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Developing the Business Case: In-House Training Business analysts must be able to create business case documents that highlight project benefits, costs, and risks. The business case is based on the real business need to be solved. These become parts of proposals, feasibility studies, and other decision support documents. This course teaches the purpose, structure, and content of a business case. It presents the basic techniques for determining financial ROI, non-tangible benefits, and the probability of meeting expectations. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Perform feasibility studies Justify the business investment to solve the business problem Prepare an effective business case document Plan and implement a business case approval process Foundation Concepts The role of the BA An introduction to the BABOK® Guide The business analyst and the product / project life cycle (PLC) The business case deliverable Introducing the Business Case Process The BA and strategy analysis The BA and the business case process (BCP) The BA during the business case process (BCP) The BA after the business case process (BCP) Importance of defining solution performance metrics Defining the Business Need Overview of defining the business need Business needs: problem / opportunity statement Product vision Objectives and constraints Exploring Business Case Solutions Overview of exploring solutions Solution identification for feasibility Solution definition for analysis Assessing project risks Justifying the Business Case Overview of justifying the business case Qualitative justification Quantitative justification Approving the Business Case Overview of business case approval Developing recommendations Preparing the decision package - documents Preparing the decision package - presentations
Developing the Business Case Business analysts must be able to create business case documents that highlight project benefits, costs, and risks. The business case is based on the real business need to be solved. These become parts of proposals, feasibility studies, and other decision support documents. This course teaches the purpose, structure, and content of a business case. It presents the basic techniques for determining financial ROI, non-tangible benefits, and the probability of meeting expectations. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Perform feasibility studies Justify the business investment to solve the business problem Prepare an effective business case document Plan and implement a business case approval process Foundation Concepts The role of the BA An introduction to the BABOK® Guide The business analyst and the product / project life cycle (PLC) The business case deliverable Introducing the Business Case Process The BA and strategy analysis The BA and the business case process (BCP) The BA during the business case process (BCP) The BA after the business case process (BCP) Importance of defining solution performance metrics Defining the Business Need Overview of defining the business need Business needs: problem / opportunity statement Product vision Objectives and constraints Exploring Business Case Solutions Overview of exploring solutions Solution identification for feasibility Solution definition for analysis Assessing project risks Justifying the Business Case Overview of justifying the business case Qualitative justification Quantitative justification Approving the Business Case Overview of business case approval Developing recommendations Preparing the decision package - documents Preparing the decision package - presentations
Learn the essentials of software development. And increase your confidence when working with developers. Why take this course? Talk with confidence about web and internet technologies Build better relationships with developers on your team Create smarter designs with a deeper understanding of technical constraints Understand the concepts behind coding without needing to code Who is it for? All UX professionals Format Online, self-paced Duration 6 weeks (recommended) Commitment 3 hours per week What you’ll learn Over 6 weeks, you’ll learn about the key concepts and processes involved in software development. You'll understand how code works, so that you can collaborate more effectively with developers. Module 1 The software landscape Understand the relationship between hardware and software. Module 2 Layers of software Dig into each layer of the tech stack, from the front-end to the back-end. Module 3 Front-end technologies Get up to speed on the roles of HTML, CSS and Javascript. Module 4 Back-end technologies Explore the back-end, APIs and common programming languages. Module 5 How developers work Learn about common development workflows, from waterfall to agile. Module 6 Effective collaboration Get practical guidance on how to work well with development teams.
