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Course Overview: Introduction to COPD in Primary CareThese introductory days are tailored for nurses and other healthcare professionals who are new to the realm of COPD care or have not received formal training in this area. Led by Paula Matson, a Respiratory Specialist and Practice Nurse, the program is designed to build a foundational understanding of COPD and empower participants to provide effective care to COPD patients in primary care settings.These introductory sessions offer a comprehensive journey from the fundamentals of COPD understanding to a confident approach in patient review and management, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and holistic care in primary care settings. Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this Introduction to COPD course, participants will attain the following learning outcomes: 1. Emphasize Early Prevention: Recognize the significance of early prevention in COPD management and its impact on patient outcomes. 2. Grasp COPD Physiology: Develop a foundational understanding of the physiological underpinnings of COPD, aiding accurate assessment and care. 3. Comprehend Medications and Roles: Acquire knowledge about COPD medications, comprehending their diverse roles in managing symptoms. 4. Non-Pharmacological Management: Understand and appreciate non-pharmacological approaches to COPD care and symptom management. 5. Inhaler Proficiency: Gain expertise in managing various types of inhaler devices, ensuring effective medication delivery. 6. Documentation Proficiency: Understand the importance of meticulous documentation, including utilizing templates for streamlined care. 7. Review and Self-Management: Realize the value of regular patient review and supervised self-management plans for COPD patients. 8. Problem Solving and Solutions: Foster discussions to address relevant practice issues and collaboratively discover effective solutions. 9. Commitment to Ongoing Development: Recognize the importance of continuous professional development in the evolving landscape of COPD care These introductory sessions offer a comprehensive journey from the fundamentals of COPD understanding to a confident approach in patient review and management, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and holistic care in primary care settings.

This course is for anyone wishing to understand their strengths and development areas and those who are seeking assistance to progress their careers and convey their abilities confidently.

In a personal session of 60 min. there is space for any transformation you would love to achieve. If you have questions, especially those realated to your sensitivity or giftednesss, and want to open the space of spiritual guidance, for healing and clearing, this session could assist you deeply and with long-term effects on your development. It will be held online via Zoom - and you are most welcome!

Why Vectorworks 2D Basics Level Training Course? Vectorworks excels in 2D design, delivering exceptional results and serving as a robust 2D design tool. The Fundamentals course provides customizable tools for precise 2D drawings, while VectorWorks Architect streamlines the process with user-friendly, easy-to-learn tools. Click here for more info: Website Course Details: 10 hrs, Flexible 1-on-1 sessions, in-person or online. 9 am and 7 pm (Mon-Sat).10 hours, split as needed for your schedule. Module 1: Understanding CAD and Vectorworks The Role of CAD in Design Introduction to Vectorworks Software Module 2: Setting Up Your Workspace Workspace Configuration Basic Options and Preferences Module 3: Foundational Drawing Skills Drawing Techniques Selecting Objects Module 4: Advanced Object Editing Combining Shapes Mirroring Objects Rotating Objects Grouping Objects Module 5: Precision Drawing and Scaling Working with Scale Setting Preferences Saving Templates Module 6: Accurate Object Placement Drawing Precision Moving Objects Precisely Module 7: Advanced Editing Techniques Using Fillet Employing Offset Module 8: Introduction to Object Attributes and Groups Basic Attributes Editing Object Groups Module 9: Duplicating Objects Linear Duplicates Rectangular Duplicates Circular Duplicates Module 10: Creating Room Plans Designing Walls Incorporating Windows and Doors Module 11: Room Plan Development Room Plan Drawing Methods Module 12: Utilizing Additional Attributes Hatch Patterns Gradients Image Fills Module 13: Drawing Elevations Elevation Techniques Effective Methods Module 14: Importing Images for Graphics Graphic Illustration Image Integration Module 15: Symbols and Resource Management Creating Symbols Introduction to Resource Browser Module 16: Organizing Drawings with Design Layers Design Layer Usage Module 17: Labeling Drawings and Title Blocks Drawing Labels Title Block Text Module 18: Plotting and Printing User Interface and Terminology Printing Techniques Module 19: Creating Drawing Sheets A1, A2, and A3 Sheets Module 20: Utilizing Viewports Multiple Views Module 21: Professional Model Presentation Paper Space Presentation Converting to PDFs Module 22: Managing Files and Projects Module 23: Displaying Objects and Terminology Module 