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Build a rewarding career in content design Build a rewarding career in content design with a globally recognised, industry-approved qualification. Get the mindset, the confidence and the skills that will help you stand out in a rapidly growing industry. Why take this course: Be in demand. Certified qualifications will help you stand out in a fast-growing industry Build a career with impact. Design content experiences that will influence users worldwide Broaden your opportunities. Optimise your skills to get hired at leading companies Get qualified. Earn a university credit-rated certification approved by industry leaders Gain the confidence you need to succeed. Our mentors, career advisors and student community will support you all the way University credit-rated, industry-approved Our content design course is credit-rated by Glasgow Caledonian University and has been reviewed and endorsed by leaders in the tech industry. It covers everything you need to become a certified content design professional. Study method Online, self-paced Duration 10 weeks Access to content 12 months Qualification Professional Certificate in Content Design Awarded by Scottish Qualifications Authority trading as SQA Additional info Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price Tutor is available to students Description In this Professional Certificate in Content Design course you will learn: An introduction to content design. Understand what content design is and the role of a content designer. Principles of good content design Learn the core principles of content design and why it matters. Voice, tone and style Learn how voice, tone, and style can create a cohesive product experience. Understanding your users Uncover your audience's goals and content needs. Writing for interfaces Learn to write microcopy for buttons, notifications and other UI elements. The product mindset Develop a product mindset by learning about product design systems and tools. Testing content Learn how to test, evaluate and improve your content. AI for content design Learn how to use AI tools to become a more effective content designer. Working in content design Learn how to be the content champion within your organisation. Support at every step From day one, you’ll be part of a lively community of tutors, mentors and fellow students that support each other along the way. Student Success team Our friendly and responsive team will help you stay on track and keep you accountable. Course mentor Your course mentor is an expert content designer who brings years of practical insight. Student community Collaborate, share tips and build connections on our lively student Slack channels. Who is this course for? Writers and journalists who want to enhance their skills for the digital world UX and UI designers who want to become more rounded professionals Content designers looking for a formal qualification that validates their expertise Digital marketers who need content design skills to succeed in their roles Anybody with a writing, content or design background looking for a creative tech job Requirements Background You don’t need experience in design or technology to enrol in our courses. To get the most value from this course, you will need some experience in writing and a genuine interest in words and language. Commitment You do need to be motivated and committed. We set a high bar. Studying for one of our professional qualifications requires a certain amount of time, energy and focus. English language To take this course, you should be fluent in verbal and written English. If English is not your first language, you should have a proficiency of C1 as defined by the CEFRL (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

The industry standard course in UX research Master the research skills that make UX professionals so valuable. Become a confident, credible and effective user researcher with a globally recognised qualification. Who is it for? UX professionals Aspiring UX researchers Duration 16 weeks Commitment 3 hours per week Format Online, self-paced with live support and mentoring Why take this user research course: Gain the most in-demand skills* and boost your career in a thriving industry. Learn a complete range of UX research methods. Expand your toolkit to conduct high-quality research at pace. Become an insights expert. Translate findings into actionable insights and communicate them with conviction. Showcase your expertise. Build a professional user research portfolio and earn a university credit-rated qualification. Get the confidence to succeed. Count on our mentors, career advisors and student community throughout your journey. *Research is one of the top 10 most in-demand skills globally (LinkedIn, 2023). A comprehensive, in-depth curriculum This user research course has been created and validated by experts in UX research. It is credit-rated by Glasgow Caledonian University. Self-paced learning gives you the flexibility to study in your own time. Monthly deadlines and submissions give you structure and accountability. The best of both worlds. Module 1 Introduction to user research Understand the role of a UX researcher. Explore the types, methods and ethics of research. Module 2 Planning the research Learn how to build a research plan, collaborate with stakeholders, recruit participants and manage data. Module 3 Fundamental user research skills Master the core skills of interviewing and usability testing. Learn how to moderate and take notes. Module 4 Expanding your toolkit Explore qualitative research methods like ethnography, contextual enquiry, service safaris and diary studies. Module 5 Analysing qualitative research Learn to analyse research data and translate it into user goals, affinity diagrams, personas and journey maps. Module 6 Quantitative research Learn to design, conduct and analyse online surveys, A/B tests and more. Module 7 Communicating the research Learn how to report and present your findings with confidence. Module 8 AI for user research Explore how AI tools can assist researchers. Project Portfolio project Build a professional portfolio to showcase your research expertise.

The two-day Adult MHFAider® courses are tailored around supporting adults, and can be attended by anyone from age 16 upwards. A lot of the education settings we work with have now trained a number of Adult MHFAider®’s to support their colleagues as part of their whole-school/college approach to mental health and wellbeing.

The Designated Safeguarding Lead Advanced Course is an expert-led update and refresher course for school and college DSLs and their Deputies. It is an extensive, authoritative and highly rated, full-day training course that ensures DSL/DDSLs have the most comprehensive, effective and up-to-date knowledge and strategies in place to lead the safeguarding provision in their setting.

The New to the Role of Designated Safeguarding Lead Course is an expert-led course for those new to the role of school / college DSLs and or Deputy DSL.

