This course is designed for those already using Power BI Desktop and are ready to work with more comprehensive elements of analysing and reporting in Power BI. The course maintains a balanced look at data analysis including the Power Query Editor, with a deep dive into writing DAX formulas, and enhanced dashboard visualisations. The aim of this course is to provide a more complete understanding of the whole Power BI analytics process, by working with business examples that will equip you with the necessary skills to output comprehensive reports and explore Power BI's analytical capabilities in more depth. 1 The Query Editor Grouping rows in a table Split row by delimiter Add days to determine deadlines The query editor 2 Fuzzy Matching Joins Matching inconsistencies by percentage Matching with transformation table 3 The Query Editor M Functions Adding custom columns Creating an IF function Nested AND logics in an IF function 4 DAX New Columns Functions Including TRUE with SWITCH Using multiple conditions The FIND DAX function The IF DAX function Logical functions IF, AND, OR 5 Editing DAX Measures Making DAX easier to read Add comments to a measure Using quick measures 6 The Anatomy of CALCULATE Understanding CALCULATE filters Add context to CALCULATE with FILTER Using CALCULATE with a threshold 7 The ALL Measure Anatomy of ALL Create an ALL measure Using ALL as a filter Use ALL for percentages 8 DAX Iterators Anatomy of iterators A closer look at SUMX Using RELATED with SUMX Create a RANKX RANKX with ALL 9 Date and Time Functions Overview of functions Create a DATEDIFF function 10 Time Intelligent Measures Compare historical monthly data Create a DATEADD measure Creating cumulative totals Creating cumulative measures Visualising cumulative totals 11 Visualisations In-Depth Utilising report themes Applying static filters Group data using lists Group numbers using bins Creating heatmaps Comparing proportions View trends with sparklines 12 Comparing Variables Visualising trendlines as KPI Forecasting with trendlines Creating a scatter plot Creating dynamic labels Customised visualisation tooltips Export reports to SharePoint
Payroll Accounting Training Fast Track (Level 1-3): This course brings you the skills you need to use this popular payroll program to confidently process any businesses payroll. Being able to use Sage 50 Payroll should lead to greater productivity. But it also helps the business conform to employment legislation and data security requirements. Furthermore, broken down into practical modules this course is a very popular and well-received introduction to moving from manual payroll to computerised payroll. Moreover, it incorporates all the new government requirements for RTI reporting. Finally, Payroll is a vital role within any organisation. A career in payroll means specialising in a niche field with excellent progression opportunities. In this course, you will be learning from Level 1 to Level 3 of Sage Computerised Payroll which could help you to land your dream job in the Payroll sector. As Osborne Training is a Sage (UK) Approved training provider, you could gain the following qualifications provided that you book and register for exams and pass the exams successfully: Sage 50c Computerised Payroll Course (Level 1) Sage 50c Computerised Payroll Course (Level 2) Sage 50c Computerised Payroll Course (Level 3) All exams are conducted online through Sage (UK). Level 1: Introduction to payroll Introduction to Real-Time Information (RTI) Preparing employee records Starters - new employees Calculation of Gross Pay The PAYE and National Insurance systems Creating Payslips and analysis Creating Backups and Restoring data Payment analysis Processing National Insurance contributions Voluntary deductions Processing Leavers Completing the Payroll Procedures Level 2: Introduction to Payroll Introduction to Real Time Information (RTI) Preparing employee records Creating Backup and Restoring Data Starters - new employees Calculation of Gross Pay Deductions - Pension schemes and pension contributions Processing the payroll - introduction to the PAYE system Processing the payroll - income tax National Insurance contributions - Processing in the payroll Voluntary deductions Student Loan repayments Attachment of Earnings Orders & Deductions from Earnings Orders Processing Leavers Introduction to statutory additions and deductions Processing Statutory sick pay (SSP) Processing Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP) Statutory paternity pay and paternity leave Completing the processing of the payroll Creating Payslips and analysis Reports and payments due to HMRC Level 3: Advanced processing of the payroll for employees Preparation and use of period end preparation of internal reports Maintaining accuracy, security and data integrity in performing payroll tasks. Deductions - Pension schemes and pension contributions Processing the payroll -complex income tax issues Payroll Giving Scheme processing Processing Statutory Adoption Pay (SAP) Advanced Income tax implications for company pension schemes Student Loan repayments Processing Holiday Payments Processing Car Benefit on to the Payroll System Attachment of Earnings Orders & Deductions from Earnings Orders Leavers with complex issues Advanced processing of statutory additions and deductions Recovery of statutory additions payments - from HMRC Completing the processing of the payroll Complex Reports and payments due to HMRC Cost Centre Analysis Advanced, routine and complex payroll tasks Calculation of complex gross pay
