Courses in english

S1009 - Financial derivative instruments

Durée

2 jours

Public cible

This program is dedicated to professionals of the financial markets : traders, back/middle office, risk managers, accountants, compliance officers, etc.

Objectifs

This program aims to present the features and uses of financial derivatives in a clear, practical way, with numerous real market examples and exercises. The risks associated to the use of derivatives are also analyzed.

Description

• General :
  • derivative (forward) instruments ;
  • the interests yield curve ;
  • OTC vs exchange products.
• Forward interest rates :
  • concept, valuation ;
  • forward foreign exchange ;
  • FRAs.
• Futures contracts :
  • the futures exchange, margining system ;
  • theoretical vs market price ;
  • futures on stock indexes : speculative trading / hedging ;
  • futures on bonds ;
  • futures on commodities.
• Swaps contracts :
  • IRS, CRS, terminology, contracts features ;
  • Swaps valuation ;
  • the ISDA documentation ;
  • unwinding of a swap ;
  • the swap rates market & yield curve ;
  • speculative trading with swaps ;
  • hedging with swaps.
• Options contracts :
  • definitions & terminology ;
  • the basis of option valuation ;
  • the 4 fundamental strategies ;
  • options on stocks & stock indexes : speculative trading and hedging operations ;
  • options on interest rates (caps, floors, collars) ;
  • swaptions.
• Credit risk derivatives :
  • notions of credit risk ;
  • contractual aspects ;
  • credit risk valuation ;
  • CDS (credit default swap) / TRS (total return swap).

S1050 - Hedge Funds

Durée

2 jours

Public cible

This program is dedicated to professionals of the financial markets : traders, back/middle office, risk managers, accountants, compliance officers, etc.

Objectifs

This program aims to present the features of hedge funds activities, and more generally, of alternative invesment : rationale, underlyings and asset classes, investment styles and related risks including many real market examples and exercises.

Description

• Alternative vs traditional investment.
• Hedge funds, as an alternative investment vehicle; main features.
• The theoritical background; alpha vs beta source of profit.
• Hedge funds assets allocations.
• Hedge funds use of financial instruments & derivatives.
• Hedge funds styles.
• Hedge funds performance & risks.
• Funds of hedge funds.

S1069 - Investment funds in Luxembourg

Durée

2 jours

Public cible

This seminar is for people who want to understand investment funds and their importance for Luxembourg.

Objectifs

This seminar aims to provide the basis for understanding the mechanisms of operation investment funds, as well as the importance of this industry for the Luxembourg financial center. It also gives elements of understanding on management and distribution of investment funds.

Description

• Investment funds :
  • funds characteristics ;
  • different types of funds ;
  • interest of investment funds.
• Investment funds administration :
  • fund accounting ;
  • net asset value computation ;
  • register of shareholders.
• Fund management :
  • portfolio management ;
  • respect of the objectives ;
  • performance and risk.
• Investment funds distribution :
  • distributors ;
  • prospectus ;
  • KIID.
• The place of Luxembourg :
  • importance of investment funds ;
  • evolution of the Place ;
  • perspectives.

S1185 - Selling financial products

Durée

Public cible

This seminar is aimed at any member of staff in contact with customers and selling financial product and services.

Objectifs

This seminar aims to allow you to sell faster and better thanks to a systematic approach and a proven product description. Case studies can be defined by the participants if they so wish. In any event they are geared towards the reality of the financial centre and the economic environment.

Description

• Marketing :
  • what is a brand ?
  • the marketing approach ;
  • the basic principles of marketing ;
  • customer profiling ;
  • competition.
• Financial products in the economic environment :
  • a mental framework for economics ;
  • the interest rates ;
  • the intervention of the central bank ;
  • the research of a balance between various policies.
• The selling technique :
  • selling in four phases ;
  • harmony within a transaction framework ;
  • the delicate situations ;
  • the follow-up ;
  • selling through various communication channels.
• Exercise typology :
  • the sale of asset products ;
  • the sale of liabilities products ;
  • the sale of off-balance sheet products ;
• The basic principles of asset allocation.

S1192 - Advanced Lux GAAP : mastering the fundamentals

Durée

Public cible

This seminar is aimed at all professionals looking for a training that provides a working knowledge on accounting and F/S under Lux GAAP.

Objectifs

This seminar aims to give a comprehensive review of Lux GAAP, based on a detailed analysis of its local sources. The purpose is to deal more efficiently with a principles-based set of accounting rules where a detailed guidance is not easily accessible (legal commentaries being in French only) and its lacking for certain items.

Description

• The real meaning of "Lux GAAP".
• The legal framework, i.e. accessing and understanding :
  • the commercial law ("Code de Commerce") ;
  • the company law
  • the current amended version of the applicable laws and grand-ducal regulations on the annual accounts and on the consolidated annual accounts;
  • the regulations on the Standard Chart of Accounts ("Plan comptable normalisé") and on the electronic filing of the annual accounts.
• Comprehensive study of the classic Lux GAAP (with illustrative examples) :
  • the balance sheet and its components ;
  • the profit and loss account and its components ;
  • the other statements (legal options).
• The alternative use of the IFRS or of the "Lux GAAP at fair value"(legal options). 
• The use of other GAAP in Luxembourg (legal departure).

Notes

A course session is available in French (with the same course material in English).

S1197 - Financial innovations and complex financial instruments

Durée

Public cible

This program is dedicated to professionals of the financial markets : traders, back/middle office, risk managers, accountants, compliance officers, etc.

Objectifs

This program aims presenting the array of more sophisticated financial instruments and techniques going one step further than the 'Financial derivative instruments'.

Description

• Second generation derivatives :
  • forward contracts : NDFs, CFDs ;
  • swaps : 0-coupon, performance swaps, volatility swaps, CMS ;
  • "exotic" options : barrier options, digital options, average ("asian") options.
• Structured products :
  • typology ;
  • structures on interest rates ;
  • structures on currencies ;
  • structures on stocks and stock indexes : simple structures, "principal protected" products, reverse convertibles, autocalls.
• Financial instruments, operations & markets, at large :
  • the ETFs market ;
  • contingent convertibles ;
  • securitization and synthetic securitization ;
  • private equity investment.

