Whetstone Communications and comms2point0 are pleased to bring you the Data Bites series of free webinars. Our aim is to boost interest and levels of data literacy among not-for-profit communicators.
This one day masterclass is designed to provide a practical application of the content that is covered within The DEI Playbook and is aimed at anyone tasked with launching and implementing diversity and inclusion within their organisation.
This programme helps communicators to prepare for and deliver an effective speech. Here, you learn to motivate people by speaking to them in terms of the benefits they will receive by taking action. Each instructional segment is followed by participant speeches that put the newly-learned skills into action. We cover public speaking fear and how to move forward despite it, as well as increasing enthusiasm. This builds speaker confidence. By organising information clearly for the audience, participants grow in their conviction and are perceived more as experts. Delegates will be able to: Work through fear of public speaking; Build confidence and enthusiasm by creating meaningful, memorable speeches; Develop greater abilities for thinking and speaking with less preparation; Minimise self-defeating speech and behavior; and Present ideas to, and inspire the audience. Online Format—Introduction to Public Speaking is a 4-hour interactive virtual class. Register for this class and you will be sent ONLINE login instructions prior to the class date. Working with Dr. Atkins of Improving Communications has been a very positive experience. Everything about the program is exemplary! Managers have made it a point to tell me how pleased they are with the improvements made in the communications skills of the participants. The Professional Development Workshop is an extremely effective program. The participants are looking forward to follow-up sessions with Dr. Atkins and we recommend his programs. Heather Ragone, Training ManagerNetwork General
Develop and improve your IT knowledge and skills and advance your career A comprehensive IT course with both theoretical explanation and practical exercises to teach you, improve your IT skills, and advance your career. The course is delivered by an IT expert trainer with many years of experience in the field of information technology. Successfully complete the practical tasks and tests through the course and the final exam to consolidate your knowledge and skills. We created a professionally designed, advanced IT course to answer all your needs. We created an IT guide for all newcomers in the field and suitable for those already involved in IT service at the same time. It will make you proficient in the most important aspects of IT so you can enjoy limitless career prospects worldwide. The course will be delivered through a multimedia platform Kemp Center and will eventually bring you a valuable certificate of completion. It gives you the opportunity to study at any time in the comfort of your own home and at your own pace from any device that has an internet connection. It is designed for everyone interested in the IT field. The course begins with an introduction to information technology; and then explores computer hardware and software; operating systems, how they interact with computer hardware, and how to start up, install and uninstall the most widely used operating systems today – Windows and Linux. You will also learn about the Internet and networking, database systems and data analytics, the importance of troubleshooting and customer support, information assurance, and security. This course will enrich you with both, theoretical knowledge and practical skills that will help you start your IT career from 0, or to improve further your career getting more advanced IT roles. Join the communication course and get the benefits: Learning from a professional instructor24/7 access from any devicePractical exercisesTests, quizzes and recapsCertificate of completionExtra materials and downloadable bonuses100% satisfaction guarantee Your Singing Instructor: Toni Matthijs IT Expert The Information technology course will be delivered by Toni Matthijs -an IT expert, the best one in the field with many years of experience and an active role in information technology. Our IT expert will introduce you to the world of Information technology very carefully and detailed and will teach you how to properly organize and store data using various telecommunication systems. You will learn about computer hardware and software, about today’s most widely used operating systems: Windows and Linux, about Internet and networking, database systems and data analytics, troubleshooting and customer service, information assurance, and security. Your expert trainer will assist you and guide you through several knowledge repetitions, practical tasks, and tests to make sure you remember all the important information and consolidate your gained knowledge even better. In the end, you will be capable to use everything you learned in practice like an IT master. Overview of the course: Detailed video presentation Practical knowledge about business administration Practical knowledge of information technology, from installing software to managing databases. The course touches on selected topics in IT fundamentals among others: computer hardware and software, operating systems, installing, updating and uninstalling computer software, networking, databases and data analytics, troubleshooting and customer support, information assurance and security. Real examples of IT environment Assembling a computer from scratch, installing operating system on computer, installing, updating and uninstalling software on Windows and Linux, networking, creating database, stages of analytics process, using troubleshooting skills to solve a problem, developing an effective strategy for information assurance and security. Training videos In the course, you will find many training videos and video tutorials that will provide you with deeper knowledge about IT field and with practical IT skills that you can implement in your everyday IT tasks. 