Discover the powerful schedule and cost risk analysis features of PRA. Course overview Duration: 2 days (13 hours) Our Primavera Risk Analysis course gives a detailed introduction to the schedule and risk analysis features of Primavera Risk Analysis. It shows the powerful features of the tool and give hands on practice throughout the course to ensure you can confidentially put your new skills into practice back in the workplace. This course is designed for new users of Primavera Risk Analysis, and no previous experience is required. You should however be familiar with risk management processes and terminology. Objectives By the end of the course you will be able to: Import schedules into PRA Add three point estimates onto plans Perform schedule and cost analysis Use templated quick risk Run risk analysis Interpret results from the Risk Histogram and Tornado graph Add task percentiles to a Gantt chart Set up a risk register Add qualitative and quantitative risks Link risk to activities in the plan Create reports Use the Distribution Analyser Content Importing schedules Importing MSP and Primavera Schedules Running import checks Checking schedule integrity Schedule risk analysis 3 point estimating Entering uncertainly Different distributions Using quick risk Updating plan Importing plans with 3 point estimates Cost/Resource uncertainty Resource loadings Creating 3 point cost estimates Resource distributions and escalations Simple cost estimates Templated quick risk Setting up and applying templated quick risk Assessing risk at WBS level Running risk analysis Running risk analysis Interpreting results on the Risk Histogram Setting analysis options Task percentiles Setting task percentile options Including task percentiles on the Gantt chart Tornado graph Creating a Tornado graph Viewing sensitivity Analysing sensitivity against activities Setting up the risk register Setting Schema levels Defining criteria and tolerances Setting up a Risk Breakdown Structure (RBS) Working with manageability and proximity Saving scoring matrices Adding custom fields Exporting data Exporting to Excel, Word and PowerPoint Qualitive risks Setting risk IDs Adding risk cause, description and effect Setting up risk details Entering mitigation actions Quantitative risks Linking risks to activities Adding schedule and cost impacts Defining how multiple risks impact Correlation Migrating your plan Adding mitigation actions to your plan as tasks Linking tasks to mitigation actions Actioning your risk register Progressing risks Importing progressed plans Linking register to progressed plans Risk history The Waterfall chart Saving and reporting Exporting the risk register Running reports Creating new reports Building and comparing risk plans Using the distribution analyser Comparing dates and cost
Getting Started The MBA in Educational Leadership and Management programme is a dynamic educational offering that aims to equip future educational leaders with essential skills. This programme is designed for individuals with a Postgraduate (Level 7) Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership or equivalent. This programme places a strong emphasis on effective leadership, educational policy, and management within a variety of educational settings. Graduates from this programme emerge well-prepared to take on leadership roles within academic institutions and drive positive changes in the field of education. The MBA in Educational Leadership and Management empower educators and education professionals with advanced knowledge and skills in leadership and management. This programme presents an excellent opportunity for individuals with a relevant postgraduate diploma or an equivalent qualification to "top up" their credentials to earn a full MBA degree. Throughout this programme, students engage deeply with the intricacies of educational leadership and management, gaining valuable insights into the latest theories, practices, and strategies relevant to the educational sector. The curriculum strongly focuses on critical areas such as leadership theory, organisational management, policy development, and educational change management. The programme provides students with the tools needed to address the complex challenges that educational organisations face today, ultimately enhancing the quality of education. This MBA in Educational Leadership and Management enhances career prospects and actively contributes to improving educational systems. The MBA in Educational Leadership and Management Top Up is awarded and delivered 100% online by Anglia Ruskin University. At Anglia Ruskin University, you will study through Canvas, a world-class online Learning Management System (LMS), accessed from your phone, pc or tablet at home or on the move. Canvas provides instant access to study materials, forums, and support from tutors and classmates, as well as enabling easy submission of your assignments. After successfully completing your studies, you'll be invited to attend a graduation ceremony on campus at Anglia Ruskin University. If attending the ceremony in person is not