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What Will I Learn? Create powerful custom illustrations in minutes using Adobe Illustrator or any similar free or paid program (Photoshop, GIMP, Painter, etc) using simple techniques and basic principles. Understand image creation best practices regarding copyrights and using free stock images, original photos, and royalty-free images. Develop the ability to make illustrations that can be used online, in videos, or for print, even if you CAN'T DRAW. Make unique and inexpensive illustrated gifts for friends and family. Save and make money creating your own illustrations for yourself and others. Avoid headaches if and when you lose your work by learning the proper way to save your files. Requirements This mini course requires no special equipment aside from a computer and an appropriate software program like Illustrator. (Free 30 days trials of Illustrator are available from Adobe). Description Adobe Illustrator is hugely popular software tool for making vector graphics. Expand your creative skills with this incredible set of Illustrator tutorials that cover a wide range of subjects, from simple icons to patterns and detailed illustrations. Learn to make original, custom illustrations using Adobe Illustrator in just a matter of minutes that look professional and can be used online, in videos and animations, or for print purposes such as on a poster, letterhead, even a T-shirt or other products. Through this Level 2 Certificate in Adobe Illustrator, understand entirely about Copyright issues and using photos in your projects. Learn simple techniques to make unique illustrations for selling or gifts for friends and family. What Students Are Saying: 'What a wonderful course ! Kristen is a great teacher and quickly answers any questions that you might have. I'm really excited about applying the techniques that I've learned in the course.' -Diane Falck -- I'm a practicing award-winning multimedia artist and a former tenured Associate Professor of Digital Media and Program Director of Film & Digital Media at The American University of Rome (2006-2016). I'm currently a Visiting Associate Professor of Digital Media at the brand new American University of Myanmar in Yangon, Myanmar (Burma). Since 2000 I've been teaching students all over the world using my tried and true custom approach (turning complex information into something simple, memorable, easy-to-understand in as short amount of time as possible) to ensure that you get the most important, relevant, and useful information that can be applied immediately. New bonus lectures and resources will continue to be added and timely design advice will be provided in the discussion forum. I love to help and always respond to inquiries and discussions ASAP. Please Note: All students who enroll in this course also will receive periodic free and discounted access to my other top-rated current and upcoming courses. You have a 30-day, 100% money-back guarantee with no questions asked so you have nothing to lose. I make myself available so you will have access to me if you have questions or need specific feedback along the way.Empower yourself now by enrolling in this Illustrator course and join our growing learning community! Click the 'Take This Course' button in the upper right corner and let's get started building your illustration, software, and design skills today. Who is the target audience? This course is for newcomers to Illustrator as well as beginners interested in learning simple and basic techniques for getting started illustrating on the computer. Advanced traditional fine artists and illustrators looking for ways to take their natural drawing talents from their sketchbooks to a computer environment will appreciate this easy, step by step approach. Please note this is NOT an in-depth Adobe Illustrator course. Students looking for intermediate to advanced Illustrator training would be better off taking a longer, comprehensive course. Introduction Welcome! Introduction to this Illustrator Course FREE 00:02:00 New to Adobe Illustrator? Here's the Crash Course to Get You Started. FREE 00:05:00 Getting Set Up: All About Copyright Issues and Using Photos in Your Projects Important Copyright Issues You Need to Know & Choosing a Photo as a Guide 00:06:00 Let's Do IT! Make a Custom Illustration in Adobe Illustrator Placing Your Photo as a Guide in Illustrator 00:03:00 Setting Up Your Brush and Making a 'Drawing' Layer in Illustrator 00:03:00 Draw the Black and White Line Drawing in Illustrator 00:03:00 Pause Here to Learn How to Save Properly and Save Yourself Pain and Suffering FREE 00:03:00 Adding Color: Option #1. Coloring With the Brush Tools in Illustrator 00:03:00 Adding Color: Option #2. Use The Live Paint Bucket Tool in Illustrator 00:03:00 Adding Color: Option #3. Cheat and Go Color It In Photoshop 00:04:00 Saving a Final Web Version in Illustrator 00:03:00 Saving a Final Web Version in Adobe Photoshop 00:02:00

Learning and applying new visual techniques can often be a daunting experience. This is especially true if you need to generate and code data visualizations yourself. This course focuses specifically on how to create many different types of graphs and all their possible options and sub-options.

