3 Service Design Courses (SDC) courses in Glasgow

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is any IT, facilities or data centre professional who works in and around the data centre and has the responsibility to achieve and improve efficiency and environmental sustainability, whilst maintaining the availability and manageability of the data centre. Overview After completion of the course the participant will be able to: Understand the impact of data centres on the environment Describe the various environmental/energy management standards Understand the purpose and goals of the legally binding international treaties on climate change Implement various sustainable performance metrics and how to use them in the data centre environment Manage data centre environmental sustainability using international standards Set up the measurement, monitoring and reporting of energy usage Use power efficiency indicators in a variety of data centre designs Use best practices for energy savings in the electrical infrastructure and in the mechanical (cooling) infrastructure Use best practices for energy savings for the ICT equipment and data storage Understand the importance of water management and waste management Understand the different ways to use sustainable energy in the data centre Get practical tips and innovative ideas to make a data centre more sustainable The CDESS© course is aimed at providing knowledge of the standards and guidelines related to environmental sustainability, and how to move your data centre (existing or new) to a more environmentally sustainable design and operations. IMPACT OF DATA CENTRES ON THE ENVIRONMENT * Predictions in 2010 * Current situation * Outlook and commitments WHAT IS ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY * The importance of sustainability * Senior management commitment * Environmental sustainability framework * Sustainability policies * Performance standards and metrics * Information policies * Transparency * Awareness * Service charging models ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT * Environmental sustainability framework (ISO 14001) * Standards and guidelines ? ISO 50001 / ISO 30134 * Measurement and categories * Baselining * Trend analysis * Reporting POWER EFFIðCIENCY INDICATORS * Various eðfficiency indicators * Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) * PUE measurement levels * Factors affecting PUE * Measurement points and intervals * PUE in mixed source environments * Measuring PUE in a mixed-use building * PUE reporting * Impact of PUE after optimising IT load ELECTRICAL ENERGY SAVINGS (ELECTRICAL) * Identifying the starting point for saving energy * Sizing of power * DC power * Generators * UPS systems * Power Factor (PF) * Energy savings on lighting ELECTRICAL ENERGY SAVINGS (MECHANICAL) * Energy savings on the cooling infrastructure * Temperature and humidity setpoints * Various energy eðcient cooling technologies * Energy savings on the airflow * Liquid cooling * Energy reusage * PUE, ERE/ERF and Control Volume ELECTRICAL ENERGY SAVINGS (ICT) * Procurement * IT equipment energy eðfficiency * ITEEsv, SMPE, SMPO * IT equipment utilisation * Server virtualisation * Open compute project ELECTRICAL ENERGY SAVINGS (DATA STORAGE) * Data management * Data storage management * Data storage equipment effiðciency WATER MANAGEMENT * Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) * Improving WUE * Water usage at the power generation source * Energy Water Intensity Factor (EWIF) WASTE MANAGEMENT * Waste management policies * Life-cycle assessment (Cradle to the grave) * 3 R?s for waste management * Reduce * Reuse * Second-hand market * Recycle SUSTAINABLE ENERGY USAGE * Sustainable energy sources * Power purchase agreements * Energy attribute certificates * Renewable Energy Factor (REF) * Matching renewable energy supply and demand * Sustainable energy storage * Carbon trading AUTOMATED ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS * Use of AI and machine learning * Load migration * Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solutions

