2033 Courses delivered Online

Microsoft Project Orange Belt® 2016: In-House Training This workshop gives participants a full insight into creating effective schedules using Microsoft® Project 2016, allowing you to estimate, coordinate, budget, staff, and control projects and support other users. This workshop gives participants a full insight into creating effective schedules using Microsoft® Project 2016, allowing you to estimate, coordinate, budget, staff, and control projects and support other users. This workshop provides the eBook Dynamic Scheduling with Microsoft® Project 2013, and is kept up to date with the framework of knowledge outlined by the Project Management Institute's PMBOK® Guide and the Practice Standard for Scheduling. What you Will Learn You'll learn how to: Understand what's new in Project 2016 Explain where Project 2016 fits in the Microsoft® EPM solution Initialize Project 2016 to start project planning Create a well-formed project schedule Understand task types and the schedule formula Assign resources and costs to tasks Analyze resource utilization and optimize the schedule Set a baseline and track progress Create and manage project reports Customize views and fields Apply Earned Value Management Understand the basics of managing multiple projects Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Concepts of Project Management Getting Started with Project 2016 Project 2016: What's New and General Overview Setting Up a New Project Schedule (templates, options, save, etc.) Setting the Project Calendar Entering Tasks The planning processes Importing tasks (Word, Excel, SharePoint) Synchronizing with SharePoint Tasks List Creating and managing the WBS (include tasks, manually scheduled tasks, summary tasks, milestones, and custom WBS coding) Entering Estimates Tendencies in estimating The rolling wave approach Entering duration and work estimates Types of tasks Entering Dependencies The principle of dynamic scheduling Choosing the right Type of dependency Entering dependencies in Project 2016 Different applications of dependencies Entering Deadlines, Constraints, and Task Calendars Use of deadlines and constraints Entering deadlines and constraints in Project 2016 Entering Resources and Costs Types of resources Entering resources in Project 2016 Calendars and resources Entering costs in Project 2016 Entering Assignments Assignments in a schedule Assignments and task types Entering assignments in Project 2016 Assignments, budgets, and costs Optimizing the Schedule The critical path method (CPM) and the resource critical path (RCP) Resource leveling Optimizing time, cost, and resources in Project 2016 Updating the Schedule The baseline Updating strategies and situations Prepare the status and forecast report in Project 2016 Reporting Using reports Using Visual Reports Formatting and printing in Project 2016 Customizing fields in Project 2016 Earned Value Management (EVM) Overview of EVM Applying EVM with Project 2016 Evaluating the Project Evaluating the project performance Project benefits and results Templates for future projects Summary and Next steps Tools and checklist Best practices checklist Certification options

Dive into the enchanting realm of the 'Travel Writing Workshop: Crafting Inspiring Travel Narratives'. Embark on a literary journey that begins with the rudiments of travel writing, progressing seamlessly into the artistry of capturing locales' true spirit, weaving riveting characters, and narrating enthralling tales that evoke genuine emotions. By the time you approach the culmination, you'll have honed the proficiency to adapt your tales for various mediums and perfected them with finesse. Learning Outcomes Understand the foundational principles of travel writing. Master the techniques to portray destinations authentically. Design multifaceted, intriguing characters that resonate. Construct narratives that captivate and elicit genuine feelings. Learn to tailor and refine your stories across diverse platforms. Why buy this Travel Writing Workshop: Crafting Inspiring Travel Narratives? Unlimited access to the course for a lifetime. Opportunity to earn a certificate accredited by the CPD Quality Standards and CIQ after completing this course. Structured lesson planning in line with industry standards. Immerse yourself in innovative and captivating course materials and activities. Assessments designed to evaluate advanced cognitive abilities and skill proficiency. Flexibility to complete the Course at your own pace, on your own schedule. Receive full tutor support throughout the week, from Monday to Friday, to enhance your learning experience. Unlock career resources for CV improvement, interview readiness, and job success Who is this Travel Writing Workshop: Crafting Inspiring Travel Narratives for? Aspiring travel writers seeking to establish a strong foothold in the industry. Bloggers aiming to enhance their storytelling prowess. Travel enthusiasts wanting to narrate their experiences compellingly. Content creators desiring a diversified skillset. Editors and publishers looking to comprehend the nuances of travel narratives. Career path Travel Journalist: £28,000 - £40,000 Travel Blogger: £25,000 - £50,000 (varies with monetisation strategies) Content Strategist in Travel: £30,000 - £45,000 Travel Memoir Author: Royalties vary, average £20,000 - £50,000 per book. Travel Magazine Editor: £35,000 - £55,000 Destination Marketer: £32,000 - £48,000 Prerequisites This Travel Writing Workshop: Crafting Inspiring Travel Narratives does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning. This course was made by professionals and it is compatible with all PC's, Mac's, tablets and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection. Certification After studying the course materials, there will be a written assignment test which you can take at the end of the course. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the pdf certificate for £4.99 Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £8. Course Curriculum Module 1: Introduction to Travel Writing Introduction to Travel Writing 00:12:00 Module 2: Building a Strong Foundation Building a Strong Foundation 00:15:00 Module 3: Capturing the Essence of a Place Capturing the Essence of a Place 00:13:00 Module 4: Developing Compelling Characters Developing Compelling Characters 00:14:00 Module 5: Crafting Engaging Narratives Crafting Engaging Narratives 00:12:00 Module 6: Evoking Emotions in Readers Evoking Emotions in Readers 00:10:00 Module 7: Writing for Different Mediums Writing for Different Mediums 00:18:00 Module 8: Editing and Polishing Your Work Editing and Polishing Your Work 00:12:00