S1204 - Advanced Lux GAAP : complex accounting treatments and financial reporting disclosures

Durée

Public cible

This seminar is aimed at professionals having an understanding of Lux GAAP (see training S1192) and willing to develop their knowledge.

Objectifs

This seminar aims to provide workable solutions derived from the local accounting practice (including the "plan comptable normalisé" or PCN) or from other GAAP (insofar the latter can be adapted to the Luxembourg GAAP). It includes exercices or illustrative materials on the accounting treatment and on the annual accounts' disclosure.

Description

• Analysis of selected balance-sheet items :
  • rights in immovable property (the "droits réels immobiliers") ;
  • finance lease ;
  • specific value adjustments on shares ;
  • specific value adjustments on other securities ;
  • optional use of fair-value of non-financial assets ;
  • optional use of fair-value of financial assets ;
  • provision for pension ;
  • specific value adjustments on financial liabilities.
• Analysis of selected profit and loss account items :
  • specific issues with revenue recognition ;
  • financial income and expenses;
  • foreign currencies' translation versus similar transactions ;
  • deferred taxes.

Notes

A course session is available in French (with the same course material in English).

S1223 - Pricing, valuation of derivative products

Durée

Public cible

This program is dedicated to professionals of the financial markets : traders, back/middle office and risk managers.

Objectifs

This program aims evidencing in a clear way, without focusing on pure mathematical developments, the fundamentals of derivatives prices, hypotheses and limits of usual methodologies, with real market examples.

Description

• Fundamental principles and tools for valuing derivative products :
• • the major role of the yield curve and corresponding forward prices.
• Pricing/valuation of unconditional derivatives (forwards , futures , swaps) :
  • on stocks and stock indexes ;
  • bonds & interest rates ;
  • currencies ;
  • commodities.
• Pricing/valuation of conditional derivatives (options) :
  • in a contingent environment ("random walk" , volatility) ;
  • on stocks and stock indexes ;
  • bonds & interest rates ;
  • currencies.
• Pricing/valuation of credit derivatives.

S1225 - Business plan and budget techniques

Durée

Public cible

This seminar is aimed at everyone willing to understand business planning and budgeting techniques.

Objectifs

This seminar aims to provide knowledge on business plan building techniques and it especially insists on budget aspects of a business plan. It aims to provide basic budgeting techniques as well as simple methods regarding product and services offering definition and pricing techniques.

Description

• Business plan :
  • what is the purpose of a business plan ?
  • what should be included in a business plan ?
  • what is the purpose of a forecast budget?
• Data needed to achieve a forecast budget :
  • business requirements and investments ;
  • products / services pricing ;
  • turnover forecast ;
  • marketing, communication and costs ;
  • charges ;
  • depreciation ;
  • taxes.
• Financial data / Budget estimate :
  • funding plan ;
  • forecast result ;
  • profitability threshold / breakeven ;
  • working capital requirements / cash.
• Examples.

S1250 - Advanced Lux GAAP : financial and non-financial reporting disclosures, including rights and commitments

Durée

Public cible

Ce séminaire s'adresse aux professionals looking for a training that provides a working knowledge on F/S under Lux GAAP.

Objectifs

Ce séminaire vise à give a comprehensive review of Lux GAAP, based on a detailed analysis of its local sources. The purpose is to deal more efficiently with a principles-based set of accounting rules where a detailed guidance is not easily accessible (legal commentaries being in French only) and its lacking for certain items.

Description

• Impact of the classification of the undertaking on the level of reporting disclosures
• Financial disclosures
  • Influences of the general accounting principles;
  • Requirements of section 8  of the Accouting law (art. 65 seq.);
  • Requirements of related articles existing in other sections of the Accounting law;
  • Requirements of other laws and regulations.
• How to deal with a legal requirement expressed in general terms/the absence of accounting best practice ?
• Comprehensive review of the rights and commitments
  • Guarrantees, pledges and similar collaterals;
  • Technical guarantees
  • Commitments to the benefits of the undertaking's bodies; for the purchase of fixed assets; etc.
  • Finance lease
  • Forward contracts
  • Option contracts
  • Other rights and commitments
• Comprehensive review of the related party transactions
• Non-financial disclosures: elements existing in
  • the notes to the annual accounts;
  • the management report;
  • the payments to governements report.
• Illustrative examples will be used to set up an interactive discussion.

Notes

A course session is available in French (with the same course material in English).

S1251 - "PCN 2020" : implementing the new Standard Chart of Accounts

Durée

Public cible

Ce séminaire s'adresse aux professionals looking for a working knowledge on the "PCN 2020" implementation (accounting and F/S).

Objectifs

Ce séminaire vise à provide a practical analysis of the differences between the current and the future version of the SCA. Such knowledge should allow the attendant to identify the impacts (accounting and statutory F/S) of the SCA for its accounting practices, and to update the later; subsequently, to use appropriately the flexibility left by the 2020 SCA.

Description

• Update on the sectoral and individual filing exemptions for the Standard Chart of Accounts (SCA).
• The 2009 version of the Standard Chart of Accounts.
• The draft Grand-Ducal Regulation, dated June 22, 2018 :
  • the weaknesses of the SCA's original version for the public administrations ;
  • the discrepancies with the Accounting law (changes in law occured in 2013 and 2015) ;
  • the remedies to the above issues in the said draft regulation, including the automatically generated  B/S and P/L (eCDF).
• The related eCDF electronic documents. 
• The available explanatory materials. 
• Analysis of the differences between the current SCA and the 2020 SCA, i.e. accounts that will be created; suppressed; merged; split; transferred to an other caption of B/S or P/L. 
• Illustrative examples of accounting treatments (before and after) :
  • acquisition cost of assets ;
  • gain/loss on disposals of assets ;
  • non-distributable reserves ;
  • results of the year ;
  • investment subsidies ;
  • payroll expenses ;
  • other operating income/expenses ;
  • deferred taxes ;
  • etc.
• The mapping from the SCA to the F/S ("Tableau de passage") :
  • a new component of the F/S filing package ;
  • an new allowance for flexibility?
• Foreseeable impacts of the 2020 SCA on LUX GAAP for :
  • the public administrations ;
  • the other users.

