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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is suitable for anyone responsible for configuring, managing or supporting a Veeam Availability Suite v10 environment. Overview After completing this course, attendees should be able to: Describe Veeam Availability Suite components usage scenarios and relevance to their own environment. Effectively manage data availability in on-site, off-site, cloud and hybrid environments. Ensure both Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs) are met. Install and configure Veeam Availability Suite into their environment, ensuring data is protected effectively. Adapt with an organization's evolving technical, business and regulatory needs. Ensure recovery is possible, effective, efficient, secure and compliant with business and legal requirements. Provide visibility of the business data assets, and produce effective reports and dashboards to monitor performance and risks. Conduct basic troubleshooting and analysis of their Veeam Availability Suite environment. This three-day, technical deep dive Veeam© Availability Suite? v10: Configuration and Management training course is focused on teaching IT professionals the skills to configure, manage and support a Veeam Availability Suite v10 solution. With extensive hands-on-labs, the class enables administrators and engineers to effectively manage data in an ever-changing technical and business environment, bringing tangible benefit to businesses in the digital world. Introduction Describe RTOs and RPOs, what they mean for your business, how to manage and monitor performance against them The 3-2-1 Rule and its importance in formulating a successful backup strategy Identify key Veeam Availability Suite components and describe their usage scenarios Building Backup Capabilities Backup methods, the appropriate use cases and impact on underlying file systems Create, modify, optimize and delete backup jobs, including NAS Backup jobs. Explore different tools and methods, such as BitLooker? and Deduplication, to maximize environment performance Global Settings and their usage to prevent production performance bottlenecks, encrypt network traffic data and control network jurisdiction Restoring from Backup Identify and describe the different restore tools and their features. Ensure you have the confidence to use the correct restore tool at the right time Using Secure Restore to prevent the restoration of malware Disaster recovery from backup, respond accordingly to a variety of real-world recovery scenarios Backup Copy Jobs Simple vs Advanced Backup Copy Jobs, how to create and modify them using best practices to ensure efficient recovery Utilizing tape jobs, how to create and modify Replication Identify and describe the options available for replication, the use cases and impacts of using Create, modify and delete replication jobs, outline considerations to ensure success Failover Identify and describe in detail, failover features and the appropriate usage Develop, prepare and test failover plans to ensure recovery Disaster recovery from replica, respond accordingly to a variety of real-world recovery scenarios Advanced Repository Capabilities Ensure efficiency by being able to select appropriate transport modes while being aware of the impact of various backup functions on the infrastructure Ensure scalability by integrating off-site S3 storage Ensure compatibility with existing deduplication appliances Testing Backup and Replication Testing backups and replicas to ensure you can recover, what you need, when you need to Configure Veeam DataLabs? and setup sandbox environments based on backup, replicas and storage snapshots Using Veeam DataLabs Staged Restore to manage and comply with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) legislation before releasing restores to production Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager Manage multiple Veeam Backup & Replication? installations from a single web console, maintaining a view of your entire virtual environment, ensuring data protection of ROBO and Enterprise environments. Create user and group roles, delegate workloads whilst maintaining data control Enable encryption password loss protection, helping to restore encrypted data in case of lost or forgotten encryption passwords Veeam ONE Monitor your Virtual, Physical and Cloud environments with Veeam ONE? and assess the different views available Configure Veeam ONE for your specific technical and business requirements, describe the alarm options available and how to customize their usage Set up, use and customize Veeam ONE Reporter, creating the reports and dashboards you require technically and for the business Support Locate, migrate or restore backup configuration Identify and locate appropriate support resources Troubleshooting methodology to identify, isolate and remediate support issues Additional course details: Nexus Humans VEEAM-VMCE Availability Suite v10.0: Configuration and Management 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 VEEAM-VMCE Availability Suite v10.0: Configuration and Management 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 suitable for anyone responsible for configuring, managing or supporting a Veeam Availability Suite v11 environment. This includes Senior Engineers and Architects responsible for creating architectures for Veeam environments. Overview After completing this course, attendees should be able to: Describe Veeam Availability Suite