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At the end of the 5 days, Learners will attain an RQF Award in the requirements of FD&FA systems for non-domestic buildings BS 5839-1: 2017.

Learn how to create and manage a successful YouTube channel for your business. This workshop will cover everything you need to know when setting up and using YouTube in your business. You will also learn how to use YouTube analytics to track your channel's performance to help you make improvements.

Official BRCGS Product Safety Management course: Vulnerability Assessment for Food Fraud. Delivered online (Zoom) by a live BRCGS Approved Training Partner. Exam and Certificate fee included in the price.

Official BRCGS Product Safety Management course: Validation & Verification Delivered online (Zoom) by a live BRCGS Approved Training Partner. Exam and Certificate fee included in the price.

Scrum Master Exam Prep: Virtual In-House Training This workshop prepares you for the Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master (PSM)™ I certification. A voucher for the exam and the access information you will need to take the exam will be provided to you via email after you have completed the course. NOTE: If you have participated in any of IIL's other Scrum workshops, you can bypass this program and focus on reading/studying the Scrum Guide and taking practice exams from Scrum.org. A Scrum Master helps project teams properly use the Scrum framework, increasing the likelihood of the project's overall success. Scrum Masters understand Scrum values, practices, and applications and provide a level of knowledge and expertise above and beyond that of typical project managers. Scrum Masters act as 'servant leaders', helping the rest of the Scrum Team work together and learn the Scrum framework. Scrum Masters also protect the team from both internal and external distractions. The Professional Scrum Master™ I (PSM I) certificate is a Scrum.org credential that enables successful candidates to demonstrate a fundamental level of Scrum mastery. PSM I credential holders will grasp Scrum as described inThe Scrum Guide™1 and recognize how those concepts can be applied. They will also share a consistent terminology and approach to Scrum with other certified professionals. What you will Learn You'll learn how to: Successfully prepare for the Scrum.org PSM I exam Comprehend the Agile Manifesto and mindset Explain the fundamental principles of Scrum, including events, artifacts, and roles Guide the Scrum team in their responsibilities Define Ready and Done Write requirements in the form of user stories Estimate using planning poker and prioritize using MoSCoW Facilitate the team through the 5 Sprint events Fulfill the role of Scrum Master in a Scrum project Create Information Radiators to enable transparency Define the structure of the retrospective Getting Started Introductions Workshop orientation Exam prep preview Foundation Concepts Agile History, Values, and Mindset Introduction to Scrum Scrum events Scrum artifacts Scrum Roles and Responsibilities Product Owner responsibilities Scrum Master responsibilities The Team responsibilities Cross-functional teams Building effective teams The Product Backlog and User Stories The Product Backlog User Stories Definition of Done Backlog grooming Estimating User Stories Story points, planning poker Prioritizing User Stories The Sprint Team capacity and velocity The Sprint Planning Meeting The Sprint Backlog The Sprint Learning to self-manage, self-organize, self-improve Sprint Review and Retrospective Project Progress and Completion The Daily Scrum The Task Board and The Burndown Chart Information Radiators Closing a Scrum Project Summary and Next Steps Review of course goals, objectives, and content Exam prep next steps

This half day online course will assist candidates in preparing for the forthcoming initial Casework Assistant exam.

Internal Quality Assurance IQA Level 4

Microsoft Project Blue Belt® 2016: Virtual In-House Training This course introduces Project Server 2016 features that expedite scheduling projects and simplify managing tasks within an enterprise environment. Learn different aspects of Project Server and their benefits to varying roles in the enterprise, and gain hands-on experience and insights on best practices from SMEs around the world. This course introduces Project Server 2016 features that expedite scheduling projects and simplify managing tasks within an enterprise environment. Learn different aspects of Project Server and their benefits to varying roles in the enterprise, and gain hands-on experience and insights on best practices from SMEs around the world. Users in Project online will get the same benefits of this program. What you Will Learn You'll learn how to: Describe the Enterprise Project Management (EPM) environment Apply the basic project management principles of, initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing your project schedules Discuss new features Explain PWA views project sites Meet deadlines and budget restrictions Keep the workloads of your resources within their available limits Explain tracking methods and manage task assignments Update the schedule Differentiate between updating tasks and timesheets Use standard reports, custom views, and visual reports for your projects Recognize the potential of the Business Intelligence features Getting Started with Microsoft® Project Server 2016 Describing the EPM context Discovering Project Web App Differentiating the users of PWA Working with Project Professional and PWA Initiating Projects New projects with Project Professional, SharePoint lists, Enterprise Projects Importing schedules and managing project owner and permissions Customize the ribbon with enterprise commands Planning Projects - Scope and Schedule Management Scheduling in PWA Using the Deliverables feature Developing components of the risk management plan and issues tracking Linking planning documents Planning Projects - Staffing Management Plan Building a project team Managing resource availability Reviewing the assignment cycle Managing resource engagements Resolving resource overallocation Executing, Monitoring and Controlling Baselines Working with timesheets Reporting administrative time Tracking methods (% work, actual work, single entry mode) Assignment progress and updates in PWA Task progress and updates in Project Professional and PWA Monitor and Control Projects - Measuring Performance and Reporting Progress Reviewing performance metrics and progress reports Using the preloaded reports at the Business Intelligence Center Considerations for defining custom reports Closing Projects Reviewing the closing processes and closing tasks to updates Supporting the closing process

