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'RCN Accredited Asthma and COPD' CourseThis course is a collaborative offering between your employer and BBO Training Ltd., designed to equip experienced healthcare professionals working in primary care settings with a comprehensive and holistic approach to managing patients with asthma and COPD. Even for those already holding a Diploma in either of these areas, the course has proven to be highly valuable, as indicated by positive evaluations from healthcare professionals.Course AimThe primary objective of this course is to provide qualified healthcare professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to deliver effective asthma and COPD services in collaboration with their medical colleagues within the community healthcare setting. The course aims to raise awareness of these chronic conditions within the community, ensuring safe practice through the utilization of Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and protocols where appropriate. Participants will be clinically and theoretically prepared to establish and manage review and diagnostic clinics within their competency framework. Furthermore, the course emphasizes the clear differentiation between asthma and COPD.Clinical Practice Program and CompetenciesThroughout the course, you, along with your primary mentor, will organise and validate your clinical engagements, both under supervision and independently. By the time of your final assessment, these forms should be fully completed and ready for submission, accompanied by both your and your mentor's evaluations. Additionally, maintaining a log of all clinical hours and interactions is required, with a minimum of 36 hours.Teaching and Learning ApproachUpon completing this course, students will have the opportunity to:1. Participate in various sessions, including workshops, simulations, discussions, seminars, and tutorials, which can be conducted either virtually or in-person.2. Gain practical experience in asthma and COPD management within their local healthcare settings.3. Develop an in-depth understanding of treatments, including their composition, efficacy, indications, contraindications, and mechanisms of action, through clinical practice.4. Enhance advisory skills related to respiratory care on a broader scale.5. Attend dedicated sessions for clinical practice.6. Document a minimum of 36 hours of supervised clinical practice and maintain an ongoing reflective diary.Expected Course ContentWorkshops, Discussion Groups, Lectures, and Assessment: 40 hoursClinical Practice: A minimum of 36 hoursVisits and Private Study: 44 hoursPrivate study time is essential for reading, conducting factual research on treatments through online sources, and accessing the library for literature searches. This time will facilitate writing, referencing, completing your reflective diary, and preparing for the final assessment.AssessmentSuccessful completion of all components is required. Components 2 to 4 must be passed to complete the course. A resit option is available for any component that is not initially passed, limited to one attempt.1. Reflective Diary: This ongoing document, produced by the student throughout the course, is validated by both the student and mentor. While not directly marked, its completion is integral to your portfolio of evidence.2. Clinical Outcomes: These must be validated and passed by your mentor, with all outcomes achieved, along with a log of clinical hours.3. VIVA: A minimum pass mark of 50% is required.4. Test of Knowledge: A minimum pass mark of 50% is necessary (conducted at the end of the initial study days).Learning OutcomesUpon completion of this course, students will be capable of:1. Evaluating and showcasing clinical competence through a reflective diary/log.2. Demonstrating clinical assessment and treatment proficiency in a VIVA examination and knowledge assessment.3. Effectively educating individuals about self-management and enhancing their understanding of their condition.4. Displaying sensitivity and competence in obtaining comprehensive patient histories.5. Adapting care for diverse patient groups and their unique needs.6. Fulfilling professional responsibilities, including meticulous record-keeping and maintaining confidentiality.7. Teaching the use of various inhalers and assessment equipment.8. Developing fundamental assessment and examination techniques for respiratory conditions.9. Operating with Patient Group Directions and protocols for asthma and COPD care.10. Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individual patient needs comprehensively.

