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Tue 7 Dec 2010 – Fri 7 Jan 2011

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December 2010

Tue 7
Cisco CCNA for IT Supporters: Module 2 - LAN Switching and Wireless new charged (10 of 11) Finished 09:30 - 13:00 Balfour Macintosh Room

The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) programme is open to University IT Supporters. It covers network technology, protocols and theory at deeper levels reflective of university practices. There is a fee to attend this course.

You will learn the basics of routing, switching, and advanced technologies to acquire the skills required to provide a robust and secure network in your institution's and it prepares you for CCNA certification.

We offer this program as instructor led with remote access to the curriculum and an online networks laboratory called NETLAB. There is a mix of lecture, demonstrations and a heavy emphasis on practical activities using live lab equipment and a simulation package. Further details and pricing information are available.

This is the second module of four modules in the CCNA programme.

1. Networking Fundamentals 2. LAN Switching and Wireless 3. Routing Protocols and Concepts 4. Accessing the WAN

Intro to i-procurement for Buyers new (2 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 14:00 Greenwich House: Training Room 1

iProcurement, or iProc for short, is an internet way of ordering goods and services linked to an electronic Marketplace that contains hundreds and thousands of products. iProcurement is a new application accessed via the Cambridge University Finance System (CUFS). This course is also available on-line.

During the face to face standard course you will:

Set up system defaults Create Requisitions via the Marketplace and Non-Catalogue Approve your own requisitions (if within buying limit) Forward your requisitions for approval (if outside buying limit) Query and extract basic information from the system Make amendments If you are attending the buyers course you will also cover the following:

Suppliers Notifications Month End reports Converting requisitions into orders The course typically consists of small segments of trainer input and demonstration followed by exercises for individuals to work through for practice and to consolidate their understanding.

Visual Basic: Introduction for Those New to Programming (1 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 13:00 Phoenix Teaching Room

An introduction to computer programming using the Visual Basic language.

Negotiation Skills (2 of 2) Finished 10:00 - 12:30 Peterhouse: Lubbock Room


Being able to negotiate well is essential for many staff at all levels within the University. Recognise your strengths and weaknesses as a negotiator and learn how to identify and examine different negotiation techniques. Start to identify and practice those principled approaches that are most likely to prove successful when negotiating an important agreement or settlement.

Unix: Building, Installing and Running Software (1 of 3) Finished 14:15 - 17:00 Phoenix Teaching Room

This course is part of the Scientific Computing series.

It is common for a student or researcher to find a piece of software or to have one thrust upon them by a supervisor which they must then build, install and use. It is a myth that any of this requires system privilege. This course demonstrates the building, installation and use of typical software ranging from trivially easy examples (the "configure, make, install" scheme) through to the evils of badly written Makefiles. Common errors and what they mean will be covered and by the end of the course the student should be able to manage their own software without needing to pester their system administrator.

Wed 8
Visual Basic: Introduction for Those New to Programming (2 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 13:00 Phoenix Teaching Room

An introduction to computer programming using the Visual Basic language.

Unix: Building, Installing and Running Software (2 of 3) Finished 14:15 - 17:00 Phoenix Teaching Room

This course is part of the Scientific Computing series.

It is common for a student or researcher to find a piece of software or to have one thrust upon them by a supervisor which they must then build, install and use. It is a myth that any of this requires system privilege. This course demonstrates the building, installation and use of typical software ranging from trivially easy examples (the "configure, make, install" scheme) through to the evils of badly written Makefiles. Common errors and what they mean will be covered and by the end of the course the student should be able to manage their own software without needing to pester their system administrator.

Thu 9
PowerPoint 2007: Further Use Practical Workshop Finished 09:30 - 12:30 Phoenix Teaching Room

This workshop will cover some of the more advanced features of PowerPoint with plenty of opportunity to ask questions. The workshop is largely driven by audience questions. Please bring pen and paper as handouts are not provided.

Unix: Building, Installing and Running Software (3 of 3) Finished 14:15 - 17:00 Phoenix Teaching Room

This course is part of the Scientific Computing series.

It is common for a student or researcher to find a piece of software or to have one thrust upon them by a supervisor which they must then build, install and use. It is a myth that any of this requires system privilege. This course demonstrates the building, installation and use of typical software ranging from trivially easy examples (the "configure, make, install" scheme) through to the evils of badly written Makefiles. Common errors and what they mean will be covered and by the end of the course the student should be able to manage their own software without needing to pester their system administrator.

Fri 10
Lecturing and Performance CPPD2 new Finished 17:30 - 18:30 Peterhouse: Lubbock Room

Test course description

Sun 12
Lecturing and Performance 8 new Finished 09:00 - 17:00 Revans Room

test course description

Mon 13
Music Resources Finished 14:15 - 15:15 Cambridge University Library, Morison Room

An introduction to the wide range of resources available at the Pendlebury Library and the UL's Music Department.

Tue 14
Cisco CCNA for IT Supporters: Module 2 - LAN Switching and Wireless new charged (11 of 11) Finished 09:30 - 13:00 Balfour Macintosh Room

The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) programme is open to University IT Supporters. It covers network technology, protocols and theory at deeper levels reflective of university practices. There is a fee to attend this course.

