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PfMP Exam Prep: In-House Training

By IIL Europe Ltd

PfMP® Exam Prep: In-House Training This is an intensive PfMP® Exam preparation course. This learning experience guides you through the multi-faceted discipline of portfolio management by focusing on the related technical, leadership, and business skills required to navigate it in the real world. First and foremost, this is an intensive PfMP® exam preparation course. Over the course, we go beyond exam prep to provide selected practice in applying key portfolio management skills, tools, and techniques. This learning experience guides you through the multi-faceted discipline of portfolio management by focusing on the related technical, leadership, and business skills required to navigate it in the real world. The journey zooms in and out between governance context and specific operational activities. The ultimate goal is practical application, with the bonus of certification along the way. What You Will Learn By the end of this program, you will be able to: Align and manage the portfolio, strategically, to satisfy organizational objectives and priorities, through benefit realization Articulate and emulate the role of a portfolio manager Apply the principles and skills of a portfolio manager to your real-world environment Study and prepare for the PfMP® Examination Apply for the certification, per the PMI PfMP Handbook and pass the initial panel review on your application Getting Started Course Overview Details of the PfMP® Certification process Foundation Concepts Projects, program, and portfolios A portfolio management process Strategy and value The role of the portfolio manager The role of key stakeholders Life cycle management The Portfolio Life Cycle Overview of Life Cycle Portfolio Management Information System (PMIS) Governance within the Portfolio Life Cycle Strategic Management Strategy concepts Supporting documentation and the strategic plan Planning and optimization Organizational risk appetite Managing strategic change Governance Management Overview and Guiding Principles The Concept of Governance Effective Design Factors Governance Roles Capacity and Capability Management Overview and Guiding Principles Capacity Management and Planning Supply and Demand (Management and Optimization) Organization Capabilities (Assessment and Development) Performance Management (Reporting, Analytics, and Balance) Stakeholder Engagement The Importance of Stakeholders Overview and Guiding Principles Definition and Identification Analysis and Planning Communications Approaches and Management Value Management Overview (Guiding Principles, Definition, and Components) Negotiating Expected Value Maximizing Value Assuring Value Realizing Value Measuring and Reporting Value A Look at Tools Risk Management Overview and Guiding Principles Portfolio Risk Planning Portfolio Risk Identification Portfolio Risk Assessment Portfolio Risk Response Examination Content Outline (ECO) Overview Structure Strategic Tasks Mapping Governance Tasks Mapping Performance Tasks Mapping Risk Tasks Mapping Communication Tasks Mapping List of Knowledge and Skills Exam Prep and Practice Overview Documenting experience Submitting the application Preparing to sit for the exam

PfMP Exam Prep: In-House Training
Delivered in London or UK Wide or OnlineFlexible Dates
£1,695

Technical Report Writing and Presentation Skills for Oil & Gas Engineers and Technical Professionals

By EnergyEdge - Training for a Sustainable Energy Future

About this Training Course Oil & Gas professionals increasingly need to translate complex findings, analysis and recommendations for effective decision-making. If you face challenges in getting your findings into paper, you will benefit from this training course. The Technical Report Writing and Presentation Skills for Oil & Gas Engineers and Technical Professionals course focuses on the unique needs of technical professionals who write for both technical and non-technical readers. This separately bookable training course will demonstrate how technical professionals can use their technical knowledge and logical edge to write in a reader-friendly style, produce grammatically accurate reports and persuasively communicate for buy-in purposes. An ILM Recognised programme. Training Objectives LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR TECHNICAL REPORT WRITING SKILLS By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Write and turn-around accurate technical documents quickly to meet deadlines and productivity goals Understand how technical reports should be structured by applying a systematic approach to the writing task, involving planning, drafting, revision and production Use clear & powerful language to target and persuade readers for positive results Use tried and tested proof reading techniques to check and review documents more effectively Identify and avoid common pitfalls in technical report writing LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR TECHNICAL PRESENTATION SKILLS By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Present and sell your technical presentation more effectively both internally and externally Plan and structure your meetings and presentations for maximum effect Capture your technical and non-technical audience by delivering your presentation with power and authority Handle questions, interruptions and objections with confidence Target Audience This programme has been researched and developed for all Oil & Gas Engineers and Technical Professionals Course Level Basic or Foundation Trainer Your course leader managed the Business Skills Unit of the British Council programmes as well as oversee all training-related matters from 1997. The trainer considers himself a trainer first and specialises predominantly in high-level writing and technical report writing programmes. In addition to conducting training in Technical Writing, the trainer has also been the chief editor for many large writing projects. These include a year-long project editing the entire Start-Up Manual (including the Black Start Manual) for Nippon Oil's Helang Integrated Platform, a 4-month project rewriting the manuals for the Puteri Dulang FSO off Terengganu, and editing the current revision of the PETRONAS Procedures and Guidelines for Upstream Activities (PPGUA). POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information post training support and fees applicable Accreditions And Affliations

