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A medical secretary is responsible for ensuring that a doctor's office runs smoothly so that patients receive the best possible care. A medical secretary must understand office organisation and standard procedures to provide this secretarial support. They should also be able to use medical terminologies fluently. This Medical Receptionist and Secretary Diploma course will teach you about the medical secretarial profession and the skills needed to do the job successfully. This course will teach you about the roles and responsibilities of a medical secretary. You will also learn various medical secretary skills, including an effective filing system, medical transcription, medical writing, maintaining medical records, an appointment system, and more. Furthermore, this comprehensive Medical Receptionist and Secretary Diploma course will teach you the critical concepts of patient confidentiality and other legal aspects of the healthcare industry. Learning Outcomes After completing thiscourse, learner will be able to: Understand the fundamentals of the National Health Service. Understand the roles and responsibilities of a medical secretary. Know how to organise schedules and manage appointment systems. Gain a clear understanding of the Law, Ethics and Medicine. Gain a thorough understanding of the effective filing system in medical offices. Familiarise yourself with the concept of patient confidentiality and its dos and don'ts. Become skilled at controlling and ordering stocks and supplies. Gain in-depth knowledge of Medical Terminology and Clinical Aspects. Know the importance of health and safety in the healthcare sector. Have a solid understanding of Complementary Medicine Why Choose Medical Receptionist Course from Us Self-paced course, access available from anywhere. Easy to understand, high-quality study materials. This Course developed by industry experts. MCQ quiz after each module to assess your learning. Automated and instant assessment results. 24/7 support via live chat, phone call or email. Free PDF certificate as soon as completing this course. **Courses are included in this Medical Receptionist and Secretary Diploma Course Course 01: Medical Receptionist and Secretary Diploma Course 02: Report Writing Course Course 03: Level 4 Time Management Course ***Others Included of Medical Receptionist and Secretary Diploma Course Free 3 PDF Certificate Access to Content - Lifetime Exam Fee - Totally Free Free Retake Exam [ Note: Free PDF certificate as soon as completing the course ] Detailed course curriculum of the Medical Receptionist and Secretary Diploma Course: Module 1: The National Health Service History Structure of the NHS The NHS Plan Resource Allocation Delivering Care Mental Health Services Public Health The NHS, the Regions and Devolution Module 2: Patient (Customer) Care The Medical Receptionist Putting Patient First Complaints Within the Health Service The Complaints Procedure Patient and Public Involvement Patient's Rights Access to Health Care Total Quality in Medical Practice Customer Care: Involving Patients and the Public Module 3: Communication Report Writing Electronic Mail & Mobile Phones: Text Messages Telephone Skills People Skills - Face to Face Meeting Performance Review & Counselling The Practice Leaflet & Hospital Information Leaflets Networking Module 4: Law, Ethics and Medicine Medical Ethics and Etiquette Doctor's Duties Patient's Right The Regulatory Bodies and Their Role Legal Aspects Certification Health and Safety at Work Module 5: Health & Safety in a Clinical Environment First Aid at Work Hazardous Substances The NHS National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) Hepatitis & AIDS Fire Precautions Clinical Risk Management Coping With Aggression & Violence Module 6: Practical Reception Skills in General Practice Record Keeping and General Administration Information Technology Module 7: The Hospital Service The Patient's Route Through the Hospital Outpatient Appointments Admissions from the Waiting List Accident and Emergency Admissions Home From Hospital Support Day Cases and Ward Attendees Hospital Team Clinical Audit Star Ratings What is a Medical Record? Cases Notes Master Index Filing Room or Records Library Medical Records Procedure for Departments Retention of Records Destruction of Medical Records The Role of the Secretary in the Hospital Module 8: Private Medicine Private Clinic or Hospital The Secretary