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Goal Setting Strategy Online Course The Goal Setting Strategy Online Course helps you take control of your goals and get more done. You will learn how to stop procrastinating, stay focused, and manage your time well. This course shows you how to set smart goals, stay motivated, and finish your tasks on time. With each module, you will gain simple steps to boost your productivity and create a plan that works for your life or career. Learning Outcomes Beat procrastination using easy steps. Understand and use the four P’s of goal setting. Boost your daily motivation. Manage your time in a smart way. Stay on track and complete your tasks. Get more done in less time. Create helpful to-do lists. Set SMART goals that lead to real results. Learn how to keep going even when you make mistakes. Build a plan to reach your personal or work goals. Who is this course for? This course is for anyone who wants to reach goals faster and improve their time management. It suits students, job seekers, employees, and business owners. If you often feel stuck or distracted, this course is for you. Eligibility Requirements You don’t need past experience. Anyone with a computer or smartphone and an internet connection can join. Career path After finishing this course, you can use these skills in any job or role. Good goal-setting helps in business, management, education, and more. It also prepares you for roles where planning, focus, and results matter. (Learn more about this online course)

Trying New Things Course Overview This course, "Trying New Things," is designed to encourage learners to step outside their comfort zones and embrace new experiences. It focuses on the value of trying new things and how it contributes to personal growth and professional development. The course will guide you through various strategies to foster an open mindset, improve adaptability, and gain confidence in tackling unfamiliar situations. Upon completion, you will have the skills and motivation to explore new opportunities in both your personal and professional life. This course aims to inspire you to take initiative, embrace change, and build resilience in navigating new challenges. Course Description "Trying New Things" offers learners the opportunity to explore the benefits of expanding their horizons and pushing boundaries. The course delves into techniques for overcoming fear and hesitation when faced with unfamiliar experiences. You will explore methods to develop curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset, while learning how to apply these skills in various aspects of life. Key topics include risk-taking, fostering creativity, and setting realistic goals for change. Through engaging learning materials, you will gain confidence in trying new things and be equipped with the mental tools to make sound decisions when faced with novel situations. By the end of the course, learners will have a comprehensive understanding of how embracing change and new challenges can lead to lasting personal and career growth. Trying New Things Curriculum: Module 01: The Power of Trying New Things Module 02: Overcoming Fear and Embracing Change Module 03: Developing a Growth Mindset Module 04: Setting and Achieving Personal Challenges Module 05: Building Confidence in New Experiences Module 06: Leveraging New Experiences for Career Growth Module 07: Reflecting and Adapting for Continued Success (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to enhance their personal growth and resilience Professionals aiming to improve their adaptability and innovation in the workplace Beginners with an interest in embracing change and self-improvement Anyone interested in developing new skills and expanding their potential Career Path Personal development coach HR professional Leadership and team development roles Innovation and creativity-focused industries Entrepreneurship and small business management

Discover the essential role of business analysis in driving organizational success. Learn key techniques, tools, and strategies to analyze and improve business processes, optimize resources, and make informed decisions. Explore the dynamic field of business analysis and its impact on innovation, efficiency, and profitability.

