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Elite EA/PA Forum We are delighted to announce the Elite EA/PA Forum for ANZ will be on the 25th of September 2025. Our workshop aims to: Enhance your influence and impact by mastering assertive communication, negotiation, and self-advocacy skills. Stay composed and solution-focused in high-pressure situations with practical tools for crisis management and clear decision-making. Embrace evolving technology by understanding how AI and automation can streamline your role and boost efficiency. Future-proof your career by building strategic value, resilience, and adaptability in an ever-changing professional landscape. Keynote Address with Q&A from the audience: What to expect from Sam's Keynote: With over 30 years supporting leaders at the highest levels, Sam Cohen brings a wealth of insight, experience, and stories (the kind she can share) to the stage. From 18 years serving within The Royal Household - including as Deputy Private Secretary and Press Secretary to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - to working with The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, running the Prime Minister’s Office at Downing Street, and serving as Chief of Staff to the global CEO of Rio Tinto, Sam’s career is a masterclass in discretion, diplomacy, and delivering at the top. In this exclusive keynote, Beyond the Role, Sam will explore how Executive Assistants don’t just support leaders - they shape leadership, drive strategy, and build legacy from behind the scenes. Join us for this rare opportunity to hear from someone who’s been at the epicentre of power - and bring your questions! The keynote will include a live Q&A, where you can ask Sam about her remarkable career, leadership insights, and how to truly excel in high-performance environments. (Don’t ask her what the Queen kept in her handbag - she’s not telling.) Sam Cohen Career Bio: Sam Cohen has spent the last 30 years working to support leaders in the public and private sectors. Sam spent 18 years serving The Royal Household, as Deputy Private Secretary to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Press Secretary to The Queen. Sam also served as Private Secretary to The Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Following this time, Sam worked as Director of the Prime Minister’s Office at Downing Street under Boris Johnson and, most recently, was Chief of Staff to the global CEO at Rio Tinto. Source: ABC News - YouTube Channel. Facilitator - AM: The Future-Proofed Assistant: Speak Up, Stand Out & Shape Your Career Path How to reimagine your Assistant role in 2025 and beyond - How the EA role is evolving (and what Executives now expect) & why Assistants who think like strategists will be indispensable Assertiveness as an Assistant – The key to retaining your role & the difference between being ‘helpful’ and being ‘heard’ Self-Advocacy as a Career Growth Strategy – The importance of advocating for your career development, workload boundaries and recognition Own Your Professional Future - Map your career development. Whether you're an EA for life or looking to a role beyond in the future, this is for you. Ruth Kilah Career Bio: Ruth is an international executive career coach and founder of Hoxton Hyde – Executive Career Coaching & Mentoring, delivering 1:1 and group programs for experienced Executive Assistants. She specialises in helping EAs step into higher-level roles, increase their income, and expand their professional impact. With 14 years’ experience supporting C-suite executives in Australia and the UK, Ruth brings deep industry insight and a strategic approach to career development. She empowers Assistants to gain clarity on their next move, adopt a strategic mindset, communicate their value effectively, and lead their own growth conversations with confidence. A former EA turned Stakeholder Relations and Project Manager, Ruth launched Hoxton Hyde in 2018 after spotting a clear gap in the market for tailored coaching for career-driven EAs. She is a respected thought leader in the EA space, regularly sharing insights via LinkedIn and Instagram. Panel: Crisis Mode: What to do when everything goes wrong Master a step-by-step approach to prioritising and problem-solving under pressure. Strengthen emotional resilience and calm decision-making during unexpected disruptions. Learn how to communicate clearly and lead from behind in high-stress situations. Emma-Kate Bos Bio Emma-Kate works alongside the CEO at Squadron Energy, one of Australia’s leading renewable energy companies. With over 28 years of experience in Executive Assistant and Operational roles supporting business leaders in professional services, politics, membership industries, sporting and not-for-profit organisations, Emma-Kate has a deep understanding of business support roles and has managed large teams of assistants and receptionists. She is passionate about developing and mentoring team members Emma-Kate holds an Associate Degree in Law, Mini MBA and Certificate in Public Relations. Sepi Nowlands Sepi has also worked as an EO for Deloitte and spent 18 years previously as an Executive Assistant at the ATO, Law Council of Australia, Grains Research and Development Corporation and Air Services Australia. She is now EA and EO to the CPO. Holly Clareburt Hollie Clareburt is an