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In this competitive job market, you need to have some specific skills and knowledge to start your career and establish your position. This Local SEO For The Small Business Owner will help you understand the current demands, trends and skills in the sector. The course will provide you with the essential skills you need to boost your career growth in no time. The Local SEO For The Small Business Owner will give you clear insight and understanding about your roles and responsibilities, job perspective and future opportunities in this field. You will be familiarised with various actionable techniques, career mindset, regulations and how to work efficiently. This course is designed to provide an introduction to Local SEO For The Small Business Owner and offers an excellent way to gain the vital skills and confidence to work toward a successful career. It also provides access to proven educational knowledge about the subject and will support those wanting to attain personal goals in this area. Learning Objectives Learn the fundamental skills you require to be an expert Explore different techniques used by professionals Find out the relevant job skills & knowledge to excel in this profession Get a clear understanding of the job market and current demand Update your skills and fill any knowledge gap to compete in the relevant industry CPD accreditation for proof of acquired skills and knowledge Who is this Course for? Whether you are a beginner or an existing practitioner, our CPD accredited Local SEO For The Small Business Owner is perfect for you to gain extensive knowledge about different aspects of the relevant industry to hone your skill further. It is also great for working professionals who have acquired practical experience but require theoretical knowledge with a credential to support their skill, as we offer CPD accredited certification to boost up your resume and promotion prospects. Entry Requirement Anyone interested in learning more about this subject should take this Local SEO For The Small Business Owner. This course will help you grasp the basic concepts as well as develop a thorough understanding of the subject. The course is open to students from any academic background, as there is no prerequisites to enrol on this course. The course materials are accessible from an internet enabled device at anytime of the day. CPD Certificate from Course Gate At the successful completion of the course, you can obtain your CPD certificate from us. You can order the PDF certificate for £9 and the hard copy for £15. Also, you can order both PDF and hardcopy certificates for £22. Career path The Local SEO For The Small Business Owner will help you to enhance your knowledge and skill in this sector. After accomplishing this course, you will enrich and improve yourself and brighten up your career in the relevant job market. Course Curriculum Introduction To The Course What To Expect In This Course 00:01:00 Who Am I? Why I Created This Course 00:03:00 What is local SEO? 00:04:00 Pricing - This Course Vs. Using An SEO Agency 00:03:00 Setting Up a Simple Website for Business Do You Build Your Own Website Or Pay Someone Else To Build It? 00:02:00 Why Your Website Must Be Mobile Friendly in 2015 00:02:00 Learning WordPress - A Simple Content Management System 00:03:00 Squarespace - Simple For The 'Do It Yourself' Crowd 00:03:00 Setting Up Your Google+ Business Page Introduction To Google+ For Business 00:02:00 A Poor Google+ Business Page Vs. a Good Google+ Business Page 00:06:00 An Example Google+ Business Page Setup 00:05:00 Using Canva To Create a Header Image 00:02:00 Posting on Google+ For Business 00:02:00 Setting Up Your Yelp Business Page Setting Up a Yelp Business Page 00:02:00 Basic Social Media Setup Facebook Business Page Setup 00:03:00 Setting Up a LinkedIn Business Page 00:02:00 Setting Up a Twitter Profile 00:02:00 Run a Social Media Contest To Generate Buzz 00:02:00 Creating Business Listings for Local SEO Name, Address, and Phone Consistency For Your Business 00:03:00 Building Citations (aka Business Listings) 00:09:00 What are Data Aggregators? 00:03:00 Tools For Building Citations, Rank Tracking & More Check Citation Errors For Free With Moz Local 00:06:00 Using Brightlocal for Building Citations, Monitoring Reviews, Tracking & More 00:07:00 GeoRanker For Checking Your Rankings 00:01:00 UpCity Local SEO 00:12:00 Optimizing Your Website for Local SEO Adding Name, Address, and Phone (NAP) To Your Website 00:04:00 Using The 'WordPress Local SEO' Plugin For Your Site 00:02:00 Local SEO Articles Worth Reading 00:05:00 Content Writing Why Content Is So Important 00:05:00 Building Content Pages For Your Services 00:03:00 The Google Keyword Planner - Keyword Research 00:04:00 Adding Heading Tags 00:01:00 Adding an 'Alt' Tag To Your Images 00:04:00 Hiring a Writer for Only $5 00:06:00 Link To Other Relevant Content On Your Website 00:03:00 Social Syndication Setting Up JetPack To Post On Social Media Automatically 00:03:00 Asking for Reviews From Your Customers Why reviews are very important for your small business 00:04:00 The Review Generator Handout 00:02:00 Getting Links From Other Websites aka Backlinks What Are Backlinks? 