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Making Scope Management More Agile: On-Demand This course is designed and developed by PMP® certified consultants and instructors, with experience coaching and instructing in both predictive, i.e. waterfall, and adaptive, i.e. agile, environments. Its aim is to focus on scope management using either a predictive or an adaptive approach. The Project Management Institute's (PMI®'s) A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) is the primary reference, with additional references from PMI®'s Agile Practice Guide. What You Will Learn You Will Learn How to: Apply scope management and quality management processes appropriately Differentiate between product scope and project scope Recognize what is required for a predictive approach to scope management vs. an adaptive approach Articulate on the continuum of project life cycle methods Determine factors that ensure scope management success Progressively elaborate scope through project initiation Progressively elaborate scope through project planning Monitor and control a project, via reporting predictively and adaptively Validating and verifying scope predictively and adaptively Change control to scope, using a predictive and an adaptive approach Getting Started Foundation Concepts Progressively Elaborating Scope Monitoring, Closing, and Changing Scope Closing Project or Iteration Course Summary and Next Steps

Introduction to Agile for Executives This session provides executives with an overview of Agile values and principles, the key benefits of an Agile approach, and its differences with the traditional Waterfall method. During the session, we compare and contrast the major Agile methods, with an emphasis on Scrum, as the most popular in the market. And most importantly, we present some criteria for Agile Transformation, possible certifications to pursue, and what is needed at the senior leadership level to achieve the best business results. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain the basics and benefits of using an Agile approach Describe the Scrum framework, its events, artifacts, and roles and responsibilities Illustrate an Agile approach outside of Software Development Define Scaled Agile Determine how to support an Agile transformation for your organization Getting Started Introduction Course structure Course goals and objectives Agile Introduction What is Agile? Agile benefits Agile myths and realities Overview of Agile Methods Overview of Agile methods Scrum method Lean and Kanban methods Criteria and certifications What Executives Need to Know About Agile Agile is not just for IT Agile can be scaled Agile transformation needs your support Summary and Next Steps Review Personal Action Plan

Introduction to Agile for Executives: In-House Training This session provides executives with an overview of Agile values and principles, the key benefits of an Agile approach, and its differences with the traditional Waterfall method. During the session, we compare and contrast the major Agile methods, with an emphasis on Scrum, as the most popular in the market. And most importantly, we present some criteria for Agile Transformation, possible certifications to pursue, and what is needed at the senior leadership level to achieve the best business results. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain the basics and benefits of using an Agile approach Describe the Scrum framework, its events, artifacts, and roles and responsibilities Illustrate an Agile approach outside of Software Development Define Scaled Agile Determine how to support an Agile transformation for your organization Getting Started Introduction Course structure Course goals and objectives Agile Introduction What is Agile? Agile benefits Agile myths and realities Overview of Agile Methods Overview of Agile methods Scrum method Lean and Kanban methods Criteria and certifications What Executives Need to Know About Agile Agile is not just for IT Agile can be scaled Agile transformation needs your support Summary and Next Steps Review Personal Action Plan