Course Overview The qualification is designed for post-16 learners who want to study sports at university, or are interested in a career within the sports industry. It offers a solid foundation on the various aspects of sport that enables students to develop essential skills and knowledge for gaining employment or progressing to Higher Education. The qualification is split into two 1 year courses, and allows learners to gain up to a maximum of 168 UCAS tariff points – this Is the equivalent of three A* A levels. Level: 3 Duration: 2 year full-time Awarding Body: Pearson Fees: Free Example Units and Structure This qualification is studied across a two year programme, with full time weekly study.Units include:Health, Wellbeing and SportAnatomy and PhysiologySports DevelopmentSports NutritionSports PsychologyResearch methods in sports and exerciseSports coachingApplied Sports CoachingCareers in the Sports IndustrySelf Employment in the sports industryFitness Testing Entry Requirements Five GCSEs at grade 4 to 9 (A to C), including Maths and English alongside GCSE P.E or BTEC Sport. Candidates must also possess an interest in pursuing a career within sports.
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Data Warehouse Administrator Database Administrators Support Engineer Technical Administrator Technical Consultant Overview Use Oracle Flashback Technologies to recover from human error Use Recovery Manager (RMAN) to create backups and perform recovery operations Use the Data Recovery Advisor to diagnose and repair failures Plan effective backup and recovery procedures Describe the Oracle Database architecture components related to backup and recovery operations Perform an encrypted database backup and restore Perform tablespace point-in-time recovery Configure the database for recoverability Describe Cloud Tooling for Backup and Recovery Describe Oracle Database backup methods and recovery operations that can be used to resolve database failure In this Oracle Database 12c R2: Backup and Recovery Workshop, students learn how to perform backup and recovery based on the related Oracle Database architecture components. Various backup, failure, restore, and recovery scenarios are provided so that students learn to evaluate their own recovery requirements and develop an appropriate strategy for backup and recovery procedures. This course includes an interactive workshop, with scenarios that provide participants with opportunities to diagnose and recover from several failure situations. Introduction Curriculum Context Assess your recovery requirements Categories of failures Oracle backup and recovery solutions Oracle Maximum Availability Architecture Oracle Secure Backup Benefits of using Oracle Data Guard Basic Workshop Architecture Getting Started Core Concepts of the Oracle Database, critical for Backup and Recovery Oracle DBA Tools for Backup and Recovery Connecting to Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) Configuring for Recoverablility RMAN commands Configuring and managing persistent settings Using the Fast Recovery Area (FRA) Control File Redo Log File Archiving Logs Using the RMAN Recovery Catalog Creating and Configuring the Recovery Catalog Managing Target Database Records in the Recovery Catalog Using RMAN Stored Scripts Maintaining and Protecting the Recovery Catalog Virtual Private Catalogs Backup Strategies and Terminology Backup Solutions Overview and Terminology Balancing Backup and Restore Requirements Backing Up Read-Only Tablespaces Data Warehouse Backup and Recovery: Best Practices Additional Backup Terminology Performing Backups RMAN Backup Types Incrementally Updated Backups Fast Incremental Backup Block Change Tracking Oracle-Suggested Backup Reporting on Backups Managing Backups Improving Your Backups Compressing Backups Using a Media Manager Backup and Restore for Very Large Files Creating RMAN Multi-section Backups, Proxy Copies, Duplexed Backup Sets and Backups of Backup Sets Creating and Managing Archival Backups Backing Up Recovery Files Backing Up the Control File to a Trace File Cataloging Additional Backup Files Using RMAN-Encrypted Backups Creating RMAN-Encrypted Backups Using Transparent-Mode Encryption Using Password-Mode