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This English for Specific Purposes (ESP) tutoring course is designed to cater to the specific language needs of adult learners in their professional or academic fields. Participants will focus on developing their communication skills in English within their specific area of expertise. Through targeted lessons, practical exercises, and industry-specific materials, learners will enhance their ability to effectively communicate in English within their professional or academic contexts.  Course Duration: 10 weeks (40 sessions) Course Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will: 1. Communicate confidently and effectively in English within their specific field. 2. Expand industry-specific vocabulary and terminology. 3. Develop listening skills to understand specialised language and accents. 4. Enhance reading comprehension skills for professional or academic texts. 5. Write accurately and coherently for specific purposes within their field. Course Outline: Week 1: Introduction and Needs Analysis - Introduction to course objectives, expectations, and ESP methodology - Conducting a needs analysis to identify participants' specific language requirements - Establishing individual learning goals and expectations within their field of expertise Week 2: Speaking Skills for Specific Purposes - Developing effective oral communication skills for professional or academic contexts - Practicing role-plays, presentations, and discussions within participants' fields - Enhancing fluency and confidence in expressing ideas and opinions Week 3: Listening Skills for Specific Purposes - Developing listening skills to understand specialised language, accents, and speech patterns - Authentic listening materials related to participants' field of expertise - Strategies for effective note-taking and comprehension of specialised content Week 4: Vocabulary Expansion within Participants' Field - Expanding industry-specific vocabulary and terminology - Exercises and activities to reinforce and practice specialized vocabulary - Incorporating technical terms and jargon into spoken and written communication Week 5: Reading Comprehension for Professional/Academic Texts - Developing reading skills for professional or academic texts within participants' fields - Strategies for skimming, scanning, and understanding complex texts - Identifying main ideas, supporting details, and summarizing key information Week 6: Writing Skills for Specific Purposes - Improving writing skills for specific purposes within participants' field - Practice exercises for writing reports, proposals, academic papers, etc. - Enhancing clarity, coherence, and professional tone in written communication Week 7: Presentation and Public Speaking Skills - Developing effective presentation skills within participants' field - Techniques for organizing content, engaging the audience, and delivering impactful presentations - Practice sessions with feedback and guidance Week 8: Negotiation and Business Communication Skills - Enhancing negotiation and business communication skills for professional contexts - Role-plays and practical exercises for effective communication in meetings, negotiations, etc. - Polishing language and strategies for successful business interactions Week 9: Cross-Cultural Communication - Understanding cultural nuances and adapting communication styles within participants' field - Developing intercultural communication skills for international professional contexts - Practicing effective communication in multicultural environments Week 10: Review and Final Evaluation - Reviewing course content and addressing individual needs - Comprehensive review exercises for all language skills within participants' field - Final evaluation and feedback session Note: This syllabus serves as a guideline and can be customised based on the specific needs, interests, and proficiency levels of the participants. The course may also include guest speakers or industry-specific field trips to provide further immersion and practical application of language skills.

