Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours Overview What is JIRA Software? Managing agile projects using JIRA Software Managing project backlog Managing iterations / sprints Managing releases / versions Managing project components Managing security Managing fields and screens Managing custom issue types Viewing various burn-down/burn-up reports This course introduces students to JIRA Software which is one of the most popular agile project management tool. Agile methods help in accelerating the delivery of initial business value. Continuous planning and feedback ensures that value is maximized throughout the development process. JIRA Software lets you manage project backlog, plan and execute sprints, and manage releases. It also lets you view useful reports, such as, velocity, various burndown / burn-up charts. Navigating JIRA Connecting to JIRA Software JIRA Account System Dashboard Sidebars Global Sidebar Search Help Dashboards Projects Boards Issues Project Sidebar Summary Managing Projects What is a Project? What is a Project (Contd.)? Backlog Sprints Versions / Releases Issues What is Component? Project Name and Key Project Key Format Editing Project Key Caveats Editing Project Key Deleting Project Summary Managing Versions What is Version What is Version (Contd.)? Merging Versions Other Version Options Version Fields What is Version? Summary Managing Issues Issues What are Epics? Epics ? Types Creating a new Epic What is a Story? Creating a Story Story Estimation Tasks Sub-tasks Summary Managing Sprints Sprints What is typically done in Sprint Planning? Velocity Agile Board Sprint Naming Convention Sprint Execution Summary Search & Using JQL Search Search Types JQL JQL Examples Sharing search result Save Search and Reuse in a Board Summary Working with JIRA Dashboards and Reports What is a JIRA Dashboard? Creating a JIRA Dashboard Choosing a Dashboard Layout What is a Gadget? Gadgets Available Out-of-the-box Adding a Gadget to a Dashboard Adding a Gadget to a Dashboard (Example Calendar Gadget) Moving a Gadget Removing a Gadget from a Dashboard Viewing Dashboard as a Wallboard Deleting a Dashboard JIRA Reports Generating a JIRA Report Generating a JIRA Report (Example ? Burndown Chart) Viewing the Burndown Chart Report Categories Available Out-of-the-box Agile Reports Issue Analysis Reports Forecast & Management Reports For further details ? Summary Jira Agile Common Jira Software boards Scrum Agility Kanban Scrum vs. Kanban Scrumban History of Kanban Kanban for software teams Kanban boards Kanban boards (Contd.) Kanban cards The benefits of Kanban Planning flexibility Shortened time cycles Fewer bottlenecks Visual metrics Continuous Delivery Kanban ? Kanban backlog Summary Miscellaneous Issue Features Voting Watching an Issue Adding/Removing Labels Linking Issues Linking Issue (Contd.) Commenting on Issue Attaching a File to an Issue Attaching a File to an Issue (Contd.) Cloning (Copying) an Issue Cloning (Copying) an Issue (Contd.) Cloning (copying) an Issue (Contd.) Viewing an Issue?s Change History Viewing an Issue's Change History (Contd. Summary Managing Fields & Screens (OPTIONAL: TIME PERMITTING) Fields OOB Fields Custom Fields Field Type Screens Summary
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Agile Release Plans: Virtual In-House Training While many Agile frameworks provide guidance on a focus on value and iterative development, many do not explain how that value is delivered to the customer. Release Plans have become an accepted and common practice to bridge the gap between the Product Vision and the Product Backlog (Agile requirements). In this course, you will be provided with an introduction to Agile and to Scrum, the most utilized Agile framework. You will also learn how the Vision, Roadmap, and Charter help to establish the Release Plan. The goal of this course is to equip you with the necessary knowledge, skills, and techniques to build Release Plans to ensure you deliver the most value to your customers. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Recall the Scrum framework elements (roles, events, and artifacts) Examine the benefits of Agile Develop a Product Vision and Roadmap Create an Agile Project Charter Prepare a Release Plan Write user stories to support a Product Backlog Foundation Concepts Introduction to Scrum Scrum Overview Agile Benefits Product Definition Business Goals Product Vision Product Roadmap Agile Project Charter Product Scope Project Risks Release Deadlines Sprint Durations Team Norms Release Planning Release Plan Process Select Stories and a Release Date Product Backlog User stories Building the product backlog Product Backlog Refinement Transitioning to the Scrum Team
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is suited to marketeers, business analysts, and researchers who are interested in increasing their statistical knowledge. Overview After attending this course, delegates will understand how statistics can be used to provide valuable insight into their business, and be able to apply statistical methods to solve business problems. On returning to work delegates will immediately be able to make a difference to the way that their organisations make decisions. This course covers the statistical methods that analysts need to move from simple reporting on business problems to extracting insight to solve business problems. Course Outline The course will explore the following topics through a series of lectures and workshops: Summary statistics for both continuous data and categorical data Using and reporting confidence intervals Using hypothesis tests to answer business questions Using correlations to explore data relationships Simple prediction models Analysing categorical data Additional course details: Nexus Humans Data-driven Business Using Statistical Analysis 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 Data-driven Business Using Statistical Analysis 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.
