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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for If you are getting ready for a career as an entry-level information technology (IT) professional or personal computer (PC) service technician, the CompTIA© A+© Certification course is the first step in your preparation. Overview In this course, you will install, configure, optimize, troubleshoot, repair, upgrade, and perform preventive maintenance on personal computers, digital devices, and operating systems. You will:Identify the hardware components of personal computers and mobile digital devices.Identify the basic components and functions of operating systems.Identify networking and security fundamentals.Identify the operational procedures that should be followed by professional PC technicians.Install, configure, and troubleshoot display devices.Install and configure peripheral components.Manage system components.Manage data storage.Install and configure Microsoft Windows.Optimize and maintain Microsoft Windows.Work with other operating systems.Identify the hardware and software requirements for client environment configurations.Identify network technologies.Install and configure networking capabilities.Support mobile digital devices.Support printers and multifunction devices.Identify security threats, vulnerabilities, and controls.Implement security controls.Troubleshoot system-wide issues. In this course, you will acquire the essential skills and information you will need to install, upgrade, repair, configure, troubleshoot, optimize, and perform preventative maintenance of basic personal computer hardware and operating systems. HARDWARE FUNDAMENTALS * Topic A: Personal Computer Components * Topic B: Storage Devices * Topic C: Mobile Digital Devices * Topic D: Connection Interfaces OPERATING SYSTEM FUNDAMENTALS * Topic A: PC and Mobile Operating Systems * Topic B: PC Operating System Tools and Utilities NETWORKING & SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS * Topic A: Network Types * Topic B: Network Components * Topic C: Common Network Services * Topic D: Cloud Concepts * Topic E: Security Fundamentals SAFETY & OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES * Topic A: Basic Maintenance Tools and Techniques * Topic B: Personal and Electrical Safety * Topic C: Environmental Safety and Materials Handling * Topic D: Professionalism and Communication * Topic E: Organizational Policies and Procedures * Topic F: Troubleshooting Theory SUPPORTING DISPLAY DEVICES * Topic A: Install Display Devices * Topic B: Configure Display Devices * Topic C: Troubleshoot Video and Display Devices INSTALLING & CONFIGURING PERIPHERAL COMPONENTS * Topic A: Install and Configure Input Devices * Topic B: Install and Configure Output Devices * Topic C: Install and Configure Input/Output Devices * Topic D: Install and Configure Expansion Cards MANAGING SYSTEM COMPONENTS * Topic A: Identify Motherboard Components and Features * Topic B: Install and Configure CPUs and Cooling Systems * Topic C: Install Power Supplies * Topic D: Troubleshoot System Components MANAGING DATA STORAGE * Topic A: Identify RAM Types and Features * Topic B: Troubleshoot RAM Issues * Topic C: Install and Configure Storage Devices * Topic D: Configure the System Firmware * Topic E: Troubleshoot Hard Drives and RAID Arrays INSTALLING & CONFIGURING MICROSOFT WINDOWS * Topic A: Implement Client-Side Virtualization * Topic B: Install Microsoft Windows * Topic C: Use Microsoft Windows * Topic D: Configure Microsoft Windows * Topic E: Upgrade Microsoft Windows OPTIMIZING & MAINTAINING MICROSOFT WINDOWS * Topic A: Optimize Microsoft Windows * Topic B: Back Up and Restore System Data * Topic C: Perform Disk Maintenance * Topic D: Update Software WORKING WITH OTHER OPERATING SYSTEMS * Topic A: The OS X Operating System * Topic B: The Linux Operating System CUSTOMIZED CLIENT ENVIROMENTS * Topic A: Types of Common Business Clients * Topic B: Custom Client Environments NETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES * Topic A: TCP/IP Properties and Characteristics * Topic B: TCP/IP * Topic C: Internet Connections * Topic D: Ports and Protocols * Topic E: Networking Tools INSTALLING & CONFIGURING NETWORKING CAPABILITIES * Topic A: Configure Basic Windows Networking * Topic B: Configure Network Perimeters * Topic C: Using Windows Networking Features * Topic D: Install and Configure SOHO Networks SUPPORTING MOBILE DIGITAL DEVICES * Topic A: Install and Configure Exterior Laptop Components * Topic B: Install and Configure Interior Laptop Components * Topic C: Other Mobile Devices * Topic D: Mobile Device Accessories and Ports * Topic E: Mobile Device Connectivity * Topic F: Mobile Device Synchronization * Topic G: Troubleshoot Mobile Device Hardware SUPPORTING PRINTERS & MULTIFUNCTION DEVICES * Topic A: Printer and Multifunction Technologies * Topic B: Install and Configure Printers * Topic C: Maintain Printers * Topic D: Troubleshoot Printers SECURITY THREATS, VULNERABILITIES, AND CONTROLS * Topic A: Common Security Threats and Vulnerabilities * Topic B: General Security Controls * Topic C: Mobile Security Controls * Topic D: Data Destruction and Disposal Methods IMPLEMENTING SECURITY CONTROLS * Topic A: Secure Operating Systems * Topic B: Secure Workstations * Topic C: Secure SOHO Networks * Topic D: Secure Mobile Devices TROUBLESHOOTING SYSTEM-WIDE ISSUES * Topic A: Troubleshoot PC Operating Systems * Topic B: Troubleshoot Mobile Device Operating Systems and Applications * Topic C: Troubleshoot Wired and Wireless Networks * Topic D: Troubleshoot Common Security Issues ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Managing and Troubleshooting PCs - Part 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 Managing and Troubleshooting PCs - Part 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.