsquo;ve mastered the skills and techniques we&rsquo;ve taught, and also to ensure you can apply them effectively in different market conditions.</span></p><p fr-original-style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";vertical-align:baseline;' style='margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; vertical-align: baseline; color: var(--text); box-sizing: border-box;'><span fr-original-style='font-size:10px;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;' style='font-size: 10px; font-family: Arial, "sans-serif"; color: black; box-sizing: border-box;'>&nbsp;</span></p><p fr-original-style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";vertical-align:baseline;' style='margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; vertical-align: baseline; color: var(--text); box-sizing: border-box;'><span fr-original-style='font-size:17px;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm;' style='font-size: 17px; font-family: Arial, "sans-serif"; color: black; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0cm; box-sizing: border-box;'>Our typical one-to-one programs will consist of weekly live online workshops covering the trading skills and techniques you need, moving gradually to monthly coaching and mentoring sessions as you become more proficient in trading on your own.</span></p><p fr-original-style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";vertical-align:baseline;' style='margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; vertical-align: baseline; color: var(--text); box-sizing: border-box;'><span fr-original-style='font-size:17px;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;' style='font-size: 17px; font-family: Arial, "sans-serif"; color: black; box-sizing: border-box;'>&nbsp;</span></p><p fr-original-style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";vertical-align:baseline;' style='margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; vertical-align: baseline; color: var(--text); box-sizing: border-box;'><span fr-original-style='font-size:17px;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm;' style='font-size: 17px; font-family: Arial, "sans-serif"; color: black; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0cm; box-sizing: border-box;'>Our style of trading incorporates a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to read the markets, using one of four technical trading strategies to execute trade positions. Our strategies are suitable for all liquid markets including Indices, Forex, Commodities and Stocks.</span></p><p fr-original-style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";vertical-align:baseline;' style='margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; vertical-align: baseline; color: var(--text); box-sizing: border-box;'><span fr-original-style='font-size:17px;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;' style='font-size: 17px; font-family: Arial, "sans-serif"; color: black; box-sizing: border-box;'>&nbsp;</span></p><p fr-original-style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";vertical-align:baseline;' style='margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; vertical-align: baseline; color: var(--text); box-sizing: border-box;'><span fr-original-style='font-size:17px;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm;' style='font-size: 17px; font-family: Arial, "sans-serif"; color: black; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0cm; box-sizing: border-box;'>All our bespoke programs include some access to our online trading room, so you can observe</span><span fr-original-style='font-size:17px;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;' style='font-size: 17px; font-family: Arial, "sans-serif"; color: black; box-sizing: border-box;'>&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm;" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0cm; box-sizing: border-box;">how we are using the same techniques to trade the markets ourselves. Once you have gained suitable experience in our trading methods and have a good understanding of risk management, you will be offered full membership, which will give you permanent access to the trading room and other membership services should you wish.</span></span></p><p fr-original-style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";vertical-align:baseline;' style='margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; vertical-align: baseline; color: var(--text); box-sizing: border-box;'><span fr-original-style='font-size:17px;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;' style='font-size: 17px; font-family: Arial, "sans-serif"; color: black; box-sizing: border-box;'>&nbsp;</span></p><p fr-original-style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";vertical-align:baseline;' style='margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; vertical-align: baseline; color: var(--text); box-sizing: border-box;'><span fr-original-style='font-size:17px;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm;' style='font-size: 17px; font-family: Arial, "sans-serif"; color: black; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0cm; box-sizing: border-box;'>As a guild our bespoke one-to-one programs can range from 5 to 15+ individual sessions with prices ranging in the region of &pound;1,500.00 to &pound;3,000.00 depending on your requirements and current trading experience.</span></p><p fr-original-style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";vertical-align:baseline;' style='margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; vertical-align: baseline; color: var(--text); box-sizing: border-box;'><span fr-original-style='font-size:17px;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;' style='font-size: 17px; font-family: Arial, "sans-serif"; color: black; box-sizing: border-box;'>&nbsp;</span></p><p fr-original-style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";vertical-align:baseline;' style='margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; vertical-align: baseline; color: var(--text); box-sizing: border-box;'><span fr-original-style='font-size:17px;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm;' style='font-size: 17px; font-family: Arial, "sans-serif"; color: black; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0cm; box-sizing: border-box;'>If you would like to discuss our bespoke one-to-one programs further, please get in touch to arrange a no obligation consultation with our head trader.</span></p>

Smack The Markets

ONE-TO-ONE BESPOKE TRADER TRAINING

<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">This short course is to help learners understand the basic principles that underpin risk management.&nbsp; If you carry out Risk Assessments for work or are studying for CITB SMSTS, SSSTS, IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH this will help with a practical explanation of ERIC PD</p>

Learning for Hire Limited

This free of charge short course helps learners understand the Principles of Prevention - ERIC PD, its ideal for those studying CITB SMSTS, SSSTS, NEBOSH and IOSH Managing Safely and anyone who is required to carry out risk assessments