Overview of Mastering Entrepreneurship Britain’s business world is growing fast, with over 5.5 million small businesses helping the economy. From tech companies in London to eco-friendly projects in Scotland, more people are seeing the value of starting their businesses. Mastering Entrepreneurship is now a key path for people who want to turn their ideas into real success. This course helps you build the right skills and plan your journey as an entrepreneur. Our Mastering Entrepreneurship programme focuses on important areas such as personal strengths, business planning, and understanding market needs. You will learn how to find your unique talent, use SWOT analysis, and build a clear vision for your future business. The course takes you from basic business skills to smart thinking for long-term success. With more government support and higher startup success rates in the UK, now is a great time to start or grow a business. Through easy-to-follow lessons, tasks, and activities, Mastering Entrepreneurship helps you grow step by step. You will learn what it takes to build a strong business, manage risks, and spot new opportunities. Whether you are starting fresh or improving an existing idea, Mastering Entrepreneurship gives you the support and structure you need. This journey helps turn your passion into a working business that adds value to the UK’s growing business scene. By the end of the Mastering Entrepreneurship course, you will be able to: Build ten important skills every successful entrepreneur needs Find and use your own special business strengths Write clear and strong vision statements that match your goals Do a full SWOT analysis to help guide your business decisions Create smart plans based on what you do well and the chances you see Use different tools to check and improve your skills over time Who is this course for? The Mastering Entrepreneurship course is ideal for: New entrepreneurs who want clear steps to turn business ideas into real plans through skill-building and smart planning Small business owners aiming to boost their abilities, understand their strengths, and grow their business using trusted methods People changing careers who want to enter the world of entrepreneurship by learning key skills and making solid plans Business students or graduates who wish to add practical experience to their studies by learning useful tools like SWOT and vision planning Current entrepreneurs who want to sharpen their focus, assess their strengths, and build strong plans for lasting success Process of Evaluation After studying the Mastering Entrepreneurship Course, your skills and knowledge will be tested with an MCQ exam or assignment. You have to get a score of 60% to pass the test and get your certificate. Certificate of Achievement Certificate of Completion - Digital / PDF Certificate After completing the Mastering Entrepreneurship Course, you can order your CPD Accredited Digital / PDF Certificate for £5.99. (Each) Certificate of Completion - Hard copy Certificate You can get the CPD Accredited Hard Copy Certificate for £12.99. (Each) Shipping Charges: Inside the UK: £3.99 International: £10.99 Requirements You don’t need any educational qualification or experience to enrol in the Mastering Entrepreneurship course. Career Path Completing the Mastering Entrepreneurship course can lead to roles such as: Business Owner (£25K–£150K/year) Startup Founder (£20K–£200K/year) Business Development Manager (£35K–£65K/year) Innovation Consultant (£40K–£80K/year) Enterprise Advisor (£30K–£55K/year) Course Curriculum: Section 1 Entrepreneur 1-3 abilities 00:07:00 Entrepreneur 4-6 abilities 00:08:00 Entrepreneur 7-8 abilities 00:05:00 Entrepreneur 9-10 abilities 00:04:00 Entrepreneurial skills assessment activity 00:05:00 Entrepreneur purpose passion 00:07:00 Entrepreneur uniq ability vision goals 00:06:00 Section 2 Entrepreneur unique ability introduction 00:05:00 Reference document on unique ability importance 00:05:00 Entrepreneur unique ability part 1 00:06:00 Questions to ask to find unique ability 00:05:00 Entrepreneur unique ability parts 2 3 4 00:08:00 List down activities unique ability part 2 00:05:00 Activity document unique ability part 3 & 4 00:10:00 Section 3 SWOT analysis benefits 00:03:00 SWOT analysis importance 00:04:00 Video SWOT strengths and weaknesses 00:08:00 Activity personal SWOT – Strengths 00:05:00 Activity personal SWOT – Weaknesses 00:05:00 SWOT opportunities and threats 00:08:00 Activity personal SWOT – opportunities, threats 00:05:00 SWOT 2 techniques 00:05:00 SWOT my example 00:08:00

