Elevate your skills in designing, delivering and evaluating engaging and interactive training that will leave a lasting impact on your team or organisation Course overview Duration: 2 days (13 hours) This Train the Trainer workshop will enable you to gain valuable insights and practice helping you to feel more comfortable and confident delivering training sessions. We will look at some training best practice tools and techniques to ensure you can deliver the learning outcomes required. The workshop covers the training cycle but focuses heavily on interactive and practical training techniques to bring learning to life for participants. There will be opportunities to practice delivery of real work-based training and receive feedback on delivery style. Objectives By the end of the course you will be able to: Explain Kolb’s model of how adults learn Describe the 4 key learning styles and how to engage people with different learning styles Apply the training cycle to plan, design, deliver and evaluate your training Write SMART training objectives Use and select a variety of methods to make your training interactive, engaging and effective Describe ways to deal with difficult participants or situations that may arise Apply your training skills to deliver structured training sessions with more competence and confidence Content The Training Cycle Assessing needs Planning and preparing Implementing training Reviewing Assessing Assessing Needs Understanding the task Assessing the learner’s current ability Identifying the gap Planning and Preparing Having clear outcomes in mind What people learn: o Knowledge o Skill o Understanding How people learn: preferences and learning styles and methods suitable for each Planning a programme Planning a session – a systematic approach Assessing risk Writing and using SOPs in training Key Skills for Effective Training Explanation and Demonstration Questioning and Listening Observation and Feedback Facilitation and Debriefing skills Coaching Using questioning, listening and feedback to help learners solve problems and develop confidence Evaluation and Assessment How to measure reactions and participant satisfaction Use of tests and assessments to measure learning Organisational measures of learning transfer Leverage You will have the opportunity to deliver two training sessions on this programme and gain valuable feedback to support you in your ongoing training delivery. Participants are required to prepare a 15 minute training session. This can be something you have delivered before or something you’ve created for the course. Please prepare and include any visual aids you would usually use when speaking and bring them with you, f possible, please also bring your smart phone (with camera, and memory capacity for a short video clip to be added), and headphones.
Duration 69 Days 414 CPD hours Cisco Learning Library: Security offers a subscription to all Cisco online cybersecurity and cyber operations training, including extensive sk This comprehensive technical training library offers full-length, interactive certification courses, product and technology training with labs, and thousands of reference materials. Security Library Certification Courses CCNP Security Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) v1.0 Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next Generation Firewall (SSNGFW) v1.0 Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next-Generation IPS (SSFIPS) v4.0 Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine (SISE) v3.0 Securing Email with Cisco Email Security Appliance (SESA) v3.0 Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance (SWSA) v3.0 Implementing Secure Solutions with Virtual Private Networks (SVPN) v1.0 Implementing Automation for Cisco Security Solutions (SAUI) v1.0 CCIE Security Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) v1.0 Product and Technology Training Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) v1.0 Implementing Automation for Cisco Security Solutions (SAUI) v1.0 Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Fundamentals (SECFND) v1.0 Implementing Cisco Cybersecurity Operations (SECOPS) v1.0 Implementing Secure Solutions with Virtual Private Networks (SVPN) v1.0 Implementing an Integrated Threat Defense Solution (SECUR201) v1.0 Integrated Threat Defense Investigation and Mitigation (SECUR202) v1.0 Securing Cisco Networks with Snort Rule Writing Best Practices (SSFRules) v2.0 Securing Cisco Networks with Open Source Snort (SSFSNORT) v3.0 Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next Generation Firewall (SSNGFW) v1.0 Securing Email with Cisco Email Security Appliance (SESA) v3.0 Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance (SWSA) v3.0 Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next-Generation IPS (SSFIPS) v4.0 Introduction to 802.1X Operations for Cisco Security Professionals (802.1X) v2.0 Securing Industrial IoT Networks with Cisco Technologies (ISECIN) v1.0 Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine (SISE) v3.0 Protecting Against Malware Threats with Cisco AMP for Endpoints (SSFAMP) v5.0 Introducing Cisco Cloud Consumer Security (SECICC) v1.0 Securing Cloud Deployments with Cisco Technologies (SECCLD) v1.0 Configuring Cisco ISE Essentials for SD-Access (ISESDA) v1.0 Securing Branch Internet and Cloud Access with Cisco SD-WAN (A-SDW-BRSEC)
Finance doesn't have to be a puzzle. And if you want to get anywhere with your career, it had better not be! Whatever your role, you have an impact on the financial wellbeing of the organisation you work for, whether you've got specific financial responsibilities or not. This thoroughly practical, fun and enjoyable one-day workshop will help unpuzzle finance for you. It's an ideal opportunity to master the terminology, get to grips with the concepts, learn how 'the finance department' works and understand the part you play. This course will help participants: Appreciate the role and importance of Finance within organisations Be able to recognise and describe some of the common items and jargon used Identify the elements of the Profit & Loss and the Balance Sheet Understand cashflow Make better decisions Manage budgets 1 Introduction Expectations Terminology Key financial principlesAccrualsConsistencyPrudenceGoing concern 2 The three main financial statements Profit & Loss accountIncomeCost of salesGross profitAdministrative expenses ('overheads')Net profit/(loss) for the financial year (the 'bottom line')P&L format Balance SheetTerminologyFixed AssetsCurrent AssetsCurrent LiabilitiesLong-term LiabilitiesCapitalB/S format Cashflow Statement Financial and management information systems 3 Budgets and forecasts Why budget? Types of budget - incremental or zero-based Budgeting for costs - fixed and variable Budgeting for income An eight point plan for budgeting for your department Case study: Small Brother Ltd Problems and solutions 4 Accruals Accruals - what and why? Prepayments 5 Open forum
