Unlock Your Potential as a Learning & Development Practitioner with Our Level 3 Course This qualification allows candidates to learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment and a career in Learning & Development. The content covers all essential areas of learning & development and is mapped out to the institute of apprenticeships standards. It’s a work-based program combining on-the-job training with classroom learning, equipping you with skills to support employee learning and development (L&D) within an organisation. Learn about the Cavity Training Learning & Development Practitioner Course You will be introduced to the role and responsibilities and essential attributes and behaviours required in the various L&D roles that may be required for effective learning and development in an organisation. Additionally, it will teach you the policies and processes required for effective organisation learning. You will learn how to identify and analyse learning needs, establish team and individual capability and learning gaps, in line with organisational performance outcomes and to enable effective evaluation. This may include the needs of the staff impacted by the move to a net carbon zero economy by 2050 and the requirements for a just transition. Fees This course can be completed as an government funded apprenticeship, through Cavity Training, or as a privately funded course for £2500. You can either pay as a lump sum or alternatively, you can split into 12 instalments. Entry Requirements Whilst any entry requirements will be a matter for individual employers, typically an apprentice will have an area of technical, vocational or behavioural expertise in which the organisation needs others to acquire through training. And a minimum of English & Maths GCSE. Structure Our candidates are trained to the highest standards and are fully supported to develop all of the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be an outstanding Learning & Development practitioner. The course duration is typically 18-24 months. Knowledge Our course is delivered via live training webinars with specialist tutors. Skills and Behaviours You will be appointed a designated Learning & Skills Teacher, who will coach you through your qualification and complete regular assessments with you to support you to complete your qualification. You will have weekly contact from your tutor. How we compare with our competitors? Don't just take our word for it, here is what our staff think Bridget I did my course years ago. It was classroom based one night per week. I think I would prefer to be more ‘hands on’ like it is now. Cavity really are a great company to work for. I truly believe that there expertise will ensure the next generation are amazing! Gina I did mine over an apprenticeship but the company my employer used wasn’t great and I didn’t get much support. Although I passed I can only imagine the length that Cavity have gone to to ensure that the students feel supported. As an employee, its super! Enquire Today
Understand climate change and how to reduce your carbon footprint through this Carbon Literacy Project accredited training for business. Join Lighthouse Sustainability to become certified Carbon Literate. What is Carbon Literacy? Carbon Literacy is an awareness of the carbon dioxide costs and impacts of everyday activities, and the ability and motivation to reduce emissions, on an individual, community and organisational basis (Carbon Literacy Project). The Carbon Literacy Project was set up to give everyone, everywhere, a day of training on carbon literacy - and in doing so, empower people to make positive change. Today, over 74,000 individuals have been certified as Carbon Literate and that number is rising fast. What you will gain: Carbon Literacy is there to enlighten, educate and empower. A common language amongst employees, teams, even supply chains. Shared values and understanding. Debunking and demystifying, this course gives space for individuals to consider their own role in climate and the opportunities they can find for carbon savings. This enables you to push forward with carbon reduction plans far more effectively. Businesses and individuals taking part can expect to emerge upskilled and motivated to reduce their carbon impact both at work and in their personal lives. You will receive a certificate and certified footer logo from the Carbon Literacy Project on successful completion of an Evidence Form. Why Lighthouse? Lighthouse has a proven track record of working with businesses to deliver sustainability improvements, from building circularity into business models to reducing carbon impacts. Last year we trained more than 700 employees from companies including Beko plc; Silent Night; Boston Scientific and PZ Cussons. Our course is fast-paced, informative and action-focused. Dates: Tuesday 5th March 2024, 9:00 - 12:30 Thursday 7th March 2024, 9:00 - 12:30 Learners can arrive from 8:45am onwards. This course is open to all. Maximum of 4 from any one business. Price: £150 + VAT + certificate costs (the latter of which is a £10 fee that is paid directly to the Carbon Literacy Project) And if these dates don't suit you... If you want to book a course for your employees or discuss the design of a bespoke course, contact hello@lighthouse-sustainability.co.uk.