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Cloud Solutions Architects, Site Reliability Engineers, Systems Operations professionals, DevOps Engineers, IT managers. Individuals using Google Cloud Platform to create new solutions or to integrate existing systems, application environments, and infrastructure with the Google Cloud Platform. Overview Apply a tool set of questions, techniques and design considerations Define application requirements and express them objectively as KPIs, SLO's and SLI's Decompose application requirements to find the right microservice boundaries Leverage Google Cloud developer tools to set up modern, automated deployment pipelines Choose the appropriate Google Cloud Storage services based on application requirements Architect cloud and hybrid networks Implement reliable, scalable, resilient applications balancing key performance metrics with cost Choose the right Google Cloud deployment services for your applications Secure cloud applications, data and infrastructure Monitor service level objectives and costs using Stackdriver tools This course features a combination of lectures, design activities, and hands-on labs to show you how to use proven design patterns on Google Cloud to build highly reliable and efficient solutions and operate deployments that are highly available and cost-effective. This course was created for those who have already completed the Architecting with Google Compute Engine or Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine course. DEFINING THE SERVICE * Describe users in terms of roles and personas. * Write qualitative requirements with user stories. * Write quantitative requirements using key performance indicators (KPIs). * Evaluate KPIs using SLOs and SLIs. * Determine the quality of application requirements using SMART criteria. MICROSERVICE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE * Decompose monolithic applications into microservices. * Recognize appropriate microservice boundaries. * Architect stateful and stateless services to optimize scalability and reliability. * Implement services using 12-factor best practices. * Build loosely coupled services by implementing a well-designed REST architecture. * Design consistent, standard RESTful service APIs. DEVOPS AUTOMATION * Automate service deployment using CI/CD pipelines. * Leverage Cloud Source Repositories for source and version control. * Automate builds with Cloud Build and build triggers. * Manage container images with Google Container Registry. * Create infrastructure with code using Deployment Manager and Terraform. CHOOSING STORAGE SOLUTIONS * Choose the appropriate Google Cloud data storage service based on use case, durability, availability, scalability and cost. * Store binary data with Cloud Storage. * Store relational data using Cloud SQL and Spanner. * Store NoSQL data using Firestore and Cloud Bigtable. * Cache data for fast access using Memorystore. * Build a data warehouse using BigQuery. GOOGLE CLOUD AND HYBRID NETWORK ARCHITECTURE * Design VPC networks to optimize for cost, security, and performance. * Configure global and regional load balancers to provide access to services. * Leverage Cloud CDN to provide lower latency and decrease network egress. * Evaluate network architecture using the Cloud Network Intelligence Center. * Connect networks using peering and VPNs. * Create hybrid networks between Google Cloud and on-premises data centers using Cloud Interconnect. DEPLOYING APPLICATIONS TO GOOGLE CLOUD * Choose the appropriate Google Cloud deployment service for your applications. * Configure scalable, resilient infrastructure using Instance Templates and Groups. * Orchestrate microservice deployments using Kubernetes and GKE. * Leverage App Engine for a completely automated platform as a service (PaaS). * Create serverless applications using Cloud Functions. DESIGNING RELIABLE SYSTEMS * Design services to meet requirements for availability, durability, and scalability. * Implement fault-tolerant systems by avoiding single points of failure, correlated failures, and cascading failures. * Avoid overload failures with the circuit breaker and truncated exponential backoff design patterns. * Design resilient data storage with lazy deletion. * Analyze disaster scenarios and plan for disaster recovery using cost/risk analysis. SECURITY * Design secure systems using best practices like separation of concerns, principle of least privilege, and regular audits. * Leverage Cloud Security Command Center to help identify vulnerabilities. * Simplify cloud governance using organizational policies and folders. * Secure people using IAM roles, Identity-Aware Proxy, and Identity Platform. * Manage the access and authorization of resources by machines and processes using service accounts. * Secure networks with private IPs, firewalls, and Private Google Access. * Mitigate DDoS attacks by leveraging Cloud DNS and Cloud Armor. MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING * Manage new service versions using rolling updates, blue/green deployments, and canary releases. * Forecast, monitor, and optimize service cost using the Google Cloud pricing calculator and billing reports and by analyzing billing data. * Observe whether your services are meeting their SLOs using Cloud Monitoring and Dashboards. * Use Uptime Checks to determine service availability. * Respond to service outages using Cloud Monitoring Alerts. ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Architecting with Google Cloud: Design and Process 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 Architecting with Google Cloud: Design and Process 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.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Software Engineers Senior Software Engineers Java Developers DevOps Engineers Software Developers .NET Developers Systems Engineers Full Stack Developers Full Stack Java Developers Data Scientists Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the software-defined data center (SDDC) Explain the vSphere components and their function in the infrastructure Install and configure VMware ESXi™ hosts Deploy and configure VMware vCenter Server Appliance™ Use VMware vSphere Client™ to manage the vCenter Server inventory and the vCenter Server configuration Manage, monitor, back up, and protect vCenter Server Appliance Create virtual networks with vSphere standard switches Describe the storage technologies supported by vSphere Configure virtual storage using iSCSI and NFS storage Create and manage VMware vSphere VMFS datastores Use the vSphere Client to create virtual machines, templates, clones, and snapshots