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Who is this course for? SketchUp Basic Level Training Course. Click here for more info: Website Ideal for newcomers to 3D modeling, it suits students, hobbyists, and professionals. Gain a strong foundation in SketchUp, perfect for careers in architecture and interior design. Our flexible 1-on-1 sessions let you tailor your learning schedule. Schedule sessions Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 7 pm. The 5-hour course adapts to your timeline, ensuring a personalized, supportive, and adaptable learning experience. Course Title: SketchUp Basic Course. Course Duration: 5 hours Understanding the Basics of SketchUp Introduction to SketchUp Navigating the SketchUp Environment Exploring Zoom, Pan, and Rotate Functions Familiarizing Yourself with the XYZ Axis Mastering SketchUp Tools Efficient Toolbar Selections Utilizing Templates for Projects Drawing with Precision Using the Pencil Tool Working with Fundamental Geometric Shapes Taking Accurate Measurements Advanced SketchUp Techniques Creating Circles and Arcs Harnessing Sticky Geometry Solutions Unveiling the Power of Tags (Formerly Layers) Streamlining Workflow with Keyboard Shortcuts Accurate Object Measurement within SketchUp Information Management and Database Usage Moving and Copying Objects Simple Array Techniques Mastering Rotational Manipulations Effortless Rotational Copying Fractional and Relative Scaling Component and Group Creation Constructing Components for Reusability Creating Efficient Groups Comparing the Advantages of Components and Groups Saving and Reusing Components Importing Components from Digital Repositories Advanced Modeling and Geometry Leveraging Push-Pull Operations Creating Complex Shapes with the Follow Me Tool Exploring Geometry Intersections Duplicating and Offsetting Faces, Edges, and Polygons Incorporating 2D Polygons into Your Drawings Skillful Use of the Paint Bucket Tool Materials and Textures Proficiency with the Materials Editor Applying High-Quality Textures Sourcing and Positioning Textures Graphics and Bitmap Considerations Crafting Scenes and Styles Generating and Customizing Scenes Managing Scenes and Styles Introduction to Animation and Presentation Animation Concepts Adding Dimensions to Your SketchUp Models Annotating Designs for Clarity Preparing Models for Printing Exporting Images and PDFs in 2D Formats This comprehensive SketchUp Fundamentals course will equip you with essential skills to create, modify, and present 3D models effectively. After completing our 5-hour SketchUp training, you'll achieve the following learning outcomes: Basic SketchUp Proficiency: Gain essential skills to navigate the SketchUp interface and utilize its core features effectively. Geometry Creation: Learn to create 2D and 3D geometric shapes, lines, and curves with precision. Rendering Concepts: Understand the fundamentals of rendering and how to apply basic rendering techniques to enhance your designs. Model Organization: Discover techniques for organizing and structuring your SketchUp models efficiently. Visualization Skills: Develop the ability to visualize and plan architectural and interior design concepts in 3D. Efficient Workflows: Acquire time-saving tips and tricks for streamlining your design workflow. Personal Projects: Apply your newfound skills to your personal design projects or professional endeavors. By the end of this short training, you'll have a solid foundation in SketchUp, allowing you to create and present basic 3D models and designs effectively. After SketchUp Training, You'll Acquire: Advanced 3D Modeling: Master the art of creating intricate 3D models, architectural designs, and detailed structures using SketchUp. Texture Mapping and Material Application: Learn to apply realistic textures and materials, enhancing the visual appeal of your 3D creations. Rendering Techniques: Explore rendering plugins like V-Ray or Twilight Render to create lifelike visualizations of your designs. Collaboration and Presentation: Develop skills to effectively collaborate with teams and present your ideas in professional and compelling ways. Project Visualization: Enhance your ability to transform conceptual ideas into visually stunning and detailed 3D representations. Job Opportunities: Architectural Designer: Create detailed architectural models for residential and commercial projects. Interior Designer: Design interior spaces, visualizing furniture placements, colors, and decor elements. Landscape Architect: Develop 3D landscape designs, showcasing outdoor spaces and environmental elements. 3D Modeler: Work in various industries, creating 3D models for animations, games, or simulations. Visualization Specialist: Provide visualization services to real estate agencies, design firms, or marketing companies, transforming ideas into compelling visuals. Why Choose Us? Tailored One-on-One Training: Exclusive coaching from skilled architects and designers, in-person or live online, Monday to Saturday. Customized Tutorials: Enhance your skills with tailored video tutorials to take home. Comprehensive Learning: Receive digital resources for thorough understanding and revision. Free Ongoing Support: Enjoy continuous assistance via phone or email, ensuring your success beyond the course. Flexible Syllabus: Adapted to your needs for focused learning. Official Certificate: Validate your expertise with our prestigious certification.

