English as a foreign language Prepare to pass the citizenship English language test (IELTS life skills) Classes from A1 to B1 level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) . A1-A2 Elementary This course is designed for students of English who have little knowledge of the English language and want to achieve a better level. The course will focus on speaking practice, reading comprehension and pronunciation skills, writing and grammar. The syllabus: countries, numbers, possessive pronouns, days of the week, pronunciation skills (linking, stress, intonation). Family vocabulary and everyday objects; present tense of most common regular and irregular verbs. Asking questions and talking about activities, can and can’t, transports, some and any, how much and how many. Past simple, regular and irregular verbs, ordering food and drinks, dates and other past time phrases, buying tickets, asking politely, past simple, negative forms and questions, shops and shopping for clothes. Comparative adjectives, use of articles, going out and staying in, might and will, education and careers, filling a form, present perfect and sentence stress. Prepositions of movement, going places and describing things in a town, real life: for example, telephoning; consolidation activities. A2 - B1 Pre-intermediate This course will develop further your English language skills acquired with the Elementary course. This course will help you with the preparation for the citizenship test. Each lesson will focus on a grammar topic, vocabulary, reading and pronunciation practice, writing. The syllabus: revision of questions; present simple and frequency phrases. Talking about leisure activities and games, past simple, positive and negative, time phrases (at, on, in ago), describing feelings, talking about daily routines and jobs; should and shouldn’t, present continuous for future arrangements; inviting people; Comparative and superlative adjectives, questions with: how, what and what … like? Describing people; vowel sounds and silent letters, weak forms of prepositions. Quantifiers with countable and uncountable nouns, asking and giving directions. Present tense after if, adjectives for describing places, talking about how things were in the past, used to, past continuous, talking about health. Like and would like, conditional sentences with would, present simple passive and past simple passive, talking about products and personal items, writing a review, giving your opinion. Present perfect continuous and past perfect. Job interviews, getting a job and personal characteristics, meeting people; making suggestions. B1 - B2 Intermediate Asking and answering questions: everyday activities, people around you. The difference between have and have got. Speaking practice. E-mail writing (informal). Pronunciation and stress sounds activities. Past simple and continuous. Pronunciation of the -ed sound for past simple endings. Vocabulary: remembering and forgetting. Listening and speaking: first meetings and childhood memories (used to). Real life: showing interest. Pronunciation: sounding polite. Speaking practice. The sound /w/. Comparatives and superlatives. Describing towns and cities. Readings and discussions topics about travel and places to visit. Phrases for comparing. Design your own tour. Real life: booking a flight. Present perfect simple: strong and weak forms of ‘have’. Describing life events. Speaking: talking about people you admire. Writing task: curriculum vitae. Vocabulary: ‘take’. For, since and ago and the present perfect continuous. Pronunciation: linking. Comparing the past and the present. Future forms and future clauses with if, when etc. Talking about work. How to write a covering letter. Real life: a formal telephone call. Adjectives: -ed/-ing. Extreme adjectives. Write a review of a book/concert. Writing a consumer review. The passive forms. Speaking practice. Ripetizioni d’inglese Who these courses are for: Italian speakers who live in the UK who want to improve their skills to pass the UK citizenship exams (IELTS life skills). for Italian schoolchildren who need to prepare for exams (such as ‘esame di maturita’). for Italian students who want to improve their grades at school or simply need help with homework. for adults who want to improve their English for work or travel. IELTS – International English Language Testing System Life in the UK Test
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Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for intermediate business and requirements analysts who are looking to improve their business case development and presentation skills. This course is also a great fit for project managers and product owners who work closely with business analysts or who perform some form of business case work themselves. Overview Understand the role of the business analyst within the business case process Understand the main professional associations and standards that support business analysts in the industry Discuss the benefits of business case creation Explore how to define the business need Describe the role of the business analyst in supporting the enterprise to determine how to optimally invest in the right project initiatives Explain how to identify stakeholders and the significance to the pre-project activities Discuss the importance of analyzing the enterprise Describe and explore the activities performed to assess the current business environment Explain how a business analyst describes a ?future? state environment including how to identify gaps in enterprise capabilities Present and explore how to define the scope of a solution Describe the activities performed and techniques used to determine viable solution options Explore various techniques for evaluating solution options including feasibility and risk analysis Thoroughly understand the purpose of conducting a feasibility assessment Discuss and practice a number of business analysis techniques that support the business case process Explore the components of a business case Describe how the business case supports decision makers in making go/no-go decisions Demonstrate how to assemble the output from pre-project activities into a well-structured business case Present techniques for presenting business cases to top level managers and obtaining buy-in Discuss methods for preparing for challenges during business case delivery Students learn the steps to effective business case development and support your strategic business recommendations with sound budgeting and financial back-up. 