Risk Assessment - Principles of Prevention - ERIC PD

<div id="course-pills-1">Duration<p>4 Days</p><p>24 CPD hours</p>This course is intended for<p></p><p>The Microsoft Security Operations Analyst collaborates with organizational stakeholders to secure information technology systems for the organization. Their goal is to reduce organizational risk by rapidly remediating active attacks in the environment, advising on improvements to threat protection practices, and referring violations of organizational policies to appropriate stakeholders. Responsibilities include threat management, monitoring, and response by using a variety of security solutions across their environment. The role primarily investigates, responds to, and hunts for threats using Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft 365 Defender, and third-party security products. Since the Security Operations Analyst consumes the operational output of these tools, they are also a critical stakeholder in the configuration and deployment of these technologies.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Learn how to investigate, respond to, and hunt for threats using Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft 365 Defender. In this course you will learn how to mitigate cyberthreats using these technologies. Specifically, you will configure and use Microsoft Sentinel as well as utilize Kusto Query Language (KQL) to perform detection, analysis, and reporting. The course was designed for people who work in a Security Operations job role and helps learners prepare for the exam SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst.</p><p></p>Prerequisites<p></p><li>Basic understanding of Microsoft 365</li>  <li>Fundamental understanding of Microsoft security, compliance, and identity products</li>   <li> Intermediate understanding of Windows 10</li>  <li> Familiarity with Azure services, specifically Azure SQL Database and Azure Storage</li>   <li> Familiarity with Azure virtual machines and virtual networking</li>   <li>Basic understanding of scripting concepts.</li><p></p></div><div id="course-pills-2"><h3>1 - Introduction to Microsoft 365 threat protection</h3> <ul> <li>Explore Extended Detection &amp; Response (XDR) response use cases</li> <li>Understand Microsoft Defender XDR in a Security Operations Center (SOC)</li> <li>Explore Microsoft Security Graph</li> <li>Investigate security incidents in Microsoft Defender XDR</li> </ul> <h3>2 - Mitigate incidents using Microsoft 365 Defender</h3> <ul> <li>Use the Microsoft Defender portal</li> <li>Manage incidents</li> <li>Investigate incidents</li> <li>Manage and investigate alerts</li> <li>Manage automated investigations</li> <li>Use the action center</li> <li>Explore advanced hunting</li> <li>Investigate Microsoft Entra sign-in logs</li> <li>Understand Microsoft Secure Score</li> <li>Analyze threat analytics</li> <li>Analyze reports</li> <li>Configure the Microsoft Defender portal</li> </ul> <h3>3 - Protect your identities with Microsoft Entra ID Protection</h3> <ul> <li>Microsoft Entra ID Protection overview</li> <li>Detect risks with Microsoft Entra ID Protection policies</li> <li>Investigate and remediate risks detected by Microsoft Entra ID Protection</li> </ul> <h3>4 - Remediate risks with Microsoft Defender for Office 365</h3> <ul> <li>Automate, investigate, and remediate</li> <li>Configure, protect, and detect</li> <li>Simulate attacks</li> </ul> <h3>5 - Safeguard your environment with Microsoft Defender for Identity</h3> <ul> <li>Configure Microsoft Defender for Identity sensors</li> <li>Review compromised accounts or data</li> <li>Integrate with other Microsoft tools</li> </ul> <h3>6 - Secure your cloud apps and services with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps</h3> <ul> <li>Understand the Defender for Cloud Apps Framework</li> <li>Explore your cloud apps with Cloud Discovery</li> <li>Protect your data and apps with Conditional Access App Control</li> <li>Walk through discovery and access control with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps</li> <li>Classify and protect sensitive information</li> <li>Detect Threats</li> </ul> <h3>7 - Respond to data loss prevention alerts using Microsoft 365</h3> <ul> <li>Describe data loss prevention alerts</li> <li>Investigate data loss prevention alerts in Microsoft Purview</li> <li>Investigate data loss prevention alerts in Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps</li> </ul> <h3>8 - Manage insider risk in Microsoft Purview</h3> <ul> <li>Insider risk management overview</li> <li>Create and manage insider risk policies</li> <li>Investigate insider risk alerts</li> <li>Take action on insider risk alerts through cases</li> <li>Manage insider risk management forensic evidence</li> <li>Create insider risk management notice templates</li> </ul> <h3>9 - Investigate threats by using audit features in Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Purview Standard</h3> <ul> <li>Explore Microsoft Purview Audit solutions</li> <li>Implement Microsoft Purview Audit (Standard)</li> <li>Start recording activity in the Unified Audit Log</li> <li>Search the Unified Audit Log (UAL)</li> <li>Export, configure, and view audit log records</li> <li>Use audit log searching to investigate common support issues</li> </ul> <h3>10 - Investigate threats using audit in Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Purview (Premium)</h3> <ul> <li>Explore Microsoft Purview Audit (Premium)</li> <li>Implement Microsoft Purview Audit (Premium)</li> <li>Manage audit log retention policies</li> <li>Investigate compromised email accounts using Purview Audit (Premium)</li> </ul> <h3>11 - Investigate threats with Content search in Microsoft Purview</h3> <ul> <li>Explore Microsoft Purview eDiscovery solutions</li> <li>Create a content search</li> <li>View the search results and statistics</li> <li>Export the search results and search report</li> <li>Configure search permissions filtering</li> <li>Search for and delete email messages</li> </ul> <h3>12 - Protect against threats with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint</h3> <ul> <li>Practice security administration</li> <li>Hunt threats within your network</li> </ul> <h3>13 - Deploy the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint environment</h3> <ul> <li>Create your environment</li> <li>Understand operating systems compatibility and features</li> <li>Onboard devices</li> <li>Manage access</li> <li>Create and manage roles for role-based access control</li> <li>Configure device groups</li> <li>Configure environment advanced features</li> </ul> <h3>14 - Implement Windows security enhancements with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint</h3> <ul> <li>Understand attack surface reduction</li> <li>Enable attack surface reduction rules</li> </ul> <h3>15 - Perform device investigations in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint</h3> <ul> <li>Use the device inventory list</li> <li>Investigate the device</li> <li>Use behavioral blocking</li> <li>Detect devices with device discovery</li> </ul> <h3>16 - Perform actions on a device using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint</h3> <ul> <li>Explain device actions</li> <li>Run Microsoft Defender antivirus scan on devices</li> <li>Collect investigation package from devices</li> <li>Initiate live response session</li> </ul> <h3>17 - Perform evidence and entities investigations using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint</h3> <ul> <li>Investigate a file</li> <li>Investigate a user account</li> <li>Investigate an IP address</li> <li>Investigate a domain</li> </ul> <h3>18 - Configure and manage automation using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint</h3> <ul> <li>Configure advanced features</li> <li>Manage automation upload and folder settings</li> <li>Configure automated investigation and remediation capabilities</li> <li>Block at risk devices</li> </ul> <h3>19 - Configure for alerts and detections in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint</h3> <ul> <li>Configure advanced features</li> <li>Configure alert notifications</li> <li>Manage alert suppression</li> <li>Manage indicators</li> </ul> <h3>20 - Utilize Vulnerability Management in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint</h3> <ul> <li>Understand vulnerability management</li> <li>Explore vulnerabilities on your devices</li> <li>Manage remediation</li> </ul> <h3>21 - Plan for cloud workload protections using Microsoft Defender for Cloud</h3> <ul> <li>Explain Microsoft Defender for Cloud</li> <li>Describe Microsoft Defender for Cloud workload protections</li> <li>Enable Microsoft Defender for Cloud</li> </ul> <h3>22 - Connect Azure assets to Microsoft Defender for Cloud</h3> <ul> <li>Explore and manage your resources with asset inventory</li> <li>Configure auto provisioning</li> <li>Manual log analytics agent provisioning</li> </ul> <h3>23 - Connect non-Azure resources to Microsoft Defender for Cloud</h3> <ul> <li>Protect non-Azure resources</li> <li>Connect non-Azure machines</li> <li>Connect your AWS accounts</li> <li>Connect your GCP accounts</li> </ul> <h3>24 - Manage your cloud security posture management?