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Advanced Professional Certificate Courses These are short online certificate courses of a more advanced nature designed to help you develop professionally and achieve your career goals, while you earn a professional certificate which qualifies you for the appropriate continuous professional development (CPD). Advanced Professional Certificate in International Financial Crimes This Advanced professional certificate course explores the concept and evolution of financial crimes, including fraud, corruption, and money laundering principal and secondary offences. The course provides insight into relevant cases involving financial crimes, focusing on the regulatory landscape of insider dealing and market abuse. The course presents an in-depth and detailed analysis of white-collar crimes' concepts, characteristics, and effects and reflects on various white-collar crimes' civil remedies. In addition, the course explains the concept and evolution of money laundering and Identifies the three stages of money laundering, all while explaining the aim and techniques of each stage. The course provides insight into different methods used in money laundering, including trade schemes, insurance policies, and cryptocurrencies. Also, the course presents an analysis of the impact of money laundering on economic growth and financial stability. Finally, the course is designed to cover the framework of international cooperation in the fight against financial crimes. The course provides insight into various international platforms involved in this global effort, including the European Union, the United Nations, and the FATF. From this perspective, the course covers multiple topics, including market abuse and market manipulation, corruption, and money laundering. Also, the course presents an analysis of various global financial crime risk management challenges. Course Details After the successful completion of this lecture, you will be able to; Understand the concept of financial crimes. Understand the concept and the regulatory landscape of corporate fraud. Understand the concept and the regulatory landscape of bribery and corruption. Reflect on various cases involving financial crimes. Understand the concept and the regulatory landscape of insider dealing and market abuse. Reflect on money Laundering Principal offences. Understand the concept, characteristics, and effects of white-collar crimes. Reflect on various white-collar crimes civil remedies. Understand the concept and evolution of money laundering. Identify the three stages of money laundering. Understand different methods used in money laundering. Measure the impact of money laundering on economic growth. Understand the framework of international cooperation in the fight against financial crimes. Understand the European Union anti-money laundering regulatory landscape. Understand the United Nations anti-money laundering regulatory landscape. Reflect on the EU market abuse regulation. Understand the intergovernmental anti-money laundering regulatory landscape. Reflect on various global financial crime risk management challenges. Accreditation The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines. Entry Requirements There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course. The certificate is designed to enhance the learner's knowledge in the field. This certificate is for everyone eager to know more and gets updated on current ideas in their respective field. We recommend this certificate for the following audience. Legal advisors. Compliance specialists Compliance officers Financial advisors and managers Banking professionals Accountants Real estate agents Insurance professionals Legal advisors. Law practitioners. Contract specialists. Legal officers. Contract managers. Business developers. Law lecturers. Business lecturers. Legal and business researchers.

An introduction to art market data, sources, analysis and tools As the art market is gradually moving from a small niche market towards becoming a global industry – data, information and research are becoming essential tools in supporting the development and growth of both new and existing art businesses. Whilst data and research traditionally was focusing on auction data and prices of art, the new art industry is in need of a broader set of indicators to help them navigate an increasingly complex marketplace. In this course, Anders Petterson, Founder of ArtTactic and regular lecturer of Sotheby's Institute since 2005, will introduce you to the changing nature of the global art eco-system, and discuss the type of data sources, analytical tools and industry research available. The course includes: Videos: You will have access to 2h 20min of online video content. The content of this course is an in-depth look at data in the art market, and is building on what Anders Petterson is regularly teaching for MA and Executive