Technical Report Writing and Presentation Skills for Oil & Gas Engineers and Technical Professionals
Delivered in Internationally or OnlineFlexible Dates
£1,719 to £1,999

Technical Report Writing and Presentation Skills for Oil & Gas Engineers and Technical Professionals

By EnergyEdge - Training for a Sustainable Energy Future

Develop your technical report writing and presentation skills with EnergyEdge's course designed for oil & gas professionals. Sign up now!

Technical Report Writing and Presentation Skills for Oil & Gas Engineers and Technical Professionals
Delivered in Internationally or OnlineFlexible Dates
£1,399 to £1,499

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Business Skills for the IT Professional - BCS Course

5.0(12)

By Duco Digital Training

This practitioner-level 4 award encourages individuals in IT and technical roles to explore the many teams, ideas, and functions within an organisation and maximise their contribution. You will achieve this by learning the key concepts and considering behaviour and response in different scenarios.

Business Skills for the IT Professional - BCS Course
Delivered OnlineFlexible Dates
£625

Foundation in Business Skills

By OnlineCoursesLearning.com

Establishment in Business Skills The Foundation in Business Skills course is the ideal decision, in the event that you have staff individuals who are right off the bat in their vocation and wish to acquire a sweeping information on the stuff to maintain a fruitful business. Spread across 16, simple to-follow modules, understudies will acquire abilities in a huge number of business-related regions, including funds, methodologies and advertising, giving them the devices that they need, to truly contribute towards the achievement of your business. What's Covered in the Course? The very much organized modules of this course cover in detail the accompanying territories: The essentials of beginning a business - from thought age and business wanting to building a procedure and recognizing the objective market; The monetary parts of a business, including beginning set-up expenses and financing alternatives, just as continuous monetary necessities and prerequisites, for example, income, estimating, keeping accounts and planning; How promoting can profit a business by drawing in and holding clients; this module likewise incorporates helpful data with respect to web-based media publicizing; Step by step instructions to successfully make a brand for your business, to guarantee that it is alluring inside the commercial center; What to consider when utilizing staff, like enrollment, preparing, lawful contemplations and getting the best from your workers; Basic business managerial prerequisites, for example, the sort of protection that the business may profit by, what assessments are required and how to pay them and the significance of staying informed concerning proper legitimate and administrative issues that influence the business; Step by step instructions to viably utilize innovation in your business, remembering the significance of a very much planned site for pulling in clients. What are the Benefits of the Course? There are an entire host of advantages of taking the Foundation in Business Skills course: The organized certificate can assist with speeding up the understudy's profession; Your business will profit by having representatives who are proficient about the stuff to run a fruitful venture, and you will be compensated by realizing that you are putting resources into the fate of your colleagues; There are no section prerequisites, so your representatives needn't stress over having the correct capabilities, to apply; The course content is on the web and organized in a secluded style, so understudies can learn at their own speed, in a spot and during a period that suits them.

