Announcing: New ICT Workshops across New Zealand
by Paul Matthews
Introducing 100 new ICT workshops/courses across NZ
Following many requests NZCS are very proud to announce a series of new affordable and practical introductory workshops across New Zealand covering a range of ICT-related topics.
Workshops from $200+GST. These workshops will sell out fast. More info including dates.
Web Security Strategies for Developers
These days websites are under constant attack and it's easy for a developer or administrator to make seemingly minor mistakes that have catastrophic consequences. This half-day workshop will lead you through some of the more common attacks and teach you how to design, build and manage more secure websites. More info
Your trainer Andy Prow is Managing Director of security specialist Aura Software Security, one of the country's leading intrusion detection and general security specialists.
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Introduction to Project Management
This workshop will provide an introduction to the profession of project management and an overview of it's terminology, practices and techniques - perfect for anyone looking to change career or for anyone being asked to manage small projects. Available as a half-day Introduction course (morning), a half day of case studies (afternoon), or a full day covering both. More info
Your trainer Colin Ellis (known as "the PMO guy") has around 15 years experience managing project and programmes in the UK an New Zealand.
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Introduction to ICT Skills Mapping
The workshop will bring attendees to a common level of knowledge in the use of skills frameworks such as SFIA, the Skills Framework for the Information Age then show the value of using such a framework to construct job descriptions and role profiles to allow more focused and effective resource allocation and development of career pathways. More info
Your trainer Don Robertson is the immediate past President of NZCS with a depth of knowledge managing large ICT service organisations.
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Product Innovation for Tech Companies
So you've built something or have a great idea. Now what? How do you commercialise a concept or product and take it off-shore? Or qualify the potential of your idea? This workshop will introduce the areas to focus on to actually get your concept through to reality and to a global stage. More info
Your trainer Caroline Dewe is one of New Zealand's leading experts on innovation with real-world experience in the joys of marketing and selling New Zealand technology into New Zealand, European and SE Asian markets.
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IT Governance Fundamentals
IT Governance is focused on the leadership, structures and processes that ensure that an organisation's IT sustains and extends the overall organisation's strategies and objectives. This workshop introduces the fundamentals of IT Governance, its relationship with Corporate Governance and its relevance in developing and sustaining organisations in the private and public sector. More info
Your trainer Murray Wills (known as "The Virtual CIO") has extensive hands on experience as a consultant / advisor to government agencies and private sector organisations where he advises Boards, CEO's and CIO's in IT Governance.
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Introduction to Software Testing
Testing is a vital discipline to ensure that software applications and IT systems meet identified requirements and work to an acceptable standard. Covering the fundamental principles of testing, processes, mindset, terminology and activities, this workshop is a high level overview of testing for both people new to testing or those needing an awareness of the topic. More info
Your trainer John O'Brien is an ISTQB certified testing professional with over 20 years of IT experience with a strong focus on testing, test management and test strategy.
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Service Management, an oxymoron or an essential lifecycle element?
This interactive workshop/seminar is designed to give the audience an understanding of key concepts for successful Service Management and parts people can play in the success of a company without the risk of being "pigeon-holed" into areas that could soon be surplus to requirements (i.e., Server management due to cloud computing). More info
Your trainer Jason Sutherland is managing consultant for ProActive Services with over fourteen years of service management experience.
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Introduction to Search Engine Optimisation
This workshop will provide an introduction to the core concepts of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM). You'll learn why SEO is such an important marketing tool for websites plus the key concepts related to how SEO works and what steps you can take to improve the discoverability and search rankings of your website. More info
Your trainer John Clegg is an internet entrepreneur founding such ventures as bidorbuy.com, ProjectX, Zoomin.co.nz, Smaps and others and has been providing SEO consulting services since 2006.
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Developing software the Agile way
Agile software development with its focus on delivery of working software, intense collaboration and rapid feedback can deliver better results. This workshop provides an overview of the values and principles that underpin Agile methods and common terminology and practices. More info
Your trainer Anthony Boobier has over 15 years experience of working within the IT industry, the last 8 have been focused on Agile software development. Anthony is a founding member of Wellington's Agile Professionals Network.
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These workshops are affordable (from $200+GST), available to members and non-members alike and practical - taught by some of the country's top experts who have live and breathe their topic of specialty.
These are NZCS Workshops, meaning we've assembled some of the top experts in each area to teach about their chosen specialty - those with real-world practical experience combined with a proven training background.
Again, you'll need to get in super-fast - many of these workshops will sell out very soon.
- The NZCS Events Team
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