19 Apple courses in Swindon

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ZEROCONF AND BONJOUR TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION A hands on training course focusing on Microsoft and Apple implementations of Zeroconf. The course covers all three main areas: Interface configuration, name resolution and service discovery. Hands on with Apple Bonjour and Microsoft UPnP compliment all the major theory sessions. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Explain how mDNS and LLMNR work. * Explain how DNS-SD and SSDP work. * Recognise the role of service discovery gateways. ZEROCONF AND BONJOUR TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Technical staff working with Zeroconf. Developers using Zeroconf. * Prerequisites: TCP/IP Foundation for engineers * Duration 2 day ZEROCONF AND BONJOUR TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * What is Zeroconf? Zeroconf, architecture, Microsoft UPnP, Apple, Bonjour, devices, components. Home networks, enterprise networks, BYOD. * Plug and play without Zeroconf DHCP, DNS, A, PTR, SRV records, DDNS. Hands on DHCP configuration. * Address selection IPv4 link local addresses, IPv6 link local addresses. Hands: Addresses without DHCP. * Name resolution mDNS, finding names, announcing names, .local DNS namespace, LLMNR. Hands on Names without DNS. * Role of multicasting Multicast addresses, multicasts and switches, multicasts and routers. Hands on Multicasts, TTL. * Service discovery DNS-SD, SRV and TXT lookups, SSDP, HTTP. Hands on Browsing for services * Zeroconf in a routed environment Service Discovery gateways, configuration, service filters, DNS-LLQ, NAT-PMP. * Miscellaneous Security, automatic multicast addresses, wireless auto configuration.

ENHANCE YOUR SKILLS BUILDING ON LEVEL ONE AND THE SKILLSET DEVELOPED, YOU WILL BE ADVANCING ONTO MORE ADVANCED MACHINE POLISHING AND CLEANING TECHNIQUES, TO PROGRESS YOUR DETAILING CAREER AND SKILLSET FURTHER. EXISTING VALETERS AND DETAILERS CONFIDENT IN THEIR SKILLSET'S REFLECTION OF LEVEL ONE'S CONTENT MAY ALSO QUALIFY TO BYPASS TO THIS LEVEL, SHOULD THEY BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THEIR QUALIFICATION BY PURCHASING, TAKING, AND PASSING WITH SUFFICIENT BREADTH, OUR ONLINE LEVEL ONE ASSESSMENT. Machines introduced at this level include forced rotation dual action polishers, every inception of Dual action polishers, both in throw and size. We'll also look at pad types, heavy cutting options and defect identification to assess what can be rectified and how. Interiors are explored in greater depth with higher yield services with 'dry' steam cleaning, odour removal, leather protection and treatment, and stain removal with the associated chemistry. Small area sanding and isolated correction are a key finish to this level and allow you to achieve fantastic results from otherwise irreparable damage Following your introduction skills learnt in Level One, you will be progressing onto more skilful machine polishing and cleaning techniques. Machines introduced at this level include forced rotation dual action polishers, every inception of Dual action polishers, both in throw and size. We'll also look at pad types, heavy cutting options and defect identification to assess what can be rectified and how. Interiors are explored in greater depth with higher yield services with dry steam cleaning, odour removal, leather protection and treatment, and stain removal with the associated chemistry. • Pad types • Compound grades • Rubber and plastic protection • Coatings after-care • Polymer and PTFE exterior LSPs • Glass sealants • Troubleshooting • Accreditations • Financial management • Insurance • Marketing • Pricing • Spot Sanding • Targeting your customer base • Safe working practice • Workshop planning • Intermediate chemical knowledge • Efficiency and time management • Matte finishes • Environmental considerations • Advanced cleaner chemistry • Bonded overspray and concrete • LSPs • Engine bay detailing • Plastic trim restoration • Odour removal • Steam cleaning • Stain removal & chemical principles • Fabric and leather protection • Paint types and their principles • Long and short throw DA machines • Forced action machines • Lighting • Defect identification Following the course, further case studies and exercises will allow the knowledge to develop further as you use it over a 3-6 month period, after which the Level 2 exam is sat to award certification. Course Length 2 Days (0930-1600) Group Size One-to-One Location UK Detailing Academy, 2 Purlieus Barn, Ewen, Cirencester, GL7 6BY Experience / Qualification Completion of Level 1 Refreshments or Lunch Refreshments included