AgilePM® Practitioner: In-House Training This course offers preparation for the Practitioner-level examination to gain the APMG-International™ / Agile Project Management Practitioner Certification. Agile Project Management (AgilePM) is the result of collaboration between APMG-International and The DSDM Consortium. DSDM (Dynamic Systems Development Method) is the longest-established Agile method, launched in 1995, and is the only Agile method to focus on the management of Agile projects. The method has evolved over the years and the DSDM Agile Project Framework is the latest version of which AgilePM is a subset. DSDM has always operated predominantly in the corporate environment and has consistently demonstrated its ability to successfully work with and complement existing corporate processes. APMG-International is a global Examination Institute accredited by The APM Group Ltd. It is one of the Examination Institutes accredited by AXELOS. APMG-International has regional offices located in Australia, China, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Malaysia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Their portfolio of qualifications includes the Best Practice qualifications of ITIL®, PRINCE2®, MSP®, M_o_R®, and P3O®. AgilePM is one of their specialist management qualifications, which also include Change Management and Service Catalogue. The course covers all the Practitioner elements of the AgilePM Handbook v2 with: Clear explanations of the method and practical examples provided by your course tutor Sample exam paper for the Practitioner-level exams to enrich your knowledge and understanding A case study to allow you to practice the application of the method to an agile project The Traditional Classroom option includes the Practitioner exam to provide you with the right opportunity to verify your new skill set by way of a professional qualification The Virtual Classroom option includes a Practitioner exam voucher to allow you to choose the date and time of your online exam to verify your new skill set by way of a professional qualification What You Will Learn You will learn how to: Identify and apply the concepts, tools, and techniques described in Section 2 (Digging Deeper) of the APMG-International's Agile Project Management Handbook (v2.0) to agile projects Tailor and customize AgilePM to suit the needs of different projects Use AgilePM in conjunction with other project management methods such as PRINCE2® Prepare yourself for the Practitioner exam in AgilePM Roles and Responsibilities - The PM View The roles Key project manager relationships Agile Project Management - Through the Lifecycle The DSDM process and the project lifecycle Project management focus phase by phase The Effective Use of Products The products Deliver on Time - Combining MoSCoW & Timeboxing Ensuring effective prioritisation Bringing MoSCoW and timeboxing together People, Teams, and Interactions Effective communication Collaboration Requirements and User Stories What is a requirement? User stories Estimating - How and When Coping with uncertainty Estimating through the lifecycle Project Planning through the Lifecycle Planning in a DSDM project Planning activities phase by phase Quality - Never Compromise Quality What do we mean by quality? Solution and process quality Risk Management Project risk How DSDM helps mitigate project risk Tailoring the Approach The project approach questionnaire Summary and Next Steps

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Team leaders, managers, executives and other business professionals, as well as those who would benefit by being able to assert themselves more effectively in a professional environment will benefit from this course. Overview Develop the necessary skills to communicate with confidence Apply communication styles that maximize benefits Augment your listening and hearing skills to increase engagement Utilize that art of asking questions to elicit more from others Leverage your body language for full communication Make the best first impressions by looking, sounding and being confident In this course, students will discover the best techniques to be properly assertive, and what are the ideal approaches in differing situations. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. 1. What is Assertiveness? Differentiating Self-confidence from Assertiveness Understanding the Four Styles of Communication What Separates Assertiveness from Passiveness, Aggressiveness, and Passive-Aggressiveness 2. Dimensions of Communication Differentiating Listening from Hearing Developing Emphatic Listening Skills Utilizing Question Types - Open, Clarifying, and Closed Converting Negative Thinking into Positive Thinking 3. Body Language Says It All Managing Your Appearance Understanding Non-verbal Communication Making the Right First Impression Speaking with Confidence Relaxing and Reducing Anxiety 4. Dealing with Difficult Situations Dealing with Difficult People Building Rapport and Trust Appreciating the Different Ways that People Send and Receive Information Breaking Down Barriers and Building Consensus Applying PEGASUS Utilizing a Tactical Approach Choosing the Proper Form of Communication