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APPLICATION DELIVERY TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION A concise hands on course covering section 1 of the F5 networks AD fundamentals exam. The course focuses on the technology and not any one manufacturers product. This will enable delegates to work with devices from any manufacturer. Practical hands on with Cisco and Microsoft systems follow the major sessions to reinforce the theory. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Explain, compare and contrast the OSI layers. * Explain protocols and technologies specific to the data link layer. * Explain protocols and apply technologies specific to the network layer. * Explain the features and functionality of protocols and technologies specific to the Transport layer. * Explain the features and functionality of protocols and technologies specific to the Application layer APPLICATION DELIVERY TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Anyone taking the F5 networks AD fundamentals exam. Technical staff working in Application delivery. * Prerequisites: None. * Duration 3 days APPLICATION DELIVERY TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * What is TCP/IP? Protocols, services. The Internet, RFCs, The OSI 7 layer model. Layer 1 cables. * Ping and addressing Host configuration of IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateways, ipconfig, ping. Hands on Configuring TCP/IP, ping. * Ethernet and the data link layer 802.3, evolution, choosing cables, topologies, CSMA/CD, hubs, NICs, MAC addresses. Hands on Analysing MAC addresses. * IP and Ethernet Relationship. Hands on ARP. * What is a switch? Switches connect multiple devices, switches versus hubs, simultaneous conversations, switches work at layer 2, the forwarding database, how the forwarding database is built, broadcast and collision domains. Hands on Difference between hubs and switches. * Link aggregation Loops, broadcast storms, STP, Architectures, modes, link aggregation, load sharing, resilience. Hands on fail over times. * VLANs Virtual versus physical LANs, Why have VLANs? Broadcast domains. Hands on VLANs effect on traffic. * IP IP datagram format, ICMP datagram format. Hands on Analysing IP and ICMP packets. * IP addressing Format of addresses, registering, dotted decimal notation, choosing addresses, DHCP. Hands on impact of addressing errors. * Routing What is a router? Reason for routing, network addressing, default gateways, how routing works, routing and addresses, routing tables, traceroute. Hands on Using a routed network. * Routing protocols IGPs, EGPs, RIP & OSPF. Hands on Configuring routers for RIP and OSPF. * Subnetting When to subnet, subnet masks, working with subnetting, CIDR notation. Hands on Changing the routed network to use subnetting. * The transport layer UDP, Ports, TCP, acknowledgements, sliding windows. Hands on Analysing packets. * Applications Clients, servers, web, Email SMTP, resource sharing, IM, VoIP, Video over IP, terminal emulation, FTP. Hands on FTP, SIP. * Web pages URLs, DNS, names to IP addresses. HTTP, versions and status codes. Keepalives, cookies. Hands on Analysing HTTP headers.

UMTS TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION An in-depth study of the UMTS technologies and network structure. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Explain what 3G and UMTS are. * Describe the migration path to UMTS. * Describe the UMTS architecture. UMTS TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Anyone who needs to know more about UMTS. * Prerequisites: Total GSM * Duration 3 days UMTS TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Introduction 3G WCDMA 2G WCDMA comparison. European and international spectrum allocations. * UMTS Services UMTS QoS classes, Conversational, Streaming, Interactive and Background. UMTS bearer services. * Radio Access Network (RAN) Architecture System architecture. The Radio Network Controller (RNC) and Node B functionality. Protocol model. The Iu interface for Circuit and Packet switching. The Iur interface and RNSAP. RNC node B interface and NBAP. * The Physical layer Spread spectrum coding and modulation. Logical and physical channels. User data rates and transmission. Power control. Signalling, synchronisation, common control, access and indicator channels. Procedures for transmit diversity, measurement, power control and handover. * Radio Resource Management Fast and outer loop power control. Transmit power and power rise. Handover algorithms. Intra frequency and inter system handovers. Load, measurement on the air interface. Admission and load control. * Packet Access Packet data traffic. Packet data transport channels. Packet scheduling algorithms. Handover, load and administration control. Packet data performance. * UTRA TDD Mode Time Division Duplex (TDD). UTRA TDD modulation and spreading, transport channels, physical channels and their structure. Noise and interference limited network. Interference, FDD and TDD co-existence.

