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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for The ideal audience for the RPA and UiPath Boot Camp is beginners in the field of RPA and individuals in roles such as developers, project managers, operation analysts, and tech enthusiasts looking to familiarize themselves with automation technologies. It's also perfectly suited for business professionals keen on understanding and implementing automated solutions within their organizations to optimize processes. Overview This 'skills-centric' course is about 50% hands-on lab and 50% lecture, with extensive practical exercises designed to reinforce fundamental skills, concepts and best practices taught throughout the course. Working in a hands-on learning environment, led by our Automation Learning expert instructor, students will explore: Gain a thorough understanding of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and its applications using UiPath, setting a solid foundation for future learning and application. Learn to record and play in UiPath Studio, a key skill that enables automating complex tasks in a user-friendly environment. Master the art of designing and controlling workflows using Sequencing, Flowcharting, and Control Flow, helping to streamline and manage automation processes effectively. Acquire practical skills in data manipulation, from variable management to CSV/Excel and data table conversions, empowering you to handle data-rich tasks with confidence. Develop competence in managing controls and exploring various plugins and extensions, providing a broader toolkit for handling diverse automation projects. Get hands-on experience with exception handling, debugging, logging, code management, and bot deployment, fundamental skills that ensure your automated processes are reliable and efficient. How to deploy and control Bots with UiPath Orchestrator The Hands-on Natural Language Processing (NLP) Boot Camp is an immersive, three-day course that serves as your guide to building machines that can read and interpret human language. NLP is a unique interdisciplinary field, blending computational linguistics with artificial intelligence to help machines understand, interpret, and generate human language. In an increasingly data-driven world, NLP skills provide a competitive edge, enabling the development of sophisticated projects such as voice assistants, text analyzers, chatbots, and so much more. Our comprehensive curriculum covers a broad spectrum of NLP topics. Beginning with an introduction to NLP and feature extraction, the course moves to the hands-on development of text classifiers, exploration of web scraping and APIs, before delving into topic modeling, vector representations, text manipulation, and sentiment analysis. Half of your time is dedicated to hands-on labs, where you'll experience the practical application of your knowledge, from creating pipelines and text classifiers to web scraping and analyzing sentiment. These labs serve as a microcosm of real-world scenarios, equipping you with the skills to efficiently process and analyze text data. Time permitting, you?ll also explore modern tools like Python libraries, the OpenAI GPT-3 API, and TensorFlow, using them in a series of engaging exercises. By the end of the course, you'll have a well-rounded understanding of NLP, and will leave equipped with the practical skills and insights that you can immediately put to use, helping your organization gain valuable insights from text data, streamline business processes, and improve user interactions with automated text-based systems. You?ll be able to process and analyze text data effectively, implement advanced text representations, apply machine learning algorithms for text data, and build simple chatbots. What is Robotic Process Automation? Scope and techniques of automation Robotic process automation About UiPath The future of automation Record and Play UiPath stack Downloading and installing UiPath Studio Learning UiPath Studio Task recorder Step-by-step examples using the recorder Sequence, Flowchart, and Control Flow Sequencing the workflow Activities Control flow, various types of loops, and decision making Step-by-step example using Sequence and Flowchart Step-by-step example using Sequence and Control flow Data Manipulation Variables and scope Collections Arguments ? Purpose and use Data table usage with examples Clipboard management File operation with step-by-step example CSV/Excel to data table and vice versa (with a step-by-step example) Taking Control of the Controls Finding and attaching windows Finding the control Techniques for