Course Overview Master the art of professional communication with our Email Writing: Styles and Templates course. This programme is designed to equip learners with the techniques and understanding needed to craft clear, concise, and impactful emails in any business or personal context. Covering everything from structuring emails and using the right tone, to managing inboxes and recognising email etiquette, this course enhances both written clarity and communication confidence. By the end of the course, learners will be able to identify different writing styles, adapt their tone to suit the audience, and apply best practices when communicating via email. Whether writing to clients, colleagues, or superiors, learners will leave better prepared to communicate effectively in the digital workplace. Course Description This course delves into the essentials of modern email writing, providing a thorough exploration of communication styles, tone, email structure, and content refinement. Learners will discover how to organise their emails logically, maintain professional standards, and ensure clarity in various types of written correspondence. The course also highlights key strategies for managing email flow and avoiding common mistakes, as well as guidance on email etiquette and the risks of digital communication. With real-world examples and scenarios, learners will be exposed to a variety of writing situations, gaining the ability to adapt their messaging to suit different audiences and purposes. Each module builds towards enhancing writing proficiency for formal and semi-formal settings. Course Modules Module 01: E-Mail Communications Module 02: Fundamentals of Writing Effective E-mails Module 03: Manage Your E-mail Module 04: Writing Styles and Tone Module 05: Additional Tips for Writing Effective E-Mail Module 06: Exercise Caution (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to improve their professional writing style. Professionals aiming to enhance their communication within workplace settings. Beginners with an interest in business writing and corporate communication. Administrative staff, customer service representatives, and team leaders responsible for written correspondence. Career Path Administrative Assistant Office Manager Customer Support Agent Executive Assistant HR Coordinator Content and Communications Executive Client Relationship Manager
Course Overview The "Photo Manipulation: Graphic Design Training" course is designed to teach you the fundamental principles of photo editing and graphic design, providing a solid foundation for creating visually striking imagery. This course covers the use of advanced tools and techniques, enabling learners to manipulate images creatively while maintaining high professional standards. Through a structured curriculum, students will explore various photo manipulation techniques, including colour correction, compositing, retouching, and applying creative effects. By the end of the course, learners will have the skills to produce high-quality graphic design work, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their career opportunities in the design field. Course Description This course delves into the core aspects of photo manipulation, equipping learners with essential skills to transform ordinary images into extraordinary works of art. Topics covered include advanced image editing tools, layer manipulation, masking, retouching techniques, and the creation of digital composites. Learners will also explore colour theory, typography, and composition, ensuring their designs are both technically proficient and aesthetically appealing. The course is structured to provide an in-depth understanding of the creative processes behind graphic design, with a focus on image enhancement and artistic expression. By the end of the course, students will be able to create complex graphic designs and refine their skills to a professional standard. Course Modules Module 01: Introduction to Photo Manipulation Overview of photo manipulation tools and techniques Key principles of image editing Understanding the graphic design process Module 02: Mastering Image Editing Tools In-depth exploration of Adobe Photoshop Working with layers, filters, and blending modes Basic and advanced selection tools Module 03: Colour Correction and Retouching Techniques for enhancing image colour Skin retouching and detail refinement Managing lighting and contrast Module 04: Compositing and Creative Effects Combining multiple images to create seamless compositions Adding special effects and textures Working with typography in designs Module 05: Final Project and Portfolio Development Applying learned techniques in a creative project Building a professional portfolio Preparing designs for various media formats (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to enhance their graphic design skills. Professionals aiming to advance their design portfolios. Beginners with an interest in photo manipulation and digital art. Anyone looking to pursue a career in creative industries such as advertising, marketing, or media. Career Path Graphic Designer Digital Media Specialist Visual Content Creator Advertising Designer Marketing and Brand Designer
Immerse yourself in a comprehensive one-day virtual update course dedicated to diabetes, tailored for healthcare professionals already actively engaged in this field. This engaging program is open to all registered healthcare practitioners, encompassing General Practitioners, Pharmacists, Paramedics, Practice Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, and Nursing Assistants. Upon completion of this enlightening day, participants will emerge with heightened confidence in their ability to practice with up-to-the-minute proficiency in managing diabetes. This course covers the latest trends in diabetes management, encompassing a thorough understanding of cutting-edge pharmacological interventions utilised in diabetes care. Agenda (Please note that this outline provides a general overview and may experience minor adjustments.) 09:15 - Coffee and Registration 09:30 - Introduction and Course Objectives 09:45 - Comprehensive Update on Diabetes Classifications 10:00 - Key Statistical Insights 10:15 - Unraveling Metabolic Syndrome 11:00 - Coffee Break 11:20 - Navigating Diabetes Prevention 12:00 - Unpacking Diagnostic Criteria 12:45 - Lunch Break 13:30 - Guideline Refinements in Diabetes Management 14:15 - Effective Support for Lifestyle Modifications 14:30 - Exploring Pharmacological Approaches 15:30 - In-depth Study of Insulin and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) 16:00 - A Holistic View of Hypoglycemia and its Management 16:15 - Real-world Case Studies 16:30 - Session Conclusion Anticipated Learning Outcomes · Revitalize and reinforce your comprehension of diabetes. · Scrutinize novel and ongoing trends in diabetes management. · Stay current with the latest pharmacological advances in diabetes care. · Foster open dialogues addressing practical challenges and their remedies. · Recognize the significance of continuous professional development and the apt handling of concerns. Elevate your expertise and proficiency in diabetes management with this immersive update course, designed to empower healthcare professionals in the realm of primary care.
