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This course acts as an introduction to personal safety for lone workers and applies to those that work alone within business premises, mobile workers and homeworkers. It covers the legal responsibilities of both employers and employees, some of the common security precautions that can be implemented, practical steps you can take to avoid conflict in lone worker situations and other elements that can contribute to lone worker safety.

 Course Description The Short Story Writing Certificate Course is for you, if you wish to write professionally or as a hobby, you will learn the skills and techniques required to write a successful short story and develop it throughout the course. You will be able to plan, write, submit, and sell your own commercial short stories. This course will cover generating ideas that will form the basis of sharp, compelling short stories, reading modern fiction with a critical eye to gain further understanding of the form, a wide range of key skills and writing techniques including plot, character, dialogue, structure and point-of-view. The course will also provide you with publishing ideas and resources for continuing your writing after the course is finished. 'Master the Art of Short Story Writing with The World's Foremost Writing Guru' * Harness your imagination quickly * Acquire the writing habit easily * Discover how to make your stories more commercial * Learn the habits of professional writers in just a few hours * Begin a new career as an author * Finally understand the needs of mainstream publishers and editors  Discover the reality of a writer's life, taught to you by the author of over thirty bestsellers. This course will take you on a thrilling journey, from acquiring the working writer's mindset to thinking of compelling ideas; from learning how to structure stories for maximum effect to correctly formatting and submitting your stories to editors and publishers. At the end of this course you can expect to be able to write commercial short stories easily and perhaps begin a whole new career as a freelance, paid author. Rob Parnell has been teaching writing for almost two decades. That experience has been synthesized into this unique course, then specifically designed and structured to help the beginner move from wannabe writer to professional wordsmith. Starting with an introduction to the writer's mindset, the course first focuses on mental preparation, ideal time management, goal-setting, and the importance of strong self-belief. There are pre-designed templates to aid in your understanding of these issues. In part two of the course, we look at inspiration and getting ideas, finding subject matter for your stories, as well as providing a clear guide to the fiction genres: romance, thrillers, horror, fantasy, and science fiction. In the third section, Rob Parnell reveals the tips and tactics of professional writers with crucial guidance on the creation of protagonists, building empathy, character motivation and agenda, dialogue, story setting, style, tone, description, point-of-view, plotting and much more. You will also discover the 7-Step Story Generator - a tool that allows you to develop and test any fiction idea. Plus, learn the ideal 5-Point Story Structure as well as how to easily create templates on which to hang commercial short stories. Along the way, there are text-based courses on character creation, plotting, and a special presentation of The Art of Story, a downloadable resource that fully explains the more technical aspects of ideal story structure. Rob also hosts a section on writing software, presenting the solution to any writer's needs. In part four, we explore the actual writing: how to write fluidly, without blocks, for maximum impact. How to create arresting opening paragraphs and compelling text. And, how to edit professionally for submission and publication. In part five, discover how to find and approach paying short story markets. A full market listing is available with the course. For those who want to self-publish, and start making money immediately, Rob presents crucial advice on formatting and publication through Amazon Kindle. This course is fully mentored - Rob is available on-line throughout your course journey to answer queries, offer guidance, and give support. Your very own writing guru is just a click away (via the Academy Console.) At the end of this course, you will possess a clear understanding of the short story marketplace and will therefore be ideally placed to compete in this exciting and fast-growing new career opportunity. At the very least, you'll be able to write fabulous short stories that people will love and admire! Plus, check out the bonus items at the bottom of this page! Introduction Introduction to Short Story Writing FREE 00:05:00 Foreword Who Am I to Run This Course? FREE 00:06:00 It's All About Mindset 00:07:00 What Tools Do You Need To Succeed? 00:05:00 Part One: Mindset Mental Preparation 00:04:00 Time Management 00:05:00 Self Belief 00:02:00 Goal Setting 00:01:00 Part Two: The Basics Subject Matter 00:04:00 Genre 00:07:00 Scope 00:02:00 Getting Ideas 00:02:00 Part Three: Construction Time The 7-Step Story Generator 00:02:00 Characters & Character Creation 00:03:00 Creating Protagonists 00:07:00 Character Motivation & Interactions 00:03:00 Story & Setting 00:03:00 The 5-Point Story Structure 00:02:00 Style & Tone 00:02:00 Point of View & Tense 00:03:00 Plotting & The Twist 00:03:00 Building a Short Story Template 00:02:00 Building a Short Story Template 00:02:00 Introduction to Scrivener All Hail Scrivener! 00:04:00 Part Four: Writing Your Story The Opening Paragraph 00:03:00 Fast Writing 00:04:00 The Second Draft 00:03:00 Polishing 00:04:00 Part Five: Submitting Your Work 6 Lectures It's All About Presentation 00:03:00 Dealing With Rejection 00:01:00 Rights and Payment 00:01:00 Kindle Publishing 00:03:00 Conclusion Short Stories 00:01:00 Resources Resources - Short Story Writing Certificate Course 00:00:00