24: Objects and Data Management Module 25: Precise Object Placement Object Snaps Quick Select Module 26: Dividing and Measuring Objects Module 27: Dimensioning and Annotation Module 28: Working with Text Module 29: Custom Tool Palettes Module 30: Organizing Tool Palettes Module 31: Effective Tool Palette Usage Module 32: Standard Views and Drawing Techniques Module 33: Drawing Curves Arcs, Donuts, and Ellipses Module 34: Real-World Units and Measurements Module 35: Object Manipulation Changing Object Angles Module 36: File Management Saving, Exiting, and Opening Projects Module 37: Creating Mirror Images Module 38: Introduction to 3D Modeling Creating Extrusions Basic 3D Concepts Outcomes and Vectorworks Jobs: Vectorworks Proficiency: Gain expertise in using Vectorworks software for design tasks. 2D Design Skills: Create accurate 2D drawings and architectural plans. Advanced Editing: Efficiently manipulate and edit objects in your designs. Precision Drawing: Develop skills for precise scaling and drawing. These skills open doors to careers in design, architecture, engineering, entertainment, and more. Potential Jobs: Architectural Drafter Interior Designer Landscape Designer AD Technician Graphic Designer Construction Estimator Product Designer Set Designer Event Planner Urban Planner Vectorworks 2D Training Course Our Vectorworks training is thoughtfully designed to educate and inspire designers at every skill level. Whether you're just starting or a seasoned pro, our courses will furnish you with fresh skills, streamline your workflows, and unleash the full potential of your Vectorworks software. Online Training Choices Tailored Online Sessions: Customized training sessions tailored to your specific requirements and skill level. Virtual Classroom: Participate in interactive virtual classes from the convenience of your workspace. Getting Started Guides: Comprehensive guides to assist you in navigating the fundamentals of Vectorworks. In-Person Training Opportunities Customized On-Site Sessions: Hands-on training delivered directly to your office or at regional events. One-to-One: Engage in interactive learning at our training locations. Download Vectorworks https://www.vectorworks.net Personalized One-on-One Training: Get individualized attention and customized instruction. Flexible Scheduling: Choose your preferred training time and day to suit your schedule. Post-Course Assistance: Access free online support after course completion. Comprehensive Learning Materials: Receive PDF notes and handouts to enhance your learning. Certificate of Completion: Earn a recognition certificate upon successfully finishing the course. Affordable Rates: Enjoy cost-effective training rates. Software Setup Assistance: Receive help setting up the software on your computer. Referral Benefits: Recommend a friend and receive discounts on future courses. Group Training Discounts: Special discounts available for group training sessions. Convenient Availability: Access training sessions from Monday to Sunday, with extended hours. Tailored Training: Receive customized, bespoke training tailored to your specific requirements.

“Photography is more than a medium for factual communication of ideas. It is a creative art" - Ansel Adams Photoshop For Photographers When you're ready to take the next step in your photo-education and learn to use Photoshop - our Photoshop for Photographers course will take you from Photoshop novice to someone who can confidently navigate it and use its super powerful tools to take your photos beyond what you thought was possible! So if you've ever dreamt about being able to use Photoshop, maybe even got as far as opening it and quickly get overwhelmed with all that's packed inside - we've got you. KEY COURSE INFO: Course type: Instructor-led Course level: 2 levels - Essential Photoshop ( L1) and Creative Photoshop (L2) Course duration: each course level consists of 4 weeks + prep module Course format: Online course with step by step tutorials, instructional videos and interactive edit-along live classes, feedback on your learning and support group WHAT YOU LEARN: Our Photoshop for Photographers is a 2 level course - the first one covering all the key aspects of understanding how to navigate and work in Photoshop along with its most widely used tools and techniques, the second one building on top of that to really boost the creative uses you can apply it to.  This incredibly in-depth course has everything you need as a photographer who wants to harness this amazing tool.  