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Students will learn and develop skills needed for a range of financial processes, including maintaining cost accounting records, advanced bookkeeping and the preparation of financial reports and returns.  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE OVERVIEW This qualification covers a range of essential and higher-level accounting techniques and disciplines. Students will learn and develop skills needed for a range of financial processes, including maintaining cost accounting records, advanced bookkeeping and the preparation of financial reports and returns. Study the Level 3 Diploma to learn higher accounting techniques and disciplines and qualify for AAT bookkeeping membership (AATQB). The jobs it can lead to: • Accounts assistant • Accounts payable clerk • Audit trainee • Credit controller • Payroll administrator/supervisor • Practice bookkeeper • Finance assistant • Tax assistant • Accounts payable and expenses supervisor Entry requirements: Students can start with any qualification depending on existing skills and experience. For the best chance of success we recommend that students begin their studies with a good standard of English and maths. Course Content: Business Awareness: This unit provides students with an understanding of the business, its environment and the influences that this has on an organisation’s structure, the role of its accounting function and its performance. Students will examine the purpose and types for businesses that exist and the rights and responsibilities of the key stakeholders, as well as gain an understanding of the importance of professional ethics and ethical management within the finance function. Learning outcomes: • Understand business types, structure and governance and the legal framework in which they operate. • Understand the impact of the external and internal environments on business, their performance and decisions. • Understand how businesses and accounts comply with principles of professional ethics. • Understand the impact of new technologies in accounting and the risks associated with data security. • Communicate information to stakeholders. Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements: This unit provides students with the skills required to produce statements of profit or loss and statements for financial position for sole traders and partnerships, using a trial balance. Students will gain the double-entry bookkeeping skills needed to record financial transactions into an organisation’s accounts using a manual bookkeeping system. Learning outcomes: • Understand the accounting principles underlaying final accounts preparation. • Understand the principles of advanced double-entry bookkeeping. • Implement procedures for the acquisition and disposal of non-current assets. • Prepare and record depreciation calculations. • Record period end adjustments. • Produce and extend the trial balance. • Produce financial statements for sole traders and partnerships. • Interpret financial statements using profitability ratios. • Prepare accounting records from incomplete information. Management Accounting Techniques: This unit provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the role of management accounting in an organisation, and how organisations use such information to aid decision making. Students will learn the principles that underpin management accounting methodology and techniques, how costs are handled in organisations and why organisations treat costs in different ways. Learning outcomes: • Understand the purpose and use of management accounting within organisations. • Use techniques required for dealing with costs. • Attribute costs according to organisational requirements. • Investigate deviations from budgets. • Use spreadsheet techniques to provide management accounting information. • Use management accounting techniques to support short-term decision making. • Understand principles of cash management. Tax Processes for Businesses: This unit explores tax processes that influence the daily operations of businesses and is designed to develop students’ skills in understanding, preparing and submitting Value Added Tax (VAT) returns to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The unit provides students with the knowledge and skills that are needed to keep businesses, employers and clients compliant with laws and practices that apply to VAT and payroll. Learning outcomes: • Understand legislation requirements relating to VAT. • Calculate VAT. • Review and verify VAT returns. • Understand principles of payroll. • Report information within the organisation. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DURATION 250-300 Hours WHATS INCLUDED Course Material Case Study Experienced Lecturer Refreshments Certificate

