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The IFS Residential Conference is held biennially and brings together tax practitioners, academics, policymakers and people from business and the third sector to discuss an area of the tax system from a variety of angles.

Creating Confidence in YOU. Come and learn some strategies & tips to put in your toolbox

This course is over one full day. In the morning we will look in detail at tackling number skills beyond 10: ¨ Rote counting in 10s, 5s, 2s, teens and counting through decades up to 100 ¨ Recognising 2 and 3 digit numbers, place value and order ¨ Counting to find how many – beyond 10 ¨ Adding up and taking away – methods to succeed ¨ Fractions, multiplication, division and using calculators

Come and learn the magic of sourdough with internationally renowned baker & author, Emmanuel Hadjiandreou.  Emmanuel's sourdough bread has won Soil Association Organic Food Awards so be prepared to be inspired by his skill and enthusiasm.

Come and enjoy a fun day baking in celebration of St Patrick's day with internationally renowned baker & author, Emmanuel Hadjiandreou.  

About this Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) This 5 half-day Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) course covers carbon capture and geological storage of carbon dioxide. Burning fossil fuels for energy is a major source of carbon dioxide emissions to the atmosphere. Most anthropogenic (man-made) carbon dioxide is emitted by coal-fired or gas-fired power plants, and significant quantities of carbon dioxide are emitted through the production and separation of carbon dioxide-rich natural gas and industries such as cement, iron and steel. Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage, or CCUS, involves the long-term storage of captured carbon dioxide emissions in subsurface geologic formations. This VILT course covers all aspects of CCUS including transport, storage and monitoring, economics and community engagement. It explores in detail the challenges of the current technology of geological storage, monitoring and verification including examples from working projects around the world. Many of these technologies are commonly employed by the petroleum industry. Successful deployment of CCUS will also require economic incentives, appropriate regulation, clarity on liability issues and acceptance by the community. These aspects of CCUS, and the corresponding opportunities for appropriately skilled organisations and individuals also will be discussed. Course Content at a Glance Context for CCS/CCUS as An Emissions-reduction Measure Principles of Geological Storage Finding Geological Storage Sites Stationary Sources of Carbon Dioxide for Capture Carbon Dioxide Capture Technologies Compression and Transport of Carbon Dioxide Economics of CCS/CCUS Community, Safety, Legal & Regulatory Issues Risk Assessment Training Objectives Upon completion of this VILT course, participants will be able to: Identify the need for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Outline the key steps in the Carbon Capture and Storage process Distinguish between reservoir rocks and sealing rocks Describe the importance of permeability and porosity to storing carbon dioxide Contrast the geological structures and trapping mechanisms for storing carbon dioxide Describe the changes in geologically stored carbon dioxide over time Outline the monitoring techniques employed to ensure the carbon dioxide is safely stored Appreciate the industrial applications of carbon dioxide capture Recognize the scale of industry required for transporting and storing carbon dioxide Describe economic considerations for CCS/CCUS Outline the economic and environmental opportunities and challenges with using carbon dioxide injection in a range of applications Explain the challenges of regulatory frameworks and public acceptance in a CCS/CCUS project Identify potential risks of a CCS/CCUS project Outline the risk assessment and management process Target Audience This VILT course is ideally suited for a technical audience - geoscientists, petroleum and chemical engineers - as well as for economists, regulators, legal staff and managers wishing to learn more about the details of both the technical, regulatory and socio-economic aspects of carbon capture and storage. Participants should have: Experience with oil and gas, coal or other energy projects Basic understanding of the energy industry Course Level Intermediate Trainer Your first expert course leader spent 18 years in the Petroleum Industry before joining academia, in both technical and managerial roles with Shell, Arco and Vico. He has received numerous awards, including Distinguished Service, Honorary member and Special Commendation awards from the American Association of Petroleum Geologist (AAPG) and was AAPG's International Vice-President and recently chairman of AAPG's House of Delegates (the Associations Parliamentary body). He is an SPE Distinguished Lecturer (DL) and has served as DL for several other professional organisations, including, AAPG, IPA and PESA. He is currently a Professor of Petroleum Geology and Engineering at the Australian School of Petroleum, University of Adelaide. He holds the South Australia State Chair in Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) and is also presently Distinguished Scientist of the Cooperative Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Technologies (CO2CRC), having served earlier as the Storage Program Manager and Chief Scientist. Your second expert course leader has a wide and deep knowledge of major capture technologies: solvent, membrane and adsorption based technologies and has developed pathways for retrofitting CO2 capture and storage (CCS) to fossil fuel-based power plants. He has been actively engaged in Post-combustion capture project management and demonstration projects in Victoria's Latrobe Valley on CO2 capture and hydrogen production, and on CO2 capture using membrane contactor technology. He has led various feasibility studies for the Asian Development Bank on CO2 Capture at Indian Oil Corporation's refineries, for JPOWER on hydrogen production from Victorian brown coal and for Kawasaki on incorporation of CCS in hydrogen production from fossil fuel. He has authored multiple peer reviewed journal articles, co-authored various confidential reports on CO2 capture, utilization and hydrogen production and utility, and has presented his work at various conferences, symposiums and seminars. He has a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Monash University Australia and a Master of Technology in Process Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Delhi India.     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

