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An affordable way for developers to develop skills in technical writing Cherryleaf's Technical Writing for Developers e-learning course teaches the basics of technical writing to developers who are writing documentation. It teaches you how to write clearer technical documentation, plus topics such as creating sample code, tutorials, images and diagrams. The course will improve your technical writing skills. You’ll gain confidence you’re approaching each writing project in the right way, and creating content that follows best practice. Who are these courses for? The courses have been designed for: Software engineers Software engineering students In addition, other people involved in software development (such as product managers) can benefit from these courses, especially if they: Want to communicate more clearly and effectively Want to know how little, or how much, they should write Struggle with planning their writing Want people to answer their own support questions Prerequisites Delegates need to have basic writing proficiency in English. What will I learn? You’ll learn: How to communicate clearly, even if writing doesn’t come naturally How to save time and write in an efficient way Confidence in the work you produce You’ll have access to a framework and templates to help you with your writing. You can also get feedback on your completed exercises. Course duration The course typically takes 1 to 1.5 days to complete, but you can go at the pace that suits you. Your Instructor Cherryleaf Cherryleaf is a technical writing services company formed in 2002 by people with a passion for technical communication and learning development. Cherryleaf is recognised as a leader within the technical communication profession. Our staff have written articles for the Society for Technical Communication's (STC) Intercom magazine, the Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicator's Communicator journal and tekom's TCWorld magazine. They've also written books on technical communication. We've presented webinars for Adobe, Madcap Software or the STC, and we've spoken at various conferences around the world. Today, organisations throughout Europe use Cherryleaf’s services so they can provide clear information that enables users and staff to complete tasks productively. Course Curriculum First Section Introduction (0:52) Writing clearly (24:47) Writing headings, lists, and links (7:00) Structuring the information (13:12) Planning and outlining your writing (7:43) Using Information Types (15:34) Using images and videos (7:58) Writing in Markdown Writing clear code samples (8:22) Reviewing and editing your content (8:40) Summary (1:29) Frequently Asked Questions When does the course start and finish? The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.How long do I have access to the course?How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.What if I am unhappy with the course?We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

Everything you need to know about onboarding customers onto your product Cherryleaf’s elearning course on content for customer onboarding gives you the foundations for onboarding new users in an effective way. The course includes onboarding exercises on a sample application for you to complete and review. Why attend this course? Onboarding new users is something that many organisations need to do, but very few have had any formal training in how to do it. Sometimes, the result is that the information can be unclear and not fit its purpose. Creating them can also take a lot of time, especially if they need to be changed frequently. Who is this course for? This course is for anyone developing software and who needs to develop onboarding content. What will I learn? The different ways to guide users – and when to use them How to set your goals for onboarding Understanding and mapping the user journey How to prioritise the key onboarding actions How to write clearly, even if writing doesn’t come naturally Confidence in the work you produce Topics covered Introduction What is onboarding?The different types of onboardingWhy onboard?Why not onboard? About the project and exercises What is your goal? Who is your target audience? Information design and learning theory Designing for the key actionsOnboarding paths Customer journey mapping Types of guidance Writing the content Software tools for creating and delivering the content Testing and measuring it works Maintenance and governance Checklists Action plan for your first 90 days Delivery format The course comprises 15 modules in total, which you can complete at your own pace. The course modules are delivered via the Web in small, manageable modules. With the exercises, each delegate will need to allocate around seven hours to complete the course. Our expertise As well as teaching technical communication, we also create end-user documentation, Help, onboarding and UI text for clients. This means every course is based on practical experience of technical communication in today’s environment. Your Instructor Cherryleaf Cherryleaf is a technical writing services company formed in 2002 by people with a passion for technical communication and learning development. Cherryleaf is recognised as a leader within the technical communication profession. Our staff have written articles for the Society for Technical Communication's (STC) Intercom magazine, the Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicator's Communicator journal and tekom's TCWorld magazine. They've also written books on technical communication. We've presented webinars for Adobe, Madcap Software or the STC, and we've spoken at various conferences around the world. Today, organisations throughout Europe use Cherryleaf’s services so they can provide clear information that enables users and staff to complete tasks productively. Course Curriculum First Section Introduction (7:43) Project for the exercises What is onboarding? (3:13) Why onboard? (12:03) Why not onboard? (5:06) What is your goal? (20:08) Who is your audience? (7:11) Information Design and learning theories (15:52) Journey mapping (21:46) Types of guidance (45:01) Onboarding outside the product (13:45) Writing the content (11:24) Software (23:52) Measuring (14:29) Governance (7:17) Summary (2:41) Next steps  Frequently Asked Questions When does the course start and finish? The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.How long do I have access to the course?How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.What if I am unhappy with the course?We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