About this Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) This 3 half-day Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) course highlights the impact of the introduction of renewable energy, digital technologies and new operational flexibility solutions in the electricity trading market. These advancements facilitate unique opportunities and challenges for cross border trading of electricity. Most countries in Asia, have designed their own portfolio of climate actions with an accelerated penetration of renewable energy (or by importing renewable energy into their local grids). These changes are taking place at unprecedented speed and add further complexity to the operation of electricity trading markets, while presenting new opportunities. The Asian market, can tap into its vast potential of solar, wind and geothermal energy sources. A global, unified vision is emerging to support each of countries' energy needs and decarbonization goals. This VILT course will highlight priorities of each country to achieve its energy goals. The main operational flexibilities of each type of renewable resource are discussed in detail. The course also discusses the main components of Power Purchase Agreements and advancements in digitalization and how digital technologies can influence the energy market and cross border electricity trading. Key Takeaways: New Energy Market Design Cross Border Trading PPAs Mechanisms and Examples of PPAs The Increased Penetration of Renewable Resources in the Power Systems and How It Stimulates Cross Border Trading How Digital Innovation Drives Energy Markets and Cross Border Trading Training Objectives Upon completion of this VILT course, participants will be able to: Be familiar with the global vision of One Sun, One World, One Grid Understand the major trends reshaping the energy markets Learn how innovative digital technologies change the energy markets Understand why sustainable energy markets require a tighter coordination between transmission and distribution system operators Engage with each other to design the energy market of the future Target Audience This VILT course will benefit policy makers and regulators from energy agencies, transmission companies and utilities as well as power system engineers and power system operators from control centre and ISO. Training Methods The VILT will be delivered online in 3 half-day sessions comprising 4 hours per day, including time for lectures, discussion, quizzes and short classroom exercises. Course Duration: 3 half-day sessions, 4 hours per session (12 hours in total). Trainer Your expert course leader is a Utility Executive with extensive global experience in power system operation and planning, energy markets, enterprise risk and regulatory oversight. She consults on energy markets integrating renewable resources from planning to operation. She led complex projects in operations and conducted long term planning studies to support planning and operational reliability standards. Specializing in Smart Grids, Operational flexibilities, Renewable generation, Reliability, Financial Engineering, Energy Markets and Power System Integration, she was recently engaged by the Inter-American Development Bank/MHI in Guyana. She was the Operations Expert in the regulatory assessment in Oman. She is a registered member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario, Canada. She is also a contributing member to the IEEE Standards Association, WG Blockchain P2418.5. With over 25 years with Ontario Power Generation (Revenue $1.2 Billion CAD, I/S 16 GW), she served as Canadian representative in CIGRE, committee member in NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada), and Senior Member IEEE and Elsevier since the 90ties. Our key expert chaired international conferences, lectured on several continents, published a book on Reliability and Security of Nuclear Power Plants, contributed to IEEE and PMAPS and published in the Ontario Journal for Public Policy, Canada. She delivered seminars organized by the Power Engineering Society, IEEE plus seminars to power companies worldwide, including Oman, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Portugal, South Africa, Japan, Romania, and Guyana. Our Key expert delivered over 60 specialized seminars to executives and engineers from Canada, Europe, South and North America, Middle East, South East Asia and Japan. Few examples are: Modern Power System in Digital Utilities - The Energy Commission, Malaysia and utilities in the Middle East, GCCIA, June 2020 Assessment of OETC Control Centre, Oman, December 2019 Demand Side management, Load Forecasting in a Smart Grid, Oman, 2019 Renewable Resources in a Smart Grid (Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, GCCIA, Saudi Arabia) The Modern Power System: Impact of the Power Electronics on the Power System The Digital Utility, AI and Blockchain Smart Grid and Reliability of Distribution Systems, Cyme, Montreal, Canada Economic Dispatch in the context of an Energy Market (TNB, Sarawak Energy, Malaysia) Energy Markets, Risk Assessment and Financial Management, PES, IEEE: Chicago, San Francisco, New York, Portugal, South Africa, Japan. Provided training at CEO and CRO level. Enterprise Risk methodology, EDP, Portugal Energy Markets: Saudi Electricity Company, Tenaga National Berhad, Malaysia Reliability Centre Maintenance (South East Asia, Saudi Electricity Company, KSA) EUSN, ENERGY & UTILITIES SECTOR NETWORK, Government of Canada, 2016 Connected+, IOT, Toronto, Canada September 2016 and 2015 Smart Grid, Smart Home HomeConnect, Toronto, Canada November 2014 Wind Power: a Cautionary Tale, Ontario Centre for Public Policy, 2010 POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information about post training coaching support and fees applicable for this. Accreditions And Affliations