waiting for a control Act on controls ? mouse and keyboard activities Working with UiExplorer Handling events Revisit recorder Screen Scraping When to use OCR Types of OCR available How to use OCR Avoiding typical failure points Tame that Application with Plugins and Extensions Terminal plugin SAP automation Java plugin Citrix automation Mail plugin PDF plugin Web integration Excel and Word plugins Credential management Extensions ? Java, Chrome, Firefox, and Silverlight Handling User Events and Assistant Bots What are assistant bots? Monitoring system event triggers Monitoring image and element triggers Launching an assistant bot on a keyboard event Exception Handling, Debugging, and Logging Exception handling Common exceptions and ways to handle them Logging and taking screenshots Debugging techniques Collecting crash dumps Error reporting Managing and Maintaining the Code Project organization Nesting workflows Reusability of workflows Commenting techniques State Machine When to use Flowcharts, State Machines, or Sequences Using config files and examples of a config file Integrating a TFS server Deploying and Maintaining the Bot Publishing using publish utility Overview of Orchestration Server Using Orchestration Server to control bots Using Orchestration Server to deploy bots License management Publishing and managing updates

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Embarking on the CompTIA Security+ course is akin to unlocking a treasure trove of cybersecurity knowledge. Imagine standing at the forefront of digital security, equipped with the latest tools and techniques to safeguard information systems. This course, meticulously designed with fourteen comprehensive sections, offers an immersive journey from the basics of risk management to the complexities of securing dedicated systems. The curriculum is tailored to blend theoretical knowledge with real-world applications, ensuring learners grasp the essence of cybersecurity in today's technology-driven world. Whether it's understanding the nuances of cryptography or mastering the art of incident response, CompTIA Security+ is your gateway to becoming a cybersecurity connoisseur. Delving into this course, you'll navigate through a landscape where every section is a stepping stone to mastering security competencies.  The course begins with an introduction to the fundamental principles of cybersecurity, setting the stage for more advanced topics like identity and account management, and securing wireless LANs. Each section is a meticulously crafted module, aimed at building a robust understanding of both the threats and the defenses in the cyber world. By the time you reach the final sections on secure protocols, applications, and testing infrastructure, you will have developed a holistic view of network security, ready to apply your knowledge in a variety of real-world scenarios. CompTIA Security+ is not just a course; it's a journey through the dynamic landscape of network security. As you progress from one section to another, you'll not only learn about securing individual systems and public servers but also about the importance of physical security in protecting digital assets. This course is a blend of theory and practicality, providing an in-depth understanding of the latest security tools and techniques. It's an opportunity to transform yourself into a sought-after professional in the cybersecurity domain, equipped with the knowledge to protect and defend against the ever-evolving cyber threats. Learning Outcomes Develop a comprehensive understanding of risk management strategies and their application in cybersecurity. Acquire proficiency in various cryptographic methods and their importance in securing data. Gain insights into effective identity and account management to enhance system security. Learn to utilize essential security tools for safeguarding individual and network systems. Master the skills to implement and manage security measures for both wired and wireless networks. Why buy this CompTIA Security+? 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. Certification After studying the course materials of the CompTIA Security+ there will be a written assignment test which you can take either during or at the end of the course. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the pdf certificate for £5.99. Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £9.60. Who is this course for? Individuals aiming to start a career in cybersecurity. IT professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge in network security. System administrators wanting to enhance their security skills. Students interested in acquiring a foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles. Professionals aiming to achieve the CompTIA Security+ certification for career advancement. Prerequisites This CompTIA Security+ does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning.This CompTIA Security+ 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. Career path Cybersecurity Analyst: £30,000 - £60,000 annually Information Security Manager: £40,000 - £75,000 annually Network Security Engineer: £35,000 - £65,000 annually Security Consultant: £35,000 - £70,000 annually Systems Administrator (with security specialization): £25,000 - £50,000 annually IT Security Coordinator: £28,000 - £55,000 annually Course Curriculum Section 01: Introduction Introduction to CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 00:03:00 About the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 Exam 00:03:00 Section 02: Risk Management Defining Risk 00:08:00 Threats and Vulnerabilities 00:07:00 Threat Intelligence 00:11:00 Risk Management Concepts 00:07:00 Security Controls 00:09:00 Risk Assessments and Treatments 00:06:00 Quantitative Risk Assessments 00:07:00 Qualitative Risk Assessments 00:04:00 Business Impact Analysis 00:05:00 Data Types and Roles 00:11:00 Security and the Information Life Cycle 00:09:00 Data Destruction 00:06:00 Personnel Risk and Policies 00:10:00 Third-Party Risk Management 00:09:00 Agreement Types 00:07:00 Exam Question Review 00:02:00 Wiping Disks with the dd Command Lab 00:06:00 Ask Me Anything (AMA) 00:02:00 Section 03: Cryptography Cryptography Basics 00:16:00 Data Protection 00:09:00 Cryptographic Methods 00:07:00 Symmetric Cryptosystems 00:13:00 Symmetric Block Modes 00:08:00 Asymmetric Cryptosystems 00:13:00 Diffie-Hellman 00:07:00 Hashing 00:09:00 Understanding Digital Certificates 00:08:00 Trust Models 00:05:00 Public Key Infrastructure 00:04:00 Certificate Types 00:14:00 Touring Certificates 00:09:00 Cryptographic Attacks 00:05:00 Password Cracking 00:10:00 Password Cracking Demo 00:06:00 Exam Question Review 00:02:00 SSH Public Key Authentication Lab 00:09:00 Ask Me Anything (AMA) 00:02:00 Section 04: Identity and Account Management Identification, Authentication, and Authorization 00:08:00 Enabling Multifactor Authentication 00:05:00 Authorization 00:05:00 Accounting 00:05:00 Authentication Methods 00:14:00 Access Control Schemes 00:07:00 Account Management 00:13:00 Network Authentication 00:09:00 Identity Management Systems 00:06:00 Exam Question Review 00:02:00 Creating LInux Users and Groups Lab 00:06:00 Ask Me Anything (AMA) 00:01:00 Section 05: Tools of the Trade Touring the CLI 00:16:00 Shells 00:06:00 The Windows Command Line 00:05:00 Microsoft PowerShell 00:13:00 Linux Shells 00:12:00 Python Scripts 00:06:00 Windows Command-Line Tools 00:16:00 Linux Command-Line Tools 00:10:00 Network Scanners 00:05:00 Network Scanning with Nmap 00:09:00 Network Protocol Analyzers 00:08:00 Using Wireshark to Analyze Network Traffic 00:09:00 Using tcpdump to Analyze Network Traffic 00:08:00 Log Files 00:09:00 Centralized Logging 00:09:00 Configuring Linux Log Forwarding 00:08:00 Exam Question Review 00:03:00 Lunux Shell Script Lab 00:07:00 Nmap Lab 00:05:00 Ask Me Anything (AMA) 00:02:00 Section 06: Securing Individual Systems Malware 00:14:00 Weak Configurations 00:12:00 Common Attacks 00:09:00 Driver and Overflow Attacks 00:08:00 Password Attacks 00:08:00 Bots and Botnets 00:06:00 Disk RAID Levels 00:10:00 Securing Hardware 00:11:00 Securing Endpoints 00:09:00 Exam Question Review 00:02:00 Linux Software RAID Lab 00:08:00 Ask Me Anything (AMA) 00:02:00 Section 07: The Basic LAN The OSI Model 00:13:00 ARP Cache Poisoning 00:09:00 Other Layer 2 Attacks 00:05:00 Network Planning 00:07:00 Load Balancing 00:06:00 Securing Network Access 00:06:00 Honeypots 00:06:00 Firewalls 00:08:00 Proxy Servers 00:06:00 Network and Port Address Translation 00:07:00 IP Security (IPsec) 00:09:00 Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) 00:10:00 Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) 00:13:00 Exam Question Review 00:03:00 Linux Snort IDS Lab 00:07:00 Ask Me Anything (AMA) 00:01:00 Section 08: Securing Wireless LANs Wi-Fi Encryption Standards 00:10:00 RFID, NFC, and Bluetooth 00:07:00 Wi-Fi Coverage and Performance 00:08:00 Wi-Fi Discovery and Attacks 00:12:00 Cracking WPA2 00:10:00 Wi-Fi Hardening 00:11:00 Exam Question Review 00:02:00 WPA2 Cracking Lab 00:06:00 Ask Me Anything (AMA) 00:01:00 Section 09: Securing Public Servers Defining a Public Server 00:01:00 Common Attacks and Mitigations 00:10:00 Containers and Software-Defined Networking 00:11:00 