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Course Objectives This course aims to provide delegates with a foundation for Excel knowledge and skills. ' Customer Feedback Great course and excellent trainer. Thanks Tracy Preston - Western Power Distribution Very helpful course. Would definitely take another one. Pedro was very patient and made it fun and engaged with us all. Laura Smith - James Grant Very professional and well mannered, fun and pleasant at the same time. I learnt a lot Carolina Foster - CNN 1 year email support service Take a look at the consistent excellent feedback from trainees 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. Please visit our site (ms-officetraining co uk) to get a feel of the excellent feedback our courses have had and look at other courses you might be interested in. What is Excel? The Excel Interface Ribbon, Tabs and Groups Microsoft Office Backstage view Working with Workbooks Create a blank Workbook Create a Workbook using a Template Opening and saving Files Working with worksheets Worksheet navigation Select one or multiple Worksheets Insert, Move, Copy or Delete a Worksheet Working with Cells, Rows & Columns Cell References How to select cells or ranges Different types of data Move, Copy and Delete cells Pasting Options Find and Replace Working with Rows and Columns Overview of formulas in Excel Autocalculation The parts of an Excel formula Using calculation operators in Excel formulas The difference between Absolute, Relative and Mixed references Using Excel functions; Sum, Average, Max and Min Cell Formatting Font Format options Number Format options Change the Fill and Borders Cell Alignment An Introduction to Charts Create a simple Chart Format your chart Page Layout and Print Page Layout and Page Break View Change the Page Orientation Set Page Margins Headers and Footers in a worksheet Print a worksheet or workbook Who is this course for? Who is this course for? For those who want to explore in more detail formulas and functions, data analysis and data presentation. Requirements Requirements General knowledge of the Windows OS Career path Career path Excel 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

Professor Meredith A. Crowley, Professor of Economics at Cambridge University, will give the 2025 IFS Annual Lecture on "Trade Wars and the Future of Globalisation". The world enjoyed a dramatic fall in policy barriers to international trade and rising international integration of national markets throughout the 1990s and 2000s. However, since 2010, trade integration has stalled, with the global trade to GDP ratio hovering around 30 percent. Over the last fifteen years, the world has witnessed Britain’s exit from the EU, the 2018 US-China Trade War, major trade sanctions against Russia, and, most recently, the threat of broader American trade restrictions. This lecture will examine recent evidence on exporting firms in multiple countries and suggest new approaches to evaluating the price and welfare impacts of market fragmentation due to Brexit and the US-China Trade War. Meredith A. Crowley is a Professor of Economics at the University of Cambridge, a Fellow of St. John’s College Cambridge, President of the International Economics and Finance Society, and a Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR – London). Her research, focused on international trade, trade policy, and exchange rates has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals including the American Economic Review and the Journal of International Economics. She has appeared or been cited in over 100 print and broadcast media outlets including the BBC, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Economist, The Financial Times, The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Times and National Public Radio (US). Prior to arriving at Cambridge in 2013, Crowley worked in the Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. She has taught at Georgetown University, the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, and Nanjing University. She has presented her research at central banks and international institutions around the world, including the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the World Trade Organization. Crowley received her MPP from Harvard University and her PhD in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Helping people become more efficient in how they manage and prioritise their working day, and for leaders and managers, how they can work efficiently by collaborating effectively with their people.