Better Business Cases™ Foundation and Practitioner: In-House Training Using this best-practice approach will allow organizations to reduce unnecessary spending and improve the decision-making process which gives you a greater chance of securing necessary funding and support for initiatives. The goal of the combined foundation and practitioner course is to develop a candidate's ability to deliver a comprehensive business case through encouraging expanded knowledge to guide the practical application of theoretical foundations. Upon the completion of this course, a candidate will be able to start applying the model to a real business case development project. The outline presented in the course overview will be addressed in the first 2 days, with the Foundation exam conducted on the morning of Day 3. Then the topics will be revisited at a deeper level, for 2 more days, with the Practitioner exam conducted on the afternoon of Day 5. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Develop the lifecycle of a business case and establish the relationships between the five cases Apply the steps in the business case development framework, in order to support the production of a business case, using the Five Case Model, for a given scenario. Overview of Better Business Cases Alignment with the strategic planning process Importance of the Business Case using the Five Case Model Overview of the Five Case Model Purpose of the key stages in the development of a spending proposal Purpose of a Business Justification Case Business Case Development Process Purpose of project / programme assurance and assurance reviews Responsibility for producing the Business Case Determining the Strategic Context and Undertaking the Strategic Assessment Scoping the Scheme and Preparing the Strategic Outline Case Planning the Scheme and Preparing the Outline Business Case Procuring the Solution and Preparing the Full Business Case Implementation and monitoring Evaluation and feedback Making the Case for Change Agree on the strategic context Determine spending objectives, existing arrangements, and business needs Determine potential business scope and key service requirements Determine benefits, risks, constraints, and dependencies Exploring the Preferred Way Forward Agree on critical success factors Determine long list options and SWOT analysis Recommend a preferred way forward Determining Potential Value for Money Revisit the short list Prepare the economic appraisal for short-listed options Undertake benefits appraisal Undertake risk appraisal Select preferred option and undertake sensitivity analysis Preparing for the Potential Deal Determine the procurement strategy Determine service streams and required outputs Outline potential risk apportionment Outline potential payment mechanisms Ascertain contractual issues and accountancy treatment Ascertaining Affordability and Funding Requirement Prepare the financial model Prepare the financial appraisals Planning for Successful Delivery Plan programme / project management Plan change and contract management Plan benefits realization Plan risk management Plan programme / project assurance and post-project evaluation Procuring the Value for Money Solution Revisit the case for change Revisit the OBC options Detail procurement process and evaluation of best and final offers (BAFOs) Contracting for the Deal Set out the negotiated deal and contractual arrangements Set out the financial implications of the deal Ensuring Successful Delivery Finalize project management arrangements and plans Finalize change management arrangements and plans Finalize benefits realization arrangements and plans Finalize risk management arrangements and plans Finalize contract management arrangements and plans Finalize post-project evaluation arrangements and plans

Learn Angelic Reiki with multi-award winning Master Teacher, Jayn Lee-Miller, who was one of the first to work professionally with angels and is now approaching her 18th year of teaching Angelic Reiki. Please email info@healingangels.co.uk for full details of this healing module which has been channelled through the Archangel Metatron especially for this time as the consciousness of humanity is collectively ascending to fifth dimension. The Angelic Kingdom of Light is assisting in helping us hold a place of unconditional love to help us remember the divine beings we truly are. In Angelic Reiki you are attuned by Angels to The Angelic Kingdom of Light and during healing exchanges you actually become the Angel you are channelling.

Join our quilted bag workshop – perfect for all skill levels. Create a stunning bag with us at Loopy's Place. Materials provided. Book your spot now!