Get a clear strategy for bouncing back after a poor Ofsted inspection outcome; develop your DfE action plan; know what to expect from a progress monitoring inspection.

Overcoming Anxiety with NLP is a three hour online workshop with Accredited Trainer of NLP and Clinical Hypnotherapist Paul McGowran of proactivenlp.com. During the workshop Paul will take delegates through understanding how to resolve their own anxiety using NLP thinking and techniques. You can live a life without anxiety, sign up now.

Step into the world of sustainable agriculture with our 'Innovative Organic Farming Techniques Workshop.' This comprehensive course offers a deep dive into the principles and practices of organic farming, tailored for those passionate about environmentally friendly agriculture. Starting with an introduction to organic farming, the course lays a solid foundation, exploring the benefits and challenges of this approach. As you progress, you'll encounter modules that cover a range of critical topics, from soil health and nutrient management to effective strategies for weed, pest, and disease control. This course isn't just about theory; it's a hands-on guide to applying organic farming principles in real-world scenarios, empowering you with the knowledge and skills to run a successful and sustainable agricultural enterprise. Advance through the curriculum and explore the nuanced aspects of livestock and pasture management, essential for maintaining a holistic organic farm. The course also delves into crop production, offering insights into various organic crops and their specific needs. The latter modules focus on crucial elements like irrigation and water management, highlighting the importance of resource conservation in organic farming. By the end of this workshop, you will not only understand the theoretical aspects of organic farming but also be equipped with innovative techniques and strategies to implement these practices effectively, enhancing both the productivity and sustainability of your farming operations. Learning Outcomes Understand the core principles and benefits of organic farming. Gain knowledge in managing soil health and optimizing nutrient use. Learn effective organic methods for weed, pest, and disease control. Acquire skills in sustainable livestock and pasture management. Develop expertise in water management and irrigation techniques for organic crops. Why choose this Innovative Organic Farming Techniques Workshop course? Unlimited access to the course for a lifetime. Opportunity to earn a certificate accredited by the CPD Quality Standards and CIQ after completing this course. Structured lesson planning in line with industry standards. Immerse yourself in innovative and captivating course materials and activities. Assessments designed to evaluate advanced cognitive abilities and skill proficiency. Flexibility to complete the Course at your own pace, on your own schedule. Receive full tutor support throughout the week, from Monday to Friday, to enhance your learning experience. Unlock career resources for CV improvement, interview readiness, and job success. Who is this Innovative Organic Farming Techniques Workshop course for? Farmers and agriculturalists transitioning to organic farming. Students and professionals in agriculture and environmental sciences. Smallholders and hobbyists interested in sustainable farming practices. Agricultural consultants seeking knowledge in organic farming techniques. Anyone passionate about eco-friendly and sustainable agriculture. Career path Organic Farmer: £20,000 - £40,000 Agricultural Consultant: £25,000 - £50,000 Sustainable Agriculture Specialist: £28,000 - £55,000 Agronomist: £27,000 - £50,000 Environmental Scientist: £26,000 - £48,000 Farm Manager (Organic Farming): £24,000 - £45,000 Prerequisites This Innovative Organic Farming Techniques Workshop does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning.This Innovative Organic Farming Techniques Workshop was made by professionals and it is compatible with all PC's, Mac's, tablets and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection. Certification After studying the course materials, there will be a written assignment test which you can take at the end of the course. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the pdf certificate for £4.99 Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £8. Course Curriculum Module 01: Introduction to Organic Farming Introduction to Organic Farming 00:25:00 Module 02: Organic Management Issues Organic Management Issues 00:16:00 Module 03: Soil Health and Nutrient Management Soil Health and Nutrient Management 00:23:00 Module 04: Weed Management Weed Management 00:20:00 Module 05: Pest and Disease Management Pest and Disease Management 00:17:00 Module 06: Livestock Management Livestock Management 00:21:00 Module 07: Pasture Management Pasture Management 00:19:00 Module 08: Crop Production Crop Production 00:17:00 Module 09: Irrigation and Water Management Irrigation and Water Management 00:13:00