possible, we'll arrange to send your certificate to you. School of Business and Technology London partners with Chestnut Education Group to promote this programme. About Awarding Body Anglia Ruskin University began in 1858 as the Cambridge School of Art founded by William Beaumont. It was then merged with the Cambridge shire College of Arts and Technology and the Essex Institute of Higher Education and was renamed Anglia Polytechnic. It was then given university status in 1992 and renamed Anglia Ruskin University in 2005. The university has campuses in the UK (Cambridge, Chelmsford, London and Peterborough), as well as they are partnered with institutions around the world including Berlin, Budapest, Trinidad, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Assessment Assignments and Project No examinations Entry Requirements Applicant with significant years of experience despite not having formal qualifications. The criteria for admission will be through an interview for those who can demonstrate the skills to cope with the demands of the course. A good command of English (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent). A Postgraduate (Level 7) Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership or equivalent. Learners must request before enrolment to interchange unit(s) other than the preselected units shown in the SBTL website because we need to make sure the availability of learning materials for the requested unit(s). SBTL will reject an application if the learning materials for the requested interchange unit(s) are unavailable. Learners are not allowed to make any request to interchange unit(s) once enrolment is complete. Structure MBA in Educational Leadership and Management Top-Up Programme Structure Developing Effective Management Systems Dissertation (Major Project) Delivery Methods The MBA in Educational Leadership and Management Top Up is awarded and delivered 100% online by Anglia Ruskin University. At Anglia Ruskin University, you will study through Canvas, a world-class online Learning Management System (LMS), accessed from your phone, pc or tablet at home or on the move. Canvas provides instant access to study materials, forums, and support from tutors and classmates, as well as enabling easy submission of your assignments. After successfully completing your studies, you'll be invited to attend a graduation ceremony on campus at Anglia Ruskin University. If attending the ceremony in person is not possible, we'll arrange to send your certificate to you. School of Business and Technology London partners with Chestnut Education Group to promote this programme. Resources and Support School of Business & Technology London is dedicated to offering excellent support on every step of your learning journey. School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal. Our support team liaises with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receives a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and streamline all the support processes efficiently. Quality learning materials made by industry experts is a significant competitive edge of the School of Business & Technology London. Quality learning materials comprised of structured lecture notes, study guides, practical applications which includes real-world examples, and case studies that will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats, such as PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal. How does the Online Learning work at SBTL? We at SBTL follow a unique approach which differentiates us from other institutions. Indeed, we have taken distance education to a new phase where the support level is incredibly high.Now a days, convenience, flexibility and user-friendliness outweigh demands. Today, the transition from traditional classroom-based learning to online platforms is a significant result of these specifications. In this context, a crucial role played by online learning by leveraging the opportunities for convenience and easier access. It benefits the people who want to enhance their career, life and education in parallel streams. SBTL's simplified online learning facilitates an individual to progress towards the accomplishment of higher career growth without stress and dilemmas. How will you study online? With the School of Business & Technology London, you can study wherever you are. You finish your program with the utmost flexibility. You will be provided with comprehensive tutor support online through SBTL Support Desk portal. How will I get tutor support online? School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal, through which our support team liaise with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receive a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and to streamline all the support process efficiently. Learners should expect to receive a response on queries like guidance and assistance within 1 - 2 working days. However, if the support request is for assessment feedback, learners will receive the reply with feedback as per the time frame outlined in the Assessment Feedback Policy.