REXX TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION A hands on training course covering the Restructured EXtended eXecutor (REXX) language. A large number of exercises are used to reinforce and emphasise lecture sessions. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Write REXX programs. * Debug REXX programs. * Examine existing code and determine its function. REXX TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Anyone wishing to learn REXX. * Prerequisites: None although experience in another high level language would be useful. * Duration 3 days REXX TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Introduction to REXX What is REXX? REXX environments, invoking a REXX exec, a sample REXX exec, REXX clause types. * REXX variables and data Literal data, variable data, assignment, simple variables, compound variables, stem variables, constant data, numeric data, arithmetic operations, character manipulation, hexadecimal data. * The parse instruction Parse format, Parse examples, Parse arg, Parse pull, Parse value, special templates, place holders, literal templates, numeric templates, variable templates. * Control structures Relational conditions, logical operators, simple selection, looping: uncontrolled and controlled loops, infinite loops, conditional loops, controlling loops, leave, iterate, multiple selection, instructions for subroutines, exit. * Sub routines and functions Internal and external subroutines, call, ARG(), ARG(n)return, exit, scope of variables, procedure, functions, built in functions, overriding built in functions. * Performing I/O Command conventions, preparing to read a file, execio, limitations, execio for reading, DISKR, DISKRU, DISKW, return codes. * External functions listdsi, msg, outtrap, prompt, sysdsn, sysvar, storage * Tracing Immediate commands, the trace facility, signal and call statements. * Built in functions Text handling functions, string handling, word handling, arithmetic, data conversion, bit manipulation, environment. * The data stack Data stack structure, REXX instructions for the data stack, REXX functions for the data stack, TSO/E commands for the data stack. * REXX in batch TSO/E foreground. TSO/E background.

ANSIBLE FOR ENGINEERS TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION An introduction to automation using ansible. Ansible is a general purpose IT automation platform that can be use for a number of purposes. The course covers configuration management, cloud provisioning and application deployment with ansible. Hands on sessions follow all major sections. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Install ansible. * Automate tasks with ansible. * Write ansible playbooks. ANSIBLE FOR ENGINEERS TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Administrators and developers automating tasks. * Prerequisites: Linux administration skills * Duration 3 days ANSIBLE FOR ENGINEERS TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * What is ansible? The language, the engine, the framework. Uses of ansible, orchestration. Hands on Installing ansible. * Ansible architecture ible architecture Controlling machines, nodes, Agentless, SSH, modules, JSON protocol. Configuration management, inventories, playbooks, modules, roles. Hands on Getting started, running ad hoc commands. * Ansible and Vagrant Prototyping and testing. Hands on Using ansible with Vagrant. * Ad hoc commands Parallelism, shell commands, managing files and directories, file transfer, package management, manage user and groups, deploying applications, service management, background jobs, checking log files, managing cron jobs. Hands on Using ansible with Vagrant. * Playbooks ansible-playbook, users, sudo, YAML, plays, tasks, handlers, modules. Hands on Running playbooks. * More playbooks Handlers, variables, environmental variables, playbook variables, inventory variables, variable scope and precedence, accessing variables, facts, ansible vault. Conditionals, wait_for. Hands on Using variables and conditions in playbooks. * Roles and includes Dynamic includes, Handler includes, playbook includes. Roles, role parts: handlers, files, templates, cross platform roles, ansible galaxy. Hands on includes example, building roles. * Inventories /etc/ansible/hosts, inventory variables, static inventories, dynamic inventories. Hands on Inventories and variables. * Miscellanea Individual server cookbooks, Main playbook for configuring all servers. Hands onPlaybooks.