Hypervisors and Virtual Machines 00:08:00 Cloud Deployment Models 00:09:00 Cloud Service Models 00:08:00 Securing the Cloud 00:10:00 Exam Question Review 00:02:00 Docker Container Lab 00:04:00 Ask Me Anything (AMA) 00:02:00 Section 10: Securing Dedicated Systems Embedded Systems 00:13:00 Industrial Control System (ICS) 00:07:00 Internet of Things (IoT) Devices 00:10:00 Connecting to Dedicated and Mobile Systems 00:11:00 Security Constraints for Dedicated Systems 00:05:00 Mobile Device Deployment and Hardening 00:11:00 Exam Question Review 00:03:00 Smartphone Hardening Lab 00:03:00 Ask Me Anything (AMA) 00:02:00 Section 11: Physical Security Physical Security Overview 00:01:00 Physical Security 00:10:00 Keylogger Demo 00:05:00 Environmental Controls 00:05:00 Exam Question Review 00:02:00 Physical Security Lab 00:03:00 Ask Me Anything (AMA) 00:03:00 Section 12: Secure Protocols and Applications DNS Security 00:05:00 FTP Packet Capture 00:03:00 Secure Web and E-mail 00:12:00 Request Forgery Attacks 00:05:00 Cross-Site Scripting Attacks 00:07:00 Web Application Security 00:08:00 Web App Vulnerability Scanning 00:06:00 Exam Question Review 00:03:00 OWASP ZAP Web App Scan Lab 00:04:00 Ask Me Anything (AMA) 00:02:00 Section 13: Testing Infrastructure Testing Infrastructure Overview 00:05:00 Social Engineering 00:06:00 Social Engineering Attacks 00:11:00 Vulnerability Assessments 00:09:00 Penetration Testing 00:10:00 Security Assessment Tools 00:12:00 The Metasploit Framework 00:08:00 Exam Question Review 00:02:00 Hping3 Forged Packet Lab 00:06:00 Ask Me Anything (AMA) 00:02:00 Section 14: Dealing with Incidents Incident Response Overview 00:03:00 Incident Response Plans (IRPs) 00:06:00 Threat Analysis and Mitigating Actions 00:08:00 Digital Forensics 00:10:00 Gathering Digital Evidence 00:10:00 Business Continuity and Alternate Sites 00:06:00 Data Backup 00:10:00 Exam Question Review 00:01:00 Autopsy Forensic Browser Lab 00:05:00 Ask Me Anything (AMA) 00:02:00 Assignment Assignment - CompTIA Security+ 00:00:00

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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This in an intermediate and beyond-level course is geared for experienced Python developers looking to delve into the exciting field of Natural Language Processing. It is ideally suited for roles such as data analysts, data scientists, machine learning engineers, or anyone working with text data and seeking to extract valuable insights from it. If you're in a role where you're tasked with analyzing customer sentiment, building chatbots, or dealing with large volumes of text data, this course will provide you with practical, hands on skills that you can apply right away. Overview This course combines engaging instructor-led presentations and useful demonstrations with valuable hands-on labs and engaging group activities. Throughout the course you'll: Master the fundamentals of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and understand how it can help in making sense of text data for valuable insights. Develop the ability to transform raw text into a structured format that machines can understand and analyze. Discover how to collect data from the web and navigate through semi-structured data, opening up a wealth of data sources for your projects. Learn how to implement sentiment analysis and topic modeling to extract meaning from text data and identify trends. Gain proficiency in applying machine learning and deep learning techniques to text data for tasks such as classification and prediction. Learn to analyze text sentiment, train emotion detectors, and interpret the results, providing a way to gauge public opinion or understand customer feedback. The Hands-on Natural Language Processing (NLP) Boot Camp is an immersive, three-day course that serves as your guide to building machines that can read and interpret human language. NLP is a unique interdisciplinary field, blending computational linguistics with artificial intelligence to help machines understand, interpret, and generate human language. In an increasingly data-driven world, NLP skills provide a competitive edge, enabling the development of sophisticated projects such as voice assistants, text analyzers, chatbots, and so much more. Our comprehensive curriculum covers a broad spectrum of NLP topics. Beginning with an introduction to NLP and feature extraction, the course moves to the hands-on development of text classifiers, exploration of web scraping and APIs, before delving into topic modeling, vector representations, text manipulation, and sentiment analysis. Half of your time is dedicated to hands-on labs, where