Parental Mental Health & Child Protection Course Overview: This course on Parental Mental Health & Child Protection provides an in-depth understanding of the complex intersection between parental mental health issues and their impact on child welfare. Learners will explore a range of mental health disorders, focusing on how these conditions affect family dynamics and child development. The course covers crucial safeguarding practices, enabling professionals to assess and address the needs of families in distress. Upon completion, learners will have the skills to identify early signs of mental health struggles in parents, understand the risks to children, and apply appropriate interventions to ensure child protection. The practical value of this course lies in its ability to equip professionals with the knowledge to support vulnerable families and promote the wellbeing of children. Course Description: The Parental Mental Health & Child Protection course offers a thorough exploration of various mental health issues that parents may face, such as stress, anxiety, personality disorders, and mood disorders, and their implications for children. Learners will delve into the impacts of these disorders on family relationships and child protection. The course includes a detailed analysis of safeguarding procedures and strategies for assessing needs and providing help to families in crisis. By examining real-world case studies, participants will gain insights into identifying early warning signs of child harm, understanding the role of mental health in child protection, and implementing effective solutions. Upon completing this course, learners will be equipped with the skills to support at-risk families and contribute to effective child safeguarding. Parental Mental Health & Child Protection Curriculum Module 01: Introduction to Mental Health Module 02: Stress and Anxiety Disorders Module 03: Schizophrenia Module 04: Personality Disorders Module 05: Mood Disorders Module 06: Eating & Sleeping Disorders Module 07: Self-Harm and Suicide Module 08: Solving Family Issues – Part 1 Module 09: Solving Family Issues – Part 2 Module 10: Safeguarding – Assessing Need and Providing Help (Part 1) Module 11: Safeguarding – Assessing Need and Providing Help (Part 2) Module 12: Building Relationships (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to understand the connection between mental health and child protection. Professionals aiming to develop skills in safeguarding and family support. Beginners with an interest in mental health, child welfare, or social work. Any other relevant group interested in family dynamics and child protection. Career Path: Social Workers Child Protection Officers Family Support Workers Mental Health Counsellors Youth Workers Family Therapists
International relations (IR) Course Overview This International Relations (IR) course offers a comprehensive introduction to the study of global interactions between states, organisations, and other key actors. It explores the political, economic, and social dynamics shaping the world stage, providing learners with a thorough understanding of both traditional and contemporary issues in IR. By examining core theories, historical developments, and current challenges, students will develop critical analytical skills to interpret global events and trends. This course is valuable for those wishing to deepen their knowledge of international affairs, enhance their analytical abilities, and prepare for careers in diplomacy, policy analysis, or global governance. Learners will emerge with a strong foundation in the concepts and frameworks essential to navigating and understanding complex international environments. Course Description This course delves into the multifaceted world of international relations, covering essential topics such as the historical evolution of global politics, the main actors on the international stage, and influential theoretical perspectives including realism, liberalism, Marxism, constructivism, and feminist theory. Learners will engage with key themes like international political economy, war, international organisations, and pressing contemporary issues affecting international cooperation and conflict. Through structured study, students will develop skills in critical thinking, analysis, and effective communication concerning international affairs. The course is designed to provide a robust academic foundation, enabling learners to understand how global power dynamics operate and to evaluate international policies and strategies within diverse geopolitical contexts. International relations (IR) Curriculum: Module 01: Understanding International Relations Module 02: Historical Context Module 03: Actors in International Relations Module 04: Theories in International Relations I: Realism and Liberalism Module 05: Theories in International Relations II: The Marxist, The Constructivist and The Feminist Tradition Module 06: International Political Economy Module 07: Recent Issues in International Relations Module 08: War Module 09: International Organisation (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to understand global political and economic systems. Professionals aiming to enhance their expertise in international affairs and diplomacy. Beginners with an interest in global politics and world affairs. Students preparing for careers in government, international organisations, or policy research. Career Path Diplomatic Service Officer Policy Analyst International Development Specialist Global Affairs Consultant Researcher in Think Tanks or Academic Institutions Roles in International Organisations such as the United Nations or NGOs
