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This course starts with the basics then moves seamlessly to an intermediate level. It includes a comprehensive yet balanced look at the four main components that make up Power BI Desktop: Report view, Data view, Model view, and the Power Query Editor. It also demonstrates how to use the online Power BI service. It looks at authoring tools that enables you to connect to and transform data from a variety of sources, allowing you to produce dynamic reports using a library of visualisations. Once you have those reports, the course looks at the seamless process of sharing those with your colleagues by publishing to the online Power BI service. The aim of this course is to provide a strong understanding of the Power BI analysis process, by working with real-world examples that will equip you with the necessary skills to start applying your knowledge straight away. 1 Getting started The Power BI process Launching Power BI Desktop The four views of Power BI Dashboard visuals 2 Connecting to files Connect to data sources Connect to an Excel file Connect to a CSV file Connect to a database Import vs. DirectQuery Connect to a web source Create a data table 3 Transforming data The process of cleaning data Column data types Remove rows with filters Add a custom column Append data to a table Fix error issues Basic maths operations 4 Build a data model Table relationships Manage table relationships 5 Merge queries Table join kinds Merging tables 6 Create report visualisations Creating map visuals Formatting maps Creating chart visuals Formatting chart Tables, matrixes, and cards Control formatting with themes Filter reports with slicers Reports for mobile devices Custom online visuals Export report data to Excel 7 The power query editor Fill data up and down Split columns by delimiter Add conditional columns Merging columns 8 The M formula Creating M functions Create an IF function Create a query group 9 Pivot and unpivot tables Pivot tables in the query editor Pivot and append tables Pivot but don't summarise Unpivot tables Append mismatched headers 10 Data modelling revisited Data model relationships Mark a calendar as a date table 11 Introduction to calculated columns New columns vs. measures Creating a new column calculation The SWITCH function 12 Introduction to DAX measures Common measure categories The SUM measure Adding measures to visuals COUNTROWS and DISINCTCOUNT functions DAX rules 13 The CALCULATE measure The syntax of CALCULATE Things of note about CALCULATE 14 The SUMX measure The SUMX measure X iterator functions Anatomy of SUMX 15 Introduction to time intelligence Importance of a calendar table A special lookup table The TOTALYTD measure Change year end in TOTALYTD 16 Hierarchy, groups and formatting Create a hierarchy to drill data Compare data in groups Add conditional formatting 17 Share reports on the web Publish to the BI online service Get quick insights Upload reports from BI service Exporting report data What is Q&A? Sharing your reports 18 Apply your learning Post training recap lesson
The main topics to be covered in this course are about everyday activities, family, friends, life events, remembering and forgetting, characteristics of people, holidays and more; Students practise their speaking, writing, listening and reading skills in and out of class with their teachers and classmates using their books and applications; The course is based on Ελληνικά Α and Κλικ στα Ελληνικά. In addition, there is a wide range of language material designed by the Greek LOL Teachers. All lessons are supported by educational applications to help students enrich their vocabulary and practise their Greek with fun and interactive exercises, videos and games.
Our Fast Track Level 3 training course is tailor-made for immigration advisors and legal professionals seeking a targeted, time-efficient course focusing on essential OISC Level 3 syllabus fundamentals. This course is 1 day. Our fast track OISC Level 3 one day course is specifically designed for those interested in progressing to the next OISC level. This course focuses on 3 main areas which are introduced at Level 3: Preparation and conduct of appeals, Bail applications to the First-tier Tribunal and Pre Action-Protocol Letters. Throughout this training, you will acquire a comprehensive understanding of the intricate structures and frameworks governing UK immigration law at an advanced level. Our expert instructors will provide in-depth insights, practical knowledge, and invaluable tips to equip you with the necessary skills and confidence to handle complex immigration cases. Course joining links, materials and instructions are sent out 24hours before the course starts. Why Study with Immigration Advice Service? Immigration Advice Service has been providing professional immigration services for over 10 years in the public, private and corporate sectors. Our OISC Level 3 (Fast Track) preparation course is thoughtfully crafted to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of the essential knowledge needed at OISC level 3. Our fully qualified and OISC regulated trainer will guide you through the process and ensure you are competent with elements covered within the course. Course Content: This fast track course is specifically designed to covers the following key areas. Introduction: The OISC Level 3 assessment The preparation and conduct of appeals Bail applications to the First-tier Tribunal Pre Action Protocol Letters Prior to judicial review Looking for a more in-depth training session? Why not check out our standard Level 3 training course which recaps and builds on from knowledge learnt at OISC Level 2 and delivered over a 2-day period.