00:04:00 Simple Ways To Get Backlinks for Small Businesses 00:02:00 Other Business Sites To Consider Signing Up On Thumbtack 00:02:00 Angie's List & HomeAdvisor 00:02:00 Where To Go From Here Your Overwhelmed - If Your Willing To Hire Someone 00:02:00 Conclusion Wrapping Up 00:03:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates or Transcripts 00:00:00

In this competitive job market, you need to have some specific skills and knowledge to start your career and establish your position. This Comprehensive IELTS Speaking course will help you understand the current demands, trends and skills in the sector. The course will provide you with the essential skills you need to boost your career growth in no time. The Comprehensive IELTS Speaking course will give you clear insight and understanding about your roles and responsibilities, job perspective and future opportunities in this field. You will be familiarised with various actionable techniques, career mindset, regulations and how to work efficiently. This course is designed to provide an introduction to Comprehensive IELTS Speaking and offers an excellent way to gain the vital skills and confidence to work toward a successful career. It also provides access to proven educational knowledge about the subject and will support those wanting to attain personal goals in this area. Learning Objectives Learn the fundamental skills you require to be an expert Explore different techniques used by professionals Find out the relevant job skills & knowledge to excel in this profession Get a clear understanding of the job market and current demand Update your skills and fill any knowledge gap to compete in the relevant industry CPD accreditation for proof of acquired skills and knowledge Who is this Course for? Whether you are a beginner or an existing practitioner, our CPD accredited Comprehensive IELTS Speaking course is perfect for you to gain extensive knowledge about different aspects of the relevant industry to hone your skill further. It is also great for working professionals who have acquired practical experience but require theoretical knowledge with a credential to support their skill, as we offer CPD accredited certification to boost up your resume and promotion prospects. Entry Requirement Anyone interested in learning more about this subject should take this Comprehensive IELTS Speaking course. This course will help you grasp the basic concepts as well as develop a thorough understanding of the subject. The course is open to students from any academic background, as there is no prerequisites to enrol on this course. The course materials are accessible from an internet enabled device at anytime of the day. CPD Certificate from Course Gate At the successful completion of the course, you can obtain your CPD certificate from us. You can order the PDF certificate for £4.99 and the hard copy for £9.99. Also, you can order both PDF and hardcopy certificates for £12.99. Career path The Comprehensive IELTS Speaking will help you to enhance your knowledge and skill in this sector. After accomplishing this course, you will enrich and improve yourself and brighten up your career in the relevant job market. Course Curriculum Module 01: Introduction Welcome Abroad 00:21:00 Fundamentals of IELTS Speaking 00:21:00 How to Get a High Score 00:15:00 How This Course is Structured 00:04:00 Module 02: Ingredients First Ingredient: Fluently and Coherence 00:29:00 Second Ingredient : Lexical Resource (Basics) 00:07:00 Lexical Resource - Useful Phrases 00:13:00 Lexical Resource - Paraphrasing 00:11:00 Lexical Resource - Topic Related Vocabulary 00:12:00 Lexical Resource - Idioms 00:09:00 Third Ingredient: Grammatical Range and Accuracy (Basics) 00:04:00 Grammar - Tenses 00:22:00 Grammar - Articles and Agreement 00:09:00 Grammar - Active vs. Passive Voice 00:07:00 Grammar - Simple and Compound Sentences 00:15:00 Grammar - Complex Sentences 00:09:00 Grammar - Correlative Conjunctions 00:09:00 Grammar - Relative Clauses 00:11:00 Grammar - Conditional Sentences 00:11:00 Grammar - Combining Elements 00:06:00 Fourth Ingredient: Pronunciation (Basics) 00:10:00 Pronunciation - /th/(θ) vs. /th/(ð) 00:14:00 Pronunciation - /t/ vs. /d/ 00:17:00 Pronunciation - /r/ vs. /l/ 00:13:00 Pronunciation - /i/ vs. /ē/ 00:10:00 