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This fast track Level 6 Diploma in Information Technology (accredited by Othm) is designed to ensure that each learner is a confident, independent thinker with a detailed knowledge of Information Technology, and equipped with the skills to adapt rapidly to change at a junior or middle management level and aspiring into higher management within their organisation or industry. The qualification is ideal for those who have started, or are planning to move into, a career in private or public sector business. Information Technology - Level 6 (fast track) Key Highlights of this fast track Diploma in Information Technology - Level 6 programme are: Program Duration: 6 Months (Regular mode also available) Program Credits: 120 Credits Designed for working Professionals Format: Online No Written Exam. The Assessment is done via Submission of Assignment Tutor Assist available Dedicated Student Success Manager Timely Doubt Resolution Regular Networking Events with Industry Professionals Become eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Master's degree programme LSBR Alumni Status No Cost EMI Option This fast track Diploma in Information Technology - Level 6 qualification will make you a confident, independent thinker with a detailed knowledge of Information Technology. You would be equipped with the skills to adapt rapidly to change at a junior or middle management level and make you aspire into higher management within your organisation or industry. Upon successful completion of the Diploma in Information Technology - Level 6 programme in fast track mode, you will also become eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Master's degree programme. Who is this course for? Working Professionals, Level 5 / Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree holders or learners who are looking for Career Progression. A formal undergraduate qualification leading to award of degrees in future. Requirements Open Entry. No formal qualification is required from mature learners (over 21 years) who have relevant management experience. For others, the learners should have relevant NQF / QCF / RQF Level 5 Diploma or equivalent recognised qualification. Please speak to the Admission Counsellors for waiver information. Career path Upon successful completion of your Diploma in Information Technology - Level 6 in fast track mode, you become eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Master's degree programme Completion of your fast track Diploma in Information Technology - Level 6 qualification will meet the University standard academic entry requirements.

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The aim of the Level 2 Diploma in Care - fast track mode (Accredited by Qualifi, UK) is to confirm occupational competence for Adult Care Workers or Healthcare Support Workers. This Level 2 Diploma in Care (fast track mode) qualification offers the opportunity for learners to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to be an Adult Care Worker in an adult care setting or a Healthcare Assistant; Support Worker or Personal Assistant in a healthcare support environment. At Level 2, the UK sector skills council decided that there would be a common qualification for both Health and Adult Care settings. This means that there will be no barrier to entering either the Adult Care or Health Workforces. The content of the Level 2 Diploma in Care (fast track mode) qualification links with the knowledge and skills required for the Apprenticeship Standards 'Adult Care Worker' and 'Healthcare Support Worker'. The content is applicable to a variety of roles, examples of which are included below: Adult care worker Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker Personal Assistant The Level 2 Diploma in Care (fast track) will require learners to demonstrate understanding and effective practice in the following areas: Communication Person development Values and behaviours Health and wellbeing Responsibilities Safeguarding The Level 2 Diploma in Care qualification links with the requirements for the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Health and Social Care. Program Overview: Level 2 Diploma in Care Key Highlights of Level 2 Diploma in Care qualification are: Program Duration: 9 Months (Fast track mode available) Program Credits: 46 Designed for working Professionals Format: Online No Written Exam. The Assessment is done via Submission of Assignment Tutor Assist available Dedicated Student Success Manager Timely Doubt Resolution Regular Networking Events with Industry Professionals Become eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Master's degree programme. Alumni Status No Cost EMI Option Mandatory units (Total Credits: 24) The Qualifi Level 2 Diploma in Care qualification consists of 9 mandatory units for a combined total of 24 credits Communication in Care Settings (3 credits) Duty of Care (1 credits) Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Care Settings (2 credits) Handle Information in Care Settings (1 credits) Health, Safety and Well-being in Care Settings (4 credits) Implement Person-Centred Approaches (5 credits) Personal Development in Care Settings (3 credits) Responsibilities of a Care Worker (2 credits) Safeguarding and Protection in Care Settings (3 credits) Optional Units (Total Credits: 22) The learner must also achieve a minimum of 22 credits from these units. Introductory Awareness of Autistic Spectrum Conditions (2 credits) Understand the Context of Supporting People with Learning Disabilities (4 credits) Assist in the Administration of Medication (4 credits) Contribute to Support Positive Risk-Taking of Individuals (3 credits) Contribute to Support Learning Disabilities to Access Healthcare (3 credits) Promote Positive Behaviour Support (6 credits) Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (3 credits) Understand Mental Health Problems (3 credits) Understand Mental Well-Being and Mental Health Promotion (3 credits) Enable Individuals to Develop Strategies to Manage their Behaviour (8 credits) Support Independence in the Tasks of Daily Living (5 credits) Understand how to Support Individuals to be part of a Community (3 credits) Understand the Impact of Acquired Brain Injury on Individuals (3 credits) Who is this course for? At Level 2, the UK sector skills council decided that there would be a common qualification for both Health and Adult Care settings. This means that there will be no barrier to entering either the Adult Care or Health Workforces. The content of the Level 2 Diploma in Care qualification links with the knowledge and skills required for the Apprenticeship Standards 'Adult Care Worker' and 'Healthcare Support Worker'. The content is applicable to a variety of roles, examples of which are included below: Adult care worker Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker Personal Assistant Requirements The Level 2 Diploma in Care will require learners to demonstrate understanding and effective practice in the following areas: Communication Person development Values and behaviours Health and wellbeing Responsibilities Safeguarding Career path Achievement of Level 2 Diploma in Care qualification confirms the learner has gained the knowledge and skills required to: Gain employment as a Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker or Adult Care Worker / Personal Assistant Progress onto the Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care Progress onto the Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship.