What you learn: from basic Photoshop tools to more complex photo manipulations, from playing with colour to portrait retouching, from adding light to removing any unwanted object from your photos and lots, lots more. key photoshop tools object removal and placements - face / sky swaps Overlays & blending modes The art of adding light Skin editing and retouching introduction to compositing THIS IS THE COURSE FOR YOU IF : You you already know basics of editing (in Lightroom) but want to take them further into Photoshop ( where more fun happens) You tried using Photoshop before only to close it immediately after opening due to all the overwhelmingly unfamiliar tools and options You followed youtube tutorials before but beside replicating what the person did exactly, you still don't really have a good idea of how to use Photoshop - or why you should!? You want to be able to take advantage of the tools that are missing in Lightroom or do not give you sufficient control over them to do the job seamlessly - such as precise ways of removing unwanted objects in your image - Photoshop's powerful tools, such as the Content-Aware Fill and Clone Stamp enable you to remove distracting objects or people from your photos, ensuring the focus remains on the subject You want to be able to manipulate or replace elements in your images - from turning your background blurry to replacing blank skies, doing face swaps and more You want to be able to bring beautiful light into your images - from haze to sun rays, from - with colours that pop and light that's perfectly balanced You want to be able to take yoru portraits to a new level - remove blemishes, retouch skin,and correct imperfections, giving your images a polished and professional finish. You desire to create stunning composites: With Photoshop, you can combine multiple images seamlessly to create captivating composite photos. This skill is particularly useful for photographers who want to tell stories or create imaginative and surreal images. ONE COURSE - 2 LEVELS ESSENTIAL PHOTOSHOP Pick this course if you're new to Photoshop or do not have a lot of experience in Photoshop In this course you learn to : Navigate the software and set it up for a proper, smart, non-destructive workflow Discover all the essential tools and techniques that take your images way beyond what you could do in Lightroom Learn the key skills : from masks to brushes, from blending modes to selections, from cloning to canvas extensions, from face swaps to sky swaps - and more!! CREATIVE PHOTOSHOP Pick this course if you're already familiar with the basic tools and ways of working in Photoshop  In this course you take all that you learned in the Essentials course and turbo boost it for creativity. You'll learn : How to play with light, colour and blur for unique creative outcomes How to get more out of the familiar tools - so advanced brushes, advanced selections, advanced blending More fun skills : from skin edits to retouching, from stitching photos to involved composites, from creating effects such as neon glow to turning your photos into comics and more! Learn more about Creative Photoshop WHAT'S INCLUDED IN EACH OF OUR PHOTOSHOP COURSES: 4 core modules - each with detailed step by step tutorials, downloadable videos and PDF workbooks Support Facebook group Weekly edit-along live webinar Practice files to learn on Feedback on your images ESSENTIAL PHOTOSHOP Next Essential Photoshop course starts 15 January 2024 The way you work in Photoshop is very different compared to Lightroom and a big learning curve for anyone who begins learning it for the first time. It's also a big reason why a lot of photographers open it for the first time, find it hard to recognise any familiar tools or make them work on the image and the give up.  In this course we take you through it step by step. We show you around this tool and teach you how to use it in a way that's smart, non-destructive, flexible and making the most of its amazing features.  Here is a non-exhaustive list of what you will learn:  A thorough understanding of Layers, masks and brushes - you cannot really work effectively in Photoshop if you do not know how to use these tools. An absolute must! Key Photoshop tools - Photoshop is a hugely vast tool used by lots of different creative professions and depending on what you use it for, you will be using different tools. We introduce you to the ones that are key for a photographer! Working with Adjustment layers - these fantastic tools allow you to change colours, adjust tone and mood of images Removing and replacing parts of your photos - powerful selection, healing, cloning, content aware tools and more to allow you to clean up your images of everything that's undesirable or distracting in your images Simple composites ( Face swaps / Sky swaps) - while composites can be hugely complex and challenging, we show you how to get started with a few simple - but effective ones!Understanding Precision tools and filters for blurring and sharpening Blending modes and their immense potential for transforming your images with the tools you already know - from working with overlays to CREATIVE PHOTOSHOP Next Creative Photoshop course starts 15 April 2024 In Level 2 we build on the foundation we establish in Level 1 and start applying what you have learned more creatively - as well as learning more tools, more techniques and starting more fun projects. This is where we really get to have fun with those powerful tools - we learn not just how to fix and clean up undesirable elements from the photos, but how to creatively treat them so that they reflect your creative vision and imagination.  