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LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION Imogen Pelham has been at Marjacq since 2015, and has worked as a literary agent for more than a decade. She represents literary fiction and some upmarket commercial fiction, as well as a wide range of non-fiction. Imogen's looking for fiction with a strong premise, a surprise twist, or sharp humour. Recent favourites include Leave The World Behind by Rumaan Alam, Early Morning Riser by Katherine Heiny, and Sorrow & Bliss by Meg Mason. Her non-fiction list includes history, memoir, medicine and psychology. She is particularly interested in identity, the arts and investigative journalism. Imogen would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 - 2 page synopsis and the first 10,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Imogen 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: Monday 22nd September 2025

Protecting yourself is not always about learning some fancy moves and having the constant mentality to attack. It is about surviving an attack by escaping unharmed, and as such your first instinct should always be to avoid the situation in the first place. Well bind that black belt tight and get ready, because this Personal Development: Self Defence Diploma course will help you prepare for the dangers lurking around the corner. This diploma level course will start by teaching you the basics of self-defence before moving onto martial arts. You will also learn about Kung Fu, how to get away from sticky situations and how to use your body in the right way. Finally, this course will also help you to choose a style to study so that you can stay safe anywhere you go. Essentially this Personal Development: Self Defence Diploma course is designed for those in mind who have the determination to succeed and would like to know how to deal with crisis situations. The only question that remains is how long can you afford to risk yourself? Course Highlights Personal Development: Self Defence Diploma is an award winning and the best selling course that has been given the CPD Certification & IAO accreditation. It is the most suitable course anyone looking to work in this or relevant sector. It is considered one of the perfect courses in the UK that can help students/learners to get familiar with the topic and gain necessary skills to perform well in this field. We have packed Personal Development: Self Defence Diploma into 13 modules for teaching you everything you need to become successful in this profession. To provide you ease of access, this course is designed for both part-time and full-time students. You can become accredited in just 9 hours, 40 minutes and it is also possible to study at your own pace. We have experienced tutors who will help you throughout the comprehensive syllabus of this course and answer all your queries through email. For further clarification, you will be able to recognize your qualification by checking the validity from our dedicated website. Why You Should Choose Personal Development: Self Defence Diploma Lifetime access to the course No hidden fees or exam charges CPD Accredited certification on successful completion Full Tutor support on weekdays (Monday - Friday) Efficient exam system, assessment and instant results Download Printable PDF certificate immediately after completion Obtain the original print copy of your certificate, dispatch the next working day for as little as £9. Improve your chance of gaining professional skills and better earning potential. Who is this Course for? Personal Development: Self Defence Diploma is CPD certified and IAO accredited. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic backgrounds. Requirements Our Personal Development: Self Defence Diploma is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path You will be ready to enter the relevant job market after completing this course. You will be able to gain necessary knowledge and skills required to succeed in this sector. All our Diplomas' are CPD and IAO accredited so you will be able to stand out in the crowd by adding our qualifications to your CV and Resume. Self Defence Basics Introduction to Self Defence FREE 00:15:00 Legal Aspects FREE 00:15:00 Protecting Yourself 01:00:00 Self-Defence Basics 00:15:00 Advanced Self Defence Techniques 01:00:00 Krav Maga 00:30:00 Self Defence Techniques Self Defence Basics 01:00:00 Martial Arts Basics 01:00:00 Getting Away 01:00:00 A Look At Kung Fu 01:00:00 Using Your Body in The Right Way 00:30:00 Choosing A Style To Study 01:00:00 Wrapping Up 00:15:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Personal Development: Self Defense Diploma 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Personal Development: Self Defense Diploma 00:20:00

Leading SAFe®: In-House Training During this course, attendees gain the knowledge necessary to lead a Lean-Agile enterprise by using the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) and its underlying principles derived from Lean, systems thinking, Agile development, product development flow, and DevOps. Participants in the class gain insights into mastering business agility to thrive in competitive markets. They discuss how to establish team and technical agility and organize and re-organize around the flow of value. Attendees also learn and practice the skills to support and execute PI Planning events and coordinate multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs). Class participants will explore the importance of adopting a customer-centric mindset and Design-Thinking approach to Agile Product Delivery. Learners will also understand how to implement a Lean Portfolio Management function within their enterprise. What you will Learn After attending this class, attendees should be able to: Lead the transformation to business agility with SAFe® Become a Lean-Agile leader Understand customer needs Design Thinking Enable Agile Product delivery Implement Lean Portfolio Management Thrive in the digital age with business agility Become a Lean-Agile leader Establish Team and Technical Agility Build solutions with Agile Product Delivery Explore Lean Portfolio Management Lead the change Become a Certified SAFe® Agilist

