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Generating new leads and new business can be both time-consuming and frustrating. It's not easy - it takes skill, careful preparation and the creation of effective models and methods, even perhaps using formal approaches and scripts. Once generated, a new lead or enquiry must also be carefully managed to maximise the potential revenue it can generate. But it's crucial to get it right. If your company can afford not to worry about getting new business - congratulations! If your company is completely confident that it is performing at peak potential in generating new leads - again, congratulations! But if your company is working in the real world, couldn't your team do with some help, to become even just that little bit more effective, to make the process just that little less painful? This highly practical, intensive workshop gives sales teams the proven strategies and tactics they need to build a sustainable new business pipeline. This course will help participants: Develop a clear and consistent process for new business development and lead-generation Master the secret of effective new business development and lead-generation - 'only sell the appointment or next stage of the sales process, not your product or service' Set and achieve the right level of new business development and lead-generation activity to achieve your personal and organisational sales goals Apply the key principles of effective prospecting and pipeline management using a proven toolkit and approach Overcome the most common 'put-offs' when conducting telephone or face-to-face business-development and lead-generation activities Develop an engaging telephone voice and manner - and a 'networking personality' Qualify potential opportunities with more accuracy on a consistent basis Prioritise opportunities and manage their time when sourcing new business Discover online sources of leads, contacts and referrals Overcome psychological blocks to cold or warm calling - theirs and the client's Identify potential prospects - and decision-makers and influencers within target prospects - with greater accuracy Make outbound sales or appointment calls with improved confidence, control and results Improve the conversion of calls to appointments by using more effective questions and sales messages Get past gatekeepers and assistants more effectively Make the most of your CRM software and systems 1 Online marketing - what works! Workshop overview and learning objectives Choosing your social media channels LinkedIn for sales and marketing Designing and implementing an effective new business email campaign online Creating a lead-generation strategy online - with case studies Avoiding common mistakes in social media marketing Case study: 'Best practice in social media sales and marketing' Using blogs and video-based marketing (eg, YouTube) New trends and how to keep your finger on the 'social media' pulse Twenty essential websites and online marketing tools 2 Making appointments by telephone Planning the call, telephone techniques, integrating with email and online marketing Developing a clear and consistent process to appointment-making Setting and achieving the right level of telephone activity to achieve your appointment goals Applying the key principles of effective prospecting and pipeline management generation, using a proven toolkit and approach Overcoming the most common 'put-offs' to seeing or engaging with you Overcoming psychological blocks to cold or warm calling - yours and the client's Identifying potential prospects - and decision-makers and influencers within target prospects - with greater accuracy Making outbound sales or appointment calls with improved confidence, control and results Improving conversion of calls to appointments by using more effective questions and sales messages The five keys to developing an engaging telephone voice and approaching manner 3 Power networking Strategies for networking and B2B referral-based marketing The importance, and different types, of networking How to work a room - preparation and strategy Communication dynamics in networking - the power of the listening networker Assumptions when networking Business networking etiquette Making connections, asking for cards, contact details and referrals, gaining follow-up commitments Building relationships - follow-up and follow-through 4 Developing new leads Strategies for first-time sales calls Gaining rapport and opening first-time and new business sales calls effectively Advanced consultative selling - questioning techniques to quickly and efficiently uncover opportunities, need areas and preferences Presenting your solution to a new or first-time customer - creating an enthusiastic and compelling personalised and persuasive summary of your proposal Value message - differentiate your solutions clearly and accurately, with tailored value statements Presenting the right initial USPs, features and benefits and making them relevant and real to the customer Smart ways to position price, emphasise value and be a strong player without being the cheapest or leading on price Learn and use advanced techniques to determine customer needs, value and decision-making criteria in depth on a first-time call 5 Organised persistence - CRM and prospect-tracking Organised persistence - sales tracking, following up on 'sleeping' customers, gaining referrals, time and territory management Maintaining a good database for maximising new business ROI Developing a contact strategy with different types and levels of contact Analysing your contact base using state-of-the-art software and tools Making the most of your CRM systems and solutions Understanding that your attitude makes a difference when sourcing new business Setting SMART objectives for new business development and lead-generation Practical exercise - setting personal development and business goals Time management tips to improve daily productivity New business pipeline management strategies for peak sales performance 6 Workshop summary and close Practical exercise - developing your new business action plan Review and feedback