Introduction to Design Thinking: Virtual In-House Training Innovation is the cornerstone of highly successful companies, especially those that continue to be successful over the years and decades. Design thinking practices fuel this continual innovation, as they are the critical links from inspiration to delivery, concept to showroom floor, and start-up to global business. Design thinking is a structured approach to promoting innovation and creative problem-solving. It is not a new approach. It has been around for centuries, as the art, architecture, and inventions of mankind illustrate. By examining the steps to achieving great design and maximum utility of product, design thinking approaches provide a framework in which to develop new solutions to problems and new products to sell. This highly interactive course is designed to help participants think like designers to generate innovation, and to help teams to produce more innovation and creativity. Since design thinking is based on doing rather than thinking, we participants are challenged to apply the techniques, in the classroom, to create new ideas and solutions to a case study project. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain the underlying principles and value of using Design Thinking for innovation Describe the basic concepts of the Stanford Model for Design Thinking Evaluate a set of basic Design Thinking techniques for application to your projects Apply tools, techniques, and skills aligned with the 5 stages of the Stanford Model Drive innovation through Design Thinking at some level in your work environment Foundation Concepts Problems and solutions The Design Thinking difference Design Thinking skills and abilities Design Thinking mindset Design Thinking frameworks Stages of Design Thinking Problems and solutions The Design Thinking difference Design Thinking skills and abilities Design Thinking mindset Design Thinking frameworks General Practices Team formation Visualization Improvisation Personalization Empathize Practices Overview of Empathize techniques Observation Engagement Interviews Define Practices Overview of Define practices Unpacking techniques Defining the customer techniques Integrating the Define experience Ideate Practices Overview of Ideate practices Reusable techniques for the Ideate stage New Ideate techniques to explore Prototype & Test Practices Overview of Prototype practices Examples of prototypes Overview of Testing practices Forms of testing techniques Adopt and Adapt Design Thinking Overview of Design Thinking implementation Design Thinking implementation challenges Success in implementing Design Thinking Summary and Next Steps Workshop summary Next steps: Personal Action Plans

In this course we explore how we have attempted to build inclusive circles of support around individuals and contrast this with a radical approach to problem solving with parents – the Parent Solutions Circle. Parent Solutions is a brand new approach to problem solving with parents based on our live group work in schools. A focus on challenging behaviour brings interest, energy and commitment.  Course Category Inclusion Peer Support Parents and Carers Behaviour and relationships Description In this course we explore how we have attempted to build inclusive circles of support around individuals and contrast this with a radical approach to problem solving with parents – the Parent Solutions Circle Parent Solutions is a brand new approach to problem solving with parents based on our live group work in schools. A focus on challenging behaviour brings interest, energy and commitment. Essentially the approach involves gathering a group of parents and carers together who recognise how challenging their own children are and would like some help to figure out how to be with them or how to manage an aspect of their behaviour. The process is facilitated but majors on the parents offering each other their wisdom and ideas. The directness that only peers can provide to each other makes the work both powerful and effective. Mobilising the wisdom and experiences of parents in a safe way is a delicate art. In this training we will explore how this can best be done. Parents who have been on all the courses and had all the professional advice in world love this way of working because they get to offer each other their experience, ideas and wisdom. The approach is capacity focused, person centred approach to working with parents rather than the dominant deficit oriented and ‘medical model’ of viewing and planning for parents. We work with rather than do things to a group of parents. This training can be modelled with a group of parents or can be demonstrated with a group of professionals. We prefer mixed groups. Learning Objectives For participants to learn how to set up a Parent Solutions Circle For participants to understand the underlying rationale and ethos of this way of working To learn the facilitation process and stages of the Circle process Who Is It For? Anyone interested in working with parents and carers in a way that builds and makes use of their capacities rather than focus on their challenges and difficulties. School leaders and managers Social Care teams Community organisers Psychologists Course Content True parent empowerment Facilitating groups Problem solving process Handling group communication Allowing direct feedback and challenge between participants in a safe way Building relationships Creating natural circles of support that can provide peer support and mutual problem solving If you liked this course you may well like: Creating Community Circles

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This advanced Level 3 EFT training is geared to those tapping practitioners who are looking to advance their skills to a significantly elevated level of expertise. The art of EFT delivery is emphasized, working with difficult/challenging clients and issues are explored, further refinement of techniques is honed, and additional advanced techniques are demonstrated and taught.

