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Whetstone Communications and comms2point0 are pleased to bring you the Data Bites series of free webinars. Our aim is to boost interest and levels of data literacy among not-for-profit communicators.

About UX Academy: UX Academy provides live online hands-on training to help you take the next step in your career no matter what level you’re at. Offering Beginner, Intermediate UX courses, Product Design, Strategy and Voice Design developed in collaboration with Amazon.

Join us for an exclusive webinar where we will showcase our brand-new Custom Certificates feature, designed to help you streamline the way you create, issue, and manage certificates. Whether you’re issuing course completions, attendance acknowledgements, or professional qualifications, our new feature provides flexibility and efficiency to elevate your course offerings. What You’ll Learn: How to design and build custom certificate templates using the new Certificate Builder. Best practices for automating certificate issuing and expiration management. How to use new features like auto-issuing, certificate expiration tracking, and more. Tips for managing certificates at scale, including viewing, revoking, and filtering contacts by certificate expiry dates. Interactive Q&A & Feedback Session We want to hear from you! This is your opportunity to ask questions, share feedback, and request new features or improvements. We’re dedicated to making Cademy work better for you, so your input is invaluable in shaping future updates. Who Should Attend? This webinar is perfect for course creators, administrators, and training managers who want to enhance their certificate management process and make their courses stand out. Custom Certificates are only available to customers on the Pro plan or above. If you’re not on the Pro plan yet, this is the perfect opportunity to learn more about this feature and explore upgrading to unlock its full potential. Don’t miss this chance to see our latest features in action and contribute to the future of Cademy!

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Perhaps you struggle to find the time and motivation to fit exercise into your working day? Or you're not sure about what exercise is right for you or how much you should be doing. Take away a set of personal physical activity goals for yourself to improve your fitness levels and general health and wellbeing. During the session we'll discuss: Facts about physical activity and exercise. How much exercise we should be doing to stay fit and healthy vs. how much to improve our fitness levels and strength. What are the components of physical fitness, types of exercise training and benefits of each. How to get started if you're new to exercise and easy ways to incorporate more exercise into your working week (Open discussion to establish the group's current activity levels and tailor advice and ideas) How you can motivate yourself to exercise more Q&A - a chance for the group to ask questions or advice

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for both novice and experienced programmers. Some experience in C++, C# or Java is helpful. Overview After completing this course, you will be able to: Write and test JavaScript code in modern browsers. Understand and work with the browser's Document Object Model (DOM). Work DOM objects and write code to respond to events. Add jQuery to their projects and use jQuery to manipulate the DOM and to make Ajax calls. Understand Ajax and Web Services, including HTTP Verbs and asynchronous Ajax calls. Work with XML and JSON data formats. Understand and use RESTful Web Services including ODATA queries. Work with Anonymous Functions, Self-Invoking Functions and Closures. Understand the role of the Window and Navigator objects. Describe and understand variables, 'variable hoisting', and JavaScript objects. This course is an in depth hands-on study of JavaScript. The course includes detailed hands-on labs and Q&A labs. The labs include multiple projects that update an existing web site. This course is similar to the retired Course 20480: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3. Module 1: Basic Scripting JavaScript Basics JavaScript or ECMAScript? Which Version of JavaScript am I Using? Shims, Shivs, and Polyfills Writing and Testing JavaScript Editors and the F12 Tools Key Parts of a Script Module 2: The Document Object Model The DOM Accessing Objects from the DOM Responding to Events Adding Elements to the DOM Module 3: Introduction to jQuery jQuery Downloading the jQuery Library jQuery Versions Linking to the Library Selecting Elements using jQuery Working with the Data Returned by jQuery Setting CSS Properties Running a Function Against the jQuery Return Set Module 4: Ajax and Web Services Web Services HTTP Verbs Data Formats ? XML and JSON Ajax RESTful Web Services OData OData Queries OData Updates Module 5: Diving in Deeper Is JavaScript Compiled? Data Types and Objects Extending Data Types Variables, Scopes and Hoisting Functions The ?this? Keyword Errors Recursion

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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This class is targeted towards the professional developer new to HTML, self-taught HTML developers, graphics designers and those new to HTML development. Overview After completing this course, you will be able to: Create HTML5 compliant web pages. Test and validate HTML and CSS code. Create CSS for style pages. Work with experimental vendor prefixes. Work with fonts and CSS font effects. Work with color and color tools. Layout pages and content using DIVs, iFrames and Tables. Add and format images and CSS sprites. Create HTML5 forms. Embed and manage video and audio content. This course is an in-depth hands-on study of HTML5, CSS3 and modern web and mobile development. The course includes detailed hands-on labs and Q&A labs. The labs include multiple projects, including one beginning to end web site.This material updates and replaces course Microsoft course 20480 which was previously published under the title Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3. Module 1: A Brief History of HTML and the Web Welcome! History Details, Details, Details? The Life of a Web Page HTTP Status Codes Definitions Most Important Things to Know as a Web Developer Module 2: Core HTML Elements HTML and CSS Editors Text, Spaces and Tabs Working with Tags Attributes Comments Non-Standard Tags Every Page Includes? File Extensions Core Page Elements Nesting Testing HTML HTML and Text Module 3: Cascading Style Sheets Before CSS With CSS Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Adding CSS to a Page Order of CSS Processing Experimental Vendor Prefixes CSS Units The CSS Box Mode Module 4: Fonts and Text Fonts CSS for Text CSS Text Ticks! Working with Lists Upgrading and to Windows 7 Module 5: Colors and Backgrounds Specifying Colors Applying Colors Gradients Module 6: Anchors and Hyperlinks HTML and CSS Hyperlinks with Images and Other Objects Buttons Module 7: Page Layout Page Layout Options Tables for Data DIVs Float SPAN HTML 5 DIV-like Tags IFRAMES Module 8: Images Favicon Preparing Images Image Files The IMG Tag Background Images Image Best Practices CSS Sprites Module 9: HTML Forms A Basic Form POST vs. GET name vs. id Basic Form Elements Basic Form Attribute Select Uploading Files HTML 5 Form Enhancements DataList Module 10: Multimedia Video and Audio HTML 5 Video CSS JavaScript Audio Hosting Videos in the Cloud Working with Animated GIFs