Overview of Strategic Business Planning In today’s fast-changing business world, Strategic Business Planning is more important than ever. In the UK alone, strategic management consulting earns over £14 billion every year. This shows how much companies value strong planning and decision-making. This course is designed to help you understand the key ideas behind Strategic Business Planning and how successful businesses use them. You will learn how to think, make better decisions, and find smart ways to move forward, even when things get tough. The course covers important tools like Porter's Five Forces, PESTLE analysis, and game theory. You will also learn how to write vision statements, check your company’s strengths and weaknesses, and plan your goals clearly and practically. Strategic Business Planning connects your daily activities to your long-term aims, helping your organisation stay focused and efficient. You’ll also look at how to build marketing plans, study risks, and make financial decisions that support your strategy. As businesses in the UK and around the world face more competition, people who understand Strategic Business Planning are in high demand. By learning how to build, follow, and check business strategies, you will become more confident and capable in any business setting. This course gives you the tools to think ahead and lead with purpose using strong Strategic Business Planning skills. Learning Outcomes By the end of this Strategic Business Planning course, you will be able to: Understand key ideas behind business strategy and how companies stay ahead of the competition. Write clear and focused vision and mission statements for any business. Use PESTLE analysis and Porter’s Five Forces to study the business environment. Create strategic marketing plans using customer groups and market positioning. Organise business activities through planning and proper use of resources. Review strategies by looking at financial plans and different business situations. Who is This Course For This Strategic Business Planning course is ideal for: Business managers who want to improve their planning skills and help their company grow using clear strategies. Entrepreneurs and business owners who need to build strong business plans and stay ahead of rivals. Corporate strategy professionals looking to sharpen their skills in analysis and planning. Marketing professionals who want to add strategic thinking to their targeting and brand positioning. Financial analysts who need to understand how business strategies affect money decisions and company value. Process of Evaluation After studying the Strategic Business Planning Course, your skills and knowledge will be tested with an MCQ exam or assignment. You have to get a score of 60% to pass the test and get your certificate. Certificate of Achievement Certificate of Completion - Digital / PDF Certificate After completing the Strategic Business Planning Course, you can order your CPD Accredited Digital / PDF Certificate for £5.99. (Each) Certificate of Completion - Hard copy Certificate You can get the CPD Accredited Hard Copy Certificate for £12.99. (Each) Shipping Charges: Inside the UK: £3.99 International: £10.99 Requirements You don’t need any educational qualification or experience to enrol in the Strategic Business Planning course. Career Path Completing this Strategic Business Planning course can lead to roles such as: Strategic Business Consultant – £45K to £85K per year Business Development Manager – £35K to £65K per year Corporate Strategy Analyst – £40K to £70K per year Operations Strategy Manager – £50K to £80K per year Strategic Marketing Director – £65K to £120K per year Course Curriculum Section 01: Concept Profile - Strategic Business Planning Strategic Business Planning 00:04:00 Theories of Business Strategy 00:05:00 Game Theory for Business 00:11:00 Theories of Competitive Advantage 00:06:00 Strategic Business Planning Process 00:02:00 Section 02: Preliminary Vision & Mission Statements (Interim Targets & Goals) Preliminary Vision & Mission Statements (Interim Targets & Goals) 00:04:00 Relationship between Vision, Mission and the Business Strategy 00:03:00 Section 03: Strategy Formulation Strategy Formulation 00:01:00 Strategy Formulation (Continued) 00:03:00 Steps: Strategy Formulation 00:01:00 PESTLE Analysis 00:01:00 Michael Porter – 5-Forces & Competitor Analysis 00:01:00 Internal Resource & Capability Analysis 00:02:00 Risk Analysis & Mitigation Tactics 00:03:00 Marketing Plan (USP, Segmentation & Positioning) 00:06:00 Segmentation 00:07:00 Section 04: Strategy Implementation Strategy Implementation 00:02:00 General Operation Planning 00:01:00 Routine Actions (Processes, Procedures & Communication) 00:04:00 External Prospects & Internal Resources Gap Comparison 00:02:00 Section 05: Strategic Evaluation Strategy Evaluation & Feedback 00:01:00 Principles of Strategy Evaluation 00:04:00 Financial Plan, Capital Structure & Valuation 00:07:00 Scenarios in Strategic Decision Making: Case Sensitivity 00:02:00 Revised Vision & Mission Statements (Confirm Target & Goals) 00:03:00 Strategy Evaluation & Feedback 00:01:00

Master the essentials of workplace confidentiality with our comprehensive training course. Learn about business etiquettes, UK legislation, and international standards to safeguard sensitive information. Ideal for professionals committed to maintaining a trusted and secure work environment.

