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Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for The audience for this course includes professionals who are new to Looker who are interested in leveraging Looker for data analysis, visualization, and reporting. The course is designed for individuals seeking to gain a comprehensive understanding of Looker's functionalities and apply these skills in their organizations to drive data-driven decision-making. Overview This course combines expert lecture, real-world demonstrations and group discussions with machine-based practical labs and exercises. Working in a hands-on learning environment led by our expert facilitator, you'll explore and gain: Comprehensive understanding of Looker's platform: Gain a solid foundation in Looker's key features, functionality, and interface, enabling you to navigate and utilize the platform effectively for your data analysis and visualization needs. Mastery of LookML and data modeling: Develop proficiency in Looker's unique data modeling language, LookML, to create customized and efficient data models that cater to your organization's specific requirements. Expertise in creating insightful Explores: Learn to build, customize, and save Explores with dimensions, measures, filters, and calculated fields, empowering you to analyze your data and uncover valuable insights. Proficiency in dashboard design and sharing: Acquire the skills to design visually appealing and informative dashboards, share them with different user roles, and schedule exports to keep stakeholders informed and up-to-date. Enhanced content organization with folders and boards: Understand how to effectively use folders and boards to organize, manage, and discover content within Looker, making it easily accessible for you and your team. Optional: Advanced visualization techniques for impactful storytelling: Master advanced visualization techniques, including customizations with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and interactive visualizations using Looker's API, to create compelling data stories that resonate with your audience. Discover the power of data analytics and visualization with our hands-on, two-day introductory course Looker Bootcamp: Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Looker. Designed for professionals who want to unlock valuable insights from their data, this immersive training experience will guide you through Looker's cutting-edge features and provide you with the essential skills to create engaging, interactive, and insightful reports and dashboards. Our experienced trainers will take you on a journey from the fundamentals of Looker and its unique data modeling language, LookML, to advanced visualization techniques and content organization strategies, ensuring you leave the course equipped to make data-driven decisions with confidence. Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to participate in practical exercises and workshops that will help you apply the concepts and techniques learned in real-world scenarios. You will explore the potential of Looker's Explores, dive into LookML's capabilities, and master the art of dashboard design and sharing. Learn how to organize and manage your content with folders and boards and harness the power of advanced visualization techniques to make your data come alive. Getting Started with Looker Overview of Looker and its key features Navigating the Looker interface Looker terminology and basic concepts Connecting to Data Sources Setting up and managing data connections Exploring database schemas Understanding LookML: Looker's data modeling language Creating and Customizing Explores Building and customizing Explores Adding dimensions, measures, and filters Creating calculated fields Saving and organizing Explores Data Visualization Creating visualizations using Looker's visualization library Customizing chart types, colors, and labels Displaying visualizations in dashboards Introduction to Looker's API for custom visualizations Advanced Explores and LookML LookML refresher and best practices Creating derived tables and data transformations Managing access controls and data permissions Organizing and Sharing Content with Folders and Boards Introduction to folders and boards in Looker Creating and managing folders for organizing content Setting up boards for easy content discovery Sharing folders and boards with different user roles and permissions Dashboard Design and Sharing Best practices for dashboard design Adding, arranging, and resizing visualizations Scheduling and exporting dashboard data Advanced Visualization Techniques Customizing visualizations with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Creating interactive visualizations using Looker's API Integrating Looker visualizations with other tools Hands-on Workshop and Project Participants work on a guided project to apply the skills learned Trainer provides individual support and guidance Project Presentations, Q&A, and Training Wrap-up Additional course details: Nexus Humans Looker Bootcamp: Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Looker (TTDVLK02) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Looker Bootcamp: Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Looker (TTDVLK02) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is