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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This introductory-level Python course is geared for experienced web developers new to Python who want to use Python and Django for full stack web development projects. Overview Working in a hands-on learning environment, guided by our expert team, attendees will learn to: Develop full-stack web sites based on content stored in an RDMS Use python data types appropriately Define data models Understand the architecture of a Django-based web site Create Django templates for easy-to-modify views Map views to URLs Take advantage of the built-in Admin interface Provide HTML form processing Geared for experienced web developers new to Python, Introduction to Full Stack Web Development with Python and Django is a five-day hands-on course that teaches students how to develop Web applications using the Django framework. Students will explore the basics of creating basic applications using the MVC (model-view-controller) design pattern, as well as more advanced topics such as administration, session management, authentication, and automated testing. This comprehensive, practical course provides an in-depth exploration of working with the programming language, not an academic overview of syntax and grammar. Students will immediately be able to use Python to complete tasks in the real world. The Python Environment Starting Python Using the interpreter Running a Python script Getting help Editors and IDEs Getting Started Using variables Built in functions Strings Numbers Converting among types Writing to the screen Command line parameters Flow Control About flow control Conditional expressions Relational and Boolean operators while loops Lists and Tuples About sequences Lists and list methods Tuples Indexing and slicing Iterating through a sequence Sequence functions, keywords, and operators List comprehensions Working with Files File overview The with statement Opening a file Reading/writing files Dictionaries and Sets About dictionaries Creating and using dictionaries About sets Creating and using sets Functions Returning values Function parameters Variable Scope Sorting with functions Errors and Exception Handling Exception overview Using try/catch/else/finally Handling multiple exceptions Ignoring exceptions Modules and Packages Creating Modules The import statement Module search path Creating packages Classes About OO programming Defining classes Constructors Properties Instance methods and data Class/static methods and data Inheritance Django Architecture Django overview Sites and apps Shared configuration Minimal Django layout Built in flexibility Configuring a Project Executing manage.py Starting the project Generating app files App configuration Database setup The development server Using cookiecutter Creating models Defining models Related objects SQL Migration Simplel model access Login for Nothing and Admin for Free Setting up the admin user Using the admin interface Views What is a view HttpResponse URL route configuration Shortcut: get_object_or_404() Class-based views Templates About templates Variable lookups The url tag Shortcut: render() Querying Models QuerySets Field lookups Chaining filters Slicing QuerySets Related fields Q objects Advanced Templates Use Comments Inheritance Filters Escaping HTML Custom filters Forms Forms overview GET and POST The Form class Processing the form Widgets Validation Forms in templates Automated Testing Why create tests? When to create tests Using Django's test framework Using the test client Running tests Checking code coverage

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for the following participants: Individuals planning to deploy applications and create application environments on Google Cloud Platform Developers, systems operations professionals, and solution architects getting started with Google Cloud Platform Executives and business decision makers evaluating the potential of Google Cloud Platform to address their business needs. Overview This course teaches participants the following skills: Identify Google Cloud counterparts for Azure IaaS, Azure PaaS, Azure SQL, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Application Insights, and Azure Data Lake Configure accounts, billing, projects, networks, subnets, firewalls, VMs, disks, auto scaling, load balancing,storage, databases, IAM, and more Manage and monitor applications Explain feature and pricing model differences This 1-day instructor led course introduces Azure professionals to the core capabilities of Google Cloud in the four technology pillars: networking, compute, storage, and database. It is designed for Azure system administrators, Solution Architects and SysOps Administrators familiar with Azure features and setup; and want to gain experience configuring Google Cloud products immediately. With presentations, demos, and hands-on labs, participants get details of similarities, differences, and initial how-tos quickly. Introducing Google Cloud Explain the advantages of Google Cloud. Define the components of Google's network