Notes

A course session is available in French (with the same course material in English).

S2182 - Self-efficacy

Durée

1 day

Public cible

This seminar is aimed at any professional concerned about his or her performance improvement.

Objectifs

This seminar aims to familiarise yourself with the many little tips and tricks that can improve your professional performance. Discover that there is an optimal way to motivate the professional in you. It aims at increasing your chances for a successful career through short presentations and case studies.

Description

• Branding :
  • how to become a branded professional ;
  • how to assure that you lead your life like you would be leading a company.
• Techniques of memorisation :
  • performance improvement through the appropriate use of your short and long term memory ;
  • the ten most popular ways to help remembering things effectively.
• Techniques of effective selling :
  • selling an idea or a product is a matter of technique ;
  • the four stages of selling ;
  • the three C's of selling.
• Transactional attitude to reach your objective :
  • the right attitude in function of the customer's profile ;
  • managing delicate situations.
• Information management :
  • selecting, storing and retrieving information ;
  • dispatching useful information.
• Listening to avoid waste :
  • adopting the right and constructive attitude ;
  • anticipating questions and situations.
• Self preservation :
  • improving on your real and perceived weaknesses ;
  • branding, image and communication ;
  • avoiding the myths.

S2225 - Building and reinforcing assertiveness skills

Durée

Public cible

This seminar is aimed at anyone willing to build and reinforce assertiveness skills.

Objectifs

This seminar aims to enable you to understand assertive behaviour and how it differs from aggressive and passive behaviour. Assertiveness is a journey, which requires engagement and practice. You will analyze what stops you from being assertive, gain knowledge and skills how to start changing it and respond in accordance with your inner needs and standards.

Description

• Awareness Part :
  • characteristics of different behaviours ;
  • is our behaviour in certain circumstances automated ?
  • conscious response versus automated reaction ;
  • what is the assertive behaviour ?
  • what are the benefits of assertive behaviour ?
  • how can we recognize assertive behaviour ?
  • what is the difference between being assertive and being arrogant ?
  • what are the benefits of interacting with an assertive individual ? 
  • what are the benefits of communicating assertively ? 
  • the different types of aggressive communication behaviour ;
  • disadvantages of aggressive behaviour ;
  • body language and tone of the voice associated with behaviours ;
  • workplace and assertiveness.
• Self-discovery Part :
  • what stops me from being assertive ?
  • consequences of unassertive behaviour ;
  • how can I give myself the right to be assertive ?
  • how can I voice my needs, dreams with inner confidence and respect towards others ?
  • to what do I want to say No and how can I do it assertively ?
  • how can I respond assertively when feeling pressure ?
  • how can I respond assertively when facing aggressive individuals ? 
  • opening yourself to compliments ;
  • opening yourself to the constructive negative feedback ;
  • living with my own standards and agreement with myself.

S2303 - Tips to work in emergency

Durée

Public cible

This seminar aims at anyone working in a stressfull and time-sensitive context, willing to develop skills and tools to work serenely.

Objectifs

This seminar aims to identify urgent tasks in your activity, understand your individual positioning when facing emergency and develop your toolbox to work more smoothly in emergency conditions.

Description

• Identify emergencies in your business environment :
  • prioritize the emergencies ;
  • anticipate planned emergencies ;
  • formalize an action plan.
• Assume the level of urgency :
  • don't rush yourself to take better decisions ;
  • focus optimally ;
  • maintain good communication with the ones around you.
• Make a feedback :
  • assess the emergency ;
  • analyze the chosen response to the emergency ;
  • identify your fatigue level when managing emergency.

S2316 - Conscious Leader Training - leadership styles, power of perception & emotions

Durée

Public cible

This seminar is suitable for leaders to reinforce their competencies and people willing to prepare for a future leadership role.

Objectifs

This seminar bring awareness on core leadership competencies: leadership styles and their impact on the relationship between the leader and team member, awareness about biases and the influence they can have on the organization and also aims at basic awareness of the EI and its importance in the workplace.

Description

• Leader role and leadership styles : 
  • what makes a leader role important ?
  • importance of trust in the relationship leader team member ;
  • leadership styles ; 
  • what is my natural leadership style ?
  • which leadership style do I want to reinforce ?
  • what is the level of development of my team members ?
  • which leadership style did I use for specific team members in specific situations ?
  • which styles will I apply in similar situations in the future ?
• Perception : 
  • why my perception might differ from others ?
  • what is bias ?
  • how does human perception work ?
  • what is my role as a leader to raise awareness about biases ;
  • how can you work on your biases ?
• Introduction to the emotional intelligence (EI) :
  • what is EI ? 
  • the evolution of EI ;
  • why EI is so crucial in a leadership role ?
• The emotion :
  • what is the emotion ?
  • the basic emotions ;
  • understanding your own emotions o understanding the emotions of your direct reports ;
  • acceptance of your own emotions ;
  • why awareness about emotions is important in the workplace ?

Notes

This training program is composed of 4 parts and each of them can be taken independently. Conscious Leader Training - leadership styles, power of perception & emotions Conscious Leader Training - emotionally intelligent (EI) leader Conscious Leader Training - conflict resolution & coaching Conscious Leader Training - delegation skills & communicating around change

S2317 - Conscious Leader Training - emotionally intelligent (EI) leader

Durée

Public cible

This seminar is suitable for leaders to reinforce their EI competencies and people willing to prepare for a future leadership role.

Objectifs

This seminar explore and reflect on personal and social elements of the Emotional Intelligence and appreciate its importance in the leadership role and the role that emotions play in the work environment.