suitable for anyone responsible for configuring, managing or supporting a Veeam Availability Suite v10 environment. Overview After completing this course, attendees should be able to: Describe Veeam Availability Suite components usage scenarios and relevance to their own environment. Effectively manage data availability in on-site, off-site, cloud and hybrid environments. Ensure both Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs) are met. Install and configure Veeam Availability Suite into their environment, ensuring data is protected effectively. Adapt with an organization's evolving technical, business and regulatory needs. Ensure recovery is possible, effective, efficient, secure and compliant with business and legal requirements. Provide visibility of the business data assets, and produce effective reports and dashboards to monitor performance and risks. Conduct basic troubleshooting and analysis of their Veeam Availability Suite environment. This three-day, technical deep dive Veeam© Availability Suite? v10: Configuration and Management training course is focused on teaching IT professionals the skills to configure, manage and support a Veeam Availability Suite v10 solution. With extensive hands-on-labs, the class enables administrators and engineers to effectively manage data in an ever-changing technical and business environment, bringing tangible benefit to businesses in the digital world. Introduction Describe RTOs and RPOs, what they mean for your business, how to manage and monitor performance against them The 3-2-1 Rule and its importance in formulating a successful backup strategy Identify key Veeam Availability Suite components and describe their usage scenarios Building Backup Capabilities Backup methods, the appropriate use cases and impact on underlying file systems Create, modify, optimize and delete backup jobs, including NAS Backup jobs. Explore different tools and methods, such as BitLooker? and Deduplication, to maximize environment performance Global Settings and their usage to prevent production performance bottlenecks, encrypt network traffic data and control network jurisdiction Restoring from Backup Identify and describe the different restore tools and their features. Ensure you have the confidence to use the correct restore tool at the right time Using Secure Restore to prevent the restoration of malware Disaster recovery from backup, respond accordingly to a variety of real-world recovery scenarios Backup Copy Jobs Simple vs Advanced Backup Copy Jobs, how to create and modify them using best practices to ensure efficient recovery Utilizing tape jobs, how to create and modify Replication Identify and describe the options available for replication, the use cases and impacts of using Create, modify and delete replication jobs, outline considerations to ensure success Failover Identify and describe in detail, failover features and the appropriate usage Develop, prepare and test failover plans to ensure recovery Disaster recovery from replica, respond accordingly to a variety of real-world recovery scenarios Advanced Repository Capabilities Ensure efficiency by being able to select appropriate transport modes while being aware of the impact of various backup functions on the infrastructure Ensure scalability by integrating off-site S3 storage Ensure compatibility with existing deduplication appliances Testing Backup and Replication Testing backups and replicas to ensure you can recover, what you need, when you need to Configure Veeam DataLabs? and setup sandbox environments based on backup, replicas and storage snapshots Using Veeam DataLabs Staged Restore to manage and comply with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) legislation before releasing restores to production Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager Manage multiple Veeam Backup & Replication? installations from a single web console, maintaining a view of your entire virtual environment, ensuring data protection of ROBO and Enterprise environments. Create user and group roles, delegate workloads whilst maintaining data control Enable encryption password loss protection, helping to restore encrypted data in case of lost or forgotten encryption passwords Veeam ONE Monitor your Virtual, Physical and Cloud environments with Veeam ONE? and assess the different views available Configure Veeam ONE for your specific technical and business requirements, describe the alarm options available and how to customize their usage Set up, use and customize Veeam ONE Reporter, creating the reports and dashboards you require technically and for the business Support Locate, migrate or restore backup configuration Identify and locate appropriate support resources Troubleshooting methodology to identify, isolate and remediate support issues Additional course details: Nexus Humans VEEAM-VMCE Availability Suite v10.0: Configuration and Management training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the VEEAM-VMCE Availability Suite v10.0: Configuration and Management course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Administrators, architects, and business leaders who manage Nutanix clusters in the datacenter Managers and technical staff seeking information to drive purchase decisions Anyone who is seeking the Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI) certification Overview During this program, attendees will: Develop a working knowledge of the Nutanix product family. Understand the requirements and considerations involved in setting up a Nutanix cluster. Familiarize themselves with cluster management and monitoring via the Prism web console. Learn how to create, manage, and migrate VMs, set up data protection services, and plan for business continuity. Understand how to plan and handle upgrades, assess future requirements, and create what-if scenarios to adress scaling for business needs. The Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Administration (ECA) course enables administrators (system, network, and storage) to successfully configure and manage Nutanix in the datacenter. The course covers many of the tasks Nutanix administrators perform through the use of graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and command line interfaces (CLIs). It also provides insight into a Nutanix cluster?s failover and self-healing capabilities, offers tips for solving common problems, and provides guidelines for collecting information when interacting with Nutanix Support Introduction The section describes the Nutanix HCI solution, walks you through the components of the Nutanix Enterprise Cloud, and explains the relationship between physical and logical cluster components. Managing the Nutanix Cluster In this section, you will use the Prism console to monitor a cluster, configure a cluster using various interfaces, use the REST API Explorer to manage the cluster, and learn how to deploy Nutanix-specific PowerShell cmdlets. Securing the Nutanix Cluster This section shows how to secure a Nutanix cluster through user authentication, SSL certificate installation, and cluster access control. Acropolils Networking This section explains how to configure managed and unmanaged Acropolis networks and describes the use of Open vSwitch (OVS) in Acropolis. You will learn how to display and manage network details, differentiate between supported OVS bond modes, and gain insight into default network configuration. VM Management This section shows you how to upload images, and how to create and manage virtual machines. Health Monitoring and Alerts In this section, you will use the Health Dashboard to monitor a cluster?s health and performance. You will also use Analysis Dashboard to create charts that you can export with detailed information on a variety of components and metrics. Distributed Storage Fabric This section discusses creating and configuring storage containers, including the storage optimization features: deduplication, compression, and erasure coding. AHV Workload Migration Using Nutanix Move, this section shows how to migrate workloads to a cluster running AHV. This is followed by a lab where a VM running on a Nutanix cluster configured with ESXi is migrated to a Nutanix cluster running AHV. File and Volumes This section gives you detailed information on Nutanix Volumes, which provides highly available, high-performance block storage through a few easy configuration steps. It also discusses Nutanix Files. Understanding Infrastructure Resiliency This section shows how Nutanix provides comprehensive data protection at all levels of the virtual datacenter: logical and physical. Data Protection Data can be replicated between Nutanix clusters, synchronously and asynchronously. This section shows how to configure a Protection Domain (PD) and Remote Sites, recover a VM from a PD, and perform a planned failover of a PD. Prism Central Having discussed and used Prism Element earlier, this section looks at the capabilities of Prism Central. With the added functionality provided by a Pro license, the focus is on features related to monitoring and managing multiple activities across a set of clusters. Monitoring the Nutanix Cluster This section shows you where to locate and how to interpret cluster-related log files. In addition, you will take a closer look at the Nutanix Support Portal and online help. Cluster Management and Expansion This section outlines essential life-cycle operations, including starting/stopping a Nutanix cluster, as well as starting/shutting down a node. You will also learn how to expand a cluster, manage licenses, and upgrade the cluster?s software and firmware. Remote Office Branch Office (ROBO) Deployments In this section, you will understand various configurations and requirements specific to a ROBO site. This includes hardware/software, Witness VM, networking, failure and recovery scenarios for two-node clusters, and the seeding process. Additional course details: Nexus Humans NECA: Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Administration training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the NECA: Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Administration course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

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This Creative Writing Course is the perfect starting point for anyone eager to dive into the world of storytelling. Whether you’ve always dreamed of writing a novel, crafting compelling short stories, or simply improving your writing skills for your blog, this course is designed to guide you through every step of the creative process.