</h3> <ul> <li>Explore Secure Score</li> <li>Explore Recommendations</li> <li>Measure and enforce regulatory compliance</li> <li>Understand Workbooks</li> </ul> <h3>25 - Explain cloud workload protections in Microsoft Defender for Cloud</h3> <ul> <li>Understand Microsoft Defender for servers</li> <li>Understand Microsoft Defender for App Service</li> <li>Understand Microsoft Defender for Storage</li> <li>Understand Microsoft Defender for SQL</li> <li>Understand Microsoft Defender for open-source databases</li> <li>Understand Microsoft Defender for Key Vault</li> <li>Understand Microsoft Defender for Resource Manager</li> <li>Understand Microsoft Defender for DNS</li> <li>Understand Microsoft Defender for Containers</li> <li>Understand Microsoft Defender additional protections</li> </ul> <h3>26 - Remediate security alerts using Microsoft Defender for Cloud</h3> <ul> <li>Understand security alerts</li> <li>Remediate alerts and automate responses</li> <li>Suppress alerts from Defender for Cloud</li> <li>Generate threat intelligence reports</li> <li>Respond to alerts from Azure resources</li> </ul> <h3>27 - Construct KQL statements for Microsoft Sentinel</h3> <ul> <li>Understand the Kusto Query Language statement structure</li> <li>Use the search operator</li> <li>Use the where operator</li> <li>Use the let statement</li> <li>Use the extend operator</li> <li>Use the order by operator</li> <li>Use the project operators</li> </ul> <h3>28 - Analyze query results using KQL</h3> <ul> <li>Use the summarize operator</li> <li>Use the summarize operator to filter results</li> <li>Use the summarize operator to prepare data</li> <li>Use the render operator to create visualizations</li> </ul> <h3>29 - Build multi-table statements using KQL</h3> <ul> <li>Use the union operator</li> <li>Use the join operator</li> </ul> <h3>30 - Work with data in Microsoft Sentinel using Kusto Query Language</h3> <ul> <li>Extract data from unstructured string fields</li> <li>Extract data from structured string data</li> <li>Integrate external data</li> <li>Create parsers with functions</li> </ul> <h3>31 - Introduction to Microsoft Sentinel</h3> <ul> <li>What is Microsoft Sentinel?</li> <li>How Microsoft Sentinel works</li> <li>When to use Microsoft Sentinel</li> </ul> <h3>32 - Create and manage Microsoft Sentinel workspaces</h3> <ul> <li>Plan for the Microsoft Sentinel workspace</li> <li>Create a Microsoft Sentinel workspace</li> <li>Manage workspaces across tenants using Azure Lighthouse</li> <li>Understand Microsoft Sentinel permissions and roles</li> <li>Manage Microsoft Sentinel settings</li> <li>Configure logs</li> </ul> <h3>33 - Query logs in Microsoft Sentinel</h3> <ul> <li>Query logs in the logs page</li> <li>Understand Microsoft Sentinel tables</li> <li>Understand common tables</li> <li>Understand Microsoft Defender XDR tables</li> </ul> <h3>34 - Use watchlists in Microsoft Sentinel</h3> <ul> <li>Plan for watchlists</li> <li>Create a watchlist</li> <li>Manage watchlists</li> </ul> <h3>35 - Utilize threat intelligence in Microsoft Sentinel</h3> <ul> <li>Define threat intelligence</li> <li>Manage your threat indicators</li> <li>View your threat indicators with KQL</li> </ul> <h3>36 - Connect data to Microsoft Sentinel using data connectors</h3> <ul> <li>Ingest log data with data connectors</li> <li>Understand data connector providers</li> <li>View connected hosts</li> </ul> <h3>37 - Connect Microsoft services to Microsoft Sentinel</h3> <ul> <li>Plan for Microsoft services connectors</li> <li>Connect the Microsoft Office 365 connector</li> <li>Connect the Microsoft Entra connector</li> <li>Connect the Microsoft Entra ID Protection connector</li> <li>Connect the Azure Activity connector</li> </ul> <h3>38 - Connect Microsoft Defender XDR to Microsoft Sentinel</h3> <ul> <li>Plan for Microsoft Defender XDR connectors</li> <li>Connect the Microsoft Defender XDR connector</li> <li>Connect Microsoft Defender for Cloud connector</li> <li>Connect Microsoft Defender for IoT</li> <li>Connect Microsoft Defender legacy connectors</li> </ul> <h3>39 - Connect Windows hosts to Microsoft Sentinel</h3> <ul> <li>Plan for Windows hosts security events connector</li> <li>Connect using the Windows Security Events via AMA Connector</li> <li>Connect using the Security Events via Legacy Agent Connector</li> <li>Collect Sysmon event logs</li> </ul> <h3>40 - Connect Common Event Format logs to Microsoft Sentinel</h3> <ul> <li>Plan for Common Event Format connector</li> <li>Connect your external solution using the Common Event Format connector</li> </ul> <h3>41 - Connect syslog data sources to Microsoft Sentinel</h3> <ul> <li>Plan for syslog data collection</li> <li>Collect data from Linux-based sources using syslog</li> <li>Configure the Data Collection Rule for Syslog Data Sources</li> <li>Parse syslog data with KQL</li> </ul> <h3>42 - Connect threat indicators to Microsoft Sentinel</h3> <ul> <li>Plan for threat intelligence connectors</li> <li>Connect the threat intelligence TAXII connector</li> <li>Connect the threat intelligence platforms connector</li> <li>View your threat indicators with KQL</li> </ul> <h3>43 - Threat detection with Microsoft Sentinel analytics</h3> <ul> <li>What is Microsoft Sentinel Analytics?</li> <li>Types of analytics rules</li> <li>Create an analytics rule from templates</li> <li>Create an analytics rule from wizard</li> <li>Manage analytics rules</li> </ul> <h3>44 - Automation in Microsoft Sentinel</h3> <ul> <li>Understand automation options</li> <li>Create automation rules</li> </ul> <h3>45 - Threat response with Microsoft Sentinel playbooks</h3> <ul> <li>What are Microsoft Sentinel playbooks?</li> <li>Trigger a playbook in real-time</li> <li>Run playbooks on demand</li> </ul> <h3>46 - Security incident management in Microsoft Sentinel</h3> <ul> <li>Understand incidents</li> <li>Incident evidence and entities</li> <li>Incident management</li> </ul> <h3>47 - Identify threats with Behavioral Analytics</h3> <ul> <li>Understand behavioral analytics</li> <li>Explore entities</li> <li>Display entity behavior information</li> <li>Use Anomaly detection analytical rule templates</li> </ul> <h3>48 - Data normalization in Microsoft Sentinel</h3> <ul> <li>Understand data normalization</li> <li>Use ASIM Parsers</li> <li>Understand parameterized KQL functions</li> <li>Create an ASIM Parser</li> <li>Configure Azure Monitor Data Collection Rules</li> </ul> <h3>49 - Query, visualize, and monitor data in Microsoft Sentinel</h3> <ul> <li>Monitor and visualize data</li> <li>Query data using Kusto Query Language</li> <li>Use default Microsoft Sentinel Workbooks</li> <li>Create a new Microsoft Sentinel Workbook</li> </ul> <h3>50 - Manage content in Microsoft Sentinel</h3> <ul> <li>Use solutions from the content hub</li> <li>Use repositories for deployment</li> </ul> <h3>51 - Explain threat hunting concepts in Microsoft Sentinel</h3> <ul> <li>Understand cybersecurity threat hunts</li> <li>Develop a hypothesis</li> <li>Explore MITRE ATT&amp;CK</li> </ul> <h3>52 - Threat hunting with Microsoft Sentinel</h3> <ul> <li>Explore creation and management of threat-hunting queries</li> <li>Save key findings with bookmarks</li> <li>Observe threats over time with livestream</li> </ul> <h3>53 - Use Search jobs in Microsoft Sentinel</h3> <ul> <li>Hunt with a Search Job</li> <li>Restore historical data</li> </ul> <h3>54 - Hunt for threats using notebooks in Microsoft Sentinel</h3> <ul> <li>Access Azure Sentinel data with external tools</li> <li>Hunt with notebooks</li> <li>Create a notebook</li> <li>Explore notebook code</li> </ul></div>