ABOUT THIS TRAINING The expanding human population and industrialisation are increasing the demand for energy worldwide. This has resulted in numerous challenges such as environmental pollution, reliable supply of fossil fuels, and increased demand of electricity supply, which must be overcome. To fulfil the energy demands and overcome these challenges, numerous projects and funds are involved in finding an adequate solution. Transport accounts for around one-fifth of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and road travel accounts for three-quarters of transport emissions. Most of this comes from passenger vehicles. Emission limits are increasingly stringent, and the fuel industry must change its approach to product formulation to meet the challenge. Training Objectives Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: * Get a clear overview of the different types of bio and alternative fuels * Understand how different bio and alternative fuels are produced * Have an overview of feedstock utilised for biofuels production * Realize how the biofuels production could be integrated in modern refinery * Understand how bio and alternative fuels function as single and blended fuels * Understand what impact bio and alternative fuels have on car engine * Get an overview of the environmental impact of bio and alternative fuels * Get the overview of regulation related to bio and alternative fuel Target Audience The course is intended for individuals who are interested in or developing in the field of bio and alternative fuels. The following personnel will benefit from the knowledge shared in this course: * Refinery Technical Personnel * Trading and blending personnel * Sales, marketing, and product trading personnel * Laboratory supervisors and technical personnel * Policymakers * Professionals who are interested in or developing in the field of bio and alternative fuels * Process, project, and consultant engineers involved in bioenergy, petrochemical and chemical industries Course Level * Basic or Foundation Trainer Your expert course leader is an experienced manager with more than 25 years of operational experience in the downstream Oil & Gas industry. She is a recognised expert in conventional, biofuels and alternative fuels with extensive experience in the crude selection process and formulation of finished products including product portfolio strategy, product quality road mapping and benchmarking. She is a long-time laboratory manager with comprehensive experience in laboratory processes, including financing, benchmarking, efficiency improvement and total quality management processes. POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information post training support and fees applicable Accreditions And Affliations

MICROSOFT SECURITY TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION A hands on training course focusing on security in the Microsoft environment. The course progresses from patch management onto the use of Microsoft security tools. Then server, desktop and network security are studied in the Microsoft environment. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Use Microsoft security tools. * Secure Microsoft servers. * Secure Microsoft desktops. * Secure Microsoft networks. MICROSOFT SECURITY TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Technical server support staff. Technical desktop support staff. Technical network staff. Technical security staff. * Prerequisites: Supporting Windows server 2016 Networking Microsoft systems. * Duration 3 days MICROSOFT SECURITY TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Introduction Security threats, Microsoft defaults, admin accounts, security patches, patch management, patch tools. Hands on: Studying Microsoft defaults, applying security patches. * Microsoft security tools Microsoft updates, WSUS, Inventory tool, baseline security analyser, URLscan, EventCombMT, Cipher security tool, Port reporter, PortQry. Tools hackers use. Hands on: Using Microsoft security tools. * Server security Checklists, core server security, AD, Member server security, Domain controller security, Specific roles. Hands on Hardening Microsoft servers, security templates. * Active Directory Admin authority in AD, group policy, trust and authentication. * Desktop security Checklists, core client security, anti virus software, anti spyware software, firewalls, securing clients with AD, securing clients with group policy, software restriction policies. Hands on Securing Microsoft desktops. * Network security Checklist, IP security, VPNs, PKI, certificate authorities, RAS, RRAS, IAS. Hands on: VPN configuration, IAS configuration. * Monitoring Auditing, authorisation and logons, tracking, system monitoring, detecting attacks. Hands on: Monitoring Microsoft systems. * Summary Microsoft security response centre, security advisories.