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Learn to push boundaries and perfect paintwork like never before. OUR ONE-DAY SANDING AND REFINEMENT COURSE FOR AUTOMOTIVE PAINTWORK IS FOR EXPERIENCED, HIGH-END DETAILERS LOOKING TO ADD TO THEIR SKILL PORTFOLIO WITH THE ULTIMATE REFINEMENT TECHNIQUE. SANDING - NOT JUST WET, BUT DRY TOO - IS AN ESSENTIAL SKILL, ALLOWING YOU TO TACKLE A RANGE OF DEFECT ISSUES EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY, FROM HEAVY MARRING REMOVAL TO POST-BODY SHOP CORRECTION. Please note: Because of the high demand, all attendees will need a working knowledge of machine polishers and confidence in heavy correction to benefit from this course as it assumes a high level of competency before taking on the most challenging work in a detailer's arsenal. Availability If no dates are showing as available in the calendar, you can sign up for updates to find out when new dates are released and new course developments. The UKDA one-day sanding and flatting courses for automotive paintwork are for experienced, high-end detailers looking to add to their skill portfolio with the ultimate refinement through wet and dry sanding training. Sanding is a detailing skill which can be used to perfect and rectify the harshest repairable damage and imperfect paintwork. Using a range of tools from electric and pneumatic sanders to specialist tools and compounds, you will work through the day to perfect a series of ever more challenging panels under the watchful eye of our instructors who are there to guide and demonstrate every step. Paint sanding is a critically difficult skill that can bring high-yield finishes to a detailing portfolio and turn around the most challenging and rewarding projects. For professionals attending the prior Flexxperts Machine seminar, completion of this day will enable your FLEX Flexxperts Pro certification, allowing you to brand yourself and your business as a Flexxperts Professional you can book both days at the link above, or just book for this event. Course fees cover all materials and lunch, with the day starting at 9.30 and running to around 4.30 pm. Please note: Because of the high skill demands of the wet sanding training day, all attendees will need a working knowledge of machine polishers, and confidence in heavy correction to benefit from this course, as it assumes a high level of competency before taking on the most challenging work in a detailer's arsenal. Completing the previous day's Flexxperts All In Training Machine Seminar day will also suffice as an introduction.     Course Length 1 Day (0930-1600) Location UK Detailing Academy, 2 Purlieus Barn, Ewen, Cirencester, GL7 6BY Group Size Up to 5 people Experience / Qualification Competent with a machine polisher Refreshments or Lunch Lunch Included

INTERIOR VALETING IS OFTEN OVERLOOKED AS 'SIMPLE' BUT IT IS A VITAL SKILL FOR ANY DETAILER TO MASTER - THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN ACCEPTABLE JOB AND A FANTASTIC JOB CAN BE VAST. WITH THE RANGE OF MATERIALS AND SURFACES IN MODERN VEHICLES, NAVIGATING THE MOST EFFICIENT WAY TO CARE FOR INTERIORS IS SOMETIMES DIFFICULT. Learning the chemistry behind stain removal, the correct tools for the job and how best to employ them, and how to deal with unusual and stubborn tasks is the aim of this course. We push your knowledge further and advance your skillset through technique and demonstration, enabling you to reduce time spent cleaning and re-cleaning interiors, increasing efficiency, and advancing your interior valeting skills to a new level.   