Pronunciation - /v/ vs. /w/ 00:16:00 Pronunciation - /p/ vs. /b/ 00:15:00 Pronunciation - /s/ vs. /z/ vs. /sh/ 00:19:00 Pronunciation - /j/ vs. /zh/ 00:11:00 Pronunciation - /ō/ vs. /o/ vs. /ə/ 00:20:00 Pronunciation - Diphthongs & Silent Letters 00:11:00 Pronunciation - Syllables 00:34:00 Pronunciation - Sentence Stress 00:08:00 Pronunciation - Intonation 00:29:00 Pronunciation - 45 Commonly Mispronounced Words 00:34:00 Pronunciation - Speed 00:03:00 Module 03: The Recipe How to Think Fast 00:14:00 How to Extend Your Answers and Avoid Bad Starts 00:24:00 The Basics of Speaking Part 1 (Interview) 00:14:00 How to Answer Questions in Part 1 00:30:00 Live Example: Part 1 (Band 8.5) 00:05:00 The Basics of Speaking Part 2 ('The Long Turn') 00:09:00 How to Answer Part 2 (Method #1) 00:20:00 How to Answer Part 2 (Method #2) 00:21:00 The Basics of Speaking Part 3 (Discussion) 00:08:00 How to Answer Questions in Part 3 00:34:00 Live Example: Part 3 (Band 9) 00:06:00 Module 04: Cooking -Putting It All Together Cooking- The Right Approach 00:12:00 Practice Test 1 (Band 9 Model Answer) 00:14:00 Practice Test 2 (Band 9 Model Answer) 00:13:00 Live Example: Full Speaking Test (Band 7) 00:14:00 Live Example: Full Speaking Test (Band 8.5) 00:12:00 Live Example: Full Speaking Test (Band 8.5) 00:15:00 Live Example: Full Speaking Test (Band 9) 00:13:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates or Transcripts 00:00:00

In this competitive job market, you need to have some specific skills and knowledge to start your career and establish your position. This Microblading and Brow Lifting Training Course will help you understand the current demands, trends and skills in the sector. The course will provide you with the essential skills you need to boost your career growth in no time. The Microblading and Brow Lifting Training Course will give you clear insight and understanding about your roles and responsibilities, job perspective and future opportunities in this field. You will be familiarised with various actionable techniques, career mindset, regulations and how to work efficiently. This course is designed to provide an introduction to Microblading and Brow Lifting Training Course and offers an excellent way to gain the vital skills and confidence to work toward a successful career. It also provides access to proven educational knowledge about the subject and will support those wanting to attain personal goals in this area. Learning Objectives Learn the fundamental skills you require to be an expert Explore different techniques used by professionals Find out the relevant job skills & knowledge to excel in this profession Get a clear understanding of the job market and current demand Update your skills and fill any knowledge gap to compete in the relevant industry CPD accreditation for proof of acquired skills and knowledge Who is this Course for? Whether you are a beginner or an existing practitioner, our CPD accredited Microblading and Brow Lifting Training Course is perfect for you to gain extensive knowledge about different aspects of the relevant industry to hone your skill further. It is also great for working professionals who have acquired practical experience but require theoretical knowledge with a credential to support their skill, as we offer CPD accredited certification to boost up your resume and promotion prospects. Entry Requirement Anyone interested in learning more about this subject should take this Microblading and Brow Lifting Training Course. This course will help you grasp the basic concepts as well as develop a thorough understanding of the subject. The course is open to students from any academic background, as there is no prerequisites to enrol on this course. The course materials are accessible from an internet enabled device at anytime of the day. CPD Certificate from Course Gate At the successful completion of the course, you can obtain your CPD certificate from us. You can order the PDF certificate for £9 and the hard copy for £15. Also, you can order both PDF and hardcopy certificates for £22. Career path The Microblading and Brow Lifting Training Course will help you to enhance your knowledge and skill in this sector. After accomplishing this course, you will enrich and improve yourself and brighten up your career in the relevant job market. Course Curriculum **Microblading** Introduction Introduction 00:01:00 Theory explained Content 00:02:00 Some history 00:01:00 Hygiene 00:04:00 General rules 00:04:00 Work area layout 00:06:00 Dermatology- epidermis 00:02:00 Dermatology 2 00:02:00 Precautions 00:04:00 Colour durability 00:07:00 Client dossier 00:04:00 Example of client dossier 00:01:00 Pre-drawing 00:05:00 Microblading techniques 00:04:00 Techniques pt2 and blade position 00:05:00 Types of