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Discover the future of agriculture with our 'Hydroponics and Aquaponics Farming' course. In an era where traditional farming faces challenges due to land scarcity and climate change, hydroponics and aquaponics emerge as innovative solutions. These soil-less farming techniques are gaining traction in the UK, with statistics showing a 25% increase in urban farms adopting these methods in the last five years. This course offers an in-depth exploration of these sustainable farming practices, blending theory with real-world applications. It's tailored to enlighten enthusiasts and aspiring farmers about the efficient use of water and space in crop production. By embracing these methods, participants can contribute to a greener future, addressing food security concerns while reducing carbon footprints. Learning Outcomes Understand basic principles of hydroponics and aquaponics systems. Identify suitable crops for soil-less agricultural methods. Learn water management techniques in hydroponic farming. Grasp fish rearing methods in aquaponic systems. Analyse nutrient requirements for optimal plant growth. Explore sustainable pest control in soil-less agriculture. Develop skills in setting up home-based hydroponic systems. Gain insight into commercial aquaponic farming setups. Who Is This Course For? Individuals passionate about sustainable agriculture. Entrepreneurs seeking innovative farming business ideas. Environmentalists interested in eco-friendly food production. Home gardeners eager to explore soil-less farming methods. Students pursuing careers in modern agricultural technologies. Why Choose Us? Lifetime access to course materials Full tutor support is available Monday through Friday for all courses Learn essentials skills at your own pace from the comfort of your home Gain a thorough understanding of the course Access informative video modules taught by expert instructors 24/7 assistance and advice available through email and live chat Study the course on your computer, tablet, or mobile device Improve your chances of gaining professional skills and earning potential by completing the course. Why should you study this course? The course offers a comprehensive introduction to the subject matter and provides a solid foundation for further study. It will also help students to gain knowledge and skills that can be applied in their professional or personal life. Assessment The course includes a series of quizzes that will test your understanding and retention of the material covered in the course. The quizzes will help you to identify areas where you may need further practice, and you will have the opportunity to review the course materials as needed. Upon successfully passing the final quiz, you will be able to order your certificate of achievement. Career Path Hydroponic Farm Manager: £30,000 - £45,000 Aquaponics System Designer: £28,000 - £40,000 Sustainable Agriculture Consultant: £35,000 - £50,000 Urban Farming Specialist: £27,000 - £42,000 Soil-less Agriculture Researcher: £30,000 - £48,000 Eco-Friendly Food Production Advisor: £32,000 - £47,000 Course Features Lectures 8 Quizzes 0 Duration Lifetime access Skill level All levels Language English Students 22 Assessments Yes Hydroponics and Aquaponics Farming - Online Diploma Lecture1.1 Module 1: Introduction to Soilless Cultivation Lecture1.2 Module 2: Hydroponics Systems and Techniques Lecture1.3 Module 3: Aquaponics - Integrating Fish and Plants Lecture1.4 Module 4: Growing Mediums and Nutrient Management Lecture1.5 Module 5: Crop Selection and Management Lecture1.6 Module 6: Environmental Control and System Health Lecture1.7 Module 7: Design, Construction, and Maintenance Lecture1.8 Module 8: Commercial Considerations and Sustainability