Create a content library and deploy virtual machines from templates in the library Manage virtual machine resource use Migrate virtual machines with VMware vSphere vMotion and VMware vSphere Storage vMotion Create and manage a vSphere cluster that is enabled with VMware vSphere High Availability and VMware vSphere Distributed Resource Scheduler™ Discuss solutions for managing the vSphere life cycle Use VMware vSphere Update Manager™ to apply patches and perform upgrades to ESXi hosts and virtual machines This five-day course features intensive hands-on training that focuses on installing, configuring, and managing VMware vSphere© 7, which includes VMware ESXi? 7 and VMware vCenter Server© 7. This course prepares you to administer a vSphere infrastructure for an organization of any size. This course is the foundation for most of the other VMware technologies in the software-defined data center COURSE INTRODUCTION * Introductions and course logistics * Course objectives INTRODUCTION TO VSPHERE AND THE SOFTWARE-DEFINED DATA CENTER * Explain basic virtualization concept * Describe how vSphere fits into the software-defined data center and the cloud infrastructure * Explain how vSphere interacts with CPUs, memory, networks, and storage * Recognize the user interfaces for accessing the vCenter Server system and ESXi hosts * Use VMware Host Client? to access and manage ESXi host VIRTUAL MACHINES * Create and remove a virtual machine * Provision a virtual machine with virtual devices * Identify the files that make up a virtual machine * Explain the importance of VMware Tools VCENTER SERVER * Describe the vCenter Server architecture * Discuss how ESXi hosts communicate with vCenter Server * Deploy and configure vCenter Server Appliance * Use the vSphere Client to manage the vCenter Server inventory * Add data center, organizational objects, and hosts to vCenter Server * Use roles and permissions to enable users to access objects in the vCenter Server inventory * Back up vCenter Server Appliance * Monitor vCenter Server tasks, events, and appliance health * Use vCenter Server High Availability to protect a vCenter Server Appliance CONFIGURING AND MANAGING VIRTUAL NETWORKS * Create and manage standard switches * Describe the virtual switch connection types * Configure virtual switch security, traffic-shaping and load-balancing policies * Compare vSphere distributed switches and standard switches CONFIGURING AND MANAGING VIRTUAL STORAGE * Identify storage protocols and storage device types * Discuss ESXi hosts using iSCSI, NFS, and Fibre Channel storage * Create and manage VMFS and NFS datastores * Explain how multipathing works with iSCSI, NFS, and Fibre Channel storage * Deploy virtual machines on a VMware vSAN? datastore VIRTUAL MACHINE MANAGEMENT * Use templates and cloning to deploy new virtual machines * Modify and manage virtual machines * Create a content library and deploy virtual machines from templates in the library * Dynamically increase the size of a virtual disk * Use customization specification files to customize a new virtual machine * Perform vSphere vMotion and vSphere Storage vMotion migrations * Create and manage virtual machine snapshots * Examine the features and functions of VMware vSphere© Replication? RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING * Discuss CPU and memory concepts in a virtualized environment * Describe what overcommitment of a resource means * Describe methods for optimizing CPU and memory usage * Use various tools to monitor resource use * Create and use alarms to report certain conditions or events VSPHERE CLUSTERS * Describe options for making a vSphere environment highly available * Explain the vSphere HA architecture * Configure and manage a vSphere HA cluster * Examine the features and functions of VMware vSphere© Fault Tolerance * Configure a vSphere cluster using ESXi Cluster Quickstart * Describe the functions of a vSphere DRS cluster * Create a vSphere DRS cluster VSPHERE LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT * Describe how VMware vSphere© Lifecycle Manager? works * Use vSphere Lifecycle Manager to update ESXi hosts in a cluster ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [v7.0] 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 VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [v7.0] 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.

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This overview-level course is ideally suited for professionals seeking an introduction to microservices architecture and its application within a business context. Ideal attendee roles include software developers, system architects, technical managers, and IT professionals who are part of teams transitioning to a microservices approach. It's also an excellent starting point for non-technical roles such as product owners or business analysts who work closely with technical teams and want to better understand and become conversant in the language and principles of microservices. Overview This course combines engaging instructor-led presentations and useful demonstrations with engaging group activities. Throughout the course you'll explore: Understand the Basics of Microservices: Get to know the fundamental principles and characteristics of microservices and how they revolutionize traditional software development approaches. Explore the Design of Microservices: Gain an overview of how microservices are designed based on business requirements and what makes them unique in the software architecture world. Overview of Managing and Scaling Microservices: Get an introduction to how microservices are managed and scaled independently, and understand the significance of these features in your business operations. Familiarize with the Microservices Ecosystem: Learn about the typical patterns, best practices, and common pitfalls in the microservices world, setting a foundation for future learning and implementation. Introduction to Microservices in a Business Context: Acquire a basic understanding of how microservices can be aligned with specific business capabilities, and get a glimpse into how they can coexist with legacy systems in a business setting. Microservices have rapidly emerged as a popular architectural