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Doing Agile Right - Transformation without Chaos The use of agile has exploded across the globe. and with this growth has come dangerous myths the idea that agile should reshape your organization overnight. or that agile should be used in every function for all types of work. Sadly. Agile Done Wrong leads to chaos. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

Eyes Wide Open - Reframing Your Fears as Fiction You create your own reality, and you believe it: whether you perceive a path blocked by obstacles or one wide open to opportunities.Isaac shares his eye-opening perspective on sight itself as he reveals how blindness became a blessing in his life of remarkable achievement, from Hollywood to Harvard, and from the Supreme Court to entrepreneur and CEO. "You'll gain the vision to shape your life and business deliberately, with awareness and accountability.' This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

Efficient ways to create professional-looking diagrams, images and screenshots Cherryleaf’s popular, and affordable, online Technical Author/technical writing course teaches you the key skills of technical writing for IT and software user documentation. It's ideal if you’re: Looking to start your career as a Technical Author, Technical Writer, or similar role Writing instructions, but you’ve never had any proper training in how to do this well You’ll gain confidence you’re approaching each writing project in the right way, and creating content that follows best practice. This technical communication course is accredited by the Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators The Technical Author/technical writing training course’s content is accredited by the Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators, the professional body for Technical Communicators in the United Kingdom. It is an independent assessment of the course’s quality. This course is also recommended by the Society for Technical Communication (USA), the Australian Society for Technical Communication, and the Technical Communicators Association of New Zealand to their members. Learn from the experts As well as teaching technical communication, we also create end-user documentation, Help and UI text for clients. This means every course is based on practical experience of technical writing in today’s environment. The techniques you’ll learn on this course are the same ones used by our projects team. Professional certification as a technical communicator Cherryleaf’s training courses can help you be admitted to the national professional body for technical communicators in the UK (it also has members around the world) - The Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators (ISTC). Junior Members, Members and Fellows are certified by the ISTC through a vetting process, with Members and Fellows entitled to use the initials MISTC or FISTC after their names. Being a member of the ISTC can help in having your skills and experience recognized by others. Comments from delegates There is something new to learn for most technical authors who are in the early stages of their career. Overall, I would say that the course did benefit me, and I can see myself revisiting parts of it in the future. Emma W., ARM plc I attended a job interview which included a written exercise where I had to jot down how I would go about designing and presenting information for the users of the service unit I was applying to. I could not believe my luck, it was as if the interviewer had designed it with the contents of this course in mind, and, as a result, I got the job! Amber A. I thought it was an excellent course – very thought-provoking and useful. The exercises were enjoyable and really helped, far beyond simply reading from a book about the tasks involved in the job. And I greatly appreciate all your advice and support. Karl D. Thank you very much for all your feed-back – I’ve been reading through this as it has come in this morning. This is really useful and very much appreciated. David H. Who is this course for? This course is ideal for you if you need to: Create end-user documentation and other forms of instructional content with ease Master the fundamentals of technical writing Get a solid understanding of the Technical Author’s role. This course is ideal for more experienced technical writers who’ve never had any formal training. What is a Technical Author? Technical Authors are sometimes known as: Technical Communicators, Technical Writers, Content Developers, Information Developers and Documentarians. Based in the United States or mainland Europe? We've designed the course to work for people living all around the world. On the videos, you'll hear a lovely, clear British accent. What will I learn? In this course, we’ll take you through the process of creating technical documentation. You’ll learn and practise: The purpose and value of technical documentation (aka having an answer if people ask why you should be doing this work). The entire documentation process. We’ll explain what you need to do, from beginning to end. We cover planning, writing, editing, indexing, and production. The skills you need as a technical communicator. How to work more efficiently. This framework will help you avoid wasting time. How to work more effectively. We’ll show you how to write and design your information in a structured, useful, usable and informed way. We don’t like to overhype our courses, so here are some reasons why not to get our technical writing training course. Those are: If you have requirements for your documents to meet specific regulatory documentation standards in these industry sectors: aerospace, military, railway, or automotive. Where documentation must be written to a specific XML standard. (You’ll need to take our DITA module in our advanced course as well). If you need to write technical API documentation for developers. (You’ll need to take our API module in our advanced course as well). Apart from that, this course will help you create the user assistance for your application or product. Duration and delivery format The course comprises 15 modules in total, which you can complete at your own pace. The course modules are delivered over the Web in small, manageable video presentations. You can download the course handouts as Word or PDF files. With the time needed to complete the exercises, you will need to allocate around two days in order to complete the course. You can pause the videos at any time and return to the course at times that suit you. Your Instructor Cherryleaf Cherryleaf is a technical writing services company formed in 2002 by people with a passion for technical communication and learning development. Cherryleaf is recognised as a leader within the technical communication profession. Our staff have written articles for the Society for Technical Communication's (STC) Intercom magazine, the Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicator's Communicator journal and tekom's TCWorld magazine. They've also written books on technical communication. We've presented webinars for Adobe, Madcap Software or the STC, and we've spoken at various conferences around the world. Today, organisations throughout Europe use Cherryleaf’s services so they can provide clear information that enables users and staff to complete tasks productively. Course Curriculum First Section The purpose of technical documentation (7:17) The different models for technical documentation (9:52) What is a technical author? (21:24) Adopting a user-centred design approach (10:38) Overview of the writing process (10:40) Planning your