Agile Practices for All Projects: Virtual In-House Training Agile methods are becoming increasingly prevalent, and have facilitated projects in reducing time to market, being adaptive to changing customer requirements, and increasing value to customers and organizations. These benefits have been implemented in both IT and non-IT environments to help all types of projects. This course will present key Agile techniques and processes that can be readily incorporated into your projects to enable greater flexibility and higher productivity, while maintaining the traditional project lifecycle framework. The overall goal of the course is for learners to be able to integrate appropriate Agile elements and/or techniques into any project in any environment. What you will Learn Course participants will understand the basic Agile approach, and the various methods for achieving agility and will be able to: Recall project management principles and methodologies Explain Agile practices and compare several Agile methods Apply Agile software development techniques in a project lifecycle framework Employ Agile processes in a project management framework Foundation Concepts Project Lifecycles What is Agile? Agile Benefits Agile Methods Agile Roles Agile Requirement Techniques Agile Requirements User Stories Just in Time (JIT) Requirements Agile Software Development Techniques Agile Design Agile Development Agile Testing Agile Deployment Agile Initiating & Planning Processes Agile Initiating Agile Planning Agile Delivery Processes Agile Execution Agile Monitoring & Control Agile Closing Implementing Agile Practices Agile Approaches Outside of Software Development Dispelling Agile Myths Applying Agile Techniques & Processes Summary and Next Steps What did we learn, and how can we implement this in our work environments?
People are fascinated with horror. As a result, there's always a high demand for horror stories. Scare your readers with your unique horror stories by taking this Creative Writing Course - Horror course. Through this Creative Writing Course - Horror course, you will get a glimpse of the horror market and explore how to write creative horror stories. You'll start the course with a thorough understanding of the history of horror. Gradually, the training will take you through characters and concepts and show you how to let your readers get to know your characters. Finally, you'll get great ideas on story plotting and familiarise yourself with the common writing challenges. By the end of the course, you'll be aware of how to create authentic horror stories and captivate your readers. Learning Outcomes Enhance your creative writing skills Learn about horror markets Learn how to build your story's setting Know how to develop your story character Enrich your knowledge of story plotting Familiarise yourself with the common writing issues Who is this Course For? Anyone interested in improving their horror story writing skills can take this Creative Writing Course - Horror Course. Entry Requirement This course is available to all learners of all academic backgrounds. Learners should be aged 16 or over. Good understanding of the English language, numeracy and ICT skills are required to take this course. Certification After you have successfully completed the course, you will obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. And, you will also receive a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hardcopy for £39 or in PDF format at the cost of £24. The 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 and materials from the industry-leading experts; Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform; Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result; United Kingdom & internationally recognised accredited qualification; Access to course content on mobile, tablet and desktop from anywhere, anytime; Substantial career advancement opportunities; 24/7 student support via email. Career Path The Creative Writing Course - Horror Course provides essential skills that will make you more effective in your role. It would be beneficial for any related profession in the industry, such as: Author Horror Writer Horror Fiction Writer Horror Markets Lesson One: The History of Horror 01:00:00 Lesson Two: Characters and Concepts 01:00:00 Lesson Three: Location and Backdrop 01:00:00 Lesson Four: Story and Plotting 01:00:00 Lesson Five: Writing Issues 01:00:00 Horror Writing - The Course Lesson Six: Horror Markets 01:00:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam - Creative Writing Course - Horror 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam - Creative Writing Course - Horror 00:20:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00