Objective-C programming training course description A hands on introduction that will allow you to master Objective-C and start using it to write powerful native applications for even the newest Macs and iOS devices! Using The step-by-step approach, will let you get comfortable with Objective-C's unique capabilities and Apple's Xcode 5 development environment. Make the most of Objective-C objects and messaging. Work effectively with design patterns, collections, blocks, foundation classes, threading, Git and a whole lot more. Every session builds on what you've already learned, giving a rock-solid foundation for real-world success! What will you learn Use Xcode 5. Declare classes, instance variables, properties, methods, and actions. Use arrays, dictionaries, and sets. Expand and extend classes with protocols, delegates, categories, and extensions. Use Apple's powerful classes and frameworks. Objective-C programming training course details Who will benefit: Developers wanting to learn Objective-C. Prerequisites: Software development fundamentals. Duration 5 days Objective-C programming training course contents PART 1: GETTING STARTED WITH OBJECTIVE-C The Developer Program: Objective-C, enrolling as an Apple Developer, setting up the development environment, Xcode. Your first project. OO programming with Objective-C: OO projects, Frameworks, classes and instances, encapsulation, accessors, Inheritance. OO features in Objective-C: Messages, methods, working with id, nesting messages, method signatures and parameters. allocating and initializing objects. Using Xcode: Xcode, source code control, git and Xcode, Using a Remote Repository. Compiler Directives: Projects, Compiler Directives, Prefix headers, main.m, .h files. PART 2: OBJECTIVE-C BASICS Messaging in a Testbed App: Setting Up the Testbed Apps, Adding a Text Field and Connecting It to Your Code, Sending a Message to the Text Field, Reviewing the Message Syntax. Declaring a Class in an Interface File: Context, Creating an Instance Variable with id, What Happens When Execution Stops, dynamic binding, Creating an Instance Variable for with the Class Name and with a Superclass Name, instance variable visibility. Properties in an Interface File: Interface Variables vs Properties, Declared Properties, Using Attributes. Implementing Properties. @synthesize, @dynamic. Methods in an Interface File: Methods in a Class, class and instance methods, Method declaration, returning complex data structures from Methods. Actions in an Interface File: Actions, Actions in OS X and iOS, disconnecting actions. Routing messages with selectors: Receiver and selector objects in messages, Objective-C Runtime, SEL and @selector (), performSelector, NSInvocation, testing whether an Instance can respond to a selector. Building on the Foundation: The Foundation Framework, Foundation Classes, Foundation Paradigms and Policies; Mutability, class clusters, notifications. Defining a Class in Implementation Files: Projects, dynamic typing, creating a new App, implementing a method, expanding Classses with init Methods. Organizing Data with Collections: Collecting Objects, Property Lists, Runtime, comparing the Collection Classes, Creating a Collection, Objective-C Literal Syntax, Enumerating collections, Testing Membership in a Collection, Accessing an Object in a Collection. Managing Memory and Runtime Objects: Managing objects in memory, managing reference counts manually and with ARC, variable qualifiers, variable autorelease. PART 3: EXPANDING AND EXTENDING CLASSES Protocols and Delegates: Subclassing, Protocols, Delegates, Looking Deeper Inside Protocols. Categories and Extensions: Comparing categories and protocols, categories vs subclasses, working with categories, class extensions, informal protocols. Associative References and Fast Enumeration: Objective-C 2.0 Time-Saving Features, Extending Classes by Adding Instance Variables (Sort of), Using Fast Enumeration. Blocks: Revisiting Blocks, Callbacks, Blocks, Exploring Blocks in Cocoa, Cocoa Blocks and Memory. PART 4: BEYOND THE BASICS Handling Exceptions and Errors: Exception and Error classes: NSException, NSError, Identifying exceptions, throwing exceptions, catching exceptions. Queues and Threading: Getting Started with Concurrency, Introducing Queues, Dispatch Sources, Using Dispatch Queues. Working with the Debugger: Logging Information, Console Logs, NSLog, Smart Breakpoints, enhancing breakpoints with messages. Using Xcode Debug Gauges for Analysis: Debug Gauges, Monitoing CPU and memory utilization, monitoring energy, Using Instruments. PART 5: OPTIONAL TOPICS C Syntax Summary: Data Types, Control Structures. Apps, Packages, and Bundles: Project Bundles, lproj Files, Asset Catalogs, plist Files, Precompiled Header Files (.pch). Archiving and Packaging Apps for Development and Testing: Archiving.

