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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Typical candidates for this course are IT Professionals who deploy small-to-medium scale enterprise network solutions based on Aruba products and technologies. Overview After you successfully complete this course, expect to be able to: Explain how Aruba's wireless networking solutions meet customers' requirements Explain fundamental WLAN technologies, RF concepts, and 802.11 Standards Learn to configure the Mobility Conductor and Mobility Controller to control access to the Employee and Guest WLAN Control secure access to the WLAN using Aruba Firewall Policies and Roles Recognize and explain Radio Frequency Bands and channels, and the standards used to regulate them Describe the concept of radio frequency coverage and interference and successful implementation and diagnosis of WLAN systems Identify and differentiate antenna technology options to ensure optimal coverage in various deployment scenarios Describe RF power technology including, signal strength, how it is measured and why it is critical in designing wireless networks Learn to configure and optimize Aruba ARM and Client Match and Client Insight features Learn how to perform network monitoring functions and troubleshooting This course teaches the knowledge, skills and practical experience required to set up and configure a basic Aruba WLAN utilizing the AOS 8.X architecture and features. Using lecture and labs, this course provides the technical understanding and hands-on experience of configuring a single Mobility Conductor with one controller and AP Aruba WLAN. Participants will learn how to use Aruba hardware and AOS8 to install and build a complete, secure controller network with multiple SSIDs. WLAN Fundamentals Describes the fundamentals of 802.11, RF frequencies and channels Explain RF Patterns and coverage including SNR Roaming Standards and QOS requirements Mobile First Architecture An introduction to Aruba Products including controller types and modes OS 8.X Architecture and features License types and distribution Mobility Conductor Mobility Controller Configuration Understanding Groups and Subgroups Different methods to join Mobility Controller with Mobility Conductor Understanding Hierarchical Configuration Secure WLAN configuration Identifying WLAN requirements such as SSID name, encryption, authentication Explain AP groups structure and profiles Configuration of WLAN using the Mobility Conductor GUI AP Provisioning Describes the communication between AP and Mobility controller Explain the AP booting sequence and requirements Explores the APs controller discovery mechanisms Explains how to secure AP to controller communication using CPSec Describes AP provisioning and operations WLAN Security Describes the 802.11 discovery, authentication and association Explores the various authentication methods, 802.1x with WPA/WPA2, Mac auth Describes the authentication server communication Explains symmetric vs asymmetric Keys, encryption methods WIPS is described along with rogue discovery and protection Firewall Roles and Policies An introduction into Firewall Roles and policies Explains Aruba?s Identity based Firewall Configuration of Policies and Rules including aliases Explains how to assign Roles to users Dynamic RF Management Explain how ARM calibrates the network selecting channels and power settings Explores OS 8.X Airmatch to calibrate the network How Client Match and Client Insight match steers clients to better APs Guest Access Introduces Aruba?s solutions for Guest Access and the Captive portal process Configuration of secure guest access using the internal Captive portal The configuration of Captive portal using Clearpass and its benefits Creating a guest provisioning account Troubleshooting guest access Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting Using the Mobility Conductor dashboard to monitor and diagnose client, WLAN and AP issues Traffic analysis using APPrf with filtering capabilities A view of AirWave's capabilities for monitoring and diagnosing client, WLAN and AP issues