Computer Science GCSE Syllabus The GCSE Computer Science Tutor Syllabus is designed to provide tutors in England with a comprehensive framework for teaching the GCSE Computer Science curriculum effectively. This syllabus aims to equip tutors with the necessary knowledge and skills to support students in their understanding and application of core computer science concepts.  Module 1: Introduction to Computer Science - Overview of computer science and its relevance in today's world - Understanding the components of a computer system - Introduction to algorithms and problem-solving techniques - Exploration of programming languages and their uses Module 2: Computer Hardware - Understanding the main components of a computer system, including CPU, memory, and storage devices - Exploring input and output devices and their functionalities - Understanding the role of operating systems and software in computer systems Module 3: Software Development - Introduction to programming concepts and languages (e.g., Python or Java) - Understanding variables, data types, and operators - Building algorithms and logical reasoning skills - Introduction to flowcharts and pseudocode - Implementation of simple programs and debugging techniques Module 4: Data Representation - Understanding binary, hexadecimal, and denary number systems - Representation of text, images, and sound using binary - Introduction to data compression and encryption techniques Module 5: Computer Networks - Understanding the basics of computer networks, including LAN, WAN, and the Internet - Introduction to network topologies, protocols, and security - Exploring the impact of digital communication on society Module 6: Cybersecurity and Ethical Issues - Understanding the importance of cybersecurity and data protection - Introduction to common threats and vulnerabilities - Exploring ethical issues related to computer science, such as privacy and intellectual property rights Module 7: Algorithms and Programming Techniques - Advanced programming concepts, including conditionals, loops, and functions - Introduction to sorting and searching algorithms - Exploring data structures, such as arrays and lists Module 8: System Architecture - Understanding the structure and function of a CPU - Introduction to memory hierarchy and cache - Exploring the Von Neumann architecture and its limitations Module 9: Computational Thinking and Problem Solving - Advanced problem-solving techniques using computational thinking - Introduction to algorithms for complex problems - Exploring algorithmic efficiency and optimization techniques Module 10: Exam Preparation and Revision - Reviewing key concepts covered throughout the syllabus - Practicing past exam questions and providing guidance on exam techniques - Supporting students with exam preparation strategies Please note that the duration and depth of each module can vary depending on the level of expertise required and the specific needs of the learners. Additionally, it's important to adapt the curriculum to the learners' proficiency levels, whether they are A Level/GCSE students or adult learners with different experience levels.

We use 'Scratch' for computer coding. Scratch is the world’s largest coding community for children and a coding language with a simple visual interface that allows young people to create digital stories, games, and animations. Scratch is designed, developed, and moderated by the Scratch Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Scratch promotes computational thinking and problem solving skills; creative teaching and learning; self-expression and collaboration; and equity in computing. Scratch is designed especially for ages 8 to 16, but is used by people of all ages. Millions of people are creating Scratch projects in a wide variety of settings, including homes, schools, museums, libraries, and community centers.  The ability to code computer programs is an important part of literacy in today’s society. When people learn to code in Scratch, they learn important strategies for solving problems, designing projects, and communicating ideas. 

This course is ideal for line managers who conduct appraisals for team members. The focus is on the conversations you will have in appraisals and how you can make them a positive experience for you, your employee and the organisation.

In the past, popular thought treated artificial intelligence (AI) as if it were the domain of science fiction or some far-flung future. In the last few years, however, AI has been given new life. The business world has especially given it renewed interest. However, AI is not just another technology or process for the business to consider - it is a truly disruptive force.

Code the Hangman Game in a few hours, in our Taster Java Hangman Code course Basics made simple! Learn plenty in one day and apply techniques to a game by coding The Hangman Game. Get to know what is Java coding. Will you enjoy a coding career? Or for coders, simply fast-track crossing over to Java.

A popular 3 day programme aimed at team supervisors and managers. Develop skills in managing yourself, your job and managing others.

Enhancing Performance with Productive Conflict Most organizations have typically held the belief that workplace conflict is something that needs to be prevented, resolved, and/or mitigated. After all, conflict creates stress and leads to a variety of performance problems and very real costs. However, what savvy organizations have come to embrace is the understanding that when conflict is truly understood and harnessed, it can be utilized to not only add value to teams, but also enhance workplace performance. Conflict can be productive and make organizations better! Learners will explore the results of a formal, personalized, conflict-related assessment, uncovering targeted nuances of their conflict responses in action. Participants will learn to use basic strategies which allow them to transform destructive conflict responses into more productive ones, especially in the moment when they are happening. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Apply different models for understanding the lifecycle and dynamics of conflict Describe a physiological response to conflict and its impact on communication Recognize the correlation between a person's conflict style and how they respond to conflict Identify your own default responses to conflict and catch them in action Reframe automatic negative thoughts to create more positive interpersonal outcomes Utilize various tactics and strategies to transform destructive conflict responses into productive ones Getting Started Introductions and social agreements Course goal and objectives Opening activities Module 1: The Dynamics and Anatomy of Conflict Conflict basics Dynamics of conflict The anatomy of conflict Module 2: Conflict Styles and Conflict Conflict through the conflict style lens Exploring your style in conflict Destructive responses to conflict Module 3: Changing Your Response to Conflict Changing your conflict response Three steps to productive conflict Choosing a productive conflict response