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This very practical one-day programme provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to be an effective member of the procurement team and to enable them to procure a wide range of resources for the organisation, in a compliant and cost-effective manner. It also empowers them to be able to collaborate with all key stakeholders. By the end of the programme participants will be able to: Understand the basic concepts of good procurement practice Apply a range of tools and techniques for developing scopes of work and specifications Apply various methods to select and evaluate suppliers Develop robust contract award strategies Appreciate the commercial importance of effective procurement and opportunities to reduce cost and add value Develop appropriate procurement strategies depending on risk and value Appreciate the legal aspects of procurement 1 Welcome Introductions Aims and objectives Plan for the day 2 The basics of procurement The concept of total cost of ownership v price The procurement cycle The roles of the customer and the contractor Impact upon profit 3 Specification process Importance of effective specifications Specification development process Types of specification Team approach Use of performance specifications Early supplier involvement (ESI) / early contractor involvement (ECI) 4 Quality Concepts and practices Defining 'fit for purpose' Conformance to requirements Compliance to standards Role of the supplier Quality assurance tools and techniques 5 Procurement methods RFP RFQ ITT Negotiated procurement Strategic partnerships Outsourcing 6 Tendering How to undertake a formal tendering process Business case to award Critical stages in the process Risks and benefits 7 Tender evaluation How to undertake a quotation analysis Tools of analysis Use of VFM models Role of the customer Comparisons around cost, quality, and delivery 8 Supplier selection and evaluation Developing critical selection criteria Using the 10Cs model Importance of effective selection process Weighting systems Importance of validity and evidence 9 Capital equipment procurement Life cycle cost issues Payback calculations Compatibility issues Maintenance and training issues After-sales support 10 Supplier relationships Corporate social responsibility issues Communication 360 feed-back Open and ethical Initial understanding Clear and fair terms and conditions 11 Close Review of key learning points Personal action planning

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is as follows: Network Video Engineer Voice/UC/Collaboration/Communications Engineer Collaboration Tools Engineer Collaboration Sales/Systems Engineer In this 3 Day Cisco Course, students will learn how to deploy Voice Gateways/CUBE and setup Cisco Unified Communication Manager (CUCM) to deploy SIP Trunking. The course starts out with an overview of Cisco gateways and their uses. Next, students learn about MGCP and SIP and how to implement each protocol. Students will then learn how to use Cisco CUBE to connect CUCM, Gateways and Service Providers together. This course details how to connect a Cisco environment to a Service Provider using a Cisco CUBE. Introduction to Voice Gateways Cisco UC Networks and the Role of Gateways Gateway Call Routing and Call Legs Configuring Gateway Voice Ports DSP Functionality, Codecs, and Codec Complexity Router Requirements for CUBE SIP Protocol Overview Gateway Dial Plans VoIP Call Legs Dial Plan Implementation Configuring (CUCM) Cisco Unified Communication Manager 12.5 Cisco UCM Audio Codec Preference List Cisco UCM Region Configuration Device Pool Configuration Annunciator Configuration Conference Bridge Configuration Media Termination Point Configuration Music on Hold Server Configuration Music on Hold Service (IP Voice Media Streaming App) Parameter Settings Music on Hold Service (Duplex Streaming) Parameter Settings Media Resource Group Configuration Media Resource Group List Configuration UC Service Configuration Service Profile Configuration End User Configuration SIP Trunk Security Profile Configuration used by SIP trunk to Cisco UBE SIP Profile Configuration used by SIP trunk to Cisco UBE SIP Trunk to Cisco UBE Configuration Route Pattern Configuration Configuring Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE) Deploying Cisco VCUBE CUCM to CUBE Integration Configuration Steps to connecting to a SIP Trunk Provider Interworking Security and Call Admission Control Media Manipulation, Enhancement & Optimization SIP UA Translation Rules VoIP Dial Peer SIP Registration SIP attributes of CUBE Transcoding services Creating and configuring Sip Trunks CUBE Configuration CUBE Call Flow CUBE Dial-Peers Call Routing CUBE Advanced Call Routing Media Manipulation External/PSTN Call Recording Call Admission Control Multiple Non-Authenticated SIP Trunks on a CUBE Multiple Authenticated/Registered SIP Trunks on a CUBE Configuring High Availability High availability on ISR G2 High availability on ISR 4k High availability on ASR Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE) Security Five Layers of Security in CUBE SIP TLS Support with SRTP Monitoring and Troubleshooting Cisco CUBE Dialed Number Analyzer (DNA) for CUBE SIP Profile Test Tool Troubleshooting Serviceability