Availability  If no dates are showing as available in the calendar, you can sign up for updates to find out when new dates are released and new course developments. Interior valeting is often overlooked as 'simple' but it is a vital skill for any detailer to master - the difference between an acceptable job and a fantastic job can be vast. With the range of materials and surfaces in modern vehicles, navigating the most efficient way to care for interiors is sometimes difficult. Learning the chemistry behind stain removal, the correct tools for the job and how best to employ them, and how to deal with unusual and stubborn tasks is the aim of this course. We push your knowledge further and advance your skillset through technique and demonstration, enabling you to reduce time spent cleaning and re-cleaning interiors, increasing efficiency, and advancing your interior valeting skills to a new level. You will cover: Interior materials - identifying, cleaning and their issues. Removal of components for deep cleaning, including seats, trim and steering wheels. Cleaner Chemistry and how it applies to different stains. Vacuum, steam and wet extraction technique and efficiency. Specific stain removal; such as Biro ink, oils, sand, tannins, paints, and hard-to-shift materials, such as sand, and chewing gum. Pet hair removal and allergen information. Glass cleaning and access. Odour removal and biocidal sanitising treatments. Surface protection - hard surface, leather and fabric protection and application. Screens and delicate surfaces - including HUDs, touch controls and binnacles. Finally, we teach a proven and methodical checklist to run down with each vehicle to ensure complete thoroughness, whilst sticking to an agreed schedule with a client and upselling additional services.   Course Length 1 Day (0930-1600) Location UK Detailing Academy, 2 Purlieus Barn, Ewen, Cirencester, GL7 6BY Group Size Up to 5 people

HTTP STREAMING TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION This course looks at the delivery of video streams using HTTP adaptive streaming. Both MPEG DASH and HLS are investigated. Hands on sessions primarily involve using Wireshark to analyse streams. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Use Wireshark to analyse and troubleshoot HTTP video streams. * Explain HTTP adaptive streaming works. * Evaluate and compare MPEG DASH and HLS. * Use tools to create HTTP adaptive streams. HTTP STREAMING TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Anyone working in the broadcast industry. * Prerequisites: TCP/IP foundation for engineers * Duration 2 days HTTP STREAMING TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * What is HTTP streaming? The old way. Progressive downloads versus streaming. Why not UDP and RTP for delivery? Adaptive bit rate streaming. Standards. Hands on Base network setup. Using WireShark for HTTP streams. * HTTP protocol stack IP, TCP, IPv6. HTTP. HTTP 1.0, HTTP 1.1, HTTP 2.0, HTTP header fields. HTML 5. Hands on Analysing HTTP. * Adaptive bitrate streaming principles Chunks, fragments, segments. Manifest files. Encoding, resolution, bitrates. Addressing, relative and absolute URLs, redirection. When does the client switch streams? Switch points. Hands on Walk through of client behaviours on a stream. * HTTP streaming architecture Server components, distribution components, client software. CDN, caching, multiple servers. Hands on Analysing CDN and Internet delivery. * TCP and HTTP streaming interactions TCP ACK, TCP connections, unicast only. TCP flow control, TCP and performance. Hands on TCP window sizes. * MPEG DASH Stakeholders, DASH architecture and model, codec agnostic, XML, Media Presentation Description, Media Presentation, segment formats. Hands on MPEG DASH analysis. * HTTP Live Streaming and others Stakeholders. Media segments, media playlists, master playlists. Adobe HTTP dynamic streaming, Microsoft smooth streaming. Hands on Analysing HLS. * Tools mp4dash, mp4fragment, libdash. Apple developer tools for HLS. Hands on Creating segmented content. * Security HTTPS, encryption, content protection. Hands on Encryption analysis. * Summary Choosing a streaming method. Impact of live versus VoD. Web sockets.

