13322 Professional Development courses

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.

Understand how to effectively manage conflict and learn that conflict can be healthy and need not damage relationships. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) Conflict and differences of opinion are inevitable in the today’s fast moving, complex business world, some would argue they are even necessary. This highly interactive and practical course addresses the many aspects of effectively managing conflict and will help you ensure that conflict can be healthy and need not damage the relationship. This workshop has been specifically designed to give you an opportunity to learn and test a range of influencing and conflict handling models and techniques. The course is aimed at anyone who interacts with others on a regular basis. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Utilise influencing skills to pre-empt and defuse conflict Resolve conflict by choosing the right approach Recognise the impact of non-verbal communication in managing conflict Use language skills necessary to get you message across in the ‘right’ way Present your case in a reasonable and responsible manner Identify behaviours that can help or hinder interactions with others Apply different techniques for managing conflict positively and for dealing with aggression Content Developing Influence Networking Sources of influence Influencing techniques Effective Behaviour Choosing the right approach Techniques to pre-empt or defuse conflict Behavioural styles and their impact on working relationships Triggers to aggressive behaviour Managing conflict flash points Dealing with different behaviour types Developing Skills Communication skills in conflict situations Using the right language Verbal and non verbal communications Managing our body language Your conflict management style analysis Thomas Killman Conflict Handling Instrument Working in groups Practical exercises and case studies The language of mediation Transactional Analysis Practical Practical exercises Case studies Personal action planning

Our course empowers you to handle workplace issues effectively and fairly. Learn best practices, procedures, and communication skills to maintain a harmonious and compliant workplace. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) This course will enable participants to manage disciplinary and grievance issues effectively. The emphasis is on the use of a structured approach where positive action and problem-solving is highlighted as a priority. The course will build knowledge, skill and confidence in handling these areas objectively, fairly and appropriately in line with policies/procedures, best practice and legal requirements. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Describe the purpose of disciplinary and grievance procedures and how these relate to relevant laws and other procedures Know your role as managers in fairly and consistently applying the procedures at the informal and formal stages Explain the grounds for disciplinary or grievance action and the need to collect, assess and present evidence Describe the structure and roles of disciplinary meetings Explain of the basis for reaching fair and reasonable decisions and possible remedies and penalties Describe the grounds and procedure for appeals Content Disciplinary Procedures Employment Contract – what an employee and employer expect and how to manage when broken. Natural Justice – ensuring ‘fair play’. Misconduct v Capability - what is the difference and which process should be used to manage both. Informal v Formal Action – understanding the processes for both informal and formal disciplinary actions. Suspensions – when, why and how to suspend an employee. Investigations – how to undertake a robust investigation and what to include in the report. Disciplinary Meeting – how to conduct the meeting, the different roles involved. Appeals – understanding how people can appeal and the process to appeal. Grievance Procedures What the law requires – what are the legal requirements for handling a grievance. Informal v Formal Action – understanding the processes for both informal and formal grievance procedures. Conducting the hearing – how to undertake a robust hearing and who should be involved. Appeals - how can people appeal and what is the process.

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.

