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Managing Agile and Waterfall Projects: On-Demand The concept of Agile project management refers to an iterative, incremental approach to managing the design and development of a product, service or result. The goal of this approach is to use it to manage the project in a way that is very flexible and interactive with the customer and/or end user, resulting in added value to the business. The concept of Waterfall project management refers to the use of a number of tools and techniques. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) details 5 process groups: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing. As per the PMBOK® Guide - Sixth Edition, there are 49 processes entailed in these 5 process groups, which are focused on enabling project teams to deliver products to a pre-determined and agreed requirements/ specification. The selection of the most appropriate project management approach has, historically, been a choice of 'either/or' when it comes to these two approaches. It is now becoming clear that for many projects, the selection of a single project management approach does not satisfy the efficiency of the project team nor does it optimize the return on investment for the sponsoring organization. A different strategy is needed. "Managing Agile and Waterfall Projects" presents an approach to project management which capitalizes on the most appropriate elements of each approach, tailored to the specific project being undertaken. In this course, the Waterfall approach will be based on the PMBOK® Guide (predictive life-cycle). Each approach will be presented to highlight its particular strategy and strengths. The course will also propose project scenarios that require the project team to use a hybrid method which brings together aspects of both approaches. What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Identify the strengths that the Waterfall approach brings to project work Identify the strengths that the Agile approach brings to project work Exploit the strengths of each method by combining their practices and protocols to maximize the potential for return on investment The Waterfall Approach to Competing Demands Optimization Foundation Concepts Getting Started The Agile Approach to Competing Demands Optimization Key Facets between Waterfall and Agile Examples for Implementing a Hybrid Approach The Challenges for the 'Combination' Project Management Team Practicing the Hybrid Approach Summary and Next Steps

Effective Presentation Skills (On-Demand) Regardless of your role, it's important to know how to synthesize your ideas into a coherent and focused narrative, add visuals that support and reinforce your message, and deliver it in a way that resonates with your audience. In this highly interactive course, we will unpack and practice some of the tools and techniques used by top speakers and influencers all over the world. In today's results-oriented, global working environment, the ability to create and deliver presentations effectively is a necessary skill set for people at all levels of an organization. Regardless of your role, it's important to know how to synthesize your ideas into a coherent and focused narrative, add visuals that support and reinforce your message, and deliver it in a way that resonates with your audience. In this highly interactive course, we will unpack and practice some of the tools and techniques used by top speakers and influencers all over the world. In this engaging two-day course, you will plan, write, refine, practice, and deliver a presentation to the class. Your presentation will be filmed on both days, and you will leave the course with a flash drive copy of your videos. (ONLY AVAILABLE for Traditional and Virtual Classes) In addition to discovering and enhancing your own personal delivery style, you will learn how to create an overarching goal for your presentation and then organize and structure it for maximum impact. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Construct an effective presentation goal statement, opening, body, and closing that connect with an audience Analyze an audience's needs and style preferences, including relevant DiSC®-related elements Deliver a complete criteria-based presentation that will persuade others Align usage of visuals as well as verbal and non-verbal techniques to maximize the impact of your presentation Getting Started Introductions and social agreements Course structure Course goals and objectives Opening activities Planning and Organizing Video: 'The Art of Misdirection' Setting your presentation goal Writing a goal statement Analyzing your audience Applying the 'reality' test Creating and strengthening supports Structuring your presentation 5 components of an effective opening Presentation body Presentation closing Write your presentation opening Audience Analysis Video: 'How to Tie Your Shoes' Everything DiSC® introduction Audience DiSC® Styles Analyzing your audience Further audience analysis Effective Delivery Delivery challenges and in-person Keeping your audience engaged Your body as your instrument Verbal / paraverbal elements Body stance and nonverbal communication What are your 'tells?' Controlling nervousness Staying attuned to your audience Responding to questions Review and edit your opening Deliver your opening Visuals and Enriching Elements Using images in your presentation Guidelines for visual composition Using questions to engage your audience The power of the pause Practicing and Applying What You've Learned Preparation Delivery Feedback Opportunity to put into practice the program content and receive a video copy Summary and Next Steps What did we learn and how can we implement this in our work environment? Your personal action plan

