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This course is for kids and young learners who: Have completed Level 2. Know how to read, write and speak basic Greek. Use a variety of expressions while speaking with family and friends. Communicate with native speakers in simple Greek.

Description:  To become a garden designer, learning how to design and organise landscape for a garden is a must. You need to know about the skills and knowledge in garden designing and maintenance. This course will provide all the skills in garden design and maintenance so that you don't have to take the lessons separately. Knowing the techniques from the garden basics to organic gardening until garden maintenance will help you in your gardening career. You will be skilled in all of these gardening design methods without wasting a lot of money and time. Who is the course for? Professionals who are into garden design and maintenance Anyone who wants to know to manage gardens and garden designing 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: A Diploma in Garden Design and Maintenance is a useful qualification to possess and would be beneficial for the following careers: Decorator Garden Management Staff Horticulturist Hobbyist Landscape Artist. Module 1: Gardening Basics Organic Gardening Basics 00:30:00 Having a Plan 00:30:00 Having the Right Tools 01:00:00 Making your Own Mulch 01:00:00 Natural Pest Control 00:30:00 Organic Fertilizer 01:00:00 Planting 01:00:00 Harvesting 01:00:00 What To Avoid 00:30:00 Benefits of Organic Gardening 01:00:00 Module 2: Organic Gardening Why Garden Organically? 01:00:00 Planning Your Organic Vegetable Garden 00:30:00 Growing Your Organic Vegetable Garden 00:30:00 Why Grow an Organic Herb Garden? 00:30:00 Growing an Organic Herb Garden 00:30:00 You Have Organically Grown Herbs, Now What? 01:00:00 Organic Garden Fertilizers 00:30:00 Organic Gardening Compost 00:30:00 Why Use Organic Pest Control? 01:00:00 How to Control Garden Pests Organically 00:30:00 How to Bring Your Organic Plants Indoors; for Easy Year Round Growth 00:30:00 Organic Container Gardening 01:00:00 Organic Hydroponic Gardening 00:30:00 Module 3: Attracting Butterflies WHY SHOULD YOU ATTRACT BUTTERFLIES? 01:00:00 A BUTTERFLY'S LIFE 01:00:00 PLANNING YOUR BUTTERFLY GARDEN 01:00:00 PLANTS TO ATTRACT BUTTERFLIES 01:00:00 Module 4: Garden Maintenance How to Take Care of your Garden 00:15:00 Beginning Garden Care for the New Homeowner 00:30:00 At Home Remedies for Garden Care 00:30:00 Common Garden Problems And Easy Garden Care Solutions 00:15:00 Dogs Beware: Garden Care for the Dog Friendly Home 00:30:00 Garden Care for all Flower and Vegetable Life 00:30:00 Garden Care for the New Neighbor 00:15:00 Garden Care in All Seasons 00:30:00 What to Look for in Plant Selection 00:15:00 Herb Garden Care: Types, Tricks and Tips for Success 00:30:00 How Not to Care for your Garden: Common Garden Care Mistakes to Avoid 00:15:00 How to Choose and Maintain Annuals 00:30:00 How to Make your Seedlings Grow 00:30:00 How to Make Garden Care a Fun Filled Family Activity 00:15:00 Winter Garden Care 00:30:00 Garden Care for All Corners of Your Yard 00:15:00 Must Have Garden Tools for the Proper Garden Care Year Round 01:00:00 Preparing for a Garden 00:30:00 Proper Care to Garden 00:15:00 So, You Want to Start a Garden? Garden Care 00:30:00 The Best Conditions and Home Remedy Secrets to Rose Garden Care 00:30:00 The Different Kinds of Plant Gardens and How to Care for Each Type 00:15:00 What Type of Garden are you Destined to Have? 00:30:00 Top Nine Garden Care Tips from the Experts 00:15:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Diploma in Garden Design and Maintenance 00:30:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Diploma in Garden Design and Maintenance 00:30:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