Build your confidence, fluency & accuracy with an individual ESL Book Club in English using a simplified, shortened and adapted novel. Highlights Join this individual ESL book club course to quickly improve your English confidence, fluency & accuracy 3 hours of live 1:1 English classes to help you develop your confidence in speaking in English Read a section of the book at home and then discuss what you have read Learn English 1:1 & be corrected by your private English teacher to remove errors and mistakes Build your confidence, skills and accuracy in this individual ESL book club in English course. Choose one of the books from the selection below. These books are shortened, simplified and adapted for learners of English as a foreign language. There are also language learning exercises and a short glossary of new words. Each week you read about 20-30 pages, write a summary of what you have read, and then discuss what you have read with your teacher Geoff. Personalised feedback improves your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. The Book Club book Individual ESL Book Clubs are flexible and can be taken on the following simplified and shortened "graded reader" books. Contact Geoff to agree a day and time, then enrol on the course. Intermediate (B1) Austen, Jane - Emma (Oxford Bookworms) Austen, Jane - Persuasion (Oxford Bookworms) Austen, Jane - Sense and Sensibility (Penguin Readers) Brontë, Emily - Wuthering Heights (Penguin Readers) Christie, Agatha - Death on the Nile (Collins English Readers) Christie, Agatha - The Body in the Library (Collins English Readers) Conan Doyle, Arthur - Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles (Oxford Bookworms) Dickens, Charles - A Tale of Two Cities (Penguin Readers) Dickens, Charles - David Copperfield (Penguin Readers) Dickens, Charles - Great Expectations (Penguin Readers) Dickens, Charles - Oliver Twist (Penguin Readers) Hardy, Thomas - Far From The Madding Crowd (Penguin Readers) Hardy, Thomas - Tess of the D'Urbervilles (Penguin Readers) Hawkins, Paula - The Girl On The Train (Penguin Readers) Highsmith, Patricia - The Talented Mr Ripley (Penguin Readers) Joyce, James - Dubliners (Penguin Readers) Joyce, Rachel - The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (Penguin Readers) Le Carré, John - The Spy Who Came In From The Cold (Penguin Readers) Shelley, Mary - Frankenstein (Penguin Readers) Tóibín, Colm - Brooklyn (Penguin Readers) Upper-Intermediate (B2) Austen, Jane - Sense and Sensibility (Oxford Bookworms) Asimov, Isaac - I, Robot (Oxford Bookworms) Brontë, Emily - Wuthering Heights (Oxford Bookworms) Christie, Agatha - The ABC Murders (Collins English Readers) Christie, Agatha - Evil Under The Sun (Collins English Readers) Collins, Wilkie - The Woman in White (Penguin Readers) Dick, Philip K - Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (Oxford Bookworms) Evaristo, Bernardine - Girl, Woman, Other (Penguin Readers) Fitzgerald, F. Scott - The Great Gatsby (Oxford Bookworms) Gyasi, Yaa - Homegoing (Penguin Readers) Hardy, Thomas - Far From The Madding Crowd (Oxford Bookworms) Kerouac, Jack - On the Road (Pearson English Readers) Mansfield, Katherine - The Garden Party (Oxford Bookworms) McEwan, Ian - The Children Act (Penguin Readers) Melville, Herman - Moby Dick (Penguin Readers) Orwell, George - 1984 (Penguin Readers) Puso, Mario - The Godfather (Penguin Readers) Smith, Zadie - White Teeth (Penguin Readers) Stevenson, RL - The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (Pearson English Readers) Wharton, Edith - The Age of Innocence (Oxford Bookworms) Woolf, Virginia - Mrs Dalloway (Penguin Readers) Upper-Intermediate + (B2+) Austen, Jane - Pride and Prejudice (Oxford Bookworms) Brontë, Charlotte - Jane Eyre (Oxford Bookworms) Conan Doyle, Arthur - Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of Four (Oxford Bookworms) Flaubert, Gustave - Madame Bovary (Pearson English Readers) Gaskell, Elizabeth - North and South (Pearson English Readers) Garland, Alex- The Beach (Pearson English Readers) Hardy, Thomas - Tess of the D'Urbervilles (Oxford Bookworms) Tan, Amy - The Joy Luck Club (Oxford Bookworms) Geoff says: "This is a great way to start reading more in English, to build your confidence, to focus on your needs and language, and to make fast progress."