OTT TV FOR ENGINEERS COURSE DESCRIPTION This course covers OTT TV by primarily looking at the delivery of video streams using HTTP adaptive streaming. Both MPEG DASH and HLS are investigated. Hands on sessions involve using Wireshark to analyse streams as well as crafting segmented content. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Explain what OTT TV is, and how it works. * Describe the OTT TV architecture. * Use Wireshark to analyse and troubleshoot OTT * video streams. * Explain how HTTP adaptive streaming works. * Evaluate and compare MPEG DASH and HLS. * Use tools to create OTT TV adaptive streams. OTT TV FOR ENGINEERS COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Anyone working in the broadcast industry. * Prerequisites: TCP/IP foundation for engineers. * Duration 2 days OTT TV FOR ENGINEERS COURSE CONTENTS * What is OTT TV? Brodeo providers vs ISPs. Progressive downloads versus streaming. Why not UDP and RTP for delivery? Adaptive bit rate streaming. Standards. Hands on: Base network setup. Using WireShark for HTTP streams. * HTTP protocol stack IP, TCP, IPv6. HTTP. HTTP 1.0, HTTP 1.1, HTTP 2.0, HTTP header fields. HTML 5. Hands on: Analysing HTTP. * Adaptive bitrate streaming principles Chunks, fragments, segments. Manifest files. Encoding, resolution, bitrates. Addressing, relative and absolute URLs, redirection. When does the client switch streams? Switch points. Hands on: Walk through of client behaviours on a stream. * OTT TV streaming architecture Server components, distribution components, client software. CDN, caching, multiple servers. Hands on: Analysing CDN and Internet delivery. * TCP and HTTP streaming interactions TCP ACK, TCP connections, unicast only. TCP flow control, TCP and performance. Hands on: TCP window sizes. * MPEG DASH Stakeholders, DASH architecture and model, codec agnostic, XML, Media Presentation Description, Media Presentation, segment formats. Hands on: MPEG DASH analysis. * HTTP Live Streaming and others Stakeholders. Media segments, media playlists, master playlists. Adobe HTTP dynamic streaming, Microsoft smooth streaming. Hands on: Analysing HLS. * Tools mp4dash, mp4fragment, libdash. Apple developer tools for HLS. Hands on: Creating segmented content. * Security HTTPS, encryption, content protection. Hands on: Encryption analysis. * Summary Choosing a streaming method. Impact of live versus VoD. Web sockets.

Add a specialism and tap a new detailing market. MOTORBIKE DETAILING IS AN UNTAPPED MARKET FOR MANY DETAILERS, BUT WITH THE RIGHT SKILLS CAN BE AN EXCELLENT SOURCE OF REVENUE, ESPECIALLY AT THE START AND END OF THE SUMMER WHEN MANY BIKES ARE REMOVED FROM OR PUT AWAY FOR STORAGE. Designed specifically for established professional detailers, this group session 1-day course will give you the best practice knowledge and skills required to perform in-depth detailing and related work on motorcycles in a safe and effective manner. This helps you take the guesswork out of a new sector and introduces you to the techniques to safely work on and handle motorbikes, correctly assess and decontaminate them, and perform a full motorbike detail. You will need a basic level of competency as an existing valeter or detailer, as there is a certain assumption of existing technique to build on.  You are not required to hold a motorbike licence however as no riding will be taking place and all training vehicles will be provided for you.   Availability If no dates are showing as available in the calendar, you can sign up for updates to find out when new dates are released and new course developments. Professional Motorcycle Detailing Group Day Designed specifically for established Professional Detailers, this group course will give you the best practice knowledge and skills required to perform in-depth detailing and related work on motorcycles. As this relies on prior basic knowledge, you will need a basic level of competence in a professional car care environment.  You are not required to hold a Motorbike Licence as no riding will be taking place and all training vehicles will be provided for you.   Course Details: * Health & Safety * How to market as a Motorcycle Detailer * Safe handling of motorcycles - side/centre stands, paddock stands, jacking * Assessment of motorbike condition * Cleaning, decontamination & preparatory work of the tank, fairings, screen and exposed surfaces: Washing processes, Pre-wash & snow foam, acids and alkalis, fallout removers and in-depth cleaning practices * Cleaning, decontamination & preparatory work of wheels * Suspension, running gear, swing arm and fork degreasing and cleaning * Safe fairing panel removal * Engine cleaning * Chain and sprockets inspection, cleaning and re-lubrication * Paintwork inspection and defect identification * Introduction to small-area machine polishing equipment * Perspex polishing * Paint, plastic, wheel, metal, chrome, anodised, powder coat and anti-corrosion protection options * Helmet and visor care Course Length 1 Day (0930-1600) Location UK Detailing Academy, 2 Purlieus Barn, Ewen, Cirencester, GL7 6BY Experience / Qualification Level 1 Experience Refreshments or Lunch Refreshments included Group Size Up to 10 people

