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Everybody could use some extra money, especially in hard times. Maybe the bills were a bit more than you'd predicted this month, or perhaps you're attempting to raise some starter cash for your online startup or business, or maybe you just need to figure out how to boost up your existing business. In this course, you will learn how to make money on freelancer platforms using the skills you already have. You will have the capacity to begin your freelancing career in weeks, if not in days. Along with useful activities, cheat sheets and schedules, the course will likewise give you the tools and techniques to deal with your life as a freelance. Course Highlights Freelancing Business Course is an award winning and the best selling course that has been given the CPD Certification & IAO accreditation. It is the most suitable course anyone looking to work in this or relevant sector. It is considered one of the perfect courses in the UK that can help students/learners to get familiar with the topic and gain necessary skills to perform well in this field. We have packed Freelancing Business Course into 9 modules for teaching you everything you need to become successful in this profession. To provide you ease of access, this course is designed for both part-time and full-time students. You can become accredited in just 4 hours, 15 minutes hours and it is also possible to study at your own pace. We have experienced tutors who will help you throughout the comprehensive syllabus of this course and answer all your queries through email. For further clarification, you will be able to recognize your qualification by checking the validity from our dedicated website. Why You Should Choose Freelancing Business Course Lifetime access to the course No hidden fees or exam charges CPD Accredited certification on successful completion Full Tutor support on weekdays (Monday - Friday) Efficient exam system, assessment and instant results Download Printable PDF certificate immediately after completion Obtain the original print copy of your certificate, dispatch the next working day for as little as £9. Improve your chance of gaining professional skills and better earning potential. Who is this Course for? Freelancing Business Course is CPD certified and IAO accredited. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic backgrounds. Requirements Our Freelancing Business Course is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path You will be ready to enter the relevant job market after completing this course. You will be able to gain necessary knowledge and skills required to succeed in this sector. All our Diplomas' are CPD and IAO accredited so you will be able to stand out in the crowd by adding our qualifications to your CV and Resume. Edit Sites 00:30:00 Author A Book 00:30:00 Slogans and Such 00:30:00 Produce a 'Paper' and Sell Ads 00:30:00 Write Resumes 01:00:00 Proof/Edit Pupil Papers 00:15:00 Arrange Screenplays 00:30:00 Author A Hot Theme & Sell It 00:15:00 Wrapping Up 00:15:00 Mock Exam Final Exam

Rooftops represent the most available, sustainable and secure real estate, which is why low-slope and steep-slope roofs are increasingly being used as platforms for photovoltaic systems. Low-slope roofs (commonly used for commercial buildings) and steep-slope roofs (commonly used for single-family residences) have separate challenges when integrating PV systems. Information from the roofing industry and roofing manufacturer requirements will be provided as well as numerous photographs. INSTRUCTOR BIO: James R. Kirby, AIA, is Vice President of Sustainability for the Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing, Washington, DC. Kirby has expertise in roof system design and construction, weatherproofing and energy-efficiency of the building envelope, and rooftop PV systems. His responsibilities include serving as liaison for the Center's PV taskforce, representing the roofing industry at sustainability-focused events, and presenting sustainability-based technical information to roofing and other construction trades within the US and internationally. Kirby holds a bachelor's degree in architectural studies and a master's degree in architecture (structures option) from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He recently received his Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Design and Construction from Boston Architectural College, and he also is an accredited Green Roofing Professional. Before joining The Center in 2012, he worked for National Roofing Contractors Association, most recently as Associate Executive Director of Technical Communications. Prior to his 16 years at NRCA, he worked for Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc., Northbrook, Ill., an architectural and engineering consulting firm. He is a licensed architect in Illinois and a professional member of several industry organizations, including ASTM International, American Institute of Architects, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, International Code Council and U.S. Green Building Council Chicago Chapter. Kirby is a frequent presenter and contributing author to the roofing, energy-efficiency and solar industries. He has given numerous presentations, educational seminars and webinars to industry-related associations and construction-affiliated groups. Kirby also is an annual guest lecturer at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago.

