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Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours We?ve all met that dynamic, charismatic person that just has a way with others, and has a way of being remembered. This workshop will help participants work towards being that unforgettable person by providing communication skills, negotiation techniques, tips on making an impact, and advice on networking and starting conversations. 1 - Getting Started Icebreaker Housekeeping Items The Parking Lot Workshop Objectives 2 - Verbal Communication Skills Listening and Hearing: They Aren?t the Same Thing Asking Questions Communicating with Power 3 - Non-Verbal Communication Skills Body Language The Signals You Send to Others It?s Not What You Say, It?s How You Say It 4 - Making Small Talk and Moving Beyond The Four Levels of Conversation 5 - Moving the Conversation Along Asking for Examples Using Repetition Using Summary Questions Asking for Clarity and Completeness 6 - Remembering Names Creating a Powerful Introduction Using Mnemonics Uh-Oh?I?ve Forgotten Your Name 7 - Influencing Skills Seeing the Other Side Building a Bridge Giving In Without Giving Up 8 - Bringing People to Your Side A Dash of Emotion Plenty of Facts Bringing It All Together 9 - Sharing Your Opinion Using I-Messages Disagreeing Constructively Building Consensus 10 - Negotiation Basics Preparation Opening Bargaining Closing 11 - Making An Impact Creating a Powerful First Impression Assessing a Situation Being Zealous without Being Offensive 12 - Wrapping Up Words from the Wise Review of Parking Lot Lessons Learned Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations

Venture into the dynamic world of youth work with our 'Youth Work Diploma' course. This comprehensive curriculum delves into the many facets of youth support, from the foundational principles to the vital nuances of social care and mental well-being. Furthermore, it elucidates the significance of safeguarding, the nuances of internet safety, the essence of effective communication, and the legal parameters in youth work. Learning Outcomes Comprehend the foundational principles and ethos of youth work. Understand the interplay between youth work and social care. Gain insights into the significance of mental health in youth support. Grasp the importance of safeguarding and internet safety measures. Learn the legal frameworks and guidelines in youth support. Why buy this Youth Work Diploma course? Unlimited access to the course for forever Digital Certificate, Transcript, student ID all included in the price Absolutely no hidden fees Directly receive CPD accredited qualifications after course completion Receive one to one assistance on every weekday from professionals Immediately receive the PDF certificate after passing Receive the original copies of your certificate and transcript on the next working day Easily learn the skills and knowledge from the comfort of your home Certification After studying the course materials of the Youth Work Diploma 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. Who is this Youth Work Diploma for? Aspiring youth support workers wanting a comprehensive introduction. Educators aiming to enhance their understanding of youth-related concerns. Parents seeking a better understanding of internet safety and mental well-being for young ones. Social workers wishing to integrate youth-centric approaches. Counsellors and therapists aiming to work with young individuals. Prerequisites This Youth Work Diploma does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning.This Youth Work Diploma 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. Career path Youth Support Worker: £20,000 - £26,000 School Counsellor: £23,000 - £30,000 Youth Safeguarding Officer: £22,000 - £28,000 Youth Community Organiser: £19,000 - £25,000 Youth Internet Safety Advisor: £21,000 - £27,000 Youth Legal Advocate: £24,000 - £31,000 Course Curriculum Section 01: Introduction to Youth Work Module 01: Introduction to Youth Work 00:13:00 Module 02: Who are the Youth Workers? 00:11:00 Module 03: Youth Worker Role and Methods 00:20:00 Section 02: Youth Work and Responsibilities Module 04: Social Worker Guidelines 00:21:00 Module 05: Role as a Caregiver 00:23:00 Module 06: Health and Safety Responsibilities 00:50:00 Section 03: Youth Work and Social Care Module 07: Introduction to Health and Social Care 00:15:00 Module 08: Rights and Responsibilities as a Health and Social Care Worker 00:39:00 Module 09: Social Influences 00:21:00 Section 04: Youth Work and Mental Health Module 10: Introduction to Mental Health 00:18:00 Module 11: Youth Work in Mental Health 00:25:00 Module 12: Social Attitudes to Mental Illness 00:15:00 Section 05: Youth Work and Safeguarding Module 13: Child Safeguarding 00:12:00 Module 14: Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults 00:25:00 Module 15: Understanding Abuse and Neglect 00:14:00 Section 06: Youth Work and Internet Safety Module 16: The Concept of Privacy and Appropriate Online Content 00:15:00 Module 