Business Start-Up With the global financial markets in such turmoil, many people are looking for security in ways they may not have considered previously. This course is designed for students who want to learn the skills and knowledge required to develop a business start-up. It is crucial that you create an effective plan that will allow you to test your product or service and make any necessary changes and improvements. It all starts with developing a successful business idea. This Business Start-Up course comprises several modules that will look into a different aspects of this subject. It will provide learners with an understanding of the initial processes and requirements of a , as well as knowledge of the first steps in course, including marketing, legal, and financial requirements, as well as an understanding of how to write a business plan. Learning Outcomes After completing this Business Start-Up course, you will be able to: Understand the steps for a business start-up. Understand what is required of you to start your own business. Polish your business idea. Build your competitive advantages. Increase self-awareness and aid personal development. Develop a Start-up Business Plan. Why Choose Business START UP Course from Us Self-paced course, access available from anywhere. Easy to understand, high-quality study materials. Course developed by industry experts. MCQ quiz after each module to assess your learning. Automated and instant assessment results. 24/7 support via live chat, phone call or email. Free PDF certificate as soon as completing the course. Other courses are included with Business Start-Up Bundle Course Course 01: Business Start-Up Course 02: Level 5 Diploma in Business Analysis Course 03: Level 7 Diploma in Facilities Management Course Course 04: Minute Taking Course Course 05: Level 5 Diploma in Risk Management Course Course 06: Level 7 Business Management Course Course 07: Level 7 Diploma in Leadership and Management Course ***Others Included in this Bundle Course Free 7 PDF Certificate Access to Content - Lifetime Exam Fee - Totally Free Free Retake Exam [ Note: Free PDF certificate as soon as completing the course ] Business Start-Up Detailed course curriculum Module 1: Fundamental Steps for a Business Start-up Basic Requirements of an Entrepreneur Identify the Type and Field of Business that is More Suitable for You Identify Your Skills and Creativity Related to New Business Opportunities Analyse the Commercial Potential of a Business Opportunity Module 2: Strategic Thinking about New Business Solving a Problem Beating the Deadlines Finding Products in Short Supply Opportunities Created by News or Events Investigating the Internet Thinking Start-to-finish Niche Strategies Demographic Trends Rethink Assumptions Module 3: The Best Business Ideas for You Case Study Screen Your Ideas List Field Study SWOT Analysis Module 4: Developing a Start-up Business Plan Introduction of Start-up Business Plan Executive Summary Company Description Products & Services Marketing Plan Operational Plan Management & Organisation Startup Expenses & Capitalization Financial Plan Assessment Method After completing each module of the Business Start-Up, you will find automated MCQ quizzes. To unlock the next module, you need to complete the quiz task and get at least 60% marks. Certification After completing the MCQ/Assignment assessment for this course, you will be entitled to a Certificate of Completion from Training Tale. It will act as proof of your extensive professional development. Who is this course for? Business Start-Up This Business Start-Up course is ideal for anyone who wants to start up his own business. Requirements Business Start-Up Students who intend to enrol in this course must meet the following requirements: Good command of the English language Must be vivacious and self-driven Basic computer knowledge A minimum of 16 years of age is required Career path Business Start-Up Upon successful completion of this Business Start-Up course, you may choose to become a: Business Owner Entrepreneur Business Analyst Business and Enterprise Advisor Business Development Executive Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - Included

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The Messaging Administrator deploys, configures, manages, and troubleshoots recipients, permissions, mail protection, mail flow, and public folders in both on-premises and cloud enterprise environments. Responsibilities include managing message hygiene, messaging infrastructure, and hybrid configuration and migration. To implement a secure hybrid topology that meets the business needs of a modern organization, the Messaging Administrator must collaborate with the Security Administrator and Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator. The Messaging Administrator should have a working knowledge of authentication types, licensing, and integration