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Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for The audience for this course includes professionals who are new to Looker who are interested in leveraging Looker for data analysis, visualization, and reporting. The course is designed for individuals seeking to gain a comprehensive understanding of Looker's functionalities and apply these skills in their organizations to drive data-driven decision-making. Overview This course combines expert lecture, real-world demonstrations and group discussions with machine-based practical labs and exercises. Working in a hands-on learning environment led by our expert facilitator, you'll explore and gain: Comprehensive understanding of Looker's platform: Gain a solid foundation in Looker's key features, functionality, and interface, enabling you to navigate and utilize the platform effectively for your data analysis and visualization needs. Mastery of LookML and data modeling: Develop proficiency in Looker's unique data modeling language, LookML, to create customized and efficient data models that cater to your organization's specific requirements. Expertise in creating insightful Explores: Learn to build, customize, and save Explores with dimensions, measures, filters, and calculated fields, empowering you to analyze your data and uncover valuable insights. Proficiency in dashboard design and sharing: Acquire the skills to design visually appealing and informative dashboards, share them with different user roles, and schedule exports to keep stakeholders informed and up-to-date. Enhanced content organization with folders and boards: Understand how to effectively use folders and boards to organize, manage, and discover content within Looker, making it easily accessible for you and your team. Optional: Advanced visualization techniques for impactful storytelling: Master advanced visualization techniques, including customizations with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and interactive visualizations using Looker's API, to create compelling data stories that resonate with your audience. Discover the power of data analytics and visualization with our hands-on, two-day introductory course Looker Bootcamp: Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Looker. Designed for professionals who want to unlock valuable insights from their data, this immersive training experience will guide you through Looker's cutting-edge features and provide you with the essential skills to create engaging, interactive, and insightful reports and dashboards. Our experienced trainers will take you on a journey from the fundamentals of Looker and its unique data modeling language, LookML, to advanced visualization techniques and content organization strategies, ensuring you leave the course equipped to make data-driven decisions with confidence. Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to participate in practical exercises and workshops that will help you apply the concepts and techniques learned in real-world scenarios. You will explore the potential of Looker's Explores, dive into LookML's capabilities, and master the art of dashboard design and sharing. Learn how to organize and manage your content with folders and boards and harness the power of advanced visualization techniques to make your data come alive. Getting Started with Looker Overview of Looker and its key features Navigating the Looker interface Looker terminology and basic concepts Connecting to Data Sources Setting up and managing data connections Exploring database schemas Understanding LookML: Looker's data modeling language Creating and Customizing Explores Building and customizing Explores Adding dimensions, measures, and filters Creating calculated fields Saving and organizing Explores Data Visualization Creating visualizations using Looker's visualization library Customizing chart types, colors, and labels Displaying visualizations in dashboards Introduction to Looker's API for custom visualizations Advanced Explores and LookML LookML refresher and best practices Creating derived tables and data transformations Managing access controls and data permissions Organizing and Sharing Content with Folders and Boards Introduction to folders and boards in Looker Creating and managing folders for organizing content Setting up boards for easy content discovery Sharing folders and boards with different user roles and permissions Dashboard Design and Sharing Best practices for dashboard design Adding, arranging, and resizing visualizations Scheduling and exporting dashboard data Advanced Visualization Techniques Customizing visualizations with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Creating interactive visualizations using Looker's API Integrating Looker visualizations with other tools Hands-on Workshop and Project Participants work on a guided project to apply the skills learned Trainer provides individual support and guidance Project Presentations, Q&A, and Training Wrap-up Additional course details: Nexus Humans Looker Bootcamp: Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Looker (TTDVLK02) 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 Looker Bootcamp: Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Looker (TTDVLK02) 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.