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for The target audience include, but is not limited to:   Relationship managers Customer experience (CX) managers Account managers Service delivery managers Service desk managers Service Level Managers Enterprise Architects Service and Solution Architects Business Analysts Product Owners Marketing Managers Project Managers Portfolio Managers Supplier relationship Managers Vendor Managers Contract Managers Customer experience/User experience Designers Consultants Overview The purpose of this course is to give the delegate the understanding to optimize the value of the journey for all stakeholders, for example, to convert opportunity and demand into value and to drive stakeholder value. Engagement is important in the optimization of service value because, as ITIL Foundation explained, service value is co-created through the involvement of users, customers, sponsors, service providers, or any other stakeholder. This course introduces ways and methods to drive stakeholder value and encourage stakeholders contribute to the creation of service value by exploring the following:   Value propositions Fostering relationships Keeping engagement channels open Shaping demand Designing service offerings Aligning and agreeing expectations Co-creating service experiences Realizing value This course covers key topics such as SLA design, multi-supplier management, communication, relationship management, CX and UX design, customer journey mapping, and more. It will provide candidates with the tools to increase stakeholder satisfaction which is integral to business success in the current competitive landscape. The associated certification exam voucher is included with this course. As an ITIL© Accredited Training Organization of PeopleCert, all students attending this training will be provided with the exam voucher as a part of delivery. HOW CUSTOMER JOURNEYS ARE DESIGNED * Understand the concept of the customer journey * Understand the ways of designing and improving customer journeys * HOW TO TARGET MARKETS AND STAKEHOLDERS * Understand the characteristics of markets * Understand marketing activities and techniques * Know how to describe customer needs and internal and external factors that affect these * Know how to identify service providers and explain their value propositions * HOW TO FOSTER STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIPS * Understand the concepts mutual readiness and maturity * Understand the different supplier and partner relationship types, and how these are managed * Know how to develop customer relationships * Know how to analyze customer needs * Know how to use communication and collaboration activities and techniques * Know how the ?Relationship management? practice can be applied to enable and contribute to fostering relationships * Know how the ?Supplier management? practice can be applied to enable and contribute to supplier and partner relationships management * HOW TO SHAPE DEMAND AND DEFINE SERVICE OFFERINGS * Understand methods for designing digital service experiences based on value driven, data driven and user centered service design * Understand approaches for selling and obtaining service offerings * Know how to capture, influence and manage demand and opportunities * Know how to collect, specify and prioritize requirements from a diverse range of stakeholders * Know how the ?Business analysis? practice can be applied to enable and contribute to requirement management and service design * HOW TO ALIGN EXPECTATIONS AND AGREE DETAILS OF SERVICES * Know how to plan for value co-creation * Know how to negotiate and agree service utility, warranty and experience * Know how the ?Service level management? practice can be applied to enable and contribute to service expectation management HOW TO ONBOARD AND OFFBOARD CUSTOMERS AND USERS * Understand key transition, onboarding and offboarding activities * Understand the ways of relating with users and fostering user relationships * Understand how users are authorized and entitled to services * Understand different approaches to mutual elevation of customer, user and service provider capabilities * Know how to prepare onboarding and offboarding plans * Know how to develop user engagement and delivery channels * Know how the ?Service Catalogue management? practice can be applied to enable and contribute to offering user services * Know how the ?Service Desk? practice can be applied to enable and contribute to user engagement HOW TO ACT TOGETHER TO ENSURE CONTINUAL VALUE CO-CREATION * Understand how users can request services * Understand methods for triaging of user requests * Understand the concept of user communities * Understand methods for encouraging and managing customer and user feedback * Know how to foster a service mindset (attitude, behavior and culture) * Know how to use different approaches to provision of user services * Know how to seize and deal with customer and user ?moments of truth? * Know how the ?Service request management? practice can be applied to enable and contribute to service usage HOW TO REALIZE AND VALIDATE SERVICE VALUE * Understand methods for measuring service usage and customer and user experience and satisfaction * Understand charging mechanisms * Know how to assess service value realization * Know how to prepare to evaluate and improve the customer journey * Know how the ?Portfolio management? practice can be applied to enable and contribute to service value realization * ITIL© is a registered trade mark of AXELOS Limited, used under permission of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved. The Swirl logo? is a trade mark AXELOS Limited used, under permission of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved. IT Infrastructure Library© is a registered trade mark of the AXELOS Limited used, under permission of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved. ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Notes New Horizons is an Authorised Training Organisation (ATO) for Peoplecert for ITIL4 Nexus Humans ITIL 4 Specialist Drive Stakeholder Value (DSV) with Exam training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the ITIL 4 Specialist Drive Stakeholder Value (DSV) with Exam course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