microblading blades 00:03:00 Which blade to use when 00:01:00 Practice on paper Practice on paper templates 00:01:00 Practice on fake skin 01. Setting up Your Needle 00:01:00 02. Initialising Microblading Practice on Fake skin 00:01:00 03. Holding the Needle: Easy Hack for Microblading 00:01:00 04. Controlling the Microblading Needle 00:02:00 05. Adding the Pigment 00:03:00 06. Hair Drawing Tips 00:04:00 07. More Drawing 00:01:00 08. Drawing with the Template 00:03:00 09. Practicing with the Fruits 00:01:00 10. Finishing Up 00:01:00 Treatment itself on a live model Products and tools needed 00:01:00 01. Sterilising 00:01:00 02. Treatment with the Tweezer 00:02:00 03. Fixing with the Pencil 00:01:00 04. Treatment with the Blade 00:01:00 05. Drawing with the Pigment 00:02:00 06. More Treatments with the Blade and the Pigment 00:07:00 07. Movements and Stretching Techniques with the Blade 00:06:00 08. Repeating the Process for Perfection 00:06:00 Retouch in 3-4 weeks in a year 01. Retouch Cream Application 00:01:00 02. Retouch Pigmentation of the First Eyebrow 00:06:00 03. Retouch Second Eyebrow 00:02:00 04. Retouch Final Corrections and Tips 00:05:00 Resource Resource - Microblading 00:00:00 **Brow Lifting** Introduction Introduction 00:01:00 The Treatment 01. Clean the eyebrows 00:03:00 02. Apply the product nr1 00:02:00 03. Removing the product nr1 00:02:00 04. Apply the product nr2 00:03:00 05. Removing the product nr2 00:02:00 06. Tint the eyebrows 00:10:00 07. Tweeze, wax, trim them 00:14:00 08. Strenghtening lotion and concealing 00:08:00 Types of Eyebrow Tint and Product Preparation Tint preparation 00:02:00 Resources Resources - Brow Lifting 00:00:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates or Transcripts 00:00:00

Enhance your professional skills in Health & Care with our Mandatory Refresher Training. Covering critical areas from First Aid to Mental Health, this training is designed to update and deepen your knowledge in Health Care settings. Ensure compliance and excellence in Care with our comprehensive course offerings. Learning Outcomes Administer effective First Aid as a Health Care professional. Apply specialised paediatric First Aid techniques in Care settings. Understand comprehensive Care Certificate standards for Health & Care. Advance in Health & Care with a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care. Fulfill Duty of Care obligations with updated practices. Enhance communication within Health Care settings. Manage information securely and efficiently in Care environments. Implement robust infection control protocols in Health & Care. Promote equality and inclusion within Care settings. Adopt person-centred approaches to improve Care quality. Address mental health issues with confidence in Health Care. This Mandatory Refresher Training Bundle comes up with the following courses:Course 01: First Aid at Work Essentials of First Aid in Health & Care: Equip Health Care professionals with the skills necessary to respond to emergencies effectively. Course 02: Paediatric First Aid Specialised First Aid for Children: Focus on paediatric emergencies and preventative measures in Care settings. Course 03: Care Certificate Foundations of Professional Care: Standardized training fulfilling the Care Certificate requirements to ensure high-quality Health & Care services. Course 04: Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care Advanced Practices in Health & Care: Enhance your qualifications with advanced knowledge crucial for Health & Care professionals. Course 05: Duty of Care Ethical and Legal Practices in Care: Understand and apply Duty of Care to safeguard and promote the interests of those receiving Care. Course 06: Communication in Care Settings Effective Communication Techniques: Master communication skills to improve interactions and understanding within Health Care environments. Course 07: Information Handling in Care Settings Confidentiality and Data Management: Training on secure handling of information in compliance with Care standards. Course 08: Infection Prevention and Control in Care Settings Maintaining Safe Care Environments: Strategies to prevent and control infections, critical for patient and staff safety in Health Care settings. Course 09: Equality and Inclusion in Care Settings Promoting Diverse and Inclusive Care: Address and foster equality and inclusion practices within Health Care facilities. Course 10: Person Centred Approaches in Care Settings Individualized Care Strategies: Emphasize the importance of person-centred Care to enhance patient satisfaction and outcomes. Course 11: Mental Health Mental Health Awareness and Support: Equip staff with the skills to recognize and address mental health issues effectively in Health & Care settings.

