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1 Day Finance for Non-Finance Managers - Manchester

By Aspire People and Business Development

In today's competitive business world firms are under unprecedented pressure to deliver value to their shareholders and other key stakeholders. Senior executives are finding that they need some financial know-how to cope with the responsibility placed on them as decision-makers. Key financial skills are not as difficult to learn as many people believe and in the hands of an experienced senior executive can provide a formidable competitive advantage.   This one-day workshop is not intended to take you from a managerial position to that of a Chief Financial Officer. However, these topics will familiarise you with the most common terms and practices in terms of working with finance.   This course is suitable for managers and others in finance related roles: with some or no financial knowledge who need to understand the financial implications of every day decision making? who need to increase profitability and performance of their business? This one-day workshop will help you teach participants how to: • Understand fundamental business finance concepts • Understand the vital difference between profit and cash flow • Evaluate pricing decisions • Use powerful analytical tools to measure performance of their own company and competitors • Understand the role of business finance in formulating and implementing competitive strategy   Course Overview You will spend the first part of the day getting to know participants and discussing what will take place during the workshop. Students will also have an opportunity to identify their personal learning objectives.   Business and finance fundamentals The objectives of the firm: delivering value to shareholders and key stakeholders, leading to a better understanding the drivers of shareholder return and who uses financial statements and why.   Basic principles Understanding business funds flow, using the balance sheet the profit statement. This would help to recognise the vital difference between profit and cashflow and what financial statements can and cannot tell us.   Managing and improving Budgets and Forecasting We will look at why you need to set budgets and what is known as ‘the bottom line’. We will also explore the purpose of forecasting over a period of monthly, quarterly and also annually.   Managing and improving profit Understanding how profits generate cashflow. The fundamental nature of costs: fixed and variable business costs and realising gross margin and break-even   Managing business performance We will explore the business planning cycle, by using budgets to support business strategy and monitoring and managing financial performance. We will look at a ‘Pyramid of Ratios’ to manage business performance that will help us understand and use key performance indicators   Measuring and managing business performance We will understand Return on investment (ROI): the ultimate measure of business performance and how profit margin and net asset turnover drive return on net assets. We shall do a case study on why some companies are more profitable than others.   Workshop Wrap-Up At the end of the course, students will have an opportunity to ask questions and fill out an action plan.

1 Day Finance for Non-Finance Managers - Manchester
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£495.83

Manual Handling Train The Trainer

5.0(13)

By CH Care Training

Manual Handling full-day Train The Trainer course Aim of the course: To equip Team Leaders and Co-ordinators in Care Homes with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to deliver engaging and safe manual handling training to their own staff — including practical techniques, training methods, and peer teaching practice. Learning Objectives: By the end of this course, delegates will be able to: Outline the legal and professional responsibilities related to manual handling in care. Identify manual handling risks and describe common injuries and incidents. Demonstrate safe manual handling techniques, including hoist use, slide sheets, and repositioning methods. Plan and structure a complete manual handling training session. Select and adapt training materials and equipment to suit different learners and settings. Deliver clear, confident explanations and demonstrations of manual handling techniques. Support learners during practical sessions, including correcting unsafe practice. Facilitate discussions and reflective learning with care staff. Evaluate learners’ understanding and performance through observation and questioning. Maintain accurate training records and identify when refresher training is needed. Deliver a short theoretical and practical training activity to peers, receiving feedback. Reflect on their own strengths and areas for development as a trainer.

Manual Handling Train The Trainer
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£350

Affinity Publisher Training

By Greta Powell Training

Affinity Publisher Training Course for Beginners. Online Affinity Training with live instructors or face to face onsite. Learn to create and design layouts for flyers, brochures, newsletters, marketing documents and business stationery.

Affinity Publisher Training
Delivered in person or OnlineFlexible Dates
£250 to £450

Screen Acting Course, BEGINNERS

4.8(23)

By Beck Academy of Dramatic Art

SCREEN ACTING COURSE London for Beginners will teach you effective on-camera skills, compelling auditioning & camera acting techniques.

Screen Acting Course, BEGINNERS
Delivered In-PersonJoin Waitlist
£275 to £330

L 3: Teaching Assistant Course

5.0(6)

By Learn More Academy Ltd

Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Certificate is a RQF qualification & this course play a major role by working with pupils & supporting teachers. This course has been designed to teach the knowledge required to be a teaching assistant and support children’s learning from birth to nineteen years. The course covers various requirements needed to work as an assistant within schools and how to approach a career in the education sector.  ABOUT THIS COURSE: Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning is a knowledge only qualification. Experience in the real work environment is not required and the entire course is completed online. Please note that this is a knowledge only Level 3 qualification and does not require any practical assessments. COURSE ASSESSMENT: To pass this course learners must pass 4 assignments. These are completed after navigating through the corresponding lessons and writing your answers to assignment questions. Once these have been read and marked by your personal tutor, feedback and marks are provided to students which contain helpful tips to improve work in future assignments. UNITS COVERED: • Unit 1: Schools and Colleges as Organisations • Unit 2: Support Health and Safety in a Learning Environment • Unit 3: Understand how to Safeguard Children and Young People • Unit 4: Understand How Children and Young People Develop HOW MUCH THIS COURSE COST? Level 3: Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning Course will cost for Distance Learning / Online £249.99 and for class based £349.99. There is no any hidden fess/cost. 