Nexus Human

Microsoft Certification

Microsoft AZ-900

Microsoft AZ-104

Microsoft SC-200

Microsoft AZ-303

Microsoft AZ-700

SC-200T00 Microsoft Security Operations Analyst

<div id="course-pills-1">Duration<p>5 Days</p><p>30 CPD hours</p>This course is intended for<p>This course is designed for people who are seeking to launch a career in cybersecurity.</p>Overview<p>Assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommend and implement appropriate security solutions; Monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, and IoT; Operate with an awareness of applicable laws and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance; Identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents.</p><p>CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and is the first security certification a candidate should earn.<br /> <br /> CompTIA Security+ establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs.</p></div><div id="course-pills-2"><h3>Lesson 1: Summarize Fundamental Security Concepts</h3> <ul> <li>Security Concepts</li> <li>Security Controls</li> </ul> <h3>Lesson 2: Compare Threat Types</h3> <ul> <li>Threat Actors</li> <li>Attack Surfaces</li> <li>Social Engineering</li> </ul> <h3>Lesson 3: Explain Cryptographic Solutions</h3> <ul> <li>Cryptographic Algorithms</li> <li>Public Key Infrastructure</li> <li>Cryptographic Solutions</li> </ul> <h3>Lesson 4: Implement Identity and Access Management</h3> <ul> <li>Authentication</li> <li>Authorization</li> <li>Identity Management</li> </ul> <h3>Lesson 5: Secure Enterprise Network Architecture</h3> <ul> <li>Enterprise Network Architecture</li> <li>Network Security Appliances</li> <li>Secure Communications</li> </ul> <h3>Lesson 6: Secure Cloud Network Architecture</h3> <ul> <li>Cloud Infrastructure</li> <li>Embedded Systems and Zero Trust Architecture</li> </ul> <h3>Lesson 7: Explain Resiliency and Site Security Concepts</h3> <ul> <li>Asset Management</li> <li>Redundancy Strategies</li> <li>Physical Security</li> </ul> <h3>Lesson 8: Explain Vulnerability Management</h3> <ul> <li>Device and OS Vulnerabilities</li> <li>Application and Cloud Vulnerabilities</li> <li>Vulnerability Identification Methods</li> <li>Vulnerability Analysis and Remediation</li> </ul> <h3>Lesson 9: Evaluate Network Security Capabilities</h3> <ul> <li>Network Security Baselines</li> <li>Network Security Capability Enhancement</li> </ul> <h3>Lesson 10: Assess Endpoint Security Capabilities</h3> <ul> <li>Implement Endpoint Security</li> <li>Mobile Device Hardening</li> </ul> <h3>Lesson 11: Enhance Application Security Capabilities</h3> <ul> <li>Application Protocol Security Baselines</li> <li>Cloud and Web Application Security Concepts</li> </ul> <h3>Lesson 12: Explain Incident Response and Monitoring Concepts</h3> <ul> <li>Incident Response</li> <li>Digital Forensics</li> <li>Data Sources</li> <li>Alerting and Monitoring Tools</li> </ul> <h3>Lesson 13: Analyze Indicators of Malicious Activity</h3> <ul> <li>Malware Attack Indicators</li> <li>Physical and Network Attack Indicators</li> <li>Application Attack Indicators</li> </ul> <h3>Lesson 14: Summarize Security Governance Concepts</h3> <ul> <li>Policies, Standards, and Procedures</li> <li>Change Management</li> <li>Automation and Orchestration</li> </ul> <h3>Lesson 15: Explain Risk Management Processes</h3> <ul> <li>Risk Management Processes and Concepts</li> <li>Vendor Management Concepts</li> <li>Audits and Assessments</li> </ul> <h3>Lesson 16: Summarize Data Protection and Compliance Concepts</h3> <ul> <li>Data Classification and Compliance</li> <li>Personnel Policies</li> </ul></div><div id="course-pills-3"><h4>Additional course details:</h4><br /><p>Nexus Humans CompTIA Security Plus Certification (Exam SY0-601) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. </p><p></p> This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. <p></p>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.  <p></p>While we feel this is the best course for the CompTIA Security Plus Certification (Exam SY0-601) 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.  <p></p>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.<p></p></div>

Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

CompTIA Network+

Certificate in Information Security Management Principles (CISMP)

Certified Cyber Professional (CCP)

