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Chairing or facilitating a panel discussion is a particular skill. When many experts and specialists in their field are asked to do this, they discover that it is not as easy as they imagined. Pitching and introducing the session, involving everyone, promoting audience engagement, dealing with difficult panellists and ending the discussion can all be a challenge for inexperienced facilitators. Our panel facilitation training workshop focuses on providing delegates with the techniques and confidence they need to chair panel debates effectively. It is delivered by BBC presenter Martine Croxall and is highly interactive, blending theory with practical exercises. During the course, you will learn: the best way to prepare, including audience analysis and research how to pitch a panel how to introduce a panel how to involve everyone in the discussion the best way to promote audience engagement how to deal with difficult panellists how to end a discussion Each delegate will have the chance to chair a panel discussion, with the other delegates and Martine playing different roles as panellists.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Anyone working within leadership, or aspiring to transition into leadership, who would like to professionalize their skills and competencies will benefit from this course. Overview Learn to thrive in a volatile and changing world Build employee engagement in a precarious work environment Leverage fundamental values to build a better workplace Develop a culture of change Plan a path to the future Change is both inevitable and necessary, yet potentially disruptive. Leading change efforts requires building credibility, communicating effectively, developing trust, making decisions, and demonstrating confidence. This course will help you to cultivate the leadership skills that you need to influence others and guide them through times of change. 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. Building a Sustainable Organization Seeing the Need for a New Type of Leadership Choosing to Be an Authentic Leader Rebuilding Confidence Decentralizing Power 2. Values and Engagement in a New Reality Engaging in the 21st Century Measuring Employee Engagement Developing Highly Engaged Employees Tapping into Discretionary Energy Embracing Differences Building a Sustainable Organization Integrating Engagement into Your Culture Building a Passion for Excellence Inspiring Trust Reaping the Benefits of Trust 3. Making Change the New Normal Facing Complexities Navigating Fluid Environments Harnessing the Power of Change Applying Intuition Creating Profound and Sustainable Change Understanding the Phases of Change Engaging Stakeholders Leading Through the Transition 4. Planning for the Road Ahead Managing Issues of the 21st Century Working Within the New Cultural Reality Avoiding Traps and Pitfalls Challenging How Teams Are Managed Building a Vision Managing with Purpose

Access to Level 1 Diploma Animal Science and Welfare Pathway Discover Animal Science in Breeding and Genetics. Master Animal Science in Health and Disease. Evaluate Animal Science in Production Systems. Uncover Animal Science in Meat and Dairy Technology. Learning Outcomes: Define basics in Animal Science. Assess Animal Breeding in Animal Science. Analyze Health and Disease in Animal Science. Examine Animal Production Systems for Animal Science. Discuss Meat and Dairy Technology in Animal Science. More Benefits: LIFETIME access Device Compatibility Free Workplace Management Toolkit Access to Level 1 Diploma Animal Science and Welfare Pathway Course Syllabus Introduce Animal Science: Acquire foundational knowledge in Animal Science principles. Learn the Animal Science role in animal welfare and industries. Navigate Breeding and Genetics: Dive into Animal Breeding and Genetics within Animal Science. Apply these Animal Science concepts to improve animal traits. Manage Health and Disease: Understand Animal Health and Disease within the scope of Animal Science. Develop Animal Science strategies for disease prevention. Survey Production Systems: Explore Animal Production Systems through an Animal Science lens. Evaluate Animal Science methods for efficient animal management. Demystify Meat Science: Grasp the intricacies of Meat Science in Animal Science. Understand Animal Science applications in meat production and preservation. Explore Dairy Science: Learn about Dairy Science through Animal Science. Apply Animal Science principles in dairy management and quality assurance.

Life Coaching and Counselling Diploma Unlock your potential as a transformative guide with our Life Coaching and Counselling Diploma. Enhance your expertise in Life Coaching while acquiring foundational knowledge in counselling. Learning Outcomes: Define the core Fundamentals and Purpose of Life Coaching. Differentiate among various Types of Life Coaching Services. Apply Body Language & Communication skills in Life Coaching. Evaluate the route to becoming a Certified Life Coaching Professional. Recognize Major Psychological Disorders for effective Counselling. More Benefits: LIFETIME access Device Compatibility Free Workplace Management Toolkit Key Modules from Life Coaching and Counselling Diploma: Fundamentals and Purpose of Life Coaching: Understand the foundational concepts and objectives that guide effective Life Coaching. Types of Life Coaching Services: Explore the diverse services offered in Life Coaching, such as career, wellness, and relationship coaching. Life Coaching: Body Language & Communication: Master the non-verbal cues and effective communication strategies integral to Life Coaching. Becoming a Certified Life Coaching Professional: Learn the certification requirements, ethical considerations, and best practices for a rewarding career in Life Coaching. Major Psychological Disorders and Counselling: Understand the critical psychological conditions that require targeted counselling skills. Communication Skills and Empathy in Counselling: Cultivate empathetic listening and clear communication for a holistic approach in Life Coaching and counselling.

Unlock the fundamentals of animal nutrition and its pivotal role in global food systems. This course offers you a deep dive into animal diets, digestive physiology, and applied nutrition practices. Suitable for anyone aiming to master the science of animal nutrition, whether for career advancement or informed livestock management.

Unlock the essentials of animal health with this concise yet comprehensive course. From understanding the basics to mastering first aid and preventive care, this course prepares you for responsible animal care and stewardship.

