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Ever wondered why your coffee costs more this year than last? Or why some countries flourish while others fumble with inflation? This Economics course brings clarity to the forces shaping our financial surroundings, without burying you in baffling jargon. Whether you're brushing up for professional reasons or simply curious about the flow of money, this CPD-accredited course explains economic principles in a way that’s sharp, structured, and surprisingly digestible. From market dynamics to global trade shifts, learners will discover how policies, decisions, and unpredictable events stir the economic pot. It's theory with purpose—cleverly distilled for an online audience. No lecture halls, no chalkboards—just straightforward insight into the systems that quietly dictate much of our daily lives. If understanding how money moves sounds like your cup of tea, this course is the right place to start thinking like an economist—without needing to wear tweed. Course Curriculum: Module 01: An Introduction to Economics Module 02: The Market System and the Circular Flow Model Module 03: Supply, Demand and Prices Module 04: Prices Module 05: Elasticity Module 06: Market Failures Module 07: Production and Costs Module 08: Market Structure: Perfect Competition vs Monopoly Module 09: Money, Banking and the Financial System Module 10: Measuring GDP and Economic Growth Module 11: Unemployment Module 12: Inflation Module 13: Income Distribution and Poverty Module 14: International Finance Module 15: Fiscal Policy Course Assessment You will immediately be given access to a specifically crafted MCQ test upon completing an online module. For each test, the pass mark will be set to 60%. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by The CPD Certification Service Who is this course for? The Economics - CPD Accredited training is ideal for highly motivated individuals or teams who want to enhance their skills and efficiently skilled employees. Requirements There are no formal entry requirements for the course, with enrollment open to anyone! Career path Learn the essential skills and knowledge you need to excel in your professional life with the help & guidance from our Economics - CPD Accredited training.

Mastering the landscape beneath our feet is more than just marking boundaries—it’s about understanding the maths, methods, and measurements that shape infrastructure from the ground up. This CPD-accredited Land Surveying and Cost Estimation course is tailored for learners keen to gain essential theoretical insights into surveying principles, cost projection techniques, and the broader world of construction-based assessments. Whether you're new to the subject or brushing up your knowledge, the course presents everything in a straightforward, learner-friendly style without any fluff. You’ll explore topics like topographical data analysis, contour mapping, estimation strategies, and survey methodologies—guided through structured modules that keep your progress on track. From basic definitions to applied formulas, each section is designed to ensure clarity and relevance. There’s no jargon to wade through, just focused content with real applicability for those with an eye on roles in planning, design, or project estimation. No need for hard hats or fieldwork—this learning happens entirely online, on your schedule, from wherever you choose to log in. A sound choice for those looking to grow their expertise with confidence and without complication. Furthermore, just to ensure that you are getting what you are paying for and there's no room for disappointment, you get a full 100% money-back guarantee, so there's nothing to worry about. You can enrol in the course with complete confidence. Course Curriculum: Module 01: Introduction to Land Surveying Module 02: Land Surveying Basics Module 03: Land Surveying Instrumentation Module 04: Land Surveying Methods and Techniques Module 05: Topographic Surveying and Mapping Module 06: Boundary Surveying Module 07: Cost Estimation Module 08: Role of Cost Estimator and New Aspects of Cost Estimation Module 09: Elements and Factors influencing Cost Estimation Module 10: Cost Estimation in Construction Industry Module 11: Cost Management Module 12: Surveying Health and Safety Course Assessment You will immediately be given access to a specifically crafted MCQ test upon completing an online module. For each test, the pass mark will be set to 60%. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by The CPD Certification Service Who is this course for? The Land Surveying and Cost Estimation - CPD Accredited training is ideal for highly motivated individuals or teams who want to enhance their skills and efficiently skilled employees. Requirements There are no formal entry requirements for the course, with enrollment open to anyone! Career path Learn the essential skills and knowledge you need to excel in your professional life with the help & guidance from our Land Surveying and Cost Estimation - CPD Accredited training.