This one-day course introduces the field of user experience and provides an excellent entry point to our other specialised training courses. UX processes and practices have become a central component of product design, service design and web design.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is an IT, facilities or data centre operations professional working in and around the data centre and having the responsibility to achieve and improve high-availability and manageability of the data centre. Overview After completion of the course the participant will be able to:? Understand the design life cycle of data centres and the stages involved? Discuss the data centre requirements in great level of detail with vendors, suppliers and contractors to ensure that these requirements are met? Validate design plans, quotes and offers proposed by vendors/contractors? Understand redundancy levels for both the data centre design/setup and maintenance? Understand the various building considerations such as bullet proofing, mitigation of seismic activity, fire ratings and thermal stability? Understand how to install a raised floor that meets requirements, avoiding misalignment, level differences and leakage? Understand how to read a Single Line Electrical Diagram to identify and avoid the most common design issues? Choose the correct UPS and parallel configuration, learn and avoid classic parallel installation mistakes? Understand how to calculate battery banks, validate offered configurations to ensure they meet requirements? Understand what distance to keep to avoid EMF issues for human safety and equipment disturbances? Understand the fundamental cooling setup, CFM, Delta-T and other important factors? Understand contamination factors and limitations? Understand full details of fire suppression options, how to calculate gas content and verify installations? Understand how to measure data centre energy efficiency and how to improve it The course will bring participants to the level of a suitable sparring partner with suppliers. They will be able to verify offers provided by vendors for correctness, effectiveness and efficiency. DATA CENTRE DESIGN/LIFE CYCLE OVERVIEW * Overview of the phases of a data centre life cycle Planning, re-alignment and continuous improvement STANDARDS AND RATING LEVEL DEFINITIONS * Rating level history Difference between Uptime and TIA-942 Rating level definitions Redundancy options (N+1), 2N, 2(N+1) Concurrent Maintainability/Compartmentalisation Example configurations Substation and feed requirements Maintenance options Operational processes guidelines/standards Skill development BUILDING CONSIDERATIONS * Building location considerations Floor and hanging loads requirements Fire rating for walls and glass Blast protection Bullet proofing Forced entry protection ADVANCED RAISED FLOOR & SUSPENDED CEILING * Raised floor installation guidelines Techniques to install a proper and leveled raised access floor Common mistakes Choosing the right tiles and their locations Seismic-mitigating floor constructions Choosing the correct suspended ceiling ADVANCED POWER * Power infrastructure layout; Formulas which you should know for the data centre Single Line Electrical diagrams; how to read to ensure key components are present for protection Over current protection devices (MCB/MCCB/VCB/ACB/Fuses) definitions and what to use where Earth Leakage devices (RCB/RCD/ELCB/GFCI/ALCI/RCBO), definitions and what to use where Sizing of protective components Lightning strikes and surge protection devices (TVSS/SPD), how they operate, where to use and how to install Power cabling and cable run considerations PDU/DB setup and minimum requirements Generators; Generator types: Standy/Prime/Continuous Component make up and functions Fuel storage and calculation Paralleling of gen-sets Generator room/area requirements UPS Systems; Required specifications for UPS systems How to read data sheets and select the correct UPS Requirements for parallel configurations and avoid pitfalls such as single point of failures How parallel installation should be done, classic mistakes made by installers and how to avoid these Harmonic Filters; Active/Passive filters and their application Battery Banks; Battery bank terminology Designing battery banks, how to calculate, and double check the battery bank to be installed Battery charging pitfalls and ensuring the right charger is being installed and used Using parallel battery banks; how to properly install them, limitations and risks when using batteries in parallel How to test batteries correctly and make decisions on cell/block or string replacement Battery casing choices; ABS, V0, V1, V2 Alternative energy storage; flywheel, re-usable cell, compressed air UPS, etc. ADVANCED ELECTRO MAGNETIC FIELDS * Sources of EMF Difference between single, three phase and bus-bar EMF Options available to measure EMF and how to interpret the results from single-axes and composite measurements Guidance on safe distance for equipment and humans Calculation of EMF attenuation factor for shielding material permeability and saturation factors ADVANCED COOLING * Important definitions; dry-bulb, wet-bulb, dew-point, RH, sensible and latent heat Psychometric chart and ASHRAE recommendations Environmental class definitions and thermal specifications Temperature/humidity measurements guideline Heat dissipation methods Altitude impact on temperature intake to ICT equipment Floor plan setup for effective cooling Differences in tile surface and supporting structure and the air-flow performance impact Rack door construction and the flow performance impact Equipment Delta-T and its impact Optimising air flow Thermal units conversions Calculations for air volume displacement (CFM/CMH) Cooling capacity calculations Air-conditioning selection De- / humidifying options Air conditioning efficiency SHR impact on cost saving Efficiency indicator New cooling principle and techniques (Submerged, VSD/VRF/ECF/water- and air side economisers) Redundancy guidelines for air-conditioners avoiding classic misconceptions and mistakes for meeting ANSI/TIA-942 compliant designs Installation requirements Connections to fire panel and EPO Commissioning of air conditioners Set points and calibration CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) ADVANCED FIRE PROTECTION * The fire triangle and elements to stop a fire Detection systems in detail (VESDA, VIEW, smoke sensors) Considerations for installation of sensors Proper testing of smoke sensors Water based systems i.e. deluge, wet-pipe, dry-pipe, pre-action and why most of them don't work and how to detect this Details on Inert and Halocarbon systems and how to select the correct system for your data centre How to calculate the gas content ensuring the appropriate level is installed to suppress the fire including safety considerations Other requirements for gas systems such as release times, hold times, pipe install requirements and other important factors Requirements for the fire detection panel Installation verification, methods, what to check and how New advanced fire suppression technologies DESIGN AND INSTALL SCALABLE NETWORKING CABLING SYSTEM * ANSI/TIA942 cabling structure topology ToR, EoR Design Intelligent patching systems Installation best practice such as routing, bending radius, separation from power, containment fill ratio, fiber link loss calculator, bonding and grounding requirement Standard for telecommunications labeling and administration ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTAMINATION CONTROL * Acoustic noise effects, regulations, specifications and limits Data centre contaminations and classifications Measurements, standards and limits Preventive measures and avoidance DATA CENTRE EFFICIENCY * Business drivers to go Green High-availability or Green? Green guidelines and standards How to measure it and what are acceptable numbers compared to the general industry PUE classes defined by Green Grid and issues with PUE Techniques for saving energy in all parts of the data centre i.e. application/system level, cooling, power distribution MOCK EXAM EXAM: CERTIFIED DATA CENTRE SPECIALIST

