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Learn the basics and the advanced concepts of Tableau to create stunning and detailed visualizations. This course provides step-by-step guidance on how we can make data easier to understand and easier to interpret by using visualizations. We'll be working with Tableau 2020.3.

Today, every individual and organisation is a publisher. You want everyone in your organisation to be a potential ambassador. And every employee has something to gain from raising their profile and showcasing their expertise. An effective content strategy allows you to deliver compelling stories to your audience in the most seamless way possible to make an emotional connection. This requires a mix of passion for the subject matter, a deep relationship with your audience, robust production processes, and the right tools.  With a background in journalism and technology, we’ve worked on many projects that combine the two – including overseeing the iPad edition launches for Condé Nast in the UK, product ownership of a Digital Asset Manager for Condé Nast International, and developing and delivering content training for telco VEON.  Publishers and brands we’ve worked with include WIRED, Time Out, GQ, Vanity Fair and Vogue – as well as solo entrepreneurs and startups who are trying to cut through the noise and get their message heard.  In this course we'll cover the key elements of an effective content strategy: how to plan across multiple platforms, and how to implement your blueprint without exhausting yourself or your team. Sample learning content  Session 1: Planning a content strategy Mapping and understanding your audiences. Defining your content objectives, for you or your organisation. Common pitfalls with poorly targeted content. Session 2: A content creation framework Finding ideas to generate a consistent stream of content. Idenitfying angles that will help you stand out from the crowd. Using different formats across multiple channels. Session 3: Keeping it going Simple processes to help hit deadlines and publish regularly. Balancing content creation and content creation. Creating a mix of evergreen and timely content. Session 4: Measurement and iteration Useful (and useless) metrics for content producers. Handling comments and joining the conversation. Iterating your content strategy based on feedback. Delivery We deliver our courses over Zoom, to maximise flexibility. The training can be delivered in a single day, or across multiple sessions. All of our courses are live and interactive – every session includes a mix of formal tuition and hands-on exercises. 
To ensure this is possible, the number of attendees is capped at 16 people.  Tutor Alan Rutter is the founder of Fire Plus Algebra. He is a specialist in communicating complex subjects through data visualisation, writing and design. He teaches for General Assembly and runs in-house training for public sector clients including the Home Office, the Department of Transport, the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, the Health Foundation, and numerous local government and emergency services teams. He previously worked with Guardian Masterclasses on curating and delivering new course strands, including developing and teaching their B2B data visualisation courses. He oversaw the iPad edition launches of Wired, GQ, Vanity Fair and Vogue in the UK, and has worked with Condé Nast International as product owner on a bespoke digital asset management system for their 11 global markets. Testimonial “The EMpower Network commissioned the content creation workshop to understand how to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. In light of covid-19, it’s more important than ever to communicate clearly especially as we’ve moved to remote meetings. The workshop was very insightful and Alan was a very engaging speaker making sure all attendees contributed and worked through real-life examples. Attendees praised the usefulness of the workshop and especially liked the content generation framework with one saying 'It has changed the way I think about communicating and given me a toolkit that I will use in both my work and personal projects'.” Shade Nathaniel-Ayodele | EMpower Network, Southwark Council 

Learn about the realm of travel blogging - where every keystroke crafts narratives that transcend the ordinary. Unveil the secrets of the digital odyssey with our immersive course, exploring the enchanting universe of storytelling through the lens of a travel blogger. Picture yourself navigating the ethical and legal nuances of this captivating landscape, a digital pioneer charting territories with finesse. Key Features of This Blogging: Travel Blogger Course: This Blogging: Travel Blogger Course is CPD Certified Free Certificate from Reed CIQ Approved Developed by Specialist Lifetime Access Dive into the heart of the course as you learn the art of weaving compelling travel tales, turning mundane experiences into riveting narratives that captivate your audience. Picture-perfect moments come to life with our module on travel