Register on the Communication: The Ultimate Guide to Questioning & Listening today and build the experience, skills and knowledge you need to enhance your professional development and work towards your dream job. Study this course through online learning and take the first steps towards a long-term career. The course consists of a number of easy to digest, in-depth modules, designed to provide you with a detailed, expert level of knowledge. Learn through a mixture of instructional video lessons and online study materials. Receive online tutor support as you study the course, to ensure you are supported every step of the way. Get a digital certificate as a proof of your course completion. The Communication: The Ultimate Guide to Questioning & Listening course is incredibly great value and allows you to study at your own pace. Access the course modules from any internet-enabled device, including computers, tablet, and smartphones. The course is designed to increase your employability and equip you with everything you need to be a success. Enrol on the now and start learning instantly! What You Get With The Communication: The Ultimate Guide to Questioning & Listening course Receive a e-certificate upon successful completion of the course Get taught by experienced, professional instructors Study at a time and pace that suits your learning style Get instant feedback on assessments 24/7 help and advice via email or live chat Get full tutor support on weekdays (Monday to Friday) Course Design The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace. You are taught through a combination of Video lessons Online study materials Certification After the successful completion of the final assessment, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate of achievement. The PDF certificate is for £9.99, and it will be sent to you immediately after through e-mail. You can get the hard copy for £15.99, which will reach your doorsteps by post. Who Is This Course For: The course is ideal for those who already work in this sector or are an aspiring professional. This course is designed to enhance your expertise and boost your CV. Learn key skills and gain a professional qualification to prove your newly-acquired knowledge. Requirements: The online training is open to all students and has no formal entry requirements. To study the Communication: The Ultimate Guide to Questioning & Listening course, all your need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of English, numeracy, and IT skills. You must also be over the age of 16. Course Content Introduction to The Ultimate Guide to Questioning Course Introduction 00:05:00 The Fundamentals - What & Why What is questioning? 00:02:00 What can questions do? 00:10:00 Why do we ask questions? 00:04:00 Active listening Are you listening? 00:09:00 Active Listening Exercise 00:09:00 Body language Body language 00:13:00 The 12 Different Types of Questions Introduction to the 12 question types 00:03:00 Closed questions 00:03:00 Tag or tail questions 00:02:00 Open questions 00:02:00 Imagine questions 00:02:00 Funnel questions 00:02:00 Probing questions 00:06:00 Recall & process questions 00:02:00 Socratic questions - 6 types 00:04:00 Leading Questions 00:02:00 Loaded questions 00:02:00 Rhetorical questions 00:01:00 Empathetic questions 00:03:00 How can people respond to questions? 8 possible question responses 00:06:00 Summary Summary of Ultimate Guide To Questioning 00:04:00 Frequently Asked Questions Are there any prerequisites for taking the course? There are no specific prerequisites for this course, nor are there any formal entry requirements. All you need is an internet connection, a good understanding of English and a passion for learning for this course. Can I access the course at any time, or is there a set schedule? You have the flexibility to access the course at any time that suits your schedule. Our courses are self-paced, allowing you to study at your own pace and convenience. How long will I have access to the course? For this course, you will have access to the course materials for 1 year only. This means you can review the content as often as you like within the year, even after you've completed the course. However, if you buy Lifetime Access for the course, you will be able to access the course for a lifetime. Is there a certificate of completion provided after completing the course? Yes, upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a certificate of completion. 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Project Leadership Skills (On-Demand) To be effective within an organization, project managers need to have a wide variety of skills and abilities. Included among these are: creating and executing on a vision; motivating others; influencing without authority; networking; communicating up, down and laterally; negotiating; managing stakeholders; and managing conflict. This highly interactive workshop focuses on building the soft skills that are critical to leading a team and creating sustainable business change. Participants will gain insight into the social science as well as the brain science behind motivating and empowering others. They will learn and experiment with a variety of influencing strategies and tactics. Working in pairs as well as small groups, they will collaborate with others to brainstorm, share experiences, and apply concepts to everyday challenges. Participants will also discover their personal communication preferences, strengths, and blind spots and will gain insight into how best to communicate with others they find 'difficult.' They will gain insight into managing the people side of