This Business English tutoring course is designed to help adult learners improve their English language skills within a professional context. Participants will focus on developing their communication skills, vocabulary, and cultural understanding necessary for success in the business world. Through practical exercises, role-plays, and industry-specific materials, learners will enhance their ability to effectively communicate in English within various business situations.  Course Duration: 12 weeks (48 sessions) Course Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will: 1. Communicate confidently and effectively in English within a business setting. 2. Expand business-related vocabulary and improve language accuracy. 3. Develop listening skills to understand business conversations and presentations. 4. Enhance reading comprehension skills for business-related texts. 5. Write accurately and coherently for business correspondence. Course Outline: Week 1: Introduction to Business English - Introduction to course objectives, expectations, and methodology - Assessment of participants' current language proficiency and individual learning goals - Overview of key business English skills and areas of focus Week 2: Business Communication Skills - Developing effective oral communication skills for business settings - Role-plays and discussions related to common business scenarios - Enhancing fluency, clarity, and confidence in expressing ideas and opinions Week 3: Business Vocabulary Expansion - Expanding business-related vocabulary and terminology - Exercises and activities to reinforce and practice key business terms - Incorporating industry-specific jargon into oral and written communication Week 4: Business Writing Skills - Improving writing skills for business correspondence - Practice exercises for emails, reports, memos, and other business documents - Enhancing clarity, coherence, and professional tone in written communication Week 5: Listening and Comprehension in Business Contexts - Developing listening skills to understand business conversations, presentations, and meetings - Authentic listening materials related to various business topics - Strategies for note-taking, understanding accents, and extracting key information Week 6: Reading and Comprehension for Business - Developing reading skills for business-related texts - Strategies for skimming, scanning, and understanding complex business documents - Identifying main ideas, supporting details, and summarising key information Week 7: Business Presentation Skills - Developing effective presentation skills for business contexts - Techniques for organising content, engaging the audience, and delivering impactful presentations - Practice sessions with feedback and guidance Week 8: Business Negotiation Skills - Enhancing negotiation skills for business interactions - Role-plays and practical exercises for successful negotiations - Polishing language and strategies for effective business communication Week 9: Business Etiquette and Cultural Understanding - Understanding business etiquette and cultural nuances in professional settings - Developing intercultural communication skills for international business contexts - Practicing effective communication in diverse and multicultural environments Week 10: Business Networking and Socialising - Developing language skills for networking and socialising in business contexts - Role-plays and exercises for effective communication at conferences, events, etc. - Polishing conversational skills, small talk, and building professional relationships Week 11: Business Grammar and Language Accuracy - Reviewing and reinforcing essential grammar rules and structures in a business context - Identification and correction of common errors in business writing and speaking - Exercises and activities to improve language accuracy Week 12: Review and Final Evaluation - Reviewing course content and addressing individual needs - Comprehensive review exercises for all language skills in a business context - Final evaluation and feedback session Note: This syllabus serves as a guideline and can be customised based on the specific needs, interests, and proficiency levels of the participants. The course may also include guest speakers or industry-specific case studies to provide further immersion and practical application of language skills.

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This five-day programme empowers participants with the skills and knowledge to understand and effectively apply best practice commercial and contracting principles and techniques, ensuring better contractor performance and greater value add. This is an assessed programme, leading to the International Association for Contracts & Commercial Management (IACCM)'s coveted Contract and Commercial Management Practitioner (CCMP) qualification. By the end of this comprehensive programme the participants will be able to: Develop robust contracting plans, including scopes of work and award strategies Undertake early market engagements to maximise competition Conduct effective contracting and commercial management activities, including ITT, RFP, negotiated outcomes Understand the legalities of contract and commercial management Negotiate effectively with key stakeholders and clients, making use of the key skills of persuading and influencing to optimise outcomes Undertake effective Supplier Relationship Management Appreciate the implications of national and organisational culture on contracting and commercial activities Appreciate professional contract management standards Set up and maintain contract and commercial management governance systems Take a proactive, collaborative, and agile approach to managing commercial contracts Develop and monitor appropriate and robust KPIs and SLAs to manage the contractor and facilitate improved contractor performance Appreciate the cross-functional nature of contract management Collaborate with clients to deliver sustainable performance and to manage and exceed client expectations Understand the roles and responsibilities of contract and commercial managers Use effective contractor selection and award methods and models (including