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The Internet of Things (IoT) is a fast-growing area of technology, with new companies, products, and job opportunities springing up all over the world. Discover how IoT, along with emerging technologies such as data analytics and artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, are digitally transforming industries and expanding career opportunities. Invest in learning IoT skills and you can transform any business in any industry, from manufacturing to environmental conservation. Today over 26 billion people, systems, and physical objects are connected and share data seamlessly over the Internet – and it’s rapidly changing our world. Learn the IoT skills you will need to land a well-paying job in this exciting field.

This course is the first in a 2-course series that will prepare you for the JSE – Certified JavaScript Entry-Level Programmer and JSA – Certified Associate JavaScript Programmer certification exams.

The main goal of the course is to guide you from a state of complete programming illiteracy to a level of programming knowledge which allows you to design, write, debug, and run programs encoded in the JavaScript language, and to understand the basic concepts of software development technology.

The course will prepare you for jobs and careers connected with widely understood software development, which includes not only creating the code itself as a junior developer, but also computer systems design and software testing.

JavaScript is a vital programming language that powers our online experiences. From interactive websites to dynamic web applications, JavaScript is the driving force behind the user-friendly interfaces and functionality we enjoy today. In fact, just about every website around the globe utilizes JavaScript to provide the best user experience possible. Given the global reach of JavaScript, learning the foundations of the language can serve you well.

JavaScript Essentials 2 is the second course in a 2-part series designed to build your programming skills from the ground up. Building on the foundations laid in JavaScript Essentials 1, you'll learn how to analyze and model real-world problems using object-oriented programming and explore more intricate aspects of JavaScript such as asynchronous programming and functions.

After completing this course, you’ll be prepared to take the JSA – Certified Associate JavaScript Programmer certification exam. Earning this certification showcases your skills and competence in JavaScript, including knowing how to design, develop, deploy, refactor, and maintain JavaScript programs and applications.

You already know a strong networking background can open the door to rewarding career opportunities in tech. Deepen your knowledge and gain valuable skills needed to start a professional career.

This course explores key concepts for Internet Protocol (IP) addressing and basic network troubleshooting. Learn about the physical, data link, and network layers and how they work together to provide end-to-end connectivity. Understand how IP addresses are calculated and assigned. Then practice your troubleshooting skills to keep a network up and running.

Gain the intermediate knowledge you will use in the workplace as a Junior Cybersecurity Analyst. This course covers ways to monitor your network and how to evaluate security alerts. Delve into the tools and techniques used to protect a network, including access control, firewalls, cloud security, and cryptography. These monitoring and defense tools, along with others, work together to create a layered defense-in-depth cybersecurity strategy. The knowledge and skills that you learn will help you defend networks against many types of attacks and quickly react to any exploits that may occur.

The internet is built on computer networks. So no matter what kind of tech career you are interested in, it is essential to know some networking basics! Whether you are preparing for a career in networking, refreshing your knowledge for an industry-recognized certification, or are just curious about what networking is all about, this is the place for you.

This course covers the foundation of networking and network devices, media, and protocols. You will observe data flowing through a network and configure devices to connect to networks. Finally, you will learn how to use different network applications and protocols to accomplish networking tasks. The knowledge and skills you gain can give you a starting point to find a rewarding career in tech.

If you know the basics of networking, then get ready to strengthen your foundation. A strong networking background is key if you are interested in exciting fields such as Cybersecurity and Network Development (DevNet) or want to continue towards a networking certification like Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

This course covers the essentials of network devices and how to configure them. Learn the characteristics and benefits of Cloud and Virtualization technologies. Explore how to provide Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to devices both manually and automatically. Using this knowledge, you will calculate an IP addressing scheme, configure Cisco devices to create a small network, and test for connectivity issues.

If you're interested in a career in IT, a support help desk role is a common starting point for entry-level network technicians. In this course, you will learn the basics of network and user support, which are essential for a successful career in networking.

You'll start with learning how to support endpoints, networks, and users by diagnosing problems and documenting them. Then, you'll move on to working as a part of a help desk team and troubleshooting networks and endpoints. Finally, you'll learn how to remotely support users and access networks. This course will give you the knowledge and skills you need to be successful in IT.