Overview This comprehensive course on IT Administration and Networking will deepen your understanding on this topic. After successful completion of this course you can acquire the required skills in this sector. This IT Administration and Networking comes with accredited certification from CPD, which will enhance your CV and make you worthy in the job market. So enrol in this course today to fast track your career ladder. How will I get my certificate? You may have to take a quiz or a written test online during or after the course. After successfully completing the course, you will be eligible for the certificate. Who is This course for? There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this IT Administration and Networking. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds. Requirements Our IT Administration and Networking is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Career Path Learning this new skill will help you to advance in your career. It will diversify your job options and help you develop new techniques to keep up with the fast-changing world. This skillset will help you to- Open doors of opportunities Increase your adaptability Keep you relevant Boost confidence And much more! Course Curriculum 5 sections • 128 lectures • 00:55:00 total length •What is an Operating System: 00:48:00 •Configuring the Operating System: 00:06:00 •What is an Application: 00:10:00 •Using Control Panel: 00:18:00 •Software and Concepts: 00:11:00 •Licensing: 00:06:00 •Using Software: 00:07:00 •Software Tools: 00:10:00 •Software: 00:14:00 •Hardware, Devices, and Peripherals: 00:05:00 •Hardware and Peripherals: 00:07:00 •Storage: 00:12:00 •Connectivity Devices: 00:05:00 •Network Components: 00:09:00 •Identify the Importance of Risk Management: 00:11:00 •Assess Risk: 00:13:00 •Mitigate Risk: 00:24:00 •Integrate Documentation into Risk Management: 00:15:00 •Classify Threats and Threat Profiles: 00:08:00 •Perform Ongoing Threat Research: 00:13:00 •Resources that Aid in Research of Threats: 00:03:00 •Implement Threat Modeling: 00:10:00 •Assess the Impact of Reconnaissance Incidents: 00:11:00 •Performing Reconnaissance on a Network: 00:07:00 •Examining Reconnaissance Incidents: 00:08:00 •Assess the Impact of Social Engineering: 00:11:00 •Assessing the impact of Social Engineering: 00:08:00 •Assessing the Impact of Phishing: 00:03:00 •Types of Wireless Attacks: 00:30:00 •Intrusion Monitoring: 00:08:00 •Wireless Security Risks: 00:22:00 •Authentication Attacks: 00:21:00 •Rogue Devices: 00:04:00 •Public Hotspots: 00:07:00 •Wireless Security Monitoring: 00:21:00 •Device Tracking: 00:18:00 •WLAN Security Infrastructure: 00:38:00 •Management Protocols: 00:23:00 •Other RADIUS Solutions: 00:16:00 •Introduction: 00:30:00 •Child Safety Online: 01:00:00 •Secure Payment Sites: 01:00:00 •Online Banking: 00:30:00 •How To Keep Your Password Safe: 00:30:00 •Common Scams: 01:00:00 •How I Got Pharmed: 01:00:00 •Virus Protection: 01:00:00 •Self Maintenance: 