17: Safe Use of Social Media 00:17:00 Module 18: Mobile Device Safety 00:18:00 Section 07: Youth Work and Importance of Communication Module 19: Communication and its Relevance 00:47:00 Module 20: Understanding the Importance of Communication in Care 00:17:00 Module 21: Teamwork and Casework Process 00:36:00 Section 08: Youth Work and Legalities Module 22: Legal Responsibilities 00:17:00 Module 23: Principles and Policies in Social Care Work 00:20:00 Module 24: Mental Health Legislation and Services 00:28:00 Module 25: Safeguarding Legislations 00:17:00 Module 26: Understanding Legal, Professional Standards of Practice and Ethical Aspects of Health Care Part - 1 00:48:00 Module 27: Understanding Legal, Professional Standards of Practice and Ethical Aspects of Health Care Part - 2 00:48:00

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced Web Intelligence report creators and analysts upgrading from a previous version of SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence to SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence 4.1. In this course, participants will gain an understanding of the Deltas between Web Intelligence 3.1 and 4.1. Content Preview Data Ribbon Options Context Menus Drag-and-Drop functionality Application Modes -Data Mode -Reading Mode -Design Mode Freeze Columns New options in the formula editor Grouping Data New Predefined Cells Element Linking New Charting Engine Direct Connectivity to SAP BW BEx Queries

The aim of this programme is to help attendees create better quality technical documents in an organised and efficient manner. It will give those new to the topic an appreciation of how to approach the task professionally whilst those with more experience will be able to refresh and refine their skills. The programme comprises three complementary one-day modules: The programme presents a structured methodology for creating technical documents and provides a range of practical techniques that help delegates put principles into practice. Although not essential, it is strongly advised that delegates for modules 2 and 3 have already attended module 1, or another equivalent course. Note: the content of each module as shown here is purely indicative and can be adapted to suit your particular requirements. This course will: Explain the qualities and benefits of well written technical documents Present a structured approach for producing technical documents Review the essential skills of effective technical writing Demonstrate practical methods to help create better documents Provide tools and techniques for specification and report writing Review how technical documents should be issued and controlled Note: the content of each module as shown here is purely indicative and can be adapted to suit your particular requirements. Module 1: Essential skills for technical writers 1 Introduction to the programme Aims and objectives of the module Introductions and interests of participants 2 Creating effective technical documents What is technical writing? how does it differ from other writing? Key qualities of an effective technical document Communication essentials and the challenges faced by technical writers The lessons of experience: how the best writers write The five key steps : prepare - organise - write - edit - release (POWER) 3 Preparing to write Defining the document aims and objectives; choosing the title Understanding technical readers and their needs Getting organised; planning and managing the process Integrating technical and commercial elements The role of intellectual property rights (IPR), eg, copyright 4 Organising the content The vital role of structure in technical documents Deciding what to include and how to organise the information Categorising information: introductory, key and supporting Tools and techniques for scoping and structuring the document Creating and using document templates - pro's and con's 5 Writing the document Avoiding 'blinding them with science': the qualities of clear writing Problem words and words that confuse; building and using a glossary Using sentence structure and punctuation to best effect Understanding the impact of style, format and appearance Avoiding common causes of ambiguity; being concise and ensuring clarity Using diagrams and other graphics; avoiding potential pitfalls 6 Editing and releasing the document Why editing is difficult; developing a personal editing strategy Some useful editing tools and techniques Key requirements for document issue and control Module 2: Creating better specifications 1 Introduction Aims and objectives of the day Introductions and interests of participants The 'POWER' writing process for specifications 2 Creating better specifications The role and characteristics of an effective specification Specifications and contracts; the legal role of specifications Deciding how to specify; understanding functional and design requirements Developing the specification design; applying the principles of BS 7373 Getting organised: the key stages in compiling an effective