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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

This is a great introduction to bees for nature lovers and the amateur apiarist. You will learn about honey bees, the fundamentals of beekeeping, the lifecycle of the bee and how to encourage more bees and pollinating insects into your garden. After a talk and demonstration in the flower barn we will spend time out in the flower field visiting the hives, looking at the bees and tasting honeys, it will be a relaxed chance to immerse yourself in nature The workshop will be led by Jodie and Lee who are third generation beekeepers. They established Lincolnshire Honey in 2018. Their ethos has a strong focus on sustainability, from sourcing hives locally in Lincolnshire. They are passionate about educating others on protecting our pollinators and local biodiversity. Fiona who owns Pulvertoft flowers and is a working hard to promote local flowers, protecting the natural environment and reducing carbon footprints.  Please read carefully the rules regarding this workshop. Safety is very important around bees and these rules must be adhered to ensure your safety and of all those attending. All materials will be provided. Light refreshments will be included. Every attendee gets a goody bag to take home that contains an information card about flowers to grow for bees and a bee identification chart and a jar of Lincolnshire Honey. We also have a small shop of products produced by our collaborative partners that will be available to buy after the workshop. Who can attend? * Hosted in our Flower barn come along solo or with a friend, all are welcome. A perfect gift for a friend or relative who loves flowers and practical workshops or as corporate entertainment. * All attendees must be 18 years+ * Provided PPE must be worn at all times - this will be in the form of gloves and a bee suit. * If you have a latex or any other allergy please inform us at least 10 days before the start of the workshop so we can source suitable gloves and refreshments * You must bring your own wellington boots to wear/change into when visiting the bees to protect your feet.  * Under no circumstance will persons with open toed footwear be permitted into the apiary * On the morning of the workshop please refrain from the following: washing hair, spraying body spray, perfume, cologne, aftershave or any floral fragrances ESPECIALLY lemon grass as these disrupt the hive * This workshop is not suitable for anyone with an allergy to bee or wasp stings * This workshop is not suitable for anyone who is pregnant * We do not have suitable wheelchair access for this workshop and all attendees must be capable of walking and standing * No pets are permitted on site * All attendees must have a ticket * Parking is available * Toilets are available Please contact fiona@fionapaxton.co.uk [fiona@fionapaxton.co.uk] if you need more details

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is anyone who works in and around IT, facilities or data centre operations and needs to understand and improve the daily operations including important processes such as lock-out/tag-out, the right process for installing/de-installing equipment, safety procedures, capacity management and much more. Overview The old believe that a fully redundant data centre facility will save the day is no longer true as many research outcomes have revealed that the majority of downtime is caused by the human factor. Policies, processes, procedures and work instructions should be carefully developed, ideally following relevant standards, to ensure an effcient and effective data centre operations which are also compliant to the required regulations. The CDFOS© (Certified Data Centre Facilities Operations Specialist) course is a three-day course which will enable participants to fully understand the requirements of running the day-to-day operations of a mission critical data centre. Participants will gain all the required competences for running the daily operations, understand which processes should be in place, and the critical elements of those processes and how to execute them. The course is fully aligned with the DCOS© (Data Centre Operations Standard). Data centre facilities operations management have proven to be the key differentiator between a data centre that is performing well or badly. SERVICE LEVEL MANAGEMENT * Service Level Management Needs analysis Capability assessment Service portfolio and catalogue Service Level Agreements Reporting - Complaint procedure Customer satisfaction Service Improvement Process (SIP) SAFETY AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT * Most common type of accidents and why they often happen The roles and responsibilities of appointed safety staff The importance of the OH&S or WHS manual Calibration of measurement and test equipment Proper lock-out/tag-out procedures Emergency response plan requirement for various potential emergencies The importance of Permit To Work PHYSICAL SECURITY * Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for security Security risk assessment Security zones Physical inspections / security patrols Delivery of goods / holding area Entry control of individuals Badges and key management Security monitoring Security incident reporting FACILITIES MAINTENANCE * The importance of maintenance Maintenance definitions Maintenance operations procedures (MOP) Service reports Spare management Tools Housekeeping DATA CENTRE OPERATIONS * Shift handover Walk around duties Service management Release management Configuration management Floor management Equipment life cycle management MONITORING/REPORTING/CONTROL * Monitoring requirements Facilities monitoring matrix Sensor / alarm point testing and calibration Notification matrix Escalation requirements Reporting PROJECT MANAGEMENT * Project management Project organization Project manager Initiation Planning Execution Monitor and control Closing Evaluation / lessons learnt ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY * The importance of sustainability Environmental standards Power efficiency indicators Energy saving best practises Water management Sustainable energy usage GOVERNANCE AND COMPLIANCE * The importance of document management The siz sub-processes of document management Asset management Requirements or asset recording EXAM: CERTIFIED DATA CENTRE FACILITIES OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (CDFOS©) * Certification exams are administered at the end of the course. The exam is a 90-minute closed book exam, with 60 multiple-choice questions. The candidate requires a minimum of 42 correct answers to pass the exam. Online exam results are known immediately and paper-based exam results will be known within one week. ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Certified Data Centre Facilities Operations Specialist (CDFOS) 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 Certified Data Centre Facilities Operations Specialist (CDFOS) 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.

The IICCT Combined Level 1 and Level 2 course takes you directly through to Intermediate level in a concentrated four-day workshop course. Taught in-person by a teaching team led by IICCT Teacher, Chocolate Educator and International Chocolate Judge Kathryn Laverack with a half a day taught at the micro-batch chocolate factory with Duffy Sheardown at Duffy's Chocolate.

Module 2 This module aims to develop an understanding of supply chain management in international trade. This includes defining supply chain management, the relationship between supply chain and logistics, effective supply chain planning and responding to problems and issues associated with international trade. Agenda * Supply chain definition * Identification of risks associated with broken supply chains.   * Application of supply chain in the global market. * Features of large organisations in supply chain management. * Impact of digital technology on supply chain management. * How logistics operates within global supply chain management. * Cross trade. * Risk management and sustainability within the UK’s supply chain management strategy.   Examination: Certificate on completion and Pass on Multiple Choice Multiple choice questionnaire Credits: 1

OVERVIEW -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Objectives * Define brands and understand the opportunities and challenges facing them in highly competitive business landscapes * Plan and craft a powerful brand positioning statement that reflects the brand's promise and the expectations of their most valued customers * Build a strategic brand and track its growth and sustainability using researched processes * Explore the elements of brand equity and the constituents of brand identity to build consistent and * sustainable brands * Identify various brand strategies to come up with sound actions aligned with the status of existing and * new markets and products * Master the process for conducting a full brand audit to evaluate brand performance and take * remedial actions

Classroom/in-person IAM Diploma course in Central London UK. Get trained in Advanced Asset Management.

Level 4 Diploma Includes all 15 modules, plus 3 assessments. This bundle offers a fantastic, discounted price when compared to buying the modules separately, saving you £3080! After purchase, we will be in touch to discuss your module & assessment options. Please see individual module pages for more details, as well as applicable dates & times.   This course includes a choice of 3 of the following assessments: * Creating an Export Strategy * Creating an Import Strategy * Creating an Import Procedure Manual * Creating an Export Procedure Manual * Creating a Supply Chain Sustainability Report * Completing an Import CDS Customs Entry

Classroom/in-person IAM Diploma course in Central Manchester UK. Get trained in Advanced Asset Management.

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of environmental sustainability within the context of the business sector. Participants will develop a deep understanding of the causes, effects and challenges associated with climate change and global warming. They will delve into legislation, carbon footprint assessment, achieving net-zero emissions, and planning for the future.