Data dashboards provide key information to stakeholders so that they can make informed decisions. While there are plenty of software solutions for building these essential data products, there is much less guidance on how to design dashboards to meet the diverse needs of users.  This course is for anyone who is building or implementing dashboards, and wants to know more about design principles and best practice. You could be using business intelligence software (such as Power BI or Tableau), or implementing bespoke solutions.  The course will give your team the ability to evaluate user needs and levels of understanding, make informed decisions about chart selections, and make effective use of interactivity dynamic data.  We’ll work with you before the course to ensure that we understand your organisation and what you’re hoping to achieve.  Sample learning content  Session 1: Data with a purpose Understanding the different types of dashboard. Information overload and other common dashboard pitfalls. Assessing user needs and levels of data fluency. Session 2: Planning a dashboard Assessing diverse user needs and levels of data fluency. Taking a User Experience (UX) approach to design and navigation. Applying an interative and collaborative approach to onboarding. Session 3: Graphs, charts and dials  Understanding how graphical perception informs chart choices. Making intelligent design choices to help users explore. Design principles for layout and navigation. Session 4: Using interactivity  Making effective use of filters to slice and dice data sets. Using layers of information to enable drilldown data exploration. Complenting dashboards with automated alerts and queries. Delivery We deliver our courses over Zoom, to maximise flexibility. The training can be delivered in a single day, or across multiple sessions. All of our courses are live and interactive – every session includes a mix of formal tuition and hands-on exercises. To ensure this is possible, the number of attendees is capped at 16 people.  Tutor Alan Rutter is the founder of Fire Plus Algebra. He is a specialist in communicating complex subjects through data visualisation, writing and design. He teaches for General Assembly and runs in-house training for public sector clients including the Home Office, the Department of Transport, the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, the Health Foundation, and numerous local government and emergency services teams. He previously worked with Guardian Masterclasses on curating and delivering new course strands, including developing and teaching their B2B data visualisation courses. He oversaw the iPad edition launches of Wired, GQ, Vanity Fair and Vogue in the UK, and has worked with Condé Nast International as product owner on a bespoke digital asset management system for their 11 global markets. Testimonial “Alan was great to work with, he took us through the concepts behind data visualisation which means our team is now equipped for the future. He has a wide range of experience across the topic that is delivered in a clear, concise and friendly manner. We look forward to working with Alan again in the future.” John Masterson | Chief Product Officer | ImproveWell

Successful communications are all about making the message as simple as possible – but this can be difficult when the subjects we're talking about are inherently complicated.  Academic institutions, tech companies, health organisations, charities and many others have complex ideas, processes and systems at the heart of what they do.  This course is for anybody who needs to distill information down into key messages for important stakeholders, funders and investors, decision makers and members of the public.  You’ll learn proven techniques for grabbing attention and changing minds through presentations and public speaking, infographics and data visualisations, and written reports and online posts.  We’ll work with you before the course to ensure that we understand your organisation and what you’re hoping to achieve. Sample learning content Session 1: Understanding your audience Matching your objectives to your audience's motivations. Identifying the right tone and language. Understanding how, where and when your audience wants to be spoken to. Session 2: Refining your objectives  Breaking down strategic aims into tactical steps Metrics and milestones: defining and measuring progress and success. Rapidly building a brief for your communications. Session 3: Telling the story  Using metaphors, visuals, comparisons to frame your narrative. From slide decks to online campaigns - choosing the right formats for delivering your message. Selecting communications channels to maximise reach and impact. Session 4: Keeping it going  Processes and systems for launching and maintaining communications campaigns. Building social proof – creating and curating content. Troubleshooting and preparing for common challenges. Delivery We deliver our courses over Zoom, to maximise flexibility. The training can be delivered in a single day, or across multiple sessions. All of our courses are live and interactive – every session includes a mix of formal tuition and hands-on exercises. To ensure this is possible, the number of attendees is capped at 16 people.  Tutor Alan Rutter is the founder of Fire Plus Algebra. He is a specialist in communicating complex subjects through data visualisation, writing and design. He teaches for General Assembly and runs in-house training for public sector clients including the Home Office, the Department of Transport, the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, the Health Foundation, and numerous local government and emergency services teams. He previously worked with Guardian Masterclasses on curating and delivering new course strands, including developing and teaching their B2B data visualisation courses. He oversaw the iPad edition launches of Wired, GQ, Vanity Fair and Vogue in the UK, and has worked with Condé Nast International as product owner on a bespoke digital asset management system for their 11 global markets. Testimonial “We’ve now worked with Alan for almost 3 years, and during that time he has continued to deliver the highest quality training for our clients and delegates. Alan’s passionate delivery style has continued to deliver innovative training solutions to over 1500 delegates across the public, private and voluntary sector. Each of our courses with him has always delivered exceptional feedback and satisfaction levels.” Joe Barlow | Head of Programme, Understanding ModernGov