style, breaking down applications into small, independent services that can be developed, deployed, and scaled individually. Microservices offer a robust method to address a variety of projects, such as e-commerce platforms and content management systems, enhancing scalability and boosting productivity. This technology, when employed correctly, can greatly increase software delivery speed and system resilience, making it a crucial skill set for modern technology professionals.Understanding Microservices - A Technical Overview is a one-day course ideally suited for technical professionals seeking an introduction to microservices architecture and its application within a business context. Under the guidance of an industry expert, this engaging class combines lecture-style learning with lively demonstrations, case study review and group discussions.Throughout the course you?ll explore the principles and characteristics that define microservices, how to identify suitable projects for a microservices approach, the factors to consider when designing them, and the strategies to effectively manage and scale them within complex systems. You?ll also learn about the best practices, patterns, and anti-patterns, arming you with the knowledge to make the right architectural choices. This course also explores the real-world implementation of microservices in a business enterprise. We'll discuss how to align the application of microservices with your organization's specific business capabilities, and offer strategies for smoothly integrating this technology within existing legacy systems. INTRODUCTION TO MICROSERVICES * Understand what microservices are and their role in modern software development. * Introduction to Microservices: what they are and why they matter. * Monolithic vs Microservices: highlighting the shift and benefits. * Key principles and characteristics of microservices. * Identifying suitable applications for microservices transformation. * Demo: Analyzing a sample application and identifying potential microservices ARCHITECTING AND MANAGING MICROSERVICES * Learn the basic strategies for scaling and managing microservices. * Scaling Microservices: from a single service to hundreds. * Key components of a microservices architecture. * Introduction to resilience patterns: Circuit-Breakers and Bulkheads. * Load management and provisioning in a microservices setup. * Understanding the role of cloud services in microservices. * Optional Demo: Illustrating how a microservice-based application scales in real-time DESIGNING MICROSERVICES * Learn the key aspects to consider when designing microservices. * Defining microservice boundaries: Deciding the scope of a microservice. * Communication patterns in microservices. * Understanding Microservice endpoints. * Exploring data stores and transaction boundaries in microservices. * Overcoming challenges in Microservices design. * Demo: Designing microservices for a hypothetical business requirement IMPLEMENTING MICROSERVICES IN A BUSINESS ENTERPRISE * Understand the process and considerations for implementing microservices in an enterprise context. * Assessing enterprise readiness for microservices. * Building the business case for microservices: strategic advantages and potential challenges. * Aligning microservices with business capabilities. * Organizational changes: Team structures and processes for microservices. * Dealing with Legacy Systems: Strategies for microservices integration. * Demo: Exploring a case study of successful microservices implementation in a business enterprise THE MICROSERVICES ECOSYSTEM * Understand the key tools and best practices in the Microservices ecosystem. * Understanding the typical Microservices Stack. * Monitoring and Logging in Microservices. * Introduction to Docker: Containerization of Microservices. * Deployment strategies in a Microservices setup. * Introduction to Orchestration in Microservices * Demo: Containerizing and deploying a simple microservice MICROSERVICES DEPLOYMENT STRATEGIES * Understand various ways to safely introduce changes in a microservices environment. * The concept of Blue-Green Deployment: changing services without downtime. * Canary Releases and Feature Toggles: slowly rolling out changes to users. * Database changes in a microservices environment: keeping data consistent. * Demo: Examining various deployment strategies MICROSERVICES BEST PRACTICES AND DEVOPS * Learn key strategies to ensure a smooth operation of your microservices setup. * The DevOps culture in Microservices: collaboration for efficiency. * Defining a Minimum Viable Product in a Microservices setup: building small, delivering fast. * Dealing with data in a distributed setup: managing Data Islands. * The importance of Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery in a microservices setup. * Governance: Keeping track of your services and their consumers. * Demo: Visualizing a simple continuous delivery pipeline MICROSERVICES PATTERNS AND ANTI-PATTERNS * Learn about common do's and don'ts when working with microservices. * Understanding patterns that help with efficient microservices operation. * Recognizing and avoiding anti-patterns that can hinder performance. * Dealing with common challenges: dependencies between services, managing service boundaries. * Demo: Examples of real-world patterns and anti-patterns SIMPLE OVERVIEW OF OAUTH AND OPENID FOR MICROSERVICES * Introduction to OAuth and OpenID: What they are and why they matter in Microservices. * The role of tokens in OAuth 2.0: How they help in securing communications. * A simplified look at OpenID Connect: Linking identities across services. * Demo

