Course Overview Unlock the captivating world of gemstones with this comprehensive course in Gemology. Whether you're interested in gemstones for personal enrichment or professional growth, this course provides a solid foundation in the study of gems, from their origins to their classification. You will explore how gemstones are formed, their unique properties, and how they are categorised and evaluated. The course also delves into the science behind colour, clarity, and other features that determine gemstone quality. By the end of the course, learners will gain the knowledge to identify different gemstones and understand their characteristics in line with global standards. This is an ideal starting point for anyone fascinated by the aesthetics and structure of gems and looking to explore potential roles in the gem and jewellery sectors. Course Description This Gemology course takes learners on a detailed journey through the fascinating science of gemstones. Beginning with an introduction to gemology, the curriculum covers the natural formation of gems, the role of colour, and the ways in which gems are cut and shaped for presentation. Learners will examine the essential criteria used for gem testing, along with how to calculate gemstone weight and assess their quality. The course also highlights various precious gemstones, providing insight into their history, value, and market significance. Delivered in a structured and accessible format, this course helps learners build a solid understanding of gemological concepts and terminology. It serves as a stepping stone for those interested in further study or seeking roles in the jewellery, appraisal, or gem certification industries. Course Modules: Module 01: Introduction to Gemology Module 02: Formation of Gems Module 03: Colour Module 04: Fashioning Module 05: Gem Testing Module 06: Weight and Measurement Module 07: Precious Gemstones (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to understand the science and classification of gemstones. Professionals aiming to enhance their knowledge for gem appraisal or jewellery roles. Beginners with an interest in gemology, jewellery design, or mineralogy. Collectors, jewellery retailers, and enthusiasts wanting to build foundational knowledge. Career Path Gemologist Jewellery Appraiser Jewellery Retail Specialist Gemstone Buyer or Seller Auction House Assistant Jewellery Designer (with focus on gem selection)
Complete Fitness Trainer Certification: Beginner To Advanced Course Overview: The "Complete Fitness Trainer Certification: Beginner To Advanced" is a comprehensive course designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the fitness industry. Covering a broad range of topics from basic anatomy to advanced training techniques, this course prepares you for a successful career in fitness training. By completing the course, you will gain expertise in assessing clients, designing personalised fitness plans, and delivering effective exercise programmes. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, this certification is a valuable asset for anyone pursuing a career in fitness. Course Description: This course covers a wide array of topics to ensure learners gain a complete understanding of fitness training. Modules include in-depth lessons on human anatomy, client assessment, resistance training, cardio and endurance techniques, flexibility, and more. Learners will also access detailed exercise instruction videos, which reinforce the concepts taught throughout the course. By the end of the programme, learners will be confident in designing and delivering fitness plans tailored to individual needs, enabling them to support clients in achieving their fitness goals. This certification also highlights the importance of understanding the body’s mechanics to ensure safe and effective exercise. Complete Fitness Trainer Certification: Beginner To Advanced Curriculum: Module 01: Introduction Module 02: Anatomy Module 03: Client Assessment Module 04: Resistance Training Module 05: Exercise Instruction Videos Module 06: Cardio & Endurance Training Module 07: Flexibility (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to become certified fitness trainers. Professionals aiming to enhance their skills in fitness and wellness. Beginners with an interest in the fitness industry. Anyone passionate about pursuing a career in health and fitness. Career Path Personal Trainer Fitness Coach Health and Wellness Consultant Group Fitness Instructor Sports Trainer
Functional skills English Certification Course Overview The Functional Skills English Certification course is designed to enhance learners' command of English by improving key language skills essential for everyday communication and professional environments. It covers the fundamentals of grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, spelling, and common language errors, providing a well-rounded foundation in English. Learners will gain confidence in their reading, writing, and verbal communication, equipping them for a variety of roles in the workplace or further education. This certification is ideal for those looking to improve their English proficiency and meet the language standards required in various professional and academic settings. Course Description This course offers an in-depth exploration of the core components of English, starting with grammar and sentence structure. Learners will develop a strong understanding of punctuation, capitalisation, and spelling to enhance their writing accuracy and clarity. The course also addresses common language mistakes and offers strategies for improvement. Throughout the course, learners will engage with interactive content, building their knowledge and applying it to real-world scenarios. By the end, students will have gained the necessary skills to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English, empowering them to succeed in academic, professional, and social settings. Functional skills English Certification Curriculum Module 01: Introduction to the Course Module 02: The Basics of Grammar Module 03: The Basics of Sentence Module 04: Structure of Sentence Module 05: Question Module 06: Punctuation & Capitalisation Module 07: Spelling Module 08: Common Mistakes & Ways to Improve (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to improve their English language proficiency Professionals aiming to enhance their communication skills Beginners with an interest in mastering the English language Those preparing for English exams or certifications Career Path Administrative Assistant Customer Service Representative Teacher or Tutor Content Writer Communication Specialist Copywriter Public Relations Officer
This specialist training is required for anyone in charge of a Junior Section or Company Camp/Holiday. This course is being held online over two evenings, attendance at both parts is required. Open to any BBUK Leaders who have fully completed the registration process. Safeguarding and Managing Risk e-learning modules must be completed prior to attending the training course. By the end of the course you will be able to: Identify the key elements in the preparation phase of a residential. Set realistic aims for the event in consultation with children and young people. Plan and deliver a high-quality programme at a residential. Carry out effective risk assessments for residentials. Understand the importance of maintaining professional boundaries during settings such as residentials, events, and activities outside of BB weekly sessions. Recognise the importance of maintaining safe and appropriate boundaries with children and young people during residentials. Understand and meet the needs of children and young people away from home. Contribute to positive working relationships with adult colleagues. Renewal of certification is required every five years, which can be done by attending the course or submitting logfiles of residentials attended to UKHQ.