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Description: Want to learn how always to be prepared to defend yourself at times of need? Are you looking for a way to protect yourself without the use of violent weapons? If yes, then enrol in this Self Defence Course today and take back control of your rights. Running away from situations is not always possible, or the right solution. This course will show you how to defend yourself in every scenario. Self-defence is a set of physical techniques that are applied to protect yourself from harm caused by others. This self-defence training course will help you to defend your safety while boosting your confidence and fitness levels. Through this self-defence course, you will learn different strategies for defending yourself. You will also broaden your knowledge of the differences between martial arts and self-defence and will familiarise with basic martial art moves.  Want to learn how to protect yourself from attacks of violence? Enrol in this best-selling course and learn the art of defence with the guidance of our professional instructors. Who is the Self Defence course for? People who are willing to build confidence in themselves to be able to defend themselves. For individuals who are ready get into fields like security guarding which will help them to protect themselves at times of emergency. Entry Requirement: This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds. Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course. Assessment:  At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days. Why choose us? Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials; Tutorial videos/materials from the industry leading experts; Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform; Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result; The UK & internationally recognised accredited qualification; Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime; The benefit of career advancement opportunities; 24/7 student support via email. Career Path: Self Defence Course would be beneficial for the following professionals: Law enforcement training specialist. Training analyst. Training officer. Security guards. Self-defence lecturer. Self-defence instructor. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] Self Defence Basics Introduction to Self Defence 00:15:00 Legal Aspects 00:15:00 Protecting Yourself 01:00:00 Self-Defence Basics 00:15:00 Advanced Self Defence Techniques 01:00:00 Krav Maga 00:30:00 Self Defence Essentials Introduction 00:15:00 Why Self Defence 01:00:00 Difference Between Martial Arts And Self Defence 01:00:00 Effect Of Body Postures And Body Tools 00:30:00 Placement And Hits 00:30:00 Ways To Escapes From Basic Holds 00:30:00 Wrapping Up 00:15:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Self Defence Course 00:30:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Self Defence Course 00:30:00

Why depend on someone else to save you when you can save yourself Would you be able to defend yourself and your loved ones if someone were to physically attack you? It's a question most of us don't want to consider, but violence is, unfortunately, a fact of life. So learn Self Defense with this course. Apart from avoiding confrontation, if you can defuse a situation (talk someone down from physically assaulting you) or get away by handing over your wallet/purse or whatever they want, do that. Hand over your money rather than fight. Nothing you own is worth more than your life or health. If violence is unavoidable, however, to really defend yourself, you'll want to know ahead of time how to fight back effectively it's possible even against someone bigger or stronger than you. This complete course will teach you the basics on self defence. Learning both the basics and techniques of self defence will truly help build your senses that could help defend yourself. Course Highlights Ultimate Self Defence Course is an award winning and the best selling course that has been given the CPD Certification & IAO accreditation. It is the most suitable course anyone looking to work in this or relevant sector. It is considered one of the perfect courses in the UK that can help students/learners to get familiar with the topic and gain necessary skills to perform well in this field. We have packed Ultimate Self Defence Course into 20 modules for teaching you everything you need to become successful in this profession. To provide you ease of access, this course is designed for both part-time and full-time students. You can become accredited in just 13 hours hours and it is also possible to study at your own pace. We have experienced tutors who will help you throughout the comprehensive syllabus of this course and answer all your queries through email. For further clarification, you will be able to recognize your qualification by checking the validity from our dedicated website. Why You Should Choose Ultimate Self Defence Course Lifetime access to the course No hidden fees or exam charges CPD Accredited certification on successful completion Full Tutor support on weekdays (Monday - Friday) Efficient exam system, assessment and instant results Download Printable PDF certificate immediately after completion Obtain the original print copy of your certificate, dispatch the next working day for as little as £9. Improve your chance of gaining professional skills and better earning potential. Who is this Course for? Ultimate Self Defence Course is CPD certified and IAO accredited. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic backgrounds. Requirements Our Ultimate Self Defence Course is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path You will be ready to enter the relevant job market after completing this course. You will be able to gain necessary knowledge and skills required to succeed in this sector. All our Diplomas' are CPD and IAO accredited so you will be able to stand out in the crowd by adding our qualifications to your CV and Resume. Self Defence Basics Introduction to Self Defence FREE 00:15:00 Legal Aspects FREE 00:15:00 Protecting Yourself 01:00:00 Self-Defence Basics 00:15:00 Advanced Self Defence Techniques 01:00:00 Krav Maga 00:30:00 Self Defence Essentials Introduction 00:15:00 Why Self Defence 01:00:00 Difference Between Martial Arts And Self Defence 01:00:00 Effect Of Body Postures And Body Tools 00:30:00 Placement And Hits 00:30:00 Ways To Escapes From Basic Holds 00:30:00 Wrapping Up 00:15:00 Self Defence Techniques Self Defence Basics 01:00:00 Martial Arts Basics 01:00:00 Getting Away 01:00:00 A Look At Kung Fu 01:00:00 Using Your Body in The Right Way 00:30:00 Choosing A Style To Study 01:00:00 Wrapping Up 00:15:00

