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Words have power—and knowing how to wield them with precision, flair and purpose is a skill worth mastering. This Creative Writing course is designed for those with a passion for storytelling, whether you're drawn to fiction, poetry, blogs, or writing that lives outside the box. From shaping vivid characters to creating irresistible narratives, you’ll explore the core principles of imaginative writing while discovering your unique voice along the way. Crafted with flexibility in mind, this course welcomes learners of all backgrounds, from curious beginners to those dusting off old notebooks. It’s delivered entirely online, so you can work through the modules at your own pace, whenever inspiration strikes—be it sunrise or during your fifth cup of tea. By the end, you’ll walk away with sharpened writing tools, a fresh perspective, and a CPD certificate to proudly display (or post on your fridge for motivation). Whether you're writing for pleasure or polishing your skills for publication, this course offers a smart and enjoyable way to grow. Still not convinced? Take a glimpse of the key benefits you'll get with - Lessons prepared in collaboration with Professionals User-friendly Learner Management System (LMS) Syllabus designed in line with the standards of the UK Education System Updated Study Materials focusing both on Knowledge and Skill based training Guidance to expand in 'a' territory and move forward with Content Developer profession Free Assessment to test learners' knowledge and skills Accredited learning and widely recognised certificate from reputed CPD Accreditation Bodies Course Curriculum: Module 01: Introduction to Creative Writing Module 02: The Development of Creative Writing Module 03: Novel Writing Module 04: Writing Non-Fiction Module 05: Creating Fictional Characters Module 06: Writing Realistic Dialogue Module 07: Writing Horrors, Thriller and Murder Stories Module 08: Writing for Children Module 09: Writing Poetry Module 10: Proposal Writing Module 11: Critical Thinking Module 12: Business Writing Module 13: Other Writings Module 14: Editing, Evaluating and Getting Published Course Assessment You will immediately be given access to a specifically crafted MCQ test upon completing the Creative Writing - CPD Accredited course. For each test, the pass mark will be set to 60%. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by The CPD Certification Service Who is this course for? The Creative Writing - CPD Accredited training is ideal for highly motivated individuals or teams who want to enhance their skills and efficiently skilled employees. Requirements There are no formal entry requirements for the course, with enrollment open to anyone! Career path Learn the essential skills and knowledge you need to excel in your professional life with the help & guidance from our Creative Writing - CPD Accredited training.