1. Hardware This section will introduce you the computer inside. Actually, you will learn all the components or different pieces inside a computer that together present the computer hardware. You will discover the function of each component and how all hardware components work together to make a computer function. By the end of this module, you will be able to build a computer from scratch! 2. Operating system In this section you will become familiar with operating systems, particularly those that are most widely used today and learn how an operating system interacts with computer hardware. 3. Networking This unit will introduce you to computer networking in practical and theoretical way. 4. Software This section focuses on computer software. By the end of this module, you will be able to install, update and remove software on both Windows and Linux operating systems. 5. Data analysis This section gives an overview of the concepts related to data analysis. 6. Troubleshooting and customer support In this section of the course, you’ll learn about the importance of troubleshooting and customer support. By the end of this module, you will utilize soft skills and write documentation to communicate with others. 7. Security and information assurance The last section of the course is a survey of the fundamental elements of computer security and information assurance. Knowledge repetitions and tests Repetitions of acquired knowledge and tests This course begins with a comprehensive introduction to the world of information technology. Through the course, you will have 9 repetitions and 9 tests that will allow you to check the acquired knowledge and better remember the topics discussed in the course. Final test Passing the final test means that you have enough knowledge and skills in the field of information technology and that you became a certified IT, expert. Practical tasks Practical tasks about: Counting in binary Assemble a computer from scratch Choose and install an operating system on a computer IP addressing and sub-netting Installing software on Windows Creating database, importing and exporting information for use in another application Using data to drive successful outcomes Troubleshooting Developing an effective information assurance strategy Bonus materials for the course: Advice on how to develop an effective strategy for information assurance and security A practical guide on how to install, update and uninstall operation systems, software, and other applications on the computer List of practical advice on how to improve your IT skill Practical guide on how to assemble a computer from scratch and how to work with computers successfully A letter from your expert instructor: The world of IT management is growing at a rapid pace and having the right skills and experience can help you develop and further improve your qualifications that will lead you to a lucrative career. We are pleased to present you and invite you to most popular and advanced study program for information technology – IT that aims to prepare you for a role of IT Specialist.In the course, you will be introduced to the world of IT through carefully, detailed developed lessons. The material shared covers plenty of IT topics and is designed to give you deeper knowledge of the IT field. The course will instruct you and teach you how to accomplish common IT tasks with the best tools and resources.This certificate course will equip you with the skills and working practices you need to apply to any IT job and that you need to succeed at all stages of your IT career. It will help you to develop and further improve your knowledge at a range of a master of IT.Investing in yourself is not wasting money and time, but a key for a better future ahead. Enroll our self-paced IT course now and start learning today, so you can benefit tomorrow!Toni Matthijs- IT Expert
Resilience, stress and boundaries - essential skills for fundraisers Facilitated by Claire Warner Charity Culture, Wellbeing & Leadership Specialist Aimed at those working in fundraising and marcomms roles in UK hospices - - - Fundraising is tough. It’s emotionally demanding, fast-paced, and often unpredictable. To keep going, you need more than passion—you need resilience, stress management, and strong boundaries to protect your wellbeing. Join us for this interactive, practical workshop. You’ll learn: ✅ How to build resilience and stay steady under pressure ✅ The signs of stress and quick strategies to manage it ✅ How to set and maintain boundaries to prevent burnout This session isn’t just theory - we’ll share real-life tools, group discussions, and practical exercises to help you navigate the challenges of your role with confidence. - - - Claire Warner (she/her) is a Charity Culture, Wellbeing & Leadership Specialist. Before developing this specialism, Claire had 19 years working in the charity sector, including 10 years in Director / Senior Leader roles. But it was a period of significant unwellbeing (breast cancer) that led Claire to the career change. And it was in conducting a large piece of research into sector wellbeing, that Claire recognised this significant gap in provision and went on to create Lift. In 2020, Claire won the Best Digital Leader Award at the Social CEO Awards for her wellbeing work during the pandemic. In 2021, she curated the first Charity Workplace Wellbeing Summit and was named as one of Charity Times Magazine’s 20 Pandemic Pioneers. Claire lives in rural Lancashire with her husband, their two daughters, Rowan the dog and horses Maddie and Bernie.
Brightcore Consultancy delivers Senior Mental Health Lead training in schools and colleges which meets the Department for Education’s quality criteria, and our course is in fact the highest rated of all the nationally DfE approved Senior Mental Health Lead training courses, scoring a perfect 5/5 in each of the 9 DfE quality assurance standards during the quality assurance process.