Understand climate change and how to reduce your carbon footprint through this Carbon Literacy Project accredited training for business. Join Lighthouse Sustainability to become certified Carbon Literate. What is Carbon Literacy? Carbon Literacy is an awareness of the carbon dioxide costs and impacts of everyday activities, and the ability and motivation to reduce emissions, on an individual, community and organisational basis (Carbon Literacy Project). The Carbon Literacy Project was set up to give everyone, everywhere, a day of training on carbon literacy - and in doing so, empower people to make positive change. Today, over 83,000 individuals have been certified as Carbon Literate and that number is rising fast. What you will gain: Carbon Literacy is there to enlighten, educate and empower. A common language amongst employees, teams, even supply chains. Shared values and understanding. Debunking and demystifying, this course gives space for individuals to consider their own role in climate and the opportunities they can find for carbon savings. This enables you to push forward with carbon reduction plans far more effectively. Businesses and individuals taking part can expect to emerge upskilled and motivated to reduce their carbon impact both at work and in their personal lives. You will receive a certificate and certified footer logo from the Carbon Literacy Project on successful completion of an Evidence Form. Why Lighthouse? Lighthouse has a proven track record of working with businesses to deliver sustainability improvements, from building circularity into business models to reducing carbon impacts. Last year we trained more than 700 employees from companies including Beko plc; Silent Night; Boston Scientific and PZ Cussons. Our course is fast-paced, informative and action-focused. Dates: Tuesday 7th May 2024, 9:00 - 12:30 Thursday 9th May 2024, 9:00 - 12:30 Learners can arrive from 8:45am onwards. This course is open to all. Maximum of 4 from any one business. Price: £150 + VAT + certificate costs (the latter of which is a £10 fee that is paid directly to the Carbon Literacy Project) And if these dates don't suit you... If you want to book a course for your employees or discuss the design of a bespoke course, contact hello@lighthouse-sustainability.co.uk.
LOOKING FOR: MG, YA, GRAPHIC NOVELS Katie Blagden is a Literary Agent at The Ampersand Agency, representing authors and author-illustrators across various genres and age ranges. She previously worked with Arabella Stein at the Bright Agency, where she helped launch their Literary list. Her notable projects include the Arcana duology by Sam Prentice-Jones (Macmillan US / Hot Key Books) and The River Thief by Hannah Peck (Piccadilly Press). In all areas Katie seeks commercial, plot-driven ideas with a great hook. In adult fiction, Katie specialises in, and is drawn to, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, Magical Realism and Horror. She is particularly looking for works that cross genre lines or subvert reader expectations. She loves Babel by R. F. Kuang; Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell; Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik; Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah; Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovich; The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers; The City We Became by N. K. Jemisin; Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree; The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winters; Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrel by Susanna Clarke; The Girl With All The Gifts by M. R. Carey; One Last Stop by Casey Mcquiston; Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao; The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch; The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern; The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo; Kindred by Octavia E. Butler; Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin; all and anything by Terry Pratchett! Graphic Novels favoured by Katie are across all ages and include the likes of Homebody by Theo Parish; Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe; Lumber Janes by N. D. Stevens et al; On A Sunbeam by Tillie Walden; Through The Woods by Emma Carrol; The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen; Heartstopper by Alice Oseman; El Deafo by Cece Bell; Roller Girls by Victoria Jamieson; Skyward by Joe Henderson and Lee Garbett; Faith by Jody Houser. For Graphic Novels, Katie is currently only considering Author-Illustrators (or Author/Illustrator pairings). In children’s, Katie specialises in Middle Grade, YA and Crossover Fiction, She is looking for fast, funny and action-packed Middle Grade. In YA, she is drawn to grounded or contemporary SFF, queer stories and fairytale or folktale inspired works. Examples of books in this area Katie loves are All That's Left in the World by Erik J Brown; The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness; Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas; Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi; The Deathless Girls by Kiran Millwood Hargrave; Holes