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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Programmers Application DevelopersSystem Architects Network ArchitectsNetwork Security Architects IT Professionals w/programming experience Overview Those who attend the Ethereum Development course and pass the exam certification will have a demonstrated knowledge of:An excellent overall understanding of the Ethereum architecture and Solidity language.All functional components (including smart contracts) required to develop an Ethereum Blockchain.The understanding of how to instantiate an Ethereum application on the network.An in-depth understanding of how transactions are created and implemented on an Ethereum network. This 3 day instructor-led course is designed for programmers and developers who want to take a comprehensive deep dive in writing smart contracts and building applications that interact with them. This course provides detailed overviews of Ethereum, smart contracts, and the development language, Solidity. The student will be exposed to Ethereum?s adaptable feature set which allows the developer to design decentralized applications for countless applications. Students will also participate in hands-on programming lab sessions to learn, develop, and advance their skills in Ethereum development. The Ethereum Development Training Course is designed for those seeking an in-depth understanding and development experience of the Ethereum Blockchain platform. Students will participate in approximately 50% programming lab time providing practical experience, enhancing their knowledge and existing skill set. What is Blockchain and Smart Contracts? What is Blockchain and how does it work? Bitcoin vs Ethereum Smart Contract How you can use Smart Contracts? Advantages of Smart Contracts Solidity LAB TASK Types of Variables in Solidity Public and Private Code Public Variables and Functions Private Variables and Functions Internal Functions External Functions Smart Contract Constructors Constant Variables Setting Variables LAB CHALLENGE Smart Contracts With WEB3.JS LAB Installing & Running the Ethereum TestRPC Installing Web3.js Changing the Environment in Remix Creating the UI Using Web3.js to Connect & Interact with the Smart Contract SOLUTION LAB CHALLENGE Smart Contract Events With WEB3.JS AIM LAB The Current Contract Defining the Smart Contract Event Updating the UI LAB CHALLENGE Functions, Mappings and Structs THEORY Functions Mappings Structs LAB The Smart Contract Creating a Modifier Using the Modifier Web3 UI?s Modifier Handling LAB Creating a Struct Creating the Mapping Map Addition Get from the Mapping The Full Contract Count from Map LAB CHALLENGE Inheritance and Deployment THEORY Object-oriented programming Inheritance LAB Current Contract Creating a Base Contract Changing from Strings to bytes Continuing the Project Installing MetaMask Deploy Contract to the Ropsten Test Network LAB Update the HTML Form Update the JavaScript Using the App LAB CHALLENGE Embark Framework and It's Deployment Blockchain (Ethereum) Decentralized Storage (IPFS) Decentralized Communication Web Technologies LAB Installing Embark Framework Hello World with Embark Framework First Contract Deployment with Embark Framework Solidity Smart Contracts Testing THEORY What is Software Testing? LAB LAB CHALLENGE Contracts Management With Factories THEORY Factory LAB LAB CHALLENGE IPFS Files Hosting THEORY IPFS FILES HOSTING LAB 1. Get your hosting server 2. Install IPFS on the Server LAB CHALLENGE End to End Development of DAPP AIM LAB Setup the Project Program the Smart Contract Create the Front-end of the application Deploy the App with IPFS LAB CHALLENGE

At times, everyone involved with a business will find themselves in a position where they are faced with difficult decisions. Being able to deal with these situations effectively and confidently is an important interpersonal skill. This is especially true for managers who will be forced to make tough decisions on a regular basis, but need to ensure that the business continues to perform both during and after the difficult decisions have been made. The manner in which they approach and implement these decisions can sometimes be the difference between success and failure. Course SyllabusThe syllabus of the Dealing with Difficult Situations with Confidence course is comprised of four modules, covering the following: Module OneSelf Awareness Attitude towards challenges - self-resilience Going into a challenging scenario - how to prepare Recognising the signs of contention Giving feedback constructively Module TwoHaving Difficult Conversations with Confidence Behaviour labelling - preparing the approach Assertiveness techniques Dealing with a difficult issue focussing on behaviour & consequences Keeping objective and professional throughout Module ThreeExamining Your Preferred Communication Style Recognising the different communication styles Analysing your preferred style - Paradigm FitIn Profiler review Identifying the most appropriate situations for each style Module FourHelpful Interpersonal Skills Effective questioning techniques Active listening Body language Recognising and dealing with behaviours Displaying and creating positive attitudes Remaining Assertive and in control