Build your confidence, fluency & accuracy with an individual ESL Book Club in English using a simplified, shortened and adapted novel. Highlights Join this individual ESL book club course to quickly improve your English confidence, fluency & accuracy 3 hours of live 1:1 English classes to help you develop your confidence in speaking in English Read a section of the book at home and then discuss what you have read Learn English 1:1 & be corrected by your private English teacher to remove errors and mistakes Build your confidence, skills and accuracy in this individual ESL book club in English course. Choose one of the books from the selection below. These books are shortened, simplified and adapted for learners of English as a foreign language. There are also language learning exercises and a short glossary of new words. Each week you read about 20-30 pages, write a summary of what you have read, and then discuss what you have read with your teacher Geoff. Personalised feedback improves your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. The Book Club book Individual ESL Book Clubs are flexible and can be taken on the following simplified and shortened "graded reader" books. Contact Geoff to agree a day and time, then enrol on the course. Intermediate (B1) Austen, Jane - Emma (Oxford Bookworms) Austen, Jane - Persuasion (Oxford Bookworms) Austen, Jane - Sense and Sensibility (Penguin Readers) Brontë, Emily - Wuthering Heights (Penguin Readers) Christie, Agatha - Death on the Nile (Collins English Readers) Christie, Agatha - The Body in the Library (Collins English Readers) Conan Doyle, Arthur - Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles (Oxford Bookworms) Dickens, Charles - A Tale of Two Cities (Penguin Readers) Dickens, Charles - David Copperfield (Penguin Readers) Dickens, Charles - Great Expectations (Penguin Readers) Dickens, Charles - Oliver Twist (Penguin Readers) Hardy, Thomas - Far From The Madding Crowd (Penguin Readers) Hardy, Thomas - Tess of the D'Urbervilles (Penguin Readers) Hawkins, Paula - The Girl On The Train (Penguin Readers) Highsmith, Patricia - The Talented Mr Ripley (Penguin Readers) Joyce, James - Dubliners (Penguin Readers) Joyce, Rachel - The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (Penguin Readers) Le Carré, John - The Spy Who Came In From The Cold (Penguin Readers) Shelley, Mary - Frankenstein (Penguin Readers) Tóibín, Colm - Brooklyn (Penguin Readers) Upper-Intermediate (B2) Austen, Jane - Sense and Sensibility (Oxford Bookworms) Asimov, Isaac - I, Robot (Oxford Bookworms) Brontë, Emily - Wuthering Heights (Oxford Bookworms) Christie, Agatha - The ABC Murders (Collins English Readers) Christie, Agatha - Evil Under The Sun (Collins English Readers) Collins, Wilkie - The Woman in White (Penguin Readers) Dick, Philip K - Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (Oxford Bookworms) Evaristo, Bernardine - Girl, Woman, Other (Penguin Readers) Fitzgerald, F. Scott - The Great Gatsby (Oxford Bookworms) Gyasi, Yaa - Homegoing (Penguin Readers) Hardy, Thomas - Far From The Madding Crowd (Oxford Bookworms) Kerouac, Jack - On the Road (Pearson English Readers) Mansfield, Katherine - The Garden Party (Oxford Bookworms) McEwan, Ian - The Children Act (Penguin Readers) Melville, Herman - Moby Dick (Penguin Readers) Orwell, George - 1984 (Penguin Readers) Puso, Mario - The Godfather (Penguin Readers) Smith, Zadie - White Teeth (Penguin Readers) Stevenson, RL - The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (Pearson English Readers) Wharton, Edith - The Age of Innocence (Oxford Bookworms) Woolf, Virginia - Mrs Dalloway (Penguin Readers) Upper-Intermediate + (B2+) Austen, Jane - Pride and Prejudice (Oxford Bookworms) Brontë, Charlotte - Jane Eyre (Oxford Bookworms) Conan Doyle, Arthur - Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of Four (Oxford Bookworms) Flaubert, Gustave - Madame Bovary (Pearson English Readers) Gaskell, Elizabeth - North and South (Pearson English Readers) Garland, Alex- The Beach (Pearson English Readers) Hardy, Thomas - Tess of the D'Urbervilles (Oxford Bookworms) Tan, Amy - The Joy Luck Club (Oxford Bookworms) Geoff says: "This is a great way to start reading more in English, to build your confidence, to focus on your needs and language, and to make fast progress."

