“Weaving the threads” is a twelve-week course which gives participants the opportunity to develop a coherent body of work through a range of expressive creative writing activities. For some, this might mean developing a memoir, for others it might be a collection of poems, or an extended piece of fiction. Participants may also choose to treat the course as a series of one-off sessions.
Transform Your Passion Into Performance** 🌟 Are you ready to take the spotlight and make your acting dreams a reality? Whether you're a budding actor or looking to enhance your skills, our 6-week online acting course is designed to help you shine on stage and screen.
The Art of Delegation and High-Impact Feedback: In-House Training Whether you are a project manager, an executive, or simply someone involved in leading or helping others, a critical part of your work must involve delegating and giving feedback. These two skills, however, are not as simple as they seem. How do you know what to Partcipant? What kinds of feedback should you give? Knowing this and practicing this are two different things. Ultimately, delegating and giving feedback are skills that must be done mindfully, strategically, and meaningfully. They must be done in ways that not only positively impact performance, but also inspire growth, engagement, and motivation. When done poorly, they can create significant problems. But when done well, they can generate value for everyone and benefit future endeavors. In this course, you will learn to think more deeply about the importance of delegating and discover how to give better feedback. You will have opportunities to apply best practices and methodologies that you can use in the real world, ultimately paying off for you and for others. What you Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain why common excuses for NOT delegating are short-sighted Identify what needs delegating by using a proven methodology Utilize best practices in real world scenarios, delegating in a way that benefits you and the individual to whom you Partcipant Summarize key lessons learned in brain science which enhance the feedback-giving process Recognize the critical connection between feedback and performance Apply a proven model to deliver feedback that inspires growth, engagement, and motivation Getting Started What is delegation? What makes delegation hard? What do I Partcipant and why? How to Partcipant effectively Feedback Exploring the feedback process Why feedback is hard to give...and receive Why giving feedback effectively is important Feedback models
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for students who want to use more advanced functionalities in Word, including image manipulation, collaboration and revision tracking, cross-referencing and linking, document security, forms, and process automation through macros. Overview In this course, you will learn to use the advanced capabilities of Word 2021. You will: Use images in a document. Create custom graphic elements. Collaborate on documents. Add reference marks and notes. Secure a document. Create and manipulate forms. Create macros to automate tasks. Microsoft© Word enables you to do far more than simple word processing. Word includes advanced image manipulation tools, collaboration features, cross-referencing and linking tools, entry forms and data collection, security features, and tools to automate document production. This course covers Microsoft Office Specialist Program exam objectives to help you prepare for the Word Associate (Office 365 and Office 2021): Exam MO-100 and Word Expert (Office 365 and Office 2021): Exam MO-101 certifications. Manipulating Images Topic A: Integrate Pictures and Text Topic B: Adjust Image Appearance Topic C: Insert Other Media Elements Using Custom Graphic Elements Topic A: Create Text Boxes and Pull Quotes Topic B: Add WordArt and Other Text Effects Topic C: Draw Shapes Topic D: Create Complex Illustrations with SmartArt Collaborating on Documents Topic A: Prepare a Document for Collaboration Topic B: Mark Up a Document Topic C: Review Markups Topic D: Merge Changes from Other Documents Adding Document References and Links Topic A: Add Captions Topic B: Add Cross-References Topic C: Add Bookmarks Topic D: Add Hyperlinks Topic E: Insert Footnotes and Endnotes Topic F: Add Citations and a Bibliography Securing a Document Topic A: Suppress Information Topic B: Set Formatting and Editing Restrictions Topic C: Restrict Document Access Topic D: Add a Digital Signature to a Document Using Forms to Manage Content Topic A: Create Forms Topic B: Modify Forms Automating Repetitive Tasks with Macros Topic A: Automate Tasks by Using Macros Topic B: Create a Macro
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Test Programme Managers, Test Managers, and anyone else wishing to take the ISTQB© Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Manager examination. Overview Whilst this course is focused on the syllabus, giving participants the maximum chance of passing the examination, it also contains many real world practical examples. On completion of this course, attendees will have an advanced understanding of test design techniques and will be fully prepared to take the ISTQB© Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Manager examination. ISTQB© is the standard for international qualifications in software testing at an advanced level. The course thoroughly prepares attendees for the ISTQB© Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Manager examination. Testing Process The fundamental test process Test levels and test types Test planning, monitoring