Graphics Design Course is Now The Most Demanding Course to Advance Your Career! You can move ahead from a novice to an expert in graphics design by comprehending the principles of colour, typography, layout, composition, branding, and other areas of study in the industry. Graphics Design Courses: Course 01: Diploma in Adobe Graphics Design at QLS Level 5 Course 02: Complete After Effects for Graphic Design Course 03: Certificate in Graphic Design Using Canva at QLS Level 3 Course 04: Create Videos, Motion Graphics and Animation Using Canva Course 05: User Experience Design from A-Z: Adobe XD UI/UX Design Course 06: Web Design with Adobe XD Key Highlights for Graphics Design Course: QLS Endorsed CPD Accredited Unlimited Retake Exam & 24/7 Tutor Support 100% Learning Satisfaction Guarantee Lifetime Access Self-paced Curriculum Breakdown of the Course: Module 01: Basics of Graphics Design Module 02: Foundation in Graphics Design Module 03: Adobe Photoshop Basics Module 04: Designers go to Software Module 05: Adobe Illustrator Introduction and Typography Module 06: Creating Logos with Illustrator Module 07: Logo Design Basics Module 08: Adobe in Design and Print Work Introduction Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate of Achievement: Upon successful completion of the course, you will be eligible to order QLS Endorsed Hardcopy Certificate titled 'Diploma in Adobe Graphics Design at QLS Level 5'. £109 GBP for addresses within the UK. Please note that delivery within the UK is free of charge. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? This course is effective for- Those who are interested in learning Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign Those who wish to comprehend the fundamentals and philosophy of graphic design in conjunction with actual projects and applications Those who want to understand the methods and implementation of logo design and branding Anyone looking to advance their existing careers or who wants to work as a graphic designer part-time or full-time. Those seeking a foundational course in graphic design with the depth of one at the intermediate level Those wishing to become familiar with the fundamentals of Affinity Designer as well as the distinctions between Affinity Designer and Adobe Illustrator Requirements Learners seeking to enrol for the Graphic Design Course should meet the following requirements; Basic knowledge of English Language, which you have already Basic Knowledge of Information & Communication Technologies for studying online or digital platform. Stable Internet or Data connection in your learning devices. Career path After completing this course, you can explore trendy and in-demand jobs related to Graphics Design, such as- Marketing Specialist Photo Editor Multimedia Artist Illustrators Digital Artists Artists Social Media Marketers Logo Designers Explore each of the roles available and how you can start your career in Graphics Design. Certificates CPD Accredited PDF Certificate Digital certificate - Included CPD Accredited PDF Certificate CPD Accredited Hard Copy Certificate Hard copy certificate - £9.99 CPD Accredited Hard Copy Certificate Delivery Charge: Inside the UK: £3.99 each Outside of the UK: £9.99 each

Learn the skills and mindset to become a business partner, align your expertise with the organisational goals, drive growth, and shape the future of your company. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) This is a highly interactive and practical course which will help you to understand the role of Business Partnering and the key skills needed to be successful in the role. The course is designed specifically to give you an opportunity to explore the role and test a range of techniques to improve your strategic working as well as your influencing and relationship building skills. This course is aimed at individuals who work cross-functionally and with other people to achieve business results and is particularly helpful for those who engage frequently with senior managers and executives. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Describe the role of Business Partner and the benefit to the business Develop stronger engagement with all internal and external stakeholders Influence without authority Build positive relationships Handle robust conversations Be forward thinking, not reactive Act as a change agent Communicate with confidence and credibility Content Understanding the role of the Business Partner What is Business Partnering from an individual, departmental and business view Using a psychometric test to look at where your strengths are and how you can use them effectively in the role Developing Relationships Creating a powerful first impression. Communication skills Understanding different communication styles Being more proactive in developing key relationships Stakeholder engagement Presenting ideas in a confident and articulate way Understanding and developing trust Connecting with people Networking Influencing and Negotiating Influencing and persuading others Dealing with conflict and difficult conversations Becoming a trusted advisor/Business Partner Advanced questioning skills and techniques to get to the root of a problem Strategic Thinking Develop the mind-set and strategic capability to play a more proactive leading role in the business

Learn effective strategies and leadership skills to thrive in today's remote work landscape. Elevate your team's performance, no matter where they are located. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) Remote teams present a specific set of challenges to their managers. Such challenges include communication, task allocation and performance management. This workshop is designed for managers who run teams that spread over more than one location, nationally or internationally, and who wish to find ways to enhance teamworking in these conditions. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Identify key actions to take to manage team performance remotely Implement a communications plan for use within the team Allocate tasks to team members to build a culture of teamworking across the different locations Involve your team members in planning team activities Use visits to each location to maximum effect Content Communication to ensure inclusivity How do team members find out the latest news? Identifying what needs to be known by all A team communication plan Effective virtual meetings Manage performance from a distance Principles of Smart Working Involving the team in planning activities Allocating tasks and objectives across the team Identifying areas of expertise Deciding key areas of responsibility per location Identifying, and dealing with, the different levels of performance Maximising time in each location Setting the tone of a visit – from ‘inspection’ to ‘social call’ Considering what team members expect and need from your presence Identifying what needs to be prepared by the team for your visit Making contact with your team members while you are there Action planning Identifying and planning next steps

Gain the insights, tools, and frameworks to make impactful decisions that steer your organisation towards success. Elevate your strategic thinking and drive results Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) Strategic decision making is messy, complex and full of uncertainty. These are factors which work against the human mind when it comes to making effective decisions. This course provides delegates with insights into the factors influencing strategic decision making. Using psychometric profiles delegates will learn about their own preferences when making decisions, how to influence others and how to create the ideal conditions for successful strategic decision making. Objectives By the end of the course you will be able to: Explain the challenges of VUCA – Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity & Ambiguous Use models of Strategic Thinking Understand the impact of perception, bias and judgement in decision making Understand personal preferences and approaches to decision making Speed read other people’s approach to decision making Use decision making models for strategic thinking Apply Mindsets, Skillsets and Toolsets for decision making Content The decision lifestyle - personal preferences Understand the human facts that influence decision making Understanding personal preferences and approaches to decision making Understand the impact of Perception, Bias and judgement in decision making Speed reading others’ approach to decision making Frameworks to provide context for decision making Understand the business factors that influence decision making – VUCA The Cynefin Framework – decision making in complex situations Understanding which business context you operate in – simple, complicated, complex or chaotic Models to improve strategic thinking How to understand yourself better How to improve your decision making How to understand others better How to improve other’s decision making Human centred decision making How to put humans at the centre of your decision making The art of Creative Problem Solving Using Design Thinking to reduce human complexity in decision making