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Java Fundamentals is designed for tech enthusiasts who are familiar with some programming languages and want a quick introduction to the most important principles of Java. Overview After completing this course, you will be able to: Create and run Java programs Use data types, data structures, and control flow in your code Implement best practices while creating objects Work with constructors and inheritance Understand advanced data structures to organize and store data Employ generics for stronger check-types during compilation Learn to handle exceptions in your code Since its inception, Java has stormed the programming world. Its features and functionalities provide developers with the tools needed to write robust cross-platform applications. Java Fundamentals introduces you to these tools and functionalities that will enable you to create Java programs. The course begins with an introduction to the language, its philosophy, and evolution over time, until the latest release. You'll learn how the javac/java tools work and what Java packages are - the way a Java program is usually organized. Once you are comfortable with this, you'll be introduced to advanced concepts of the language, such as control flow keywords. You'll explore object-oriented programming and the part it plays in making Java what it is. In the concluding lessons, you'll be familiarized with classes, typecasting, and interfaces, and understand the use of data structures, arrays, strings, handling exceptions, and creating generics. Introduction to Java The Java Ecosystem Our First Java Application Packages Variables, Data Types, and Operators Variables and Data Types Integral Data Types Type casting Control Flow Conditional Statements Looping Constructs Object-Oriented Programming Object-Oriented Principles Classes and Objects Constructors The this Keyword Inheritance Overloading Constructor Overloading Polymorphism and Overriding Annotations References OOP in Depth Interfaces Typecasting The Object Class Autoboxing and Unboxing Abstract Classes and Methods Data Structures, Arrays, and Strings Data Structures and Algorithms Strings The Java Collections Framework and Generics Reading Data from Files The Java Collections Framework Generics Collection Advanced Data Structures in Java Implementing a Custom Linked List Implementing Binary Search Tree Enumerations Set and Uniqueness in Set Exception Handling Motivation behind Exceptions Exception Sources Exception Mechanics Best Practices

How do you do garden maintenance? How do you design a good garden? What are the principles of garden design? Taken this Garden Design and Maintenance Online Course you will be able to learn everything you will need to become a professional in this field. If you already have the experience, you will be able to improve and grow as a specialsit.   Whether you are thinking of starting a career outdoors as a gardening expert or you are already working in the industry and are thinking of starting your own garden company, then the Garden Design and Maintenance Diploma is the right choice for you. Introduction to the Garden Design and Maintenance Diploma. This information-packed course will teach you the basics you need to start your own gardening company or boost your career within the gardening industry. You can turn your hobby into a successful business by completing the twenty-nine modules and passing the multiple-choice question test. The modules cover everything from basic gardening to pest control, landscaping, and more. The course takes approximately fifteen hours to complete and on successful completion, you will have the ability to download and print your industry recognised diploma. When applying for a position within the gardening industry, your potential employer will be able to confirm your certification online. During your studies, you will enjoy the convenience of studying at your own pace with no set schedule and from anywhere using any device, as long as you have a connection to the internet to access the modules.   What You Will Learn The twenty-nine modules included in this Online Course Garden Design and Maintenance Diploma are brimming with information to help you jump start your gardening career and turn your hobby and passion into a money-making opportunity. Learn the basics of gardening from the various soil types to plant planning and purchasing. Identify an effective garden planning process from the initial consultation with the client through to site surveys, maintenance planning, to the final and completed project. Know different garden design styles. Learn how to gain inspiration throughout the day, how to design a mood board and how to implement your design effectively for the best results. Understand site surveys, approvals and measuring techniques. Learn how to use survey maps, photographic records and what surveys and appraisals you are going to need before you begin. Learn the benefits of project planning. Know the five forms that should be included in all your client packs. Learn more about drawing a plan and essential graphic skills. Know the various surfaces and materials, understand what hard landscaping is and how to deal with it. Know the secrets of great soil. Understand the importance of the right plan selection and care. This includes use of colours to make an impact. Gain valuable plant knowledge that you can use daily to make the best choices based on your design, garden location and finish. Learn how to identify high maintenance areas within any garden. Know the different options when it comes to low maintenance planning. Learn the importance of sustainability. Know what plants to use, about water conservation and how to recycle and reuse when working in any garden. Learn essential tips for reducing maintenance in difficult to manage and overgrown gardens. Know what equipment you are going to need, what equipment you will need for certain jobs and what each item is capable of. Get a good understanding of the most common garden pests, natural and chemical