you'll experience the practical application of your knowledge, from creating pipelines and text classifiers to web scraping and analyzing sentiment. These labs serve as a microcosm of real-world scenarios, equipping you with the skills to efficiently process and analyze text data. Time permitting, you?ll also explore modern tools like Python libraries, the OpenAI GPT-3 API, and TensorFlow, using them in a series of engaging exercises. By the end of the course, you'll have a well-rounded understanding of NLP, and will leave equipped with the practical skills and insights that you can immediately put to use, helping your organization gain valuable insights from text data, streamline business processes, and improve user interactions with automated text-based systems. You?ll be able to process and analyze text data effectively, implement advanced text representations, apply machine learning algorithms for text data, and build simple chatbots. Launch into the Universe of Natural Language Processing The journey begins: Unravel the layers of NLP Navigating through the history of NLP Merging paths: Text Analytics and NLP Decoding language: Word Sense Disambiguation and Sentence Boundary Detection First steps towards an NLP Project Unleashing the Power of Feature Extraction Dive into the vast ocean of Data Types Purification process: Cleaning Text Data Excavating knowledge: Extracting features from Texts Drawing connections: Finding Text Similarity through Feature Extraction Engineer Your Text Classifier The new era of Machine Learning and Supervised Learning Architecting a Text Classifier Constructing efficient workflows: Building Pipelines for NLP Projects Ensuring continuity: Saving and Loading Models Master the Art of Web Scraping and API Usage Stepping into the digital world: Introduction to Web Scraping and APIs The great heist: Collecting Data by Scraping Web Pages Navigating through the maze of Semi-Structured Data Unearth Hidden Themes with Topic Modeling Embark on the path of Topic Discovery Decoding algorithms: Understanding Topic-Modeling Algorithms Dialing the right numbers: Key Input Parameters for LSA Topic Modeling Tackling complexity with Hierarchical Dirichlet Process (HDP) Delving Deep into Vector Representations The Geometry of Language: Introduction to Vectors in NLP Text Manipulation: Generation and Summarization Playing the creator: Generating Text with Markov Chains Distilling knowledge: Understanding Text Summarization and Key Input Parameters for TextRank Peering into the future: Recent Developments in Text Generation and Summarization Solving real-world problems: Addressing Challenges in Extractive Summarization Riding the Wave of Sentiment Analysis Unveiling emotions: Introduction to Sentiment Analysis Tools Demystifying the Textblob library Preparing the canvas: Understanding Data for Sentiment Analysis Training your own emotion detectors: Building Sentiment Models Optional: Capstone Project Apply the skills learned throughout the course. Define the problem and gather the data. Conduct exploratory data analysis for text data. Carry out preprocessing and feature extraction. Select and train a model. ? Evaluate the model and interpret the results. Bonus Chapter: Generative AI and NLP Introduction to Generative AI and its role in NLP. Overview of Generative Pretrained Transformer (GPT) models. Using GPT models for text generation and completion. Applying GPT models for improving autocomplete features. Use cases of GPT in question answering systems and chatbots. Bonus Chapter: Advanced Applications of NLP with GPT Fine-tuning GPT models for specific NLP tasks. Using GPT for sentiment analysis and text classification. Role of GPT in Named Entity Recognition (NER). Application of GPT in developing advanced chatbots. Ethics and limitations of GPT and generative AI technologies.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Executives, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Business and IT stakeholders working with analysts, Quality and process engineers, technicians, managers; supervisors, team leaders, and process operators; anyone who wants to improve their Business Analysis skills. Overview After completing this course, students will know how to: Plan, manage and close requirements for software development project in reduced time using Agile Scrum practices Minimize project uncertainty and risk by applying Agile principles through the Scrum method Ensure your project delivers required functionality and adds value to the business Create an environment of self-management for your software development team that will be able to continuously align the