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48-Hour Knowledge Knockdown! Prices Reduced Like Never Before! Care: Home Care Assistant is a self-explanatory course for noble social care aspirants. Caregivers and healthcare professionals are blessings to society. They take care of the most vulnerable members of the family and community. So, a care assistant must have proper expertise on this subject. Good care thus depends on good training. This Care: Home Care Assistant course is one of the best training packs. It contains 360-degree training materials on care assistance. This Diploma in Home Care Assistant Training at QLS Level 5 course is endorsed by The Quality Licence Scheme and accredited by CPDQS (with 150 CPD points) to make your skill development and career progression related to Home Care Assistant substantial and easier than ever! The brilliantly layered modules start with proper healthcare and social care overview. Then it continues with communication training, interpersonal skill training, discussion on the rights and responsibilities of caregivers, safeguarding training, health and safety measures, and care training for children and children with special needs. It takes a complete form with a self-expertise assessment tool within the course. There will be a certificate given on the completion of all assessment criteria. This Care: Home Care Assistant will never make you dissatisfied! Worthy of time, money and energy. Snap up this before it's late, and make your way to the future! Learning Outcome: Care: Home Care Assistant aims to prepare learners with: Strong fundamental knowledge of health and social care Expert communication skills to be used in caregiving Beneficial therapeutic skills and strategies The proper realisation of the roles and responsibilities of a caregiver Ability to operate in any unique setting of caregiving Why Prefer this Course? Opportunity to earn a certificate endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme and another certificate accredited by CPDQS after completing this course Student ID card with amazing discounts - completely for FREE! (£10 postal charges will be applicable for international delivery) Standard-aligned lesson planning Innovative and engaging content and activities Assessments that measure higher-level thinking and skills Complete the program in your own time, at your own pace Each of our students gets full 24/7 tutor support Experts created the course to provide a rich and in-depth training experience for all students who enrol in it. Enrol in the course right now and you'll have immediate access to all of the course materials. Then, from any internet-enabled device, access the course materials and learn when it's convenient for you. Start your learning journey straight away with this course and take a step toward a brighter future! *** Course Curriculum *** Here is the curriculum breakdown of course: ***Home Care Assistant*** Module 01. Introduction to Health and Social Care What is Health and Social Care? Healthcare Overview Who provides Healthcare? Social care overview Who provides social care? Healthcare vs Social Care Why is health and social care a valuable career? Summary Module 02: Communication and its Relevance Necessity of Communication in Health and Social Care Communication in the context of Caregiving Forms of Communication Types of interpersonal interaction Communication and language needs and preferences Building Rapport Environmental factors that influence communication Barriers to communication Strategies for overcoming communication barrier Summary Module 03: Professional Communication and Behaviour Essential Interpersonal Skills Effective Therapeutic Skills and Strategies Communication with Other Healthcare Members Module 04: Rights and Responsibilities as a Health and Social Care Worker Role of Health and Social Care Workers Can carers be charged for support? Ways to Improve Quality of Service Information Sources Reflective Practice Reflection on Practice Reflective in Practice Development How to evaluate your own performance Reflective writing What are your rights as a carer? Conflicting Rights and Responsibilities Summary Module 05: Role as A Caregiver and Healthcare Professional Values promoted by Health and Social care workers What to expect and where to draw the line Codes of Conduct Types of Healthcare Professionals Social Services Advantages of Working Partnerships Summary Module 06: Safeguarding Vulnerable Individuals Safeguarding Who are vulnerable individuals? Dealing with safeguarding issues What Is Abuse? Types and Signs of Abuse Adults, Young People and Children at Risk from Abuse Environmental factors that may make abuse more likely How to Deal with Suspected Cause of Abuse and Disclosure of Abuse Minimising the Risk of Abuse Summary Module 07: Health and Safety Responsibilities Understanding Potential Hazards in Health and Social Care Environments Managing Health and Safety Roles and Responsibilities Involved in Health, Safety and Security Responding to incidents and emergencies in a health and social care environment COSHH Policies COSHH Essentials Summary Module 08: Caring for Children Why Care Matters so Much Children Need Touch Routines for Young Children Clothing Bedtime Summary/Keynotes of the Module Assessment Module 09: Child Protection Definitions Recognition Signs of Neglect Helping Children to Protect Themselves