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for students who want to learn basic Word 2021 skills, such as creating, editing, and formatting documents; inserting simple tables and creating lists; and employing a variety of techniques for improving the appearance and accuracy of document content. Overview In this course, you will learn fundamental Word skills. You will: Navigate and perform common tasks in Word, such as opening, viewing, editing, saving, and printing documents, and configuring the application. Format text and paragraphs. Perform repetitive operations efficiently using tools such as Find and Replace, Format Painter, and Styles. Enhance lists by sorting, renumbering, and customizing list styles. Create and format tables. Insert graphic objects into a document, including symbols, special characters, illustrations, pictures, and clip art. Format the overall appearance of a page through page borders and colors, watermarks, headers and footers, and page layout. Use Word features to help identify and correct problems with spelling, grammar, readability, and accessibility. These days, most people take electronic word processing for granted. While we may still write out our grocery lists with pen and paper, we expect to use a computer to create the majority of our documents. It's impossible to avoid word-processing software in many areas of the business world. Managers, lawyers, clerks, reporters, and editors rely on this software to do their jobs. Whether you are an executive secretary or a website designer, you'll need to know the ins and outs of electronic word processing. Microsoft© Word 2021 is designed to help you move smoothly through the task of creating professional-looking documents. Its rich features and powerful tools can make your work easy, and even fun. In this course, you'll learn how to use Word 2021 to create and edit simple documents; format documents; add tables and lists; add design elements and layout options; and proof documents. 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. Getting Started with Word 2021 Topic A: Navigate in Microsoft Word Topic B: Create and Save Word Documents Topic C: Manage Your Workspace Topic D: Edit Documents Topic E: Preview and Print Documents Topic F: Customize the Word Environment Formatting Text and Paragraphs Topic A: Apply Character Formatting Topic B: Control Paragraph Layout Topic C: Align Text Using Tabs Topic D: Display Text in Bulleted or Numbered Lists Topic E: Apply Borders and Shading Working More Efficiently Topic A: Make Repetitive Edits Topic B: Apply Repetitive Formatting Topic C: Use Styles to Streamline Repetitive Formatting Tasks Managing Lists Topic A: Sort a List Topic B: Format a List Adding Tables Topic A: Insert a Table Topic B: Modify a Table Topic C: Format a Table Topic D: Convert Text to a Table Inserting Graphic Objects Topic A: Insert Symbols and Special Characters Topic B: Add Images to a Document Controlling Page Appearance Topic A: Apply a Page Border and Color Topic B: Add Headers and Footers Topic C: Control Page Layout Topic D: Add a Watermark Preparing to Publish a Document Topic A: Check Spelling, Grammar, and Readability Topic B: Use Research Tools Topic C: Check Accessibility Topic D: Save a Document to Other Formats
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Technical Leaders Overview What is BlockchainHow does Blockchain workTypes of BlockchainsHow is Blockchain different from what we have todayWhat are use cases for BlockchainWhat does a Blockchain app look likeHow do I design a Blockchain appHow do I develop a Blockchain appHow do I test a Blockchain app This instructor-led 3 day Blockchain Architecture training is for technical leaders who need to make decisions about architecture, environment, and development platforms. What is Blockchain? A record keeping system Trust Decentralization Trustless environment How does Blockchain work? Announcements Blocks Nodes Chaining Verification Consensus Scalability Privacy Crypto Hashing Digital Fingerprinting PoW vs PoS Types of Blockchains Public vs Private Open vs closed Smart Contracts Blockchain as History Tokens / Coins Gas How is Blockchain different from what we have today? Decentralized Peer-to-peer architecture Software vs Firmware