In Private Practice Module 9: Forms, Fees and Finances in General Practises Contracting Finance Practice Income Scotland Wales Northern Ireland Module 10: Using Information Technology Computers in General Practice Electronic Medicine Computers in Hospitals Maintaining Security Module 11: Medical Terminology and Clinical Aspects Pathology and X-ray Examinations Prescribing and Drugs Nurse Prescribing New Developments in Pharmacy Module 12: Audit, Health Economics and Ensuring Quality for the Medical Receptionist and Secretary Audit Health Economics and Cost-effective Medicine Private Finance Initiative Clinical Governance National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) National Clinical Assessment Service (NCAS) National Service Framework (NSF) Patient Surveys Module 13: Complementary Medicine Acupuncture Alexander Technique Aromatherapy Chiropractic Homoeopathy Hydrotherapy Hypnotherapy Osteopathy Reflexology ------------------- ***GIFT Courses: ------------------- ***Report Writing Course*** Module 01: Introduction to Report Writing Module 02: The Basics of Business Report Writing Module 03: The Practical Side of Report Writing (Part-1): Preparation & Planning Module 04: The Practical Side of Report Writing (Part-2): Collecting and Handling Information Module 05: The Practical Side of Report Writing (Part-3): Writing and Revising Report Module 06: The Creative Side of Report Writing (Part -1): A Style Guide to Good Report Writing Module 07: The Creative Side of Report Writing (Part -2): Improving the Presentation of Your Report Module 08: Developing Research Skills Module 09: Developing Creativity & Innovation Module 10: Develop Critical Thinking Skills Module 11: Interpersonal Skill Development ------------------- ***Level 4 Time Management Course*** Module 1: Basics of Time Management Module 2: Prioritise Your Time Module 3: Organise Your Time Module 4: Using Your Time Efficiently Module 5: Time Management in the Workplace Module 6: Time Management For Students Module 7: Time Management Software Module 8: Create a Value-Based Time Management Plan ------------------ Assessment Method After completing each module of the Medical Receptionist and Secretary Diploma, you will find automated MCQ quizzes. To unlock the next module, you need to complete the quiz task and get at least 60% marks. Once you complete all the modules in this manner, you will be qualified to request your certification. Certification After completing the MCQ/Assignment assessment for this Medical Receptionist and Secretary Diploma course, you will be entitled to a Certificate of Completion from Training Tale. It will act as proof of your extensive professional development. The certificate is in PDF format, which is completely free to download. A printed version is also available upon request. It will also be sent to you through a courier for £13.99. Who is this course for? This Medical Receptionist and Secretary Diploma course is ideal for Health Care Professionals who work and will be working in healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities. Requirements There are no specific requirements for this Medical Receptionist and Secretary Diploma course because it does not require any advanced knowledge or skills. Students who intend to enrol in this Medical Receptionist and Secretary Diploma course must meet the following requirements: Good command of the English language Must be vivacious and self-driven Basic computer knowledge A minimum of 16 years of age is required Career path After completing this Medical Receptionist and Secretary Diploma, you will have developed a set of skills necessary for career advancement and will be able to pursue a variety of job opportunities, including - Medical Receptionist Medical Secretary Healthcare Administrator GP Receptionist Patient Coordinator Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - Included

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Explore the dynamic intersection of Environmental Science and Climate Change in our comprehensive course. Gain a deep understanding of ecosystems, biodiversity, pollution control, sustainable energy, and the profound impacts of climate change. Dive into environmental policy, sustainable resource management, ethics, and lifestyles, equipping yourself to contribute meaningfully to a greener, more resilient future. Join us on a transformative journey toward environmental awareness, scientific knowledge, and actionable solutions.