delivered software with desired business needs, easily adapting to changing requirements throughout the process. Learn how to apply Agile Scrum by measuring and evaluating status based on the undeniable truth of working, testing software, creating a more accurate visibility into the actual progress of projects. Many of today?s Project Management and Business Analyst Professionals are finding themselves leading, managing and analyzing on Agile development teams - only to find that many of the tools and techniques applied when using a traditional project management approach no longer work as effectively or at all. In order to do more than survive in this iterative development environment, today?s Project Manager and Business Analyst must employ additional project management and business analysis tools and techniques to effectively lead their teams and deliver their projects. Introduction - Fundamentals of Agile Why Agile? Exercise 1a: Waterfall-Lean-Agile Simulation History & Mindset: Understand how the agile approach arose. The Agile Lifecycle Introducing Agile to the organization Roles and Responsibilities on an Agile project team. Understand the purpose, the concepts, the theory, and some applications around the importance of people as individuals providing value through working in teams. Establishing core hours - How will the team work during a day? How to build end-to-end systems in early iterations Exercise 1b: How to build end-to-end systems in early iterations Planning and Managing Business Analysis Communication and Performance Agile and CMMI Exercise 1c: Case Study Project Assembling the team ? Scrum Roles Value-Driven Development: Understand why agile development focuses so heavily on working products, its more general casting as 'value-driven' development, with incremental, iterative and risk-driven approaches. Themes, theory and applications. Exercise 2a: Identify the ?Product Owner? Identify Project Success Criteria Exercise 2b: Review the Scrum Cheat Sheet Establish your Agile team using RACI Exercise 2c: Build the Scrum Team Define the Product and Project Vision Envision the Product and Project outcomes Exercise 3a: Review Agile Checklist Project Chartering (Project Planning) Assemble the Agile project team ? what are their responsibilities? Compile the Product Backlog (Coarse-Grain Requirements) Discuss how to Plan Sprints and Releases Exercise 3b: Product Vision ? Goals and Strategies Establish the Project ?time-box? Exercise 3c: Create a Release Plan Embrace the High-Level (Coarse-Grain) Plan Managing different types of Personas on an Agile Project Identifying and managing ?Information Radiators? Planning in Agile Projects ? Common practices that work Determine how the team will tracking and monitoring activities Exercise 3c: Establish the Project Time-box Tools and Techniques ? Building the Scrum Task board Communications Exercise 4a: Discussion ? Tools and Techniques for Scrum Planning, Monitoring and Adapting Scrum Task Board Exercise 4c: Create a Scrum Task board ? Identify work streams Agile Estimating Agile Analysis and Design Burndown Chart Team Velocity Soft Skills Negotiation Estimating ad Prioritizing Effort Planning Releases. Understand the value, the concepts, the theory and some applications for learning and adapting at all levels and on all topics (the product, the process, the team, and the organization). Exercise 5a: Brainstorm Business Functionality Establishing decision and acceptance criteria for user stories Planning Poker Exercise 5b: Estimate Effort (Coarse-Grain) Prioritize themes and releases Prioritize user stories Exercise 5c: Confirm the Estimated Effort (Fine Grain) Estimating team velocity Preparing for change ? Is the organization ready? Exercise 5d: Hold a daily Scrum and update the Scrum Task Board Exercise 5e: Conduct a Scrum or Scrums Plan the Iteration (Sprint) Sprint Zero activities Elements of a successful Sprint Planning meeting Create a Sprint Backlog How to create a task board Exercise 6a: Using the case study ? Review Iteration Planning Checklist Create a Sprint plan ? Establishing Sprint success metrics Exercise 6b: Discussion Sprint ?Zero? Activities Define the vision and Iteration Requirements Estimating the level of effort (LOE) with the team Creating user Stories for the Product Backlog -Guidelines to consider The art of slicing user stories Exercise 6c: Review the Sprint Plan Managing the Solution Scope and Requirements using 2-4 week Sprints Exercise 6d: Adapting a change-driven Project plan that works Adapting a change-driven (Agile) Project plan that works ? what are the key differences from traditional (waterfall) project