Whether you want to close a business deal or sell a house effective negotiation skills can help you seal the deal. This craft can take you a long way in both your personal and professional life. Learn this useful skill set from the comfort of your home with the Negotiation Skills Certificate course. This course will take your skills to the next level in no time. This course will provide quality training on negotiation. Through the informative and engaging modules, you will get a clear understanding of collaborative negotiation. Then it will provide elaborate lessons on the seven steps of successful negotiation. Next, you will learn how to apply these steps in your home. The course will also teach you tips and tricks to negotiate with different personalities. In addition to this valuable skill set you will also receive a certificate of achievement which will add significant value to your resume. Join now! Learning Outcomes  Get introduced to the essentials of collaborative negotiation Learn about the 7 steps of successful negotiation in detail Know how to use these 7 steps in your home Develop the skills to negotiate with different personality types Identify the practices you should avoid while negotiating Who is this Course for? Anyone who wants to improve their negotiation skills can join the course. The Negotiation Skills Certificate course will equip the learners with excellent negotiation techniques and help them close lucrative deals. Entry Requirements Individuals from any background can take the course A good understanding of the English language, numeracy and ICT Any smart device such as a laptop, pc, or smartphone with an internet connection CPD Certificate from Course Gate  After completing the final assignment, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate. The PDF copy of the certificate will cost you £9. You can order the hard copy for £15, or you can get both the hard copy and PDF certificate for £22. Career Path This course will provide the learners with an in-depth understanding of the subject. After completing the course, the learners will develop the skills and knowledge to explore career opportunities in the following fields  Sales Executives Customer Service Executives Project Managers Estate Agent Contract Specialist Course Curriculum Introduction and The Principles of Collaborative Negotiation Welcome and Course Overview 00:06:00 Why Good Negotiation Practice Leads to Better Relationships 01:03:00 Shameless Book Plug 00:01:00 Millie's Cookie Story 00:07:00 Exercise 1: Intentions / Objectives for This Programme 00:01:00 Giving Structure to Your Negotiation Strategy Negotiation is not 00:02:00 Distinguishing Negotiation from -Haggling 00:07:00 The 7 Steps to Negotiation Success 00:06:00 Exercise 2: Giving Structure to your Negotiations 00:01:00 Step One - Preparing Yourself for Collaborative Negotiation Preparing Yourself and Your WIN Outcomes 00:06:00 Exercise 3: Securing Commitment to Negotiate 00:01:00 The 4 P's 00:01:00 The Importance of Personality 00:02:00 We, Then Me 00:02:00 Exercise 4: The 4 P's 00:01:00 Step Two - Preparation - Understanding the Power of Variables Introduction to Variables 00:04:00 Video Examples of Excellent Creativity in Variables 00:03:00 Exercise 5: Understanding the Power of Variables 00:01:00 Using the WIN Matrix 00:03:00 Exercise 6: Write Your Win Matrix 00:02:00 Step Three - Understanding Your Partner's Point of View Introduction 00:01:00 Example Story- Maps of the World - Dyl's Den 00:03:00 Exercise 7: Stepping Into Your Partner's Shoes 00:01:00 Step Four - Discussing Introduction- Stating Intentions 00:04:00 Co-Active Listening- Are You Really Listening 00:02:00 The Power of Pause 00:01:00 Exercise 8: Using Open Questions 00:01:00 Exercise 9: Going Above and Beyond Their Wildest Dreams 00:01:00 Exercise 10: Socratic Questioning 00:04:00 Exercise 11: Creating a Discussion Agreement Statement= 00:01:00 Step Five - Proposing Introduction to the Propose Stage 00:05:00 Exercise 12: Putting Your Proposal into Writing 00:01:00 Step Six - Bargaining Introduction 00:02:00 Exercise 13: Creating a Bargaining Agreement Statement 00:02:00 The Power of Silence 00:04:00 Exercise 14: Developing Your Time-Out Strategy 00:01:00 Step Seven - Agreeing Introduction to Bargaining 00:04:00 The Written Columbo 00:02:00 Exercise 15: Drafting an 'Agreement In Principle' 00:01:00 Getting Yourself Out of the Way - The Human Operating System Introduction - The Missing Link 00:04:00 Exercise 16: Noticing Your Thinking 00:02:00 What Does this Mean in Your Negotiations? 00:03:00 Understanding Personality Why Personality? 00:05:00 Introducing the 4 Colours 00:04:00 Introducing the 8 Aspects 00:04:00 Inspiration v Discipline Driven 00:04:00 Exercise 17: Teddy Bear 00:01:00 Big Picture vs Down to Earth 00:03:00 Exercise 18: Football Club Trip 00:01:00 People Focused vs Outcome Focused 00:02:00 Splash App 00:02:00 Exercise 19: Completing Your Own Assessment 00:01:00 Negotiation with Different 'Personality Types' 00:04:00 Using the Seven Steps at Home Introduction 00:04:00 Avoiding Common Gambits Some Negotiators Use Nibbling - The Columbo 00:02:00 The Flinch 00:02:00 The Red Herring 00:01:00 Higher Authority 00:02:00 The Reluctant Buyer - Seller 00:01:00 The Best of a Bad Choice 00:01:00 Conclusion - Can You Really Get More by Giving More? Conclusion & Thank You 00:02:00 Bonus Lecture 00:01:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates or Transcripts 00:00:00