the 10Cs model) and use these models to prepare robust propositions to clients Make effective use of lessons learned to promote improvements from less than optimal outcomes, using appropriate templates Effectively manage the process of change, claims, variations, and dispute resolution Develop and present robust propositions Make appropriate use of best practice contract and commercial management tools, techniques, and templates DAY ONE 1 Introduction Aims Objectives KPIs Learning strategies Plan for the programme 2 The contracting context Key objectives of contract management Importance and impact on the business 3 Critical success factors Essential features of professional commercial and contract management and administration The 6-step model 4 Putting the 'management' into commercial and contract management Traditional v 'new age' models The need for a commercial approach The added value generated 5 Definitions 'Commercial management' 'Contract management' 'Contracting' ... and why have formal contracts? 6 Stakeholders Stakeholder mapping and analysis The 'shared vision' concept Engaging with key functions, eg, HSE, finance, operations 7 Roles and responsibilities Contract administrators Stakeholders 8 Strategy and planning Developing effective contracting plans and strategies DAY TWO 1 Contract control Tools and techniques, including CPA and Gantt charts A project management approach Developing effective contract programmes 2 The contracting context Key objectives of contract management Importance and impact on the business 3 Tendering Overview of the contracting cycle Requirement to tender Methods Rationale Exceptions Steps Gateways Controls One and two package bids 4 Tender assessment and contract award I - framework Tender board procedures Role of the tender board (including minor and major tender boards) Membership Administration Developing robust contract award strategies and presentations DAY THREE 1 Tender assessment and contract award II - processes Pre-qualification processes CRS Vendor registration rules and processes Creating bidder lists Disqualification criteria Short-listing Using the 10Cs model Contract award and contract execution processes 2 Minor works orders Process Need for competition Role and purpose Controls Risks 3 Contract strategy Types of contract Call-offs Framework agreements Price agreements Supply agreements 4 Contract terms I: Pricing structures Lump sum Unit price Cost plus Time and materials Alternative methods Target cost Gain share contracts Advance payments Price escalation clauses 5 Contract terms II: Other financial clauses Insurance Currencies Parent body guarantees Tender bonds Performance bonds Retentions Sub-contracting Termination Invoicing 6 Contract terms III: Risk and reward Incentive contracts Management and mitigation of contractual risk DAY FOUR 1 Contract terms IV: Jurisdiction and related matters Applicable laws and regulations Registration Commercial registry Commercial agencies 2 Managing the client-contractor relationship Types of relationship Driving forces Link between type of contract and style of relationships Motivation - use of incentives and remedies 3 Disputes Types of dispute Conflict resolution strategies Negotiation Mediation Arbitration DAY FIVE 1 Performance measurement KPIs Benchmarking Cost controls Validity of savings Balanced scorecards Using the KPI template 2 Personal qualities of the contract manager Negotiation Communication Persuasion and influencing Working in a matrix environment 3 Contract terms V: Drafting skills Drafting special terms 4 Variations Contract and works variation orders Causes of variations Risk management Controls Prevention Negotiation with contractors 5 Claims Claims management processes Controls Risk mitigation Schedules of rates 6 Close-out Contract close-out and acceptance / completion HSE Final payments Performance evaluation Capturing the learning 7 Close Review Final assessment Next steps

The 2-day Coaching and Mentoring for Managers course is designed for organisations that want their managers and team leaders to apply practical coaching and mentoring skills in everyday work situations in order to develop the performance of those they are responsible for, as well as improving communication within the business. Previous attendees have included chief executives, general managers, and HR managers, right through to production line supervisors and office staff. In fact, anybody that has to work as part of a team and relies on other people's efforts will benefit from this programme. Course Syllabus The syllabus of the Coaching and Mentoring for Managers course is comprised of four modules, covering the following: Module One Introduction to Coaching and Mentoring Exploding the myths surrounding coaching Benefits of coaching and mentoring The role of a coach and mentor How to avoid everyday interference that takes your time away from coaching people to achieve results How motivation works The difference between mentoring, coaching, directing, supporting & delegating, and learning when it is necessary to apply them Why coaching is an action orientated partnership purely focused on measurable results Coaching and mentoring outcomes Module Two Managing a Coaching Session The most important skills of a business coach The key characteristics of a good coach How to ask powerful coaching questions Opportunity to role-play using the STAR/GROW model Module Three Mentoring in Action Mentoring suggestions The first meeting Between first and second meetings The second meeting The Experiential learning cycle Model discussions Frequent questions asked by Mentors Duration of mentoring End of relationships Module Four Putting Learning into Practice Building a bank of great coaching questions Demonstration of what has been taught in a live coaching/mentoring meeting Individual feedback from a professional coach Creating SMART action plans Getting started as a work coach/mentor Group review and feedback on new learning Action steps for new coaches Scheduled Courses Unfortunately this course is not one that is currently scheduled as an open course, and is only available on an in-house basis. Please contact us for more information.