experienced Executive Assistant, currently supporting the Managing Director of Microsoft New Zealand and the Chief Partner Officer. Known for her professionalism and discretion, she excels in providing high-level support in fast-paced, executive environments. Prior to Microsoft, Hollie was Executive Assistant to the Chief of Corporate & Enterprise Systems at BECA, and previously supported the CEO at SKY News New Zealand. Her career reflects a strong track record of reliability, organisation, and executive partnership. Liv Wilson With over 20 years of experience across banking, government, creative industries, and global tech, Liv has supported senior leaders at companies including LinkedIn and Slack. She brings a strategic lens to the business support function, with deep expertise in operations, leadership enablement, and organisational effectiveness. As a passionate advocate for elevating the role of Executive Assistants, Liv has led women’s networks, championed DEI and social impact initiatives, and continues to push for recognition of business support as a critical driver of business success. She is currently working on her side hustle business - collaborating with executives, entrepreneurs, and small business owners to amplify their impact by removing operational barriers, optimising systems, and unlocking their capacity to lead and grow. Facilitator - PM: Justin Kabbani AI Is Not Here to Replace You. It's Here to Upgrade You. We'll explore Justin's proven 3P framework: Priming – How to set up AI like a strategic advisor by feeding it context, tone and mindset Prompting – How to craft clear, structured instructions to get consistently great results Producing – How to turn AI outputs into high-leverage work that makes you stand out Your session outcomes: Real examples from admin professionals already using AI to elevate their work Prompts you can copy, adapt, and test live Interactive exercises to build confidence fast A practical challenge to implement right after the session If you’ve been overwhelmed by AI, or underwhelmed by its impact, this session will change that. You'll leave with tools you can use today, and a mindset you’ll carry forward for the rest of your career. Justin Kabbani Career Bio: Justin Kabbani is one of Australia’s most in-demand AI trainers and keynote speakers, known for making AI feel simple, powerful, and immediately useful. He’s worked with brands like Uber, Treasury Wine Estates, and Udemy, helping their teams embed AI into daily workflows, strategic planning, and executive communication. Over the past two years, Justin has trained more than 2,000 professionals across Australia and beyond, consistently earning feedback like “mind-blowing,” and “game-changing”. His signature Prime, Prompt, Produce framework has transformed how business leaders, executive assistants, marketers, and teams think, work, and communicate with AI, without needing to be “tech people.” Justin believes AI isn’t here to replace people. It’s here to take the robotic work off our plate, so we can focus on what humans do best. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinkabbani/ Website: https://justinkabbani.com/ Speed Connections Networking Session Join us for Speed Connections, a lively 30-minute networking session designed to foster meaningful connections in a fun, fast-paced environment. Every 10 minutes, attendees will be placed into new breakout rooms with small groups, giving everyone the chance to meet a diverse range of peers. Each breakout session will feature engaging prompts to spark conversations and make networking enjoyable and memorable! Who will attend this event? Executive Assistant (EA) Personal Assistant (PA) Virtual Assistant (VA) Legal Secretary Legal Executive Assistant Administrative Assistant Office Manager Health Care Office Manager Chief of Staff Additional roles may be relevant depending on role responsibilities along with development opportunities. We understand the challenge. Professional development for assistants is often undervalued, and securing budget or approval for external training can be difficult. That’s why we’ve created a ready-to-use business case template to help you justify attendance at this event and highlight the value it brings to both you and your organisation. If you need support or costings confirmed for single or group attendance, please reach out to our support team at: support@elite-forums.com You can download and edit the template below: This workshop is open to females, male including trans women/males and non-binary professionals. Group Rate Discounts: To discuss our group rates in more detail, please email support@elite-forums.com and provide the following: Group Number (How many would like to attend) Event Date (If numerous dates, please advise if we are splitting attendees across multiple dates) Attendee Contact details (Or request our Group Rate Document. Complete and return - we'll sort the rest.) Group discounts are on request - see below group rate discount brackets: 🧩 You just need one piece to come together - to unlock your Elite Potential. 🔑 Please note: All facilatators, panelists, and speakers are all PAID with applicable contracts in place. We value our speakers and want the best to ensure our attendees get the best development. Media outlets/organisations will not be permitted to attend this event.