This 2 day course is ideal for Team Leaders and Managers who have had little or no training in the role where they have to lead a team and take on management responsibilities. It will give them confidence and the skills to take decisions and get the best performance from their team. The most popular of our management training courses, the First Line Management course is specifically for people who are new to a management position or who are about to undertake a management position and have had no formal management training. Anyone who is new to a management or supervisory position will benefit from this course. Run over two days, the syllabus of the First Line Management course will cover a wide range of topics to give new or inexperienced managers a firm understanding of the foundations needed to begin their journey as a manager. It includes units on effective communication, managing your team, managing yourself, delegating, setting objectives, effective planning and personal development. Course Syllabus Module OneRole Assessment and Personal Development Planning Understanding roles and responsibilities Outline framework of management Taking the step into management Identifying personal development needs and planning Module TwoEffective Communication Skills Communicating to be effective - how and what to communicate Designing effective questioning techniques and listening actively Non-verbal communication Dealing with, and responding to, differing communication styles Module ThreeManaging Yourself Use of planning tools and techniques Dealing with time stealers and interruptions Learn how to delegate effectively Module FourManaging Your Team Understanding different management styles and how to use them Recognising performance management Setting expectations and clearly defining roles and responsibilities Pinpointing performance and motivating your team/individuals Learning the management actions required to maintain team effectiveness Team dynamics and looking at individual behaviour within teams First Line Management Course Management is the efficient, effective and economic use of resources to achieve results with and through the efforts of other people. Leadership – a definition Inspiring others to follow your lead by creating a compelling vision of the future, whereby targets are not merely achieved, but are surpassed . Leadership – a definition Inspiring others to follow your lead by creating a compelling vision of the future, whereby targets are not merely achieved, but are surpassed . The Role of the First Line Manager as ‘Leader'. First Line Managers have Leadership responsibilities – this is often the biggest challenge for Team Leaders and Supervisors who have to adapt from performing a task to motivating a team. At the beginning of the 21st century, the most powerful sources of growth, employment and wealth creation are found in innovation-driven industries. As a result, organisational leaders face a whole new set of challenges. They have to change and will increasingly need to rely on the knowledge, skills, experience and judgement of all their people. Organisational leaders will need to place less emphasis on traditional structures and control, and concentrate on five key priorities: . Five Key Priorities . using strategic vision to motivate and inspire empowering employees at all levels accumulating and sharing internal knowledge gathering and integrating external information challenging the status quo and enabling creativity Using Strategic Vision. Effective leaders will develop a strategic vision that is clear and compelling, and communicate it in a way that gives a real sense of purpose and direction. A powerful vision is clear about direction and objectives, proactive in its approach, but allows room for flexibility about the means of achievement. A powerful vision is important because it is one way of linking the present to a desirable future. The role of strategic planning is then to map out a path to achieve that vision. However, visionary thinking should not be the exclusive province of the organisation's top executives. Successful leaders will encourage participation in the formulation of a strategic vision that offers different perspectives and encourages commitment. It is also important to empower employees with the responsibility and authority to implement the vision. . Empowering Employees. Some people have proposed the view that the great leader is a great servant [2]. Certainly, many organisations believe that an environment based on trust will produce better results than one of rules, regulation and hierarchy. This means that leaders will increasingly have to respond to their employees' needs and take on some unaccustomed roles, such as coach, teacher, information provider, facilitator, listener or supporter. But for empowerment to work, organisations will have to share information and knowledge far more than they have done in the past. This will certainly include First Line Managers . Challenging the status quo and enabling creativity. There are a number of ways in which effective First Line Managers can challenge the status quo and enable creativity: . Facilitate ‘constructive dissent', i.e. encourage people to question openly a manager's perspective without fear of retaliation. An interesting example of this is at Motorola, where employees can file a ‘minority report' and lodge a