Foundation in Business Skills
Delivered Online On Demand
£50

Cake Decorating Business Skills Training

By iStudy UK

Do you love baking and decorate beautiful cakes, but cannot get them done properly? Or do you want to start your career as professional baker with outstanding cake decorating skills. Despite of the cases, you will eventually require a diploma if you are looking for a way to start your cake decorating business. Being a business owner is not easy and when it comes to creativity like decorating cakes, it becomes more harder. Thus, having enough knowledge and professional guideline can help to successfully launch the business and perform good in the future. With our Cake Decorating Business Skills Training. You will learn different techniques both decorating and marketing so that you can make a good profit from your business. You will also learn about different types of business cards, selecting the right words, using professional tools, food safety and finally different types of management skills. Moreover, you will get a complete guide on how to successfully run a cake decorating business just by yourself with our extensive Cake Decorating Business Skills Training course. Course Highlights Cake Decorating Business Skills Training is an award winning and the best selling course that has been given the CPD Certification & IAO accreditation. It is the most suitable course anyone looking to work in this or relevant sector. It is considered one of the perfect courses in the UK that can help students/learners to get familiar with the topic and gain necessary skills to perform well in this field. We have packed Cake Decorating Business Skills Training into 22 modules for teaching you everything you need to become successful in this profession. To provide you ease of access, this course is designed for both part-time and full-time students. You can become accredited in just 11 hours, 25 minutes and it is also possible to study at your own pace. We have experienced tutors who will help you throughout the comprehensive syllabus of this course and answer all your queries through email. For further clarification, you will be able to recognize your qualification by checking the validity from our dedicated website. Why You Should Choose Cake Decorating Business Skills Training Lifetime access to the course No hidden fees or exam charges CPD Accredited certification on successful completion Full Tutor support on weekdays (Monday - Friday) Efficient exam system, assessment and instant results Download Printable PDF certificate immediately after completion Obtain the original print copy of your certificate, dispatch the next working day for as little as £9. Improve your chance of gaining professional skills and better earning potential. Who is this Course for? Cake Decorating Business Skills Training is CPD certified and IAO accredited. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic backgrounds. Requirements Our Cake Decorating Business Skills Training is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path You will be ready to enter the relevant job market after completing this course. You will be able to gain necessary knowledge and skills required to succeed in this sector. All our Diplomas' are CPD and IAO accredited so you will be able to stand out in the crowd by adding our qualifications to your CV and Resume. Cake Decorating Business Skills Training Introduction To Cake Decorating Business Skills Training 00:30:00 Getting Started 00:30:00 Marketing Your Cake Decorating Business 00:45:00 Business Cards & Stationery 00:30:00 Selecting The Word Tactfully 00:30:00 Case Study: Promoting On A ShoeString Budget 01:00:00 Tools of The Trade 00:30:00 Lowering Your Business Costs 00:30:00 How To Accept Payment 00:15:00 Home Based Business Taxes 00:30:00 Organizing Your Business For Success 00:30:00 Baking Secrets Revealed 00:30:00 Down To Baking Business 00:30:00 Insider Tips From A Professional Baker 00:30:00 Food Safety Tips 00:15:00 Wedding Cake Consultations 00:30:00 Time Management Secrets 00:30:00 It`s a Piece Of Cake 00:15:00 Cake Assembly Instruction 00:30:00 Cake Delivery & Packaging 00:30:00 Action Plan: Checklist 00:30:00 Conclusion: Final Words 00:15:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam-Cake Decorating Business Skills Training 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam-Cake Decorating Business Skills Training 00:20:00

Cake Decorating Business Skills Training
Delivered Online On Demand11 hours 25 minutes
£25