Overview Finance and Cash management for Hospitality Course is yet another 'Teacher's Choice' course from Teachers Training for a complete understanding of the fundamental topics. You are also entitled to exclusive tutor support and a professional CPD-accredited certificate in addition to the special discounted price for a limited time. Just like all our courses, this Finance and Cash management for Hospitality Course and its curriculum have also been designed by expert teachers so that teachers of tomorrow can learn from the best and equip themselves with all the necessary skills. Consisting of several modules, the course teaches you everything you need to succeed in this profession. The course can be studied part-time. You can become accredited within 05 Hours studying at your own pace. Your qualification will be recognised and can be checked for validity on our dedicated website. Why Choose Teachers Training Some of our website features are: This is a dedicated website for teaching 24/7 tutor support Interactive Content Affordable price Courses accredited by the UK's top awarding bodies 100% online Flexible deadline Entry Requirements No formal entry requirements. You need to have: Passion for learning A good understanding of the English language Be motivated and hard-working Over the age of 16. Certification CPD Certification from The Teachers Training Successfully completing the MCQ exam of this course qualifies you for a CPD-accredited certificate from The Teachers Training. You will be eligible for both PDF copy and hard copy of the certificate to showcase your achievement however you wish. You can get your digital certificate (PDF) for £4.99 only Hard copy certificates are also available, and you can get one for only £10.99 You can get both PDF and Hard copy certificates for just £12.99! The certificate will add significant weight to your CV and will give you a competitive advantage when applying for jobs. Finance and Cash management for Hospitality Fundamental And Understanding Concepts Introduction And Basis Of Projections 00:05:00 Making Future Plans And Potential Revenue Generating Activities 00:06:00 Operational Plans That Need To Be Looked At 00:06:00 Cost Management Practices At Hotel And ABC System 00:07:00 Other Matters Before Practical Excercise 00:05:00 Financial Model And Working On Fianacial Model Room Revenue Budget Template 00:05:00 F&B Revenue Budgeting Template 00:10:00 Banquet And Other Operating Depts 00:10:00 Headcount Budget 00:11:00 Payrol And Other Cost Budgeting 00:12:00 Other Hotel Operational Expenses 00:10:00 Cash Budgeting Excercise 00:11:00 Assignment Assignment - Finance and Cash management for Hospitality 00:00:00

Overview Sage 50 Accounting & Payroll Course is yet another 'Teacher's Choice' course from Teachers Training for a complete understanding of the fundamental topics. You are also entitled to exclusive tutor support and a professional CPD-accredited certificate in addition to the special discounted price for a limited time. Just like all our courses, this Sage 50 Accounting & Payroll Course and its curriculum have also been designed by expert teachers so that teachers of tomorrow can learn from the best and equip themselves with all the necessary skills. Consisting of several modules, the course teaches you everything you need to succeed in this profession. The course can be studied part-time. You can become accredited within 05 Hours studying at your own pace. Your qualification will be recognised and can be checked for validity on our dedicated website. Why Choose Teachers Training Some of our website features are: Comprehensive and up-to-date curriculum 24/7 tutor support Interactive Content Affordable price Courses accredited by the UK's top awarding bodies 100% online Entry Requirements No formal entry requirements. You need to have: Passion for learning A good understanding of the English language Be motivated and hard-working Over the age of 16. Certification CPD Certification from The Teachers Training After you have successfully completed your assignment, you will be qualified to apply for a CPD Certification from The Teachers Training. The PDF certificate can be downloaded after you have completed your course. You can get your digital certificate (PDF) for £4.99 only Hard copy certificates are also available, and you can get one for only £10.99 You can get both PDF and Hard copy certificates for just £12.99! The certificate will add significant weight to your CV and will give you a competitive advantage when applying for jobs. Sage 50 Accounts Sage 50 Bookkeeper - Coursebook 01:54:00 Introduction and TASK 1 00:17:00 TASK 2 Setting up the System 00:23:00 TASK 3 a Setting up Customers and Suppliers 00:17:00 TASK 3 b Creating Projects 00:05:00 TASK 3 c Supplier Invoice and Credit Note 00:13:00 TASK 3 d Customer Invoice and Credit Note 00:10:00 TASK 4 Fixed Assets 00:08:00 TASK 5 a and b Bank Payment and Transfer 00:30:00 TASK 5 c and d Supplier and Customer Payments and DD STO 00:18:00 TASK 6 Petty Cash 00:11:00 TASK 7 a Bank Reconnciliation Current Account 00:17:00 TASK 7 b Bank Reconciliation Petty Cash 00:09:00 TASK 7 c Reconciliation of Credit Card Account 00:16:00 TASK 8 Aged Reports 00:13:00 TASK 9 a Payroll 00:07:00 9 b Payroll Journal 00:10:00 TASK 10 Value Added Tax - Vat Return 00:12:00 Task 11 Entering opening balances on Sage 50 00:13:00 TASK 12 a Year end journals - Depre journal 00:05:00 TASK 12 b Prepayment and Deferred Income Journals 00:08:00 TASK 13 a Budget 00:05:00 TASK 13 b Intro to Cash flow and Sage Report Design 00:08:00 TASK 13 c Preparation of Accountants Report & correcting Errors (1) 00:10:00 Sage 50 Payroll Payroll Basics 00:10:00 Company Settings 00:08:00 Legislation Settings 00:07:00 Pension Scheme Basics 00:06:00 Pay Elements 00:14:00 The Processing Date 00:07:00 Adding Existing Employees 00:08:00 Adding New Employees 00:12:00 Payroll Processing Basics 00:11:00 Entering Payments 00:12:00 Pre-Update Reports 00:09:00 Updating Records 00:09:00 e-Submissions Basics 00:09:00 Process Payroll (November) 00:16:00 Employee Records and Reports 00:13:00 Editing Employee Records 00:07:00 Process Payroll (December) 00:12:00 Resetting Payments 00:05:00 Quick SSP 00:10:00 An Employee Leaves 00:13:00 Final Payroll Run 00:07:00 Reports and Historical Data 00:08:00 Year-End Procedures 00:09:00 Assignment Assignment - Sage 50 Accounting & Payroll 00:00:00