1. Assessment and Planning: * Survey the area where you want to install CCTV cameras. Identify key areas that need surveillance such as entry points, blind spots, and valuable assets. * Determine the number of cameras needed and their types (e.g., dome, bullet, PTZ) based on the coverage required and environmental conditions. * Plan the placement of cameras considering factors like lighting conditions, obstructions, and the angle of view required. 2. Selecting Equipment: * Choose high-quality CCTV cameras and other necessary equipment such as DVRs (Digital Video Recorders) or NVRs (Network Video Recorders), cables, connectors, power supplies, and storage devices. * Ensure compatibility between cameras and recording devices. Consider features like resolution, night vision capability, and weather resistance. 3. Mounting Cameras: * Install cameras at the planned locations using appropriate mounting brackets or housings. * Ensure cameras are securely fixed to prevent tampering or theft. * Adjust the angle and direction of each camera to cover the desired area effectively. 4. Running Cables: * Plan the route for cables connecting cameras to the recording device. * Use weatherproof cables suitable for outdoor installation. * Conceal cables where possible to prevent tampering and maintain aesthetics. 5. Connecting Components: * Connect cameras to the DVR/NVR using appropriate cables and connectors. * Ensure proper power supply to cameras and recording devices. * Configure network settings if using an IP-based CCTV system for remote viewing. 6. Configuring Settings: * Access the DVR/NVR interface and configure settings such as recording schedule, motion detection, and video quality. * Set up user accounts and passwords to restrict access to the system. * Test the system to ensure cameras are capturing footage and recording properly. 7. Remote Viewing (Optional): * Set up remote viewing capabilities to access live or recorded footage from smartphones, tablets, or computers. * Configure port forwarding on your router if accessing the system from outside the local network. * Install and configure the necessary software or mobile apps provided by the CCTV system manufacturer. 8. Testing and Maintenance: * Test the system thoroughly to ensure all cameras are functioning correctly and recording as expected. * Regularly check and clean cameras to maintain optimal performance. * Update firmware and software periodically to patch security vulnerabilities and access new features.  

ORACLE DATABASE 12C ADMIN TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION This Oracle Database 12c Administration course is designed to give the Oracle database administrator practical experience in administering, monitoring, tuning and troubleshooting an Oracle 12c database. Database administrators will gain an understanding of the architecture and processes of the Oracle database server. They will be able to ensure the integrity and availability of a company's data within the Oracle environment. They will be able to monitor the performance of the database, allocate resources with the Resource Manager and Schedule jobs. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Administer an Oracle database instance. * Monitor an Oracle database. * Configure the Oracle network environment. * Create and manage database storage structures. * Manage users, profiles, privileges and roles. * Manage undo data and temporary segments. * Monitor and resolve lock conflicts. * Maintain database security. * Implement database auditing. * Monitor the performance of the Database. * Load and unload data. * Use the job scheduler. * Configure a database for backup and recovery. ORACLE DATABASE 12C ADMIN TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: This Oracle Database 12c Administration course is for anyone who needs to administer, monitor and support an Oracle 12c database. * Prerequisites: An understanding of relational database concepts and good operating system knowledge. They should have attended the Oracle SQL course or have a good working knowledge of Oracle SQL. Knowledge of the usage of PL/SQL packages is highly recommended. * Duration 5 days ORACLE DATABASE 12C ADMIN TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Introduction to Oracle database 12c Overview of the Oracle database 12c, Overview of the Oracle Cloud, Relational database concepts, database administration tasks. * Oracle Database 12c Architecture Overview of the Oracle database architecture, The Oracle database instance, Oracle Database memory structures, Process architecture and structures, Server and client processes, The Oracle database storage architecture, Connect to the Oracle database instance. * Administer a database instance Administrative tools available to a DBA, Use SQL*Plus in Oracle to manage a database instance, Use SQL Developer to