Course Description Freelance writing is the practice of writing for money, in its simplest state. Freelance writers produce whatever written text is needed by their clientele, generally at home in their own office, for money. If you want to be freelance writer or want to get the success keys, you are welcome to join Freelance Writing Course. You will gain the skills necessary to thrive in the freelance writing world. Learn the secret self-promotion tactics of a seasoned freelancer quickly. Feel motivated and full of self-belief in a new home based career. You will learn everything you need to know about magazine article and travel writing, ghost writing, genre fiction writing, nonfiction book writing, children's book writing, to effective copy writing, and much more. What's In the Course? Discover why I am the right teacher for you. Indeed, I may be the ONLY writing teacher out there who has actually made a good living from writing. Most teachers either live in dusty classrooms teaching theory, or are so called 'gurus' who have no real world experience and yet spout even more theory from behind a blog or a flashy website. Not me, I'm the real deal. I've been making a living from freelance writing for over 25 years, online and offline - so I know how it's done, how it works, and how to make a shed-load of money doing it. Let me show you the best attributes to develop to make your new career a certainty. Talk to me about your problems within the course and let me help you gain the right mindset, attitude, and motivation. I'll be candid and assist you as much as is humanly possible. Plus, I'll be upfront about the money you can make, which is sometimes a lot more than you'd think! The key to making freelance writing work is to create multiple streams of income, so that you're getting a constant flow of money coming in from all kinds of writing work: magazine articles, travel writing, ghosting writing, editing jobs, writing fiction and nonfiction, getting published by the trade AND/OR self publishing certain things. The trick is to diversify and not rely totally on just one form of income. I'll explain fully how that is done effectively at the beginning of the course. Many new writers don't fully appreciate how to run a lucrative business. Basically writing for a living is a business too - and you need to approach it like one. In one crucial set of videos I explain how to plan and strategize your success and use priorities and measurement of your activities to maximize your earning potential. Plus tips on how to reduce your taxes and properly manage your finances. Writing success is about managing your activities - daily - and responding to feedback. My course ensures you don't get caught in a rut and that you respond quickly to the demands that writing for a living will engender. Included are downloadable activity sheets that will help you identify the best paying jobs. More than any other freelance business, you are a product of your own destiny when it comes to writing. You decide on what you want. You decide what you want to do with your time. You are the master of your universe - and you reap the rewards of true independence. During the course I explain how your mindset is your best friend, your best asset, and your key to true success. It's what is in your heart that matters - and I explain why. After this master class in self management I then go on introduce the concept of Practical Cash Creation. This detailed module explains the reality of writing for a living and what it means, how it can impact your life and those around you, how making money changes your life - and your partner's - all for the good. There are more downloadable income to activity schedules and spreadsheets in these modules to help you chart your progress and track your journey to success. Finally we reach the actual meat and potatoes of the course - actual money making activities explained in detail: how actual cash is generated from a myriad of sources. The information in these videos will literally blow you away. Never in one place have so many secrets been laid bare, especially about an industry normally shrouded in secrecy. Now it's no longer necessary for you to learn the hard way - all by yourself and over a long period of time (years!) because I have done all that FOR YOU. All the information you need is here. All the right tips and tactics that work are ALL HERE. Just for you. Writing for Magazines is traditionally seen as the freelancers main income source and the subject receives its full attention from me. The fact is, magazine articles may only make up a small part of your overall income but everything you learn about pitching for work will help sharpen your freelance writing skills. In this series of lectures I help you with Sample Query letters, assistance choosing topics that can't fail to have an editor salivating and a market listing to die for. Non Fiction Writing is covered in a series of SEVEN videos that show you how to construct sure-fire submissions to publishers on all kinds of books: science, fashion, history, whatever you like. You see the thing is that you don't have to write entire books to get paid to write them. Better to pitch nonfiction ideas to publishers FIRST and then let them commission you to write them. This is how true professionals work - and I show you the exact method by which you can compete and win with ease. Again I include an up to the minute listing of nonfiction publishers who are desperate for new book ideas from you. Writing Genre Fiction for big money is the dream of almost all new authors. But how is this achieved? Look no further. Over EIGHT info packed videos and FOUR full-length e-books, I explain how to write effective romance, thrillers, fantasy, horror, science fiction and cross-genre fiction for the modern marketplace, whether you're targeting traditional publishers or you want to self publish on Amazon. This module alone is worth far more than the super low price I'm asking for this extraordinary course. You won't believe what you get! Writing for Children is another favorite choice among new authors who sense there is much money to be made from spinning short tales for kids. It is true that the children's market is huge and lucrative but, do you really have what it takes to be a winner in this field? This special SEVEN part lecture series will put you on the right track. Compiled with the help of a multi-published children's author, this section alone is super valuable to any writer's career. Includes great instruction on technique and comprehensive market listing of children's book publishers Writing for the Corporate World has always been a great fallback for me. If ever there's a market that's always hungry, it's the business world. But many people misunderstand how most companies go about attracting freelance writers... because mostly they don't. We writers often have to make the first move. This section gives you the foolproof strategy I have always used to get business work. It's quick, easy, and costs nothing - but the pay is out of this world! Learn the one trick I present in this eye-popping SIX part section and you'll always be wealthy! Travel Writing - the dream ticket. What could be more exotic and glamorous? Writing travel articles is a bit like being James Bond without the gun! But what do travel magazines really want? What do travel book publishers need? In this wonderful new section I give you the facts. Everything you need to know about writing compelling