Feeling confident isn’t something you're born with—it’s a skill you can learn and build over time. Our Confidence Building Techniques course is designed to give you the tools to develop and strengthen your self-belief, whether in personal situations, social settings, or professional environments. Confidence is more than just standing tall; it’s about learning how to manage your thoughts, face challenges head-on, and present yourself in the best light, both internally and externally. This course offers a structured approach to understanding the core elements of confidence and how you can nurture them. Through easy-to-follow techniques, you'll explore ways to boost self-esteem, deal with self-doubt, and overcome obstacles that may have previously held you back. As you progress, you’ll begin to notice how your new mindset influences both your personal and professional life. With a blend of strategies that you can use in any context, this course is a valuable investment in your overall well-being. Whether you want to be more assertive in meetings or simply feel more comfortable in social situations, building your confidence can make all the difference. Start mastering the art of confidence today! Key Features CPD Accredited FREE PDF + Hardcopy certificate Fully online, interactive course Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet and smartphone-friendly 24/7 Learning Assistance Discounts on bulk purchases Course Curriculum Module 01: Understanding Confidence Module 02: Assessing Your Confidence Module 03: Identifying Your Sticking Points Module 04: Building Self-Confidence Module 05: Developing Physical Confidence Module 06: Communicating Your Confidence Module 07: Demonstrating Confidence in the Workplace Module 08: Building Respectful Relationships Learning Outcomes: Understand confidence's core principles, fostering self-awareness and personal growth. Assess and measure your current confidence levels for targeted improvement strategies. Identify and overcome specific obstacles hindering your self-assurance and progress. Construct a solid foundation for self-confidence through practical and applicable techniques. Cultivate physical confidence, enhancing your presence and overall self-esteem. Master effective communication strategies to project confidence in diverse social settings. Accreditation This course is CPD Quality Standards (CPD QS) accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Certificate After completing this course, you will get a FREE Digital Certificate from Training Express. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Individuals seeking enhanced self-assurance in personal and professional pursuits. Professionals aiming to excel in workplace dynamics with heightened confidence. Students and job seekers striving to boost their overall confidence levels. Anyone looking to build respectful and positive relationships with confidence. Those committed to self-improvement and ready to invest in personal development. Career path Sales Representative Team Leader or Manager Public Relations Specialist HR Consultant Business Development Executive Life Coach or Personal Development Consultant Certificates Digital certificate Digital certificate - Included Once you've successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a FREE digital certificate. Hard copy certificate Hard copy certificate - Included Also, you can have your FREE printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99 in the UK). For all international addresses outside of the United Kingdom, the delivery fee for a hardcopy certificate will be only £10. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Accredited 1 Day Practitioner Diploma Service Description Accredited 1 Day Practitioner Diploma Course in Pregnancy and Postnatal Massage Pregnancy/Postnatal massage is a little different from a normal Swedish massage and it's performed in side-lying position. Most women who are requesting a massage during pregnancy will do so for a reason. It may be that they are feeling stressed and anxious, or they may be experiencing some of the many discomforts associated with pregnancy. Massage during pregnancy can offer a range of wonderful benefits. Not only can it help a woman to relax, but massage can also help support her body and her mind during a time of major physiological and emotional changes. As well as providing benefits throughout pregnancy, massage can also provide valuable support to a woman and her partner throughout labour and birth. Massage can be enjoyed throughout pregnancy from 14 weeks on, but especially during the second and third trimesters, massage can help support a woman as her body undergoes the various stresses and strains that can develop throughout the latter stages of pregnancy. This course is insurable and accredited by ABT and therapists can offer this therapy either in pregnancy or postnatal as well as to any clients that are unable to lie in supine/prone position. **Prerequisite: Must hold a Level 3 Body Massage and A&P Qualification (or the equivalent). If unsure, please do email us prior to booking so that we can check your qualifications meet the required standard.