components usage scenarios and relevance to your environment. Effectively manage data availability in on-site, off-site, cloud and hybrid environments. Ensure both Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs) are met. Configure Veeam Availability Suite to ensure data is protected effectively. Adapt with an organization's evolving technical and business data protection needs. Ensure recovery is possible, effective, efficient, secure and compliant with business requirements. Provide visibility of the business data assets, reports and dashboards to monitor performance and risks. Design and architect a Veeam solution in a real-world environment Describe best practices, review an existing infrastructure and assess business/project requirements Identify relevant infrastructure metrics and perform component (storage, CPU, memory) quantity sizing Provide implementation and testing guidelines in line with designs Innovatively address design challenges and pain points, matching appropriate Veeam Backup & Replication features with requirements Veeam Certified Architect is the highest level of Veeam technical certifications. Engineers who complete both Veeam Availability Suite v11: Configuration and Management and Veeam Backup & Replication V11: Architecture and Design programs (courses + exams) will be granted with the 'Veeam Certified Architect' (VMCA) title by Veeam. Introduction Veeam Availability Suite v11: Configuration and Management Describe RTOs and RPOs, what they mean for your business, how to manage and monitor performance against them The 3-2-1 Rule and its importance in formulating a successful backup strategy Identify key Veeam Availability Suite components and describe their usage scenarios and deployment types Building backup capabilities Backup methods, the appropriate use cases and impact on underlying file systems Create, modify, optimize and delete backup jobs, including Agents and NAS Backup jobs. Explore different tools and methods to maximize environment performance Ensure efficiency by being able to select appropriate transport modes while being aware of the impact of various backup functions on the infrastructure Building replication capabilities Identify and describe the options available for replication and impacts of using them Create and modify replication jobs, outline considerations to ensure success Introduce the new Continuous Data Protection (CDP) policy Secondary backups Simple vs. advanced backup copy jobs, how to create and modify them using best practices to ensure efficient recovery Discuss using tapes for backups Advanced repository capabilities Ensure repository scalability using a capability such as SOBR on-premises and off-site including integration with cloud storage Ensure compatibility with existing deduplication appliances Introduce the new hardened repository Protecting data in the cloud Review how Veeam can protect the data of a cloud native application Review how Veeam Cloud Connect enables you to take advantage of cloud services built on Veeam Review how Veeam can be used to protect your Office 365 data Restoring from backup Ensure you have the confidence to use the correct restore tool at the right time for restoring VMs, bare metal and individual content such as files and folders Utilize Secure Restore to prevent the restoration of malware Describe how to use Staged Restore to comply with things like General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) before releasing restores to production Identify, describe and utilize the different explores and instant recovery tools and features Recovery from replica Identify and describe in detail, failover features and the appropriate usage Develop, prepare and test failover plans to ensure recovery Disaster recovery from replica to meet a variety of real-world recovery needs Testing backup and replication Testing backups and replicas to ensure you can recover, what you need, when you need to Configure and setup virtual sandbox environments based on backup, replicas and storage snapshots Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager and Veeam ONE Introduce the concept of monitoring your virtual, physical and cloud environments with Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager and Veeam ONE? Configuration backup Locate, migrate or restore backup configuration Introduction Veeam Backup & Replication v11: Architecture and Design Review the architecture principles Explore what a successful architecture looks like Review Veeam?s architecture methodology Discovery Analyze the existing environment Uncover relevant infrastructure metrics Uncover assumptions and risks Identify complexity in the environment Conceptual design Review scenario and data from discovery phase Identify logical groups of objects that will share resources based on requirements Create a set of detailed tables of business and technical requirements, constraints, assumptions and risks Review infrastructure data with each product component in mind Create high level design and data flow Logical design Match critical components and features of VBR with requirements Create logical groupings Determine location of components and relationship to logical grouping Aggregate totals of component resources needed per logical grouping Calculate component (storage, CPU, memory) quantity sizing Physical/tangible design Convert the logical design into a physical design Physical hardware sizing Create a list of physical Veeam backup components Implementation and Governance Review physical design and implantation plan Review Veeam deployment hardening Describe the architect?s obligations to the implementation team Provide guidance on implementation specifics that relate to the design Validation and Iteration Provide framework for how to test the design Further develop the design according to a modification scenario