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Learners taking this course are interested in employee experiences or Microsoft Viva and want to learn how to assess, plan, strategize, design, and manage digital employee experiences that use Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Power Platform. A learner in this role will collaborate with multiple teams to scope, design, and implement new digital employee experiences, such as onboarding, career and skill development, rewards and recognition, employee wellbeing, and employee retention. Learners should have a foundational understanding of Microsoft technologies, including Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, and a deep understanding of Microsoft Viva features and capabilities. They may have experience in one or more of the following disciplines: human resources, people development, change management, information technology, or culture development. Overview By the end of this module, you'll be able to: Evaluate existing systems and identify requirements Identify stakeholders and users Recommend employee experience solutions and strategies Describe the four experience areas of Connection, Growth, Purpose, and Insights supported by Viva. Explain what Microsoft Viva apps are. Identify resources needed to set up each Viva app. Create an adoption plan to use Viva to solve business scenarios for the four employee experience areas of Connection, Insight, Purpose, and Growth. Describe the main features of Viva Connections List technical requirements/prerequisites for Viva Connections implementation Explain the differences between desktop and mobile experiences Identify 2-3 business use cases for Viva Connections Identify key stakeholders for the deployment of Viva Connections Align and prioritize scenarios for Viva Connections Plan and design for the Dashboard, the Feed, and Resources by scenarios and audiences Consider how your organization will scale adoption Assess your organization's existing learning experiences. Plan and strategize for Viva Learning. Coordinate the implementation of Viva Learning. Recommend an adoption strategy for Viva Learning. In this course, you'll learn how to bring people together to create an optimal employee experience that enables your organization to improve productivity, develop empathetic leadership, and transform how employees feel about their work. In your organization today, are people being treated well, or are their needs neglected? Are your teams aligned on goals with a sense of purpose? Are you driving the business outcomes that you need? The Microsoft Viva employee experience platform provides the infrastructure to create the culture of trust, collaboration, well-being, and active listening that you envision. This training course will provide Microsoft Employee Experience Platform Specialists with a comprehensive overview of Microsoft Viva, as well as Microsoft 365, Teams, and SharePoint. It will cover how to identify requirements for designing experiences for employee onboarding, career and skill development, rewards and recognition, compensation and benefits, employee wellbeing, and employee retention. It will also cover how to design solutions to meet these requirements, and how to collaborate with senior executive leadership, human resources, IT, adoption and change management, and learning and organizational development departments. Finally, it will cover how to continuously improve employee experiences based on data-driven insights and feedback. DESIGN DIGITAL EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCES * Introduction * Case study - Tailwind Traders * Evaluate current employee experiences * Consider employee privacy and data requirements * Assemble business stakeholders and define goals * Explore Viva experience areas * Understand Viva licensing * Knowledge check * Summary and resources INTRODUCTION TO THE MICROSOFT VIVA SUITE * Introduction to Microsoft Viva * Understand Viva apps * Get started with Microsoft Viva * Use Viva to keep everyone informed, included, and inspired * Use Viva to get actionable insights to foster well-being and productivity * Use Viva to align people's work to team and organization goals * Use Viva to help employees learn, grow, and succeed * Knowledge check * Summary INTRODUCTION TO VIVA CONNECTIONS * Introduction * What do users experience? * When to use Viva Connections? * What technical requirements must be met to deploy Viva Connections? * Knowledge check * Summary PLAN FOR VIVA CONNECTIONS * Introduction * Build your team and meet requirements * Analyze tasks and scenarios for Viva Connections * Plan for Viva Connections Dashboard, Feed and Resources * Plan to announce, launch, and scale adoption * Knowledge check * Summary DESIGN SKILLING AND GROWTH EXPERIENCES WITH VIVA LEARNING * Introduction * Case study - Tailwind Traders * Plan for Viva Learning * Assemble Viva Learning admins and stakeholders * Understand content sources with Viva Learning * Coordinate setup and configuration of Viva Learning * Develop adoption strategies for Viva Learning * Develop an org-wide learning culture * Knowledge check * Summary and resources ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans MS-080T00: Employee Experience Platform Specialist 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 MS-080T00: Employee Experience Platform Specialist 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.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for System administrators System engineers Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the software-defined data center (SDDC) Explain the vSphere components and their function in the infrastructure Install and configure VMware ESXi™ hosts Deploy and configure VMware vCenter Server Appliance™ Use VMware vSphere Client™ to manage the vCenter Server inventory and the vCenter Server configuration Manage, monitor, back up, and protect vCenter Server Appliance Create virtual networks with vSphere standard switches Describe the storage technologies supported by vSphere Configure virtual storage using iSCSI and NFS storage Create and manage VMware vSphere VMFS datastores Use the vSphere Client to create virtual machines, templates, clones, and snapshots Create a content library and deploy virtual machines from templates in the library Manage virtual machine resource use and manage resource pools Migrate virtual machines with VMware vSphere vMotion and VMware vSphere Storage vMotion Create and manage a vSphere cluster that is enabled with VMware vSphere High Availability and VMware vSphere Distributed Resource Scheduler™ Create virtual networks with VMware vSphere Distributed Switch™ and enable distributed switch features Discuss solutions for managing the vSphere life cycle Use VMware vSphere Lifecycle Manager™ to apply patches and perform upgrades to ESXi hosts