blogging and photography, where you'll master the fusion of words and visuals. Your journey doesn't end there - unlock the codes of branding and SEO wizardry to cast your blog into the limelight. The course unfolds like a captivating novel, revealing the intricacies of building an email fortress and conquering the social media sphere. As you traverse through the chapters, discover the alchemy of turning passion into profit, unlocking the gateway to affiliate partnerships, sponsored posts, and exhilarating paid press trips. Elevate your narrative prowess and take the leap into a world where every word penned is a ticket to destinations unexplored. Go on an amazing odyssey and redefine the way you share your travel tales with the world. Course Curriculum of Blogging: Travel Blogger course: Module 01: Blogging Fundamentals Module 02: Ethics and Legalities in Blogging Module 03: Exploring Travel Blogging Module 04: Crafting Compelling Travel Stories Module 05: Establishing Your Travel Blog Module 06: Integration of Photography in Travel Blogging Module 07: Branding and SEO Strategies Module 08: Developing Your Email Subscriber List Module 09: Social Media Marketing Strategies for Travel Bloggers Module 10: Revenue Generation and Blog Advertising Module 11: Affiliate Partnerships, Sponsored Content, and Paid Travel Opportunities Module 12: Strategies for Pitching Travel Blogging Opportunities Module 13: Expanding Your Income Opportunities Learning Outcomes: Analyse ethical implications, ensuring legal compliance in travel blogging content. Craft compelling travel stories with effective writing techniques and styles. Establish and customise a functional travel blog with Module 05 guidelines. Utilise photography to enhance travel blog aesthetics and engagement. Apply SEO strategies and branding principles to boost blog visibility. Implement monetization strategies, including affiliate partnering and sponsored content. Accreditation All of our courses, including this Blogging: Travel Blogger course, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in Blogging: Travel Blogger. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Blogging: Travel Blogger 1:58:00 1: Module 01: Blogging Fundamentals 11:00 2: Module 02: Ethics and Legalities in Blogging 08:00 3: Module 03: Exploring Travel Blogging 10:00 4: Module 04: Crafting Compelling Travel Stories 11:00 5: Module 05: Establishing Your Travel Blog 08:00 6: Module 06: Integration of Photography in Travel Blogging 10:00 7: Module 07: Branding and SEO Strategies 08:00 8: Module 08: Developing Your Email Subscriber List 10:00 9: Module 09: Social Media Marketing Strategies for Travel Bloggers 10:00 10: Module 10: Revenue Generation and Blog Advertising 07:00 11: Module 11: Affiliate Partnerships, Sponsored Content 10:00 12: Module 12: Strategies for Pitching Travel Blogging Opportunities 07:00 13: Module 13: Expanding Your Income Opportunities 07:00 14: CPD Certificate - Free 01:00 Who is this course for? This Blogging: Travel Blogger course can be taken by anyone who wants to understand more about the topic. With the aid of this course, you will be able to grasp the fundamental knowledge and ideas. Additionally, this Blogging: Travel Blogger course is ideal for: Aspiring travel bloggers seeking comprehensive skills and knowledge. Writers passionate about travel with a desire to monetize content through blogging. Individuals aiming to build a strong online presence in travel blogging. Marketing enthusiasts interested in social media strategies for travel blogging. Bloggers eager to increase income through diverse monetization avenues. Requirements Learners do not require any prior qualifications to enrol on this Blogging: Travel Blogger course. You just need to have an interest in Blogging: Travel Blogger. Career path After completing this Blogging: Travel Blogger course you will have a variety of careers to choose from. The following job sectors of Blogging: Travel Blogger are: Travel Content Writer SEO Specialist for Travel Blogs Social Media Manager (Specialising in Travel) Branding Consultant for Travel Businesses Email Marketing Coordinator for Travel Industry Certificates Digital certificate Digital certificate - Included Reed Courses Certificate of Completion Digital certificate - Included Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

The Intersection of Agile and Culture Most accept that agile methods and practices work but how do you apply them at scale without stifling the creativity, autonomy, and energy of your teams? Listen as Aaron Bjork describes the importance of organizational culture in scaled agile implementations. Aaron will share stories from his experiences at Microsoft and provide practical advice for how to intersect agile and culture in your organization and teams. Key takeaways: Learn why culture and agile are not mutually exclusive. Learn practical ways to strengthen the agile mindset on your teams. Learn ways to identify where culture is interfering with agile adoption. Learn what has/hasn't worked during Microsoft's agile transformation.

