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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for The Foundation course is designed for individuals who want to gain an overview of Business Analysis (Business Analysts, Requirements Engineers, Product manager, Product Owner, Chief Product Owner, Service Manager, Service Owner, Project manager, Consultants) Overview Students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of business analysis principles and techniques. Key areas are: the role and competencies of a business analyst strategy analysis business system and business process modelling stakeholder analysis investigation and modelling techniques requirements engineering business case development The business analyst role analyzes, understands and manages the requirements in a customer-supplier relationship and ensures that the right products are delivered. The Foundation Seminar gives a good introduction to the spectrum of this responsibility. Course Introduction Let?s Get to Know Each Other Course Overview Course Learning Objectives Course Structure Course Agenda Introduction to Business Analysis Structure and Benefits of Business Analysis Foundation Exam Details Business Analysis Certification Scheme What is Business Analysis? Intent and Context Origins of business analysis The development of business analysis The scope of business analysis work Taking a holistic approach The role and responsibilities of the business analyst The competencies of a Business Analyst Personal qualities Business knowledge Professional techniques The development of competencies Strategy Analysis The context for strategy The defiition of strategy Strategy development External environmental analysis Internal invironmental analysis SWOT analysis Executing strategy Business Analysis Process Model An approach to problem solving Stages of the business analysis process model Objectives of the process model stages Procedures for each process model stage Techniques used within each process model stage Investigation Techniques Interviews Observation Workshops Scenarios Prototyping Quantitative approaches Documenting the current situation Stakeholder Analysis and Management Stakeholder categories and identification Analysing stakeholders Stakeholder management strategies Managing stakeholders Understanding stakeholder perspectives Business activity models Modelling Business Processes Organizational context An altrnative view of an organization The organizational view of business processes Value propositions Process models Analysing the as-is process model Improving business processes (to-be business process) Defining the Solution Gab analysis Introduction to Business Architecture Definition to Business Architecture Business Architecture techniques Business and Financial Case The business case in the project lifecycle Identifying options Assessing project feasibility Structure of a business case Investment appraisal Establishing the Requirements A framework for requirements engineering Actors in requirements engineering Requirements elicitation Requirements analysis Requirements validation Documenting and Managing the Requirements The requirements document The requirements catalogue Managing requirements Modelling the Requirements Modelling system functions Modelling system data Delivering the Requirements Delivering the solution Context Lifecycles Delivering the Business Solution BA role in the business change lifecycle Design stage Implementation stage Realization stage

Learn how to stop being a people pleaser and take care of yourself in our online event on 5th July 2024 at 9.30am to 12.30 BST. Understanding why Pleasing & Appeasing Others can be so addictive. Join us for an insightful online event where we delve into the reasons behind our tendency to constantly seek approval and validation from others. From understanding the roots of this behaviour to learning how to break free from these patterns, this session will offer valuable insights and strategies for personal growth and empowerment.

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for individuals who need to write clearly and concisely in a professional environment. Overview In this course, you will organize and write effective business documents. You will: Identify techniques to write effective business communication. Write electronic communication that is clear, concise, and appropriate in a business context. Apply the writing principles you have studied to specific business situations and learn to address the needs of a particular audience. Use your writing and diplomatic skills to create formal business letters. Use basic persuasive strategies that will allow you to plan and deliver effective proposals. Though businesses increasingly rely on technology, technological skills alone do not guarantee success in the workplace. You must still develop your ideas, express them clearly, and persuade others of their viability. This course offers effective strategies to sharpen your writing skills by structuring your ideas logically, exercising diplomacy in letters and reports, and shaping your arguments.In contemporary business environments, information overload makes it necessary for you to communicate clearly and concisely. Trying to make sense of a disorganized email message can be frustrating given the number of emails you have to answer daily. By analyzing your audience, organizing your writing, and employing effective persuasive techniques, your writing will make an impact. Lesson 1: Writing Effective Business Communication Topic A: Write Strong Sentences Topic B: Organize Your Content Topic C: Analyze Your Audience Lesson 2: Writing Email and Other Electronic Communication Topic A: Write an Email Topic B: Write Instant Messages and Text Messages Lesson 3: Writing Common Business Documents Topic A: Write an Internal Announcement Topic B: Write a Routine Request Topic C: Write a Response to Routine Requests Topic D: Write a Complaint Topic E: Write a Positive Response to Customer Complaints Topic F: Write Bad-News Messages Lesson 4: Writing a Business Letter Topic A: Write a Business Letter Topic B: Write a Thank-You Letter Lesson 5: Writing Business Proposals Topic A: Persuade Your Audience Topic B: Write an Executive Summary Topic C: Use Visuals Additional course details: Nexus Humans Effective Business Writing (Second Edition) 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 Effective Business Writing (Second Edition) 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.