This course is very much a discussion, so be prepared to present and critically analyse your own and class mates work. You will also need to bring a few examples of work you have done in the past. Learning and applying best practice visualisation principles will improve effective discussions amongst decision makers throughout your organisation. As a result more end-users of your dashboards will be able to make better decisions, more quickly. This 2 Day training course is aimed at analysts with good working knowledge of BI tools (we use Tableau to present, but attendees can use their own software such as Power BI or Qlik Sense). It is a great preparation for taking advanced certifications, such as Tableau Certified Professional. Contact us to discuss the Visual Analytics Best Practice course Email us if you are interested in an on-site course, or would be interested in different dates and locations This Tableau Desktop training intermediate course is designed for the professional who has a solid foundation with Tableau and is looking to take it to the next level. Attendees should have a good understanding of the fundamental concepts of building Tableau worksheets and dashboards typically achieved from having attended our Tableau Desktop Foundation Course. At the end of this course you will be able to communicate insights more effectively, enabling your organisation to make better decisions, quickly. The Tableau Desktop Analyst training course is aimed at people who are used to working with MS Excel or other Business Intelligence tools and who have preferably been using Tableau already for basic reporting. The course includes the following topics: WHAT IS VISUAL ANALYSIS? Visual Analytics Visual Analytics Process Advantages of Visual Analysis Exercise: Interpreting Visualisations HOW DO WE PROCESS VISUAL INFORMATION? Memory and Processing Types Exercise: Identifying Types of Processing Cognitive Load Exercise: Analysing Cognitive Load Focus and Guide the Viewer Remove Visual Distractions Organise Information into Chunks Design for Proximity Exercise: Reducing Cognitive Load SENSORY MEMORY Pre-attentive Attributes Quantitatively-Perceived Attributes Categorically-Perceived Attributes Exercise: Analysing Pre-attentive Attributes Form & Attributes Exercise: Using Form Effectively Colour & Attributes Exercise: Using Colour Effectively Position & Attributes Exercise: Using Position Effectively ENSURING VISUAL INTEGRITY Informing without Misleading Gestalt Principles Visual Area Axis & Scale Colour Detail Exercise: Informing without Misleading CHOOSING THE RIGHT VISUALISATION Comparing and Ranking Categories Comparing Measures Comparing Parts to Whole Viewing Data Over Time Charts Types for Mapping Viewing Correlation Viewing Distributions Viewing Specific Values DASHBOARDS AND STORIES Exercise: Picking the Chart Type Exercise: Brainstorming Visual Best Practice Development Process for Dashboards and Stories Plan the Visualisation Create the Visualisation Test the Visualisation Exercise: Designing Dashboards and Stories This training course includes over 20 hands-on exercises to help participants “learn by doing” and to assist group discussions around real-life use cases. Each attendee receives an extensive training manual which covers the theory, practical applications and use cases, exercises and solutions together with a USB with all the materials required for the training. The course starts at 09:30 on the first day and ends at 17:00. On the second day the course starts at 09:00 and ends at 17:00. Students must bring their own laptop with an active version of Tableau Desktop 10.5 (or later) pre-installed. What People Are Saying About This Course "Steve was willing to address questions arising from his content in a full and understandable way"Lisa L. "Really enjoyed the course and feel the subject and the way it was taught was very close to my needs"James G. "The course tutor Steve was incredibly helpful and taught the information very well while making the two days very enjoyable."Bradd P. "The host and his courses will give you the tools and confidence that you need to be comfortable with Tableau."Jack S. "Steve was fantastic with his knowledge and knowhow about the product. Where possible he made sure you could put demonstrations in to working practice, to give the audience a clear understanding."Tim H. "This was a very interesting and helpful course, which will definitely help me produce smarter, cleaner visualisations that will deliver more data-driven insights within our business."Richard A. "Steve is very open to questions and will go out of his way to answer any query. Thank you"Wasif N. "Steve was willing to address questions arising from his content in a full and understandable way"Lisa L. "Really enjoyed the course and feel the subject and the way it was taught was very close to my needs"James G.