specification 3 Preparing to write a specification Defining the scope of the specification; deciding what to include and what not Scoping techniques: scope maps, check lists, structured brainstorming The why/what/how pyramid; establishing and understanding requirements Clarifying priorities; separating needs and desires: the MoSCoW method Useful quantitative techniques: cost benefit analysis, QFD, Pareto analysis Dealing with requirements that are difficult to quantify 4 Organising the content The role of structure in specifications Typical contents and layout for a specification What goes where: introductory, key and supporting sections Creating and using model forms: the sections and sub sections Detailed contents of each sub-section Exercise: applying the tools and techniques 5 Writing the specification Identifying and understanding the specification reader Key words: will, shall, must; building and using a glossary Writing performance targets that are clear and unambiguous Choosing and using graphics Exercise: writing a specification 6 Editing and releasing the document Key editing issues for specifications Issue and control of specifications Module 3: Writing better reports 1 Introduction Aims and objectives of the day Introductions and interests of participants The 'POWER' technical writing process for technical reports 2 Creating better reports What is a technical report? types and formats of report The role and characteristics of an effective technical report Understanding technical report readers and their needs The commercial role and impact of technical reports Getting organised: the key stages in compiling a technical report 3 Preparing to write reports Agreeing the terms of reference; defining aims and objectives Being clear about constraints; defining what is not to be included Legal aspects and intellectual property rights (IPR) for reports Preparing the ground; gathering information and reference documents Keeping track of information: note making, cataloguing and cross referencing Tools and techniques for developing a valid and convincing argument 4 Organising the content The role of structure reviewed; some typical report structures Who needs what: identifying the varied needs of the readership What goes where: introductory, key and supporting sections Creating and using model forms: the sections and sub sections Detailed contents of each sub-section Exercise: applying the tools and techniques 5 Writing the report Planning the storyline: the report as a journey in understanding Recognising assumptions about the reader; what they do and don't know Converting complex concepts into understandable statements Presenting technical data and its analysis; the role of graphics Presenting the case simply whilst maintaining technical integrity Exercise: writing a technical report 6 Editing and releasing the report Key editing issues for technical reports Issue and control of technical reports

This intensive one-day training programme has been developed to help those involved in producing specifications create high quality documents in an organised and effective way. The programme explains the primary purpose of specifications and the importance of understanding the context in which they are used. It focuses particularly on how to develop and structure content and write requirements that are clear and concise. The methods and techniques presented will provide a practical foundation course for those new to the topic whilst offering new insights to those with more experience. The objectives of the workshop are to: Review and discuss the role and purpose of specifications Present a structured approach for organising and producing specifications Explain each of the key steps involved in creating effective specifications Review some methods for assisting in defining requirements Explain how to define the scope and develop the structure for a specification Present methods to assist the writing and editing of specifications Review how specifications should be issued and controlled 1 Introduction Course objectives Review of participants' needs and objectives 2 Specifications in perspective The role and purpose of specifications The impact of specifications on commercial performance The qualities of an effective specification The five key steps of 'POWER' writing: prepare-organise-write-edit-release 3 Step 1: Preparing to write Defining the purpose the specification; integrating the specification and contract Deciding how to specify: when to specify in functional and technical terms Getting the right people involved at the right time; engaging stakeholders Applying procedures for writing, issuing and controlling specifications 4 Step 2: Organising the specification content Scoping the document: scope maps, check lists, structured brainstorming Clarifying requirements; separating needs and desires Dealing with requirements that are difficult to quantify Useful techniques: cost benefit analysis, Pareto analysis Deciding what goes where; typical contents and layout for a specification Creating