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Security+

<div id="course-pills-1">Duration<p>3 Days</p><p>18 CPD hours</p>This course is intended for<p>The primary audience for this course is someone who works, or has ambition to work, in a leadership role in data center operations such as a data center facilities manager, data center operations manager, who has the responsibility to achieve and improve the high-availability and manageability of the data center operations.</p>Overview<p>After completion of the course the participant will be able to:<br />Perform the needs analysis translating business requirements to data center services<br />Set-up and manage the data center operations team<br />Implement and monitor safety- and security practices<br />Identify a suitable maintenance program for the data center facility and its equipment<br />Select the appropriate policies and procedures required for data center operations<br />Monitor the data center availability, capacity and capability<br />Manage and implement basic data center projects<br />Set-up and implement an environmental sustainability program<br />Select an appropriate back-up site to support organizational resilience<br />Identify and respond to risk in the data center<br />Manage and support the document life cycle<br />Create a basic budget proposal<br />Select and manage vendors and measure their performance<br />Manage data center assets</p><p>Managing the facilities of today?s high-end and high-availability data centers is an extremely demanding and complex task which is often underestimated. There is often very little appreciation and understanding of the complexities of managing today's mission-critical data centers where downtime is not an option, especially since many of the data centers are operating at, or near, their design limits. Operations management at the facilities layer makes all the difference. Even a data center designed to the highest redundancy level as per the ANSI/TIA-942 standard could still experience many unscheduled downtime events due to poor planning, operations, maintenance and management processes.</p></div><div id="course-pills-2"><h4>Service Level Management</h4><ul><li>Service Level Management</li><li>Needs analysis</li><li>Capability assessment</li><li>Service portfolio</li><li>Service catalogue</li><li>Service Level Agreements (SLAs)</li><li>Availability measurement</li><li>Data points in SLA</li><li>Service reporting</li><li>Complaint procedure</li><li>Customer satisfaction measurement</li><li>Service Improvement Process (SIP)</li><li>SLA content</li></ul><h4>The Data Center Organization</h4><ul><li>Operational issues</li><li>Organization chart</li><li>Roles and responsibilities</li><li>Skills matrix</li><li>Contingency / backup roles</li><li>Shift management</li><li>Performance management</li><li>Career development</li><li>Training and assessment</li><li>Job rotation</li><li>Succession planning</li><li>Disciplinary program</li></ul><h4>Managing Safety &amp; Statutory Requirements</h4><ul><li>Safety policies and regulations</li><li>Occupational Health and Safety (OH&amp;S)</li><li>Safety awareness training</li><li>Permit to Work (PTW)</li><li>Lock-out / Tag-out</li><li>Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)</li><li>Testing and tagging of equipment</li><li>Emergency preparedness and response</li><li>Reporting of safety issues</li><li>Reviews / internal audit / external audit</li></ul><h4>Managing Physical Security</h4><ul><li>Security policies and procedures</li><li>Security standards and guidelines</li><li>Security staff</li><li>Security awareness</li><li>Security incident management</li><li>Disciplinary program</li><li>Reviews, internal and external audits</li></ul><h4>Facilities Management</h4><ul><li>Maintenance policies and procedures</li><li>Various maintenance programs</li><li>Outsourcing of maintenance activities</li><li>Maintenance contract options</li><li>Warranty</li><li>Maintenance schedule</li><li>Service situations</li><li>Spart part management</li><li>Contamination control</li></ul><h4>Data Center Operations</h4><ul><li>Policies and procedures for data center operations</li><li>Service operations and the daily data center operations</li></ul><h4>Monitoring / Reporting / Control</h4><ul><li>Monitoring requirements</li><li>Escalation procedures</li><li>Reporting</li><li>Trend analysis</li><li>Reviews</li></ul><h4>Project Management</h4><ul><li>Project management</li><li>Project organization</li><li>Project manager</li><li>Project phases</li></ul><h4>Environment Sustainability</h4><ul><li>The importance of sustainability</li><li>Sustainability policies </li><li>Environmental management </li><li>Power efficiency indicators -</li><li>Waste management -</li><li>Water management</li><li>ICT utilisation management </li><li>Environmental performance measurements</li><li>Renewable energy factor (REF)</li></ul><h4>Organizational Resilience</h4><ul><li>Business continuity</li><li>Data center facility options</li><li>Business Impact Analysis</li><li>Type of facility</li><li>Human resources</li><li>Facility, equipment and consumables</li></ul><h4>Governance, Risk and Compliance</h4><ul><li>Management commitment</li><li>Coordination, collaboration and integration</li><li>Compliance</li><li>Risk management</li><li>Document management</li><li>Financial management</li><li>Vendor management</li><li>Asset management</li></ul></div><div id="course-pills-3"><h4>Additional course details:</h4><br /><p>Nexus Humans Certified Data Center Facilities Operations Manager (CDFOM) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. </p><p></p> This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. <p></p>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.  <p></p>While we feel this is the best course for the Certified Data Center Facilities Operations Manager (CDFOM) 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.  <p></p>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.<p></p></div>

Certified Facility Manager (CFM)

Construction Design & Management (CDM)

Commercial & Contract Management Certification Program (CCM)

Facility Management

Operations Manager

Certified Data Center Facilities Operations Manager (CDFOM)