Instructor training enables companies to have their own AITT Forklift Instructor. On completion they are able to instruct and examine operators on company premises. Also it could be an opportunity for an individual to embark upon a rewarding career as a recognised AITT instructor. The course complies with the approved code of practice issued by the Health & Safety Executive. We offer the AITT Instructor training course at our training centre in Warrington, Cheshire. We use all the best tools and equipment to assist trainee development. Our Instructor’s Mike Hammett and Stephen McCann have a lot of experience in this course, both have very good success rates and offer alot of after care too! Once an Instructor has passed their AITT Instructor training course they can always come back and receive professional advice. We always go the extra mile! AITT Accredited Novice Course: The Instructor training course caters for candidates seeking to become an AITT Registered Instructor. Previous fork lift experience is strongly recommended and candidates must have a current counterbalance certificate dated within 36 months prior to the course start date. Refresher courses are available prior to the instructor course extending the duration by one day to 11 days. Objectives: On successful completion of the course the candidate will be qualified to teach and train on all Industrial Counterbalance and Reach trucks for which they are certificated to use as operators. Target Group: The employer should carefully select the correct person for the job as an instructor. They should be literate and numerate with good presentation skills. The AITT recommend that candidates have a minimum of 12 months operating experience before attending the course. During the course candidates will be progressively assessed in all key areas. Candidates therefore must have a good knowledge of each subject and are provided with some excellent materials to assist them on completion of the course. AITT Instructor Training Course Duration: 3 or 5 days for Re-qualification or Re-Registration courses. 5 days for Assimilation Courses. 10-12 days for the Novice AITT instructor training course. Contents: Principles of instruction. Instructional techniques. HASAWA 1974/PUWER 1998/LOLER 1998/L117. Setting up courses. Administering the tests etc. All original documentation supplied by examining body and HSE. Prices are available on request and should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us. We also offer In-House Instructor training to suit companies needs and these are of five day durations, please contact for further details. Please feel free to download our Course Syllabus’s below and decide which course best meets your needs. See Mike at work demonstrating a lesson of De-stacking from High Level. In-House Courses: These courses are aimed at companies wishing to use their own Instructors to train staff. IN-HOUSE BASIC INSTRUCTOR COURSE PDF AITT Instructor Training Courses: On completion of these courses candidates will be registered as an AITT Instructor and be able to train on anything they are currently qualified to operate. Courses vary depending on experience and current qualifications so please have a look at the following courses to see which suits best. More information is available at www.aitt.co.uk.

Course Highlights: Course Type: Self-Paced Online Learning Total Qualification Time: 60 hours Guided Learning: 55 hours Accreditation: NCFE, Pearson Edexcel & Open Awards Qualification: Nationally Recognised Qualification Study Materials: High-Quality E-Learning Study Materials Assessment: Internally graded and externally verified Access: 1 Year Access Certificate: Certificate upon completion of the official exam (hard copy) Tutor Support: Paid Tutor Support Customer Support: 24/7 live chat available Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English Training Course This Functional Skills Entry Level 2 English Course is governed by Ofqual, accredited by Pearson Edexcel, NCFE and Open Awards making it a nationally recognized credential that will improve your CV while helping you stand out from the rest of the applicants. You will be able to enhance your overall English speaking, listening, writing and reading skills via a range of well-designed and updated course materials. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be prepared with the necessary English skills to advance to this qualification’s higher levels. Why is this course right for you? This comprehensive Functional Skills Entry Level 2 English Course is suitable for: Anyone looking to secure a skill-oriented job Anyone who wants to enhance their English communication skills People of all ages and academic backgrounds Anyone who wants to advance to functional skills level 1 or 2 Anyone who wants to take GCSE English Anyone seeking to add a certified qualification to their university application Anyone aspiring to accelerate their career in this as an English instructor or teacher Anyone who wants to gain in-depth knowledge of functional skills in English Whether you are a beginner into the field of functional English or any professional seeking to reinforce your expertise in basic English, this Functional Skills Entry Level 2 English will set you up with the advanced skills to boost your career profile. EXAM Booking & Results Details You can decide the exam date and place according to your convenience. Awarding Body Paper Based Exam in Centre Results Edexcel Book within 15 days Get results in 20 working days NCFE Book within 10 working days Get results in only 7 days Open Awards Book within 30 working days. The dates are fixed for each month Get results in only 16 working days *Offline examinations will be held at our Swindon and London centres. Please contact us for more information.  