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Three Yoga Paths: Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga Course Overview This course explores the three primary paths of yoga: Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Raja Yoga, offering learners a comprehensive understanding of these transformative disciplines. Each path provides a unique approach to achieving spiritual growth and emotional balance. By engaging with these concepts, learners will gain insight into how to integrate selflessness, love, and meditation into their lives. The course is designed for individuals seeking deeper personal development and a holistic understanding of yoga’s profound teachings. Upon completion, learners will be equipped with the foundational knowledge to apply these paths to enhance their spiritual journey. Course Description In this course, learners will dive into the core principles of the three major yogic paths: Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Raja Yoga. Each section of the course delves into the theoretical and spiritual aspects of these practices. Learners will explore the art of selflessness through Karma Yoga, the devotion and love at the heart of Bhakti Yoga, and the mental discipline central to Raja Yoga. These paths offer practical wisdom for cultivating emotional freedom and achieving inner peace. Through a structured learning experience, this course provides valuable insights into how to incorporate these yogic philosophies into daily life, facilitating personal growth and spiritual clarity. Three Yoga Paths: Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga Curriculum Module 01: Introduction to Basic Concepts Module 02: Karma Yoga - The Path of Selflessness Module 03: Bhakti Yoga - The Path of Love & Devotion Module 04: Raja Yoga - The Path of Meditation Module 05: Spirituality for Emotional Freedom Module 06: Bonus (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to enhance their spiritual well-being. Professionals aiming to incorporate mindfulness and emotional balance into their lives. Beginners with an interest in personal development and yoga. Anyone interested in exploring deeper spiritual paths and their practical application. Career Path Yoga and Meditation Instructors Wellness Coaches and Therapists Personal Development Consultants Spiritual Guides Holistic Health Practitioners

Weight Loss & Nutrition - Lose Fat To Stay Healthy Course Overview The "Weight Loss & Nutrition - Lose Fat to Stay Healthy" course provides learners with essential knowledge about weight loss principles and nutrition to help them lead healthier lifestyles. This course covers a comprehensive range of topics, from understanding the science behind weight loss to mastering the art of building healthy eating habits. With clear guidance on overcoming common dieting challenges, learners will be equipped to make sustainable lifestyle changes. By the end of the course, participants will not only have a deeper understanding of weight management but also practical strategies to maintain long-term health and wellness. Course Description This course dives into the critical concepts surrounding weight loss and nutrition, focusing on scientifically backed methods to help you shed fat and maintain a healthy weight. Topics include the theory and science behind weight loss, effective dieting techniques, and addressing common challenges faced during weight management. Learners will explore the importance of creating good eating habits, discover nutritious foods to incorporate into their diet, and understand how to stay motivated throughout their weight loss journey. By the end of the course, participants will have gained the knowledge to set up personalised, sustainable weight loss plans and maintain a balanced approach to nutrition for long-term health. Weight Loss & Nutrition - Lose Fat To Stay Healthy Curriculum Module 01: Introduction Module 02: The Theory & Science Behind Weight Loss Module 03: Setting Up Your Weight Loss Diet Module 04: How To Solve Common Dieting Problems Module 05: How To Create Good Eating Habits Module 06: Healthy Foods To Eat Module 07: Weight Loss Motivation (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to improve their health and well-being Professionals aiming to advance in health-related fields Beginners with an interest in nutrition and fitness Anyone wanting to adopt healthier eating habits and manage weight Career Path Nutritionist Dietitian Fitness Coach Wellness Consultant Health Educator

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Executives, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Business and IT stakeholders working with analysts, Quality and process engineers, technicians, managers; supervisors, team leaders, and process operators; anyone who wants to improve their Business Analysis skills. Overview After completing this course, students will know how to: Plan, manage and close requirements for software development project in reduced time using Agile Scrum practices Minimize project uncertainty and risk by applying Agile principles through the Scrum method Ensure your project delivers required functionality and adds value to the business Create an environment of self-management for your software development team that will be able to continuously align the delivered software with desired business needs, easily adapting to changing requirements throughout the process. Learn how to apply Agile Scrum by measuring and evaluating status based on the undeniable truth of working, testing software, creating a more accurate visibility into the actual progress of projects. Many of today?s Project Management and Business Analyst Professionals are finding themselves