articles, plus advice on how to get holiday gigs, and how best to do research on location and take photos that will become your way into the big time! Includes a complete list of travel writing publishers and high paying magazine markets. Becoming a Ghost Writer is about getting it all: money without the hassle of being a touring author. Honestly, if you're looking for sure-fire income, there is never a shortage of people looking for ghost writers. And it's incredibly well paid. Your biggest hurdle is finding the right kind of clients, by which I mean the PAYING ones. Only one in ten ghost writing clients want to pay you - even though they will lie and tell you they'll pay you later, which they often won't. This section is all about using business skills to attract paying clients, how to construct ghost writing contracts and how to do a great job quickly AND get paid UPFRONT. Getting Rich as a Copywriter is an ambition like no other. As we speak it is possible to spend up to $2000 on a copywriting course ALONE. But here, within Secrets of a Freelance Writer, over EIGHT packed lectures, you get every piece of information on copywriting you'll ever need. Don't waste your money on hack copywriters who have to sell their overpriced courses to make their mortgage payments. Find out everything you need to know from me, a freelancer - and a nice guy - who has used advanced copywriting skills to build a million dollar empire over the last decade and a half. Get in the know - and quickly! Self Publishing Online is now a necessary skill for all new writers. You simply can't survive as a credible author these days without having an online presence and a means by which to sell you own books. Many traditional authors are making the switch to digital author simply because the royalties publishers pay are too low. Amazon pays 70% to 90%. Traditional publisher pay 10%. It's easy to see why the majority of new authors now CHOOSE self publishing over the long and often disappointing slog of getting an agent then a literary deal where you'll end up barely able to pay the rent and bills. Learn how to self publish online like a professional and watch the money come rolling in! What are you waiting for? Offline Self-Publishing too is still a valid way of making cash quickly - if you know how to do it properly. There are many pitfalls to vanity publishing and you don't want to do that. But if you're a teacher, a coach, or a speaker then publishing your own book in a limited POD run to can be earning money you would normally be leaving on the table. In this four part section, let me show you the best advice for self publishing offline in this digital age. Includes downloadable resources. Grants and Funding for Writers. Did you know there are individuals, government departments, and corporations who regularly give money to authors, writers and poets? Getting grants and funding can be a useful tool to helping your bank balance and your kudos rating but many artists struggle over where and how to begin with this minefield of possibilities. This special section takes the mystery out of getting grants and applying for art funding. Helping Other Writers is one major key to getting wealthy as an author. As the number of wordsmiths taking themselves seriously these days, the larger the market grows for people who need help, help only YOU can give. You may not have considered this as a market before. You may not have thought yourself good enough. No matter. This unique look at cash creation shows you, over TEN fact filled lectures exactly how to make a great living simply helping other writers to succeed. And it's easy to attract the work and keep getting gigs for as long as you like! Self Promotion is necessary but need not be hard. Many writers don't want to promote themselves and then are overwhelmed by all the possibilities, many of which are a waste of time. Let me show you the best ways to promote yourself - the ones that work - so you can save time and get on with what really matters: the writing. Over this extraordinary FIVE part section - the likes of which you've never seen - I'll give you the lowdown on promotion tactics that make money and make sure you benefit from your new career. In the Conclusion, we look at maintaining a freelance career, which is all about combining self belief and proper business practice with writing. The fact is you don't need to be the best writer in the world to make a living as an author, a copywriter, a ghost writer or even a magazine article writer. Your enthusiasm and your dedication will take you a lot further than your talent. Freelance Writing is a dream job where you are rich, independent and FREE. Come join me. Let me show you how it's done! As well as giving all the information about writing for a living you could ever need, this unique course presents a step-by-step, motivational program for personal writing success, whatever your level of expertise. All you need is your enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and you will begin a new life of independence and freedom within days of taking this fun and insightful study aid. GO FOR IT! Join me now. Introduction to Freelance Writing Am I The Right Teacher For You? You Betcha! FREE 00:01:00 What You Need To Succeed FREE 00:02:00 Your Key is Your Attitude FREE 00:02:00 How Much Money Are We Talking Here? FREE 00:01:00 Creating Multiple Streams of Income The Main Point of This Course 00:02:00 Strategy and Measurement 00:02:00 Setting Your Priorities 00:02:00 Mindset of the Freelancer Mindset 00:02:00 Heart of Gold, Pot of Gold 00:02:00 Acquiring The Very Best Attitude 00:02:00 Practical Cash Creation Practical Cash Creation 00:01:00 The Reality of Writing for a Living 00:02:00 Activity To Income Schedule 00:00:00 Your Daily Writing Activities 00:00:00 Tracking Your income Tracking Your Income ONE 00:02:00 Tracking Your Income TWO 00:01:00 Income Tracking Sheet 00:00:00 Freelancer Spreadsheet Template 00:00:00 Writing For Magazines Writing For Magazines 00:02:00 Choosing Topics For Magazine Articles 00:01:00 Markets for Nonfiction Articles 00:00:00 Sample Magazine Query Letter 00:00:00 Writing Non Fiction For Publication and Sale Writing Non Fiction for Profit ONE 00:02:00 Writing Non Fiction For Profit TWO 00:02:00 Writing Non Fiction For Profit THREE 00:01:00 Writing Non Fiction For Profit FOUR 00:02:00 Writing Non Fiction For Profit FIVE 00:02:00 Writing Non Fiction For Profit SIX 00:02:00 Writing Non Fiction For Profit SEVEN 00:02:00 Writing Genre Fiction For Money and Kudos Introduction to Writing Genre Fiction 00:02:00 Writing Genre Fiction TWO 00:02:00 Writing Genre Fiction THREE - Romance 00:03:00 Writing Genre Fiction FOUR - Thrillers 00:01:00 Writing Genre Fiction FIVE - Science Fiction 00:01:00 Writing Genre Fiction SIX - Horror 00:02:00 Writing Genre Fiction SEVEN - Fantasy 00:01:00 Writing Genre Fiction EIGHT - Cross Genre 00:01:00 Writing For Children Writing for Children ONE 00:01:00 Writing for Children TWO 00:02:00 Writing for Children THREE 00:02:00 Writing for Children FOUR 00:02:00 Writing