pesticides, integrated pest management and how to come up with a pest management plan that will work. Identify effective solutions for difficult gardens from adding container plants to adding additional irrigation and more. Know what to plan in a herb and vegetable garden. Know what you need to start your own gardening business to achieve success. Learn more about marketing your business, health and safety in the workplace, insurance, tax and record keeping, just to name a few of the points covered in this industry recognised course. Gain valuable insight into raising flower beds, laying patios, decking, fencing, know more about artificial grass, how to lay lawn and how to build a fish pond. Benefits of the Garden Design and Maintenance Diploma This course is designed to provide you with a wide range of benefits, including: An easy to understand syllabus that you can learn at home and in your own time. Improve your career prospects with an industry recognised diploma. Learn using any device at any time. Enjoy ongoing support during your studies.   Video review to learn how to design the perfect landscape   Course Modules/Lessons   Module 1: Gardening Basics Soil type, soil evaluation & soil improvement: learn about the different types of natural soil and additional plant mixers that can be used to stimulate plant growth. Garden planning & preparation: Understand the importance of initial planning on paper, before beginning the practical aspects of gardening. Plant planning & purchase tips: Determine plant types and their uses, discover plant purchasing techniques. Maintenance-Soil Nourishment & Watering: Learn the different materials essential for the nourishment of soil to facilitate the growing and maintenance of healthy plants. Module 2: Garden Design Process To discover the importance of the initial consultation, ongoing discussions, clarity, and onsite analysis. To understand the necessity of site surveying and garden concept plans to aid the decision- making process and avoid potential mishaps. The basic elements of a good garden design, including the plant options, hardscapes, texture, and color elements. To become aware of the process in reaching the master garden plan stage and incorporating further elements during the implementation stage. Module 3: Garden Design Styles The importance of gathering inspiration daily from all avenues of your life, nature, other gardens, books, online and your creative inspiration. An expansive list of garden design possibilities and the insight that there can be one singular theme, a combination of two or more or an adapted version of any. How creating a garden design mood board assists both the owner and garden designer in creating a visual effect of the ideas, colours, plants and preferred overall theme, which can be incorporated into the garden space and features available. How to use a virtual mood board created from an array of images. Module 4 : Survey, Site Appraisal & Measuring Techniques Materials and areas of measurements required for surveying a site for garden design The various measurement techniques used for accurately measuring the different aspects required for completing a site survey, including curved and irregular areas Various scales used in recording site measurements on survey maps Correct photographic recordings and survey map drawing requirements Module 5 : Planning Your Projects Learn the benefits of project planning regardless of the size of project Become knowledgeable in the stages of project planning Discover the importance of creating timelines, chronological action step lists and available resources Learn about developing preliminary plans and baseline plans when planning a garden project Module 6 : Proportion Illusions & Effective Use of Space Discover ways to incorporate and create optical illusion methods to enhance small garden spaces so they appear larger than life, such as creating focal points and distractions You will learn many techniques including the use of long lines and garden division methods The effective use of space to create a garden that suits all tastes and preferences Learn about narrow plant varieties, shelf layering and creating a portable garden to suit small gardens Module 7 : Drawing a Plan & Graphics Skills You will learn how time spent with creative experimentation on paper can result in saving a lot of timely and costly delays and allow for the optimal garden creation for each space You will learn how to draw a garden plan which offers beauty and practicality once you have carried out a site survey and consultation You will discover how to create a scale for your garden plan that allows ease of following and minimize mistakes You will know how to create a graphic from your garden plan to show best visual representation for the proposed changes and design options Module 8 : Surface & Materials/Hard Landscaping The different considerations you should make before deciding which garden surface materials to choose for each landscape for effective style and functionality. The different hard landscaping options, which can be used for varying garden requirements and preferences from solid garden flooring options like stone and concrete to softer, uneven options such as glass beadings or pebbles. The advantages and uses of combining two or more hard surface options within one garden such as cost, functionality and style. How to be familiar with the creative use of hard landscaping materials that are used to turn dull spaces into stunning visual displays and create functional but attractive garden areas. Module 9 : Secrets of Great Soil Learn the composition of the various soil types including their textures and unique components. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of soil and what can be done to enhance each for increased fertility. Discover the types of plants that are best suited to each soil type: sandy, chalky, clay, peat, silt and loam. Discover the secrets of creating great soil by use of organic, natural materials. Module 10 : Plant Selection and Care Learn the advantages of planting native species to enhance your garden and surrounding wildlife species Learn how to best use space constraints and other factors to adhere to when planning the spatial aspects of plant life. Learn about color themes and the color wheel so that the garden plants, shrubs and trees chosen complement the existing background and client preferences. Learn about the effect of sunlight and climate features in relation to plant selection. Module 11 : Plant Knowledge Understand plant reproductive systems: Asexual and sexual reproduction, plus a little plant physiology. Receive a brief introduction to plant classification for a beginning to what plants to use. Learn what plants work well in different gardens and the importance of matching certain plants together. Learn about exotic and tropical plants, the care they need and how to grow them in temperate climates. Module 12 : Low Maintenance Gardens/Planting How to identify high maintenance areas in an existing garden The different types of low maintenance gardens How to use gravel, soil, and turf to make the garden maintenance lower How planting few varieties, but more in number is a solution Module 13 : Sustainability Why creating a garden with plants that are maintainable is important Why edible plants are sustainable Going native with plants for sustainability Reusing and Recycling Materials in the Garden Module 14 : Garden Maintenance How to reduce maintenance if it is getting out of control Pruning and deadheading for appropriate care of plants How to perform natural pest control Winterisation in a temperate climate is an essential part of owning a garden Module 15 : Equipment What equipment you will need to run a garden design & maintenance service How to choose the right tools for each job What each piece of equipment is capable of About racks & stakes for vine plants Module 16 : Pest Control How to define and identify common gardening pests The difference between natural and chemical pesticides How to garden based on the pests in your garden How to monitor the pests in your garden to determine if a treatment plan is working Module 17 : Solutions to Difficult Gardens About adding container plants to keep the plants owners love without possible difficulties How changing irrigation and watering systems can make a difficult garden easier to manage About adding new plants with an eye towards low maintenance or new landscaping for easier gardens How sometime starting over is the best option Module 18 : Vegetable and Herb Gardens What to plant How to plant vegetable and herb gardens How to fertilize the garden About canning Module 19 : Running Your Own Gardening Business About tailoring your services to meet the needs of groups of customers How to build a website presence How to price your service Why customer service is essential Module 20: Marketing and Social Media About website business marketing About marketing and social media for a bricks and mortar company Why networking is still important About advertising costs Module 21: Health and Safety Health and safety laws, including OSHA guidelines The responsibilities of an employer, employee and safety officer The risks involved in gardening The employee training requirements Module 22: Insurance, Tax, and Record Keeping An overview of the types of insurance required The income business tax structure Record keeping and software: you will need to have detailed records for taxes, which is made easier by software Benefits of hiring an accountant Module 23: How to Build Raised Flower Beds Benefits of raised beds Materials to use for raised beds Ideal dimensions for raised beds Step by step directions of how to make a raised bed Module 24: How to Lay a Patio What is a patio What is an ideal size for a patio What materials to use for a patio Materials needed to lay a patio Module 25: Decking Planning a deck Ideal Placement of a deck Choosing the material to build it with Tools needed Module 26: How to Erect a Garden Fencing The importance of fencing What factors to consider while deciding upon a fence type Choosing the best option for a particular garden The types of fences available and where to use them Module 27: How to Turf a Garden/Lay a Lawn Choosing the right grass or turf for the lawn How to prepare the soil for turf How to take care of turf to establish a lawn A step by step guide to laying turf Module 28: How to Lay Artificial Grass Areas Why there is a need for artificial turf The types of turf available Calculation of cost and material Material you will need Module 29: How to Build a Garden Pond Choosing the right site Selecting the correct lining Material and tools needed to build the pond Step by step instructions to build a basic pond

A PA or secretary is an important component of building a productive and well-synchronised office. Therefore, companies highly value skilled secretaries and PAs. Grab the chance to develop your skills and abilities in this area with the Secretary & PA Diploma course. This ultimate course is designed to equip you with the right skills and a smooth learning experience. In this Secretary & PA Diploma online training, you will receive a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a PA. In this course, you will get introduced to the skills you need to become a proficient PA. From the informative modules, you will be able to develop your expertise in delivering excellent admin support. In addition, the course will include detailed lessons on meeting management, organisation skills, time management techniques and much more. Here, you will also get the opportunity to enhance your expertise in MS Excel and PowerPoint. This course will allow you to develop your skills and elevate your resume. When you complete the course, you will receive a certificate of achievement. This certificate will boost your employability, so join now! After the course, you will learn Develop the adequate skills required to become a personal assistant Learn how to provide quality admin support in the office Explore the vital areas of administrative management tasks Improve your business