00:30:00 •Personal Information Online: 01:00:00 •Is The Internet Safe?: 00:30:00 •Importance of Cyber Security: 00:30:00 •Spyware Can Destroy: 00:30:00 •How Does Spyware Spread?: 01:00:00 •How To Remove Spyware: 01:00:00 •Anti Spyware Program: 01:00:00 •The Anti Anti-Spyware Programs: 00:30:00 •Research And Learn More: 00:30:00 •Choosing The Best Anti Spyware Tool: 01:00:00 •Computer Security And Spyware: 01:00:00 •The Programs To Avoid: 00:15:00 •Is It Legal?: 00:30:00 •Checklist Of Protection: 00:15:00 •The Information Security Cycle: 00:37:00 •Information Security Controls: 00:36:00 •Authentication Methods: 00:09:00 •Cryptography Fundamentals: 00:56:00 •Security Policy Fundamentals: 00:11:00 •Social Engineering: 00:32:00 •Malware: 00:25:00 •Software-Based Threats: 00:22:00 •Based Threats: 00:39:00 •Wireless Threats and Vulnerabilities: 00:43:00 •Physical Threats and Vulnerabilities: 00:09:00 •Manage Data Security: 00:47:00 •Manage Application Security: 00:55:00 •Manage Device and Host Security: 01:08:00 •Manage Mobile Security: 00:10:00 •A Risk Analysis: 00:17:00 •Implement Vulnerability Assessment Tools and Techniques: 00:05:00 •Scan for Vulnerabilities: 00:27:00 •Mitigation and Deterrent Techniques: 00:19:00 •Respond to Security Incidents: 00:00:00 •Recover from a Security Incident: 00:10:00 •OSI Layers: 00:44:00 •LANs and WANs: 00:14:00 •Network Types: 00:07:00 •Transmissions: 00:36:00 •Cables: 00:41:00 •Fiber Optics: 00:17:00 •Converters and Connectors: 00:27:00 •Wireless Security: 00:15:00 •Authentication.prproj: 00:21:00 •Wireless Security Threats: 00:30:00 •TACACS: 00:10:00 •Keys: 00:26:00 •RADIUS: 00:07:00 •VPN Technologies: 00:16:00 •Tunneling Protocols.prproj: 00:05:00 •Acceptable Use: 01:00:00 •Common Problems: 00:32:00 •Troubleshooting: 00:28:00 •Network Technician Tools: 00:46:00 •Physical and Logical Issues: 00:19:00 •Open or Closed Ports: 00:09:00 •ARP Issues: 00:13:00 •Core Concepts in Healthcare IT: 00:06:00 •EMR EHR Issues: 00:05:00 •Regulations, Standards, and Stakeholders: 00:14:00 •HIPAA Controls and Compliance: 00:08:00 •Roles and Responsibilities: 00:10:00 •Manage Communication and Ethics Issues: 00:15:00 •Legal Best Practices, Requirements, and Documentation: 00:09:00 •Medical Document Imaging: 00:04:00 •Sanitation Management: 00:03:00 •Computing Essentials: 00:05:00 •Networking: 00:33:00 •Manage Servers and Software: 00:27:00 •Hardware Support: 00:14:00 •Set Up a Workstation: 00:08:00 •Troubleshoot Basic IT Issues: 00:15:00 •Troubleshoot Medical IT Issues: 00:20:00 •Implementation of an EMR EHR System: 00:34:00 •Change Control: 00:08:00 •Manage Physical and Logical Security: 00:36:00 •Implement Security Best Practices and Threat Mitigation Techniques: 00:13:00 •Manage Remote Access: 00:06:00 •Manage Wireless Security: 00:15:00 •Perform Backups and Disaster Recovery: 00:16:00

Refresher training courses are available for drivers of any vehicle category to assist with skills fade and improve driving competence.