Where should management effort be directed? In controlling costs and ensuring proper engineering in live projects? - yes, of course, but true cost control comes by understanding, eliminating and minimising risk prior to a business committing any funds. This course studies the stages required for practical financial and business appraisals of projects and capital expenditure. This course has two primary objectives: To impart the knowledge and skills required to ensure as risk-free as possible expenditure of that scarce resource, cash - the investors', governments' or shareholders' money must not be squandered To improve the quality of the appraisal process in the widest sense - demonstrating how the process of project and capital expenditure appraisal can be used to dramatically improve cost control and deliver as risk-free as possible expenditure As a result of the course, participants will be able to: Understand the economics of appraisal Be in control of their projects from the start Understand the economics of their projects - and devise the most appropriate mode Carry out sensitivity analysis and identify risk Improve their methods of appraisal and approach Focus on the risk areas and take out risk and control costs before they over-run The benefits of attending this course will be demonstrable from day one. Thorough appraisals and risk assessment follow through to success in project management and detailed cost control and project management. 1 Introduction Why appraise? Taking risk out of investment The short- and long-term results of not appraising business expenditure 2 Developing an appraisal process The process - overall and stage-by-stage objectives Understand business and technical risks Manage resources and time Do you invest enough time and effort at this stage? Take out the risks - control costs before you are committed to contracts and action Checklists 3 Appraisal arithmetic Review of the arithmetic of appraisalThe time value of moneyThe effects of different interest or required ratesThe effects of inflation (or deflation) in prices and costs Understanding the economics of appraisal is essential 4 Appraisal measures Meaning and use of appraisal measures Identifying the most appropriate measures for your particular business Payback Discounted cash flow measures - NPV and IRR Other measures - FW, AW, Profitability Index The meaning of the measures and their application in practice 5 Cost benefit analysis The effect on decision-making of more intangible benefits Cost benefit analysis Ensuring costs are genuine Measuring intangible benefits Environmental issues Consideration of intangible benefits in the appraisal decision-making process 6 Developing appropriate models Developing models - examples of spreadsheet models and measures for many different situations Modelling investment opportunities - summarising outcomes Sensitivity analysis - identifying, quantifying and taking out risk 7 Developing an appraisal process The process - managing risk from the outset Using the process in risk management, negotiating and project management Take out risk by thoroughly knowing your project - developing your own process

Increasing sales is the core of objective for all salespeople and it is vital they are given the tools and techniques to thrive in this highly competitive environment. The landscape within which salespeople operate is ever shifting, and now more than ever it is recognised that the key to successful selling is understanding the customer's needs and working collaboratively with them to achieve their objectives. This highly practical programme has been developed to support salespeople to develop their all-round sales skills using a customer-focused approach. The course will be fun and informal, using practical exercises to help new and experienced salespeople ensure they are equipped to deal with the challenges of selling. This course will help participants: Develop core sales skills such as building rapport, questioning and presenting benefits Identify the roles and goals of key contacts and recognize the importance of consultative selling Understand how to achieve sales by uncovering needs, matching benefits and promoting value Understand how to structure and control a customer interaction and set clear objectives for each account Develop techniques for handling objections, questions and staying positive Master the art of closing a sale and gaining agreement Understand tactical selling and how to build multiple contacts and relationships Develop skill and confidence in selling to both new prospects and existing customers 1 Consultative selling - key principles for success Recognise the importance of consultative selling and being client-focused Build the right processes to achieving sales targets - questions before features Assess your core sales skills; building rapport, asking questions, presenting features and benefits, closing 2 Consultative sales call skills How best to structure and control a customer meeting or call to be client-centric: Four Cs The importance of setting clear objectives for each call and account Setting the agenda and pre-call preparation Planning sessions 3 Your mission, message and meaning - comparative advantage Defining sales messages and USPs; positioning value and quality not price Knowing your target product and services and their value to the customer Understanding your customers buying role and qualifying the opportunity 4 An effective sales meeting - part 1 Opening the sales interview - and building rapport Gaining and retaining the full attention of the customer Probing and identifying real needs using effective sales questions Planning and practice sessions for consultative selling 5 An effective sales meeting - part 2 Matching customer needs and wants to products and services available Presenting your product or service using features, advantages, and benefits Recognising and responding to buying signals and other sales opportunities Planning and practice sessions 6 Closing the sale successfully Anticipating objections and seeing them as positives, including price objections Handling objections using proven methods and models How and when to ask for the sale professionally Follow up and follow-through Planning and practice sessions

