2015 Courses

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION Publisher / editor Scott Pack is now in his third decade working in the world of books. During that time he has been Head of Buying for Waterstones, worked for publishers big and small - including a lengthy spell at HarperCollins - and taught numerous workshops and classes on all aspects of writing. These days he splits his time between writing his own books, editing other people's, teaching the editors of tomorrow as part of the Oxford Brookes University MA in Publishing, and he is one of the question setters for BBC's Mastermind. His latest book, Tips From A Publisher, is out now.  As a publisher, Scott has published across most genres in fiction and a wide range of non-fiction and is happy to read any style of writing. He will assess your sample and provide feedback on any issues he identifies, the manuscript's commercial potential and what steps he would advise before you submit to agents or publishers. Scott is very direct with his feedback, so expect robust, but always constructive, comments! Scott would like you to submit your fiction as a covering letter, 1-2 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document.  For non-fiction, he would like to see:- 1-page synopsis – to give an overview of what the book will offer the reader and how it's different from other books out there on this topic A detailed proposed contents list, including proposed sub-section headings as well as chapter headings – to give a sense of the overall reader journey 1000-1500 words of intro text - to showcase context, tone etc 1000-1500 words from later in the book - to showcase the progression of the book (In addition to the paid sessions, Scott is kindly offering one free session for low income/underrepresented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Monday 2 December 2024

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for IT professionals whose primary job responsibility is the management of servers and other devices running the Linux operating system. A typical student in this course should have at least nine months of hands-on Linux experience and at least one and a half years of IT experience in other computing environments. The target student should wish to expand their skillset to support their career in Linux system administration and operation. This course is also designed for students who are seeking the CompTIA Linux+ certification and who want to prepare for Exam XK0-005. The Linux+ certification can validate the student's understanding and skill in configuring, monitoring, and supporting Linux systems. Overview In this course, you will configure, operate, and troubleshoot Linux systems. You will: - Perform basic Linux tasks. - Manage users and groups. - Manage permissions and ownership. - Manage storage. - Manage files and directories. - Manage kernel modules. - Manage the Linux boot process. - Manage system components. - Manage devices. - Manage networking. - Manage packages and software. - Secure Linux systems. - Write and execute Bash shell scripts. - Automate tasks. - Plan and perform a Linux installation. The Official CompTIA© Linux+© courseware builds on your existing experience with systems operations and administration to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to configure, manage, operate, and troubleshoot a Linux environment by using security best practices, scripting, and automation. This course will also prepare you for the Exam XKO-005. 1 - PERFORMING BASIC LINUX TASKS Identify the History and Development of Linux Enter Shell Commands Get Help Using Linux 2 - MANAGING USERS AND GROUPS Assume Superuser Privileges Create, Modify, and Delete Users Create, Modify, and Delete Groups Query Users and Groups Configure Account Profiles 3 - MANAGING PERMISSIONS AND OWNERSHIP Modify File and Directory Permissions Modify File and Directory Ownership Configure Special Permissions and Attributes Troubleshoot Permissions Issues 4 - MANAGING STORAGE Create Partitions Manage Logical Volumes Mount File Systems Manage File Systems Navigate the Linux Directory Structure Troubleshoot Storage Issues 5 - MANAGING FILES AND DIRECTORIES Create and Edit Text Files Search for Files Perform Operations on Files and Directories Process Text Files Manipulate File Output 6 - MANAGING KERNEL MODULES Explore the Linux Kernel Install and Configure Kernel Modules Monitor Kernel Modules 7 - MANAGING THE LINUX BOOT PROCESS Configure Linux Boot Components Configure GRUB 2 8 - MANAGING SYSTEM COMPONENTS Configure Localization Options Configure GUIs Manage Services Troubleshoot Process Issues Troubleshoot CPU and Memory Issues 9 - MANAGING DEVICES Identify the Types of Linux Devices Configure Devices Monitor Devices Troubleshoot Hardware Issues 10 - MANAGING NETWORKING Identify TCP/IP Fundamentals Identify Linux Server Roles Connect to a Network Configure DHCP and DNS Client Services Configure Cloud and Virtualization Technologies Troubleshoot Networking Issues 11 - MANAGING PACKAGES AND SOFTWARE Identify Package Managers Manage RPM Packages with YUM Manage Debian Packages with APT Configure Repositories Acquire Software Build Software from Source Code Troubleshoot Software Dependency Issues 12 - SECURING LINUX SYSTEMS Implement Cybersecurity Best Practices Implement Identity and Access Management Methods Configure SELinux or AppArmor Configure Firewalls Implement Logging Services Back Up, Restore, and Verify Data 13 - WORKING WITH BASH SCRIPTS Customize the Bash Shell Environment Identify Scripting and Programming Fundamentals Write and Execute a Simple Bash Script Incorporate Control Statements in Bash Scripts 14 - AUTOMATING TASKS Schedule Jobs Implement Version Control Using Git Identify Orchestration Concepts 15 - INSTALLING LINUX Prepare for Linux Installation Perform the Installation Additional course details: Nexus Humans CompTIA Linux Plus Certification (Exam XK0-005) 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 CompTIA Linux Plus Certification (Exam XK0-005) 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.