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With Acting Coach Mel Churcher Introduction This Zoom course will offer ways to tap into your confident, powerful self; preparation for filming challenging self-tapes; new thoughts on screen work. Resist the idea of typecasting! You can play the roles you find difficult, or have never had the chance to work on. You can surprise yourself; find the joy of stepping into an unfamiliar self. Let’s open the gates and explore the deep or wild unknown – in a positive way. This course offers guidance, tips and exercises to enable your unique charisma to shine through in any role you play. Suitable both emerging talent and working professionals looking to improve. Meet Your Tutor Mel Churcher A-Lister Coach Mel Churcher is an international acting, dialogue and voice coach who has worked with companies including the Royal National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company and coaches a wide range of professionals from budding newcomers to top film stars like Daniel Craig, Angelina Jolie, Keira Knightley and Jet Li; from presenters like Raymond Blanc and Goldie to singers like Tricky and Joss Stone. Mel's Work Course Outline This course will increase your confidence with all aspects of screen work and with self-taping scenes for auditions. We’ll also work on a monologue that you film yourself during the course.  This course will offer guidance, tips and exercises to enable your charisma to shine through in any role you play. All sessions are recorded and students expected to watch any filming done of themselves each evening. Also, during the course, to self-film a monologue, and work on a scene to self tape and submit to Mel at conclusion of the course. Day 1 -Monday | Time (UK) 10:30am – 1.00pm & 2:30pm – 5.15pm You will be introduced to the course, discuss screen acting, self-taping and talk about the actors’ toolbox. Mel will then invite you to each share a real-life story and do your given monologue. Here you will observe how specific you are, and how much muscle memory you still have in your body from your real experiences. You will explore games and techniques that allow you to find the same life and truth when you are using learned lines. Homework: Students to watch their work on playback. Day 2 -Tuesday | Time (UK) 10:30am – 1.00pm & 2:30pm – 5.15pm On day two you will continue on your real life stories and monologues. Continuing work on real stories/ monologues. Each actor will get individual time within the group. (all present can see but participant is filmed as solo performance to watch later.) Homework: Students to watch their work on playback. Scenes sent after class; partners chosen – these to be learned and self-taped after the course. Day 3 -Wednesday | Time (UK) 10:30am – 1.00pm & 2:30pm – 5.30pm On day three you will complete your individual monologue. Mel will also give you self-tape technical tips, elements toolbox and scenes read with partners. Homework: Studio watch their work on playback. Day 4 – Thursday | SELF WORK DAY – MEL NOT PRESENT Actors to film their monologues and send to Mel by 2pm latest! Scenes to be worked on in pairs (if possible) or explored alone. Day 5 – Friday | Time (UK) 10.30am – 1:00pm & 2.30pm – 5.15pm Watching filmed monologues together, with feedback. Toolbox, any remaining thoughts and games, feedbacks. roundup of the course. Homework: Students to film their scenes and send self-tapes within the next fortnight. (If no reader, course partner (or someone else) can read in remotely.) Every participant will have individual feedback on these self-tapes via a personal recording. Additional Information Features Intensive Short Course Small Class Size Held online via Zoom Suitable for all levels of ability Suitable if you are (17 yrs+) and committed to improving your screen acting skills Attracts a varied age range from 17 yrs+. International Students Welcome The course is taught in English, so it is important that you have proficient English language skills Learning Outcomes Increase your chances of getting work Add real life experiences to your acting performance Experience of working with an A-Lister Acting Coach Course Location Live Online Course Via Zoom Stable Internet Connection Required Webcam and Microphone Required Please log in at least 10 minutes before each session begins. A strong internet connection is required to join our live online courses and workshops. Please test your internet connection before booking as we cannot refund due to technical issues. Please familiarise yourself with Zoom before attending your workshop. Your camera will be required to be switched on during the workshop.Students will receive a Zoom link via email to join the workshop. Please log on at least 10 mins before the workshop begins.