Database vs Blockchain Distributed database or other technology? Data Sovereignty Group Consensus What are Use Cases for Blockchain? Use Case Examples Currency Banking Services Voting Medical Records Supply Chain / Value Chain Content Distribution Verification of Software Updates (cars, planes, trains, etc) Law Enforcement Title and Ownership Records Social Media and Online Credibility Fractional asset ownership Cable Television billing High fault tolerance DDoS-proof Public or Private Blockchain? Who are the participants? What does a Blockchain app look like? DApp Resembles typical full stack web application Any internal state changes and all transactions are written to the blockchain Node.js IDE Public Blockchain visibility Private Blockchain solutions Oracles How do I design a Blockchain app? What does this solution need to let users do? Will the proposed solution reduce or remove the problems and pain points currently felt by users? What should this solution prevent users from doing? Do you need a solution ready for heavy use on day 1? Is your solution idea enhanced by the use of Blockchain? Does the use of Blockchain create a better end-user experience? If so, how? Has your business developed custom software solutions before? What level of support are you going to need? How big is the developer community? Does your vision of the future align with the project or platform's vision of the future? Does the platform aim to make new and significant contributions to the development space, or is it an efficiency / cost play? Should the solution be a public or private Blockchain? Should the solution be an open or closed Blockchain? Create a plan for contract updates and changes! Hybrid solutions Monetary exchanges? How do I develop a Blockchain app? AGILE approach pre-release Define guiding principles up front Software vs Firmware Announcements, not transactions! Classes, not contracts Link contracts to share functions Use calling contracts to keep contract address the same Hyperledger vs Ethereum CONSIDER No of Users * Avg No of Transactions (state changes) per User Should a Blockless solution be applied? Performance Security Anonymity Security Monolithic vs Modular Sandwich complexity model How do I test a Blockchain app? Recommend 5x to 10x traditional application testing time Security Networks
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course benefits individuals responsible for configuring and monitoring EX Series switches using Junos ELS. Overview After successfully completing this course, you should be able to: Restrict traffic flow within a VLAN. Manage dynamic VLAN registration. Tunnel Layer 2 traffic through Ethernet networks. Review the purpose and operations of a spanning tree. Implement multiple spanning-tree instances in a network. Implement one or more spanning-tree instances for a VLAN. List the benefits of implementing end-user authentication. Explain the operations of various access control features. Configure and monitor various access control features. Describe processing considerations when multiple authentication and access control features are enabled. Describe some common IP telephony deployment scenarios. Describe features that facilitate IP telephony deployments. Configure and monitor features used in IP telephony deployments. Explain the purpose and basic operations of CoS. Describe CoS features used in Layer 2 networks. Configure and monitor CoS in a Layer 2 network. Describe a basic troubleshooting method. List common issues that disrupt network operations. Identify tools used in network troubleshooting. Use available tools to resolve network issues. This two-day course provides detailed coverage of virtual LAN (VLAN) operations. Chapter 1: Course Introduction Course Introduction Chapter 2: Troubleshooting as a Process Before You Begin The Troubleshooting Process Challenging Network Issues The Troubleshooting Process Lab Chapter 3: Junos Product Families The Junos OS Control Plane and Data Plane Field-Replaceable Units Junos Product Families Lab: Identifying Hardware Components Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Toolkit Troubleshooting Tools Best Practices Lab: Using Monitoring Tools and Establishing a Baseline Chapter 5: Hardware and Environmental Conditions Hardware Troubleshooting Overview Memory and Storage Boot Monitoring Hardware-Related System Logs Chassis and Environmental Monitoring Lab: Monitoring Hardware and Environmental Conditions Chapter 6: Control Plane Control Plane Review System and User Processes Monitoring Routing Tables and Protocols Monitoring Bridging Monitoring the Address Resolution Protocol Lab: Control Plane Monitoring and Troubleshooting Chapter 7: Control Plane Protection Protection Overview DDOS Protection Loopback Filter Lab: Control Plane Monitoring and Troubleshooting Chapter 8: Data Plane ? Interfaces Interface Properties General Interface Troubleshooting Ethernet Interface Troubleshooting