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The aim of this course is to provide an overview of the principles and practice for leading and managing a portfolio of smaller projects in a multi-project / multi-task environment. It presents a range of practical methods and techniques relevant to the smaller project scenario, using exercises and case studies to show how these can be applied. The scope of the programme includes: The course also emphasises the importance of the leadership and team-working skills needed by project managers and team members in carrying out their roles. The principal training objectives for this programme are to: Explain and demonstrate the key principles of successful project management Demonstrate a range of useful project management tools and techniques Define the role, and help participants understand the skills required by, the project leader Provide a structured framework to help participants manage multiple projects Identify opportunities to improve project management within the organisation DAY ONE 1 Introduction (Course sponsor) Why this programme has been developed Review of participants' needs and objectives 2 Managing smaller projects Projects and project management Lessons from past projects; the essential requirements for success Differences between projects; characteristic project life cycles Key issues and challenges of smaller projects The multi-project world; project portfolio management 3 Project exercise Syndicate teams plan and manage a small project Review of the project exercise: What are the keys to successful management of small projects? 4 Setting up the project Getting organised Managing the definition process Identifying and managing project stakeholders Working with the customer to define the scope and agree deliverables 5 Case study 1 Defining the project scope and deliverables Syndicate teams define the scope and deliverables for a typical project 6 Project planning The importance and cost benefit of effective planning Planning the plan; deciding how detailed a plan to create Packaging the work and estimating timescales and costs Developing project / resource schedules; setting milestones for control v Identifying and managing critical path activities 7 Case study 2 Creating the project plan Syndicate teams develop and analyse the project plan DAY TWO 8 Managing project risks Identifying risks to the project outcome, timescale and cost Evaluating risks and adopting an appropriate risk strategy Defining risk ownership; keeping a simple risk log Keeping risk management up to date; staying pro-active Integrating planning and risk management 9 Project control Managing change, minimising scope creep Selecting the data needed to provide early warning of problems Monitoring performance easily with 'S' curves and slip charts Using trend forecasting to assess true project status Running project review meetings 10 Managing a multi-project portfolio Understanding the world of multiple projects Establishing ownership of project / programme management Classifying projects and creating the 'master schedule' Defining and applying project lifecycle management Resource management: essential pre-requisites and mechanisms Project prioritisation criteria and techniques; pain / gain analysis 11 Managing the multi-project team Characteristics of small project teams / part-time team membership Clarifying line and project management responsibilities Implementing effective manpower planning Establishing professional working practices in the team Developing project management competences in the team Establishing team roles and integrating team members 12 Course review and transfer planning (Course sponsor present) Identify actions to be implemented individually Identify corporate opportunities for improving project management Sponsor-led review and discussion of proposals Conclusion
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for Network, IT security, and systems administration professionals in a Security Operations position who are tasked with configuring optimum security settings for endpoints protected by Symantec Endpoint Protection 14. Overview At the completion of the course, you will be able to: Protect against Network Attacks and Enforcing Corporate Policies using the Firewall Policy. Blocking Threats with Intrusion Prevention. Introducing File-Based Threats. Preventing Attacks with SEP. Layered Security. Securing Windows Clients. Secure Mac Clients. Secure Linux Clients. Controlling Application and File Access. Restricting Device Access for Windows and Mac Clients. Hardening Clients with System Lockdown. Customizing Policies based on Location. Managing Security Exceptions. This course is designed for the network, IT security, and systems administration professionals in a Security Operations