Encryption Using Dual-Mode Encryption Diagnosing Failures Reducing Problem Diagnosis Time Automatic Diagnostic Repository Data Recovery Advisor Handling Block Corruption Restore and Recovery Concepts Restoring and Recovering Instance Failure and Instance/Crash Recovery Media Failure Complete Recovery (Overview) Point-in-Time Recovery (Overview) Recovery with the RESETLOGS Option Performing Recovery, Part I RMAN Recovery in NOARCHIVELOG Mode Performing Complete Recovery (of critical and noncritical data files) Restoring ASM Disk Groups Recovery with Image Files Performing Point-in-Time (PITR) or Incomplete Recovery Performing Recovery, Part II Recovery of Server Parameter File, Control File (One and All) Redo Log File Loss and Recovery Password Authentication File Re-creation Index, Read-Only Tablespace, and Temp file Recovery Restoring the Database to a New Host Disaster Recovery Restoring RMAN Encrypted Backups RMAN and Oracle Secure Backup Oracle Secure Backup Overview and Interface Options RMAN and OSB: Overview and Basic Process Flow Starting with Oracle Secure Backup Configuring Oracle Secure Backup for RMAN RMAN Backup and Restore Operations Oracle Secure Backup Jobs Displaying OSB log files and transcripts for RMAN activities Using Flashback Technologies Flashback Technology: Overview and Setup Using Flashback Technology to Query Data Flashback Table Flashback Transaction (Query and Back out) Flashback Drop and the Recycle Bin Flashback Data Archive Using Flashback Database Flashback Database Architecture Configuring Flashback Database Performing Flashback Database Best Practices for Flashback Database Transporting Data Transporting Data Across Platforms Transporting Data with Backup Sets Database Transport: Using Data Files Performing Point-in-Time Recovery When to use TSPITR TSPITR Architecture Performing RMAN TS Point-in-time Recovery Recovering Tables from Backups Duplicating a Database Using a Duplicate Database Duplicating Database with 'push' and 'pull' techniques Choosing Database Duplication Techniques Creating a Backup-up Based Duplicate Database Understanding the RMAN Duplication Operation RMAN Troubleshooting and Tuning Interpreting RMAN Message Output Tuning Principles Diagnosing Performance Bottlenecks RMAN Multiplexing Restore and Recovery Performance Best Practices Cloud Tooling for Backup and Recovery Backup Destinations Customize Backup Configuration On-Demand Backup and Recovery Oracle Backup Cloud Service Installing the Backup Module Backup and Recovery Workshop Workshop Structure and Approach Business Requirements for Database Availability and Procedures Diagnosing the Failures
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Employees not working in a centralized office. Overview The Telework and Telecommuting workshop will cover strategies to help participants learn skills required for working outside the office that include proper self-management, manage time efficiently, know different methods of organization and planning, identify various forms of communication and address and resolve challenges that teleworkers can face. The Telework and Telecommuting workshop will cover strategies to help participants learn skills required for working outside the office that include proper self-management, manage time efficiently, know different methods of organization and planning, identify various forms of communication and address and resolve challenges that teleworkers can face. Getting Started Workshop Objectives Pre-Assignment Core Skills Required Self-Management Time Management Organizing and Planning Communication Self-Management (I) Solving Problems on Your Own Being and Staying Motivated You Have More Freedom ? Don?t Abuse It You and Only You are Accountable Self-Management (II) Recognize and Remove Bad Habits Reflect on Mistakes and Learn from Them Establish Good Habits Be Assertive with Yourself Time Management (I) Build a Little Flexibility into Your Schedule Identify and Remove Time Wasters Working with Time Zones Using Free Time Wisely Time Management (II) The Urgent/Important Matrix Setting and Sticking to Deadlines The Glass Jar: Rocks, Pebbles, Sand and Water Recognize When You Are Procrastinating Organizing and Planning (I) Plan for Additional Stress When to Seek Help Being Proactive ? Not Reactive Establish Priorities and Attainable Goals Organizing and Planning (II) Setting Up Your Home Office Remove Unneeded or Distracting Items When Technology Fails Develop a Normal Working Day Communication (I) Stay in the Loop Use the Correct Medium Be Clear and to the Point Virtual Communication Can Be Impersonal Communication (II) Open and Frequent Communication Share Your Information Have a Collaborative Attitude Setting Expectations with Family and Friends Additional Challenges Building Trust and Rapport Feeling Isolated Always in the Office Lack of or Less Feedback Wrapping Up Words from the Wise