Functional Skills - IT Course Overview: The "Functional Skills - IT" course is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of essential IT concepts and skills. It covers a wide range of topics, from the basic components of information technology to more advanced areas such as networking, security, and cloud computing. This course is ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their IT skills for personal or professional development. Learners will gain a strong foundation in IT principles, which will support them in various workplace environments and allow them to apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios. Course Description: This course covers fundamental IT concepts, including the core components of information technology, hardware, software applications, and operating systems. Learners will explore topics such as networking, security, database management, and virtualisation. The course also includes an in-depth look at enterprise-level IT systems, traffic flow, and storage solutions. By the end of the course, learners will have a solid understanding of how IT systems are designed, implemented, and managed. They will gain the skills necessary to work effectively in diverse IT roles, enabling them to confidently support organisational IT needs. Functional Skills - IT Curriculum: Module 01: Introduction Module 02: Information Technology Module 03: Components of IT Module 04: Hardware Module 05: Operating System Module 06: Application/Software Module 07: Networking Module 08: Security Module 09: Traffic Flow & Enterprise Level IT Components Module 10: Storage Module 11: Database Module 12: Virtualisation & Cloud Module 13: Management & Other IT Jobs (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to develop a strong understanding of IT principles. Professionals aiming to enhance their technical skills for career progression. Beginners with an interest in information technology and related fields. Those looking to pursue a career in IT management, networking, or support roles. Career Path IT Support Technician Network Administrator Systems Analyst IT Manager Cloud Solutions Specialist Database Administrator IT Consultant Cybersecurity Specialist

Hybrid Vehicle Expert Training Course Overview The Hybrid Vehicle Expert Training course provides an in-depth understanding of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), focusing on their design, operation, and technology. Learners will explore various types of hybrids, key components, and the degree of hybridisation, enhancing their technical knowledge for the automotive industry. This course equips participants with essential skills to analyse regenerative systems and other innovative features that improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. By the end of the course, learners will be confident in identifying different HEV architectures and understanding their functional principles, preparing them for roles in vehicle maintenance, engineering, and technical consultancy within the evolving green transport sector. Course Description This course offers comprehensive coverage of hybrid vehicle technology, beginning with an introduction to hybrid electric vehicles and their classifications. It delves into the degree of hybridisation, explaining how various systems operate to optimise energy use. Detailed study of HEV components provides insight into powertrains, batteries, and control systems. The course also covers regenerative braking and energy recovery technologies that enhance vehicle efficiency. Learners will gain analytical skills required to evaluate hybrid systems and keep pace with developments in sustainable automotive design. The structured learning experience combines theory and technical knowledge, suitable for those aiming to build expertise in green vehicle technologies and contribute to environmental sustainability within the automotive sector. Hybrid Vehicle Expert Training Curriculum: Module 01: Introduction Module 02: Types of Hybrid Electric Vehicles Module 03: Degree of Hybridisation Module 04: Components of HEVs Module 05: Regenerative Systems (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to develop expertise in hybrid vehicle technology. Professionals aiming to advance their careers in the automotive or green transport sectors. Beginners with an interest in sustainable automotive technologies. Technicians and engineers preparing for roles in vehicle systems analysis and maintenance. Career Path Hybrid Vehicle Technician Automotive Engineer specialising in green technologies Vehicle Systems Analyst Technical Consultant for sustainable transport solutions Research and Development Specialist in automotive innovation