The magic of Colour and blur - adding mood and softness to images to transform the images . We use several creative techniques to completel;y transform the images Adding and creating light effects in Photoshop - from light beams to sun burtsts to rainbows! Step by step skin editing and portrait retouching - from adjusting skin tones, removing unwanted colour casts, disappearing blemishes and creating highend, polished portraits that still retain healthy skin texture Using smart filters and creative adjustment layers to achieve effects such as turning your images into cartoons, watercolours or neon effects Working with and creating your own custom brushes, overlays etc - the power of photoshop brushes has to be experienced to be believed - from adding light rays to Playing with composites - adding magic to your images or creating new scenes and stories from scratch PHOTOSHOP For Photographers  Photoshop courses - KEY INFO Essential Photoshop ( Level 1) - 4 week course, starts 15 Jan 2024 Creative Photoshop ( Level 2) - 4 week course, 15 April 2024 Course cost: BOOKING A SINGLE COURSE: £179 ( payment plans available ) BOOKING A BUNDLE: Book Level 1 and Level 2 together :  £259  (payment plans available )  PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS Each course consists of 4 weekly modules with step by step illustrated tutorials and videos + prep module weekly edit along class online class ( also recorded) feedback and advice on your edits private support group PDF workbook and downloadable videos Practice images to learn on COURSE PREREQUISITES: Adobe Photoshop software installed on your computer or tablet.This can be purchased either as a standalone Photoshop Subscription or as part of the Photography Plan which includes also access to Lightroom and Lightroom Classic. Please note that you need to ensure that your computer can run Photoshop - please follow Adobe minimum system requirements guidelines

Uncovering Emotional Root Causes of Health Challenges Instructor Craig Weiner, DC, Licensed MetaHealth Foundation Trainer, EFT Master Trainer of Trainers. Learn to apply a method of analysis that effectively guides the application and integration of EFT, Matrix Reimprinting and other alternative healing modalities you may already currently use for yourself and on your clients. Discover how symptoms and disease are actually an intelligent process that is the body’s attempt to heal stress and trauma. With this knowledge, fear can be greatly reduced and a therapeutic intervention can then be utilized in a more precise way. You and your clients will achieve results faster and will be amazed at the insights, connections and progress they make in their healing journey. META-Health is the science, practice and art of Body-Mind-Social Health with a focus on how specific stress triggers, emotions and beliefs affect specific organ symptoms. META-Health is a methodology based on Integrative Medicine and Prevention and is practiced by all types of health professionals interested in a precise and effective Body-Mind-Social analysis and approach towards most effectively supporting individuals working to find emotional and physical healing. Your trainer for this Foundation weekend will be Craig Weiner, who has worked in the complementary health care field for over 30 years. He brings his professional clinical experience, his years as an educator and certified trainer in the Emotional Freedom Techqniques and Matrix Reimprinting and as a licensed META-Health Foundation Trainer. In the Foundation Course you will get the overview of the META-Health concepts and its implications for self-healing, assistance in transforming disease, and achieving sustainable health and resilience, including: Rhythms of life, and the organism’s self-regulating intelligence How the bio-logical needs change your perception and create life strategies How to decode the language of your organs Recognize the key points and phases of the healing process Experience the powerful META-Analytics questions Use the 8 milestones of META-Health to address the whole system and its soil Find META-meanings to create resilience Demonstrations and practical exercises will lead you to deeply integrate the wisdom of your body, and inspire you to actively claim and support your health. You will understand the natural, dynamic path of healing, and be empowered to lift your – and others’ – consciousness to make use of our potential! During this weekend we will spend time reviewing the core META-Health Principles: Our body-mind is highly intelligent Bio-logical survival and stress strategies, regeneration and resilience are at play in our brain, nervous system and hormonal system Significant emotional experiences shape our beliefs, personality and lifestyle Specific individual stress triggers influence typical organ tissues and functions The cycle of stress, regeneration and learning goes through distinct points and phases Awareness and imagination are capabilities of our brain which can recreate meaning and reprogram body-mind’s reactions There is no pre-requisite to taking this weekend course. Anyone who is interested can participate in the META-Health Foundation Training. The Foundation Training is the first step in becoming a certified META-Health Practitioner. Times: The course is a 12 hours training and will be held from 9:00 to 4:00 Seattle/Pacific time on both Friday and Saturday with a 60 minute lunch break held at approximately 12:30pm.

