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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Agile Project Management
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis course provides a solid foundation in the Agile mindset and practices. Learn the core values\, principles\, and popular frameworks like Scrum to deliver value to customers faster\, adapt to change\, and foster collaborative\, high-performing teams. \nTarget Audience: \nProject managers\, product managers\, software developers\, team leads\, and anyone involved in product development or project delivery who wants to understand and apply Agile methodologies. \nUpon completion\, students will be able to: \n\nExplain the Agile mindset\, values\, and principles and contrast them with traditional project management.\nDescribe the Scrum framework\, its roles\, events\, and artifacts.\nUnderstand the responsibilities of the Scrum Master\, Product Owner\, and Development Team.\nParticipate in basic Agile planning\, estimation\, and iterative development cycles.\nDefine key concepts like Sprints\, User Stories\, and the Product Backlog.\n\nOutline\nModule 1: Introduction to Agile Methodologies \n\nThe Origins of Agile: The Agile Manifesto and the need for a more adaptive approach.\nAgile vs. Waterfall: Comparing and contrasting predictive (Waterfall) and adaptive (Agile) life cycles.\nBeyond Software: How Agile is used in various industries beyond IT.\n\nModule 2: Key Principles and Values of Agile \n\nThe Four Values of the Agile Manifesto: Individuals and interactions\, Working software\, Customer collaboration\, Responding to change.\nThe Twelve Principles: Understanding the guiding principles behind the Agile manifesto (e.g.\, satisfying the customer\, welcoming change\, delivering frequently).\nThe Agile Mindset: Shifting from a fixed to a growth mindset\, emphasizing collaboration and learning.\n\nModule 3: Overview of Scrum Framework \n\nWhat is Scrum?: Defining the framework: empirical process control\, transparency\, inspection\, and adaptation.\nThe Three Pillars of Scrum: Transparency\, Inspection\, and Adaptation.\nScrum Artifacts: Introduction to the Product Backlog\, Sprint Backlog\, and Increment.\n\nModule 4: Roles in an Agile team: Scrum Master\, Product Owner\, and Team Members \n\nThe Product Owner (PO): Maximizing product value\, managing the Product Backlog\, and stakeholder management.\nThe Scrum Master (SM): Serving the PO\, the Team\, and the organization; removing impediments; and ensuring Scrum is understood.\nThe Development Team: Self-organizing\, cross-functional teams responsible for delivering a “Done” increment each Sprint.\n\nModule 5: Basics of Agile Planning and Estimation \n\nThe Product Backlog: The living\, ordered list of everything that is needed in the product.\nUser Stories: Writing requirements from the user’s perspective (As a… I want… So that…).\nAgile Estimation: Techniques like Story Points and Planning Poker for relative sizing\, not time-based estimates.\n\nModule 6: Introduction to Sprints and Iterations \n\nThe Sprint Cycle: The container for all other Scrum events\, typically 1-4 weeks long.\nSprint Events: Overview of Sprint Planning\, Daily Scrum\, Sprint Review\, and Sprint Retrospective.
URL:https://excelbi.co.za/event/fundamentals-of-agile-project-management/2027-02-01/
LOCATION:Excel BI\, 484 Hilda Street\, Hatfield\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0083\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Project Management
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ORGANIZER;CN="Excel BI":MAILTO:info@excelbi.co.za
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SUMMARY:Workshop: PC Support
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nTo equip learners with the practical skills and knowledge to configure\, maintain\, troubleshoot\, and secure end-user computing devices and software within a modern business environment\, while providing effective user support. \nTarget Audience:\nIndividuals pursuing a career in IT support\, career changers\, and current employees looking to formalize their technical support skills. \nOutline\nModule 1: Computer System Configuration\n\nHardware Components: Identification\, function\, and installation of core PC components (CPU\, RAM\, storage\, PSU\, motherboard\, peripherals).\nHardware Compatibility: Understanding form factors\, interfaces (SATA\, NVMe\, PCIe)\, and system requirements.\nOperating System Installation: Clean installation and configuration of Windows and a Linux distribution.\nDriver Management: Sourcing\, installing\, and updating hardware device drivers.\nSystem Configuration: Using BIOS/UEFI firmware and OS tools to optimize system performance and boot settings.\n\nModule 2: User Support and Troubleshooting\n\nTroubleshooting Methodology: Applying a structured approach to problem-solving (e.g.\, Identify the problem\, Establish a theory\, Test\, Plan action\, Implement solution\, Verify functionality\, Document findings).\nDiagnostic Tools: Utilizing built-in OS utilities (e.g.\, Task Manager\, Device Manager\, Event Viewer) and hardware diagnostics.\nCommon Issues: Resolving problems related to boot failures\, blue screens\, performance slowdowns\, and peripheral devices.\nSoft Skills: Developing communication skills\, active listening\, professionalism\, and managing user expectations in a support context.