Description: PowerPoint happens to be the most popular presentation software used in the world today. Its adaptation is wide and universal. You can use this software for so many different reasons; at work, in school and for personal projects. The Microsoft Office 2016 PowerPoint Complete Video Course - Beginner to Advanced is designed to teach you everything that you need to know about PowerPoint 2016. It will give you a basic to advanced knowledge. You will learn how to create amazing slides, how to use animations and transitions, how to insert videos and pictures in your presentation, how to use action buttons, how to create a perfect PowerPoint presentation. Finally, you will be able to apply what you have learned into real life situations. 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? Microsoft Office 2016 PowerPoint Complete Video Course - Beginner to Advanced 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 Microsoft Office 2016 PowerPoint Complete Video Course - Beginner to Advanced 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. Microsoft PowerPoint - Beginner Navigate the PowerPoint Environment FREE 00:28:00 View and Navigate a Presentation 00:15:00 Create and Save a PowerPoint Presentation 00:13:00 Use PowerPoint Help 00:10:00 Select a Presentation Type 00:08:00 Edit Text 00:13:00 Build a Presentation 00:27:00 Format Characters 00:11:00 Format Paragraphs 00:16:00 Format Text Boxes 00:09:00 Insert Images 00:10:00 Insert Shapes 00:15:00 Edit Objects 00:16:00 Format Objects 00:06:00 Group Objects 00:04:00 Arrange Objects 00:07:00 Animate Objects 00:07:00 Create a Table 00:09:00 Format a Table 00:03:00 Insert a Table from Other Microsoft Office Applications 00:06:00 Create a Chart 00:10:00 Format a Chart 00:10:00 Insert a Chart from Microsoft Excel 00:05:00 Review Your Presentation 00:11:00 Apply Transitions 00:05:00 Print Your Presentation 00:05:00 Deliver Your Presentation 00:08:00 Microsoft PowerPoint - Advanced Customize the User Interface FREE 00:18:00 Set PowerPoint 2016 Options 00:07:00 Modify Slide Masters and Slide Layouts 00:16:00 Add Headers and Footers 00:05:00 Modify the Notes Master and the Handout Master 00:04:00 Create SmartArt 00:08:00 Modify SmartArt 00:05:00 Write Math Equations 00:07:00 Add Audio to a Presentation 00:09:00 Add Video to a Presentation 00:10:00 Customize Animations and Transitions 00:14:00 Review a Presentation 00:14:00 Store and Share Presentations on the Web 00:06:00 Annotate a Presentation 00:07:00 Set Up a Slide Show 00:08:00 Create a Custom Slide Show 00:03:00 Add Hyperlinks and Action Buttons 00:07:00 Record a Presentation 00:05:00 Secure a Presentation 00:10:00 Broadcast a Slide Show 00:07:00 Create a Video or a CD 00:08:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

Execution - Linking Strategy to its Finish Line What are the gaps that hinder the successful execution of projects and programs? This video explores the importance of aligning strategy to execution in order to achieve results. 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.

Execution - Linking Strategy to its Finish Line What are the gaps that hinder the successful execution of projects and programs? This video explores the importance of aligning strategy to execution in order to achieve results. 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.