Overview From Aphrodite of Greek mythology to Horus of Egyptian myths, our world is filled with exciting stories, gods and heroes. If you are fascinated by these characters and the stories, our Mythology course is perfect for you. In this course, you will get familiarised with different types of myths. The informative modules will allow you to explore the mythology of Ancient Greece. You will learn about the gods and goddesses of Rome and Egypt. In addition, you will learn about the mythological stories and heroes of other cultures as well. Finally, the course will provide you with lessons on mythological interpretation. If you are ready to take an exciting journey through the world of mythology, enrol now! Course Preview Learning Outcomes Understand the definition and types of myths Learn about the myths surrounding ancient Greece Explore the exciting stories of the Roman mythologies Get detailed lessons on Egyptian, Norse and mythology of other cultures Learn about the principle of mythological interpretation Why Take This Course From John Academy? Affordable, well-structured and high-quality e-learning study materials Engaging tutorial videos, materials from the industry-leading experts Opportunity to study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result Earn UK & internationally recognised accredited qualification Easily access the course content on mobile, tablet, or desktop from anywhere, anytime Excellent career advancement opportunities Get 24/7 student support via email. What Skills Will You Learn from This Course? Mythological interpretation Who Should Take This Mythology Course? Whether you're an existing practitioner or an aspiring professional, this course is an ideal training opportunity. It will elevate your expertise and boost your CV with key skills and a recognised qualification attesting to your knowledge. Are There Any Entry Requirements? This Mythology course is available to all learners of all academic backgrounds. But learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. And a good understanding of the English language, numeracy, and ICT will be helpful. Certificate of Achievement After completing this course successfully, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. Certificates & Transcripts can be obtained either in Hardcopy at £14.99 or in PDF format at £11.99. Career Pathâ This exclusive Mythology course will equip you with effective skills and abilities and help you explore career paths such as Teacher Author Anthropologist Museum Staff Module 01: Introduction to Mythology Introduction to Mythology 00:12:00 Module 02: Mythology of Ancient Greece Mythology of Ancient Greece 00:11:00 Module 03: Mythology of Ancient Rome Mythology of Ancient Rome 00:12:00 Module 04: Norse Mythology Norse Mythology 00:10:00 Module 05: Egyptian Mythology Egyptian Mythology 00:11:00 Module 06: Mythology of the Americas Mythology of the Americas 00:13:00 Module 07: Mythology in Other Cultures Mythology in Other Cultures 00:11:00 Module 08: Mythological Interpretation Mythological Interpretation 00:10:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00
This Node.js Express & MongoDB Dev to Deployment course is a well-prepared course and perfect for individuals interested in learning how to structure your Node/Express applications, create data models, relate data, display views, authenticate users, create helpers since this comprehensive course provide some solid insight into NodeJS development. With this course, you'll learn about Node for adding server-side JavaScript to your skill-set and learn to build engaging and responsive applications. You'll also learn to build schemas, structure models and query MongoDB to get the accurate data, and the core concepts of MongoDB for building production-ready applications. The foundations of Node.js including how to prepare and deploy apps to production with Heroku, ES6 concepts like arrow functions, promises, template strings, etc. are an integral part of this course. What you'll learn Build high quality applications built with Node, Express and MongoDB Implement authentication including local & Google OAuth strategies Create data models with Mongoose ODM Prepare & deploy apps to production with Heroku Learn ES6 concepts like arrow functions, template strings & promises Requirements Basic HTML / CSS knowledge A good understanding of JavaScript Fundamentals (functions, objects, loops, etc) Who this course is for: Anyone that wants to learn how to build & deploy apps built with Node, Express & MongoDB Course Introduction Welcome To The Course FREE 00:05:00 Project Files and Questions FREE 00:03:00 Setting Up Dev Environment Setup 00:07:00 What Is Node.js 00:05:00 Installing & Exploring Node.js 00:07:00 Installing MongoDB Locally 00:08:00 Sign Up For mLab 00:03:00 Creating a Heroku Account 00:03:00 VidJot Project & Express Fundamentals Vidjot Project Introduction 00:04:00 Install & Initialize Express 00:08:00 Basic Routing & Nodemon 00:06:00 Express Middleware 00:05:00 Working With Templates 00:10:00 Bootstrap & Partials 00:08:00 Mongoose & Local MongoDB Install Mongoose & Connect To Mongo 00:06:00 Create The Idea Model 00:05:00 Add Idea Form 00:07:00 Server Side Form Validation 00:09:00 Save Idea To MongoDB 00:04:00 Fetching Ideas From MongoDB 00:05:00 Edit Idea Form 00:05:00 Update Idea Data 00:09:00 Remove Idea Data 00:06:00 Flash Messaging 00:11:00 Local Authentication With Passport A Look At Passport 00:05:00 The Express Router 00:11:00 Login & Register Pages 00:13:00 Register Form Validation 00:11:00 User Registration 00:17:00 Hooking Up A Local Strategy 00:11:00 Finishing The Login Functionality 00:12:00 Logout Function 00:04:00 Protecting Routes 00:06:00 Access Control 00:08:00 VidJot Prep & Deployment Preparing Our App For Deployment 00:08:00 Deploying To Heroku 00:08:00 Adding a Domain Name 00:04:00 StoryBooks