Duration 1.75 Days 10.5 CPD hours This course is intended for The course is aimed at experienced project managers, business management and specialists in both private and public companies. A good understanding of the basic mechanisms in organisations and markets is required. Overview Knowledge of the 4 dimensions needed for efficient business transformation and digital transformation: Platform, Planning, People and Processes Be able to look at your own organisation in an outside-in perspective Insight into the journey from a precise project scope to the project's components of work packages and to the following organisational implementation Ability to define precise digital service processes Understanding of business and organisational dynamics Tools to break down a defined business algorithm to specific specifications for an IT project Transformation Framework integrates well known management theory with common project management methods. Provides access to a unique and coherent toolbox and IT workbench, which includes the ability to transform digital strategies. The Structure Of 4Dimensions Framework The Digital Ecosystem Organisational setup Structure of the Business Platform Understanding of the course goal The 4D Framework Platform Dimension Plan Dimension People Dimension Working with the framework Views Approaches Wrap up of the day How To Work With 4Dimensions Framework Wrap up of day 1 Toolbox Change sheets Agile Transformation Plan Case work How to use the transformation tool 4dimensions.info How to succeed with the transformation Transformation roles How to get started

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Individuals involved in IT development, IT operations or IT service management; Those whose role is touched by DevOps and continuous delivery, such as the following IT roles: DevOps engineers, Product owners Integration specialists, Operations managers, Incident & change managers, System administrators, Network administrators, Business managers, Automation architects, Enterprise architects, Testers Overview Know the emergence of DevOps Know the core concepts and principles of DevOps Know what DevOps means for you as professional and for your organization Know the essence of a DevOps culture Understand the key elements of a DevOps culture Know the important aspects when creating a DevOps culture Know the Operational models of DevOps Understand the need for autonomous teams Understand the impact of DevOps on Architecture with respect to deployment Understand governance within DevOps teams Understand Agile, Scrum and Kanban and how these practices relate to one another Understand how ITSM processes relate to practices in a DevOps culture Understand how lean is used to optimise processes Know how to provide a Value Stream Map for a given process Understand the way to harvest new and innovative ideas Know the impact of automation on Software Delivery processes Understand the benefits and core principles of Continuous Delivery Describe the key cloud principles for DevOps organisations Know the relevance of monitoring and logging DevOps This course is designed to provide the core education necessary to build your DevOps vocabulary and to understand its principles and practices. With the help of key DevOps concepts and terminology, real-life case studies, examples and interactive group discussions and extensive exercises in each module you will acquire a fundamental understanding of DevOps. Introduction Let?s Get to Know Each Other Overview Course Objectives Mapping of the Competence Model with the Course Modules Course Agenda Type of Activities Exam Course Book Technical Glossary Group Activity Module Summary DevOps Introduction Module Objectives Module Topics Emergence of DevOps Core Concepts of DevOps DevOps Agile Skills Association (DASA) Module Summary Module End Questions Culture Module Objectives Module Topics Essence of a DevOps Culture Key Elements of DevOps Implementation of a DevOps Culture Module Summary Module End Questions Organization Module Objectives Module Topics Organizational Model Autonomous Teams Architecting for DevOps Governance Module Summary Module End Questions Processes Module Objectives Module Topics Process Basics DevOps in Relation to ITSM Agile and Scrum 12 Principles of the Agile Manifesto Optimizing Processes Using Lean Business Value Optimization and Business Analysis Using Story Mapping Module Summary Module End Questions Automation Module Objectives 6A Automation Concepts Automation for Delivery of Software Continuous Delivery Core Concepts Continuous Delivery Automation Concepts Continuous Delivery Automation Focus Topics 6B Data Center Automation Emergence of Cloud Technology and Principles Cloud Services Concepts in a DevOps Organization Automated Provisioning Concepts Platform Product Characteristics and Application Maturity Module Summary Module End Questions Measure and Improvement Module Objectives Module Topics Importance of Measurement Choosing the Right Metrics Monitoring and Logging Module Summary Module End Questions

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is most suited for IT professionals who have a need to understand the current requirements and core competences for managing IT in mission-critical environments. Overview After completion of the course the participant will be able to: 1. Provide guidance and implementation for IT strategy as set by senior IT and business management 2. Select and manage staff, implement training programs, career plan development and job rotation programs 3. Select, evaluate and negotiate vendors using RFI, RFP and selection criteria 4. Provide guidance for developing, testing and implementing business applications 5. Manage and/or assist in IT project management 6. Design and implement service management processes for incident, problem and change management 7. Understand the need for business continuity and design the business continuity plan 8. Review and implement information security practices and controls 9. Assist and initiate risk management practices 10. Understand and select new technologies such as cloud computing, big data, Internet of Things and social media to support business change demands 11. Select strategies for information