This course is aimed at anyone who undertakes work at height, or who employs people who regularly work at height. It covers what constitutes work at height, the safety issues, and how to assess and reduce some of the risks. Important note: Please note that this is an awareness course only, if your duties include working at height you will also need further practical training, you can get in touch with us to arrange this.

Quality Guarantee: Promising training excellence, satisfaction gurantee Accredited by CPD UK & Quality License Scheme Tutor Support Unlimited support via email, till you complete the course Recognised Certification: Accepted by thousands of professional bodies Start Anytime With 1 year access to the course materials Online Learning Learn from anywhere, whenever you want Our professional graphic design course is a comprehensive and hands-on training that equips you with the essential skills to become a professional graphic designer. From learning industry-standard software to exploring design principles and colour theory you will create visually stunning and impactful designs. This course at a glance Accredited by CPD UK Endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme Have in-depth knowledge of logo design, print and editorial design, pattern design, package design and branding design Learn how to align layers, blend modes, and add layer styles for creative effects in Photoshop Gain knowledge in interface design, motion graphics, and editorial design Learn how to analyse and utilise design processes and strategy from ideation to execution Understand how to apply graphic design principles in the ideation, development, and production of visual messages Gain knowledge of creating communication solutions that meet the audience's expectations and contexts Learn how to create effective print and digital communications, user experience via the application of theories, tools, and best practices Why Professional Graphic Design Course right for you? This professional graphic design course online is suitable for those who want to master the working of Photoshop layers, the basics of Photoshop and graphics, and the process to make images stand out in Photoshop. This course will guide you in understanding photo editing, manipulation in Adobe Photoshop, and the basics of Adobe Photoshop. You will also learn the application of the elements and principles of visual design, information hierarchy, and much more. By the end of this course, you will have knowledge in creating shapes in Photoshop, how to add and use text in Adobe Photoshop and have a basic understanding of the process to create logos and branding packages. Professional Graphic Design Course Details Accredited by CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.   The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. Course Curriculum Introduction To Design and its Essence What is Design and Can I learn it? Don't Depend on Design Tools Business Side of Design Purpose and Goal of Design Overcoming Blank Canvas Fear Blank Canvas Fear - First thing you encounter Never Design without Content Examples of Desining without Content Expose yourself to Good Design Stealing Design Ideas Ways of Generating Ideas Examples of Generating Ideas Work on Details Later on Importance of Simple Designs The Elements of Design → with UI and Web Design Examples Focal Point of Every Design Lines, Shapes and Curves Using Colors and theme in your Design Examples → Colors and Themes in your Design Using Typography in Design - Tips and Tricks Examples of Typography Contrast in Design Using White Space effectively in Design BLOCK Design Technique Tone of your Design Scale of Importance in your Designs Principles of Design you must know Impact of Premium Images, Illustrations and Icons in your UI Design Principle of Proximity in Design Examples of Proximity in UI Design Alignment in Design Examples of Alignment in Design Using Contrast in Design Examples of Contrast in Design Repetition