change, learning strategies for dealing with each step in the process. Hands-on negotiation and conflict management activities enhance the theoretical learning, grounding it in real life and making it actionable. Interweaving role play with experiential learning and group activities, this course will help participants refine a skill set that is invaluable to their organization, and one that transfers easily across their professional and personal lives. What You Will Learn At the end of this course, you will be able to: Explain the importance of vision in driving motivation and engagement Apply science-based research to better motivate those around you Strategically leverage both personal and positional power to achieve positive project results Determine influencing and networking strategies needed for personal growth Identify ways to problem solve communication challenges when others have different personality styles Connect stakeholder expectations to project success criteria Assess key stakeholders across various dimensions of complexity Apply the four rules of principled negotiation to a real-life conflict situation Recognize key aspects of a physiological response to conflict Utilize selected tools and techniques to 'defuse' an emotional situation Leverage various strategies and tactics to successfully deal with ambiguity at work Getting Started / Foundation Concepts Introductions Course structure, goals, and objectives Beginning a personal action plan Managing Vision and Purpose / Motivating Others Communicating and aligning around vision Tying the present to the future The importance of purpose The art and science of motivation Networking and Influencing Positive politics and project success Types of power within organizations Power and influence Networking best practices Communication The medium and the message Personality and communication styles Communication challenges Stakeholder Management and Negotiation Identifying stakeholders Analyzing stakeholders Negotiation basics Principled negotiation Conflict Management Dynamics of conflict The anatomy of conflict Conflict management approaches and tools Dealing with ambiguity Summary and Next Steps Key concepts review Creating your personal action plan
Effective report writing is an essential skill in any professional setting, whether you're drafting business documents, research papers, or project summaries. This course helps you master the art of writing clear, concise, and well-structured reports. You’ll discover how to create reports that captivate your audience with clarity, logic, and precision. The course will guide you through the step-by-step process of preparing reports that get straight to the point, ensuring every detail is well-organised and easy to understand. In addition to refining your writing, you’ll also learn to format reports in a way that ensures they are easy to navigate. From presenting data effectively to ensuring your conclusions are logical and compelling, this course covers everything needed to write reports that will be appreciated by readers. Whether you’re a student, business professional, or in a managerial role, mastering the skill of report writing will help you communicate effectively and confidently. With this course, you’ll be able to tackle any report writing task with ease, creating documents that are both informative and impactful. Key Features CPD Accredited FREE PDF + Hardcopy certificate Fully online, interactive course Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet and smartphone-friendly 24/7 Learning Assistance Discounts on bulk purchases Course Curriculum Module 01: Introduction to Report Writing Module 02: Planning for Report Writing Module 03: Preparation for Report Writing Module 04: Tips for Conducting Research Module 05: Writing the First Draft and Revising the Report Module 06: Proposal Writing Module 07: Presentation of the Report Learning Outcomes: Craft compelling narratives for impactful communication. Strategize and organise information effectively for report planning. Conduct thorough and credible research for robust report preparation. Implement tips for effective and efficient research processes. Refine writing skills through drafting, revising, and polishing reports. Master the art of persuasive proposal writing and confident report presentation. Accreditation This course is CPD Quality Standards (CPD QS) accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Certificate After completing this course, you will get a FREE Digital Certificate from Training Express. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Professionals seeking to enhance their written communication skills. Students aiming to excel in academic report writing. Business professionals looking to produce persuasive proposals. Researchers wanting to improve the credibility of their reports. Individuals aspiring to enhance their overall communication proficiency. Managers and leaders desiring to deliver impactful presentations. Anybody keen on refining their report writing abilities. Career path Business Analyst Researcher Project Manager Policy Analyst Communication Specialist Executive Assistant Certificates Digital certificate Digital certificate - Included Once you've successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a FREE digital certificate. Hard copy certificate Hard copy certificate - Included Also, you can have your FREE printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99 in the UK). For all international addresses outside of the United Kingdom, the delivery fee for a hardcopy certificate will be only £10. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.