and virtual machines Use host profiles to manage ESXi configuration compliance Describe how vSphere storage APIs help storage systems integrate with vSphere Configure and use virtual machine storage policies Discuss the purpose and capabilities of VMware vSphere with Kubernetes and how it fits into the VMware Tanzu™ portfolio This five-day, intensive course takes you from introductory to advanced VMware vSphere© 7 management skills. Building on the installation and configuration content from our best-selling course, you will also develop advanced skills needed to manage and maintain a highly available and scalable virtual infrastructure. Through a mix of lecture and hands-on labs, you will install, configure and manage vSphere 7. You will explore the features that build a foundation for a truly scalable infrastructure and discuss when and where these features have the greatest effect. This course prepares you to administer a vSphere infrastructure for an organization of any size using vSphere 7, which includes VMware ESXi? 7 and VMware vCenter Server© 7. COURSE INTRODUCTION * Introductions and course logistics * Course objectives INTRODUCTION TO VSPHERE AND THE SOFTWARE-DEFINED DATA CENTER * Explain basic virtualization concepts * Describe how vSphere fits into the software-defined data center and the cloud infrastructure * Explain how vSphere interacts with CPUs, memory, networks, and storage * Recognize the user interfaces for accessing the vCenter Server system and ESXi hosts * Use VMware Host Client? to access and manage ESXi host VIRTUAL MACHINES * Create and remove a virtual machine * Provision a virtual machine with virtual devices * Identify the files that make up a virtual machine * Explain the importance of VMware Tools VCENTER SERVER * Describe the vCenter Server architecture * Discuss how ESXi hosts communicate with vCenter Server * Deploy and configure vCenter Server Appliance * Use the vSphere Client to manage the vCenter Server inventory * Add data center, organizational objects, and hosts to vCenter Server * Use roles and permissions to enable users to access objects in the vCenter Server inventory * Back up vCenter Server Appliance * Monitor vCenter Server tasks, events, and appliance health * Use vCenter Server High Availability to protect a vCenter Server Appliance CONFIGURING AND MANAGING VIRTUAL NETWORKS * Create and manage standard switches * Describe the virtual switch connection types * Configure virtual switch security, traffic-shaping and load-balancing policies * Compare vSphere distributed switches and standard switches CONFIGURING AND MANAGING VIRTUAL STORAGE * Identify storage protocols and storage device types * Discuss ESXi hosts using iSCSI, NFS, and Fibre Channel storage * Create and manage VMFS and NFS datastores * Explain how multipathing works with iSCSI, NFS, and Fibre Channel storage * Deploy virtual machines on a VMware vSAN? datastore VIRTUAL MACHINE MANAGEMENT * Use templates and cloning to deploy new virtual machines * Modify and manage virtual machines * Create a content library and deploy virtual machines from templates in the library * Dynamically increase the size of a virtual disk * Use customization specification files to customize a new virtual machine * Perform vSphere vMotion and vSphere Storage vMotion migrations * Create and manage virtual machine snapshots * Examine the features and functions of VMware vSphere© Replication? RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING * Discuss CPU and memory concepts in a virtualized environment * Describe what over commitment of a resource means * Describe methods for optimizing CPU and memory usage * Use various tools to monitor resource use * Create and use alarms to report certain conditions or events VSPHERE CLUSTERS * Describe options for making a vSphere environment highly available * Explain the vSphere HA architecture * Configure and manage a vSphere HA cluster * Examine the features and functions of VMware vSphere© Fault Tolerance * Configure a vSphere cluster using ESXi Cluster Quickstart * Describe the functions of a vSphere DRS cluster * Create a vSphere DRS cluster NETWORK SCALABILITY * Configure and manage vSphere distributed switches * Describe how VMware vSphere© Network I/O Control enhances performance * Explain distributed switch features such as port mirroring and NetFlow VSPHERE LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT * Describe how VMware vSphere© Lifecycle Manager? works * Use vSphere Lifecycle Manager to update ESXi hosts in a cluster HOST AND MANAGEMENT SCALABILITY * Use host profiles to manage ESXi configuration compliance * Create and manage resource pools in a cluster STORAGE SCALABILITY * Explain why VMware vSphere© VMFS is a highperformance, scalable file system * Explain VMware vSphere© Storage APIs - Array Integration, VMware vSphere© API for Storage Awareness?, and vSphere APIs for I/O Filtering * Configure and assign virtual machine storage policies * Create VMware vSAN? storage policies * Configure VMware vSphere© Storage DRS? and VMware vSphere© Storage I/O Control * Discuss vSphere support for NVMe and iSER INTRODUCTION TO VSPHERE WITH KUBERNETES * Differentiate between containers and virtual machines * Identify the parts of a container system * Recognize the basic architecture of Kubernetes * Describe a basic Kubernetes workflow * Describe the purpose of vSphere with Kubernetes and how it fits into the VMware Tanzu portfolio * Explain the vSphere with Kubernetes supervisor cluster * Describe the Tanzu Kubernetes Grid service ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware vSphere: Fast Track [v7.0] 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 VMware vSphere: Fast Track [v7.0] 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 BA (Hons) in Business Management with a Foundation Year [https://www.resultsco.org.uk/ba-hons-in-business-management-with-foundation-year/], in collaboration with Leeds Trinity University, spans four years and is designed to empower students with the necessary academic skills and tools for confident study. Throughout the program, students engage in modules aimed at enhancing their academic abilities and gaining foundational knowledge in business operations and management principles, including insights into entrepreneurship and the basics of marketing.  Upon the successful completion of the Foundation Year, students seamlessly transition to the first year of the Business Management BA (Hons) degree. The curriculum delves into the intricacies of organizational structures and operational strategies, covering fundamental aspects of accounting, finance, marketing, and providing opportunities to explore international business concepts. Developed in collaboration with employers, the program offers a comprehensive education in various facets of modern business management, addressing not only organizational challenges but also legal, ethical, and sustainability issues confronting companies in the contemporary business landscape. 