management 12. Measure and improve quality of IT services CITS is designed to teach the skills, knowledge and competencies required of the modern IT specialist working at the senior professional, team-leader, supervisor or management level in IT management. IT Strategy The need for Information Technology Enterprise architecture Service catalogue Service level management Sustainable development IT Organisation Personnel need Roles and responsibilities Sourcing Selection process Hiring staff Managing staff Career planning Training / job rotation Performance appraisal Staff departures Vendor Selection / Management The importance of vendors Vendor selection Request For Information (RFI) Request For Proposal (RFP) Proposal evaluation Vendor reference checks Contract negotiation Contract management Vendor management Re-compete vendors Project Management Methodologies Project organisation Starting up / initiating Planning / initiation a project Risk Quality Scope Work / Product Breakdown Structure PERT diagram / Gantt chart Cost Communication Application Management Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Requirements Development Testing Adoption (implementation) Maintenance Service Management Incident management Problem management Change management Business Continuity Management Standards and guidelines Objectives Context Interested parties Scope Roles and responsibilities Resources and competences Awareness and communication Documentation Business Impact Analysis Risk Management Guidelines Context establishment Identification Analysis Evaluation Treatment Communication Monitoring and control Information Security Management Standards Confidentiality Integrity Availability Controls types Guideline for controls selection Control categories Information security awareness Security incident response Information and Knowledge Management Information management Data management Information management - technologies Business intelligence Data management - technologies Best practices in data governance Pitfalls in data governance Business Change Management Business change Frameworks, models and techniques Needs identification Cloud computing Social media / digital marketing Big data Internet of Things (IoT) Quality Management Standards, guidelines and frameworks Objectives Activities Services review Customer feedback Customer survey Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Metrics Scorecards and reports Quality register Exam Actual course outline may vary depending on offering center. Contact your sales representative for more information.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is relevant to anyone who needs to work with and understand data including: Business Analysts, Data Analysts, Reporting and BI professionals Marketing and Digital Marketing professionals Digital, Web, e-Commerce, Social media and Mobile channel professionals Business managers who need to interpret analytical output to inform managerial decisions Overview This course will cover the basic theory of data visualization along with practical skills for creating compelling visualizations, reports and dashboards from data using Tableau. Outcome: After attending this course delegates will understand - How to move from business questions to great data visualizations and beyond How to apply the fundamentals of data visualization to create informative charts How to choose the right visualization type for the job at hand How to design and develop basic dashboards in Tableau that people will love to use by doing the following: Reading data sources into Tableau Setting up the roles and data types for your analysis Creating new data fields using a range of calculation types Creating the following types of charts - cross tabs, pie and bar charts, geographic maps, dual axis and combo charts, heat maps, highlight tables, tree maps and scatter plots Creating Dashboards that delight using the all of the features available in Tableau. The use of analytics, statistics and data science in business has grown massively in recent years. Harnessing the power of data is opening actionable insights in diverse industries from banking to tourism. From Business Questions to Data Visualisation and Beyond The first step in any data analysis project is to move from a business question to data analysis and then on to a complete solution. This section will examine this conversion emphasizing: The use of data visualization to address a business need The data analytics process ? from business questions to developed dashboards Introduction to Tableau ? Part 1 In this section, the main functionality of Tableau will be explained including: Selecting and loading your data Defining data item properties Create basic calculations including basic arithmetic calculations, custom aggregations and ratios, date math, and quick table calculations Creating basic visualizations Creating a basic dashboard Introduction to Tableau ? Part 2 In this section, the main functionality of Tableau will be explained including: Selecting and loading your data Defining data item properties Create basic calculations including basic arithmetic calculations, custom aggregations and ratios, date math, and quick table calculations Creating basic visualizations Creating a basic dashboard Key Components of Good Data Visualisation and The Visualisation Zoo In this section the following topics will be covered: Colour theory Graphical perception & communication Choosing the right chart for the right job Data Exploration with Tableau Exploring data to answer business questions is one of the key uses of applying good data visualization techniques within Tableau. In this section we will apply the data visualization theory from the previous section within Tableau to uncover trends within the data to answer specific business questions. The types of charts that will be covered are: Cross Tabs Pie and bar charts Geographic maps Dual axis and combo charts with different mark types Heat maps Highlight tables Tree maps Scatter plots Introduction to Building Dashboards with Tableau In this section, we will implement the full process from business question to final basic dashboard in Tableau: Introduction to good dashboard design Building dashboards in Tableau