Course Overview: It is important that everybody who works in the care environment recognises the signs of potential eating and drinking difficulties and is able to support service users to eat and drink. This course combines both theory and practical sessions to equip those who work in care settings with this knowledge. Course Aims: Define Dysphagia Identify the main parts of the human mouth and pharynx Recognise signs and symptoms of aspiration Know when to refer a service user Recognise good positions at mealtimes Experience food textures and being fed in different positions Management responsibilities
This one-day workshop is designed to enhance your PowerPoint skills to achieve dynamic presentations that work with you, making it easier to deliver a polished, professional presentation. You will learn advanced PowerPoint skills that will save you time and elevate your presentations. This course will help participants: Create custom shows to personalise presentations for individual clients Make the Slide Master work collectively with slide layouts and themes Seamlessly interact with external content using links Work with advanced animations and transitions, and video/audio tools 1 Themes and Masters Add a Design theme to a presentation Make changes to the Slide Master Delete layouts from the slide master Saving a slide master with themes as a template 2 Advanced graphics and diagrams Drawing, duplicating and resizing shapes Grouping, aligning and stacking shapes and graphics Using SmartArt for diagrams and organisation charts 3 Graphs and charts Inserting and formatting a chart Linking an Excel chart to a slide Linking Excel tables to a slide Animating charts 4 Video, Custom animation and Hyperlinks Adding and editing video Animating pictures and drawings Hyperlink to another Slide or Website Compressing and optimising media 5 Presenting Reuse slides Hide slides Rehearsing timings Enabling a presentation to run continuously
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Executives, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Business and IT stakeholders engaged in improving the delivery of products and services that meet user needs through the use of Microsoft SharePoint; Anyone who wants to improve their Business Analysis skills; Project stakeholders concerned with SharePoint requirements. Overview Plan, manage and close requirements for a project in reduced time using good business analysis practices Minimize project uncertainty and risk by applying good techniques Ensure your project delivers required functionality and adds value to the business Create an environment of self-management for your team that will be able to continuously align the delivered product or services with desired business needs, easily adapting to changing requirements throughout the process. Requirements can change frequently during a SharePoint project, and therefore projects need a streamlined, flexible approach to requirements change management. SharePoint professionals want to develop systems and services which are both high-quality and high-value, and the easiest way to achieve this is to implement the highest priority requirements first. This enables the projects to maximize value for their stakeholders. Introduction ? Roles involved in a SharePoint project The opportunities and challenges of a SharePoint project The business analysis process BA role vs. project manager role BA / PM competencies Case Study Exercise Understanding SharePoint Requirements Business, User, Functional, Quality-of-service and implementation requirements Requirements vs. specifications Requirements vs. business rules Risk management and risk response strategies Analyzing requirements Characteristics of effective requirements Case Study Exercise SharePoint Requirements Modeling Identify high level scope Identify initial requirements stack Identify an architectural vision Plan your iteration Iteration modeling Model storming Test driven development Case Study Exercise The Change Management Process Managing the Solution Scope and Requirements Capturing the Requirements Traceability Maintaining the Requirements for re-use Managing Requirements Conflicts Preparing the Requirements Package Building the Requirements communications plan Case Study Exercise Assessing & Validating Requirements Validating and verifying SharePoint Requirements Creating a master test plan Create test scenarios and test cases Case Study Exercise Additional Information Useful books and links on managing requirements and projects for SharePoint initiatives