<div id="course-pills-1">Duration<p>5 Days</p><p>30 CPD hours</p>This course is intended for<p>This course is designed primarily for cybersecurity practitioners preparing for or who currently perform job functions related to protecting information systems by ensuring their availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non-repudiation. It is ideal for those roles within federal contracting companies and private sector firms whose mission or strategic objectives require the execution of Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) or DoD Information Network (DoDIN) operation and incident handling. This course focuses on the knowledge, ability, and skills necessary to provide for the defense of those information systems in a cybersecurity context, including protection, detection, analysis, investigation, and response processes.</p>Overview<p>In this course, you will identify, assess, respond to, and protect against security threats and operate a system and network security analysis platform. You will:<br />Assess cybersecurity risks to the organization.<br />Analyze the threat landscape.<br />Analyze various reconnaissance threats to computing and network environments.<br />Analyze various attacks on computing and network environments.<br />Analyze various post-attack techniques.<br />Assess the organization's security posture through auditing, vulnerability management, and penetration testing.<br />Collect cybersecurity intelligence from various network-based and host-based sources.<br />Analyze log data to reveal evidence of threats and incidents.<br />Perform active asset and network analysis to detect incidents.<br />Respond to cybersecurity incidents using containment, mitigation, and recovery tactics.<br />Investigate cybersecurity incidents using forensic analysis techniques.</p><p>This course covers network defense and incident response methods, tactics, and procedures that are in alignment with industry frameworks such as NIST 800-61r2 (Computer Security Incident Handling Guide), US-CERT's National Cyber Incident Response Plan (NCIRP), and Presidential Policy Directive (PPD)-41 on Cyber Incident Coordination. It is ideal for candidates who have been tasked with the responsibility of monitoring and detecting security incidents in information systems and networks, and for executing standardized responses to such incidents. The course introduces tools, tactics, and procedures to manage cybersecurity risks, defend cybersecurity assets, identify various types of common threats, evaluate the organization's security, collect and analyze cybersecurity intelligence, and remediate and report incidents as they occur. This course provides a comprehensive methodology for individuals responsible for defending the cybersecurity of their organization. This course is designed to assist students in preparing for the CertNexus CyberSec First Responder (Exam CFR-410) certification examination. What you learn and practice in this course can be a significant part of your preparation. In addition, this course and subsequent certification (CFR-410) meet all requirements for personnel requiring DoD directive 8570.01-M position certification baselines:<br />CSSP Analyst<br />CSSP Infrastructure Support<br />CSSP Incident Responder<br />CSSP Auditor<br />The course and certification also meet all criteria for the following Cybersecurity Maturity Model<br />Certification (CMMC) domains:<br />Incident Response (IR)<br />Audit and Accountability (AU)<br />Risk Management (RM)<br /></p></div><div id="course-pills-2"><h4> Lesson 1: Assessing Cybersecurity Risk</h4><ul><li>Topic A: Identify the Importance of Risk Management</li><li>Topic B: Assess Risk</li><li>Topic C: Mitigate Risk</li><li>Topic D: Integrate Documentation into Risk Management</li></ul><h4>Lesson 2: Analyzing the Threat Landscape</h4><ul><li>Topic A: Classify Threats</li><li>Topic B: Analyze Trends Affecting Security Posture</li></ul><h4>Lesson 3: Analyzing Reconnaissance Threats to Computing and Network Environments</h4><ul><li>Topic A: Implement Threat Modeling</li><li>Topic B: Assess the Impact of Reconnaissance</li><li>Topic C: Assess the Impact of Social Engineering</li></ul><h4>Lesson 4: Analyzing Attacks on Computing and Network Environments</h4><ul><li>Topic A: Assess the Impact of System Hacking Attacks</li><li>Topic B: Assess the Impact of Web-Based Attacks</li><li>Topic C: Assess the Impact of Malware</li><li>Topic D: Assess the Impact of Hijacking and Impersonation Attacks</li><li>Topic E: Assess the Impact of DoS Incidents</li><li>Topic F: Assess the Impact of Threats to Mobile Security</li><li>Topic G: Assess the Impact of Threats to Cloud Security</li></ul><h4>Lesson 5: Analyzing Post-Attack Techniques</h4><ul><li>Topic A: Assess Command and Control Techniques</li><li>Topic B: Assess Persistence Techniques</li><li>Topic C: Assess Lateral Movement and Pivoting Techniques</li><li>Topic D: Assess Data Exfiltration Techniques</li><li>Topic E: Assess Anti-Forensics Techniques</li></ul><h4>Lesson 6: Assessing the Organization's Security Posture</h4><ul><li>Topic A: Implement Cybersecurity Auditing</li><li>Topic B: Implement a Vulnerability Management Plan</li><li>Topic C: Assess Vulnerabilities</li><li>Topic D: Conduct Penetration Testing</li></ul><h4>Lesson 7: Collecting Cybersecurity Intelligence</h4><ul><li>Topic A: Deploy a Security Intelligence Collection and Analysis Platform</li><li>Topic B: Collect Data from Network-Based Intelligence Sources</li><li>Topic C: Collect Data from Host-Based Intelligence Sources</li></ul><h4>Lesson 8: Analyzing Log Data</h4><ul><li>Topic A: Use Common Tools to Analyze Logs</li><li>Topic B: Use SIEM Tools for Analysis</li></ul><h4>Lesson 9: Performing Active Asset and Network Analysis</h4><ul><li>Topic A: Analyze Incidents with Windows-Based Tools</li><li>Topic B: Analyze Incidents with Linux-Based Tools</li><li>Topic C: Analyze Indicators of Compromise</li></ul><h4>Lesson 10: Responding to Cybersecurity Incidents</h4><ul><li>Topic A: Deploy an Incident Handling and Response Architecture</li><li>Topic B: Mitigate Incidents</li><li>Topic C: Hand Over Incident Information to a Forensic Investigation</li></ul><h4>Lesson 11: Investigating Cybersecurity Incidents</h4><ul><li>Topic A: Apply a Forensic Investigation Plan</li><li>Topic B: Securely Collect and Analyze Electronic Evidence</li><li>Topic C: Follow Up on the Results of an Investigation</li></ul></div><div id="course-pills-3"><h4>Additional course details:</h4><br /><p>Nexus Humans CertNexus Certified CyberSec First Responder (CFR-410) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. </p><p></p> This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. <p></p>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.  <p></p>While we feel this is the best course for the CertNexus Certified CyberSec First Responder (CFR-410) 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.  <p></p>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.<p></p></div>

NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)

Cyber Security

Cyber Security Foundation

CertNexus Certified CyberSec First Responder (CFR-410)

Microsoft 365

MS-102T00 Microsoft 365 Administrator Essentials

<div id="course-pills-1">Duration<p>5 Days</p><p>30 CPD hours</p>This course is intended for<p>This course is designed primarily for cybersecurity practitioners who perform job functions related to protecting information systems by ensuring their availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non-repudiation. This course focuses on the knowledge, ability, and skills necessary to provide for the defense of those information systems in a cybersecurity context, including protection, detection, analysis, investigation, and response processes. In addition, the course ensures that all members of an IT team?everyone from help desk staff to the Chief Information Officer?understand their role in these security processes.</p>Overview<p>In this course, you will assess and respond to security threats and operate a systems and network security analysis platform.   You will:  - Assess information security risk in computing and network environments.  - Analyze reconnaissance threats to computing and network environments.  - Analyze attacks on computing and network environments.  - Analyze post-attack techniques on computing and network environments.  - Implement a vulnerability management program.  - Collect cybersecurity intelligence.  - Analyze data collected from security and event logs.  - Perform active analysis on assets and networks.  - Respond to cybersecurity incidents.  - Investigate cybersecurity incidents.  - Address security issues with the organization's technology architecture.</p><p>The course introduces tools and tactics to manage cybersecurity risks, identify various types of common threats, evaluate the organization's security, collect and analyze cybersecurity intelligence, and handle incidents as they occur.</p></div><div id="course-pills-2"><h3>1 - ASSESSING INFORMATION SECURITY RISK</h3> <ul> <li>Identify the Importance of Risk Management</li> <li>Assess Risk</li> <li>Mitigate Risk</li> <li>Integrate Documentation into Risk Management</li> </ul> <h3>2 - ANALYZING RECONNAISSANCE THREATS TO COMPUTING AND NETWORK ENVIRONMENTS</h3> <ul> <li>Assess the Impact of Reconnaissance Incidents</li> <li>Assess the Impact of Social Engineering</li> </ul> <h3>3 - ANALYZING ATTACKS ON COMPUTING AND NETWORK ENVIRONMENTS</h3> <ul> <li>Assess the Impact of System Hacking Attacks</li> <li>Assess the Impact of Web-Based Attacks</li> <li>Assess the Impact of Malware</li> <li>Assess the Impact of Hijacking and Impersonation Attacks</li> <li>Assess the Impact of DoS Incidents</li> <li>Assess the Impact of Threats to Mobile Security</li> <li>Assess the Impact of Threats to Cloud Security</li> </ul> <h3>4 - ANALYZING POST-ATTACK TECHNIQUES</h3> <ul> <li>Assess Command and Control Techniques</li> <li>Assess Persistence Techniques</li> <li>Assess Lateral Movement and Pivoting Techniques</li> <li>Assess Data Exfiltration Techniques</li> <li>Assess Anti-Forensics Techniques</li> </ul> <h3>5 - MANAGING VULNERABILITIES IN THE ORGANIZATION</h3> <ul> <li>Implement a Vulnerability Management Plan</li> <li>Assess Common Vulnerabilities</li> <li>Conduct Vulnerability Scans</li> <li>Conduct Penetration Tests on Network Assets</li> </ul> <h3>6 - COLLECTING CYBERSECURITY INTELLIGENCE</h3> <ul> <li>Deploy a Security Intelligence Collection and Analysis Platform</li> <li>Collect Data from Network-Based Intelligence Sources</li> <li>Collect Data from Host-Based Intelligence Sources</li> </ul> <h3>7 - ANALYZING LOG DATA</h3> <ul> <li>Use Common Tools to Analyze Logs</li> <li>Use SIEM Tools for Analysis</li> </ul> <h3>8 - PERFORMING ACTIVE ASSET AND NETWORK ANALYSIS</h3> <ul> <li>Analyze Incidents with Windows-Based Tools</li> <li>Analyze Incidents with Linux-Based Tools</li> <li>Analyze Malware</li> <li>Analyze Indicators of Compromise</li> </ul> <h3>9 - RESPONDING TO CYBERSECURITY INCIDENTS</h3> <ul> <li>Deploy an Incident Handling and Response Architecture</li> <li>Mitigate Incidents</li> <li>Prepare for Forensic Investigation as a CSIRT</li> </ul> <h3>10 - INVESTIGATING CYBERSECURITY INCIDENTS</h3> <ul> <li>Apply a Forensic Investigation Plan</li> <li>Securely Collect and Analyze Electronic Evidence</li> <li>Follow Up on the Results of an Investigation</li> </ul> <h3>11 - ADDRESSING SECURITY ARCHITECTURE ISSUES</h3> <ul> <li>Remediate Identity and Access Management Issues</li> <li>Implement Security During the SDLC</li> </ul></div><div id="course-pills-3"><h4>Additional course details:</h4><br /><p>Nexus Humans CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst Certification (CySA Plus) (Exam CS0-003) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. </p><p></p> This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. <p></p>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.  <p></p>While we feel this is the best course for the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst Certification (CySA Plus) (Exam CS0-003) 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.  <p></p>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.<p></p></div>

