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Introduction to Agile for Executives: Virtual In-House Training This session provides executives with an overview of Agile values and principles, the key benefits of an Agile approach, and its differences with the traditional Waterfall method. During the session, we compare and contrast the major Agile methods, with an emphasis on Scrum, as the most popular in the market. And most importantly, we present some criteria for Agile Transformation, possible certifications to pursue, and what is needed at the senior leadership level to achieve the best business results. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain the basics and benefits of using an Agile approach Describe the Scrum framework, its events, artifacts, and roles and responsibilities Illustrate an Agile approach outside of Software Development Define Scaled Agile Determine how to support an Agile transformation for your organization Getting Started Introduction Course structure Course goals and objectives Agile Introduction What is Agile? Agile benefits Agile myths and realities Overview of Agile Methods Overview of Agile methods Scrum method Lean and Kanban methods Criteria and certifications What Executives Need to Know About Agile Agile is not just for IT Agile can be scaled Agile transformation needs your support Summary and Next Steps Review Personal Action Plan

The Art of Negotiation (Virtual) Confidence, rapport, curiosity, and patience are essential ingredients to successfully handling a difficult conversation and negotiation. In this course, you will learn to identify and manage aspects of a negotiation, distinguish needs from wants, and manage expectations. The course will cover communication best practices, strategies for handling difficult conversations, and the basics of the art of negotiation. What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Master the different ways to say 'no' Determine negotiation strategies based on typical client strategies Develop solutions to break deadlocks Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Establishing personal learning objectives Foundation Concepts Exercise: Most Challenging Scenarios and Outcomes Debrief: Impact versus intent Addressing customer expectations Needs versus wants Key skills for managing customer relationships o Elicitation (requirements gathering) o Communication and active listening o Sensitivity and empathy Handling Difficult Conversations Saying 'no' The Ladder of Inference 4-Step approach for handling difficult conversations Characteristics of a trusted advisor Communication Best Practices Attunement and active listening Exercise: Identifying Effective Techniques Communication pitfalls and best practices Building rapport and influence Words of wisdom Exercise: Reflection on Challenges Negotiation Strategies Negotiation basics Five phases of negotiation Identifying different strategies o Traditional versus Progressive o Hard - Soft - Principled o Exercise: Your Preferred Techniques Selecting appropriate strategy for project negotiations o Common pitfalls to avoid o The impact of culture on negotiation Looking at conflict through the lens of negotiation Exercise: Mapping a Resolution

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Program: In-House Training This course is specifically for people wanting to become Lean Six Sigma Black Belts, who are already Lean Six Sigma practitioners. If advanced statistical analysis is needed to identify root causes and optimal process improvements, (Lean) Six Sigma Green Belts typically ask Black Belts or Master Black Belts to conduct these analyses. This course will change that. Green Belts wanting to advance their statistical abilities will have a considerable amount of hands-on practice in techniques such as Statistical Process Control, MSA, Hypothesis Testing, Correlation and Regression, Design of Experiments, and many others. Participants will also work throughout the course on a real-world improvement project from their own business environment. This provides participants with hands-on learning and provides the organization with an immediate ROI once the project is completed. IIL instructors will provide free project coaching throughout the course. What you Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Use Minitab for advanced data analysis Develop appropriate sampling strategies Analyze differences between samples using Hypothesis Tests Apply Statistical Process Control to differentiate common cause and special cause variation Explain and apply various process capability metrics Conduct Measurement System Analysis and Gage R&R studies for both discrete and continuous data Conduct and analyze simple and multiple regression analysis Plan, execute, and analyze designed experiments Drive sustainable change efforts through leadership, change management, and stakeholder management Successfully incorporate advanced analysis techniques while moving projects through the DMAIC steps Explain the main concepts of Design for Six Sigma including QFD Introduction: DMAIC Review IIL Black Belt Certification Requirements Review Project Selection Review Define Review Measure Review Analyze Review Improve Review Control