Leading People through Change: On-Demand: On-Demand Research shows that 70% of change initiatives fail in large organizations. The largest factor contributing to this failure rate is leadership - the inability to plan and lead people through change. In many change situations, tremendous focus is put on strategy, processes, and systems, while the issue of changing people's behavior is assumed it will 'just happen'. In this interactive course, you will learn why the people side of change is crucial. We will begin by understanding why and how people resist change, and how important it is to become strong and effective change champions. Next, we will focus on critical change management practices - creating our vision of the future state, planning for acceptance in our change audience and stakeholders, mitigating threats, and capitalizing on opportunities. We will use metrics to plan, show progress, and confirm success. Lastly, we will focus on the need to reinforce and sustain change, and to prevent relapse to old ways and methods. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Realize the nature of change and describe how resistance manifests in people Compare prevalent change models and categorize their similarities Identify and rate the skills, traits, and behaviors of effective change champions Envision the future state and assess stakeholders Plan for change communication, training, and risks Evaluate change effectiveness using feedback and metrics Develop reinforcement practices for benefits and communication Foundation Concepts What is Change? Resistance to Change Common Change Management Theories Becoming a Change Champion Plan Envisioning the future state Planning for people Change management plan Do Change communication Training Piloting Risks Study Feedback Metrics Variance analysis Act Benefits realization Change sustainment Reinforcement messaging and communications
Leading People Through Change (Free L&I Conference Course) (On-Demand) Research shows that 70% of change initiatives fail in large organizations. The largest factor contributing to this failure rate is leadership - the inability to plan and lead people through change. In many change situations, tremendous focus is put on strategy, processes, and systems, while the issue of changing people's behavior is assumed it will 'just happen'. In this interactive course, you will learn why the people's side of change is crucial. We will begin by understanding why and how people resist change, and how important it is to become strong and effective change champions. Next, we will focus on critical change management practices - creating our vision of the future state, planning for acceptance in our change audience and stakeholders, mitigating threats, and capitalizing on opportunities. We will use metrics to plan, show progress, and confirm success. Lastly, we will focus on the need to reinforce and sustain change, and to prevent relapse to old ways and methods. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Realize the nature of change and describe how resistance manifests in people Compare prevalent change models and categorize their similarities Identify and rate the skills, traits, and behaviors of effective change champions Envision the future state and assess stakeholders Plan for change communication, training, and risks Evaluate change effectiveness using feedback and metrics Develop reinforcement practices for benefits and communication Foundation Concepts What is Change? Resistance to Change Common Change Management Theories Becoming a Change Champion Plan Envisioning the future state Planning for people Change management plan Do Change communication Training Piloting Risks Study Feedback Metrics Variance analysis Act Benefits realization Change sustainment Reinforcement messaging and communications
Learn how to manage internal and/or external stakeholders’ expectations within a project environment. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) This course is suitable for anyone who has to manage internal and/or external stakeholders’ expectations within a project environment. The course will provide tools and techniques to manage stakeholder’s expectations and needs. It will help participants to map all stakeholders who impact the capability to deliver the desired results. Participants will work with a fictitious project to bring all the analysis and tools to life. Objectives By the end of the course you will be able to: Identify both primary and secondary stakeholders Use tools and processes to manage stakeholder expectations Use techniques to help win support for your projects Put together a stakeholder communication plan Determine the best communication methods Build relationships between you and key stakeholders Use influencing skills to influence stakeholders before they influence you Effectively handle conflict that occurs throughout the project lifecycle Determine the fundamental rules of negotiation and how to achieve a satisfactory outcome Content Identification and stakeholder analysis Using a mind map to determine stakeholders and stakeholder groups Analysis of stakeholder interest and power Using different tools to help determine stakeholder needs and expectations Categorising your stakeholders into primary, secondary and key Interviewing stakeholders to determine needs, expectations and politics Influencing strategies Using a planning tool to determine how different stakeholders can be influenced Interviewing stakeholders to determine what will motivate/de-motivate them Looking at communication methods and choosing the most appropriate in order to influence and manage expectations Production the communication strategy Using a case study and project Gantt to produce a detailed communication plan Using a communication plan structure Conflict Management Identifying common causes of conflict in the project lifecycle Finding the most appropriate response to resolve conflicts effectively Determining your default position and understanding why it might not always be right Negotiation The different types of negotiation used in the project environment Determining a simple negotiation process Understanding the principles of effective negotiation – the do’s and don’ts
