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The UK's first and only Level 4 qualification in Phlebotomy (equivalent to Ireland Level 6) FDSc (Foundation Degree Level) qualification Nationally Recognised certificate Dually accredited: Open College Network and CPD Covers both aspirated and evacuated systems Covers specialised blood collection systems & methods Classroom or Virtual Classroom learning options Comprehensive Training Kit is provided when booking our Virtual Classroom option (yours to keep) Complete your training from beginner to advanced level This course either follows on from our Introduction to Phlebotomy Course or can be combined with our introductory course as part of a course package (see below) Available to candidates who have completed (or are currently enrolled to complete) our Introduction to Phlebotomy Course or have previous phlebotomy practical experience.

The course covers research design principles and all main quantitative evaluation methods: randomised experiments, instrumental variables, sharp and fuzzy regression discontinuity designs, regression methods, matching methods and longitudinal methods (before-after, difference-in-differences and synthetic controls).

Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) has become a well-used phrase over the last few years, but what is it and how can you learn to recognise it in those bereaved by suicide? Although a research area still in its infancy, this introductory module uses the most up-to-date research and practice to explore PTG concepts and their practical application. It is delivered by trainers who have a wealth of experience of working closely with those bereaved by suicide and in the area of PTG.

Inspiring, interactive and unique 4-hour CPD certified Communication and Co-production training.

This one-day course introduces the field of user experience and provides an excellent entry point to our other specialised training courses. UX processes and practices have become a central component of product design, service design and web design.

Become a Certified User Experience Professional Build a career in UX with the world’s only university credit-rated online UX course. Acquire the mindset, the skills and the confidence that make UX designers so valuable. A rewarding and meaningful career awaits. Why become a UX designer? * Be in demand UX is a high-growth sector. The demand for UX designers far outstrips the supply of qualified professionals. * Get well paid UX designers are highly paid. The average entry-level salary for a UX designer in the United Kingdom is £35,465 (PayScale, 2019) * Love your job UX designers make an impact. They solve real-world problems using an exciting mix of research, design, technology and psychology. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Study method Online, self-paced Duration 6 months Access to content 12 months Qualification Level 8 Diploma - User Experience Design Awarded by Glasgow Caledonian University Regulated by SQA Additional info Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price Tutor is available to students -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DESCRIPTION * Duration: 6 months Get certified in six months following a flexible, structured learning path. * Delivery: Online The course is delivered entirely online, including video modules, mentor-led webinars and support. * Assessment: 2-hour exam Before getting certified, you'll be assessed during a two-hour exam taken online. Outcomes for you * Think like a UX designer; adopt the mindset that sets them apart * Showcase your knowledge with a portfolio of project work * Speak with the confidence that comes from a true, deep understanding of UX * Advance your career with job-ready skills * Complete a university credit-rated course, valued by employers globally * Become a Certified UX Professional Learn with us We’ve worked hard to design the best possible online learning experience for you. As well as an unmatched syllabus, our approach includes: * Projects & portfolio Learn by doing with a series of real-world projects ideal for your UX portfolio. * Mentors & webinars Be guided by our hand-picked, world-class mentors during monthly webinars. * Structure & support Stay motivated with a structured programme supported by fellow students and our customer success team. What you’ll learn We’ve put together a university credit-rated curriculum that’s deep, rigorous and covers everything you need to know to become a certified UX professional and turbocharge your career. * Module 01 - Introduction to UX design * Module 02 - User research * Module 03 - User goals * Module 04 - Structure and navigation * Module 05 - Interactions * Module 06 - Design principles * Module 07 - Design patterns * Module 08 - Mobile * Module 09 - Workflows * Module 10 - Prototyping and wireframing * Projects and portfolio - Projects that build into a portfolio * Exam - 2-hour final exam REQUIREMENTS Background You don’t need experience in design or technology to enrol in our courses, although having one or both is a definite bonus. Our students come from a diverse array of backgrounds, including project management, development, graphic design, product management, business analysis and so on. Commitment You do need to be motivated and committed. We set a high bar. Studying for one of our professional qualifications requires a certain amount of time, energy and focus. Our team will be there to support you along every step of the way but success will come as a result of your own diligence. CAREER PATH * The average salary for entry level user experience designers is £28,000 * The average salary for user experience designers with 1-5 years experience ranges from £29,000 to £50,000 * The average salary for user experience managers/leads is £80,000 Information from LinkedIn Salary Reports, based on real jobs listings.

