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SUMMARY:Project Management Professional (PMP) Prep Course
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis intensive course provides a complete deep dive into the PMBOK® Guide and the three exam domains (People\, Process\, and Business Environment) as outlined by PMI. It is designed to equip experienced project managers with the knowledge\, strategies\, and practical application skills needed to pass the PMP® exam on the first attempt. \nTarget Audience: \nExperienced project managers who meet PMI’s prerequisites and are preparing to take the PMP® certification exam. \nUpon completion\, students will be able to: \n\nMaster the concepts\, processes\, and knowledge areas from the PMBOK® Guide – Seventh Edition and The Standard for Project Management.\nUnderstand the exam’s emphasis on the three domains: People (42%)\, Process (50%)\, and Business Environment (8%).\nApply predictive\, agile\, and hybrid approaches to project management scenarios.\nConfidently answer situational and complex multiple-choice questions.\nDevelop a personalized study plan and test-taking strategy for the PMP® exam.\n\nOutline\nModule 1: In-depth Study of the PMBOK® Guide and Foundational Concepts \n\nThe PMBOK® Guide – 7th Ed: Key concepts: value delivery\, models\, methods\, and artifacts.\nThe Standard for Project Management: The 12 principles and 8 performance domains.\nProject Management Models & Methods: Tailoring models (e.g.\, Tuckman’s ladder) and methods (e.g.\, estimating\, meeting management) to scenarios.\n\nModule 2: Detailed project integration management \n\nProject Integration Management: Developing project charter\, project plan\, directing work\, managing knowledge\, and closing.\nProject Scope Management: Gathering requirements\, defining scope\, creating WBS\, and validating/controlling scope.\nProject Schedule Management: Sequencing activities\, estimating durations\, developing and controlling the schedule (CPM\, PERT).\n\nModule 3: Advanced project scope and time management \n\nProject Cost Management: Estimating costs\, determining budget\, and controlling costs (Earned Value Management – EVM).\nProject Quality Management: Planning quality\, managing quality\, and controlling quality.\nProject Resource Management: Planning\, acquiring\, developing\, and managing the team.\n\nModule 4: Strategies for cost management and budgeting \n\nEssentials of Stakeholder Management: Identifying stakeholders\, planning engagement\, and managing engagement.\nTeam Leadership & Dynamics: Empowering teams\, training\, conflict management\, and motivating team members.\nCommunication Management: Planning\, managing\, and monitoring project communications.\n\nModule 5: Comprehensive risk management approaches \n\nComprehensive Risk Management: Planning\, identifying\, analyzing (qualitative/quantitative)\, planning responses\, and implementing responses.\nProject Procurement Management: Planning\, conducting\, and controlling procurements.\nThe Business Environment Domain (8%): How projects align with organizational strategy\, compliance\, and delivering value.\n\nModule 6: Techniques for quality management and assurance \n\nAgile Principles & Mindset: Key agile concepts\, roles (SM\, PO)\, and artifacts (backlog\, increments).\nHybrid Life Cycles: Combining predictive and adaptive approaches.\nTailoring Techniques: Modifying processes to fit unique project contexts.\n\nModule 7: Essentials of stakeholder management and communication \n\nStakeholder Identification:\n\nTechniques: Brainstorming\, org charts\, reviewing documents.\nOutput: Stakeholder Register.\n\n\nStakeholder Analysis:\n\nPower/Interest Grid: Categorize stakeholders (e.g.\, Manage Closely\, Keep Satisfied).\nAssess influence\, expectations\, and potential impact.\n\n\nCommunication Planning:\n\nDevelop a Stakeholder Engagement Plan.\nTailor messages based on stakeholder needs (frequency\, format\, channel).\n\n\nEngagement & Monitoring (20 mins):\n\nStrategies: Collaboration\, consultation\, reporting.\nAdjust plans based on feedback and changing dynamics.