Programmes at Sotheby's Institute, Christie's Education and ESA Business School in Beirut. Slides: The students can download pdf copies of the slides used in the presentations. Certification: The student will be issued with a certificate of completion when all the online videos and test quizzes have been completed. CPD Accredited: Our courses have been independently evaluated for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) purposes by The CPD Certification Service. Certification: Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Our courses have been independently evaluated for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) purposes by The CPD Certification Service. This means our courses comply with universally accepted principles of Continual Professional Development (CPD) and have been structured to meet the criteria of personal development plans. Join one of the online courses below and get an ArtTactic Certificate of Completion with the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certification stamp. Your Instructor Anders Petterson, Founder of ArtTactic Anders Petterson is a leading authority on the art market, with particular focus on art market research and analysis. He is the Founder and Managing Director of ArtTactic, a London-based art market research and data intelligence company he set up in 2001. All the online courses are based on his own experience in collecting, analysing and presenting data on the global art market, and the courses will give an insight into how ArtTactic conceptualizes, designs and executes research projects linked to art market and introduces analytical models to better understand the value of art. Anders is regularly lecturing on MA and Executive courses at Sotheby's Institute, Christie's Education and ESA Business School (Beirut) covering topic such as Art Market Analysis, Art & Technology and NFTs as well as Art as an Asset Class. He is also a regular speaker on these topics at international conferences and seminars. ArtTactic is also well-known for its industry research on the art market and its intersection with other industries, such as the Deloitte | ArtTactic Art & Finance Report, TEFAF Art Dealer Finance Report 2018, and the TEFAF Art Patronage Report 2020. ArtTactic has also produced the Hiscox Online Art Trade Report annually since 2013. Anders Petterson is a founding Board Member of Professional Advisors to the International Art Market (PAIAM), a role he had between 2011 and 2021. PAIAM was founded in London in 2011 bringing together professionals who provide specialist services to the art market.such as lawyers, accountants, tax advisors, insurance specialists and logistics experts, amongst others. Connect on LinkedIn Course Curriculum Art Market Data - Models and Applications Lecture 1: Introduction by Anders Petterson, Founder of ArtTactic (2:56) Lecture 2: About ArtTactic (10:49) Lecture 3: Art Forecasting (5:28) Lecture 4: Big and Small Data in the Art Market (12:59) Lecture 5: Macro Data in the art market (20:18) Lecture 6: Micro Data and the art market eco-system (25:59) Art Market Data - Sources and Tools Lecture 7: Art Market Footprints - An Overview (9:39) Lecture 8: Auction Data (13:32) Lecture 9: Primary art market data (19:50) Lecture 10: Media and Social Media Data (9:35) Lecture 11: Crowd-sourced data (17:21) Download presentation slides Download complimentary ArtTactic Reports Frequently Asked Questions When does the course start and finish? The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.How long do I have access to the course?How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.What if I am unhappy with the course?We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

This online course introduces a model for determining and analysing market value vs fair value of an individual art work. LEVEL 3: Fair Value Analysis This is the third online course in our 'Pathway to become an art market analyst'. This course is a building block on both Big Data and the Art Market (Level 1) and Artist Market Analysis (Level 2), and takes the participant on an analytical journey to establish the market value and the fair value of an individual art object. The analysis is based on the Damien Hirst data provided in Level 2: Artist Market Analysis, and it is important that you finish this course before going on to Level 3. The course introduces participants to the difference between market value and fair value, and provides a practical guide for using market trends to analyse and adjust comparable transactions, and to use this to help establish market value. The ArtTactic Market Metrics from Level 2: Artist Market Analysis, is brought into the analysis to establish the 'Fair Value' of the art work. In addition to this, we will provide a 15 minute online Excel workshop on how to analyse comparable transactions using a subset of the data provided in the Level 2 online course. The