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Supporting Women in Leadership Throughout The UK Our women in leadership course is specifically designed to target challenges and support women in developing their leadership and management careers. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AWARD WINNING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME DISCOVER OUR WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT COURSE The Power Within is dedicated to helping women in construction across England and Scotland achieve business success through our Motivational Intelligence framework. Motivational Intelligence is the third level of intelligence, and the science behind it has won a Nobel Prize. Our women leadership in construction course supports women by improving their motivation, self-belief, decision-making, and leadership skills. This programme is designed to help female business leaders adapt more quickly to their environment, handle adversity more effectively, take productive action, and thrive during times of change. Each is a vital skill needed in today’s ever-changing business environment. When completed, you’ll have the skills needed to make decisions more effectively that help your business grow, become more resilient, and take opportunities when others are stuck. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "This course has completely changed my outlook on my responsibilities as a manager/leader. In 26 years with Pfizer, I have never participated in a programme that has as profoundly changed my perspective on my role, my responsibilities and my ability to positively impact my team." FEMALE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES, PFIZER -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEADING WITH MOTIVATIONAL INTELLIGENCE What is our Women in Construction Course? In the past five years, we’ve supported thousands of business leaders and managers in nurturing the skills and mindset needed to achieve and exceed their business goals. The Power Within knows women are incredibly effective and consistent at applying our Motivational Intelligence techniques to their lives and business. Our women in construction management course is designed to give you the skills you need to take charge of your business and ensure constant growth while future-proofing your business. The training is perfect for women in construction who are managers or leaders looking to: * Quickly Adapt Their Team to Change * Effectively Mentor Every Team Member * Improve Communication and Collaboration * Gain More Buy-In to New Goals or Strategies * Transform Their Team Culture * Increase Initiative and Self-Motivation Across Their Team How We Help Women in the Construction Industry Our course focuses on imparting fundamental skills, tactical best practices, and powerful insights into the human side of the business. You’ll be provided with valuable knowledge needed to be successful leaders and managers of all levels. We’ll focus on addressing the challenges new businesses around the world face, like leading teams and developing businesses in turbulent and transitional times as well as overcoming the challenges of being women in the construction industry. Throughout the course, particular emphasis is given to helping leaders raise motivational intelligence and foster a growth mindset within their team. LEADING WITH MOTIVATIONAL INTELLIGENCE Our Leading with Motivational Intelligence (MQ) Executive Diploma Programme is specifically designed to help participants create the “complete game” of leadership and management. Leveraged by more than 40% of the largest Fortune 500 companies and implemented around the world, the Leading with Motivational Intelligence (MQ) consistently receives a participant buy-in rate in excess of 97%. However, the most important statistic is: 12 months after completing the course more than 93% of participants continue to use the skills and techniques taught on a daily basis. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SQA APPROVED EXECUTIVE DIPLOMA What Skills Do We Help Women in Construction Develop? The skills we teach through our women in construction management courses are delivered through seven modularised sessions, each between three and three-and-a-half hours per session, with all sessions starting at 9:30 am via Zoom. An additional two hours per week is spent working on the online training assignments and leadership development plan. Each session will provide the education and information needed to establish yourself in your business. Here is more information regarding each session and the skills taught: SESSION 1: SELF-LEADERSHIP & THE SECRET TO PERSONAL SUCCESS Our first module is focused on setting course expectations and creating the right environment for learning. We’ll introduce the format and logistics, then discuss leading through turbulent times and how we can take control of ourselves, our thoughts, and our actions to lead growth. There is also a discussion on adult learning techniques and how leaders can leverage them to improve the effectiveness of their teams. We’ll also explore how turbulence and transition have changed how we manage and lead our teams. SESSION 2: THE ROLE OF INTELLIGENCE WHEN LEADING In this session, we’ll discuss the three levels of human intelligence and show how they each play in an individual’s performance and behaviors. Through two distinct mindsets, you’ll be shown how an individual’s motivational intelligence ultimately influences their