Description

• Personal elements of emotional intelligence (EI) :
  • self-awareness: emotional awareness, self-assessment, self-esteem, and self-confidence ;
  • self-regulation: self-control, adaptability, transparency ;
  • motivation: how to motivate and empower others ?
• Social elements of EI :
  • empathy ;
  • what is active listening and how to apply it ?
  • what are some barriers to effective listening ?
  • importance of body language and tonality ;
  • elements of effective communication ;
  • building rapport with others ;
  • how to deliver constructive feedback ?
• Self-assessment : 
  • how to increase emotional competence through self-awareness and self-regulation ? 
  • how to increase emotional competence through social awareness and social skills ?

Notes

This training program is composed of 4 parts and each of them can be taken independently. Conscious Leader Training - leadership styles, power of perception & emotions Conscious Leader Training - emotionally intelligent (EI) leader Conscious Leader Training - conflict resolution & coaching Conscious Leader Training - delegation skills & communicating around change

S2318 - Conscious Leader Training - conflict resolution & coaching

Durée

Public cible

This seminar is suitable for leaders to reinforce their competencies and people willing to prepare for a future leadership role.

Objectifs

This seminar enhance your credibility as a leader, by learning how to deal effectively, wisely in a conflict situation and learn the art of conversational coaching. This increase motivation though the gift of focused attention to colleagues and employees.

Description

• Conflict resolutions :
  • perception of conflict ;
  • what are the main drivers of conflicts ?
  • the reasons for avoiding conflicts ?
  • what can happen when we ignore conflicts ?
  • transactional analysis and its value in effective conflict resolution.
• Coaching others :
  • what is coaching ? 
  • when to coach ? 
  • how to enhance credibility as a leader by coaching ?
  • how the language we use affects understanding ?
  • language patterns ;
  • the power of good question ;
  • the GROW model in theory and practice ; 
  • the model T questioning in theory and practice ;
  • precision questioning technique.

Notes

This training program is composed of 4 parts and each of them can be taken independently. Conscious Leader Training - leadership styles, power of perception & emotions Conscious Leader Training - emotionally intelligent (EI) leader Conscious Leader Training - conflict resolution & coaching Conscious Leader Training - delegation skills & communicating around change

S2319 - Conscious Leader Training - delegation skills & communicating around change

Durée

Public cible

This seminar is suitable for leaders or anyone willing to reinforce delegation skills and communicating within the change.

Objectifs

This seminar enrich two important leadership skills, first one knowing when/how to use delegation and apply it as a great tool to motivate and develop people. The second skill is communicating around change, we will learn about common people's behaviours during such events, and how to respond effectively.

Description

• Effective Delegation :
  • what is delegation ?
  • what stops leaders from delegating ?
  • what stops me from delegating ?
  • why delegate ?
  • when to delegate ?
  • what to delegate ?
  • how to delegate and to whom ?
  • what when mistake happen ?
  • how to create my delegation plan ?
  • importance of communication when delegating ;
  • how to monitor effectively and avoid micromanagement when delegating ?
• Communicating around Change :
  • stages of people behaviour in the change cycle ;
  • the role of the leader in the change ;
  • how to deal with the resistance to change ;
  • how to communicate change effectively ?

Notes

This training program is composed of 4 parts and each of them can be taken independently. Conscious Leader Training - leadership styles, power of perception & emotions Conscious Leader Training - emotionally intelligent (EI) leader Conscious Leader Training - conflict resolution & coaching Conscious Leader Training - delegation skills & communicating around change

S5294 - Risk management : a structured overview

Durée

Public cible

Financial sector professionals and everyone interested in risk management.

Objectifs

The seminar aims to provide a structured overview of the main categories of risk facing a bank, an investment fund or any other entity engaging in financial sector activities, by building on theory through actual model prototypes and case studies.

Description

• Risk taxonomy and governance :
  • identifying the main categories of risk ;
  • three lines of defense (3LoD) model.
• Credit risk :
  • introduction to credit risk modelling ;
  • counterparty credit risk ;
  • concentration risk.
• Market risk :
  • value at risk ;
  • expected shortfall.
• Interest rate risk :
  • earnings vs. economic value perspective ;
  • repricing Gaps ;
  • duration of equity.
• Liquidity risk :
  • asset liquidity vs. funding liquidity ;
  • liquidity coverage ratio ;
  • net stable funding ratio ;
  • intraday liquidity risk.
• FX risk :
  • transaction risk ;
  • translation risk ;
  • economic risk.
• Operational risk :
  • event types overview ;
  • governance aspects ;
  • impact of new technologies.
• Stress testing :
  • stress test taxonomy ;
  • reverse stress testing.

S5295 - Advanced risk management (case studies)

Durée

Public cible

This seminar aims at all those working in areas such as trading, risk management, accounting, audit, etc.

Objectifs

This seminar aims illustrating notable, real, risk management cases that have taken place over the last years. The study and analysis of each case will provide the participants with a concrete understanding of the do and don't do lessons in the several fields of market risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, etc.

Description

• Barings Bank :
• lessons in rogue trading and organization of the risk management function.
• Orange County :
• a notable case of market risk management failure in a public financial entity.
• Long Term Capital Management :
• the various risks (market, credit, liquidity, model) inherent in the activity of a sophisticated hedge fund. 
• Northern Rock :
• the credit and liquidity risks implied in an innovative lending business model.
• Bear Stearns : 
• a severe misjudgment of liquidity risk.
• Herstatt and KfW :
• history repeating in settlement risk.

Notes

Participants are asked to bring a calculator.

S5303 - MiFID II - Module 3 : Investment products

Durée

Public cible

The persons concerned by this training programme are people giving investment advice and/or providing information on financial instruments, investment services or, ancillary services to clients on behalf of a professional, or for their own account, under the prudential supervision of the CSSF.

Objectifs

This training aims to acquire the knowledge and competence related to the criteria described in the CSSF circular 17/665 with regards to the ESMA Guidelines for the assessment of knowledge and competence.

At the end of this training, the participants will be able to demonstrate that they possess the necessary knowledge and competence to fulfil their obligations under Articles 24 and 25 of MiFID II.