Agile for Non-IT Practitioners - How Agile Project Management is Different and How It Can be Used for Non-IT Projects (On-Demand) As a Project Management Institute (PMI)®Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.), IIL has agreed to abide by PMI®-established quality assurance criteria. In today's world of fast paced technology, continually changing requirements and project scope, the need for Agile Project Management has greatly increased. Responding to this demand, the Project Management Institute (PMI®) launched the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®certification. A result of this certification is the creation of a new space where Project Management and Agile Practices for Software Development meet. The foundation of Agile is the Agile Manifesto for Software Development. Agile has been used for software development for a number of years, even prior to the creation of the Agile Manifesto in 2001. The success of Agile for software development projects has piqued interest in successfully employing Agile in many other fields. How can Agile practices be used for projects which are not software or IT in nature? This course will provide guidance on how Agile can be used beyond software development projects, including how it differs from traditional project management. The course also will provide an overview of the Agile Scrum framework, which is one of the most popular Agile methodologies used. This course provides practical skills, concepts, and principles you can take back to the job and use to implement Agile practices in projects, as applicable. The goal of this course is to acquaint participants with the concepts of agile development methods and the specifics of the Scrum management framework. At the end of this course, participants will understand: Agile Practices - what makes Agile projects 'agile' Scrum and how Scrum applies to the Agile Practices Specific Agile practices which you can use to improve the execution of your projects Practices which can be used in conjunction with Scrum for Non-IT projects Course goal and objectives Importance of Agile development and project management What Agile is and is not Faster, better, cheaper Delivers better fit for purpose Agile versus Waterfall and the big paradigm shift Agile characteristics, behaviors, approaches Agile concerns and pitfalls Introducing Agile Overview of Agile Agile values and principles Overview of Scrum Scrum methodology Scrum terminology Scrum Framework Scrum roles Scrum meetings Sprints Requirements and Product Definition User stories Product backlog Planning Agile Estimating in Scrum Sprint planning session Release planning Agile Practices Agile development Analysis practices Validation practices Other practices Running a Sprint Conducting a Sprint Negotiating changes Tracking progress End of Spring meetings Release planning Closing the project

LOOKING FOR: MG, YA AND ADULT SCI-FI / FANTASY, CHILDREN'S NON-FICTION After graduating from St Andrews University with a degree in English Literature and Art History, Maddy followed her love of literature to an internship at non-fiction literary agency Graham Maw Christie. At GMC, Maddy worked her way up to Agent and built a list of authors who wrote for both for adults and children, spanning history, tarot, and nature writing. An avid reader of anything magical, Maddy joined Madeleine Milburn in 2022 to build a list specialising in SFF. Maddy would like to see SFF across all genres for all ages, including: grim dark, thriller, historical, romance, cosy fantasy, sci-fi, epic, YA fantasy, dark academia, contemporary fantasy, fantasy middle-grade, mythology, fairy tale and queer fantasy. Inspiring children’s non-fiction. She loves worlds to get lost in, adventures that transform what it means to be a hero, and unique magic that offers as many problems as solutions. She likes books that make her cry and books that change her mind. Above all, when she finishes a story about another world, she wants it to have taught her a lesson which helps her live in this one. She loves all fantasy, but favours richly imagined, complex worlds with a history to discover and a future to protect. Worldbuilding is one of her favourite aspects of this genre and she is always looking for a new, dense world with series potential. Think Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere or the Marvel Cinematic Universe – the bigger the better! She also likes character-driven fantasy with a diverse cast to root for (or root against) and she wants to see a range of different relationships depicted authentically. She particularly like epics that dip into big, universal themes such as grief, climate change, or war and which ask impossible questions in the vein of R.F. Kuang or N.K. Jemisin. She is also excited by authors that play with form and language in a fantasy setting. In YA, she is looking for much the same as in an adult fantasy, but with younger protagonists and a closer focus on relationships. She wants to see the tropes she knows and loves in new and exciting forms and her favourite YA books often centre around belonging and becoming. She likes a dash of romance in everything, because she is sentimental that way, but it’s