infrastructure, including: Points of presence, data centers, regions, and zones. Understand the difference between Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS). Getting Started with Google Cloud Identify the purpose of projects on Google Cloud. Understand how Azure's resource hierarchy differs from Google Cloud's Understand the purpose of and use cases for Identity and Access Management. Understand how Azure AD differs from Google Cloud IAM. List the methods of interacting with Google Cloud. Launch a solution using Cloud Marketplace. Virtual Machines in the Cloud Identify the purpose and use cases for Google Compute Engine Understand the basics of networking in Google Cloud. Understand how Azure VPC differs from Google VPC. Understand the similarities and differences between Azure VM and Google Compute Engine. Understand how typical approaches to load-balancing in Google Cloud differ from those in Azure. Deploy applications using Google Compute Engine Storage in the Cloud Understand the purpose of and use cases for: Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Cloud Bigtable and Cloud Datastore. Understand how Azure Blob compares to Cloud Storage. Compare Google Cloud?s managed database services with Azure SQL. Learn how to choose among the various storage options on Google Cloud. Load data from Cloud Storage into BigQuery Containers in the Cloud Define the concept of a container and identify uses for containers. Identify the purpose of and use cases for Google Container Engine and Kubernetes. Understand how Azure Kubernetes Service differs from from Google Kubernetes Engine. Provision a Kubernetes cluster using Kubernetes Engine. Deploy and manage Docker containers using kubectl Applications in the Cloud Understand the purpose of and use cases for Google App Engine. Contrast the App Engine Standard environment with the App Engine Flexible environment. Understand how App Engine differs from Azure App Service. Understand the purpose of and use cases for Google Cloud Endpoints. Developing, Deploying and Monitoring in the Cloud Understand options for software developers to host their source code. Understand the purpose of template-based creation and management of resources. Understand how Google Cloud Deployment Manager differs from Azure Resource Manager. Understand the purpose of integrated monitoring, alerting, and debugging Understand how Google Monitoring differs from Azure Application Insights and Azure Log Analytics. Create a Deployment Manager deployment. Update a Deployment Manager deployment. View the load on a VM instance using Google Monitoring. Big Data and Machine Learning in the Cloud Understand the purpose of and use cases for the products and services in the Google Cloud big data and machine learning platforms. Understand how Google Cloud BigQuery differs from Azure Data Lake. Understand how Google Cloud Pub/Sub differs from Azure Event Hubs and Service Bus. Understand how Google Cloud?s machine-learning APIs differ from Azure's. Load data into BigQuery from Cloud Storage. Perform queries using BigQuery to gain insight into data Summary and Review Review the products that make up Google Cloud and remember how to choose among them Understand next steps for training and certification Understand, at a high level, the process of migrating from Azure to Google Cloud.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for vSphere administrators, architects, system engineers, and systems integrators who are responsible for the deployment or management of Site Recovery Manager Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Summarize the components of Site Recovery Manager architecture Deploy and configure the Site Recovery Manager appliance Describe the principal disaster recovery topologies that are used with Site Recovery Manager Configure inventory and resource mappings Describe the storage replication options that are used with Site Recovery Manager Configure Site Recovery Manager to leverage array-based replication Describe VMware vSphere Replication™ functionality Describe the vSphere Replication architecture Deploy and configure vSphere Replication for use with Site Recovery Manager Build Site Recovery Manager protection groups based on vSphere Replication Build, edit, execute, test, and remove a recovery plan Perform a planned migration Perform reprotect and failback using Site Recovery Manager and vSphere Replication This hands-on training course gives experienced VMware vSphere© administrators the knowledge to install, configure, and manage VMware Site Recovery Manager? 