This one-day course introduces the field of user experience and provides an excellent entry point to our other specialised training courses. UX processes and practices have become a central component of product design, service design and web design.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course are persons who are new to reporting with Microsoft© SQL Server© Report Builder and SSRS, persons who are transitioning from another reporting software application, and persons who are existing Report Builder and SSRS report authors. The secondary audience for this course are persons who are using Report Designer (SSRS). Course participants may be business analysts, programmer analysts, data analysts, database administrators, or IT professionals and may or may not have experience with Microsoft© SQL Server© Report Builder and SSRS, programming (Visual Basic), and/or Transact-Structured Query Language (T-SQL) experience. Overview After completing this course, students will be able to: Create parameter reports. Create list reports. Format reports with complex expressions. Add images and subreports. Add drilldown and drillthrough functionality. Add sparklines, data bars, and indicators. In this course, students will continue their learning on the foundations of report writing with Microsoft© SQL Server© Report Builder and SSRS. The focus will be on report creation by connecting to a database and manipulating the data. 1 - PARAMETER REPORTS * Parameterized Reporting * Create Report Parameters * Modify Report Parameters * Provide Default Parameter Values * Provide Available Values for Parameters * Lab: Creating Parameterized Reports 2 - LIST DATA REGIONS * Introducing the List Data Region * Create Reports Using List Data Regions * Modify Reports Which Use List Data Regions * Lab: Creating List Reports 3 - ENHANCING REPORTS WITH COMPLEX EXPRESSIONS * Formatting Reports * Top N Reports * Running Values * Lab: Enhancing Reports with Complex Expressions 4 - ENHANCE REPORTS WITH IMAGES AND SUBREPORTS * Add Images to Reports * Retrieve Images from a Database * Introducing SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) Report Server * Add Subreports to Reports * Lab: Working With Images and Subreports 5 - DRILLDOWN AND DRILLTHROUGH REPORTS * Add and Configure Drilldown Reporting * Add and Configure Drillthrough Reporting * Lab: Add Drilldown and Drillthrough Functionality to Reports 6 - SPARKLINES, DATA BARS, AND INDICATORS * Sparklines * Data Bars * Indicators * Lab: Adding Sparklines, Data Bars, and Indicators to Reports ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans 55128 Writing Reports with Report Builder and SSRS Level 2 training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the 55128 Writing Reports with Report Builder and SSRS Level 2 course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

This one-day course introduces the field of user experience and provides an excellent entry point to our other specialised training courses. UX processes and practices have become a central component of product design, service design and web design.

This one-day course introduces the field of user experience and provides an excellent entry point to our other specialised training courses. UX processes and practices have become a central component of product design, service design and web design.

This one-day course introduces the field of user experience and provides an excellent entry point to our other specialised training courses. UX processes and practices have become a central component of product design, service design and web design.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Operations managers, account representatives, customer service staff, help desk and technical support, and anyone working directly with customer will benefit from this course. Overview Define customer service in relation to both internal and external customers Recognize how your attitude affects customer service Identify your customer\'s needs Generate repeat business with outstanding customer service Build goodwill through in-person customer service Provide outstanding customer service over the phone Connect with customers through online tools Deal effectively with difficult situations This course offers practical tools and techniques to win clients, create loyal advocates for your business, and deliver excellent customer service. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. 1. CUSTOMER SERVICE - A BASELINE * Recognizing Your Customers * Understanding Your Role in Customer Service 2. DEVELOPING A CUSTOMER SERVICE MIND-SET * Leveraging Your First Impression * Feeling Positively About Customers * Mastering Moods and Emotions 3. IDENTIFYING CUSTOMER NEEDS * Understanding the Customer\'s Situation * Avoiding Assumption and Prejudgment * Meeting Basic Needs * Seeking to Exceeding Expectations * Building Repeat Relationships 4. CONNECTING WITH THE CUSTOMER * Achieving Authenticity through Body Language * Responding Effectively to Problems * Mastering Online Etiquette * Seeking Customer Feedback 5. DEALING WITH DIFFICULT SITUATIONS * Effectively Addressing Complaints * De-escalating Anger * Establishing Common Ground * Remaining Calm, Respectful and Objective 6. EFFECTIVELY ADDRESSING COMPLAINTS * Creating a Memorable Customer Experience ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Providing Outstanding Customer Service training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Providing Outstanding Customer Service course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.