Are you an assessor or a trainer looking to enhance your effectiveness and communication skills? Do you find it challenging to confidently express your thoughts, to get what you want from situations and to maintain control during training sessions or assessments?  If so, our “Assertiveness for Assessors and Trainers” live online workshop is made for you. Effective Communication: Assertiveness empowers you to communicate your ideas clearly, ensuring your message is understood by learners. You’ll learn techniques to express your thoughts confidently, leading to improved engagement and comprehension. Confidence Building: Learn techniques for appearing more confident when communicating with others.  Taking control: Take control of situations through your body language and the verbal / written language you use. Invest in Your Success This 2.5 hour session will help you gain the skills to lead with confidence, communicate effectively, and prioritise yourself in your life.  Further Information This 2.5 hour session held live online via Zoom will give you the tools and techniques you need to be more assertive. Workshop Benefits Interactive Workshops: Engage in hands-on activities, role plays, and real-world scenarios to practice assertive communication techniques in a safe and supportive environment.Expert Facilitators: Our experienced trainers will guide you through proven strategies, drawing on their expertise in communication, psychology, and training methodologies.Tailored Content: The course content is specifically designed for assessors and trainers, addressing challenges and situations unique to your profession.Practical Tools: Walk away with a toolkit of practical techniques, scripts, and strategies that you can immediately apply in your assessments and training sessions.Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow assessors and trainers, sharing insights, experiences, and best practices to further enhance your professional journey.

Effective Negotiation Skills for Business Success (Virtual) Become skillful at dealing with unworkable differences - situations where there appears to be no acceptable compromise or acceptable solution. This interactive workshop shows you how to work towards agreements where all parties are satisfied that they have reached a wise outcome efficiently, and where they can come back to the table in the future because the relationship is intact. You will have the opportunity to re-visit a difficult / challenging negotiation that you experienced in the past as well as take part in progressively more challenging case studies that are tailored to the work you do. You will enhance your personal and professional life with powerful new negotiating skills. The goal of this workshop is to improve your negotiation skills by helping you to identify your own preferred negotiation style and strategies, and to learn about the need to plan for any upcoming negotiation. The workshop is also designed for you to experience typical negotiation situations at certain key points of the life cycle of a project, enabling you to develop an awareness of your effectiveness during negotiations at these stages. The majority of time is spent on practicing newly presented negotiation techniques and receiving feedback on application for further development and improvement. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Identify your preferred negotiation style and strategies Examine the Principled Negotiation Model Adapt your negotiation strategy to the progress of the negotiation Experience typical negotiation situations during the life cycle of a project Develop an awareness of your effectiveness during negotiations Improve your negotiation skills Negotiation Model Negotiation defined Negotiation phases Common approaches to negotiating Principled Negotiating Principled negotiation and the four rules Best alternative to a negotiated agreement Project Negotiation Simulation: Part 1 and Part 2 Project Negotiation Simulation: Part 1 Project Negotiation Simulation: Part 2 Negotiating Cases Negotiating cases Summary and Next Steps

