Understand what diversity and inclusion is and how to manage it affectively in the workplace. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace will help you develop an understanding of why diversity and inclusion is important to a business, what it is and how individuals and teams can work effectively together and harness the power that comes from valuing diversity and promoting inclusion. Objectives By the end of the course you will be able to: Describe why diversity and inclusion is important in teams and organisations Explain and overcome unconscious bias and other beliefs that cause exclusion and impact the workplace Recognise your own diversity and understand the value of diversity and inclusion in teams Develop an Action Plan to create an inclusive work climate Content Understand Diversity and Inclusion What the Equality Act 2010 says about diversity Understanding protected characteristics Learn how to create an optimum climate to unlock the power of a diverse teams Understanding Yourself and Unconscious Bias Identify your own unique characteristics and how these could impact your performance Examine self-limiting beliefs and how these can impact personal performance Experience how unconscious bias impacts our information gathering, problem solving, judgement and decision making Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Team Climate Understand the importance of respect, the role of trust and what valuing diversity really means Apply the ABC Model to the creation of a diverse climate:Awareness – be alert, self-aware and aware of othersBoundaries – understand how things can go wrong when working with others: boundaries, banter and bullyingCoaching – learn listening and coaching skills to promote inclusion Create an achievable, personal action plan that can be applied immediately in the workplace to improve diversity, promote teaming and create an inclusive work climate
Understand the biases we all have and the impact they can have in the workplace. Look at how to minimise their impact on others and the organisation. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) The purpose of this course is to help individuals understand and recognise their own unconscious biases, and to provide strategies on how to minimise the impact of those biases in the workplace. The course will provide an overview of what unconscious bias is, its prevalence and impact, and ways to mitigate its effects. Objectives By the end of the course you will be able to: Define unconscious bias and recognise different types of bias Understand how unconscious bias affects decision-making and behaviours in the workplace Identify their own unconscious biases Understand the impact of unconscious bias on individual and team performance Apply strategies to mitigate the effects of unconscious bias in the workplace Content Module 1: Introduction to Unconscious Bias Definition of unconscious bias History and prevalence of unconscious bias Different types of unconscious bias (e.g. affinity bias, confirmation bias) Module 2: Understanding the Impact of Unconscious Bias How unconscious bias affects decision-making and behaviours in the workplace Examples of unconscious bias in the workplace Impact of unconscious bias on individual and team performance Module 3: Recognising Your Own Unconscious Biases Identifying personal biases Tools to recognise and minimise unconscious biases Module 4: Mitigating the Impact of Unconscious Bias in the Workplace Best practices for reducing unconscious bias in the workplace Strategies for managerial and executive leadership to combat unconscious bias Tips for creating a culture of inclusion and diversity
Use some of the hidden statistical analysis tools within Excel to build complex data models. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) This advanced Excel course looks at some of the statistical analysis tools available and gives examples of when they might be used. This course is aimed at advanced users of Excel who work with statistical data often and have a good knowledge of Maths. Objectives By the end of the course you will be able to: Use Goal Seek Create and view scenarios Use Forecast Sheet Create single and double input data tables Create models using the solver Install and use the Analysis Toolpak Create and use array formulas Use a range of advanced Financial and Statistical Excel functions Content Using what if analysis options Using Goal Seek Creating, saving and viewing scenarios Generating a Forecast sheet Solver Creating models Projecting scenarios with Solver Using data tables Creating single input data tables Creating double input data tables Projecting with data tables Financial functions PMT FV NPV Analysing data with Analysis ToolPak Installing the Analysis Toolpak Generating statistical analysis Visualising data using Histograms Array formulas Using embedded Excel Array formulas Create an Array formula Multi and single cell Array formula Using TRANSPOSE to flip rows or columns Use the FREQUENCY Function Use an array to count unique entries in a range Dynamic arrays Spilling data Using the new dynamic array functions Advance functions in formulas Statistical functions:MEAN, MEDIAN and MODERANKLARGE and SMALLMODPERCENTILE Use the AGGREGATE function to sum data in ranges with errors