Introduction: Minitab Tool Introduction to Minitab Minitab basic statistics and graphs Special features Overview of Minitab menus Introduction: Sampling The Central Limit Theorem Confidence Interval of the mean Sample size for continuous data (mean) Confidence Interval for proportions Sample size for discrete data (proportions) Sampling strategies (review) Appendix: CI and sample size for confidence levels other than 95% Hypothesis Testing: Introduction Why use advanced stat tools? What are hypothesis tests? The seven steps of hypothesis tests P value errors and hypothesis tests Hypothesis Testing: Tests for Averages 1 factor ANOVA and ANOM Main Effect Plots, Interaction Plots, and Multi-Vari Charts 2 factor ANOVA and ANOM Hypothesis Testing: Tests for Standard Deviations Testing for equal variance Testing for normality Choosing the right hypothesis test Hypothesis Testing: Chi Square and Other Hypothesis Test Chi-square test for 1 factor ANOM test for 1 factor Chi-square test for 2 factors Exercise hypothesis tests - shipping Non-parametric tests Analysis: Advanced Control Charts Review of Common Cause and Special Cause Variation Review of the Individuals Control Charts How to calculate Control Limits Four additional tests for Special Causes Control Limits after Process Change Discrete Data Control Charts Control Charts for Discrete Proportion Data Control Charts for Discrete Count Data Control Charts for High Volume Processes with Continuous Data Analysis: Non-Normal Data Test for normal distribution Box-Cox Transformation Box-Cox Transformation for Individuals Control Charts Analysis: Time Series Analysis Introduction to Time Series Analysis Decomposition Smoothing: Moving Average Smoothing: EWMA Analysis: Process Capability Process capability Discrete Data: Defect metrics Discrete Data: Yield metrics Process Capability for Continuous Data: Sigma Value Short- and long-term capabilities Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk capability indices Analysis: Measurement System Analysis What is Measurement System Analysis? What defines a good measurement system? Gage R&R Studies Attribute / Discrete Gage R&R Continuous Gage R&R Regression Analysis: Simple Correlation Correlation Coefficient Simple linear regression Checking the fit of the Regression Model Leverage and influence analysis Correlation and regression pitfalls Regression Analysis: Multiple Regression Analysis Introduction to Multiple Regression Multicollinearity Multiple Regression vs. Simple Linear Regression Regression Analysis: Multiple Regression Analysis with Discrete Xs Introduction Creating indicator variables Method 1: Going straight to the intercepts Method 2: Testing for differences in intercepts Logistic Regression: Logistic Regression Introduction to Logistic Regression Logistic Regression - Adding a Discrete X Design of Experiments: Introduction Design of Experiment OFAT experimentation Full factorial design Fractional factorial design DOE road map, hints, and suggestions Design of Experiments: Full Factorial Designs Creating 2k Full Factorial designs in Minitab Randomization Replicates and repetitions Analysis of results: Factorial plots Analysis of results: Factorial design Analysis of results: Fits and Residuals Analysis of results: Response Optimizer Analysis of results: Review Design of Experiments: Pragmatic Approaches Designs with no replication Fractional factorial designs Screening Design of Experiment Case Study Repair Time Blocking Closing: Organizational Change Management Organizational change management Assuring project sponsorship Emphasizing shared need for change Mobilizing stakeholder commitment Closing: Project Management for Lean Six Sigma Introduction to project management Project management for Lean Six Sigma The project baseline plan Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Resource planning Project budget Project risk Project schedule Project executing Project monitoring and controlling and Closing Closing: Design for Lean Six Sigma Introduction to Design for Lean Six Sigma (DMADV) Introduction to Quality Function Deployment (QFD) Summary and Next Steps IIL's Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Program also prepares you to pass the IASSC Certified Black Belt Exam (optional)

Course Overview Are you a self-taught artist who wants to develop your drawing skills? Do you want to improve your performance in life drawing classes? If you have a real passion for drawing but lack the technical know-how, then this course will help double your talents in no time! In this Male & Female Anatomy Drawing Course, you will learn all the technical aspects of figure drawing, developing your artistic skills by deepening your understanding of the anatomy of the human body. It includes professional techniques for bringing your sketches to life, teaching you how to work with shading and lighting, proportion and dimension.  