Women in Healthcare Leadership Workshop Our Aims For This Workshop: Become clear about your leadership style and philosophy. Understanding how to navigate yourself and your team in a VUCA environment. How to communicate with presence and impact. Topic 1 Foundations For Effective Leadership Develop your leadership story – (know yourself) Your values, influences and leadership philosophy Clear vision and purpose as a leader Adapting style to suit the context Topic 2 Leading Through Rapid Change (Uncertainty) Exploring the VUCA environment (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) Understanding the psychological process of change Resilience and stress management Topic 3 Communication Skills For Influential Leaders How to prepare to be present so you have a presence Explore and understand your own innate communication style Importance of voice, pace, trust, and rapport THE FACILITATOR Ruth Sangale Ruth has 20 years HR and OD experience in the public and private sectors, leaving the NHS in 2012 to set up her own business “Enjoy Work” and specialise in Creative Leadership development and executive coaching. She works internationally coaching and running residential leadership programs for global organisations such as UNICEF, WHO, UN Women, and PLAN International and charitable NGOs in a range of countries including, Afghanistan, Brazil, India, Kenya, and Belize. In the UK she designs and delivers workshops for mostly the NHS, on topics such as career development, resilience and positive psychology, feedback skills, coaching skills for leaders and team development. She is an ICF-accredited coach and has an M Sc in Innovation, Creativity and Leadership. In her work she uses creative tools such as drama, visualization, drawing, mindfulness and storytelling to stimulate creative thinking and develop leadership capability. She has two daughters and in her free time loves hiking, climbing mountains and salsa dancing. THE PANEL Sam Foster - Chief Nursing Officer - Oxford University Teaching Hospitals Sam joined the Board of Oxford University Hospitals NHSFT in September 2017 as an experienced Chief Nurse who previously worked at the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust where she held the role of Chief Nurse for four years. Sam has also worked in a number of Trusts in clinical, operational and educational roles. Sam's portfolio includes the professional leadership and education of over 5,000 Nurses, Midwives and AHPs. In addition to the Executive leadership of the Trust Facilities and PFI Services, she is accountable for the Estates and delivery of the capital program. Sam leads the Urgent Care program across the Oxfordshire system. Avey Bhatia - Chief Nursing Officer - Guys & St Thomas’ NHS Trust Avey Bhatia is Chief Nurse at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Trust. Avey returned to the Trust as Chief Nurse in November 2020, having trained as a critical care nurse at St Thomas’ in the early part of her career. Avey qualified in 1991 and her clinical experience includes theatres, general intensive care, coronary care and cardiothoracic nursing. She held various staff nurse and sister posts at hospitals in London before becoming Chief Nurse and Director of Infection Prevention and Control at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in 2017.  Avey holds a postgraduate diploma in health services management and a Masters in Public Administration. She is also the Trust’s Director of Patient Experience, and the executive lead for adults’ and children’s safeguarding, and for infection, prevention and control. Beyond Guy’s and St Thomas’, Avey is Vice President for the Florence Nightingale Foundation and Honorary Vice President of The Nightingale Fellowship. She is a Trustee for the St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group.  Caroline Alexander CBE - Group Chief Nurse - Barts NHS Trust Caroline graduated as a nurse in 1987 from Edinburgh University (BSc/RGN) and has an MSc in Nursing Studies from South Bank University (2001). From 1987 to 1993 she specialised in nursing older people in Edinburgh and then London at Guy’s Hospital as a ward sister. Caroline then worked for the Foundation of Nursing Studies for three years supporting nurses to use research in practice. In 1998 Caroline returned to the NHS and worked in Tower Hamlets in a range of roles within older people’s services. In 2005, Caroline took up her first Director post, as Director of Nursing and Therapies within Tower Hamlets PCT. With the clustering of PCTs in London in 2011, she took on the Director of Nursing and Quality within NHS East London and the City initially and then within NHS North East London when the clusters merged in 2012. until she joined NHS England as Regional Chief Nurse for London in April 2013. Caroline took up her current role of Chief Nurse for Barts Health in March 2016. Caroline was a 2008 Florence Nightingale Leadership Scholar and has been awarded Honorary Doctorates from City, University of London in 2017, Middlesex University in 2018 and University of East London in 2021. She is a Trustee of the Foundation of Nursing Studies. In 2020 she was made a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Who will attend? Emerging Leaders looking to step into management roles Current Leaders looking to progress into senior management roles This workshop is open to any woman who works in health care and wants to take her next step in their career; women include trans women and non-binary people who are comfortable in a female-centered group. Group Rate Discounts 2-3 people, 7% discount 4+ people, 20% discount We have two group rates which you can take advantage of depending on the size of the group you wish to book: Option 1️⃣ Groups between 2 & 3 are eligible for the 7% Discount. Please use this code at checkout: GROUP 2+  Option 2️⃣ For groups of over 4+ attendees, the eligible discount is 20%. Please use this code at checkout: GROUP 4+  Where do I add the discount code? 

