This one-day course introduces the field of user experience and provides an excellent entry point to our other specialised training courses. UX processes and practices have become a central component of product design, service design and web design.
I am a Reiki Teacher in Manchester and one of the few traditionally trained Reiki Masters in the UK who have been trained by international best-selling Reiki author Penelope Quest. My teaching methods use traditional Reiki techniques perfected over many years and you can be assured of my support during and after your course. I teach all three levels of Reiki courses, level 1 reiki. level 2 reiki and reiki master level 3
Learn the essentials of software development. And increase your confidence when working with developers. Why take this course? Talk with confidence about web and internet technologies Build better relationships with developers on your team Create smarter designs with a deeper understanding of technical constraints Understand the concepts behind coding without needing to code Who is it for? All UX professionals Format Online, self-paced Duration 6 weeks (recommended) Commitment 3 hours per week What you’ll learn Over 6 weeks, you’ll learn about the key concepts and processes involved in software development. You'll understand how code works, so that you can collaborate more effectively with developers. Module 1 The software landscape Understand the relationship between hardware and software. Module 2 Layers of software Dig into each layer of the tech stack, from the front-end to the back-end. Module 3 Front-end technologies Get up to speed on the roles of HTML, CSS and Javascript. Module 4 Back-end technologies Explore the back-end, APIs and common programming languages. Module 5 How developers work Learn about common development workflows, from waterfall to agile. Module 6 Effective collaboration Get practical guidance on how to work well with development teams.
LOOKING FOR: PICTURE BOOK TEXTS / ILLUSTRATIONS Lucy Brownridge is Editorial Director at Wide Eyed Editions and Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, and formerly Thames & Hudson where she helped to establish the Children’s list. She has developed and edited books for children with Alan Ahlberg, Quentin Blake, Mariajo Ilustrajo, Kristjana S Williams, Bob & Roberta Smith, Yuval Zommer and Joe Coelho among others. She is the author of The Cat Family series, and many non-fiction titles for children. She is interested in the history of picture books and is always looking for innovative ways to use the book format. Her favourite books are funny, deceptively simple, thoughtfully written, distinctively illustrated and encourage a love for reading both words and pictures. Lucy would like you to submit the following depending on whether you are a picture book writer / illustrator or both. ABOUT YOU Include a covering letter, in a word document, telling Lucy about yourself and your sources of inspiration. If you have one, include a link to your website. She is keen to read stories she hasn't seen before or see artwork with a distinctive style rather than something that fits with trends. She has particular experience with picture books and illustrated narrative non-fiction. AUTHORS Please send a full manuscript (or 3), in a word document, starting with a short summary/blurb. Make the summary punchy and engaging. Remember that the best picture book stories are simple and every word should count. Do you see this book as part of a series? ILLUSTRATORS If you have a picture book idea please send a story board and a summary of the story. Please send a diverse selection of artworks from your portfolio. It is useful to see examples of the following: people of different ages and ethnicities, character studies showing a range of clothes and expressions, animals, a selection of everyday objects, wide-angle vistas, an example of a book cover (i.e. a classic book reimagined). Please send these in PDF where possible. (In addition to the paid sessions, Lucy is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print). By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Thursday 15th May 2025
Running a careers themed Takeover Day: Afternoon Cuppa Session Tuesday 13 May, 2pm - 3.30pm Join us for an informal virtual briefing and discussion session to inspire your own careers themed Takeover Day. Established by Kids in Museums in 2010, Takeover Day is when museums, galleries, historic homes, archives and heritage sites invite young people to take over jobs normally done by adults. Over 5,000 people, from toddlers to 25 year olds, now take part each year. This year, Takeover Day is on Friday 21 November. The theme for Takeover Day in 2025 is careers. We are bringing Takeover Day back to its roots and highlighting how it can support young people of all ages to learn about different jobs in museums and develop their skills, both in the sector and beyond. The date also coincides with Discover Creative Careers Week. In this session, we will: Provide a range of ideas to inspire your own careers themed Takeover Day with local children and young people, Hear a case study from the Great North Museum: Hancock about hosting their first careers themed Takeover Day in 2024, Create opportunities for attendees to informally share their ideas for Takeover Day or experience of other careers focused projects they have undertaken. Please bring along your own cuppa and snacks! Take a look at the full schedule. This event will be delivered virtually over one and a half hours.
Inspiring, interactive and unique 4-hour CPD certified Communication and Co-production training.
This UI (User Interface) course is for designers, front-end developers and everyone who would like to start a career in UI design. During the course you will learn how to design mobile and web applications, as well as how to work with colours, fonts, and imagery. Every week each student will get personal feedback.