for Children FIVE 00:02:00 Writing for Children SIX 00:02:00 Writing for Children SEVEN 00:02:00 Marketing Listing of Children Book Publishers 00:00:00 Writing for Corporate Companies Writing for Business ONE 00:01:00 Writing for Business TWO 00:02:00 Writing for Business THREE 00:02:00 Writing for Business FOUR 00:02:00 Writing for Business FIVE 00:02:00 Writing for Business SIX 00:02:00 Travel Writing Travel Writing ONE 00:02:00 Travel Writing TWO 00:02:00 Travel Writing THREE 00:02:00 Travel Writing FOUR 00:02:00 Travel Writing FIVE 00:01:00 Travel Writing SIX 00:01:00 Travel Writing Publishers 00:00:00 Ghost Writing Ghost Writing ONE 00:02:00 Ghost Writing TWO 00:02:00 Ghost Writing THREE 00:02:00 Ghost Writing FOUR 00:01:00 Ghost Writing FIVE 00:02:00 Ghost Writing Resources 00:00:00 The Art of Writing Ad Copy The Art of Writing Copy ONE 00:02:00 The Art of Writing Copy TWO 00:02:00 The Art of Writing Copy THREE 00:02:00 The Art of Writing Copy FOUR 00:02:00 The Art of Writing Copy FIVE 00:02:00 The Art of Writing Copy SIX 00:02:00 The Art of Writing Copy SEVEN 00:02:00 The Art of Writing Copy EIGHT 00:02:00 Self Publishing Online Self Publishing Online ONE 00:02:00 Self Publishing Online TWO 00:02:00 Self Publishing Online THREE 00:01:00 Self Publishing Online FOUR 00:02:00 Self Publishing Online FIVE 00:02:00 Self Publishing Online SIX 00:02:00 Self Publishing Online SEVEN 00:01:00 Self Publishing Offline Offline Publishing Advice ONE 00:02:00 Offline Publishing Advice TWO 00:02:00 Offline Publishing Advice THREE 00:02:00 Offline Publishing Advice FOUR 00:02:00 Offline Publishing Resources 00:00:00 Grants and Funding for Writers Grants and Funding ONE 00:02:00 Grants and Funding TWO 00:01:00 Grants and Funding THREE 00:02:00 Grants Currently Available to Writers 00:00:00 Getting Wealthy by Helping Other Writers Helping Other Writers ONE 00:01:00 Helping Other Writers TWO 00:02:00 Helping Other Writers THREE 00:02:00 Helping Other Writers FOUR 00:02:00 Helping Other Writers FIVE 00:02:00 Helping Other Writers Six 00:01:00 Helping Other Writers SEVEN 00:01:00 Helping Other Writers EIGHT 00:02:00 Helping Other Writers NINE 00:01:00 Helping Other Writers TEN 00:00:00 Self Promotion Self Promotion Advice ONE 00:02:00 Self Promotion Advice TWO 00:01:00 Self Promotion Advice THREE 00:02:00 Self Promotion Advice FOUR 00:01:00 Self Promotion Advice FIVE 00:02:00 Self Belief and Your Career The End of the Course 00:01:00 Self Publishing - AGAIN 00:02:00 Maintaining a Freelance Career 00:02:00 Self Belief 00:02:00 Useful Websites for Self Publishing 00:00:00

An affordable way to master the skills of API documentation writing Cherryleaf’s popular online training course teaches you how the keys skills of writing and managing an API developer portal. You’ll gain confidence you’re approaching each writing project in the right way, and creating content that follows best practice. Who is this course for? This course is for anyone responsible for managing, planning or writing API documentation. For example: Developers wanting to provide API documentation that is complete and meets the needs of the users. Developers wanting to discover best practices in API documentation and developer portals Technical Authors/Writers wanting to understand APIs and how to write documentation for them. Recommended by the ASTC This course is recommended by The Australian Society for Technical Communication and The Technical Communicators Association of New Zealand to their members. It’s a great way to maintain the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) required by technical communication societies. Why attend this course? We use publicly accessible APIs, as part of this course. We also show examples of developer portals from the DevPortal awards, Google, Microsoft, and others. No programming experience is required. Who is this course for? This course is for anyone responsible for managing, planning or writing API documentation. For example: Developers wanting to provide API documentation that is complete and meets the needs of the users. Developers wanting to discover best practices in API documentation and developer portals Technical Authors wanting to understand APIs and how to write documentation for them. Technical information The course modules are delivered over the Web in small, manageable video presentations. You can pause the videos at any time and return to the course at times that suit you. You can download the course handouts. You have the option of taking the course on an iPhone or iPad, using the MyTeachable app in the Apple App Store. You can preview some of the course modules. There are a few free applications that you’ll be using, which you’ll need to install these before you start the course. Billing information You can pay by credit/debit cards or PayPal. The courses are hosted and sold by via the Teachable platform. From a VAT perspective, they are the “Merchant of Record”, and receipts contain their VAT number. Need to train your whole team? If you have five or more people who you would like to take the course, we can offer a group booking option. Delegates get access for 12 months. Contact us for details. Your Instructor Cherryleaf Cherryleaf is a technical writing services company formed in 2002 by people with a passion for technical communication and learning development. Cherryleaf is recognised as a leader within the technical communication profession. Our staff have written articles for the Society for Technical Communication's (STC) Intercom magazine, the Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicator's Communicator journal and tekom's TCWorld magazine. They've also written books on technical communication. We've presented webinars for Adobe, Madcap Software or the STC, and we've spoken at various conferences around the world. Today, organisations throughout Europe use Cherryleaf’s services so they can provide clear information that enables users and staff to complete tasks productively. Course Curriculum Creating API documentation and developer portals (beta) Introduction (4:52) What is an API? (23:39) Using an API (23:28) How APIs are created (1:24) Authentication and accreditation (17:53) What documentation should I write? (17:12) The Overview section (7:04) The Concepts section (2:16) The Getting Started section (5:43) The API Reference section (2:20) Writing the API reference by hand (12:31) Cookbooks (3:46) Tutorial/Colab/Code labs (3:27) One-pagers (1:23) The Case Study section (2:21) The FAQs/Troubleshooting section (2:08) Cheat sheets (2:25) Release notes (Changelog) (2:22) Other content (3:13) Onboarding (2:11) Writing code samples (5:56) Documentation - summary (1:18) Design patterns in developer portals (14:52) Authoring tools for API documentation (37:33) Managing an API documentation project (17:53) Summary (2:58) Frequently Asked Questions When does the course start and finish? art and when you finish.What if I am unhappy with the course?We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund for the current month and/or the previous month.