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This is our lead workshop/training day on behaviour and relationship work in Primary and Secondary schools and Academies, as well as Early Years, FE and adult settings and is both a values primer and a practical guide to successful innovative strategies for improving behaviour and strengthening relationships for challenging children and people of all ages. Course Category Behaviour and Relationships Meeting emotional needs Early Years Inclusion Description This is our lead workshop/training day on behaviour and relationship work in schools and other settings and is both a values primer and a practical guide to successful innovative strategies for improving behaviour and strengthening relationships for challenging children and young people of all ages. Not just another day on ‘Behaviour Management’ – our ‘Fresh Approaches to Behaviour and Relationships’ day goes well beyond a rewards and sanctions approach to ‘behaviour’. We will be focused on those young people for whom rewards and punishments do not always work and who confuse the adults who work with them. We aim to take a relationships based approach and to give those attending an opportunity to think more deeply about why young people do the things they do and what our part as adults is in creating, sustaining and changing these behaviours. The day gives those present opportunities to reflect on their attitudes and practice in relation to children’s behaviour and relationship building. If your usual approaches to managing behaviour aren’t working with particular individuals then take a tour through this range of cutting edge strategies for bringing about positive behaviour change, and for meeting challenging emotional needs. Testimonials ‘Thank you so much for the excellent training day you delivered last week. I found the whole experience quite uplifting and inspirational.’ ‘Thought provoking and empowering. Probably the best training day we’ve had in school’ ‘There was already evidence on the first day of school for pupils that staff were adopting a different approach. Thank you so much for helping us to make a difference.’ ‘Today has to have been one of the very best INSET days I have personally been to – full of practical tips and techniques to use in the classroom; and also proof that this approach does work in practice. It really was inspirational and an excellent start to the term.’ ‘Very motivating and exciting course.’ ‘Another fantastic Colin and Derek training session’ ‘Enjoyed this course very much. Derek and Colin worked very hard and I understood it. Thank you.’ Learning Objectives Reinforce and affirm good practice Re-energise, stimulate and challenge thinking about inclusion of challenging young people and children Increased understanding about behaviour and emotions Increased confidence in managing challenging pupils in childcare settings mainstream schools Access to a wider range of practical strategies to impact on behaviour problems Opportunity to reflect on professional attitudes and behaviour towards families and children and young people Learn new skills and processes to make inclusion successful Who Is It For ? Primary and secondary staff teams All Childcare Providers – Out of School club staff/Childminders/Youth Workers Early years and school based practitioners Heads and deputies SENCOs Advanced skills teachers Primary and secondary teachers Year Managers Parents Local authority support services Course Content The course answers the questions: Are there any new ways to include our most challenging young people? Should we focus on behaviour or relationships? How do we go about including high profile children or young people? Can we find an alternative to exclusion? What would a relationship policy look like? The following are some of the key themes and tools we are likely to explore during the day Getting the welcome right for the most challenging Encouraging – getting the best from the most challenging- Circle of Courage – belonging-achievement-generosity – independence Active listening – Listening to the person underneath the behaviour Compass of Shame – which directions do children and young people head when they feel shame? And what helps children work through these feelings in more healthy ways? Involving other children and young people in solutions and interventions – Circles of friends: peer support, counselling and mediation Team Problem Solving – Solution Circles: a 30 minute group problem solving process to get Teams ‘unstuck’ and to generate positive first action steps Circle of Adults: a process that ‘listens deeper’ to generate reflective problem solving creating lasting behaviour change and effective behaviour intervention plans. A particularly valuable process for those looking to enhance their leadership and facilitation skills Restorative justice and restitution: principles and practice of this approach to repairing harm and restoring relationships without reliance on punishment Understanding the effects of Separation, Loss, Trauma and Neglect on children’s learning and relationships in school and what adults can do to reach and support these children

In this lively interactive workshop we will explore the challenges faced by leaders of schools when tackling inclusion issues. We develop the concept of the leader as being central to the web of an organisation and the web of inclusion. Information flows freely to and from the leaders and interconnections are a premium. We explore shared leadership and consensus building using the Native American ‘Medicine Wheel’ to guide and structure our management of change. Course Category Inclusion Description In this lively interactive workshop we will explore the challenges faced by leaders of schools when tackling inclusion issues. We develop the concept of the leader as being central to the web of an organisation and the web of inclusion. Information flows freely to and from the leaders and interconnections are a premium. We explore shared leadership and consensus building using the Native American ‘Medicine Wheel’ to guide and structure our management of change. Testimonials ‘Inclusive practice has become more daring, more radical, more inspirational, more inclusive. How exciting and encouraging!’ ‘What a moving and energising day – there is so much we can do together’ Learning Objectives Increased confidence regarding developing leadership for inclusive practice in mainstream schools Access to a wider range of practical strategies to impact on team building Deeper understanding of developing vision and consensus Opportunity to reflect on professional attitudes and behaviour towards staff, parents and pupils New skills and processes to make inclusion successful Who Is It For? Heads and Deputies Leaders Managers of Chidren’s Centres Managers of Early Years settings Local Authority Support Services Course Content The course answers the questions: How to get a team thinking and working more inclusively? How to create and share my vision? Where do I start to think about developing a more inclusive setting? How can I get the best out of my team? We will cover a range of areas including: Establishing a welcoming team Building Vision and values Developing Trust Creating inclusive staff teams and communities of acceptance Creative Team problem solving Organisational models Curriculum access and curriculum design for inclusion Work with parents Consensus building If you liked this course you may well like: LEADERSHIP: CREATING AND SHARING YOUR VISION