Innovation Project Management: On-Demand Companies need growth for survival. Companies cannot grow simply through cost reduction and reengineering efforts. This program describes the relationship that needs to be established between innovation, business strategy, and project management to turn a creative idea into a reality. We will explore the importance of identifying the components of an innovative culture, existing differences, challenges, and the new set of skills needed in innovation project management. Companies need growth for survival. Companies cannot grow simply through cost reduction and reengineering efforts. Innovation is needed and someone must manage these innovation projects. Over the past two decades, there has been a great deal of literature published on innovation and innovation management. Converting a creative idea into reality requires projects and some form of project management. Unfortunately, innovation projects, which are viewed as strategic projects, may not be able to be managed using the traditional project management philosophy we teach in our project management courses. There are different skill sets needed, different tools, and different life-cycle phases. Innovation varies from industry to industry and even companies within the same industry cannot come to an agreement on how innovation project management should work. This program describes the relationship that needs to be established between innovation, business strategy, and project management to turn a creative idea into a reality. We will explore the importance of identifying the components of an innovative culture, existing differences, challenges, and the new set of skills needed in innovation project management. What you Will Learn Explain the links needed to bridge innovation, project management, and business strategy Describe the different types of innovation and the form of project management each require Identify the differences between traditional and innovation project management, especially regarding governance, human resources management challenges, components of an innovative culture and competencies needed by innovation project managers Establish business value and the importance of new metrics for measuring and reporting business value Relate innovation to business models and the skills needed to contribute in the business model development Recognize the roadblocks affecting innovation project management and their cause to determine what actions can be taken Determine the success and failure criteria of an innovation project Foundation Concepts Understanding innovation Role of innovation in a company Differences between traditional (operational) and strategic projects Innovation management Differences between innovation and R&D Differing views of innovation Why innovation often struggles Linking Innovation Project Management to Business Strategy The business side of innovation project management The need for innovation targeting Getting close to the customers and their needs The need for line-of-sight to the strategic objectives The innovation enterprise environmental factors Tools for linking Internal Versus External (Co-creation) Innovation Open versus closed innovation Open innovation versus crowdsourcing Benefits of internal innovation Benefits of co-creation (external) innovation Selecting co-creation partners The focus of co-creation The issues with intellectual property Understanding co-creation values Understanding the importance of value-in-use Classification of Innovations and Innovation Projects Types of projects Types of innovations Competency-enhancing versus competency-destroying innovations Types of innovation novelty Public Sector of Innovation Comparing public and private sector project management Types of public service innovations Reasons for some public sector innovation failures An Introduction to Innovation Project Management Why traditional project management may not work The need for a knowledge management system Differences between traditional and innovation project management Issues with the 'one-size-fits-all' methodology Using end-to-end innovation project management Technology readiness levels (TRLs) Integrating Kanban principles into innovation project management Innovation and the Human Resources Management Challenge Obtaining resources Need for a talent pipeline Need for effective resource management practices Prioritizing resource utilization Using organizational slack Corporate Innovation Governance Types of innovation governance Business Impact Analysis (BIA) Innovation Project Portfolio Management Office (IPPMO) Using nondisclosure agreements, secrecy agreements, confidentiality agreements, and patents Adverse effects of governance decisions Innovation Cultures Characteristics of a culture for innovation Types of cultures Selecting the right people Linking innovation to rewards Impact of the organizational reward system Innovation Competencies Types of innovation leadership The need for active listening Design thinking Dealing with ambiguity, uncertainty, risks, crises, and human factors Value-Based Innovation Project Management Metrics Importance of innovation project management metrics Understanding value-driven project management Differences between benefits and value - and when to measure Traditional versus the investment life cycle Benefits harvesting Benefits and value sustainment Resistance to change Tangible and intangible innovation project management metrics Business Model Innovation Business model characteristics Impact of disruptive innovation Innovation Roadblocks Roadblocks and challenges facing project managers Ways to overcome the roadblocks Defining Innovation Success and Failure Categories for innovation success and failure Need for suitability and exit criteria Reasons for innovation project failure Predictions on the Future of Innovation Project Management The Six Pillars of changing times Some uses for the new value and benefits metrics

Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language 1 to 1 Tutor Support Included | Accredited by Signature| Ofqual Regulated | Interactive Training | Step by Step Guideline This qualification is designed to enable learners to develop their skills to communicate with Deaf people using British Sign Language (BSL) in a range of everyday situations. The qualification will allow learners to participate in longer and more varied conversations than at Level 1. The course will develop communication in BSL about real life, routine, and daily experiences. The learner will be able to deal with most routine communication and have enough understanding of grammar to cope with some non-routine communication. Learners should be taught a number of regional variations in sign language. The course specification has been designed to be consistent with the National Language Standards at Level 2. **This course is distributed under the Lead Academy licence.** Accredited by Signature Ofqual Regulated, Nationally Recognised Qualification Qualification: Signature Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language (RQF) Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language is suitable for those who: Wish to achieve language skills at an intermediate level to improve communication with Deaf people Are Deaf and wish to gain a qualification in their native language Are family, friends and colleagues of Deaf people Want to progress from Level 1 study in BSL, and who may want to progress to more advanced levels of study in BSL at a later date Are studying for personal development. Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language is suitable for all ages, including pre-16 Meet the Trainer Adam Linsdell Hello. My name is Adam and I am a British Sign Language Teacher. I am Deaf and have been using British Sign Language since I was a teenager. My personal experience of Deafness was my primary reason for learning BSL and why I have such a deep passion for this beautiful and expressive language. I have studied BSL to NVQ Level 6 and trained to become a teacher, enabling me to achieve my dream of teaching BSL in my local community. This opportunity has enabled me to work with the local Deaf community, building strong relationships and links. I have taught sign language throughout Cambridge, teaching at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge Regional College, Cambridgeshire Deaf Association and Cottenham Village College. Usually, I teach face to face but during lockdown my classes moved online - this has been a new experience and a great opportunity for me and my learners. Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language, Winter 2022 Class starts February 2022 Weekly via Zoom with 1 face to face session Day & Time: This Will be confirmed soon, please register your interest. Level 2 BSL Qualification Full Specification Venue: Zoom Online Teacher: Adam Linsdell Progression routes On completion of Signature Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language, a wide range of further qualifications is available, including: Signature Level 3 Certificate in British Sign Language Signature Level 4 Certificate in British Sign Language Signature Level 4 Certificate in British Sign Language and Introduction to Interpreting Signature Level 6 NVQ Certificate in British Sign Language Nationally Recognised Qualification: After successfully passing the official exam you will achieve Ofqual regulated nationally recognised Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language Qualification that is valued by all the employers and academic institutes in the UK. Official Exam You will be assessed remotely via an online zoom exam that you can take from the comfort of your own home. When you will be ready for the exam there is an additional registration fee of £199 to book the official exam. **This course is distributed under the Lead Academy licence.** Recognised Accreditation This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD UK is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. What is CPD? Employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions all recognise CPD, therefore a credential from CPD Certification Service adds value to your professional goals and achievements. Benefits of CPD Improve your employment prospects Boost your job satisfaction Promotes career advancement Enhances your CV Provides you with a competitive edge in the job market Demonstrate your dedication Showcases your professional capabilities What is IPHM? The IPHM is an Accreditation Board that provides Training Providers with international and global accreditation. The Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM) accreditation is a guarantee of quality and skill. Benefits of IPHM It will help you establish a positive reputation in your chosen field You can join a network and community of successful therapists that are dedicated to providing excellent care to their client You can flaunt this accreditation in your CV It is a worldwide recognised accreditation What is Quality Licence Scheme? This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. Benefits of Quality License Scheme Certificate is valuable Provides a competitive edge in your career It will make your CV stand out Course Curriculum Theme 1 - Everyday Conversation (mandatory) Describe what a person, animal or object looks like - family, age, name, hair, size, ethnic groups, clothes, religion, materials, pattern and colours Describe a person's behaviour, personality, characteristics or feelings. Describe what an animal looks like and how it behaves Describe what you do at school, college or work as part of your daily routine. Express an attitude or opinion / like or dislike Describe an event or activity that has taken place in the past or is due to happen in the future Describe activities that you do regularly in the home or for leisure, the places that you go, your home and address Describe everyday illnesses, health, treatment and hospital Theme 2 - Eating & Drinking Describe different types of meals, drinks and food types Describe how you would prepare a meal using the relevant utensils and ingredients Describe a time you have been for a meal with friends, where you went, what you ordered, what the food was like and how you paid Give your views on eating and drinking e.g. breakfast and main meal Compare two different foods or drinks e.g. snacks, fruit, vegetables, sweets and taste Express an opinion on different payment methods, restaurant staff or an experience you may have hadExpress an opinion on different payment methods, restaurant staff or an experience you may have had Theme 3 - Shopping & Spending Describe the different types of shops, payment methods, receipts and refunds, budgeting etc Explain how you pay for different services e.g. money, cards, cheque, paypal Ask for the price of things and comment on whether this is expensive, reasonable,cheap etc Discuss your experiences ordering online / e-shopping Compare two or more things you have bought by size, cost, quality and how easy it was to get Give your opinions about current and past shopping experiences Theme 4 - Travel and Holidays Describe buying a ticket and travelling to different places Describe how you felt when travel arrangements went wrong e.g. there was a breakdown or accident Describe your experience of the hotel, B&B or campsite. What facilities did it have? Was it good or bad? Discuss activities / places that you have visited on holiday Compare two or more holidays or journeys you've been on Give your opinion about current and past holiday experiences - complaints, compliments, weather and transport Obtain Your Certificate

