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Writing Clear Business Communication: In-House Training This program is about learning about the writing process and covers the full spectrum of documents used when corresponding in the workplace. The ability to write effectively comes naturally to some people, but for the vast majority, it is a task often approached with a mixture of trepidation and dread. Effective writing seldom, if ever, 'magically materializes' on the spot. In reality, it is most often the product of planning, writing, and rewriting. This is why writing is called a process; it must go through a series of steps before it is clear and complete. This program is about learning about the writing process and covers the full spectrum of documents used when corresponding in the workplace. The ability to write effectively comes naturally to some people, but for the vast majority, it is a task often approached with a mixture of trepidation and dread. However, the ability to communicate in the written word, for whatever purpose, is an important part of our working and personal lives and can have a direct impact on our ability to persuade, gain commitment or agreement and enhance understanding. Good writing sounds like talking on paper, which is why this program is focused on getting the message across and achieving the desired results using the 'keep it simple and direct' approach. What you Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Write effective e-mails, letters, memos, and reports Clearly articulate the message Achieve desired results from correspondence Organize content for maximum impact Format for enhanced understanding Choose the appropriate communication medium for each document Revise documents to increase clarity and impact Foundations Concepts Business writing as a form of professional communication How business writing compares to other forms of writing Characteristics of good business writing Challenges with business writing The Project Environment Business writing in the project environment The concept of art, science, and optics of business writing Art Economy Precision Action Music Personality Science Purpose, simple, compound, and complex sentence structures Techniques to engage the reader Point of view: tone, attitude, and humor Organization: opening, body, and closing Support and coherence Optics Visual optics Sound optics Feel optics Effective optics Efficient optics Email Formal vs. informal emails Suggestions for improving email communication Instant and text messaging Reports Common types of reports created Formatting of reports Guidelines for meeting minutes Contracts Types of contracts Common agreements Procurement documents Templates, Forms, and Checklists Templates Forms Checklists Other Formatting Good Documentation Practices Good documentation practices Data integrity in business communication

The Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) qualification is a level 3 Award in Education & Training AET(former PTLLS) which has been regulated by the UK's Govt. and awarded by Focus, the UK's fastest-growing awarding organisation. Focus is a well-established awarding organisation governed by OFQUAL, ensuring professionalism and appreciation of the qualifications.

Enhancing Performance with Productive Conflict: In-House Training Most organizations have typically held the belief that workplace conflict is something that needs to be prevented, resolved, and/or mitigated. After all, conflict creates stress and leads to a variety of performance problems and very real costs. However, what savvy organizations have come to embrace is the understanding that when conflict is truly understood and harnessed, it can be utilized to not only add value to teams, but also enhance workplace performance. Conflict can be productive and make organizations better! Learners will explore the results of a formal, personalized, conflict-related assessment, uncovering targeted nuances of their conflict responses in action. Participants will learn to use basic strategies which allow them to transform destructive conflict responses into more productive ones, especially in the moment when they are happening. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Apply different models for understanding the lifecycle and dynamics of conflict Describe a physiological response to conflict and its impact on communication Recognize the correlation between a person's conflict style and how they respond to conflict Identify your own default responses to conflict and catch them in action Reframe automatic negative thoughts to create more positive interpersonal outcomes Utilize various tactics and strategies to transform destructive conflict responses into productive ones Getting Started Introductions and social agreements Course goal and objectives Opening activities Module 1: The Dynamics and Anatomy of Conflict Conflict basics Dynamics of conflict The anatomy of conflict Module 2: Conflict Styles and Conflict Conflict through the conflict style lens Exploring your style in conflict Destructive responses to conflict Module 3: Changing Your Response to Conflict Changing your conflict response Three steps to productive conflict Choosing a productive conflict response

