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Tuesday, May 5, 2020

What are the Top 3 Corporate Finance Certifications to Boost Your Career in 2020?

Finance colleagues, whether your focus is FP&A, Risk Management, Investment Banking, Venture Capital or Mergers and Acquisitions, here are three high demand/high value-add certifications, which can accelerate your career growth and income potential in the New Year. For entry-level and junior career pros, the FMC (Financial Modeling Certification) credential from the Corporate Finance Institute will provide you with strong FP&A skills and a certification to match. If you are a mid-career or intermediate level professional, the industry leading FMVA (Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst) certification will give you a competitive edge. For those of you who are mid-level commercial and investment banking specialists the CBCA (Corporate Banking and Credit Analyst) credential is your ticket to upward mobility. Finally, if you are an over-achiever, perhaps with an eye on the C-Suite (e.g. CFO), you just might consideration two or all three of the above programs.

FMVA: https://tinyurl.com/yg4xgxnz

CBCA: https://tinyurl.com/r479btv

FMC: https://tinyurl.com/ykxe8emv

Your success begins today, Lawrence Wilson - Online Learning Central

Certified Kubernetes Application Developer Training (CKAD)

Dev Colleagues, this Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) course provides more than 9 hours of video instruction for IT professionals–including IT Administrators, DevOps Engineers, Software Developers, IT Architects, and Hybrid Cloud Administrators – preparing to take the CKAD exam, which requires an in-depth knowledge of how to develop, create, manage, store, and troubleshoot Kubernetes applications. The course includes labs, demonstrations, and lightboard explanations by best-selling author and presenter Sander van Vugt. This course first provides a full introduction to containers and Kubernetes; it then moves through the process of creating, managing, and storing applications. The title provides labs for working with the API using curl, as well as using NameSpace and managing pods. You will also learn how to manage deployments, services, ingress, and setting up storage; and you will get a full walkthrough of key troubleshooting scenarios. The course ends with a sample exam so you can practice before taking the real test. Topics include: 1) Getting Started," explains all you need to know before starting the real CKAD topics: 1) Containers - describing what Kubernetes is, and last, Kubernetes Deployment options and setting up a lab environment are discussed, 2) Kubernetes Essentials," teaches concepts that are extremely important for passing the CKAD exam including the Kubernetes API, 3) Building and Exposing Scalable Applications with ConfigMaps and troubleshooting, and 4) Finally, sample certification exams.

Enroll today at: https://tinyurl.com/ycrofa5w

Career success awaits you, Lawrence Wilson – Online Learning Central

Monday, May 4, 2020

Amazon Case Study - Advanced Financial Modeling & Valuation (Boost your finance career and income growth)

Colleagues, the Corporate Finance Institute’s advanced financial modeling course - a case study on how to value Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN). This course is designed for professionals working in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, and other areas of corporate finance that deal with valuing companies and performing advanced methods of valuation. This advanced financial modeling program has several objectives including: 1) Calculate Amazon's Total Addressable Market (TAM) for each business segment, and determine the market share, 2) Use Amazon's actual financial statements (annual report, 10-k, 10-q, etc.) to build a historical 3-statement model, 3)Learn how to structure an advanced valuation model in the most efficient way, 4) Set up all the assumptions and drivers required to build out the DCF model and Create a 10-year forecast for Amazon's business, including an income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, supporting schedules, and free cash flow to the firm (FCFF), 5) Learn how to deal with advanced topics like segmented revenue, stock-based compensation, capital leases, 6) Perform advanced comparable company analysis (Comps) using Capital IQ and PitchBook Data, 7) Perform a Sum-Of-The-Parts (SOTP) valuation of Amazon, 8) Generate multiple operating scenarios to explore a range of outcomes and values for the business, and 9) Perform sensitivity analysis on key assumptions and assess the overall impact of the transaction. Work toward your CFI Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst certification (FMVA).

Enroll today at https://tinyurl.com/y5xcyjma

Much career success, Lawrence Wilson - Online Learning Central

Saturday, May 2, 2020

What are the Top 5 Kubernetes Certification and Training Programs for 2020?

Open Source colleagues, with the explosive growth of open source and Linux tools, the Kubernetes (k8s) open-source container-orchestration system for automating application deployment, scaling, and management has experienced mass adoption. Originally designed by Google, it is now maintained by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation with the goal of providing a platform for automating deployment, scaling, and administration of application containers across host clusters. Our Top 5 picks include three training programs and two industry-leading certifications. For beginners we recommend Hands-on Kubernetes (https://tinyurl.com/yca5nhwq) and 11 Steps to Awesome with Kubernetes, Istio, and Knative (https://tinyurl.com/ycgmrgkc). Next up, Kubernetes in the Data Center (https://tinyurl.com/y7jd59og) will equip those of you who work in cloud and data center IT environments. Our top 2 certification picks include: For software developers and engineers: Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) (https://tinyurl.com/ycrofa5w). And for Sys Admins, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (https://fxo.co/7ymG).

