Name: Negotiation Skills - Professional 1 Day Workshop in Brighton
Price: 595 GBP
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Brighton

<h1 dir="ltr" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Course Overview:</h1>This training based on leading teams will help you to develop anyone that leads a team or is involved in a leadership role. It is also useful for those that are about to embark on a position of leadership or need to develop their leadership skills.Course Contents:Having an effective team around you is crucial. However, it is an area that is often left to chance, which can lead to de-motivated individuals that do not feel part of the business and consequently do not perform. This course looks at what it takes to lead an effective team and how you can get the best out of the people in it by understanding the role of the leader, both personally and from the point of view of the team.Course Topics:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Qualities of an Effective Leader&nbsp;&ndash; Identifying the key characteristics of effective leaders, rating themselves against them and establishing key actions to develop the skills.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Leader or Manager?&nbsp;&ndash; Establishing the difference between the two and comparing themselves to those qualities.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">That Vision Thing&nbsp;&ndash; Making the business vision &lsquo;live&rsquo; for the team by answering key questions.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Developing Your Team Goals&nbsp;&ndash; Reviewing an action plan that develops clear goals for their team based on the business vision.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Motivation&nbsp;&ndash; Determining the &lsquo;Why&rsquo; for their staff and developing an understanding of emotions in a business context.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">What Motivates?&nbsp;&ndash; Looking at specific motivators for individuals and understanding that everyone is motivated by different things.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Being Consistently Different&nbsp;&ndash; Going against popular leadership theory and identifying that each staff member needs to be treated differently.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Dealing With Difficult Team Members&nbsp;&ndash; Understanding why team members are difficult. Looking at different behavior types and strategies for responding to them. Also, realizing that &lsquo;difficult&rsquo; behavior sometimes has its benefits.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Coaching&nbsp;&ndash; Using a simple method of coaching, including action plans.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Three Key Skills of Coaching&nbsp;&ndash; Looking at the skills required to be an effective coach.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Instant Results Coaching&nbsp;&ndash; Coaching in a hurry!</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Can Do Coaching Practice&nbsp;&ndash; Putting the learning into practice</li></ul>Course Feature:By the end of this training you will be able to:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Explain the qualities of an effective leader</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Benchmark themselves against those qualities and develop actions to improve</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Explain the difference between leading and managing</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Explain the value of sharing the business vision with the team</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Develop team goals based on the business vision</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Motivate their staff by understanding their drivers and developing actions to support them</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Deal with difficult staff members</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Challenge staff in a meaningful and effective way</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Coach staff effectively using a simple process</li></ul>Certification:Once after the training you receive course completion certificate from MangatesWho can Attend?Anybody who is interested in learning Effective Skills to Lead a Team.

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English

Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs

Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live

Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session

Course Overview:

Every day, managers solve difficult problems, turn organizations around, and achieve astonishing performance. To be successful, every organization needs good managers.
This Essential Management Skills training is suitable for anyone that works in a management or leadership role. They will provide the perfect foundation for new managers to develop and grow while giving existing managers the chance to review their current skills and build on their performance.

Course Contents:

Develop the managers in your business and increase organizational performance
The nature of management is to motivate and coordinate others to cope with diverse and far-reaching challenges. Managers set up the conditions that help other people perform well. In the past, many managers exercised tight control over employees. But the field of management is undergoing a revolution that asks managers to do more with less, to engage whole employees, to see change rather than stability as natural, and to inspire vision. These management skills training course materials will provide managers with the tools and techniques to perform effectively in the modern business world. Helping them to inspire their team and set engaging targets to increase their chances of ensuring success.

Why is taking this Essential Management Skills training course a good idea?

Well, just imagine if you were better able to:

Understand their management style and use it to effectively react to team requirements.
Apply goals, strategy, objectives and tasks to help prioritize and meet departmental outcomes.
Concentrate on the important aspects of their work by delegating non-essential tasks.
Provide employees with timely performance feedback and achieve smart conversations.
Manage innovative meetings and communicate important business requirements.
Motivate and inspire employees to ensure business success.
Ultimately, this training will help managers to engage and enthuse their team, becoming better able to adapt their approach to suit the demands of the role and achieve results.

This management skills training is designed to give leaders and managers the essential skills they need to not only improve their own skills but also drive the performance improvement of the people in their teams. The overall aim is to improve their ability to engage and motivate those around them and to increase business success through effective management techniques.

Course Topics:

Introduction and Objectives – Setting the scene for the training course, building an understanding of the five key tasks of managers and what is required to achieve them.

Icebreaker – Developing an understanding of what participants expect to get out of the training course and their expectations.

Management as a Product – Understanding the purpose of management and how it can be improved by considering it as a product in its own right.

Assessing Your Personal Management Style – Completing a questionnaire to define the management style of participants, helping to identify with their approach and noting any shortfalls. Identifying when it might be best to adapt their style to suit an alternative approach.

Setting Goals, Strategies, Objectives, Tasks and KPIs – Deciding the hierarchy of the different elements and creating their own workplace examples.

Prioritising – Using guidance from the Pareto Principle to help understand different priorities and how tasks should be approached.

Delegating – Establishing a structured approach to delegating and following a case study that helps the participants apply this to a real-life scenario. Includes examples of a delegation log and RACI for use back in the workplace.

Giving Performance Feedback – Defining performance feedback and understanding how to engage in smart conversations that get results. Includes a chance to role-play expected approaches using workplace simulations.

Managing Meetings – Learning the seven steps to successful workplace meetings.

Having Innovative Meetings – Applying Gamification techniques to help make 
meetings more engaging and motivate attendees to change behaviors, develop skills or solve problems. Includes two key interactive activities that can be applied to workplace meetings
.
Creating Engagement – Establishing the elements that help create engagement for teams and how these can be used at work.

Motivation – A review of the different approaches to motivation and how best to include motivation techniques in your everyday working style. Use of a TEDTalks video to look at a different approach to motivation. Includes two case studies to help embed the learning and highlight how learned techniques are best used in the real world.

Summary – A look at actions and how to move into a ‘future state’ of learning to ensure management skills are further developed.

This course is highly interactive and includes activities, discussions and exercises throughout to both engage the learners and help embed the learning.

Course Feature:

At the end of this Essential Management Skills training you will be able to:

Use a framework for effective management
Set goals, objectives, strategy and KPIs
Prioritize and organize your work effectively
Create employee engagement
Motivate and monitor your staff

Certification:

Once after the training, you receive a course completion certificate from Mangates.

Who can Attend?

Anybody who is interested in learning Essential Management Skills.