Hospitality - Concierge Course Overview: This comprehensive course on Concierge Services equips learners with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in the hospitality industry. Covering a range of concierge services, from customer care to handling emergency situations, it offers valuable insights into the role of a concierge within various service sectors. Learners will gain a thorough understanding of the necessary skills and principles to provide high-quality service, helping them build a solid foundation for a career in hospitality. By the end of the course, learners will have developed the competencies needed to operate efficiently and professionally within the dynamic environment of hotel and hospitality services. Course Description: The "Hospitality - Concierge" course provides a thorough exploration of the concierge service industry. It covers essential topics, including the various types of services offered by concierges, the required skills for success, and key principles for running a concierge service business. Learners will gain a deep understanding of customer service and the etiquettes required in a professional concierge environment. The course also prepares learners for managing emergency situations in the hospitality industry, ensuring they are well-equipped to handle any challenges that may arise. By completing this course, learners will be prepared for roles in customer service, hotel management, and other areas within hospitality, ensuring a high standard of service in their future careers. Hospitality - Concierge Curriculum: Module 01: Understanding the Service Module 02: Types of Concierge Services Module 03: Necessary Skills for Any Concierge Module 04: Principles for a Concierge Service Business Module 05: Delivering Customer Service Module 06: Concierge Work Environment and Etiquettes Module 07: Emergency Measures for a Hotel Concierge (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to start a career in hospitality. Professionals aiming to develop customer service and management skills. Beginners with an interest in concierge services or hotel management. Anyone looking to enhance their understanding of the hospitality sector. Career Path: Hotel Concierge Hospitality Customer Service Representative Front Desk Supervisor Concierge Manager Event Coordinator Travel and Tourism Industry Professional

Copywriting Level 4 Course Overview The Copywriting Level 4 course offers a comprehensive exploration of the art and science of writing persuasive, impactful copy. Designed for individuals eager to enhance their writing skills for various media, this course covers a wide range of topics, including headline creation, online and print copywriting, and crafting effective advertisements. Learners will gain valuable insights into the techniques used by professional copywriters, mastering the ability to produce compelling content across different platforms. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to create copy that captures attention, promotes engagement, and drives results. Course Description This course delves into the essentials of copywriting, focusing on both the creative and strategic aspects of the craft. Learners will explore topics such as writing eye-catching headlines, creating advertisements that resonate, and mastering the nuances of online, press, and print media copy. Through engaging modules, learners will develop critical copywriting skills, including understanding tone, style, and audience engagement, as well as learning to write for diverse media. By the end of the course, students will have the expertise needed to write clear, persuasive copy that enhances brand messaging and promotes consumer action. Copywriting Level 4 Curriculum Module 1: Introduction to Copywriting Module 2: Basics of Copywriting Module 3: Eye-Catching Headlines Module 4: Attention-Grabbing Advertisements Module 5: Essential Copywriting Skills Module 6: Online Copywriting Module 7: Press Related Copywriting Module 8: Print Media Copywriting Module 9: Copywriting for Mainstream Media Module 10: Copywriting for Other Media Module 11: How to Write Better Copy Module 12: Final Tips (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to enhance their writing skills for career growth. Professionals aiming to improve their copywriting proficiency. Beginners with an interest in marketing and advertising. Anyone aspiring to work in the field of content creation and media. Career Path Copywriter Content Writer Marketing Specialist Advertising Executive Media Consultant SEO Content Creator

This course is designed for all those who are planning to visit Greece and would like to learn and practice common and useful Greek phrases used when travelling. This mini-course introduces different aspects of Greek for tourism, working on main language points and useful Greek vocabulary through a variety of topics related to the tourist industry. After the completion of the course you will be able to communicate in basic everyday circumstances. The course is designed to be completed in 10 days – 10 lessons of 60 minutes each. The lessons are supported by slides (including readers and exercises), audios, and video files. All you need is a computer and an Internet connection, and you are ready to go!