Our training programme will provide those involved at any stage of the process for procuring goods and/or services within their organisations with the knowledge and skillset to identify and mitigate the threat posed by the breadth and multi-layered complexity of procurement fraud, corruption and associated financial crime and money laundering.

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Ideal for those wanting a completely practical Hair Cutting and Colouring Course. You’ll learn the 9 Alan d foundation haircuts along with finishing techniques, shampooing, cutting, styling, blow-drying, client care and salon protocol. After 4 weeks (20 days), you will then move on to a 4 week (20 days) colour class covering basic product knowledge, root coverage, full-head colour, foils, meche & Balayage. You will be taught on both dummy heads & live models.

In this Advanced Diploma in User Experience UI/UX Design course, you will learn everything you need to know to become an expert UI/UX designer. We will start by teaching you the basics of UX and UI design and then move on to more advanced topics like wireframing prototyping, and usability testing. We will also teach you how to use Adobe XD, a powerful design tool professionals use worldwide. UI/UX design is the process of creating products that are user-centred. It is all about understanding user demands and building goods to fulfil those goals. This User Experience Design course will begin with an overview of the web industry, with an emphasis on essential concepts and trends. You will then learn about the fundamentals of graphic design, understanding the principles and techniques that underpin visually appealing designs. You will explore the exciting world of UX design with a solid foundation, concentrating on building user-centred experiences that meet users' requirements and aspirations. The course will also teach you how to integrate your UX design thoughts into aesthetically appealing user interfaces. To bring your ideas to life, you will use Adobe XD, a sophisticated design tool. You will find optimisation tactics along the way to improve the performance and usability of your designs. Furthermore, this course offers useful insights on how to begin a career in UI/UX design, as well as resources and support to help you excel in the sector. Practical assignments will allow you to put your newly learned abilities to use and receive feedback, ensuring that you obtain experience throughout your learning journey. Join us in the User Experience Design from A-Z: Adobe XD UI/UX Design course to realise your full potential as a UI/UX designer. Begin by developing memorable and user-friendly digital experiences that engage users and create a lasting impression. Enrol now and start your path to a successful career in UI/UX design! Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the User Experience Design course, you will be able to: Understand the main concepts and trends in the web industry. Apply the principles of graphic design to create visually appealing designs. Properly design user-centred experiences that meet users' needs and goals. Translate UX design concepts into visually engaging user interfaces. Utilise Adobe XD to bring your designs to life with interactive prototypes. Optimise designs for improved performance and usability. Gain valuable insights and resources for starting a career in UX/UI design. Who is this course for? This User Experience Design course is ideal for: Beginners interested in entering the UX/UI design field. Graphic designers looking to expand their skill set into UX/UI design. Web designers seeking to enhance their understanding of user experience. Product managers and developers aiming to collaborate effectively with designers. Individuals passionate about creating intuitive and impactful digital experiences. Career Path  Our course will prepare you for a range of careers, including: Junior UX/UI Designer: £25,000 - £40,000 per year. UX/UI Designer: £35,000 - £70,000 per year. Senior UX/UI Designer: £50,000 - £100,000 per year. UX/UI Design Lead: £80,000 - £90,000 per year. UX/UI Design Manager: £95,000 - £120,000 per year. UX/UI Design Director: £120,000+ per year. Certification After studying the course materials of the Advanced Diploma in User Experience UI/UX Design there will be a written assignment test which you can take either during or at the end of the course. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the pdf certificate for £5.99. Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £9.60. Prerequisites This Advanced Diploma in User Experience UI/UX Design does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning.This Advanced Diploma in User Experience UI/UX Design was made by professionals and it is compatible with all PC's, Mac's, tablets and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection. Course Curriculum UX/UI Course Introduction Learn UX/UI Course Overview 00:05:00 Section Overview 00:04:00 UX vs UI 00:04:00 UX/UI Designer Marketplace 00:05:00 Overview of UX Roles 00:06:00 Introduction To The Web Industry Web Industry Section Overview 00:03:00 The Phases of Web Development 00:13:00 Designer Responsibilities (working in a team) 00:09:00 Roles & Descriptions (working in a team) 00:05:00 Agile Approach To Project Management 00:12:00 Scrum - Flexible Framework 00:06:00 Project Management Apps 00:13:00 XD Lesson - Introduction 00:13:00 Foundations of Graphic Design Graphic Design Section Overview 00:02:00 The Psychology of Color 00:13:00 Color Wheel & Color Schemes 00:06:00 Working with Fonts 00:10:00 Working With Icons 00:04:00 XD Lesson - Tools, Object Manipulation and Components 00:13:00 XD Lesson - Font Styles and Artboard Settings 00:07:00 Graphic Design Software Tools 00:03:00 Adobe XD lesson 4 - Icons & Vector Graphics 00:14:00 UX Design (User Experience Design) UX Design Section Overview 00:04:00 What is User Experience Design? (UX) 00:09:00 UX Design Process 00:03:00 The UX Analysis Process 00:08:00 Working with User Profiles 00:03:00 Understanding User Pain Points 00:03:00 XD Lesson 5 Class Project: Сompetitive Analysis 00:10:00 Developing a Persona Part 1 00:05:00 Developing a Persona Part 2 00:05:00 Customer Journey 00:04:00 Customer Journey vs Sales Funnel 00:04:00 3 Phases of a Sales Funnel 00:07:00 4 Stages of a Sales Funnel 00:06:00 Macro/Micro Conversions 00:05:00 Stages of Market Sophistication 00:06:00 Lead Generation Funnel 00:06:00 Digital Product Sales Funnel 00:05:00 7 Principles of Influence 00:12:00 Age Based Influence Triggers 00:06:00 Gender Influence Triggers 00:06:00 Interest Based Marketing 00:04:00 Understanding User Flow 00:08:00 XD Lesson 6 Class Project: Userflow - Your first UX deliverable 00:07:00 Working with Story Boards 00:05:00 XD Lesson 7 Class Project: Crafting a Story board 00:09:00 Working with Moodboards 00:04:00 XD Lesson 8 Class Project: Creating Moodboard 00:11:00 Sitemap & Information Architecture 00:07:00 XD Lesson - Class Project: App Architecture 00:09:00 Low and Hi Fidelity Wireframes 00:03:00 XD Lesson - Class Project: Login Screen Wireframe Using Material Design 00:08:00 Working with Prototypes 00:04:00 XD Lesson - Class Project: Home Screen Wireframe and Linking 00:07:00 XD Lesson - Class Project: Adding Interaction to Wireframes 00:10:00 Testing and Evaluating 00:11:00 UX Deliverables 00:03:00 UX Design Conclusion 00:01:00 UI Design (User Interface Design) UI Design Section Overview 00:03:00 UI Design Overview 00:03:00 Types of Interfaces 00:10:00 Landing Pages Overview 00:10:00 XD Lesson - Using Grids in XD 00:08:00 XD Lesson - Single Card design 00:13:00 UI Controls 00:07:00 UI Navigational Components 00:12:00 Header Design Overview 00:07:00 XD Lesson - Mobile & Desktop: Header Design 00:10:00 XD Lesson - Mobile & Desktop: Dropdown Design 00:06:00 Common Layouts Overview 00:08:00 XD Lesson - Common Layouts 00:07:00 Mobile & Desktop Footer Design Overview 00:07:00 XD Lesson - Mobile & Desktop: Footer Design 00:06:00 Mobile & Desktop Button Design Overview 00:05:00 XD Lesson - Mobile & Desktop: Button Design 00:10:00 XD Lesson - Mobile & Desktop: Input Design 00:07:00 Mobile & Desktop Filter Search Bar Design Overview 00:06:00 Adobe XD Lesson - Mobile & Desktop: Filter Design 00:07:00 Adobe XD Lesson - Mobile & Desktop: Search Design 00:03:00 UI Kit Overview 00:05:00 Adobe XD Lesson - Desktop and Mobile: UI Kit 00:06:00 Microinteractions Overview 00:05:00 Adobe XD lesson - Microinteractions 00:07:00 Optimization Optimization Section Overview 00:02:00 Feedback Review & Getting Referrals 00:04:00 'Above the Fold' Rule 00:04:00 Adobe XD lesson - Designing a Powerful Above the Fold 00:08:00 Using Analytics For Optimization 00:05:00 Heat Maps & Element Placements 00:04:00 Crafting A Usability Report Overview 00:08:00 Adobe XD lesson - Crafting Reports in XD 00:20:00 Starting a Career in UX/UI Design Careers in UX/UI Section Overview 00:06:00 Your Daily Productivity Hub 00:14:00 How To Start Freelancing 00:08:00 Client Consulting 00:04:00 Building a Brand 00:10:00 Personal Branding 00:06:00 The Importance of Having a Website 00:08:00 Creating a Logo 00:05:00 Step by Step Website Setup 00:17:00 UI Templates 00:06:00 Logo Templates 00:04:00 Creating a Business Email 00:06:00 Networking Do's and Don'ts 00:04:00 Top Freelance Websites 00:10:00 UX/UI Project Scope Questions 00:10:00 Laser Focus & Productivity Tools 00:06:00 The Places to Find UX Jobs 00:05:00 Resources Resources - Advanced Diploma in User Experience UI/UX Design 00:00:00 Assignment Assignment - Advanced Diploma in User Experience UI/UX Design 00:00:00