course includes: Videos: You will have access to 1h 10m of online video content. The content of this course is building on ArtTactic's own framework for fair analysis and what Anders Petterson is regularly teaching for Art Business programmes at Sotheby's Institute in London. The course also include a 15 minutes Excel workshop. Slides: The students can download pdf copies of the slides used in the presentations. Excel spreadsheet: The student will have access to a subset of data (auction data for Damien Hirst) and a spreadsheet with both tables and graphical tools. Certificate of Completion [NEW]: The student will be issued with a certificate of completion when all the online videos have been completed. CPD Accredited: Our courses have been independently evaluated for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) purposes by The CPD Certification Service. Certification: Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Our courses have been independently evaluated for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) purposes by The CPD Certification Service. This means our courses comply with universally accepted principles of Continual Professional Development (CPD) and have been structured to meet the criteria of personal development plans. Join one of the online courses below and get an ArtTactic Certificate of Completion with the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certification stamp. Your Instructor Anders Petterson, Founder of ArtTactic Anders Petterson is a leading authority on the art market, with particular focus on art market research and analysis. He is the Founder and Managing Director of ArtTactic, a London-based art market research and data intelligence company he set up in 2001. All the online courses are based on his own experience in collecting, analysing and presenting data on the global art market, and the courses will give an insight into how ArtTactic conceptualizes, designs and executes research projects linked to art market and introduces analytical models to better understand the value of art. Anders is regularly lecturing on MA and Executive courses at Sotheby's Institute, Christie's Education and ESA Business School (Beirut) covering topic such as Art Market Analysis, Art & Technology and NFTs as well as Art as an Asset Class. He is also a regular speaker on these topics at international conferences and seminars. ArtTactic is also well-known for its industry research on the art market and its intersection with other industries, such as the Deloitte | ArtTactic Art & Finance Report, TEFAF Art Dealer Finance Report 2018, and the TEFAF Art Patronage Report 2020. ArtTactic has also produced the Hiscox Online Art Trade Report annually since 2013. Anders Petterson is a founding Board Member of Professional Advisors to the International Art Market (PAIAM), a role he had between 2011 and 2021. PAIAM was founded in London in 2011 bringing together professionals who provide specialist services to the art market.such as lawyers, accountants, tax advisors, insurance specialists and logistics experts, amongst others. Connect on LinkedIn Course Curriculum Introduction Introduction to Fair Value Analysis (1:39) Fair Value Analysis Market Value vs Fair Value (4:24) Artwork Analysis - Object Qualities (9:40) Market Trend Analysis & Value Adjustments (7:10) Comparable Transaction Analysis (9:30) Market Value Analysis (6:45) Fair Value Analysis (11:03) Excel Workshop - Comparable transaction analysis + Sample Analysis Excel Workshop - Comparable Transactions (12:31) SAMPLE: Damien Hirst - Fair Value Analysis Summary  Frequently Asked Questions When does the course start and finish? The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.How long do I have access to the course?How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own. It's important to note that this is a SINGLE-user only subscription (see T&Cs). Contact us if you are looking for a team discount on info@arttactic.com.What if I am unhappy with the course?We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.Is this course for me?We have a broad and diverse set of students taking these courses in terms of geography, age and professional backgrounds. Based on our experience so far, the courses have attracted non-art market professionals that are looking to explore opportunities in the art market or the broader art industry - and are looking for tools to help them navigate and better understand where these opportunities might exist, and how their own interest and professional background could fit in. At the other end, we also have seen a strong interest from the art trade who are looking at exploring more quantitative and data-driven methods for their own business and to meet the demand for an increasingly data-hungry client base. However, if you have any questions, please contact us and we can set up a call to discuss what course option might be the best for you.