plans? Finalize the Iteration Plan and how the team will operate Running the Sprint - from Planning to Review and Retrospective Managing your Scrums and setting expectations with your team Exercise 7a: Using the case study ? Review the Review Planning checklist Using Burndown charts to track progress Exercise 7b: Using the case study ? Review the Review Retrospective checklist Manage changes during the Sprint ? What questions to ask Prepare for the Sprint Review Exercise 7c: Review of roles - Quiz Obtain Customer Acceptance of the Product Increment Hold a Sprint Retrospective - What is working and what needs to be improved upon during the Sprints Update the product backlog - Rework the High-Level (Coarse-Grain) Plan Plan and Execute the next Sprint Create an environment for continuous improvement ? Product, Process and People Additional Information Useful books and links on Agile

Generating new leads and new business can be both time-consuming and frustrating. It's not easy - it takes skill, careful preparation and the creation of effective models and methods, even perhaps using formal approaches and scripts. Once generated, a new lead or enquiry must also be carefully managed to maximise the potential revenue it can generate. But it's crucial to get it right. If your company can afford not to worry about getting new business - congratulations! If your company is completely confident that it is performing at peak potential in generating new leads - again, congratulations! But if your company is working in the real world, couldn't your team do with some help, to become even just that little bit more effective, to make the process just that little less painful? This highly practical, intensive workshop gives sales teams the proven strategies and tactics they need to build a sustainable new business pipeline. 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Workshop overview and learning objectives Choosing your social media channels LinkedIn for sales and marketing Designing and implementing an effective new business email campaign online Creating a lead-generation strategy online - with case studies Avoiding common mistakes in social media marketing Case study: 'Best practice in social media sales and marketing' Using blogs and video-based marketing (eg, YouTube) New trends and how to keep your finger on the 'social media' pulse Twenty essential websites and online marketing tools 2 Making appointments by telephone Planning the call, telephone techniques, integrating with email and online marketing Developing a clear and consistent process to appointment-making Setting and achieving the right level of telephone activity to achieve your appointment goals Applying the key principles of effective prospecting and pipeline management generation, using a proven toolkit and approach Overcoming the most common 'put-offs' to seeing or engaging with you Overcoming psychological blocks to cold or warm calling - yours and the client's Identifying potential prospects - and decision-makers and influencers within target prospects - with greater accuracy Making outbound sales or appointment calls with improved confidence, control and results Improving conversion of calls to appointments by using more effective questions and sales messages The five keys to developing an engaging telephone voice and approaching manner 3 Power networking Strategies for networking and B2B referral-based marketing The importance, and different types, of networking How to work a room - preparation and strategy Communication dynamics in networking - the power of the listening networker Assumptions when networking Business networking etiquette Making connections, asking for cards, contact details and referrals, gaining follow-up commitments Building relationships - follow-up and follow-through 4 Developing new leads Strategies for first-time sales calls Gaining rapport and opening first-time and new business sales calls effectively Advanced consultative selling - questioning techniques to quickly and efficiently uncover opportunities, need areas and preferences Presenting your solution to a new or first-time customer - creating an enthusiastic and compelling personalised and persuasive summary of your proposal Value message - differentiate your solutions clearly and accurately, with tailored value statements Presenting the right initial USPs, features and benefits and making them relevant and real to the customer Smart ways to position price, emphasise value and be a strong player without being the cheapest or leading on price Learn and use advanced techniques to determine customer needs, value and decision-making