You'll also develop confidence in drawing from imagination, as well as composing still life artwork, which will strengthen your skills as an artist and expand your creative range. On course completion, you will have excellent scientific knowledge of the composition of the human female and male body, with the ability to capture the true beauty of the physical form in your pieces. Improve your freehand when figure drawing and bring your subjects to life, by enrolling in this step-by-step training course! What You Will Learn This Male & Female Figure Drawing Class is designed to take you through the basic fundamentals and principles of figure drawing, ideal for beginners. It includes step-by-step guidance on different techniques, as well as tips & tricks for budding artists. The Fundamental Principles of Figure Drawing Techniques for Composing & Sketching the Male and Female Body Sketching Tools & Supplies Every Professional Artist Should Have An Introduction to the Anatomy of the Human Body Tips and Tricks for Shading and Lighting How to Bring Energy, Life & Dimension to Your Drawings Understanding Proportion and Volume Tips for Drawing Gestures and Fluid Movements Contouring and Shading Techniques for Beginners How to Draw With Accuracy and Precision Why You Should Choose This Course From iStudy Study at your own pace Full Tutor support on weekdays (Monday - Friday) Fully compatible with any device Free Printable PDF Certificate immediately after completion No prior qualifications are needed to take this course No hidden fees or exam charges CPD Qualification Standards and IAO accredited Efficient exam system, assessment, and instant results Our customer support team is always ready to help you Gain professional skills and better earning potential Certification After completing the course you'll receive a free printable CPD accredited PDF certificate. Hard Copy certificate is also available, and you can get one for just £9! Accreditation This course is accredited by Continuing Professional Development (CPD). It is a recognised independent accreditation service. Enrol today and learn something new with iStudy. You'll find a full breakdown of the course curriculum down below, take a look and see just how much this course offers. We're sure you'll be satisfied with this course. Constructing Anatomy of Male Body Techniques of Composing and Sketching the Male Body Structure FREE 00:07:00 Creating Basic Body Structure Part 1 FREE 00:06:00 Creating Basic Body Structure Part 2 00:03:00 Detailing Male Body Structure Highlighting the Shapes of a Male Body Parts 00:04:00 Creation of Shadow effects in a lighted Condition 00:06:00 Beautifying the Body Structure by Adding Depth 00:03:00 Constructing Anatomy of Female Body Techniques of Composing and Sketching the Female Body Structure 00:06:00 Creating Basic Body Structure of Female 00:06:00 Highlighting the Shapes of a Female Body Parts 00:06:00 Beautifying the Female Body Structure by Adding Depth 00:05:00

Project Management for Non-Project Managers: In-House Training Individuals who are involved in projects (commissioning, supporting, sponsoring, etc.) may often be unfamiliar with project management. A basic understanding of project management is essential for non-project managers, who are critical stakeholders contributing to project success. This awareness course uses A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) and other sources to introduce you to project management vocabulary, concepts, and techniques. It also provides insights into the realities of being a project manager, and opportunities to explore how you can positively impact projects in your own role. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Identify the benefits of project management Use standard project management terminology Describe characteristics of successful projects, project managers, and high-performing teams Explain various project stakeholder roles, their responsibilities, and the fundamental project management processes Recognize how agile / adaptive practices are useful for certain project life cycles Create a personal action plan for how to support real-world projects within a non-PM role Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts Project management overview Strategic value of project management Defining project success Project life-cycle models and governance Project roles and responsibilities Project Initiating and Planning Initiating the project Defining project requirements and scope Developing the project schedule and budget Project Risk Management, Executing, Monitoring, and Closing Understanding, evaluating, and adjusting for risk Honoring the baseline and executing the project Monitoring and controlling the project Closing the project Project Interpersonal Processes Project communication Project team development Conflict management