8.2. This course also shows you how to write and test disaster recovery plans that use Site Recovery Manager. Course Introduction Outline the necessary information to effectively undertake this course Identify resources for additional information Overview and Architecture Discuss Site Recovery Manager architecture Examine disaster recovery options with Site Recovery Manager Describe Site Recovery Manager integration with VMware vSphere© ClientTM Discuss Site Recovery Manager features Analyze Site Recovery Manager storage policies and integration options Discuss how Site Recovery Manager supports several disaster recovery topologies identify use cases for Site Recovery Manager across various scenarios Describe how VMware Site Recovery? for VMware Cloud? on AWS integrates with Site Recovery Manager. Deploy & Configure Site Recovery Manager Identify the requirements to deploy Site Recovery Manager Discuss the benefits of the Site Recovery Manager appliance Explore vSphere deployment models Deploy the Site Recovery Manager appliance Navigate the Site Recovery Manager configuration user interface Describe the process to register Site Recovery Manager with VMware vCenter Server© Configure site pairing Identify how to perform updates to the Site Recovery Manager appliance Configuring Inventory Mappings Outline the importance of inventory mappings Examine configuration options for inventory mappings Outline the importance of placeholders Using Array-based Replication Describe array-based replication Discuss the role of the Storage Replication Adapter (SRA) Explore the relationship between devices, consistency groups and datastore groups Configure array pairs vSphere Replication Explore vSphere Replication architecture Examine vSphere Replication functionality Formulate use cases for vSphere Replication Deploy a vSphere Replication appliance Configure vSphere Replication appliance settings Configure a vSphere Replication appliance connection Deploy a vSphere Replication server Register a vSphere Replication server Replicating Virtual Machines with vSphere Replication Configure vSphere Replication for virtual machines Explain the importance of datastore mappings Describe vSphere Replication recovery point objective scheduling Describe the vSphere Replication disk transfer protocol Building Protection Groups Define protection group functionality Examine the differences between array-based protection groups, protection groups based on vSphere Replication, and storage profile protection groups Create a protection group Discuss protection group settings Remove protection from a virtual machine Create a storage profile protection group Building Recovery Plans Discuss recovery plan concepts List recovery plan steps Discuss network planning Discuss customization options in recovery planning Outline how to implement a recovery plan Investigate recovery plan options Testing and Running a Recovery Plan Discuss use cases for Site Recovery Manager Describe planned migration Identify Site Recovery Manager workflows Discuss the importance of VMware vSphere© VMFS resignaturing Examine Site Recovery Manager integration with various vSphere technologies Outline how to conduct a recovery plan test Perform recovery plan test execution Identify the effects on the storage layer during recovery steps Explain a recovery plan execution in planned migration or disaster recovery mode Understand storage layer changes for plan execution types Identify the recovery steps for each execution type Describe how to reprotect a data center Examine failback steps Monitoring and Troubleshooting Discuss Site Recovery Manager alarms Explore Site Recovery Manager history reports Configuring advanced Site Recovery Manager settings Describe how to modify logging levels Explain how to collect log bundles Identify key log locations

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Team leaders, managers, executives, and other business and IT professionals who lead others as well as Individual contributors ready for transformational self-development as a leader. Overview Recognize vulnerability as the emotion we feel during times of uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure. Explain why courage requires vulnerability. Establish a link between what I learned and behaviors I want to change. Recognize the critical role that self-awareness plays in daring leadership. Give examples to support how armor - not fear -is the greatest obstacle to daring leadership. Identify the four skill sets that make up courage: rumbling with vulnerability, living into our values, BRAVING trust, and learning to rise. Recognize that courage is a collection of four skill sets that are measurable, observable, and teachable. Recognize that vulnerability is the birthplace of many of the behaviors that define daring leadership, including creativity, accountability, and difficult conversations. Give examples of why daring leadership requires showing up for hard conversations and rumbles, including giving and receiving feedback. This workshop is all about your own leadership self-awareness, identifying your call to courage as a leader and the learning, practice and integration of the four courage skills sets so you can show up authentically in life and leadership. Dare to Lead? is the ultimate playbook for developing brave leaders and courageous cultures. The greatest barrier to daring leadership is not fear; the greatest obstacle is armor ? how we self-protect when we feel uncertainty, risk and emotional exposure. Learn the skills to move from armored leadership to daring leadership. Daring leaders are self-aware, know how to have hard conversations, hold themselves