Learn the skills, knowledge and have the confidence to tackle difficult conversations in a productive way. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) Do you worry about how to give negative feedback or deal with performance issues? Are you concerned about giving bad news? This workshop is designed to give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to tackle these scenarios in a productive way. If you are a people manager, team leader or supervisor looking to make those challenging conversations less stressful and more effective, this workshop is for you. Lots of practical sessions will ensure you have the opportunity to relate your learning to your real life work situations. The one day session will use professional actors in the afternoon so that you can practice handling real-life challenging conversations. Objectives By the end of the course you will be able to: Deal with a wide range of challenging conversations Describe the preferred behavioural style for giving feedback State the most appropriate influencing technique to use in your situations Explain how to give successful constructive feedback Content What are challenging conversations What type of challenging conversations occur? Why do we find them challenging? Communication Practical exercise to demonstrate and act as a refresher of the fundamentals of communication Barriers to communication especially in a difficult discussion Choosing the right behavioural style Refresher of assertiveness and why it is important in this context Practical exercise demonstrating how behaviour breeds behaviour, and the impact of choosing an inappropriate style Steps to using assertive behaviour Influencing Cialdini’s model for influence How to use influencing techniques in handling challenging conversations Practical application Feedback Understanding feedback – positive vs. negative Using the ABCBC model for feedback Using the basics of emotional intelligence to give effective feedback Practical application Practical Activities Professional actors will work with you in small groups in the afternoon to practice real-life challenging conversations.

Unlock the Power of Teams: Elevate your leadership with our Building and Leading Effective Teams course. Learn the art of collaboration, communication, and synergy to create high-performing teams that drive success Course overview Duration: 1 day (6 hours) Everyone works in teams today in one way or another. Whatever we do in the workplace we need to interact with another person or a number of people at various times. It is important that we know how to communicate, how to listen, how to work together and how to overcome conflict when it arises in our workplace. Challenges are often created by a lack of trust, poor conflict handling skills, a lack of shared vision and confusion over roles and responsibilities. This course will help delegates understand how to encourage more productive team working in the workplace. By the end of the course delegates will be able to describe what makes a High Performing Team and realistically assess their current strengths and weaknesses. Delegates will also be able to identify and plan behavioural changes that will improve the team’s performance. The course is experiential based with lots of learning by doing activities, reflecting and discussion. This will allow team members to get to know/improve their knowledge of team colleagues and energise or re-energise teams. Objectives  Know more about their colleagues Be able to describe what makes a high performing team Understand the importance of playing to different strengths and skills Recognise the need for clear and effective communication Content The Importance of Team Work The importance of teamwork The ‘third dimension’ – how working together has the potential to achieve more The dangers of an overly competitive workplace culture Psychological Safety Team Development Models Stages of Team Development Behaviours at each stage Dysfunctional Teams – what does good and bad look like Characteristics of high performing and elite teams Teaming and Leadership Skills Teaming competencies Active Listening Proactive Language Values and Beliefs Building Mental Fitness of Teams Becoming an inspirational leader Establishing a climate of psychological safety Team Challenges The importance of Accountability The Team Charter Smart Teams:Building TrustBuilding CollaborationOvercoming ConflictGaining CommitmentDeveloping Shared Goals The importance of shared goals Effective Team communication

Why cultural differences exist, what you can do to understand and respect these differences and then implement strategies to build effective intercultural relationships.Learn the skills, knowledge and have the confidence to tackle difficult conversations in a productive way. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) This workshop is designed for those who deal on a regular basis with fellow employees, suppliers or customers from different cultural backgrounds. The workshop will focus on understanding why cultural differences exist, what you can do to understand and respect these differences and then implement strategies to build effective intercultural relationships. The one day session will use professional actors in the afternoon so that you can practice real-life situations involving intercultural challenges. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Understand what makes us different from people from other cultures Appreciate why we form impressions of other cultures Use strategies to communicate effectively with those from different cultural backgrounds Build trust with those we work with from a different cultural background Content Intercultural Challenges What challenges do you face with dealing with people from different cultures? Why do these challenges exist? Understanding Culture What is culture? Trompenaars’ Model of Culture – what determines our understanding of different cultures Cultural theories Hall and Hall:Three Systems of TimeThe Importance of Context – Data vs Dialogue Hofstede – 6 Cultural Dimensions Trompenaars – 7 Cultural Dimensions Chart your intercultural business relationships against these dimensions Strategies and Intercultural Management Trompenaar’s 3 step approach – Recognise, Respect, Reconcile How to foster and maintain trust Effective intercultural communication strategies Practical Activities Professional actors will work with you in small groups in the afternoon to practice real-life challenging conversations.