Do you know someone who works with the finance department or is you one of them? Do you want to learn how to improve your budget and financial stability? Are you aiming for a promotion to become part of the financial management team? You should keep in mind that as long as you want to know how to manage well the budget and financial reports you will be fine but taking this diploma course will take your skills to a whole new level. Description: Understanding the financial reports and spending plans are very important vital to estimate the fate of your organization, you will also observe the trends to know whether the organization is going well and is on track to accomplish its goals and objectives. Uniquely, this book is vital for the general population who are settling on the choice about the association, for example, executives, financial directors, bookkeepers and so forth. Regardless of your occupation or the position, comprehension of the financial reports and budget plans are essential on the grounds which is why examining the financial reports and the financial plans can provide is important. Lastly, this book will be most helpful for the general population who are looking for a support from the general population who are doing the employments identified with the financial and the administration since they can take in every one of the angles identified with the financial reports, budget plans and current bookkeeping guidelines clear and brief way. More is discussed in this studies but it is actually nice that you are here. Who is the course for? Professionals, who work in the business or corporate setting, especially people who are assigned to the finance department and are trying to figure out the ridiculous amount. People who are interested in learning more about payroll management and bookkeeping. Entry Requirement: This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds. Learners should be ages 16 or over to undertake the qualification. Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course. Assessment:  At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days. Why choose us? Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials; Tutorial videos/materials from the industry leading experts; Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform; Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result; The UK & internationally recognized accredited qualification; Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime; The benefit of career advancement opportunities; 24/7 student support via email. Career Path: The Diploma in Budgets and Financial Reports is a useful qualification to possess and would be beneficial for the following careers: Account Manager Auditor Benefits Administration Specialist Bookkeepers Budget Officer Finance Officer Payroll Officers Payroll Manager. Budgets and Financial Reports Module One - Getting Started 00:15:00 Module Two - Glossary 00:30:00 Module Three - Understanding Financial Statements 00:30:00 Module Four - Analyzing Financial Statements (I) 01:00:00 Module Five - Analyzing Financial Statements (II) 00:30:00 Module Six - Understanding Budgets 00:30:00 Module Seven - Budgeting Made Easy 00:30:00 Module Eight - Advanced Forecasting Techniques 00:30:00 Module Nine - Managing the Budget 00:30:00 Module Ten - Making Smart Purchasing Decisions 01:00:00 Module Eleven - A Glimpse into the Legal World 01:00:00 Module Twelve - Wrapping Up 00:15:00 Budgets and Money Management Finance Jeopardy 00:15:00 The Fundamentals of Finance 00:15:00 The Basics of Budgeting 00:15:00 Parts of a Budget 00:15:00 The Budgeting Process 00:30:00 Budgeting Tips and Tricks 00:15:00 Monitoring and Managing Budgets 00:15:00 Crunching the Numbers 00:15:00 Getting Your Budget Approved 00:15:00 Comparing Investment Opportunities 00:15:00 ISO 9001:2008 00:15:00 Directing the Peerless Data Corporation 00:30:00 Refer A Friend Refer A Friend 00:00:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Diploma in Budgets and Financial Reports 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Diploma in Budgets and Financial Reports 00:20:00 Order Your Certificates and Transcripts Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

Overview Money moves to those who manage it well. The financial analysis gives insights into a company's financial condition. Therefore, businesses can make wise economic decisions and improve their profitability and cash flow.  In this Financial Analysis Training, you'll learn how to perform financial analysis to help your business make informed choices for its economic conditions. Here, you'll learn how to prepare a balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.  In addition, the course will take you through the steps in financial reporting to track and analyse your business's cash inflows and outflows. You'll also learn how to perform a profitability analysis to understand your company's ability to generate income. Finally, the course will teach you about the methods of credit analysis, equity analysis, and ratio analysis and explain how they work. Course Preview Learning Outcomes Understand the methods of financial analysis Learn how to prepare financial statements for your company Find a comprehensive guide to the balance sheet and income statement Understand the importance of cash flow statements in business Identify the methods of profitability analysis Learn about ratio analysis to evaluate a company's liquidity, solvency and profitability. Why Take This Course From John Academy? Affordable, well-structured and high-quality e-learning study materials Meticulously crafted engaging and informative tutorial videos and materials Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result Earn UK & internationally recognised accredited qualification Easily access the course content on mobile, tablet, or desktop from anywhere, anytime Excellent career advancement opportunities Get 24/7 student support via email What Skills Will You Learn From This Course? Financial Analysis Financial Statement Preparation Profitability Analysis Who Should Take this Financial Analysis Training? Whether you're an existing practitioner or an aspiring professional, this course is an ideal training opportunity. It will elevate your expertise and boost your CV with key skills and a recognised qualification attesting to your knowledge. Are There Any Entry Requirements? This Financial Analysis Training is available to all learners of all academic backgrounds. But learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. And a good understanding of the English language, numeracy, and ICT will be helpful. Certificate of Achievement After completing this course successfully, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. Certificates & Transcripts can be obtained either in Hardcopy at £14.99 or in PDF format at £11.99. Career Path​ Financial Analysis Training provides essential skills that will make you more effective in your role. It would be beneficial for any related profession in the industry, such as: Financial Analyst: £32,000 to £55,000 Credit Analyst: £26,000 to £40,000 Equity Analyst: £45,000 to £80,000 Risk Analyst: £26,000 to £45,000 Investment Analyst: £32,000 to £55,000 Accountant: £24,000 to £50,000 Module 01: Introduction to Financial Analysis Introduction to Financial Analysis 00:18:00 Module 02: The Balance Sheet The Balance Sheet 00:29:00 Module 03: The Income Statement The Income Statement 00:25:00 Module 04: The Cash Flow Statement The Cash Flow Statement 00:25:00 Module 05: Financial Reporting Financial Reporting 00:26:00 Module 06: Analysing Profitability Analysing Profitability 00:22:00 Module 07: The Applications and Limitations of EBITDA The Applications and Limitations of EBITDA1 00:27:00 Module 08: Credit Analysis Credit Analysis 00:32:00 Module 09: Equity Analysis Equity Analysis 00:18:00 Module 10: Ratio Analysis Ratio Analysis 00:28:00 Assignment Assignment - Financial Analysis Training 00:00:00 Order Your Certificate and transcript Order Your Certificate QLS 00:00:00