Online meetings are a method for businesses to reduce face-to-face business gatherings while significantly minimising travel time and expenses, by alternately holding the business gatherings over the Web. If online meetings not run professionally, they waste everyone's time and can put significant projects at risk. If online meetings are part of your daily work routine, then it becomes reasonable to fall victim to some unyielding meeting faux pas. This Online Meeting Etiquette course assists you to learn the fundamental skills needed to succeed in online meetings. You'll understand the basics of business etiquette and professionalism when you're conducting an online meeting, whether from home or at work. In addition to that, you'll learn about the principles of professional behaviour and online interview etiquette. Furthermore, enhance your knowledge about planning and attending business gatherings and multicultural manners. What Will I Learn? Understand Online Meetings Prepare to Host a Meeting Conduct a Meeting Understand Meeting Etiquette for Participants Requirements Basic computer skills Introduction Introduction FREE 00:01:00 Understanding Online Meetings Getting Started 00:02:00 Preparing to Host a Meeting Learning the Software 00:02:00 Scheduling the Meeting 00:03:00 Preparing Your Space 00:04:00 Conducting a Meeting Prepping the Meeting 00:01:00 Running the Meeting 00:03:00 Meeting Tips for Presenters 00:03:00 Handling Technical Difficulties 00:02:00 Concluding a Meeting 00:01:00 Meeting Etiquette for Participants Meeting Tips for Participants 00:03:00 Conclusion Course Recap 00:01:00 Course Certification

Learning Objectives Introduction , Using Microsoft 365 for Collaboration , Conclusion   Pre-Requisites Familiarity with Microsoft Office Applications and using the Internet.   Description This course is designed to give an overview of the Microsoft 365 suite and how to use it for collaboration. Work online, offline, and in collaboration with others. Students will create a plan, create and share a document, and learn to collaborate in Teams. Students will learn to co-author in Microsoft 365, use Yammer and Teams to get feedback and use Microsoft Lists to help create better delegation when working on projects. Collaborating in Microsoft 365 Beginner Course Introduction 00:01:00 Lesson 01: Overview 00:01:00 Lesson 02: Teams in Action 00:07:00 Lesson 03: Working with Meeting Recordings 00:04:00 Lesson 04:Creating a Plan 00:03:00 Lesson 05:Setting up Time 00:04:00 Lesson 06: Creating a Document 00:04:00 Lesson 07: Sharing a Document 00:02:00 Lesson 08: SharePoint in Action 00:05:00 Lesson 09: Difference between SharePoint and OneDrive 00:02:00 Lesson 10: Co-Authoring in Microsoft 365 00:04:00 Lesson 11: Best Practices of Co-Authoring in Microsoft 365 00:06:00 Lesson 12: Using Lists in Microsoft Teams 00:04:00 Lesson 13: Getting Feedback in Yammer 00:04:00 Lesson 14: Getting Feedback in Teams 00:07:00 Course Recap 00:01:00 Final Exam Final Exam - Collaborating in Microsoft 365 Beginner 00:10:00

Learn all the steps from start to finish, including cool tips and tricks to leaf application. Discover which types of leaf to use, optimal tools and materials, how to prepare your surface to permanently adhere the leaf, and excellent ways to seal and protect the leaf. This course goes even further with many ideas to combine leaf and acrylic paint. This includes many painting techniques to compliment the leaf, such as glazing, texture, faux tarnish effects and other contemporary paint applications. What you'll learn Apply gold or other metal leaf successfully. In addition, how to combine leaf with acrylic paint to create a finished painting. Requirements Some familiarity with acrylic paints and mediums would be helpful but not required. Creating a gold leaf surface Promo Video FREE 00:02:00 Welcome from Your Instructor FREE 00:02:00 Introduction to Gold Leaf 00:07:00 All About Supplies for Leafing 00:06:00 Step One - Preparing Your Surface for Leafing 00:08:00 Step Two - Applying Leaf Adhesive 00:06:00 Step Three - Applying Leaf and Burnishing 00:09:00 Step Four - Removing Excess Leaf 00:04:00 Step Five - Sealing the Leaf 00:07:00 Acrylic Painting on Gold Leaf Introduction to Acrylic Painting Ideas on Gold Leaf 00:05:00 Final Sealing Process to Protect the Leaf 00:01:00 Key Concepts About Painting on Leaf 00:03:00 Subtle Glazing Techniques 00:14:00 Intensely Colored Glazing Techniques 00:05:00 Translucent Glazing Techniques 00:07:00 Using Glass Bead Gel on Gold Leaf 00:06:00 Acrylic Paint Color on Leaf 00:03:00 Sanding Effects on Leaf 00:04:00 Pastes and Special Effects on Leaf 00:07:00 Gold Leaf - Acrylic Painting Projects 02:00:00