4232 Portfolio courses

Overview A comprehensive and practical 3 days workshop on pricing, using and managing structured interest rate derivatives. What used to be called exotic interest rate derivatives are now commonplace and an essential part of the financial marketplace either as legacy transactions or embedded in new structures. This intensive course is for anyone who wishes to be able to use, price, manage, market or evaluate standard interest rate derivatives such as Constant Maturity Swaps, Range Accruals and Quantos. We also look in detail at such important products as CMS spread-linked structures and volatility/variance swaps, always from a pragmatic practitioner’s perspective. Who the course is for This course is designed for anyone who wishes to be able to price, use, market, manage or evaluate interest rate derivatives. Interest-rate sales / traders / structurers / quants IT Bank Treasury ALM Central Bank and Government Treasury Funding managers Insurance Investment managers Fixed Income portfolio managers IPV professionals Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please request a brochure To learn more about schedule, pricing & delivery options, book a meeting with a course specialist now

Overview This course covers distressed debt analysis and investing, focusing primarily on corporates but also including financial institutions and sovereign debt as special topics. The programme begins with the foundations of the distressed debt market, causes of and early warning signals, possible outcomes and how to evaluate the probability of outcomes in different scenarios. Restructuring is reviewed in detail, as well as estimation of sustainable debt levels, business valuation and the importance of capital and group structure. Differences between active control and passive non-control investments are highlighted, including stakeholder tactics and due diligence. Case studies cover a variety of companies across sectors and geographies, challenging delegates to make investment decisions on real distressed debt situations. Who the course is for Distressed debt investors, Loan portfolio managers and Private equity investors Hedge fund managers High yield credit analysts and Equity analysts High yield asset managers and Mergers and acquisitions bankers Debt capital markets/leveraged finance bankers Business turnaround/restructuring accountants/corporate finance professionals Lawyers Strategy consultants Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please request a brochure To learn more about schedule, pricing & delivery options, book a meeting with a course specialist now

Postman is one of the hot topics in the API world. The usage of Postman has dramatically increased in recent times for API testing. This course will help you grasp the fundamentals of Postman, show you how you can issue HTTP requests, create automated API tests, and even document your API with Postman. Learn the core concepts from scratch in this course.

This comprehensive course unlocks the boundless potential of LangChain, Pinecone, OpenAI, and LLAMA 2 LLM, guiding you from AI novice to expert. Dive into 15 different practical projects, from dynamic chatbots to data analysis tools, and cultivate a profound understanding of AI, empowering your journey into the future of language-based applications.

A passion for food may lead you into a career as a chef or culinary specialist, but be prepared to have a work ethic that matches your passion. If you are looking to brighten up your career in this sector, that can open up a range of job opportunities in restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops, then kick-start a career in the cooking industry with this industry recognised course and qualification. This Chef Essential Training is designed to improve on your cooking and food preparation skills, you will understand the requirements to cater to unique tastes. You will learn more about equipment, knife skills, specialties and physical qualities that are required to become a perfect chef. You will also find out about baking tools, testing recipes, using feedback, culinary degrees and so much more. Why choose this course Earn an e-certificate upon successful completion. Accessible, informative modules taught by expert instructors Study in your own time, at your own pace, through your computer tablet or mobile device Benefit from instant feedback through mock exams and multiple-choice assessments Get 24/7 help or advice from our email and live chat teams Full Tutor Support on Weekdays Course Design The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace. You are taught through a combination of Video lessons Online study materials Mock exams Multiple-choice assessment Certification After the successful completion of the final assessment, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate of achievement. The PDF certificate is for £9.99, and it will be sent to you immediately after through e-mail. You can get the hard copy for £15.99, which will reach your doorsteps by post. Who is this course for? Chef Essential Training is suitable for anyone who wants to gain extensive knowledge, potential experience, and professional skills in the related field. This is a great opportunity for all student from any academic backgrounds to learn more about this subject.