Business Skills for Small Business Entrepreneurs

By Course Cloud

The innovative Business Skills for Small Business Entrepreneurs has been compiled with the assistance and expertise of industry professionals. It has been carefully crafted to meet the business requirements needed for an outstanding contribution to this role and the career path beyond it. By enrolling in this tutorial, a significant advantage can be gained by the student for securing their dream job and building an excellent reputation in this sector. This popular Business Skills for Small Business Entrepreneurs has been designed to help dedicated individuals train to become the absolute best in this business field. Many other entrepreneurs and talented students have already completed this course, and others like it, empowering them to move onto satisfying and rewarding careers. This unique Business Skills for Small Business Entrepreneurs course is perfectly suited for those dedicated and ambitious individuals who are committed to genuinely becoming the best in the business.  The Business Skills for Small Business Entrepreneurs is recognised and accredited by CPD standards, so all contents are guaranteed to be accurate and reputable, adding valuable competencies and qualifications to a CV, making anyone stand out from other potential candidates or business rivals. For added convenience, the Business Skills for Small Business Entrepreneurs consists of a range of educational modules that allow study sessions to be organised at any time and any place. When the final assessment of the Business Skills for Small Business Entrepreneurshas been completed, a certificate of completion is supplied to evidence newly acquired skills and knowledge. This will provide a significant boost for job-seeking or entry into a new and exciting career path. The valuable qualification from the Business Skills for Small Business Entrepreneurs course can help to make all the difference in a dynamic employment sector and can also be validated on our website. We are aware that a student's lifestyles and work ethics may not allow much time for a dedicated study session, so the Business Skills for Small Business Entrepreneurs has been specifically designed to be taken at a personally selected pace, and the hours that are suited to each individual. Full access is immediately available after registration, and this can be achieved via any online device, and at any global location you are sighted at. Our fully-trained tutors are committed to helping you throughout the course, and will instantly respond to any queries that are sent to them via email.

Business Skills for Small Business Entrepreneurs
Delivered Online On Demand
£25

Certified Home Business Skills and Training

By iStudy UK

Creative ideas to start your Business from your own Home Thinking of starting a business from home? Then what are you waiting for. Make your own start ups and be your own boss. This course is the perfect guide for you to kickstart your own home business. A home business is where the primary office is at home. The business can be any size or any type as long as the office itself is located in a home. Two out of three companies (of all sizes) begin in a spare bedroom, garage, basement or sometimes even a bathroom. That's how companies as diverse as Apple Computer, Baskin-Robbins ice cream, Electronic Data Systems, Hallmark cards, the Lillian Vernon catalog, and Purex began. Of course, the internet makes operating a virtual company from home more feasible and popular than ever.You need to learn how to setup one and manage it. One of the popular online home businesses is a copywriting business which this course will teach you. Everything you need to know about a home business is provided in this complete and comprehensive course. Course Highlights Certified Home Business Skills and Training is an award winning and the best selling course that has been given the CPD Certification & IAO accreditation. It is the most suitable course anyone looking to work in this or relevant sector. It is considered one of the perfect courses in the UK that can help students/learners to get familiar with the topic and gain necessary skills to perform well in this field. We have packed Certified Home Business Skills and Training into 49 modules for teaching you everything you need to become successful in this profession. To provide you ease of access, this course is designed for both part-time and full-time students. You can become accredited in just 1 day, 12 hours and it is also possible to study at your own pace. We have experienced tutors who will help you throughout the comprehensive syllabus of this course and answer all your queries through email. For further clarification, you will be able to recognize your qualification by checking the validity from our dedicated website. Why You Should Choose Certified Home Business Skills and Training Lifetime access to the course No hidden fees or exam charges CPD Accredited certification on successful completion Full Tutor support on weekdays (Monday - Friday) Efficient exam system, assessment and instant results Download Printable PDF certificate immediately after completion Obtain the original print copy of your certificate, dispatch the next working day for as little as £9. Improve your chance of gaining professional skills and better earning potential. Who is this Course for? Certified Home Business Skills and Training is CPD certified and IAO accredited. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic backgrounds. Requirements Our Certified Home Business Skills and Training is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path You will be ready to enter the relevant job market after completing this course. You will be able to gain necessary knowledge and skills required to succeed in this sector. All our Diplomas' are CPD and IAO accredited so you will be able to stand out in the crowd by adding our qualifications to your CV and Resume. Introduction to Home Business Introduction FREE 01:00:00 How To Get A Meeting Anyone FREE 01:00:00 The Good and Bad Of Lists 00:30:00 Picking The Company 00:30:00 The Glue Is In The Rapport 01:30:00 Low End Products and Upselling 01:00:00 Sing's It's Time To Let Go 00:30:00 Sustaining Your Empire 00:30:00 Wrapping Up 00:30:00 Home Business Home Based Business: Day Care 00:30:00 A Home Based Business: Marketing For Others 00:30:00 At Home: Accounting Business 00:15:00 At Home: Bridal Consultant Business 00:30:00 At Home: Business In Medical Or Legal Coding 02:00:00 At Home: Tutoring Home Based Jobs 00:30:00 Blogging: As A Home Based Business 00:30:00 Desktop Publishing: At Home Job 00:30:00 Home Based Business: As A Real Estate Agent 00:30:00 Home Business Perfect Guide In: Creative Arts 00:30:00 Home Based Business: In MLM Industry 00:30:00 Home Based: Tax Preparation Business 00:15:00 Home Based Business: As A Freelance Writer 01:00:00 Home Based Business: As A Personal Trainer 00:30:00 Home Based Business: As A Web Designer 00:15:00 Work at Home: Freelance Consultant Career 00:15:00 Home Based Businesses With: Children's Products 02:00:00 Home Based: eBay Business 01:00:00 Home Based: Financial Aid Provider 02:00:00 Home Based Jobs In The Pet Industry 00:15:00 Search Engine Optimization Specialist Works From Home 00:15:00 Selling Insurance: As A Work At Home Business 00:15:00 Telemarketing: As A Home Based Business 00:15:00 Work at Home: As A Direct Seller 00:15:00 Work At Home: As An Affiliate 00:15:00 Potential Income 00:15:00 Copywriting Home Business Introduction 00:30:00 Why Copywriting? 01:00:00 Examples Of Powerful Copywriting At Work 01:00:00 The Key To Effective Copywriting 01:00:00 The Easiest Way To Capture Leads For Your Home Business 01:00:00 The Easiest Way To Write Copy For Promo Emails 01:00:00 The Easiest Way To Write Powerful Blog Posts 01:00:00 The Fastest Way To Drive Traffic From Social Bookmarks 01:00:00 The Art Of Writing A Good Press Release 01:00:00 AdWords -The Art Of Short Text 01:00:00 The Art Of Writing A Good Affiliate Promo Page 02:00:00 The Art Of Writing A Good Sales Letter 01:00:00 Maximising Every Dollar 00:30:00 Final Thoughts 00:15:00 Mock Exam Final Exam