Lab: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Ethernet Interfaces Chapter 9: Data Plane ? Other Components Definition of a Data Plane Problem Data Plane Components Data Plane Forwarding Load-Balancing Behavior Firewall Filters and Policers Data Plane Troubleshooting Case Study Lab: Isolate and Troubleshoot PFE Issues Chapter 10: Staging and Acceptance Testing Initial Inspection and Power-on General System Checks Interface Testing Chapter 11: Troubleshooting Routing Protocols Troubleshooting OSPF Troubleshooting BGP Troubleshooting Routing Loops and Route Oscillation Lab: Troubleshooting Routing Protocols Chapter 12: High Availability High Availability Overview Graceful Routing Engine Switchover Graceful Restart Nonstop Active Routing and Bridging Unified In-Service Software Upgrade Chapter 13: Network Monitoring SNMP RMON Telemetry Flow Monitoring Lab: Monitoring the Network Chapter 14: vMX Troubleshooting vMX Overview Troubleshooting Lab: Monitoring vMX Chapter 15: JTAC Procedures Opening a Support Case Customer Support Tools The Content of a PR Transferring Files to JTAC Chapter 16: Automated Support and Prevention Overview Service Now Service Insight Lab: Automated Support and Prevention
In this course you’re invited to challenge limiting beliefs around ageing and to work towards clarity of life-purpose. In each session we show a series of short videos from experienced elders that are at the core of The Power in Ageing. After each video, an expert facilitator will invite you to reflect and explore your own responses to the key issues raised. You can then share (if you wish) or actively listen to others in a small facilitated group. There are also some optional activities that are engaging or fun. By bringing your own life experience and wisdom, you explore how you can enjoy each day in the present and live a fulfilled life in the future. In past courses, participants have found this revolutionary approach to ageing to be both beneficial and enjoyable. This is a safe programme that is tried and tested and is designed for people in their forties through to their seventies and above. It’s for people of all faiths or of no faith. There will be a couple of 5 minute break in each session so you can stay fresh and focused on the programme. We provide some Power of Ageing reading material after each session to help you get the most out of the course. (optional) We also offer an optional one-to-one follow up call after the course has finished. £45 for all 3 sessions "It's hugely important for me as an older man to re-engage with my peers, and with this time of life, positively. Life-stage offers me a creative, safe and beneficial way to do that." DAVID PUGSLEY "I attended the power of ageing course and was amazed to learn the different paths the attendees had taken to reach our age, how we'd all coped with the hurdles life had put in front of us. Each session the time just flew by because the topics were so interesting." JENNY KIRTON
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Negotiation is an everyday challenge for some whether it be in the office, field or at home. Have you ever walked away from a situation thinking "if I'd only put my thoughts, side, opinion or words across better"? This 2-day course is perfect for managers, supervisors and sales people. It will focus on negotiation skills and the techniques that go with it. In this energy-charged provision you'll learn and practice negotiation, assertiveness and influencing techniques. Course Syllabus The syllabus of the Effective Communication and Influencing course is comprised of seven modules, covering the following: Module One An Introduction to Negotiation Assessment of your current sales and negotiation strengths and improvement areas What is negotiation? Identifying objectives and all factors affecting negotiation The negotiation model - the four stages Module Two The Preparation Stage The significance of preparation and why we need to prepare What do you need to prepare? Preparing a set of objectives: yours and theirs Understanding constants and variables Researching the other party Creating a "win-win" situation Preparing yourself for possible set-backs and objections Module Three The Discussion Stage The importance of rapport building Opening the negotiation The power of effective questioning techniques Improving your listening skills Controlling emotions Spotting the signs - non-verbal communication and voice clues Module Four The Proposing Stage Stating your opening position Responding to offers How to deal effectively with adjournments Module Five The Bargaining and Closing Stage Making concessions - the techniques Adopting key bargaining skills Dealing with objections and underhand tactics Closing techniques Confirming the agreement Creating long term, lasting commitment Scheduled Courses Unfortunately this course is not one that is currently scheduled as an open course, and is only available on an in-house basis. Please contact us for more information.