Our programme for toddlers is aimed at teaching your child water confidence, key lifesaving skills, a life long love of the water and building the first steps towards swimming unaided. In our sessions your child will benefit from increasing strength, coordination and exercises focused in progression and enjoyment at every lesson. We use songs and games to ensure your little one loves the time you spend together in the pool. We put emphasis on having lots of fun.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is geared for Python-experienced attendees who wish to be equipped with the skills you need to use pandas to ensure the veracity of your data, visualize it for effective decision-making, and reliably reproduce analyses across multiple datasets. Overview Working in a hands-on learning environment, guided by our expert team, attendees will learn to: Understand how data analysts and scientists gather and analyze data Perform data analysis and data wrangling using Python Combine, group, and aggregate data from multiple sources Create data visualizations with pandas, matplotlib, and seaborn Apply machine learning (ML) algorithms to identify patterns and make predictions Use Python data science libraries to analyze real-world datasets Use pandas to solve common data representation and analysis problems Build Python scripts, modules, and packages for reusable analysis code Perform efficient data analysis and manipulation tasks using pandas Apply pandas to different real-world domains with the help of step-by-step demonstrations Get accustomed to using pandas as an effective data exploration tool. Data analysis has become a necessary skill in a variety of domains where knowing how to work with data and extract insights can generate significant value. Geared for data team members with incoming Python scripting experience, Hands-On Data Analysis with Pandas will show you how to analyze your data, get started with machine learning, and work effectively with Python libraries often used for data science, such as pandas, NumPy, matplotlib, seaborn, and scikit-learn. Using real-world datasets, you will learn how to use the powerful pandas library to perform data wrangling to reshape, clean, and aggregate your data. Then, you will be able to conduct exploratory data analysis by calculating summary statistics and visualizing the data to find patterns. In the concluding lessons, you will explore some applications of anomaly detection, regression, clustering, and classification using scikit-learn to make predictions based on past data. Students will leave the course armed with the skills required to use pandas to ensure the veracity of their data, visualize it for effective decision-making, and reliably reproduce analyses across multiple datasets. Introduction to Data Analysis Fundamentals of data analysis Statistical foundations Setting up a virtual environment Working with Pandas DataFrames Pandas data structures Bringing data into a pandas DataFrame Inspecting a DataFrame object Grabbing subsets of the data Adding and removing data Data Wrangling with Pandas What is data wrangling? Collecting temperature data Cleaning up the data Restructuring the data Handling duplicate, missing, or invalid data Aggregating Pandas DataFrames Database-style operations on DataFrames DataFrame operations Aggregations with pandas and numpy Time series Visualizing Data with Pandas and Matplotlib An introduction to matplotlib Plotting with pandas The pandas.plotting subpackage Plotting with Seaborn and Customization Techniques Utilizing seaborn for advanced plotting Formatting Customizing visualizations Financial Analysis - Bitcoin and the Stock Market Building a Python package Data extraction with pandas Exploratory data analysis Technical analysis of financial instruments Modeling performance Rule-Based Anomaly Detection Simulating login attempts Exploratory data analysis Rule-based anomaly detection Getting Started with Machine Learning in Python Learning the lingo Exploratory data analysis Preprocessing data Clustering Regression Classification Making Better Predictions - Optimizing Models Hyperparameter tuning with grid search Feature engineering Ensemble methods Inspecting classification prediction confidence Addressing class imbalance Regularization Machine Learning Anomaly Detection Exploring the data Unsupervised methods Supervised methods Online learning The Road Ahead Data resources Practicing working with data Python practice

This very practical workshop has a simple objective: to help you prepare, design and deliver memorable and high-quality presentations. This programme will help you: Use a proven, structured tool-kit when designing and developing presentations Benefit from short cuts and best practice when designing and using Powerpoint presentations Select the right information, examples, exercises and activities - and use them well Prepare and structure a presentation or session appropriate to the audience, and to best achieve your objectives Maintain audience or group interest Develop and practise presentation skills to improve your voice tone, speech power and body language Use practical methods to control nerves and anxiety - develop higher levels of confidence and credibility Command a room, hold attention and create a high impact 1 Introduction Personal objectives Key messages and learning objectives of the workshop 2 Presentation skills What does good look like? Exercise: Characteristics of high/low impact presentations Presenting yourself as a 'winner' The energy / attitude model Exercise: Being a winner 3 Preparation skills - eight steps to preparing a great presentation, plus Powerpoint tips •The magic circle• How to 'assume the role' when presenting• The eight steps• Step 1 - develop your objectives- The five questions that you must answer before preparing your presentation- Defining your objectives and outcomes- Creating a