Description

• Investment products :
• • characteristics of the products offered ;
  • risk(s)-carrying elements ;
  • tax issues and their impacts.
• Cost structures :
• • costs, fees and taxes related to products ;
  • costs, fees and taxes related to service delivery ;
  • transparency of costs and reporting obligations.
• Documentation of investment products :
• • financial information and prospectuses ;
  • KIIDS, PRIIPS ;
  • analyzing and understanding available information.
• Investment products and clients :
• • adequacy of investment products: client knowledge vs knowledge of client ;
  • market access: structures, risks, constraints ;
  • costs: details, limits, decisions

Notes

Certificate of participation and of achievement per module, or for the complete programme where applicable. Exam included.

S5304 - MiFID II - Module 4 : Risks and performance

Durée

Public cible

The persons concerned by this training programme are people giving investment advice and/or providing information on financial instruments, investment services or, ancillary services to clients on behalf of a professional, or for their own account, under the prudential supervision of the CSSF.

Objectifs

This training aims to acquire the knowledge and competence related to the criteria described in the CSSF circular 17/665 with regards to the ESMA Guidelines for the assessment of knowledge and competence.

At the end of this training, the participants will be able to demonstrate that they possess the necessary knowledge and competence to fulfil their obligations under Articles 24 and 25 of MiFID II.

Description

• Performance :
• • elements influencing performance ;
  • performance calculation: methods, differences, comparison ;
  • performance analysis: decomposition, cross-effects.
• Communicating performance :
• • performance comparison: benchmarks, indicators ;
  • performance history(ies) and forecast(s) ;
  • performance, return, volatility.
• Measuring the risk :
• • components of the risk: definition, analysis ;
  • types of risks: mitigation methodologies ;
  • calculation of risk: methods, comparisons, limits.
• Risk and clients :
• • risk appetite and investment horizon ;
  • risk elements in investment products ;
  • risk communication, indicators.

Notes

Certificate of participation and of achievement per module, or for the complete programme where applicable. Exam included.

S5305 - MiFID II - Module 5 : Client relation, compliance, AML

Durée

Public cible

The persons concerned by this training programme are people giving investment advice and/or providing information on financial instruments, investment services or, ancillary services to clients on behalf of a professional, or for their own account, under the prudential supervision of the CSSF.

Objectifs

This training aims to acquire the knowledge and competence related to the criteria described in the CSSF circular 17/665 with regards to the ESMA Guidelines for the assessment of knowledge and competence.

At the end of this training, the participants will be able to demonstrate that they possess the necessary knowledge and competence to fulfil their obligations under Articles 24 and 25 of MiFID II.

Description

• Investment advisory activity :
• • regulatory framework ;
  • service offerings, advice / information differences ;
  • compliance with obligations.
• Knowledge of its client :
• • suitability of products and services with customer profile ;
  • relevant information: understanding and interpretation ;
  • evolution, communication, obligations.
• Anti-money laundering :
• • regulatory framework, responsibilities, sanctions ;
  • customer knowledge, obligations ;
  • money laundering operations: steps and points of attention.
• Market abuse :
• • regulatory framework, responsibilities, sanctions ;
  • scope, prevention and detection tools ;
  • privileged information, share buybacks, insider trading and other cases.

Notes

Certificate of participation and of achievement per module, or for the complete programme where applicable. Exam included.

S6189 - Excel: core and essential features

Durée

Public cible

This seminar aims at people who want to master the general and essential features of the Excel spreadsheet.

Objectifs

This seminar aims obtaining a global vision of the possibilities of handling the Excel spreadsheet in a professional environment. Participants will also be prepared to participate without difficulty in advanced and specialized courses about the Excel spreadsheet.

Description

• Working with sheets :
  • open, create and save workbooks ;
  • select, insert and delete cells ;
  • data types, series and custom lists ;
  • find and replace contents, copy and move cells ;
  • one level data sort ;
  • customize options ;
  • default file locations.
• Basic formulas and functions :
  • calculating with cells ;
  • use basic functions in calculations ;
  • error message significations ;
  • types of references ;
  • basic content check with the help of the logical IF-function.
• Formatting sheets:
  • the autoformat tool ;
  • number and date formats ;
  • font and alignment settings ;
  • the format painter ;
  • merge cells ;
  • borders and special effects.
• Creating charts :
  • 3 basic chart types ;
  • add, remove and handle chart elements.
• Page layout and printing :
  • basic page setup ;
  • automatic fields in headers and footers ;
  • print area selection.
• Managing workbooks :
  • insert, delete, rename, copy and move sheets ;
  • insert objects ;
  • use comments.

S6191 - Successful presentations with Powerpoint

Durée

Public cible

This seminar aims at people who want to master the essential features of Powerpoint presentation software.

Objectifs

This seminar aims obtaining a global vision of the possibilities of handling the Powerpoint presentation software in a professional environment. Participants will also be prepared to participate without difficulty in advanced and specialized courses about the Powerpoint presentation software.

Description

• Basic presentation concepts :
  • the default template ;
  • the display modes ;
  • slides layouts ;
  • manage slides ;
  • text formatting ;
  • bullets and numbering.
• Add specific items :
  • tables ;
  • charts ;
  • flow charts ;
  • illustrations and pictures ;
  • drawing methods.
• Planning the presentation :
  • factors to be taken into account ;
  • animation effects ;
  • transition effects ;
  • speaker support ;
  • page setup and print control.
• Short overview of some advanced concepts :
  • master slides ;
  • designing themes ;
  • multimedia animations.

S6195 - Word: essential features summary

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This seminar is aimed at People who want to master the general and essential features of word processing.

Objectifs

This seminar aims obtaining a global vision of the possibilities of handling the word processing software in a professional environment. Participants will also be prepared to participate without difficulty in advanced and specialized courses about the word processing software.