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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This basic course is intended for anyone who is new to software development and wants, or needs, to gain an understanding of the fundamentals of coding and basics of Java and object-oriented programming concepts. Attendees might include: Technically-minded attendees who want or who want to begin the process of becoming an OO application developer Technical team members from non-development roles, re-skilling to move into software and application development roles within an organization Recent college graduates looking to apply their college experience to programming skills in a professional environment, or perhaps needing to learn the best practices and standards for programming within their new organization Technical managers tasked with overseeing programming teams, or development projects, where basic coding knowledge and exposure will be useful in project oversight or communications needs Overview This 'skills-centric' course is about 50% hands-on lab and 50% lecture, designed to train attendees in basic coding with Java, coupling the most current, effective techniques with the soundest industry practices. Our engaging instructors and mentors are highly experienced practitioners who bring years of current 'on-the-job' experience into every classroom. Working in a hands-on learning environment, guided by our expert team, attendees will learn: The steps involved in the creation and deployment of a computer program What OO programming is and what the advantages of OO are in today's world To work with objects, classes, and OO implementations The basic concepts of OO such as encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction The basic constructs that all programming languages share The basic Java constructs supporting processing as well as the OO orientation How to use Java exception handling About and how to use classes, inheritance and polymorphism About use collections, generics, autoboxing, and enumerations How to take advantage of the Java tooling that is available with the programming environment being used in the class Getting Started with Programming, OO and Java Basics for Non-Developers is a skills-focused, hands-on coding course that teaches students the fundamentals of programming object oriented (OO) applications with Java to a basic level, using sound coding skills and best practices for OO development. This course is presented in a way that enables interested students to embrace the fundamentals of coding as well as an introduction to Java, in a gentle paced environment that focuses on coding basics.Students are introduced to the application development cycle, structure of programs, and specific language syntax. The course introduces important algorithmic constructs, string and character manipulation, dynamic memory allocation, standard I/O, and fundamental object-oriented programming concepts. The course explains the use of inheritance and polymorphism early on so the students can practice extensively in the hands-on labs. Structured programming techniques and error handling are emphasized. The course includes the processing of command line arguments and environment variables, so students will be able to write flexible, user-friendly programs. Students will leave this course armed with the required skills to begin their journey as a Java programmer using modern coding skills and technologies. Introduction to Computer Programming Introduction to Programming Programming Tools Programming Fundamentals Thinking About Objects Program Basics Programming Constructs Java: A First Look The Java Platform Using the JDK The Eclipse Paradigm Writing a Simple Class OO Concepts Object-Oriented Programming Inheritance, Abstraction, and Polymorphism Getting Started with Java Adding Methods to the Class Language Statements Using Strings Specializing in a Subclass Essential Java Programming Fields and Variables Using Arrays Java Packages and Visibility Advanced Java Programming Inheritance and Polymorphism Interfaces and Abstract Classes Exceptions Java Developer's Toolbox Utility Classes Enumerations and Static Imports Formatting Strings Collections and Generics Introduction to Generics Collections

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for The target students for this course are office professionals with a foundational understanding of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC who want to use the advanced productivity features and the creative features of Acrobat Pro DC. Overview In this course you will create and manage PDF documents.Students will: ?Customize the Acrobat Pro DC workspace.?Create PDFs from technical documents.?Enhance PDF documents.?Create interactive PDF forms.?Finalize PDF files for commercial printing. In this course, students will use Adobe Acrobat Pro DC to convert technical documents to PDF files, enhance PDF documents, create interactive PDF forms, and prepare PDF files for commercial printing. Customizing the Acrobat Pro DC Workspace Customize the Toolbars Create Custom Tool Sets Creating PDFs from Technical Documents Create PDF Documents by Using Autodesk AutoCAD Measure Technical Drawings Create PDF Documents by Using Autodesk AutoCAD Embed Multimedia Enhance PDF Document Accessibility Use Actions Manage the Security of PDF Documents Creating Interactive PDF Forms Create a PDF Form Compile and Manage PDF Form Data Finalizing PDF Files for Commercial Printing Apply Color Management Settings Preview Printed Effects Perform Preflight on a PDF Document Create PDF/X, PDF/A, and PDF/E Compliant Files Create a Composite and Color Separations Export a PDF Document to Other Formats

Meetings are a fact of working life - both virtual and physical meetings. Recording the key points from meetings is critical to making sure that accurate information is captured, and action points are clearly identified and allocated. This virtual training session will support members of staff to develop their skills in recording the key points from meetings and discussions. This course will help participants: Describe the different levels of note taking and pick the appropriate style for the meeting Prepare to take minutes in the virtual and the physical environment Liaise and work in partnership with the meeting Chair Use a template to enable the capturing of key points Set up the room ready for the meeting Identify key points to record, versus what not to record Interrupt the meeting confidently to check key points Take neutral, accurate and concise records Produce a well-laid out set of minutes. 1 Introduction Objectives and overview Introductions and personal aims 2 An introduction to minutes Purpose and use Different levels of notetaking 3 Preparing to take minutes Identifying the purpose of the meeting Working with the Chair Tips and techniques to prepare effectively Case studies, review and discussion The physical environment: setting up for a meeting 4 Listening and recording Tips and techniques to make the process easier How to interrupt a meeting What to record; what to leave out Recording in short-form using playscript and bullet-points Listening neutrally Activity: Minuting a Meeting The tricky ones and how to overcome problems in the meeting 5 Preparing the minutes Producing a set of draft minutes Tips on grammar, punctuation and layout Stylistic variation Managing feedback from the Chair 6 Review Summary of key learning points Action planning