This workshop gives an opportunity to focus on the emotional needs of girls and how to meet these. We lift the lid on a less well explored inclusion issue, meeting the emotional needs of girls. Everyone knows a girl or woman. They may be pupil, daughter, sister, parent or partner. Course Category Meeting emotional needs Behaviour and Relationships Inclusion Early Years Description This workshop gives an opportunity to focus on the emotional needs of girls and how to meet these. We lift the lid on a less well explored inclusion issue, meeting the emotional needs of girls. Everyone knows a girl or woman. They may be pupil, daughter, sister, parent or partner. Girls will often withdraw, attack or even hurt themselves when under emotional stress and this is not always obvious in the way it is with boys. 1 in 4 women experience domestic violence and every week 2 women are killed by a current or ex partner. Whilst the world assumes girls have no problems processing their emotions, we lift the lid on this and question what is really happening for girls this century? Testimonials Learning Objectives Increased understanding of girls’ emotional needs Access to a wider range of practical strategies to impact on meeting emotional and behaviour problems Deeper understanding of core values surrounding inclusion Opportunity to reflect on professional attitudes and behaviour towards girls and their emotional challenges New skills and processes to make girls’ inclusion and achievement more successful Who Is It For ? Early years and school based practitioners Key workers Teaching Assistants with support roles Heads and deputies SENCOs Advanced skills teachers Primary and secondary classroom teachers Parents Local Authority support services Course Content The course explores the questions : Is there an invisible problem with girls? What can we do to meet the emotional needs of girls? What helps? What should our priority be with girls? This workshop will explore: Cultural and historical expectations of girls in our society Shared experiences of teaching and parenting girls Circle of Courage as a way of understanding emotional needs Fathers, mothers and daughters Solution Circle Problem Solving around girls’ needs What girls really need If you you want something similar, but not gender specific try: FRESH APPROACHES TO BEHAVIOUR AND RELATIONSHIPS or you may like: RESTORATIVE INTERVENTIONS

Microsoft Project Orange Belt® 2013: In-House Training This workshop gives participants a full insight into creating effective schedules using Microsoft® Project 2013, allowing you to estimate, coordinate, budget, staff, and control projects and support other users. This workshop gives participants a full insight into creating effective schedules using Microsoft® Project 2013, allowing you to estimate, coordinate, budget, staff, and control projects and support other users. This workshop provides the eBook Dynamic Scheduling with Microsoft® Project 2013, and is kept up to date with the framework of knowledge outlined by the Project Management Institute's PMBOK® Guide and the Practice Standard for Scheduling. What you Will Learn You'll learn how to: Understand what's new in Project 2013 Explain where Project 2013 fits in the Microsoft® EPM solution Initialize Project 2013 to start project planning Create a well-formed project schedule Understand task types and the schedule formula Assign resources and costs to tasks Analyze resource utilization and optimize the schedule Set a baseline and track progress Create and manage project reports Customize views and fields Apply Earned Value Management Understand the basics of managing multiple projects Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Enterprise Project Management Concepts and Framework Getting Started with Project 2013 Project 2013: What's New and General Overview Setting Up a New Project Schedule (templates, options, save, etc.) Setting the Project Calendar Entering Tasks The Planning Processes Importing Tasks (Word, Excel, SharePoint) Synchronizing with SharePoint Tasks List Creating and managing the WBS (include tasks, manually scheduled tasks, summary tasks and milestones, as well as custom WBS coding) Entering Estimates Tendencies in Estimating The Rolling Wave Approach Entering Duration and Work Estimates Types of Tasks Entering Dependencies The Principle of Dynamic Scheduling Choosing the Right Type of Dependency Entering Dependencies in Project 2013 Different Applications of Dependencies Entering Deadlines, Constraints, and Task Calendars Use of Deadlines and Constraints Entering Deadlines and Constraints in Project 2013 Entering Resources and Costs Types of Resources Entering Resources in Project 2013 Calendars and Resources Entering Costs in Project 2013 Entering Assignments Assignments in a Schedule Assignments and Task Types Entering Assignments in Project 2013 Assignments, Budgets, and Costs Optimizing the Schedule The Critical Path Method and the Resource Critical Path Resource Leveling Optimizing Time, Cost, and Resources in Project 2013 Updating the Schedule The Baseline Updating Strategies and Situations Prepare the Status and Forecast Report in Project 2013 Reporting Using Reports Using Visual Reports Formatting and Printing in Project 2013 Customizing Fields in Project 2013 Earned Value Management (EVM) Overview of EVM Applying EVM with Project 2013 Evaluating the Project Evaluating the Project Performance Project Benefits and Results Templates for Future Projects Summary Tools and Checklist Best Practices Checklist Consolidated Schedules Creating Consolidated Schedules Using a Resource Pool Links across Projects Solving common problems Analyzing the Critical Path across Projects