XML PRIMER TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION This course has been designed for web and intranet developers who want to accelerate their learning of XML and its applications without the grind of book learning. Although a basic knowledge of HTML and JavaScript is assumed, it is also assumed you know very little about XML and how to use it. On completion of this course you should understand the benefits of using XML and be able to design XML solutions where applicable to your company's Internet/intranet requirements. The course will be particularly beneficial if you want to know how to communicate data to diverse applications over the Internet or company intranet. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Write XML. * Debug XML. * Examine existing code and determine its function. XML PRIMER TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Anyone working with XML. * Prerequisites: HTML5 development fundamentals * Duration 3 days XML PRIMER TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * The origins of XML Markup languages, SGML, document type definitions and validity, introducing XML, IE and XML, accessing content and adding style. * Basic XML XML document structure, elements and attributes, grammar, well formed documents, other XML elements and references. * Document Type Definition (DTDs) Creating a DTD, basic declaration, declaring elements, content definitions, entities, entity declarations, notations, defining attributes, attribute types, forcing inclusion or exclusion of DTD sections, validation. * Namespaces Declaring namespaces, scoping, removing and changing namespaces, qualified names, attribute namespaces. * An introduction to schemas Constructing schemas, defining the root element and its contents,<ELEMENTTYPE>, defining root element contents, adding attributes definitions, <ATTRIBUTETYPE>, <ELEMENT>, <ATTRIBUTE>. * XML & the Document Object Model (DOM) What the DOM offers, DOM and W3C. * Basic DOM concepts XML documents as trees, terminology of tree elements. Key DOM Objects: The document object and its creation, base objects, IE specifics, the XML node hierarchy. * Programming DOM Viewing a DOM model as XML, getting the root element of a document, iterating nodes of a DOM, basic node properties, collection objects, searching for specific values, filtering a nodelist by tagname, more filtering methods, selecting nodes from their attributes. * Amending Content and Structure Creating/saving a DOM as XML, changing content/structure, dynamically building a DOM. * Using ASP and other techniques ASP techniques, HTTPREQUEST object, XSL, transforming and formatting XML. Formatting Using CSS. CSS And XML. * XSL Transformations - XSLT Introduction, the XSL root element, applying XSL stylesheets to XML, XSL elements and operations, instructions - creating text nodes and applying templates, a 'drill-down' approach, simple output formatting, pattern filters - patterns based on position, the Match and Select attributes and their patterns, formatting output, creating new XML in output.

LEVEL 7 DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PATHWAY TO MA IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Level 7 Diploma in Public Administration (QCF) – 6 - 8 Months Credits: 120 Credits The Level 7 Diploma in Public Administration is suitable for learners to gain skills in public service administration to effectively formulate public policies, with the increasing pace of change, combined with pressures to deliver more with less, navigate a complex policy context and enhance performance while sustaining public service values.  You will study three aspects of public administration: * The policy process, within which public services are developed. * The organisational and human context through which public services are delivered. * The wider social, economic and political environment that shapes public service demands and constraints. This programme is a Pathway programme to M.A in Public Administration. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE DETAILS You will learn how to analyse complex public management problems, lead change effectively, and develop your ability to manage through networks and partnerships. You will be able to shape and deliver the public services of the future and move into more strategic roles in a wide range of organisations. The Level 7 Diploma in Public Administration consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification. Modules (120 Credits): 1. Managing and Leading in the Public Sector 2. Public Service Reform and Innovation 3. Policy and Politics – Theory and Analysis 4. Managing Public Finance 5. Managing Public Sector Projects 6. Advanced Research Methods -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITATION All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies.  Please refer to MSBM accreditation [https://msbm.org.uk/about-msbm/accreditation] in about us for more details. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY PROGRESSION University Top-up On completion of this course, students have the opportunity to complete a Master degree programme from a range of UK universities. The top-up programme can be studied online or on campus. The top-up comprises the final 60 credits which consist of either a dissertation or a dissertation and one module. (The course tuition fee listed above does NOT include the top-up fees) University Progression Click here to see University routes and fee information for progression. [http://www.msbm.org.uk/learning-with-msbm/masters-top-up-fees] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS For entry onto the Level 7 Diploma in Public Administration leading to the MA in Public Administration qualification, learners must possess: * An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or equivalent overseas qualification i.e. Bachelors Degree or Higher National Diploma        OR * Mature learners (over 25) with at least 5 years of management experience if they do not possess the above qualification (this is reviewed on a case by case basis) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WORKSHOPS Workshops are conducted by live webinars for all students. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VISA REQUIREMENTS There is no Visa requirement for this programme. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