Description

• The word processing environment :
  • open, save and close documents;
  • create documents based on templates ;
  • switch between open documents ;
  • customize and configure default options ;
  • default paths and file management.
• Text entering by kilometer :
  • the concept of paragraphs ;
  • non-printable characters, symbols and special characters ;
  • insert fields ;
  • manage Tabs ;
  • selection of parts of the text ;
  • replacement, overwrite and insertion modes;
  • automatic search and replacement ;
  • dictionary and spell checker ;
  • cancel, delete and repeat an entry.
• Formatting characters and paragraphs :
  • automatic word break ;
  • indents, line spacing and paragraph spacing ;
  • bulleted lists and numbered lists ;
  • paragraph border and grid ;
  • the formatting reproduction tool ;
  • apply existing styles.
• Inserting Objects :
  • create and format tables ;
  • insert graphic objects ;
  • dimensioning and replacing added objects.
• Finishing of documents :
  • document orientation ;
  • margins of the document ;
  • page breaks ;
  • headers and footers ;
  • page numbering ;
  • printing the document.

S6206 - Introduction to IoT

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This seminar is aimed to anyone willing to learn about the Internet of Things, commonly referred to as IoT, which is the network of physical objects, devices, vehicles, buildings,and other « things » with network connectivity that enables them to collect and exchange data. Once collected, this data becomes a powerful resource.

Objectifs

Candidates will get an overview of trends, technologies and career opportunities in the Internet of Things.

Description

• Gain an understanding of what the IoT is and the requirements to design your own IoT solutions.
• Examine the concept of IoT.
• Learn how it works, and how to harness its power to improve business.
• Understand what constitutes an IoT design solution.
• Start developing IoT ideas in your environment.
• Enable to leverage business and/or technical knowledge across IoT-related functions in the workplace.
• Examine cybersecurity and privacy issues.

Notes

If possible, bring your own laptop.

S6207 - Introduction to cybersecurity

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This seminar is aimed to anyone willing to learn about the world of Internet security and who want to be literate in the field. Or for any professional responsible for security and privacy of company or customer systems.

Objectifs

Candidates learn how to protect your personal data and privacy online and in social media, and why more and more IT jobs require cybersecurity awareness and understanding.

Description

• Learn what cybersecurity is and its potential impact to you.
• Understand the most common threats, attacks and vulnerabilities.
• Learn how to protect your personal data and privacy online and in social media, and why more and more IT jobs require cybersecurity awareness and understanding.
• Learn what cybersecurity is and what it means for you personally and professionally.
• Learn how to be safe online by understanding the most common threats, attacks and vulnerabilities.
• Find out how businesses protect their operations from cyber-attacks.

Notes

If possible, bring your own laptop.

S6209 - NDG Linux unhatched

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This seminar is aimed to anyone wishing to learn about Linux.

Objectifs

Ever considered a career in Linux? Or, stuck in a dead-end job and exploring options for a career change? NDG Linux Unhatched allows students to wade into the shallow end of Linux, the back-end operating system used by global titans such as Facebook, Google, Microsoft, NASA, Tesla, Amazon and more.

Graduates walk away with a clear understanding of whether Linux is for them or not, without having to commit to more than 8 total hours of self-paced learning. To ensure you don't get stuck, you'll be guided step-by-step through a series of hands-on virtual machine activities. The course aligns well with the Linux exam objectives found on the CompTIA A+ Certification. After this course, we suggest taking either NDG Linux Essentials or NDG Linux I.

Description

Candidates will learn these core skills:

• Basic installation and configuration of Linux software. 
• Understand the basics of the Linux Command Line Interface (CLI).
• Interact with, and become familiar with the Linux virtual machine.
• Determine if Linux is for you or not.

S6210 - IT essentials

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This seminar is aimed to anyone wanting to learn computer fundamentals, from building a computer to connecting it securely to a network. This module prepares for the CompTIA A+ Certification.

Objectifs

Candidates apply skilla an procedures to install, configure and troubleshoot computers, mobile devices and software.
Practice oriented training with hands-on labs. (Course prepares to CompTIA A+ certification)

Description

• Provide an introduction to the computer hardware and software skills needed to help meet the growing demand for entry-level ICT professionals. (PC Hardware and Software V6 curriculum) 
• Fundamentals of computer hardware and software as well as advanced concepts such as security, networking, and the responsibilities of an ICT professional.
• Develop working knowledge of how computers operate, how to assemble computers, and how to troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
• Develop critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills with Hands-on labs and virtual learning tools
• Install and upgrade hardware and software and troubleshoot systems.
• Experiment with network designs and configurations with Cisco Packet Tracer simulation-based learning activities
• Emphasize practical experience to help candidates to develop fundamental computer skills
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot computers and mobile devices.
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using both real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.
• Identify common security threats like phishing and spoofing.
• Prepare for CompTIA A+ Certification

Notes

If possible, bring your own laptop.

S6212 - Cybersecurity essentials

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This seminar is aimed to candidates planning to study for the Cisco CCNA R&S, CCNA Cyber Ops or Cisco CCNA Security Certifications.

Objectifs

Candidates gets foundational knowledge and essential skills for all cybersecurity domains including information security, system security, network security, ethics and laws, and defense an mitigation techniques used in protecting businesses.

Description

• Understand security controls for networks, servers and applications.
• Learn valuable security principals and how to develop compliant policies.
• Implement proper procedures for data confidentiality and availability.
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.
• Gain insight into the importance of cybersecurity and the integral role of cybersecurity professionals.
• Explore foundational cybersecurity principles, security architecture, risk management, attacks, incidents, cryptography and emerging IT technologies.

S6213 - NDG Linux Essentials

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This seminar is aimed for candidates who want to learn the fundamentals of Linux.

Objectifs

As one of the most successful open source collaborations, Linux has evolved into the most reliable operating system on the planet. It's used for embedded systems to virtually all supercomputers for a good reason.  Nearly every IT job requires some Linux knowledge. NDG Linux Essentials quickly builds your Linux knowledge and prepares you for the LPI Linux Essentials Professional Development Certificate (PDC), your proof to employers that you know Linux! Many concepts in this course are covered at a more demanding pace in NDG Linux I.  No prerequisites required for this course.

Description

Candidates will learn these core skills :

• Acquire open source concepts and progressively master Linux commands.
• Understand how Linux is used and the basics of its command line.
• Become skilled at using the Linux virtual machine for experiments.
• Prepare for LPI Linux Essentials Professional Development Certificate (PDC).