This comprehensive online interior design course includes 12 self study modules, and weekly 1:1 telephone and or video consultations. I will personally guide and inspire you through your creative learning journey.

How to be a Great Executive Sponsor: Virtual In-House Training This three-hour course provides key tips and techniques for becoming an actively engaged, and impactful, Executive Sponsor of projects and programs. It will explain not just what your role is, but the very specific actions you can, and must, take to increase your project's probability of success. This three-hour course provides key tips and techniques for becoming an actively engaged, and impactful, Executive Sponsor of projects and programs. It will explain not just what your role is, but the very specific actions you can, and must, take to increase your project's probability of success. And, it will highlight the key personality and other traits that are found in successful Sponsors. Regardless if you're sponsoring an Agile software development project, a construction megaproject, or any other type of project in between, this course will help get you 'hit the ground running' and being an 'impact player' on day one. Various activities and discussions will acquaint you with this important role and what you need to do to become a great executive sponsor. What you Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Define project success so everyone is 'singing from the same sheet of music' Immediately apply the ten key attributes of a great sponsor on your project Recognize great sponsorship and determine if you're the right fit for the role Practice Sponsorship over the course of the project life cycle by engaging in very specific actions and activities Be a better investment manager by analyzing the behaviors of successful activist investors Foundation Concepts The quantifiable benefits of being an actively engaged Sponsor Sponsor defined Clarence Kelly Johnson and the SR-71 Blackbird: An example of the power of Sponsorship Defining Project Success Project success: More than meeting the triple constraints Benefits management: The Sponsor's focus The Investment - Life-cycle vs. the Project Life-cycle The three questions Sponsors need to ask to define project success 10 Key Attributes of a Great Sponsor 10 Key Attributes of a Great Sponsor The Makings of a Great Sponsor The most important skills and competencies of an executive sponsor What great Sponsors do and when Four Things a Great Sponsor Can Learn from an Activist Investor The story of Outerwall, Inc. and Glen Welling of Engaged Capital, LLC Sponsors and Activist Investors Sponsorship of the 2nd Avenue Subway in Manhattan: A classic textbook example

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The Data Protection (GDPR) Foundation Certificate is the course for people who need a formal qualification to demonstrate a clear, concise and generic understanding of the UK General Data Protection Regulation and Data Protection Act 2018, in support of the practical knowledge often acquired in the workplace. It is suitable for the public, private and third sectors and will teach participants essential UK GDPR skills and sufficient knowledge to assist their organisation toward their data protection implementation and UK GDPR accountability requirement. The course is suitable for beginners but anyone with significant data protection knowledge will also get considerable benefit from it. This Foundation Certificate is an internationally recognised qualification, endorsed by TQUK, which is regulated by Ofqual, a UK Government department. Copies of the slides for the course are sent out a few days in advance. As the course covers a lot of ground in a short time we recommend attendees who know nothing about data protection to read through these. Note: This course is delivered live, online, using Zoom. It will be delivered 9.30 - 12.30 and 13.30 - 16.30 approx. Course Content Topics covered include: Background to Data Protection Legislation Scope Essential Definitions The Core of Data ProtectionPrinciplesLegal BasisTransparency/Privacy NoticesRights and Their Management Data Security Obligations and Breach Notification International Transfers (including cloud) Data Processors and ContractsDue Diligence Data Sharing and Joint ControllersAd Hoc and Planned Data Protection by DesignData Protection Impact Assessments Data Protection Officers Accountability and Action Plan The ICO and Enforcement Questions/discussion throughout the course Suitability - Who should attend? Anyone with an interest in data protection or needing a detailed introduction. Anyone involved in supporting data protection compliance in an organisation. Outcome / Qualification etc. Learning Outcomes: Be aware of the importance of data protection legislation and the GDPR Understand the key obligations of the GDPR and DPA Understand the rationale behind a data protection audit and gap analysis Assist with policies and procedures required for data protection compliance and accountability