Career success awaits you, Lawrence Wilson – Online Learning Central

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Microsoft Certified Azure Data Engineer Training

Data Engineering colleagues, did you know that the average salary of Azure Data Engineer is $122,883 per year. This program will equip you to implement data security including authentication, authorization, data policies and standards. They will also define and implement data solution monitoring for both the data storage and data processing activities. Finally, they will manage and troubleshoot Azure data solutions which includes the optimization and disaster recovery of big data, batch processing and streaming data solutions. If you enroll in this course without the Master Subscription plan, you receive a Free Official Exam Voucher for the DP-200 Exam. Training modules include: 1) Azure for the Data Engineer, 2) Working with Data Storage, 3) Enabling Team Based Data Science with Azure Databricks, 4) Building Globally Distributed Databases with Cosmos DB, 5) Working with Relational Data Stores in the Cloud, 6) Performing Real-Time Analytics with Stream Analytics, 7) Orchestrating Data Movement with Azure Data Factory, 8) Securing Azure Data Platforms, and 9) Monitoring and Troubleshooting Data Storage and Processing.

Enroll today at: https://tinyurl.com/yyb4bymj

Much career success, Lawrence Wilson – Online Learning Central

Monday, April 27, 2020

FMVA Certification & 14 Training Courses - Premium Bundle: Lifetime Access (Corporate Finance Institute)

Finance colleagues, join over 250,044+ professionals who work for Amazon, J.P. Morgan, Ferrari, Deloitte, PWC, Microsoft, HSBC, Morgan Stanley that have achieved their Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA) certification from the Corporate Finance Institute. This combined certification and training program is offered in Instructor-led, Online self-study and now a Lifetime premium bundle of 14 courses plus certification exam formats worldwide. Taught at investment banks and major financial institutions, the Premium Bundle is designed for students and professionals seeking careers in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Corporate Finance and Equity Research. The step-by-step program uses real-world examples and is designed to simulate the experience of being a financial analyst. Courses include: Business Valuation Modeling, Budgeting and Forecasting, FP&A Monthly Cash Flow Forecast Model, Behavioral Finance Fundamentals, Scenario & Sensitivity Analysis in Excel, Math for Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Excel Modeling Fundamentals, Building a 3 Statement Financial Model, Accounting Fundamentals, Reading Financial Statements, Fixed Income Fundamentals, Spreadsheet Formulas for Finance, and Introduction to Corporate Finance.

Career success awaits you, Lawrence Wilson – Online Learning Central

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Mastering Software Development in R Specialization – John’s Hopkins University (Flex Offers – Coursera – OLC – P #2)

Colleagues, this Specialization is designed to serve both data analysts, who may want to gain more familiarity with hands-on, fundamental software skills for their everyday work, as well as data mining experts and data scientists, who may want to use R to scale their developing and programming skills, and further their careers as data science experts. Skills-based training will equip you in the following disciplines: R Programming, Data Visualization (DataViz), Ggplot, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Manipulation, Regular Expression (REGEX), RstudioLogic, Functional Programming, and Github. The five courses which comprise this Specialization program include: 1) The R Programming Environment, 2) Advanced R Programming, 3) Building R Packages, 4) Building Data Visualization Tools, and 5) Mastering Software Development in R Capstone Project.

Much career success, Lawrence Wilson – Online Learning Central

Certified Banking and Credit Analyst (CBCA)™ ($50 Discount Coupon) Full Immersion Certification Training [Unlimited Lifetime Access]

Attention all Banking Professionals, the Corporate Finance Institute’s premium CBCA bundle, the Full Immersion bundle provides a comprehensive program with real insights into tasks faced by credit analysts and those in commercial banking on a daily basis. Enhance your CBCA learning experience through priority email support, CBCA beta access to new courses and resume and cover letter review upon program completion. This program never expires and gives you full access to 17 courses and certificates. Enroll today and start gaining a competitive edge in commercial banking with advanced knowledge, real-world analysis skills, and career confidence. Suggested prerequisites: Fundamentals of Credit, Accounting Fundamentals, and Forms of Business Structure. Learning modules include: 1) The 5 C's of Credit, 2) Reading Business Financial Information, 3) Evaluating a Business Plans, 4) Assessing Drivers of Business Growth, 5) Assessing Management, 6) Cash Flow Cycles and Analysis, 7) Financial Analysis Fundamentals, 8) Building a 3 Statement Financial Model, 9) Loan Security, 10) Loan Covenants, 11) Credit Administration and Documentation, 12) Account Monitoring and Warning Signs, 13) Business Writing Fundamentals, and 14) Completing a Credit Application.