and using model forms: typical sections and sub sections 5 Step 3: Writing the specification Identifying and understanding the readers needs Choosing and using the right words; dealing with jargon Important words; will, shall, must; building a glossary Using sentence structure and punctuation to best effect Understanding the impact of style, format and appearance Avoiding common causes of ambiguity; being concise and ensuring clarity 6 Step 4: Editing the specification Why editing is difficult; how to develop a personal editing strategy Key areas to review: structure, content, accuracy, clarity, style and grammar Editing tools and techniques 7 Step 5: Releasing and controlling the specification Key requirements for document issue and control Final formatting and publication issues; document approval Requirements management: managing revisions and changes 8 Course review and action planning What actions should be implemented to improve specifications? Conclusion

Join our Retail Management Diploma course and discover your hidden skills, setting you on a path to success in this area. Get ready to improve your skills and achieve your biggest goals. The Retail Management Diploma course has everything you need to get a great start in this sector. Improving and moving forward is key to getting ahead personally. The Retail Management Diploma course is designed to teach you the important stuff quickly and well, helping you to get off to a great start in the field. So, what are you looking for? Enrol now! You will Learn The Following Things: Learn strategies to boost your workplace efficiency. Hone your skills to help you advance your career. Acquire a comprehensive understanding of various topics and tips. Learn in-demand skills that are in high demand among UK employers This course covers the topic you must know to stand against the tough competition. The future is truly yours to seize with this Retail Management Diploma. Enrol today and complete the course to achieve a certificate that can change your career forever. Details Perks of Learning with IOMH One-to-one support from a dedicated tutor throughout your course. Study online - whenever and wherever you want. Instant Digital/ PDF certificate 100% money back guarantee 12 months access Process of Evaluation After studying the course, an MCQ exam or assignment will test your skills and knowledge. 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 Retail Management Diploma course, you can order your CPD-accredited Digital/PDF Certificate for £5.99.  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 Who Is This Course for? This Retail Management Diploma is suitable for anyone aspiring to start a career in relevant field; even if you are new to this and have no prior knowledge, this course is going to be very easy for you to understand.  On the other hand, if you are already working in this sector, this course will be a great source of knowledge for you to improve your existing skills and take them to the next level.  This course has been developed with maximum flexibility and accessibility, making it ideal for people who don't have the time to devote to traditional education. Requirements There is no prerequisite to enrol in this course. You don't need any educational qualification or experience to enrol in the Retail Management Diploma course. Do note: you must be at least 16 years old to enrol. Any internet-connected device, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone, can access this online course. Career Path The certification and skills you get from this Retail Management Diploma Course can help you advance your career and gain expertise in several fields, allowing you to apply for high-paying jobs in related sectors. Course Curriculum Retail Management Diploma - Updated Version Module 01: Introduction to Retail Management 00:22:00 Module 02: Retail Strategy 00:13:00 Module 03: Retail Buying and Merchandising 00:17:00 Module 04: Retail Pricing 00:32:00 Module 05: Supply Chain Management in Retailing 00:12:00 Module 06: The Sales Process and Dealing with Customers at the Checkout 00:10:00 Module 07: Importance of Consumer Behaviour 00:12:00 Module 08: Taking Trends and Targeting Customers Effectively 00:11:00 Module 09: The Importance of Communicating with Customers 00:18:00 Module 10: Choosing a Retail Location 00:14:00 Module 11: Retail Psychology 00:13:00 Module 12: Negotiate the Right Deal with Suppliers 00:12:00 Module 13: Develop Store Security Procedures 00:16:00 Module 14: Management Skills for Leading Your Team 00:17:00 Module 15: Selling in Multiple Channels 00:21:00 Module 16: Retail Brand Management 00:16:00 Module 17: Health & Safety for Retail Stores 00:21:00 Module 18: Consumer Rights Act 00:15:00 Assignment Assignment - Retail Management Diploma 00:00:00