different point of view to their immediate First Line Manager on a business issue. Foster a culture that encourages risk-taking. Create a sense of urgency by producing a compelling picture of the risks of not changing. To summarise, successful First Line Managers will be those that are proactive both in facilitating organisational learning and encouraging positive adaptation to external changes. . A 2 day First Line Manager Course will accelerate the process for Team Leaders and Supervisors to reach a high level of competence and confidence in the Leadership role they have . Sample Exercises Our range of bespoke First Line Manager modules works wonders! The course outlines may look as you'd expect - but the content, approach and effect is very much greater than expectations. We have a very large library of innovative exercises that are highly effective in capturing and embedding the learning points in a practical way. Following each exercise - that may be aligned to a 'Financial Theme' - they are debriefed fully and related to how the learning can to be applied back in the work-place. They are also really great fun!! Here are some template modules and sample exercises designed to embed the learning in a motivational and memorable way:- Sample 'ice-breaker' Exercise - Number Crunch The team must be effectively led and motivated to work as one to reach their objective of visiting each location in a short period of time. Debrief - Leadership and co-ordination, strategy and planning, adapting approach, decision making & control Sample Exercise - Through the Hoop Taking the full team through the 'hoop' within the 'stretching' time limit is likely to exceed the group's own self-limitations. Time ManagementSample Exercise - Cones This task requires the team to take a numbered tower of 5 cones from point 'A' to 'B' in a specific order; this will have to meet the criteria outlined in the brief. The option of 'C' is vital to achieve the results. Debrief: Stepping back for overview Planning disciplines Time-budgeting Skills audit for delegation Handling ConflictSample Exercise - Cave Rescue Requires that the group make some difficult choices and then hold a press conference to justify their decisions while under scrutiny and criticism. This also displayed some required leadership learning; notably that a unified leadership team is crucial to gain commitment and confidence and also how vital it is to plan for any communication that will involve some sort of conflict. Handling Conflict and maintaining control in a professional manner are key debriefing points from this exercise. Communication, Negotiation & InfluenceSample Exercise - Red & White There is a specific time managed agenda and itinerary, which puts the group under pressure. The key challenge is for the sub-groups to maximise the commercial value from the task, however there is always a great danger that the individuals attempt to gain financial progress at the expense of the other group! Debriefing Points: Engaging the other group to 'buy-in' to collaboration Commercial consequences when collaboration is lacking or difficult Effective communication and influence across barriers Global Thinking & Business Mind-setSample Exercise - Dragon's Den The delegation is split into 2 -3 groups - each with a specific product or service to win the Dragons' investment. (A specialised Toy; A unique Team Building Training programme; An eBook Library; An innovative soft-ware package for the Retail Industry Sector. They have to also present to the Dragon's Den their business case for feedback and negotiate with the Dragons to gain either an 'I'm in' or an 'I'm out' reply. Debrief: Global business potential Supply Chain appreciation Commercial framework Performance ManagementSample Exercise - Juggling The group will be asked to set their own team target of how many 'issues' (balls) they can manage at one time. This involves devising a sequence between the group to achieve maximum results without making any mistakes. We introduce different balls which represent different degrees of complexity, challenging the group's preparation and approach to a variety 'team members' needs. Debrief: How to maintain focus when pressure is applied Ensuring effective communication Clarifying the approach for dealing with the unexpected Setting expectations and reviewing delivery Treating every team member as an individual Prioritisation & OrganisationSample Exercise - Labyrinth This activity requires the group to solve a number of tasks through verbal communication only, but they will be forbidden to write any information down or make any gestures using their hands. They will each be provided with a great deal of different pieces of data that has to be assimilated within an increasingly pressurised time-scale. The material also contains distracting and misleading 'red-herrings'. The task requires delegates to keep focussed on the 'critical path' and be very organised in order to meet the dead-line. Debrief: Rigour of planning - SMART Prioritising through ambiguity Time budgeting Assigning roles & responsibilities to break down volume of material The value of keeping accurate records In-House & Classroom Courses Available Online We have developed an alternative to traditional face-to-face training that continues to provide a full learning experience, and allows delegates to learn effectively whilst