Every smart device uses an operating system (OS) -- smart devices like personal computers, smartphones, game consoles, smart TVs, and the list continues. Whether the OS used is Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, or iOS, knowing how it works is a key digital skill you will need. Take this course to build your foundational knowledge for success in any IT career.

Operating Systems Basics teaches the fundamentals of operating systems. It covers basic concepts and skills needed to understand the purpose and characteristics of operating systems, the implementation of basic OS security, and how to configure mobile device network connectivity and email.

Used by startups and tech giants like Google, Facebook, Netflix, and more, Python offers you endless possibilities for creating small and large-scale software projects. User-friendly with easy-to-read code, Python is a great first programming language to learn and requires no prior programming knowledge. Python skills open you up to careers in almost any industry and are required if you want to continue to more advanced, higher paying software development and engineering roles such as software engineer, systems administrator, and security engineer.

In this course, you will learn in-demand skills such as how to design, develop, and improve computer programs, methods for analyzing problems using programming, programming best practices, and more.

Endless possibilities await when you acquire in-demand programming skills. Python is a multi-paradigm programming language used by startups and tech giants like Google, Facebook, Netflix, and more. With intuitive, readable syntax, Python is a great first programming language to learn. Having Python skills qualifies you for careers in almost any industry and is required for advanced and higher paying software development and engineering roles.

This course is the second in the two-course Python Essentials series and is designed for learners already familiar with the basics of Python. Dive into advanced Python concepts, learn Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), and develop your own programming portfolio.

Join us for this workshop to learn how to get hands on managing breakout rooms in Microsoft Teams meetings.

• This is the Live online version of the In Person Face to Face classroom based instructor led course.

Please note that the course is taught using Microsoft Teams and you must have Teams installed on your computer to participate. See System requirements below for more information.

Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course.

• See Related Courses below to take your skills further

Want an insight into Teams? Then join me in this friendly, fast-paced, session to learn how to get up and running. This course would suit people that are comfortable using computers and who would be confident referring to the course materials after the session to consolidate the detail.

• This is the In Person Face to Face version of the Live Online course.

Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar.

If you would prefer a slower paced course with more opportunity for practice then attend the Fast Track Course in the following formats:

• Live Online
• In Person Face to Face

• See Related Courses below to take your skills further

Want an insight into Teams? Then join me in this friendly, fast-paced, session to learn how to get up and running. This course would suit people that are comfortable using computers and who would be confident referring to the course materials after the session to consolidate the detail.

• This is the Live online version of the In Person Face to Face classroom based instructor led course.

Please note that the course is taught using Microsoft Teams and you must have Teams installed on your computer to participate. See System requirements below for more information.

Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course.

If you would prefer a slower paced course with more opportunity for practice then attend the Fast Track Course in the following formats:

• Live Online
• In Person Face to Face

• See Related Courses below to take your skills further

Want an insight into Teams? Then join us in this friendly, fast-paced, session to learn how to get up and running. This course would suit people that are comfortable using computers and who would be confident referring to the course materials after the session to consolidate the detail.

However, if you would prefer a more in depth and slower paced course with more opportunity for practice then attend Teams Parts 1 - 5 instead (see Related courses below).

You will:

• Understand Teams, channels and gain an overview of what is possible in the application. In Teams you can:
• video/audio chat or message colleagues one-to-one or in a group
• arrange and attend meetings
• collaborate in real time with colleagues - access, share, and edit Word docs, PowerPoint, and Excel files
• add applications that you need to work with e.g. OneNote, Planner, Forms/surveys.

• This is the Live online version of the In Person Face to Face classroom based instructor led Microsoft Teams - Fast Track course.

Please Note: that you will require Microsoft Teams installed.

Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course.

• See Related Courses below to take your skills further

Need to get up to speed with Teams? Then join us in this friendly, slow-paced, introductory session to learn how to get up and running. This course provides the opportunity to get a hands on and in-depth insight into Teams.

• This is the In Person Face to Face version of the Live Online Microsoft Teams - Getting Started course.

Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar.

If you prefer a quick overview of Teams then consider joining the Fast Track Live Online or In Person Face to Face course instead.