with Microsoft 365 applications. Overview After completing this course, students will be able to: Configure and manage the transport pipeline Manage and troubleshoot mail flow and transport issues Manage message hygiene and compliance Manage authentication for messaging Configure organizational settings and sharing Manage mobile devices Manage role-based permissions Create and manage recipient objects and resources Plan, implement, and troubleshoot public folders Plan a hybrid environment Perform mailbox migrations Deploy and troubleshoot a hybrid environment This course examines the key elements of Microsoft 365 messaging administration, including message transport and mail flow, messaging security, hygiene, and compliance, messaging infrastructure, and hybrid messaging. This course is designed for IT Professionals who deploy and manage the messaging infrastructure for Microsoft 365 in their organization. Managing the Transport Pipeline Overview of Transport Services Configuring Message Transport Managing Transport Rules Managing and Troubleshooting Mail Flow Managing Mail Flow Troubleshooting Mail Flow Troubleshooting Transport Issues Troubleshooting with Logs Managing Message Hygiene Planning for Message Hygiene Managing Anti-Malware and Anti-Spam Policies Managing Advanced Threat Protection Managing Compliance Messaging Compliance in the SCC Messaging Compliance in Exchange Managing Exchange Online Archiving and Auditing Managing Content Search Managing Organizational Settings Managing Authentication for Messaging Configuring Organizational Settings Configuring Organizational Sharing Managing Mobile Devices Mobile Device Mailbox Policies Managing Mobile Device Access Managing Role-Based Permissions Managing Admin Roles Managing User Roles Exchange Setup - RBAC and AD Split Permission Managing Recipient Objects and Resources Exchange Recipients Creating and Managing Exchange Recipients Managing Email Addresses, Lists, and Resources Managing Public Folders Planning the Public Folder Hierarchy Implementing and Managing Public Folders Troubleshooting Public Folders Planning a Hybrid Environment Exchange Hybrid Deployment Requirements Planning to Run the Hybrid Configuration Wizard Performing Mailbox Migrations Planning Mailbox Migrations Performing IMAP Migrations Performing Cutover and Staged Migrations Performing Advanced Migrations Deploying and Troubleshooting a Hybrid Environment Deploying and Managing an Edge Transport Server Configuring a Hybrid Deployment using the HCW Implementing Advanced Hybrid Functionality Troubleshooting Hybrid Deployments

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Advanced Junos SP Routing course description This is designed to provide students with detailed coverage of OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, and routing policy. Students will gain experience in configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting the Junos operating system and in monitoring device and protocol operations. This course uses Juniper Networks vMX Series Routers for the hands-on component, but the lab environment does not preclude the course from being applicable to other Juniper hardware platforms running the Junos OS. What will you learn Describe and configure OSPF area types and operations. Configure and monitor IS-IS. Describe basic BGP operation. Explain the causes for route instability. Describe how to troubleshoot routing policy. Explain the default behaviour of damping on links. Advanced Junos SP Routing course details Who will benefit: Network staff working with Junos at layer 3. Prerequisites: Junos Intermediate Routing Duration 5 days Advanced Junos SP Routing course contents OSPF OSPFv2 Review Link-State Advertisements Protocol Operations OSPF Authentication Lab: OSPF Multi-Area Networks Chapter 3: OSPF Areas Review of OSPF Areas Stub Area Operation and Configuration NSSA Operation and Configuration Route Summarization Lab: OSPF Route Summarization OSPF Case Studies and Solutions Virtual Links OSPF Multiarea Adjacencies External Reachability Lab: Advanced OSPF Options and Routing Policy Troubleshooting OSPF Troubleshooting OSPF Lab: OSPF Troubleshooting IS-IS Overview of IS-IS IS-IS PDUs Neighbors and Adjacencies Configuring and Monitoring IS-IS Lab: IS-IS Configuration and Monitoring Advanced IS-IS Operations and Configuration