Instructor Led Exercises Training in Massachusetts, USA

1 Day Defensive Handgun Tactics & Techniques for Executive Protection ...ooting decisions (with a strong emphasis on draw and fire exercises) This hands-on, live-fire scenario-driven training will teach you: a how to move the principlea , draw and fire on the move, and shoot/ no-shoot practices. Also includes: Retention and Disarming techniques and intermediate use of force. Attendees will be schooled in: a Safe handling and carry of firearms in a simulated  more...

Introduction to Process Controls ... fundamental control methods) are covered. The laboratory exercises that are intended to familiarize students with the function and application of the wide variety of equipment commonly found in process plants. The end goal of this course is to raise the skill levels and confidence of those with limited experience in process plants. Topics Include: Process Control Terminology. Process  more...

RACF - Introduction & Basic Administration This course is designed specifically for individuals who need to become proficient in basic, ordinary, everyday RACF administration but are not expected to become experts. Attendees will gain a fundamental understanding of how RACF works along with training in administering RACF profiles for typical end-users, groups, datasets, TSO resources, and CICS transactions. They will be given  more...

Accelerated ITIL Foundation The Accelerated ITSM Foundation course introduces the attendee to the fundamentals of IT Service Management as described in the IT Infrastructure Library®. Delivered over two expanded days, it features lectures, discussion, team exercises and quizzes. It culminates with a one-hour certification examination. Examination: An optional 1-hour certification examination, administered by an  more...

ITIL Foundation Certification The ITSM Foundation course introduces the attendee to the fundamentals of IT Service Management as described in the IT Infrastructure Library. Delivered over three days, it features lectures, discussion, team exercises and quizzes. It culminates with a one-hour certification examination.  more...

Project Management Using Microsoft Project 2003 Professionals and students who understand the theory and concepts of project planning, scheduling and control are often frustrated by the difficulty of apply them in Microsoft Project This course is designed to bridge the gap between theory and the practical use of MS Project. Using a simple case study and hands on techniques, students will learn how the software works under the covers. They  more...

Project Planning and Control In today s business environment, where projects are constrained by aggressive deadlines and limited resource availability, project managers need practical, best practices skills and tools. This course adds to your skill set by teaching you the methods, tools and techniques that are used in planning, monitoring and controlling projects. The appropriate educational techniques are used to provide  more...

Newly Appointed Managers Whether you are a new or existing manager, you face unique challenges. New managers need to make the transition from individual contributor; they must accomplish their own work as well as motivate others to achieve results. Existing managers need to continually develop key skills in order to lead their staff toward achieving business goals. Through skill-building exercises and activities, group  more...

Computer Support Specialist ...ilds in complexity and intensity. The coursework includes exercises, projects, and constant exposure to hardware and software to ensure that you acquire the diverse skills necessary to perform the functions of a computer support engineer. This blended training is structured to allow you to cover much of the theory at your own pace, online, then meet in the classroom with the instructor and  more...

Architecting a Process-Centric Organization This course provides an introduction to the principles, methodologies and tools required to manage the processes, activities and reporting relationships in a process centric organization. It is a required course for certification as a BUCEC BPM Professional. This course focuses on the development of a business process architecture a high level depiction of the value chains and core business  more...

Facilitating JAD Sessions ... participants will prepare for and participate in several exercises to develop the skills necessary to facilitate JAD sessions. They will learn to work with customers/users, gather information and manage conflict. They will develop a complete and focused agenda that will help participants to achieve their goals. The program culminates in a mini JAD session. Who Should Attend IT Business  more...

Principles of Project Management Business Analysis ...he course includes an integrated case study and practical exercises to learn and practice the concepts learned in the classroom. The case study will provide a forum in which to develop essential management deliverables: project charters, scope statements, business requirements documents, work breakdown structures, activity lists, duration estimates, network diagrams, and risk analysis Please  more...

Lean Booster I ...y with manufacturing components as an example throughout. Exercises using either an experiential simulation or an assembly and packaging company case study for every applicable module provide the opportunity to apply what participants have just learned. This course is for service and manufacturing companies and can include administrative processes as well. Participants will be aware of Lean  more...

Lean Booster II ...y with manufacturing components as an example throughout. Exercises using either an experiential simulation or an assembly and packaging company case study for every applicable module provide the opportunity to apply what participants have just learned. This course is for service and manufacturing companies and can include administrative processes as well. Participants will be able to apply  more...

Project Quality Management This course focuses on both the management of product quality and the management of the process quality for creating project deliverables. It provides exposure to the tools, techniques, and metrics used to ensure that sufficient product and process quality is achieved. It includes exercises which allow attendees to learn how to plan quality into a project and determine key metrics to manage  more...

Object-Oriented Programming with C# ...important new feature. Numerous programming examples and exercises are provided, including a case study. Participants will receive a comprehensive set of materials, including course notes and all the programming examples. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to: * Design, write and test C# programs * Implement programs using C# and classes from the  more...

Introduction to GIS Technologies ... applied in different disciplines. Some hands-on software exercises provide an exposure to basic tools and GIS principles. The role that GIS plays in integration with other information technologies, such as enterprise databases and Internet applications, is also investigated. This is a survey course and provides an overview of the certificate program as a whole. Students with prior GIS  more...

