The Box Office accepts MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express, and Cash. Box Office Phone Number: (313) 471-7929 The Xfinity Box Office at Little Caesars Arena is open Monday thru Friday, from 11:00am to 5:30pm, and also on Event Days from 11:00am until Intermission.
read moreCourse Description: In the COBIT 5 Assessor course you will master the understanding of how to perform a formal Process Capability Assessment and how it can be used to enable business goals, prioritize improvement activities and identify opportunities for improving the governance and management of IT assets. The course provides the basis for assessing an enterprise’s process capabilities against the COBIT 5 Process Reference Model (PRM). Evidence-based to enable a reliable, consistent and repeatable way to assess IT process capabilities, this model helps IT leaders gain C-level and board member buy-in for change and improvement initiatives. Assessment results provide a determination of process capability. They can be used for process improvement, delivering value to the business, measuring the achievement of current or projected business goals, benchmarking, consistent reporting and organizational compliance. The course is supported by practical exercises and engaging case-based scenarios. A successful practitioner candidate will be able to become an assessor or a lead assessor and apply for full ISACA certification if they can supply further proof of the competences required by ISACA. The course is available as a 2 or 3 day course. The third day is optional for the exam. Course Topics: ● Introduction ● Overview and Recap of COBIT Foundation ● Generic Concepts of COBIT 5 ● Overview of the COBIT 5 Assessment Model ● PAM ● Assessors Guide ● Roles and Responsibilities ● Responsibilities for various roles ● Competency Requirements ● Creating Teams ● Initiation of the Assessment ● Assessment Classes ● Assessment Initiation ● Initiation Phase in Detail ● Scoping of the Assessment ● The Scoping Processes ● Application of the Scoping Processes ● Planning the Assessment and Briefing the Teams ● Information ● Steps ● Properly applying the Planning and Briefing Phase ● Data Collection ● Working with COBIT’s Data Collection Phase ● Analyzing Accurateness and Completeness of Evidence ● Data Validation ● Applying Key Concepts ● Validating the Data ● Process Attribute Rating ● SWOT Analysis ● Assessment Reporting ● Self-Assessments ● Simulation of an Assessment Learning Goals: ● How to perform a process capability assessment using the Assessor Guide / COBIT 5 ● How to apply the Process Assessment Model (The PAM) in performing a process capability assessment ● Specifically: ● To use the Process Reference Model, in particular to be able to use the 37 processes outlined in the PRM ● To apply and analyse the measurement model in assessing process capability levels ● To apply and analyse the capability dimension using generic criteria outlined in the PAM ● How to identify and assess the roles and responsibilities in the process capability assessment process ● How to perform and assess the 7 steps outlined in the Assessor Guide ● Specifically: ● Initiate a process assessment ● Scope an assessment, using the tools provided and the PAM for the selection of the appropriate processes ● Plan and brief the teams ● Collect and validate the data ● Do a process attribute rating ● Report the findings of the assessment ● How to use the self-assessment guide Course Agenda Day 1 ● Introduction ● Overview and Recap of COBIT Foundation ● Overview of the COBIT 5 Assessment Model ● Roles and Responsibilities ● Initiation of the Assessment ● Scoping of the Assessment ● Planning the Assessment and Briefing the Teams Day 2 ● Data Collection ● Data Validation ● Process Attribute Rating ● SWOT Analysis ● Assessment Reporting ● Self-Assessments ● Simulation of an Assessment Who can Attend? ● Internal & external Auditors who want to add process capability assessments to the scope of their audits. ● IT auditors who want to add process capability assessments to the scope of their audits. ● Consultants who want to be allowed to perform independent process assessments on behalf of their clients.
read moreCash and All Major Credit Cards Must have photo ID & credit card used to purchase tickets when picking up will call tickets 1-702-777-2782 or toll free at 1-855-234-7469 Accessible ramps to orchestra & mezzanine sections; Elevator service to balcony
read more●2020 European Conference on Natural Language Processing and Information Retrieval (ECNLPIR 2020)- Ei Compendex & Scopus—Call for papers April 20-22, 2020｜Berlin, Germany｜Website: www.ecnlpir.org ●ECNLPIR 2020 provides researchers and industry experts with one of the best platforms to meet and discuss groundbreaking research and innovations in the field of Natural Language Processing and Information Retrieval. International invited speakers are invited to present their state-of-the-art work on various aspects, which will highlight important and developing areas. ●Publication and Indexing All accepted papers will be published in the digital conference proceedings which will be sent to be Indexed by all major citation databases such as Ei Compendex, SCOPUS, Google Scholar, Cambridge Scientific Abstracts (CSA), Inspec, SCImago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), EBSCO, CrossRef, Thomson Reuters (WoS), etc. A selection of papers will be recommended to be published in international journals. ●Program Preview/ Program at a glance April 20: Registration + Icebreaker Reception April 21: Opening Ceremony+ KN Speech+ Technical Sessions April 22: Technical Sessions+ Half day tour/Lab tours ●Paper Submission 1. PDF version submit via CMT: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/ECNLPIR2020 2. Submit Via email directly to: ecnlpir@iased.org ●CONTACT US Ms.Tiya T. Deng Email: ecnlpir@iased.org Website: www.ecnlpir.org