DOG BEHAVIOUR At Cheshire Dog Services, emphasis is placed on modification of the dog’s behaviour through non-coercive and non-aversive methods. While basic training is a component of any behaviour modification program, it is likely you require assistance in devising a course of action that will help you and your dog successfully overcome any problems that arise during your dogs’ lifetime. Plenty of the problem behaviours that dogs’ develop can be a result of an owner’s misunderstanding of their dogs’ behaviour and can make matters worse when responding in an inappropriate way. Harsh methods can deteriorate your relationship with your dog and build distrust on both sides so using aggression to cure aggression does not work. Many nuisance behaviours or aggression problems are often very normal dog behaviours, therefore using harsh or aversive tactics to remove these undesirable actions are unwarranted and only delay in “fixing” the problem in the first place. Helping you understand dog psychology can give you the foundation to a happier life together! Glyn has a diploma (merit pass) in Advanced Canine Behaviour from the esteemed British College of Canine Studies. Are you experiencing problems with your dog such as: Jumping up Object guarding or stealing Aggression to other dogs, children & strangers Over guarding of you or your house Fear / nervousness / anxiety Excessive barking Getting into the car Barking at people or cars Behaviour Modification takes into account: Ensuring the Health & physical wellbeing of your dog. (physical health – diet, rest, exercise, medical illness ) & emotional wellbeing. Setting the dog up for Success – Avoiding putting the dog in a situation where he/she is likely to fail. Desensitisation & Counter Conditioning – presenting less threatening versions of the triggering stimulus & pairing it with things the dog enjoys. Positive Reinforcement / Differential reinforcement of Alternative Behaviour – teaching other skills the dog can do instead of the unwanted behaviour. Please contact us with the behaviour problems you are encountering and we’ll review what’s involved to help you. We would normally like to carry out a visit to your home, discuss the issue on full, meet your dog and set out what we need to do to help you. At this stage, we’ll set out costs involved as I’m sure you can understand that some behavioural issues can take longer to resolve than others. We would normally like to carry out at least one follow up visit and will provide you with a written report too. Please contact us for prices (they vary depending on what’s required)

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Security administrators Security consultants Network administrators System engineers Technical support personnel Cisco integrators and partners Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe key concepts of NGIPS and NGFW technology and the Cisco Firepower Threat Defense system, and identify deployment scenarios Perform initial Cisco Firepower Threat Defense device configuration and setup tasks Describe how to manage traffic and implement Quality of Service (QoS) using Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Describe how to implement NAT by using Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Perform an initial network discovery, using Cisco Firepower to identify hosts, applications, and services Describe the behavior, usage, and implementation procedure for access control policies Describe the concepts and procedures for implementing security intelligence features This course gives you knowledge and skills to use and configure Cisco© Firepower Threat Defense technology, beginning with initial device setup and configuration and including routing, high availability, Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) to Cisco Firepower Threat Defense migration, traffic control, and Network Address Translation (NAT). You will learn how to implement advanced Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) and Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS) features, including network intelligence, file type detection, network-based malware detection, and deep packet inspection. You will also learn how to configure site-to-site VPN, remote-access VPN, and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) decryption before moving on to detailed analysis, system administration, and troubleshooting. Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Overview Examining Firewall and IPS Technology Firepower Threat Defense Features and Components Examining Firepower Platforms Examining Firepower Threat Defense Licensing Cisco Firepower Implementation Use Cases Cisco Firepower NGFW Device Configuration Firepower Threat Defense Device Registration FXOS and Firepower Device Manager Initial Device Setup Managing NGFW Devices Examining Firepower Management Center Policies Examining Objects Examining System Configuration and Health Monitoring Device Management Examining Firepower High Availability Configuring High Availability Cisco ASA to Firepower Migration Migrating from Cisco ASA to Firepower Threat Defense Cisco Firepower NGFW Traffic Control Firepower Threat Defense Packet Processing Implementing QoS Bypassing Traffic Cisco Firepower NGFW Address Translation NAT Basics Implementing NAT NAT Rule Examples Implementing NAT Cisco Firepower Discovery Examining Network Discovery Configuring Network Discovery Implementing Access Control Policies Examining Access Control Policies Examining Access Control Policy Rules and Default Action Implementing Further Inspection Examining Connection Events Access Control Policy Advanced Settings Access Control Policy Considerations Implementing an Access Control Policy Security Intelligence Examining Security Intelligence Examining Security Intelligence Objects Security Intelligence Deployment and Logging Implementing Security Intelligence File Control and Advanced Malware Protection Examining Malware and File Policy Examining Advanced Malware Protection Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention Systems Examining Intrusion Prevention and Snort Rules Examining Variables and Variable Sets Examining Intrusion Policies Site-to-Site VPN Examining IPsec Site-to-Site VPN Configuration Site-to-Site VPN Troubleshooting Implementing Site-to-Site VPN Remote-Access VPN Examining Remote-Access VPN Examining Public-Key Cryptography and Certificates Examining Certificate Enrollment Remote-Access VPN Configuration Implementing Remote-Access VPN SSL Decryption Examining SSL Decryption Configuring SSL Policies SSL Decryption Best Practices and Monitoring Detailed Analysis Techniques Examining Event Analysis Examining Event Types Examining Contextual Data Examining Analysis Tools Threat Analysis System Administration Managing Updates Examining User Account Management Features Configuring User Accounts System Administration Cisco Firepower Troubleshooting Examining Common Misconfigurations Examining Troubleshooting Commands Firepower Troubleshooting

Qualification Number Level 1: 603/5291/7 Qualification Number Level 2: 600/3423/3 Minimum entry age 19 Guided Learning Hours Level 1: 30 Guided Learning Hours Level 2: 115  What does this qualification cover?  Level 1: • Know how to deliver good customer service • Know different communication methods • Know how to provide good customer service in line with organisational procedures • Know how to effectively deal with customer queries, problems and complaints. Level 2: • The principles of customer service • How customer needs and expectations are formed • The principles of responding to customers' problems or complaints • Interpersonal and team working skills • How to meet customer needs and expectations • Communicating effectively with customers • Legislation which supports the customer service process Who is it suitable for?  This qualification is aimed at learners who are new to the customer service sector and wish to improve their knowledge of this area resulting in the achievement of a nationally recognised qualification. The qualification provides learners with the knowledge and understanding in customer service for learners who deal, or intend to deal, with customers on a daily basis as part of their job role and is applicable to a variety of work environments. This qualification is suitable for learners aged 19 and above. What are the entry requirements? There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. How is this qualification structured? Level 1: The qualification is made up of one mandatory unit: • Unit 1 Customer Service Principles Level 2: The qualification is made up of two mandatory units: • Unit 1 Supporting the customer service environment • Unit 2 Delivery of effective customer service How is it assessed? This qualification is assessed via an internally assessed and externally verified portfolio of evidence. Funding for our qualifications This qualification is available fully funded under the Adult Education Budget funding stream and is free to the candidate.