and others accountable, build trust, lead with empathy and connection, take smart risks that lead to innovation, reset quickly after disappointments and setbacks, and give and receive feedback. This interactive curriculum is delivered in five, half-day sessions and is based on the research by Bren‚ Brown. This course comes with a PDF workbook and an Amazon gift card to purchase the Dare to Lead? book in the version of your choice. You also have access to a series of leadership and personal development assessments and exclusive training videos led by Dr. Bren‚ Brown. At the end of the event, a digital badge is awarded to those who complete 24 hours of course content. The Heart of Daring Leadership Permission Slips Container Building Armored Leadership versus Daring Leadership Call to Courage Assembling Our Armor Building Grounded Confidence to Replace our Armor Aplying the 5Cs Self-Awareness & Emotional Literacy Developing Emotional Literacy Getting Curious About Emotions Exploring the Iceberg The Myths of Vulnerability Rumbling with Vulnerability The Six Myths of Vulnerability Exploring Your Arena Shame Resilience Shame 101 Defining Shame The Physiology of Shame Shame Shields How Shame Shows Up in Organizations How Shame Shows up at Work Empathy and Self-Compassion Attributes of Empathy What Does Empathy Look Like? Empathy Misses Comparative Suffering Self-Compassion Talk to Yourself the Way You Talk to Someone You Love Empathy & Self-Compassion Commitment Supplemental Exercise: Kristin Neff?s Self-Compassion Scale Supplemental Exercise: Putting Empathy, Curiosity, and Rumble Tools in Action Living Into Our Values Living Into Our Values Values Clarification Taking Values from Professing Words to Practicing Behaviors Grounded Confidence and Rumbling Skills Grounded Confidence and Rumbling Skills Rumble Starters The 5Cs of Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, and Delegation Using the 5Cs Supplemental Exercise ? Gritty Faith & Gritty Facts Supplemental Exercise ? Horizon Conflict Engaged Feedback Giving Engaged Feedback Recognizing Defensiveness in Feedback Conversations BRAVING Trust BRAVING Trust Square Squad Rumbling with Self-Trust Trust with Others Trust on Teams Rumbling with Living BIG Learning to Rise: The Reckoning Learning to Rise: The Rising Strong Process The Rising Strong Process Getting Emotionally Hooked Offloading Hurt: Barriers to Reckoning with Emotion Strategies for Reckoning with Emotion The Rumble and The Revolution Writing My SFD The Delta The Revolution: When the Process Becomes a Daily Practice Supplemental Exercise ? Reset and Resilience Practices Integration Dare to Lead Integration Plan

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Operators, administrators, and architects responsible for the creation, maintenance, or delivery of remote and virtual desktop services. Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Recognize the features and benefits of Horizon Use VMware vSphere to create VMs to be used as desktops for Horizon Create and optimize Windows VMs to create Horizon desktops Install and configure Horizon Agent on Horizon desktop Configure and manage the VMware Horizon Client™ systems and connect the client to a VMware Horizon desktop Configure, manage, and entitle desktop pools of full VMs Configure, manage, and entitle pools of instant-clone desktops Create and use Remote Desktop Services (RDS) desktops and application pools Monitor the Horizon environment using Horizon Console Dashboard and Horizon Help Desk Tool Implement a structured approach to troubleshooting Resolve common issues that occur in a Horizon environment Troubleshoot issues with linked and instant clones Configure the Windows client Identify the correct log level for gathering logs Optimize protocols for the best end-user experience VMware Horizon© 8: Virtual Desktop Bootcamp is a five-day combination course of VMware Horizon 8: Skills for Virtual Desktop Management and VMware Horizon 8: Virtual Desktop Troubleshooting. This training combination gives you the skills to deliver virtual desktops and applications through a single virtual desktop infrastructure platform. You build skills in configuring and managing VMware Horizon 8 through a combination of lecture and hands-on labs. You learn how to configure and deploy pools of virtual machines and how to provide a customized desktop environment to end-users. Additionally, you learn how to resolve common issues that occur in a VMware Horizon environment. You engage in a series of lab exercises to bring existing environment issues to resolution. The exercises mirror real-world troubleshooting use cases. These exercises equip learners with the knowledge and practical skills to manage typical challenges faced by virtual desktop administrators and operators. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to VMware Horizon Recognize the features and benefits of VMware Horizon Describe the conceptual and logical architecture of VMware Horizon Introduction to Use Case Define a use case for your virtual desktop and application infrastructure Convert customer requirements to use-case attributes vSphere for Horizon 8 Explain basic virtualization concepts Use VMware vSphere© Client? to access your vCenter Server system and VMware ESXi? hosts Create, provision, and remove a virtual machine VMware Horizon Desktops Create a Windows and a Linux virtual machine using vSphere Optimize and prepare Windows and Linux virtual machines to set up VMware Horizon desktop VMs VMware Horizon Agents Outline the configuration choices when installing Horizon Agent on Windows and Linux virtual machines Create a gold master for Windows Horizon desktops VMware Horizon Pools Identify the steps to set up a template for desktop pool deployment List the steps to add desktops to the VMware Horizon© Connection Server? inventory Compare dedicated-assignment and floatingassignment pools Outline the steps to create an automated pool Define user entitlement Explain the hierarchy of global, pool-level, and userlevel policies VMware Horizon Client Options Describe the different clients and their benefits Access Horizon desktop using various Horizon clients and HTML Configure integrated printing, USB redirection, and the shared folders option Configure session collaboration and media optimization for Microsoft Teams Creating and Managing Instant-Clone Desktop Pools List the advantages of instant clones Explain the provisioning technology used for instant-clone desktop pools Set up an automated pool of instant clones Push updated images to instant-clone desktop pools Creating RDS Desktop and Application Pools Explain the difference between an RDS desktop pool and an automated pool Compare and contrast an RDS session host pool, a farm, and an application pool Create an RDS desktop pool and an application ool Access RDS desktops and application from Horizon Client Use the instant clone technology to automate the build-out of RDSH farms Configure load-balancing for RDSHs on a farm Monitoring VMware Horizon Monitor the status of the VMware Horizon components using the Horizon Administrator console dashboard Monitor desktop sessions using the HelpDesk tool Overview of Virtual Desktop Troubleshooting Structured approach to troubleshooting configuration and operational problems Applying troubleshooting methods

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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for existing Python programmers who have at least one year of Python experience and who want to expand their programming proficiency in Python 3. Overview In this course, you will expand your Python proficiencies. You will: Select an object-oriented programming approach for Python applications. Create object-oriented Python applications. Create a desktop application. Create data-driven applications. Create and secure web service-connected applications. Program Python for data science. Implement unit testing and exception handling. Package an application for distribution. Python© continues to be a popular programming language, perhaps owing to its easy learning curve, small code footprint, and versatility for business, web, and scientific uses. Python is useful for developing custom software tools, applications, web services, and cloud applications. In this course, you'll build upon your basic Python skills, learning more advanced topics such as object-oriented programming patterns, development of graphical user interfaces, data management, creating web service-connected apps, performing data science tasks, unit testing, and creating and installing packages and executable applications. Lesson 1: Selecting an Object-Oriented Programming Approach for Python Applications Topic A: Implement Object-Oriented Design Topic B: Leverage the Benefits of Object-Oriented Programming Lesson 2: Creating Object-Oriented Python Applications Topic A: Create a Class Topic B: Use Built-in Methods Topic C: Implement the Factory Design Pattern Lesson 3: Creating a Desktop Application Topic A: Design a Graphical User Interface (GUI) Topic B: Create Interactive Applications Lesson 4: Creating Data-Driven Applications Topic A: Connect to Data Topic B: Store, Update, and Delete Data in a Database Lesson 5: Creating and Securing a Web Service-Connected App Topic A: Select a Network Application Protocol Topic B: Create a RESTful Web Service Topic C: Create a Web Service Client Topic D: Secure Connected Applications Lesson 6: Programming Python for Data Science Topic A: Clean Data with Python Topic B: Visualize Data with Python Topic C: Perform Linear Regression with Machine Learning Lesson 7: Implementing Unit Testing and Exception Handling Topic A: Handle Exceptions Topic B: Write a Unit Test Topic C: Execute a Unit Test Lesson 8: Packaging an Application for Distribution Topic A: Create and Install a Package Topic B: Generate Alternative Distribution Files

