Improving Communications UK offers an Advanced Presentation Skills course designed to enhance public speaking abilities and improve the use of presentation software. This course provides delegates with the opportunity to refine their skills in a supportive environment. As delegates deliver their presentations, they are coached on key areas such as body language, posture, word choice, confidence, eye contact, volume, and reducing verbal tics and filler words. This comprehensive approach ensures that delegates can effectively engage their audience and convey their message with clarity and confidence. The course also focuses on enhancing content and visual aids, typically using software like PowerPoint. Delegates learn how to: Clearly state their purpose Reduce text on slides Create user-friendly messages Select impactful graphics to support their message By the end of the course, delegates will be able to deliver organised and engaging presentations that motivate audiences, craft streamlined messages, enhance their stage presence, and convince listeners with compelling evidence in speech and visuals. This course is ideal for those seeking to improve their presentation skills and make a lasting impact. The Advanced Presentation Skills course is a 4-hour interactive virtual class for up to six delegates. Upon registration, delegates will receive online login instructions prior to the class date. This format allows for a personal and interactive learning experience from the comfort of one's own home.
Discover the amazing features this tool has to offer in combining, collating and editing documents and the forms, markups and redaction techniques available. Duration 1 day (6.5 hours) Overview This Adobe Acrobat course looks at the powerful features of the tool quite often overlooked. The course requires the use of either the Standard or Professional versions of Acrobat as the free Acrobat Reader only has limited functionality. Learn how to combine documents into a single file, edit and mark up PDFs, compare documents, redact data from documents and create fillable forms. Objectives By the end of the course you will be able to: Create PDFs from other tools Set security Collate and combine files into a single PDF Edit PDF files Complete and sign documents Create fillable forms Mark up PDF documents Compare files Redact data Content Creating PDFs Building PDF documents from Word, Excel and PowerPoint Setting PDF options for print, image quality and security Working in Acrobat Home, Tools and Document Views Using the Navigation Panel and Pane Floating toolbar and Contextual menus Collating and Combining Files Combining multiple files into a single PDF Adding extra files Deleting pages and reorganising pages Editing Files Editing text and graphics Adding text and images Adding headers and footers, watermarks and backgrounds Adding Links Adding manual links Automatic links Completing and signing documents Using fill and sign to complete forms Adding signatures Creating Fillable and Signable Forms Prepare a form Autodetect fillable fields Add manual fillable fields Adding drop downs, check boxes, etc. Naming fields Setting field properties Previewing the form Marking Up Documents Marking up changes Using sticky notes Using the highlighter pen Adding stamps Attaching documents and audio Replying to comments Comparing Files Selecting settings Comparison report Reviewing differences Using the changes pane Redacting Data (Acrobat Professional only) Setting redaction options Redacting chosen text Searching and redacting words, phrases or patterns Redacting whole pages Applying redaction
Meetings are a fact of working life - both virtual and physical meetings. Recording the key points from meetings is critical to making sure that accurate information is captured, and action points are clearly identified and allocated. This virtual training session will support members of staff to develop their skills in recording the key points from meetings and discussions. This course will help participants: Describe the different levels of note taking and pick the appropriate style for the meeting Prepare to take minutes in the virtual and the physical environment Liaise and work in partnership with the meeting Chair Use a template to enable the capturing of key points Set up the room ready for the meeting Identify key points to record, versus what not to record Interrupt the meeting confidently to check key points Take neutral, accurate and concise records Produce a well-laid out set of minutes. 1 Introduction Objectives and overview Introductions and personal aims 2 An introduction to minutes Purpose and use Different levels of notetaking 3 Preparing to take minutes Identifying the purpose of the meeting Working with the Chair Tips and techniques to prepare effectively Case studies, review and discussion The physical environment: setting up for a meeting 4 Listening and recording Tips and techniques to make the process easier How to interrupt a meeting What to record; what to leave out Recording in short-form using playscript and bullet-points Listening neutrally Activity: Minuting a Meeting The tricky ones and how to overcome problems in the meeting 5 Preparing the minutes Producing a set of draft minutes Tips on grammar, punctuation and layout Stylistic variation Managing feedback from the Chair 6 Review Summary of key learning points Action planning
The Power of Self Esteem | Register here to attend a Taster 'You Yourself As Much As Anybody In The Entire Universe deserve Your Love and Affection' Self-esteem is our idea of our own basic worth, and it has its roots in our childhood. Early on, our self worth is associated with how others see us or it is linked with our achievements. No matter what we do in life, we can still feel disappointed because our self-esteem depends on others or on what we perceive as our successes or failures. Find out how you can change this! This taster event introduces you to a 2-day Course with MTL Licensed Facilitators, Champions and Coaches Issy Crocker & Pam Barmby which is taking place in March 2024. In a warm and supportive atmosphere the course teaches you simple and practical tools. Audio material summarizes each session, so you can continue to apply what you learned after the course is over. If you engage in Continuing Professional Development this course counts up to 18 CPD hours. You will receive a certificate after we receive your completed post-course evaluation. This course forms part of The More To Life Programme. Course Dates: Sat 2- Sun 3 March 2024 | 9am - 7pm (BST) Location: Wadsworth Community Centre, Billy Lane, Old Town, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire HX7 8RY If you want to find out more, contact: Issy.crocker@moretolife.org or phone 07832 288439 or pam.barmby@moretolife.org or phone 07484 215770 If you want to register for the course before attending the Taster, please complete this form https://form.jotform.com/230802833166352
This module aims to develop knowledge and understanding of the exporting process used in international trade from novice to practitioner. It includes documentation, incoterms, responsibilities of an exporter, commodity codes, origin and duties and taxes.
Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Developers who have: At least two years of experience with Java or JavaScript programming Familiarity with the jQuery library and JSON syntax Overview When you complete this course, you will be able to: Create cartridges to add reusable functionality to a site. Use JavaScript controllers to add business logic to a site. Create reusable code using ISML templates. Use content slots and page designer to improve the appearance and flexibility of a site. Use B2C Commerce Script in ISML templates and script files. Use the Forms Framework to control the validation, rendering, and storing of consumer-entered values. Create hooks to configure functionality that is called a specific event. Measure and ensure site performance. Install and use SFRA command line tools to perform testing. This course introduces the core programming concepts, relevant files, and scripting language for Salesforce B2C Commerce. It is a must for developers new to Salesforce B2C Commerce and experienced developers looking to ramp up on Storefront Reference Architecture. Using real-world scenarios, this course covers how to customize the Storefront Reference Architecture and modify a B2C Commerce Cloud storefront. Overview of B2C Commerce Salesforce B2C Commerce Overview Storefront Reference Architecture Overview Business Manager Organization Getting Started Accessing Storefront Reference Architecture Creating a Workspace Creating a Server Connection Navigating Cartridges CartridgesCartridges Cartridge Types Cartridge Path Working with Plugin Cartridges Using a Custom Storefront Cartridge Controllers Introduction to JavaScript Controllers Creating a JavaScript Controller Script & JavaScript Controller Debugging Middleware Functions B2C Commerce Script API Models Introduction to Models Extending Models ISML ISML Tags and Expressions Reusing Code in Templates Conditional Statements & Loops Resource API & Resource Bundles Content Slots Creating & Configuring Content Slots Content Link Functions Page Designer Introduction to Page Designer Business & Developer Tasks Creating Custom Components Forms Framework Custom & System Objects XML Metadata File Server-Side Validation Script ISML Form Template Custom Logging Client-Side Validation Script Site Maintenance Site and Page Caching Site Performance Storefront Reference Architecture Tools GitHub NPM Tools Functional and Unit Tests
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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for In order to be successful in this class, incoming attendees are required to have current, hands-on experience in developing basic web applications, and be versed in HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript. This is an introductory level Angular development course but an intermediate level web development class, designed for experienced web developers that need to further extend their skills in web development Overview Working within in an engaging, hands-on learning environment, guided by our expert team, attendees will learn to: What Angular is and why should you use it How Angular reduces the amount of code that you must write to add rich functionality to both existing and new web pages What TypeScript is, why it is useful, and how to use it with Angular How to facilitate development and deployment using Angular CLI How to work with the various aspects of the Angular architecture to implement clean, responsive web interfaces How Routers can support navigation within a Single Page Application What the best practices are for using Angular so that it works unobtrusively and performs well How to use Angular with HTTP to support JSON, REST, and other services Best practices for Angular so that it works unobtrusively and performs well Angular is one of the most popular JavaScript frameworks for creating web and native mobile applications. This introductory course thoroughly explores the latest Angular features and advances, demonstrating how to solve the traditional challenges of JavaScript web application development. You will build custom components, using application routes, form validation, and unit-testing and delve into component-driven development with Angular components. Angular Overview Overview of Angular Architecture Getting Started with Angular Getting Started with TypeScript Bootstrapping with Angular CLI Angular Project Structure Unit Testing with Angular Testing and Angular Working with Angular Components and Events Third Party Libraries Dynamic Views Pipes Angular Forms Forms and the Forms API Single Page Applications and Routes Single Page Applications Services and Dependency Injection Modules Using RESTful Services Overview of REST Angular and REST Angular Best Practices Angular Style Guide What is New in Angular 9 Additional Topics (Time Permitting) Lesson: ES6+ Sass and SCSS for Angular and Material
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for existing Microsoft SharePoint site users who will create and manage SharePoint team or communication sites in SharePoint Online or SharePoint 2019. Overview In this course, you will create a SharePoint team site and a communication site, perform basic content management tasks on SharePoint sites, and configure workflows with Forms and Flow. You will: Create and configure new SharePoint sites. Create and configure document libraries. Create and configure lists. Assign permissions and access rights. Create and configure a communication site. Implement workflows with Forms and Flow. This course will empower you to use Microsoft© SharePoint© online to facilitate collaboration and allow you to use familiar applications and web-based tools to create, access, store, and track documents and data in a central location. Enable and configure SharePoint?s many distinct features and discover the many content structures that can be selected, added, and configured. Learn how to create, configure, and manage SharePoint sites so that your team or organization can share information and collaborate effectively.SharePoint content structures and configuration options are complex. As a site owner, it is critical that you understand what features, options, and content structures are available in SharePoint online, and how to properly configure them. With SharePoint sites, features, and content structures properly implemented, you will be able to securely share files, collaborate on documents, and access the information you need to work with your colleagues more effectively. Creating and Configuring a New Site Topic A: Create a Site in SharePoint Topic B: Configure Site Look and Layout Creating and Configuring Document Libraries Topic A: Create Document Libraries Topic B: Configure File Versioning and Checkout Topic C: Configure Content Approval Creating and Configuring Lists Topic A: Add List Apps to a Site Topic B: Create Custom Lists Topic C: Create Calculated and Validated Columns Assigning Permissions and Access Rights Topic A: Secure Sites with Permissions Topic B: Secure Apps, Documents, and Files Creating and Configuring a Communication Site Topic A: Create a Communication Site Topic B: Configure a Communication Site Implementing Workflows with Forms and Flow Topic A: Capture Data with Forms Topic B: Store Form Data in SharePoint with Flow Topic C: Automate Business Processes with Forms, Flow, and SharePoint