Managing a Business Process Project ...ols. A hands-on workshop provides materials and practical exercises covering the four major phases of process change: Visioning to ensure a common visualization of the results for all project players; Planning to gain commitment for the required methods, processes, deliverables, quality levels, roles, time and resources required to achieve the envisioned results; Continuous Improvement to  more...

Spatial Analysis Using GIS ...Raster data models. Students engage in extensive computer exercises to explore tools and techniques for analyzing spatial data. Special emphasis is placed on the appropriate use of different analytical techniques and data quality and error considerations when performing analysis in a GIS. Who should attend This course is for professionals using GIS or newly introduced to the technology  more...

Spatial Databases and Database Development ...base format is also explored through a series of hands-on exercises. Who should attend Professionals using GIS or newly introduced to the technology gain an indepth understanding or the unique nature of spatial databases. This course is also ideal for database developers expanding their knowledge to include spatial data representation. Proficiency with ESRI's ArcGIS is important.  more...

Advanced C++ Programming This course presents the features of C++ which enable you to use the power of this language effectively. C++ is without a doubt the most complex language in use today, and many important C++ features are covered in introductory courses superficially, if at all. This course addresses this problem by discussing techniques of programming with abstract classes, dynamic memory management, exceptions,  more...

Architecting, Designing and Managing a Process-Centric Organization This course provides an introduction to the principles, methodologies and tools required to manage the processes, activities and reporting relationships in a process centric organization. It is a required course for certification as a BUCEC BPM Professional. This course focuses on the development of a business process architecture ? a high level depiction of the value chains and core business  more...

Consulting Inside Your Organization People at all levels of the organization often are asked to use their knowledge and skills to facilitate change or improvement, but they do not have direct control over how those changes are implemented. Consulting is the process of recommending actions without having formal authority to put those actions into place. This seminar explores the consulting process, based primarily on Peter Block s  more...

MVS JCL for Non-Programmers This JCL course is geared towards data processing support staff who are not going to be writing JCL but need to have a good reading understanding of the language. It covers all of the major topics including JOB, EXEC, DD statements, and procedures including overrides and symbolic parameters. The exercises are intended to develop the ability to read, understand and modify JCL, although there will  more...

Gateway Leadership Certificate Program ...-life case studies, industry case studies and interactive exercises, this module teaches participants to analyze their organizations, analyze problems to uncover true root cause and to design operations that drive their companies to higher levels of short-term and long-term effectiveness and competitiveness. Module 6: Specialty Topics To Be Determined by Course Participants (2 days)  more...

Oracle9i DBA Fundamentals II ...s, and solutions for common network problems. In hands-on exercises, students configure network parameters, enabling database clients and tools to communicate with the Oracle database server. This course also addresses backup and recovery techniques, and examines various backup, failure, restore and recovery scenarios. Students also examine backup methodologies based on business requirements in  more...

Project Management Fast Track ...ere are numerous discussion topics throughout, along with exercises to reinforce what participants have learned in the classroom, which translates into opportunities for incorporation of improved practices into your current projects. Quizzes, also called knowledge checks, are given after lessons to measure the students progress. PMP certification process If you are interested in  more...

Project Quality Management This course focuses on both the management of product quality and the management of the process quality for creating project deliverables. It provides exposure to the tools, techniques, and metrics used to ensure that sufficient product and process quality is achieved. It includes exercises which allow attendees to learn how to plan quality into a project, and determine key metrics to manage  more...

Strategies for Managing Change Managing People in a Changing Environment As organizations develop new strategies to survive and grow, implementation of these changes requires employees to develop new knowledge, skills, and processes. This 2-day course focuses on the process of change, and what is required to build commitment to change within the organization. Discussion, analysis, and exercises will help you learn to manage change effectively, and become a more  more...

Enterprise JavaBean Programming ...er, so entity beans are studied first, and work demos and exercises in both Bean-Managed and Container-Managed Persistent Beans. Then the EJB session layer is considered, and both stateless and stateful session beans are developed. As part of the lab work, these are hooked to provided JSPs to illustrate the complete system and typical architecture. Students then proceed to the second module,  more...

Instructional Design II: Creating Measurable, Performance-based Development Programs How do you create a course design and then ensure that your design results in specific, planned performance changes? This course provides some of the answers to that question. Instructional design that leads to predictable and measurable performance improvement and competency development can be as much a science as an art. This second of two courses teaches participants to create a  more...

Maximizing Global Success Designing and Managing Remote Operations As the economy globalizes, competition requires companies to become more efficient and effective in a boundaryless manner. The remote individual and manager of remote operations needs new skill sets and tool kits to be successful. Technology tools may help to mitigate time and distance but, have limited effectiveness used absent of other methods. Project task design, communication strategies,  more...

Your Perfect Business a Matchless Unique Strategy to customize the elements of your business What would you have in your perfect business? Who would work with you? What would you be focused on work-wise? How would you spend your time? Where would you work? How would you work? Who would you be? Who could you become? Going for and having A Perfect Business is a valid, exciting and do-able target for each of us. This hands-on six-week class is designed to help you craft and implement  more...