Overview Interest Rate Options are an essential part of the derivatives marketplace. This 3-Day programme will equip you to use, price, manage and evaluate interest rate options and related instruments. The course starts with a detailed review of option theory, from a practitioner’s viewpoint. Then we cover the key products in the rates world (caps/floors, swaptions, Bermudans) and their applications, plus the related products (such as CMS) that contain significant ’hidden’ optionality. We finish with a detailed look at the volatility surface in rates, and how we model vol dynamics (including a detailed examination of SABR). The programme includes extensive practical exercises using Excel spreadsheets for valuation and risk-management, which participants can take away for immediate implementation Who the course is for This course is designed for anyone who wishes to be able to price, use, market, manage or evaluate interest rate derivatives. Interest-rate sales / traders / structurers / quants IT Bank Treasury ALM Central Bank and Government Treasury Funding managers Insurance Investment managers Fixed Income portfolio managers Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please request a brochure To learn more about schedule, pricing & delivery options, book a meeting with a course specialist now

Our courses have been designed by experienced teachers to make getting TEFL qualified as convenient as possible. These online courses are entirely self-paced, meaning you can fit study around your life in a way that works best for you. Throughout the course, you will have the support of your own personal tutor who is with you from beginning to end to mark your work, provide helpful feedback, and answer all your questions. 120-hour Premier Online TEFL Course: 50-hour Online TEFL Course Learn about classroom management, teaching styles and advanced TEFL methodology. Includes units on business English, young learners, and teaching English one-to-one. Study with a personal tutor and meet fellow students on our course forums. 30-hour Online Grammar Course Do not know your irregular verbs from auxiliary verbs? This course will improve your basic grammar and give you the grounding you will need to communicate complicated language rules to a student audience. 20-hour Online Video Course Seeing an English teacher in action is a potent learning tool and really brings the theory to life. Feel free to steal the ideas in these video courses to use in your first lessons. We do not mind! Two 10-hour specialist mini-modules. Two mini-modules designed for specific TEFL jobs, which will help your CV stand out. One 10-hour unit is about teaching online, and the other 10-hour unit will help you teach large classes. Included in the 120-hour Premier Online TEFL Course: Lifetime access to the TEFL Job Centre The TEFL Virtual Educators course doesn’t just train you to teach; it helps you find and be offered great TEFL jobs around the world. From exclusive access to our job vacancies to a lifetime of free TEFL career advice, we’re here to help you kick-start your new career. Internationally recognised TEFL certificate – hard copy & PDF A widely-recognised certificate posted straight to your door which shows your achievements on our course, something you can show to TEFL employers to secure you a job. Personal online TEFL tutor Work through your course with the help of an experienced and qualified TEFL tutor. Throughout the course, you’ll have the same tutor, so you have one point of contact for advice and assistance. Online TEFL Class breakdown Lesson Planning Teaching English Vocabulary Teaching Pronunciation Understanding English Grammar Teaching Receptive Skills: Listening and Reading Teaching Productive Skills: Speaking and Writing Teaching English Grammar Principles of Teaching English as a Foreign Language Materials and Aids for Teaching English/Classroom Management Strategies Using Resources Effectively when Teaching English as a Foreign Language Case Study, CV and Cover Letter, Job Sites and Resources You will explore the latest theories in topics such as second language acquisition and social discourse and have the chance to apply these to your own classroom practice and curriculum development. You will also learn to conduct your own research, compile and analyse qualitative and quantitative data and develop your critical-evaluative skills. These skills will be used on your own research project at the end of the course, as well as in your future career. Core modules: Second Language Acquisition You will focus on the major themes that have emerged from literature on second language learning over the last three decades. You will examine some of the research on the second-language acquisition process, look critically at reports of second-language research, and examine some of the theories which endeavour to interpret research evidence. You will be encouraged to use your own language learning and teaching experience to assess the relative merits of such materials. Discourse in Society You will examine the relationship between language and society and the construction of discourse in various domains. You will explore sociological and sociolinguistic models and theories, such as speech communities, communities of practice and ethnolinguistic vitality, with a particular focus on social variation and stratification across various linguistic levels (phonology, lexicon, syntax). You will explore discourse's notion (or notions) in both its linguistic and wider meaning and its construction in and through society and language use. You will study methods for collecting and transcribing data and discover various linguistic and discourse analysis approaches. These methods and approaches will then be put into context and used in the analysis of the relevant social spheres and domains, such as educational or institutional discourse. Research Methods in Applied Linguistics This module will provide you with an introduction to research methods in preparation for the MA dissertation. It will familiarise you with the basic processes of conducting research, including general methodological approaches as well as research ethics. You will analyse and discuss both qualitative and quantitative data in order to develop your critical-evaluative skills. Materials and Course Design You will explore the factors involved in the design of language courses and teaching materials, reflecting on one possible course design process. You will start with an analysis of the context in which the course will take place, the needs of the learners, and current theories of language and language learning. You will move on to consider how course content can be selected and ordered in a principled way, how assessment relates to course design, and how and when courses should be evaluated. Finally, you will consider the evaluation, adaptation, and creation of course materials. Classroom Theory and Practice You will examine current research on modern classroom operations, exploring key concepts and issues through relevant professional and academic literature. A more practical element will be realised through filmed observation of teachers in practice. You will also be encouraged to reflect on your teaching and learning experience and analyse and discuss your beliefs and attitudes towards learning and teaching. Major Project This module will support you in the preparation and submission of a master’s dissertation, allowing you to explore in-depth a particular topic that reflects your academic interest. Assessment You will show your understanding of theoretical issues and their practical application through a combination of portfolios, classroom observation tasks and critical essays. After completing your final module, you will also research and prepare a 15,000-word dissertation.