emotional intelligence and intelligence quotient (IQ). Depending on which mindset a person operates under ultimately dictates their view of themselves, opportunities, and the work at which they will allow themselves to succeed. Finally, we’ll discuss switching your team to a growth mindset. SESSION 3: THE PILLARS OF HUMAN PERFORMANCE Completing this session will allow you to deconstruct the components that create a motivational intelligence growth mindset. Through discussion, you’ll see how most organizational challenges can be directly tied back to lapses in these components. We’ll review the leaders who’ve had the most significant influence on the meeting participants and shows the commonalities that make these leaders stand out. Lastly, we’ll introduce terminology, tools, and techniques that leaders can leverage to better coach and mentor their team. SESSION 4: MANAGEMENT VERSUS LEADERSHIP: THE TWO CRITICAL AND CO-DEPENDENT SKILLSETS FOR CREATING TEAM SUCCESS We’ll discuss the difference between a manager’s and a leader’s focus. The discussion focuses on the two most common management mistakes and how they undermine team culture and individual performance. The final debate focuses on the five critical best practices of excellent management, including clearly defining and communicating goals, creating alignment and buy-in, setting proper expectations, monitoring performance, and recognizing and rewarding performance. Our final portion will work to define what management is. Session 5: Exploring and Defining Leadership: Dispelling the Myths that Surround It Session 5 strives to define leadership. Building on this definition is a follow-up discussion regarding how people develop their leadership abilities. We’ll explore the underpinnings of what creates a successful leader. It also includes the importance of asking questions and active listening. We’ll review the five behavioral characteristics associated with motivational intelligence and how leaders can assess the relative strengths or weaknesses of the characteristics within their team. Lastly, we’ll explore great leaders’ five critical best practices, including communicating a compelling vision, modeling the correct behaviors, establishing a team culture anchored in responsibility, consistently building team confidence and self-esteem, and proactively coaching and mentoring. SESSION 6: BUILDING A LEADERSHIP TOOLBOX FOSTERING ADAPTABILITY, RESILIENCE, AND COURAGE We’ll provide information regarding tools and techniques that leaders can utilize to foster greater accountability and ownership win their teams. The Power Within will explore self-esteem’s critical role in the relative strength or weakness of a person’s motivational intelligence and adaptability in life. We’ll discuss how self-esteem has formed and how it will influence how a person interprets feedback in life. Lastly, we’ll explore levels of self-esteem and the associated behaviors of each. SESSION 7: HELPING EMPLOYEES DEVELOP A HEALTHY PERSPECTIVE AND RESILIENT ATTITUDE During the final session, we’ll explore self-esteem’s critical role in the relative strength or weakness of a person’s motivational intelligence and adaptability in life. We’ll talk about how self-esteem is formed and how it influences how a person interprets feedback. Finally, we’ll explore levels of self-esteem and the behaviors of each and the influence of comfort zones, and the tools that leaders can use to help people escape the fear of change. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OUR COURSE LEADERS The Power Within was founded by husband and wife team James and Enas Fleming, to inspire people worldwide to think bigger, be better, and achieve more. They both work on a personal level with individuals, businesses, and organisations to help them create leaders and build environments where they can thrive. James and Enas challenge the limits with the Motivational Intelligence formula to help you broaden your perspective and create a future on your terms. Here is more about your course instructors: JAMES FLEMING James Fleming – James Fleming, the co-creator of The Power Within. He wanted to inspire people around the world to think better, be better, and achieve more. James believes everyone can do whatever they set their minds to. Founding The Power Within allowed James to turn that deep knowledge into a business that helps others think bigger, better, and achieve more daily. He strives to give leaders the tools and knowledge to achieve their full potential while increasing their self-confidence and self-belief through the Motivational Intelligence Revolution. James wants to support today’s businesses to become tomorrow’s leaders. MARI STEYN Mari is the go-to person for building self-esteem, offering new perspectives and stepping up in Life. With an endless abundance of excitement and love for all people, combined with degrees in Psychology, Knowledge and Information Management and is a Master NLP and Transformation Coach and International NLP and Coaching Trainer and Executive Coach, Mari offers an attractive, fresh, expert approach to Emotional Freedom, Motivational Intelligence, Leadership Development and ReWriting your Story. We undoubtedly have the power within to alchemize ourselves and any situation! Seeing the light go on in someone’s eyes is my ultimate joy. https://www.linkedin.com/in/maristeyn-tpwtd/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TAKE CHARGE WITH OUR WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION COURSE The Power Within is a Motivational Intelligence company dedicated to helping businesses and leaders become more accountable, resilient, adaptable, and capable of handling all challenges, regardless of the complexity. Our women in construction management course build upon best practices, strategic insights, and lessons learned over three decades of building leadership universities for Fortune 500 companies. Throughout the course, emphasis is given to helping leaders raise their motivational intelligence and foster a growth mindset within their team. You’ll gain the skills you need to successfully lead your team and overcome adversity while ensuring your company is profitable. To learn more about our course or to register, reach out today.