leading, managing and analyzing on Agile development teams - only to find that many of the tools and techniques applied when using a traditional project management approach no longer work as effectively or at all. In order to do more than survive in this iterative development environment, today?s Project Manager and Business Analyst must employ additional project management and business analysis tools and techniques to effectively lead their teams and deliver their projects. Introduction - Fundamentals of Agile Why Agile? Exercise 1a: Waterfall-Lean-Agile Simulation History & Mindset: Understand how the agile approach arose. The Agile Lifecycle Introducing Agile to the organization Roles and Responsibilities on an Agile project team. Understand the purpose, the concepts, the theory, and some applications around the importance of people as individuals providing value through working in teams. Establishing core hours - How will the team work during a day? How to build end-to-end systems in early iterations Exercise 1b: How to build end-to-end systems in early iterations Planning and Managing Business Analysis Communication and Performance Agile and CMMI Exercise 1c: Case Study Project Assembling the team ? Scrum Roles Value-Driven Development: Understand why agile development focuses so heavily on working products, its more general casting as 'value-driven' development, with incremental, iterative and risk-driven approaches. Themes, theory and applications. Exercise 2a: Identify the ?Product Owner? Identify Project Success Criteria Exercise 2b: Review the Scrum Cheat Sheet Establish your Agile team using RACI Exercise 2c: Build the Scrum Team Define the Product and Project Vision Envision the Product and Project outcomes Exercise 3a: Review Agile Checklist Project Chartering (Project Planning) Assemble the Agile project team ? what are their responsibilities? Compile the Product Backlog (Coarse-Grain Requirements) Discuss how to Plan Sprints and Releases Exercise 3b: Product Vision ? Goals and Strategies Establish the Project ?time-box? Exercise 3c: Create a Release Plan Embrace the High-Level (Coarse-Grain) Plan Managing different types of Personas on an Agile Project Identifying and managing ?Information Radiators? Planning in Agile Projects ? Common practices that work Determine how the team will tracking and monitoring activities Exercise 3c: Establish the Project Time-box Tools and Techniques ? Building the Scrum Task board Communications Exercise 4a: Discussion ? Tools and Techniques for Scrum Planning, Monitoring and Adapting Scrum Task Board Exercise 4c: Create a Scrum Task board ? Identify work streams Agile Estimating Agile Analysis and Design Burndown Chart Team Velocity Soft Skills Negotiation Estimating ad Prioritizing Effort Planning Releases. Understand the value, the concepts, the theory and some applications for learning and adapting at all levels and on all topics (the product, the process, the team, and the organization). Exercise 5a: Brainstorm Business Functionality Establishing decision and acceptance criteria for user stories Planning Poker Exercise 5b: Estimate Effort (Coarse-Grain) Prioritize themes and releases Prioritize user stories Exercise 5c: Confirm the Estimated Effort (Fine Grain) Estimating team velocity Preparing for change ? Is the organization ready? Exercise 5d: Hold a daily Scrum and update the Scrum Task Board Exercise 5e: Conduct a Scrum or Scrums Plan the Iteration (Sprint) Sprint Zero activities Elements of a successful Sprint Planning meeting Create a Sprint Backlog How to create a task board Exercise 6a: Using the case study ? Review Iteration Planning Checklist Create a Sprint plan ? Establishing Sprint success metrics Exercise 6b: Discussion Sprint ?Zero? Activities Define the vision and Iteration Requirements Estimating the level of effort (LOE) with the team Creating user Stories for the Product Backlog -Guidelines to consider The art of slicing user stories Exercise 6c: Review the Sprint Plan Managing the Solution Scope and Requirements using 2-4 week Sprints Exercise 6d: Adapting a change-driven Project plan that works Adapting a change-driven (Agile) Project plan that works ? what are the key differences from traditional (waterfall) project plans? Finalize the Iteration Plan and how the team will operate Running the Sprint - from Planning to Review and Retrospective Managing your Scrums and setting expectations with your team Exercise 7a: Using the case study ? Review the Review Planning checklist Using Burndown charts to track progress Exercise 7b: Using the case study ? Review the Review Retrospective checklist Manage changes during the Sprint ? What questions to ask Prepare for the Sprint Review Exercise 7c: Review of roles - Quiz Obtain Customer Acceptance of the Product Increment Hold a Sprint Retrospective - What is working and what needs to be improved upon during the Sprints Update the product backlog - Rework the High-Level (Coarse-Grain) Plan Plan and Execute the next Sprint Create an environment for continuous improvement ? Product, Process and People Additional Information Useful books and links on Agile