Do you have a skill or an area of expertise that is beneficial to the audience? Do you want to learn how to earn easy income from your skills? If yes, then enrol now and start your freelancing career. Description: Everybody is talented at something. We as a whole have interests, jobs, and hobbies we're great at. What you won't realise is how easy it is to transform your skill into a way to get instant job and cash. In this course, you will learn how to make money on freelancer platforms using the skills you already have. You will also learn how to work from anywhere in the world and become your boss. By the end of this course, students will have the capacity to begin their freelancing career in weeks, if not in days. Finish with useful activities, cheat sheets and schedules, the course will likewise give you the tools and techniques to deal with your life as a freelance. Who is the course for? Individuals who have the drive to start a freelancing career. People who have a skill or a set of competence that are valuable to the audience. People who want to have more than one source of income. Entry Requirement: This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds. Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course. Assessment:  At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hardcopy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days. Why choose us? Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials; Tutorial videos/materials from the industry leading experts; Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform; Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result; The UK & internationally recognised accredited qualification; Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime; The benefit of career advancement opportunities; 24/7 student support via email. Career Path: 'How to Get Fast Cash with Your Skills' course would be beneficial for people with a particular set of expertise and want to transform this talent into a way to get instant cash such as home cooks, game developers, creative crafters, etc. How to Get Fast Cash with Your Skills Edit Sites 00:30:00 Author A Book 00:30:00 Slogans and Such 00:30:00 Produce a 'Paper' and Sell Ads 00:30:00 Write Resumes 01:00:00 Proof/Edit Pupil Papers 00:15:00 Arrange Screenplays 00:30:00 Author A Hot Theme & Sell It 00:15:00 Wrapping Up 00:15:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

Description: 'Fantasy is silver and scarlet, indigo and azure, obsidian veined with gold and lapis lazuli. Reality is plywood and plastic, done up in mud brown and olive drab. Fantasy tastes of habaneros and honey, cinnamon and cloves, rare red meat and wines as sweet as summer. Reality is beans and tofu, and ashes at the end.' ― American author George R.R. Martin People read fiction when they try to relax, when they want to take a break from the hectic life or when they need pleasure. Because of the technological advances, there are some changes in the style of enjoying the novel such as listen to the novel through different apps or reading the books using Kindle apps, Libib or other apps. Therefore, the desire to read or listen to the factious novel has increased day by day. The Creative Writing Course - Novel course is designed for the people who want to write a fantasy novel. The course explains you the key terms of writing a fantasy novel such as the system of imagining a fantasy, word building, point of view, storytelling, maintaining sequence, etc. Assessment: At the end of the course, you will be required to sit for an online MCQ test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately. You will instantly know whether you have been successful or not. Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After completing and passing the course successfully, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. Who is this Course for? Creative Writing Course - Novel is certified by CPD Qualifications Standards and CiQ. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic background. Requirements Our Creative Writing Course - Novel is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path After completing this course you will be able to build up accurate knowledge and skills with proper confidence to enrich yourself and brighten up your career in the relevant job market. The Fantasy Course Lessons Introduction to Writing Fantasy 01:00:00 Writing Fantasy - Lesson One - Imagining Fantasy 01:00:00 Writing Fantasy - Lesson Two - World Building, Maps and Visualization 01:00:00 Writing Fantasy - Lesson Three - Characters, Races and Societies 01:00:00 Writing Fantasy - Lesson Four - Plotting, Questing and Traveling 01:00:00 Writing Fantasy - Lesson Five - Point of View, Artifacts and Magic 01:00:00 Writing Fantasy - Lesson Six - Resolutions and Sequels 01:00:00 Bonus Items Amusing Article About Fantasy Writing (because it's true!) 01:00:00 Fantasy: Recommended Author & Book List 02:00:00 Fantasy Societies Listing 01:00:00 Mythological Creature Listing 02:00:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