Introduction to Design Thinking: On-Demand Innovation is the cornerstone of highly successful companies, especially those that continue to be successful over the years and decades. Design thinking practices fuel this continual innovation, as they are the critical links from inspiration to delivery, concept to showroom floor, and start-up to global business. Design thinking is a structured approach to promoting innovation and creative problem-solving. It is not a new approach. It has been around for centuries, as the art, architecture, and inventions of mankind illustrate. By examining the steps to achieving great design and maximum utility of product, design thinking approaches provide a framework in which to develop new solutions to problems and new products to sell. This highly interactive course is designed to help participants think like designers to generate innovation, and to help teams to produce more innovation and creativity. Since design thinking is based on doing rather than thinking, we participants are challenged to apply the techniques, in the classroom, to create new ideas and solutions to a case study project. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain the underlying principles and value of using Design Thinking for innovation Describe the basic concepts of the Stanford Model for Design Thinking Evaluate a set of basic Design Thinking techniques for application to your projects Apply tools, techniques, and skills aligned with the 5 stages of the Stanford Model Drive innovation through Design Thinking at some level in your work environment Foundation Concepts Problems and solutions The Design Thinking difference Design Thinking skills and abilities Design Thinking mindset Design Thinking frameworks Stages of Design Thinking Problems and solutions The Design Thinking difference Design Thinking skills and abilities Design Thinking mindset Design Thinking frameworks General Practices Team formation Visualization Improvisation Personalization Empathize Practices Overview of Empathize techniques Observation Engagement Interviews Define Practices Overview of Define practices Unpacking techniques Defining the customer techniques Integrating the Define experience Ideate Practices Overview of Ideate practices Reusable techniques for the Ideate stage New Ideate techniques to explore Prototype & Test Practices Overview of Prototype practices Examples of prototypes Overview of Testing practices Forms of testing techniques Adopt and Adapt Design Thinking Overview of Design Thinking implementation Design Thinking implementation challenges Success in implementing Design Thinking Summary and Next Steps Workshop summary Next steps: Personal Action Plans
Ignite Your Fitness Entrepreneurial Journey: Online Fitness Business Mastery Embark on a transformative adventure into the realm of fitness entrepreneurship with our dynamic course - 'Fitness Business - Sell Products, Training & Coaching Online.' Unleash your potential to revolutionize the fitness industry by mastering the art of selling products, crafting effective training programs, and delivering impactful coaching online. This isn't just a course; it's your gateway to sculpting a thriving fitness business that resonates with your passion and caters to the modern digital landscape. Learning Outcomes Develop a profound understanding of diverse fitness business models. Hone your entrepreneurial vision to create a unique and marketable fitness business. Dive into the intricacies of creating compelling fitness products that stand out. Grasp the essentials of effective selling and marketing in the fitness industry. Explore strategies to drive traffic to your online fitness hub. Why choose this Fitness Business - Sell Products, Training & Coaching Online course? Unlimited access to the course for a lifetime. Opportunity to earn a certificate accredited by the CPD Quality Standards and CIQ after completing this course. Structured lesson planning in line with industry standards. Immerse yourself in innovative and captivating course materials and