L 3: Teaching Assistant Course
Delivered in Birmingham + 7 more or OnlineFlexible Dates
£249.99 to £349.99

Microsoft Access Introduction (now with live online classes)

By Microsoft Office Training

Course Objectives At the end of this course you will be able to: Identify the common objects of an Access database Design and build the structure of a database Input and maintain data Design user-friendly data entry forms Search the database using queries Generate reports from your data 1 year email support service Take a look at the consistent excellent feedback from our corporate clients visiting our site ms-officetraining co uk With more than 20 years experience, we deliver courses on all levels of the Desktop version of Microsoft Office and Office 365; ranging from Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced to the VBA level. Our trainers are Microsoft certified professionals with a proven track record with several years experience in delivering public, one to one, tailored and bespoke courses. Tailored in company training courses: You can choose to run the course exactly as they are outlined by us or we can customise it so that it meets your specific needs. A tailored or bespoke course will follow the standard outline but may be adapted to your specific organisational needs. Introducing Microsoft Access The Access interface Database terminology Access database objects Fields and records Properties Designing a database Planning and designing a table Creating fields Setting common field properties Defining key fields Working with table data Entering and editing data Sorting and filtering table records Deleting records Relationships Why use table relationships? Relationship types Referential Integrity Working with table subdatasheets Querying a database Creating simple Select Queries Specifying query criteria Sorting query results Adding calculated fields Designing Forms Creating simple forms for data entry Designing custom forms Working with form sections Creating sub forms Designing Reports Creating basic list reports Working with grouping and sorting in a report Adding totals to a report Who is this course for? Who is this course for? This course is intended for the user that wants to explore the creation of a relational database. It will focus on the structuring of the database itself and the creation of the basic functional elements of a database in order to manage data. Career path Career path Microsoft Office know-how can instantly increase your job prospects as well as your salary. 80 percent of job openings require spreadsheet and word-processing software skills

Microsoft Access Introduction  (now with live online classes)
Delivered In-Person in LondonFlexible Dates
£450

AutoCAD Basics-Advanced Training Classes

By London Design Training Courses

Why AutoCAD Basics-Advanced Training Classes? Click here for more info AutoCAD Basics to Advanced Level Training Master drawing, editing, and advanced techniques. Optimize productivity and customize workspace. Create precise 2D drawings for various industries. Access recorded lessons and lifetime email support. Duration: 16 hrs Method: 1-on-1, Personalized attention. Schedule: Tailor your own schedule by pre-booking a convenient hour of your choice, available from Mon to Sat between 9 am and 7 pm. The AutoCAD from Basics leading to Advanced Training Course offers a comprehensive learning experience for participants to become proficient in AutoCAD. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user, this progressive program covers the full spectrum of AutoCAD functionality. Participants will learn core features like drawing, editing, annotations, and dimensioning, progressing to advanced topics such as object manipulation, workspace customization, and workflow optimization. Upon completion, participants will create precise 2D drawings and designs. Interactive learning experiences with experienced instructors are available in-person or through live online sessions. AutoCAD 2D Course Outline: Session 1: Introduction to AutoCAD interface, commands, and tools Managing drawings and drawing basic shapes Basic modification techniques (erase, move, rotate, scale) Session 2: Working with layers and properties Creating and modifying text and dimensions Introduction to blocks and attributes Session 3: Advanced object modification techniques (fillet, chamfer, trim, extend) Using grips to modify objects Creating and modifying polylines and splines Session 4: Creating and editing tables Working with layouts and viewports Printing and exporting drawings Construction detailing and Detailed sections Course Highlights: Engaging exercises and projects to reinforce skills. Q&A and troubleshooting support. Solid understanding of AutoCAD 2D for basic to intermediate drawings. List of Topics Covered: Drawing: Line, Polyline, Circle, Arc, Rectangle, Ellipse, Spline, Polygon, Ray, Hatching, Gradient. Inquiry: Measure and Select All. Modify: Move, Copy, Rotate, Mirror, Fillet, Trim, Extend, Erase, Offset, Explode, Array, Stretch, Break, Polyline Edit, Hatch Edit, Scale. Layers: Creating, Managing, Changing, Line Type, Line Weights. Annotation: Dimensions, Text, Dimension Style, Text Style, Leaders. Properties: Colors, Line weights, Line Types, Line Type Scaling. Blocks: Create, Insert, Edit, Explode, Export. Insert: Insert, Attach. View: Navigate, View, Windows. Plot/Print: Model Space, Layouts/Workspaces, Viewports, Layout Scaling, Paper Setup, What To Plot, Plot Scale, Plot Offset, Plot Options. Final Project: Create a Plan, Section, and Elevation drawing. Option for a personal project. Free Trial - Download AutoCAD Software & Toolsets: Participants can download a free trial of AutoCAD and industry-specific toolsets from Autodesk's official website: (https://www.autodesk.co.uk). Master AutoCAD Basics: Understand the interface, commands, and drawing tools. Create and Modify Drawings: Proficiently manage drawings and apply various modification techniques. Work with Layers and Annotations: Effectively use layers, text, and dimensions. Utilize Advanced Drawing Techniques: Apply advanced object modifications and work with polylines. Navigate Layouts and Viewports: Manage layouts, viewports, and printing/exporting. Hands-On Project Experience: Practice skills through exercises and a final project. Personalized Learning: Receive focused one-to-one attention. Convenient Options: Choose in-person or live online sessions. Lesson Recordings and Support: Access recorded lessons and receive ongoing email assistance. Enhance Career Opportunities: Develop valuable 2D drawing skills for career advancement.