LOOKING FOR: MG, ADULT FICTION Jo Williamson has been in publishing for over 25 years. Having worked in Children’s books PR for Dorling Kindersley, HarperCollins and Orion, she started as an agent with Antony Harwood in 2008. She feels very privileged being with authors at the very start of their publishing journey and enjoys close working relationships with all her clients. From editorial help, general advice on the publishing world, guiding careers long-term and general cheerleading, she feels she has the perfect job. Although nothing is off limits and she loves being surprised by submissions, In middle grade children's fiction, Jo is particularly looking for books with heart, epic adventures with voice-led characters, and younger funny fiction with series potential.  In adult fiction, page-turning Commercial Women’s and Book Club fiction are right up Jo's street, including psychological suspense, thriller, cosy crime and books that don’t quite fit the mould. Above all, she wants stories that linger long after the final page has been read. Jo is not the right fit for police procedurals. Jo would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Jo is kindly offering one free session for low income/underrepresented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Monday 2 December 2024

This is a gateway course for all further learning in FD&FA systems.

LOOKING FOR: MG, YA AND ADULT SCI-FI / FANTASY, CHILDREN'S NON-FICTION After graduating from St Andrews University with a degree in English Literature and Art History, Maddy followed her love of literature to an internship at non-fiction literary agency Graham Maw Christie. At GMC, Maddy worked her way up to Agent and built a list of authors who wrote for both for adults and children, spanning history, tarot, and nature writing. An avid reader of anything magical, Maddy joined Madeleine Milburn in 2022 to build a list specialising in SFF. Maddy would like to see SFF across all genres for all ages, including: grim dark, thriller, historical, romance, cosy fantasy, sci-fi, epic, YA fantasy, dark academia, contemporary fantasy, fantasy middle-grade, mythology, fairy tale and queer fantasy. Inspiring children’s non-fiction. She loves worlds to get lost in, adventures that transform what it means to be a hero, and unique magic that offers as many problems as solutions. She likes books that make her cry and books that change her mind. Above all, when she finishes a story about another world, she wants it to have taught her a lesson which helps her live in this one. She loves all fantasy, but favours richly imagined, complex worlds with a history to discover and a future to protect. Worldbuilding is one of her favourite aspects of this genre and she is always looking for a new, dense world with series potential. Think Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere or the Marvel Cinematic Universe – the bigger the better! She also likes character-driven fantasy with a diverse cast to root for (or root against) and she wants to see a range of different relationships depicted authentically. She particularly like epics that dip into big, universal themes such as grief, climate change, or war and which ask impossible questions in the vein of R.F. Kuang or N.K. Jemisin. She is also excited by authors that play with form and language in a fantasy setting. In YA, she is looking for much the same as in an adult fantasy, but with younger protagonists and a closer focus on relationships. She wants to see the tropes she knows and loves in new and exciting forms and her favourite YA books often centre around belonging and becoming. She likes a dash of romance in everything, because she is sentimental that way, but it’s particularly important in the YA space. Sci-fi is a big passion of hers, especially when it comes with a strong hook. She is a huge fan of Becky Chamber’s The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet and Michaiah Johnson’s The Space Between Worlds. She likes space as a metaphor, and would love something that explores different alien species. Please send her your space operas and sci-fi romances which combine space, magic and mayhem! In fantasy middle grade, she favours whimsy and animal companions; she would love to follow a group of kids through magic school. She tends to look for plenty of humour with a strong friendship at the centre, and she wants middle grade stories which engage with the concerns of children growing up as well as offering an all-important escape (preferably on a dragon/unicorn’s back). She is also looking for children’s non-fiction for all ages. In this space, she wants something as creative as it is informative, and thinks diverse voices are increasingly important. Maddy would like you to submit a covering letter, one page synopsis and the first three chapters (Max 5000 words) of your completed manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Maddy is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Thursday 28 November 2024