activities. Assessments designed to evaluate advanced cognitive abilities and skill proficiency. Flexibility to complete the Course at your own pace, on your own schedule. Receive full tutor support throughout the week, from Monday to Friday, to enhance your learning experience. Unlock career resources for CV improvement, interview readiness, and job success. Who is this Fitness Business - Sell Products, Training & Coaching Online course for? Aspiring fitness entrepreneurs eager to launch an online business. Fitness enthusiasts looking to monetize their passion. Trainers and coaches aiming to expand their reach in the digital space. Individuals passionate about creating and selling fitness products. Entrepreneurs seeking to venture into the lucrative fitness industry. Career path Fitness Entrepreneur: £25,000 - £60,000 Online Fitness Coach: £20,000 - £45,000 Digital Marketing Specialist (Fitness Industry): £30,000 - £50,000 Product Development Manager (Fitness): £35,000 - £55,000 Fitness Content Creator: £25,000 - £40,000 Affiliate Marketing Specialist (Fitness): £25,000 - £45,000 Prerequisites This Fitness Business - Sell Products, Training & Coaching Online does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning.This Fitness Business - Sell Products, Training & Coaching Online was made by professionals and it is compatible with all PC's, Mac's, tablets and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection. Certification After studying the course materials, there will be a written assignment test which you can take at the end of the course. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the pdf certificate for £4.99 Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £8. Course Curriculum Introduction Who this course is for 00:02:00 What you will learn 00:03:00 Fitness Business Models Fitness Business Models Overview 00:02:00 The Coaching Business Model 00:04:00 Selling Products Business Model 00:06:00 Affiliate Marketing Business Model 00:06:00 Fitness Sponsorships 00:02:00 Refining Your Business Idea The First Steps 00:03:00 Finding The Right Fitness Niche 00:04:00 How To Identify The Ideal Coaching Client 00:05:00 How To Identify Your Clients Pain Points 00:03:00 How To Become An Expert 00:04:00 Creating Your First Product Understand What You Are Selling 00:01:00 Creating Your First Fitness Information Product 00:07:00 MVP - Minimal Viable Product 00:03:00 Creating Your First Workout Routine / Diet Plan 00:04:00 Writing Your First Fitness eBook 00:06:00 Recording Your First Fitness Video Course 00:06:00 Creating A Coaching Offer 00:03:00 Selling & Marketing Fundamentals Overview 00:02:00 Most Common Fitness Marketing Mistakes 00:04:00 Setting SMART Marketing Goals 00:07:00 Crafting A Stong Marketing Message 00:06:00 Selling & Marketing Strategies Choosing The Right Marketing Channel 00:08:00 Email Marketing For Your Product 00:03:00 How To Build An Email List 00:03:00 Your First Autoresponder Series 00:10:00 How To Build The Perfect Lead Magnet 00:05:00 How To Use WordPress For Your Fitness Business 00:08:00 Installing WordPress 00:05:00 Building A Landing Page 00:06:00 Building A Thank You Page 00:03:00 Driving Traffic To Your Site Starting A Niche Youtube Channel 00:05:00 Keyword Research For Youtube 00:04:00 My Youtube Content Strategy 00:04:00 How To Set Up Your First Lead Ad In Facebook 00:06:00 Affiliate Marketing 3 lectures Affiliate Marketing Overview 00:01:00 Writing Blog Posts With Affiliate Links 00:04:00 Making Affiliate Sales With Youtube Videos 00:03:00 Online Business Motivation Motivation Intro 00:01:00 How To Deal With Difficult Customers / Clients 00:03:00 How To Deal With Email Overload 00:04:00 How To Develop The Mindset Of An Entrepreneur 00:04:00 How To Not Lose Track Of Your Business Goals 00:05:00
