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FREE - Introduction to the 'Improve your Riding in Eight Weeks' motorcycle e-learning course from Survival Skills!
By Kevin Williams
A free sampler for the Motorcycle Skills - Improve your Riding in Eight Weeks online e-course from Survival Skills Rider Training
Diploma Course in Heartfulness
By Atlantis Institute
The Heartfulness Diploma Course is a comprehensive program designed to deepen one’s understanding and practice of Heartfulness living. This course is open to anyone interested in cultivating inner peace, balance, and well-being through Heartfelt connection.
The Art of Self-Introduction: Structuring Your Speech for Maximum Impact
By Sophia Baker
Introduction Making a great first impression can be a game-changer, and your self-introduction plays a crucial role in this. It’s not just about stating who you are but presenting yourself in a way that captures attention and fosters connections. Whether you're stepping into a job interview or mingling at a party, a well-structured self-introduction can make all the difference. Understanding Your Audience Identifying Your Audience Before you craft your introduction, it's essential to understand who you're speaking to. Are you addressing colleagues in a corporate setting, potential clients, or new acquaintances at a social event? Knowing your audience helps tailor your message to their interests and expectations. Tailoring Your Message to the Audience Different audiences require different approaches. For a professional audience, focus on your career achievements and skills. For a social setting, you might emphasize hobbies or personal interests. Adapting your message ensures relevance and keeps your audience engaged. Crafting Your Introduction Key Elements of a Self-Introduction A solid introduction typically includes: Name and Current Role: Start with who you are and what you do. This sets the context for your audience. Relevant Background Information: Share a bit about your background that adds value to the conversation. Unique Selling Points: Highlight what makes you unique or what you bring to the table. Structuring Your Introduction for Clarity Organize your introduction in a logical flow. Start with your name, move on to your current role, share relevant background information, and end with your unique selling points. This structure ensures your introduction is clear and impactful. The Power of a Strong Opening Creating a Memorable Hook Capture your audience's attention right from the start. Use a compelling hook, such as an intriguing fact about yourself, a brief anecdote, or a relevant quote. A strong opening piques curiosity and draws your audience in. Using Anecdotes or Quotes Incorporating a brief story or a quote can make your introduction more engaging and memorable. Choose anecdotes that reflect your personality or achievements, and quotes that resonate with your message. Building Your Narrative Crafting a Compelling Story People connect with stories. Weave a narrative around your experiences, challenges, and successes. This approach makes your introduction more relatable and interesting. Highlighting Achievements and Experiences Focus on significant achievements and experiences that align with the context of your introduction. This helps establish credibility and shows what you bring to the table. Keeping It Concise Importance of Brevity While it’s tempting to share every detail, brevity is key. Aim for a concise introduction that covers the essentials without overwhelming your audience. A brief, well-crafted introduction is often more effective than a lengthy one. Techniques for Staying on Point To stay on point, practice your introduction and focus on the most relevant information. Avoid tangents and ensure every part of your introduction adds value. Engaging with Your Audience Asking Questions Engage your audience by asking questions or inviting them to share their thoughts. This interaction not only makes your introduction more engaging but also fosters a two-way conversation. Inviting Interaction Encourage dialogue by showing interest in your audience’s responses or reactions. This approach helps build connections and makes your introduction more dynamic. Non-Verbal Communication Body Language Tips Non-verbal cues play a significant role in communication. Maintain good posture, use open gestures, and avoid crossing your arms. Your body language should complement your verbal introduction. The Role of Eye Contact Maintaining eye contact shows confidence and helps build trust with your audience. It demonstrates engagement and sincerity in your introduction. Tailoring Your Introduction for Different Settings Professional Settings In professional settings, focus on your career achievements, skills, and professional interests. Be formal and concise, and ensure your introduction aligns with the context of the meeting or event. Social Gatherings For social gatherings, highlight personal interests, hobbies, or interesting facts about yourself. This helps create a friendly atmosphere and fosters personal connections. Virtual Introductions In virtual settings, ensure your introduction is clear and engaging despite the lack of physical presence. Use visual aids if possible, and maintain a positive and professional tone. Practicing Your Delivery Rehearsing Your Introduction Practice your introduction to build confidence and ensure smooth delivery. Rehearse in front of a mirror or with friends to refine your approach and timing. Adapting to Feedback Be open to feedback and adjust your