The IT System Support Technician (Online Virtual Classroom) Course will equip candidates with the skills and knowledge to competently carry out routine customer support to a range of Computer users, communicate effectively with support managers, supporting colleagues and external clients.
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is aimed at people in senior roles including CIOs, chief digital officers and other aspiring CxOs, as well as consultants and others involved in digital transformations, service delivery and strategic delivery. Overview By the end of this course, you will understand: The internal and external factors to consider while crafting digital strategy How IT strategy differs from digital strategy and how they can be integrated Creating a digital strategy that achieves the most value from digital Implementing and sustaining digital strategy Developing and nurturing digital capabilities for continual business innovation and value co-creation This course takes you on a digital strategy journey. Its iterative, eight-step model moves from ?vision? through to ?actions? and is about creating sustainable, digital momentum. You experience the four key capabilities to develop a holistic, digital capability framework: digital leadership, managing innovation and emerging technologies, risk management and structuring a digital enterprise. This class includes an exam voucher. Prerequisites Delegates attending this course must have successfully achieved the ITIL 4 Foundation Qualification; your certificate must be presented as documentary evidence to gain admission to this course. Although there is no mandatory requirement, ideally candidates should have at least two years professional experience working in IT Service Management. 1 - ITIL GUIDING PRINCIPLES TO ALL ASPECTS OF DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY Focus on Value Start Where You Are Progress Iteratively with Feedback Collaborate and Promote Visibility Think and Work Holistically Keep It Simple and Practical Optimise and Automate 2 - LEVERAGE DIGITAL STRATEGY TO REACT TO DIGITAL DISRUPTION Digital Technology Digital Business Digital Organisation Digitisation Digital Transformation Business Strategy and Business Models Digital and IT Strategy Products Services Relationship Between Digital, IT Strategy and Components of ITIL SVS. 3 - RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CONCEPTS OF DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY, SERVICE VALUE SYSTEM AND SERVICE VALUE CHAIN Environmental Analysis External Analysis: PESTLE Internal Analysis: Four Dimensions of Service Management 4 - HOW AN ORGANISATION USES DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY TO REMAIN VIABLE IN ENVIRONMENTS How an Organisation?s Viability is Related to Agile, Resilient, Lean, Continuous and Co-Creational it is How to Analyse the VUCA Factors and Address them in a Digital and IT Strategy Organisation?s Position in a Particular Market or Industry Digital Positioning Tool to Determine Appropriate Position for a Digital Organization 5 - EXPLAIN AND COMPARE THREE LEVELS OF DIGITAL DISRUPTION Ecosystem Industry/Market Organisational Influenced factors Achieving Customer/Market Relevance Achieving Operational Excellence Internal and External Focus Balanced Approach 6 - STRATEGIC APPROACHES BY DIGITAL AND IT TO ACHIEVE CUSTOMER/MARKET RELEVANCE AND OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE How to Apply Approaches to Achieve Customer/Market Relevance Customer Journeys Omnichannel Delivery and Support Context-Sensitive Delivery and Support Customer Analytics Customer Feedback and 360ø Approaches How to Achieve Operational Excellence in the Four Dimensions of Service Management Understand the Financial Aspects of Digital and IT Strategy in Terms of the Following Financial Policies Portfolio Optimization Funding Projects, Products and Services Balancing Cost of Innovation and Operation Charging Models Assess Strategic Approaches for Digital Organizations 7 - RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES OF DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY Concept of Risk Management in the Context of a Digital Organisation Context of Digital and IT Strategy Identify Risk Assess Risk Concept of Risk Posture and Show How to Determine an Acceptable Balance Between Opportunity and Risk Explain the Concept of Innovation, Including its Key Elements and Techniques Apply Techniques to Develop and Maintain a Culture of Innovation 8 - STEPS AND TECHNIQUES INVOLVED IN DEFINING AND ADVOCATING FOR DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY How to Use Digital Readiness Assessment to Perform Gap Analysis Between an Organisation?s Current and Desired Positions Approaches for Scraping Data from Dynamic Websites How to Define and Communicate a Vision and a Strategy How to Use Business Cases to Advocate for a Digital and IT Strategy 9 - IMPLEMENTATION OF A DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY How to Define Operating Models for Digital Organisations Major Skills Required of Leaders in Digital Organisation Apply Approaches to Strategy Coordination and Implementation: Large-Scale Transformation Incremental Transformation Mergers and Acquisitions Individual Changes Approaches to POMs (Parallel Operating Models) How to Assess Success of a Digital and IT Strategy Typical Activities of a Digital Transformation Programme