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Networking and security professionals involved in the management, configuration, administration, and monitoring of FortiGate devices used to secure their organizations' networks. Overview In interactive labs, you will explore firewall policies, user authentication, basic VPNs, explicit proxy, virus detection, web filtering, application control and more. These administrative fundamentals will provide you with a solid understanding of how to integrate and maintain basic network security. In the last three days you will review topics including features commonly used in complex or larger enterprise/MSSP networks, such as advanced routing, transparent mode, redundant infrastructure, security-as-a-service (SaaS), advanced IPsec VPN, IPS, SSO, certificates, data leak prevention, diagnostics, and fine-tuning performance. The Fortinet NSE 4 Bundle is a 5-day event that provides the basic configuration and administration of the most commonly used features of FortiGate appliances and a selection of advanced FortiGate networking and security features. The Fortinet NSE 4 Bundle is a 5-day event that provides the basic configuration and administration of the most commonly used features of FortiGate appliances and a selection of advanced FortiGate networking and security features. Additional course details: Nexus Humans NSE 4 Bundle training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the NSE 4 Bundle course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Look at the in depth features of charts and some specialist tools to make your charts come to life. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) Our Excel Charting Specialist course examines how to unlock the full potential of Charts in Excel. It investigates the useful tools needed for creating bespoke Charts, allowing you to creatively present data more visually. By the end of the course, you will have an awareness of the tools used for creating more advanced Charts and will be able to create your own Dynamic Charts. The course is designed for existing users of Excel who are looking at more advanced ways to visualise data in Excel using Charts. Objectives By the end of the course you will be able to: Create and Amend Charts Format multiple areas of a Chart Use a Combo Chart Apply Conditional Formatting to a Chart Create Dynamic Charts Work with Custom Formatting Create an Advanced Dynamic Chart Content Creating and amending charts Creating Simple Charts Using the Chart Design tab Adding Chart Elements Changing the type of Chart Formatting charts Format Chart Area Format Data Series Format Data Point Format Axis Working with combo charts Adding additional data to a Chart Customising Chart types Creating Clustered Column/line Charts Applying conditional formatting on charts Using IF Statements Highlighting Max/Min Data points in Charts Using Series Overlap Dynamic charts Creating dynamic Target vs Actual Charts Introducing the NA function Hiding data used for Charts Custom formatting charts Formatting Data Labels Customising number formats Using Trend Arrows to show changes Editing Format Code Advanced dynamic charts Pivot Chart rules Creating a Pivot Chart Working with your Pivot Chart Creating calculations Combining all elements to create an Advanced Chart Using Error Bars to create a line Adding a scroll bar and linking with data
Develop the commercial awareness, financial knowledge and strategic thinking capabilities, to influence the direction of the business Course overview Duration: 2 days (13 hours) This course is aimed at managers who want to develop their commercial awareness, financial knowledge and strategic thinking capabilities, so that they can influence the direction of their business and deliver to their full potential. Day one of the course provides the skills and insights to make sense of your company’s financial position and performance. Day two helps delegates to consider the strategic thinking tools required to plot the forward course needed to maximise the potential of the business. As well as looking at how to make effective business decisions, this course gives a good grounding in finance and profitability. As a two day programme, day one provides the skills and insights to make sense of the company’s financial position and performance. Day two then considers the strategic thinking tools needed to plot the forward course needed to maximise the potential of the business. Objectives By the end of the course you will be able to: An understanding of the balance sheet, profit and loss account, cash flow and statutory and management accounts Learnt to correctly employment key financial ratios to analyse your business A practical definition of strategy analysis tools to examine the current environment and capabilities Steps to devise a mission and vision statement Recognition of the skills and resources needed to achieve the vision Generation of appropriate strategic and tactical commercial objectives Content What is Strategy Defining Strategy Strategic thinking Strategic models Commercial thinking – what is money? Where are we now STEEPLE analysis SWOT Analysis P&E forces at work Political distortions in capitalist markets Where are we trying to get to Setting the mission and vision Creating a BHAG Strategies for deflation and inflation The role of banks Commercial and investment banking Fractional reserving Securitisation How to get there Skill gap analysis Business Process Re engineering The role of creativity How to get there Getting the team on board Individual and team motivation The power of the brand Overcoming challenges Debt and deleveraging Change management Creating value Discounted Cash Flows Building the business case Asset Valuation techniques Making it happen Turning Strategic Thinking into Strategic Plans Scenario planning for an uncertain future Creating commitments and lock in Discussion and review Time will be set aside during the course for review sessions with time for questions, answers and action learning.