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This introductory-level course is for experienced DBAs who will be working with MongoDB. In order to gain the most from this course you should have: Prior practical experience in Database Administration Experience working with Linux and be comfortable working with command line Overview This skills-focused course is approximately 50% hands-on. Our engaging instructors and mentors are highly experienced practitioners who bring years of current 'on-the-job' experience into every classroom. Working in a hands-on learning environment, guided by our expert team, attendees will explore: The MongoDB Basic Architecture and Installation MongoDB administration User Management MongoDB security Indexes Backup & Recovery High Availability / Replication Diagnostics & Troubleshooting MongoDB is fast becoming the database of choice for big data applications, being one of the most popular and widely implemented NoSQL databases. Its scalability, robustness, and flexibility have made it extremely popular among business enterprises who use it to implement a variety of activities including social communications, analytics, content management, archiving and other activities. This has led to an increased demand for MongoDB administrators who have the skills to handle cross functional duties. Geared for experienced DBAs, MongoDB for DBAs is a three-day hands-on course that explores the concepts, architecture and pitfalls of managing a MongoDB installation. This course is targeted to the DBA who is familiar with the concepts and tasks of working with a Relational database and is not responsible for a NoSQL MongoDB database. You will learn the critical aspects of MongoDB and use it to solve data management challenges. You will learn to manage MongoDB effectively by gaining expertise in MongoDB administration tools, syntax, MongoDB installations, configurations, security, troubleshooting, backup, scaling and many other features. The focus of this course is on practical skills and applying the DBA existing database knowledge to a MongoDB installation. Introduction to MongoDB Basic Architecture and Installation Differentiate database categories Learn MongoDB design goals List MongoDB tools Describe JSON and BSON Understanding the basic concepts of a Database Database categories: What is NoSQL? Why NoSQL? Benefit over RDBMS Types of NoSQL Database, and NoSQL vs. SQL Comparison, ACID & Base Property CAP Theorem, implementing NoSQL and what is MongoDB? Graph Database Overview of MongoDB, Design Goals for MongoDB Server and Database, MongoDB tools Understanding the following: Collection, Documents and Key/Values, etc., Introduction to JSON and BSON documents Environment setup (live Handson) and using various MongoDB tools available in the MongoDB Package MongoDB Administration Take database backup and restore MongoDB© Export and import data from/ to a MongoDB© instance Check server status and DB status Monitor various resource utilization of a mongod instance Understand various optimization strategies Administration concepts in MongoDB Monitoring issues related to Database Monitoring at Server, Database, Collection level, and various Monitoring tools related to MongoDB Database Profiling, Locks, Memory Usage, No of connections, page fault etc., Backup and Recovery Methods for MongoDB Export and Import of Data to and from MongoDB Run time configuration of MongoDB Production notes/ best practices Data Managements in MongoDB (Capped Collections/ Expired data from TTL), TTL Collection Features GridFS Memory-Mapped Files Journaling Mechanics Storage Engines Power of 2-Sized Allocations No Padding Allocation Strategy Diagnosing Performance Issues Optimization Strategies for MongoDB Configure Tag Sets for Replica Set. Optimize Query Performance Monitoring Strategies for MongoDB . MongoDB Utilities MongoDB Commands MongoDB Management Service (MMS) Data Backup Strategies in MongoDB Copying Underlying Data Files Backup with MongoDump Fsync and Lock MongoDB Ops Manager Backup Software Security Strategies in MongoDB Authentication Implementation in MongoDB . Authentication in a Replica set Authentication on Sharded Clusters Authorization End-to-End Auditing for Compliance User Management Create a User Administrator. Add a User to a Database. Create/Assign User a Role. Verify/Modify a User Access/Privileges. Change a User?s Password MongoDB Security Knowing security concepts in MongoDB Understand how Authentication and Authorisation works Security Introduction Security Concepts Indexes Index Introduction, Index Concepts, Index Types Index Properties Index Creation and Indexing Reference Introduction to Aggregation Aggregation Approach to Aggregation sort Order Pipeline Operators and Indexes Text Indexes Aggregate Pipeline Stages Text Search MapReduce Index Creation Aggregation Operations Index Creation on Replica Set Remove, Modify, and Rebuild Indexes Listing Indexes Measure Index Use Control Index Use Index Use Reporting Geospatial Indexes MongoDB?s Geospatial Query Operators GeoWith Operator Backup & Recovery Import and Export MongoDB Data Restore and recovery of MongoDB(Including point in time Recovery) Restore