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Essential Management Skills 1 Day Workshop in Brighton

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Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English
Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs
Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session
Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live
Course Overview:
Communication Skills are the most highly valued skills in today’s business environment. Successful professionals who add value to their companies communicate clearly, accurately and effectively. Poor communication skills, on the other hand, restrict even the most talented professionals from getting ahead in the business world.
Communication Skills intensive is a cutting edge training program designed to help today’s business professionals take their communication skills and effectiveness to the next level. It immerses you into the most advanced and innovative communication techniques.
You will dive deep into all forms of verbal, non-verbal and written communication, and come out with a developed sense of personal communication style that will help you to connect with, communicate to, and inspire people around you. The ability to communicate information accurately, clearly and as intended, is a vital life skill and something that should not be overlooked. It’s never too late to work on your communication skills and by doing so improve your quality of life.
Learning Objectives:
Script yourself with clear, compelling and well-developed messages that reflect your thinking .
Speak with vision and a logical structure that drives home your points.
Answer questions confidently.
Develop professional relationships and networks.
Communicate with empathy and compassion .
Inspire people by appealing to their emotions.
Move from an informational to an inspirational and action oriented style when creating and delivering presentations.
Integrate effective slides into your presentations.
Become a more powerful leader and communicator by applying effective strategic planning and writing tactics for enhanced writing speed and fluency.
Target Audience:
There is no Eligibility Criteria for this training, anyone can attend this training
Agenda:
The Science of Effective Human Communication
Frames of Business and Communication
Principles and Strategies for Effective Business Conversations
Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback
How to Listen Effectively and Accurately
Science of Body Language
How to look confident and charismatic
Business Presentation Skills and Strategies
Powerpoint Best Practices
Principles and Techniques for Effective Written Communication
How to write clear, concise and fast at the same time

Communication

Coaching Skills

Communication Skills 1 Day Training in Brighton













Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English

Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs

Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live

Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session

Course Contents:

In a survey carried out amongst experienced, middle and senior executives, designed to determine the things that they feared most, public speaking came out as number one. Death was eighth on the list! So, most of us would rather die than stand up and present!
This session will provide you with the ideas and techniques to help them feel more confident about presenting, and will help you to become an effective presenter.

Course Topics:

Problems and fears with Presentations – Looking at the past problems delegates have felt and seen with presentations. What their fears are and their likes and dislikes of presenting.

Qualities of an Effective Presenter – Identifying what makes a presenter good and analysing the skills required.

Planning a Presentation – Key considerations when planning a presentation and planning around the audience.

Structuring Your Presentation – Considering the attention span of an audience and structuring the session around this. Using the ‘Communicating to Convince’ model to structure the presentation.

Opening Attention Grabbers – How to start a session with a bang.

Using Visual Aids – The do’s and don’ts regarding visual aids and making them effective.

Presentation Models and Tools – Identifying alternatives to PowerPoint.

Presentation style – Considering their style, including; mannerisms, gestures, eye contact, voice and nerves.

Presentation Practice – A chance to test their presenting skills and provide feedback in a safe environment.

Course Feature:

At the end of this presentation skills training course you will be able to:

Plan a presentation keeping the audience in mind
Develop clear objectives for their presentation
Use ‘attention grabbers’ to enhance their opening
Develop effective visual aids
Use several different methods and tools for presenting
Use positive presentation style behaviours
Practice their skills of presenting

Certification:

Once after the training you receive course completion certificate from Mangates

Who can Attend?

Anybody who is interested in learning Presentation Skills.

Presentation Skills 1 Day Workshop in Brighton

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English

Duration: 2 Days | Credits: 16 PDUs

Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live

Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session

Course Overview:

The best leaders have the ability to share their vision with passion and commitment, giving their people a purpose, a challenge they are willing to embrace and carry on to achieve amazing results.

This two day activity based training program will empower you as a leader in bringing out the best in yourself and others by exploring the most critical success factors of strong leadership that will help you bring your people together, motivate, energize and inspire them to their full potential to achieve extraordinary things.

Learning Objectives:

After completing this course, delegates will be able to: 

Describe the roles and responsibilities of a true leader.
Clearly understand the difference between the role of a manager and the role of a leader.
List the three main essential roles of a leader.
Understand what motivates people and explain the "4motive" motivational model.
Identify what employees want from a leader.
Understand different perspectives and what defines a true leader.
Find out their preferred leadership style
Balance team, task and individual functions
Identify what it takes to role model strong leadership.
List the leadership critical success factors

Agenda:

Module One: What leaders do?
As a leader, what is your job?
Management Vs Leadership.
The three essential roles of a leader.
People's motivation.

Module Two: What leaders know?
What employees want from their leader?
Catch them doing something right!.
What defines a leader?
Leadership and perspectives.

Module Three: What are leaders like?
Find out your leadership style.
Balance team, task and individual functions.
Role model strong leadership.
The leadership critical success factors.

Certification:

Once after the training you receive course completion certificate from Mangates.

Target Audience:

All people managers and anyone in a leadership position.

Leadership Skills - Lead, Motivate & Inspire 2 Days  Training in Brighton

Leadership Skills - Lead, Motivate & Inspire 2 Days Training in Brighton

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English

Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs

Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live

Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session

Course  Overview:

Effective Change Management An Interactive One Day Program

“Change is the only constant” – Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher

Why Change Management?

According to Harvard Business Review, 70% of all change initiatives fail. Another study by Towers Watson found that only 25% of change management actions are successful over the long term. All around us, technologies, processes, people, ideas and methods are continuously evolving, affecting the way organizations run their operations.

Developing effective change management skills then becomes not only inevitable, but also critical in today’s dynamic professional world as organizational change becomes more of a norm than an exception.

The Leading Change Management program will give aspiring change agents and managers the tools required to implement changes successfully with positive acceptance throughout the organization.

Program Overview:

The Leading Change Management program is designed to promote excellence in the management of change by introducing participants to the skills required at each step of the change process.

Built on the latest research and practice in North America, this program develops, challenges and inspires leaders to lead successful and rewarding organizational change initiatives.

The concepts and methods learned are immediately usable in the workplace, leading to faster implementation of change projects that achieve and sustain concrete results.

Learning Objectives:

To introduce the step by step change management process and the range of tools and methods available to address change challenges and problems
To provide insight on relevant, practical and applicable change management skills and equip participants to effectively engage with change processes in the workplace
To improve awareness and confidence for using change management tools and models required to design appropriate change plans for the workplace

Agenda:

The Nature of Change
Drivers of Change
Vision and Mission of Change
Eight Steps to Effective Change Management
Change Strategies
Change Resistance
Effective Communication Skills to Lead Change
Effective Leadership in the Change Process

Target Audience:

There is no Eligibility Criteria for this training, anyone can attend this training.