The new assessment and result dates by NCFE is- Delivery mode: Paper-based Assessment date to and from: 17/06/2024 – 19/07/2024 Results release: 26/07/2024 (Note that this only applies to the mentioned exam type and if you book the exam during the dates mentioned above. Also, this will not affect the schedule of the other exam types and results.) Difference between NCFE and Pearson Edexcel and Open Awards NCFE, Pearson Edexcel and Open Awards are OFQUAL-regulated and nationally recognised; however, the only difference lies in the exam booking and result turn-around time. You can book your remote online exam within 2 working days of enrolment for NCFE, within 7 working days for Pearson Edexcel and within 3 working days for Open Awards. You can get your NCFE results in 7 days, your Edexcel results in 20 working days and your Open Awards results within 16 working days. All of the awarding bodies are accepted by universities and apprenticeships. This distinction allows learners to choose the awarding body that aligns best with their educational and career goals. Functional Skills Entry Level 2 English Qualification Purpose and Outcomes This Functional Skills Entry Level 2 English Qualification will help you to: Listen, comprehend, and react to verbal communication in a variety of scenarios Develop an understanding of common words and their effects Use that understanding of common words in various contexts Read common texts at work and in daily life accurately Gain the confidence to read more widely Write common texts and documents clearly and effectively Show a firm command of spelling, punctuation, and grammar Course Curriculum Identify and extract the main information and detail from short explanations Make requests and ask clear questions appropriately in different contexts Respond appropriately to straightforward questions Follow the gist of discussions Clearly express straightforward information and communicate feelings and opinions on a range of straightforward topics Make appropriate contributions to simple group discussions with others about a straightforward topic Read correctly words designated for Entry Level 2 (see Annexe C) Understand the main points in texts Understand organisational markers in short, straightforward texts Use effective strategies to find the meaning of words and check their spelling (e.g. a simple dictionary, spell-checker) Read and understand sentences with more than one clause Use illustrations, images and captions to locate information Use basic punctuation correctly (e.g. full stops, capital letters, question and exclamation marks) Form regular plurals Use the first and second letters to sequence words in alphabetical order Spell correctly words designated for Entry Level 2 (see Annexe C) Communicate information in words, phrases and simple sentences Complete a form asking for personal information (e.g. first name, surname, address, postcode, age, date of birth) Write in compound sentences, using common conjunctions (e.g. or, and, but) to connect clauses Use adjectives and simple linking words in the appropriate way How This Course Will Work? This Functional Skills Entry Level 2 English course will help you build a solid foundation in english. Throughout the course, it will provide you with various learning materials and activities to enhance your understanding of these subjects. Initial Assessment: To identify the current level of a student's abilities and recommend the appropriate course to enrol in upon completion. Diagnostic Assessment: Identifies skill gaps and produces an individual learning plan Learning Resources: Comprehensive video tutorials, practice quizzes & topic-based tests Progress Tracker: To record your progress in the course Free Mock Test: Access our free mock test facility for professional feedback and to prepare for the final exam. Entry Requirement This Functional Skills Entry Level 2 English qualification is available to all students of all academic backgrounds; no experience or previous qualifications are required. Exam Structure The Pearson Edexcel, NCFE and Open Awards Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 2 comprises a writing and reading assessment that is externally set, internally graded, and externally verified by the exam body. The listening and speaking assessment is, however, internally set. Your exam results will be forwarded to the awarding body's internal verifier once you finish the exam. The writing and reading assessment is available as paper-based for which you will be required to appear for the exam at our designated office in London or Swindon on the exam day. You will be required to take the speaking, listening, and communicating assessment via Zoom. You need to be registered for the exam three weeks prior to the exam date. The Pearson Edexcel, NCFE and Open Awards Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2 consist of 3 exams, these are Reading, Writing and Speaking, Listening and Communicating.  Speaking, Listening and Communicating (SLC) Exam Awarding Body Duration Number of Marks Pearson Edexcel / NCFE / Open Awards Up to 25 minutes Pass/Fail   SLS Exam Pearson Edexcel / NCFE: Speaking, listening and communicating are assessed through one 5-minute presentation and linked question and answer session in groups of three to five and one 15-minute formal discussion together in groups of three to five learners. This exam will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.  