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28433 PLA courses in Cardiff delivered Online

Prioritising and Decision Making

By Underscore Group

Learn how to be fully effective in your role without burning yourself out. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) There are only 24 hours in a day, and only so many of those that you want to spend in the office! While many people seem to see working long hours and being highly stressed as a badge of honour you can in fact be more productive and fully effective in your role without burning yourself out. Quite simply in this whirlwind world we need to be great at managing the time and that’s what this interactive one day workshop will teach you. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Use a selection of tools to set goals, plan and prioritise your time Stop self-sabotaging and create more productive time every day Take control of your day, the time you have available and other people who try to steal your time Hold more effective meetings Manage stress so that you can be at your peak more often Content Getting Started Understanding the need to manage your time effectively Identifying your time stealers Setting goals Getting clarity about what needs to be done Understanding what is urgent and what is important in order to prioritise your tasks Planning your time Using to do lists and other time management tools Stop Self Sabotaging Understanding your time personality and the impact it can have on how you use your time and how others perceive your time management Recognising procrastination and taking action The myth of multitasking Creating focus and clarity in your day Using the time you have to be most productive Taking Control How to assert yourself with others who might be impacting your time management Managing interruptions Saying no and feeling OK about it Negotiating workloads Delegating How to hold productive meetings Managing your meeting attendance effectively Avoiding Burnout Exploring stress and how we respond to it Shifting mindsets Thinking differently Managing overwhelm and panic Tools to manage stress at work

Prioritising and Decision Making
Delivered in Horsham or OnlineFlexible Dates
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Strategic Commercial Awareness

By Underscore Group

Develop the commercial awareness, financial knowledge and strategic thinking capabilities, to influence the direction of the business Course overview Duration: 2 days (13 hours) This course is aimed at managers who want to develop their commercial awareness, financial knowledge and strategic thinking capabilities, so that they can influence the direction of their business and deliver to their full potential. Day one of the course provides the skills and insights to make sense of your company’s financial position and performance. Day two helps delegates to consider the strategic thinking tools required to plot the forward course needed to maximise the potential of the business. As well as looking at how to make effective business decisions, this course gives a good grounding in finance and profitability. As a two day programme, day one provides the skills and insights to make sense of the company’s financial position and performance. Day two then considers the strategic thinking tools needed to plot the forward course needed to maximise the potential of the business. Objectives By the end of the course you will be able to: An understanding of the balance sheet, profit and loss account, cash flow and statutory and management accounts Learnt to correctly employment key financial ratios to analyse your business A practical definition of strategy analysis tools to examine the current environment and capabilities Steps to devise a mission and vision statement Recognition of the skills and resources needed to achieve the vision Generation of appropriate strategic and tactical commercial objectives Content What is Strategy Defining Strategy Strategic thinking Strategic models Commercial thinking – what is money? Where are we now STEEPLE analysis SWOT Analysis P&E forces at work Political distortions in capitalist markets Where are we trying to get to Setting the mission and vision Creating a BHAG Strategies for deflation and inflation The role of banks Commercial and investment banking Fractional reserving Securitisation How to get there Skill gap analysis Business Process Re engineering The role of creativity How to get there Getting the team on board Individual and team motivation The power of the brand Overcoming challenges Debt and deleveraging Change management Creating value Discounted Cash Flows Building the business case Asset Valuation techniques Making it happen Turning Strategic Thinking into Strategic Plans Scenario planning for an uncertain future Creating commitments and lock in Discussion and review Time will be set aside during the course for review sessions with time for questions, answers and action learning.