Effective Change Management 1 Day Workshop in Brighton

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English
Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs
Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live
Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session

Course  Overview:
This report writing training is aimed at people who are new to report writing or who need to improve their report writing skills. As you would expect from us, this is not a programme covering theory alone. You are expected to put into practice what they are learning as they go through the day.
This training will help you to develop the report writing skills of your participants and ensure you deliver a successful report writing training course.
Course Topics:
Section One – Introduction to Report Writing
This section covers the key principles of report writing and lays the foundation for the remainder of the day’s activities. Topics covered include:
 Why a report?
Why are some reports ineffective?
Basic Principles of Report Writing
Structure of Business Reports
Section Two – Plan and Prepare
This section looks at a number of techniques to help report writers prepare before                beginning the task of writing. Great emphasis is placed on planning and preparing. We consider this to be the key to effective report writing. Topics Include:
Purpose of the Report
Knowing your Readers
Generating Ideas
Sources of Information
The Extended Pyramid
Report Outline
Section Three – Write the Report
Participants work on an actual report or develop one from a brief provided by us.  This section builds on the principles already covered and we also cover topics such as:
Getting Started
Overcoming Writer's Block
Language
Section Four – Check and Edit
In this final section we consider the importance of checking and editing reports     before submitting. We suggest an approach that gives the best chance of ensuring that  participants present professional reports to their readers.
Participants get the opportunity to practice their checking techniques using the reports they produced earlier.
Course Feature:
By the end of this report writing training you will be able to:
Prepare and plan reports that meet their intended purpose
Produce reports that conform to an established and acceptable structure
Proofread and edit their reports effectively before submitting them to their intended readers
Certification:
Once after the training you receive course completion certificate from Mangates
Who can Attend?
Anybody who is interested in learning Report Writing Skills.

Financial Reporting

Writing Skills

Report Writing 1 Day Training in Brighton

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English
Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs
Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live
Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session
Course Overview:
According to a 1973 survey by the Sunday Times of London, 41% of people list public speaking as their biggest fear. Forget small spaces, darkness, and spiders, standing up in front of a crowd and talking is far more terrifying for most people. Through this workshop you will become more confident and relaxed in front of an audience which will translate into a successful speaking event.
However, mastering this fear and getting comfortable speaking in public can be a great ego booster, not to mention a huge benefit to your career. The Public Speaking workshop will give participants some public speaking skills, including in-depth information on developing an engaging program and delivering their presentation with power.
Learning Objectives:
Inside This Training, You'll Learn
Completely remove your stage fear and become a dynamic speaker
Raise your confidence up to a level you never thought to be possible!
Deeper insights into group dynamics
Presentation design, skills & styles
Tools to get your audience to say yes to you
Advanced new behavior patterns required for public speaking
Control time for effective training
Secrets of mind control techniques
Develop your personal winning style
Agenda:
Module One: Identifying Your Audience
Performing a Needs Analysis
Creating an Audience Profile
Identifying Key Questions and Concerns
Module Two: Creating a Basic Outline
Outlining the Situation
Identifying the Task That Had to Be Performed
Listing the Actions You Took
Revealing the Results
Module Three: Organizing the Program
Making Organization Easy
Organizational Methods
Classifying and Categorizing
Module Four: Fleshing It Out
Identifying Appropriate Sources
Establishing Credibility
The Importance of Citations
Module Five: Putting It All Together
 Writing Your Presentation
Adding a Plan B
Reviewing, Editing, and Rewriting
Module Six: Being Prepared
Checking Out the Venue
Gathering Materials
A 24 Hour Checklist
Module Seven: Overcoming Nervousness
A Visit from the Boss
Preparing Mentally
Physical Relaxation Techniques
Appearing Confident in Front of the Crowd (Even If You Donâ€™t Feel That Way)
Module Eight: Delivering Your Speech (I)
Starting Off on the Right Foot
Using Visual Aids
Checking the Volume of Your Voice
Module Nine: Delivering Your Speech (II)
Adjusting on the Fly
Gauging Whether Breaks Are Required
Wrapping Up and Winding Down
Module Ten: Questions and Answers
Ground Rules
Answering Questions That Sound Like an Attack
Dealing with Complex Questions
Module Eleven: Wrapping Up
Words from the Wise
Review of Parking Lot
Lessons Learned
Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
Target Audience:
Anybody who is interested in Public Speaking Skills

Public Speaking 1 Day Training in Brighton

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English
Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs
Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live
Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session

Course Overview:
Personal time management skills are essential for professional success in any workplace. Those able to successfully implement time management strategies are able to control their workload rather than spend each day in a frenzy of activity reacting to crisis after crisis - stress declines and personal productivity soars! These highly effective individuals are able to focus on the tasks with the greatest impact to them and their organization.
The Time Management workshop will cover strategies to help participants learn these crucial strategies. You will be given a skill set that includes personal motivation, delegation skills, organization tools, and crisis management. We"ll cover all this and more during this workshop.
Learning Objectives:
After completing this course, the learners will be able to: 
Explore why time management issues arise
Improve ability to plan and prioritize work
The importance of setting clear goals
Minimize wasted time and distractions in the workplace
How to avoid being deflected from your priorities
Self-motivation as a time management tool
Dealing with unexpected events that steal time
Tools and techniques for effective delegation
How to say 'no' to some 'now' requests
Agenda:
Module One: Goal Setting
The Three P"s
S.M.A.R.T. Goals
Prioritizing Your Goals
Visualization
Module Two: Prioritizing Your Time
The 80/20 Rule
The Urgent Versus Important Matrix
Assertiveness
Module Three: Planning Wisely
Creating Your Productivity Journal
Maximizing the Power of Your Productivity Journal
The Glass Jar: Rocks, Pebbles, Sand, and Water
Chunck, Block, and Tackle
Ready, Fire, Aim!
Module Four: Tackling Procrastination
Why We Procrastinate
Nine Ways to Overcome Procrastination
Eat That Frog!
Module Five: Crisis Management
When the Storm Hits
Creating a Plan
Executing the Plan
Lessons Learned
Module Six: Organizing Your Workspace
Declutter
Managing Workflow
Dealing with Email
Using Calendars
Module Seven: Delegating Made Easy
When to Delegate
To Whom Should You Delegate?
How Should You Delegate
Keeping Control
The Importance of Full Acceptance
Module Eight: Setting a Ritual
What is a Ritual?
Ritualizing Sleep, Meals, Exercise
Examples of Rituals
Using Rituals to Maximize Time
Module Nine: Meeting Management
Deciding if a Meeting is Necessary
Using the PAT Approach
Building the Agenda
Keeping Things on Track
Making Sure the Meeting Was Worthwhile
Module Ten: Alternatives to Meetings
Instant Messaging and Chat Rooms
Teleconferencing
Email Lists and Online Groups
Collaborating Applications
Module Eleven: Wrapping Up
Words from the Wise
Review of Parking Lot
Lessons Learned
Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
Target Audience:
Anybody who is interested in Learning Time Management Skills