Summary/Keynotes of the Module Assessment Module 10: Children with Special Needs What are Special Needs? What is Disability? Avoiding Stereotypes Use of Appropriate and Sensitive Terminology Special Education Needs Early Support Programme Caring for Children with Feeding and Communication Differences Caring for Children with Mobility Differences Caring for Children with Special Social and Emotional Needs Caring for Children with Complex Needs Summary/Keynotes of the Module Assessment Assessment Process We offer an integrated assessment framework to make the process of evaluating learners easier. After completing an online module, you will be given immediate access to a specially designed MCQ test. The results will be immediately analyzed, and the score will be shown for your review. The passing score for each test will be set at 60%. You will be entitled to claim a certificate endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme after you have completed all of the exams. CPD 150 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? This Care: Home Care Assistant course is for those who want to take their care assistance passion to a professional level or just want to add to their knowledge. Requirements This program does not require any prior knowledge; everyone may participate! This course is open to anyone who is interested in learning from anywhere in the world. Every student must be over the age of 16 and have a passion for learning and literacy. This 100% online course can be accessed from any internet-connected device, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone. This course allows you to study at your own speed and grow a quality skillset. Career path Care assistant. Salary: £14,000 to £25,000 Senior care assistant. Salary: £17,000 to £27,000 Social work assistant.Salary: £18,200 to £28,000 Care home advocate. Salary: £19,000 to £30,000 The ranges are shown as per the UK job market. Certificates CPDQS Accredited Certificate Digital certificate - £10 Diploma in Home Care Assistant Training at QLS Level 5 Hard copy certificate - £119 After successfully completing the Diploma in Home Care Assistant Training at QLS Level 5, you can order an original hardcopy certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. The certificate will be home-delivered, with a pricing scheme of - 119 GBP inside the UK 129 GBP (including postal fees) for international delivery CPDQS Accredited Certificate 29 GBP for Printed Hardcopy Certificate inside the UK 39 GBP for Printed Hardcopy Certificate outside the UK (international delivery)

PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation: Virtual In-House Training PRINCE2 Agile® provides structure, governance, and control when working with agile concepts, methods, and techniques. It is a solution combining the flexibility and responsiveness of Agile with the clearly defined framework of PRINCE2. PRINCE2 Agile® framework covers a wide range of agile concepts, including SCRUM, Kanban, and Lean Startup. The PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation certificate is designed to help professionals deliver agile projects by tailoring PRINCE2® management controls with a broad toolset of agile delivery techniques and frameworks. PRINCE2 Agile® is an extension module tailored for forward-thinking organizations and individuals already benefiting from PRINCE2®. It provides further guidance on how to apply agile methods to the world's most recognized project management method. The purpose of the Practitioner qualification is to demonstrate that you can apply and tailor PRINCE2 Agile® in a scenario situation. What you will Learn Understand the key aspects of PRINCE2® Understand basic concepts behind common agile ways of working Demonstrate the purpose of combining PRINCE2® with agile Be able to fix and flex the aspects of a project in an agile context Apply the PRINCE2® principles and tailor the themes, processes, and management products to a project in an agile context Incorporate the areas that can support a PRINCE2 Agile® implementation To prepare Participants for the PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation exam Benefits Agile methods allow organizations to realize the benefits of products and potentially an earlier return on investment while products are being developed and improved. Improved communication through the use of common terminology across PRINCE2® and agile disciplines. Develop a clear definition of how agile can govern a project's delivery, while PRINCE2® governs projects as a whole. Seamless integration: PRINCE2 Agile® will complementPMBOK® GuideandAPM Body of Knowledge®just as PRINCE2® does currently. It will also be of interest for Program Managers with MSP® who need to understand how projects relate to the delivery mechanism. The most up-to-date and relevant view of Agile project management methodologies, PRINCE2 Agile® references the 'flow-based' working featured in Kanban in addition to other agile concepts not covered in other qualifications. Introduction - Getting Started Part 1 An overview of PRINCE2 Agile Overview Blending PRINCE2 and Agile What to fix and what to flex Part 2 Agile behaviors ad the PRINCE2 Principles Agile and the PRINCE2 Themes Part 3 Focus areas Agile and the PRINCE2 Processes Examination preparation Examination. Summary - What did we learn, and how can we implement this in our work environment?