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

<div id="course-pills-1">Duration<p>3 Days</p><p>18 CPD hours</p>This course is intended for<p>The intended audience for this course is information security and IT professionals, such as network administrators and engineers, IT managers, and IT auditors, and other individuals who want to learn more about information security, who are interested in learning in-depth information about information security management, who are looking for career advancement in IT security, or who are interested in earning the CISM certification.</p>Overview<p>Establish and maintain a framework to provide assurance that information security strategies are aligned with business objectives and consistent with applicable laws and regulations. Identify and manage information security risks to achieve business objectives. Create a program to implement the information security strategy. Implement an information security program. Oversee and direct information security activities to execute the information security program. Plan, develop, and manage capabilities to detect, respond to, and recover from information security incidents.</p><p>In this course, students will establish processes to ensure that information security measures align with established business needs.</p>Prerequisites<p></p><li>Information security governance</li>  <li>Information risk management</li>  <li>Information security program development</li>  <li>Information security program management</li>  <li>Incident management and response</li><p></p></div><div id="course-pills-2"><h3>1 - Information Security Governance</h3> <ul> <li>Develop an Information Security Strategy</li> <li>Align Information Security Strategy with Corporate Governance</li> <li>Identify Legal and Regulatory Requirements</li> <li>Justify Investment in Information Security</li> <li>Identify Drivers Affecting the Organization</li> <li>Obtain Senior Management Commitment to Information Security</li> <li>Define Roles and Responsibilities for Information Security</li> <li>Establish Reporting and Communication Channels</li> </ul> <h3>2 - Information Risk Management</h3> <ul> <li>Implement an Information Risk Assessment Process</li> <li>Determine Information Asset Classification and Ownership</li> <li>Conduct Ongoing Threat and Vulnerability Evaluations</li> <li>Conduct Periodic BIAs</li> <li>Identify and Evaluate Risk Mitigation Strategies</li> <li>Integrate Risk Management into Business Life Cycle Processes</li> <li>Report Changes in Information Risk</li> </ul> <h3>3 - Information Security Program Development</h3> <ul> <li>Develop Plans to Implement an Information Security Strategy</li> <li>Security Technologies and Controls</li> <li>Specify Information Security Program Activities</li> <li>Coordinate Information Security Programs with Business Assurance Functions</li> <li>Identify Resources Needed for Information Security Program Implementation</li> <li>Develop Information Security Architectures</li> <li>Develop Information Security Policies</li> <li>Develop Information Security Awareness, Training, and Education Programs</li> <li>Develop Supporting Documentation for Information Security Policies</li> </ul> <h3>4 - Information Security Program Implementation</h3> <ul> <li>Integrate Information Security Requirements into Organizational Processes</li> <li>Integrate Information Security Controls into Contracts</li> <li>Create Information Security Program Evaluation Metrics</li> </ul> <h3>5 - Information Security Program Management</h3> <ul> <li>Manage Information Security Program Resources</li> <li>Enforce Policy and Standards Compliance</li> <li>Enforce Contractual Information Security Controls</li> <li>Enforce Information Security During Systems Development</li> <li>Maintain Information Security Within an Organization</li> <li>Provide Information Security Advice and Guidance</li> <li>Provide Information Security Awareness and Training</li> <li>Analyze the Effectiveness of Information Security Controls</li> <li>Resolve Noncompliance Issues</li> </ul> <h3>6 - Incident Management and Response</h3> <ul> <li>Develop an Information Security Incident Response Plan</li> <li>Establish an Escalation Process</li> <li>Develop a Communication Process</li> <li>Integrate an IRP</li> <li>Develop IRTs</li> <li>Test an IRP</li> <li>Manage Responses to Information Security Incidents</li> <li>Perform an Information Security Incident Investigation</li> <li>Conduct Post-Incident Reviews</li> </ul></div>

Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator Course (CCI)