Time Management 1 Day Training in Brighton

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English
Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs
Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live
Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session

Course Overview:
Disagreements, differences of opinion and conflicting perspectives on key issues inevitably arise in any context where people are working together.
Research has shown that workplace conflicts can become highly destructive. Negative emotions may be stirred up, poisoning team morale, creating stress and destroying relationships.
Conflict may emerge between managers and their staff, between team members or departments.
Conflict may be expressed openly, but it may also be hidden, in the form of irritation, resentment, loss of morale and lack of commitment. Hidden conflict is easy to miss and therefore can be particularly damaging.
Ultimately, this is likely to have an adverse effect on team and company performance, costing time and money.
It is therefore vital to manage conflict constructively.
As a team member and leader, your ability to deal with and resolve conflicts defines your success in the longer term.
Our one day workshop in Conflict Management and Communication Skills immerses you in the most advanced conflict management tools, strategies and practices applicable today. You will gain hands-on practice on proven frameworks, go through simulations and exercises that will train you to be a highly effective professional and leader, starting day one.
Target Audience:
Anybody who is interested in learning Conflict Management Skills

Learning Objectives:
Getting a handle on and gaining insights into your conflict management style through self-assessments (TKI®).
Role playing to practice techniques and new skills in a safe environment.
Proven best practices for approaching conflict management.
Practices for resolving conflict as a third party mediator.
Scientifically validated frameworks on effective communication in stressful situations.
Transferring your learning back to your work environment using job aids, templates and other resources.
How Will You Benefit?
Build trust and credibility with colleagues and team members
Leverage potential conflict situations as opportunities for critical conversations that enhance work relationships.
Gain confidence in holding difficult conversations calmly and assertively.
Manage difficult situations proactively.
Increase your effectiveness in managing conflict.
See growth in your overall performance
Agenda:
Science behind workplace conflicts
Understanding Human Behavior
Different Personality Types
Conflict Management Styles
Conflict Management Strategies
Workplace Conflicts
Conflict Resolution Agreements
Working with difficult people
Relationship and reputation management
Certification:
Once after the training we will provide you with the course completion certificate.

Conflict Management

Conflict Management 1 Day Training in Brighton

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English

Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs

Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live

Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session

Course  Overview:

This course focuses on effective negotiation techniques to be successful in different situations and with people holding different levels of power. The course evaluates how negotiations impact the organizations and ourselves. Reflect on the different outcomes that can be achieved through negotiation and understand which outcomes are acceptable for the intended objectives. Finally participants reflect on the influencing process and how one can achieve things without having the authority or power. 

Each module has been carefully selected based on the intake and skills gaps of the specific audience. After a brief introduction, participants are given 1 to 2 minutes to introduce themselves, practicing their presentation and communication skills (if the intake has included the requested video, this introduction will only be 1 minute). 

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this course, you will be able to:
Define negotiation and influencing stages and how to do so effectively. 
Understand different aspects of negotiating: persuasion, manipulation, assertiveness, rationalization, and active listening. 
Understand individuals and organizations (attitude, behavior and culture). What each party expects, dealing with emotions, and resistance. 
Power play: who is in control and how to change it – tactics and coordination of power. The importance of knowledge.
Understand communication strategies, effectiveness in communicating, verbal and nonverbal 
Orchestrating a plan: positioning, anticipating problems, managing conflicts, and  approaching others for help. 
Understand interpersonal skills: importance of self-awareness, adapting expectations, and resilience. 
Understand results: risk assessment, damage control, keeping good relationships, win-win outcomes. 
Understand how to use BAPNA, ZOPA, negotiation canvas and other tools and strategies.
Understand how communication and presentation skills empower your negotiation abilities. 

Agenda:

Before We Begin
Welcome/Introductions
Purpose/Inspiration
Course Dynamics
Self Evaluation on Basic Negotiation Skills Knowledge - Class Discussion

Negotiation Canvas
Understanding the Methodology
Think, Feel, See, Hear, Say and Do
Giving and Taking
Points of Interest
Plan B (Key Arguments and Drawbacks)

BATNA and ZOPA
BATNA - Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement Intro
Example/Role play: Selling a Car
ZOPA - Zone of Possible Agreement or "bargaining range” Intro
Example/Role Play: Overcoming a Negative Bargaining Zone

Evaluating Success
Defining Negotiation Success
Criteria to Evaluate/Measure Success and Effectiveness
Exercise/Role Play: Hand Shaking
Maintaining a Continued Positive Relationship

Influence and persuasion 
Definitions
General Overview
Positive and Negative Ways to Influence
Open Discussion: Sun vs Wind Tale 
Video: Perception and Persuasion
Video: The Science of Persuasion

Introduction to Communication and Presentation skills
Communication Skills
Exercise/Role Play: Connecting Strangers
Presentation Skills
Exercise/Role Play: Words Clearly Spoken and Silence
Video TED: How to Sound Smart - View and Discuss

Conclusions
Wrap Up
Self Assessment GAP
Feedback Form
Closing Remarks

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Lorne Power from the Trans Social Work Practitioner Network shares some practical advice for trans-inclusive practice with people with a learning disability and/or autistic people based on their work developing the Brighton and Hove Autism Strategy, their emerging PhD research and their lived experience as a trans social worker in a specialist learning disability team.&nbsp;Come and join us :)

Lorne Power from the Trans Social Work Practitioner Network shares some practical advice for trans-inclusive practice with people with a learning disability and/or autistic people based on their work developing the Brighton and Hove Autism Strategy, their emerging PhD research and their lived experience as a trans social worker in a specialist learning disability team. 
Come and join us :)