Course Outcomes As an MHFAider® you will be able to:  Recognise those that may be experiencing poor mental health and provide them with first-level support and early intervention Encourage a person to identify and access sources of professional help and other supports Practise active listening and empathy Have a conversation with improved mental health literacy around language and stigma Discuss the MHFAider® role in depth, including boundaries and confidentiality Practise self-care Know how to use the MHFAider Support App® Know how to access a dedicated text service provided by Shout and ongoing learning opportunities with MHFA England Format Learners will be trained over four live sessions with an MHFA England Instructor Member, covering 14 hours of content in total. Learning takes place through a mix of instructor led training, group discussions, individual and group activities. Each session builds on the previous, enabling the learner to gain confidence in supporting others with a Mental Health First Aid action plan. We limit numbers to 16 people per course so that instructors can keep people safe and supported while they learn. We strive for all of our learning content to be as accessible and inclusive as possible. Takeaways Everyone who completes this course gets:  A hard copy workbook to support their learning throughout the course A digital manual to refer to whenever they need it after completing the course A wallet-sized reference card with the Mental Health First Aid action plan A digital MHFAider® certificate Access to the MHFAider Support App® for three years Access to ongoing learning opportunities, resources and exclusive events The opportunity to be part of the largest MHFAider® community in England Becoming a qualified MHFAider® Once you complete the Mental Health First Aid course, you can test your knowledge and build your confidence in your role as an MHFAider® with the internationally recognised MHFAider® qualification, RSPH Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid. Course Structure Session 1: Mental Health First Aid and the action plan The MHFAider® role and self-care Helpful and unhelpful language Useful models to support the role Session 2: What influences mental health? What is anxiety? Crisis first aid Active listening and empathy What are eating disorders? What is self-harm? What is substance misuse? Session 3: Applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan What is depression? What is suicide? Crisis first aid continued What is psychosis? Session 4: Recovery and lived experience Boundaries in the MHFAider® role Moving forward in the MHFAider® role My MHFA action plan

Thinking about learning Ethics in IT? The BCS Foundation Award in Understanding Ethical Principles in the IT Profession explore ethics in relation to your own role and the ethical principles upheld within the IT profession. It identifies common threats to ethical behaviour in IT and the safeguards that can help to minimise these threats. It also explores the role of legislation and corporate governance in ensuring ethical standards are promoted and maintained You will learn an understanding of The Importance of Ethics to Society, Business and IT Professionals, knowledge of The Ethical Behaviour Required by IT Professional, understanding The Role of Corporate Governance, understand Relevant Legislation and understand Ethical Dilemmas And Safeguards.

Agile Release Plans: On-Demand While many Agile frameworks provide guidance on a focus on value and iterative development, many do not explain how that value is delivered to the customer. Release Plans have become an accepted and common practice to bridge the gap between the Product Vision and the Product Backlog (Agile requirements). In this course, you will be provided with an introduction to Agile and to Scrum, the most utilized Agile framework. You will also learn how the Vision, Roadmap, and Charter help to establish the Release Plan. The goal of this course is to equip you with the necessary knowledge, skills, and techniques to build Release Plans to ensure you deliver the most value to your customers. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Recall the Scrum framework elements (roles, events, and artifacts) Examine the benefits of Agile Develop a Product Vision and Roadmap Create an Agile Project Charter Prepare a Release Plan Write user stories to support a Product Backlog Foundation Concepts Introduction to Scrum Scrum Overview Agile Benefits Product Definition Business Goals Product Vision Product Roadmap Agile Project Charter Product Scope Project Risks Release Deadlines Sprint Durations Team Norms Release Planning Release Plan Process Select Stories and a Release Date Product Backlog User stories Building the product backlog Product Backlog Refinement Transitioning to the Scrum Team

