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Business Communication

By Xpert Learning

About Course A Comprehensive Course on Business Communication and Communication Skills In this Business Communication online course by Xpert Learning, you will learn how to adapt your communication style for different audience, how to nuance your communication in different situations and mediums, and in this process, maximize productivity. You will also learn the necessary skills to handle difficult conversations within the workplace. According to a LinkedIn survey, Communication is identified as the most sought-after soft skill among employers. Communication is an essential skill for every individual regardless of position in the hierarchy, industry, or location. For achieving organizational success, effective communication is crucial. Through precise and succinct communication, organizations can develop better strategies, enhance productivity, boost morale, and stimulate innovation. Because communication is so important in business, Organizations want and need people with good communication skills. However, most individuals do not communicate well and they are unaware of the fact. The communication shortcomings of employees and the importance of communication in business explain why you should work to improve your communication skills. Your ability to communicate effectively will determine how others perceive you, and largely, your performance and value in the organization. Business Communication is a Learned skill: you learn when and how to say or write the message that needs to be delivered. You can learn this skill from the comprehensive course developed by Xpert Learning. Through different learning mediums you will learn how to understand your audience and nuance your message accordingly, qualities of Effective Business Writing, how to write precise Business Reports, Emails, how to present a Steller Business presentation, and how to use these skills in your career development. Enroll today in this Business Communication Course and advance your career with Xpert Learning! What Will You Learn? Understand the importance of effective communication in business settings Identify and analyze different types of audiences and tailor communication to their needs Develop skills for writing clear, concise, and effective business documents, such as reports and emails Learn techniques for delivering effective business presentations Understand the importance of continuous learning and career development in a business environment Course Content Introduction to Business Communication Introduction to Business Communication Understanding your Audience and Deliver your Message Understanding your Audience and Deliver your Message Effective Business Writing Effective Business Writing Writing Business Reports and Emails Writing Business Reports and Emails Business Presentation Business Presentation Part 1 Business Presentation Part 2 Sample Presentation Career Development Career Development: Job Searching, Resume/CV, Cover Letters, and Interview skills Conclusion Conclusion A course by Xpert Learning RequirementsThere are no specific requirements or prerequisites for this course. Learners of all levels and backgrounds can benefit from this course. However, it would be beneficial if learners have a basic understanding of business communication. Audience This course is designed for individuals who want to develop their business communication skills, including managers, executives, and professionals in various industries. Additionally, this course is also beneficial for students who are pursuing business-related degrees or courses and want to improve their communication skills in a business setting. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced professional, this course can help you elevate your communication skills and achieve your business goals. Audience This course is designed for individuals who want to develop their business communication skills, including managers, executives, and professionals in various industries. Additionally, this course is also beneficial for students who are pursuing business-related degrees or courses and want to improve their communication skills in a business setting. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced professional, this course can help you elevate your communication skills and achieve your business goals.