Project Start & Google OAuth StoryBooks App Introduction 00:04:00 Initial Setup & Heroku Push 00:11:00 Creating Our Google OAuth Credentials 00:08:00 Creating Our Google Strategy 00:12:00 Auth Callback & Remote App 00:09:00 Creating The User Model 00:06:00 Saving The Authenticated User 88 00:10:00 Adding Session & Authentication 00:12:00 Creating Our Ul Index Routes & Handlebars 00:12:00 Header & Navbar 00:09:00 Side Navigation 00:09:00 Dashboard & Stories Routes 00:09:00 Add Button & Footer 00:10:00 Restricting Routes 00:06:00 Add Story Form 00:11:00 Stories & The Database Create The Story Model 00:06:00 Save Story To MongoDB 00:13:00 Fetch & Display Public Stories 00:12:00 Handlebars Helpers 00:07:00 Show Template & Format Date 00:11:00 Creating The Dashboard 00:12:00 Edit Form & Select Helper 00:09:00 Updating Stories 00:08:00 Deleting Stories 00:04:00 Comments, Access control & Cleanup Add Comment Functionality 00:10:00 Listing Comments 00:04:00 Edit Access Control 00:10:00 Get Stories From Specific Users 00:07:00 Block Private Story Details Page 00:05:00 StoryBooks Prep & Deployment Prep & Production Key Variables 00:08:00 Deploy & Test 00:05:00 Domain & Update Google OAuth Creds 00:05:00
LOOKING FOR: CHAPTER BOOKS, MG, YA Katie works on the Literary list, representing authors across all areas of Fiction, Non-Fiction, Children’s, YA, and Graphic Novels. Before joining the Literary team, she worked for Bright in marketing, with previous experience as a bookseller. She loves working with authors to find their books an audience, and particularly enjoys building lasting relationships with editors and authors alike. Katie spends most of her free time reading, and enjoys a wide range of books across Children’s, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy and Graphic Novels. When she’s not reading, Katie is also a contributor on the Graham Norton Book Club on Audible. Katie adores a wide range of genres but especially magical realism, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and romance (or any mix of the above!) She has a particular interest in stories with LGBTQ+, disabled and diverse characters. Incidental representation a plus - no more ‘bury your gays’ please! Katie would like you to submit a covering letter, one page synopsis and the first three chapters (Max 5000 words) of your completed manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Katie is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print). By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Wednesday 15 January 2025
Description: A lot of people think that Storytelling is just for preschool. Storytelling is about so much more than sharing your favorite fairy tale stories with your children at bedtime. It is a big part of our culture and what makes us human. We grew up with stories and they are the ideal medium to help us remember important pieces of information. It is a way we capture and remember human experiences and how we have retold them for centuries. Storytelling is used in business where we connect our product to our audience by storytelling. Stories help people to see how a product fits into their life. For example, weight loss products motivate a lot of people to buy the product just by listening to the story of a person how he lost weight. If you want to be a perfect storyteller marketer then this is perfect for you. It will teach you the important strategies, Do's and Don't while telling a marketing story. Who is the course for? This course is for any businessmen who are desperate to sell their product. For any new businessman who wants to get attention from its audience. 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 hard copy 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 recognized 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: This course is a useful qualification to possess, and would be beneficial for the following careers: Branding a new product Starting a business Getting famous Teaching others how to tell marketing stories. Introduction 00:15:00 What is Storytelling in Business? 00:30:00 The Power of Storytelling 00:30:00 Storytelling Examples 00:30:00 Conclusion 00:15:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Marketing Strategy: Storytelling 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Marketing Strategy: Storytelling 00:20:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00
ð Unlock the Power of Storytelling in Sales with 'Narrative Persuasion Pro: Mastering the Art of Story-Based Selling' ð Are you ready to revolutionize your sales game and become a master of persuasion? Introducing 'Narrative Persuasion Pro,' the definitive online course designed to equip you with the unparalleled skill of story-based selling. Craft compelling narratives that captivate your audience, forge deeper connections, and skyrocket your sales like never before. In this immersive course, you'll delve into: ð The Science Behind Stories: Understand why stories are the secret weapon in sales and how they influence human psychology. ð Crafting Compelling Narratives: Learn the art of weaving stories that resonate with your audience, evoke emotions, and drive action. ð¯ Targeted Persuasion Techniques: Tailor your narratives to specific demographics, personalize your approach, and boost