position who are tasked with configuring optimum security settings for endpoints protected by Symantec Endpoint Protection 14. Introduction Course environment Lab environment Introducing Network Threats Describing how Symantec Endpoint Protection protects each layer of the network stack Discovering the tools and methods used by attackers Describing the stages of an attack Protecting against Network Attacks and Enforcing Corporate Policies using the Firewall Policy Preventing network attacks Examining Firewall Policy elements Evaluating built-in rules Creating custom firewall rules Enforcing corporate security policy with firewall rules Blocking network attacks using protection and stealth settings Configuring advanced firewall feature Blocking Threats with Intrusion Prevention Introducing Intrusion Prevention technologies Configuring the Intrusion Prevention policy Managing custom signatures Monitoring Intrusion Prevention events Introducing File-Based Threats Describing threat types Discovering how attackers disguise their malicious applications Describing threat vectors Describing Advanced Persistent Threats and a typical attack scenario Following security best practices to reduce risks Preventing Attacks with SEP Layered Security Virus and Spyware protection needs and solutions Describing how Symantec Endpoint Protection protects each layer of the network stack Examining file reputation scoring Describing how SEP protects against zero-day threats and threats downloaded through files and email Describing how endpoints are protected with the Intelligent Threat Cloud Service Describing how the emulator executes a file in a sandbox and the machine learning engine?s role and function Securing Windows Clients Platform and Virus and Spyware Protection policy overview Tailoring scans to meet an environment?s needs Ensuring real-time protection for clients Detecting and remediating risks in downloaded files Identifying zero-day and unknown threats Preventing email from downloading malware Configuring advanced options Monitoring virus and spyware activity Securing Mac Clients Touring the SEP for Mac client Securing Mac clients Monitoring Mac clients Securing Linux Clients Navigating the Linux client Tailoring Virus and Spyware settings for Linux clients Monitoring Linux clients Providing Granular Control with Host Integrity Ensuring client compliance with Host Integrity Configuring Host Integrity Troubleshooting Host Integrity Monitoring Host Integrity Controlling Application and File Access Describing Application Control and concepts Creating application rulesets to restrict how applications run Monitoring Application Control events Restricting Device Access for Windows and Mac Clients Describing Device Control features and concepts for Windows and Mac clients Enforcing access to hardware using Device Control Discovering hardware access policy violations with reports, logs, and notifications Hardening Clients with System Lockdown What is System Lockdown? Determining to use System Lockdown in Whitelist or Blacklist mode Creating whitelists for blacklists Protecting clients by testing and Implementing System Lockdown Customizing Policies based on Location Creating locations to ensure the appropriate level of security when logging on remotely Determining the criteria and order of assessment before assigning policies Assigning policies to locations Monitoring locations on the SEPM and SEP client Managing Security Exceptions Creating file and folder exceptions for different scan types Describing the automatic exclusion created during installation Managing Windows and Mac exclusions Monitoring security exceptions
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for individuals who may need to present information effectively in a professional environment. Overview Define what makes a presentation effective. Plan presentations. Design a presentation framework. Develop the presentation body. Create supporting materials. Prepare for your presentation. Deliver presentations. Conduct a question-and-answer session. Deliver group presentations and virtual presentations. The ability to deliver presentations is vital to achieving advancement for yourself and for your ideas. Few skills in life will contribute to your success as much as presentation skills. Without a dynamic and coherent presentation, even stellar ideas can fail to convince your audience. In this course, you will learn to organize your ideas to create coherent and convincing oral presentations, while also utilizing available visual aids and using public-speaking techniques to strengthen your delivery. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. Prerequisites To ensure your success, you will need to have experience writing in a professional context and creating presentations using Microsoft Office PowerPoint. 