self-isolating from home. This is how it looks: Delegates booked on Classroom and In-House courses will continue to have access to their trainer online throughout the days that the course is booked to run. Prior to a delegate's course start date, they will be enrolled on our e-learning platform (in partnership with BCF Group) for the course they are booked on to. They will also be given contact information for their trainer, and details of how to access the online workshops. Delegates will not require any special IT equipment. A desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or a mobile phone with internet and audio capability is all that is required. Delegates taking ILM Qualifications will then proceed to the book review, video review and work based assignments with 12 months tutor support as appropriate, and in line with our previous arrangements. We hope you agree that this blended learning experience represents the safest way to continue supporting our clients and delegates during the Coronavirus disruption. In-House Courses This is our own management training course which has been developed and refined over the many years we have been providing it to delegates from organisations in virtually every industry. This means that the course syllabus is flexible and can be tailored to the specific requirements of a new first line manager or managers, making it ideal for companies or organisations who require an in-house first line management training course which is attended by a number of current or potential managers. Scheduled Courses A one day version of this First Line Management course is available as an Open Course delivered at our partner, the BCF's Training suites in Nottingham and Reading from the following scheduled dates... Classroom Course - Nottingham (NG12 4DG) Classroom training courses enable you to benefit from having the tutor and other delegates right there in the room with you. Face-to-face training sessions are one of the best ways to learn, as it is easy to ask questions and have group discussions. Cost: £595 + vat 16 October 2023 09 January 2024 11 March 2024 Classroom Course - Reading (RG41 5QS) Classroom training courses enable you to benefit from having the tutor and other delegates right there in the room with you. Face-to-face training sessions are one of the best ways to learn, as it is easy to ask questions and have group discussions. Cost: £595 + vat 07 December 2023 15 February 2024 14 May 2024 Zoom™ Course Attending a course via Zoom videoconferencing gives you all of the benefits of classroom training without the need to leave your home or office. You still benefit from a real tutor facilitating the programme, and the content is exactly the same. Cost: £495 + vat 11 September 2023 04 December 2023 13 March 2024 Dickson Training Ltd Founded in 1985 in Yorkshire, we have built an impressive and loyal client base. 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Practical SQL Advanced Intensive Course , exploring the advanced and less commonly used SQL Statements and techniques. We also learn Data Definition Language and Data Manipulation Language statements. as well as course automation of queries using T-SQL. Hands-on, Practical SQL Advanced Course. PCWorkshops SQL Advanced Course Certificate. Max 4 people per course; we keep it personalised.
Developing the Business Case: Virtual In-House Training Business analysts must be able to create business case documents that highlight project benefits, costs, and risks. The business case is based on the real business need to be solved. These become parts of proposals, feasibility studies, and other decision support documents. This course teaches the purpose, structure, and content of a business case. It presents the basic techniques for determining financial ROI, non-tangible benefits, and the probability of meeting expectations. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Perform feasibility studies Justify the business investment to solve the business problem Prepare an effective business case document Plan and implement a business case approval process Foundation Concepts The role of the BA An introduction to the BABOK® Guide The business analyst and the product / project life cycle (PLC) The business case deliverable Introducing the Business Case Process The BA and strategy analysis The BA and the business case process (BCP) The BA during the business case process (BCP) The BA after the business case process (BCP) Importance of defining solution performance metrics Defining the Business Need Overview of defining the business need Business needs: problem / opportunity statement Product vision Objectives and constraints Exploring Business Case Solutions Overview of exploring solutions Solution identification for feasibility Solution definition for analysis Assessing project risks Justifying the Business Case Overview of justifying the business case Qualitative justification Quantitative justification Approving the Business Case Overview of business case approval Developing recommendations Preparing the decision package - documents Preparing the decision package - presentations