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Deployment engineer Sales engineer Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe the components, protocols, and call flow of Cisco Packaged Contact Center Enterprise (PCCE) by referencing the discovery platform to prepare for further scripting and configuration activities. Run the CCE Bulk Import utility using the CCE Web Administration tool to develop a base line CCE configuration. Configure an advanced VoiceXML (VXML) application implementing DB lookup functionality and digit collection using Call Studio and CCE Scripting tools; present call data collected from the caller to the Agent desktop. Provision CCE to support Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) calls to the Contact Center using CUCM and CCE configuration tools. This functionality enables CCE Route Requests from CUCM to support contacts initiated from a CUCM managed device (Gateways, Phones, Line Side Interactive Voice Response [IVR] Ports). This functionality can also enable non-Contact Center calls and calls handled by Agents, whether existing or new. Access and deploy custom gadgets to the Finesse desktop using the CCE Web Administration tool to further enhance functionality of the Finesse Agent Desktop. Successfully deploy Mobile Agent in a CCE Environment. Successfully deploy Post Call Survey in a CCE Environment. The Administering Advanced Cisco Contact Center Enterprise (CCEAA) v1.0 course teaches you how to execute advanced administration tasks associated with the Cisco Contact Center Enterprise (CCE) solution. PCCE Review Review PCCE Architecture and Components Review PCCE Protocols Introducing Bulk Import Tools Use the PCCE Bulk Import Tool Use Bulk Import Templates Configuring Advanced Scripting and CCE Data Exchange Design for Advanced Scripting CCE Data Exchange Cisco Unified Communications Manager Initiated Call Flows Understand Transfer Types and Cisco Unified Custom Voice Portal (CVP) Call Flow Models Describe Subsequent Transfers Using Gadgets to Customize the Finesse Desktop Obtain Finesse Custom Gadgets Deploy Finesse Custom Gadgets Implementing Mobile Agent Examine Mobile Agent Functionality Identify Mobile Agent Architecture and Components Implementing Post Call Survey Examine Post Call Survey Functionality Configure Post Call Survey Lab practice Review Discovery Navigate CCE Discovery Architecture and Components Import Bulk Data Create a VXML Application Using Call Studio Configure Precision Queues Create a CCE Routing Script Customize the Finesse Desktop Test Your Call Flow Configure Cisco Unifi

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Enterprise Network System Installers System Integrators System Administrators Network Administrators Solutions Designers Overview Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Identify the various components and architecture of the Cisco SD-WAN solution. Deploy vEdge routers in a secure extensible network. Create templates to aide in the deployment and operation of the secure extensible network. Configure and verify overlay routing in the secure extensible network. Create simple policies to control traffic flow in the secure extensible network. The Cisco SD WAN Operation and Deployment (SDWFND) v1.0 is a 2-day, instructor-led, hands-on course that addresses the Cisco SD-WAN Operations and Deployment functions. Cisco SD-WAN is a new technology, this training covers salient features such as zero-touch provisioning, secure network bring-up, configuration using feature templates, configuration of Overlay Management Protocol (OMP) and policies for network traffic management. Module 1: SD-WAN Solution Components Lesson 1: SD-WAN Solution Overview Lesson 2: SD-WAN Components Lesson 3: Managing SD-WAN Components Module 2: Secure Extensible Network Deployment Lesson 1: Secure Control Plane Operation Lesson 2: Secure Control Plane Deployment Lesson 3: Secure Data Plane Operation Lesson 4: Cloud Deployments and Redundancy Module 3: SD-WAN Template Deployment Lesson 1: Templates Overview Lesson 2: Feature Templates Lesson 3: Device Templates Lesson 4: Attaching Devices to Templates Module 4: SD-WAN Overlay Routing Lesson 1: Overlay Routing Overview Lesson 2: OMP Route Advertisements Lesson 3: OMP Route Redistribution and Network Segmentation Lesson 4: Configuring and Verifying Overlay Routing Module 5: SD-WAN Policies and QoS Lesson 1: Policy Overview and Framework Lesson 2: vSmart Policy Operation and Construction Lesson 3: Forwarding and QoS Overview Lesson 4: Configuring and Monitoring QoS Forwarding Lab outline Lab 1: Manage and Monitor SD-WAN Components Lab 2: Deploy and Verify SD-WAN vEdge Routers Lab 3: Deploy SD-WAN Templates Lab 4: SD-WAN Overlay Routing Lab 5: SD-WAN Policies