Description: This Microsoft Office Business Contact Manager 3 will help you to learn everything you need to teach Microsoft Office Business Contact Manager 3. In this course you will learn how to install business contact manager, use express setup and advanced setup, use the business contact manager dashboard, use the business contact manager folder list, menus, and toolbar, create and remove a database, use shared database, manage your database, access the welcome email, use the dashboard links, use 'learn about business contact manager', use the help menu, and more. This course will help you to get skilled and improve your knowledge. Learning Outcomes: Understand and install Business Contact Manager, and use express and advanced setup View folders, use dashboard, menu and toolbar in the Business Contact Manager Create, remove, share and manage database, along with connections to other shared databases Get to know welcome emails, use dashboard links, 'Learn about Business Contact Manager', and help menu Open folders, create, edit and view Accounts, Business Contacts, Opportunities and Business Projects and Project Tasks Discover how to create a history item, business note in and outside an item, view the communication history folder and use link to record and emails to auto-links Learn to open the dashboard, customize it and about the home, sales, marketing and projects tab Setup and use the Product and Service Items List, import and export data, generate reports and utilize the reports window in the information management tools Go through marketing campaigns by creating basic campaigns, campaigns through Word and Publisher, and track campaign results Create custom forms, edit lists in and outside a form Assessment: At the end of the course, you will be required to sit for an online MCQ test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately. You will instantly know whether you have been successful or not. Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After completing and passing the course successfully, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. Who is this Course for? Microsoft Office Business Contact Manager 3 is certified by CPD Qualifications Standards and CiQ. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic background. Requirements Our Microsoft Office Business Contact Manager 3 is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path After completing this course you will be able to build up accurate knowledge and skills with proper confidence to enrich yourself and brighten up your career in the relevant job market. Configuring Business Contact Manager Getting Started 00:30:00 Using Business Contact Manager 00:15:00 Working with Business Contact Manager Data 00:15:00 Getting Help in Business Contact Manager 00:15:00 Using Business Contact Manager Accounts 00:15:00 Business Contacts 00:15:00 Opportunities 00:15:00 Business Projects and Project Tasks 00:30:00 Communications History and Linking 00:15:00 Business Contact Manager Tools Using the Dashboard 00:15:00 Information Management Tools 00:30:00 Marketing Campaigns 00:15:00 Customizing Forms 00:15:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Microsoft Office Business Contact Manager 3 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Microsoft Office Business Contact Manager 3 00:20:00 Order Your Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00
Compass for Agility - Leveraging Agility for Business Problem-Solving Join Leila Rao as she introduces the Compass for Agility. This 90-day iterative approach is a pragmatic and personalized method, enabling organizations to build the capacity and culture for responding to challenges and opportunities. This provides a structure for organizations to explore what'ss working and what isnTt in their ecosystem to successfully and sustainably build the capability for continuous learning and improvement. The Compass helps with addressing "wicked" business problems set apart by one key variation: agile is the how, not the "why". Enhancing business agility is a fortunate by-product of directly resolving pain points because agile serves as the means, not the end. Empower your organization to orient itself by its unique needs and values so that you can continually create customized maps as you chart your own journey in volatile and uncertain terrains.