Business Communication
Delivered Online On Demand1 hour 21 minutes
£9.99

Minute Taking Course

By Xpert Learning

About Course Minute Taking Course: Learn Minute Taking at meetings Gain the skills for Minute Taking concise and with a purpose to make your Meetings productive and successful. This Minute Taking course will help you overcome communication barriers as well as help you reach your goals during meetings. This Minute Taking Online course covers a range of different modules all designed to take you through the course step-by-step, so you can learn the art of effective minute taking. Meeting minutes serve as an official record of the event, and you have the critical role of creating them and ensuring that they are accurate. You want your notes to be clear and precise, and by delivering accurate meeting minutes you gain the perfect opportunity to shine like a star. Minute-taking is an essential part of business meetings. The minute taker must capture clear and concise Minutes to support the business and to ensure the meeting is a success. It's extremely easy to miss out on key points during meetings. Projects often get delayed and there is scope for miscommunication across teams and departments without comprehensive knowledge about the agenda of the meeting. Meeting minutes help avoid these ambiguities by allowing employees to reference effecting meeting notes post-meetings.Why take this course? This training course helps you write and deliver better notes and action points for official meetings. The aim of this online training course is to provide you with effective writing and summarising tips to help you glean the relevant information from the meeting and produce professional and clear notes. One of the primary responsibilities of any administrative staff is to successfully take notes during meetings and share transcripts and key points of the same both within the team and to other relevant teams/departments. Any dedicated individual can master Effective Minute taking with the right training. Our meeting minute course has been designed by experienced industry veterans who have worked with multiple prestigious organizations. This course will familiarise you with the minute-taking process, including preparation, note-taking during the meeting, and producing the final Minutes document. Upon completion, you will understand the importance of minute taking and have the information you need to feel confident and capable of your ability. The course is designed for anyone who is in a secretarial or minute taking role and wants to strengthen their minute taking skills. It is also suitable for those who are starting out as a minute taker and are unsure where to begin. It will prove particularly useful if you feel anxious, confused, or simply wish to enhance your ability to effectively take notes and produce professional, comprehensive Minutes with confidence. What Will You Learn? Demonstrate what makes good meeting minutes and the need for accuracy of reporting Understand in depth what minute taking is, why it is important for ensuring the success of business meetings, and what the minute taker's role is. Write meeting minutes in professional written English Explain the planning of an agenda and the preparation required Apply practical tips and useful words for producing accurate meeting minutes What you should do during a meeting Course Content Fundamentals of Meetings Fundamentals of Meetings Understanding Meeting Minutes What are Meeting Minutes? Why Meeting Minutes Are Important Common Meeting Minutes Formats Responsibilities of the Minute Taker Essential Parts of Meeting Minutes Background of Meeting Minutes Background of Meeting Minutes Why Meetings fail? Why Meetings fail? How to arrange a Meeting How to Arrange a Meeting Necessary Sections of a Meeting Necessary Sections of a Meeting Preparation for the meeting Preparation for the meeting Creating the Right Environment Creating the right environment Taking Notes Taking Notes The Minutes The Minutes Impact of the Freedom of Information Act on minutes Impact of the Freedom of Information Act on minutes Conclusion Conclusion Minute Taking Exercise Exercise A course by Xpert Learning RequirementsNo specific requirement is needed for this course Audience Regular Minute Takers Personal Assistant to CEO/COO Administrative Assistant Human Resource professionals Audience Regular Minute Takers Personal Assistant to CEO/COO Administrative Assistant Human Resource professionals