Project Leadership Skills (On-Demand) This 4-hour course will help participants refine a skill set that is invaluable to their organization, and one that transfers easily across their professional and personal lives. To be effective within an organization, project managers need to have a wide variety of skills and abilities. Included among these are: creating and executing on a vision; motivating others; influencing without authority; networking; communicating up, down and laterally; negotiating; managing stakeholders; and managing conflict. This highly interactive workshop focuses on building the soft skills that are critical to leading a team and creating sustainable business change. Participants will gain insight into the social science as well as the brain science behind motivating and empowering others. They will learn and experiment with a variety of influencing strategies and tactics. Participants will also discover their personal communication preferences, strengths, and blind spots and will gain insight into how best to communicate with others they find 'difficult.' They will gain insight into managing the people side of change, learning strategies for dealing with each step in the process. Hands-on negotiation and conflict management activities enhance the theoretical learning, grounding it in real life and making it actionable. This course will help participants refine a skill set that is invaluable to their organization, and one that transfers easily across their professional and personal lives. What you will Learn At the end of this course, you will be able to: Explain the importance of vision in driving motivation and engagement Apply science-based research to better motivate those around you Strategically leverage both personal and positional power to achieve positive project results Determine influencing and networking strategies needed for personal growth Identify ways to problem solve communication challenges when others have different personality styles Apply the four rules of principled negotiation to a real-life conflict situation Recognize key aspects of a physiological response to conflict Utilize selected tools and techniques to 'defuse' an emotional situation Leverage various strategies and tactics to successfully deal with ambiguity at work Getting Started / Foundation Concepts Brief Introductions Course structure, goals, and objectives Managing Vision and Purpose / Motivating Others Communicating and aligning around vision Tying the present to the future The importance of purpose The art and science of motivation Networking and Influencing Positive politics and project success Types of power within organizations Power and influence Networking best practices Communication The medium and the message Personality and communication styles Communication challenges Negotiation and Conflict Management Negotiation basics Principled negotiation Dynamics of conflict The anatomy of conflict Conflict management approaches and tools Dealing with ambiguity Summary and Next Steps

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Effective report writing is an essential skill in any professional setting, whether you're drafting business documents, research papers, or project summaries. This course helps you master the art of writing clear, concise, and well-structured reports. You’ll discover how to create reports that captivate your audience with clarity, logic, and precision. The course will guide you through the step-by-step process of preparing reports that get straight to the point, ensuring every detail is well-organised and easy to understand. In addition to refining your writing, you’ll also learn to format reports in a way that ensures they are easy to navigate. From presenting data effectively to ensuring your conclusions are logical and compelling, this course covers everything needed to write reports that will be appreciated by readers. Whether you’re a student, business professional, or in a managerial role, mastering the skill of report writing will help you communicate effectively and confidently. With this course, you’ll be able to tackle any report writing task with ease, creating documents that are both informative and impactful. Key Features CPD Accredited FREE PDF + Hardcopy certificate Fully online, interactive course Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet and smartphone-friendly 24/7 Learning Assistance Discounts on bulk purchases Course Curriculum Module 01: Introduction to Report Writing Module 02: Planning for Report Writing Module 03: Preparation for Report Writing Module 04: Tips for Conducting Research Module 05: Writing the First Draft and Revising the Report Module 06: Proposal Writing Module 07: Presentation of the Report Learning Outcomes: Craft compelling narratives for impactful communication. Strategize and organise information effectively for report planning. Conduct thorough and credible research for robust report preparation. Implement tips for effective and efficient research processes. Refine writing skills through drafting, revising, and polishing reports. Master the art of persuasive proposal writing and confident report presentation. Accreditation This course is CPD Quality Standards (CPD QS) accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Certificate After completing this course, you will get a FREE Digital Certificate from Training Express. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Professionals seeking to enhance their written communication skills. Students aiming to excel in academic report writing. Business professionals looking to produce persuasive proposals. Researchers wanting to improve the credibility of their reports. Individuals aspiring to enhance their overall communication proficiency. Managers and leaders desiring to deliver impactful presentations. Anybody keen on refining their report writing abilities. Career path Business Analyst Researcher Project Manager Policy Analyst Communication Specialist Executive Assistant Certificates Digital certificate Digital certificate - Included Once you've successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a FREE digital certificate. Hard copy certificate Hard copy certificate - Included Also, you can have your FREE printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99 in the UK). For all international addresses outside of the United Kingdom, the delivery fee for a hardcopy certificate will be only £10. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Learning and applying new visual techniques can often be a daunting experience. This is especially true if you need to generate and code data visualizations yourself. This course focuses specifically on how to create many different types of graphs and all their possible options and sub-options.