RESILIA™ Foundation: Virtual In-House Training AXELOS RESILIA™: Cyber Resilience Best Practice is designed to help commercial and government organizations around the world prevent, detect, and correct any impact cyber attacks will have on the information required to do business. Adding RESILIA to the existing AXELOS global best practice portfolio, including ITIL® and PRINCE2®, brings a common cyber resilience best practice for security, IT service management, and business. Active cyber resilience is achieved through people, process, and technology. The RESILIA™ Foundation course starts with the purpose, key terms, the distinction between resilience and security, and the benefits of implementing cyber resilience. It introduces risk management and the key activities needed to address risks and opportunities. Further, it explains the relevance of common management standards and best practice frameworks to achieve cyber resilience. Subsequently, it identifies the cyber resilience processes, the associated control objectives, interactions, and activities that should be aligned with corresponding ITSM activities. In the final part of the course, it describes the segregation of duties and dual controls related to cyber resilience roles and responsibilities. What you will Learn At the end of this course, you will be able to: Demonstrate your knowledge of the purpose, benefits, and key terms of cyber resilience Demonstrate your knowledge of the risk management and the key activities needed to address risks and opportunities Demonstrate your knowledge of the purpose of a management system and how best practices and standards can contribute Demonstrate your knowledge of the cyber resilience strategy, the associated control objectives, and their interactions with ITSM activities Demonstrate your knowledge of cyber resilience design, the associated control objectives, and their interactions with ITSM activities Demonstrate your knowledge of cyber resilience transition, the associated control objectives, and their interactions with ITSM activities Demonstrate your knowledge of cyber resilience operation, the associated control objectives, and their interactions with ITSM activities Demonstrate your knowledge of cyber resilience continual improvement, the associated control objectives, and their interactions with ITSM activities Demonstrate your knowledge of the purpose and benefits of segregation of duties and dual controls Course Introduction Course Learning Objectives Course Agenda Activities Course Book Structure RESILIA Certification Introduction to Cyber Resilience What is Cyber Resilience? Defining Cyber Resilience Balancing in Cyber Resilience Characteristics of Cyber Resilience Risk Management Understanding Risk Management: Discussion Defining Risk Management Addressing Risks and Opportunities Managing Cyber Resilience Why and What of Management Systems? Management Systems Common Management Standards and Frameworks Cyber Resilience Strategy What is Strategy? Cyber Resilience Strategy and Activities Security Controls at Cyber Resilience Strategy Interaction Between ITSM Processes and Cyber Resilience Cyber Resilience Design Why Cyber Resilience Design? Cyber Resilience Design Activities Security Controls at Cyber Resilience Design Aligning ITSM Processes with Cyber Resilience Processes Cyber Resilience Transition Why Cyber Resilience Transition? Basics of Cyber Resilience Transition Cyber Resilience Transition: Controls Interaction Between ITSM Processes and Cyber Resilience Cyber Resilience Operation The Purpose of Cyber Resilience Operation Security Controls in Cyber Resilience Operation Interaction Between IT Processes and Cyber Resilience Interaction Between ITSM Functions and Cyber Resilience Cyber Resilience Continual Improvement Continual or Continuous Improvement Maturity Models Continual Improvement Controls The Seven-Step Improvement Process The ITIL CSI Approach Cyber Resilience Roles & Responsibilities Segregating Duties Dual Controls

Description Neuroscience Diploma  In biology, a sub-field known as neuroscience is concerned with analysing the structure of our nervous system, how it functions, and how it has evolved. Neuroscience is a constantly changing discipline; however, its contents may be categorised into various branches, such as clinical, cognitive, developmental, and computational neuroscience. It is an interdisciplinary study closely associated with physics, chemistry, medicine, computer science, linguistics, philosophy, and engineering. Neuroscientists concentrate on analysing the nervous system at both the cellular and operational levels to see how it impacts behavioural events and patterns. Their research may include hypothesising theories or conducting laboratory experiments using special techniques, tools, or computer simulations. In the Neuroscience Diploma course, students will learn how to examine the nervous system, including its structure and biological processes, and how these apply to the development of artificial intelligence systems. There are different specialisations that people can choose within the field, such as behavioural and cognitive, affective, molecular, neuroimaging, neurolinguistics, neurophysiology, social neuroscience, and many more. Most jobs available for someone with a background in neuroscience would mostly be in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, with companies that handle communication and information science, and with organisations that manage public health structures. Traditionally, the discipline of neuroscience had birthed professionals like neuroanatomists, neurologists, neuro-pharmacologists, neurological surgeons, technicians dealing with electro-neurodiagnostic machines, and psychiatrists. Students will learn about the nervous system's neurophysiology and functional organisation to better understand human behaviour. Find out how neural systems work in our brain and spinal