Course Overview From planning to execution, every business needs proper management. Take your first step in the business world with commercial management skills. Learn the necessary commercial management skills from this Commercial Management Masterclass course and give your planning and management skills a huge boost. In this Commercial Management Masterclass course, you will learn the basic principles and fundamentals of commercial management. You will understand how to maintain commercial relationships and improve your negotiation skill. This course will teach you budget management, cash flow management and risk management strategies with understandable and bite-sized lessons.  From this comprehensive Commercial Management Masterclass course, you will be able to understand what is important for your business and how you can plan a successful business plan from scratch. This course will help you acquire the skills you need for business analysis and commercial management. Learning Outcomes Learn about the basic principles of commercial management Understand how you can make a commercial relationship with your partners and clients Understand the importance of partnership agreements Understand the steps of cash flow management Familiarize with different negotiation skills Know about different commercial risk and risk management techniques Gain in-depth knowledge about commercial project management Get to know about the customer life cycle Be able to manage customer lifecycle effectively Understand the roles of shareholders in commercial management Learn about the laws and legislation of commercial management Who is this course for? The Commercial management masterclass course is ideal for aspiring professionals who want to establish their careers in commercial management. This course will teach you negotiation planning and management skills from scratch. Entry Requirement This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds. Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course. Certification After you have successfully completed the course, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hardcopy at the cost of £39 or in PDF format at the cost of £24. PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours, and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days. Why choose us? Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials; Tutorial videos/materials from the industry-leading experts; Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform; Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result; The UK & internationally recognized accredited qualification; Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime; The benefit of career advancement opportunities; 24/7 student support via email. Career Path The Commercial Management Masterclass course is a useful qualification to possess and would be beneficial for any related profession or industry such as: Commercial Managers Managing Directors Executive Officers Business Owners Entrepreneurs Project Planners Business Analysts Idea Generators Module 01: Introduction to Commercial Management Introduction to Commercial Management 00:26:00 Module 02: Commercial Relationship Part-1 Commercial Relationship Part-1 00:18:00 Module 03: Commercial Relationship Part-2 Commercial Relationship Part-2 00:22:00 Module 04: Partnership and Agreements Partnership and Agreements 00:27:00 Module 05: Budget Management Budget Management 00:35:00 Module 06: Cash Flow Management Part- 1 Cash Flow Management Part- 1 00:22:00 Module 07: Cash Flow Management Part- 2 Cash Flow Management Part- 2 00:25:00 Module 08: Negotiation Negotiation 00:24:00 Module 09: Commercial Risk Management Commercial Risk Management 00:29:00 Module 10: Commercial Project Management Commercial Project Management 00:29:00 Module 11: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Part-1 Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Part-1 00:32:00 Module 12: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Part-2 Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Part-2 00:34:00 Module 13: Managing Customer Lifecycle Managing Customer Lifecycle 00:26:00 Module 14: Roles of Shareholders in Commercial Management Roles of Shareholders in Commercial Management 00:32:00 Module 15: Loans and Debts Management Loans and Debts Management 00:26:00 Module 16: Commercial Legislations Commercial Legislations 00:20:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