LEVEL 7 DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW PATHWAY TO LLM INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW Level 7 Diploma in International Business Law (QCF) – 6 - 8 Months Credits: 120 Credits The objectives of the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in International Business Law qualification are to enable learners to gain knowledge and understanding of various branches of law, develop an analytical and critical approach to the application of the UK and International legal principles and understand the appropriateness of dealing with certain aspects of behaviour within the law. The qualification provides learners with an understanding of law in the context of business to equip them with the abilities needed to work with advanced issues. By the end of the qualification, learners will be able to: * To understand a range of subjects in international business law. * Develop an understanding of legal frameworks that govern international business transactions within the industry. * Demonstrate an understanding of commercial trust law, company law, international trade law, intellectual property law, and the law of financial crimes. * Develop research skills and have the ability to write on key areas in law. This programme is a Pathway programme to L.L.M Degree  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITATION All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies.  Please refer to MSBM accreditation [https://msbm.org.uk/about-msbm/accreditation] in about us for more details. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY PROGRESSION University Top-up Upon completion of this course, students have the opportunity to complete a Master's degree programme from a range of UK universities. The top-up programme can be studied online or on campus. The top-up comprises the final 60 credits which consist of either a dissertation or a dissertation and one module. (The course tuition fee listed above does NOT include the top-up fees) University Progression Click here to see University routes and fee information for progression. [http://www.msbm.org.uk/learning-with-msbm/masters-top-up-fees] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS For entry onto the Level 7 Diploma in International Business Law leading to L.L.M qualification, learners must possess: * An honours degree in a related subject or the UK level 6 diploma or equivalent overseas qualification i.e. Bachelors Degree or Higher National Diploma        OR * Mature learners (over 25) with at least 5 years of management experience if they do not possess the above qualification (this is reviewed on a case by case basis) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WORKSHOPS Workshops are conducted by live webinars for all students. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VISA REQUIREMENTS There is no Visa requirement for this programme. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

LEVEL 7 DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING & FINANCE - PATHWAY TO MSC ACCOUNTING & FINANCE DEGREE Level 7 Diploma in Accounting & Finance (QCF) – 6 - 8 Months Credits: 120 Credits This qualification is designed for learners who wish to pursue a career in the financial services industry, professional accountancy, banking, and finance or management. The qualification equips learners with the essential skills and knowledge needed to pursue high-level careers in all types of organizations in the public and private sector and within industry and commerce, both in the UK and abroad. The Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance qualification also provides learners with the opportunity to work toward a relevant master’s programme with advanced standing. This programme is a Pathway programme to MSc Accounting & Finance Degree  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE DETAILS Assessment: Assignments Objectives: * contemporary and specialized approaches to accountancy and finance * key practical, theoretical and empirical issues, and academic research * the complexity of the ever-changing legal framework in which the financial sector operates * the latest developments in accountancy and reporting required by local, national and European governments. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITATION All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies.  Please refer to MSBM accreditation [https://msbm.org.uk/about-msbm/accreditation] in about us for more details. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY PROGRESSION University Top-up On completion of this course, students have the opportunity to complete a Master degree programme from a range of UK universities. The top-up programme can be studied online or on campus. The top-up comprises the final 60 credits which consist of either a dissertation or a dissertation and one module. (The course tuition fee listed above does NOT include the top-up fees) University Progression Click here to see University routes and fee information for progression. [http://www.msbm.org.uk/learning-with-msbm/masters-top-up-fees] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS For entry onto the Level 7 Diploma in Human Resource Management leading to the MA Human Resource Management qualification, learners must possess: * An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or equivalent overseas qualification i.e. Bachelors Degree or Higher National Diploma        OR * Mature learners (over 25) with at least 5 years of management experience if they do not possess the above qualification (this is reviewed on a case by case basis) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WORKSHOPS Workshops are conducted by live webinars for all students. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VISA REQUIREMENTS There is no Visa requirement for this programme.