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Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for those who want to understand and use soft skills to communicate, problem solve, and resolve conflict. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, participants will use soft skills to more effectively interact with people and improve communication skills. In this course, participants will develop a core set of ten soft skills. Getting Started Workshop Objectives Action Plan What are Soft Skills? Definition of Soft Skills Empathy and the Emotional Intelligence Quotient Professionalism Learned vs. Inborn Traits Practical Illustration Communication Ways We Communicate Improving Nonverbal Communication Listening Openness and Honesty Practical Illustration Team Work Identifying Capabilities Get Into Your Role Learn the Whole Process The Power of Flow Practical Illustration Problem Solving Define the Problem Generate Alternative Solutions Evaluate the Plans Implementation and Re-Evaluation Practical Illustration Time Management The Art of Scheduling Prioritizing Managing Distractions The Multitasking Myth Practical Illustration Attitude and Work Ethic What Are You Working For? Caring for Others vs Caring for Self Building Trust Work Is Its Own Reward Practical Illustration Adaptibility/Flexibility Getting Over the Good Old Days Syndrome Changing to Manage Process Changing to Manage People Showing You?re Worth Your Weight in Adaptability Practical Illustration Self Confidence (Owning It) Confident Traits Self-Questionnaire Sure-fire Self-Confidence Building Tactics Build Up Others Practical Illustration Ability to Learn Wow, You Mean I?m Not Perfect? Listen with an Open Mind Analyze and Learn Clear the Air and Don?t Hold Any Grudges Practical Illustration Networking Redefine Need Identifying Others? Interests Reach Out When to Back Off Practical Illustration Wrapping Up Words From the Wise

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for hiring managers who want to save company time and money recruiting and hiring the right candidates. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, participants will know how to present an open position, develop a workable hiring strategy, know how to find and select candidates for open positions. In this course, participants will gain skills and tools to help seek out great candidates that are a fit for your company. Learn to find the diamond in the rough. Getting Started Workshop Objectives Action Plan Defining and Knowing the Position Know the Position Needs Analysis Job Analysis Task Analysis Practical Illustration Hiring Strategy Company Information Salary Range Top Performers Be Prepared Practical Illustration Lure in Great Candidates Advertise Where Candidates Visit Develop Corporate Citizenship Treat Your Candidates Well Look at the Competition Practical Illustration Filtering Applicants to Interview Put Lots of Weight on Cover Letters Grading Resumes Internet Search Initial Phone Interview Practical Illustration The Interview (1) Introduce Everyone Use a Panel Match the Interview to the Job Types of Questions Practical Illustration The Interview (2) Tell Me About My Company Distractions Interview More Than Once Wrap Up Practical Illustration Selection Process (1) Testing Look for Passion and Enthusiasm Background Checks Trust Your Instincts Practical Illustration Selection Process (2) Education Level vs. Experience Have a Consensus Keep Non-Hires on File Checking References Practical Illustration Making an Offer Do it Quickly Employment Details Notify Rejected Candidates Be Creative Practical Illustration Onboarding Training and Orientation Mentoring 30-60-90 Day Reviews Make Them Feel Welcome Practical Illustration Wrapping Up Words From the Wise

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This is not a single course but a set of menu options from which you can 'pick and mix' to create a draft programme yourself, as a discussion document which we can then fine-tune with you. For a day's training course, simply consider your objectives, select six hours' worth of modules and let us do the fine-tuning so that you get the best possible training result. Consider your objectives carefully for maximum benefit from the course. Is the training for new or experienced credit control staff? Are there specific issues to be addressed within your particular sector (eg, housing, education, utilities, etc)? Do your staff need to know more about the legal issues? Or would a practical demonstration of effective telephone tactics be more useful to them? Menu Rather than a generic course outline, the expert trainer has prepared a training 'menu' from which you can select those topics of most relevance to your organisation. We can then work with you to tailor a programme that will meet your specific objectives. Advanced credit control skills for supervisors - 1⁄2 day Basic legal overview: do's and don'ts of debt recovery - 2 hours Body language in the credit and debt sphere - 1⁄2 day County Court suing and enforcement - 1⁄2 day Credit checking and assessment - 1 hour Customer visits and 'face to face' debt recovery skills - 1⁄2 day Data Protection Act explained - 1⁄2 day Dealing with 'Caring Agencies' and third parties - 1 hour Debt counselling skills - 2 hours Elementary credit control skills for new staff - 1⁄2 day Granting credit and collecting debt in Europe - 1⁄2 day Identifying debtors by 'type' to handle them accurately - 1 hour Insolvency: Understanding bankruptcy / receivership / administration / winding-up / liquidation / CVAs and IVAs - 2 hours Late Payment of Commercial Debts Interest Act explained - 2 hours Liaison with sales and other departments for maximum credit effectiveness - 1 hour Suing in Scottish Courts (Small Claims and Summary Cause) - 1⁄2 day Telephone techniques for successful debt collection - 11⁄2 hours Terms and conditions of business with regard to credit and debt - 2 hours Tracing 'gone away' debtors (both corporate and individual) - 11⁄2 hours What to do if you/your organisation are sued - 1⁄2 day Other topics you might wish to consider could include: Assessment of new customers as debtor risks Attachment of Earnings Orders Bailiffs and how to make them work for you Benefit overpayments and how to recover them Cash flow problems (business) Charging Orders over property/assets Credit policy: how to write one Council and Local Authority debt recovery Consumer Credit Act debt issues Using debt collection agencies Director's or personal guarantees Domestic debt collection by telephone Exports (world-wide) and payment for Emergency debt recovery measures Education Sector debt recovery Forms used in credit control Factoring of sales invoices Finance Sector debt recovery needs Third Party Debt Orders (Enforcement) Government departments (collection from) Harassment (what it is - and what it is not) Health sector debt recovery skills Hardship (members of the public) Insolvency and the Insolvency Act In-house collection agency (how to set up) Instalments: getting offers which are kept Judgment (explanation of types) Keeping customers while collecting the debt Late payment penalties and sanctions Letter writing for debt recovery Major companies as debtors Members of the public as debtors Monitoring of major debtors and risks Negotiation skills for debt recovery Old debts and how to collect them Out of hours telephone calls and visits Office of Fair Trading and collections Oral Examination (Enforcement) Pro-active telephone collection Parents of young debtors Partnerships as debtors Positive language in debt recovery Pre-litigation checking skills Power listening skills Questions to solicit information Retention of title and 'Romalpa' clauses Sale of Goods Act explained Salesmen and debt recovery Sheriffs to enforce your judgment Students as debtors Statutory demands for payment Small companies (collection from) Sundry debts (collection of) Terms and Conditions of Contract Tracing 'gone away' debtors The telephone bureau and credit control Taking away reasons not to pay Train the trainer skills Utility collection needs Visits for collection and recovery Warrant of execution (enforcement)