Estimating for Business Analysts: In-House Training A business analyst does not have authority to estimate the project and will not be held responsible for the project staying within the proposed budget; however, the business analyst does participate in various planning exercises with the project team. Many times the business analyst is on his or her own, required to provide estimates of how long it will take to perform their tasks. This course acquaints you with the basics of estimating from the point of view of the business analyst, emphasizing time estimates for the work. It also covers some of the product cost estimates that a business analyst may have to provide when the business is performing a cost/benefit analysis for the project. What you will Learn You'll learn how to: Translate business needs and requirements into estimates Estimate durations using a variety of techniques Negotiate differences in estimates Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts The importance of estimating to a business analyst The good and bad of estimating The project context The meaning of good estimating Focuses of estimating Characteristics of a good estimate Estimating the Time Requirements Applicable BABOK® Knowledge Areas Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring Elicitation and Collaboration Estimating the elicitation Information Gathering Plan Relative times for elicitation activities Planning and estimating the business analysis approach and activities Planning the business analysis activities Impact of process Estimating the Product Estimating the value of the product Business analyst's role Defining and determining value Function and use case points Agile estimating Planning Poker Other agile estimating techniques Negotiating estimates Negotiation techniques Negotiation approaches Summary What did we learn, and how can we implement this in our work environment?

The Level 1 Award in Motor Vehicle Studies is designed to encourage and enable learners who have an interest in this area of study to acquire knowledge and skills to aid progression to further study or employment.

***Note: Offer is Valid for the First 20 Learners Only*** Get Noticed By Recruiters in this Hiring Season by Developing Your Skills! Make a strong base as a teaching assistant and bright enough your education and training proficiency through a certified Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) Qualifications. This Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) course is awarded by an established Ofqual-regulated Awarding Organisation named Focus Awards Limited, which ensures you've demonstrated the requisite competency and this competence is acknowledged. It will provide you with essential skills that allow you to start or succeed in a successful teaching career. This most engaging Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) course assures both professional and certified qualifications for you. With the special course materials that are online and accessible 24/7 from anywhere in the globe, you will be able to master the A-Z of education and training. The contents are designed to equip you with a fundamental and advanced understanding of all aspects of teaching and management, such as communication, relationship building, decision-making processes, innovation, and much more! It will also provide you with a prestigious acknowledgement that allows you to start or succeed in a successful teaching career. Enrol now and be the top-notch teaching professional!!! Why is this Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF)Perfect for You? Change Your Career: Join today and make a life-changing decision, get all the essential knowledge to transform your career. Advance Your Career: With our Regulated qualification, you can move up to the next level in your organisation with expertise. Upgrade Your Skills: Add value to your current educational profile and gain the skill sets to compete in your job role. Enhance Your Credibility: The Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) Course is Ofqual, UK Govt. Regulated and Awarded by Focus Awards which adds value to your educational profile Cost Efficient: In most cases, British qualification starts from £3000 per annum, but with Apex Learning, you enjoy savings of up to 80% on your educational investment. 100% Money-Back Guarantee: We are confident about our course quality and want to provide the best service to our invaluable learners. That's why we provide 14 days Unconditional Full Money-Back Guarantee with this course to ensure a hassle-free purchase. Benefits you will gain from this Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) course : Premium quality, intensive e-learning course materials Find a well-defined website for teaching 24/7 teacher assistance Step-by-step guidelines Budget-friendly price Earned recognition from the Uk's top awarding bodies Study in a user-friendly, advanced student portal Convenient and Flexible time limit Qualification Summary Qualification type: Focus Awards Level 4 Award Qualification title: Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) Accreditation status: Accredited Level: 4 Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 87 Total Qualification Time (TQT): 360 Qualification number (QN): 601/8533/8 Course Curriculum Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) course comprises seven mandatory units. These are as follows: Awareness of special educational needs Child development and welfare Curriculum planning, delivery and assessment Developing skills to promote positive working relationships Promoting positive behaviour in children and young people Providing support for individual learners and small groups Understand the Higher Level Teaching Assistant role ****Qualification Curriculum**** **Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF)** Unit 1: Understand the Higher Level Teaching Assistant role Unit 2: Child development and welfare Unit 3: Awareness of special educational needs Unit 4: Promoting Positive Behaviour in Children and Young People Unit 5: Providing support for individual learners and small groups Unit 6: Developing skills to promote positive working relationships Unit 7: Curriculum planning, delivery and assessment Learning Outcomes What skills will I gain from this Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) Course? Inclusive Teaching and Learning Teaching, Learning and Assessment Approaches Providing opportunities for English, Maths, ICT and Wider Skills Theories of Learning Communication Induction, Icebreakers and Ground Rules Creating a Scheme of Work Devising an Inclusive Teaching and Learning Plan (Session Plan) Understand the Higher Level Teaching Assistant role Self-Evaluation and Continuing Professional Development Learning Duration Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) Total Qualification Time It is an estimate of the total amount of time anticipated that a learner would spend to demonstrate mastery of all learning outcomes to achieve the award of the qualification. The whole qualification time is defined as GLH and an estimate of the time a learner will devote to preparation, study, and assessment. It does not underlie supervision by a lecturer, supervisor, or tutor. In the case of qualification, the credit value is defined by TQT, and one credit corresponds to ten hours of learning. Guided Learning Hours for this qualification is 87. Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 360 hours. The total credit value for this qualification is 36 Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) Guided Learning Hours These hours comprise all real-time contact time, hours of lectures or tutorial or supervision of a learner, tutor, trainer or other education providers. Progression Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocational Related Achievement Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Level 4 Award in Learning and Development Level 4 Diploma in Learning and Development Method of Assessment: Unit 1: In Unit 1, you need to complete a variety of writing assignments Unit 2: In Unit 2, there should be an assessment taken in the workplace, primarily evaluating learners' work, professional discussions with audio-video evidence Unit 3: In Unit 3, you will be demonstrated through your delivered work items and audio-video evidence after evaluating learners in a training context. Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) Video Assessment You have to plan many things, such as observation, questioning/ professional discussion, and inspection of supporting work products evidence. Detailed assignment instructions will be made available to you in the 'Guidance for Achieving the Unit' section of your learning portal with a careful and clear explanation. You have to submit all your assignments via the online portal Certification Successful candidates will be awarded a Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) from Focus Awards Limited. Who is this course for? You will have the ability to accomplish a lot of things with this course certificate. Here are just a few examples: Primary School Teacher Secondary School Teacher Private Tutor Freelance Teacher/ Trainer Consultant Job hunters & School leavers Educational Psychologist Office clerk & Administration Assistant College or University Student Requirements The Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) course does not have any specific entry requirements for students. However, you must be at least 16 years old or above to register and undergo an initial assessment. Since it is a level 3 qualification, you must pass the minimum 1st level of the literacy assessment Career path You will have the ability to accomplish a lot of things with this course certificate. Here are just a few examples: Primary School Teacher Secondary School Teacher Private Tutor Freelance Teacher/ Trainer Consultant Job hunters & School leavers Educational Psychologist Office clerk & Administration Assistant College or University Student