Minute Taking Course
Delivered Online On Demand1 hour 30 minutes
£9.99

Portable Appliance Testing Course - PAT

By Xpert Learning

About Course Ensure Electrical Safety and Compliance: A Comprehensive Portable Appliance Testing Course - PATMeeting Legal Obligations & Understanding PAT Fundamentals The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 hold businesses accountable for maintaining the safety of all their electrical equipment. This means any device with the potential to cause harm must be kept in proper working order. Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is a valuable tool for businesses to fulfill this crucial legal obligation. This process ensures the safety of employees, customers, and anyone who come into contact with their electrical equipment. This Portable Appliance Testing Course aims to offer learners with the skills necessary to carry out theoretical understanding of electrical equipment testing. The course covers the necessary standards, test kinds and test equipment, results, and results recording. Learning Outcomes Identify and classify portable electrical equipment, distinguishing between Class I and Class II appliances. Understand the legal requirements for workplaces using portable electrical equipment and perform risk assessments using the hierarchy of control. Recognize the potential risks associated with portable electrical equipment and specific work environments, and implement appropriate safety measures. Safely select, use, and inspect portable electrical equipment, including cables and plugs, by conducting pre-use checks, visual inspections, and combined visual Determine suitable inspection and test frequencies, understand emergency procedures, and ensure compliance with relevant statutory provisions for Portable Appliances PAT - Portable Appliance Testing course will teach you how to test technical appliances: how to assess risks and manage them while conducting inspections. The course will familiarize you with safety protocols, how they work, and which ones must be followed when utilizing portable appliances. Almost every office now has portable appliances. Portable Appliance Testing course (PAT) will illustrate conduct frequencies for maintenance to avoid the potential problems that can occur. Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) can be performed by anyone working in low-risk locations such as offices and shops to ensure that workplace and health procedures are followed. There is no prior training required, and you may begin immediately. The course will teach you the strategies and techniques for doing the many types of PAT examinations. Disclaimer: This course is not appropriate for employees who work in environments rated as greater than low risk. This includes schools, gymnasiums, and any industrial facility. While we provide accurate advice, the responsibility lies with the individual conducting appliance testing to apply these techniques safely and confidently. This course provides awareness level knowledge. In low risk environments, such as offices, it provides sufficient knowledge to allow the learner to conduct PAT Tests. However, in higher risk areas, one requires a greater level of knowledge and this course is not suitable. The Portable Appliance Testing Training Course intends to familiarize you with testing technical appliances. Also, it teaches you how to assess and minimize risks as well as conduct inspections. Overall, it elaborates on the safety procedures that must be followed when using portable appliances at work. What Will You Learn? Identify and classify portable electrical equipment, distinguishing between Class I and Class II appliances. Understand the legal requirements for workplaces using portable electrical equipment and perform risk assessments using the hierarchy of control. Recognize the potential risks associated with portable electrical equipment and specific work environments, and implement appropriate safety measures. Safely select, use, and inspect portable electrical equipment, including cables and plugs, by conducting pre-use checks, visual inspections, and combined visual Determine suitable inspection and test frequencies, understand emergency procedures, and ensure compliance with relevant statutory provisions for Portable Appliances Course Content Introduction to Portable Appliance Testing - PAT Introduction to Portable Appliance Testing - PAT Basic Definitions and Terms of the Electrical World Basic Definitions and Terms of the Electrical World The Inspections, Safety Checks and Competence The Inspections, Safety Checks and Competence The Testing procedure The Testing procedure Test Equipment Test Equipment The Standard Tests The Standard Tests Risk assessment Risk assessment A course by Xpert Learning RequirementsThere are no specific prerequisites for taking this course. A basic understanding of electrical concepts and familiarity with workplace safety regulations would be beneficial. Additionally, access to portable electrical equipment for hands-on practice during the course would enhance the learning experience. Portable Appliance Testing Training Course is designed to help you familiarise yourself with testing technical appliances, training you to know how to assess and minimise risks, carry out inspections and understand the safety procedures that need to be in place when using portable appliances at work. Audience Anyone interested in becoming trained in portable appliance testing Electricians, technicians, and maintenance staff Property owners, landlords, and business owners Facilities managers and office maintenance staff This course is not suitable for employees working in environments that are considered higher than low risk. This includes schools, gyms, and any industrial premises. Audience Anyone interested in becoming trained in portable appliance testing Electricians, technicians, and maintenance staff Property owners, landlords, and business owners Facilities managers and office maintenance staff This course is not suitable for employees working in environments that are considered higher than low risk. This includes schools, gyms, and any industrial premises.

Portable Appliance Testing Course - PAT
Delivered Online On Demand1 hour 14 minutes
£9.99

River Trent Cruises from Newark Marina

By Newark Crusader

The Newark Crusader offers affordable pre-booked cruises on the River Trent from Newark Marina for care homes, elderly, special needs, community, and educational groups with excellent disabled access, including those in wheelchairs. The pleasure of cruising on the River Trent is therapeutic, helping people relax and enjoy being in contact with wildlife and the outdoors. The Newark Crusader is a not-for-profit charity run entirely by volunteers. There is a large open foredeck, a heated saloon, a disabled toilet and a small galley/kitchen. The boat can carry up to 12 passengers and there are usually two trips a day lasting roughly 2 hours. The cost of the service starts as low as £6 per person, but we do ask for a minimum contribution of £60 per trip towards our costs. If you would like to make a booking, please either access our website or contact us via email or phone; we look forward to welcoming you aboard.

River Trent Cruises from Newark Marina
Delivered In-Person in Newark MarinaFlexible Dates
£6

Beginner Contemporary Dance Class

By NEEODANCE

NEEODANCE contemporary dance class in studio & online. Skills. Hobby. Network. Exam/audition support.

Beginner Contemporary Dance Class
Delivered OnlineFlexible Dates
£6

When a Loved One has fatigue...how to help them, and yourself.