first draft- Step 1 exercise• Step 2 - analyse your audience- Doing your homework: audience, event, venue- Developing a pre-event check-list- Methods and means for researching your audience- Step 2 exercise• Steps 3 and 4 - structure the main body of your presentation and state the main ideas- Ways to structure your presentation for maximum impact- Balancing and managing content and topics- Organising your information: 6 options and methods- Your 'one main point' and creating a 30-second summary- Steps 3 and 4 exercises• Step 5 - decide on supporting information, using the toolkit- Making your case convincing: ways to support your claims- Selecting and using relevant and interesting examples- Quotes, case studies and printed material- Presenting statistics, tables and graphs- Ways of maintaining visual interest- Transitions and links, creating a 'golden thread'- Step 5 exercise: Creating compelling stories and anecdotes4• Step 6 - create an effective 'opening'- Claiming the stage and creating a good first impression- The three most powerful ways of opening a presentation- The five elements of a strong opening- Step 6 exercise: Participants work individually to prepare an opening, focusing onpersonal introduction, and then deliver to the group, with structured feedback• Step 7 - develop transitions- Step 7 exercise / examples• Step 8 - create an effective close- Signalling and sign-posting; the importance of, and how to do it effectively- Five ways to close a presentation successfully- Step 8 exercise / examples• Presentation design and Powerpoint- An interactive review of participants' own real-life past presentations and advanced tipsand techniques on using Powerpoint effectively 4 Facilitation skills The three main types of group activity - triads, teams and main group How to select the right activity, define the objectives, set it up and run the debrief Using energisers - with examples Exercise: Dealing with 'difficult' behaviours Exercise: Working in triads, design and deliver 5 Tips and tricks: presentation and facilitation 10 reasons why facilitation fails Five golden rules for success Defining the session goals and the facilitation plan Open and closed questions - why and when to use Using a 'car park' to manage unresolved issues Using AV aids - tips and tricks Exercises: Including participants working in pairs to prepare a short section form of one of their own presentations 6 Putting it all together Summary of key learning points Action plan

At some point in your life you will have attended a training course or workshop, but what happens when you are asked to deliver one? Some people relish the opportunity while others are challenged by it. Whatever you feel about training others, it is a skill that is admired and can be studied and learned. With the trainer you will be learning the techniques, skills and understanding you need and you will have the chance to deliver a short training session to others, receive feedback and having the confidence to deliver it for real in your job. The training will comprise one day followed by a half day when all those able to attend will deliver and have feedback on a 20 minute training activity. To be able to create and maintain an environment conducive to learning and engagement To understand basic learning theory and practice and the difference between training, facilitating and learning To understand how adults learn and how to apply it as a trainer To be able to plan and deliver a training activity using the appropriate set of skills and behaviours To be able to review and evaluate learning and identify how outcomes are met To manage the learning process and the participant engagement in the training environment To be able to present effectively and appropriately to a variety of audiences To deliver and receive feedback on a short delivered training activity with peers To review and evaluate learning and have an action plan to take back and put into practice DAY ONE (full-day) 1 Welcome, housekeeping, how the day will be run Introductions (and making the most of them) Warm up - breaking the ice followed by review and feedback Creating an environment conducive to learning and engagement; managing expectations well as a trainer Group task with feedback and review in plenary 2 What is training and how do adults learn? Trainer input: David Kolb's Learning Cycle Group tasks 3 How to plan a session and what to include - trainer input Starting at the end and working backwards Linking outcomes to purposeful activities Practice task and planning time for day two using a template 4 The skills and behaviours of a brilliant trainer Modelling skills and behaviours Creative task and discussion 5 Mini reviewing task De-brief - using reviewing in training 6 How to manage the process Trainer input followed by practice Paying conscious attention to language (verbal and non verbal), feelings and responses in the room and managing yourself as a trainer 7 The trainer's toolkit #1 Key tools, materials and templates Choosing different tools and approaches with different audiences Know your audience 8 The trainer's toolkit #2 Key tools, materials and templates continued Addressing trainer good practice 9 Review, evaluation and action planning activities Why and what should we be evaluating and why it's important Action planning task Group review task DAY TWO (half-day) The day will comprise a series of 30 minute timed sessions where each delegate will present and deliver a training activity with the group. The training activity will be prepared and planned in advance and will take 20 minutes (+ or - 2 minutes) to deliver in real time. This will be followed by review and feedback from the trainer and peers to complete the total of 30 minutes as a time slot. Reiteration of the task and discussion can take place with the trainer if needed, and there is time included in Day One to support the training planning.