COURSE INFORMATION Join us for a two-day immersive course crafted to equip participants with an in-depth understanding of remote audit methodologies. Delve into the nuances between remote and face-to-face audits, dissecting their respective strengths and limitations. Through practical scenarios tailored for remote audit conduct, this course stands as an essential counterpart to our on-site audits course The Auditing Course. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Applicable across various domains of regulated research and development, this course proves invaluable in contexts requiring a quality system for audit. Participants with firsthand audit experience stand to gain the most benefit from this programme. EXPANDING ON PREVIOUS LEARNING: This course extends its relevance to all forms of audits and further amplifies concepts explored in RQA's suite of research quality assurance courses, including: 'Research Quality Assurance for Good Laboratory Practice,' 'Good Clinical Practice Auditing – Principles and Practice,' and 'Good Manufacturing Practice for Investigational Medicinal Products.' BENEFITS INCLUDE IMPROVED: * Understand the processes of planning, conducting, reporting and follow-up of audits * Recognising the importance of personal approach in developing positive audit outcomes * Ability to analyse evidence and present logical audit findings * Appreciate the importance of audit in continuing improvement. THIS COURSE IS STRUCTURED TO ENCOURAGE DELEGATES TO: * Discuss and develop ideas * Solve problems * Exchange information. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TUTORS Tutors will be comprised of (click the photos for biographies): ANDREW WADDELL Founder Director, Tower Mains Ltd ROSEMARY ICHABA Senior QA Associate, Tower Mains Ltd CATE OVINGTON Director, The Knowlogy Group Ltd JEAN MCWILLIAM Associate Director, Alexion -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROGRAMME Please note timings may be subject to alteration. DAY 1 09:00 COURSE REGISTRATION 09:15 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS 09:35 INTRODUCTION TO AUDITS Delegates explore the range of audits which they have experienced, define the purpose of each audit type and establish which of those audits are performed to meet regulatory requirements. 10:05 INTRODUCTION TO REMOTE AUDITS Presentation to introduce the major differences between face-to-face audits and remote audits. The major elements of audits will be examined to determine where there may be differences. 10:30 BREAK 10:45 WORKSHOP 1 - REMOTE AUDITS This workshop will examine participants experience or understanding of the differences between face-to-face and remote audits. 11:15 WORKSHOP 1 - FEEDBACK 11:35 AUDIT PREPARATION The essential steps in preparation for audits will be discussed with emphasis on remote audits. 12:05 WORKSHOP 2 - REMOTE AUDIT PREPARATION Factors relating to the preparation for remote audits will be considered in discussion groups. 12:35 WORKSHOP 2 - FEEDBACK 12:50 LUNCH 13:30 AUDIT LOGISTICS Preparation for the audit includes many arrangements other than the audit content. 14:00 WORKSHOP 3 - AUDIT LOGISTICS Delegates will discuss some of the issues that may occur during the set up and conduct of remote audits and how to resolve them. 14:30 WORKSHOP 3 - FEEDBACK 14:45 BREAK 15:00 THE OPENING MEETING Presentation regarding the importance and content of the opening meeting. 15:20 WORKSHOP 4 - OPENING MEETING Delegates will consider the practicalities of arranging and conducting an opening meeting. 15:45 WORKSHOP 4 - FEEDBACK 16:10 AUDIT CONDUCT TOOLS Practical advice on preparation of some of the tools that will be valuable in the conduct of audits. 16:40 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS An overview of the first day and a chance to ask questions 17:00 CLOSE OF DAY DAY 2 09:00 REFLECTIONS ON DAY 1 Recap on the topics covered and a chance for delegates to raise points. 09:15 GATHERING EVIDENCE Presentation on challenges of gathering evidence and conducting interviews during remote audits. 09:45 WORKSHOP 5 - REMOTE INTERVIEWS Scenarios of different remote interviews will be played and delegates assess the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. 10:15 BREAK 10:30 CREATING AUDIT FINDINGS Ideas regarding how to create good audit findings will be discussed during this short presentation. 10:50 WORKSHOP 6 - CREATING AUDIT FINDINGS Delegates will be provided with examples of evidence from an audit. They will discuss these and create their audit findings for presentation at the closing meeting. 11:35 THE CLOSING MEETING The content and conduct of the closing meeting will be discussed. 11:55 WORKSHOP 7(A) - PREPARING FOR THE CLOSING MEETING The findings from workshop 6 will be reviewed and a Lead Auditor selected to provide feedback in workshop 7(b) 12:15 WORKSHOP 7(B) - THE CLOSING MEETING The Lead Auditor from each group will hold a meeting to present the results (role play). 12:45 LUNCH 13:30 THE AUDIT REPORT This presentation will cover not only the essential contents of the audit report but also how to write the report in a manner that will generate the most positive reaction. 14:00 WORKSHOP 8 - THE AUDIT REPORT Delegates will be provided with an audit report from an audit conducted remotely and will conduct a peer review of the report in their breakout groups. 15:00 WORKSHOP 8 - FEEDBACK 15:20 BREAK 15:35 AUDIT CLOSURE Presentation on how to conclude the audit with reference to post-audit activities. 15:55 OPEN FORUM 16:30 CLOSE OF COURSE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXTRA INFORMATION COURSE MATERIAL This course will be run completely online. You will receive an email with a link to our online system, which will house your licensed course materials and access to the remote event. Please note this course will run in UK timezone. THE ADVANTAGES OF THIS INCLUDE: * Ability for delegates to keep material on a mobile device * Ability to review material at any time pre and post course * Environmental benefits – less paper being used per course Access to an online course group to enhance networking You will need a stable internet connection, a microphone and a webcam.  