LOOKING FOR: MG, YA AND ADULT SCI-FI / FANTASY, CHILDREN'S NON-FICTION After graduating from St Andrews University with a degree in English Literature and Art History, Maddy followed her love of literature to an internship at non-fiction literary agency Graham Maw Christie. At GMC, Maddy worked her way up to Agent and built a list of authors who wrote for both for adults and children, spanning history, tarot, and nature writing. An avid reader of anything magical, Maddy joined Madeleine Milburn in 2022 to build a list specialising in SFF. Maddy would like to see SFF across all genres for all ages, including: grim dark, thriller, historical, romance, cosy fantasy, sci-fi, epic, YA fantasy, dark academia, contemporary fantasy, fantasy middle-grade, mythology, fairy tale and queer fantasy. Inspiring children’s non-fiction. She loves worlds to get lost in, adventures that transform what it means to be a hero, and unique magic that offers as many problems as solutions. She likes books that make her cry and books that change her mind. Above all, when she finishes a story about another world, she wants it to have taught her a lesson which helps her live in this one. She loves all fantasy, but favours richly imagined, complex worlds with a history to discover and a future to protect. Worldbuilding is one of her favourite aspects of this genre and she is always looking for a new, dense world with series potential. Think Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere or the Marvel Cinematic Universe – the bigger the better! Maddy also likes character-driven fantasy with a diverse cast to root for (or root against) and she wants to see a range of different relationships depicted authentically. She particularly like epics that dip into big, universal themes such as grief, climate change, or war and which ask impossible questions in the vein of R.F. Kuang or N.K. Jemisin. She is also excited by authors that play with form and language in a fantasy setting. In YA, she is looking for much the same as in an adult fantasy, but with younger protagonists and a closer focus on relationships. She wants to see the tropes she knows and loves in new and exciting forms and her favourite YA books often centre around belonging and becoming. She likes a dash of romance in everything, because she is sentimental that way, but it’s particularly important in the YA space. Sci-fi is a big passion of hers, especially when it comes with a strong hook. She is a huge fan of Becky Chamber’s The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet and Michaiah Johnson’s The Space Between Worlds. She likes space as a metaphor, and would love something that explores different alien species. Please send her your space operas and sci-fi romances which combine space, magic and mayhem! In fantasy middle grade, she favours whimsy and animal companions; she would love to follow a group of kids through magic school. She tends to look for plenty of humour with a strong friendship at the centre, and she wants middle grade stories which engage with the concerns of children growing up as well as offering an all-important escape (preferably on a dragon/unicorn’s back). She is also looking for children’s non-fiction for all ages. In this space, she wants something as creative as it is informative, and thinks diverse voices are increasingly important. Maddy 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, Maddy 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 17th September 2025

Effective Presentation Skills: In-House Training 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; participants of the virtual classroom workshop should be prepared to present via webcam. 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. You'll gain insight into how to anticipate your audience's needs and tailor the content and delivery in a way that connects with them and sustains their attention and engagement. You will also learn skills that will help you control nervous energy, remain focused on and attuned to your audience, improvise under pressure, deal effectively with questions, and build a compelling call to action. 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: virtual 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