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Enterprise network system installers System integrators System administrators Network administrators Solutions designers Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Identify the various network elements of the Cisco SD-WAN solution. Deploy WAN Edge routers. Create templates to aid in the deployment and operation of the Cisco SD-WAN network. Configure and verify Cisco SD-WAN overlay routing. Create simple policies to control traffic flow through the Cisco SD-WAN fabric. The Cisco SD-WAN Operation and Deployment (SDWFND) v2.0 course provides a comprehensive overview of the Cisco© Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN) solution and Cisco SD-WAN components such as vManage, vSmart and vBond.You will learn how to deploy, manage, and operate a secure, programmable, and scalable SD-WAN fabric using IOS XE Cisco SD-WAN products. The course also covers how to configure, operate, and monitor overlay routing across the Cisco SD-WAN network. In addition, you will learn about data and control policies, and how to deploy Quality of Service (QoS) and Direct Internet Access (DIA) in the SD-WAN overlay network.The course will allow you to earn 16 Continuing Education (CE) credits toward recertification. Course Outline Cisco SD-WAN Solution Components Cisco SD-WAN Network Deployment Cisco SD-WAN Configuration Management Cisco SD-WAN Overlay Routing Cisco SD-WAN Policies

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Channel Partner/Reseller Customer Employee Overview Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives: These are the ones listed in the Objectives Table I put together: Identify the basic components and operations of the Unified CCE solution. Use the available UCCE tools to complete a basic UCCE system installation. Discuss the installation and configuration steps required to support agent functionality in a UCCE deployment. Install a basic CCE VXML Solution. Install, configure and run a CCE Outbound Option Campaign. Describe how to support CCE. Deploying Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise (DUCCE) v2.0 is a 5-day instructor-led course presented by training partners. The course allows learners to deploy the Unified CCE v10.0 solution including installation, deploying HA and using troubleshooting tools to identify issues with inbound and outbound Contact Center functionality. This course is intended for those installing the Unified CCE solution, or those providing Level 3 solution support. This course also serves as a foundation for the two corresponding UCCE Administration courses, but is not a prerequisite. Students will learn enough about CCE scripting in this course to ensure system functionality only. A separate course exists for advanced scripting. Course Outline Module 1: Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise v10 Foundations Module 2: Preparing UCCE for Basic IVR Scripting Module 3: Preparing UCCE for Basic Agent Functionality Module 4: Installing and Configuring CCE VXML Solution Module 5: Installing CCE Outbound Option Module 6: Supporting CCE