Description A spirited yoga practise to boost your energy, uplift your soul, and leave you feeling lit up from the inside out! Move better, breath better, and feel better for LIFE! This is an invigorating and energising mixed-ability yoga class designed to challenge you physically, make you sweat, and leave you with that blissed out post-yoga feeling! Options given to suit all levels of yoga experience - both beginner's and advanced students will find something to work on, from down-dog to handstands! Get strong, retrain habits, and get moving! Every class contains structured flowing movements interwoven with guided breath work. Challenge your strength, mobility, and fitness. Classes always end with svanasana - mindfulness-based guided relaxation, meditation, and massage to leave you feeling calm, grounded, and blissful. Carry that feeling over into your life, as you enjoy more energy, feeling more centred, and finding more strength and balance both on and off the mat. - Fantastic stress relief! - Improve your posture - Great mobility, strength, and balance training - Learn to move with confidence and prowess - Boost your energy! - Increase body-awareness, coordination, and mental focus - Feel more awake, more powerful, and more alive! Taught at the Hub on the Green - a beautiful calm and clean setting in the heart of Bournville. What style of yoga is it? Not all yoga is created equal! Roo teaches a modern style of yoga that has been developed by a physiotherapist and neurologist, providing movement education for both your body and your brain. This innovative method provides a smarter, safer, and more effective approach to yoga and movement. Working from the ground up with intelligent sequencing and emotional awareness, this movement practise is designed to retrain your habits, correct postural imbalances, and teach you how to hold yourself and move through space - so that you can stand tall, move with confidence, and feel empowered for LIFE! Come and feel the difference! First time? Use code TRYFOR5 to get your first drop-in class for only £5 🙂 Discounts for yoga teachers - get in touch to find out more! Option to drop-in (£11 per class) or book a 6 week block (£54). These are 6 consecutive classes, starting from the week you book them on. When there is a break (for example, over the summer), your 6 week block will be "paused" for the duration of the break, and start again when classes resume. There will be no refunds given for any classes missed within your block. Mats and yoga blocks are provided. Spaces are limited - pre-booking is strongly advised! Any remaining spaces will be allocated to walk-ins on the day on a first-come-first-served basis. If the room is full, I'm really sorry but you will be unable to join the class. So make sure you book! :D See you on the mat! Roo x
Description A spirited yoga practise to boost your energy, uplift your soul, and leave you feeling lit up from the inside out! Move better, breath better, and feel better for LIFE! This is an invigorating and energising mixed-ability yoga class designed to challenge you physically, make you sweat, and leave you with that blissed out post-yoga feeling! Options given to suit all levels of yoga experience - both beginner's and advanced students will find something to work on, from down-dog to handstands! Get strong, retrain habits, and get moving! Every class contains structured flowing movements interwoven with guided breath work. Challenge your strength, mobility, and fitness. Classes always end with svanasana - mindfulness-based guided relaxation, meditation, and massage to leave you feeling calm, grounded, and blissful. Carry that feeling over into your life, as you enjoy more energy, feeling more centred, and finding more strength and balance both on and off the mat. - Fantastic stress relief! - Improve your posture - Great mobility, strength, and balance training - Learn to move with confidence and prowess - Boost your energy! - Increase body-awareness, coordination, and mental focus - Feel more awake, more powerful, and more alive! Taught at the Hub on the Green - a beautiful calm and clean setting in the heart of Bournville. What style of yoga is it? Not all yoga is created equal! Roo teaches a modern style of yoga that has been developed by a physiotherapist and neurologist, providing movement education for both your body and your brain. This innovative method provides a smarter, safer, and more effective approach to yoga and movement. Working from the ground up with intelligent sequencing and emotional awareness, this movement practise is designed to retrain your habits, correct postural imbalances, and teach you how to hold yourself and move through space - so that you can stand tall, move with confidence, and feel empowered for LIFE! Come and feel the difference! First time? Use code TRYFOR5 to get your first drop-in class for only £5 🙂 Discounts for yoga teachers - get in touch to find out more! Option to drop-in (£11 per class) or book a 6 week block (£54). These are 6 consecutive classes, starting from the week you book them on. When there is a break (for example, over the summer), your 6 week block will be "paused" for the duration of the break, and start again when classes resume. There will be no refunds given for any classes missed within your block. Mats and yoga blocks are provided. Spaces are limited - pre-booking is strongly advised! Any remaining spaces will be allocated to walk-ins on the day on a first-come-first-served basis. If the room is full, I'm really sorry but you will be unable to join the class. So make sure you book! :D See you on the mat! Roo x