Embarking on the 'Criminal Investigator Certification' journey unveils a world where keen observation meets meticulous analysis. Imagine stepping into a realm where every detail tells a story, a world where you're the decipherer of hidden truths. This course, a blend of theory and practical know-how, guides you through the labyrinth of criminal investigation. From the foundational skills required in Module 1 to the intricate workings of the criminal justice system in England and Wales in Module 19, each step is a leap towards mastering the art of investigation. Picture yourself at a crime scene; your trained eye spots the minutiae others overlook. This course is your gateway to understanding the psyche behind criminal acts, the science of evidence, and the strategies of effective interrogation and surveillance. Learning Outcomes Acquire a comprehensive understanding of criminal psychology and the dynamics of criminal behaviour. Develop proficiency in crime scene analysis, including evidence collection and forensic examination. Gain expertise in advanced interrogation techniques and surveillance strategies. Understand the legal framework of the criminal justice system in England and Wales. Master the skills in handling and examining firearms, essential for certain investigative roles. Why buy this Criminal Investigator Certification? Unlimited access to the course for a lifetime. Opportunity to earn a certificate accredited by the CPD Quality Standards and CIQ after completing this course. Structured lesson planning in line with industry standards. Immerse yourself in innovative and captivating course materials and activities. Assessments designed to evaluate advanced cognitive abilities and skill proficiency. Flexibility to complete the Course at your own pace, on your own schedule. Receive full tutor support throughout the week, from Monday to Friday, to enhance your learning experience. Unlock career resources for CV improvement, interview readiness, and job success. Certification After studying the course materials of the Criminal Investigator Certification there will be a written assignment test which you can take either during or at the end of the course. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the pdf certificate for £5.99. Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £9.60. Who is this course for? Individuals aspiring to become criminal investigators or private detectives. Law enforcement officers seeking to enhance their investigative skills. Legal professionals interested in deepening their understanding of criminal psychology and forensics. Security personnel aiming to broaden their knowledge in crime prevention and evidence handling. Academics and students pursuing studies in criminology and related fields. Prerequisites This Criminal Investigator Certification was made by professionals and it is compatible with all PC's, Mac's, tablets and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection. Career path Criminal Investigator: £30,000 - £50,000 per annum Forensic Scientist: £25,000 - £45,000 per annum Private Detective: £22,000 - £35,000 per annum Crime Scene Investigator: £20,000 - £40,000 per annum Cyber Crime Analyst: £28,000 - £55,000 per annum Legal Consultant (Criminal Law): £35,000 - £70,000 per annum Course Curriculum Module 1: Required Skills to Become a Criminal Investigator Required Skills to Become a Criminal Investigator 00:19:00 Module 2: An Introduction to a Private Detective An Introduction to a Private Detective 00:16:00 Module 3: Criminal Intelligence Criminal Intelligence 00:17:00 Module 4: Crime Scene Investigation Crime Scene Investigation 00:17:00 Module 5: Collecting and Packaging Physical Evidence Collecting and Packaging Physical Evidence 00:42:00 Module 6: Fingerprints: Your Personal Signature Fingerprints: Your Personal Signature 00:39:00 Module 7: DNA Analysis DNA Analysis 00:35:00 Module 8: Criminology and Criminal Psychology Criminology and Criminal Psychology 00:13:00 Module 9: Violent Crimes and Cyber Criminology Violent Crimes and Cyber Criminology 00:14:00 Module 10: Business Theft and fraud Business Theft and fraud 00:12:00 Module 11: Domestic Investigation and Types Domestic Investigation and Types 00:15:00 Module 12: Victimology Victimology 00:11:00 Module 13: Dealing with Crime Dealing with Crime 00:10:00 Module 14: Tracing and Surveillance Techniques Tracing and Surveillance Techniques 00:13:00 Module 15: Effective Interrogation Techniques Effective Interrogation Techniques 00:14:00 Module 16: Basic Operations of Firearms Basic Operations of Firearms 00:10:00 Module 17: Firearms Examination Firearms Examination 01:21:00 Module 18: Forensic Psychology Forensic Psychology 00:12:00 Module 19: The Criminal Justice System in England and Wales The Criminal Justice System in England and Wales 00:13:00 Assignment Assignment - Criminal Investigator Certification 00:00:00