Learn how to work with and connect multiple data sets to effectively analyse and report on data. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) Within Excel you have some powerful features to enable you to connect and analyse multiple data sources. Power Query enables you to import and manipulate your data, Power Pivot enables you to connect multiple data sources and create pivot tables and pivot charts from them. This course is an introduction to Power Query and Power Pivot in Excel to get you started on creating a powerful reporting capability. Knowledge of working with Excel workbooks and relational databases would be an advantage. Objectives By the end of the course you will be able to: Import data from multiple data sources Edit and transform data before importing Add extra columns of data Append data Merge data from other tables Create data models Build data relationships Build Pivot Tables Build Pivot Charts Use Slicers and Timeline Filters Content Importing data Data sources Importing data Transforming data Editing your data Setting data types Removing columns/rows Choosing columns to keep Setting header rows Splitting columns Appending queries Appending data from other tables Adding text Columns from example Custom columns Conditional columns Merge queries Setting up and using merge queries Merging in columns of data Creating a data model The data model Multiple data tables Connecting tables Building relationships Relationship types Building visuals from multiple tables Analysing information using pivot tables Creating and modifying a Pivot Table Recalculating the Pivot Table Filtering the Pivot Table Searching the Pivot Table Drilling down to underlying data Customising field names Changing field formatting Pivot charts, slices and timelines Creating Pivot Charts Adding and using Slicers
Understand what Emotional Intelligence is and how it impacts you and others around you. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) Emotional intelligence (EI) is increasingly being regarded as a major key to personal success. IQ measures our ability to problem solve and is pretty difficult if not impossible to change. Our emotional intelligence is our ability to problem solve about emotions and like any other skill can be developed and honed. Some of the most successful people in life today are those who are regarded as having a high level of emotional intelligence whatever their level of IQ. Being able to manage themselves and others successfully is often a crucial factor in their success. With a growing emphasis on ‘soft skills’, leaders and managers need to be able to sensitively handle other people, both within and outside the organisation. Emotions are important in work life. They drive motivation and commitment; they are an inherent part of what we do whatever our job role. Effective individuals are proficient at recognising, using, understanding, and managing emotions in themselves and others. This one day course will help participants improve their understanding and skill in these areas. Objectives By the end of the course you will be able to: Identify the aspects of your role where emotions are important Recognise the four key elements of Emotional Intelligence Use a range of skills to build and maintain key relationships Develop an emotionally intelligent ‘culture’ in your part of the organisation Create a personal action plan to continue to enhance and monitor your Emotional Intelligence Content Emotional Intelligence (EI) What is Emotional Intelligence? Where does it sit in the “whole person model” IQ, Personality Traits, Skills and Knowledge and EI Dispelling the myths and legends about EI The RUUM Model of EI Recognising emotions in self and others Using emotions Understanding emotions Managing emotions Developing Skills in each of the 4 areas of EI Short and long-term strategies to develop EI Developing compensating strategies where needed Practical application of EI Leveraging EI strengths Practice using RUUM Model Case studies and scenarios Video analysis Examples in the public eye we can all relate to Incorporating EI into your day to day role Practical steps Peer coaching Action planning Optional Follow-up After completing this course, you have an opportunity to complete a psychometric to understand more about emotional motional drivers and derailers. If you would like to do this, you will be invited to complete a psychometric questionnaire called Lumina Emotion.It can be done online and takes between 30-60 minutes. The results are compiled into a report which one of our trained and accredited coaches will go through with the participant individually to work up an action plan to leverage their EI strengths and develop strength where needed.This can be very powerful in building EI into your people and your organisation.