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Ideal for the Duke of Edinburgh Skills You will complete the sections over multiple weeks and ideally consolidate the learning with a practical course. On completion, email me the login to the edofe portal and I will check progress and complete the online assessment. The course will take approximately 12 hours to complete when engaging in all elements of the training and spreading the content over multiple weeks. If you are buying this course for someone else to complete - please put their name into the course, as they would like it to appear on their certificate. You can make payment under a different name. (If you would like a practical course: www.firstaidforlife.org.ukrun hands-on courses for groups of friends throughout the UK, alternatively individuals can join one of our open scheduled courses at our training centre in London). First aid for teenagers covering adult, baby and child first aid: This course is designed to give you the knowledge to learn how to keep yourself and others safe and to know how to help should an accident happen. This course does not seek to replace a practical course but allows you to learn these vital skills at a time and place to suit you. The course is ideal for babysitting, Duke of Edinburgh Award (Skills section and very useful content for the expedition too), sports leadership and as a vital life skill to equip teenagers with the skills to help themselves or friends if faced with a medical emergency. The course consists of illustrated step-by-step directions, flow charts, diagrams, videos and a short test yourself section fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and on completion you will be able to print your certificate. It is impossible to cover all eventualities within this course, or to equip you with the knowledge and skills to appropriately diagnose and treat in unpredictable real life situations. If you suspect serious illness or injury, you should always seek immediate professional medical advice. The author has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within the course, however this course is merely a guide and the author does not accept any liability or responsibility for any inaccuracies or for any mistreatment or misdiagnosis of any person, however caused. The course material has been written by Emma Hammett, qualified nurse, first aid trainer and founder of First Aid for Life in conjunction with other medical and first aid professionals. If you have any queries concerning this course, please contact emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk Course contents: Action in an emergency What to put in your first aid kit Vital information to give the emergency services The primary survey – What to do in those first few minutes Unresponsive and breathing How to put someone into the recovery position Unconscious and not breathing - Resuscitation CPR Resuscitating an adult, baby and child Heart attack and angina Choking Drowning Asthma Panic attacks and hyperventilation Anaphylactic shock Wounds and bleeding Shock Internal bleeding Amputated parts Knocked out teeth Eye injuries Nose bleeds Fainting Bites and stings Burns Poisoning Alcohol poisoning Breaks, sprains and dislocations Head injuries Spinal injuries Fitting/seizures/convulsions Extremes of body temperature Useful advice Final lesson and certificates

This intermediate-level course will help you learn how to use multi-threading and asynchronous programming to speed up programs that are heavily bottlenecked by IO operations. The course covers core concepts such as implementing multiprocessing in Python, creating various readers and schedulers, and monitoring your coding progress.

Regular 1-1s allow you, as a manager, to address a range of topics and challenges with your team members in a relatively informal manner, albeit aided by a level of structure and consistency. You should embrace frequent 1-1s with your team, regardless of how often you see them in person, as they provide the opportunity to ‘check-in’ with them, not to ‘check-up’ on them; to understand their current priorities, workload and challenges.  This course uses scenarios and outstanding manager top tips to help you learn about: the benefits of 1-1s and how to plan and prepare for them - frequency, location and agenda; regardless of whether your team member is based on site with you or remotely facilitating the meetings, using great coaching skills, and acting on feedback scheduling of tasks and reviewing and following up on action points More Information Industry & Sector Hospitality, Retail, Funeral, Business Business outcomes Recruitment, Retention, Induction/Onboarding Skills & Training Appraisals, Coaching, Management Jobs & Roles Manager, Deputy Manager, Supervisor, Director, Operations Director, Finance Director, HR Manager Course Author Mastering Multi-Units