If you work with adults and young people and wish to gain a knowledge of the principles and practice of assessment as well as the practical aspects of carrying out assessment, then Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement is for you.

Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving: In-House Training Two critical skillsets for the future of work are critical thinking and creative problem solving. These modes of working and thinking intersect and overlap; both are necessary and both can be taught. Having the ability to exercise creativity while at the same time applying structure and discipline to the thinking process is a key competency in the twenty-first century workplace. This course explores the interplay between critical and creative thinking, and the necessity of each to effective problem solving and decision making. Participants will learn a variety of techniques to apply critical thinking to real-life scenarios. They will experiment with different problem-solving approaches and will learn about cognitive influences on our decisions and choices. The course delves into the business value of creativity and involves participants in actively integrating criticality, creativity, and problem solving. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain basic concepts of problem solving Infer types of cognitive biases that impact decision making Utilize types of root cause analysis Differentiate among obstacles to sound decision making Apply a variety of problem-solving approaches / processes to existing challenges Evaluate alternative solution methods using various techniques Analyze real world problem scenarios to determine the lateral thinking type needed to address them Foundation Concepts Definitions Thinking modes and cognitive bias Basic problem-solving framework Problem Definition and Solution Generation Root cause analysis Basic problem-solving obstacles Generating alternative solutions Evaluating Alternatives Critical thinking guidelines Obstacles to sound decision making Tools for evaluating alternatives Exploring Lateral Thinking Problem-solving challenge Workplace application