LOOKING FOR: MG, ADULT FICTION Jo Williamson has been in publishing for over 25 years. Having worked in Children’s books PR for Dorling Kindersley, HarperCollins and Orion, she started as an agent with Antony Harwood in 2008. She feels very privileged being with authors at the very start of their publishing journey and enjoys close working relationships with all her clients. From editorial help, general advice on the publishing world, guiding careers long-term and general cheerleading, she feels she has the perfect job. Although nothing is off limits and she loves being surprised by submissions. In middle grade children's fiction, Jo is particularly looking for books with heart, epic adventures with voice-led characters, and younger funny fiction with series potential. In adult fiction, page-turning Commercial Women’s and Book Club fiction are right up Jo's street, including psychological suspense, thriller, cosy crime and books that don’t quite fit the mould. Above all, she wants stories that linger long after the final page has been read. Jo is not the right fit for police procedurals. Jo would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Jo is kindly offering one free session for low income/underrepresented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print). By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Wednesday 3rd September 2025
The BCS Essentials Certificate in Artificial Intelligence teaches the general principles of Artificial Intelligence, an introduction to Machine Learning and understand it's potential implications and capabilities. You will learn about human and artificial intelligence, the machine learning process, the different types of agents, the types of machine learning, the benefits, challenges and risks of a machine learning project, ethics in AI and the future of humans and machines in work. This is a great course for any person or organisation who needs to gain familiarity about Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning before they commence a project; helping ensure the project approach is correct and avoid the common and costly pitfalls of technology projects.
LOOKING FOR: MG, YA, GRAPHIC NOVELS Katie Blagden is a Literary Agent at The Ampersand Agency, representing authors and author-illustrators across various genres and age ranges. She previously worked with Arabella Stein at the Bright Agency, where she helped launch their Literary list. Her notable projects include the Arcana duology by Sam Prentice-Jones (Macmillan US / Hot Key Books) and The River Thief by Hannah Peck (Piccadilly Press). In all areas Katie seeks commercial, plot-driven ideas with a great hook. In adult fiction, Katie specialises in, and is drawn to, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, Magical Realism and Horror. She is particularly looking for works that cross genre lines or subvert reader expectations. She loves Babel by R. F. Kuang; Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell; Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik; Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah; Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovich; The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers; The City We Became by N. K. Jemisin; Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree; The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winters; Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrel by Susanna Clarke; The Girl With All The Gifts by M. R. Carey; One Last Stop by Casey Mcquiston; Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao; The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch; The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern; The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo; Kindred by Octavia E. Butler; Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin; all and anything by Terry Pratchett! Graphic Novels favoured by Katie are across all ages and include the likes of Homebody by Theo Parish; Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe; Lumber Janes by N. D. Stevens et al; On A Sunbeam by Tillie Walden; Through The Woods by Emma Carrol; The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen; Heartstopper by Alice Oseman; El Deafo by Cece Bell; Roller Girls by Victoria Jamieson; Skyward by Joe Henderson and Lee Garbett; Faith by Jody Houser. For Graphic Novels, Katie is currently only considering Author-Illustrators (or Author/Illustrator pairings). In children’s, Katie specialises in Middle Grade, YA and Crossover Fiction, She is looking for fast, funny and action-packed Middle Grade. In YA, she is drawn to grounded or contemporary SFF, queer stories and fairytale or folktale inspired works. Examples of books in this area Katie loves are All That's Left in the World by Erik J Brown; The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness; Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas; Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi; The Deathless Girls by Kiran Millwood Hargrave; Holes