• See Related Courses below to take your skills further

Need to get up to speed with Teams? Then join us in this friendly, slow-paced, introductory session to learn how to get up and running and provide an opportunity to get a hands on and in-depth insight into Teams. Please note that the course is taught using Microsoft Teams and you must have Teams installed on your computer to participate.

• This is the Live online version of the In Person Face to Face classroom based instructor led course.

Please note that the course is taught using Microsoft Teams and you must have Teams installed on your computer to participate. See System requirements below for more information.

Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course.

If you prefer a quick overview of Teams then consider joining the Fast Track Live Online or In Person Face to Face course instead.

• See Related Courses below to take your skills further

Want to practice giving Teams Live Events? Then join us in this informal introductory session to manage and deliver a webinar. The course is not about presentation skills, it is to master the mechanics of managing the smooth transition between different presenters and content.

Note! Teams 'Live Events' will be retired by Microsoft on September 30, 2024. 'Town hall', a new virtual event experience will replace Teams 'Live Event'.

• The is the Live Online version of the In Person Face to Face course.

Please note that the course is taught using Microsoft Teams and you must have Teams installed, your calendar correctly configured, a web cam and mic and the Create Live Events button enabled on your computer to participate in this course this may take 48 hours. See System requirements below for more information.

Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course.

• See Related Courses below to take your skills further

New to, or confused about online file storage and collaboration? This course aims to take the mystery out of managing your files online, how to set file permissions and you will have an understanding of online file management in SharePoint, Teams and OneDrive.

• This is the Face to Face version of the Live Online course.

Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar.

• See Related Courses below to take your skills further

New to, or confused about online file storage and collaboration? This course aims to take the mystery out of managing your files online, how to set file permissions and you will have an understanding of online file management in SharePoint, Teams and OneDrive.

• This is the Live online version of the In Person Face to Face classroom based instructor led course.

Please note that the course is taught using Microsoft Teams and you must have Teams installed on your computer to participate. See System requirements below for more information.

Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course.

• See Related Courses below to take your skills further

Join us for this workshop to learn how to get hands on creating and managing breakout rooms in your Teams meetings.

• This is the Live online version of the In Person Face to Face classroom based instructor led MS Teams Breakout Rooms course.

Please note that the course is taught using Microsoft Teams and you must have Teams installed on your computer to participate. See System requirements below for more information.

Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course.

• See Related Courses below to take your skills further

Need to present meetings or teach using Teams? Then join us in this friendly hand on session to learn how to get up and running. You will have the opportunity to practice managing a meeting or a webinar.

• This is the Live Online version of the In Person Face to Face course.

Please note that the course is taught using Microsoft Teams and you must have Teams installed on your computer to participate. See System requirements below for more information.

Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course.

• See Related Courses below to take your skills further

Using Microsoft Forms, this hands on course teaches you how to create:

• Online forms for questionnaires or surveys using a branching scenario.
• Quick polls for use before or after a meeting, or to distribute via a Teams chat or channel.

• This is the In Person Face to Face version of the Live Online Microsoft Teams Surveys, Forms and Polls course.

Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar.

• See Related Courses below to take your skills further

Using Microsoft Forms, this hands on course teaches you how to create:

• Online forms for questionnaires or surveys using a branching scenario.
• Quick polls for use before or after a meeting, or to distribute via a Teams chat or channel.

• This is the Live Online version of the In Person Face to Face Microsoft Teams Surveys, Forms and Polls course.

Please note that the course is taught using Microsoft Teams and you must have Teams installed on your computer to participate. See System requirements below for more information.

Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course.

• See Related Courses below to take your skills further

Want to extend your knowledge of Teams? Then join us to learn how to use applications to record notes, manage a small project and create online forms or surveys. This is Part 3 of 4 courses that provide you the opportunity to get a hands on and in-depth insight into Teams.

You will:

• Know how to add documents and apps in a tab and when you might benefit from using them.
• Practice using applications that you need to work with including Connectors, OneNote, Planner and Forms.

• This is the In Person Face to Face version of the Live Online Microsoft Teams Fast Track course.

Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar.

• See Related Courses below to take your skills further