writing, meeting management, and time management skills Build your expertise in MS Excel and PowerPoint Why Choose Secretary & PA Diploma? Opportunity to earn a certificate accredited by CPD after completing this Secretarial & PA Diploma Student ID card with amazing discounts - completely for FREE! (£10 postal charges will be applicable for international delivery) Globally accepted standard structured lesson planning Innovative and engaging content and activities Assessments that measure higher-level thinking and skills Complete the Secretarial & PA Diploma program in your own time, at your own pace Each of our students gets full 24/7 tutor support Experts created the course to provide a rich and in-depth training experience for all students who enrol in it. Enrol in the course right now and you'll have immediate access to all of the course materials. Then, from any internet-enabled device, access the course materials and learn when it's convenient for you. Start your learning journey straight away with this Secretary & PA Diploma and take a step toward a brighter future! *** Course Curriculum *** Here are the topics you will cover on the Secretary & PA Diploma: Module 1: Personal Assistant Working with Your Manager Administrative Soft Skills Effective Time Management Meeting Management Tools of the Trade and more! Module 2: Admin Support Getting Organised Managing Time Getting It All Done On Time Special Tasks Verbal Communication Skills and more! Module 3: Administrative Management Why Your Office Needs Administrative Procedures Gathering the Right Tools Identifying Procedures to Include Top Five Procedures to Record What to Include in Your Binder Organising Your Binder What Not to Include in the Procedure Guide Share Office Procedure Guide Successfully Executing the Guide Module 4: Organisational Skills Remove the Clutter Prioritise Scheduling Your Time To-Do Lists Paper and Paperless Storage Organisation in Your Work Area Tools to Fight Procrastination and more! Module 5: Telephone Etiquette Aspects of Phone Etiquette Using Proper Phone Language Eliminate Phone Distractions Inbound Calls Outbound Calls Handling Rude or Angry Callers Handling Interoffice Calls Methods of Training Employees Correcting Poor Telephone Etiquette Module 6: Business Writing Working with Words Constructing Sentences Creating Paragraphs Writing Meeting Agendas Writing E-mails Writing Business Letters Proofreading and Finishing and more! Module 7: Time Management Setting SMART Goals Prioritizing Your Time Planning Wisely Tackling Procrastination Crisis Management Organising Your Workspace Delegating Made Easy Setting a Ritual Meeting Management Alternatives to Meetings Module 8: Body Language and Effective Communication Communicating with Body Language Reading Body Language Body Language Mistakes Gender Differences Nonverbal Communication Facial Expressions Body Language in Business Lying and Body Language Improve Your Body Language Matching Your Words to Your Movement Module 9: Meeting Management Planning and Preparing Setting up the Meeting Space Electronic Options Meeting Roles and Responsibilities Chairing a Meeting Dealing with Disruptions Taking Minutes Making the Most of Your Meeting Module 10: Excel Basics Navigate the Excel User Interface Use Excel Commands Create and Save a Basic Workbook Enter Cell Data Use Excel Help Create Worksheet Formulas Insert Functions Reuse Formulas and Functions Insert, Delete, and Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows Search for and Replace Data Use Proofing and Research Tools Apply Text Formats Apply Number Format Align Cell Contents Apply Styles and Themes Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Create and Use Templates Preview and Print a Workbook Set Up the Page Layout Configure Headers and Footers Manage Worksheets Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views Manage Workbook Properties Module 11: PowerPoint Basic Customize the User Interface Set PowerPoint 2016 Options Modify Slide Masters and Slide Layouts Add Headers and Footers Modify the Notes Master and the Handout Master Create SmartArt Modify SmartArt Write Math Equations Add Audio to a Presentation Add Video to a Presentation Customize Animations and Transitions Review a Presentation Store and Share Presentations on the Web Annotate a Presentation Set Up a Slide Show Create a Custom Slide Show Add Hyperlinks and Action Buttons Record a Presentation Secure a Presentation Broadcast a Slide Show Create a Video or a CD Assessment Process Once you have completed all the Secretarial & PA Diploma Course modules, your skills and knowledge will be tested with an automated multiple-choice assessment. You will then receive instant results to let you know if you have successfully passed the Secretarial & PA Diploma. CPD 20 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? This course is suitable for Anyone interested in pursuing a career in the relevant sector Existing professionals who wish to elevate their skills Individuals who wish to learn about PA or secretary careers Requirements Enrol on the Secretary & PA Diploma with no formal entry requirements! If you have a passion for knowledge and want to learn something new, register on the Secretary & PA Diploma without any delay. We only ask that all students have a passion for learning and literacy, and be over the age of 16. Complete the Secretary & PA Diploma online from your computer, tablet, or smartphone, and learn in a way that suits you. Career path From the Secretary & PA Diploma course, you will learn the key skills required for the role of a PA. After completing the course, you can aim for career options such as PA (Salary range £26k-£44k per year) Office Administrator (Salary range £21k-£27k per year) Admin Assistant (Salary range £20k-£27k per year) Receptionist (Salary range £21k-£28k per year) Certificates CPD Accredited Certificate Digital certificate - £10 CPD Accredited Certificate Hard copy certificate - £29 If you are an international student, then you have to pay an additional 10 GBP as an international delivery charge.