OBJECTIVE-C PROGRAMMING TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION A hands on introduction that will allow you to master Objective-C and start using it to write powerful native applications for even the newest Macs and iOS devices! Using The step-by-step approach, will let you get comfortable with Objective-C's unique capabilities and Apple's Xcode 5 development environment. Make the most of Objective-C objects and messaging. Work effectively with design patterns, collections, blocks, foundation classes, threading, Git and a whole lot more. Every session builds on what you've already learned, giving a rock-solid foundation for real-world success! WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Use Xcode 5. * Declare classes, instance variables, properties, methods, and actions. * Use arrays, dictionaries, and sets. * Expand and extend classes with protocols, delegates, categories, and extensions. * Use Apple's powerful classes and frameworks. OBJECTIVE-C PROGRAMMING TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Developers wanting to learn Objective-C. * Prerequisites: Software development fundamentals. * Duration 5 days OBJECTIVE-C PROGRAMMING TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * PART 1: GETTING STARTED WITH OBJECTIVE-C * The Developer Program: Objective-C, enrolling as an Apple Developer, setting up the development environment, Xcode. Your first project. * OO programming with Objective-C: OO projects, Frameworks, classes and instances, encapsulation, accessors, Inheritance. * OO features in Objective-C: Messages, methods, working with id, nesting messages, method signatures and parameters. allocating and initializing objects. Using Xcode: Xcode, source code control, git and Xcode, Using a Remote Repository. * Compiler Directives: Projects, Compiler Directives, Prefix headers, main.m, .h files. * PART 2: OBJECTIVE-C BASICS * Messaging in a Testbed App: Setting Up the Testbed Apps, Adding a Text Field and Connecting It to Your Code, Sending a Message to the Text Field, Reviewing the Message Syntax. * Declaring a Class in an Interface File: Context, Creating an Instance Variable with id, What Happens When Execution Stops, dynamic binding, Creating an Instance Variable for with the Class Name and with a Superclass Name, instance variable visibility. * Properties in an Interface File: Interface Variables vs Properties, Declared Properties, Using Attributes. Implementing Properties. @synthesize, @dynamic. * Methods in an Interface File: Methods in a Class, class and instance methods, Method declaration, returning complex data structures from Methods. * Actions in an Interface File: Actions, Actions in OS X and iOS, disconnecting actions. * Routing messages with selectors: Receiver and selector objects in messages, Objective-C Runtime, SEL and @selector (), performSelector, NSInvocation, testing whether an Instance can respond to a selector. * Building on the Foundation: The Foundation Framework, Foundation Classes, Foundation Paradigms and Policies; Mutability, class clusters, notifications. * Defining a Class in Implementation Files: Projects, dynamic typing, creating a new App, implementing a method, expanding Classses with init Methods. * Organizing Data with Collections: Collecting Objects, Property Lists, Runtime, comparing the Collection Classes, Creating a Collection, Objective-C Literal Syntax, Enumerating collections, Testing Membership in a Collection, Accessing an Object in a Collection. * Managing Memory and Runtime Objects: Managing objects in memory, managing reference counts manually and with ARC, variable qualifiers, variable autorelease. * PART 3: EXPANDING AND EXTENDING CLASSES * Protocols and Delegates: Subclassing, Protocols, Delegates, Looking Deeper Inside Protocols. * Categories and Extensions: Comparing categories and protocols, categories vs subclasses, working with categories, class extensions, informal protocols. * Associative References and Fast Enumeration: Objective-C 2.0 Time-Saving Features, Extending Classes by Adding Instance Variables (Sort of), Using Fast Enumeration. * Blocks: Revisiting Blocks, Callbacks, Blocks, Exploring Blocks in Cocoa, Cocoa Blocks and Memory. * PART 4: BEYOND THE BASICS * Handling Exceptions and Errors: Exception and Error classes: NSException, NSError, Identifying exceptions, throwing exceptions, catching exceptions. * Queues and Threading: Getting Started with Concurrency, Introducing Queues, Dispatch Sources, Using Dispatch Queues. * Working with the Debugger: Logging Information, Console Logs, NSLog, Smart Breakpoints, enhancing breakpoints with messages. * Using Xcode Debug Gauges for Analysis: Debug Gauges, Monitoing CPU and memory utilization, monitoring energy, Using Instruments. * PART 5: OPTIONAL TOPICS * C Syntax Summary: Data Types, Control Structures. * Apps, Packages, and Bundles: Project Bundles, lproj Files, Asset Catalogs, plist Files, Precompiled Header Files (.pch). * Archiving and Packaging Apps for Development and Testing: Archiving.