read moreCourse Description: Writing is a key method of communication for most people, and it”s one that many people struggle with. Writing and communication skills have degraded with more and more people communicating through email and text messaging. Developing writing skills is still important is the business world as creating proper documents (such as proposals, reports, and agendas), giving you that extra edge in the workplace. The Business Writing workshop will give your participants a refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation), and an overview of the most common business documents. These basic skills will provide your participants with that extra benefit in the business world that a lot of people are losing. Course Topics: Module One: Working with Words ● Spelling ● Grammar ● Creating a Cheat Sheet Module Two: Constructing Sentences ● Parts of a Sentence ● Punctuation ● Types of Sentences Module Three: Creating Paragraphs ● The Basic Parts ● Organization Methods Module Four: Writing Meeting Agendas ● The Basic Structure ● Choosing a Format ● Writing the Agenda Module Five: Writing E-mails ● Addressing Your Message ● Grammar and Acronyms Module Six: Writing Business Letters ● The Basic Structure ● Choosing a Format ● Writing the Letter Module Seven: Writing Proposals ● The Basic Structure ● Choosing a Format ● Writing the Proposal Module Eight: Writing Reports ● The Basic Structure ● Choosing a Format ● Writing the Report Module Nine: Other Types of Documents ● Requests for Proposals ● Projections ● Executive Summaries ● Business Cases Module Ten: Proofreading and Finishing ● A Proofreading Primer ● How Peer Review Can Help ● Printing and Publishing Module Eleven: Wrapping Up ● Words from the Wise ● Review of Parking Lot ● Lessons Learned ● Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations Course Features: Learning Objectives: After completing this course, delegates will be able to: ● Write business documents to a professional standard and conforming to acceptable formats. ● Present information in an organised, structured way so as to achieve a specific objective. ● Use a business-like style and vocabulary, while displaying sensitivity to different levels of reader expertise. ● Express ideas with confidence and clarity, supporting persuasive and logical arguments. Certification: Once after the training you receive course completion certificate from Mangates Who can Attend? Anybody who is interested in learning Business Writing Skills Course Description: Writing is a key method of communication for most people, and it”s one that many people struggle with. Writing and communication skills have degraded with more and more people communicating through email and text messaging. Developing writing skills is still important is the business world as creating proper documents (such as proposals, reports, and agendas), giving you that extra edge in the workplace. The Business Writing workshop will give your participants a refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation), and an overview of the most common business documents. These basic skills will provide your participants with that extra benefit in the business world that a lot of people are losing. Course Topics: Module One: Working with Words ● Spelling ● Grammar ● Creating a Cheat Sheet Module Two: Constructing Sentences ● Parts of a Sentence ● Punctuation ● Types of Sentences Module Three: Creating Paragraphs ● The Basic Parts ● Organization Methods Module Four: Writing Meeting Agendas ● The Basic Structure ● Choosing a Format ● Writing the Agenda Module Five: Writing E-mails ● Addressing Your Message ● Grammar and Acronyms Module Six: Writing Business Letters ● The Basic Structure ● Choosing a Format ● Writing the Letter Module Seven: Writing Proposals ● The Basic Structure ● Choosing a Format ● Writing the Proposal Module Eight: Writing Reports ● The Basic Structure ● Choosing a Format ● Writing the Report Module Nine: Other Types of Documents ● Requests for Proposals ● Projections ● Executive Summaries ● Business Cases Module Ten: Proofreading and Finishing ● A Proofreading Primer ● How Peer Review Can Help ● Printing and Publishing Module Eleven: Wrapping Up ● Words from the Wise ● Review of Parking Lot ● Lessons Learned ● Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations Course Features: Learning Objectives: After completing this course, delegates will be able to: ● Write business documents to a professional standard and conforming to acceptable formats. ● Present information in an organised, structured way so as to achieve a specific objective. ● Use a business-like style and vocabulary, while displaying sensitivity to different levels of reader expertise. ● Express ideas with confidence and clarity, supporting persuasive and logical arguments. Certification: Once after the training you receive course completion certificate from Mangates Who can Attend? Anybody who is interested in learning Business Writing Skills
read moreMembers of the Sanibel-Captiva Art League are proud to present their 45th Annual Juried Art Show (“Exploration”) in concert with the Art Council of SW Florida. This eclectic, multi-media exhibit will occupy the Dunham Family Gallery of BIG ARTS at 900 Dunlop Rd. in Sanibel, from December 17, 2020, through January 31, 2021. Hours for viewing are Tu-F, 10-4pm, and Sundays, 9-1pm. The gallery show will also be available as a virtual exhibit starting December 21, 2020. Each year, the Annual Juried Show features innovative art works with subjects both abstract and representational, covering themes both unusual and familiar. Working in a variety of media, including two- and three-dimensional pieces, some of the best artists in Florida have produced works to delight and intrigue the viewer. Plan to explore this exceptional exhibit of original art created by members of the San-Cap Art League and the Art Council of SW Florida. Educator, writer, popular presenter, juror and artist Barbara Anderson Hill is the judge for this show. A resident of Sanibel during the 1970s and 80s, Hill was one of the founders of BIG ARTS. She owned and operated a pottery school on the island and was adjunct professor at Edison Community College, now Florida Southwestern. Hill has held numerous key positions at art and cultural institutions including grants and major gifts manager for the John and Mabel Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota, and executive director of the Edison-Ford Winter Estates Foundation, Fort Myers. For more information about “Exploration,” visit BIGARTS.org and SanCapArt.org.
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