Why AGRC’s Certificate in Risk Management? Here are the main benefits delivered by our Certificate in Risk Management programme: Comprehensive knowledge of risk management, including in-depth coverage of the risk management frameworks, risk assessment, risk treatment, and the reporting, monitoring, recording, review and communication of risk. Its heavy reliance on practical case studies offers you a practical and hands-on approach to learning about risk management and what is required to curtail or prevent risk from impacting your organisation. The necessary tools, information, practices, and skills to transform you into an in-demand professional for financial institutions and other organizations looking to strengthen their departments dedicated to risk management and risk assessment. Year-round registration with the option to complete the 30-hour online interactive Certificate in Risk Management programme at your own pace and schedule within 3 months, plus two attempts to pass the one-hour final exam consisting of 50 multiple choice questions. Free one-year membership to AGRC, where you can exchange knowledge and share experiences with GRC professionals worldwide. Use of the AGRC’s professional designation as a compliance professional. The AGRC Certificate in Risk Management Curriculum AGRC’s Certificate in Risk Management covers the following specific topics: The main Principles and Definitions of Risk Management ISO 31000 Risk Management framework and processes The Risk and Opportunity Matrix Costs and Benefits of Risk Management Uncertainty in Risk Management and its dimensions The Limitations of Risk Management Developing a Risk-Aware Culture in organisations The Aims of Risk Management in organisations Influences on Risk Culture Historical Foundations of Risk Management The COSO ERM Integrated Framework And plenty more! Expected Learning Outcomes Here’s what you can expect to achieve following the completion of this Certificate in Risk Management: Understand what involves risk management and risk assessment Define, implement and manage appropriate risk management controls for your company Gain a solid understanding of the historical foundations of risk management and the different frameworks involved Understand risk culture and how to build a risk-aware organisation Develop an efficient and comprehensive risk management programme and policy for your company Learn how to use the risk and opportunity matrix Target Audience AGRC’s programme has been designed for professionals looking to build a career in risk management, either at an organizational or governmental level. This might include staff working in or aspiring to work in risk management, new graduates from any discipline, employees involved in risk, financial crime prevention, AML and/or compliance functions, or those wanting to build a career in risk management in the fields of Banking, Insurance, Asset Management, Funds, and other financial services.

Thinking about learning about Knowledge-Based Systems? The BCS Foundation Certificate in Artificial Intelligence teaches learners to recognise Knowledge-Based Systems (such as chat bots), gain an understanding of how they work, and consider how they can add value to an organisation. This award will also enable candidates to understand the concept of Uncertainty and Fuzzy Logic, and how Knowledge-Based Systems can be used to help organisations to make decisions and act where there is higher level of uncertainty. You will learn an understanding of Knowledge-Based Systems and their role within AI, the use of rules within a Knowledge-Based System, an understanding of the principles of case-based reasoning, an understanding of uncertainty and the use of fuzzy logic and an understanding of the role of the inference engine.

Unschooling questions have unschooling answers. Answers to your questions, with an unschooling perspective. A safe space in which to share anything from the everyday to your deepest concerns. Concentrated time set aside, to help you purposefully move forward, and take hold of a joyful family life. Select from the following options:1/2 Hour Discovery call (Free) : Come and meet me for half an hour and we can discuss together your needs and put together a personal plan for you.  1 hour Clinic (£75) : Bring your own questions and enjoy an unschooling perspective on your unique journey. With the option to upgrade to the full Mentoring Support Service .4 x 1 hour sessions (£266) or 6 x 1 hour sessions (£399) : 1:1 support over of a series of sessions. A bespoke program, tailored to you and your family. Compiled after an initial, in depth, diagnostic assessment. Identifying your challenges and putting together a practical plan that can be implemented with on-going support. LPL Monthly Members receive a 20% discount on mentoring services which is automatically applied at the checkout. Join the LPL Monthly Membership