by Louis Sachar; Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo; Gone by Michael Grant; His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman; Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell; The Dark Lady by Akala; Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan; The Dark Is Rising by Susan Cooper; Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer. Katie is an advocate for centring traditionally underrepresented voices, and actively works to discover and develop authors and author-illustrators from diverse backgrounds. Katie’s previous experience includes marketing, bookselling and advertising. She also appeared as a contributor on the Graham Norton Book Club for Audible for all six seasons. When she’s not reading, you can find Katie playing Dungeons & Dragons, trying a new crafty hobby (before abandoning it for something new), or spoiling her dog Poe. Katie would like you to submit a covering letter, one page synopsis and the first three chapters (Max 5000 words) of your completed manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Katie 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: Wednesday 3rd September 2025
Why Choose Unity 3D Intermediate Level Training Course? Click here for more info Learn game development potential with our Unity 3D training courses. Perfect for beginners and experienced developers, learn to create high-quality 3D & 2D games across various platforms. Led by certified Unity instructors, explore mobile, desktop, VR/AR, consoles, and Web game development. Duration: 20 hrs Method: 1-on-1, Personalized attention Schedule: Tailor your own hours of your choice, available from Mon to Sat between 9 am and 7 pm Learn Unity 3D and VR Development with a course at London Design Courses. Explore Unity 3D's core features in our immersive course. Delve into materials, animations, and scripting for dynamic 3D games and applications. Tailored for all levels, the course offers personalized learning and expert insights. Additionally, discover the world of VR development with Unity 3D, mastering hardware setup and immersive experiences. Join us to unleash your game development and VR potential. Course Outline: Hours 1-2: Introduction to Unity Explore the Unity interface and workspace Initiate a new Unity project Set up the basic scene and navigation Hours 3-4: Importing Assets Discover and download free assets Import assets into Unity Understand different asset types and their applications Hours 5-6: Building the Environment Utilize Unity's terrain tool for environment creation Enhance with textures and materials Add environmental objects to enrich the scene Hours 7-8: Character Design Create 3D models for characters Rig and animate the character Import the character into Unity Hours 9-10: Player Controls Set up and comprehend player controls Script basic movements and interactions Implement camera controls for seamless gameplay Hours 11-12: Physics Grasp and implement physics in Unity Configure collisions and triggers Integrate gravity, force, and torque for realism Hours 13-14: Audio Master audio implementation in Unity Add sound effects and background music Fine-tune volume and pitch for immersive experiences Hours 15-16: Lighting and Effects Employ lighting techniques in Unity Create dynamic day-night cycles Enhance visuals with lens flares and particle systems Hours 17-18: User Interface Construct a user interface with Unity's canvas system Integrate interactive elements like buttons and menus Script user interface components for smooth functionality Hours 19-20: Optimization and Performance Implement optimization techniques in Unity Utilize the profiler to analyze performance Improve frame rate and reduce memory usage Hours 21-22: Multiplayer Explore multiplayer implementation in Unity Set up a local multiplayer game Hours 23-24: Mobile Development Discover mobile development in Unity Build and deploy games for mobile devices Optimize for mobile performance and controls Hour 25: Advanced Topics Dive into advanced scripting techniques like coroutines, delegates, and events Explore shader programming and visual effects Delve into VR development with Unity and Oculus Quest Final Project: Create a Simple Game from Start to Finish Test the game and identify bugs Make necessary adjustments and improvements Experience the Real-Time Development Platform - Get Started on Unity Pro Today: https://www.unity.com/ Create 3D, 2D, VR & AR Experiences for Any Industry - Games, Auto, AEC, Film, and More. A Complete Solution to Develop Better, Iterate Faster, and Grow Your Business. Learning Outcome: By completing the Unity 3D Training Course, you will: Master Unity's interface and workspace. Import and manage diverse assets effectively. Create captivating environments and characters. Implement player controls and physics for realism. Enhance your games with audio and visual effects. Design user-friendly interfaces with interactive elements. Optimize performance and reduce memory usage. Explore multiplayer and mobile game development. Delve into advanced scripting techniques and VR development. Successfully create a simple game from start to finish.