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for novice database developers, database administrators, Business Intelligence developers, report creators, and application developers who have an understanding of relational database concepts and have basic Windows navigation skills. Overview Create single table SELECT queries Create multiple table SELECT queries Filter and sort data Insert, update, and delete data Query data using built-in functions Create queries that aggregate data Create subqueries Create queries that use table expressions Use UNION, INTERSECT, and EXCEPT on multiple sets of data Implement window functions in queries Use PIVOT and GROUPING SETS in queries Use stored procedures in queries Add error handling to queries Use transactions in queries This five-day instructor-led course is intended for IT professionals who wish to use the Transact-SQL language to query and configure Microsoft SQL Server. Students are typically database developers and database administrators, but might also be Business Intelligence developers, report creators, or application developers. In this course, students learn how to query single tables, join data from multiple tables, filter and sort data, modify data, use procedures and functions, and implement error handling. Prerequisites Basic understanding of relational databases. Basic Windows knowledge. Module 1: Introduction to Transact-SQL What is Transact-SQL The SELECT statement The WHERE clause Sorting results Calculations CASE expressions Module 2: Joining tables with Transact-SQL The JOIN clause Inner joins Outer joins Self joins and cross joins Module 3: Filtering and sorting results Implement the ORDER BY clause Filter data with the WHERE clause Limit the number of rows returned by a query Implement NULL logic Module 4: SQL Server data types Understand data types Implement string data types Implement temporal data types Module 5: Inserting, updating and deleting data Insert new records Update existing records Delete data Module 6: Using SQL Server functions with Transact-SQL Understand function types in SQL Server Convert data using functions Implement logical functions Work with NULL data using functions Module 7: Aggregating data with Transact-SQL Implement aggregation in SQL Server Group records in SQL Server Filter aggregated data Module 8: Implement subqueries with Transact-SQL Implement scalar and multi-valued sub-queries Implement correlated subqueries Implement existence checks with subqueries Module 9: Create queries that use table expressions Create views Create table-valued functions Implement derived tables Implement common table expressions Module 10: Use UNION, INTERSECT, EXCEPT and APPLY on multiple sets of data Write queries with the UNION operator Write queries with the INTERSECT and EXCEPT operators Write queries with the APPLY operator Module 11: Implement window functions in queries Understand window functions Impement window functions Module 12: Use PIVOT and grouping sets in queries Implement PIVOT in queries Implement grouping sets in queries Module 13: Use stored procedures in queries Query data with stored procedures Interact with stored procedures using input and output parameters Write simple stored procedures Pass dynamic SQL to SQL Server Module 14: Implement programming features in Transact-SQL Understand T-SQL programming elements Implement loops and conditions in T-SQL queries Module 15: Add error handling to queries Understand SQL Server error handling Implemet structured exception handling Module 16: Use transactions in queries Understand database transactions Implement transactions in T-SQL
The objective of Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Fast Track mode) qualification (accredited by OTHM, UK) is to broaden learners' understanding of logistics and supply chain management and is designed for those who wish to prepare for a first professional role and future career in the field. It is also suitable for logistics and supply chain professionals in the early stages of their career looking to enhance their knowledge and skills and move to the next level professionally. Successful completion of this qualification in Logistics and Supply Chain Management will equip learners with the specialist knowledge and skills needed to further their career as a logistics and supply chain professional as well as the opportunity to embark on further study towards a relevant Master's programme with advanced standing. Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Key Highlights Program Duration: 6 Months (Regular mode also available) Program Credits: 120 Credits Designed for working Professionals Format: Online No Written Exam. The Assessment is done via Submission of Assignment Tutor Assist available Dedicated Student Success Manager Timely Doubt Resolution Regular Networking Events with Industry Professionals Become eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Master's degree programme. LSBR Alumni Status No Cost EMI Option The Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Fast Track mode) will equip you with the specialist knowledge and skills needed to further your career as a logistics and supply chain professional as well as provide you with the opportunity to embark on further study towards a relevant Master's programme with advanced standing. Upon successful completion of the programme, you will also become eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Master's and MBA degree programme. Mandatory units (Total Credits: 120) The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management qualification consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits Logistics Management (20 credits) Supply Chain Planning, Modelling and Analytics (20 credits) Procurement and Supply Management (20 credits) Supply Chain and Operations Strategy (20 credits) Sustainable Operations Management (20 credits) Business Research Methods (20 credits) Who is this course for? Working Professionals Level 6 / Year 3 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree holders or learners who are looking for Career Progression A formal Postgraduate qualification leading to award of degrees in future. Requirements For entry onto the Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (fast track) qualification, learners must possess an honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification. Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course. No formal qualification is required from mature learners (over 21 years) who have relevant management experience. Please speak to the Admission Counsellors for waiver information. Career path University Progression after completion of your Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (fast track) qualification Become eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Master's degree programme after completion of your Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (fast track mode)