Managing Benefits™ Foundation: Virtual In-House Training The APMG International Managing Benefits and Swirl Device logo is a trademark of The APM Group Limited, used under permission of The APM Group Limited. All rights reserved. Benefits are not simply just one aspect of project and programme management (PPM) - rather, they are the rationale for the investment of taxpayers' and shareholders' funds in change initiatives. Managing Benefits is designed to complement existing best practices in portfolio, programme and project management (such as PRINCE2®, MSP®, P3O® & MoP®), and consolidates existing guidance while expanding on the specific practices and techniques aimed at optimizing benefits realization. The purpose of the Managing Benefits guidance and certification scheme is to provide you with generally applicable guidance encompassing benefits management principles, practices, and techniques, and to prepare you to take and pass the Foundation exam on the last day. Managing Benefits provides: An overview of benefits management - what it is, the case for doing it, and some common misconceptions that can limit its effectiveness in practice Descriptions of the seven principles upon which successful approaches to benefits management are built, and examples of how they have been applied in practice Guidance on how to apply benefits management at a portfolio level, as well as at an individual project or programme level Details of the five practices in the Benefits Management Cycle and examples of how they have been applied in practice Advice on how to get started in implementing effective benefits management practices and sustain progress What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Define benefits, benefits management and related terms, and the objectives of benefits management Explain the principles upon which successful approaches to benefits management are based Define the practices contained within the Benefits Management Cycle and relevant techniques applicable to each practice Describe key elements of portfolio-based benefits management, as well as the scope of key roles and responsibilities for benefits management and the typical contents of the main benefits management documentation Identify barriers to effective benefits management and strategies to overcome them, including the key success characteristics of benefits management Improve your ability to pass the APMG Managing Benefits Foundation Certification exam Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Overview of Managing Benefits The Benefits Management Model Key Benefits Management Practices What is Benefits Management? Definitions Value and Value Management Why do we need benefits management? Objectives Benefits Management Principles Align benefits with strategy Start with the end in mind Utilize successful delivery methods Integrate benefits with performance management Manage benefits from a portfolio perspective Apply effective governance Develop a value culture The Benefits Management Cycle Barriers to effective and efficient benefits management and overcoming them Key success characteristics of effective benefits management Key roles, responsibilities, and documentation Benefits Management Practice 1 - Identify and Quantify Benefits Management Practice 2 - Value and Appraise Benefits Management Practice 3 - Plan Benefits Management Practice 4 - Realize Benefits Management Practice 5 - Review Portfolio-based Benefits Management Implementing and Sustaining Progress APMG Managing Benefits Foundation Exam

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