The 'Diploma in Foreign Exchange Market Level 3 and Money Management' course provides comprehensive insights into forex trading, major currencies, market structures, types of foreign exchange markets, money management strategies, fundamental and technical analysis, risk management, pitfalls and risks, trading psychology, and more. Learning Outcomes: Understand the basics of forex trading, major currency pairs, and the structure of the forex market. Identify different types of foreign exchange markets and their characteristics. Learn effective money management techniques to protect capital and manage risk in forex trading. Gain knowledge of fundamental analysis to evaluate economic factors impacting currency movements. Master technical analysis tools and methods for making informed trading decisions. Recognize common pitfalls and risks in forex trading and how to mitigate them. Develop risk management skills to safeguard investments and reduce potential losses. Explore the psychological aspects of trading and strategies to maintain discipline and emotional control. Why buy this Diploma in Foreign Exchange Market Level 3 and Money Management? Unlimited access to the course for forever Digital Certificate, Transcript, student ID all included in the price Absolutely no hidden fees Directly receive CPD accredited qualifications after course completion Receive one to one assistance on every weekday from professionals Immediately receive the PDF certificate after passing Receive the original copies of your certificate and transcript on the next working day Easily learn the skills and knowledge from the comfort of your home Certification After studying the course materials of the Diploma in Foreign Exchange Market Level 3 and Money Management you will be able to take the MCQ test that will assess your knowledge. 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. Who is this course for? This Diploma in Foreign Exchange Market Level 3 and Money Management does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning. Prerequisites This Diploma in Foreign Exchange Market Level 3 and Money Management 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. Career path As this course comes with multiple courses included as bonus, you will be able to pursue multiple occupations. This Diploma in Foreign Exchange Market Level 3 and Money Management is a great way for you to gain multiple skills from the comfort of your home. Course Curriculum Module 1: Introduction to Forex Trading Introduction to Forex Trading 00:11:00 Module 2: Major Currencies and Market Structure Major Currencies and Market Structure 00:10:00 Module 3: Kinds of Foreign Exchange Market Kinds of Foreign Exchange Market 00:14:00 Module 4: Money Management Money Management 00:11:00 Module 5: Fundamental Analysis Fundamental Analysis 00:21:00 Module 6: Technical Analysis Technical Analysis 00:32:00 Module 7: Pitfalls and Risks Pitfalls and Risks 00:11:00 Module 8: Managing Risk Managing Risk 00:16:00 Module 9: Trading Psychology Trading Psychology 00:14:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam - Diploma in Foreign Exchange Market Level 3 and Money Management 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam - Diploma in Foreign Exchange Market Level 3 and Money Management 00:20:00

If you're looking to move to the next level in your career in sales, then understanding how to maximise your sales results, using a consultative and structured approach, will be key to your success. In order to develop the competitive advantage that enables you to stand out from the crowd, it is important to understand the tools and techniques to take your selling to new heights and build the confidence to apply them in work-based scenarios. We have developed this programme to be practical, fun and interactive. Learners will gain a range of practical skills that they can take back and apply to the workplace straight away, that will have a positive impact on sales and customer satisfaction. This course will help participants: Develop a structured and client-focused approach to creating high quality sales opportunities and account growth Learn persuasion and influencing skills to better define needs and develop opportunities Understand how to have better sales conversations, presentations, and proposals - leading to higher order value and increased sales Develop advanced sales questioning skills and techniques; understand the importance of listening Understand how to add value at all stages; plus gaining competitive advantage Develop proven ways to overcome and reduce price pressure Know when to use options and upselling when presenting products and solutions Develop techniques and skills for improved negotiation and closing 1 Advanced Selling - How to Increase your sales results Review of pre-course data and questionnaire The AVC model of increasing your sales results Creating a sales growth plan to achieve higher sales targets Mapping the accounts and products for targeted growth 2 The Four Cs to structure a sales call Research before the meeting or call; setting objectives, planning and preparation How to gain instant rapport and taking control - including online meetings Qualifying and initial questioning skills Creating an agenda and first-meeting structure: Four Cs