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Art &amp; Flash&nbsp;with&nbsp;Anika Carpenter Monthly&nbsp;online ekphrastic&nbsp;writing workshops&nbsp;exploring contemporary artworks for story inspiration.&nbsp;&nbsp; Each month, in&nbsp;friendly, fast-paced workshops,&nbsp;Anika Carpenter introduces a different contemporary artist and three to four of their artworks. Each artwork comes with an optional writing prompt inspired by the piece, along with a ten-minute writing sprint.&nbsp;There is an invitation to share what you have written if you would like to. DATES 2024 Every third Monday of the month:April 15&nbsp;&nbsp;∣ May 20&nbsp;&nbsp;∣ June 17&nbsp;&nbsp;∣ July 15&nbsp;&nbsp;∣ Aug 19&nbsp;&nbsp;∣ Sep 16&nbsp;&nbsp;∣ Oct 21&nbsp;&nbsp;∣ Nov 18&nbsp;&nbsp;∣ Dec 16 ABOUT THE FACILITATOR <a href="https://www.anikacarpenter.com/" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; -webkit-user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: inherit;">Anika Carpenter</a>&nbsp;is a flash fiction author,&nbsp;workshop facilitator and artist&nbsp;with a background in the Fine Arts. Her&nbsp;fiction&nbsp;has been shortlisted for the Bath Flash Fiction Award and the Bridport Prize and has been published in numerous anthologies. You can find her stories at Gone Lawn,&nbsp;Ellipsis Zine, The Molotov Cocktail, Janus Literary and many more. Anika received a Fine Art MA (distinction) with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from Kingston University in 2010. She&nbsp;spent ten years working as an&nbsp;assistant to Turner Prize winning artists.&nbsp;Anika&#39;s own&nbsp;<a href="https://www.anikacarpenter.com/collages.html" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; -webkit-user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: inherit;">artwork</a>&nbsp;has been exhibited at Towner Gallery and featured in numerous group exhibitions. She is the co-founder of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.anikacarpenter.com/accidentandemergence.html" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; -webkit-user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: inherit;">Accident &amp; Emergence</a>&nbsp;(currently on hiatus) an artist-led project that organised collaborations, exhibitions and retreats.&nbsp;Anika&#39;s ekphrastic story &#39;Interview with Alice Moore, Potion Maker&#39; won Bath Flash Fiction Festival&#39;s Great Flash Off competition in October, 2022. You can read it by clicking&nbsp;<a href="https://www.flashfictionfestival.com/winners-oct-8th-great-festival-flash-off-writing-challenge/" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; -webkit-user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: inherit;">here</a>.&nbsp; As well as running The Flash Cabin, Anika is a rep for&nbsp;<a href="https://writershq.co.uk/brighton-writing-retreats/" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; -webkit-user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: inherit;">Writers&#39; HQ</a>&nbsp;where she runs online sessions and in-person retreats in Brighton.You can find her on Twitter or BlueSky via&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/StillSquirrel" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; -webkit-user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: inherit;">@StillSquirrel&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>

Art & Flash with Anika Carpenter
Monthly online ekphrastic writing workshops exploring contemporary artworks for story inspiration. 

Each month, in friendly, fast-paced workshops, Anika Carpenter introduces a different contemporary artist and three to four of their artworks. Each artwork comes with an optional writing prompt inspired by the piece, along with a ten-minute writing sprint. 
There is an invitation to share what you have written if you would like to.



DATES 2024
Every third Monday of the month:
April 15  ∣ May 20  ∣ June 17  ∣ July 15  ∣ Aug 19  ∣ Sep 16  ∣ Oct 21  ∣ Nov 18  ∣ Dec 16


ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Anika Carpenter is a flash fiction author, workshop facilitator and artist with a background in the Fine Arts. Her fiction has been shortlisted for the Bath Flash Fiction Award and the Bridport Prize and has been published in numerous anthologies. You can find her stories at Gone Lawn, Ellipsis Zine, The Molotov Cocktail, Janus Literary and many more.

Anika received a Fine Art MA (distinction) with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from Kingston University in 2010. She spent ten years working as an assistant to Turner Prize winning artists. Anika's own artwork has been exhibited at Towner Gallery and featured in numerous group exhibitions. She is the co-founder of Accident & Emergence (currently on hiatus) an artist-led project that organised collaborations, exhibitions and retreats. 
Anika's ekphrastic story 'Interview with Alice Moore, Potion Maker' won Bath Flash Fiction Festival's Great Flash Off competition in October, 2022. You can read it by clicking here. 

As well as running The Flash Cabin, Anika is a rep for Writers' HQ where she runs online sessions and in-person retreats in Brighton.
You can find her on Twitter or BlueSky via @StillSquirrel

Flash Cabin

Monthly online ekphrastic writing workshops exploring contemporary artworks for story inspiration. 

Art & Flash - ekphrastic writing workshops

York

Course Description:
Communication Skills are the most highly valued skills in today&rsquo;s business environment. Successful professionals who add value to their companies communicate clearly, accurately and effectively. Poor communication skills, on the other hand, restrict even the most talented professionals from getting ahead in the business world.
Communication Skills intensive is a cutting edge training program designed to help today&rsquo;s business professionals take their communication skills and effectiveness to the next level. It immerses you into the most advanced and innovative communication techniques.
You will dive deep into all forms of verbal, non-verbal and written communication, and come out with a developed sense of personal communication style that will help you to connect with, communicate to, and inspire people around you. The ability to communicate information accurately, clearly and as intended, is a vital life skill and something that should not be overlooked. It&rsquo;s never too late to work on your communication skills and by doing so improve your quality of life.
Target Audience:
There is no Eligibility Criteria for this training, anyone can attend this training
Learning Objectives:
<ul>
<li>Script yourself with clear, compelling and well-developed messages that reflect your thinking .</li>
<li>Speak with vision and a logical structure that drives home your points.</li>
<li>Answer questions confidently.</li>
<li>Develop professional relationships and networks.</li>
<li>Communicate with empathy and compassion .</li>
<li>Inspire people by appealing to their emotions.</li>
<li>Move from an informational to an inspirational and action oriented style when creating and delivering presentations.</li>
<li>Integrate effective slides into your presentations.</li>
<li>Become a more powerful leader and communicator by applying effective strategic planning and writing tactics for enhanced writing speed and fluency.</li>
</ul>
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Materials:
Students will receive a course manual with presentation slides and reference materials.
Examination:
There is no exam.
Technical Requirements:
For eBooks:
Internet for downloading the eBook
Laptop, tablet, Smartphone, eReader (No Kindle)
Adobe DRM supported software (e.g. Digital Editions, Bluefire Reader)
eBook download and activation instructions
Agenda:
<ul>
<li>The Science of Effective Human Communication</li>
<li>Frames of Business and Communication</li>
<li>Principles and Strategies for Effective Business Conversations</li>
<li>Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback</li>
<li>How to Listen Effectively and Accurately</li>
<li>Science of Body Language</li>
<li>How to look confident and charismatic</li>
<li>Business Presentation Skills and Strategies</li>
<li>Powerpoint Best Practices</li>
<li>Principles and Techniques for Effective Written Communication</li>
<li>How to write clear, concise and fast at the same time</li>
</ul>