Learn the key skills to become a Manager in an organisation. How can you get the best from your new team. Course overview Duration: 2 days (13 hours) This workshop is suitable for those who have recently started their first direct line management role. This is a practical workshop and focusses on understanding the role of a people manager in managing workloads amongst the team, the individuals within their team and getting the best out of the team. Objectives State the key roles and responsibilities of a people manager Use your time effectively to plan and prioritise your own and the work of others for expedient results Set objectives that engage those reporting to you Delegate tasks effectively that motivate the individuals you delegate to Appreciate how to deal with both good and under-performance Adopt the most appropriate leadership style Manage the team through its natural development and through times of change Add value to meetings you attend and chair Content Roles and Responsibilities Understanding your roles and responsibilities for people management Management vs Leadership Action Centred Leadership Managing Workloads How to prioritise the management of tasks, the individuals and the team Objective setting – how to set objectives and how to engage individuals in their objectives Practical application on prioritisation and objective setting Managing Individuals Delegating tasks and work effectively Understanding motivation and how best to motivate individuals Managing performance – the Skill/Will matrix How to manage good performers Dealing with under-performance Goleman’s 6 Leadership styles Choosing the appropriate leadership style for the right person and situation Managing the Team Understanding team roles and dynamics How to manage the team as it develops Team learning and development Managing teams through times of change Tips and techniques for focused meetings
B.Ed graduates are eligible to pursue careers as teachers in primary, secondary, or higher education institutions, as well as other roles in educational administration and research
Understand the Mental Toughness model and look at how to improve your mental toughness with the 4c’s. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) Mental toughness is the ability to resist, manage and overcome doubts, worries, concerns and circumstances that prevent you from succeeding, or excelling at a task or towards an objective or a performance outcome that you set out to achieve. Our one day programme can help you to achieve this by using tools and techniques to help you perform under pressure and ensure your wellbeing. Objectives By the end of the course you will to: Identify the causes of stress and how to prevent them Assess your mental toughness using the MTQ48 measure Use tools and techniques to develop your mental toughness Content Understanding Stress, Pressure and Challenge The causes of stress How stress can manifest itself Threat response The Stress performance curve Stress, challenge and pressure Positive stress Mental Toughness, Stress Management and Resilience Defining stress management, resilience and mental toughness How they differ and how they affect each other Mental Toughness Understanding mental toughness The importance of mental toughness The benefits of developing your mental toughness The 4 Cs of Mental Toughness How we approach Challenge Control our emotions Develop Confidence Create Commitment MTQ48 Profile Understanding your MTQ48 profile Looking at your mental toughness Areas for development Developing Mental Toughness Managing physical energy to deal with stress Developing healthy habits for managing stress Multitasking and the ability to focus Identifying unhelpful thought patterns Positive and pragmatic thinking approaches Managing your approach to change and challenge Ways of developing mental toughness
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.
Encourage people to think about how they can improve their performance through asking questions and coaching effectively. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) This workshop is suitable for anyone who is in a first line manager position looking to develop their coaching skills. The focus of the workshop is on understanding how coaching supports other management techniques, how it develops people and their performance, and how best to use coaching with your team. Objectives By the end of the course you will be able to: Define what coaching is and how it differs from and complements other management techniques State the benefits that coaching has for team members, managers and the business Use the key skills of coaching Implement strategies to deal with resistance to coaching Give feedback effectively while coaching Practice your coaching skills with real-life situations ContentWhat is Coaching How does coaching differ from mentoring, training, counselling? Giving advice vs coaching – The Power of 3 How does coaching support performance? Coaching as a leadership style Benefits of Coaching What are the benefits of taking a coaching approach for Team membersManagersThe wider organisation Key Skills How to build rapport for a positive coaching relationship Effective listening – understanding and practising the different levels involved in active listening Smart questioning The power of observation – reflecting back what isn’t being said Practical application throughout The GROW model for Coaching Understanding how to use the GROW model Types of questions to use at each stage Demonstration and practice Resistance for Coaching and Strategies Why might people be resistant to coaching? The role of “experts”, self-talk and self-concept in our thinking Expanding comfort zones Contracting and ethics Feedback/Directive Coaching Directive vs Non-Directive Coaching How and when to give feedback when coaching A feedback model Practice Action Planning
Active Lancashire, on behalf of Fylde Borough Council, are currently undertaking consultations with both residents and stakeholders concerning swimming and leisure provision across the Fylde region. We are keen to have a conversation with operators of swimming pool(s) within the region, to better understand their needs, challenges they are facing, support they feel they may need and how they may be able to better support local residences, schools and others to engage in swimming.
To increase your awareness and understanding of what safeguarding children means, in order to increase your confidence to enable you to make a positive contribution towards the process.
A fire, or similar emergency can happen at any time in your workplace. Fire safety awareness refers to the knowledge and understanding of the precautions and measures that individuals can take to prevent fires from occurring and to minimize the damage caused by fires. This course will ensure that your staff and their managers all know what to do to maximize safety in the event of a fire or a gas leak.