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Students preparing to take the CCNP Collaboration certification Network administrators Network engineers Systems engineers Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: - Define collaboration and describe the main purpose of key devices in a Cisco collaboration on-premise, hybrid, and cloud deployment model - Configure and modify required parameters in Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CM) including service activation, enterprise parameters, CM groups, time settings, and device pool - Deploy and troubleshoot IP phones via auto registration and manual configuration within Cisco Unified CM - Describe the call setup and teardown process for a SIP device including codec negotiation using Session Description Protocol (SDP) and media channel setup - Manage Cisco Unified CM user accounts (local and via Lightweight Directory Access Protocol [LDAP]) including the role/group, service profile, UC service, and credential policy - Configure dial plan elements within a single site Cisco Unified CM deployment including Route Groups, Local Route Group, Route Lists, Route Patterns, Translation Patterns, Transforms, SIP Trunks, and SIP Route Patterns - Configure Class of Control on Cisco Unified CM to control which devices and lines have access to services - Configure Cisco Unified CM for Cisco Jabber and implement common endpoint features including call park, softkeys, shared lines, and pickup groups - Deploy a simple SIP dial plan on a Cisco Integrated Service Routers (ISR) gateway to enable access to the PSTN network - Manage Cisco UCM access to media resources available within Cisco UCM and Cisco ISR gateways - Describe tools for reporting and maintenance including Unified Reports, Cisco Real-Time Monitoring Tool (RTMT), Disaster Recovery System (DRS), and Call Detail Records (CDRs) within Cisco Unified CM - Describe additional considerations for deploying video endpoints in Cisco Unified CM - Describe the integration of Cisco Unity with Cisco Unified CM and the default call handler The Understanding Cisco Collaboration Foundations (CLFNDU) v1.1 course gives you the skills and knowledge needed to administer and support a simple, single-site Cisco© Unified Communications Manager (CM) solution with Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) gateway. The course covers initial parameters, management of devices including phones and video endpoints, management of users, and management of media resources, as well as Cisco Unified Communications solutions maintenance and troubleshooting tools. In addition, you will learn the basics of SIP dial plans including connectivity to Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) services, and how to use class-of-service capabilities. Course Outline Exploring The Path To Collaboration Introducing Cisco Unified Communications Manager And Initial Parameters Xploring Endpoints And The Registration Process Exploring Codecs And Call Signaling Managing Users In Cisco Unified Communication Manager Describing A Basic Dial Plan Describing Class Of Service Enabling Endpoints And Features Describing The Cisco Isr As A Voice Gateway Exploring Cisco Unified Communication Manager Media Resources Reporting And Maintenance Exploring Additional Requirements For Video Endpoints Describing Cisco Unity Connection

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended primarily for network administrators, network engineers, network managers and systems engineers who would like to implement MPLS and MPLS Traffic Engineering. This course is also intended for network designers and project managers. Overview After completing this course the student should be able to: Describe the features of MPLS Describe how MPLS labels are assigned and distributed Configure and troubleshoot frame-mode MPLS on Cisco IOS platforms Describe the MPLS peer-to-peer architecture and explain the routing and packet-forwarding model in this architecture Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot VPN operations Describe how the MPLS VPN model can be used to implement managed services and Internet access Describe the various Internet access implementations that are available and the benefits and drawbacks of each model Describe the tasks and commands that are necessary to implement MPLS TE This course is designed to help students prepare for MPLS exam. This update to the course reflects the most-recent developments in network design and technologies, using real-world scenarios to help reinforce the learning of key objectives. MPLS Concepts Introducing Basic MPLS Concepts Introducing MPLS Labels and Label Stack Identifying MPLS Applications Label Assignmenet and Distribution Discovering LDP Neighbors Introducing Typical Label Distribution in Frame-Mode MPLS Introducing Convergence in Frame-Mode MPLS Frame-Mode MPLS Implementation on Cisco IOS Platforms Introducing CEF Switching Configuring Frame-Mode MPLS on Cisco IOS Platforms Monitoring Frame-Mode MPLS on Cisco IOS Platforms Troubleshooting Frame-Mode MPLS on Cisco IOS Platforms MPLS Virtual Private Network Technology Introducing Virtual Private Networks Introducing MPLS VPN Architecture Introducing the MPLS VPN Routing Model Forwarding MPLS VPN Packets MPLS VPN Implementation MPLS VPN Implementation Configuring an MP-BGP Session Between PE Routers Configuring VRF Tables Configuring Small-Scale Routing Protocols Between PE and CE Routers Monitoring MPLS VPN Operations Configuring OSPF as the Routing Protocol Between PE and CE Routers Configuring BGP as the Routing Protocol Between PE and CE Routers Troubleshooting MPLS VPNs Complex MPLS VPNs Introducing Overlapping VPNs Introducing Central Services VPNs Introducing the Managed CE Routers Service Internet Access and MPLS VPNs Combining Internet Access with MPLS VPNs Implementing Internet Access in the MPLS VPN Environment MPLS Traffic Engineering Overview Introducing MPLS Traffic Engineering Components MPLS Traffic Engineering Operations Configuring MPLS Traffic Engineering on Cisco IOS Platforms Monitoring Basic MPLS TE on Cisco IOS Platforms