in Design Examples of Repetition in Design Balance in your Design - Symmetry and Asymmetry Case Study → Designing a Business Card by using Design Principles Grey Scale Design → Design a Business card using Photoshop Adding Colors and theme to our Grey Scale Design Advanced Visual Design Topics The Framing Effect - use in Web Design and UI Design effectively All about using Grids in Web Design Using Grids in Mobile App Design Mastering Subtle Differences in UI Design Who should take this course? This online graphic designing course is suitable for those who are interested in creating beautiful graphic designs in Photoshop, anyone who wants to expand their knowledge in graphic design tools, or anyone who wants to learn about logo design, branding techniques, and execution. Entry Requirements There are no academic entry requirements for this Graphic Designer course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds. However, you are required to have a laptop/desktop/tablet or smartphone and a good internet connection. Assessment Method This professional graphic design course online assesses learners through multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of the modules, learners must answer MCQs to complete the assessment procedure. Through the MCQs, it is measured how much a learner could grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 60%. Certification Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order the Endorsed Certificate by Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate which is £65. Certificate of Achievement from Lead Academy After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. The certificate of achievement is an official credential that confirms that you successfully finished a course with Lead Academy. Certificate can be obtained in PDF version at a cost of £12, and there is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy certificate which is £35. FAQs Is CPD a recognised qualification in the UK? CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD-certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Are QLS courses recognised? Although QLS courses are not subject to Ofqual regulation, they must adhere to an extremely high level that is set and regulated independently across the globe. A course that has been approved by the Quality Licence Scheme simply indicates that it has been examined and evaluated in terms of quality and fulfils the predetermined quality standards. When will I receive my certificate? For CPD accredited PDF certificate it will take 24 hours, however for the hardcopy CPD certificate takes 5-7 business days and for the Quality License Scheme certificate it will take 7-9 business days. Can I pay by invoice? Yes, you can pay via Invoice or Purchase Order, please contact us at info@lead-academy.org for invoice payment. Can I pay via instalment? Yes, you can pay via instalments at checkout. How to take online classes from home? Our platform provides easy and comfortable access for all learners; all you need is a stable internet connection and a device such as a laptop, desktop PC, tablet, or mobile phone. The learning site is accessible 24/7, allowing you to take the course at your own pace while relaxing in the privacy of your home or workplace. Does age matter in online learning? No, there is no age limit for online learning. Online learning is accessible to people of all ages and requires no age-specific criteria to pursue a course of interest. As opposed to degrees pursued at university, online courses are designed to break the barriers of age limitation that aim to limit the learner's ability to learn new things, diversify their skills, and expand their horizons. When I will get the login details for my course? After successfully purchasing the course, you will receive an email within 24 hours with the login details of your course. Kindly check your inbox, junk or spam folder, or you can contact our client success team via info@lead-academy.org