Certified Home Business Skills and Training
Delivered Online On Demand36 hours
£25

Business Skills: Email Etiquette

By iStudy UK

There's a world of difference between a hastily typed email and a carefully crafted message that gets the right response from colleagues and customers. There really is an art to business email etiquette - and individuals and organisations dealing with emails on a day-to-day basis should make this course a top priority. The Business Skills: Email Etiquette is designed to provide you with the skills and techniques necessary for managing emails, creating and managing groups, writing professionally with effective email structures, creating signatures and templates and more. Learn how to draft emails that are clear and concise and won't be misinterpreted by co-workers. In this course, you will discover why good structure - including an appropriate greetings and a compelling call to action - gets results. Learn powerful writing and formatting techniques to engage customers and colleagues. And you'll find out not just what you should, but also what you shouldn't do to stay on the right side of company policy and the law. What Will I Learn? Understand best practices for composing messages Understand best practices for responding to messages Learn about writing styles Format and proof emails Learn tips to minimize common mistakes Requirements Basic computer skills Who is the target audience? Students who want to create more effective emails Introduction Introduction FREE 00:01:00 Structuring an Email Setting Up an Email 00:03:00 Composing an Email 00:03:00 Proper Style and Formatting Writing Style 00:03:00 Formatting an Email 00:02:00 Proofing an Email 00:01:00 Responding to Emails Replying 00:01:00 Forwarding 00:02:00 Conclusion Course Recap 00:01:00 Course Certification

Business Skills: Email Etiquette
Delivered Online On Demand17 minutes
£25

Being an IT Business Partner - BCS Practitioner Certificate

5.0(12)

By Duco Digital Training

This Level 4 course aims to equip professionals with the knowledge about the skills and practical behaviours which are required for them to step into a leadership/management role. The demand for management roles is expected to grow in the coming years. This is due to a number of factors, including: The ageing population, which is leading to a shortage of skilled workers. The increasing complexity of businesses requires more managers to oversee operations. The growing importance of technology is creating new opportunities for managers to lead and innovate.