Why 3ds max and V-Ray Training Course? This course is ideal for 3D artists and professionals in various industries seeking advanced rendering skills. If you work with 3ds Max and want to master superior photorealistic rendering using V-Ray, this course is tailored for you. V-Ray, a third-party engine compatible with 3ds Max,  Click here for more info: Website Duration: 10 hours. Approach: Personalized 1-on-1 Sessions and Flexible Learning. Scheduling Flexibility: Mon to Sat between 9 am and 7 pm. Choose your own day and time. 10-hour Vray for 3ds Max Training Course Outline: Module 1: Introduction to Vray for 3ds Max (2 hours) What is Vray and its integration with 3ds Max? Installation and setup of Vray for 3ds Max Understanding Vray interface and workflow Overview of Vray materials Module 2: Lighting with Vray (2 hours) Various lighting techniques in Vray Types of Vray lights and their configurations Creating and managing Vray sun and sky Vray dome lighting and IES light usage Efficient lighting workflows in Vray Module 3: Vray Camera (2 hours) Understanding Vray camera settings Controlling exposure with Vray camera Working with Vray depth of field Creating Vray camera animations Utilizing Vray frame buffer Module 4: Vray Materials (2 hours) Understanding Vray material properties Creating realistic materials using Vray Building and storing custom Vray material libraries Implementing Vray material overrides Module 5: Vray Rendering and Post Production (2 hours) Overview of Vray rendering settings Rendering images and animations with Vray Post-production techniques in Photoshop Understanding and utilizing Vray frame buffer Compositing Vray render elements in Photoshop Working with Vray denoiser Modeling Techniques: Edit Poly Modeling Extrude, Chamfer, Cut, and Slices Symmetry Mirror Modeling Designing furniture and basic architectural models Lines, Shapes, and Plan Import from AutoCAD/Vectorworks Modifiers: Compound objects (Connect, Scatter, Pro Boolean, Loft, Terrain) Bend and Taper Basic Lights: Omni Light, Spot Light, Direct Light Camera Control: Free Camera, Target Camera Texturing and Rendering: Diffuse and Bump Mapping Environment and Background Images Advanced Rendering Techniques (Interior and Exterior Scenes) Vray Specifics: VRay Lights (Plane, Dome, Sphere, Sun, Shadow) VRay Camera Settings (Focal Length, Film Speed, Shutter Speed) VRay Materials (Diffuse Color, Reflection, Refraction, Blurry Reflections) Upon completing the 10-hour Vray for 3ds Max Training Course, participants will: Master Vray Integration: Understand setup, interface, and tools for effective usage. Excel in Vray Lighting Techniques: Learn diverse Vray lighting methods, enhancing scene realism. Vray Camera Control: Manipulate camera settings, exposure, and create dynamic animations. Vray Material Skills: Create realistic materials, manage libraries, and override material properties. Perfect Rendering and Post-Production: Optimize rendering, produce high-quality images, and enhance results in post-production. Advanced 3D Modeling Expertise: Develop complex shapes, utilize modifiers, and import plans effectively. Recommended Resources: "V-Ray My Way: A Practical Designer's Guide to Creating Realistic Imagery Using V-Ray & 3ds Max" by Lee Wylde "3ds Max Modeling for Games: Insider's Guide to Game Character, Vehicle, and Environment Modeling" by Andrew Gahan "Photoshop for 3D Artists, Volume 1" by 3DTotal Publishing Job Opportunities: Students can pursue careers as: 3D Visualization Artists: Creating realistic visuals for architecture, products, and entertainment. Game Designers: Developing game environments and assets for interactive experiences. Architectural Visualizers: Producing high-quality architectural renders for firms and clients. Product Designers: Crafting detailed product visualizations for marketing and prototyping. Freelance 3D Artists: Offering services on platforms like Upwork, catering to diverse client needs. Opportunities exist in architecture, gaming, animation, advertising, and freelancing. A strong portfolio and networking enhance job prospects. Skills Acquired: Vray Advanced Lighting: HDRI, Global Illumination Mastery. Vray Material Expertise: Shaders, Textures, Realistic Material Replication. Scene Optimization: Large-scale Scene Handling, Speed Optimization. Post-Production Skills: Vray and Photoshop Enhancement, Atmosphere Addition. Career Opportunities: Architectural Visualization Specialist Product Design Visualizer 3D Visualization Artist Freelance Rendering Expert In-House Rendering Consultant Learn the advanced Vray rendering skills, 1-on-1 training courses, boost your career prospects in architectural visualization, product design, and animation industries.  Download 3ds max. Autodesk Download a free 30 day trial of 3ds Max, 3D modelling and rendering software for design visualisation, games and animation to create with full artistic Download Vray V-Ray for 3ds max is an integral rendering software for SketchUp, enabling designers to experience their designs in real-time. Say Goodbye to Group Courses: Welcome to our Personalized Learning Experience! Why Choose Us? Our Course Benefits Include: ​ One-on-One Training: Experience personalized coaching from practicing architects and designers tailored exclusively for you. 1-on-1, Face to Face at (SW96DE) or Live online. Open: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 7 pm. Customized Tutorials: Take home bespoke video tutorials designed to enhance your learning journey. Comprehensive Resources: Receive a digital reference book for thorough revision, ensuring you grasp every concept. Free Ongoing Support: Enjoy continuous after-course support via phone or email, guaranteeing your success even after the class ends. Flexible Syllabus: We adapt syllabus and projects to match your needs, ensuring you learn precisely what matters most to you. Official Certificate: Certificate upon course completion. Why Us? Supported Individual Learning: Our courses, ranging from 10 hours to 120 hrs Diploma training Courses, offer unwavering support at every step. With personalized homework assignments and free after-course assistance, we pave the way to mastering software with unparalleled guidance. Personalized Attention, Not Crowded Classrooms: Bid farewell to crowded classrooms. Experience the intimacy of one-on-one learning. This ensures you receive the undivided attention you deserve, fostering a confident and comfortable learning environment. Financial Flexibility: Embarking on your educational journey shouldn't be a financial burden. We offer a variety of payment plans tailored to your needs. Discover the options available to you and start your learning adventure today. Expert Instructors, Real-world Insight: Our instructors are experts meticulously chosen for their extensive industry knowledge and passion for teaching. They are dedicated to imparting invaluable skills to anyone eager to learn.