a Replica Set from MongoDB Backups Recover Data after an Unexpected Shutdown Backup and Restore with Filesystem Snapshots Back Up and Restore with MongoDB Tools Backup and Restore Sharded Clusters High Availability (Replication ) Understand the concept of Replication in MongoDB© ? Create a production like Replica Set Introduction to Replication (High Availability), Concepts around Replication What is Replica Set and Master Slave Replication? Type of Replication in MongoDB How to setup a replicated cluster & managing replica sets etc., Master-Slave Replication Replica Set in MongoDB Automatic Failover Replica Set Members Write Concern Write Concern Levels Write Concern for a Replica Set Modify Default Write Concern Read Preference Read Preference Modes Blocking for Replication Tag Set Configure Tag Sets for Replica set. Replica Set Deployment Strategies . Replica Set Deployment Patterns Oplog File Replication State and Local Database, Replication Administration Diagnostics & Troubleshooting Troubleshoot slow queries Diagnose connectivity problems Understand diagnostic tools Learn common production issues Learn fixes and solutions. Additional course details: Nexus Humans Introduction to MongoDB for DBAs (TTDB4680) 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 Introduction to MongoDB for DBAs (TTDB4680) 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 designed for the Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant Expert or those whose role includes implementing and configuring advanced features of Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. Overview Objectives: Create products as type Item and Service. Set up product unit conversions. Set up transfer orders Set up default order settings. Create product masters with predefined variants. Create and set up category hierarchies. Create product attributes. Create bill of materials using BOM designer Discrete manufacturing concepts Production order statuses Production stages Bill of materials (BOM) Resources Routes and operations Configure commodity pricing in Supply Chain Management. Configure product compliance in Supply Chain Management. Configure commodity pricing in Supply Chain Management. Configure product compliance in Supply Chain Management. Configure process manufacturing. Create and configure catch weight items. Configure approved vendors. Understand the features in engineering change management. Learn how the end-to-end engineering change management process works. Set up engineering organizations. Work with product versioning. Create dimension groups by using the version dimensions. Create product life cycle states. Use engineering categories. Set up engineering change severities and severity rules. Set up product owners. Use a workflow with engineering change management. Create an engineering change request. Learn about business impacts. Create an engineering change order. Important terminology to help you understand the concepts and processes that are associated with product configuration. Product configuration end-to-end scenario. Different areas that span the product configuration process. The product configuration model. How to build a product configuration model. Configure the costing sheet. Perform BOM calculation and analyze costs by using the costing sheet. IoT intelligence and insights in Supply Chain Management This course is designed to build your in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management application knowledge. This course will cover the most important features and functionalities needed by Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management functional consultant including: The product information and how to configure, create, and manage your product and inventory. Supply chain management configuration and processing. The transportation management features, and the warehouse management features. Asset Management functionalities. Master planning configuration and processing. Sales and procurement processes. Create products and product masters in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Product information workspace Concept of a product Create products Set up unit conversions Batch disposition codes Default order settings Define products as not stocked Create product masters with variants Gain productivity by using the Variant suggestions page Create and set up category hierarchies and attributes Set up item pricing Create bill of materials in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Work with the BOM designer BOM and formula versions BOM line types BOM levels Get started with discrete manufacturing in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Discrete manufacturing life cycle Master planning and planned production orders Bills of materials Working with BOM and item configurations Create a bill of materials Production orders Work with commodity pricing and compliance in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Configure commodity pricing Configure product compliance Configure process manufacturing in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Process manufacturing item types Production type setup Set up packaging and batch attributes Shelf life related setup Item model group, product compliance, and approved vendors Catch weight Transaction adjustments Catch weight item handling policy Catch weight tags Configure approved vendors Get started with Engineering Change Management for Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Overview of features End-to-end