Help with chronic pain – learn the powerful psychological and behavioural techniques that alleviate persistent pain and accelerate healing with pain specialist Dr Grahame Brown Accredited CPD Certificate: 6 hours Length: 1 day (9.30am - 4.00pm GMT) Fantastic to have the opportunity to train with this specialist. Thoroughly enjoyed this online course – the best I have attended...CLINCIAL HYPNOTHERAPIST Live online training – Join Dr Grahame Brown on Wednesday 24th April 2024 for this practical live online training event via Zoom, you will have plenty of opportunities to ask questions. Simply book your place and we will email you the Zoom link the day before the event. BONUS RECORDING – the training is recorded, in case anyone experiences technical difficulties on the day, so you will also get a recording for a limited time afterwards to maximise your learning. Can’t make this date?  Register your interest and we’ll let you know when there’s another. Why you should attend Pain is endemic in our society and whatever the cause – back pain, migraine, arthritic pain, dental pain, irritable bowel (IBS), labour/menstrual pain, cancer pain, psychogenic pain, psychosomatic pain – it can be incapacitating. Chronic pain is any pain which lasts for more than three months and it is estimated that between 25–40% of our population suffer from persistent or chronic pain. The sociological and economic costs of this are enormous but it is in the personal human suffering involved – mental as well as physical – that the real costs should be measured. Many are desperate for effective help to relieve their pain and the associated effects, such as insomnia and depression. This online workshop – with leading pain and musculoskeletal medicine consultant Dr Grahame Brown – gives you important new information about how we experience pain – derived from the latest neuroscience – and a powerful range of psychological techniques for managing pain naturally, preventing it from escalating and speeding up healing. You will discover how people can be helped out of the vicious cycle of chronic pain and how, by working holistically through the bio-psycho-social model, suffering can be dramatically reduced. You don’t need to have any prior medical knowledge to learn from and enjoy the day – you will leave with a much clearer understanding of what is going on in the mind/body system, what you can do to reduce suffering when pain persists and ways to prevent chronic ongoing pain from developing. It is a key event if you work with people suffering from pain at any stage (from recent onset, recurrent to persistent) or if you would like to find out how to successfully manage pain without medication. You will learn a wide variety of pain management techniques, which can easily be integrated into your work, to help relieve pain and promote recovery – often in just one session. Dr Grahame Brown has a real gift for helping people heal themselves – I know: I’m one of them!CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY, PROFESSOR OF RHEUMATOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM What will you learn An increased understanding of how we perceive pain (from the latest neuroscientific research) and what is happening in the mind/body system A road map for helping people out of the vicious cycle of chronic pain, or to stop it developing in the first place The confidence and skills to help patients suffering from persistent pain of whatever cause – no need to feel ‘heart-sink’ with some patients anymore An understanding of what is going on when pain persists – and what you can do about it How to reduce the risk of chronic pain developing – prevention is better than cure – and identify the factors that make it likely A range of psychological chronic pain management techniques to use with your patients or yourself The importance of the bio-psycho-social model in reducing pain and accelerating healing How to produce significant pain relief by changing the way people think about their pain – in minutes An understanding of the value of pain displacement and how to use the brain’s ‘reality simulator’ What the latest neuroscience tell us about the experience of pain How to use guided imagery, relaxation and distraction to promote chronic pain relief How to deal with constant pain and promote healing How healthcare professionals can make their consultations more therapeutic How to avoid labelling patients’ pain as ‘purely psychological’ The many myths about pain – and why some well-intentioned pain management techniques don’t work and more… No prior medical knowledge is needed for you to benefit from the day. Course Programme The ‘Effective Pain Management’ live online course starts at 9.15am and runs until 4.00pm. (GMT). 9.15am Join the Zoom meeting 9.30am Understanding pain 11.00am Comfort break and discussion 11.30am Assessing a person with persistent pain 1.00pm Lunch break 1.45pm Psychological & Behavioural treatment interventions 2.45pm Comfort break and discussion 3.00pm Practical demonstration of interventions 4.00pm Day ends Who is this course suitable for? This course is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of health care professionals of any discipline who work on a regular or occasional basis with people in pain to improve outcomes, including: • doctors • surgeons • nurses • dentists • neurologists • osteopaths • chiropractors • palliative care workers • psychiatrists • midwives • physiotherapists • occupational therapists • psychologists • health visitors • support/care workers • psychotherapists • counsellors – it is perfect CPD If you personally experience persistent pain then you will gain much from the workshop but please be aware the programme is not designed to be a treatment day and the tutor will be unable to give opinions to individuals with pain problems unless (with consent) their problem can be discussed for the benefit of all participants Anyone who would like to understand more about their own experience of pain, or that of someone they care for, and what can be done to manage ongoing pain and alleviate suffering This course has been independently assessed by the internationally recognised CPD Standards Office for 6 hours of CPD training. On completion of this training you’ll receive CPD certificates from the College and the CPD Standards Office.