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for anyone currently working on Agile-based projects or having experience with other forms of project management experience and want to add Agile PM skills and knowledge to their portfolio. Anyone with any experience in project-based work, either from the customer or supplier side can benefit from this course, including but not limited to: project manager, team leaders and managers or project employees. Overview AgilePM ⢠certification is the result of collaboration between APMG-International and the DSDM Consortium. DSDM (Dynamic Systems Development Method) is the longest existing Agile method and the only Agile method aimed at managing Agile projects. It Has evolved over the years into a Project Framework, and AgilePM is a subset tailored to the Agile project manager. Students will be explained how the model is set up, how the different project activities and project roles are connected and how AgilePM handles project management. This course provides preparation for the Foundation exam of APMG. Training Day 1 - AgilePM Foundation Topics What is Agile? Choosing an appropriate Agile approach philosophy, principles and project variables preparing for success The DSDM Process Training Day 2 - AgilePM Foundation Topics The People ? DSDM Roles and Responsibilities The DSDM Products Key practices ? prioritization and timeboxes Training Day 3 - AgilePM Foundation Topics Planning and control throughout the lifecycle Other practices: facilitated workshops, modeling and iterative development
Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for IS Security Officers IS Managers Risk Managers Auditors Information Systems Owners IS Control Assessors System Managers Government Employees Overview Upon completion, Certified Information Systems Risk Manager students will be prepared to pass the CISRM exam. Certified Information Systems Risk Manager, CISRM, course is made for IT and IS professionals who are involved with all aspects of risk management. Requests for this particular area of certification is growing fast in the employment sector. Recent high-profile breaches in both the public and private sectors have increased awareness for the need for Risk Management professionals. Mile2?s CISRM certification exam will test your knowledge in all areas of risk management. If you would like some training and test preparation before taking the Certified Information System Risk Manager Exam we offer the CISRM course as both a live class and a self-study combo. First, you will learn to assess a system, then implement risk controls. Finally, you will be able to monitor and maintain risk procedures. With this training, you will be able to identify risks associated with specific industries. After course completion, you will be able to design, implement, monitor and maintain risk-based, efficient and effective IS controls. Knowledge of all of these areas will be required to pass the CISRM exam. Course Outline The Big Picture Domain 1 ? Risk Identification Assessment and Evaluation Domain 2 ? Risk Response Domain 3 ? Risk Monitoring Domain 4 ? IS Control Design and Implementation
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for anybody interested in learning what is Azure Services, considering a job or career in Azure Services, or considering obtaining a Microsoft certification in Azure Services Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will be aware of the key topics and concepts taught in the full two-day AZ-900T00 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Course. This course is a robust introduction to key topics and concepts in the full two-day AZ-900T00: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals course.ÿ The 2-day AZ-900T00 course includes hands-on labs and is the core foundation class that many other Azure courses build off. Core Azure Concepts Introduction to Azure fundamentals Azure fundamental concepts Core Azure architectural components Overview of Core Azure Services Azure database and analytics services Azure compute services Azure Storage services Azure networking services Overview of Core Solutions and Management Tools on Azure Artificial Intelligence Monitoring service for visibility, insight, and outage mitigation Introduction to tools used to manage and configure your Azure environment Azure IoT service for your application Overview of General Security and Network Security Features Protect against security threats on Azure Secure network connectivity on Azure Overview of Identity, Governance, Privacy, and Compliance Features Examine privacy, compliance, and data protection standards on Azure Overview of Azure Cost Management and Service Level Agreements Manage your Azure costs Azure services, SLAs, and service lifecycle
Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Primary audience: IT administrators, architects, and business leaders who already manage Nutanix clusters in the datacenter, but who would like more in-depth knowledge of Nutanix datacenter administration. Anyone seeking preparation for the Nutanix Platform Professional (NPP) Advanced certification (in development).Secondary audience: Managers and technical staff seeking more detailed information before making a purchase decision. Overview Protect intellectual property and company data to guarantee business continuity with a complete, advanced data protection strategy.Practice advanced datacenter management procedures using hands on labs.Get the most out of Nutanix systems by maximizing configuration and operation for peak efficiency.Validate new skills by preparing for and completing the Nutanix Platform Professional Advanced certification. The Nutanix AAPM Advanced Administration & Performance Management course is an advanced level training program for experienced Nutanix data center administrators, technicians, and support personnel.The course features comprehensive coverage of performance management for Nutanix clusters, including options for performance optimization, troubleshooting issues and tuning. Learn through hands-on labs to monitor system performance, advanced networking and storage to help optimize data center administration.Advanced Administration explains in detail how to use the major Acropolis services such as Acropolis Block Services (ABS) and Acropolis File Services (AFS). The course also explains how to define and manage assets and applications using Calm, including how to connect to clouds, automation of the Life Cycle Management (LCM) application, and how to implement and configure Self Service Portal and governance.Take advantage of Flash mode to improve system performance as well as how to effectively clone and delete VMs, move them between storage containers, and how to manage VMs (tagging, sizing, migration). Performance ManagementManaging Controller VM ServicesAdvanced Virtual Machine AdministrationImplementing Business Continuity/Disaster RecoveryConfiguring Advanced NetworkingCustomizing Security ServicesManaging Acropolis ServicesPrism Central Management
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This certification is for anyone who interfaces with stakeholders or works as a Product Owner in a Scrum Team. Scrum Product Owner Certified (SPOC?) certification exam is designed to confirm applicants practical and working knowledge of Scrum that equips them to handle the business aspects and stakeholders in a Scrum environment. Successful candidates will be awarded the Scrum Product Owner Certified (SPOC?)certification by SCRUMstudy after passing the included certification exam. The certification exam voucher is included in this course so you can take the exam at your convenience. Agile & Scrum Overview What is Agile? Why use Agile? The Agile Manifesto Principles of the Agile Manifesto Agile Methods Other Agile Methods Scrum Overview Scrum Summary Scrum Roles Scrum Roles The Product Owner The Scrum Team The Scrum Master Advantages of Cross-functional Teams Planning in Scrum Scrum Flow Requirements in Scrum Prioritizing the Product Backlog Adaptive Project Management Scrum Planning User Stories The Concept of Persona Acceptance Criteria Generic Done Criteria Criteria for a Good User Story Estimation Importance of Value Risk Burndown Graphics Scrum Board Sprint Planning Sprints (from Product Owner?s point of view) Sprint Planning Meeting Planning Game Task Estimation The Sprint Backlog Implementation of Scrum Daily Stand-up Meeting Sprint Review Meeting Sprint Retrospective Meeting Product Backlog Grooming Scrum for Large Projects Scrum for Large Projects The Chief Product Owner Distributed teams in Scrum Transition to Scrum Mapping Traditional Roles to Scrum Maintaining Stakeholder Involvement Note SCRUMstudy has authored the SBOK? Guide as a comprehensive guide to deliver successful projects using Scrum. SCRUMstudy works through its large global partner network of Authorized Training Providers (A.T.P.s) to deliver trainings and certifications. New Horizons is a proud Authorized Training Provider of SCRUMstudy.
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This certification is appropriate for anyone who is interested in working as a Scrum Master or for someone who is already a Scrum master in his organization. Scrum Master is an important role in any Scrum team and need not be a technology expert to be effective. Moreover, although Scrum is popular in the IT industry, it can be used effectively across different industries. The SBOK Guide, on which the SMC course is based on, can be used as an effective guide for implementation. Overview The participants will be prepared to take SMC⢠certification exam and pass. Also they will be able to apply the concepts in their day to day job. This course guides & teaches Scrum practices to everyone involved in the project; clears impediments for the team; and, ensures that Scrum processes are being followed. Successful candidates will be awarded the Scrum Master Certified (SMC?) certification by SCRUMstudy after passing the included certification exam. The certification exam voucher is included in this course so you can take the exam at your convenience. Introduction Course Objectives Course Methodology Certification Schema Exam Format Overview of Agile Agile Manifesto Agile Principles What has Changed Agile Methods Overview of Scrum Definition and brief history of Scrum Why Scrum Scrum vs. Traditional Project Management Benefits of Scrum Overview of A Guide to the Scrum Body of Knowledge (SBOK? Guide) Framework of the SBOK? Guide Who uses the SBOK? Guide How to use the SBOK? Guide Scrum Flow Principles Empirical Process Control Self-organization Collaboration Value-based Prioritization Time-boxing Iterative Development Scrum Aspects Organization Business Justification Quality Change Risk Scrum Phases and Processes Initiate Plan and Estimate Implement Review and Retrospect Release Scaling Scrum Scaling Scrum for Large Projects Scaling Scrum for the Enterprise Transition to Scrum Mapping Traditional Roles To Scrum Maintaining Stakeholder Involvement Importance Of Executive Support