particularly important in the YA space. Sci-fi is a big passion of hers, especially when it comes with a strong hook. She is a huge fan of Becky Chamber’s The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet and Michaiah Johnson’s The Space Between Worlds. She likes space as a metaphor, and would love something that explores different alien species. Please send her your space operas and sci-fi romances which combine space, magic and mayhem! In fantasy middle grade, she favours whimsy and animal companions; she would love to follow a group of kids through magic school. She tends to look for plenty of humour with a strong friendship at the centre, and she wants middle grade stories which engage with the concerns of children growing up as well as offering an all-important escape (preferably on a dragon/unicorn’s back). She is also looking for children’s non-fiction for all ages. In this space, she wants something as creative as it is informative, and thinks diverse voices are increasingly important. Maddy 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, Maddy 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 15th January 2025

Unleash your inner orator with the Public Speaking Masterclass. Delve into modules that guide you through the art of captivating public speaking. Learn the nuances of content creation, storytelling, body language, and advanced presentation skills. Elevate your communication prowess and engage your audience with confidence and emotional connection. Master state management techniques to shine on any stage or platform. Learning Outcomes: Understand the fundamentals of effective public speaking. Cultivate emotional connection through your speeches. Craft compelling content to engage your audience. Harness the power of storytelling in your presentations. Utilize winning body language for impactful communication. Learn advanced techniques to enhance your presentation skills. Develop state management strategies for confidence and poise. Why buy this Public Speaking Masterclass?  Unlimited access to the course for forever Digital Certificate, Transcript, student ID all included in the price Absolutely no hidden fees Directly receive CPD accredited qualifications after course completion Receive one to one assistance on every weekday from professionals Immediately receive the PDF certificate after passing Receive the original copies of your certificate and transcript on the next working day Easily learn the skills and knowledge from the comfort of your home Certification After studying the course materials of the Public Speaking Masterclass you will be able to take the MCQ test that will assess your knowledge. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the pdf certificate for £5.99. Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £9.60. Who is this course for? This Public Speaking Masterclass course is ideal for Individuals looking to improve their public speaking skills. Professionals seeking to enhance their presentation abilities. Students preparing for speeches, presentations, or debates. Anyone aiming to boost their confidence in public speaking. Prerequisites This Public Speaking Masterclass 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. Career path Seminar Speaker - Average Earnings: £20,000 - £40,000 per year. Motivational Speaker - Average Earnings: £25,000 - £50,000 per year. Communication Trainer - Average Earnings: £30,000 - £45,000 per year. Keynote Speaker - Average Earnings: £40,000 - £80,000 per year. Media Personality/TV Presenter - Average Earnings: £30,000 - £100,000+ per year. Course Curriculum Module 01: Introduction Introduction 00:03:00 Module 02: The wheel of Public Speaking and Emotional Connection The Emotional Connection 00:01:00 Let's talk Passion 00:03:00 Warm-up exercises 00:01:00 Connect with the best version of you 00:04:00 Prepare for your Audience 00:02:00 Begin to create an Amazing and Memorable Presentation 00:01:00 Module 03: Let's focus on the content Powerful Content 00:01:00 The Connecting Theme (Throughline) 00:02:00 The Content Mix 00:02:00 Your Presentation Map 00:03:00 Module 04: Time for storytelling Crafting Stories 00:01:00 Why Stories? 00:02:00 Vignettes System (Mini-stories) 00:04:00 Your Elevator Pitch 00:03:00 A final tip on your Elevator Pitch! 00:01:00 Module 05: Winning body language Intro to Body Language 00:01:00 An important point about the Communication Theory 00:02:00 Professional gestures and stances 00:03:00 Communication Styles 00:05:00 A few additional cool points for you! 00:03:00 Pause-Scan-Nod-Whisper 00:02:00 Points of Communication 00:02:00 Time to apply what you have learnt! 00:01:00 Module 06: Advanced tips to hone your presentation skills Honing your presentation skills 00:13:00 Module 07: State Management Intro to State Management 00:01:00 Learn to trigger a resourceful state 00:06:00 Visualise your Success 00:03:00 An additional tip for you. 00:01:00 The Room Technique 00:03:00 Some additional comments. 00:01:00 You are amazing! 00:02:00 Assignment Assignment - Public Speaking Masterclass 00:00:00

Become a certified Tableau Data Analyst through our Data Analytics course. Gain the skills to analyze and visualize data using Tableau.