walkthrough of features Set up versioned products in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Create an engineering organization Create nomenclature for product versions Create product version number rules Create product dimension groups by using the version dimension Create product life cycle states Engineering attributes Product readiness policies Product release policies Create engineering categories Configure engineering change management for Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Set up engineering change severities Set up severity rule sets Set up product owners Engineering workflows Request and follow up with product changes in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Engineering change requests Engineering change orders up with product changes in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Get started with product configuration in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Elements of a product configuration model Expression constraints and table constraints in product configuration models Validate and test a product configuration model Finalize a model for configuration Set up a product configuration model Calculations for product configuration models Solver strategy for product configuration Reuse product configurations Release a product configuration model Customize a product configuration model Work with the costing sheet in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Costing versions Cost groups Calculation groups Costing sheets BOM calculations BOM Measurements BOM Reports Configure formulas for process manufacturing in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Formulas, formula lines, and formula versions Formula features Approve and activate formulas and formula versions Use step consumption Coproducts By-products Burden allocation Planning items Get started with production control in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Core concepts in production control Understand unified manufacturing Manufacturing principles Overview of the production process and production life cycle Batch orders Discrete manufacturing Process manufacturing Lean manufacturing Configure production control for unified manufacturing Capacity planning Integration between the General ledger and the Production control modules IoT intelligence and insights Describe the value proposition for mixed-reality Guides for production floor workers Use warehouse management for manufacturing in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Production input location Production output location Staging and order picking Release BOM and formula lines to the warehouse Cross-docking Planned cross docking Visibility into material exceptions Work with manufacturing execution in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Understand the manufacturing executions Identify roles in manufacturing execution Planning consideration for manufacturing execution Configure manufacturing execution Setup time and attendance for manufacturing execution processes Control production with manufacturing execution Create and process report as finished journals with co-products and by-products Calculate and approve raw time registrations Report as finished from the job card device Get started with Asset Management for Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Asset Management terminology and concepts Functional locations and assets Assets and work orders Install the Asset Management mobile workspace Use the Asset Management mobile workspace Asset Management integration capabilities Integrate Asset Management with Dynamics 365 Guides Schedule work orders in Asset Management for Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Configure workers for work order scheduling Schedule and dispatch work orders Calculate capacity load on scheduled work orders Configure and perform the procure-to-purchase process in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Procurement scenario Overview of the procure-to-purchase process Set up procurement categories Use procurement catalogs Create a purchase requisition Create and process a request for quotation Create purchase orders Vendor categories and catalogs Evaluate a vendor and put a vendor on hold Use purchasing policies Configure activity-based subcontracting and production flow costing in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Subcontracting capabilities Subcontracting a vendor Subcontracting service Transfer activities as subcontracting activities Subcontracting as an alternate resource Cost accounting of subcontracted services Subcontracting cost flow Backflush costing Products and material in Work in Progress Standard cost Costing lean manufacturing Calculation of standard cost Calculate unused quantities Calculation of production variances to standard cost Ledger entries created from processing a production flow Configure and use agreements in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Work with trade agreements Create sales agreements Create purchase agreements Configure trade allowance management Configure brokerage contract management Configure royalty contract management Configure vendor rebates Rebate management module Work with capa Additional course details: Nexus Humans MB-335T00: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, Expert 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 MB-335T00: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, Expert 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.