Notes

Aligns with the Linux Professional Institute (LPI) Linux essentials professional development certificate.

S6214 - CLA : programming essentials in C

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This seminar is aimed for candidates who want to learn the fundamentals of programming through the C language.

Objectifs

This seminar aims to learn the universal concepts of computer programming, as well as the syntax, semantics and data types of the C language needed for entry-level programming career opportunities.

This course provides the fundamentals of programming through the C language. Students will learning the basic logics to create a simple programs and applications in C. They will also understand program structures that they can easily adept to any programming language in the future.

Description

• Introduction to computer programming ;
• Data types, their operations and basics of flow control ;
• Flow control (continued), more data types and computer logic ;
• Aggregating data into arrays ;
• Arrays vs. structures: differen t aggregates for different purposes;
• Functions ;
• Connecting to the real world: files and streams ;
• Preprocessor and declarations.

 

Notes

Aligns with CLA C Programming Language Certified Associate Certification.

S6215 - CPA : programming essentials in C++

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This seminar is aimed to candidates who wants to accomplish coding tasks related to the basics of programming in the C++ language and the fundamental notions and techniques used in object-oriented programming.

Objectifs

C++ Programming is intended for software engineers, systems analysts, program managers and user support personnel who wish to learn the C++ programming language.

This seminar provides an explanation how a sample C++ program works. It also shows the concept of include and using directives, the concept of integers, floating-point numbers, operators and arithmetic operations in C++ programming. At the end of this course, students should understand the concept of validating text values based on different text characteristics and understand the idea of text template and template operators to modify the content of classes.

Description

• Introduction to computer programming ;
• Advanced flow control and data aggregates ;
• Extending expressive power: pointers, functions and memory ;
• Accessing different kinds of data ;
• Object programming essentials ;
• Inheritance ;
• Exceptions ;
• Operators and enumerated types.

Notes

Aligns with CPA C++ Certified Associate Programmer Certification.

S6219 - PCA : Programming essentials in Python

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This seminar is aimed to candidates who wants to cover miscellaneous data collection, tool manipulation, logical and binary operations and basic REST API creation.

Objectifs

This seminar teaches how to design, write, debug and run programs encoded in Python language.

This course is beginner-friendly and is focusing on various data collections, manipulation tolls, logic and bit operations and creating basic APIs.

Description

• Introduction to Python and computer programming ;
• Data types, variables, basic input-output operations, basic operators;
• Boolean values, conditional execution, loops, lists and list processing, logical and bitwise operations ;
• Functions, tuples, dictionaries, and data processing ;
• Modules, packages, string and list methods, and exceptions ;
• The object-oriented approach: classes, methods, objects, and the standard objective features; exception handling, and working with files.

 

 

S6220 - CCNA R&S : Introduction to Networks (v7)

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This seminar is aimed to anyone wishing to learn about the concept, the configuration and the maintenance of computer networks.

Objectifs

Candidates begin preparing for a networking career with this introduction to how networks operate.  This first course in the 3-course CCNA series introduces architectures, models, protocols, and networking elements functions needed to support the operations and priorities of Fortune 500 companies to small innovative retailers. Candidates will even get the chance to build simple local area networks (LANs).  Candidates will have a working knowledge of IP addressing schemes, foundational network security, and be able to perform basic configurations for routers and switches.
Practice orientated training with hands-on labs. (Course tied to CCNA certification)

Description

Candidates will learn these core skills:

• Build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes.
• Configure routers, switches, and end devices to provide access to local and remote network resources and to enable end-to-end connectivity between remote devices.
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.
• Configure and troubleshoot connectivity a small network using security best practices.
  

Topics covered:

• Networking Today
• Basic Switch and End Device Configuration
• Protocol Models
• Physical Layer
• Number Systems
• Data Link Layer
• Ethernet Switching
• Network Layer
• Address Resolution
• Basic Routing Configuration
• IPv4 Addressing
• IPv6 Addressing
• ICMP
• Transport Layer
• Application Layer
• Network Security Fundamentals
• Build a small Network

 

Notes

If possible, bring your own laptop.

S6221 - CCNA R&S : Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (v7)

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This seminar is aimed to anyone wishing to start using the concept, the configuration and the maintenance of computer networks.

Objectifs

Candidates will delve further into the world of networking with the second CCNA course in a 3-course series. This course focuses on switching technologies and router operations that support small-to-medium business networks, including wireless local area networks (WLAN) and security concepts.  Candidates will perform basic network configuration and troubleshooting, identify and mitigate LAN security threats, and configure and secure a basic WLAN. 

Description

Candidates will learn these core skills:

• Work with routers, switches and wireless devices to configure and troubleshoot VLANs, Wireless LANs and Inter-VLAN routing.
• Configure and troubleshoot redundancy on a switched network using STP and EtherChannel.
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.
• Explain how to support available and reliable networks using dynamic addressing and first-hop redundancy protocols.
  
  

Topics covered:

• Basic Device Configuration
• Switching Concepts
• VLANs
• Inter-VLAN Routing
• STP
• Etherchannel
• DHCPv4
• SLAAC and DHCPv6 Concepts
• FHRP Concepts
• LAN Security Concepts
• Switch Security Configuration
• WLAN Concepts
• WLAN Configuration
• Routing Concepts
• IP Static Routing
• Troubleshoot Static an Default Routes

Notes

If possible, bring your own laptop.

S6222 - CCNA R&S : Scaling Networks (v7)

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This seminar is aimed to anyone wishing to deepen their knowledge of the concept, the configuration and the maintenance of computer networks.

Objectifs

Large enterprises depend heavily on the smooth operation of their network infrastructures. This is why networking professionals are vital to every organization. This third course in the 3-course CCNA series describes the architectures and considerations related to designing, securing, operating, and troubleshooting enterprise networks.  It covers wide area network (WAN) technologies and quality of service (QoS) mechanisms used for secure remote access along with the introduction of software-defined networking, virtualization, and automation concepts that support the digitalization of networks.