Options IS-IS Operations IS-IS Configuration Options IS-IS Routing Policy Lab: Advanced IS-IS Configuration Options and Routing Policy Multilevel IS-IS Networks Level 1 and Level 2 Operations Multilevel Configuration Lab: Configuring a Multilevel IS-IS Network Troubleshooting IS-IS Troubleshooting IS-IS Lab: IS-IS Troubleshooting BGP Review of BGP BGP Operations BGP Path Selection Options Configuration Options Lab: BGP and BGP Attributes BGP Attributes and Policy - Part1 BGP Policy Next Hop Origin and MED AS Path Lab: BGP Attributes - Next Hop, Origin, MED, and AS Path Attributes and Policy - Part2 Local Preference Communities Lab: BGP Attributes - Local Preference and Communities Route Reflection and Confederations Route Reflection Operation Configuration and Routing Knowledge BGP Confederations Lab: Scaling BGP BGP Route Damping Route Flap and Damping Overview Route Damping Parameters Configuring and Monitoring Route Damping Lab: BGP Route Damping Troubleshooting BGP Troubleshooting BGP Lab: BGP Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Policy Troubleshooting Policy Lab: Policy Troubleshooting

MEF Carrier Ethernet training course description The course progresses from a overview of the Carrier Ethernet service and how it works onto looking at the concepts in depth. Service attributes and management follow with the course finishing with studies of practical Carrier Ethernet. What will you learn Discuss and understand key Carrier Ethernet Concepts. Understand tasks related to designing, deploying and maintaining a Carrier Ethernet network. Offer effective solutions to implementing a Carrier Ethernet enterprise network given available customer resources and requirements. Carry out informed discussions using industry Carrier Ethernet 'vocabulary. Pass the MEF CECP 2.0 professional accreditation exam. MEF Carrier Ethernet training course details Who will benefit: Anyone working with Carrier Ethernet Prerequisites: The course attendees need to be conversant with data networks, as well as Ethernet and IP technologies. Duration 5 days MEF Carrier Ethernet training course contents Section One: Introduction to Carrier Ethernet Introduction to Carrier Ethernet: What is Carrier Ethernet? Evolution, advantages, The MEF, MEF specifications; UNI, EVC, OVC, EPL/EVPL, EP-LAN/ EVP-LAN, EP-Tree/EVP-Tree, etc, overview. How Carrier Ethernet Works: Service Frame Handling. Carrier Ethernet at Customer Premises, metro and core. Carrier Ethernet Workings, UNI attributes, Service Attributes (EVC and EVC per UNI attributes), Bandwidth Profiles, service multiplexing, L2 protocol processing; Carrier Ethernet equipment, CPE, aggregation and homing nodes, core equipment; management systems. The Setting Up of a Carrier Ethernet Service: Step 1: Choose service type, EPL/EVPL, EP-LAN/EVP-LAN, EPTree/EVP-Tree, EVLine...; Step 2: CPE tasks, UNI-C tasks (UNI attributes, service attributes (EVC and EVC per UNI) and bandwidth profiles), UNI-N tasks (L2 protocol handling). Step 3: Non-CPE tasks, Access, metro and core connections set up. Section Two: Carrier Ethernet Concepts in depth Carrier Ethernet Definitions in Depth: UNI, UNI I & II, UNI-N and UNI-C, etc.; NNI/ENNI; EVC; OVC, OVC type (P2P, M2M, Rooted MP), OVC end point (root, leaf, trunk), OVC end point map, OVC end point bundling; Service types in detail, EPL/EVPL, EP-LAN/EVP-LAN, EP-Tree/EVP-Tree, EVLine, Access EPL, Access EVPL . Carrier Ethernet Service Frame Handling: Unicast, multicast and broadcast frame delivery, Tagged, untagged and priority; Tagging, C and S-Tags, 802.3, 802.1d, 802.1q, 802.1ad, 802.1ah evolution, VLAN ID translation/preservation. CoS preservation. Other Key Carrier Ethernet Concepts: MTU, MTU at UNI, MTU at ENNI; Physical Layer Attributes, FE, GbE and 10GbE, Service Multiplexing and Bundling Concept and detail, rules and implications; Hairpin Switching Managing Bandwidth in a Carrier Ethernet Network: Token Bucket Algorithm, EIR, CIR, CBS, EBS, Coupling Flag; Frame Colors, recoloring, Color Awareness attribute, Color Forwarding; Bandwidth Profiles, rules and concepts. MEF CoS identifiers, DEI bit (in S-Tag), PCP bit (in C-Tag or S-Tag), or DSCP (in IP header), Multiflow bandwidth concepts; CoS Label/Color Identification. Section Three: Carrier Ethernet Service Attributes Overview: Carrier Ethernet 2.0; Blueprint C Service Attributes: Per