URL:https://excelbi.co.za/event/project-management-professional-pmp-prep-course/2026-10-19/
LOCATION:Excel BI\, 484 Hilda Street\, Hatfield\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0083\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Project Management
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Computer Programming
DESCRIPTION:Course Objective:\nThis certificate is designed to equip students with a strong foundation in modern programming principles and practices\, preparing them for a career in software development. \nOutline\nModule 1: Programming Fundamentals\n\nIntroduction to Programming Paradigms: High-level overview of different programming styles.\nVariables and Data Types: Understanding how to store and manipulate different kinds of data.\nOperators and Expressions: Learning to perform calculations and logical operations.\nControl Flow: Using conditional statements (if/else) and loops (for\, while) to control program execution.\nFunctions and Modular Programming: Breaking down complex problems into smaller\, reusable blocks of code.\nBasic Input/Output: Interacting with the user and external files.\nDebugging and Error Handling: Identifying and resolving common programming errors.\n\nModule 2: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)\n\nIntroduction to OOP: Core concepts of classes and objects.\nThe Four Pillars of OOP: Detailed exploration of Encapsulation\, Inheritance\, Polymorphism\, and Abstraction.\nClass Design and Relationships: Creating and using classes\, including constructors and access modifiers.\nInterfaces and Abstract Classes: Designing contracts and blueprints for objects.\nUML Diagrams: Using Unified Modeling Language to visualize class structures.\n\nModule 3: Data Structures and Algorithms\n\nFundamental Data Structures: In-depth study of arrays\, linked lists\, stacks\, and queues.\nAdvanced Data Structures: Introduction to trees\, graphs\, and hash tables.\nAlgorithmic Complexity: Analyzing the efficiency of algorithms using Big O notation.\nSearching and Sorting Algorithms: Implementing and comparing classic algorithms like binary search\, bubble sort\, and quicksort.\nRecursion: Understanding recursive solutions to problems and when to use them.\n\nModule 4: Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)\n\nSDLC Models: Exploring methodologies like Waterfall\, Agile\, and Scrum.\nRequirements Gathering: Defining the goals and scope of a software project.\nSystem Design: Creating a blueprint for the application’s architecture.\nCoding and Implementation: Following coding standards and best practices.\nTesting and Quality Assurance: Ensuring the software is functional and bug-free.\nDocumentation: Creating clear and comprehensive documentation for code and users.\n\nModule 5: Application Deployment and Maintenance\n\nVersion Control: Using Git to track and manage code changes.\nContinuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD): Automating the build and deployment process.\nDeployment Strategies: Releasing applications to different environments (e.g.\, staging\, production).\nCloud Services and Containerization: Introduction to platforms like AWS\, Google Cloud\, and technologies like Docker.\nPost-Deployment Activities: Monitoring\, maintenance\, updates\, and bug fixes.
URL:https://excelbi.co.za/event/workshop-computer-programming/2026-10-26/
LOCATION:Excel BI\, 484 Hilda Street\, Hatfield\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0083\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Information Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Excel BI":MAILTO:info@excelbi.co.za
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261106T130000
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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/2026-11-02/
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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261106T130000
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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/2026-11-02/
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/2026-11-03/
LOCATION:Excel BI\, 484 Hilda Street\, Hatfield\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0083\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:MS Office
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ORGANIZER;CN="Excel BI":MAILTO:info@excelbi.co.za
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Project Management
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis foundational course provides the essential principles and practices of project management. Learn the project life cycle\, key terminology\, and core skills needed to initiate\, plan\, and execute projects successfully\, on time and within budget. \nTarget Audience \nAspiring project managers\, team members\, students\, and professionals in any industry who want to understand the discipline of project management. \nUpon completion\, students will be able to: \n\nDefine project management and articulate its value and key concepts.\nIdentify and describe the phases of a standard project life cycle.\nUnderstand the core responsibilities and skills of a project manager.\nUtilize basic project management tools for planning and tracking.\nDevelop a simple project plan\, schedule\, and budget.\nIdentify basic project risks and understand mitigation strategies.\n\nOutline\nModule 1: Definition and Importance of Project Management \n\nWhat is a Project?: Distinguishing projects from ongoing operations.\nWhat is Project Management?: Defining the discipline and its key objectives (scope\, time\, cost\, quality).\nThe Value of PM: Understanding how effective PM delivers benefits and reduces risks for organizations.\n\nModule 2: Project Life Cycle and Key Phases \n\nThe Project Life Cycle: Overview of the typical phases: Initiation\, Planning\, Execution\, Monitoring & Controlling\, Closing.\nInitiation Phase: Defining the project goal\, scope\, and stakeholders. The project charter.\nClosing Phase: Handing over the final deliverable\, releasing resources\, and conducting lessons learned.\n\nModule 3: Roles and Responsibilities of a Project Manager \n\nThe PM’s Key Duties: Leading the team\, managing communication\, mitigating risks\, managing the triple constraint (scope\, time\, cost).\nEssential Skills: Communication\, leadership\, negotiation\, problem-solving\, and stakeholder management.\nAuthority vs. Responsibility: Understanding the challenge of leading projects without direct authority over team members.\n\nModule 4: Basic Project Management Tools and Techniques \n\nVisual Tools: Introduction to Gantt charts\, Kanban boards\, and calendars for tracking progress.\nCommunication Tools: The RACI chart (Responsible\, Accountable\, Consulted\, Informed) for defining roles.\nDocumentation: Overview of key documents like the project charter\, scope statement\, and status reports.\n\nModule 5: Introduction to Project Planning and Scheduling \n\nWork Breakdown Structure (WBS): Decomposing project deliverables into smaller\, manageable tasks.\nSequencing and Dependencies: Determining the order of tasks and which tasks depend on others.\nEstimating Duration: Techniques for estimating how long tasks will take.\n\nModule 6: Overview of Budgeting and Resource Allocation \n\nCost Estimating: Top-down vs. bottom-up estimating techniques.\nCreating a Baseline Budget: Aggregating the estimated costs of individual activities to establish a total budget.\nResource Allocation: Identifying what people\, equipment\, and materials are needed and when.\n\nModule 7: Introduction to Risk Management \n\nIdentifying Risks: Brainstorming techniques to find potential threats and opportunities.\nRisk Analysis: Assessing the probability and impact of risks (Qualitative Analysis).\n\nRisk Response Planning: Basic strategies for dealing with risks: Avoid\, Mitigate\, Transfer\, Accept.