\n\nModule 3: Software Installation and Management\n\nSoftware Types: Understanding application software\, utilities\, and system software.\nInstallation & Configuration: Installing licensed\, freeware\, and web applications; configuring application settings.\nSoftware Management: Using built-in OS tools (Programs and Features) and package managers for installation and uninstallation.\nUpdate Management: Configuring and deploying software updates and patches for operating systems and applications.\nVirtualization Basics: Introduction to using application virtualization for software compatibility and testing.\n\nModule 4: Network Essentials\n\nNetworking Fundamentals: Core concepts of TCP/IP\, IPv4 addressing\, DNS\, DHCP\, and gateway.\nNetwork Setup: Configuring wired and wireless (Wi-Fi) network connections on a client PC.\nNetwork Troubleshooting: Using command-line tools (ipconfig\, ping\, nslookup\, tracert) to diagnose connectivity problems.\nResource Sharing: Setting up and connecting to shared network resources like printers and file shares.\nRemote Access: Using remote desktop tools to provide remote support to users.\n\nModule 5: Security Practices\n\nSecurity Fundamentals: Understanding core principles (Confidentiality\, Integrity\, Availability) and common threats (malware\, phishing\, social engineering).\nEndpoint Protection: Installing\, configuring\, and updating antivirus/anti-malware software.\nSystem Hardening: Configuring user account controls (UAC)\, firewall settings\, and enabling disk encryption (e.g.\, BitLocker).\nAccess Control: Managing user accounts\, groups\, and permissions; implementing strong password policies.\nData Security: Educating users on security best practices; performing secure data disposal and backups.
URL:https://excelbi.co.za/event/workshop-pc-support/2027-02-01/
LOCATION:Excel BI\, 484 Hilda Street\, Hatfield\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0083\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Technology
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SUMMARY:Microsoft Outlook Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Course Overview:\nThis practical course equips you with the essential skills to use Microsoft Outlook effectively. Learn to navigate the interface\, manage your inbox\, organize contacts\, schedule meetings\, and track tasks to boost your daily productivity. \nTarget Audience:\nOffice workers\, students\, administrative staff\, and anyone new to Outlook or looking to strengthen their foundational skills. \nUpon completion\, students will be able to:\n\nConfidently navigate and customize the Outlook interface.\nCompose\, format\, and send professional emails\, including attachments.\nImplement strategies to organize and find emails efficiently.\nCreate\, manage\, and categorize contacts and contact groups.\nSchedule\, update\, and respond to calendar appointments and meetings.\nCreate and track personal tasks and reminders.\n\nOutline\nModule 1: Navigating the Outlook Interface \n\nThe Outlook Ecosystem: Overview of Mail\, Calendar\, People (Contacts)\, Tasks\, and Notes.\nThe Ribbon and Folders Pane: Understanding context-sensitive tabs and navigating your folder hierarchy.\nCustomizing Your View: Using the Reading Pane\, arranging messages\, and adjusting layout and view settings.\nPractical Activity: Navigate to each main module (Mail\, Calendar\, Contacts) and customize the Reading Pane location.\n\nModule 2: Composing and Sending Emails \n\nCreating a New Message: Using the To;\, Cc;\, and Bcc; fields appropriately. Writing clear subject lines.\nFormatting & Professionalism: Basic text formatting\, adding signatures\, and setting importance levels.\nWorking with Attachments: Attaching files and items from OneDrive. Understanding file size limits.\n\nModule 3: Organizing Emails with Folders \n\nFolder Management: Creating\, renaming\, and moving folders and subfolders for project- or sender-based organization.\nRules: Introduction to creating basic rules to automatically move\, flag\, or delete incoming messages.\nSearch and Filters: Using the instant search box and the Search Tools tab to find old emails quickly.\n\nModule 4: Using Contacts and Address Book \n\nCreating & Editing Contacts: Adding new contacts manually\, filling in key details\, and adding a photo.\nContact Groups (Lists): Creating a distribution list to send emails to a group of people at once.\nFinding and Using Contacts: Using the Address Book while composing an email and categorizing contacts for easy sorting.\n\nModule 5: Calendar Management Basics \n\nDifferent Appointment Types: Creating new appointments (for yourself) and meetings (inviting others).\nScheduling Assistant: Using the Scheduling Assistant to find a time that works for all attendees.\nManaging Invitations: Responding to meeting invites (Accept\, Tentative\, Decline) and adding notes.\n\nModule 6: Setting Tasks and Reminders \n\nThe Tasks Module: Creating a new task\, setting a due date\, priority\, and status.\nFlags and Reminders: Using the Follow Up flag to create quick email-based reminders.\nThe To-Do Bar: Understanding how Tasks\, Flagged Emails\, and your Calendar integrate in the To-Do Bar view.
URL:https://excelbi.co.za/event/microsoft-outlook-fundamentals/2027-02-02/
LOCATION:Excel BI\, 484 Hilda Street\, Hatfield\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0083\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:MS Office
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