Grateful Leadership: In-House Training Effective leaders must find ways to enhance people's level of engagement, commitment, and support, especially during the difficult periods of time that all organizations may face. Grateful leaders can tap into the power of personal commitment and dedication by acknowledging people in an authentic and heartfelt manner. Those leaders who model true acknowledgment behavior will inspire others to do the same and to want to dramatically increase their levels of contribution to the organization, making the power of acknowledgment transformational. What you will Learn You'll learn how to: Understand and develop the capability to act upon the need for Grateful Leadership to create a culture of appreciation in the workplace Understand the potentially huge benefits of Grateful Leadership in the workplace Overcome the barriers to using acknowledgment Demonstrate the language and subtleties of authentic and heartfelt acknowledgement behavior Describe the Seven Principles of Acknowledgment for 'High-Interest Benefits' in the context of participant's personal leadership style Describe how to coach teams, managers, and other corporate stakeholders in using Grateful Leadership to produce breakthrough results Getting Started Introductions Course goals and objectives Introspection on the practice of Grateful Leadership The Workforce Engagement Sustainability Challenge Employees who are engaged, not engaged, and actively disengaged The costs of non-engagement Meeting the workforce engagement challenge Acknowledgment, Engagement, and Leadership Acknowledgment and its benefits Recognition versus acknowledgment 'Challenging people' case study Blanchard, Covey, Keith (Servant Leadership): how acknowledgment fits into these leadership models Leadership and acknowledgment The 5 C's - Consciousness, Courage, Choice, Communication, Commitment Employing the Power of Acknowledgment Overcoming barriers to acknowledgment The Seven High-Interest Benefits Principles of Acknowledgment Exploring the acknowledgment process Applying the Principles of Acknowledgment within the Context of Your Personal Leadership Style Case study The ROI of Grateful Leadership Creating your Grateful Leadership Personal Action Plan™ Creating a Vision Statement for your organization that incorporates Grateful Leadership into your corporate culture The 360° Grateful Leadership Competency Assessment Summary What did we learn, and how can we implement this in our work environments?

Facilitating Effective Meetings: In-House Training Billions of dollars and exorbitant amounts of time are wasted annually across the globe because of organizations' meeting practices. This contributes to serious performance problems for both organizations and employees, and it has a serious impact on culture and morale. But despite the costs and consequences, every-day people in any role have the ability to change that. They can reduce cost, improve productivity, and enhance their workplace cultures by improving their meeting facilitation skills. And that is because facilitation skills start in the planning stage, not in the live meeting stage. In this course, participants will learn that their responsibility as a facilitator is to be a steward of time, money, relationships, and performance. To do that, they will learn to estimate costs of meetings and practice a variety of strategic thinking and analysis tasks to effectively plan results-aligned meetings. They will also apply several techniques and strategies to proactively prevent and deal with conflict in meetings, as well as give objective, constructive feedback to others in order to create behavior change during meetings. Participants must bring laptops with them and have internet access during the course (both virtual classroom and traditional classroom). The laptops are needed for specific activities. Also note that this course pairs well with IIL's Conflict Resolution Skills and Decision Making and Problem Solving courses, which go much deeper into related skills and tools that support effective meeting facilitation. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Estimate the financial and time costs of attendance for real-world meetings Use a performance formula to define the purpose of meetings Describe the responsibilities and qualities of an effective facilitator Analyze situations to determine when a meeting is necessary Articulate performance-driven meeting goals and results Align meeting goals and results Strategize to invite, involve, and exclude appropriate attendees Explain research-based best practices for meeting decisions and agenda development Create an effective agenda for a results-driven meeting Apply proactive tools and strategies for relationship-building dealing with meeting conflict Give constructive behavioral feedback using the Situation-Behavior-Impact® technique The Business Case for Effective Facilitation Embracing the research on meetings Estimating the real costs of meetings Determining a meeting's performance value Clarifying the meeting facilitator's role Facilitating the Meeting Plan Determining if a meeting is necessary Aligning meeting goals with meeting types Identifying the right attendees Creating a strategically effective agenda Facilitating the Live Meeting Building relationships from the start Dealing with conflict proactively Giving feedback on unproductive behavior