Course Description:
Communication Skills are the most highly valued skills in today’s business environment. Successful professionals who add value to their companies communicate clearly, accurately and effectively. Poor communication skills, on the other hand, restrict even the most talented professionals from getting ahead in the business world.
Communication Skills intensive is a cutting edge training program designed to help today’s business professionals take their communication skills and effectiveness to the next level. It immerses you into the most advanced and innovative communication techniques.
You will dive deep into all forms of verbal, non-verbal and written communication, and come out with a developed sense of personal communication style that will help you to connect with, communicate to, and inspire people around you. The ability to communicate information accurately, clearly and as intended, is a vital life skill and something that should not be overlooked. It’s never too late to work on your communication skills and by doing so improve your quality of life.
Target Audience:
There is no Eligibility Criteria for this training, anyone can attend this training
Learning Objectives:
Script yourself with clear, compelling and well-developed messages that reflect your thinking .
Speak with vision and a logical structure that drives home your points.
Answer questions confidently.
Develop professional relationships and networks.
Communicate with empathy and compassion .
Inspire people by appealing to their emotions.
Move from an informational to an inspirational and action oriented style when creating and delivering presentations.
Integrate effective slides into your presentations.
Become a more powerful leader and communicator by applying effective strategic planning and writing tactics for enhanced writing speed and fluency.
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Materials:
Students will receive a course manual with presentation slides and reference materials.
Examination:
There is no exam.
Technical Requirements:
For eBooks:
Internet for downloading the eBook
Laptop, tablet, Smartphone, eReader (No Kindle)
Adobe DRM supported software (e.g. Digital Editions, Bluefire Reader)
eBook download and activation instructions
Agenda:
The Science of Effective Human Communication
Frames of Business and Communication
Principles and Strategies for Effective Business Conversations
Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback
How to Listen Effectively and Accurately
Science of Body Language
How to look confident and charismatic
Business Presentation Skills and Strategies
Powerpoint Best Practices
Principles and Techniques for Effective Written Communication
How to write clear, concise and fast at the same time

Catering to the demands of busy professionals, our virtual training programs are as effective as face-to-face learning.

For more queries, reach out to us: info@mangates.com

Communication Skills 1 Day Virtual Live Training in Brighton

Northampton

Course Description:
Disagreements, differences of opinion and conflicting perspectives on key issues inevitably arise in any context where people are working together.
Research has shown that workplace conflicts can become highly destructive. Negative emotions may be stirred up, poisoning team morale, creating stress and destroying relationships.
Conflict may emerge between managers and their staff, between team members or departments.
Conflict may be expressed openly, but it may also be hidden, in the form of irritation, resentment, loss of morale and lack of commitment. Hidden conflict is easy to miss and therefore can be particularly damaging.
Ultimately, this is likely to have an adverse effect on team and company performance, costing time and money.
It is therefore vital to manage conflict constructively.
As an team member and leader, your ability to deal with and resolve conflicts defines your success in the longer term.
Our one day workshop in Conflict Management and Communication Skills immerses you in the most advanced conflict management tools, strategies and practices applicable today. You will gain hands on practice on proven frameworks, go through simulations and exercises that will train you to be highly effective professional and leader, starting day one.
Course Topics:
1) Science behind workplace conflicts
2) Understanding Human Behaviour
3) Different Personality Types
4) Conflict Management Styles
5) Conflict Management Strategies
6) Workplace Conflicts
7) Conflict Resolution Agreements
8) Working with difficult people
9) Relationship and reputation management
Learning Objectives:
Getting a handle on and gaining insights into your conflict management style through self-assessments (TKI®).
Role playing to practice techniques and new skills in a safe environment.
Proven best practices for approaching conflict management.
Practices for resolving conflict as a third party mediator.
Scientifically validated frameworks on effective communication in stressful situations.
Transferring your learning back to your work environment using job aids, templates and other resources.
How You Will Benefit:
Build trust and credibility with colleagues and team members
Leverage potential conflict situations as opportunities for critical conversations that enhance work relationships.
Gain confidence in holding difficult conversations calmly and assertively.
Manage difficult situations proactively.
Increase your effectiveness in managing conflict.
See growth in your overall performance
Certification:
Once after the training we will provide you the course completion certificate.

Conflict Management 1 Day Virtual Live Training in Brighton

Level 2 English Course Highlights:
This qualification is equivalent to GCSE grade C or 4
Take the Exam from Home – Guaranteed Fast Track Results
Exam Booking within 2 Working Days of Enrolment
Remote Exam Online or Paper based both options available
Course Duration: 110 hours
Unlimited Access to Course Materials
Get Free Mock Tests & Free Past Papers
Extra 25% Time for people with Learning Difficulties
NCFE, Pearson Edexcel & Open Awards all are OFQUAL-regulated and nationally recognised
Exam slots are available 24*7 from Monday to Sunday. If you are in a rush and would like to book your exam sooner, then you can book your remote online exam within 3 working days for Open Awards, 2 working days of enrolment for NCFE and within 7 working days for Pearson Edexcel.
Please note the exam price advertised on the website for the Open Awards remote invigilation exam is applicable for weekdays (Monday to Friday between 9 am to 5 pm). If you would like to book the Open Awards remote invigilation exam at the weekend then there is an additional £25+Vat applicable.
The new assessment and result dates by NCFE is-
Delivery mode: Paper-based
Assessment date to and from: 17/06/2024 – 19/07/2024
Results release: 26/07/2024
Delivery mode: On-screen and RI
Assessment date to and from: 20/05/2024 – 27/06/2024
Results release: 04/07/2024
(Note that this only applies to the mentioned exam type and if you book the exam during the dates mentioned above. Also, this will not affect the schedule of the other exam types and results.)


Why is this course right for you?
Our expert-designed Functional Skills English Level 2 Course has smart learning options that provide the necessary numeracy knowledge and skills to excel in Functional Skills English.
Our course is tailored to meet your specific needs and help you achieve your academic and career goals from the comfort of your home.
You also get the opportunity to book Live 1:1 tutor support via Zoom.