– in yourself and others Research shows that exercising self-compassion creates more resilience against stress, greater ability to focus, increases happiness and optimism, improves relationships and more. This live online course explains why and gives you a range of effective techniques you can use straight away…  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Accredited CPD Certificate: 6 hours * Length: 1 day (9.15am - 4.00pm BST) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Absolutely brilliant live workshop from beginning to end! > > CARMEL AUSTIN Many people struggle with showing themselves compassion – they may be highly critical of themselves, or wracked with feelings of shame, self-doubt or self-worth – but with the right approach it is possible to help them develop this key component of recovery and wellbeing. This new online self-compassion course provides you with all you need to know to bring self-compassion into your practice, your personal life and the lives of others – with plenty of time to try out the techniques for yourself. Join our expert tutor Julie Johnson [https://www.humangivens.com/person/julie-johnson/] live online on Tuesday 4th June 2024 for this helpful CPD training delivered via Zoom. When you book, we’ll email your booking confirmation – your link for joining the Zoom workshop will be sent the day before the event – numbers are limited so book soon to ensure your place. BONUS RECORDING – the training is recorded, in case anyone experiences technical difficulties, so you’ll also get a recording afterwards for a limited time to maximise your learning. WHY TAKE THIS COURSE Being compassionate towards ourselves when things go wrong, or we are struggling to cope, is not self-pity – it is an essential skill that can be learnt and developed, giving people the strength to move forward. When things don’t go our way or we feel we can’t cope – or something bad has happened to us – we may feel ashamed or blame ourselves for not being good enough, capable enough, strong enough and so on. This negative self-criticism can be highly damaging and hold us back. It is far more empowering to turn towards ourselves with compassion (which is what self-compassion literally means). Helping people to find the best ways to draw out their self-compassion is a skill that needs to be learned. Different from empathy (the ability to appreciate what another person is experiencing) and from self-pity (which is self-focused, exaggerates personal suffering and is disempowering and draining), self-compassion enhances resilience, allowing us to recognise our personal failings while appreciating that we are all human and make mistakes – thus helping us to move on past them. Learning how to use self-compassion from a human givens perspective makes it an extra-valuable tool for supporting our clients in getting their innate needs met and making best use of their innate resources. It may also help you in your own life. This indepth 1-day live online self-compassion experiential training day shows you how. > A wonderful online learning experience, jam-packed full of useful teaching and > loads of references to resources for further self study and development... > > KARSTEN ALVA-JORGENSEN, EXECUTIVE COACH WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * What self-compassion is and isn’t * Research findings that demonstrate the positive effects on the body and mind of exercising self-compassion * Why some people find self-compassion difficult * The roots of self-compassion * A new empowering perspective on making mistakes * How practising self-compassion helps our ability to problem solve * An important adjunctive tool for working with harsh self-criticism, trauma, emotional pain; bereavement, loss, change, and chronic-conditions * Why self-compassion increases resilience * Simple techniques for self-soothing and self-care * How to apply these new understandings in therapy * The especial value of using these techniques with parents and children * How to bring these technique seamlessly into everyday life * Ways that self-compassion helps with meeting emotional needs * The impact of self-compassionate practice on organisations * How self-compassion can help children become happier and kinder * Why compassion for oneself enhances sense of status * Ways that exercising self-compassion lowers emotional arousal and unhelpful thinking * How self-compassion differs from both compassion and empathy * The dangers of too much self-compassion * How self-compassion helps focus the imagination positively * Creative applications of self-compassion * How self-compassion maps onto every human need and innate emotional resource, making it an essential tool in every HG practitioner’s toolbox * Practical examples and case histories to learn from -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR? * Anyone interested for personal or professional reasons * Including anyone working as a practitioner helping those in mental distress or with chronic physical conditions * Anyone interested in skills to help promote their own wellbeing and that of others * Anyone working or living with children, or young and older people * Anyone working with parents * Anyone working within a caring context, such as carers, teachers, NHS workers, foster carers, social workers etc * Therapists, counsellors and mental health professionals -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE PROGRAMME The ‘Developing Self-Compassion’ live online training day starts at 9.15am and runs until 4.00pm. (BST). * 9.15am Join the Zoom meeting * 9.00am Introduction to self-compassion * 11.00am Comfort break and discussion * 11.30am Unpacking self-compassion * 1.00pm Lunch break * 1.45pm Self-compassion skills * 2.45pm Comfort break and discussion * 3.00pm Pulling it all together * 4.00pm End days -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This course has been independently accredited by the internationally recognised CPD Standards Office for 6 hours of CPD training. On completion of this training you’ll receive CPD certificates from the College and the CPD Standards Office.