Customers are astute and well-practised in researching and seeking information, solutions and added value in the minimum number of clicks online. There's only so much time they're willing to spend carrying on clicking. This mentality isn't just restricted to the world of B2C. In our increasingly hectic world, where information is expected to be available instantly, it applies just as much to B2B. In this workshop, we look at how putting yourself in the shoes of your customer and mapping their decision-making and buying journey is critical to ensuring that you provide what they perceive as fast solutions and added value. You will learn all about the three pillars for creating competitive brand experiences: Customer engagement planning puts you firmly in the shoes of your customer, helping you to build meaningful marketing communications delivered through the right resources at the right time to inspire your customers to engage with you. This programme will help participants to: Understand the evolution of the customer buying journey Map a customer buying journey for your brand or solutions Understand the customer micro-moments and signals indicating interest and buying intent, both online and offline Apply the psychology of branding to build marketing communications with impact Develop sales and marketing content that differentiates your brand(s) from the competition by demonstrating unique value and how you can meet your customer's needs 1 The evolution of the customer journey Understand how the use of mobile has had an impact on the customer buying journey where today's customers can research and compare products and solutions whenever and wherever they like, making the purchase journey even less linear Explore how marketers are adapting to this new customer behaviour and drawing upon various strategies to win the hearts and minds of their audiences 2 The See-Think-Do-Care framework Explore the many different frameworks used to track the customer journey Understand and apply the modern marketing model, where the internet has enabled the customer to hop between multiple touchpoints before making a purchase decision 3 Customer micro-moments and signals in their buying journey Understand the online and offline moments when customers seek information to research and make buying decisions Apply this understanding to build a marketing communication plan to reach customers at all stages of their buying journey 4 The role of branding in the customer journey Explore the psychology of branding Learn how to ensure your branding is relevant to your target customer needs Bring together your brand value and story to achieve brand loyalty 5 The Why-How-What framework Apply a systematic approach to build a successful and compelling brand Understand how starting with 'why' will help build your brand purpose Apply the content marketing matrix to communicate your brand's value Apply the hero-help-hub model to build engaging content marketing Actionable outcomes We will use your brand examples to provide opportunities for practice: You will learn and reflect on best practice examples of customer engagement You will discover your brand value, purpose and the 'sweet spot' to drive engagement with your customers You will create a customer engagement plan that can be implemented immediately within your business You will receive immediate feedback on your customer engagement plan You will have the opportunity to share common issues and solutions with your colleagues in the group

Financial reporting best practices involve adherence to accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. CFOs should stay informed about evolving accounting standards and regulatory changes. Regularly review updates from regulatory bodies such as the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) to ensure compliance. Engage with industry associations and professional networks to stay abreast of best practices and emerging trends in financial reporting. By actively staying informed, CFOs can adapt their processes and policies to meet changing requirements. Regulatory compliance is a key aspect of financial reporting. How do CFOs navigate the landscape of regulatory requirements and ensure compliance within their organisations? Navigating the regulatory landscape requires a proactive and diligent approach. CFOs must develop a deep understanding of the relevant regulations, such as the Companies Act, UK GAAP, or IFRS, depending on the reporting framework. They collaborate with legal teams and auditors to interpret and apply the regulations correctly. Implementing strong internal controls, conducting regular compliance assessments, and engaging in external audits are essential steps to ensure compliance and mitigate potential risks. Compliance is an ongoing process. CFOs should establish a culture of compliance throughout the organization, emphasizing the importance of ethical practices, accuracy, and transparency in financial reporting. Training programs, internal communication, and regular compliance reviews help foster a compliance-conscious culture. By creating a framework that promotes adherence to regulations, CFOs establish a solid foundation for accurate and reliable financial reporting. https://www.fdcapital.co.uk/podcast/the-intricacies-of-financial-reporting-and-compliance-in-the-uk/ Tags Online Events Things To Do Online Online Seminars Online Business Seminars #financial #compliance #reporting #uk #intricacies