No-one in business will succeed if they are not financially literate - and no business will succeed without financially-literate people. This is the ideal programme for managers and others who don't have a financial qualification or background but who nonetheless need a greater understanding of the financial management disciplines essential to your organisation. This course will give the participants a sound understanding of financial reports, measures and techniques to make them even more effective in their roles. It will enable participants to: Overcome the barrier of the accountants' strange language Deal confidently with financial colleagues Improve their understanding of your organisation's finance function Radically improve their planning and budgeting skills Be much more aware of the impact of their decisions on the profitability of your organisation Enhance their role in the organisation Boost their confidence and career development 1 Review of the principal financial statements What each statement containsOutlineDetail Not just what the statements contain but what they mean Balance sheets and P&L accounts (income statements) Cash flow statements Detailed terminology and interpretation Types of fixed asset - tangible, etc. Working capital, equity, gearing 2 The 'rules' - Accounting Standards, concepts and conventions Fundamental or 'bedrock' accounting concepts Detailed accounting concepts and conventions What depreciation means The importance of stock, inventory and work in progress values Accounting policies that most affect reporting and results The importance of accounting standards and IFRS 3 Where the figures come from Accounting records Assets / liabilities, Income / expenditure General / nominal ledgers Need for internal controls 'Sarbox' and related issues 4 Managing the budget process Have clear objectives, remit, responsibilities and time schedule The business plan Links with corporate strategy The budget cycle Links with company culture Budgeting methods'New' budgetingZero-based budgets Reviewing budgets Responding to the figures The need for appropriate accounting and reporting systems 5 What are costs? How to account for them Cost definitions Full / absorption costing Overheads - overhead allocation or absorption Activity based costing Marginal costing / break-even - use in planning 6 Who does what? A review of what different types of accountant do Financial accounting Management accounting Treasury function Activities and terms 7 How the statements can be interpreted What published accounts contain Analytical review (ratio analysis) Return on capital employed, margins and profitability Making assets work - asset turnover Fixed assets, debtor, stock turnover Responding to figures EBIT, EBITEDIA, eps and other analysts' measure 8 Other key issues Creative accounting Accounting for groups Intangible assets - brand names Company valuations Fixed assets / leased assets / off-balance sheet finance

Personal Tax Return and Self Assessment Accounting training Course Overview: Most self-employed people and directors of companies have to do submit a Tax Return every year. If you are a self-employed person you may learn how to do tax return yourself. As a result, you can save money by not having to pay an external agent. Don't forget You can also save more money as you will know more about how to apply for a tax rebate. According to statistics, more than 60% of taxpayers not sure how to do tax return correctly and lose money for not knowing how to apply for a tax rebate correctly. If you want to offer tax services to the general public, then skills in this sector can dramatically improve your job prospect or business prospect. How to do a tax return? Firstly, you need to be registered with HMRC to process your tax return. You should get a UTR (Unique Tax Reference) no, which is your personal identification no for tax purpose. Once you have details for all incomes and expenditure, you can submit them electronically to HMRC. The deadline for submitting a personal tax return is 31 January for the previous tax year. Apply for a Tax Rebate It is possible that you could be eligible for a tax rebate. The most possible scenarios are: When you pay more tax than required Submitting an incorrect tax return Claiming special Tax relief There could be many more reasons why should you get a tax refund. It is vital to know the scenarios under which you should apply for a tax rebate. Certificate of Attendance Identify the type(s) of returns that may be completed Understand the duties and responsibilities of a bookkeeper/tax agent when completing self-assessment tax returns Calculating the taxes on profits for Self Employed & on income for Employed individuals Understanding differences between Drawings & Dividends Introduction to UTR and NI Classes Understanding Tax Return submission procedures to HMRC (using 2 individual Scenarios) Analysing Class 2 & Class 4 NIC Analysing Personal Allowance Analysing Income from Self Employments Employment benefits Analysis Analysis of Car & Fuel benefits Analysis of savings and investment income and tax implications on them. Introduction to Capital Gains Tax analysis Introduction to Inheritance Tax Analysis Understanding the procedure for payment and administration of both tax and National Insurance Contributions

REFERENCE CODE 603/6964/4 COURSE LEVEL NVQ Level 2 THIS COURSE IS AVAILABLE IN Course Overview This qualification enables the learner to demonstrate and recognise their skills, knowledge and understanding and to demonstrate their competence in a real workplace environment so that they can work in the Site Logistics Operations sector within the construction industry. All work must be completed following Industry recognised Safe Working Practices and in accordance with relevant legislation. This qualification is at Level 2, although some units may be at different levels and should be taken by those who are fully trained to deal with routine assignments. Candidates should require minimum supervision in undertaking the job. The qualification has been developed in a way to allow employees from companies of all sizes and specialisms equal opportunity to complete.