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Take our course "Criminal Psychology: Criminal Intelligence Analysis" to learn the mysteries of criminal behaviour. Explore research methodologies, dive into the principles of intelligence analysis, and learn about criminal psychology. Learn how the criminal justice systems in Wales and England operate, develop your abilities as a criminal intelligence analyst, and make use of cutting-edge technology. With this extensive course, you will gain the information and skills necessary to succeed in the field of criminal intelligence, covering everything from intelligence-led policing to decision-making and counterterrorism. Key Features: CPD Certified Free Certificate Developed by Specialist Lifetime Access Students in this course will learn how to analyse crime data and gain an understanding of criminal behaviour through Criminal Intelligence Analysis. They will learn research methods and techniques to study crimes effectively. Students will explore criminal psychology and gain insights into how criminals think and behave. The course covers the workings of the criminal justice system in England and Wales, focusing on laws and procedures. Learners will develop essential skills and competencies needed for a career in criminal intelligence analysis, such as critical thinking and decision-making. They will also learn to use modern technology and tools to analyse crime data. The course includes training in intelligence-led policing, where students will learn to use intelligence to guide police strategies. Additionally, there is a focus on counterterrorism, teaching students how to use intelligence analysis to prevent terrorist activities. Overall, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to work effectively in criminal intelligence and law enforcement. Course Curriculum: Module 01: Introduction to Intelligence Analysis Module 02: Research Methods in Crime Analysis Module 03: Understanding Criminal Psychology Module 04: The Criminal Justice System in England and Wales Module 05: Criminal Intelligence Analysis Module 06: Criminal Intelligence Analyst - Skills and Competencies Module 07: Technology in Criminal Intelligence Analysis Module 08: Intelligence-Led Policing Module 09: Decision Making in Criminal Intelligence Analysis Module 10: Counterterrorism and Criminal Intelligence Analysis Learning Outcomes: Understand principles of intelligence analysis in crime contexts. Apply research methods to crime analysis tasks effectively. Analyse criminal psychology theories and their applications. Comprehend the criminal justice system in England and Wales. Develop skills for effective criminal intelligence analysis. Utilise technology for enhanced criminal intelligence analysis. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Individuals interested in criminal intelligence analysis. Those pursuing careers in law enforcement. Professionals in the criminal justice system. Students studying criminology or related fields. Individuals aiming to enhance analytical skills in crime contexts. Career path Criminal Intelligence Analyst Crime Analyst Intelligence Officer Counterterrorism Analyst Police Detective Security Consultant Certificates Digital certificate Digital certificate - Included Certificate of Completion Digital certificate - Included Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Take our course "Criminal Psychology: Criminal Intelligence Analysis" to learn the mysteries of criminal behaviour. Explore research methodologies, dive into the principles of intelligence analysis, and learn about criminal psychology. Learn how the criminal justice systems in Wales and England operate, develop your abilities as a criminal intelligence analyst, and make use of cutting-edge technology. With this extensive course, you will gain the information and skills necessary to succeed in the field of criminal intelligence, covering everything from intelligence-led policing to decision-making and counterterrorism. Key Features: CPD Certified Developed by Specialist Lifetime Access Students in this course will learn how to analyse crime data and gain an understanding of criminal behaviour through Criminal Intelligence Analysis. They will learn research methods and techniques to study crimes effectively. Students will explore criminal psychology and gain insights into how criminals think and behave. The course covers the workings of the criminal justice system in England and Wales, focusing on laws and procedures. Learners will develop essential skills and competencies needed for a career in criminal intelligence analysis, such as critical thinking and decision-making. They will also learn to use modern technology and tools to analyse crime data. The course includes training in intelligence-led policing, where students will learn to use intelligence to guide police strategies. Additionally, there is a focus on counterterrorism, teaching students how to use intelligence analysis to prevent terrorist activities. Overall, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to work effectively in criminal intelligence