manage a database instance, Administer the database using Enterprise Manager (EM), Overview of the Enterprise Manager framework, Access Enterprise Manager Database Express, The Enterprise Manager Database Express Home Page, Enterprise Manager Cloud Control, Initialization parameter files. * Configure the Oracle network environment Overview of network configuration, Oracle Net Listener configuration and management, Oracle Net naming methods, Tools for configuring and managing the Oracle network, Using the Net Configuration Assistant, Configure client connections with Net Manager, View listener configuration, Start and stop the Oracle listener, Use TNSPING to test Oracle Net connectivity, Connect to the database, Configure Net Services with Enterprise Manager. * Storage Structures Overview of data storage, The database block, Overview of tablespaces and datafiles, Use Enterprise Manager to view the storage structure of the database, Create and alter tablespace commands, Temporary tablespaces, Create and manage datafiles, Use OMF, Drop tablespaces and datafiles. * Manage users Predefined database administration accounts, User accounts, Create a user account, User authentication, Change a user's password, Manage a user account, Drop a user account, Monitor user information, Terminate user sessions. * Manage profiles and resources Overview of user profiles, Profile resource parameters, Create profile command, Manage passwords with profiles, Control resource usage with profiles, Maintain profiles. * Manage privileges Database access, Oracle supplied roles, System and object level privileges, The grant and revoke commands, Create, modify and drop roles, Use predefined roles. * Database auditing Overview of database security, Overview of database auditing, Security compliance, Standard auditing, Unified audit trail, Separation of audit responsibilities with the AUDIT_ADMIN and AUDIT_VIEWER roles, Configure the audit trail, Specify audit options. * Data concurrency and lock conflicts Levels of locking in Oracle, Methods used to acquire locks, Data concurrency, Possible causes of contention, DML locks, Prevent locking problems, Detect lock contention, Resolve conflicts. * Undo management Undo data overview, Monitor and administer undo, Configure undo retention, Switch undo tablespaces, Specify the retention period, Guarantee undo retention, Retention period for flashback queries, View undo space information, Use the undo advisor, Size the undo tablespace, Alter an undo tablespace to a fixed size. * Proactive database management Database Maintenance, View the alert log, The Automatic Workload Repository, Statistic levels, The Automatic Database Diagnostic Monitoring, Monitor an Oracle database, Use the Advisors, Set up notification rules/ * Performance management Tuning information sources, Performance monitoring, Tuning activities, Performance planning, Instance tuning, Performance tuning methodology, Performance tuning data, Monitoring performance, Managing memory. * SQL tuning SQL tuning, The Oracle Optimizer, SQL Plan directives, Adaptive execution plans, SQL Advisors, Automatic SQL Tuning results, Implement automatic tuning recommendations , SQL Tuning Advisor. * Moving data Create directory objects , Data Pump architecture, Data Pump data dictionary views, Data Pump interactive mode, Data Pump API, Use Data Pump to export and import data, Overview of SQL Loader, Command line parameters, Record filtering, Control file keywords, Datafiles, SQL Loader data paths, External Tables. * Automate tasks with the scheduler Introduction to the Scheduler, Access Rights, Scheduler components and workflow, Create a Job, Job Classes, Use time based, event based schedules, Create an event based schedule. * Managing resources with Resource Manager Overview of the Database Resource Manage, Use the Resource Manager, Create Resource Plans, The default maintenance resource manager plan, Create Resource Plan Directives, Allocate resources for Resource Plans. * Manage space Overview of space management, Block space management within segments, Segment types, Allocate extents, Allocate space, Row chaining and migration, Create tables without segments. * Backup and recovery configuration Oracle backup solutions, Oracle suggested backup strategy, Overview of database backup, restore and recover, Flashback technology, Types of failure ,Instance recovery, Tune instance recovery, The MTTR Advisor, Media failure, Configure a database for recoverability * Oracle support The Enterprise Manager Support Workbench, Register for security updates, Work with Oracle Support, My Oracle Support integration, Log Service Requests, Manage patches, Apply a patch