Strategic Commercial Awareness
Delivered in Horsham or OnlineFlexible Dates
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Essential Selling Skills

By Dickson Training Ltd

Some people naturally possess an ability to sell and others over time develop their own style. We have created a highly practical course to give you the confidence and ability to sell over the phone or face to face. We focus the exercises, theory and discussion on your own job role and experiences to ensure you can return to the workplace to deliver tangible results. This 2-day course is designed for individuals who are new to selling, those in a sales role but have not received any formal training, or professionals who would like to brush up and enhance their current selling skills and learn some new techniques. Course Syllabus The syllabus of the Essential Selling Skills course is comprised of seven modules, covering the following: Module One Understanding the Customer The importance of good customer care Selling vs. selling attitude The reasons people buy Adopting a positive approach Module Two Self-Awareness Understanding your selling style Adapting your selling style to your customer Understanding your customers buying style Module Three Effective Communication and Rapport Building Why does communication need to be effective? Actively listening to your customers' needs Right question at the right time The impact of positive and emotive language Module Four Taking a Consultative Approach Different styles of selling Taking a consultative approach to selling Preparation techniques Buyer behaviour and motivation A selling approach to match the buyers mind Module Five Presenting the Solution Selling the benefits Sales tool kit Unique sales points Advanced questioning techniques Module Six Gaining Commitment Recognising and acting upon buying signals Dealing with customers concerns No means no? How to cope in stressful situations Module Seven Confirming the Sale Confirming or closing? Effective confirming techniques Going the extra mile Benefits For you as an individual This course will increase your confidence and ability to sell, having provided you with tools and techniques to achieve maximum results. Delegates always leave with fresh ideas, energy and motivation to succeed. For an employer The attitude of the delegates and the results they deliver will speak for themselves. All techniques are easy to apply back into the workplace for an immediate impact. What will I learn? By the end of the course, participants will be able to: Appreciate the need for preparation before a sales appointment Effectively identify and meet needs with advanced questioning techniques Identify verbal and non-verbal buying signals Construct professional answers to questions and possible objections Present your products and/or services with the buyer in mind Identify and use a selling style appropriate to capture the buyer's attention Recognise and overcome major objection types How to apply effective confirmation techniques with the buyer in mind Real Play Option We offer an innovative solution to engage the learners and bring real negotiation and closing scenarios to life. We use actors who improvise scenarios which have been specified by the group. The group is split the group into 2 sub-groups, one with the actor, the other with the trainer. Each group has a brief and has to instruct their trainer/actor on how to approach the scenario supplied. The actor and trainer perform the role play(s) as instructed by their respective teams; however during the action they can be paused for further recommendations or direction. The outcome is the responsibility of the team(s) - not the performers. Scheduled Courses This course is not one that is currently scheduled as an open course, and is only available on an in-house basis. For more information please contact us.

Essential Selling Skills
Delivered in Bardsey + 3 more or UK Wide or OnlineFlexible Dates
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ILM Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team Skills