Much career success, Lawrence Wilson – Online Learning Central

Monday, April 20, 2020

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Training

Cloud colleagues, the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional exam validates technical expertise in provisioning, operating and managing distributed application systems on the AWS platform. Edureka's AWS Certified DevOps Engineer training has been designed to help an individual in developing advanced technical skills on CodeCommit, Codepipeline, CloudFormation, OpsWorks and Beanstalk, needed to successfully attempt the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional examination. You will get to know about the necessary security concepts required to manage your account and data on the AWS platform including: Creating Policies for a new user to have all Admin Or Limited Privileges, Login AWS Management Console via MFA, Trusted Advisor, Enabling Governance using AWS Config, and Setting Alerts and Budget for your AWS Account. Skill-based training module address: 1) SDLC Automation, 2) Automating Infrastructure With CloudFormation, 3) Application Deployment Using Elastic Beanstalk, 4) Configuration Management Using OpsWorks, 5) Automate Monitoring and Event Management In AWS, 6) High Availability, Fault Tolerance and Disaster Recovery, 7) Container Management Tools, and 8) AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Exam Discussion (Self-paced).

Career success awaits you, Lawrence Wilson – Online Learning Central

FMVA certification ($100 Discount): Attention Corporate Finance, FP&A, M&A, Investment Banking & Risk Mgt. Professionals - Advance your career and income growth

Colleagues, Financial Modeling and Valuation Analysts™ certified professional earn an average of $121k USD per year. This all-inclusive training and FMVA™ certification program from the Corporate Finance Institute includes 24 courses, certificates, PitchBook Data access, one-on-one financial model feedback, extra case studies, and more. The most practical online qualification in corporate finance and CFI’s most comprehensive bundle to date. Developed for finance professionals looking to gain a competitive edge in the financial industry, the FMVA™ Full Immersion bundle provides a comprehensive program with real insights into tasks faced by financial analysts on a daily basis. Take your learning experience to the next level with your own user account for PitchBook Data and one-on-one feedback on your financial models.

Enroll today in your certification program – save $100 with coupon code “ONLC100” at https://courses.corporatefinanceinstitute.com/bundles/fmva-full-immersion-bundle?ref=3071b0

Much career success, Lawrence Wilson – Online Learning Central

Saturday, April 11, 2020

Building a 3 Statement Financial Model Training – Earn your FMVA Certification (Corporate Finance Institute)

Finance colleagues, this step-by-step financial modeling course from CFI for building Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) statements is the core of any large and medium sized business. has been taught to thousands of finance professionals at top financial institutions around the world by Scott Powell. You will learn to build a financial model from scratch by working in Excel and following along with the video. Upon successfully completing the course and all quizzes, you will obtain your Financial Modeling Certificate from the Corporate Finance Institute and be on your way to breaking into wall street. Apply a structured approach to financial modeling in Excel, Outline the hallmarks of good financial models, Explain the importance of planning as well as prep your model structure, and Build from operating revenues down to operating profit. Training modules include: 1) Financial Modeling Best Practices, 2) Model Setup and Assumptions, 3) Forecast Revenues Down to EBITDA, 4) Forecast Working Capital and PP&E, 5) Forecast Capital Structure, 6) Complete Cash Flow Statement, 7) Review and Audit, 8) Additional Case Study and 8) Qualified Assessment. Step-by-step course to learn to build a financial statement models in Excel online. This program is one of nine courses required to achieve your CFI FMVA certification.

Much career success, Lawrence Wilson – Online Learning Central

Monday, April 6, 2020

Linux Foundation Certified Systems Administrator Training LFCS (LSF201)

Software colleagues, take your open source career and income to new heights. This Linux Foundation program will equip you with the concepts and skills you need to be prepared for the Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator exam. You’ll learn how to administer, configure and upgrade Linux systems running on Red Hat, SUSE and Debian/Ubuntu. This comprehensive program is comprised of 44 training modules: Here are the highlights: Linux Filesystem Tree Layout, Package Management Systems, RPM, DPKG, yum, zipper, APT, Linux Filesystems and the VFS, XFS and btrfs Filesystems, Logical Volume Management (LVM), RAID, Kernel Services and Configuration, GRUB, System Init: systemd, SystemV, Upstart, Backup and Recovery Methods, Linux Security Modules, System Rescue and many more. Our web site has the complete curriculum.

Career success awaits you, Lawrence Wilson – Online Learning Central

Thursday, April 2, 2020

Become a Certified Kubernetes Admin – Linux Foundation (LFS258): Boost your career & income

Colleagues, this program will give you a strong operating knowledge of Kubernetes, including how to deploy a containerized application and manipulating resources via the API. This course is designed as preparation for the Kubernetes Certified Administrator Exam. Kubernetes, commonly stylized as k8s, is an open-source container-orchestration system for automating application deployment, scaling, and management. It was originally designed by Google, and is now maintained by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation. High demand skills you will gain which will enable you to pass the LSF258 certification exam include: Basics of Kubernetes, Installation and Configuration, Kubernetes Architecture, APIs and Access, OPI Objects, Managing State with Deployments, Services, Volumes and Data, Ingress, Scheduling, Logging and Troubleshooting, Custom Resource Definitions, Helm, Security, and High Availability.

Much career success, Lawrence Wilson - Online Learning Central