Using data and tools to create your own art market analysis LEVEL 2: Artist Market Analysis This is the second stage in our 'Pathway to become an art market analyst'. The purpose of this online course is to use some of the key data sources we introduced in Level 1: Art Market Data and Analytical Tools to design and build a bottom-up artist market analysis. The course will introduce participants to the report structure for the analysis, data collection and data structure, as well as introducing a series of analytical tools that can be used to interpret the market for an individual artist. In addition to this, we will provide a 30 minute online Excel workshop with access to raw data and excel tools, run by Anders Petterson. The course will use a case study using Damien Hirst, and all participants will have access to ArtTactic's Damien Hirst Report from April 2017, upon which the case study is built. The course includes: Videos: You will have access to 1h 40m of online video content. The content of this course is building on ArtTactic's own framework for analysis and what Anders Petterson is regularly teaching for Art Business programmes at Sotheby's Institute in London. The course also include a 30 minutes Excel workshop. Slides: The students can download pdf copies of the slides used in the presentations. Excel spreadsheet: The student will have access to practice data (exhibition data and auction data for Damien Hirst) and a spreadsheet with both tables and graphical tools. Certification [NEW]: The student will be issued with a certificate of completion when all the online videos have been completed. CPD Accredited: Our courses have been independently evaluated for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) purposes by The CPD Certification Service. Certification: Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Our courses have been independently evaluated for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) purposes by The CPD Certification Service. This means our courses comply with universally accepted principles of Continual Professional Development (CPD) and have been structured to meet the criteria of personal development plans. Join one of the online courses below and get an ArtTactic Certificate of Completion with the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certification stamp. Your Instructor Anders Petterson, Founder of ArtTactic Anders Petterson is a leading authority on the art market, with particular focus on art market research and analysis. He is the Founder and Managing Director of ArtTactic, a London-based art market research and data intelligence company he set up in 2001. All the online courses are based on his own experience in collecting, analysing and presenting data on the global art market, and the courses will give an insight into how ArtTactic conceptualizes, designs and executes research projects linked to art market and introduces analytical models to better understand the value of art. Anders is regularly lecturing on MA and Executive courses at Sotheby's Institute, Christie's Education and ESA Business School (Beirut) covering topic such as Art Market Analysis, Art & Technology and NFTs as well as Art as an Asset Class. He is also a regular speaker on these topics at international conferences and seminars. ArtTactic is also well-known for its industry research on the art market and its intersection with other industries, such as the Deloitte | ArtTactic Art & Finance Report, TEFAF Art Dealer Finance Report 2018, and the TEFAF Art Patronage Report 2020. ArtTactic has also produced the Hiscox Online Art Trade Report annually since 2013. Anders Petterson is a founding Board Member of Professional Advisors to the International Art Market (PAIAM), a role he had between 2011 and 2021. PAIAM was founded in London in 2011 bringing together professionals who provide specialist services to the art market.such as lawyers, accountants, tax advisors, insurance specialists and logistics experts, amongst others. Connect on LinkedIn Course Curriculum Introduction Introduction to Artist Market Analysis (3:34) Primary Art Market Data Analysis Artist Market Analysis - report structure (3:21) Artist Eco-System - Mapping key market players (4:31) Primary art market data (13:51) Primary Art Market Valuation Metric (5:16) Auction Market Data Analysis Auction Data Tools and Sources (9:23) Auction Data - Artist Analysis (12:54) ArtTactic Market Metric - Evaluating the key findings (6:53) Analysing Risks & Opportunities (4:08) Fair Value Analysis Framework (6:51)  Frequently Asked Questions When does the course start and finish? The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.How long do I have access to the course?How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own. It's important to note that this is a SINGLE-user only subscription (see T&Cs). Contact us if you are looking for a team discount on info@arttactic.com.What if I am unhappy with the course?We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.Is this course for me?We have a broad and diverse set of students taking these courses in terms of geography, age and professional backgrounds. Based on our experience so far, the courses have attracted non-art market professionals that are looking to explore opportunities in the art market or the broader art industry - and are looking for tools to help them navigate and better understand where these opportunities might exist, and how their own interest and professional background could fit in. At the other end, we also have seen a strong interest from the art trade who are looking at exploring more quantitative and data-driven methods for their own business and to meet the demand for an increasingly data-hungry client base. However, if you have any questions, please contact us and we can set up a call to discuss what course option might be the best for you.