Gain the skills and essential knowledge needed for completing the manual bookkeeping activities that underpin all accountancy and finance roles. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE OVERVIEW Students studying this qualification will develop practical accountancy skills in the double-entry bookkeeping system and in using associated documents and processes. They will cover transactions for accuracy, make entries in appropriate books and ledgers and calculate sales invoices and credit notes. Gain the skills and essential knowledge needed for completing the manual bookkeeping activities that underpin all accountancy and finance roles. The jobs it can lead to: • Trainee bookkeeper • Finance assistant • Accounts administrator • Clerical assistant Entry Requirements: Students can start with any qualification depending on existing skills and experience. For the best chance of success, we recommend that students begin their studies with a good standard of English and maths. Course Content: Introduction to Bookkeeping: This unit provides students with an understanding of manual and digital bookkeeping systems, including the associated documents and processes. Students will learn the basic principles that underpin the double-entry bookkeeping systems. Learning outcomes: • Understand how to set up bookkeeping systems. • Process customer transactions. • Process supplier transactions. • Process receipts and payments. • Process transactions into the ledger accounts. Principles of Bookkeeping Controls: This unit builds on the knowledge and skills acquired from studying Introduction to Bookkeeping and explores control accounts, journals and reconciliations. Students will develop the ability to prepare the value added tax (VAT) control accounts as well as the receivables and payables ledger accounts. They will use the journal to record a variety of transactions, including the correction errors. Students will be able to redraft the initial trial balance, following adjustments. Learning outcomes: • Use control accounts. • Reconcile a bank statement with the cash book. • Use the journal. • Produce trial balances. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DURATION 3 Months WHATS INCLUDED Course Material Case Study Experienced Lecturer Refreshments Certificate

This qualification will develop complex skills and knowledge necessary to work in a bookkeeping role or to progress to higher level accountancy roles or study.  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE OVERVIEW This qualification will develop complex skills and knowledge necessary to work in a bookkeeping role or to progress to higher level accountancy roles or study. Students completing this qualification will become competent in financial processes including accounting principles and concepts, advanced bookkeeping and preparing financial statements. They will also be introduced to business issues regarding payroll and value added tax (VAT). Learn enhanced skills and expertise in bookkeeping activities, critical for the smooth and efficient running of all finance departments. The jobs it can lead to: • Professional bookkeeper • Senior bookkeeper • Accounts manager • Ledger manager Entry requirements Students can start with any qualification depending on existing skills and experience. For the best chance of success, we recommend that students begin their studies with a good standard of English and maths. Course Content: Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements: This unit provides students with the skills required to produce statements of profit or loss and statements for financial position for sole traders and partnerships, using a trial balance. Students will gain the double-entry bookkeeping skills needed to record financial transactions into an organisation’s accounts using a manual bookkeeping system. Learning outcomes: • Understand the accounting principles underlaying final accounts preparation. • Understand the principles of advanced double-entry bookkeeping. • Implement procedures for the acquisition and disposal of non-current assets. • Prepare and record depreciation calculations. • Record period end adjustments. • Produce and extend the trial balance. • Produce financial statements for sole traders and partnerships. • Interpret financial statements using profitability ratios. • Prepare accounting records from incomplete information Tax Processes for Businesses: This unit explores tax processes that influence the daily operations of businesses and is designed to develop students’ skills in understanding, preparing and submitting Value Added Tax (VAT) returns to HM Revenue & Customs. The unit provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to keep businesses, employers and clients compliant with laws and practices that apply to VAT and payroll. Learning outcomes: • Understand legislation requirements relating to VAT. • Calculate VAT. • Review and verify VAT returns. • Understand principals of payroll. • Report information within the organisation.