Project Manager's Immersion Program A Deep Dive into Project Management Skills for Serious Practitioners

Course Overview Have you ever felt confused about the environmental issues? We are surely living in an era where climate change is one of the biggest concern. But there are various types of reports and opinions that you might feel confused. But not anymore. Learn environmental management from this Environmental Management Training course and enhance your environmental literacy today. In this Environmental Management Training course, you will be familiarized with different environmental changes and their reasons. You will learn about ecological changes and how environmental planning can help you improve your environmental management skill. You will also learn about environmental law and policies, how to perform an environmental audit and understand the current ecological concerns from this course. This Environmental Management Training course is perfectly for you to understand the environmental effect of your actions and learn how to take responsibility for your actions. The bite-sized lessons will help you understand the concepts and techniques easily.  Learning Outcomes Learn about the change of the ecology Understand the negative effect of environmental change Discover how to apply environmental management in your workplace and personal life Familiarize with the principles of EMS Learn about the potential of environmental management Understand the EU and UK law of environmental protection Learn the skills you need to perform an environmental audit Know how to act responsibly for environmental changes and negative effects of environmental change Learn about situation on environmental management Understand how you can improve environmental performance of your workplace Who is this course for? This comprehensive Environmental Management Training course is ideal for those who want to understand climate change effects and maintain a environment friendly surrounding.  Entry Requirement This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds. Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course. Certification After you have successfully completed the course, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hardcopy at the cost of £39 or in PDF format at the cost of £24. PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours, and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days. Why choose us? Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials; Tutorial videos/materials from the industry-leading experts; Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform; Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result; The UK & internationally recognized accredited qualification; Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime; The benefit of career advancement opportunities; 24/7 student support via email. Career Path Environmental Management Training is a useful qualification to possess and would be beneficial for any related profession or industry such as: Environmental Managers Environmental Advisors Sustainability Managers Ecologists Business Owners Environmental Analysts Scientists Entrepreneurs Environmental Management Training Module 01: Environment and Ecology 00:21:00 Module 02: Environmental Issues 00:26:00 Module 03: Environmental Planning 00:22:00 Module 04: Environmental Management System 00:32:00 Module 05: Ecosystem Management 00:29:00 Module 06: Environmental Law and Policy 00:24:00 Module 07: Improving Environmental Performance 00:25:00 Module 08: Environmental Management Audit 00:38:00 Module 09: Situational Environmental Management 00:27:00 Module 10: Review and Performance 00:18:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This class is intended for experienced developers who are responsible for managing big data transformations including: Extracting, loading, transforming, cleaning, and validating data. Designing pipelines and architectures for data processing. Creating and maintaining machine learning and statistical models. Querying datasets, visualizing query results and creating reports Overview Design and build data processing systems on Google Cloud Platform. Leverage unstructured data using Spark and ML APIs on Cloud Dataproc. Process batch and streaming data by implementing autoscaling data pipelines on Cloud Dataflow. Derive business insights from extremely large datasets using Google BigQuery. Train, evaluate and predict using machine learning models using TensorFlow and Cloud ML. Enable instant insights from streaming data Get hands-on experience with designing and building data processing systems on Google Cloud. This course uses