Course Details for Functional Skills English Level 2
You can decide the exam date and place according to your convenience.
Functional Skills English Level 2 
You can decide the exam date and place according to your convenience. 
Awarding Body	Paper-Based Exam in Centre	On-Screen Exam in Centre	Remote Online Exam - From Home	Results
Edexcel	Book within 15 days	Book within 24 Hours	Book within 7 working days	Get results in 20 working days
NCFE	Book within 10 working days	Book within 24 Hours	Book within 2 working days	Get results in only 7 days
Open Awards	N/A	N/A	Book within 2 working days	Get results in only 16 to 32 working days


*Offline examinations will be held at our Swindon and London centres. Please contact us for more information. 


How This Course Will Work?

This Level 2 Functional Skills English course will help you build a solid foundation in English. Throughout the course, it will provide you with various learning materials and activities to enhance your understanding of these subjects.
Initial Assessment: To identify the current level of a student's abilities and recommend the appropriate course to enrol in upon completion.
Diagnostic Assessment: Identifies skill gaps and produces an individual learning plan
Learning Resources: Comprehensive video tutorials, practice quizzes & topic-based tests
Progress Tracker: To record your progress in the course
Free Mock Test: Access our free mock test facility for professional feedback and to prepare for the final exam.
We offer Pearson Edexcel and AQA-accredited GCSE online courses that are widely accepted by universities across the globe.


Entry Requirement

This level 2 English qualification is available to all students of all academic backgrounds; no experience or previous qualifications are required. However, you will require a laptop/desktop computer (ChromeBook are not allowed for the exam) and a good internet connection.


Exam Structure

Functional Skills English Level 2 
The Pearson Edexcel, NCFE and Open Awards Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2 consist of 3 exams, these are Reading, Writing and Speaking, Listening and Communicating. 
Speaking, Listening and Communicating (SLC) Exam		
Awarding Body	Duration	Number of Marks
Pearson Edexcel / NCFE / Open Awards	Up to 25 minutes	Pass/Fail


SLS Exam Pearson Edexcel / NCFE: Speaking, listening and communicating are assessed through one 5-minute presentation and linked question and answer session in groups of three to five and one 15-minute formal discussion together in groups of three to five learners. This exam will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. 
SLS Exam Open Awards: Speaking, listening and communicating are assessed through one 10-minute presentation and linked question and answer session in groups of three to four and one 10-minute formal discussion together in groups of three to five learners. This exam will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. 
Reading Exam			
Awarding Body	Duration	Number of Marks	Pass Mark
Pearson Edexcel	75 minutes	35	65%
NCFE	60 minutes	30	53% – 57%
Open Awards	60 minutes	30	18 out of 30


Reading is assessed through a test consisting of multiple-choice, short open-response and medium open-response questions. 
Writing Exam			
Awarding Body	Duration	Number of Marks	Pass Mark
Pearson Edexcel	60 minutes	36	63%
NCFE	60 minutes	44	57% – 61%
Open Awards	60 minutes	60	36 out of 60.


Reading/Writing Exam Pass Mark: Learners are required to achieve an overall percentage of marks mentioned in the above table to pass the English reading exam. However, the awarding process will determine specifically where the pass mark sits for each assessment version. Therefore, the pass mark may vary between assessments. 


Recognised Accreditation
This Functional Skills English Level 2 has been independently accredited by Pearson Edexcel, NCFE and Open Awards also regulated by Ofqual. The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is responsible for regulating qualifications, assessments, and examinations in England.
Pearson Edexcel is the most prestigious awarding body, for an academic and vocational qualifications. Pearson Edexcel qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and recognised by universities and employers across the world.
 NCFE is a charity and awarding organisation that provides qualifications in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It is regulated by Ofqual in England and recognised in Wales and Northern Ireland.
 Open Awards is an awarding organisation that offers a wide range of qualifications across various sectors, including education, health and social care, and business. Their qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and are designed to meet the needs of learners and employers. Open Awards also works closely with educational institutions and employers to ensure their qualifications are relevant and up-to-date.


Difference between NCFE and Pearson Edexcel and Open Awards

NCFE, Pearson Edexcel and Open Awards are OFQUAL-regulated and nationally recognised; however, the only difference lies in the exam booking and result turn-around time.
You can book your remote online exam within 2 working days of enrolment for NCFE, within 7 working days for Pearson Edexcel and within 3 working days for Open Awards.
You can get your NCFE results in 7 days, your Edexcel results in 20 working days and your Open Awards results within 16 to 32 working days.
All of the awarding bodies are accepted by universities and apprenticeships. This distinction allows learners to choose the awarding body that aligns best with their educational and career goals.


Additional Features
Access to On-Demand Classes
Opportunity to Book 1:1 Live Tutor Support via Zoom
Enrol in Our Course and Prepare for the Exam from Home
Get a Free Mock Test with Professional Feedback


Course Curriculum
English Level 2: Unit 1 - Speaking and Listening

The speaking and listening section entails comprehensive learning and activities, including presenting and narrating skills, argument presentation techniques, and more.
English Level 2: Unit 2: Reading 
Learn to read a text with the help of scanning, skimming, and detailed reading, and also, learn how to find organisational features’ purpose from the text.
English Level 2: Unit 3: Writing
The writing part will cover English grammar, including punctuation, spelling, syntax, etc. enabling you to avoid all the writing errors and mistakes.


FAQs
What is a functional skills level 2 equivalent to?
It is a recognised alternative qualification to GCSEs, and achieving it is equivalent to obtaining a GCSE grade C or level 4. It's often used as a prerequisite for higher education, apprenticeships, and employment in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
What is the difference between a Functional skills course and a GCSE course?
Both the functional course and GCSE course provide the same skills, but one of the differences is that functional classes are developed for the learner who wants to acquire the skills quickly. Still, GCSE is a lengthy process, and it takes time to end as you have to sit for the test that will be held on an official day.
Do Universities Approve the Functional Courses Certificate?
Yes, many universities accept the functional course certificate, but it is better to check whether your desired university approves the functional certificate. The University of Sheffield, the University of Brighton, and the University of East Anglia approved the functional skills Level 2 certificate in the past. So, stay updated with current information.
How will I purchase this course?
First, select your desired course plan among the multiple existing course plans on the right side of your screen, then select the payment type, and once you made the payment, you can access the course any time you want.
I made my payment. How will I get access to the Functional course?
A confirmation email will be sent to your registered email after payment. Hereafter anytime, you can start your learning journey with Lead Academy.
I am from outside the UK. Will I get access to the Course?
Yes, you can. Since it is an e-learning course, anyone from anywhere can enrol in our courses.
What is an Edexcel-accredited course?
Exdexcel is a British multinational education and examination body. If any functional skills training providers claim the course is Edexcel accredited, that means the course has been approved by the governor body of Edexcel. Their certificates have been valued in the UK and worldwide.
Will I get a Job after doing the functional course?
Yes, any not. You always need fundamental English, Math and ICT skills wherever you go. These skills are as crucial as your basic needs like food and more. The company wants its employees to have these skills before joining any organization.
English is my second language. Can I learn it through a Functional English skill course?
Yes, you can. Whether English is your first language or second language, both types of learners can start their learning journey in the Functional Skills Level 1 course. This course is designed so that every kind of learner can learn.
How safe is it to purchase a course over the Internet?
Lead Academy has been providing courses over the internet for years, and all our learners' info is safe with us. We have implemented robust security measures to protect our learners' personal and financial information. Additionally, we use secure payment gateways to ensure safe transactions for course purchases.