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Click here for more info: Website Duration: 20 hours Approach: 1-on-1 Individualized Attention & Customized Content Timetable: Scheduling any hour between 9 am and 7 pm, from Mon to Sat Course Overview: Sessions 1-2: Introduction to Unity Familiarize yourself with Unity's interface and workspace Create a new Unity project and set up the initial scene and navigation Sessions 3-4: Asset Management Explore and download free assets Import various asset types into Unity and understand their applications Sessions 5-6: Environmental Design Utilize Unity's terrain tools for environment creation Enhance scenes with textures, materials, and environmental objects Sessions 7-8: Character Development Design 3D character models Rig, animate, and import characters into Unity Sessions 9-10: Player Interaction Set up player controls and script basic movements Implement camera controls for seamless gameplay experiences Sessions 11-12: Physics and Realism Understand and implement physics in Unity Configure collisions, gravity, force, and torque for realistic interactions Sessions 13-14: Audio Enhancement Master audio implementation with sound effects and background music Fine-tune volume and pitch for immersive gameplay Sessions 15-16: Lighting and Visual Effects Employ advanced lighting techniques, including dynamic day-night cycles Enhance visuals with lens flares and particle systems Sessions 17-18: User Interface Design Construct user interfaces using Unity's canvas system Integrate interactive elements such as buttons and menus, ensuring smooth functionality Sessions 19-20: Optimization and Performance Implement optimization techniques and utilize the profiler for performance analysis Improve frame rates and reduce memory usage for seamless gameplay Session 21-22: Multiplayer Integration Explore multiplayer implementation and set up local multiplayer games Session 23-24: Mobile Game Development Discover mobile game development in Unity Build, deploy, and optimize games for mobile devices, focusing on performance and controls Session 25: Advanced Topics Delve into advanced scripting techniques, including coroutines, delegates, and events Explore shader programming and visual effects, and venture into VR development with Unity and Oculus Quest Final Project: Create a Comprehensive Game Test the game thoroughly, identify and resolve bugs Make necessary adjustments and improvements for a polished final product Experience the Real-Time Development Platform: Unleash your creativity and create 3D, 2D, VR, and AR experiences across various industries, including games, automotive, AEC, film, and more. 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Skills Acquired: Participants in the Mastering Unity 3D Intermediate Level Training Course will gain advanced proficiency in Unity 3D game development, including: Advanced 3D Game Development Techniques Real-time Physics and Animation Skills Multiplatform Game Deployment Expertise Job Opportunities: Upon completion, individuals can pursue roles such as: Game Developer Unity 3D Programmer AR/VR Developer Interactive Simulation Designer This course equips participants with the expertise required for exciting opportunities in game development studios, AR/VR companies, and interactive media agencies, setting the stage for a successful career in the gaming and simulation industry. Course Advantages: Comprehensive Unity Mastery: Develop expertise in various Unity aspects, including game design, scripting, animation, and optimization. Hands-On Project Experience: Engage in practical projects mirroring real-world game development, enhancing your skills and portfolio. Interactive Live Instruction: Learn from experienced instructors in real-time, encouraging interactive discussions, Q&A sessions, and personalized guidance. Flexible Learning Paths: Opt for in-person or online classes, ensuring accessible and convenient learning tailored to your needs. Lesson Revisions: Access recorded lessons, allowing flexible review and reinforcement of concepts at your own pace. Lifetime Email Support: Benefit from ongoing support via email, where experts are available to assist with any questions or challenges, even after the course concludes.
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