To drive actions and get decisions made, you need to be able to present effectively to customers, clients, senior managers or colleagues. The perfect presentation is a potent combination of content, design and delivery  You need to distill down complex concepts, large data sets, intricate processes and innovative ideas. You need to make the right design choices to ensure your slide decks communicate quickly (as well as looking great). And you need the confidence and storytelling techniques to lead your audience through the content.  This course is for anyone who regularly needs to create and deliver presentations for different stakeholders. It will cover how to plan, design and deliver brilliant presentations.  Sample learning content  Session 1: Planning a presentation  Assessing the needs and level of understanding of your audience. Frameworks for building a logical and compelling narrative. Emphasising key messages, while allowing for deep dives and questions. Session 2: Presenting data and processes Understand graphical perception and how people absorb visual information. Effective charts for different types of data stories. How to display processes, timelines and organisational structures. Session 3: Design tricks Using colours to add emphasis and meaning. Creating hierarchies of information to help your audience. Building templates and style guides. Session 4: Delivery techniques Perfecting your performance in-person or online. Dealing with difficult questions and hostile audiences. Refining the beginning, middle and end of your narrative. Delivery We deliver our courses over Zoom, to maximise flexibility. The training can be delivered in a single day, or across multiple sessions. All of our courses are live and interactive – every session includes a mix of formal tuition and hands-on exercises. To ensure this is possible, the number of attendees is capped at 16 people.  Tutor Alan Rutter is the founder of Fire Plus Algebra. He is a specialist in communicating complex subjects through data visualisation, writing and design. He teaches for General Assembly and runs in-house training for public sector clients including the Home Office, the Department of Transport, the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, the Health Foundation, and numerous local government and emergency services teams. He previously worked with Guardian Masterclasses on curating and delivering new course strands, including developing and teaching their B2B data visualisation courses. He oversaw the iPad edition launches of Wired, GQ, Vanity Fair and Vogue in the UK, and has worked with Condé Nast International as product owner on a bespoke digital asset management system for their 11 global markets. Testimonial "We’ve now worked with Alan for almost 3 years, and during that time he has continued to deliver the highest quality training for our clients and delegates. Alan’s passionate delivery style has continued to deliver innovative training solutions to over 1500 delegates across the public, private and voluntary sector. Each of our courses with him has always delivered exceptional feedback and satisfaction levels." Joe Barlow | Head of Programme, Understanding ModernGov

Accounting and finance are at the very heart of business operations. From banking to manufacturing, from huge service industries to micro businesses, the ability to manage, plan and account for money is still the ultimate measure of business success and the key driver of growth. The objective of the Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business (fast track) qualification accredited by OTHM is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required by a middle manager in an organisation that may be involved in financial management, financial planning and control, financial reporting, taxation and people management. Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business (Fast track mode) Key Highlights of fast track Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business qualification are: Program Duration: 6 Months (Regular mode also available) Program Credits: 120 Credits Designed for working Professionals Format: Online No Written Exam. The Assessment is done via Submission of Assignment Tutor Assist available Dedicated Student Success Manager Timely Doubt Resolution Regular Networking Events with Industry Professionals Become eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Master's degree programme LSBR Alumni Status No Cost EMI Option This fast track Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business qualification will help you get knowledge and skills required by a middle manager in an organisation that may be involved in financial management, financial planning and control, financial reporting, taxation and people management. You can look forward to middle management role in organisation that may be involved in financial management, financial planning and control, financial reporting, taxation and people management. Upon successful completion of this fast track Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business programme, you will also become eligible to gain direct entry into Final Year of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree programme. Who is this course for? Working Professionals, A-Level / Level 4 / Year 1 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree holders or learners who are looking for Career Progression. A formal undergraduate qualification leading to award of degrees in future. Requirements Open Entry. No formal qualification is required from mature learners (over 21 years) who have relevant management experience. For others, the learners should have relevant NQF / QCF / RQF Level 4 Award / Diploma or at the level of GCE / GCSE or equivalent qualification. Please speak to the Admission Counsellors for waiver information. Career path After completion of your fast track Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business, you can progress to Year 3 of a Three-year UK Bachelor's degree Completion of your fast track Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business qualification will meet the University standard academic entry requirements.

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This course is an introduction to styling dogs. You will spend 15 full days on site doing practical learning with our fabulous dog models and tutors. There are 5 written modules, grooming diaries and 2 practical assessments at the end of the 15 days. This qualification is aimed to take students on a journey from complete beginners to be able to groom a selection of breeds.