Advanced Professional Certificate Courses These are short online certificate courses of a more advanced nature designed to help you develop professionally and achieve your career goals, while you earn a professional certificate which qualifies you for the appropriate continuous professional development (CPD). Advanced Professional Certificate in Commercial Trust Law The course explores the principles and nature of Equity as a separate and fundamental source of common law. The course introduces critical historical events that contributed to the birth of this legal system. The course presents an in-depth analysis of Trust and Trust mechanisms, elaborates on different types of Trusts, and presents the nature of respective rights and obligations of the parties in a trust. In addition, the course explores the rationale behind the commercialisation of Trust and explains the impact of using Trusts as commercial vehicles. The course introduces some practical examples of the relationship between Trust and contract and explains the difference between Trust and other contracts. The course also elaborates on different types of commercial Trusts and presents the rules framing Trusts under different jurisdictions. Course Details After the successful completion of this lecture, you will be able to learn about the following; Understand the Principles and nature of Equity. Understand the history, concept, and rationale of a Trust. Determine different types of Trusts. Analyse the nature of respective rights and obligations of the parties in a trust. Analyse the rationale behind the commercialisation of Trust. Determine the impact of the commercialisation of Trust. Understand the relation between Trust and contract. Understand the difference between Trust and other contracts. Elaborate on different types of commercial Trusts. Understand rules framing Trust under different jurisdictions. Accreditation All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details. Entry Requirements There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course. The certificate is designed to enhance the learner's knowledge in the field. This certificate is for everyone eager to know more and gets updated on current ideas in their respective field. We recommend this certificate for the following audience. Legal advisors. Law practitioners. Contract specialists. Legal officers. Contract managers. Business developers. Trade advisors. Trade compliance officers. Law lecturers. Business lecturers. Legal and business researchers.

Advanced Professional Certificate Courses These are short online certificate courses of a more advanced nature designed to help you develop professionally and achieve your career goals, while you earn a professional certificate which qualifies you for the appropriate continuous professional development (CPD). Advanced Professional Certificate in Company Law This Advanced professional certificate course covers concepts, evolution, and mechanisms of English company law. The course covers rules framing the activities of sole traders, public limited companies, private companies limited by shares, companies limited by guarantee, and unlimited companies. In addition, the course provides insight into various types of partnerships. On a practical level, the course explains the role and components of the articles of association and addresses the controversial issue of the corporate veil. Also, the course is designed to cover companies' duties, rights, and liquidation. The course covers the general duties of a company and the role and rights of majority and minority shareholders. This includes rules framing their rights to vote and act against the company and thus remedies available for minority shareholders. In addition, the course provides insight into the role and duties of auditors and the liability of directors. The course explains the process and effects of a liquidation process on a procedural level. Course Details After the successful completion of this lecture, you will be able to; Understand the evolution of English company law. Understand the concept of a sole trader. Reflect on different types of companies under UK Laws. Understand the concept and types of partnerships. Understand the role and components of the articles of association. Understand the concept of the corporate veil. Reflect on different types of companies under EU Laws. Understand the general duties of a company. Understand the role and rights of shareholders. Reflect on the rights and remedies available for minority shareholders. Understand the role and duties of auditors. Understand the duties and liability of directors. Understand the process and effects of a liquidation process. Accreditation The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines. Entry Requirements There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course. The certificate is designed to enhance the learner's knowledge in the field. This certificate is for everyone eager to know more and gets updated on current ideas in their respective field. We recommend this certificate for the following audience. Legal advisors. Legal advisors. Law practitioners. Contract specialists. Legal officers. Contract managers. Business developers. Law lecturers. Business lecturers. Legal and business researchers.

Advanced Professional Certificate Courses These are short online certificate courses of a more advanced nature designed to help you develop professionally and achieve your career goals, while you earn a professional certificate which qualifies you for the appropriate continuous professional development (CPD). Advanced Professional Certificate in Industrial and Intellectual Property Law This Advanced professional certificate course explains the concept and evolution of intellectual property law and the rationale behind intellectual property rules and regulations. The course provides insight into different types of intellectual property while exploring the relationship between these legal mechanisms and other fundamental rights. The course presents an in-depth and detailed analysis of rules relating to confidential information as one of the most controversial elements in business negotiations.  In addition, this course has been designed to cover rules and regulations framing the ownership and protection of intellectual property rights. In addition to some conceptual elements, the course explores the foundational UK, and U.S. legislations practitioners use to prevent copyright infringement and protect a trademark and patent ownership. The course also presents an in-depth and detailed analysis of the impact of Brexit on intellectual property. Moreover, this course will explain intellectual property rights' complex and risky enforcement landscape. The course covers various remedies for victims, both in private civil and criminal actions. In addition to critical procedural elements, the course explores intellectual property rights violations and remedies under UK and U.S. laws. Course Details After the successful completion of this lecture, you will be able to; Understand the concept and evolution of intellectual property law. Understand the rationale behind intellectual property laws. Understand different types of intellectual property. Understand the relationship between Intellectual property and public interest. Understand the breach of confidential information in the context of intellectual property law. Understand copyright ownership and protection. Analyse trademark ownership and protection. Understand different types of trademarks. Analyse the legal framework of a patent. Analyse the impact of Brexit on intellectual property. Understand the enforcement landscape of intellectual property rights. Understand various remedies in private civil actions. Analyse intellectual property rights violations and remedies under UK laws. Analyse Intellectual Property Rights Violations and Remedies Under US Laws. Accreditation The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines. Entry Requirements There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course. The certificate is designed to enhance the learner's knowledge in the field. This certificate is for everyone eager to know more and gets updated on current ideas in their respective field. We recommend this certificate for the following audience. Legal advisors. Legal advisors. Law practitioners. Contract specialists. Legal officers. Contract managers. Business developers. Law lecturers. Business lecturers. Legal and business researchers.