Introduction to Diabetes (2-Day Course) - Norfolk ICB OnlyThis course is for those from the Norfolk ICB only using the unique booking code. Applicants not using this code nor Identifying themselves as Norfolk ICB employees will not be able to attend.Course Description:These two days of comprehensive training are designed for nurses, nurse associates, pharmacists, paramedics, and other Allied Healthcare Professionals (AHPs), and experienced healthcare assistants (HCAs) who are new to or fairly new to the field of diabetes care. If you've recently started seeing patients with diabetes, or are planning to; this course is tailored to provide you with the fundamental knowledge and skills required to confidently care for individuals with diabetes. The primary focus is on adults with Type 2 diabetes, although key recommendations and signposting for patients with Type 1 diabetes will also be covered.Diabetes presents a significant healthcare challenge, costing the NHS £10 billion each year and impacting patients and their families. Primary care professionals play a pivotal role in managing the ever-increasing numbers of people diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Good diabetes care is crucial and aligns with national and local policies supported by robust NICE guidance.These interactive days of learning will incorporate various methods, including case studies, to help you progress from basic knowledge to a more confident and positive approach in reviewing and managing patients with diabetes. 2 Day Introduction to diabetes management in primary care (This is intended to provide an overview the programme may change slightly) DAY ONE 09.15 Coffee and registration 09.30 Introduction and course objectives 09.45 Setting the scene - screening, diagnosis, prediabetes, patho-physiology and symptoms, remission in Type 2 diabetes 10.45 Coffee 11.00 Type 1 Vs Type 2 Diabetes 11.20 Metabolic Syndrome and Diagnostic Criteria 11.45 Diabetes Prevention Programme 12.15 Managing Diabetes in Primary Care and Supporting Lifestyle 12.30 Lunch 13.30 Pharmacological Management of Type 2 Diabetes 14.30 Methods for Monitoring Glucose 14.45 Diabetic Emergencies (hypos, HHS and DKA) 15.15 Sick Day Rules 15.30 Action plan, evaluation, and resources 15.45 Close DAY TWO 09.15 Coffee and registration 09.30 Review progress since Day 1 09.45 Macrovascular Complications 10.15 Modifiable Risk Factors leading to CVD 11.00 Coffee 11.20 Cholesterol & Hypertension Management 12.00 Microvascular Complications 12.30 Lunch 13.30 Diabetes and Emotional Wellbeing 14.30 Case Studies 15.30 Q&A, Evaluations 15.45 CloseKey Learning Outcomes for Both Days:Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:1. Explain the physiology of diabetes and differentiate between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.2. Discuss methods for diagnosing diabetes and provide information to individuals newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.3. Describe approaches that support achieving remission in Type 2 diabetes.4. Explain basic advice related to a healthy diet, various dietary approaches, and carbohydrate awareness.5. Discuss the modes of action of commonly used non-insulin medications.6. Identify major complications that may arise in individuals with long-standing diabetes and measures to limit or prevent them.7. Describe key advice for patients regarding the recognition and appropriate treatment of hypoglycaemia.8. Discuss DVLA guidance concerning driving and diabetes.9. Explain the risks of acute hyperglycaemia and provide advice to patients on self-managing illness periods.10. Provide examples of referral pathways to other services such as weight management, secondary care, podiatry, structured education, activity, and psychological services.11. Describe the process of routine foot review and factors influencing diabetic foot risk status.12. Discuss local recommendations for the appropriate use of blood glucose and ketone monitoring.13. Explain the key components and processes of an annual diabetes review and a self-management plan.Join us for this comprehensive 2-day course via Zoom and enhance your ability to provide effective diabetes care within primary care settings.
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