D-LINK SWITCHES TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION A hands on course covering the product specifics of D-Link switches. Installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting are all covered in a practical oriented way. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Install D-Link switches. * Use the command line interface and the web based interface to manage D-Link switches. * Configure and troubleshoot D-Link switches. * Perform software upgrades and maintain configurations using TFTP. D-LINK SWITCHES TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Anyone working with D-Link switches. Particularly aimed at engineers and technicians supporting D-Link switches. * Prerequisites: None. * Duration 2 days D-LINK SWITCHES TRAINING COURSE CONTENT * Introduction How Ethernet works with hubs, How Ethernet works with switches. Installing D-link switches. Hands on Building a network with a hub, building a network with a D-Link switch. * Basic troubleshooting The D-Link switch range, LEDs, cabling issues, factory resets, default settings. Hands on Building a network with multiple D-link switches. * Configuration methods Managed vs. unmanaged switches, Console port access, telnet, web based access, SNMP, saving configurations, NVRAM, switch stacks. Hands on Accessing the switch using the CLI, IP address configuration, telnet. * Command line interface Users, privileges, the CLI, online help. Hands on Basic commands, user accounts, displaying the switch configuration. * Web based interface Getting started, basic format. Hands on Configuring the switch using the web interface. * Port configuration Common port configuration tasks, link aggregation. Hands on Configuring ports. * STP configuration What is STP? 802.1D vs. 802.1W (RSTP), configuring STP. Hands on Enabling and disabling STP, changing STP versions, configuring STP. * VLAN configuration What are VLANS? 802.1Q, tagged/untagged, creating VLANS, applying VLANS. Hands on Setting up VLANS, setting up 802.1Q, Inter VLAN traffic. * Housekeeping TFTP, upload download, updating firmware, updating configuration files, BOOTP/DHCP for IP addresses. Hands on Using TFTP to configure a D-Link switch. * SNMP Switch configuration, D-View, other NMS's. Hands on Using SNMP to manage a D-link switch putting it all together: troubleshooting.

SECURING KUBERNETES TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION This course introduces concepts, procedures, and best practices to harden Kubernetes based systems and container-based applications against security threats. It deals with the main areas of cloud-native security: Kubernetes cluster setup, Kubernetes cluster hardening, hardening the underlying operating system and networks, minimizing microservices vulnerabilities, obtaining supply chain security as well as monitoring, logging, and runtime security. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Harden Kubernetes systems and clusters. * Harden containers. * Configure and use Kubernetes audit logs. SECURING KUBERNETES TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Technical staff working with Kubernetes * Prerequisites: Kubernetes_for_engineers_course.htm Definitive Docker for engineers * Duration 2 days SECURING KUBERNETES TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS This course does not only deal with the daily security administration of Kubernetes-based systems but also prepares delegates for the official Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) exams of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF). Structure: 50% theory 50% hands on lab exercise MODULE 1: USER AND AUTHORIZATION MANAGEMENT * Users and service accounts in Kubernetes * Authenticating users * Managing authorizations with RBAC MODULE 2: SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY * Vulnerabilit checking for images * Image validation in Kubernetes * Reducing image footprint * Secure image registries MODULE 3: VALIDATING CLUSTER SETUP AND PENETRATION TESTING * Use CIS benchmark to review the security configuration of Kubernetes components. * Modify the cluster components' configuration to match the CIS Benchmark. * Penetration testing Kubernetes for known vulnerabilities. MODULE 4: SYSTEM HARDENING * Use kernel hardening tools * Setup appropriate OS level security domains * Container runtime sandboxes * Limit network access MODULE 5: MONITORING AND LOGGING * Configure Kubernetes audit logs * Configure Audit Policies * Monitor applications behaviour with Falco

CYBER SECURITY TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION The reliance of the world on the Internet and computer systems means the protection of information systems is vitally important. This is even more important smart devices and the Internet of Things increase the number of devices. This Cyber Security provides a concise overview on the threats and attacks that can happen along with the counter measures that can be taken. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Recognise the different types of attack. * Describe the attacks that can be made against information systems. * Describe the counter measures available. CYBER SECURITY TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Non-technical staff working with computers. * Prerequisites: None. * Duration 1 day CYBER SECURITY TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * What is Cyber Security? Computer security, Policies, Types of security breach, denial of service, data manipulation, data theft, data destruction, security checklists, incident response. * Attacks Physical access, Social engineering, Privilege escalation, Malware, Trojans, worms, viruses, rootkits, Backdoors, Denial of Service (DOS), Distributed DOS, Eavesdropping, Spoofing, Man the middle tampering. * Countermeasures Prevention, detection, response. Physical, user accounts, Firewalls, IDS, AAA, authentication, cryptography, encryption, data integrity. * Cyber security standards ETSI, ISO 27001, 27002, NIST, ISA/IEC 62443.