Complete Visual BASIC training course description A hands-on introduction to programming in Visual BASIC V6. What will you learn Build Visual BASIC applications. Build simple components. Debug Visual BASIC programs. Examine existing code and determine its function. Complete Visual BASIC training course details Who will benefit: Anyone wishing to program in Visual BASIC. Prerequisites: None although experience in another high level language would be useful. Duration 5 days Complete Visual BASIC training course contents Application development using VB VB features. VB editions, VB terminology. Working in the Development Environment. Event-Driven Programming. Creating a program in VB. Project and executable files. VB reference materials. Visual Basic fundamentals Objects. Controlling objects. Introduction to forms. Introduction to controls. Basic controls. Working with code and forms Modules. Working with code. Interacting with the user. Working with code statements. Managing forms. Variables and procedures Introduction to variables and constants. Working with Procedures and Functions. Controlling program execution Common VB functions. Comparison and relational operators. Conditional structures. Looping structures. Debugging Error types. Debugging logic errors in VB. Working with controls Control types. Standard controls. Advanced standard controls. ActiveX controls. Insertable controls. Data access using the ADO data control Overview of ActiveX Data Objects. VB data access features. Relational database concepts. Using the ADO data Control to access data. SQL. Manipulating data. Using the data form wizard. Input validation Field-Level validation. The masked edit control. Form-Level validation. Form events used when validating data. Error trapping Trapping run time errors. Error handling overview. Enabling an error trap. Errors and the calling chain. In line error handling. Enhancing the User Interface Menus. Status bars. Toolbars. Drag and Drop Overview of Drag and Drop. Mouse events Drag and Drop basics. More about controls Using control arrays. Using the controls collection. Working with object variables. Collections. Finishing touches User Interface design principles. Distributing an application. Creating a default project.

Train with The LAB to learn the fundamental skills to become a confident, competent, shop-ready barber in as little as a month. Beginning with training heads and progressing to real life clients, The LAB will cover all the styles you'll need to know from long hair to skin-fades. As well as covering cutthroat shaves, here at The LAB we will make sure you are confident at cutting hair in a time sensitive environment, making you as employable as possible within a month.

This course aims to equip you with the skills to create an operational mobile Instagram app feed using React Native and ChatGPT. Additionally, it offers comprehensive resources to develop a well-rounded project that you can showcase as a prototype upon completion. You will use all the latest and trending tools for application development from scratch.

Our Fast-Track Barbering Course allows you to choose what you learn. Aimed at those who have Barbering experience but don’t feel confident enough on the salon floor, or those looking to brush up on a specific skill. You choose what you learn – cutting, fading, beard/moustache work or focusing on a specific style/technique – and the number of days you want to train.

The shortage of electricians has lead to an increased demand nationwide and in turn a sharp rise in salary. Our training solutions can help you gain nationally recognised qualifications such as City & Guilds and NVQ. Not only you will train in state-of-the-art training centres, but you can also have the opportunity to attain the Work Based Performance Units and complete a portfolio of diverse evidence of onsite work.