and control Test analysis Test design Test implementation Test execution Evaluating exit criteria and reporting Test closure activities Test Management Test management in context Risk-based testing and other approaches for test prioritization and effort allocation Test documentation and other work products Project risk management Other test work products Test estimation Defining and using test metrics Business value of testing Distributed, outsourced, and insourced testing Managing the application of industry standards Reviews Management reviews and audits Managing reviews Metrics for reviews Managing formal reviews Defect Management The defect lifecycle and the software development lifecycle Cross-functional defect management Defect report information Assessing process capability with defect report information Improving the Testing Process Introduction Test improvement process Improving the testing process Improving the testing process with TMMI Improving the testing process with TPI Next Improving the testing process with CTP Improving the testing process with STEP Test Tools and Automation Tool selection Return on investment (ROI) Selection process Tool lifecycle Tool metrics People Skills ? Team Composition Individual skills Test team dynamics Fitting testing within an organization Motivation Communication
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for people in a variety of roles and fields who have a basic understanding of Microsoft 365 and want to incorporate digital note taking and note collaboration by using Microsoft OneNote. Overview In this course, you will develop note-taking skills by creating, modifying, and managing OneNote notebooks that work with other Microsoft 365 applications. You will: Navigate and customize the OneNote environment and create your first notebook. Add and format various types of notes and note elements, including text, links, and drawing objects. Add images, video, audio, Excel spreadsheets, and other types of files to a notebook. Organize, categorize, and search notebook content. Finalize notebook content by checking spelling, printing copies, and password-protecting notebooks. Manage notebooks by exporting content and working with history and backups. Share notebooks using Outlook and collaborate with colleagues using OneDrive. In our fast-paced digital world, the need to capture ideas, meeting notes, and to-do items is ever present. Microsoft's OneNote app provides a way for you to efficiently create and collect your notes in an electronic notebook. This course will help you use OneNote notebooks to store a wide variety of content in an organized structure, access the content from anywhere, and also share it with others. Additionally, learning how OneNote and other applications in the Microsoft 365 suite are integrated will increase your productivity. Lesson 1: Getting Started with OneNote Topic A: Navigate the OneNote Environment Topic B: Create Notebook Pages from Page Templates Topic C: Customize the OneNote User Interface Lesson 2: Adding and Formatting Notebook Content Topic A: Format Notebook Content Topic B: Add Quick Notes and Linked Notes to a Notebook Topic C: Use Drawing Tools in a Notebook Topic D: Use Dictation in a Notebook Lesson 3: Adding Files to Notebooks Topic A: Insert Images, Video, and Audio into a Notebook Topic B: Embed Excel Spreadsheets in a Notebook Topic C: Attach Other File Types to a Notebook Lesson 4: Organizing Notebook Content Topic A: Use Tags to Categorize Notes Topic B: Organize and Search Notebooks Lesson 5: Finalizing Notebooks Topic A: Proof and Print a Notebook Topic B: Configure Password Protection and Notebook Properties Lesson 6: Managing Notebooks Topic A: Export Content from a Notebook Topic B: Manage Notebook History Lesson 7: Sharing OneNote Content Topic A: Send Notebook Pages to Others Topic B: Work with Integrated Outlook Features Topic C: Collaborate on Notebooks Additional course details: Nexus Humans Microsoft OneNote (Desktop App) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Microsoft OneNote (Desktop App) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
What you Will Learn Plan and prioritize each day's activities in a more efficient, productive manner Establish strategies to execute priorities and overcome procrastination Understand how to make trade-offs when faced with fire drills How to set and communicate boundary conditions Getting Started Introductions Course orientation Participants' expectations Foundation Concepts Exercise: A day in your life Resources to implement change Mind-set Tool-set Skill-set What is your time really worth? The dynamics of procrastination The myth of multi-tasking Brain Rules - how to optimize your efficiency Organization and Prioritization Time management best practices Goal setting Exercise: Identifying your priorities The importance of organization Time management framework Prioritizing time Time Management Techniques Tips for managing time Nine ways to overcome procrastination The STING technique Managing your time o Handling unplanned urgencies o Dealing with information overload Delegation and managing others' time Creating your personal action plan Summary Course summary and next steps Applying what you have learned
Hiring the right staff is one of the most important management and HR skills and it is critical to get it right. This course is designed for managers and HR specialists who either want to improve their interviewing skills or who are just now starting a recruitment role in the organisation.
If you run a small, tight-knit team, this course is tailored to help you get the most from the group.