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is as follows: Network operations center (NOC) operators System administrators System engineers Technical support personnel Channel partners, resellers Overview Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives: Cisco IOS XR general architecture Introduction to the Cisco IOS XR command line interface (CLI) Basic system configuration Tracing the switch fabric data path Monitoring the Cisco IOS XR system Working within the Cisco IOS XR configuration file system Interpreting Cisco IOS XR error messages and log file messages Creating system core dumps This 4-day course, Introduction to Cisco IOS© XR (IOSXR100), is an instructor led, lab-based, hands-on course, where you learn the fundamental concepts on which the operating system is based and Cisco IOS XR basic operations for configuration, software, file system configuration, and monitoring. Basic troubleshooting for how to troubleshoot problems relating to process failures, frozen processes, and high CPU and memory consumption is also covered. This course introduces you to the features and functions of the Cisco IOS XR Software operating system. Through a combination of lecture and hands-on lab exercises, you gain an understanding of all major aspects of the operating system, including the architecture, high-availability components, scalability features, configuration basics, switch fabric data path, basic software operations, configuration file overview, monitoring the Cisco IOS XR operating system, and working with error messages and core dumps. Module 1: Cisco IOS XR Software Overview Cisco IOS XR Architecture High Availability Scalability Module 2: Cisco IOS XR Configuration Basics Configuration Operations Initial Configuration Reviewing the Configuration Route Processor Redundancy Module 3: Switch Fabric Architecture Cisco IOS XR Architecture, High Availability, and Scalability Review Verifying the Fabric Data Path Module 4: Cisco IOS XR Software Operations Examining the Operation Basics Examining Configuration Operations Examining Configuration Rollback and Recovery Examining Process Management Module 5: Configuration File System Overview Configuration File System Module 6: Monitoring the Cisco IOS XR Operating System Cisco IOS XR Architecture System Monitoring Commands Module 7: Error Messages and Core Dumps System Error Messages Logging System Messages Cisco IOS XR Core Dumps

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Cisco Unified Communications system channel partners and resellers. • System and technical support engineers. • Customers who are deploying and maintaining Cisco Unified CCE solution products. Overview Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives: • Understand CCE solutions, architecture, solution options, deployment models, integrated features and call flow options. • Apply advanced scripting principles using the expression editor and custom functions and implement silent monitoring and recording. • Understand Cisco Finesse administration and how to set up reason/wrap-up codes, desktop layout, custom variables, and workflow applications and implement Finesse IP Phone Agent. • Understand and implement VoiceXML applications and configure access to an external database via the VXML Server. • Understand the concepts behind translation routing to include when, why, and how to implement translation routing in a Cisco Unified CCE or traditional ICM environment. • Implement Cisco Unified CCE Options including Cisco Outbound dialing, Courtesy Callback, Agent Greeting/Whisper announcements, and Mobile Agent. • Understand advanced CUIC reporting concepts including administration, importing reports, and custom reporting. Helps prepare learners to implement more advanced functions and options in the Cisco Unified CCE environment. Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise Overview Lesson 1: Presenting Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise Lesson 2: Cisco Unified CCE Core Components Lesson 3: Cisco Unified CCE Options Lesson 4: Basic Call Flow Models Implementing Business Rules Lesson 1: Advanced Scripting and Routing Lesson 2: ICM Scripting Variables, Expressions, Formulas and Functions Lesson 3: Silent Monitoring and Recording Lesson 4: Advanced CVP Configurations Using Finesse Administration Lesson 1: Finesse Overview Lesson 2: Finesse Administration Lesson 3: Finesse IP Phone Agent Using CVP VoiceXML Applications Lesson 1: Basic VoiceXML Functionality Lesson 2: Using Call Studio Lesson 3: ICM Scripting for VoiceXML Applications Translation Routing Lesson 1: Traditional Translation Routing Lesson 2: Translation Routing to CVP Configuring Cisco Unified CCE Options Lesson 1: Cisco Outbound Option Lesson 2: Courtesy Callback Lesson 3: Agent Greeting/Whisper Announcements Lesson 4: Mobile Agent CUIC Reporting for the Advanced User Lesson 1: CUIC Overview Lesson 2: CUIC Administration Lesson 3: Importing and Using CVP Reports Lesson 4: Custom Reporting