Leading SAFe®: Virtual In-House Training During this course, attendees gain the knowledge necessary to lead a Lean-Agile enterprise by using the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) and its underlying principles derived from Lean, systems thinking, Agile development, product development flow, and DevOps. Participants in the class gain insights into mastering business agility to thrive in competitive markets. They discuss how to establish team and technical agility and organize and re-organize around the flow of value. Attendees also learn and practice the skills to support and execute PI Planning events and coordinate multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs). Class participants will explore the importance of adopting a customer-centric mindset and Design-Thinking approach to Agile Product Delivery. Learners will also understand how to implement a Lean Portfolio Management function within their enterprise. What you will Learn After attending this class, attendees should be able to: Lead the transformation to business agility with SAFe® Become a Lean-Agile leader Understand customer needs Design Thinking Enable Agile Product delivery Implement Lean Portfolio Management Thrive in the digital age with business agility Become a Lean-Agile leader Establish Team and Technical Agility Build solutions with Agile Product Delivery Explore Lean Portfolio Management Lead the change Become a Certified SAFe® Agilist

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Martial Arts First Aid Course Course Overview The Martial Arts First Aid Course provides essential knowledge and skills to manage medical situations in martial arts environments. It equips learners with the necessary tools to assess and respond to both minor and major injuries effectively. The course is designed for anyone involved in martial arts, from instructors to enthusiasts, ensuring they can provide first aid with confidence and accuracy. Learners will gain an understanding of emergency procedures, common injuries, and the best approaches to safeguarding participants in martial arts settings. Course Description This course covers a range of crucial first aid topics, including the proper methods for initial assessment, CPR, managing common injuries, and handling major medical emergencies. Learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of martial arts-related injuries and how to manage them, from bruises and sprains to life-threatening conditions. The course also focuses on injury prevention strategies and the precautions needed to ensure safety during training. By completing this course, learners will be well-equipped to respond to emergency situations in a martial arts environment, supporting both immediate care and long-term recovery. Martial Arts First Aid Course Curriculum Module 01: Introduction to Martial Arts First Aid Module 02: Initial Assessment Module 03: CPR & Recovery Position Module 04: Common Injuries Module 05: Major Injuries Module 06: Medical Emergencies Module 07: Injury Prevention Module 08: Things to Keep in Mind (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge of first aid in martial arts. Professionals aiming to improve safety measures in martial arts training. Beginners with an interest in martial arts and emergency response. Coaches and instructors wishing to ensure a safer environment for their students. Career Path Martial Arts Instructor First Aid Trainer Sports Therapist Safety Coordinator in Sports Emergency Medical Responder

Do you want to transform your sketches and paintings into stunning works? Do you want to unlock your inner artist and master the techniques of drawing and painting? If the answers are yes, then enrol on our course now. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, our drawing and painting course will help you take your skills to the next level. In this intensive course, you will learn to master the straightforward one-stroke method and produce stunning paintings with basic brushstrokes. Likewise, it will show you how to use the one-stroke painting method to produce eye-catching artwork. Next, you will know about the overview of the tools required to use this strategy. Gradually, you will look at how to paint leaves and apply fundamental strokes like the teardrop, petal, and daisy strokes. Furthermore, understand how to choose colours and study the fundamentals of brush maintenance, brush loading, and painting methods for stems and leaves. Lastly, you will discover how to build more colourful paintings starting with a composition of pedal strokes, pine leaves, and cherries. Learning outcome: After this course, you will be able to: Acquire the physical and visual abilities necessary for drawing. Assess scale, proportion, and spatial relationships. Use linear and tonal approaches to apply Light and shadow to our drawing. Learn to use tools that are conventional for drawing. Determine and use the characteristics and ideas of colour. Improve your ability to think critically and solve problems with colour. Why Prefer Us? Opportunity to earn a certificate accredited by CPD QS. Get a free student ID card! (£10 postal charges will be applicable for international delivery) Innovative and engaging content. Free assessments 24/7 tutor support. This skills development course is accredited by CPD. The learner will receive a certificate after completion of the course. To complete the full course, it will take 1 day and 10 hours. The course modules are as follows: ****Course Curriculum**** ***Art, Drawing and Painting*** Introduction Perspective Shading Measuring Still Life Drawing Drawing a Portrait Drawing a Tree Assessment Process Once you have completed all the modules in the Art, Drawing and Painting course, you can assess your skills and knowledge with an optional assignment. Certificate of Completion The learners have to complete the assessment of this Art, Drawing and Painting course to achieve the CPD QS accredited certificate. Digital Certificate: £10 Hard Copy Certificate: £29 (Inside UK) Hard Copy Certificate: £39 (for international students) CPD 25 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? The course is designed with care for: Art students. Artists. Sketch artist. Anyone who wants to learn about arts and drawing. Requirements You will not need any prior background or expertise to enrol in this course. Career path The learner will have a wide variety of career opportunities after completion of this course. Here are a few career opportunities that will be open for you: Art editor Salary: £20,000 to £40,000 Community arts worker Salary: £19,000 to £29,000 Art valuer Salary: £20,000 to £40,000 Certificates CPD QS Accredited Certificate Digital certificate - £10 CPD QS Accredited Certificate Hard copy certificate - £29 If you are an international student, then you have to pay an additional 10 GBP as an international delivery charge.