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for The audience for B2B Commerce Developer is any individual who will participate in a new implementation who needs working knowledge and experience with B2B Commerce technical components. Attendees should have intermediate skills in: Object Oriented Programming (Apex or Java) Full-Stack Development (VisualForce, JavaScript, CSS and REST APIs, JSON, Handlebars, and jQuery) Salesforce Administration (Sharing Rules, Process Builder, and Object Relationships)This class is designed for individuals responsible for implementing the technical components of a new B2B Commerce Cloud storefront. You should have some experience with the following: Object-oriented programming (Apex or Java) Full-stack development (Visualforce, JavaScript, CSS and REST APIs, JSON, Handlebars, and jQuery) Salesforce Administration (Sharing Rules, Process Builder, and Object Relationships) Overview Identify where and what events require code extension. Effectively navigate and configure in B2B Commerce on Classic Admin. Implement UI, Logic Class, and Service Class Overrides along with Subscriber Code Integration. Create your own B2B Commerce on Classic solution and troubleshoot problem areas during the development cycle. Take the next step toward a B2B Commerce Developer Accreditation. Explore the Salesforce B2B Commerce platform on Classic and discover how and when to extend your events with code. In this 2-day class, our B2B Commerce Cloud experts will walk you through how to use code to customize the UI and extend functionality in your B2B Commerce Cloud on Classic storefront so you can deliver a buyer experience that satisfies your organization?s unique requirements. Technical Overview Review Key Terms Understand B2B Commerce on Classic Architecture and Technology Stack Take a Tour of the UI Understand B2C Commerce Cloud on Classic Admin Configuration vs. Code Extension Storefront Overview Implement B2B Commerce on Classic Create a Storefront Load Data Enable Buyers User Interface Review UI Best Practices Familiarize Yourself with Key Terms Explore UI Themes Customize UI Layouts Use Subscriber Templates Use Page Includes Manage Subscriber Pages Extensions Override Handlebars Extend My Account Extend B2B Commerce Checkout Flow Explore Global JavaScript Functions Understand B2B Commerce Event Handling Explore Handlebars Functions Explore Localization Functions Extend Utility Functions and Objects Extend Global Extension Points Core Capabilities Handle Cases Using Process Builder Configure Payment Types
Develop the commercial awareness, financial knowledge and strategic thinking capabilities, to influence the direction of the business Course overview Duration: 2 days (13 hours) This course is aimed at managers who want to develop their commercial awareness, financial knowledge and strategic thinking capabilities, so that they can influence the direction of their business and deliver to their full potential. Day one of the course provides the skills and insights to make sense of your company’s financial position and performance. Day two helps delegates to consider the strategic thinking tools required to plot the forward course needed to maximise the potential of the business. As well as looking at how to make effective business decisions, this course gives a good grounding in finance and profitability. As a two day programme, day one provides the skills and insights to make sense of the company’s financial position and performance. Day two then considers the strategic thinking tools needed to plot the forward course needed to maximise the potential of the business. Objectives By the end of the course you will be able to: An understanding of the balance sheet, profit and loss account, cash flow and statutory and management accounts Learnt to correctly employment key financial ratios to analyse your business A practical definition of strategy analysis tools to examine the current environment and capabilities Steps to devise a mission and vision statement Recognition of the skills and resources needed to achieve the vision Generation of appropriate strategic and tactical commercial objectives Content What is Strategy Defining Strategy Strategic thinking Strategic models Commercial thinking – what is money? Where are we now STEEPLE analysis SWOT Analysis P&E forces at work Political distortions in capitalist markets Where are we trying to get to Setting the mission and vision Creating a BHAG Strategies for deflation and inflation The role of banks Commercial and investment banking Fractional reserving Securitisation How to get there Skill gap analysis Business Process Re engineering The role of creativity How to get there Getting the team on board Individual and team motivation The power of the brand Overcoming challenges Debt and deleveraging Change management Creating value Discounted Cash Flows Building the business case Asset Valuation techniques Making it happen Turning Strategic Thinking into Strategic Plans Scenario planning for an uncertain future Creating commitments and lock in Discussion and review Time will be set aside during the course for review sessions with time for questions, answers and action learning.