Digital Art Tools for Photoshop Certification Ever wonder why a picture in a magazine looks flawless or how creative an advertising banner looks? While being a professional designer or photographer may have a lot to do with it, the potential to create amazing images is possible for anyone. The key is to learn how to use the right post-production software, such as Adobe Photoshop. The ability to create multi-layers with unique effects and designs allows the designer to add depth and dimension. It is important to understand what Photoshop is used for as it has multiple functions and can be a very useful tool in not just editing photos, but also creating pamphlets, banners, business cards and flyers. This course will teach you about the benefits of such a program and also provides instructions on how to use it for both professional and personal needs. Throughout the course, you will see 21 different videos. Each video will take you on a step-by-step journey through the basic features of Photoshop. While there are several obvious features, such as the 'Layers' dialogue box, there are additional ways to use each tool to maximise the post effects of a photo. In this course, you will learn: How to create a new file and adjust a canvas size that is suitable to project needs How to navigate through the software, where to find its tools and understand the layout of the page Learn how to identify Photoshop tools and understand their basic functionalities Learn how to identify the secondary tools, how to select them and what they are used for Learn shortcuts and understand how and when to use them How to use the layer option and understand the layer dialogue box Learn how to use and apply adjustment layers How to add effects and filter to an existing image Course Benefits: You will learn the basic steps of using Photoshop and can begin to create a design How to become more efficient by using shortcuts and understanding the use of specific tools You will understand how to enhance an image and ways to crop the image to reuse for another project The importance of colours and how they can be adjusted and enhanced using the different colour options such as colour balance How to use brightness and contrast, exposure and hue and saturation to manipulate a photo How to use rulers to make creative designs such as pamphlets Design elements that enhance a creative project

Description The Proofreading and Freelance Writing course is devoted to writing skill and guides you to be an excellent proofreader and content writer. Freelancing writing is a popular way of earning money online. The course helps you to improve your writing skill. At first, you will learn the techniques of proofreading and editing. Then you will learn to write better for every genre - from fiction to non-fiction, magazine, journal, newspaper and others. Finally, the course teaches you the marketing strategies for your writing such as self-promotion. Who is the course for? People interested in learning about proofreading Professionals interested in getting into a copy editing position Entry Requirement: This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds. Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course. Assessment: At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. Before sitting for your final exam, you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hardcopy at the cost of £39 or in PDF format at the cost of £24. PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours, and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days. Why choose us? Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials; Tutorial videos/materials from the industry leading experts; Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform; Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result; The UK & internationally recognized accredited qualification; Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime; The benefit of career advancement opportunities; 24/7 student support via email. Career Path: After completing this course you will be able to build up accurate knowledge and skills with proper confidence to enrich yourself and brighten up your career in the relevant job market. Proofreading & Copy Editing Introduction to Proofreading 00:15:00 What does a Proofreader do? 00:15:00 Difference between Copy editing 00:15:00 Proofreading 00:15:00 Proofreading Symbols 00:15:00 Proofreading on Paper & Screen 00:15:00 Strategies to Check for Specific Errors 00:15:00 Editing & Proofreading Strategies 00:15:00 Proofreading an Essay 00:15:00 Copy Editing 00:15:00 Basic Copy Editing 00:15:00 Simple Rules for Copyediting 00:15:00 Fact Checking As Copy Editor 00:15:00 Introduction to Freelance Writing Am I The Right Teacher For You? You Betcha! 00:02:00 What You Need To Succeed 00:02:00 Your Key is Your Attitude 00:02:00 How Much Money Are We Talking Here? 00:02:00 The Main Point of This Course 00:02:00 Strategy and Measurement 00:02:00 Setting Your Priorities 00:02:00 Mindset 00:02:00 Heart of Gold, Pot of Gold 00:02:00 Acquiring The Very Best Attitude 00:02:00 Practical Cash Creation 00:02:00 The Reality of Writing for a Livin 00:02:00 Tracking Your Income ONE 00:03:00 Tracking Your Income TWO 00:02:00 Freelancing Introduction to Freelancing 00:30:00 Building a Successful Freelance Writing Career 00:30:00 Types of Freelance Writing 00:30:00 CREATIVE WRITING - An Art 00:30:00 Web Blog Writing 00:30:00 SEO Writing 00:30:00 Sales and Marketing writing 00:30:00 Newsletters and Editorial Writing 01:00:00 Magazine Writing 00:30:00 EBook Writing 01:00:00 Choosing the Right Topic- Limitations and Guidelines 00:30:00 Realizing Your Writing Skills 00:30:00 Inking your writing Skills 00:30:00 Analyzing Your Writing Needs 01:00:00 How to Establish Credibility 00:30:00 How to Handle Difficult Clients 00:30:00 Finding Freelance Writing Opportunities 00:30:00 Freelance Writing- In a Glimpse 00:30:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Proofreading and Freelance Writing Diploma 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Proofreading and Freelance Writing Diploma 00:20:00 Order Your Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