by Louis Sachar; Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo; Gone by Michael Grant; His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman; Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell; The Dark Lady by Akala; Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan; The Dark Is Rising by Susan Cooper; Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer. Katie is an advocate for centring traditionally underrepresented voices, and actively works to discover and develop authors and author-illustrators from diverse backgrounds. Katie’s previous experience includes marketing, bookselling and advertising. She also appeared as a contributor on the Graham Norton Book Club for Audible for all six seasons. When she’s not reading, you can find Katie playing Dungeons & Dragons, trying a new crafty hobby (before abandoning it for something new), or spoiling her dog Poe. Katie would like you to submit a covering letter, one page synopsis and the first three chapters (Max 5000 words) of your completed manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Katie is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print). By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Wednesday 3rd September 2025
LOOKING FOR: YA, NA, ADULT FICTION Helen Lane has been an established agent for several years, formerly with the Booker Albert Agency before joining the Ki Agency. She has a BSc in Environmental Science from the University of East Anglia and a postgrad qualification in Acoustics. She lives in London with her family and the world’s naughtiest cocker spaniel. Helen represents (Adult) Fantasy, Sci Fi, Horror, Romance, Action & Adventure, and Thrillers. She also represents select YA Fantasy, Horror, and Sci Fi. Her tastes do run towards the dark and she is slightly obsessed with monster stories in general (especially if they have giant sharks or squids). And stories set in extreme environments such as the arctic, jungle, caves, ocean, and mountains. But she DOES NOT want to read about affairs or abuse in any genre. (Her husband likes her to add here that this is nothing to do with him, she just doesn’t like sad stories). Her favourite authors are Mira Grant, Greig Beck, James Rollins, Matthew Reilly, Darcy Coates, Andy Weir, Clive Cussler, R F Kuang, Patricia Briggs, and Kelley Armstrong. Her comfort movies are: Jaws, Outbreak, The Cave, Sanctum, Scream, Buffy, Grey's Anatomy, Charmed, Vampire Diaries. You can find her on: Bluesky: @helenlane.bsky.social Instagram: hflane_agenting Helen would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and first three chapters (Max 5,000 words) of your manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Helen is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print). By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Wednesday 3rd September 2025
LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION Emily MacDonald joined 42 management and production company in 2019, working with Eugenie Furniss across her clients. She is now an agent in the Books Department, and is building her own list. Send Emily a story with characters that just won't leave her and a narrative that pulls her in, keeping her immersed in the world well after she has finished reading. She reads across a wide-range and has a particular interest in: book club, high-concept crime/thriller, upmarket and literary fiction. In fiction, Emily would love to find a crime/thriller set within a subcult: a modern retelling of British folklore (think Kamila Shamsie’s Home Fire); an unconventional love story; and a character led journey of self-discovery (especially one set within a diasporic community). Emily is also looking for narrative non-fiction which immerses the reader into an untold true story (personal or historical), exploring a new point of view, and providing a compelling social commentary, with an investigative twist. Think the obsessive vein of Kirk W. Johnson or personal/political dispatches of Aidan Hartley. Emily wants her horizons to expand while she reads. In both fiction and non-fiction, Emily loves stories woven into their surroundings, where the setting is as central a character as those who drive the narrative. In both spheres, she is keen to hear from Scottish and regional voices with stories to tell. Please note, Emily is not currently accepting submissions for Children's lit/YA and SFF. Emily would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 - 2 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Emily is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print). By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Thursday 4th September 2025
Thinking about learning more about the data you are using in your job and how to present this? The BCS Foundation Award in Data Visualisation teaches how data is used to make decisions in an organisation and the importance of presenting accurate data in a way that enables decision making to happen.