 Course Description The Short Story Writing Certificate Course is for you, if you wish to write professionally or as a hobby, you will learn the skills and techniques required to write a successful short story and develop it throughout the course. You will be able to plan, write, submit, and sell your own commercial short stories. This course will cover generating ideas that will form the basis of sharp, compelling short stories, reading modern fiction with a critical eye to gain further understanding of the form, a wide range of key skills and writing techniques including plot, character, dialogue, structure and point-of-view. The course will also provide you with publishing ideas and resources for continuing your writing after the course is finished. 'Master the Art of Short Story Writing with The World's Foremost Writing Guru' * Harness your imagination quickly * Acquire the writing habit easily * Discover how to make your stories more commercial * Learn the habits of professional writers in just a few hours * Begin a new career as an author * Finally understand the needs of mainstream publishers and editors  Discover the reality of a writer's life, taught to you by the author of over thirty bestsellers. This course will take you on a thrilling journey, from acquiring the working writer's mindset to thinking of compelling ideas; from learning how to structure stories for maximum effect to correctly formatting and submitting your stories to editors and publishers. At the end of this course you can expect to be able to write commercial short stories easily and perhaps begin a whole new career as a freelance, paid author. Rob Parnell has been teaching writing for almost two decades. That experience has been synthesized into this unique course, then specifically designed and structured to help the beginner move from wannabe writer to professional wordsmith. Starting with an introduction to the writer's mindset, the course first focuses on mental preparation, ideal time management, goal-setting, and the importance of strong self-belief. There are pre-designed templates to aid in your understanding of these issues. In part two of the course, we look at inspiration and getting ideas, finding subject matter for your stories, as well as providing a clear guide to the fiction genres: romance, thrillers, horror, fantasy, and science fiction. In the third section, Rob Parnell reveals the tips and tactics of professional writers with crucial guidance on the creation of protagonists, building empathy, character motivation and agenda, dialogue, story setting, style, tone, description, point-of-view, plotting and much more. You will also discover the 7-Step Story Generator - a tool that allows you to develop and test any fiction idea. Plus, learn the ideal 5-Point Story Structure as well as how to easily create templates on which to hang commercial short stories. Along the way, there are text-based courses on character creation, plotting, and a special presentation of The Art of Story, a downloadable resource that fully explains the more technical aspects of ideal story structure. Rob also hosts a section on writing software, presenting the solution to any writer's needs. In part four, we explore the actual writing: how to write fluidly, without blocks, for maximum impact. How to create arresting opening paragraphs and compelling text. And, how to edit professionally for submission and publication. In part five, discover how to find and approach paying short story markets. A full market listing is available with the course. For those who want to self-publish, and start making money immediately, Rob presents crucial advice on formatting and publication through Amazon Kindle. This course is fully mentored - Rob is available on-line throughout your course journey to answer queries, offer guidance, and give support. Your very own writing guru is just a click away (via the Academy Console.) At the end of this course, you will possess a clear understanding of the short story marketplace and will therefore be ideally placed to compete in this exciting and fast-growing new career opportunity. At the very least, you'll be able to write fabulous short stories that people will love and admire! Plus, check out the bonus items at the bottom of this page! Introduction Introduction to Short Story Writing FREE 00:05:00 Foreword Who Am I to Run This Course? FREE 00:06:00 It's All About Mindset 00:07:00 What Tools Do You Need To Succeed? 00:05:00 Part One: Mindset Mental Preparation 00:04:00 Time Management 00:05:00 Self Belief 00:02:00 Goal Setting 00:01:00 Part Two: The Basics Subject Matter 00:04:00 Genre 00:07:00 Scope 00:02:00 Getting Ideas 00:02:00 Part Three: Construction Time The 7-Step Story Generator 00:02:00 Characters & Character Creation 00:03:00 Creating Protagonists 00:07:00 Character Motivation & Interactions 00:03:00 Story & Setting 00:03:00 The 5-Point Story Structure 00:02:00 Style & Tone 00:02:00 Point of View & Tense 00:03:00 Plotting & The Twist 00:03:00 Building a Short Story Template 00:02:00 Building a Short Story Template 00:02:00 Introduction to Scrivener All Hail Scrivener! 00:04:00 Part Four: Writing Your Story The Opening Paragraph 00:03:00 Fast Writing 00:04:00 The Second Draft 00:03:00 Polishing 00:04:00 Part Five: Submitting Your Work 6 Lectures It's All About Presentation 00:03:00 Dealing With Rejection 00:01:00 Rights and Payment 00:01:00 Kindle Publishing 00:03:00 Conclusion Short Stories 00:01:00 Resources Resources - Short Story Writing Certificate Course 00:00:00