lectures, demos, and hand-on labs to show you how to design data processing systems, build end-to-end data pipelines, analyze data, and implement machine learning. This course covers structured, unstructured, and streaming data. Introduction to Data Engineering Explore the role of a data engineer. Analyze data engineering challenges. Intro to BigQuery. Data Lakes and Data Warehouses. Demo: Federated Queries with BigQuery. Transactional Databases vs Data Warehouses. Website Demo: Finding PII in your dataset with DLP API. Partner effectively with other data teams. Manage data access and governance. Build production-ready pipelines. Review GCP customer case study. Lab: Analyzing Data with BigQuery. Building a Data Lake Introduction to Data Lakes. Data Storage and ETL options on GCP. Building a Data Lake using Cloud Storage. Optional Demo: Optimizing cost with Google Cloud Storage classes and Cloud Functions. Securing Cloud Storage. Storing All Sorts of Data Types. Video Demo: Running federated queries on Parquet and ORC files in BigQuery. Cloud SQL as a relational Data Lake. Lab: Loading Taxi Data into Cloud SQL. Building a Data Warehouse The modern data warehouse. Intro to BigQuery. Demo: Query TB+ of data in seconds. Getting Started. Loading Data. Video Demo: Querying Cloud SQL from BigQuery. Lab: Loading Data into BigQuery. Exploring Schemas. Demo: Exploring BigQuery Public Datasets with SQL using INFORMATION_SCHEMA. Schema Design. Nested and Repeated Fields. Demo: Nested and repeated fields in BigQuery. Lab: Working with JSON and Array data in BigQuery. Optimizing with Partitioning and Clustering. Demo: Partitioned and Clustered Tables in BigQuery. Preview: Transforming Batch and Streaming Data. Introduction to Building Batch Data Pipelines EL, ELT, ETL. Quality considerations. How to carry out operations in BigQuery. Demo: ELT to improve data quality in BigQuery. Shortcomings. ETL to solve data quality issues. Executing Spark on Cloud Dataproc The Hadoop ecosystem. Running Hadoop on Cloud Dataproc. GCS instead of HDFS. Optimizing Dataproc. Lab: Running Apache Spark jobs on Cloud Dataproc. Serverless Data Processing with Cloud Dataflow Cloud Dataflow. Why customers value Dataflow. Dataflow Pipelines. Lab: A Simple Dataflow Pipeline (Python/Java). Lab: MapReduce in Dataflow (Python/Java). Lab: Side Inputs (Python/Java). Dataflow Templates. Dataflow SQL. Manage Data Pipelines with Cloud Data Fusion and Cloud Composer Building Batch Data Pipelines visually with Cloud Data Fusion. Components. UI Overview. Building a Pipeline. Exploring Data using Wrangler. Lab: Building and executing a pipeline graph in Cloud Data Fusion. Orchestrating work between GCP services with Cloud Composer. Apache Airflow Environment. DAGs and Operators. Workflow Scheduling. Optional Long Demo: Event-triggered Loading of data with Cloud Composer, Cloud Functions, Cloud Storage, and BigQuery. Monitoring and Logging. Lab: An Introduction to Cloud Composer. Introduction to Processing Streaming Data Processing Streaming Data. Serverless Messaging with Cloud Pub/Sub Cloud Pub/Sub. Lab: Publish Streaming Data into Pub/Sub. Cloud Dataflow Streaming Features Cloud Dataflow Streaming Features. Lab: Streaming Data Pipelines. High-Throughput BigQuery and Bigtable Streaming Features BigQuery Streaming Features. Lab: Streaming Analytics and Dashboards. Cloud Bigtable. Lab: Streaming Data Pipelines into Bigtable. Advanced BigQuery Functionality and Performance Analytic Window Functions. Using With Clauses. GIS Functions. Demo: Mapping Fastest Growing Zip Codes with BigQuery GeoViz. Performance Considerations. Lab: Optimizing your BigQuery Queries for Performance. Optional Lab: Creating Date-Partitioned Tables in BigQuery. Introduction to Analytics and AI What is AI?. From Ad-hoc Data Analysis to Data Driven Decisions. Options for ML models on GCP. Prebuilt ML model APIs for Unstructured Data Unstructured Data is Hard. ML APIs for Enriching Data. Lab: Using the Natural Language API to Classify Unstructured Text. Big Data Analytics with Cloud AI Platform Notebooks What's a Notebook. BigQuery Magic and Ties to Pandas. Lab: BigQuery in Jupyter Labs on AI Platform. Production ML Pipelines with Kubeflow Ways to do ML on GCP. Kubeflow. AI Hub. Lab: Running AI models on Kubeflow. Custom Model building with SQL in BigQuery ML BigQuery ML for Quick Model Building. Demo: Train a model with BigQuery ML to predict NYC taxi fares. Supported Models. Lab Option 1: Predict Bike Trip Duration with a Regression Model in BQML. Lab Option 2: Movie Recommendations in BigQuery ML. Custom Model building with Cloud AutoML Why Auto ML? Auto ML Vision. Auto ML NLP. Auto ML Tables.