URL:https://excelbi.co.za/event/introduction-to-project-management/2026-11-09/
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:Microsoft Outlook Intermediate
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nTransform your inbox from reactive to proactive. Master advanced organization\, automation\, and management tools to streamline your workflow\, manage complex calendars\, and take control of your communication. \nTarget Audience: \nUsers comfortable with Outlook basics who manage high email volume\, complex calendars\, or need to optimize their workflow for efficiency. \nUpon completion\, students will be able to: \n\nImplement advanced email organization and cleanup strategies.\nManage complex meeting requests\, voting buttons\, and delegate access.\nCreate and manage contact groups and electronic business cards.\nUtilize advanced search (Search Folders) and categorization for rapid information retrieval.\nAutomate email management with sophisticated Rules and alerts.\nConfigure AutoArchive and use Outlook effectively offline.\n\nOutline\nModule 1: Advanced Email Features and Organization \n\nCleanup Tools: Using Clean Up Conversation\, Ignore Conversation\, and Sweep to manage email threads.\nAdvanced Message Options: Setting importance\, sensitivity\, delivery receipts\, and voting buttons.\nQuick Steps: Creating and using one-click Quick Steps to perform multi-action tasks (e.g.\, “Move to Project X & Flag”).\n\nModule 2: Managing Meetings and Appointments \n\nMeeting Options: Scheduling online meetings (Teams)\, setting up presenter options\, and using the Scheduling Assistant for large groups.\nManaging Responses: Tracking attendee responses and proposing a new time for a meeting.\nCalendar Delegation: Granting permissions for a delegate to manage your calendar and send meetings on your behalf.\n\nModule 3: Using Advanced Contacts Features \n\nContact Groups (Distribution Lists): Creating\, updating\, and using groups for frequent team communication.\nElectronic Business Cards: Customizing and sharing your digital business card via email.\nLinking Contacts: Linking multiple entries for the same contact (e.g.\, from an email and a meeting) to create a unified view.\n\nModule 4: Categorizing and Searching Emails \n\nColor Categories: Creating and applying custom color categories to emails\, calendar items\, and tasks for visual organization.\nAdvanced Find & Search Folders: Using the Search Tools ribbon to build complex search queries.\nCreating Search Folders: Setting up dynamic\, virtual folders that automatically gather emails based on specific criteria.\n\nModule 5: Setting Up Rules and Alerts \n\nAdvanced Rules: Creating server-side rules that run even when Outlook is closed\, using “AND/OR” logic for complex conditions.\nDesktop Alerts: Customizing desktop notification settings for new messages.\nManaging Rules: Editing\, re-ordering\, and troubleshooting existing rules for optimal performance.\n\nModule 6: Email Archiving and Offline Management \n\nAutoArchive: Understanding and configuring AutoArchive settings to automatically move old items to an archive (.pst) file.\nManual Archiving: Manually moving or exporting items to an archive file for backup or storage.\nOffline Use: Using Cached Exchange Mode\, working offline\, and managing OST files.
URL:https://excelbi.co.za/event/microsoft-outlook-intermediate/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:Excel BI\, 484 Hilda Street\, Hatfield\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0083\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:MS Office
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ORGANIZER;CN="Excel BI":MAILTO:info@excelbi.co.za
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