UNI, Physical interfaces, Frame format, Ingress/egress Bandwidth Profiles, CEVLAN ID/EVC Map, UNI protection. EVC per UNI, Ingress/egress Bandwidth Profiles, etc.; Per EVC, CEVLAN ID Preservation, CoS ID Preservation, Relationship between SLA and SLP, Class of Service, etc. OVC, ENNI, OVC End Point per UNI and OVC End Point per ENNI, Ingress/egress bandwidth profiles, etc. Section Four: Managing Carrier Ethernet Networks Overview: MEF Service Lifecycle.Carrier Ethernet maintenance: Port, Link & NE failure, Service Protection Technologies, Fault Identification and Recovery, LAG, Active/Standby EVC, Single EVC with transport protection, G.8031, G.8032, MPLS FRR. SOAMs: Connectivity fault management, connectivity Monitoring, Loopback, Linktrace; Performance Management, Frame Delay, Inter Frame Delay Variation, Availability, Frame Loss Ratio, Resiliency, HLI, DMM, DMR, SLM, SLR; Key Concepts, Single vs dual ended, ordered UNI pair calculations. LOAMs: Link discovery, link monitoring, etc. Terminology and Concepts: MEG levels, MIPs. Section Five: Practical Carrier Ethernet Carrier Ethernet Transport Technologies:Layer 1: SDH. Layer 2: Bridging, provider bridging, PBB, PBBTE. Layer 2.5: MPLS VPWS, MPLS VPLS, MPLS-TP. Carrier Ethernet Access Technologies: fiber, SDH, active fiber, PON, GPON, 10G PON, OTN, WDM; copper, PDH, G-SDSL, 10Pass-TS, HFC; packet radio. Optimising mobile backhaul with Carrier Ethernet Key challenges solutions: Market pressure, LTE evolution, elements and architecture (RAN BS, NC, GWIF.), synchronization, bandwidth management. Circuit Emulation over Ethernet: Purpose, needs and applications. Synchronization: Phased, ToD, External Reference source, SynchE ,NTP, IEEE-1588 v2/ PTP, ACR; MEF Service Definitions for emulated circuits. Applying what you know: Practical examples and scenarios, Carrier Ethernet solutions; Practice Scenarios, Given a scenario, determine appropriate Ethernet services

Advanced RF training course description This course provides a follow on to our popular RF fundamentals course for those that need to know more. What will you learn Explain RF propagation Describe the importance of transmission lines in RF systems. Recognise the issues in RF systems. Describe transmission measurements. Advanced RF training course details Who will benefit: Those working with RF systems. Prerequisites: RF fundamentals. Duration 3 days Advanced RF training course contents RF propagation The Electromagnetic Spectrum, Electromagnetic Radiation, Spherical Wave Front, The Space Wave, Receive Antenna below the Horizon, Bending the Space Wave , Surface Wave Path, Tilting of Surface Wave, Conductivity, Layers of the Atmosphere, Variations of the Ionosphere, Variations caused by Solar Activity, Multi Hop Transmission, Classification of Radio Waves, Fading, Fading Reduction, Free Space Path Loss, Shadowing of Radio Wave, Signal Levels after Shadowing, Radio Waves as Wavelets, Fresnel Zone. Transmission Lines Transmission Line Construction, Primary Line Constants, 'T' Networks, Input Impedence, Lossless Unbalanced Line, Standing Waves, Open Circuit / Short Circuit Termination, Short Circuit Standing Waves, Open Circuit Standing Waves, Voltage Standing Wave Pattern, Short Circuit Termination, Open Circuit Termination, The Directional Coupler, Effect of E and M Coupling, Practical Reflectometer. Antenna Theory The Open Circuit Line, Dipole V/I Distribution, Polar Diagram, Power Pattern ½ Wave Dipole, Half Wave Dipole, Vehicle Mount, Centre Fed Whip Antenna, Antenna Beamwidth, The Yagi Array, Uda Yagi array, Antenna Characteristics, 6 Element Yagi Polar Diagram, Log Periodic Antenna, Helical Antenna. Microwave Dish Array, Typical Microwave Dish Antenna. Transmission Measurements Transmission Measurements, Effective Isotropic Radiated Power, Fade Margin. Noise Noise in Communications, Noise Voltage Equivalent Circuit. Satellite Communications Satellite Communications, Large Earth Station, The Satellite Payload, Geo Stationary Orbit, Basic Orbits, VSAT Terminal, Iridium Phone, The Space Segment, Satellite Footprint, Typical System Hardware. Mobile Communications Mobile Evolution, The Path to UMTS, Technologies Bit Rate and Mobility, Systems and Specifications, Wireless Networks, Diffraction, Multi Path Propagation, Loss Models, GSM Architecture, OSI Model - GSM, OSI Reference Model, OSI Layers.