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This overview-level course is ideally suited for professionals seeking an introduction to microservices architecture and its application within a business context. Ideal attendee roles include software developers, system architects, technical managers, and IT professionals who are part of teams transitioning to a microservices approach. It's also an excellent starting point for non-technical roles such as product owners or business analysts who work closely with technical teams and want to better understand and become conversant in the language and principles of microservices. Overview This course combines engaging instructor-led presentations and useful demonstrations with engaging group activities. Throughout the course you'll explore: Understand the Basics of Microservices: Get to know the fundamental principles and characteristics of microservices and how they revolutionize traditional software development approaches. Explore the Design of Microservices: Gain an overview of how microservices are designed based on business requirements and what makes them unique in the software architecture world. Overview of Managing and Scaling Microservices: Get an introduction to how microservices are managed and scaled independently, and understand the significance of these features in your business operations. Familiarize with the Microservices Ecosystem: Learn about the typical patterns, best practices, and common pitfalls in the microservices world, setting a foundation for future learning and implementation. Introduction to Microservices in a Business Context: Acquire a basic understanding of how microservices can be aligned with specific business capabilities, and get a glimpse into how they can coexist with legacy systems in a business setting. Microservices have rapidly emerged as a popular architectural style, breaking down applications into small, independent services that can be developed, deployed, and scaled individually. Microservices offer a robust method to address a variety of projects, such as e-commerce platforms and content management systems, enhancing scalability and boosting productivity. This technology, when employed correctly, can greatly increase software delivery speed and system resilience, making it a crucial skill set for modern technology professionals.Understanding Microservices - A Technical Overview is a one-day course ideally suited for technical professionals seeking an introduction to microservices architecture and its application within a business context. Under the guidance of an industry expert, this engaging class combines lecture-style learning with lively demonstrations, case study review and group discussions.Throughout the course you?ll explore the principles and characteristics that define microservices, how to identify suitable projects for a microservices approach, the factors to consider when designing them, and the strategies to effectively manage and scale them within complex systems. You?ll also learn about the best practices, patterns, and anti-patterns, arming you with the knowledge to make the right architectural choices. This course also explores the real-world implementation of microservices in a business enterprise. We'll discuss how to align the application of microservices with your organization's specific business capabilities, and offer strategies for smoothly integrating this technology within existing legacy systems. Introduction to Microservices Understand what microservices are and their role in modern software development. Introduction to Microservices: what they are and why they matter. Monolithic vs Microservices: highlighting the shift and benefits. Key principles and characteristics of microservices. Identifying suitable applications for microservices transformation. Demo: Analyzing a sample application and identifying potential microservices Architecting and Managing Microservices Learn the basic strategies for scaling and managing microservices. Scaling Microservices: from a single service to hundreds. Key components of a microservices architecture. Introduction to resilience patterns: Circuit-Breakers and Bulkheads. Load management and provisioning in a microservices setup. Understanding the role of cloud services in microservices. Optional Demo: Illustrating how a microservice-based application scales in real-time Designing Microservices Learn the key aspects to consider when designing microservices. Defining microservice boundaries: Deciding the scope of a microservice. Communication patterns in microservices. Understanding Microservice endpoints. Exploring data stores and transaction boundaries in microservices. Overcoming challenges in Microservices design. Demo: Designing microservices for a hypothetical business requirement Implementing Microservices in a Business Enterprise Understand the process and considerations for implementing microservices in an enterprise context. Assessing enterprise readiness for microservices. Building the business case for microservices: strategic advantages and potential challenges. Aligning microservices with business capabilities. Organizational changes: Team structures and processes for