and law enforcement. Course Curriculum: Module 01: Introduction to Intelligence Analysis Module 02: Research Methods in Crime Analysis Module 03: Understanding Criminal Psychology Module 04: The Criminal Justice System in England and Wales Module 05: Criminal Intelligence Analysis Module 06: Criminal Intelligence Analyst - Skills and Competencies Module 07: Technology in Criminal Intelligence Analysis Module 08: Intelligence-Led Policing Module 09: Decision Making in Criminal Intelligence Analysis Module 10: Counterterrorism and Criminal Intelligence Analysis Learning Outcomes: Understand principles of intelligence analysis in crime contexts. Apply research methods to crime analysis tasks effectively. Analyse criminal psychology theories and their applications. Comprehend the criminal justice system in England and Wales. Develop skills for effective criminal intelligence analysis. Utilise technology for enhanced criminal intelligence analysis. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Individuals interested in criminal intelligence analysis. Those pursuing careers in law enforcement. Professionals in the criminal justice system. Students studying criminology or related fields. Individuals aiming to enhance analytical skills in crime contexts. Career path Criminal Intelligence Analyst Crime Analyst Intelligence Officer Counterterrorism Analyst Police Detective Security Consultant Certificates Digital certificate Digital certificate - Included Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Boost Your Career with Apex Learning and Get Noticed By Recruiters in this Hiring Season! Get Hard Copy + PDF Certificates + Transcript + Student ID Card worth £160 as a Gift - Enrol Now With a single payment you will gain access to Screenwriting & Script Writing - Level 5 including 10 Career development courses, original hardcopy certificate, transcript and a student ID card which will allow you to get discounts on things like music, food, travel and clothes etc. Learn how to write and develop excellent scripts and screenplays, and kickstart a professional writing career by enrolling in our Screenwriting & Script Writing - Level 5. Through this course, you will get equipped with all the fundamental knowledge and skills to develop and research ideas for writing screenplays and adapting stories into a script for stage presentation. This course covers a comprehensive range of modules to give you deep insight into screenwriting and script writing basics. After course completion, you will have a solid understanding of multiple screenplay forms, story and plot, structure and format. You will learn about all the necessary elements of a screenplay to work smoothly on a story. What other courses are included with this Screenwriting & Script Writing - Level 5? Level 2 Microsoft Office Essentials Microsoft Teams Leadership & Management Diploma Working from Home Essentials Mental Health and Working from Home Online Meeting Management Effective Communication Skills Time Management Report Writing Emotional Intelligence and Human Behaviour Curriculum: ***Screenwriting & Script Writing - Level 5*** Module 01: Introduction to Screenwriting Module 02: Motivation & Ideas Module 03: Research & Development Module 04: Genre Module 05: Story & Plot Module 06: Character & Dialogue Module 07: Structure & Format Module 08: Synopses, Outlines & Treatments Module 09: Drafts Module 10: Marketing Module 11: Troubleshooting Module 12: Glossary Module 13: Screenwriting and British Film Industry Module 14: Agreements Module 15: How Much Do UK Screenwriters Earn? Module 16: Greatest British Screenwriters of All Time How will I get my Screenwriting & Script Writing Diploma - CPD Certified Certificate? After successfully completing the course you will be able to order your CPD Accredited Certificates (PDF + Hard Copy) as proof of your achievement. PDF Certificate: Free (Previously it was £10 * 11 = £110) Hard Copy Certificate: Free (For The Title Course) If you want to get hardcopy certificates for other courses, generally you have to pay £20 for each. But this Fall, Apex Learning is offering a Flat 50% discount on hard copy certificates, and you can get each for just £10! P.S. The delivery charge inside the U.K. is £3.99 and the international students have to pay £9.99. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this Screenwriting & Script Writing - Level 5. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds. Requirements Our Screenwriting & Script Writing is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible on tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on wifi, 3G or 4G. There is no time limit for completing this Screenwriting & Script Writing Diploma - CPD Certified course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Career path Having this Screenwriting & Script Writing Diploma - CPD Certified certificate will increase the value in your CV and open you up to multiple sectors such as Business & Management, Admin, Accountancy & Finance, Secretarial & PA, Teaching & Mentoring etc. Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - Included