Efficient ways to create professional-looking diagrams, images and screenshots Cherryleaf’s elearning course on creating screenshots and images for user guides gives you the foundations for creating professional images in an efficient way. The course includes exercises and model answers for the delegates to complete and review. Why attend this course? Creating screenshots, diagrams and images is something that every technical communicator needs to do, but very few have had any formal training in how to do it. Sometimes, the result is that the user guides and online Help contain images that are unclear, inconsistent, and frankly, unprofessional. They can make the product look like it's poor quality. Creating them can also tie up the Technical Writer's time, especially if they need to be changed frequently. Who is this course for? Anyone developing user guides and online Help who wants: A foundational understanding of how to use diagrams, screenshots and images, in an effective and efficient way. To see practical, real-world examples. It’s ideal for you if you’re: Creating screenshots, diagrams or images, but you’ve never had any proper training in how to do this well. Looking for more efficient ways to create or change screenshots, diagrams or images for end user or developer documentation. We’ll take you from first principles, so all you need is a basic understanding of what is a user guide. What you'll learn Cherryleaf's e-learning course on creating screenshots and images for user guides gives you the foundations for creating professional images in an efficient way. The goal of the course is to enable you to use diagrams, images and screenshots to communicate to your audience, with a focus on simplicity and ease of understanding. This is accomplished through a mix of design theory, best practices, software, and practical application. Please note, we don’t focus on highly detailed technical illustrations or 3D drawings that you might find in the aerospace or automotive industries. Also, the course does not cover Augmented Reality or Virtual Reality. You'll go through the key stages in developing screenshots, diagrams, and other images:in developing images. You’ll learn to understand the context, choose an effective visual display method, focus the user's attention, apply design best practices, and use the appropriate software tools to communicate your message. Introduction Understand the context Choose an appropriate visual display methodScreenshotsSimplified User InterfaceDiagramsAspect ratioIconsImage mapsWordless guides Focus attention where you want itGestalt theoryWhite space Think like a designerLayoutColourAccessibilityStyle guides SoftwareSoftware toolsSVGAutomating tasksStock imagesPresentation applications Animations Summary The course contains 22 exercises (and suggested answers) for you to practice your skills. Delivery format The course comprises eight modules in total, which you can complete at your own pace. The course will take delegates approximately 1 day to complete. You will have access to the modules from the moment you subscribe. You can download the course handouts. The courses are hosted and sold by via the Teachable platform. From a VAT perspective, they are the “Merchant of Record”, and receipts contain their VAT number. You have the option of taking the course on an iPhone or iPad, using the MyTeachable app in the Apple App Store. Prerequisites We'll take you from first principles, so all you need is a basic understanding of what is a user guide. You'll need access to PowerPoint, or a similar application, in order to complete some of the exercises. And it will help if you have a copy of Snagit. Our expertise As well as teaching technical communication, we also create end-user documentation, Help and UI text for clients. This means every course is based on practical experience of technical communication in today’s environment. Your Instructor Cherryleaf Cherryleaf is a technical writing services company formed in 2002 by people with a passion for technical communication and learning development. Cherryleaf is recognised as a leader within the technical communication profession. Our staff have written articles for the Society for Technical Communication's (STC) Intercom magazine, the Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicator's Communicator journal and tekom's TCWorld magazine. They've also written books on technical communication. We've presented webinars for Adobe, Madcap Software or the STC, and we've spoken at various conferences around the world. Today, organisations throughout Europe use Cherryleaf’s services so they can provide clear information that enables users and staff to complete tasks productively. Course Curriculum First Section Introduction (2:37) Understand the context (14:22) Choose an appropriate visual display method (55:15) Focus attention where you want it (10:39) Think like a designer (32:18) Software (70:12) Animations (21:09) Summary (1:59) Answers  Frequently Asked Questions When does the course start and finish? The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.How long do I have access to the course?How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.What if I am unhappy with the course?We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

Quality Guarantee: Promising training excellence, satisfaction gurantee Accredited by: CPD UK & Quality License Scheme Tutor Support: Unlimited support via email, till you complete the course Recognised Certification: Accepted by thousands of professional bodies Start Anytime: With 1 year access to the course materials Online Learning Learn from anywhere, whenever you want This extensive course gives you all the secrets to being a successful freelance writer in any genre. From fiction writing to children's book writing, and copywriting, you will learn proven strategies, and insider tips to build a thriving career in your chosen genre. This course at a glance Accredited by CPD UK Endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme Learn the skills required to become a freelance writer Understand about working of the word processors Learn to write a variety of content on different platforms Learn about proofreading and how to proofread content Know how to write an SEO article How to write an informative and engaging press release Able to understand how to write a variety of content How to write and design a winning proposal Why Freelance Writing Course right for you? Whether you are self-taught and you want to fill in the gaps for better efficiency and productivity, this Freelance Writing - Success Secrets course will set you up with a solid foundation to become a confident freelance writer and develop more advanced skills. This comprehensive Freelance Writing - Success Secrets course is the perfect way to kickstart your career in the field of freelance writing. This course will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. As one of the leading course providers and most renowned e-learning specialists online, we're dedicated to giving you the best educational experience possible. This course is crafted by industry expert, to enable you to learn quickly and efficiently, and at your own pace and convenience. Freelance Writing Course Details Accredited by CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.   