Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed as an introduction to HTML and CSS for those who want to learn to develop standards-compliant web content, with a focus on current HTML5 and CSS3 standards. This course can be taught on Microsoft© Windows©, Apple© Mac OS© X, or Linux©, and supports developers who work in any of those environments. HTML5 is one of the most integral and evolving web technologies that enables a user to structure content and present it on the web.This course lays the foundation for mastering this popular web publishing technology. Authoring Content in HTML Web Development Standards Create an HTML Page Apply HTML Attributes Embedding and Linking Content Embed Content within an HTML Page Link HTML Pages Create Image Maps Formatting Content with CSS Apply Style Sheets to HTML Use CSS to Create Multiple Column Layouts Authoring Complex Content Structures Author Table Content Construct and Format Forms Testing and Publishing HTML Content Identify and Correct Structural and Compatibility Problems Make HTML Content Accessible Publish and Deploy Web Content Additional course details: Nexus Humans HTML5 - Content Authoring Fundamentals training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the HTML5 - Content Authoring Fundamentals course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours Overview You will spend the first part of the day getting to know participants and discussing what will take place during the workshop. Students will also have an opportunity to identify their personal learning objectives. Many of us flinch when we hear terms like depreciation, cash flow, balance sheet, and (worst of all!) budgets. However, these are all important concepts to understand if you?re going to succeed in today?s business world, particularly as a supervisor. Even better, financial terms are not as scary as they seem. 1 - Getting the Facts Straight The first session will go over basic financial terms Explore their role in company finances Governing organizations in their area. 2 - The Accounting Cycle Four phases of the accounting cycle Key concepts: cash vs. accrual methods 3 - The Key Reports Take a close look at balance sheets and income statements Review cash flow statements and statements of retained earnings 4 - Keeping Score Explain the chart of accounts and single vs. double entry accounting. 5 - A Review of Financial Terms Introduction to some additional financial terms. 6 - Understanding Debits and Credits De-mystify accounting terms: debits and credits. 7 - Your Financial Analysis Toolbox Sources for financial data Tips on weeding out useless information Calculate common ratios Read an annual report, and some useful decision-making tools. 8 - Identifying High and Low Risk Companies Guidelines for identifying high and low risk companies. 9 - The Basics of Budgeting What is a budget? How a budget fits into the big picture The budgeting process 10 - Working Smarter Basic checklist of computer skills required for success How to choose an accounting package 11 - People and Numbers Dealing with finances Expense Reports Making cuts to someone?s pay? Provide tips on what to do. Additional course details: Nexus Humans Accounting Essentials training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Accounting Essentials course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for new managers, especially those with direct reports, who are responsible for increasing employee motivation and job performance. This course will assist students in understanding and implementing strategies that will help to motivate their work force. 1 - Getting Started Workshop Objectives Pre-Assignment Review 2 - A Psychological Approach Herzberg?s Theory of Motivation Maslow?s Hierarchy of Needs The Two Models and Motivation Case Study Module Two: Review Questions 3 - Object-Oriented Theory The Carrot The Whip The Plant Case Study Module Three: Review Questions 4 - Using Reinforcement Theory A History of Reinforcement Theory Behavior Modification in Four Steps Appropriate Uses in the Workplace Case Study Module Four: Review Questions 5 - Using Expectancy Theory A History of Expectancy Theory Understanding the Three Factors Using the Three Factors to Motivate in the Workplace Case Study Module Five: Review Questions 6 - Personality's Role in Motivation Identifying Your Personality Type Identifying Others? Personality Type Motivators by Personality Type Case Study Module Six: Review Questions 7 - Setting Goals Goals and Motivation Setting SMART Goal Evaluating and Adapting Case Study Module Seven: Review Questions 8 - A Personal Toolbox Building Your Own Motivational Plan Encouraging Growth and Development Getting Others to See the Glass Half-Full Case Study Module Eight: Review Questions 9 - Motivation on the Job The Key Factors Creating a Motivational Organization Creating a Motivational Job Case Study Module Nine: Review Questions 10 - Addressing Specific Morale Issues Dealing with Individual Morale Problems Addressing Team Morale What to Do When the Whole Company is De-Motivated Case Study Module Ten: Review Questions 11 - Keeping Yourself Motivated Identifying Personal Motivators Maximizing Your Motivators Evaluating and Adapting Case Study Module Eleven: Review Questions 12 - Wrapping Up Words from the Wise Additional course details: Nexus Humans Employee Motivation training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Employee Motivation course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
The Highfield Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF) has been developed to give learners a sound knowledge and understanding of health and safety. Who is this course for? This elearning course has been designed for managers, supervisors and team leaders, or those who are preparing to start work at this level, to gain a good understanding of health and safety that would be relevant within their workplace. What does the course cover? The topics covered in this course include: Introduction to health and safety Accidents, injuries and work-related health Legal aspects of health and safety Risk assessment Hazardous substances (COSHH) The workplace Using equipment safely Fire safety Ergonomics, manual handling and display screen equipment Measuring and monitoring performance The role of line managers and supervisors How is the course delivered? Learners receive access to Caldiston Academy's learning portal where they can access their interactive elearning course and Highfield Level 3 Supervising Health and Safety e-book. Total qualification time (TQT) for this course is 30 hours. These hours include time spent: Working through the interactive e-learning course Reading the Highfield Level 3 Supervising Health and Safety e-book Completing a mock exam How is the course assessed? To acheive the Highfield Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace learners must complete a 2 hour remotely invigilated exam.