Being an IT Business Partner - BCS Practitioner Certificate
Delivered OnlineFlexible Dates
£2,500

Educators matching "Business Skills"

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The Business School (UK) Ltd

the business school (uk) ltd

Thurcaston, Leicester

We are The Business School UK and our passion is training and development. We work with all groups: from individuals through to public sector and blue chip organisations.  Above all, we deliver a first-rate learning experience designed to ensure success.  We provide training in all its forms, from face-to-face through to use of our extensive Virtual Learning Environment. We are approved by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK), and by The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management to deliver approved courses from Levels 2 through to 6.  We also provide bespoke training to meet the needs of individuals or organisations, which can be accredited by The Institute of Leadership and Management, as we are an accreditation partner.  As well we can offer further courses through the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment, and through Focus Awards .   A particular speciality of ours is to provide only the training that is necessary to achieve a requirement; we do this by accreditation of prior learning and working closely with the appropriate professional institute to create a cost-effective, bespoke but relevant course that meets professional standards. Our aim is to work closely with employers to design training and support to meet specific needs, within the culture of the organisation, whatever size and sector.  By establishing strong relationships and partnerships, we are proud of our ability to ensure learning is fully applied in the workplace, adding value to both employers and learners.  Studying with us, you are never alone; we have expert tutors who are on hand to provide guidance with all aspects of any of the courses and are always happy to help.  The quality of our tutors is a particular strength of ours; we select only the best quality and most experienced, who are dedicated in the delivery of the best performance, leading to excellent results. We work in a variety of sectors, but in particular we have excellent strengths in the public sector (including Defence, Local government, NHS and the Emergency Services), oil and gas, manufacturing, logistics, communications, education, Logistics/Supply Chain and Facilities Management.  In addition we have strong roots in Leadership and Management across all sectors.  Our Operations Director, has more than 30 years education, learning and training experience, covering the design, development and delivery of leadership and management, HRM, communication and soft skills, business coaching and strategy. She is a Fellow of The Institute of Leadership and Management, a former visiting lecturer at The University of Wales (Trinity St David) and at the National Fire Service College, and was the Chief External Verifier for CILT (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport) in the UK. She is also a licensed Myers Briggs Type Indicator® practitioner, and is accredited as a Stress Management Consultant. Helen has held trustee positions at a variety of charitable organisations, including the Federation of Holistic Therapists, Citizens Advice Bureau and the Psychosynthesis Trust, in addition to work on various governing bodies.  David Ockleton, our Business Development Director,  has had successful careers both in the Armed Forces and Industry, working in most parts of the World. He has extensive experience of Supply Chain and Logistics in general, Business Change, Leadership and Management, Security and Counter Terrorism. David is a Chartered Fellow of CILT (UK) and a former CILT (UK) External Verifier. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute, a Member of the City and Guilds Institute and a Member of the Institute of Explosive Engineers.  He was previously the Chairman of the Qualifications Development Assessment Committee for CILT(UK).

Eaton Business School

eaton business school

Leicester

Continuous learning has evolved over the years, so too have our efforts to match new standards and demands from the learners. For a working executive, the technology and tools required to continuously improve and upgrade themselves with globally recognised certifications are now available at their fingertips. Eaton Business School (EBS), an entity of Westford Education Group, has developed an ideal learning platform to provide the best tools and resources for busy working executives around the globe. At Eaton, we truly realize the importance of giving learners the opportunity to identify real-world trends by interacting with fellow professionals from different markets and industries and to learn from industry-experienced faculties. Learners representing more than 85 nationalities make their learning journey effective through the group’s live interactive online sessions. At EBS, we do not teach. We help you learn. Eaton Business School’s strategic partnership with accredited Universities and internationally recognised awarding Bodies in the United Kingdom and Europe provides the learners with globally accepted certifications in line with the current market trends and business requirements. Through our credit transfer options from the Master level Extended Diploma programme, the learners get direct access to the final dissertation stage of MBA/MA/MSC from reputed Universities. The Certified Manager status from the reputed Chartered Management Institute, UK gives our learners value-add for their money, time and effort. Our state-of-the-art Learning Management System helps our learners to continue their Masters or Diploma programmes that are flexible and affordable, at the comfort of their home or office. Online learning is the greatest tool for continuous learning, it is not the future, it is the NOW!