Project Management Template Kit and Checklists

This five-day programme empowers participants with the skills and knowledge to understand and effectively apply best practice commercial and contracting principles and techniques, ensuring better contractor performance and greater value add. This is an assessed programme, leading to the International Association for Contracts & Commercial Management (IACCM)'s coveted Contract and Commercial Management Practitioner (CCMP) qualification. By the end of this comprehensive programme the participants will be able to: Develop robust contracting plans, including scopes of work and award strategies Undertake early market engagements to maximise competition Conduct effective contracting and commercial management activities, including ITT, RFP, negotiated outcomes Understand the legalities of contract and commercial management Negotiate effectively with key stakeholders and clients, making use of the key skills of persuading and influencing to optimise outcomes Undertake effective Supplier Relationship Management Appreciate the implications of national and organisational culture on contracting and commercial activities Appreciate professional contract management standards Set up and maintain contract and commercial management governance systems Take a proactive, collaborative, and agile approach to managing commercial contracts Develop and monitor appropriate and robust KPIs and SLAs to manage the contractor and facilitate improved contractor performance Appreciate the cross-functional nature of contract management Collaborate with clients to deliver sustainable performance and to manage and exceed client expectations Understand the roles and responsibilities of contract and commercial managers Use effective contractor selection and award methods and models (including the 10Cs model) and use these models to prepare robust propositions to clients Make effective use of lessons learned to promote improvements from less than optimal outcomes, using appropriate templates Effectively manage the process of change, claims, variations, and dispute resolution Develop and present robust propositions Make appropriate use of best practice contract and commercial management tools, techniques, and templates DAY ONE 1 Introduction Aims Objectives KPIs Learning strategies Plan for the programme 2 The contracting context Key objectives of contract management Importance and impact on the business 3 Critical success factors Essential features of professional commercial and contract management and administration The 6-step model 4 Putting the 'management' into commercial and contract management Traditional v 'new age' models The need for a commercial approach The added value generated 5 Definitions 'Commercial management' 'Contract management' 'Contracting' ... and why have formal contracts? 6 Stakeholders Stakeholder mapping and analysis The 'shared vision' concept Engaging with key functions, eg, HSE, finance, operations 7 Roles and responsibilities Contract administrators Stakeholders 8 Strategy and planning Developing effective contracting plans and strategies DAY TWO 1 Contract control Tools and techniques, including CPA and Gantt charts A project management approach Developing effective contract programmes 2 The contracting context Key objectives of contract management Importance and impact on the business 3 Tendering Overview of the contracting cycle Requirement to tender Methods Rationale Exceptions Steps Gateways Controls One and two package bids 4 Tender assessment and contract award I - framework Tender board procedures Role of the tender board (including minor and major tender boards) Membership Administration Developing robust contract award strategies and presentations DAY THREE 1 Tender assessment and contract award II - processes Pre-qualification processes CRS Vendor registration rules and processes Creating bidder lists Disqualification criteria Short-listing Using the 10Cs model Contract award and contract execution processes 2 Minor works orders Process Need for competition Role and purpose Controls Risks 3 Contract strategy Types of contract Call-offs Framework agreements Price agreements Supply agreements 4 Contract terms I: Pricing structures Lump sum Unit price Cost plus Time and materials Alternative methods Target cost Gain share contracts Advance payments Price escalation clauses 5 Contract terms II: Other financial clauses Insurance Currencies Parent body guarantees Tender bonds Performance bonds Retentions Sub-contracting Termination Invoicing 6 Contract terms III: Risk and reward Incentive contracts Management and mitigation of contractual risk DAY FOUR 1 Contract terms IV: Jurisdiction and related matters Applicable laws and regulations Registration Commercial registry Commercial agencies 2 Managing the client-contractor relationship