AutoCAD Basics-Advanced Training Classes
Delivered in London or OnlineFlexible Dates
£465

Theatre in Schools Scotland 23-24 programme - performances in your school!

By Theatre in Schools Scotland

Theatre in Schools Scotland brings bold, inspiring, live theatre and dance productions into Scotland's primary schools and nurseries.  The year-round programme of touring performances offers schools and teachers the opportunity to present acclaimed shows, created especially for younger audiences, for pupils at school. Performances take place in the school hall or in classrooms and are available to book anywhere in Scotland. This year, Theatre in Schools Scotland is thrilled to welcome the return of Cloud Man and Going for Gold: Me and Linford Christie to the programme plus MESS made especially for ASN pupils and The Last Forecast, a brand new dance theatre performance. The new Theatre in Schools Scotland 2023 - 24 programme of performances for nursery, primary and ASN schools is now on sale and available to book. Please get in touch with Julian Almeida to book! tiss@imaginate.org.uk The standard cost is £500 + VAT per day, for 2x performances (for around 100 children each). The cost and structure will vary for productions like MESS (for ASN audiences). Get in touch for more details. BOOKING NOW MESS (Tenterhooks/Scottish Theatre Producers) is a bold, playful and emotionally engaging theatre performance made especially for young audiences with complex additional support needs, featuring comedy, surprise, celebration and mild peril! Touring Sep - Oct 2023. For ASN pupils THE LAST FORECAST (Bridie Gane/Catherine Wheels ) is a dance theatre production for younger audiences about Gail, a gecko-like creature who lives alone on an island. When a stranger arrives to set up home the forecast is for rising water levels, and soon there won’t be space for either of them. Touring Oct - Nov 2023. For P2 - P4 CLOUD MAN (Constellation Points/Scottish Theatre Producers) is a cleverly staged show with puppets, storytelling and lots of clouds. The show encourages a school audience to notice the beauty and wonder found in everyday life.Touring Oct - Nov 2023 & Jan - Feb 2024. For Nursery - P3 GOING FOR GOLD: ME AND LINFORD CHRISTIE (Victoria Beesley/Catherine Wheels) is a show about one girl’s journey to Olympic success. Inspired by Victoria Beesley’s childhood obsession with athletics this is a story about loving failure and dreaming big.Touring Jan - Mar 2024. For P5 - P7 pupils We can work with you to plan your visit, help you to choose a show, and answer any questions. If you are interested in making a booking for your school or would like more information about how we can work together please contact TISS@imaginate.org.ukTheatre in Schools Scotland is managed by Imaginate and National Theatre of Scotland  

Theatre in Schools Scotland 23-24 programme - performances in your school!
Delivered In-PersonJoin Waitlist
£500

I Don't Know What to Say! - Improvisation for Social Confidence

5.0(6)

By The Sunflower Effect Confidence Courses

Overcome social awkwardness and social anxiety the fast, fun and easier way. DO YOU find yourself drying up or going blank when under pressure, or get tongue-tied when someone makes a smart remark? One of the reasons that you dry up or get tongue-tied – is because you are programmed to go into your head and try to think of something to say. Most of us have become left-brain dominant because of the way we’ve been educated and we don’t know how to activate our powerful and more creative right-brain. This is why the "I Don't Know what to Say" Improvisation Course is so effective at overcoming social difficulties. It gives you access to your spontaneous right-brain, and in fact, enables you to operate from both right and left-brain together. It is probably one of the fastest and most effective ways of building verbal confidence as well as liberating you on all sorts of levels.

I Don't Know What to Say! - Improvisation for Social Confidence
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£315

AutoCAD and Photoshop Training Course 1-2-1

By Real Animation Works

Autocad face to face training customised and bespoke.

AutoCAD and Photoshop Training Course 1-2-1
Delivered in London or OnlineFlexible Dates
£390