SLS Exam Open Awards: Speaking, listening and communicating are assessed through one 10-minute presentation and linked question and answer session in groups of three to four and one 10-minute formal discussion together in groups of three to five learners. This exam will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Reading Exam Awarding Body Duration Number of Marks Pass Mark Pearson Edexcel 45 minutes 16 65% NCFE 45 minutes 16 53% – 57% Open Awards 45 minutes 16 10 out of 16 Reading is assessed through a test consisting of multiple-choice, short open-response and medium open-response questions. Writing Exam Awarding Body Duration Number of Marks Pass Mark Pearson Edexcel 45 minutes 34 63% NCFE 45 minutes 34 57% – 61% Open Awards 45 minutes 34 22 out of 34. Reading/Writing Exam Pass Mark: Learners are required to achieve an overall percentage of marks mentioned in the above table to pass the English reading exam. However, the awarding process will determine specifically where the pass mark sits for each assessment version. Therefore, the pass mark may vary between assessments. Progression Opportunities in this Functional Skills Entry Level 2 English Qualification Upon achieving the Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 2, you can: Progress to Level 1 and Level 2 Study GCSE English Advance to further vocational studies Access a wide range of professions within your chosen field Recognised Accreditation This Functional Skills Entry Level 2 English has been independently accredited by Pearson Edexcel, NCFE and Open Awards also regulated by Ofqual. The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is responsible for regulating qualifications, assessments, and examinations in England. Pearson Edexcel is the most prestigious awarding body, for an academic and vocational qualifications. Pearson Edexcel qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and recognised by universities and employers across the world. NCFE is a charity and awarding organisation that provides qualifications in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It is regulated by Ofqual in England and recognised in Wales and Northern Ireland. Open Awards is an awarding organisation that offers a wide range of qualifications across various sectors, including education, health and social care, and business. Their qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and are designed to meet the needs of learners and employers. Open Awards also works closely with educational institutions and employers to ensure their qualifications are relevant and up-to-date. Certificate of Achievement You will be rewarded with an Ofqual Regulated Pearson Edexcel or NCFE or Open Awards Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 2 (depending on what you choose as an accreditation) upon successful completion of this Functional Skills Entry Level 2 English and passing the assessments. A certified hard copy of this qualification will be posted at your given address which is accepted by employers and universities across the globe. You can flaunt this qualification in your CV which will give you a competitive advantage over others in case of securing a job.  FAQs What are functional skills? Functional skills are practical skills in Maths, English, and ICT that enable people to apply their knowledge to real-life situations. These skills are designed to provide learners with the essential knowledge needed to succeed in the workplace and in their personal lives. Functional Skills are recognised qualifications in the UK and are offered at different levels, including Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2. What is the difference between entry-level and level 1 and 2 functional skills? Both are recognised qualifications, but levels 1 and 2 are more advanced levels that will provide you with comprehensive skills and knowledge while entry-level courses are an introduction and basic level qualification to go to subsequent levels. Is it required to complete entry-level qualifications to move onto a level? No, you are not obliged to complete entry-level courses before moving on to higher levels. However, entry-level courses serve as a starting point for acquiring basic skills and knowledge that will help you strive and boost your chances of securing better marks at higher levels. Are functional skills qualifications recognised and accepted in the UK? Yes, functional skills qualifications are an accepted part of all apprenticeship standards and a way to progress to further education in the UK. Do I have to physically appear for the exam? Yes, for the writing and reading assessment, you will be required to appear for the exam at our designated office in London or Swindon on the exam day. You will be required to take the speaking, listening, and communicating assessment via Zoom. Do I have to register for the exam? Yes, you need to be registered for the exam three weeks prior to the exam date. What is the assessment procedure for an entry-level 2 English course? This course comprises a writing and reading assessment that is externally set, internally graded, and externally verified by the exam body. The listening and speaking assessment is, however, internally set. Your exam results will be forwarded to Pearson Edexcel's internal verifier once you finish the exam. If you pass all three components, you'll be able to receive the qualification certificate from the awarding body. How to pass the Functional Skills English entry level 2 exam? Tips for preparing for the exam include understanding the exam format, practising regularly, mastering the basics and managing time well during the exam, and seeking help from a teacher or tutor. To assist you in gaining the skills and knowledge required to pass the exam, Lead Academy offers 24/7 tutor support. As a result, you will be adequately prepared to ace the exam. Can I take entry-level courses online? Yes, you can take functional skills entry-level courses online. Lead Academy offers an extensive range of entry-level courses from level 1 to 3, available for both English and Maths. Are Functional skills easier than GCSE? Functional Skills qualifications may require hard work and revision, but they can be a better fit for students who have found Maths and English challenging. Unlike GCSEs, Functional Skills qualifications are flexible and designed to meet the needs of diverse learners, making them more adaptable to different learning styles. What will I get after finishing the course? After successfully completing the Entry Level 2 English course, you will receive a Pearson Edexcel or NCFE Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 2 (depending on what you choose as an accreditation) that is highly regarded by universities and employers across the UK.