cord to help us detect things, move different parts of our bodies, store information we obtain from our senses, relate it to emotions, and analyse it using various cognitive processes. The main objective of this Neuroscience Diploma course is to help students establish the foundational knowledge that will help them understand how sensations may be impaired, how injuries may lead to physical or cognitive difficulties and other diseases or malfunctioning of the nervous system. Through the Neuroscience Diploma course, you will come to know how neurons transmit information among themselves using electrical impulses. This course is an introductory course on the functioning and organisation of the central nervous system. Various topics will be covered, including the structure of neurons, the neurotransmitters in the brain, electrical impulses as signals, motor and sensory systems, the neurobiological aspect of human development, simple circuits, learning, and human behaviour. What you will learn   1:A Walkthrough of Your Nervous System  2:Know About Your Brain and Spinal Cord  3:Sensory Neuron and The Skin  4:Role of Eye in Vision  5:The Auditory System  6:Taste and Smell 7:Movement 8:Know About Intelligence Emotions and Consciousness 9:The Role of Brain in Language 10:Role of Brain in Learning and Memory  Course Outcomes After completing the course, you will receive a diploma certificate and an academic transcript from Elearn college. Assessment Each unit concludes with a multiple-choice examination. This exercise will help you recall the major aspects covered in the unit and help you ensure that you have not missed anything important in the unit. The results are readily available, which will help you see your mistakes and look at the topic once again. If the result is satisfactory, it is a green light for you to proceed to the next chapter. Accreditation Elearn College is a registered Ed-tech company under the UK Register of Learning( Ref No:10062668). After completing a course, you will be able to download the certificate and the transcript of the course from the website. For the learners who require a hard copy of the certificate and transcript, we will post it for them for an additional charge.

Building COVID-19 statistics tracking applications with SwiftUI with this intermediate-level course. Anyone who wants to learn iOS development and build beautiful iOS applications will benefit from this course. The instructor goes in-depth and covers the advanced concepts, which will give you the confidence to build your own apps in a very effective way.

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Description How To Write A Screenplay : Outline & Structure A Screenplay It's common for a new screenwriter to attempt to write a movie script without a firm idea of the overall script structure. This is a mistake, born of enthusiasm and a blind belief that the script can be developed as we write. The fact is that a screenplay must have a definite structure, if it is to have any chance at all of being made into a movie. Aristotle's original concept of a 3 Act Story is still valid, but modern screenplay writers have further developed the basic idea into a precise craft. Building on the idea of beats, or scene sequences, a modern script consists of a series of events and turning points which need to be in the right proportions and relationship if the movie script is to be of interest to the money-men in Hollywood. Against conventional wisdom, the movie script pitch letter normally created at the end of the process when the screenplay is ready for submission should be written before even starting to plan a script. How to use this is just one of the gems you will find inside the course. Inside the course 'How To Write A Screenplay' you will learn: How to plan and structure a screenplay for maximum audience appeal How to write and use your movie script pitch letter as a powerful creative tool How to transfer your scene ideas to a visual planning board How to create and use a 'beat' planning tool using FREE online presentation software At the end of the course you will have in your hands a strategy enabling you to effortlessly create viable movie screenplays in the correct format adored by Hollywood, giving you the best chance of success. What Will I Learn? How to write a screenplay How to plan a movie script ready for Hollywood How to use tools to plan and structure a screenwriting project Requirements You should have a good command of basic English Who is the target audience? Anyone who wants to learn how to write a screenplay Anyone who wants to learn how to write a movie script pitch letter Anyone who wants to learn how to plan and structure a screenwriting project How To Write A Screenplay - Introduction How To Write A Screenplay - Introduction FREE 00:07:00 How To Write A Screenplay -The Pitch Letter FREE 00:07:00 How To Write A Screenplay - Movie Script Planning Tools Movie Beats Pages 1 to 55 00:07:00 Movie Beats Pages 55 to 110 00:05:00 How To Write A Screenplay - The Concept Of Beats The Planning Board 00:09:00 Create A Software Planning Board 00:07:00 Completing The Beats 00:07:00 Looper Script Beat Analysis 00:06:00 How To Plan A Screenplay - Conclusion 00:02:00