Course Overview Amp up your project management skills to meet your project requirements and shape your organisation's success. Project managers are responsible for the successful planning and execution of projects. This Recruitment Consultant Diploma course is designed to help you learn the proven project management skills and techniques to manage projects from beginning to end. The course will give you clear ideas on project management basics, different project types, and the techniques applied to project activities for successful project completion. During the course, you'll gain insights into project management steps, such as project initiation, execution, monitoring, and closing. On top of that, you'll explore the steps involved in project team building and acquire knowledge of earned value management to measure project performance. Learning Outcomes Discover the crucial steps to project success Familiarise yourself with different types of projects Identify the steps involved in project initiation, execution, monitoring and closing Understand what makes a successful project management team Learn about Earned Value Management (EVM) for project performance measurement Determine what is a change control process in project management Who is the Recruitment Consultant Diploma Course for? This Recruitment Consultant Diploma course is perfect for aspiring professionals in the relevant industry, such as people with careers in: Project Manager Project Executive Project Administrator Project Co-ordinator Project Lead It will deepen their knowledge and help them establish the fundamental skills for project management. Why Choose this Diploma in Recruitment Consultant Diploma Course? Affordable, well-structured and high-quality e-learning study materials Engaging tutorial videos, materials from the industry-leading experts Opportunity to study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result The UK & internationally recognised accredited qualification Access the course content on mobile, tablet, or desktop from anywhere, anytime Excellent career advancement opportunities 24/7 student support via email. Entry Requirement This course is available to all learners of all academic backgrounds. Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. A good understanding of the English language, numeracy, and ICT are required to attend this course. Assessment At the end of the course, you will be required to sit for an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. Before sitting for your final exam, you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. However, you can also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at the cost of £39 or in PDF format at £24. PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours, and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days. Module 01: Introduction to Recruitment: Importance and Implications Introduction to Recruitment: Importance and Implications 00:17:00 Module 02: An Overview of the Recruitment Industry An Overview of the Recruitment Industry 00:26:00 Module 03: The UK Recruitment Legislation The UK Recruitment Legislation 00:19:00 Module 04: Sales and Selling in the Recruitment Industry Sales and Selling in the Recruitment Industry 00:11:00 Module 05: The Recruitment Process The Recruitment Process 00:47:00 Module 06: Key Performance Indicators for the Recruitment Industry Key Performance Indicators for the Recruitment Industry 00:25:00 Module 07: Candidate Attraction for Recruitment Candidate Attraction for Recruitment 00:35:00 Module 08: Candidate Management Candidate Management 00:22:00 Module 09: Candidate Interview Processes Candidate Interview Processes 00:24:00 Module 10: Client Acquisition Client Acquisition 00:36:00 Module 11: Client Strategy in the Recruitment Sector Client Strategy in the Recruitment Sector 00:25:00 Module 12: Client Management Client Management 00:27:00 Module 13: Steps to Starting and Running a Successful Recruiting Service Steps to Starting and Running a Successful Recruiting Service 00:23:00 Recommended Materials Recommended Readings - Recruitment Consultant Diploma 00:00:00 Workbook - Recruitment Consultant Diploma 00:00:00 Optional Assignment Optional Assignment - Recruitment Consultant Diploma 00:00:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

Are you looking for something that will help you understand yourself and how to interact with others more effectively? Would you like something that uses a simple four colour model to quickly allow you to understand your personality type and how you can use this knowledge to enhance your relationships and reach your goals, whatever they are? We think that Insights Discovery might be just the thing for you! What's even better is that our Discovery bundle includes both a copy of your unique profile and a 90 minute personal session with our executive coach, Cami Rose, to chat it all through and set you up for success using your new knowledge for the future. Just request a session and we'll be in touch with the link that will allow you to complete the Insights evaluator and arrange your personal coaching session at a time to suit you. Want Discovery for your team? We can do that too. Leave us your name and details and we'll be in touch to chat through your needs and objectives.