introduction based on what resonates best with your audience. Continuous improvement helps keep your introduction fresh and effective. Common Mistakes to Avoid Overloading with Information Avoid overwhelming your audience with too much information. Focus on key points and keep your introduction relevant to the context. Being Too Vague or Generic Generic introductions can be forgettable. Be specific and highlight unique aspects of your background or achievements to stand out. Using Visual Aids Enhancing Your Introduction with Slides or Props In some settings, visual aids can enhance your introduction. Use slides or props to highlight key points or add visual interest. Ensure they support your message without overshadowing it. When and How to Use Visual Aids Effectively Only use visual aids when they add value to your introduction. Keep them simple and relevant, and practice using them smoothly in your delivery. The Role of Confidence Building Self-Confidence Confidence can be built through practice and preparation. Know your material, rehearse regularly, and adopt a positive mindset to boost your confidence. Projecting Confidence Through Speech Your tone, pace, and clarity of speech reflect your confidence. Speak clearly, at a steady pace, and with enthusiasm to convey confidence effectively. Feedback and Improvement Seeking Constructive Feedback Request feedback from trusted friends or colleagues to gain insights into how your introduction is received. Use this feedback to make improvements. Continuously Refining Your Introduction Refine your introduction based on feedback and personal experiences. Regular updates ensure your introduction remains relevant and impactful. Conclusion Crafting a powerful self-introduction is both an art and a skill. By understanding your audience, structuring your message clearly, and practicing your delivery, you can make a memorable first impression. Remember to tailor your introduction for different settings, engage with your audience, and continually refine your approach. With these strategies, you'll be well-equipped to introduce yourself effectively in any situation. FAQs 1. What should be included in a professional self-introduction? Include your name, current role, key achievements, and relevant skills. Tailor it to the context of the professional setting. 2. How long should my self-introduction be? Aim for 30-60 seconds. It should be concise yet comprehensive enough to convey your key points. 3. How can I make my introduction more engaging? Use a memorable hook, incorporate personal anecdotes, and engage your audience with questions or interactive elements. 4. What are common mistakes to avoid in a self-introduction? Avoid being too vague, overloading with information, or appearing uninterested. Focus on relevance and clarity. 5. How can I improve my self-introduction over time? Seek feedback, practice regularly, and refine your introduction based on experiences and audience reactions.
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By For A Better You - Pilates & Pelvic Floor Health
Pilates is a great way to get your body moving, with low resistance body weight exercises it is suitable for any fitness level. If you work from home or are just wanted to improve yourself then look no further
The UK's first and only Level 4 qualification in Phlebotomy (equivalent to Ireland Level 6) FDSc (Foundation Degree Level) qualification Nationally Recognised certificate Dually accredited: Open College Network and CPD Covers both aspirated and evacuated systems Covers specialised blood collection systems & methods Classroom or Virtual Classroom learning options Comprehensive Training Kit is provided when booking our Virtual Classroom option (yours to keep) Complete your training from beginner to advanced level This course either follows on from our Introduction to Phlebotomy Course or can be combined with our introductory course as part of a course package (see below) Available to candidates who have completed (or are currently enrolled to complete) our Introduction to Phlebotomy Course or have previous phlebotomy practical experience.
Concurrent Rendering Adventures in React 18
By Packt
Is this course for you? Looking to upgrade your React 17 applications to React 18? Are you working with React already? Then sooner or later, you will need to upgrade to React 18. New to React and curious to know how React is different from libraries such as Vue? This course will explain the importance of concurrent rendering to you. A beginner-friendly course in React.
Description Are you interested to learn how to build user interface? Do you work as a user interface designer? If so, take a look at our React 16 and Redux Training course. Its precise contents will help you in understanding all you need to know about React 16 and Redux effectively. React 16 is an updated JavaScript library works to build user interface in different stage. It provides you with effective mental model so that you can build astonishing user interface efficiently. The React 16 and Redux Training course is designed to teach you the basic functions of React 16. It instructs you how to develop apps providing the knowledge with portals, context API, errors boundaries, and the use of less code to write. The course also introduces you to the important features of React such as user-friendly DOM to build UI design, different algorithm to test without starting a headless browser, and different framework for the development. However, the aim of the course is to teach you the core concepts of React to make you an efficient UI designer. Assessment: This course does not involve any MCQ test. Students need to answer assignment questions to complete the course, the answers will be in the form of written work in pdf or word. Students can write the answers in their own time. Once the answers are submitted, the instructor will check and assess the work. Certification: After completing and passing the course successfully, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. Who is this Course for? React 16 and Redux Training is certified by CPD Qualifications Standards and CiQ. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic background. Requirements Our React 16 and Redux Training is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path After completing this course you will be able to build up accurate knowledge and skills with proper confidence to enrich yourself and brighten up your career in the relevant job market. Getting Started VS Code Setup FREE 00:03:00 How to get source code for each lecture 00:01:00 Create React App using create-react-app cli 00:02:00 Creating Nested React Elements 00:08:00 Creating Nested Elements in React 00:08:00 How React uses React Elements to Create Virtual DOM 00:01:00 What is DOM 00:03:00 What is Virtual DOM 00:05:00 Create Nested Components in React 00:05:00 Creating Components in React 00:06:00 Adding Props Validations in React Component 00:03:00 Create Nested Components in React 00:05:00 Create State in React Component 00:08:00 Update State using events and custom methods 00:08:00 Iterate Array and render the components 00:06:00 Pass function as props from Parent to Child Componenty 00:09:00 Convert React Components to JSX 00:09:00 Module Summary 00:01:00 Data Flow in React Components State in React Component 00:05:00 Shallow Merging with setState 00:06:00 Use props, PropTypes and defaultProps in React Component 00:06:00 Communicate with Parent and Child Component 00:07:00 Module Summary 00:01:00 Component LifeCycle Methods in React What are LifeCycle Methods in React Component 00:01:00 Types and Phases of LifeCycle Methods 00:04:00 LifeCycle Mounting Methods in Action 00:09:00 LifeCycle Updating Methods in Action 00:07:00 Error Handling with componentDidCatch 00:08:00 Hacker news App - Building Components Setup React Application 00:03:00 Add Bootstrap to React Application 00:01:00 Create Mock Restful API with Json-Server 00:07:00 Send HTTP Request in React using axios 00:06:00 Iterate Array and render the components 00:06:00 Add Bootstrap Card to render List Items 00:07:00 Creating Header Component 00:06:00 Error Handling with Custom ErrorMessage Component 00:07:00 Adding Loading Spinner 00:04:00 React Context API Introduction to React Context API 00:04:00 React Context API in Action 00:16:00 Create Reducer to update the State in React Context 00:09:00 Create new Action to Handle Errors 00:02:00 Working with Forms in React Creating Controlled Component 00:03:00 Adding State to the Form 00:06:00 Save new record by sending Http Request 00:14:00 Creating Reusable Component for Input FormControl 00:07:00 Adding Form Validations in React and Bootstrap 00:08:00 Add Routing in React using React-Router Add Link Navigations using React-Router 00:04:00 Redirect after submitted new Record 00:01:00 Creating NotFound Component 00:02:00 Creating new Component to Edit the Record 00:14:00 State Management with Redux Setting up Redux into React application 00:10:00 Connect React Component to Redux 00:07:00 Delete the Record from the ReduxStore 00:07:00 Add Record to ReduxStore 00:05:00 Consuming Http Rest API using Async Action Creators Create Async Action to fetch records from the API 00:07:00 Create Async Action to delete records from the API 00:01:00 Create Async Action to add new Record 00:01:00 Async Action to fetch single record 00:09:00 Async Action to update the Link 00:04:00 Integrating React and Redux with Firebase Creating Database on Firebase 00:04:00 Fetching data from firebase collection in react component 00:12:00 Delete document from firebase collection with react 00:04:00 Add document in firebase collection with react 00:03:00 Update document from firebase collection 00:12:00 Firebase Authentication with React and Redux User Registration in React and Firebase 00:09:00 Logout User 00:15:00 User Login with Firebase and React 00:04:00 Apply Authentication on private Routes 00:07:00 Display error notification in React 00:06:00 Deploy React Application to Firebase 00:05:00 Bonus: ES6 crash course var scoping 00:04:00 understanding let 00:01:00 Examples of const 00:01:00 More use cases of let and const 00:04:00 Introduction to Arrow functions 00:02:00 Examples on Arrow functions 00:03:00 Destructring Objects 00:04:00 Destructring Arrays 00:03:00 Destructring Function Arguments 00:02:00 Course Certification Order your Certificate 00:00:00
React Hooks Tips Only the Pros Know
By Packt
Have you never worked with React Hooks before? Already using React Hooks a bit but want to learn more? New to TypeScript? Do you have a reasonable understanding of React? Have a computer with a modern browser and code editor? If your answer is yes, then you are the one who is best suited for this course. A beginner-friendly course to get you started with React Hooks.
The Complete React Developer Course (with Hooks and Redux)
By Packt
Learn how to build and launch React web applications using React, Redux, Webpack, React-Router, and more!
React.js Academy for Beginners with Firebase
By Packt
Learn React by building a Trello-inspired application with a real-time database and authentication!