The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. Course Curriculum Introduction Am I the Right Teacher for You. Your Attitude and Easy Cash Writing How Much Money Can You Make Creating Multiple Streams of Income The Main Point of This Course. Your Working Strategy and Its Measurement Pleasure or Profit? What's Your Priority Mindset of the Modern Freelancer Why Do You Want to Be a Freelancer. Do You Have a Heart of Gold. The Best Attitude to Engender for Freelancing Practical Income Creation Drawing Up an 'Activity to Income' Schedule The Reality of Freelancing for a Living Tracking Your Income Tracking Your Income Using Spreadsheets to Track and Predict Your Success Writing for Magazine Writing and Submitting Magazine Articles - the Facts Choosing Sellable Topics for Magazine Articles Writing Non Fiction Books for Publication Why Write Non Fiction Books. Getting Non Fiction Manuscripts Published Pitching Non Fiction to Publishers Choosing Topics for Non Fiction Books Choosing Your Own Topics for Non Fiction Choosing Your Own Topics for Non Fiction - 2 Final Advice for Choosing Non Fiction Topics Genre Fiction Writing Genre Writing Introduction Genre Writing Requirements How to Write Romance Fiction How to Write Thriller Fiction How to Write Fantasy Fiction The Difference Between Science Fiction & Fantasy How to Write Horror Fiction The Increasing Emergence of Cross Genre Fiction Writing for Children Introduction to Children's Writing Writing for Children - the Marketplace and Publishers Writing for Children - Do and Don't Writing for Children - More Do and Don't Writing for Children - More Do and Don't Writing for Children - Conclusion Business Writing - and How to Get Paying Gigs Business Writing - Introduction Business Writing - How to Get Corporate Work Business Writing - How Much Should You Charge Business Writing - Contracts and Payment Business Writing - Getting an Upfront Fee Business Writing - Conclusion Travel Writing Travel Writing - Introduction Travel Writing - Coming Up With Fresh Angles Travel Writing - Dispelling the Myths Travel Writing - a Good Camera is an Investment Travel Writing - Payment and the Big Gigs Travel Writing - Conclusion Ghost Writing Ghost Writing - Introduction Ghost Writing - Getting Started Ghost Writing - Contracts and Payment Ghost Writing - Tools of the Trade Ghost Writing - Conclusion Copywriting Copywriting - Introduction Copywriting - Common Sense and Fairy Gloss Copywriting - Payment Rates Copywriting - the Basic Rules Copywriting - Advanced Rules Copywriting - More Advanced Rules Copywriting - Using Persuasive Language Copywriting - Conclusion Self Publishing Self Publishing - Introduction Self Publishing - the Reality Self Publishing - Defining Your Goals Self Publishing - Your Strategy for Success Self Publishing - Choosing Your Platform Self Publishing - Nine Tips for Amazon Success Self Publishing Online - Conclusion Offline Self Publishing Offline Self Publishing - Introduction Offline Self Publishing - Caring for Your Work Grants & Funding Grants and Funding - Introduction Grants and Funding - Where to Find Donors Grants and Funding - Conclusion Helping other Writers Helping Other Writers - Introduction Helping Other Writers - How to Get the Work Helping Other Writers - How to Deal With Clients Helping Other Writers - How to Deal With the Work Helping Other Writers - Editing Work Helping Other Writers - Book Doctoring and Mentoring Helping Other Writers - Teaching Writing Helping Other Writers - Becoming an Agent Helping Other Writers - Conclusion Self Promotion as a Writer Self Promotion - Introduction Self Promotion - Offline Self Promotion Ideas That Work More Self Promotion Ideas That Actually Work Self Promotion - Two Case Studies Self Belief and Maintaining a New Writing Career The End or Just the Beginning. Self-publishing… Again. Maintaining a Career: Dealing With Writer's Block Self Belief: Your Secret Weapon. Who should take this course? This comprehensive Freelance Writing - Success Secrets course is suitable for anyone looking to improve their job prospects or aspiring to accelerate their career in this sector and want to gain in-depth knowledge of freelance writing. Entry Requirements There are no academic entry requirements for this Freelance Writing - Success Secrets course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds. As long as you are aged seventeen or over and have a basic grasp of English, numeracy and ICT, you will be eligible to enrol. Assessment Method On successful completion of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice assessment. The assessment will be evaluated automatically and the results will be given to you immediately Certification Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order the Endorsed Certificate by Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate which is £65. Certificate of Achievement from Lead Academy After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. The certificate of achievement is an official credential that confirms that you successfully finished a course with Lead Academy. Certificate can be obtained in PDF version at a cost of £12, and there is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy certificate which is £35. FAQs Is CPD a recognised qualification in the UK? CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD-certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Are QLS courses recognised? Although QLS courses are not subject to Ofqual regulation, they must adhere to an extremely high level that is set and regulated independently across the globe. A course that has been approved by the Quality Licence Scheme simply indicates that it has been examined and evaluated in terms of quality and fulfils the predetermined quality standards. When will I receive my certificate? For CPD accredited PDF certificate it will take 24 hours, however for the hardcopy CPD certificate takes 5-7 business days and for the Quality License Scheme certificate it will take 7-9 business days. Can I pay by invoice? Yes, you can pay via Invoice or Purchase Order, please contact us at info@lead-academy.org for invoice payment. Can I pay via instalment? Yes, you can pay via instalments at checkout. How to take online classes from home? Our platform provides easy and comfortable access for all learners; all you need is a stable internet connection and a device such as a laptop, desktop PC, tablet, or mobile phone. The learning site is accessible 24/7, allowing you to take the course at your own pace while relaxing in the privacy of your home or workplace. 