1. Defining Presentation Effectiveness Identify Qualities of Effective Presentations Evaluate Yourself as a Presenter 2. Planning Presentations Analyze the Audience Establish Your Presentation\'s Objectives 3. Designing the Presentation Create the Presentation Structure Organize the Presentation Body Write the Conclusion First Write the Introduction 4. Developing the Presentation Body Select Evidence Write the Presentation Body Create Visuals 5. Creating Supporting Materials Create a Slide Deck Create Speaker Aids Create Audience Handouts 6. Preparing for Your Presentation Rehearse the Presentation Plan Event Logistics 7. Delivering Presentations Connect with Your Audience Present Powerfully Utilize a Slide Deck Effectively 8. Conducting a Question-and-Answer Session Answer Questions Handle Challenging Questions 9. Presenting in Common Business Scenarios Plan and Deliver a Virtual Presentation Plan and Deliver Group Presentations 10. Key Course Information This course focuses on the skills necessary to prepare and deliver an effective presentation; that being said, the learner will not be creating, delivering, or designing a specific presentation from start to finish in this course (this course only provides the foundational knowledge for doing this work back at the office). This course consists of instructor lecture along with course activities corresponding with the main course objectives. In terms of the course activities, 50% will be discussion based - 25% will be in a group-work format - and 25% will be hands-on/involve a digital tool, such as a PowerPoint or Word file. The intent is for students leaving this course to take the skills learned and apply them to their efforts of creating more effective presentations upon returning to the workplace. Additional course details: Nexus Humans Effective Presentations (Second Edition) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Effective Presentations (Second Edition) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is recommended for technical professionals who support, install, deploy or administer Check Point products. This course is recommended for technical professionals who perform advanced deployment configurations of Check Point products. Overview CCSA Know how to perform periodic administrator tasks. Describe the basic functions of the Gaia operating system. Recognize SmartConsole features, functions, and tools. Understand how SmartConsole is used by administrators to give user access. Learn how Check Point security solutions and products work and how they protect networks. Understand licensing and contract requirements for Check Point security products. Describe the essential elements of a Security Policy. Understand the Check Point policy layer concept. Understand how to enable the Application Control and URL Filtering software. Blades to block access to various applications. Describe how to configure manual and automatic NAT. Identify tools designed to monitor data, determine threats and recognize opportunities for performance improvements. Describe different Check Point Threat Prevention solutions for network attacks. Articulate how the Intrusion Prevention System is configured, maintained and tuned. Understand the Infinity Threat Prevention system. Knowledge about Check Point's IoT Protect. CCSE Provide an overview of the upgrade service and options available. Explain how to perform management upgrade and migration. Articulate the process using CPUSE features. Articulate the purpose and function of Management High Availability. Explain Primary vs Secondary, Active vs Standby and Synchronization. Explain disaster recovery steps in case the primary management server becomes unavailable. Provide overview of Central Deployment in SmartConsole. Articulate an understanding of Security Gateway cluster upgrade methods. Explain about Multi Version Cluster (MVC) upgrades. Discuss Gaia Commands and how they are used. Explain the main processes on s and s. Describe how to work with scripts and SmartTasks to configure automatic actions. Explain the Management Data Plane Separation (MDPS) Explain kernel operations and traffic flow Articulate Dynamic and Updatable Objects in Security Gateways Explain the policy installation flow and files used. Describe the use of policy installation history. Explain concurrent and accelerated install policy. Describe an overview of APIs and ways to use and authenticate. Explain how to make changes in GAIA and management configuration. Explain how to install policy using API. Explain how the SecureXL acceleration technology enhances and optimizes Security Gateway performance. Learn basic concepts and develop skills necessary to administer IT security fundamental tasks. CCSA Outline Configure the Security Management Server. Use the WebUI to