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Introduction Module Learning Objectives What is Business Analysis Polling Question International Institute of Business Analysis BABOK© Guide Components Project Management Institute Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide BABOK© Guide Knowledge Areas Benefits of Business Analysis Polling Question A Business Analyst can Influence Project Success Factors Challenges of Business Analysis Polling Question Purpose of a Business Case Exercise 1a: What Should a Business Case Include Define the Business Case Elements What to Look Out For Who is Involved Exercise 1b: Review Business Case Outline Module Learning Objectives Pre-Project Activities & the Business Analyst Module Learning Objectives The Definition of a Business Analyst The Role of a Business Analyst Responsibilities of a BA BA Role vs. PM Role Business Analysis vs. Systems Analysis Business Analysis Competencies Polling Question Business Analyst Role and Stakeholders Exercise 2a: Review the Case Study What is a Stakeholder? The Importance of Stakeholders Stakeholder Identification Tips for Identifying Stakeholders Other Stakeholder Tips Stakeholder Identification/Analysis Exercise 2b: Identify Roles and Responsibilities Stakeholder Map Stakeholder Matrix & Onion Diagrams A Stakeholder Map Onion Diagram Exercise 2c: Why do we Need to Understand the Enterprise? Why Study the Enterprise? What is Enterprise Architecture? What is Strategy Analysis? About Strategy Analysis Purpose of Strategy Analysis When to Perform Strategy Analysis Strategic Planning Module Summary The Needs Assessment Process Module Learning Objectives Business Need Defined Define Business Need The Needs Assessment Process Problem or Opportunity Exercise 3a: Problem/Opportunity Identification Understanding Why Situation Statements Business Need and Current State Determine the Stakeholders Polling Question Goals and Objectives Polling Question Exercise 3b: Give 3 Examples of Business Goals Define Business Need Techniques Exercise 3c: Identify the Business Need Definition of Strategy Analysis When Business Strategy is not Driving Project Definition Typical Project Profile The Executive Paradox Solution to the Paradox Exercise 3d: Describe 3 Outcomes You Would Expect from the Case Study The Four ?Ares? Understand How to Create a Business Model Business Model Example Exercise 3e: Create a Business Model The Business Case Approach Financial and Strategic Measurement Tools Module Summary Determining the Required Capabilities & Defining Solution Scope Module Learning Objectives Business Need and Current State Purpose of Analyzing the Current State Analyzing Current Capabilities and Process Capabilities Defined Techniques for Analyzing the Current State Define the Future State Techniques for Defining the Future State Assess Capability Gaps Stakeholders Involved when Reviewing Capability Gaps Discussion: Assessing New Capabilities Defining Solution Scope Determining Scope Boundary How to Define Solution Scope Defining Solution Scope Project Scope and Product Scope Scope Modeling Techniques Used to Define Scope Define Scope Boundaries Modeling Scope: Context Diagram Exercise 4a: Create a Context Diagram from the Case Study Communicating Solution Scope to Stakeholders Stakeholders Participating in Scope Activities Exercise 4b: Discuss Managing Expectations Module Summary Assessing Feasibility & Proposing Solution Options Module Learning Objectives Financial Analysis Purpose of Financial Analysis Costs versus Benefits Financial Models Timing for Assessing Financial Benefits Risk Assessing Risks Risk Process Exercise 5a: Identifying Risks Risk Analysis Capturing and Categorizing Risks Risk Strategies Tolerance for Risk Determining Solution Options Solution Option Process Determining and Analyzing Solution Options Brainstorming Conducting an Outcomes Focused Brainstorming Session Stakeholders Involved in Determining Solution Options Exercise 5b: Determining Solution Options Feasibility Analysis Discussion: Ranking Solution Options Discussion: Recommending the Most Viable Option Exercise 5c: Assess the Most Viable Options Solution Approach Definition Exercise 5d: Review the Business Case Templates Module Summary Packaging & Presenting the Business Case Module Learning Objectives Circumventing a Business Case Documenting the Business Case Value of the Business Case Process Business Case Components Business Case Techniques Build a Convincing Business Case Discussion: Identifying Decision Criteria Exercise 6a: Supporting a Go/No Go Decision Packaging the Business Case Planning Business Case Delivery Discussion: Planning Stakeholder Buy-in Information and Communication Needs in the Business Case Process Presenting your Business Case Exercise 6b: Anticipating and Responding to Challenges Module Summary Course Wrap Up Course Summary Questions Additional Resources Thank You Additional course details: Nexus Humans BA03 - Writing Effective Business Cases training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. 