criteria in depth on a first-time call 5 Organised persistence - CRM and prospect-tracking Organised persistence - sales tracking, following up on 'sleeping' customers, gaining referrals, time and territory management Maintaining a good database for maximising new business ROI Developing a contact strategy with different types and levels of contact Analysing your contact base using state-of-the-art software and tools Making the most of your CRM systems and solutions Understanding that your attitude makes a difference when sourcing new business Setting SMART objectives for new business development and lead-generation Practical exercise - setting personal development and business goals Time management tips to improve daily productivity New business pipeline management strategies for peak sales performance 6 Workshop summary and close Practical exercise - developing your new business action plan Review and feedback

Every Wednesday at 17:30 – 18:30 (The Stable) or Every Saturday at 11:55 – 12:55 (Exning Community Church Hall) Step into our Grade 1 ballet class at M & L School of Performing Arts, where budding ballet enthusiasts aged 7 and older are invited to deepen their dance journey. This class is a vibrant exploration of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Ballet curriculum, meticulously designed to enhance technical skill, musicality, and the pure joy of performance across a spectrum of dance styles. Here, students are welcomed into a world where each plié and pirouette is more than a movement—it’s a step towards mastering the art of ballet. Our expert instructors are committed to cultivating each student’s physical fitness, timing, rhythm, and ability to interpret music through dance. With a focus on technique and performance, we prepare our dancers for the exciting opportunity of optional examinations and class awards, fostering a sense of achievement and growth. Joining our Grade 1 ballet class means your child will not only find a fulfilling physical outlet in ballet but will also engage in artistic expression, building bonds with a community of young dance lovers. Enroll today and watch your child’s passion for ballet blossom in a nurturing, inspiring setting. Why Ballet Lessons Are a Leap Forward for Kids Aged 7+ Years: Refined Motor Skills and Coordination: Ballet’s detailed movements refine motor skills, improving balance and coordination. Discipline and Focus: Learning choreography requires discipline, enhancing focus and attention to detail. Physical Fitness: Ballet is a holistic exercise, promoting flexibility, strength, and a healthy lifestyle. Self-Expression and Confidence: Ballet serves as a creative outlet for emotions, with performance opportunities boosting self-esteem. Artistic Appreciation: Children grow a profound appreciation for the arts, enriching their emotional and cultural understanding. Social Interaction: Classes provide a space for friendship and teamwork, vital for social development. Cultural Awareness: Ballet introduces children to diverse cultures and histories, broadening their worldview. Enhanced Posture and Grace: Essential ballet principles teach poise and elegance in movement. Mental Agility: Memorizing routines and understanding dance terms sharpen cognitive abilities. Goal Setting and Achievement: Working towards exams and performances teaches the value of setting and achieving goals. Life Skills: Ballet encourages perseverance, time management, and a strong work ethic, skills valuable beyond the dance studio. Long-Lasting Passion: Ballet often ignites a lifelong love for the arts, with potential pathways to future careers in dance. Why M&L School of Performing Arts Stands Out: M & L School of Performing Arts isn’t just about learning ballet; it’s about embracing a dream sparked by the pure joy and innate dance passion of a child. Founded by Martin and Lwena, our school’s journey from musical performances to ballet teaching reflects a profound commitment to sharing the magic of ballet with young minds. Lwena, inspired by their daughter and certified by the Royal Academy of Dance, alongside Martin, aims to create a legacy of artistic expression and joy in dance. At our school, your child will dive into a world where ballet lessons are a gateway to self-confidence, discipline, and artistic fulfillment. It’s a place where passion meets dedication, and every dancer’s journey is celebrated. Join us and be part of a story where music and dance continue to inspire generation after generation. Book first lesson here: https://mandlschoolofperformingarts.com/book-first-lesson/

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