Types of relationship Driving forces Link between type of contract and style of relationships Motivation - use of incentives and remedies 3 Disputes Types of dispute Conflict resolution strategies Negotiation Mediation Arbitration DAY FIVE 1 Performance measurement KPIs Benchmarking Cost controls Validity of savings Balanced scorecards Using the KPI template 2 Personal qualities of the contract manager Negotiation Communication Persuasion and influencing Working in a matrix environment 3 Contract terms V: Drafting skills Drafting special terms 4 Variations Contract and works variation orders Causes of variations Risk management Controls Prevention Negotiation with contractors 5 Claims Claims management processes Controls Risk mitigation Schedules of rates 6 Close-out Contract close-out and acceptance / completion HSE Final payments Performance evaluation Capturing the learning 7 Close Review Final assessment Next steps

Overview This Applied Business Strategy for Managers course will unlock your full potential and will show you how to excel in a career in Applied Business Strategy for Managers. So upskill now and reach your full potential. Everything you need to get started in Applied Business Strategy for Managers is available in this course. Learning and progressing are the hallmarks of personal development. This Applied Business Strategy for Managers will quickly teach you the must-have skills needed to start in the relevant industry. In This Applied Business Strategy for Managers Course, You Will: Learn strategies to boost your workplace efficiency. Hone your Applied Business Strategy for Managers skills to help you advance your career. Acquire a comprehensive understanding of various Applied Business Strategy for Managers topics and tips from industry experts. Learn in-demand Applied Business Strategy for Managers skills that are in high demand among UK employers, which will help you to kickstart your career. This Applied Business Strategy for Managers course covers everything you must know to stand against the tough competition in the Applied Business Strategy for Managers field.  The future is truly yours to seize with this Applied Business Strategy for Managers. Enrol today and complete the course to achieve a Applied Business Strategy for Managers certificate that can change your professional career forever. Additional Perks of Buying a Course From Institute of Mental Health Study online - whenever and wherever you want. One-to-one support from a dedicated tutor throughout your course. Certificate immediately upon course completion 100% Money back guarantee Exclusive discounts on your next course purchase from Institute of Mental Health Enrolling in the Applied Business Strategy for Managers course can assist you in getting into your desired career quicker than you ever imagined. So without further ado, start now. Process of Evaluation After studying the Applied Business Strategy for Managers course, your skills and knowledge will be tested with a MCQ exam or assignment. You must get a score of 60% to pass the test and get your certificate.  Certificate of Achievement Upon successfully completing the Applied Business Strategy for Managers course, you will get your CPD accredited digital certificate immediately. And you can also claim the hardcopy certificate completely free of charge. All you have to do is pay a shipping charge of just £3.99. Who Is This Course for? This Applied Business Strategy for Managers is suitable for anyone aspiring to start a career in Applied Business Strategy for Managers; even if you are new to this and have no prior knowledge on Applied Business Strategy for Managers, this course is going to be very easy for you to understand.  And if you are already working in the Applied Business Strategy for Managers field, this course will be a great source of knowledge for you to improve your existing skills and take them to the next level.  Taking this Applied Business Strategy for Managers course is a win-win for you in all aspects.  This course has been developed with maximum flexibility and accessibility, making it ideal for people who don't have the time to devote to traditional education. Requirements This Applied Business Strategy for Managers course has no prerequisite.  You don't need any educational qualification or experience to enrol in the Applied Business Strategy for Managers course. Do note: you must be at least 16 years old to enrol. Any internet-connected device, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone, can access this online Applied Business Strategy for Managers course. Moreover, this course allows you to learn at your own pace while developing transferable and marketable skills. Course Curriculum Section 01: What is Strategy? What is Strategy? 