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This class is ideal for merchants, marketers, and content managers who want to learn more about using B2C Commerce Cloud Business Manager to manage end-to-end business operations for a Commerce Cloud storefront. This course is also useful for developers preparing for the B2C Commerce Developer certification, providing information on working with a B2C site and data management using Business Manager. Overview Organize a storefront using catalogs, categories, products, pricing, and search refinements. Improve results in search engines using SEO best practices. Improve on-site search using the search index, Einstein Search dictionaries, and sorting rules. Entice and target online shoppers using customer groups, qualifiers, campaigns, and promotions. Create shopper experiences using content slots, Page Designer, and Einstein Recommendations. Leverage analytics and reports to determine success. Create A/B tests to make decisions on storefront experiences. Discover how to present products in a compelling way on a B2C Commerce Cloud storefront so you can turn customers into repeat customers. In this 5-day extended* class, you?ll learn how to improve conversion rates and increase the average order size of shoppers. Our B2C Commerce Cloud experts will walk you through how to organize an existing site, use best practices in search and online marketing, enhance the shopper experience, and leverage analytics to understand what products are selling best and why. NOTE: This course does not include site creation, programming, or site design. This class is taught using the SFRA reference architecture site and not the client?s specific site. Client specific site is used during the Launch Readiness Bootcamp conducted by Services. Getting Started Introductions Housekeeping B2C Commerce Overview Shop Organization Explain How Catalogs Work Create Categories Manage Products Manage Pricing & Inventory Configure Search Refinements Search & Sort Manage Search Engine Optimization Implement Searchandizing Strategies Online Marketing Use Qualifiers (coupon codes, source codes, customer groups) Create Promotions Create and Manage Campaigns Refine Campaigns Shopper Experience Identify Content Management Basics Create and Manage Content Slots Create a Page Using Page Designer Identify Einstein Recommender Types and Related Strategies Analysis and Optimization View Production Reports Create an A/B Test
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Anyone with the need to understand how business analysis is performed to support agile projects or who must transition their existing business analysis skills and practices from waterfall to agile. Overview In this course, students will: Understand the fundamentals of agile delivery and agile business analysis Compare and contrast business analysis on waterfall and agile projects Explain the value proposition for agile product development Define the 4 main types of project life cycles Complete an in-depth walkthrough of the agile delivery life cycle Explain the major flavors of agile Understand the major standards available to assist in transition of skills Define business analysis tailoring and understand how to apply it Learn over 20 business analysis techniques commonly used on agile projects In this course, students will gain an understanding about agile business analysis. Students will learn how business analysis on an agile project is ?the same? and ?different? than business analysis performed on waterfall projects. Students will understand how the business analysis role changes on an agile team. A number of business analysis techniques suited for supporting agile teams will be introduced as will the various standards available to the community to help teams and organizations transition. Since few organizations are pure agile, students will also learn about delivery approaches that use a combination of practices from waterfall and agile and will also be introduced to the important concept of business analysis tailoring ? the key skill used to adapt business analysis skills to all environments ? regardless of the delivery life cycle selected. Introduction What is agile The Agile Manifesto Agile principles Agile benefits Hands-on activity Learning and course objectives The current state of agile Agile trends Agile skills Value proposition The business case for agile The BA role changes on an agile project Hands-on activity Understanding project life cycles Project life cycle Product life cycle Incremental versus Iterative Hybrid approaches to delivery Choosing a project life cycle An in-depth look at Agile The agile development life cycle A sequence of iterations Essential concepts Inside each iteration Iteration goal Iteration planning Sequence of tasks Work period Testing End of iteration activities Evaluation and feedback Structured walkthroughs Evaluation guidelines The BA role in structured walkthroughs Scripting scenarios Defect list Retrospectives Hands-on exercise Type of Agile Delivery Approaches The flavors of agile Scrum Scrum roles Extreme Programming (XP) Dynamic System Development Method (DSDM) Feature Driven Development (FDD) Testing Best practices used by FDD Kanban Kanban Boards Agile Unified Process Scaling Frameworks Introduction to Agile Business Analysis What is business analysis? What is agile business analysis? Framework for agile business analysis Business analysis components International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA©) Project Management Institute (PMI©) Context to business analysis Our industry BA standards Our industry Agile BA standards Product Owners What stays the same What is expected to change Agile requirements deliverables Lightweight documentation Requirements repository Where business analysis fits in The BA workload Hands-on exercise Business Analysis Tailoring Business analysis tailoring (defined) Tailoring considerations What tailoring looks like The PMI Guide to Business Analysis Determining the ?best? BA approach Methodology vs Standard Why use methodologies Determining your methodology Business analysis impacts Tools and techniques for agile business analysis Agile BA techniques Backlog refinements Behavior Driven Development (BDD) Burndown chart Collaborative games Definition of done Definition of ready INVEST Iteration planning Kanban board Minimum marketable features (MMF) Minimum viable product (MVP) MoSCoW Narrative writing Persona analysis Product roadmap Progressive Elaboration Prototyping Purpose alignment model Retrospectives Story slicing Hands-on Exercise Prioritization Techniques Requirements prioritization Prioritizing on agile projects Prioritization criteria Business benefit MoSCoW Pair-choice comparison Setting priorities with multi-voting Cost to acquire and operate Determining business value Story point estimating Planning poker Project velocity Hands-on activity Course wrap-up Making the transition to agile How my role will be different Course summary Retrospective Questions Additional course details: Nexus Humans BA08 - Agile for Business Analysts training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the BA08 - Agile for Business Analysts course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.