The Art of Persuasive Communication Course Overview This course explores the essential techniques and principles of persuasive communication, equipping learners with the skills to influence and engage effectively across diverse settings. Covering key areas such as rhetorical strategies, emotional intelligence, and audience analysis, the course offers practical knowledge that enhances personal and professional interactions. Learners will develop confidence in crafting compelling messages, improving negotiation abilities, and fostering meaningful connections. Designed for a wide range of individuals, this course provides valuable tools to advance communication proficiency, enabling participants to stand out in business, leadership, sales, or everyday conversations. Course Description Delving deeper into the art and science of persuasion, this course covers foundational topics including persuasive language, storytelling, non-verbal cues, and ethical communication practices. Through a structured learning experience, participants will examine various communication models and apply these to real-life scenarios, enhancing clarity and impact. Emphasis is placed on understanding audience needs, overcoming objections, and building trust. By completing this course, learners gain advanced skills to influence decision-making, resolve conflicts, and inspire action with confidence and integrity. The content is carefully designed to develop critical thinking, empathy, and effective dialogue within both professional environments and personal relationships. The Art of Persuasive Communication Curriculum Module 01: Introduction to Persuasive Communication Module 02: Principles and Techniques of Persuasion Module 03: Crafting Powerful Messages Module 04: Understanding and Engaging Your Audience Module 05: Emotional Intelligence in Communication Module 06: Non-Verbal Communication and Its Impact Module 07: Overcoming Resistance and Handling Objections Module 08: Ethical Considerations in Persuasive Communication Module 09: Persuasion in Leadership and Negotiation Module 10: Enhancing Communication for Career Success (See full curriculum) Who Is This Course For? Individuals seeking to improve their influence and communication skills. Professionals aiming to enhance leadership and negotiation abilities. Beginners with an interest in mastering effective communication techniques. Anyone looking to boost confidence in personal and business conversations. Career Path Communications Specialist Sales and Marketing Executive Public Relations Officer Customer Relationship Manager Leadership and Management Roles Negotiation Consultant Corporate Trainer in Communication

Why Choose Complete Maya Beginner to Advanced Training? Maya's extensive toolkit includes modeling, animation, simulation, and more, amplifying your versatility and influence in the 3D production pipeline. Click here for more info: Website Beginners or those with basic 3D knowledge. No specific digital media background is required. Duration: 40 hours Training Approach: 1-on-1 Sessions. Schedule: Customize your schedule by pre-booking a convenient hour of your choice, available Monday to Saturday between 9 am and 7 pm Course Structure: I. Introduction to Maya (3 hours) Maya Overview and Applications Interface Navigation and Basic Tools Project Creation and Management II. Basic Polygon Modeling (6 hours) Fundamentals of Polygon Modeling Creating and Editing Basic Shapes Advanced Techniques: Extrusions, Bevels, and NURBS for Organic Shapes III. Intermediate Modeling (6 hours) Advanced Polygon Modeling: Booleans, Deformers, and Surfaces Architectural Model Creation Sculpting Tools for Organic Shapes IV. Texturing and Materials (6 hours) Introduction to Texturing and Material Application Texture Mapping, UV Unwrapping, and Shaders Painting Textures with 3D Paint Tool V. Lighting and Rendering (6 hours) Basic and Advanced Lighting Techniques Realistic Lighting Environments Camera Setup, Composition, and Rendering VI. Animation (9 hours) Keyframe Animation and Animation Curves Character Rigging and Animation Complex Character Rigs, Lip Sync, Facial Animation, Dynamics, and Simulations VII. Rigging (4 hours) Skeleton Creation and Joint Binding Weight Maps and Simple to Complex Rigging Systems VIII. Special Effects (4 hours) Particle Systems, Fluid Dynamics, Fire, and Explosions Advanced Simulations with nCloth and nParticles Paint Effects