You've undoubtedly made decisions when you were stressed and regretted them later. We've all been there. When in high-stress situations and under pressure, we tend to make dumb mistakes. But if you are in a management position at a company or are the owner of a business, then you are always under pressure, and you can't afford dumb decisions. In this Decision Making in High Stress Situations course, you get to learn how to make the right decisions even under intense stress and pressure. You also learn how stress affects decision-making, the constant pressure traps you fall for, and how to avoid them. With the help of this Decision Making in High Stress Situations course, you will be able to make the right decisions under stressful situations, regardless of whether it's a personal situation, organisational, or to mitigate conflicts. The Decision Making in High Stress Situations course is informative and packed with step-by-step lessons on: What is Decision Making? Stress and Its Impact Time Stress and Decision Making Personal Level Decision making Under Stress Organisational Level Decision making Under Stress Decision-Making for Conflict Management Each lesson is structured, and the course is overall made in a way that answers all your Decision Making in High-Stress Situations related questions. You will get everything you need all in one place. Learn how to stay as cool as a cucumber under stress - enrol in the course now. The Decision Making in High Stress Situations course has been designed by experts, to create a rich and in-depth training experience for all the students who enrol on it. Enrol on the course now and get instant access to all Decision Making in High Stress Situations course materials. Then, enjoy the course materials online from any internet-enabled device and learn when it suits you. Start your learning journey with this course straight away and take a step forward in securing a better future! Why should you choose the Decision Making in High Stress Situations course with Academy for Health & Fitness? Opportunity to earn a certificate accredited by CPD after completing this course Student ID card with amazing discounts - completely for FREE! (£10 postal charges will be applicable for international delivery) Globally accepted standard structured lesson planning Innovative and engaging content and activities Assessments that measure higher-level thinking and skills Complete the Decision Making in High Stress Situations program in your own time, at your own pace Each of our students gets full 24/7 tutor support *** Course Curriculum *** Here is the Curriculum breakdown of Decision Making in High Stress Situations Course: Module 1: What is Decision Making? This module covers the following topics: Decision Making Classifying Decision Making The Decision Making Process Key Ingredients for Effective Decisions Team Decision Making Corporate Culture and Decision-Making Module 2: Stress and Its Impact This module covers the following topics: What is Stress? Stress at Work Effects of Stress in Decision Making Various Pressure Traps Psychobiology of Stress and Health Difference between Pressure and Stress Module 3: Time Stress and Decision Making This module covers the following topics: Decision Making Under Time Stress Time Perception Models Manipulations of Time Pressure Time and Task Adaptation Adapting to Time Constraints Time Pressure in Negotiation Time Pressure in Mediation Module 4: Personal Level Decision Making Under Stress This module covers the following topics: Improving Decision Making Skills Learn How to Avoid Stress at Work Basic Models to Explain Decision Making Behaviour Under Stress Strategies that address the Cause of Stress Tips on Excellent Decision-Making Rules for Success When Stress Is High Module 5: Organisational Level Decision Making Under Stress This module covers the following topics: Overview of Decision Making Process Mechanism of Organisational Influence Individuals Role in Organisational Decision Making System Information Flow The Structure of Decision Making System Individual Approaches to Stress Management Managerial Approaches to Stress Management Organizational Approaches to Stress Management Module 6: Decision Making for Conflict Management This module covers the following topics: What is Conflict? Stages of Conflict Workplace Conflict Resolution Decision Making under Conflict