content (10:24) Researching the product and audience (13:20) Software tools (10:40) Writing the topics – Overview (30:31) Writing the topics – How to write and present different types of information (13:33) Writing the topics – Using images and videos (11:43) Writing the topics – Index, Search and Metadata (16:57) Hyperlinking (5:20) Reviewing and editing (9:42) End of course (7:21) Bonus content Frequently Asked Questions When does the course start and finish? It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.How long do I have access to the course?You have access for 12 months.What if I am unhappy with the course?We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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The contents are designed to equip you with a fundamental and advanced understanding of all aspects of teaching and management, such as communication, relationship building, decision-making processes, innovation, and much more! It will also provide you with a prestigious acknowledgement that allows you to start or succeed in a successful teaching career. Enrol now and be a top-notch teaching professional!!! Why is this Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF)Perfect for You? Change Your Career: Join today and make a life-changing decision, get all the essential knowledge to transform your career. Advance Your Career: With our Regulated qualification, you can move up to the next level in your organisation with expertise. Upgrade Your Skills: Add value to your current educational profile and gain the skill sets to compete in your job role. Enhance Your Credibility: The Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) Course is Ofqual, UK Govt. Regulated and Awarded by Focus Awards which adds value to your educational profile Cost Efficient: In most cases, British qualification starts from £3000 per annum, but with Apex Learning, you enjoy savings of up to 80% on your educational investment. 100% Money-Back Guarantee: We are confident about our course quality and want to provide the best service to our invaluable learners. That's why we provide 14 days Unconditional Full Money-Back Guarantee with this course to ensure a hassle-free purchase. Benefits you will gain from this Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) course : Premium quality, intensive e-learning course materials Find a well-defined website for teaching 24/7 teacher assistance Step-by-step guidelines Budget-friendly price Earned recognition from the Uk's top awarding bodies Study in a user-friendly, advanced student portal Convenient and Flexible time limit Qualification Summary Qualification type: Focus Awards Level 4 Award Qualification title: Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) Accreditation status: Accredited Level: 4 Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 87 Total Qualification Time (TQT): 360 Qualification number (QN): 601/8533/8 Course Curriculum Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) course comprises seven mandatory units. These are as follows: Awareness of special educational needs Child development and welfare Curriculum planning, delivery and assessment Developing skills to promote positive working relationships Promoting positive behaviour in children and young people Providing support for individual learners and small groups Understand the Higher Level Teaching Assistant role ****Qualification Curriculum**** **Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF)** Unit 1: Understand the Higher Level Teaching Assistant role Unit 2: Child development and welfare Unit 3: Awareness of special educational needs Unit 4: Promoting Positive Behaviour in Children and Young People Unit 5: Providing support for individual learners and small groups Unit 6: Developing skills to promote positive working relationships Unit 7: Curriculum planning, delivery and assessment Learning Outcomes What skills will I gain from this Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) Course? Inclusive Teaching and Learning Teaching, Learning and Assessment Approaches Providing opportunities for English, Maths, ICT and Wider Skills Theories of Learning Communication Induction, Icebreakers and Ground Rules Creating a Scheme of Work Devising an Inclusive Teaching and Learning Plan (Session Plan) Understand the Higher Level Teaching Assistant role Self-Evaluation and Continuing Professional Development Learning Duration Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) Total Qualification Time It is an estimate of the total amount of time anticipated that a learner would spend to demonstrate mastery of all learning outcomes to achieve the award of the qualification. The whole qualification time is defined as GLH and an estimate of the time a learner will devote to preparation, study, and assessment. It does not underlie supervision by a lecturer, supervisor, or tutor. In the case of qualification, the credit value is defined by TQT, and one credit corresponds to ten hours of learning. Guided Learning Hours for this qualification is 87. Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 360 hours. The total credit value for this qualification is 36 Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) Guided Learning Hours These hours comprise all real-time contact time, hours of lectures or tutorial or supervision of a learner, tutor, trainer or other education providers. Progression Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocational Related Achievement Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Level 4 Award in Learning and Development Level 4 Diploma in Learning and Development Method of Assessment: Unit 1: In Unit 1, you need to complete a variety of writing assignments Unit 2: In Unit 2, there should be an assessment taken in the workplace, primarily evaluating learners' work, professional discussions with audio-video evidence Unit 3: In Unit 3, you will be demonstrated through your delivered work items and audio-video evidence after evaluating learners in a training context. Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) Video Assessment You have to plan many things, such as observation, questioning/ professional discussion, and inspection of supporting work products evidence. Detailed assignment instructions will be made available to you in the 'Guidance for Achieving the Unit' section of your learning portal with a careful and clear explanation. You have to submit all your assignments via the online portal Certification Successful candidates will be awarded a Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) from Focus Awards Limited. Who is this course for? You will have the ability to accomplish a lot of things with this course certificate. Here are just a few examples: Primary School Teacher Secondary School Teacher Private Tutor Freelance Teacher/ Trainer Consultant Job hunters & School leavers Educational Psychologist Office clerk & Administration Assistant College or University Student Requirements The Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) course does not have any specific entry requirements for students. However, you must be at least 16 years old or above to register and undergo an initial assessment. Since it is a level 3 qualification, you must pass the minimum 1st level of the literacy assessment Career path You will have the ability to accomplish a lot of things with this course certificate. Here are just a few examples: Primary School Teacher Secondary School Teacher Private Tutor Freelance Teacher/ Trainer Consultant Job hunters & School leavers Educational Psychologist Office clerk & Administration Assistant College or University Student