Updating Your Project Approach: With A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - Sixth Edition: On-Demand This course provides practical insights into the what is project management and how it is performed in a structured manner. You will learn how projects are selected, initiated, planned, executed, monitored and control, as well as closed, which could serve you ubiquitously. The goal of this course is to provide a minimally essential orientation to practical project management concepts, tools and techniques. You will be provided with enough of these that can be applied from both a project manager and a key stakeholder perspective. What You Will Learn Articulate on the basics of the project management profession Appropriate project management terms and concepts in practice Speak on how projects originate in mature organizations Employ a disciplined approach to initiating, planning and managing projects to closure. Identify and describe the roles and responsibilities of key project stakeholders. Consider standard project processes to implement, based upon the PMBOK® Guide - Sixth Edition Getting Started Foundation Concepts Originating and Initiating Planning Executing and Controlling Closing Summary and Next Steps

Introduction to Project Management This course provides practical insights into what is project management and how it is performed in a structured manner. This course provides practical insights into what is project management and how it is performed in a structured manner. You will learn how projects are selected, initiated, planned, executed, monitored and control, as well as closed, which could serve you ubiquitously. The goal of this course is to provide a minimally essential orientation to practical project management concepts, tools, and techniques. You will be provided with enough of these that can be applied from both a project manager and a key stakeholder perspective. What you Will Learn You will learn how to: Articulate on the basics of the project management profession Explain project management terms and concepts in practice Speak on how projects originate in mature organizations Employ a disciplined approach to initiating, planning, and managing projects to closure Identify and describe the roles and responsibilities of key project stakeholders Consider standard project processes to implement based upon the PMBOK® Guide Getting Started Introductions Course orientation Participants' expectations Foundation Concepts Key terms and concepts Organizational framework Leadership framework Originating and Initiating Originating projects Initiating projects Planning Planning overview Scope and quality planning Resources and risk planning Schedule and cost planning Project baselining Executing and Controlling Executing Monitoring and Controlling Closing Project closing overview Closing administratively Closing financially Summary and Next Steps Review of goals, objectives, key concepts, and expectations Evaluations

Intercultural Competence (Virtual) In a world that conducts business across continents and geographical borders, more than ever it is essential for team and organizational leaders to not only understand but also embrace the diversity of cultures; this is intercultural competence. Intercultural competence gives one the ability to effectively and appropriately communicate with people from other cultures in a competitively complex world. The participant in this program will gain cultural insights needed to build intercultural teams and navigate cultural diversities, without knowingly violating what are deemed to be acceptable or unacceptable cultural norms. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Articulate on the meaning of culture and intercultural competence Express the importance of body language and appropriately demonstrate its emblems Describe three cultural models and consider their application in assimilating cultural behaviors Define emotional intelligence and explain how it is linked to cultural intelligence Examine the four cultural intelligence capabilities and give examples of how each is developed Develop a personal cultural profile and compare its dimensions to gain an appreciation for intercultural competence Getting Started Foundation Concepts Fundamentals of culture Culture and body language Culture and proxemics Cultural Models Iceberg culture model The onion model of culture Hofstede's model of national cultures High-context and low-context cultures Cultural Intelligence Emotional intelligence overview Cultural intelligence overview Cultural Profile Cultural profile dimensions Understanding your cultural profile Summary and Next Steps