Most people only use a fraction of Excel's capabilities. This workshop shows what you've been missing! This course will help participants: Nest formulas Get the most from pivot tables Use conditional formatting Write array formulas Explore the lookup functions Calculate by criteria Use 'goal seek' and 'scenario manager' for what-if analysis Record macros 1 Nesting formulas Principles of nesting formulas together Using IF with AND or OR to answer questions Nesting an AND function in an IF Nesting an OR function in an IF 2 Advanced pivot table reports Grouping dates, numerical and text items Running percentage analyse Running analyses to compare data Inserting Field calculations Finishing off with a user-friendly dashboard 3 Advanced conditional formatting Colour table rows based on criteria in it Applying colour to approaching dates Exploring the different rule types 4 Lookup functions Going beyond the VLOOKUP function Lookups that retrieve data from left or right The versatile INDEX and MATCH functions Retrieving data from columns with duplicates 5 Calculate by criteria Using SUMIFS to sum by criteria Finding an average by criteria with AVERAGEIFS Use SUMPRODUCT to multiply then add different values 6 What-if analysis Use Goal Seek to meet targets Forecast reports with the Scenario Manager 7 Recording Macros Macro security Understanding a Relative References macro Recording, running and editing macros Saving files as Macro Enabled Workbooks Introduction to VBA code Making macros available across workbooks Add a macro button to the Quick Access toolbar
A thorough account of the UK and European legal framework and its requirements as regards managing environmental performance. This course will help staff to understand: The framework of UK and European legislation and its enforcement The principal features of the legislation as they apply to your organisation's activity/product/service The benefit of having an Environmental Management System such as ISO 14001 How their own actions and decisions can either expose or protect the organisation in relation to its legal obligations 1 Introduction and objectives 2 Introduction to environmental law and enforcement Sources of law (European and UK) Structure and enforcement Key legislation 3 Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) and Local Air Pollution and Control (LAPC) Pollution and Prevention Control Act 1999 EC Directives on PPC The meaning of BAT Transitional provisions Fit and proper persons Control of emissions to air National Air Quality Strategy 4 Packaging and producer responsibilities Who, what and how The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations Obligations and exemptions Registration Recycling and recovery obligations Records Duties of the Environment Agency Offences Developments 5 Waste management National Waste Strategy Waste minimisation (re-use/recycling) Waste definition Disposal and recovery Controlled waste management Hazardous waste management 6 Proposed Legislation and EC Directives EU Commission's waste and resources strategies Implementation of ELV (End of Life Vehicles) Directive WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive transposition into UK legislation Other producer responsibility initiatives Other proposals from the EU 7 Conclusion Open forum Summary Close
Managing teams and projects in line with a private, public or voluntary organisation's operational or departmental strategy.
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours Overview Create heightened self-awareness and personal discovery Establish a space of mutual respect by adapting your communication Work with resistance to gain commitment and buy-in Recognize and enhance trust by leading from any position Distinguish among varying attitudes and behaviors to make your teams work as a stronger unit One of DISC?s most intriguing applications is leveraging behavioral identification and adaptability. This workshop will guide you on the path of heightened self-awareness and personal discovery. You can make this your cornerstone seminar, revealing your unique behavioral style blend and how to apply that knowledge prescriptively to others, based on their style blend; thus boosting communication effectiveness. Studies indicate that 92% of workplace conflict is the result of misunderstanding and communication breakdowns. Your entire organization can apply DISC?s prescriptive lessons of behavioral adaptability to reduce employee conflict and turnover, increase productivity, and optimize team performance. 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. Understanding The World Of Disc What is DISC? Breaking down the four main styles: Dominant Influencing Steady Conscientious Determining behaviors to read styles: Indirect vs. Direct Open vs. Guarded 2. Building Stronger Self-Awareness Rating your own style Understanding the Platinum Rule Grid Breaking down your profile Natural Style Adapted Style 3. Reading And Adapting To Others? Behaviors Applying the Platinum Rule Identifying characteristics in others Communication strategies with others Adapting your approaches 4. Getting Buy-In From Others Selling yourself to others Getting buy-in from each profile Understanding the cycle of getting buy-in Assessing Solving Confirming agreement Assuring satisfaction 5. Trust-Based Leadership High performance leadership characteristics The key to listening to build trust Motivating strategies with each profile 6. Making Teams Work Understanding how we each make decisions Seeing the power in each style as a role Blending team styles for teamwork Reviewing the team needs to optimize effectiveness
Before you can effective lead others, you must first lead yourself. This 12 module program will help you develop in the following areas: Self Knowledge & Emotional Intelligence Identifying your strengths and building on them Values and Personal Mission Statement Self-motivation and personal goals Taking personal responsibility Discovering your purpose Authentic leadership and influencing others
One day Site safety awareness course to gain the CSCS green labourers card (level 1 health and safety for construction)
Supporting and engaging with different parts of the organisation and interact with internal or external customer.