**Exploring Neuroscience: The Human Brain - CPD Accredited Course - Free Certificate** Discover the fascinating world of neuroscience and delve into the complexities of the human brain with the "Exploring Neuroscience: The Human Brain" course. Designed for anyone with an interest in understanding how our brain functions, this course takes you through the intricate processes that shape our thoughts, actions, and behaviours. You will explore various regions of the brain, learning how each area contributes to our overall experience, from memory formation to emotional responses. Throughout the course, you’ll gain a solid foundation in the key principles of neuroscience, enabling you to appreciate the brain’s power and its role in everyday life. Whether you're keen to understand the brain’s role in decision-making, how we process information, or the science behind mental health, this course provides essential knowledge. Dive into the latest scientific findings, explore brain functions from a theoretical perspective, and grasp the fundamentals that shape neuroscience today. Perfect for enthusiasts, students, or professionals, this course offers the opportunity to study the brain from the comfort of your home, unlocking a deeper understanding of the most powerful organ in the human body. Key Features of Exploring Neuroscience: The Human Brain Course: This Exploring Neuroscience: The Human Brain Course is CPD Accredited. FREE PDF + Hardcopy certificate Fully online, interactive course Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet and smartphone-friendly 24/7 Learning Assistance Discounts on bulk purchases of Exploring Neuroscience: The Human Brain Course. Course Curriculum of Exploring Neuroscience: The Human Brain: Module 01: Introduction to Neuroscience Module 02: Neuroanatomy and Neural Communication Module 03: Sensory Systems and Perception Module 04: Motor Control and Movement Module 05: Learning and Memory Module 06: Emotions, Motivation, and Decision-Making Module 07: Neurodevelopment and Plasticity Module 08: Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Module 09: Emerging Trends in Neuroscience Learning Outcomes of Exploring Neuroscience: The Human Brain: Analyse neural structures and their functions, fostering a deep understanding. Demonstrate a comprehensive grasp of sensory systems and perceptual mechanisms. Explore the complexities of motor control and movement within the nervous system. Examine the intricate processes governing learning, memory, and cognitive functions. Evaluate the interplay between emotions, motivation, and decision-making in neural processes. Investigate emerging trends, staying abreast of the latest advancements in neuroscience. Accreditation This Exploring Neuroscience: The Human Brain course is CPD Quality Standards (CPD QS) accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Certificate After completing this Exploring Neuroscience: The Human Brain course, you will get a FREE Digital Certificate from Training Express. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Exploring Neuroscience: The Human Brain Students pursuing psychology, biology, or neuroscience degrees. Healthcare professionals seeking a deeper understanding of the human brain. Researchers and academics interested in cutting-edge neuroscience. Educators aiming to enhance their knowledge for more informed teaching. Individuals considering a career change to neuroscience-related fields. Anyone fascinated by the mysteries of the human brain and its functions. Career path Exploring Neuroscience: The Human Brain Neuroscientist Clinical Neuropsychologist Research Scientist in Neuroscience Neurology Specialist Academic in Neuroscience Cognitive Behavioural Therapist Certificates Digital certificate Digital certificate - Included Once you've successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a FREE digital certificate. Hard copy certificate Hard copy certificate - Included Also, you can have your FREE printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99 in the UK). For all international addresses outside of the United Kingdom, the delivery fee for a hardcopy certificate will be only £10. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.
LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, YA THRILLER Saskia Leach is a Junior Literary Agent at Kate Nash Literary Agency, where she has been working since 2021. She loves stories that features complex and dynamic characters and is fascinated by books containing document inserts or written from multiple perspectives. Saskia represents fiction for adults and young adults in the genres of crime, thriller, romance, historical/saga, horror, speculative and bookclub. She does not represent literary fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, non-fiction, action/adventure thrillers, non-fiction, picture books or chapter books for children younger than middle grade. Saskia is particularly looking for LGBTQIA+ romance, high concept psychological thriller with a unique hook or set in an unusual location, and bookclub fiction revolving around a moral dilemma - but she is open to reading submissions in all genres she represents. She is keen to hear from writers from underrepresented voices and perspectives. Saskia would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Saskia is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print). By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice given in your Agent121. The submission deadline is: Friday 5th September 2025 at 12 noon UK BST