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Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course are Application Consultants, Business Process Architects, Business Process Owners/Team Leads/Power Users, Enterprise Architects, and Solution Architects. Overview The course introduces you to the concepts and procedures of supply chain planning in SAP SCM (APO).It demonstrates how to forecast future sales and the release of the forecast.The course outlines the different possibilities to create feasible plans for cross-location planning and to achieve a finite detailed plan for certain plants. *You determine feasible stock transfers with deployment functionality and confirm sales orders using Global Available- to-Promise. In this course, students will get to know the concepts and processes of supply chain planning in SAP SCM (APO). This foundation knowledge is mandatory in order for students to have the confidence to complete the subsequent configuration courses. Supply Chain Planning Defining Supply Chain Planning Outlining Supply Chain Planning Master Data & Transaction Data Outlining Supply Chain Master Data Outlining Master Data Mapping Integrating Transaction Data in Supply Chain Planning Demand Planning Outlining Demand Planning (DP) Executing Demand Planning Releasing the Demand Plan Cross-Location Planning Outlining Supply Network Planning (SNP) Integrating Supply Network Planning Applying Cross-Location Planning Procedures Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling Outlining Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) Applying Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling Deployment and Availability Check Planning Deployment Checking the Availability of Customer Demand New User Interfaces for SAP SCM Identifying the Functionality of Developments in SAP SCM
AAT Accounting Training Course Fast Track: AAT Level 2 & 3 are the Beginner and Intermediate levels of AAT qualification in Accounting. These two levels are a part of three mandatory qualification levels required to be an AAT Certified Accountant. AAT Level 2 course covers the foundational areas and is suited for people with limited or no accounts knowledge. It is the first step for aspirants intending to build a successful career in accounting. The course by taking you through basic accounting principles will enable you to work in an entry-level role in the accounting or finance department. AAT Level 3 is an intermediate or advanced level of AAT accounting qualification. By the end of this course, you'll be competent enough to work in finance, accountancy, or bookkeeping role. Why Take This Course? Build a remarkable reputation: Complete all the three AAT Levels to earn the highly regarded 'MAAT' status. A bright future: With an opportunity to progress to chartered accountancy. Increase your salary: Up-skill yourself and increase your earning potential. Work overseas: AAT qualifications are recognised internationally, giving you the freedom to work abroad. The AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting covers the following areas: Bookkeeping Transactions Bookkeeping Controls Elements of Cost Work Effectively in Finance Using Accounting Software (i.e SAGE) The Level 3 Diploma in Accounting covers the following areas: Advanced Bookkeeping Final Accounts Preparation Indirect Tax Management Accounting: Costing Ethics for Accountants Spreadsheets for Accounting
Course Overview: This course provides a comprehensive introduction to cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology, and their broader implications in the financial world. Learners will gain an understanding of how cryptocurrencies work, the underlying technology of blockchain, and the variety of available cryptocurrencies. The course also explores the future potential of cryptocurrencies, including opportunities in decentralised finance (DeFi) and NFTs. Upon completion, learners will be equipped with the knowledge to navigate the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency market, make informed investment decisions, and understand the legal landscape in the UK. Course Description: This course covers a wide range of topics essential to understanding the world of cryptocurrencies. Learners will delve into the fundamentals of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, exploring how decentralised systems work. The course introduces various types of cryptocurrencies, their uses, and the role of NFTs in the digital space. Learners will also cover the critical aspects of cryptocurrency wallets, security measures, and how decentralised finance is reshaping financial systems. The course also includes modules on cryptocurrency investment strategies and the evolving legal frameworks in the UK. By the end of the course, learners will have a solid understanding of the cryptocurrency ecosystem and its future trajectory. Course Modules: Module 01: The Fundamentals of Cryptocurrencies Module 02: The Blockchain Module 03: Types of Cryptocurrencies Module 04: NFTs Module 05: Cryptocurrency Wallets Module 06: Cryptocurrency Security Module 07: Decentralised Finance Module 08: Investing in Cryptos Module 09: Opportunities and Future of Cryptocurrencies Module 10: Cryptocurrency Laws in the UK (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to understand the basics of cryptocurrencies Professionals aiming to expand their knowledge in blockchain technology Beginners with an interest in digital finance and investment opportunities Anyone looking to stay informed about future trends in cryptocurrency Career Path: Cryptocurrency Analyst Blockchain Developer DeFi Specialist Investment Advisor (Cryptocurrencies) Financial Consultant Legal Advisor for Cryptocurrency Regulations
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