conversion rates. ð Mastering Engagement: Discover how to keep your audience hooked from the opening line to the closing pitch. ð¡ Application in Diverse Settings: Adapt storytelling techniques for presentations, pitches, content creation, and more. ð Elevate Your Sales Strategy: Implement story-based selling to enhance your brand, close deals faster, and leave a lasting impact on your clients. Led by industry experts with a proven track record in sales and storytelling, this course provides a comprehensive toolkit that will transform you into a persuasive storyteller. Join 'Narrative Persuasion Pro' today and: ð Gain an edge over competitors by leveraging the art of storytelling in your sales approach. ð Develop an arsenal of compelling narratives to influence and inspire action. ð Watch your sales soar as you connect with your audience on a deeper, emotional level. ð Elevate your professional brand and become a standout in your industry. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the secrets behind successful storytelling in sales. Enroll in 'Narrative Persuasion Pro' now and become a master of the art of story-based selling! Enroll today and start transforming your sales strategy! Course Curriculum INTRODUCTION Introduction to Story Selling Mastery 00:00 STORY SELLING STAIRCASE STRUCTURE Fairy Tail - Once Upon A Time 00:00 Fairy Tail - Story Staircase 00:00 Personal and Professional Story 00:00 Personal and Professional Story Staircase 00:00 A Story With A Lesson 00:00 A Story With A Lesson - Story Staircase 00:00 The Emotional Story 00:00 The Emotional Story - Story Staricase 00:00
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LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION Marilia Savvides founded The Plot Agency in 2024. She began her career in publishing at Peters Fraser and Dunlop, where she spent eight years, first as International Rights Agent, and later as Literary Agent, building her own list of authors. In 2019, she joined 42MP, where she worked as Literary Agent for four years, helping to launch and set up the Book Division. She is particularly interested in fiction that is beautifully written and cleverly constructed, but still accessible to a wide readership. She is often drawn to darker tales that weave together excellent characters and an impossible-to-put-down story, from immersive book club novels with a splash of suspense, crime and thrillers, accessible horror, and speculative, genre-bending or dystopian stories. She also adores smart, witty contemporary rom-com in the style of Emily Henry. In the thriller, crime and mystery space she is interested in most areas, except military thrillers and organised crime/ mafia / mob stories. Big hooks and clever set ups are a big bonus! She adores Karin Slaughter (especially her standalone novels) and Gillian Flynn. In the book club / reading group space, she’s particularly drawn to fiction in the vein of Jodi Picoult, Liane Moriarty and Celeste Ng, and absolutely fell in love with Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll, both for the incredible voice, and the exquisite use of structure and time. Complicated family dynamics, empathetic and smart approaches to controversial issues, stand out protagonists (like Elizabeth Zott in Lessons in Chemistry or Bernadette in Where D’You Go Bernadette), long buried secrets, complicity, the road to justice, and impossible decisions, are all themes she finds herself drawn to. In the horror space, she’s a sucker for amazing female-centric stories in the vein of Yellowjackets, and the kind of contemporary, accessible horror that Stephen King always nails. She wants to get lost in a world that feels within reach of ours. In the speculative and dystopian spaces, she’s interested in genius ideas that set up big questions or reflect the most broken (and sometimes hidden) parts of society. She loves Octavia Butler, Margaret Atwood, George Orwell, and also adored The Leftovers, Station Eleven, Wanderers, and The Power. The what-ifs of life and fiction fascinate her. In the grounded sci-fi space, she’d love to find a smart, immersive, and accessible story like The Martian. She doesn’t represent fantasy or romantasy. In regards to sci-fi, unless it’s very grounded and has crossover potential to a mainstream audience, it’s not for her. In the romance space, she’s particularly drawn to smart, complex and witty characters, where the chemistry is jumping off the page. She loves contemporary settings and all the tropes, though the voice and characters must come first to make the reading experience fully immersive. She wants to be cackling, and rooting for the characters with all her heart. She is very hands-on editorially, and loves working with her authors to shape their manuscripts, and brainstorm ideas. The best part of the job is discovering debut authors, and helping them find a home for their books. Marilia would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 - 2 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single Word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Marilia is kindly offering one free session for low income/underrepresented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print). By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Monday 17th February 2025