The industry standard course in UX research Master the research skills that make UX professionals so valuable. Become a confident, credible and effective user researcher with a globally recognised qualification. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Who is it for? UX professionals Aspiring UX researchers Duration 16 weeks Commitment 3 hours per week Format Online, self-paced with live support and mentoring -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why take this user research course: * Gain the most in-demand skills* and boost your career in a thriving industry. * Learn a complete range of UX research methods. Expand your toolkit to conduct high-quality research at pace. * Become an insights expert. Translate findings into actionable insights and communicate them with conviction. * Showcase your expertise. Build a professional user research portfolio and earn a university credit-rated qualification. * Get the confidence to succeed. Count on our mentors, career advisors and student community throughout your journey. *Research is one of the top 10 most in-demand skills globally (LinkedIn, 2023). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A comprehensive, in-depth curriculum This user research course has been created and validated by experts in UX research. It is credit-rated by Glasgow Caledonian University. Self-paced learning gives you the flexibility to study in your own time. Monthly deadlines and submissions give you structure and accountability. The best of both worlds. Module 1 Introduction to user research Understand the role of a UX researcher. Explore the types, methods and ethics of research. Module 2 Planning the research Learn how to build a research plan, collaborate with stakeholders, recruit participants and manage data. Module 3 Fundamental user research skills Master the core skills of interviewing and usability testing. Learn how to moderate and take notes. Module 4 Expanding your toolkit Explore qualitative research methods like ethnography, contextual enquiry, service safaris and diary studies. Module 5 Analysing qualitative research Learn to analyse research data and translate it into user goals, affinity diagrams, personas and journey maps. Module 6 Quantitative research Learn to design, conduct and analyse online surveys, A/B tests and more. Module 7 Communicating the research Learn how to report and present your findings with confidence. Module 8 AI for user research Explore how AI tools can assist researchers. Project Portfolio project Build a professional portfolio to showcase your research expertise.

A comprehensive introduction to UX design. Learn the key principles and concepts behind the UX process. Take your first steps into UX Whether you want to explore UX as a career or expand your professional skillset, this UX design fundamentals course is the perfect starting point. * Follow 65 expert lessons that will immerse you in the theory and principles of UX Design * Learn about the techniques that underpin the UX process, like user research, affinity diagrams, and prototyping * Earn a globally recognised and university credit-rated professional qualification -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Who is it for? Anybody who needs to understand UX Format Online, self-paced Duration 6 weeks (recommended) Commitment 3 hours per week -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How you’ll benefit If you want to really understand UX, this UX design fundamentals course for you. * Speak confidently about UX design * Develop a mindset for problem-solving * Learn to advocate for the user - and make better business decisions as a result * Become a more rounded, valuable professional * Showcase your knowledge with a university credit-rated certificate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn the key UX design fundamentals concepts in just six weeks. Everything you need to truly grasp UX, over five engaging modules. Module 1 Introduction to UX design Gain a comprehensive overview of the UX design process. Module 2 User research methods Learn how to gain deep insights into customer needs and behaviours. Module 3 Analysis techniques Discover how research gets translated into actionable insights. Module 4 Defining the experience Explore problem-solving techniques and design principles. Module 5 Prototyping techniques Understand the different forms of prototyping and when to use them. Exam 40-minute final exam Get assessed on your knowledge through a final exam.