The aim of this programme is to help attendees create better quality technical documents in an organised and efficient manner. It will give those new to the topic an appreciation of how to approach the task professionally whilst those with more experience will be able to refresh and refine their skills. The programme comprises three complementary one-day modules: The programme presents a structured methodology for creating technical documents and provides a range of practical techniques that help delegates put principles into practice. Although not essential, it is strongly advised that delegates for modules 2 and 3 have already attended module 1, or another equivalent course. Note: the content of each module as shown here is purely indicative and can be adapted to suit your particular requirements. This course will: Explain the qualities and benefits of well written technical documents Present a structured approach for producing technical documents Review the essential skills of effective technical writing Demonstrate practical methods to help create better documents Provide tools and techniques for specification and report writing Review how technical documents should be issued and controlled Note: the content of each module as shown here is purely indicative and can be adapted to suit your particular requirements. Module 1: Essential skills for technical writers 1 Introduction to the programme Aims and objectives of the module Introductions and interests of participants 2 Creating effective technical documents What is technical writing? how does it differ from other writing? Key qualities of an effective technical document Communication essentials and the challenges faced by technical writers The lessons of experience: how the best writers write The five key steps : prepare - organise - write - edit - release (POWER) 3 Preparing to write Defining the document aims and objectives; choosing the title Understanding technical readers and their needs Getting organised; planning and managing the process Integrating technical and commercial elements The role of intellectual property rights (IPR), eg, copyright 4 Organising the content The vital role of structure in technical documents Deciding what to include and how to organise the information Categorising information: introductory, key and supporting Tools and techniques for scoping and structuring the document Creating and using document templates - pro's and con's 5 Writing the document Avoiding 'blinding them with science': the qualities of clear writing Problem words and words that confuse; building and using a glossary Using sentence structure and punctuation to best effect Understanding the impact of style, format and appearance Avoiding common causes of ambiguity; being concise and ensuring clarity Using diagrams and other graphics; avoiding potential pitfalls 6 Editing and releasing the document Why editing is difficult; developing a personal editing strategy Some useful editing tools and techniques Key requirements for document issue and control Module 2: Creating better specifications 1 Introduction Aims and objectives of the day Introductions and interests of participants The 'POWER' writing process for specifications 2 Creating better specifications The role and characteristics of an effective specification Specifications and contracts; the legal role of specifications Deciding how to specify; understanding functional and design requirements Developing the specification design; applying the principles of BS 7373 Getting organised: the key stages in compiling an effective specification 3 Preparing to write a specification Defining the scope of the specification; deciding what to include and what not Scoping techniques: scope maps, check lists, structured brainstorming The why/what/how pyramid; establishing and understanding requirements Clarifying priorities; separating needs and desires: the MoSCoW method Useful quantitative techniques: cost benefit analysis, QFD, Pareto analysis Dealing with requirements that are difficult to quantify 4 Organising the content The role of structure in specifications Typical contents and layout for a specification What goes where: introductory, key and supporting sections Creating and using model forms: the sections and sub sections Detailed contents of each sub-section Exercise: applying the tools and techniques 5 Writing the specification Identifying and understanding the specification reader Key words: will, shall, must; building and using a glossary Writing performance targets that are clear and unambiguous Choosing and using graphics Exercise: writing a specification 6 Editing and releasing the document Key editing issues for specifications Issue and control of specifications Module 3: Writing better reports 1 Introduction Aims and objectives of the day Introductions and interests of participants The 'POWER' technical writing process for technical reports 2 Creating better reports What is a technical report? types and formats of report The role and characteristics of an effective technical report Understanding technical report readers and their needs The commercial role and impact of technical reports Getting organised: the key stages in compiling a technical report 3 Preparing to write reports Agreeing the terms of reference; defining aims and objectives Being clear about constraints; defining what is not to be included Legal aspects