You will learn the basics of routing, switching, and advanced technologies to acquire the skills required to provide a robust and secure network in your institution's and it prepares you for CCNA certification.

We offer this program as instructor led with remote access to the curriculum and an online networks laboratory called NETLAB. There is a mix of lecture, demonstrations and a heavy emphasis on practical activities using live lab equipment and a simulation package. Further details and pricing information are available.

This is the second module of four modules in the CCNA programme.

1. Networking Fundamentals 2. LAN Switching and Wireless 3. Routing Protocols and Concepts 4. Accessing the WAN

Wed 15
Modern and Medieval Languages Finished 11:00 - 12:00

An introduction to the wide range of resources available at the MML Library and the UL, both in print and online.

Thu 16
Time Management FOR TESTING CANCELLED 12:00 - 17:00 Revans Room

Would you like to be in control of your day, enhance your reputation and gain more job satisfaction? Then this is the course for you! You will learn many practical time management tips to help you work smarter, not harder. This course will cover setting priorities, dealing with interruptions, managing the paper mountain and email avalanche, guidelines for saying ‘no’ and it will show you how to change your use of time.

Tue 21
Intro to i-procurement for Buyers new (1 of 3) Finished 09:30 - 15:00 Greenwich House: Training Room 2

iProcurement, or iProc for short, is an internet way of ordering goods and services linked to an electronic Marketplace that contains hundreds and thousands of products. iProcurement is a new application accessed via the Cambridge University Finance System (CUFS). This course is also available on-line.

During the face to face standard course you will:

Set up system defaults Create Requisitions via the Marketplace and Non-Catalogue Approve your own requisitions (if within buying limit) Forward your requisitions for approval (if outside buying limit) Query and extract basic information from the system Make amendments If you are attending the buyers course you will also cover the following:

Suppliers Notifications Month End reports Converting requisitions into orders The course typically consists of small segments of trainer input and demonstration followed by exercises for individuals to work through for practice and to consolidate their understanding.

Intro to i-procurement for Buyers new (2 of 3) Finished 09:30 - 15:00 Greenwich House: Training Room 1

iProcurement, or iProc for short, is an internet way of ordering goods and services linked to an electronic Marketplace that contains hundreds and thousands of products. iProcurement is a new application accessed via the Cambridge University Finance System (CUFS). This course is also available on-line.

During the face to face standard course you will:

Set up system defaults Create Requisitions via the Marketplace and Non-Catalogue Approve your own requisitions (if within buying limit) Forward your requisitions for approval (if outside buying limit) Query and extract basic information from the system Make amendments If you are attending the buyers course you will also cover the following:

Suppliers Notifications Month End reports Converting requisitions into orders The course typically consists of small segments of trainer input and demonstration followed by exercises for individuals to work through for practice and to consolidate their understanding.

Wed 22
Intro to i-procurement for Buyers new (3 of 3) Finished 09:30 - 14:00 Greenwich House: Training Room 1

iProcurement, or iProc for short, is an internet way of ordering goods and services linked to an electronic Marketplace that contains hundreds and thousands of products. iProcurement is a new application accessed via the Cambridge University Finance System (CUFS). This course is also available on-line.

During the face to face standard course you will:

Set up system defaults Create Requisitions via the Marketplace and Non-Catalogue Approve your own requisitions (if within buying limit) Forward your requisitions for approval (if outside buying limit) Query and extract basic information from the system Make amendments If you are attending the buyers course you will also cover the following:

Suppliers Notifications Month End reports Converting requisitions into orders The course typically consists of small segments of trainer input and demonstration followed by exercises for individuals to work through for practice and to consolidate their understanding.

An introduction to the wide range of resources available at the MML Library and the UL, both in print and online.

Thu 23
Risk Assessment new Finished 11:00 - 12:00 Safety Office, Seminar Room 2

An overview of the Risk Assessment process

Tue 28
Lecturing and Performance new Finished 09:00 - 12:10 Peterhouse: Lubbock Room


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January 2011

Mon 3
Tai Chi part 1 Finished 09:00 - 16:00 Revans Room


Would you like to take a moment to relax, then this is the event for you!

Wed 5
CamSIS: An Introduction new Finished 10:00 - 13:00 CHRIS Training Room F59

CamSIS is Cambridge’s system for handling student information, records and transactions, from initial contact and application all the way through to graduation. This course will teach you the basics of using the system to view and maintain student records and to produce basic lists of students.

Thu 6
Negotiation Skills (1 of 2) Finished 09:00 - 12:30 Peterhouse: Lubbock Room


Being able to negotiate well is essential for many staff at all levels within the University. Recognise your strengths and weaknesses as a negotiator and learn how to identify and examine different negotiation techniques. Start to identify and practice those principled approaches that are most likely to prove successful when negotiating an important agreement or settlement.

Fri 7
Negotiation Skills (2 of 2) Finished 10:00 - 12:30 Peterhouse: Lubbock Room


Being able to negotiate well is essential for many staff at all levels within the University. Recognise your strengths and weaknesses as a negotiator and learn how to identify and examine different negotiation techniques. Start to identify and practice those principled approaches that are most likely to prove successful when negotiating an important agreement or settlement.

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