Introduction: “Co-ordinating the temporary works process” This two day course is designed to assist those on site who have responsibility for managing all forms of temporary works. It is also designed to give confidence to senior management and those who engage contractors have reached an assessed standard of knowledge. The course has the support of a number of organisations: Temporary Works Forum CECA, UKCG, HSE and FMB. The support of these organisations offers transferability of the course within industry.Temporary works are usually safety and business-critical and require careful co-ordination. An accepted way of achieving this is through the adoption of the management process outlined in BS5975, which introduces the temporary works co-ordinator (TWC) as a key figure. This course explains the role and the overall management context within which it sits.High risk can occur on small as well as larger sites hence understanding the essentials of good safety risk management, as outlined in BS5975, is relevant for projects of all sizes. This course will give the delegate thorough knowledge of the Temporary Works Co-ordinator role however this does not alone make a delegate competent, as this requires other attributes e.g. experience. Aims and Objectives: This course is not a temporary works awareness course. It is only concerned with the process of co-ordination of temporary works, commonly expressed through the role of the Temporary Works Co-ordinator. Attendance does not confer competency as a Temporary Works Co-ordinator.The course gives emphasis, throughout, to: – The importance of communication, co-ordination, co-operation and competency. The ‘4Cs’. – Risk management: safety and also business relatedAllowing the Temporary Works Co-ordinator (TWC) to: – Understand the need for and duties of a TWC – Understand the role of others – Have a detailed knowledge and understanding of BS5975 in respect of this role. Assessment: The method of assessment will be by multiple-choice questions at the end of the course as well as being expected to be interactive during the course.Course Attendance:Delegates are required to attend both sessions, since without full attendance and achievement in the examination the Temporary Works Co-ordinator Training Course cannot be made.Delegates must attend the days in order and, where not on consecutive days, must complete the course within two weeks. Delegates unable to attend both days due to extenuating circumstances (e.g. certificated sickness) will need to enrol onto a new course in order to maintain continuity of learning outcomes and attend both days again. It is expected that experienced and competent Temporary Works Co-ordinators will attend this course. Competence comes from a mixture of education, training and experience and should be judged by an appropriate senior individual, usually referred to as the Designated Individual (DI). Training is considered an essential element of Temporary Works Co-ordinator competence. Background Publications: This course, including its group work and exercises, is constructed around BS5975:2008 +A1:2011. For Open Courses Delegates should bring a copy with them in order not to be significantly disadvantaged. For in house courses it is expected that the Tutor will tailor the course around the organisation procedures,providing they are comprehensive and follow the philosophy of BS5975. In these cases delegates will need a copy of their own procedures. In the absence of adequate procedures delegates will need a copy of the BS itself.Although the following is not mandatory, delegates may find the following useful– BS EN12811-1:20031 Temporary works equipment. Scaffolds. Performance requirements and general design– BS EN12812:2008. Falsework ‐ performance requirements and general design– BS EN12813:2004. Temporary works equipment. Load bearing towers of prefabricated components. Particular methods of structural design– NASC TG20/13 plus supplement 1– NASC TG9:12