6 Week Qi-Gong Course For Winter When: Tuesday Evenings 6pm and Thursday Mornings (via Zoom) All classes are recorded so you can catch up in your own time. Dates: Tuesdays 6-7pm: January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th and February 4th and 11th Thursdays 9-9.30am: January 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th and February 6th and 13th Price: Concessions £60 – Standard £80 – Supporter £110 Suitable for everyone no matter your experience What if you could improve your health, strength and vitality, by simply slowing down? Slow your body Slow your breath Slow your mind When we slow down we give ourselves the opportunity to rejuvenate, to recharge and to harness our own life force energy or “Qi”. As we move towards winter we begin to turn inwards and connect to the power of Yin, the power of Water and the power of finding our own slow flow. In this 6 week course we will explore Qigong movements, meditations and breathwork practices to support this slowing down, giving us the space to connect to our Qi, to our subtle energy, giving us the tools to feel stronger, calmer and full of vitality. In Traditional Chinese Medicine we are entering the water phase of winter. The water element relates to the organs of the bladder and kidneys, our bones, our ears and our sense of hearing. The meridians of Kidney and Bladder run along our spine and the back of the body and when they are flowing well we feel supported by life, grounded and connected to the world around us. We can find our inner flow with ease, without effort or strain, enabling us to let go of our fears and move forward with courage. Qigong teaches us to come back to our bodies, to come back home, to a place of belonging that is inside all of us, a place of stillness in our the centre. Where we can better navigate life’s uncertainties with greater balance, ease, and steadiness. What is included: Six live 60min evening Qigong Classes on zoom Six live 30min morning Slow Flow classes on zoom Access to replays of all classes so you can catch up in your own time. Access to private Whats App group to share experiences and ask questions Weekly supporting material for home practice : – A Weekly video with a guided Qigong Practice or Meditation – PDF – explanations of each practice – Key acupuncture points for self massage Together we will: Learn a simple Slow Flow Qigong Movements to balance your nervous system and release stress. Explore the principal of Wu Wei – Release tension and move with effortless action Connect to your deep internal power – Learn to Standing in Emptiness (Wuchi) Strengthen Kidneys and support adrenal health Exercises to strengthen your spine and reduce back pain Clear the meridian pathways reducing stagnation and stiffness for increased flow and vitality. Learn self-massage techniques for key acupuncture points to release stress and calm our busy minds. Qigong means “To Nourish Life” and for me having a regular practice helps to bring me home to myself. What will i get out of this course? Deeper body awareness Increased strength and emotional stability Relax your mind and Improve mental clarity Enhanced breathing and improved circulation Strengthen your back and build a healthy spine Less physical tension and reduced pain More energy Less stress and anxiety Everyone is welcome to join the course no matter your experience. Please get in touch if you have any questions.

LOOKING FOR: MG, YA, ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION Thérèse is a Literary and Rights Agent at Susanna Lea Associates, @SLALondon. Born and raised in Belgium, on a diet of frites and Tintin she moved to England in her late teens with her family, then stayed in London to do a History degree and Masters at University College London. Having been brought up bilingual, translation rights seemed like her logical next step. She started off in the rights department at Bloomsbury Publishing, before hopping across the square to Ed Victor’s agency, and found experiencing both the publishing and agency side of publishing incredibly valuable. She has been building her own list of authors alongside selling translation rights since early 2016, which she has hugely enjoyed; working with authors right from the book’s conception, while also experiencing the thrill of selling her own authors’ works in the UK and US as well as in translation to publishers across the globe. In terms of adult fiction, Thérèse has a huge soft spot for historical fiction, having read Early Modern History at university, but is also very much on the hunt for crime/thrillers, bookclub, high-concept love stories and literary fiction. She loves strong female characters, in particular when they go through an evolution or journey as the story progresses and gradually find that inner strength. On the children’s fiction front, Thérèse is all about finding a fresh, new voice. She loves all things funny, fantasy and adventure – across lands, time and space, and involving strong friendships and strong lead characters - and wants to be transported straight away when reading a manuscript. She likes very vivid, well-crafted and imaginative worlds, such as stories set in a toy factory or in an underwater world. Thérèse would love some more adventures set in space, mysteries, quirky characters, explorers and imaginary friends. And last, but not least, in non-fiction, history features heavily in her interests, but Thérèse would also love to see books about big ideas, culture, sociology, science, anthropology and memoir. Anything that helps expand the mind and questions or informs the way in which we view ourselves, the world and how we fit into it, all written in an engaging and accessible manner. Thérèse would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first three chapters or 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Thérèse is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Tuesday 7th January 2025

This Renewables Technical Surveying training short two day course is specifically designed for individuals and companies that want to train themselves and their staff on exactly how to carry out Renewables Technical Site Surveying prior to any renewables installation measures, this includes for heating systems, solar systems and EV Charge point installations. The course is primarily aimed at Energy Suppliers, Equipment Manufacturers, Renewable Installers, Domestic Energy Assessors, Retrofit Assessors, Retrofit Co-ordinators, Renewables sales staff and suitable individuals with a basic level of knowledge in varying building structures, heating systems and varying renewable technologies.

Learn how to take blood ... train as a Phlebotomist Nationally Recognised Qualification No previous experience or qualifications needed OCN Accredited - Level 3 (advanced) CPD Accredited (The CPD Certification Service) Covers all steps up to live blood draw Practise on artificial arm and fake blood! Basic understanding of English language required OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS

During this live-online masterclass we will focus on understanding recent developments in the mental health and wellbeing of children in the UK, including looking at the impact of cultural and technological changes over recent years and the impact this is having in schools.