and intellectual property rights (IPR) for reports Preparing the ground; gathering information and reference documents Keeping track of information: note making, cataloguing and cross referencing Tools and techniques for developing a valid and convincing argument 4 Organising the content The role of structure reviewed; some typical report structures Who needs what: identifying the varied needs of the readership What goes where: introductory, key and supporting sections Creating and using model forms: the sections and sub sections Detailed contents of each sub-section Exercise: applying the tools and techniques 5 Writing the report Planning the storyline: the report as a journey in understanding Recognising assumptions about the reader; what they do and don't know Converting complex concepts into understandable statements Presenting technical data and its analysis; the role of graphics Presenting the case simply whilst maintaining technical integrity Exercise: writing a technical report 6 Editing and releasing the report Key editing issues for technical reports Issue and control of technical reports

A flexible, modular-based, programme to heighten participants' awareness of ways in which their operations can affect the environment, the principles of environmental management and the practical steps they need to take as individuals and as an organisation to improve environmental performance. Depending on the course modules selected, this programme will give participants: Increased awareness of relevant environmental issues A greater understanding of, and commitment to, the organisation's environmental management programme Preparation for any responsibilities they may have under an Environmental Management System Further benefits according to options chosen 1 Environmental awareness Definition of 'the environment' Key environmental issuesGlobal warmingOzone depletionAcid rainAir qualityWater pollutionContaminated landLand take and green belt shrinkageResource usageHabitat destruction and species extinctions. Option: This module can be used to explain the key environmental issues related to the activities of your own organisation. Diagrams, photos, pictures, examples and statistics relevant to your own organisation are used where possible to illustrate the points being made. 2 Environmental legislation Key elements of environmental legislation affecting the activities of your organisation - including international, European and UK legislation. Legislation of particular relevance to your organisation - how it affects the operations of your organisation Option: Legislation can be dealt with according to which aspect of the environment it protects (eg, air, water, waste) or which part of your organisation's activities it affects Consequences of breaching legislation 3 Environmental management systems Overview of what an environmental management system isHow is an Environmental Management System (EMS) designed and put together?Key elements (emphasising Plan - Do - Check - Review cycle)The need to continually improve Pros and consReasons for having an EMSBenefits of an EMSConsequences of not managing the environmentCosts of installing an EMS Explanation of ISO 14001 and EMAS standards and guidance as applicable to the EMSs of your organisationOverview of your organisation's EMSHow it was set up / is being developed / operatesWho is responsible for itKey parts of system (eg, environmental policy, objectives and targets) identified and discussedEMS documentation - what and where it is. Workshop option: Brainstorm 'Pros and cons' with the participants, come up with all their ideas for good and bad things about EMS and demonstrate that the 'good' list is longer than the 'bad' 4 Environmental consequences Define what an environmental impact is and discuss how they are determined, with reference to the EMS Identify why we want to determine the environmental consequences of operations and activities; how they are used in the EMS for planning, and reducing the impact on the environment Establish key environmental consequences of construction and operational activities on the site; discuss significance ranking and the control measures in place in your organisation. Workshop option: In small groups, participants are asked to identify the impact on the environment of your organisation's activities or a part of their activities. They are then asked to rank these impacts in terms of their significance, using guidelines provided to help them be aware of the contributing factors (eg, frequency, severity). For a selected number of the impacts, the participants are asked to identify what control measures there are and which of these they play a part in. All stages can be discussed with trainers as a whole group at various stages during the workshop. 