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours For the better part of every day, we are communicating to and with others. Whether it?s the speech you deliver in the boardroom, the level of attention you give your spouse when they are talking to you, or the look you give the cat, it all means something. This workshop will help participants understand the different methods of communication and how to make the most of each of them. 1 - Getting Started Icebreaker Housekeeping Items The Parking Lot Workshop Objectives 2 - The Big Picture What is Communication? How Do We Communicate? Other Factors in Communication 3 - Understanding Communication Barriers An Overview of Common Barriers Language Barriers Cultural Barriers Differences in Time and Place 4 - Paraverbal Communication Skills The Power of Pitch The Truth about Tone The Strength of Speed 5 - Non-Verbal Communication Understanding the Mehrabian Study All About Body Language Interpreting Gestures 6 - Speaking Like a STAR S = Situation T = Task A = Action R = Result Summary 7 - Listening Skills Seven Ways to Listen Better Today Understanding Active Listening Sending Good Signals to Others 8 - Asking Good Questions Open Questions Closed Questions Probing Questions 9 - Appreciative Inquiry The Purpose of AI The Four Stages Examples and Case Studies 10 - Mastering the Art of Conversation Level One: Discussing General Topics Level Two: Sharing Ideas and Perspectives Level Three: Sharing Personal Experiences Our Top Networking Tips 11 - Advanced Communication Skills Understanding Precipitating Factors Establishing Common Ground Using ?I? Messages 12 - Wrapping Up Words from the Wise Review of Parking Lot Lessons Learned Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations Additional course details: Nexus Humans Communication Strategies training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Communication Strategies course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours Overview Students will come away with knowledge and skills to become a top-notch team performer. This workshop will encourage you to explore the different aspects of a team, as well as ways that they can become a top-notch team performer. 1 - GETTING STARTED Icebreaker Housekeeping Items The Parking Lot Workshop Objectives 2 - DEFINING SUCCESS What is a Team? An Overview of Tuckman and Jensen's Four-Phase Model 3 - TYPES OF TEAMS The Traditional Team Self-Directed Teams E-Teams 4 - THE FIRST STAGE OF TEAM DEVELOPMENT-FORMING Hallmarks of This Stage What To Do As A Leader What To Do As A Follower 5 - THE SECOND STAGE OF TEAM DEVELOPMENT-STORMING The Hallmarks of This Stage What To Do As A Leader What To Do As A Follower 6 - THE THIRD STAGE OF TEAM DEVELOPMENT-NORMING The Hallmarks of This Stage What To Do As A Leader What To Do As A Follower 7 - THE FOURTH STAGE OF TEAM DEVELOPMENT-PERFORMING Hallmarks of This Stage What To Do As A Leader What To Do As A Follower 8 - TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES The Benefits and Disadvantages Team-Building Activities That Won't Make People Cringe Choosing a Location for Team-Building 9 - MAKING THE MOST OF TEAM MEETINGS Setting the Time and Place Trying the 50-Minute Meeting Using Celebrations of All Sizes 10 - SOLVING PROBLEMS AS A TEAM The Six Thinking Hats Encouraging Brainstorming Building Consensus 11 - ENCOURAGING TEAMWORK Some Things to Do Some Things to Avoid Some Things to Consider 12 - WRAPPING UP Words from the Wise Review of Parking Lot Lessons Learned Completion of Action Plans Additional course details: Nexus Humans Teamwork and Team Building training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Teamwork and Team Building course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
This CPD accredited short course is for everyone who wants to work more effectively with their collaeagues. It will help strengthen personal competencies including listening and communication, understanding and engaging with different perspectives, and working together to create a positive culture in the office or on the shopfloor.