Disciplined Agile Strategies for Greater Innovation Innovation isn't just for startups anymore. and in fact it never was. Unfortunately. most organizations are struggling to become more innovative. with their existing culture and ways of working (WoW) getting in their way more often than not. Given that innovation has become table stakes in the modern economy. this is a serious problem for established organizations. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

Eminence: Why You Want It and How to Achieve It Your value as a professional is determined by the value that you can create. Achieve expertise, increase awareness, create greater value. Become, and become recognized as, among the very best in your field. This video provides concrete steps that you can take now to help you achieve professional eminence as a project manager. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

Eminence: Why You Want It and How to Achieve It Your value as a professional is determined by the value that you can create. Achieve expertise, increase awareness, create greater value. Become, and become recognized as, among the very best in your field. This video provides concrete steps that you can take now to help you achieve professional eminence as a project manager. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

Disciplined Agile Strategies for Greater Innovation Innovation isn't just for startups anymore. and in fact it never was. Unfortunately. most organizations are struggling to become more innovative. with their existing culture and ways of working (WoW) getting in their way more often than not. Given that innovation has become table stakes in the modern economy. this is a serious problem for established organizations. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

Real-World Use Cases for AI In this session, we'll look at the impact of several recent developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) including the areas of computer vision, language understanding, and reinforcement learning on our ability to more effectively carry out projects. We'll also dive into real-world use cases where these breakthroughs are being applied to improve our ability to get things done through better communication and collaboration, information processing, and decision making. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

Real-World Use Cases for AI In this session, we'll look at the impact of several recent developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) including the areas of computer vision, language understanding, and reinforcement learning on our ability to more effectively carry out projects. We'll also dive into real-world use cases where these breakthroughs are being applied to improve our ability to get things done through better communication and collaboration, information processing, and decision making. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.