and Cognitive Control Conflict Management and Decision Making Assessment Process Once you have completed all the modules in the Decision Making in High Stress Situations course, your skills and knowledge will be tested with an automated multiple-choice assessment. You will then receive instant results to let you know if you have successfully passed the Decision Making in High Stress Situations course. Show off Your New Skills with a Certificate of Completion The learners have to complete the assessment of this course to achieve the CPD accredited certificate. Digital certificates can be ordered for only £10. The learner can purchase printed hard copies inside the UK for £29, and international students can purchase printed hard copies for £39. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Module 1: What is Decision Making? 21:13 1: Module 1: What is Decision Making? Preview 21:13 Module 2: Stress and Its Impact 15:15 2: Module 2: Stress and Its Impact 15:15 Module 3: Time Stress and Decision Making 15:17 3: Module 3: Time Stress and Decision Making 15:17 Module 4: Personal Level Decision making Under Stress 19:15 4: Module 4: Personal Level Decision making Under Stress 19:15 Module 5: Organisational Level Decision making Under Stress 11:24 5: Module 5: Organisational Level Decision making Under Stress 11:24 Module 6: Decision Making for Conflict Management 16:36 6: Module 6: Decision Making for Conflict Management 16:36 Assessment (Optional) 14:00 7: Assessment 14:00 Order Your Certificate 02:00 8: Order Your CPD Certificate 01:00 9: Order Your QLS Endorsed Certificate 01:00 Who is this course for? This Decision Making in High Stress Situations course is for people who want to quickly and easily learn about Decision Making in High-Stress Situations. Requirements There are no previous knowledge requirements for the Decision Making in High Stress Situations program; this is open to anyone! Any learning enthusiast from anywhere in the world can enrol on this course without any hesitation. All students must have a passion for learning and literacy, as well as being over the age of 16. Browse this 100% online course from any internet device, including your computer, tablet or smartphone. Study at your own pace and earn an industry Skillset with this course. Career path The course is designed to help you get the job you've always wanted, get promoted at work, go freelance, or launch your own business. You may improve your career and keep your skills up to date by taking this course with a salary range of £35,000 to £65,000 per annum in the UK. Office Manager Operations Manager Senior Manager Personal assistant Project Manager Certificates Cademy certificate of completion Digital certificate - Included Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed

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Course Curriculum Module: 01 1 Intro Indesign 00:02:00 2 - Course Downloadables 00:01:00 2 Conclusion InDesign 00:02:00 3 Let's Start Creating! 00:14:00 4 InDesign Workspace 00:08:00 5 The Workspace 00:06:00 6 Customize Your Workspace 00:08:00 7 Create a New Document 00:06:00 8 Navigating and Zooming 00:03:00 9 Setting up Your Document 00:10:00 10 Working with Pages 00:08:00 11 Working with Multiple Documents 00:03:00 12 Challenge: Create a Mock Setup Document 00:01:00 13 Assignment Solution 00:02:00 Module: 02 14 - Saving and Exporting 00:05:00 15 - Creating a Real Estate Listing 00:01:00 16- Placeing Image 00:12:00 17 - Placing Text 00:10:00 18 - Preflighting 00:05:00 19- Formatting and Flowing 00:09:00 20 Text Wrap 00:11:00 21 - Text on Paths 00:09:00 22 - Craislist Assignment 00:02:00 23 My Version 00:14:00 Module: 03 24 Intro Multi -Page Documents 00:03:00 25 - Master Pages 00:09:00 26 - Page Numbers 00:04:00 27 - Master Text Frames 00:04:00 28 - Threading Text 00:08:00 29 - Placeholder Frames 00:04:00 30 - Styles 00:11:00 31 - HyperLinks 00:06:00 32 - Layer Panel 00:13:00 33 - 4 Page Assignment 00:01:00 34 - My Version 5 Page 00:21:00 Module: 04 35 - Creating a Table 00:12:00 36 - Formatting table 00:16:00 37 - Assignment Report 00:01:00 38 - My Version 00:18:00 39 - Color Swatches 00:07:00 40 - Additional Tools 00:10:00 41- Shapes 00:05:00 42 - Keyboard Shortcuts 00:04:00 43 - Finishing Work 00:04:00 44 - Export Settings 00:07:00 45 - Final Project 00:01:00

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