What are the system requirements for remote exam?
For Pearson Edexcel and NCFE:
To sit your assessment, you’ll need:
A laptop/desktop with webcam and microphone; you can’t sit the assessment on a tablet or smartphone a good Wi-Fi connection – recommended minimum 1Mbit/s Upload, minimum 10Mbit/s Download. You MUST use google chrome browser for the exam, as this is recommended by the awarding body.
A smartphone or tablet (Apple iOS 8.0 / Android 4.1 or higher) - this will be used to record you taking the assessment.
A suitable environment - quiet room with no distractions
The link for the assessment sent to your email; remember to check your spam/junk folder.
You must activate Airplane mode on your smartphone however you need to be connected to Wi-Fi, so turn on Airplane mode then reactivate your Wi-Fi.
Please familiarise yourself with the potential violations as these can potentially lead to the assessment being voided.
Ensure ALL equipment is plugged in (including phone for the recording of sessions). Loss of power at any point could lead to the assessment being voided.
You must brief other members of your household/workplace that you’re sitting an assessment, and they must not enter the room at any point.
There is a 24-hour live chat function within the assessment software for technical support should you need it at any time.
For Open Awards:
In order to take your exam, you need to have the following equipment:
A good quality laptop or PC with a minimum screen size of approx. 14” and minimum resolution of 1024 x 768.
A stable internet connection with at least 3mbps.
An integrated (i.e., fixed) webcam on your PC/ laptop or a portable webcam.
If using a PC/ laptop with an integrated webcam, a reflective surface (e.g., a mirror) must be available. This will be used to show the invigilator the space immediately surrounding your screen and keyboard.
A basic (non-scientific) calculator for maths assessments. You will have access to an on-screen calculator but may feel more comfortable using a separate calculator. Please note that all workings need to be added to the assessment platform if you use a separate calculator so that your workings can be marked.
Plain paper. You will need to show this to your invigilator at the beginning of the exam to assure them that you do not have access to notes.
A dictionary (where allowed).

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<p id="isPasted" style="margin: 0cm; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 24px; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="margin: 0cm;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height: 24px;">Having an up to date Will in place goes some way to provide for your disabled child, however in some cases it has the potential to create further problems. If you or a family member are considering leaving money directly to a disabled person, you are likely to impact their entitlement to means tested benefits and social support and may also leave them at risk of financial abuse. As an alternative to this, you may ask a&nbsp;sibling or close family member to &lsquo;look after&rsquo; an inheritance on their behalf, but this also carries significant risk if that person is later faced with divorce or bankruptcy.&nbsp;<p style="margin: 0cm; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 24px; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="margin: 0cm;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height: 24px;"> On 5th June 2024, leading expert Philip Warford will talk about the options available to protect a disabled person using specialist Wills and Trusts. Philip will explain how to safeguard means tested benefits and how to provide financial security for your disabled loved one, as well as the rest of your family.&nbsp;Philip will talk through the different Trust options available, the importance of a Letter of Wishes and choosing the right Trustees.<p style="margin: 0cm; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 24px; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="margin: 0cm;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height: 24px;"> <p id="isPasted" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 24px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin:0cm;font-size: medium;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height: 24px;'>Philip will explain:<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 24px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin:0cm;font-size: medium;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height: 24px;'>&nbsp;<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 24px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin:0cm;font-size: medium;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height: 24px;'>Why it is important to make a Will<ul style="list-style-type: undefined; margin-left: 11.3px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="list-style-type: undefined;margin-left:11.3px;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">How you can protect a disabled person using Wills and Trusts</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The choice of Executors and Trustees</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The use of Letters of Wishes</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Making Gifts in a Will</li></ul><p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 24px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin:0cm;font-size: medium;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height: 24px;'>Why use a Trust<ul style="list-style-type: undefined; margin-left: 11.3px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="list-style-type: undefined;margin-left:11.3px;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">When should you set up a Trust</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">How to protect means tested benefits</li></ul><p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 24px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin:0cm;font-size: medium;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height: 24px;'>Your Trust Options<ul style="list-style-type: undefined; margin-left: 11.3px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="list-style-type: undefined;margin-left:11.3px;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Discretionary Trusts</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Disabled Person&rsquo;s Trust</li></ul>Philip Warford is the Managing Director of Renaissance Legal in Brighton. He&nbsp;specialises in helping families and carers of disabled and vulnerable people plan for their future using Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection applications and Inheritance Tax Planning.&nbsp;Philip&nbsp;regularly speaks at webinars on behalf of many local and national charities including Mencap, NAS and Sense.&nbsp;

Having an up to date Will in place goes some way to provide for your disabled child, however in some cases it has the potential to create further problems. If you or a family member are considering leaving money directly to a disabled person, you are likely to impact their entitlement to means tested benefits and social support and may also leave them at risk of financial abuse. As an alternative to this, you may ask a sibling or close family member to ‘look after’ an inheritance on their behalf, but this also carries significant risk if that person is later faced with divorce or bankruptcy. 

Leading expert Stuart Price will talk about the options available to protect a disabled person using specialist Wills and Trusts. Philip will explain how to safeguard means tested benefits and how to provide financial security for your disabled loved one, as well as the rest of your family. Philip will talk through the different Trust options available, the importance of a Letter of Wishes and choosing the right Trustees.


Stuart will explain:
 
Why it is important to make a Will
How you can protect a disabled person using Wills and Trusts
The choice of Executors and Trustees
The use of Letters of Wishes
Making Gifts in a Will

Why use a Trust
When should you set up a Trust
How to protect means tested benefits

Your Trust Options
Discretionary Trusts
Disabled Person’s Trust


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leading expert Philip Warford will talk about the options available to protect a disabled person using specialist Wills and Trusts

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