Generating new leads and new business can be both time-consuming and frustrating. It's not easy - it takes skill, careful preparation and the creation of effective models and methods, even perhaps using formal approaches and scripts. Once generated, a new lead or enquiry must also be carefully managed to maximise the potential revenue it can generate. But it's crucial to get it right. If your company can afford not to worry about getting new business - congratulations! If your company is completely confident that it is performing at peak potential in generating new leads - again, congratulations! But if your company is working in the real world, couldn't your team do with some help, to become even just that little bit more effective, to make the process just that little less painful? This highly practical, intensive workshop gives sales teams the proven strategies and tactics they need to build a sustainable new business pipeline. This course will help participants: Develop a clear and consistent process for new business development and lead-generation Master the secret of effective new business development and lead-generation - 'only sell the appointment or next stage of the sales process, not your product or service' Set and achieve the right level of new business development and lead-generation activity to achieve your personal and organisational sales goals Apply the key principles of effective prospecting and pipeline management using a proven toolkit and approach Overcome the most common 'put-offs' when conducting telephone or face-to-face business-development and lead-generation activities Develop an engaging telephone voice and manner - and a 'networking personality' Qualify potential opportunities with more accuracy on a consistent basis Prioritise opportunities and manage their time when sourcing new business Discover online sources of leads, contacts and referrals Overcome psychological blocks to cold or warm calling - theirs and the client's Identify potential prospects - and decision-makers and influencers within target prospects - with greater accuracy Make outbound sales or appointment calls with improved confidence, control and results Improve the conversion of calls to appointments by using more effective questions and sales messages Get past gatekeepers and assistants more effectively Make the most of your CRM software and systems 1 Online marketing - what works! Workshop overview and learning objectives Choosing your social media channels LinkedIn for sales and marketing Designing and implementing an effective new business email campaign online Creating a lead-generation strategy online - with case studies Avoiding common mistakes in social media marketing Case study: 'Best practice in social media sales and marketing' Using blogs and video-based marketing (eg, YouTube) New trends and how to keep your finger on the 'social media' pulse Twenty essential websites and online marketing tools 2 Making appointments by telephone Planning the call, telephone techniques, integrating with email and online marketing Developing a clear and consistent process to appointment-making Setting and achieving the right level of telephone activity to achieve your appointment goals Applying the key principles of effective prospecting and pipeline management generation, using a proven toolkit and approach Overcoming the most common 'put-offs' to seeing or engaging with you Overcoming psychological blocks to cold or warm calling - yours and the client's Identifying potential prospects - and decision-makers and influencers within target prospects - with greater accuracy Making outbound sales or appointment calls with improved confidence, control and results Improving conversion of calls to appointments by using more effective questions and sales messages The five keys to developing an engaging telephone voice and approaching manner 3 Power networking Strategies for networking and B2B referral-based marketing The importance, and different types, of networking How to work a room - preparation and strategy Communication dynamics in networking - the power of the listening networker Assumptions when networking Business networking etiquette Making connections, asking for cards, contact details and referrals, gaining follow-up commitments Building relationships - follow-up and follow-through 4 Developing new leads Strategies for first-time sales calls Gaining rapport and opening first-time and new business sales calls effectively Advanced consultative selling - questioning techniques to quickly and efficiently uncover opportunities, need areas and preferences Presenting your solution to a new or first-time customer - creating an enthusiastic and compelling personalised and persuasive summary of your proposal Value message - differentiate your solutions clearly and accurately, with tailored value statements Presenting the right initial USPs, features and benefits and making them relevant and real to the customer Smart ways to position price, emphasise value and be a strong player without being the cheapest or leading on price Learn and use advanced techniques to determine customer needs, value and decision-making criteria in depth