Introduction to D3.js with React
By Packt
Learn how to use D3.js (version 6.x) effectively in a React environment
Mastering React | React Foundation (TT4195)
By Nexus Human
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This introductory-level, fast-paced course is for skilled web developers new to React who have prior experienced working HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript. Overview 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 about and explore: A basic and advanced understanding of React components An advanced, in-depth knowledge of how React works A complete understanding of using Redux How to build, validate, and populate interactive forms How to use inline styles for perfect looking components How to test React components How to build and use components How to get control of your build process A deep understanding of data-driven modeling with props and state How to use client-side routing for pages in your apps How to debug a React application Mastering React is a comprehensive hands-on course that aims to be the single most useful resource on getting up to speed quickly with React. Geared for more experienced web developers new to React, this course provides students with the core knowledge and hands-on skills they require to build reliable, powerful React apps. After the first few modules, you?ll have a solid understanding of React?s fundamentals and will be able to build a wide array of rich, interactive web apps with the framework. The first module is an introduction to the new functionality in ECMAScript 6 (JavaScript). Client-side routing between pages, managing complex state, and heavy API interaction at scale are also covered. This course consists of two parts. In the first part of the course students will explore all the fundamentals with a progressive, example-driven approach. You?ll create your first apps, learn how to write components, start handling user interaction, and manage rich forms. We end the first part by exploring the inner workings of Create React App (Facebook?s tool for running React apps), writing automated unit tests, and building a multi-page app that uses client-side routing. The latter part of the course moves into more advanced concepts that you?ll see used in large, production applications. These concepts explore strategies for data architecture, transport, and management: Redux is a state management paradigm based on the Flux architecture. Redux provides a structure for large state trees and allows you to decouple user interaction in your app from state changes. GraphQL is a powerful, typed, REST API alternative where the client describes the data it needs. Hooks is the powerful, new way to maintain state and properties with functional components and the future of React according to Facebook. ES6 Primer (Optional) Prefer const and let over var Arrow functions Modules Object.assign() Template literals The spread operator and Rest parameters Enhanced object literals Default arguments Destructuring assignments Your first React Web Application Setting up your development environment JavaScript ES6 /ES7 Getting started What?s a component? Our first component Building the App Making the App data-driven Your app?s first interaction Updating state and immutability Refactoring with the Babel plugin transform-class-properties JSX and the Virtual DOM React Uses a Virtual DOM Why Not Modify the Actual DOM? What is a Virtual DOM? Virtual DOM Pieces ReactElement JSX JSX Creates Elements JSX Attribute Expressions JSX Conditional Child Expressions JSX Boolean Attributes JSX Comments JSX Spread Syntax JSX Gotchas JSX Summary Components A time-logging app Getting started Breaking the app into components The steps for building React apps from scratch Updating timers Deleting timers Adding timing functionality Add start and stop functionality Methodology review Advanced Component Configuration with props, state, and children ReactComponent props are the parameters PropTypes Default props with getDefaultProps() context state Stateless Components Talking to Children Components with props.children Forms Forms 101 Text Input Remote Data Async Persistence Redux Form Modules Unit Testing & Jest Writing tests without a framework What is Jest? Using Jest Testing strategies for React applications Testing a basic React component with Enzyme Writing tests for the food lookup app Writing FoodSearch.test.js Routing What?s in a URL? React Router?s core components Building the components of react-router Dynamic routing with React Router Supporting authenticated routes Intro to Flux and Redux Why Flux? Flux is a Design Pattern Flux implementations Redux & Redux?s key ideas Building a counter The core of Redux The beginnings of a chat app Building the reducer() Subscribing to the store Connecting Redux to React Intermediate Redux Using createStore() from the redux library Representing messages as objects in state Introducing threads Adding the ThreadTabs component Supporting threads in the reducer Adding the action OPEN_THREAD Breaking up the reducer function Adding messagesReducer() Defining the initial state in the reducers Using combineReducers() from redux React Hooks Motivation behind Hooks How Hooks Map to Component Classes Using Hooks Requires react 'next' useState() Hook Example useEffect() Hook Example useContext() Hook Example Using Custom Hooks Using Webpack with Create React App JavaScript modules Create React App Exploring Create React App Webpack basics Making modifications Hot reloading; Auto-reloading Creating a production build Ejecting Using Create React App with an API server When to use Webpack/Create React App Using GraphQL Your First GraphQL Query GraphQL Benefits GraphQL vs. REST GraphQL vs. SQL Relay and GraphQL Frameworks Chapter Preview Consuming GraphQL Exploring With GraphiQL GraphQL Syntax 101 . Complex Types Exploring a Graph Graph Nodes ; Viewer Graph Connections and Edges Mutations Subscriptions GraphQL With JavaScript GraphQL With React
The Ultimate ChatGPT Guide with React Native - Develop Mobile Apps
By Packt
This course aims to equip you with the skills to create an operational mobile Instagram app feed using React Native and ChatGPT. Additionally, it offers comprehensive resources to develop a well-rounded project that you can showcase as a prototype upon completion. You will use all the latest and trending tools for application development from scratch.