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The CCSP is ideal for IT and information security leaders responsible for applying best practices to cloud security architecture, design, operations and service orchestration. Overview Upon completing this course, the participants will gain valuable knowledge and skills including the ability to: - Successfully pass the CCSP exam. - Understand the fundamentals of the cloud computing architecture framework. - Understand security challenges associated with different types of cloud services. - Identify and evaluate security risks for their organization?s cloud environments. - Select and implement appropriate controls to ensure secure implementation of cloud services. - Thoroughly understand the 6 essential core domains of the CCSP common body of knowledge: 1. Architectural Concepts & Design Requirements 2. Cloud Data Security 3. Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security 4. Cloud Application Security 5. Operations 6. Legal & Compliance The goal of the course is to prepare professionals for the challenging CCSP exam by covering the objectives of the exam based on the six domains as defined in the (ISC)2 CCSP common body of knowledge. 1 - Architectural Concepts and Design Requirements Cloud Computing Concepts Cloud Reference Architecture Cloud Computing Security Concepts Design Principles of Secure Cloud Computing Trusted Cloud Services 2 - Cloud Data Security CSA (Cloud Security Alliance) Cloud Data Lifecycle Cloud Data Storage Architectures Data Security Strategies Data Discovery and Classification Technologies Protecting Privacy and PII (Personally Identifiable Information) Data Rights Management Data Retention, Deletion, and Archiving Policies Auditability, Traceability, and Accountability of Data Events 3 - Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security Cloud Infrastructure Components Cloud Infrastructure Risks Designing and Planning Security Controls Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Management 4 - Cloud Application Security The Need for Security Awareness and Training in application Security Cloud Software Assurance and Validation Verified Secure Software SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) Process Secure SDLC Specifics of Cloud Application Architecture Secure IAM (Identity and Access Management) Solutions 5 - Operations Planning Process for the Data Center Design Installation and Configuration of Physical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment Running Physical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment Managing Physical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment Installation and Configuration of Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment Running Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment Managing Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment Compliance with Regulations and Controls Risk Assessment for Logical and Physical Infrastructure Collection, Acquisition, and Preservation of Digital Evidence Managing Communication with Stakeholders 6 - Legal and Compliance Legal Requirements and Unique Risks within the Cloud Environment Relevant Privacy and PII Laws and Regulations Audit Process, Methodologies, and Required Adaptions for a Cloud Environment Implications of Cloud to Enterprise Risk Management Outsourcing and Cloud Contract Design Vendor Management
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for those who want to understand and use soft skills to communicate, problem solve, and resolve conflict. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, participants will use soft skills to more effectively interact with people and improve communication skills. In this course, participants will develop a core set of ten soft skills. Getting Started Workshop Objectives Action Plan What are Soft Skills? Definition of Soft Skills Empathy and the Emotional Intelligence Quotient Professionalism Learned vs. Inborn Traits Practical Illustration Communication Ways We Communicate Improving Nonverbal Communication Listening Openness and Honesty Practical Illustration Team Work Identifying Capabilities Get Into Your Role Learn the Whole Process The Power of Flow Practical Illustration Problem Solving Define the Problem Generate Alternative Solutions Evaluate the Plans Implementation and Re-Evaluation Practical Illustration Time Management The Art of Scheduling Prioritizing Managing Distractions The Multitasking Myth Practical Illustration Attitude and Work Ethic What Are You Working For? Caring for Others vs Caring for Self Building Trust Work Is Its Own Reward Practical Illustration Adaptibility/Flexibility Getting Over the Good Old Days Syndrome Changing to Manage Process Changing to Manage People Showing You?re Worth Your Weight in Adaptability Practical Illustration Self Confidence (Owning It) Confident Traits Self-Questionnaire Sure-fire Self-Confidence Building Tactics Build Up Others Practical Illustration Ability to Learn Wow, You Mean I?m Not Perfect? Listen with an Open Mind Analyze and Learn Clear the Air and Don?t Hold Any Grudges Practical Illustration Networking Redefine Need Identifying Others? Interests Reach Out When to Back Off Practical Illustration Wrapping Up Words From the Wise
Leading People Through Change (Free L&I Conference Course): On-Demand The goal of this course is for you to effectively lead and manage people through times of change. Research shows that 70% of change initiatives fail in large organizations. The largest factor contributing to this failure rate is leadership - the inability to plan and lead people through change. In many change situations, tremendous focus is put on strategy, processes, and systems, while the issue of changing people's behavior is assumed it will 'just happen'. In this interactive course, you will learn why the people's side of change is crucial. We will begin by understanding why and how people resist change, and how important it is to become strong and effective change champions. Next, we will focus on critical change management practices - creating our vision of the future state, planning for acceptance in our change audience and stakeholders, mitigating threats, and capitalizing on opportunities. We will use metrics to plan, show progress, and confirm success. Lastly, we will focus on the need to reinforce and sustain change, and to prevent relapse to old ways and methods. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Realize the nature of change and describe how resistance manifests in people Compare prevalent change models and categorize their similarities Identify and rate the skills, traits, and behaviors of effective change champions Envision the future state and assess stakeholders Plan for change communication, training, and risks Evaluate change effectiveness using feedback and metrics Develop reinforcement practices for benefits and communication Foundation Concepts What is Change? Resistance to Change Common Change Management Theories Becoming a Change Champion Plan Envisioning the future state Planning for people Change management plan Do Change communication Training Piloting Risks Study Feedback Metrics Variance analysis Act Benefits realization Change sustainment Reinforcement messaging and communications