5 Protected species, nature conservation and invasive weeds Nature conservation, landscape and visual issues in the planning process - overview of key nature UK wildlife legislation, EIA, appropriate timing of surveys, Hedgerow regulations and landscape and visual impact issues Ecological issues - ecological legislation, significant species, hedgerows Archaeology in the development process - why archaeology is important, organisation in the UK, legislation and planning guidance Construction phase issues and consents - major environmental issues during construction, including water resources and land drainage consents, discharges to land or water, water abstraction, public rights of way, tree protection, waste management, Special waste, noise, good practice pollution control and Environmental Audits Identification and management of invasive weeds - including legal position regarding management 6 Chemicals and fuels handling and storage How health and safety management is closely linked to environmental management of materials Planning - what mechanisms are in place for planning materials use; legislation, guidance and policies which define how to manage materials Materials storage - what are the considerations for storing materials, covering:Labels: what are the different types and what do they tell us?Storage facilities: what are the requirements for safe storage of materials (eg, signs, secondary containment, access, segregation, lids/covers)Handling: safe handling for protecting the environment, organisational procedures, high risk situations (eg, decanting, deliveries), how to reduce the risks (eg, use of funnels, proper supervision, training)COSHH and MSDS: brief explanation of legislation and its role in environmental control of hazardous materials, how to use the information provided by COSHH assessments Option: These sessions can be illustrated with photographs/pictures and examples of good and bad storage and handling practices Workshop Options: Labelling Quiz - quick-fire quiz on what different labels tell us; Build a Storage Facility - participants are asked to consider all the environmental requirements for building a safe storage facility for their organisation 7 On-site control measures Overview of the legislation associated with nuisance issues on site and mitigating problems when they arise Examples of bad practice, including fuel storage tanks and mobile equipment - costs involved with prosecution of fuel spills, remediation costs, management costs, legal fees, bad PR coverage Identification and management of contaminated land and relevant legislation Workshop option: Participants are provided with a site plan containing information on site features, environmental conditions and indications of potential issues 8 Waste management Why worry about waste? - a look at how waste disposal can impact on the environment, illustrated by examples of waste-related incidents, statistics on waste production on national, industry-wide and organisational levels, landfill site space, etc Legislation - overview of the relevant legislation, what the main requirements of the regulations are, what penalties there are, and the associated documentation (waste transfer notes) Waste classification - a more in-depth look at how waste is classified under legislation according to hazardous properties, referring to Environment Agency guidance Handling and storage requirements - what are the requirements of the applicable waste legislation and how are they covered by organisational procedures? Examples of good and bad environmental practice associated with handling and storing waste. Workshop option: 'Brown bag' exercise - participants pass round a bag containing tags each with a different waste printed on. They are asked to pick out a tag and identify the classification and the handling, storage and disposal requirements for the waste they select Waste minimisation - overview of the waste minimisation 'ladder' and its different options (elimination, reduction, reuse and recycling), benefits of waste minimisation, examples of waste minimisation techniques Workshop option: Participants are asked to identify opportunities that actually exist within the organisation for minimising production of waste that are not currently being taken advantage of 9 Auditing Requirements for environmental auditing of operations Auditing the EMS Types of internal and external audits Requirements EMS standards (ISO 14001 and EMAS) Carrying out internal audits and being prepared for external audits Workshop options:Mock audit 'Brown Bag' - can be used either for trainers to test participants as if they were in an audit situation, or for the participants to test each other and practice their auditing technique. The bag contains tags each with a different topic printed on (eg, waste skips); participants pass the bag round and select a tag; they are then questioned by the trainer or another participant about that topic as if they were in an audit situation. If the participants are auditing each other, they will be provided with a set of guidelines to keep in mind during the workshop.Virtual auditing - a more practical workshop where participants review photographs of situations/activities relevant to the organisation's operations. They are asked to identify all the good and bad environmental practices that are occurring in the situations. 10 Incident response What should you do when an incident does happen? What should be in a spill kit? When should you call in the experts? When should you inform the Environment Agency or Environmental Health Officer? Workshop option: The participants are provided with some incident scenarios and asked to develop a response to the incident 11 Monitoring and reporting Environmental monitoring programmes and procedures Monitoring and reporting as control measures for environmental consequences Monitoring and environmental 'STOP' card systems - personal and behavioural monitoring and reporting

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