Learn how to use this powerful tool to import and clean data and create some amazing visuals. Course overview Duration: 2 days (13 hours) Power BI Desktop is a powerful tool for working with your data. It enables you to import multiple data sources and create effective visualisations and reports. This course is an introduction to Power BI to get you started on creating a powerful reporting capability. You should have a good working knowledge of Excel and managing data before attending. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Import data from multiple data sources Edit and transform data before importing Create reports Create different visualisations Create data models Build data relationships Use the drill down features Create measures Use the Power BI Service Build dashboards Use the mobile app Content Essentials Importing Data Power BI Overview Data sources Importing data Transforming Your Data Editing your data Setting data types Removing columns/rows Choosing columns to keep Setting header rows Splitting columns Creating Reports Creating and saving reports Adding pages Renaming pages Interactivity Refreshing your data Adding Columns Columns from example Custom columns Conditional columns Append Queries Importing folders Setting up and using append queries Creating Chart Visualisations Adding chart elements Choosing chart types Setting properties Setting values, axis and legends Using tooltips Visual filters Setting page and report filters Creating Tables, Cards, Gauges and Maps Adding table elements Adding maps Working with cards Working with matrices KPIs and Gauges Conditional Formatting Setting rules Removing conditional formatting   Working with Data Models Merge Queries Setting up and using merge queries Merging in columns of data Creating a Data Model The data model Multiple data tables Connecting tables Building relationships Relationship types Building visuals from multiple tables Unpivoting Data Working with summary data Unpivoting data Using Hierarchies Using built in hierarchies Drill down Drill up See next level Expand a hierarchy Create a new hierarchy Grouping Grouping text fields Grouping date and number fields Creating Measures DAX functions DAX syntax Creating a new measure Using quick measures Using the PowerBI Service Shared workspaces My workspace Dashboards Reports Datasets Drill down in dashboards Focus mode Using Q&A Refreshing data Using Quick Insights Power BI Mobile App Using the Power BI Mobile App

Course Title: Train the Trainer – Designing and Delivering Effective Training Course Duration: 2 days (or modular format over 3–4 half-day sessions) Target Audience: New or aspiring trainers, facilitators, team leads, or subject-matter experts who deliver training or knowledge-sharing sessions. Course Objectives By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Understand the principles of adult learning and training design. Confidently plan and structure engaging training sessions. Deliver content clearly using effective facilitation techniques. Manage group dynamics and encourage learner participation. Evaluate training effectiveness and improve performance. Course Outline Day 1: Designing Training for Adult Learners Module 1: Understanding the Trainer’s Role Role and responsibilities of an effective trainer Differences between training, presenting, and facilitating Characteristics of great trainers Module 2: Adult Learning Principles How adults learn: motivation, barriers, and learning preferences Learning styles and engagement strategies Applying adult learning theory to real training contexts Module 3: Training Needs Analysis Identifying learning needs and performance gaps Defining clear learning objectives Aligning training outcomes with organisational goals Module 4: Structuring a Training Session Designing training using ADDIE or the 4MAT model Creating session plans and timelines Balancing content delivery with interaction Day 2: Delivering and Evaluating Engaging Training Module 5: Facilitation Skills and Training Delivery Verbal and non-verbal communication Creating a safe and inclusive learning environment Encouraging participation and managing learner resistance Techniques for in-person and online delivery Module 6: Using Training Tools and Technology Using visuals and presentation aids effectively Incorporating activities, case studies, and role plays Facilitating discussions, group work, and Q&A Tips for hybrid and online delivery (Zoom, Teams, etc.) Module 7: Handling Group Dynamics and Challenges Managing difficult participants or situations Reading the room and adjusting on the fly Building confidence as a trainer Module 8: Evaluating Training Effectiveness Gathering and using learner feedback (Kirkpatrick Model) Self-reflection and peer observation Continual improvement of training materials and delivery Delivery Style Practical, hands-on workshops with active participation Peer feedback, group work, and presentation practice Real-time coaching and confidence building Assessment and Certification (Optional) Mini training delivery by each participant with peer and trainer feedback Completion of a training session plan Certificate of completion (customisable to organisation) Course Materials Provided Participant workbook and templates Sample training session plans and evaluation forms Trainer’s checklist and facilitation guide Resource list for further development