By Dickson Training Ltd

An accredited qualification to prepare supervisors and team leaders for a future management role. This programme gives Team Leaders & Managers the skills, disciplines and confidence to manage their team effectively and add a great deal more value to the organisation - where they have to apply their learning in order to achieve the highly coveted ILM qualification. In order for a business to obtain maximum results, it is important that employees are motivated and supported in their job roles. It is the responsibility of the team leader or supervisor to lead their team effectively and present feedback to management. This 3-day programme will guarantee to boost your performance as a team leader and help you make the transition from working in a team to leading a team. We use a combination of theory and practical to help you develop yourself, and a toolkit of resources to use in the workplace. This is an internationally accredited course which not only carries kudos but it ensures you apply the learning back into the workplace for an immediate impact. All of our ILM Programmes are provided in partnership with BCF Group Limited, which is the ILM Approved Centre we deliver under. Course Syllabus The syllabus of the ILM Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team Skills course is split into three main modules, covering the following: Module One Developing Yourself as a Team Leader Learning the various roles, functions and responsibilities of a team leader - depending on workplace Recognising limits of authority and accountability, and how these are defined Developing personal skills and abilities for effective team leading Using reflective learning skills to improve performance Identifying areas of strength and possible improvement Finding ways of obtaining feedback from others Receiving and responding positively to feedback Module Two Workplace Communications Learning stages in the communication process Consideration of the recipient's needs Spotting barriers to communication and how to overcome them Establishing a range of direct communication methods relevant to the team Collating a range of direct communication methods relevant to people outside own area of responsibility. This includes written, telephone, e-mail and face-to-face Recognising the aspects of face-to-face communication, including appearance, impact, body language Realising the importance of succinct and accurate records of one-to-one oral communication Reasons for maintaining records of one-to-one communication (e.g. potential disciplinary or legal issues) Module Three Managing Yourself Setting SMART objectives and using them to prioritise own actions Learning simple time management techniques Developing an awareness of own skills and abilities Giving yourself personal objectives in relation to team objectives Developing flexibility and responding to daily changing circumstances Diagnosing the causes and impacts of stress at work Identifying symptoms of stress in yourself Knowing the implications of stress for workplace and non-work activities/relationships Developing simple stress management techniques Available sources of support Action planning and review techniques Accreditation As with all ILM accredited programmes, participants will need to complete the post-programme activity in order to achieve their full ILM Level 2 Award in Team Leading. This element is designed to show to ILM that you are able to apply what you have learned in the workplace. Who Is It For? This programme is ideal for practising or aspiring team leaders, in any industry sector, who is looking to gain a solid foundation or develop their existing skills as a team leader. This internationally recognised course will give you a solid understanding of what is needed to be a successful team leader, how to delegate, motivate and how to implement these skills in to your work place. What Will I Learn? At the end of the course, successful candidates will: Have a good understanding of the team leader role Apply a range of effective communication skills to overcome barriers Know how to motivate, build confidence and gain the best from their teams Identify, build and encourage effective team behaviours Apply practical skills and knowledge to be transferred to the workplace Gain an internationally recognised qualification What Is Required? There are no formal entry requirements, but participants will normally be either practising or aspiring team leaders, with the opportunity to meet the assessment demands and have a background that will enable them to benefit from the programme. 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. For more information about running this course in-house at your premises, please contact us for more information.

ILM Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team Skills
Delivered in Bardsey + 3 more or UK Wide or OnlineFlexible Dates
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LUCAbreakout: starten met een creatief project

By LUCA School of Arts

Onze studenten, alumni en docenten zijn ijzersterk in het bedenken van artistieke en creatieve concepten. Maar om van concept te gaan naar realisatie zijn er acht andere bouwstenen die even noodzakelijk zijn. Die bouwstenen vormen samen een business plan. Gelukkig is er met het Canvas Model van Alex Osterwalder een model dat je toelaat om die bouwstenen snel en accuraat te benoemen zodat je creatief concept geen volledig boekdeel nodig heeft om tot stand te komen. Deze webinar is bijzonder handig voor studenten en docenten die overwegen om een LUCAbreakoutsteun aan te vragen. Dit model wordt gebruikt in de beoordeling van de voorstellen.

LUCAbreakout: starten met een creatief project
Delivered OnlineFlexible Dates
FREE

End of Life Awareness

By Prima Cura Training

This course will help you to gain a better knowledge of the policy which underpins end of life care. It will help you to learn about the delivery of great end of life care and improve your communication skills to strengthen working relationships during this period. You will also feel you have a better understanding on how to support the friends and family of the person that you are caring for.

End of Life Awareness
Delivered in person or OnlineFlexible Dates
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ACCA CPD Courses for Accountants in London | Birmingham | Online CPD Courses

By Osborne Training

Why do you need CPD Courses? CPD stands for Continuous Professional Development. As an accountant, it is vital to gain CPD points to comply with Professional Accounting Bodies (such as ACCA, AAT, CIMA, ICAEW etc.) requirement and to retain your membership. CPD Course Overview You can join various practical accounting cpd courses designed to build the bridge between knowledge and practical aspects of accounting and tax. With this cpd courses many modules of tax and accounting are covered in addition to Computerised Accounting & Payroll. After completing the cpd training you will have the chance to get hands on experience which will open the door for highly paid jobs in Accounting, Tax & Payroll sector. CPD Training Method Classroom Based - Osborne Training offers Daytime or Weekend sessions for accounting CPD Training Courses in London. Online Live - Osborne Training offers Evening or Weekend sessions for online CPD Training Courses through Virtual Learning Campus. A course certificate from Osborne Training, confirming CPD Points and Completion. Total Accounting Training with Job Placement Total Taxation Training Corporation Accounting and Tax Return Income Tax Return Advanced Excel Training