Planning and practice sessions 3 Building bigger and better sales opportunities How to use questions to 'build' more opportunities Learning and using high-impact and third-level questions Advanced sales questioning techniques: five questioning techniques Qualifying and gaining commitment to the next stage Planning and practice sessions - advanced questioning skills 4 Presentation and persuading skills best practice Compelling benefits and reducing perceived risk - key messages to deliver Helping the customer choose your proposition by using options Professional and effective presentation skills Writing compelling sales proposals that improve your conversion rate Planning and practice session - presenting your solution 5 Overcoming concerns and client questions Proven techniques for answering client objections and concerns How to isolate, prioritise and answer objections, including price Overcoming delay and procrastination Planning and practice session - answering client concerns 6 Gaining commitment and closing the sale Knowing when to close for commitment How to ask for commitment professionally and effectively Key negotiation skills around the closing process - getting to 'yes' Checklist of closing and negotiation skills Practice session

We've all sat through far more bad presentations than good ones, but knowing what 'good' looks like is easier than successfully replicating it. Sales presentations are a performance and, as salespeople, fluffing our lines can cost us a lot more than hurt pride. Having discovered and understood the specific needs and burning issues our prospect has, then this course will help any salesperson avoid dropping the ball and instead wowing their prospects with a high-impact, tailored and compelling case for purchase. This course will help participants: Prepare mentally and physically for stand-up presentations Use voice modulation and bullet-pointing to demand attention Avoid boring their prospects Master the do's and don'ts of PowerPoint Deal more effectively with technical hitches and prospect's interruptions Use eye contact and engagement to avoid prospects 'tuning out' Deploy best practice essentials for presenting with colleagues Steer through the toughest Q&A 1 Preparing your presentation Mindset Knowing your objective(s) Vocal warm-up techniques Assembling pre-agreed benefits Time management Room set-up Technical preparation 2 How to open your presentation Vocal energy Summary and agreement of prospect's needs How to have posture and confidence Use of humour What to do with those dreaded hands Confident v non-confident body language 3 How to get and keep people's attention Bullet pointing Linking benefits to specific, stated needs Practical exercise - formulating and delivering tailored benefits Being selective with features Third party reinforcement and case studies 'Watering the garden' eye contact technique Practical exercise - participants practise 'sharing out' eye contact to audience How to handle a prospect's negative body language Handling interruptions 4 Presenting in groups Credentialing all participants Role delineation for group presentations Edifying other participants' messages - do's and don'ts How to maintain energy when not speaking Practical exercise - good and bad practice when not speaking Teamwork in Q&A sessions How to hand over professionally 5 PowerPoint do's and don'ts Use of visual aids Good and bad PowerPoint slides How to make PowerPoint work for you Classic PowerPoint errors Avoiding and handling technical problems Good and bad flipchart practice 6 Closing and / or achieving next action steps Power of summary Good Q&A practice Handling objections Practical exercise - handling objections on one's feet Creating consensus among prospect panel What to do when prospects disagree with each other When to trial close How to close on next action steps 7 Wrap-up Key learning points from each participant Action steps to be implemented on next presentations

We need to talk openly about how we are performing and we sometimes need to have an 'honest' conversation with our manager. We all know this, but it can be difficult. This short, focused workshop will give you the confidence and skills to have a conversation with your manager (or anyone else for that matter) about your performance and how you can add value. It will focus on how to get yourself heard and build better working relationships with those key to your success. The programme will help you: Overcome the barriers to effective performance conversations Receive feedback without taking it personally Improve working relationships with your manager Agree realistic expectations and targets (and get 'buy-in' for them) Improve your communication style Plan and prepare for honest conversations in the workplace 1 What is an honest conversation? Why don't we have them more often? What stops us? The cost of not having them 2 Asking for feedback 3 Preparing for challenge 4 The expectations conversation 5 Your communication styles 6 Planning and preparing for an honest conversation