and Mash Networks IX. Advanced Rendering Techniques (2 hours) Render Layers, Passes, and Global Illumination Mental Ray Rendering and Settings X. Conclusion and Next Steps (1 hour) Course Review, Tips for Further Learning Q&A Session and Feedback Please note that the course outline is flexible and can be tailored based on the learners' needs and proficiency levels. Autodesk Maya Basics to Advanced Level Course: Modeling: Surfaces, Control Vertex, Polygons, Extrusion Techniques, Subdiv Modeling, and More Deformations: Twist, Lattice, Flare, Bend Tools Shapes: Lines, Pen Tools, Surface Manipulation Techniques Animations: Keyframe Setup, Path Animations, Skeletons, IK Handles, Skinning Dynamics and Special Effects: Particle Systems, Fluid Dynamics, Lighting Effects, and Advanced Simulations Texturing and Rendering: Diffuse and Bump Mapping, Reflections, Shaders, Lights, and Camera Techniques Fluid Effects and Ncloth: 2D and 3D Containers, Collision Effects, Wind Simulations, and Gravity Control Rendering: Image and Animation Rendering, Playblast, Resolution Controls, and Output Formats. Advanced Modeling: Master intricate 3D models, including polygon, NURBS, and architectural modeling. Expert Texturing: Create realistic textures, apply shaders, and utilize the 3D paint tool. Complex Animation: Rig characters, perform lip sync, facial animation, and dynamic simulations. Special Effects Mastery: Understand particle systems, fluid dynamics, fire effects, and advanced simulations. Rendering Expertise: Grasp advanced rendering techniques, including layers, passes, and global illumination. Comprehensive Rigging: Develop joints, skeletons, and advanced rigging systems for characters and objects. Fluid Dynamics Proficiency: Manipulate 2D/3D fluid containers, create collision effects, and work with wind/gravity simulations. Advanced Lighting and Camera: Perfect lighting, shadows, and special effects. Master camera setups for diverse visual compositions. Recommended Books: "Introducing Autodesk Maya 2023" by Dariush Derakhshani and Randi L. Derakhshani "Mastering Autodesk Maya 2023" by Todd Palamar "Maya Character Creation: Modeling and Animation Controls" by Chris Maraffi "Maya Secrets of the Pros" by John Kundert-Gibbs and Dariush Derakhshani "The Art of 3D Computer Animation and Effects" by Isaac Victor Kerlow Advanced Maya Training Tailored to You: Elevate your Maya skills with specialized training covering essential areas like modeling, UV mapping, texturing, lighting, camera movement, and rigging. Your learning experience is personalized to match your unique requirements and preferences. Discuss your goals with our trainer, and we'll create a syllabus tailored just for you. Flexible Training Choices: Select between in-person sessions at our UK center or attend live online classes, offering convenience and accessibility. Certified Instructors: Benefit from expert guidance provided by Autodesk Authorized Trainers from London Design Training Course. Hands-On Learning: Our practical approach combines theory with step-by-step demonstrations, allowing ample time for hands-on practice on your computer with Maya. You'll retain all the files you create. Compatibility Across Platforms: Maya training caters to both Windows and Mac users, ensuring compatibility with various versions of Maya. Comprehensive Training Package: Participants receive an e-certificate upon successful completion, validating their Maya training. Lifetime Support: Enjoy a lifetime of email support post-training, ensuring assistance with any queries or challenges that arise. Tailored to Your Version: Training can be adapted to your preferred Maya version, ensuring you learn using the most relevant and up-to-date software features. Download Maya  https://www.autodesk.co.uk  Highly skilled mentors with practical experience. Cutting-edge facilities ensuring an immersive learning environment. Comprehensive courses spanning diverse design disciplines. Practical projects to enhance your portfolio. Networking avenues within the dynamic design community. Skills attuned to current industry trends. Opportunities for professional growth. Choose from flexible in-person or online classes. Internationally recognized training credentials. Engage in London's thriving art and design scene.

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