LEVEL 7 DIPLOMA IN LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PATHWAY TO MSC IN LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (QCF) – 6 - 8 Months Credits: 120 Credits The objective of the Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management qualification is to broaden learners’ understanding of logistics and supply chain management and is designed for those who wish to prepare for a first professional role and future career in the field. It is also suitable for logistics and supply chain professionals in the early stages of their career looking to enhance their knowledge and skills and move to the next level professionally. This programme is a Pathway programme to MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE DETAILS Successful completion of this qualification will equip learners with the specialist knowledge and skills needed to further their career as a logistics and supply chain professional as well as the opportunity to embark on further study towards a relevant Master’s programme with advanced standing. The Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification. Modules (120 Credits): 1. Logistics Management 2. Supply Chain Planning, Modelling and Analytics 3. Procurement and Supply Management 4. Supply Chain and Operations Strategy 5. Sustainable Operations Management 6. Business Research Methods -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITATION All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies.  Please refer to MSBM accreditation [https://msbm.org.uk/about-msbm/accreditation] in about us for more details. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY PROGRESSION University Top-up On completion of this course, students have the opportunity to complete a Master degree programme from a range of UK universities. The top-up programme can be studied online or on campus. The top-up comprises the final 60 credits which consist of either a dissertation or a dissertation and one module. (The course tuition fee listed above does NOT include the top-up fees) University Progression Click here to see University routes and fee information for progression. [http://www.msbm.org.uk/learning-with-msbm/masters-top-up-fees] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS For entry onto the Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management leading to the MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management qualification, learners must possess: * An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or equivalent overseas qualification i.e. Bachelors Degree or Higher National Diploma        OR * Mature learners (over 25) with at least 5 years of management experience if they do not possess the above qualification (this is reviewed on a case by case basis) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WORKSHOPS Workshops are conducted by live webinars for all students. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VISA REQUIREMENTS There is no Visa requirement for this programme. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

LEVEL 7 DIPLOMA IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT PATHWAY TO MSC IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT DEGREE Level 7 Diploma in Project Management (QCF) – 6 - 8 Months Credits: 120 Credits This Level 7 Diploma Project Management qualification is designed to meet the needs of senior managers responsible for projects and provide a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental topics needed to manage business projects within a complex and ever-changing environment. This qualification will develop a deeper understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of project, programme and portfolio management and facilitate the essential skills and competencies necessary to plan, monitor, control and deliver successful projects, programmes and portfolios. This programme is a Pathway programme to MSc in Project Management Degree. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE DETAILS Project management impacts directly on the growth and advancement of most modern organisations and is a much-sought-after qualification. The MSBM Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management is a specialized programme that enables students to develop an advanced understanding of concepts, approaches and tools relevant to the field of project management in the 21st Century. The programme enhances the capacity of managers to improve production and service delivery thereby contributing to organisational effectiveness. The programme also provides for the attainment of quantitative skills in Project Finance and Project Management. Programme Structure This program consists of 6 compulsory units which are equal to a total of 120 credits. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITATION All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies.  Please refer to MSBM accreditation [https://msbm.org.uk/about-msbm/accreditation] in about us for more details. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY PROGRESSION University Top-up On completion of this course, students have the opportunity to complete a Master degree programme from a range of UK universities. The top-up programme can be studied online or on campus. The top-up comprises the final 60 credits which consist of either a dissertation or a dissertation and one module. (The course tuition fee listed above does NOT include the top-up fees) University Progression Click here to see University routes and fee information for progression. [http://www.msbm.org.uk/learning-with-msbm/masters-top-up-fees] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS For entry onto the Level 7 Diploma in Project Management leading to the MSc Project Management qualification, learners must possess: * An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or equivalent overseas qualification i.e. Bachelors Degree or Higher National Diploma        OR * Mature learners (over 25) with at least 5 years of management experience if they do not possess the above qualification (this is reviewed on a case by case basis) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WORKSHOPS Workshops are conducted by live webinars for all students. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VISA REQUIREMENTS There is no Visa requirement for this programme. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------