British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association

british hang gliding and paragliding association

Meridian Business Park

Welcome to the British Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association (BHPA) website. From its head office in Leicester the BHPA supports a country-wide network of recreational clubs and registered schools, and provides the infrastructure within which hang gliding and paragliding in the United Kingdom (UK) thrive. Hang Glider (Courtesy Mike Scholes) The BHPA oversees pilot and instructor training standards, and provides technical support such as airworthiness standards, and coaching courses for qualified hang gliding and paragliding pilots. Initial hang gliding or paragliding training must be undertaken at a BHPA registered school. Most schools offer training in a wide range of flying disciplines, so it's important to understand the differences between the disciplines before choosing a school. The Learn to Fly section of this web site explains the relative merits of each discipline, the types of flying involved, and provides an insight into the training methods used. As you near the end of your initial training with one of our registered schools, it's important to start looking for suitable recreational club to join. Obtaining your Club Pilot rating marks the end of your formal instruction and qualifies you to leave the school and fly within a BHPA recreational club. The BHPA supports a network of UK hang gliding and paragliding recreational clubs who are able to offer the supportive flying and social environment vital to the safe development of your flying skills, as you join other recreational flyers on the hill, and continue your progression through the BHPA Pilot Rating Scheme (PRS). As your accumulated airtime increases and your flying skills improve, you will probably start to think about your long term goals and aspirations, and working towards your Pilot Rating, the next rung on the PRS ladder. Club coaches can offer advice and support with the flying tasks that need to be completed, and the theory exam you will need to sit. An online BHPA Mock Pilot Rating Exam is also available. This will allow you to test your current knowledge and help you to understand the subject areas you will need to revise before sitting the real exam. When you first leave your school and join a club, you may choose to spend your first few hours' flying with no specific aim other than to safely accumulate airtime. However, it is well known that pilots make safer more efficient progress when they are given particular tasks to undertake. With that in mind, a panel of experienced BHPA coaches have devised a new pathway to learning, the BHPA Pilot Development Structure. This offers an alternative to the more formal Pilot Rating System, and for newly qualified pilots aims to: encourage interaction between new pilots, their club and its coaches provide a structured way to progress, acquire knowledge and build skills through attainable goals reduce flying related incidents and promote safe flying Paraglider (Courtesy Derek Frith) The BHPA also has a disability initiative called Flyability. This reports directly to the BHPA's Executive Council on disability related matters within the sport. Flyability doesn't simply take people with disabilities flying, it strives to motivate people with disabilities to become involved in the sport of hang gliding and paragliding and to train as pilots. Much of Flyability's work in the sport, focuses around changing peoples perception of disability and their attitudes toward people with disabilities. Disability awareness, education and advice play key roles in Flyability's aims and objectives, as does the development of specialist equipment, training and flying techniques. The BHPA also publishes Skywings, the only magazine dedicated to free flying in the United Kingdom. This glossy full colour magazine is distributed by mail to around 6,500 BHPA members each month as part of their membership package. Powered hang glider (Courtesy Ian Ferguson) Skywings magazine is also read by countless more hang gliding and paragliding pilots and organisations around the world who have purchased an International Skywings magazine subscription from our on-line shop. Freely available electronic copies of Skywings magazine are also published each month on our Skywings page. These can be viewed online as a flipbook magazine, or downloaded as a pdf document. When viewing the magazine online on a device with a small screen, we recommend that you select the single page option in the menu at the top of each issue.