run the First Time Wizard. Install the Smart Console. Install the Alpha Gateway using the network detailed in the course topology. Demonstrate how the Security Management Server and Gateway communicate. Test SIC Status. Create multiple administrators and apply different roles and permissions for simultaneous administration. Validate existing licenses for products installed on the network. Create and configure host, network and group objects. Create a simplified Security Policy. Demonstrate how to use Security Zones in policy. Demonstrate how to share a layer between Security Polices. Configure Network Address Translation for server and network objects. Enable Identity Awareness. Deploy user access roles for more granular control of the security Policy. Generate network Traffic and use traffic visibility tools to monitor the data. Use SmartConsole and SmartView Monitor to view status, alerts, and block suspicious traffic. CCSE Outline Prepare for a Security Management Server Upgrade Upgrade the Security Management Server Deploy a Secondary Security Management Server Configure a Distributed Log Server Upgrade a Security Gateway from SmartConsole Work with the Command Line Use Scripts and SmartTasks Configure Dynamic Objects Monitor Traffic Verify Policy Installation and Status Work with Gaia and Management APIs Work with Acceleration Features Configure a Locally Managed Site to Site VPN Configure a Site to Site VPN with an Interoperable Device Configure Remote Access VPN Configure Mobile Access VPN Configure a High Availability Cluster Work with ClusterXL Configure Policy Compliance Deploy SmartEvent
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for students who wish to gain a foundational understanding of PowerPoint that is necessary to create and develop engaging multimedia presentations. Overview In this course, you will create and deliver an engaging PowerPoint presentation. You will: Identify the basic features and functions of PowerPoint. Develop a PowerPoint presentation. Perform text formatting. Add and arrange graphical elements. Modify graphical elements. Prepare to deliver your presentation. How do you grab and maintain an audience's focus when you're asked to present important information? By being clear, organized, and engaging. And, that is exactly what Microsoft© PowerPoint© can help you do.Today's audiences are tech savvy, accustomed to high-impact multimedia content, and stretched for time. By learning how to use the vast array of features and functionality contained within PowerPoint, you will gain the ability to organize your content, enhance it with high-impact visuals, and deliver it with a punch. In this course, you will use PowerPoint to begin creating engaging, dynamic multimedia presentations.Note: Most Office users perform the majority of their daily tasks using the desktop version of the Office software, so that is the focus of this training. The course material will also enable you to access and effectively utilize many web-based resources provided with your Microsoft 365 subscription. This includes brief coverage of key skills for using PowerPoint for the Web and OneDrive. Helpful notes throughout the material alert you to cases where the online version of the application may function differently from the primary, desktop version.This course may be a useful component in your preparation for the Microsoft PowerPoint (Microsoft 365 Apps and Office 2019): Exam MO-300 certification exam. Lesson 1: Getting Started with PowerPoint Topic A: Navigate the PowerPoint Environment Topic B: View and Navigate a Presentation Topic C: Create and Save a Basic Presentation Topic D: Navigate in PowerPoint for the Web Topic E: Use PowerPoint Help Lesson 2: Developing a PowerPoint Presentation Topic A: Create Presentations Topic B: Edit Text Topic C: Work with Slides Topic D: Design a Presentation Lesson 3: Formatting Text Topic A: Format Characters Topic B: Format Paragraphs Lesson 4: Adding and Arranging Graphical Elements Topic A: Insert Images Topic B: Insert Shapes Topic C: Create SmartArt Topic D: Insert Stock Media, Icons, and 3D Models Topic E: Size, Group, and Arrange Objects Lesson 5: Modifying Graphical Elements Topic A: Format Images Topic B: Format Shapes Topic C: Customize SmartArt Topic D: Format Icons Topic E: Format 3D Models Topic F: Animate Objects Lesson 6: Preparing to Deliver Your Presentation Topic A: Review Your Presentation Topic B: Apply Transitions Topic C: Print or Export a Presentation Topic D: Deliver Your Presentation Additional course details: Nexus Humans Microsoft PowerPoint for Office 365 (Desktop or Online) - Part 1 ( v1.1) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Microsoft PowerPoint for Office 365 (Desktop or Online) - Part 1 ( v1.1) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.