00:01:00 Strategy Definition 00:01:00 Mintzberg Strategy Definitions 00:01:00 What is Strategy and Identifying the Strategy of a Company? 00:01:00 Identifying the Strategy of a Company 00:01:00 Strategy and the Quest for Competitive Advantage 00:01:00 Strategy and the Business Model of the Firm 00:01:00 Why Crafting and Executing Strategy Are Important Tasks 00:01:00 The Ideology of Strategy 00:01:00 The 3C Model and the Triple Bottom Line 00:01:00 Hierarchy of Strategy 00:01:00 Management By Objectives (MBO) 00:01:00 Mintzberg (Strategy and Structure) 00:01:00 Section 02: Strategic Management Approaches Strategic Management Approaches 00:01:00 Prescriptive Strategy 00:01:00 Emergent Strategy 00:01:00 Strategic Thinking 00:02:00 Design Led Thinking 00:01:00 Game Theory 00:01:00 Decision Making Models 00:01:00 Models of Decision Making 00:02:00 Strategic Frameworks and Models 00:01:00 Perspectives on Strategic Directions & the Market Based View (MBV) 00:01:00 VRIO Resource Based Framework and Knowledge Based View 00:02:00 Relational and Transient Based Views 00:01:00 Dominant Themes - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 00:01:00 Dominant Themes - Digital Disruption 00:01:00 Corporate Governance and Ethical Leadership 00:01:00 Strategic Management and Approaches Summary 00:01:00 Section 03: Corporate Planning Evaluating the External Environment of a Company 00:01:00 Relevant Components of the External Environment of a Company 00:02:00 Five Forces Framework 00:01:00 Potential New Entrants and Substitute Products 00:01:00 Buyer/Customer Power, Suppliers and Rivalry 00:02:00 Five Forces Framework 00:01:00 Strategic Group Analysis 00:01:00 Obtaining Necessary Data 00:01:00 Critical Success Factors 00:01:00 Evaluating the Company's Resources, Capabilities & Competitiveness 00:02:00 Analyzing the Position and Current Strategy of a Company 00:01:00 Consumer Needs Analysis and Strategic Alignment 00:01:00 Balanced Scorecard 00:02:00 Analyzing Resources and Capabilities 00:01:00 Resources 00:01:00 Core Competencies 00:01:00 SWOT 00:01:00 The Value Chain and Customer Value Proposition 00:01:00 Different Value Chains 00:02:00 Competitive Strength Assessments 00:01:00 Strategy Mapping 00:01:00 Section Summary 00:01:00 Section 04: Building Your Firm's Business Strategy Building Your Business Strategy for the Firm 00:02:00 Key Actions 00:01:00 The 5 Generic Competitive Strategies 00:01:00 Low-Cost Provider Strategies 00:01:00 Broad Differentiation Strategies 00:01:00 Focused Strategies 00:01:00 Best-Cost Provider Strategies 00:01:00 Developing Competitive Strategies 00:01:00 Offensive and Defensive Strategies 00:02:00 Blue and Red Ocean Strategy 00:01:00 Horizontal and Vertical Strategies 00:02:00 Outsourcing Strategies 00:01:00 Strategic Alliances and Partnerships 00:01:00 Evaluating Business-Unit Competitive Strength 00:01:00 Building Corporate Level Strategy and Crafting New Strategic Moves 00:01:00 Section 05: Building Strategy for the Future Functional Level Strategy 00:01:00 These Strategic Levels Lead to the Functional Strategy 00:01:00 Globalizing Your Strategy 00:02:00 Major Driver for Expansion 00:01:00 Strategic Approaches to Intentional Expansion 00:01:00 Transnational Strategy 00:01:00 How to Compete in Developing Countries 00:02:00 Commerce is Everywhere: New Retail and the Future 00:01:00 Strategy and the Future: Strategic Planning and Sense Making 00:02:00 Strategic Process Principles 00:01:00 Core Strategic Thinking 00:01:00 Summary 00:01:00

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is suitable for anyone responsible for configuring, managing or supporting a Veeam Availability Suite v11 environment. This includes Senior Engineers and Architects responsible for creating architectures for Veeam environments. Overview After completing this course, attendees should be able to: Describe Veeam Availability Suite components usage scenarios and relevance to your environment. Effectively manage data availability in on-site, off-site, cloud and hybrid environments. Ensure both Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs) are met. Configure Veeam Availability Suite to ensure data is protected effectively. Adapt with an organization's evolving technical and business data protection needs. Ensure recovery is possible, effective, efficient, secure and compliant with business requirements. Provide visibility of the business data assets, reports and dashboards to monitor performance and risks. Design and architect a Veeam solution in a real-world environment Describe best practices, review an existing infrastructure and assess business/project requirements Identify relevant infrastructure metrics and perform component (storage, CPU, memory) quantity sizing Provide implementation and testing guidelines in line with designs Innovatively address design challenges and pain points, matching appropriate Veeam Backup & Replication features with requirements Veeam Certified Architect is the highest level of Veeam technical certifications. Engineers who complete both Veeam Availability Suite v11: Configuration and Management and Veeam Backup & Replication V11: Architecture and Design programs (courses + exams) will be granted with the 'Veeam Certified Architect' (VMCA) title by Veeam. Introduction Veeam Availability Suite v11: Configuration and Management Describe RTOs and RPOs, what they mean for your business, how to manage and monitor performance against them The 3-2-1 Rule and its importance in formulating a successful backup strategy Identify key Veeam Availability Suite components and describe their usage scenarios and deployment types Building backup capabilities Backup methods, the appropriate use cases and impact on underlying file systems Create, modify, optimize and delete backup jobs, including Agents and NAS Backup jobs. Explore different tools and methods to maximize environment performance Ensure efficiency by being able to select appropriate transport modes while being aware of the impact of various backup functions on the infrastructure Building replication capabilities Identify and describe the options available for replication and impacts of using them Create and modify replication jobs, outline considerations to ensure success Introduce the new Continuous Data Protection (CDP) policy Secondary backups Simple vs. advanced backup copy jobs, how to create and modify them using best practices to ensure efficient recovery Discuss using tapes for backups Advanced repository capabilities Ensure repository scalability using a capability such as SOBR on-premises and off-site including integration with cloud storage Ensure compatibility with existing deduplication appliances Introduce the new hardened repository Protecting data in the cloud Review how Veeam can protect the data of a cloud native application Review how Veeam Cloud Connect enables you to take advantage of cloud services built on Veeam Review how Veeam can be used to protect your Office 365 data Restoring from backup Ensure you have the confidence to use the correct restore tool at the right time for restoring VMs, bare metal and individual content such as files and folders Utilize Secure Restore to prevent the restoration of malware Describe how to use Staged Restore to comply with things like General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) before releasing restores to production Identify, describe and utilize the different explores and instant recovery tools and features Recovery from replica Identify and describe in detail, failover features and the appropriate usage Develop, prepare and test failover plans to ensure recovery Disaster recovery from replica to meet a variety of real-world recovery needs Testing backup and replication Testing backups and replicas to ensure you can recover, what you need, when you need to Configure and setup virtual sandbox environments based on backup, replicas and storage snapshots Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager and Veeam ONE Introduce the concept of monitoring your virtual, physical and cloud environments with Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager and Veeam ONE? Configuration backup Locate, migrate or restore backup configuration Introduction Veeam Backup & Replication v11: Architecture and Design Review the architecture principles Explore what a successful architecture looks like Review Veeam?s architecture methodology Discovery Analyze the existing environment Uncover relevant infrastructure metrics Uncover assumptions and risks Identify complexity in the environment Conceptual design Review scenario and data from discovery phase Identify logical groups of objects that will share resources based on requirements Create a set of detailed tables of business and technical requirements, constraints, assumptions and risks Review infrastructure data with each product component in mind Create high level design and data flow Logical design Match critical components and features of VBR with requirements Create logical groupings Determine location of components and relationship to logical grouping Aggregate totals of component resources needed per logical grouping Calculate component (storage, CPU, memory) quantity sizing Physical/tangible design Convert the logical design into a physical design Physical hardware sizing Create a list of physical Veeam backup components Implementation and Governance Review physical design and implantation plan Review Veeam deployment hardening Describe the architect?s obligations to the implementation team Provide guidance on implementation specifics that relate to the design Validation and Iteration Provide framework for how to test the design Further develop the design according to a modification scenario