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for The audience for this course is looking to familiarize themselves with the fundamentals of security, compliance, and identity (SCI) across cloud-based and related Microsoft services. The content for this course aligns to the SC-900 exam objective domain. Candidates should be familiar with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 and understand how Microsoft security, compliance, and identity solutions can span across these solution areas to provide a holistic and end-to-end solution. Before attending this course, students must have: General understanding of networking and cloud computing concepts. General IT knowledge or any general experience working in an IT environment. General understanding of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. This course provides foundational level knowledge on security, compliance, and identity concepts and related cloud-based Microsoft solutions. Prerequisites General understanding of networking and cloud computing concepts. General IT knowledge or any general experience working in an IT environment. General understanding of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. 1 - Describe security and compliance concepts Describe the shared responsibility model Describe defense in depth Describe the Zero Trust model Describe governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) concepts 2 - Describe identity concepts Define authentication and authorization Define identity as the primary security perimeter Describe the role of the identity provider Describe the concept of directory services and Active Directory Describe the concept of federation 3 - Describe the function and identity types of Microsoft Entra ID Describe Microsoft Entra ID Describe types of identities Describe hybrid identity Describe external identities 4 - Describe the authentication capabilities of Microsoft Entra ID Describe authentication methods Describe multifactor authentication Describe self-service password reset Describe password protection and management capabilities 5 - Describe access management capabilities of Microsoft Entra ID Describe Conditional Access Describe Microsoft Entra roles and role-based access control (RBAC) 6 - Describe the identity protection and governance capabilities of Azure AD Describe Microsoft Entra ID Governance Describe access reviews Describe entitlement management Describe the capabilities of Privileged identity Management Describe Microsoft Entra ID Protection Describe Microsoft Entra Permissions Management Describe Microsoft Entra Verified ID 7 - Describe core infrastructure security services in Azure Describe Azure DDoS protection Describe Azure Firewall Describe Web Application Firewall Describe network segmentation in Azure Describe Azure Network Security Groups Describe Azure Bastion Describe Azure Key Vault 8 - Describe the security management capabilities in Azure Describe Microsoft Defender for Cloud Describe how security policies and initiatives improve cloud security posture Describe Cloud security posture management Describe the enhanced security of Microsoft Defender for Cloud Describe DevOps security management 9 - Describe security capabilities of Microsoft Sentinel Describe threat detection and mitigation capabilities in Microsoft Sentinel Describe Microsoft Security Copilot 10 - Describe threat protection with Microsoft Defender XDR Describe Microsoft Defender XDR services Describe Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Describe Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Describe Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps Describe Microsoft Defender for Identity Describe Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management Describe Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence Describe the Microsoft Defender portal 11 - Describe Microsoft?s Service Trust portal and privacy capabilities Describe the offerings of the Service Trust portal Describe Microsoft's privacy principles Describe Microsoft Priva 12 - Describe the compliance management capabilities in Microsoft Purview Describe the Microsoft Purview compliance portal Describe Compliance Manager Describe use and benefits of compliance score 13 - Describe information protection, data lifecycle management, and data governance capabilities in Microsoft Purview Know your data, protect your data, and govern your data Describe the data classification capabilities of the compliance portal Describe sensitivity labels and policies Describe data loss prevention Describe retention policies and retention labels Describe records management Describe the Microsoft Purview unified data governance solution 14 - Describe the insider risk capabilities in Microsoft Purview Describe insider risk management Describe communication compliance 15 - Describe the eDiscovery and Audit capabilities in Microsoft Purview Describe the eDiscovery solutions in Microsoft Purview Describe the audit solutions in Microsoft Purview

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION Clare set up the Liverpool Literary Agency in 2020 to help address inequality and underrepresentation in the publishing industry. With more than 15 years’ experience of writing and editing professionally, including the publication of two novels, Definitions (2015) and We Are of Dust (2018 - which has received development funding from the Liverpool Film Office for a TV adaptation), she has developed an in-depth knowledge of what commissioning editors and publishers expect to see from a submitted manuscript. With a background in PR and marketing, alongside teaching on creative writing programmes, Clare also has extensive experience in pitching and promoting writers and has been nominated for the Romantic Novelist Association Agent of the Year Award! Clare would love to see historical fiction, crime fiction, psychological thrillers and women’s fiction, but she is open to all great writing with a strong hook in any area (excluding non-fiction, children’s and YA). She actively encourages submissions from writers who have been traditionally under-represented. Clare would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Clare is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Monday 9 December 2024

Leading Internal Quality Assurance; Leading IQA

The Operations / Departmental Manager apprenticeship is for managers with increasing responsibility for the leading of their department or business division.