microservices. Dealing with Legacy Systems: Strategies for microservices integration. Demo: Exploring a case study of successful microservices implementation in a business enterprise The Microservices Ecosystem Understand the key tools and best practices in the Microservices ecosystem. Understanding the typical Microservices Stack. Monitoring and Logging in Microservices. Introduction to Docker: Containerization of Microservices. Deployment strategies in a Microservices setup. Introduction to Orchestration in Microservices Demo: Containerizing and deploying a simple microservice Microservices Deployment Strategies Understand various ways to safely introduce changes in a microservices environment. The concept of Blue-Green Deployment: changing services without downtime. Canary Releases and Feature Toggles: slowly rolling out changes to users. Database changes in a microservices environment: keeping data consistent. Demo: Examining various deployment strategies Microservices Best Practices and DevOps Learn key strategies to ensure a smooth operation of your microservices setup. The DevOps culture in Microservices: collaboration for efficiency. Defining a Minimum Viable Product in a Microservices setup: building small, delivering fast. Dealing with data in a distributed setup: managing Data Islands. The importance of Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery in a microservices setup. Governance: Keeping track of your services and their consumers. Demo: Visualizing a simple continuous delivery pipeline Microservices Patterns and Anti-Patterns Learn about common do's and don'ts when working with microservices. Understanding patterns that help with efficient microservices operation. Recognizing and avoiding anti-patterns that can hinder performance. Dealing with common challenges: dependencies between services, managing service boundaries. Demo: Examples of real-world patterns and anti-patterns Simple Overview of OAuth and OpenID for Microservices Introduction to OAuth and OpenID: What they are and why they matter in Microservices. The role of tokens in OAuth 2.0: How they help in securing communications. A simplified look at OpenID Connect: Linking identities across services. Demo

Microsoft Office Basic to Advance Course Overview The "Microsoft Office Basic to Advanced" course provides comprehensive training on the essential applications in the Microsoft Office Suite. From Excel to Word, PowerPoint, and Access, this course equips learners with the skills needed to navigate and master each program's features. Whether you are looking to improve efficiency in everyday tasks or enhance your career prospects, this course covers everything from basic functions to advanced techniques, ensuring a thorough understanding of each program's capabilities. Upon completion, learners will be proficient in using Microsoft Office applications for personal, academic, and professional purposes, enhancing productivity and employability. Course Description This course dives into all key components of the Microsoft Office suite, offering in-depth coverage of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access. Starting with the fundamentals, learners will gain expertise in managing data, creating documents, designing presentations, and managing databases. The course also covers advanced topics such as complex Excel functions, detailed document formatting in Word, effective presentation techniques in PowerPoint, and data management in Access. Through a blend of engaging activities and expert guidance, learners will acquire valuable skills to increase their productivity and confidently use these programs in any professional setting. Microsoft Office Basic to Advance Curriculum Module 01: Microsoft Excel 2019 New Features Module 02: Getting Started with Microsoft Excel Module 03: Performing Calculations Module 04: Modifying a Worksheet Module 05: Formatting a Worksheet Module 06: Printing Workbooks Module 07: Managing Workbooks Module 08: Microsoft Word 2019 Module 09: Microsoft Word 2019 New Features Module 10: Getting Started with Word Module 11: Formatting Text and Paragraphs Module 12: Working More Efficiently Module 13: Managing Lists Module 14: Adding Tables Module 15: Inserting Graphic Objects Module 16: Controlling Page Appearance Module 17: Preparing to Publish a Document Module 18: Workbooks - Microsoft Word 2016 (Beginner) Module 19: Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 Module 20: Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 New Features Module 21: PowerPoint Interface Module 22: Presentation Basics Module 23: Formatting Module 24: Inserting Options Module 25: Working with Objects Module 26: Table Module 27: Charts Module 28: Review and Presentation Module 29: Microsoft Access 2019 Module 30: Microsoft Access 2019 New Features Module 31: Introduction to Access Module 32: Modify Data Module 33: Working with Queries Module 34: Access Forms Module 35: Working with Reports (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to improve their Microsoft Office skills. Professionals aiming to enhance their software proficiency for career advancement. Beginners with an interest in office administration or data management. Those wishing to upgrade their knowledge of Microsoft Office for better job opportunities. Career Path Office Administrator Data Analyst Administrative Assistant Project Manager Executive Assistant IT Support Specialist

Learn how to work with data using Python (the coding language) as a tool. Learn how data is structured and how to manipulate it into a usable, clean form ready for analysis. Work on a small real-life project from conception to solution, in a team or on your own.