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Cissp

<div id="course-pills-1">Duration<p>5 Days</p><p>30 CPD hours</p>This course is intended for<p>This course is intended for experienced IT security-related practitioners, auditors, consultants, investigators, or instructors, including network or security analysts and engineers, network administrators, information security specialists, and risk management professionals, who are pursuing CISSP training and certification to acquire the credibility and mobility to advance within their current computer security careers or to migrate to a related career. Through the study of all eight CISSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) domains, students will validate their knowledge by meeting the necessary preparation requirements to qualify to sit for the CISSP certification exam. Additional CISSP certification requirements include a minimum of five years of direct professional work experience in two or more fields related to the eight CBK security domains, or a college degree and four years of experience.</p>Overview<p>#NAME?</p><p>In this course, students will expand upon their knowledge by addressing the essential elements of the 8 domains that comprise a Common Body of Knowledge (CBK)Â© for information systems security professionals.</p>Prerequisites<p></p><ul><li>CompTIA Network+ Certification</li></ul><p></p></div><div id="course-pills-2"><h3>1 - Security and Risk Management</h3> <ul> <li>Security Governance Principles</li> <li>Compliance</li> <li>Professional Ethics</li> <li>Security Documentation</li> <li>Risk Management</li> <li>Threat Modeling</li> <li>Business Continuity Plan Fundamentals</li> <li>Acquisition Strategy and Practice</li> <li>Personnel Security Policies</li> <li>Security Awareness and Training</li> </ul> <h3>2 - Asset Security</h3> <ul> <li>Asset Classification</li> <li>Privacy Protection</li> <li>Asset Retention</li> <li>Data Security Controls</li> <li>Secure Data Handling</li> </ul> <h3>3 - Security Engineering</h3> <ul> <li>Security in the Engineering Lifecycle</li> <li>System Component Security</li> <li>Security Models</li> <li>Controls and Countermeasures in Enterprise Security</li> <li>Information System Security Capabilities</li> <li>Design and Architecture Vulnerability Mitigation</li> <li>Vulnerability Mitigation in Embedded, Mobile, and Web-Based Systems</li> <li>Cryptography Concepts</li> <li>Cryptography Techniques</li> <li>Site and Facility Design for Physical Security</li> <li>Physical Security Implementation in Sites and Facilities</li> </ul> <h3>4 - Information Security Management Goals</h3> <ul> <li>Organizational Security</li> <li>The Application of Security Concepts</li> </ul> <h3>5 - Information Security Classification and Program Development</h3> <ul> <li>Information Classification</li> <li>Security Program Development</li> </ul> <h3>6 - Risk Management and Ethics</h3> <ul> <li>Risk Management</li> <li>Ethics</li> </ul> <h3>7 - Software Development Security</h3> <ul> <li>Software Configuration Management</li> <li>Software Controls</li> <li>Database System Security</li> </ul> <h3>8 - Cryptography</h3> <ul> <li>Ciphers and Cryptography</li> <li>Symmetric-Key Cryptography</li> <li>Asymmetric-Key Cryptography</li> <li>Hashing and Message Digests</li> <li>Email, Internet, and Wireless Security</li> <li>Cryptographic Weaknesses</li> </ul> <h3>9 - Physical Security</h3> <ul> <li>Physical Access Control</li> <li>Physical Access Monitoring</li> <li>Physical Security Methods</li> <li>Facilities Security</li> </ul></div>

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Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP)

<div id="course-pills-1">Duration<p>5 Days</p><p>30 CPD hours</p>This course is intended for<p>The intended audience for this course is information systems security professionals, internal review auditors, and other individuals who have an interest in aspects of information systems audit, controls, and security.</p>Overview<p>Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - implement information systems audit services in accordance with information systems audit standards, guidelines, and best practices. - evaluate an organizations structure, policies, accountability, mechanisms, and monitoring practices. - evaluate information systems acquisition, development, and implementation. - evaluate the information systems operations, maintenance, and support of an organization; and evaluate the business continuity and disaster recovery processes used to provide assurance that in the event of a disruption, IT services are maintained. - define the protection policies used to promote the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.</p><p>In this course, students will evaluate organizational policies, procedures, and processes to ensure that an organizations information systems align with its overall business goals and objectives.</p></div><div id="course-pills-2"><h3>1 - The Process of Auditing Information Systems</h3> <ul> <li>ISACA Information Systems Auditing Standards and Guidelines</li> <li>Fundamental Business Processes</li> <li>Develop and Implement an Information Systems Audit Strategy</li> <li>Plan an Audit</li> <li>Conduct an Audit</li> <li>The Evidence Life Cycle</li> <li>Communicate Issues, Risks, and Audit Results</li> <li>Support the Implementation of Risk Management and Control Practices</li> </ul> <h3>2 - IT Governance and Management</h3> <ul> <li>Evaluate the Effectiveness of IT Governance</li> <li>Evaluate the IT Organizational Structure and HR Management</li> <li>Evaluate the IT Strategy and Direction</li> <li>Evaluate IT Policies, Standards, and Procedures</li> <li>Evaluate the Effectiveness of Quality Management Systems</li> <li>Evaluate IT Management and Monitoring of Controls</li> <li>IT Resource Investment, Use, and Allocation Practices</li> <li>Evaluate IT Contracting Strategies and Policies</li> <li>Evaluate Risk Management Practices</li> <li>Performance Monitoring and Assurance Practices</li> <li>Evaluate the Organizations Business Continuity Plan</li> </ul> <h3>3 - Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation</h3> <ul> <li>Evaluate the Business Case for Change</li> <li>Evaluate Project Management Frameworks and Governance Practices</li> <li>Development Life Cycle Management</li> <li>Perform Periodic Project Reviews</li> <li>Evaluate Control Mechanisms for Systems</li> <li>Evaluate Development and Testing Processes</li> <li>Evaluate Implementation Readiness</li> <li>Evaluate a System Migration</li> <li>Perform a Post-Implementation System Review</li> </ul> <h3>4 - Information Systems Operations, Maintenance, and Support</h3> <ul> <li>Perform Periodic System Reviews</li> <li>Evaluate Service Level Management Practices</li> <li>Evaluate Third-Party Management Practices</li> <li>Evaluate Operations and End User Management Practices</li> <li>Evaluate the Maintenance Process</li> <li>Evaluate Data Administration Practices</li> <li>Evaluate the Use of Capacity and Performance Monitoring Methods</li> <li>Evaluate Change, Configuration, and Release Management Practices</li> <li>Evaluate Problem and Incident Management Practices</li> <li>Evaluate the Adequacy of Backup and Restore Provisions</li> </ul> <h3>5 - Protection of Information Assets</h3> <ul> <li>Information Security Design</li> <li>Encryption Basics</li> <li>Evaluate the Functionality of the IT Infrastructure</li> <li>Evaluate Network Infrastructure Security</li> <li>Evaluate the Design, Implementation, and Monitoring of Logical Access Controls</li> <li>Risks and Controls of Virtualization</li> <li>Evaluate the Design, Implementation, and Monitoring of Data Classification Process</li> <li>Evaluate the Design, Implementation, and Monitoring of Physical Access Controls</li> <li>Evaluate the Design, Implementation, and Monitoring of Environmental Controls</li> </ul></div>

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