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for individuals who need to present information effectively in a professional environment. Overview This program can benefit anyone who presents; a trainer, a meeting facilitator, speaker, or seminar discussion leader. No matter which role you are assuming, this workshop will help you become more efficient and proficient with the skills of providing information to others. In this course, students will learn active listening skills to facilitate the exchange of ideas in meetings and presentations. They will also organize your ideas to create coherent and convincing oral presentations. Getting Started Icebreaker Housekeeping Items The Parking Lot Workshop Objectives Creating the Program Performing a Needs Analysis Writing the Basic Outline Researching, Writing, and Editing Choosing Your Delivery Methods Basic Methods Advanced Methods Basic Criteria to Consider Verbal Communication Skills Listening and Hearing: They Aren?t the Same Thing Asking Questions Communicating with Power Non-Verbal Communication Skills Body Language It?s Not What You Say, it?s How You Say It Overcoming Nervousness Preparing Mentally Physical Relaxation Techniques Appearing Confident in Front of the Crowd Creating Fantastic Flip Charts Required Tools The Advantages of Pre-Writing Using Colors Appropriately Creating a Plan B Creating Compelling PowerPoint Presentations Required Tools Tips and Tricks Creating a Plan B Wow 'Em with the Whiteboard Traditional and Electronic Whiteboards Using Colors Appropriately Creating a Plan B Vibrant Videos and Amazing Audio Required Tools Tips and Tricks Creating a Plan B Pumping it Up a Notch Make Them Laugh a Little Encourage Discussion Dealing with Questions Wrapping Up Words from the Wise Review of Parking Lot Lessons Learned Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations Additional course details: Nexus Humans Presentation Skills training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Presentation Skills course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for individuals who desire to supervise others more effectively. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will be equipped to supervise others more effectively and efficiently, contributing to job satisfaction and productivity. In this course, students will develop the skills required to be more efficient and proficient supervisors. 1 - GETTING STARTED Icebreaker Housekeeping Items The Parking Lot Workshop Objectives 2 - SETTING EXPECTATIONS Defining the Requirements Identifying Opportunities for Improvement and Growth Setting Verbal Expectations Putting Expectations in Writing 3 - SETTING GOALS Understanding Cascading Goals The SMART Way Helping Others Set Goals 4 - ASSIGNING WORK General Principles The Dictatorial Approach The Apple-Picking Approach The Collaborative Approach 5 - DEGREES OF DELEGATION Level One: Complete Supervision Level Two: Partial Supervision Level Three: Complete Independence 6 - IMPLEMENT DELEGATION Deciding to Delegate To Whom Should You Delegate? Providing Instructions Monitoring the Results Troubleshooting Delegation 7 - PROVIDING FEEDBACK Characteristics of Good Feedback Feedback Delivery Tools Informal Feedback Formal Feedback 8 - MANAGING YOUR TIME The 80/20 Rule Prioritizing with the Urgent-Important Matrix Using a Productivity Journal Using Routines and Rituals to Simplify Your Workday 9 - RESOLVING CONFLICT Using a conflict Resolution Process Maintaining Fairness Seeking help from Within the Team Seeking Help for Outside the Team 10 - TIPS FOR SPECIAL SITUATIONS What to Do If You?ve Been Promoted from within the Team What to Do If You're Leading a Brand New Team What to Do if You're Taking on an Established Team 11 - A SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR THE NEW SUPERVISOR Ask the Right Questions of the Right People Go to Gemba Keep Learning 12 - WRAPPING UP Words from the Wise Review of Parking Lot Lessons Learned Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for individuals who are new to Adobe Acrobat Pro, but need to create and share PDF files and PDF portfolios. Students should have some experience using office productivity applications, such as word processor, a multimedia presentation application, or a spreadsheet application. Overview In this course, you will create and work with PDF documents. You will: Access information in a PDF document Create and save PDF documents Navigate content in a PDF document Modify PDF documents Review PDF documents Convert PDF documents Adobe Acrobat Pro DC puts the power of the Portable Document Format, literally, at your fingertips. By taking advantage of the functionality & features available in Acrobat, you will ensure the integrity of your documents regardless of who views them. Prerequisites To ensure your success in this course, you should have basic experience with computers and exposure to Windows 8, as well as common productivity tools such as Microsoft Office Word & Microsoft Office PowerPoint. You can obtain this level of skill & knowledge by taking the following courses: Using Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows 8 Transition from Windows 7 Microsoft Office Word 2013: Part 1 Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2013: Part 1 1 - Accessing PDF Documents Topic A: Open a PDF Document Topic B: Browse a PDF Document 2 - Creating and Saving PDF Documents Topic A: Create and Save a PDF Document from an Existing Document Topic B: Create a PDF Document from a Web Page Topic C: Combine Multiple PDF Documents 3 - Navigating Content in a PDF Document Topic A: Perform a Search in a PDF Document Topic B: Search Multiple PDF Documents Topic C: Work with Bookmarks Topic D: Create Links and Buttons 4 - Modifying PDF Documents Topic A: Manipulate PDF Document Pages Topic B: Edit Content in a PDF Document Topic C: Add Page Elements 5 - Reviewing PDF Documents Topic A: Add Comments and Markup Topic B: Compare PDF Documents Topic C: Initiate and Manage a Review Topic D: Digitally Sign PDF Documents 6 - Converting PDF Files Topic A: Reduce the File Size of a PDF Document Topic B: Optimize PDF Files Topic C: Convert and Reuse PDF Document Content