on a first-time call 5 Organised persistence - CRM and prospect-tracking Organised persistence - sales tracking, following up on 'sleeping' customers, gaining referrals, time and territory management Maintaining a good database for maximising new business ROI Developing a contact strategy with different types and levels of contact Analysing your contact base using state-of-the-art software and tools Making the most of your CRM systems and solutions Understanding that your attitude makes a difference when sourcing new business Setting SMART objectives for new business development and lead-generation Practical exercise - setting personal development and business goals Time management tips to improve daily productivity New business pipeline management strategies for peak sales performance 6 Workshop summary and close Practical exercise - developing your new business action plan Review and feedback

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Vegan Nutrition and Cooking Diploma Course Overview The Vegan Nutrition and Cooking Diploma is designed for those looking to explore the principles of plant-based nutrition and master the art of vegan cooking. This comprehensive course covers the essentials of vegan diets, from nutritional planning to meal preparation, providing learners with the knowledge to create balanced and nourishing meals. By completing this diploma, learners will gain a deep understanding of the nutritional needs of a vegan lifestyle and how to prepare a wide range of meals that promote health and well-being. Whether for personal growth or professional development, this course offers a solid foundation in vegan nutrition and cooking, empowering individuals to adopt or teach others about a plant-based lifestyle. Course Description This course delves into the science of vegan nutrition, focusing on the key nutrients required for optimal health, such as protein, vitamins, and minerals. Learners will explore vegan food groups, how to create well-rounded meals, and learn cooking techniques suited to plant-based diets. The course also includes practical advice on meal planning, food substitutions, and how to cater for different dietary needs within a vegan framework. Through the course, students will develop the skills to prepare a variety of vegan dishes, from quick snacks to elaborate meals, enabling them to create nutrient-dense menus for different occasions. By the end of the course, learners will have the expertise to confidently advise on vegan nutrition and create diverse, balanced, and flavourful vegan meals. Vegan Nutrition and Cooking Diploma Curriculum Module 01: Vegan Nutrition and Cooking Diploma Module 02: Vegetarian and Vegan Nutritionist Diploma (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to transition to a vegan lifestyle. Professionals aiming to expand their knowledge in nutrition and cooking. Beginners with an interest in plant-based nutrition and cooking. Health-conscious individuals wishing to explore vegan diets. Aspiring chefs looking to specialise in vegan cuisine. Career Path Vegan Chef or Cook Nutrition Consultant for Plant-Based Diets Health and Wellness Coach Recipe Developer or Food Blogger Culinary Instructor specialising in Vegan Cooking Food Product Development for Vegan Brands

This course, worth 30 hours of verifiable CPD, will demonstrate your ability to grade and reflect upon your impression technique and demonstrate competence to take impressions unsupervised under prescription. Learn about the Cavity Training Impression Taking Course The course is suited to nurses who aspire to treat patients directly and to take impressions or scan for impressions under the prescription of a registered dentist or clinical dental technician. To enrol, you must be GDC-registered, work in surgery and hold indemnity insurance. (extended duties) You will need a GDC registered dental professional able and willing to supervise you. You also need to complete an Anaphylaxis Awareness course – we offer a free CPD course for this. Frequently Asked Questions How long is the course? The course duration is 2 to 6 months. When are the classes held? You will attend a live webinar class for two Saturday mornings. Is there an exam at the end? There is no exam at the end, you need to successfully complete 24 assessments with your practice mentor and a complete a 500 word dissertation. What qualifications do I need to start the course? Preferable English and Maths level 4 and above, you must also be GDC registered. What opportunities for progression is there? This qualification allows candidates to further progress onto various post registration qualifications or career opportunities, such as: The Certificates in Orthodontic Nursing Extending a career in prosthetics. Training as a Lab Technician Course Dates 13th - 27th April 2024 9:30am - 1:30pm 11th - 25th May 2024 9:30am - 1:30pm 8th - 22nd June 2024 9:30am - 1:30pm 13th - 27th July 2024 9:30am - 1:30pm 3rd - 17th August 2024 9:30am - 1:30pm 7th - 21st September 2024 9:30am - 1:30pm Costs £180.00 per person (inc. VAT) Please choose from one of the course dates above. Each course is 2 days. The dates above indicate the 2 days of the course.