This 3 Days programme will equip you to use, price, manage and evaluate interest rate and cross-currency derivatives. The course starts with the building blocks of money markets and futures, through yield curve building to interest-rate and cross-currency swaps, and applications. The approach is hands-on and learning is enhanced through many practical exercises covering hedging, valuation, and risk management. This course also includes sections on XVA, documentation and settlement. The programme includes extensive practical exercises using Excel spreadsheets for valuation and risk-management, which participants can take away for immediate implementation.

Do you want to give your home an updated look? Taking this Painting and Decorating Training will equip you with the skills for painting and decorating. Painting walls, furniture and other parts of the house or building could make a big difference visually. On this course, you will discover painting ideas and techniques on art and interior design. Whether it is cooking or painting, getting the right recipes and ingredients is the most vital thing you need to know. Through the course, you will understand the psychology of colour and use it to your advantage. If you have the love for interior painting and designing, then this course is highly recommended for you. Why choose this course Earn an e-certificate upon successful completion. Accessible, informative modules taught by expert instructors Study in your own time, at your own pace, through your computer tablet or mobile device Benefit from instant feedback through mock exams and multiple-choice assessments Get 24/7 help or advice from our email and live chat teams Full Tutor Support on Weekdays Course Design The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace. You are taught through a combination of Video lessons Online study materials Mock exams Multiple-choice assessment Certificate of Achievement Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme Once the course has been completed and the assessment has been passed, all students are entitled to receive an endorsed certificate. This will provide proof that you have completed your training objectives, and each endorsed certificate can be ordered and delivered to your address for only £69. Please note that overseas students may be charged an additional £10 for postage. CPD Certificate of Achievement from Janets After the successful completion of the final assessment, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate of achievement. The PDF certificate is for £9.99, and it will be sent to you immediately after through e-mail. You can get the hard copy for £15.99, which will reach your doorsteps by post. Who is this course for? Painting and Decorating Training is suitable for anyone who want to gain extenwants knowledge, potential experience and professional skills in the related field. This course is designed by industry experts so you don't have to worry about the quality. Most importantly, this course does not require any experience or qualification to get enrolled. You will learn everything that is required from this course directly. This is a great opportunity for all student from any academic backgrounds to learn more on this subject.

Improve your ability to deliver training and help trainers become better at teaching those around them with the Training Manager course. In this course you will learn; user-friendly learning design processes created to help experts looking to become experienced trainers. The Training Manager covers; approaches to designing and delivering training practices, along with improving your leadership and communication skills, too. Learning Outcomes of The Training Manager:  Learn how to define a successful training programme Discover the essentials of a quality training programme Learn how to perform a training needs analysis Learn how to evaluate training delivery Discover how to tell stories when delivering training Develop your creative and communicative skills Learn how to resolve conflicts in the training room Improve your stress management skills. Why choose this course Earn an e-certificate upon successful completion. Accessible, informative modules taught by expert instructors Study in your own time, at your own pace, through your computer tablet or mobile device Benefit from instant feedback through mock exams and multiple-choice assessments Get 24/7 help or advice from our email and live chat teams Full Tutor Support on Weekdays Course Design The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace. You are taught through a combination of Video lessons Online study materials Mock exams Multiple-choice assessment Certificate of Achievement Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme Once the course has been completed and the assessment has been passed, all students are entitled to receive an endorsed certificate. This will provide proof that you have completed your training objectives, and each endorsed certificate can be ordered and delivered to your address for only £119. Please note that overseas students may be charged an additional £10 for postage. CPD Certificate of Achievement from Janets Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to obtain your course completion e-certificate. Print copy by post is also available at an additional cost of £9.99 and PDF Certificate at £4.99. Endorsement This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website. Method of Assessment In order to ensure the Quality Licensing scheme endorsed and CPD acknowledged certificate, learners need to score at least 60% pass marks on the assessment process. After submitting assignments, our expert tutors will evaluate the assignments and give feedback based on the performance. After passing the assessment, one can apply for a certificate.