Course Overview Learn the most effective and efficient ways to record financial transactions and perform business accounting using one of the most versatile platforms available with this training for Bookkeeping Tool: Google Sheets. Sheets is the superior spreadsheet programme available to all users as part of the Google Docs Editors suite. With this course, you will discover the advantages offered by this application and use it to create accurate expense records and track critical revenue with confidence and accuracy, transforming and enhancing your professional potential. This Bookkeeping tutorial will enable any user to start using Google Sheets and quickly gain the skills needed to perform high-quality levels of financial administration. With expert support and guidance, you will be shown how to create charts, utilise templates, construct finance statements, verify records, and much more. This is the complete learning curve for becoming a competent bookkeeper and practice elements of accountancy in a professional capacity. Please take this opportunity to learn the fundamentals of accounting and use them in ways that will transform your business's potential. This best selling Bookkeeping Tool : Google Sheets has been developed by industry professionals and has already been completed by hundreds of satisfied students. This in-depth Bookkeeping Tool : Google Sheets is suitable for anyone who wants to build their professional skill set and improve their expert knowledge. The Bookkeeping Tool : Google Sheets is CPD-accredited, so you can be confident you're completing a quality training course will boost your CV and enhance your career potential. The Bookkeeping Tool : Google Sheets is made up of several information-packed modules which break down each topic into bite-sized chunks to ensure you understand and retain everything you learn. After successfully completing the Bookkeeping Tool : Google Sheets, you will be awarded a certificate of completion as proof of your new skills. If you are looking to pursue a new career and want to build your professional skills to excel in your chosen field, the certificate of completion from the Bookkeeping Tool : Google Sheets will help you stand out from the crowd. You can also validate your certification on our website. We know that you are busy and that time is precious, so we have designed the Bookkeeping Tool : Google Sheets to be completed at your own pace, whether that's part-time or full-time. Get full course access upon registration and access the course materials from anywhere in the world, at any time, from any internet-enabled device.  Our experienced tutors are here to support you through the entire learning process and answer any queries you may have via email.

This course defines behavioural safety and explains the origins of the concept. It covers how it can be implemented in the workplace and some of the potential benefits. It includes analysis of some examples of ‘at risk behaviours’ and some examples of ways you can measure how well your organisation is doing when it comes to safety. Finally it touches on some of the key laws regarding health and safety in the workplace and how to ensure positive workforce attitudes.

This course covers general allergies, food allergies and food intolerances and explains the differences between them. It covers the 14 allergens controlled by legislation along with food additives and how they can trigger allergic reactions. It takes a detailed look at the symptoms of food allergies and takes in the wider picture discussing the current theories of why rates are increasing. It then finishes off by covering practical steps that can be taken to reduce the risk from allergens and also what steps can be taken both internally and externally to monitor the control measures.

As well as informing you about the risks of working with asbestos, the course will deliver a lot more information about: Recognising asbestos, where it’s used, minimising the risks and the legislation about working with asbestos.

This awareness course covers the core concepts of the regulations and details the various roles that are required for a construction project along with the key documents that need to be produced. It starts with an introduction to CDM, then covers some of the parameters that need to be checked when a project is being planned. It finishes by detailing a number of example projects that illustrate how the regulations can be applied.

🌟 Unlock Your Creative Potential with Camtasia 2 Essentials - Video Editing for the Posh! 🌟 Elevate your video editing game to new heights and create stunning, professional-quality videos effortlessly with our comprehensive online course - Camtasia 2 Essentials! Are you ready to:   ✨ Learn the ropes of video editing in the most sophisticated and stylish way possible? ✨ Craft videos that exude elegance and professionalism, setting you apart from the crowd? ✨ Master Camtasia 2's powerful tools and features to create visually captivating content?   Look no further! Our course is designed exclusively for individuals seeking to add a touch of sophistication to their video editing skills. With step-by-step guidance and hands-on tutorials, you'll: 🎬 Dive deep into Camtasia 2's interface and functionalities, mastering every tool for seamless editing. 🎬 Harness advanced techniques to transform your footage into polished, posh masterpieces. 🎬 Discover insider tips and tricks to make your videos stand out in a competitive landscape. What sets Camtasia 2 Essentials apart?   🌟 Tailored for the Stylish Creator: Perfect for those aiming for a polished and refined aesthetic in their videos. 🌟 Expert Guidance: Led by seasoned professionals with years of experience in video editing and content creation. 🌟 Interactive Learning: Engaging modules, practical exercises, and quizzes to reinforce your skills.   Whether you're a content creator, marketer, educator, or enthusiast, this course empowers you to unleash your creativity and create videos that radiate sophistication.   Enroll now and join the league of posh video editors! Elevate your content and captivate your audience with the elegance they deserve. 🚀✨ Course Curriculum