Advanced Professional Certificate Courses These are short online certificate courses of a more advanced nature designed to help you develop professionally and achieve your career goals, while you earn a professional certificate which qualifies you for the appropriate continuous professional development (CPD). Advanced Professional Certificate in International Trade Law This Advanced professional certificate course covers essential topics relating to international trade and international sales contracts. First, this course explores international trade's legal and regulatory landscape and how this practice can negatively and positively impact economies, societies, and the environment. In addition, the course introduces some fundamental concepts, reflects on relevant market theories, and then presents an in-depth analysis of complex international trade agreements and mechanisms, including GATT and WTO. Second, the course explores the English legal and regulatory landscape of the sales of goods and the principles on which law practitioners draft and negotiate these contracts. The course introduces some fundamental concepts relating to the rights and obligations of buyers and sellers in sales contracts. Moreover, the course will help participants reflect on the scope and provisions of the Vienna Convention for the international sale of goods by introducing fundamental concepts explaining the obligations of the seller and buyer under the agreement and analysing remedies offered to the buyer and seller. The course also introduces fundamental concepts such as the foreign exchange markets and various payment methods in international trade. Course Details After the successful completion of this lecture, you will be able to; Measure the impact of international trade on economies and the environment. Reflect on relevant market theories. Understand the structure, role, and function of the world trade organisation. Understand the construction of contracts of sales of goods and products in English law. Determine the rights and obligations of buyer and seller in international sales contracts. Reflect on the remedies offered to the buyer and seller in case of breach of contract. Understand the different types and effects of incoterms rules. Reflect on the scope and provisions of the Vienna Convention for the international sale of goods. Understand the obligations of the seller and buyer under the CISG. Analyse remedies offered to the buyer and seller under the CISG. Reflect on the economic foundations of international sales contracts. Understand the function of foreign exchange markets. Understand various methods of payment in international trade. Accreditation The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines. Entry Requirements There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course. The certificate is designed to enhance the learner's knowledge in the field. This certificate is for everyone eager to know more and gets updated on current ideas in their respective field. We recommend this certificate for the following audience. Legal advisors. Law practitioners. Contract specialists. Legal officers. Contract managers. Business developers. Trade advisors. Trade compliance officers. Law lecturers. Business lecturers. Legal and business researchers.

This course is aimed at managers and staff in all industries who play a role in reducing drug, alcohol and substance misuse in the UK. The course starts with official statistics to illustrate the scale of drug and alcohol abuse in the UK. You'll learn in detail about commonly used drugs, including cannabis, cocaine, heroin, LSD, ecstasy and some new designer drugs. Turning to alcohol abuse, the course will show you how to introduce a 4-stage plan to deal with any problems - including how to write an effective Drug and Alcohol Policy. Beyond this the course will explore best business practice in terms of HR, legislation, spotting signs of drug misuse and the implementation of workplace solutions. The course also explains how the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) can help with effective alcohol and drugs policies and the development of related management skills. Finally, it looks at current drug treatments and the options for outside support available to individuals and organisations.