ACCA CPD Courses for Accountants in London | Birmingham | Online CPD Courses
Delivered in Birmingham or OnlineFlexible Dates
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AAT Distance Learning

By Osborne Training

AAT Distance Learning AAT Distance Learning simply allows you to study at a time and place to suit you, whether that be at home or at work. We understand that it can sometimes be difficult to get to a centre, for various reasons. That's why distance learning offers you the perfect way to fit your studies around your daily commitments, instead of the other way round, which is often the case. Our friendly course advisers will supply you with all of the learning materials such as course books, workbooks and software required to get you started. Moreover, you would get access to our State of the art VLC (Virtual Learning Campus), where you would be able to access ample study resources to support your studies. Moreover, with AAT home study, from time to time you can contact your personal tutor by email or by phone if you have any issue . For AAT distance learning courses courses we deliver the study books to your home address. In summary, AAT Distance Learning courses are self study method with tutorial support and you do not have to join any lecture sessions as you study according to your own pace. AAT Level 2 Distance learning course covers Coursebooks and workbooks delivered to your home address. Access to VLC or online student portal for additional aat study materials. Sage 50 Accounts software included in the study package. 4 computer based tests and 1 final Synoptic assessment. AAT Level 3 Distance learning course covers No of Coursebooks and workbooks delivered to your home address. Access to VLC(Virtual Learning Campus) or online student portal for additional aat study materials. 4 computer based tests and 1 final Synoptic assessment at an approved AAT Exam Centre. AAT Level 4 Distance learning course covers Coursebooks and workbooks for chosen subjects delivered to your home address. Access to VLC(Virtual Learning Campus) or online student portal for additional aat study materials. 5 computer based tests and 1 final Synoptic assessment at an approved AAT Assessment venue.

AAT Distance Learning
Delivered OnlineFlexible Dates
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Company Accounting - tax return, Annual accounts and Annual return Training Course

By Osborne Training

Company Accounting - tax return, Annual accounts and Annual return Training Course If you want to work in a Finance or Tax department of a business or as an accountant in well-known accountancy firms it is vital that you know how to prepare accounts for the company and submit them to the right places. This UK Tax accounting course will upgrade your skills to higher level. Completing this course will enable you learn more about the procedures involved in submitting Corporate Tax Return. Once you are skilled on this, you can offer this as a service to potential business clients and earn £££. If you are running a business you can process your own Business Tax return and Accounts, instead of paying someone else to do it. It will save a lot of money (£££) every year. You will stay ahead of the competition if you are looking for a job in the Accounting or Tax Industry once you are skilled Business Accounting and Tax procedures. Identifying requirements to set up a UK Company Identifying Statutory Requirements for Companies Introduction to Confirmation Statement processing Identifying Types of Companies based on size Identifying Types and requirements of various Submissions available Identifying minimum requirements in a Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Account Identifying Tax Return periods and deadlines Identifying Penalties for Late filing Identifying Closing Down Procedures for Companies Introduction to the Filing Company accounts procedure Company house forms and correspondences Understanding of IXBRL requirements Understanding submission procedures using HMRC Online CT600 (Webfiling) Using one Business(SME/Micro Entity) case to understand the procedures on Annual Submission for Company Tax Return and Accounts submission

Company Accounting - tax return, Annual accounts and Annual return Training Course
Delivered in London or OnlineFlexible Dates
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Social Media Marketing Update - August 2023

By Avocado Social

Our monthly Social Media Marketing Update will break down the need-to-know marketing trends across TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and more!

Social Media Marketing Update - August 2023
Delivered OnlineFlexible Dates
FREE