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Overview All leading companies that produce content of any kind need experienced Proofreaders and Copy Editors. Become trained in this profession and secure rewarding roles. This Level 3 Proofreading and Copy Editing Course is designed to train you quickly in all the abilities needed to perform quality control and amendments ahead of publishing. No manual, book, magazine, website, brochure, or business letter is sent out to an audience without Proofreading. This course will prepare you for a lucrative and satisfying career in this fascinating area of business. You will be expertly trained to check, edit, and adapt the text to the highest of standards and earn yourself a substantial reputation. How will I get my certificate? You may have to take a quiz or a written test online during or after the course. After successfully completing the course, you will be eligible for the certificate. Who is this course for? There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this Level 3 Proofreading and Copy Editing Course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds. Requirements Our Level 3 Proofreading and Copy Editing Course is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible on tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on wifi, 3G or 4G. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Career path Having these various qualifications will increase the value in your CV and open you up to multiple sectors such as Business & Management , Admin, Accountancy & Finance, Secretarial & PA, Teaching & Mentoring etc. Course Curriculum 12 sections • 12 lectures • 05:30:00 total length •Proofreading Basics: 00:25:00 •Applying the Style Guide: 00:20:00 •Spelling and Grammar: 00:15:00 •Proofreading on Paper: 00:25:00 •Proofreading On-Screen: 01:00:00 •Copy-Editing Basics: 01:00:00 •Copy-Editing - the Use of Language: 00:45:00 •Copy-Editing - Checking Accuracy and Facts: 00:15:00 •Copy-Editing - the Beginning and the End: 00:15:00 •Copy-Editing - Legal Checks: 00:30:00 •Finding Work and Developing Your Career: 00:20:00 •Assignment - Level 3 Proofreading and Copy Editing Course: 00:00:00

Description Professional Makeup Artistry Diploma  A makeup artist works primarily on the face and body, applying makeup and prosthetics for theatrical, movie, fashion, periodicals, television, and other comparable projects and working in all parts of the modelling business. The Academy or Oscar Statuette Award for Best Make-up and Hairstyle and entertainment and media industry prizes like the Golden Globes and Emmy Awards honour this profession mainly in the entertainment business. In several countries, firms are needed to obtain professional licences before hiring a makeup artist. Even though some larger production firms have in-house makeup artists, many makeup artists are indeed freelancers, and their schedules are variable, relying on the assignments. Fashion makeup is utilised on the runways and also in magazine photographs. Avant-garde makeup is a method that can be used for ventures with unconventional themes. Make-up nowadays have different connotations; it is used for political reasons, as well as for aesthetics. In today's world, makeup has become an essential part. A significant amount of fashion makeup is used in movies and television, including techniques ranging from natural priming to more complex colour contrast. In many theatre productions, makeup is often used along with bright lighting to bring attention to the actors' features and to see their expressions from afar. The most important is to highlight the lips and eyes and the accents and angles of the facial bone structure so that the features are defined. These are common examples. People who take the Professional Make-up Artistry Certificate Programme will learn to apply makeup professionally and adequately for different skin types. Through this programme, people will thoroughly understand various procedures and skin tones, facial features, and face shapes. The Professional Makeup Artistry Diploma course is essential for any makeup artist's training. Through the Professional Makeup Artistry Diploma course, people learn how to create a professional makeup kit and how to choose and handle different products and makeup brushes. This is a cutting-edge Makeup Artistry Programme designed and supervised by some of the industry's greatest professional Makeup Artists. This Professional Makeup Artistry Diploma course is designed to provide individuals with the understanding and skills required to pursue this as a professional makeup artist or just as a passionate enthusiast. It is a comprehensive and up-to-date program that prepares students in every area of Make-up Artistry. The Professional Makeup Artistry Diploma course is online and comprises ten lessons and ten multiple-choice questions. Activate the genuine need for makeup and charm within yourself! Get to be a well-known beautician and aesthetic expert. The Professional Makeup Artistry Diploma course covers all aspects of professional makeup application, including facial (eyes, lips, nose, cheeks, cheekbones, chin, eyebrows, etc.) and body (collarbone, neck, arms, stomach, etc.) makeup. As a result, after finishing the Professional Makeup Artistry Diploma course, people will have complete confidence in performing professionally. They will start to have a sense of rhythm to it. What you will learn   1: Shapes and Faces  2: Colour and Light  3: Media Terms  4: Foundation  5: Basics of Beauty Makeup  6: Design  7: Facial Hair  8: Airbrush  9: Special Effects  10: Being a professional  Course Outcomes After completing the course, you will receive a diploma certificate and an academic transcript from Elearn college. Assessment Each unit concludes with a multiple-choice examination. This exercise will help you recall the major aspects covered in the unit and help you ensure that you have not missed anything important in the unit. The results are readily available, which will help you see your mistakes and look at the topic once again. If the result is satisfactory, it is a green light for you to proceed to the next chapter. Accreditation Elearn College is a registered Ed-tech company under the UK Register of Learning( Ref No:10062668). After completing a course, you will be able to download the certificate and the transcript of the course from the website. For the learners who require a hard copy of the certificate and transcript, we will post it for them for an additional charge.