In this practical workshop session we will explore ways of problem solving around complex situations. The session will be practical and will aim to allow the sharing of experiences and good practice as well promoting innovative approaches to problem solving around systemic, organisational as well as individual inclusion issues. Course Category Behaviour and Relationships Visioning and Problem Solving Description ‘The question is not should they be here anymore. Now it’s how can we figure out how best to include them?’ In this practical workshop session we will explore ways of problem solving around complex situations. The session will be practical and will aim to allow the sharing of experiences and good practice as well promoting innovative approaches to problem solving around systemic, organisational as well as individual inclusion issues. Behaviour problems, relationship challenges and personnel dilemmas can all be worked on with these team oriented problem solving processes. We will introduce participants to a range of powerful effective approaches for them to choose from back in their own workplaces. Testimonials A great day – going away buzzing with ideas Excellent! Inspirational! Informative! Learning Objectives Increased confidence regarding problem solving around inclusion in mainstream settings Access to a wider range of practical strategies and techniques to impact on communication, realtionship, learning and behaviour issues Learn new problem solving processes Who Is It For ? Early Years and School based Practitioners Heads and Deputies Guidance staff Learning Support teams SENCOs Primary and secondary teachers Parents Local Authority Support Services Community workers and carers Course Content The course answers the questions : How can we work out how to include this child best? Is there a more structured way to run this meeting? Can we explore the emotional impact the person is having on us and still agree strategies? How can I get unstuck from this problem? The day will cover: Solution Circles Solution Focused approaches Synectics – using analogies and out of the box creativity Circles of Adults Using Imagination to solve problems If you liked this course you may well like: CIRCLES OF ADULTS

Course Overview The Fashion and Lifestyle Blogging course is designed to equip aspiring bloggers with the essential knowledge, strategies, and inspiration to succeed in the vibrant digital landscape. From setting up a blog to curating compelling content and engaging audiences across social platforms, learners will explore the full blogging journey. This course emphasises brand building, collaboration opportunities, and monetisation strategies, offering real-world insights into navigating the blogging industry. Upon completion, learners will be able to create, manage, and promote a professional blog with a confident understanding of personal branding, photography, networking, and industry partnerships. Whether aiming to establish an independent blog or to enhance a professional portfolio, learners will gain skills that are transferable across the broader fields of media, marketing, and communications. Course Description This comprehensive course in Fashion and Lifestyle Blogging provides an in-depth exploration of the key elements required to build a successful blog. Learners will be guided through the foundations of blogging, content creation techniques, photography essentials, and social media engagement strategies. Special attention is given to networking, brand collaboration, and monetisation opportunities, empowering learners to transform their passion into a sustainable presence. The course also covers branding principles and offers pathways for continued growth within the blogging sphere. Through structured modules, participants will acquire a thorough understanding of the digital environment and sharpen their skills in storytelling, image curation, and community building. By the end of the programme, learners will possess the confidence to carve out a distinctive online identity and explore diverse opportunities within the dynamic worlds of fashion, lifestyle, and digital media. Course Modules Module 01: Blogging 101 Module 02: Starting Out and Setting Up Module 03: Content Creation Module 04: Photography and Imagery Module 05: Staying Social Module 06: Networking and Events Module 07: Working with Brands Module 08: Monetising Your Blog Module 09: Building a Brand Module 10: Growing as a Blogger Module 11: The Fashion and Lifestyle Blogger Roundup (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to build a professional presence in blogging. Professionals aiming to expand into the digital media and influencer sectors. Beginners with an interest in fashion, lifestyle, and online content creation. Creatives and entrepreneurs looking to establish or enhance their personal brand. Social media users wishing to transition into content creation careers. Career Path Fashion Blogger Lifestyle Content Creator Digital Marketing Assistant Brand Collaboration Coordinator Influencer Marketing Specialist Social Media Manager Creative Content Consultant PR and Communications Officer

Explore ChatGPT, a cutting-edge world of AI content creation, with our comprehensive course. This meticulously curated program unravels the technology behind ChatGPT to practical applications in machine learning, social media, data analysis, and image generation. This course unveils new facets of AI to navigate this evolving landscape with prowess.

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The Level 7 qualifications in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice are designed for directors and senior managers who have the authority and personal inspiration to translate organisational strategy into effective performance. These qualifications require directors and senior managers to build on their skills in strategic management and leadership and to focus on the requirements of inter-organisational strategy.