Description

Candidates will learn these core skills:

• Work with routers and switches using OSPF in point-to-point and multiaccess networks.
• Mitigate threats and enhance network security using access control lists and security best practices.
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.
• Understand virtualization, SDN, and how APIs and configuration management tools enable network automation.
  
  

Topics covered:

• Single-Area OSPFv2 Concepts
• Single-Area OSPFv2 Configuration
• WAN Concepts
• Network Security Concepts
• ACL Concepts
• ACLs for IPv4 Configuration
• NAT for IPv4
• VPN and IPsec Concepts
• QoS Concepts
• Network Management
• Network Design
• Network Troubleshooting
• Network Virtualization
• Network Automation

            

Notes

If possible, bring your own laptop.

S6224 - CCNA security

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This seminar is aimed to anyone wishing to deepen their knowledge of computer network security.

Objectifs

Candidates will be introduced to the core security concepts and skills needed to troubleshoot and monitor computer networks and the integrity of devices and data.

Description

• Implement AAA on Cisco routers using local router database and server-based ACS or Identity Service Engine (ISE).
• Implement firewall technologies to secure network perimeter.
• Implement IPS to mitigate attacks on networks.
• Secure endpoints and mitigate common Layer 2 attacks.
• Secure communications to ensure integrity, authenticity and confidentiality.
• Implement secure Virtual Private Networks.
• Implement an ASA firewall configuration using the CLI and an ASA firewall configuration and VPNs using ASDM.
• Test network security and create a technical security policy.

Notes

If possible, bring your own laptop.

S6225 - CCNA cybersecurity operations

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This seminar is aimed to participants who wants to acquire associate level skills in Cybersecurity, a growing field, and learn how to apply them.

Objectifs

Participants acquire associate level skills in cybersecurity, a growing field, and learn how to apply them.

Description

• Install virtual machines to create a safe environment for implementing and analysing cybersecurity threat events.
• Explain the Windows Operating System features and characteristics needed to support cybersecurity analyses.
• Explain the features and characteristics of the Linux Operating System.
• Classify the various types of network attack.
• Use network monitoring tools to identify attacks against network protocols and services.
• Explain the impacts of cryptography on network security monitoring.
• Apply incident response models to manage network security incidents.
• Deepen knowledge in how best to detect and respond to security incidents.
• Gain job-ready, practical skills in cybersecurity operations.
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.
• Prepare the candidates for CCNA Cyber Ops Certification.
• How to monitor, detect and respond to cybersecurity threats.
• Covers cryptography, host-based security analysis, security monitoring, computer forensics, attack methods and incident reporting and handling.
• Prepare for the CCNA Cyber Ops Certification.

Notes

If possible, bring your own laptop.

S6226 - CLP : advanced programming in C

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This seminar is aimed to candidates who wants to develop the basics common to all programming languages. They learn to consider and reflect on programming concepts in depth.

Objectifs

This seminar provides advanced concepts in C. It familiarizes the participants with techniques used by compilers and runtime environments to handle argument passing and assigning arguments to function's parameters including issues connected to stack usage, stack frame role, different calling conventions and their presence in the C language as well as recursion and returning function's result.

Description

• Evolution of C from past to eternity ;
• Handling variable number of parameters ;
• Low-level I/O ;
• Memory and strings ;
• Processes and threads ;
• Floats and ints once again ;
• Network sockets - the absolute basics ;
• Miscellaneous.

 

Notes

The course is aligned with the CPP - C Certified Professional Programmer certification.

S6227 - CPP : advanced propgramming in C++

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This seminar is aimed to candidates who wants to build the skills needed for programming career opportuni- ties and success in jobs related to software development, network, engineering and system administration.

Objectifs

This seminar provides the basic concepts of Standard Template Library [STL] in C++ which provide common programming data structures and functions such as lists, stacks, arrays, etc. Students will learn how to use this generalized library and how to pass its components. A working knowledge of template classes is also provided for working with STL.

Description

• STL Sequential Containers ;
• Associative STL Containers ;
• Non-modifying STL Operations ;
• Modifying STL Algorithms (Operations) ;
• Sorting STL Algorithms ;
• Merging STL Algorithms ;
• Utilities and Functional Tools in STL ;
• Advanced Input and Output ;
• Templates.

Notes

Aligns with CPP-C++ Certified Professional Programmer Certification.

S6228 - NDG Linux I

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This seminar is aimed to candidates who want to advance their skills in Linux.

Objectifs

This is the course for you. It's designed for aspiring, career-minded Linux system administrators, who want to advance their skills and prepare for either the LPIC-1 or CompTIA Linux+ Certifications. NDG Linux I provides hands-on labs and activities, ensuring that you grow your expertise. Expect to perform maintenance tasks on the command line, install and configure a computer running Linux, and configure basic networking, using virtual machines running Linux. No prerequisite knowledge required, however the concepts in this course are covered at a more challenging pace than in NDG Linux Essentials. This is the first course in a 2-course series with NDG Linux II.

Description

Candidates will learn these core skills :

• Gain a working knowledge of the Linux command line.
• Install and configure a computer running Linux.
• Configure basic networking using virtual machines.
• Prepare for either certification LPIC-1 (Exam 101) or CompTIA Linux+ powered by LPI.
  

S6229 - NDG Linux II

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This seminar is aimed to candidates who want to advance their skills in Linux.

Objectifs

It's easy to believe that Linux has been around since the mid-90s, especially, considering its wide adoption across products, markets and industries. Further mastering Linux installation, configuring and maintenance is key to positioning yourself well and securing the IT administrator job of your choice. This is the second course in a 2-course series. Prerequisite NDG Linux I or equivalent knowledge is recommended. Choose from the LPIC-1 or CompTIA Linux+ Certifications.

Description

Candidates will learn these core skills :

• Augment your basic knowledge to become skilled in the Linux command line.
• Configure basic networking, using virtual machines running Linux.
• Perform scripting and data management; learn about interfaces, networking fundamentals and security.
• Prepare for either certification LPIC-1 (Exam 102) or CompTIA Linux+ powered by LPI.