By Pamela Rose - Fatigue Coach

A fatigue-related condition doesn’t only impact the life of the person who's ill, it often changes things for you, their loved ones. Adjusting to this can be tough for you, and it can be difficult to know how to best help them.This webinar will increase your understanding of what life feels like for your loved one, and help you know how to support them on their recovery journey, while looking after yourself too. Why can this help me? The person you love and care for is still there, they just can’t live the life they used to be able to live - not for now, anyway. It’s very possible for them to achieve improvements and even full recovery, but it takes time, patience and a lot of adjustment. One of the most important things someone with extreme fatigue must do is reprioritise what they use their valuable energy on. They have to make sensible decisions around what they should do every single day, and that’s bound to impact you too. They might also experience emotional ups and downs that you’re not used to them displaying. Adjusting to this can be tough for those of you who are supporting them, as can knowing how you can best help them.  This webinar will help you process how this is affecting your life too, and give you guidance around how to best support your loved one on their recovery journey, while looking after yourself too. Contents A quick introduction!Loved ones intro.mov 2 mins 140 MB The webinar recordingvideo1931976197.mp4 51 mins 74.3 MB The Q&A digestA written capture of our Question & Answer discussion.Q&A capture from 2310.pdf 207 KB A copy of the slides I presentedLoved ones_slides1023.pdf 1.35 MB A final thought from me...loved ones outro.mov 4 mins228 MB

When a Loved One has fatigue...how to help them, and yourself.
Delivered Online On Demand1 hour
£10

Leading Corporate Transformation - Navigating Uncertain Waters

By IIL Europe Ltd

Leading Corporate Transformation - Navigating Uncertain Waters Leading a corporate transformation project critical to a company's future success is a challenge in itself - and even more so during a global health and economic crisis. Success will come from building and enabling a high performing team, keeping them focused and adapting to the continuously evolving environment. We will look at lessons learned from a compelling case: the creation of a new global headquarters for a Fortune 500 company, involving mass hiring and relocation, new ways of working and culture change. Key Takeaways: The power of a high-performing project team Compassionate leadership - Building trust builds bridges when leading remote teams Focusing on outcomes and smart communication makes a difference

Leading Corporate Transformation - Navigating Uncertain Waters
Delivered Online On Demand15 minutes
£10

Leading and Managing Change

By IIL Europe Ltd

Leading and Managing Change Change moves people out of their comfort zones. It is essential for growth, but it also causes disruptions that can diminish our ability to envision a clear and positive future. To effectively lead organizational change, you must understand both the dynamics of change and the emotional impact it has on everyone it touches. This presentation introduces an Integrated Change Leadership model that equips you to move people in a new direction, providing ongoing support and guidance in the face of uncertainty. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

Leading and Managing Change
Delivered Online On Demand8 hours
£10

Countdown of the Top 10 Organizational Enablers to Drive a Culture of Innovation

By IIL Europe Ltd

Countdown of the Top 10 Organizational Enablers to Drive a Culture of Innovation Based on her years of experience as a global Program Management executive and adviser to the C-suite, Sara will present a countdown of the top 10 organization enablers to drive innovation. In doing so, she will focus on a broad range of organizational aspects, such as: People, Collaboration, Leadership styles, Best practices, Techniques, Performance indicators, and Technology. All of these can be used as a tool to drive a culture of innovation within an organization. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

Countdown of the Top 10 Organizational Enablers to Drive a Culture of Innovation
Delivered Online On Demand30 minutes
£10

Countdown of the Top 10 Organizational Enablers to Drive a Culture of Innovation

By IIL Europe Ltd

Countdown of the Top 10 Organizational Enablers to Drive a Culture of Innovation Based on her years of experience as a global Program Management executive and adviser to the C-suite, Sara will present a countdown of the top 10 organization enablers to drive innovation. In doing so, she will focus on a broad range of organizational aspects, such as: People, Collaboration, Leadership styles, Best practices, Techniques, Performance indicators, and Technology. All of these can be used as a tool to drive a culture of innovation within an organization. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

Countdown of the Top 10 Organizational Enablers to Drive a Culture of Innovation
Delivered Online On Demand15 minutes
£10