Touch Typing Essentials Course Overview The "Touch Typing Essentials" course is designed to help learners develop efficient and accurate typing skills. Covering all aspects of typing from basic finger positioning to typing punctuation and capital letters, this course is perfect for those who want to improve their typing speed and accuracy. Learners will gain a solid foundation in touch typing, enabling them to type confidently without looking at the keyboard. Whether you're a student, a professional, or anyone looking to improve your typing ability, this course will equip you with the skills necessary to type efficiently, leading to increased productivity and confidence in digital communication. Course Description This course provides a structured approach to mastering touch typing. It covers everything from setting up your computer for optimal typing to learning how to type individual letters, punctuation, and even capital letters. Each module focuses on building muscle memory for each key, ensuring learners develop speed and accuracy with each finger movement. Throughout the course, learners will be encouraged to practice regularly to improve typing speed while maintaining correct posture and ergonomics. By the end of the course, learners will have gained the skills needed to type quickly and efficiently, improving their overall digital literacy. Whether for personal development or professional purposes, this course prepares learners for success in today's fast-paced digital world. Touch Typing Essentials Curriculum Module 01: Introduction Module 02: How to Set up Your Computer Module 03: How to type the letters F and J Module 04: How to type the letters D and K Module 05: How to type the letters S and L Module 06: How to type the letter A and ; (semicolon) Module 07: How to type the letters E and I Module 08: How to type the letters R and U Module 09: How to type the letters T and O Module 10: How to type CAPITAL letters Module 11: How to type the letter C and , (Comma) Module 12: How to type the letters G and H Module 13: How to type the letters N and V Module 14: How to type the letters W and M Module 15: How to type the letters Q and P Module 16: How to type the letters B and Y Module 17: How to type the letters Z and X Module 18: How to type Colon and Semicolon Module 19: How to type Full Stop and Comma Module 20: How to type Question Mark and Exclamation Mark Module 21: How to type Dash, Parentheses and Quotation Marks (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to improve typing speed and accuracy. Professionals aiming to enhance productivity and efficiency. Beginners with an interest in improving digital literacy. Students preparing for academic or professional typing requirements. Career Path Administrative Assistant Data Entry Clerk Executive Assistant Virtual Assistant Customer Service Representative Content Writer Transcriptionist

POWERPOINT 🔸 A series of 1 hour sessions 🔸 Learn different aspects of PowerPoint and boost those presentations of yours! 🔸 Learn how to create stunning presentations that wow your audience 🔸 Do the sessions that are of most use to you! Or do them all, it's entirely up to you - and if you do, we have a 'Do all 6 and only pay for 5' offer for you! - we don't know how to run this offer via Eventbrite though, so contact us or book all of them via our website instead: https://pochattraining.co.uk/powerpoint/ 💦Session 1)  Text Formatting The skills learned in this session are useful for all Microsoft Office Products and most other Word Processing Apps 💦Session 2) Image Formatting & Effects  💦Session 3) Using and Formatting SmartArt 💦Session 4) Creating Slide Masters 💦Session 5) Animating Text and Images 💦Session 6) Page Design, Layout and Transitions Run by a friendly, patient trainer, these sessions will be held in small groups These are practical sessions, where you will practice what we're covering as we go along Ask as many questions as you like Many people are using PowerPoint but have never really learned how to use most of its features Learn how to do all those nifty tricks that you see other presenters using Spice up your presentations! Are you great with using text but don't really know a lot about image formatting, or general page design? Now is your chance to pick and choose and learn what you need