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Outline: This course is intended to provide an overview of issues relating to acoustic performance, and to identify key British, European and CWCT standards and guides relevant to acoustic performance. The course has a significant engineering and physics content. Target Audience: This course is intended for those with an interest in understanding and specifying acoustic performance of the building envelope. Leaning objectives: Understand the fundamentals physics of sound waves and human hearing, Appreciate noise transmission, Appreciate acoustic regulations, Understand acoustic testing, Understand the acoustic performance of glazing. Appreciate envelope performance. Assessment: Assessment will be via a series of multiple-choice questions following the course, The assessment is timed and must be passed in order to receive a CPD certificate for the course, If the assessment is failed, one re-take will be permitted. Prerequisites: None. Availability: 03 – 30 June 2024 Lecture time: 1 day. Price Member price Non-Member price £180 + VAT £360 + VAT

Outline: This course discusses the requirements of the UK Building Regulations in relation to the fire performance of facades and considers ways in which these requirements can be met in the design and construction of curtain walling and rainscreen walls. This course will identify key British, European and CWCT Standards and guides relevant to fire and facades. Target Audience: This course is intended for those with an interest in the fire performance of the building envelope. Leaning objectives: Understand building regulations requirements, Understand reaction to fire, Appreciate the fire performance of built-up walls, Appreciate fire resistant glazed systems, Appreciate the fire performance of curtain walls. Assessment: Assessment will be via a series of multiple-choice questions following the course, The assessment is timed and must be passed in order to receive a CPD certificate for the course, If the assessment is failed, one re-take will be permitted. Prerequisites: None. Availability 27 May – 23 June 2024 Lecture time: 1 day. Price Member price Non-Member price £180 + VAT £360 + VAT

Outline: Built-up walls are a layered form of facade construction typically comprising a structural back wall and a rainscreen or insulated render cladding. This course discusses various aspects of thermal performance and condensation risk, and identifies key British, European and CWCT standards and guides relevant to these issues. This course has a significant engineering and physics content. Target Audience: This course is aimed at those with an interest in specifying and assessing thermal performance and condensation risk of built-up walls. This course is focused on the thermal and moisture performance of built-up walls. If you are more interested in the performance of glazed walls, we recommend attending our new course on thermal and condensation performance (C203). Leaning objectives: Understand building regulations requirements, Understand how heat moves through a wall, Appreciate what calculation procedures exist and limitations, Understand the fundamentals of condensation. Assessment: Assessment will be via a series of multiple-choice questions following the course, The assessment is timed and must be passed in order to receive a CPD certificate for the course, If the assessment is failed, one re-take will be permitted. Prerequisites: None, although delegates will find this course easier to understand if they have attended ‘PR2 Built-up walls: Construction and specification’ beforehand. Availability 17 June – 14 July 2024 Lecture time: 1 day. Price Member price Non-Member price £180 + VAT £360 + VAT

This is a masterclass in managing emotions at work, leveraging the power of self-understanding along with effective conflict management strategies to achieve successful outcomes

In this series we invite globally respected studios to walk us through the processes and methods they employ when working with clients.

“You don't take a photograph. You make it" - Ansel Adams Photography For Parents - Editing In Lightroom Next course starts 11 March 2024 Editing is an essential skill for anyone with even just a passing interest in photography. Much as we try, we can't always get everything right in camera and editing tools help us bring our vision to life, help correct problems and allow our images to look beautifully polished.  We teach how to do all these things in Adobe Lightroom because it's a powerful, intuitive and affordable tool used by Pros around the world for that very reason. KEY COURSE INFO: Course type: Instructor-led Course duration: 4 weeks + prep module Course format: Online course with interactive edit-along live classes, feedback on your learning and support group WHAT YOU LEARN: From being able to correct issues such as over/under exposure, issues with colour or graininess to bringing your vision to life, creating mood and tone to your images, knowing how to use editing software is a must. But good and purposeful editing goes way beyond just slapping on a preset or a filter - in our course we teach you all about the tools - not just what all of them do but how, and we teach you how to know what to use and when to achieve certain effects.everything you need to allow you to style your photos, confidently use the software and fix common problems. editing to correct common photo problems creating good editing workflow using powerful precision tools editing to achieve beautiful skin tones using light and colour creatively editing to bring out a mood of a feel THIS IS THE COURSE FOR YOU IF : Love taking photos but want them to look more polished - with colours that pop and light that's perfectly balanced You want to be able to fix common issues such as under- or overexposure, white balance or colour casts so that you never need to bin an image just because it wasn't right straight out of camera You want to get more creative with light and colour to make the images look just like the moment felt. Bring on the moody edits or sun soaked edits or light kissed skin tones or creative black and white conversions You want to confidently use the editing techniques so you can bring your vision to life every time, without guesswork You want to be able to prepare your images for print so that your walls can beam with pride at the beauty that you captured Next Editing in Lightroom course starts 11 March 2024  4 core course modules plus prep module Support Facebook group Weekly edit-along live webinar Practice files to learn on Feedback on your images HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL LEARN in this course :  Our Photo Editing in Lightroom course guides you through the photo editing process in Adobe Lightroom from start to finish – from setting it up correctly, organising your collections and creating a workflow that works for you, through learning the capabilities of all the editing tools - such as adjusting exposure, colours, light or sharpening the images; all the way to printing and creating photo books. We’ll show you how to create specific artistic effects ( high impact Black and white, vintage, light and airy, dark and moody etc ), and how to fix common photography problems ( grainy images, underexposed images, wrong colours etc). At the end of the course you will be able to confidently manage your photo collection with Lightroom, achieve desired artistic effects and make your photos truly stand out. Getting around in Lightroom and Lightroom Classic - shooting in full manual - but with clarity and purpose Correcting common problems - whether your photo started too dark or too bright, your child's face was in a shade, the white balance and colours were off, the grain was heavy, the light looked dull - you can fix it all within a couple of clicks in Lightroom Using Lightroom's super powerful intelligent masking tools to quickly and efficiently edit specific parts of your image - from brightening up the eyes to rescuing overblown skies Enhancing and adding beautiful light - light makes images stand out, but it can be hard capturing the atmosphere it creates in camera at times. Lightroom is where you can bring light to life and make your images feel how what you saw in real life Knowing how to shoot in camera so you can get the most in editing - photographers will often purposefully under or overexpose images in camera so that they have more chance of balancing the image just they way they want in Lightroom. INSIDE THE MODULES - aka WHAT DO YOU LEARN? Module 0: Getting set up in Lightroom This module is released a week before the course starts to give you a chance to fully familiarise yourself with the layout, structure and the best way of working in Lightroom Classic, including guidance of creating a smooth selection and culling process that helps you see and keep the best of your images, without getting bogged down with 100s near duplicates. Module 1: Getting Started In Lightroom - Global Edits In this module we introduce you to Lightroom's most powerful tools - the global edits. We help you understand how to tweak your images to achieve the effects you're after quickly - from adjusting over and under exposure, to correcting white balance in a few different ways, to having a play with my favourite Lightroom tool - the tone curve. Major Takeaways: At the end of the module you will have gained full control of lightroom key global tools and will be able to use them to correct any global - as in affecting the whole image - issues with your images. This includes perfecting your exposure, balancing your colour and white balance, sharpening and creating clarity and more. Module 2: Targeted Edits - Masks!  Lightroom allows us to apply edits to selected parts of the image through a range of its very powerful, intelligent and manual masks. This means you can now effortlessly select your subject from the photo to adjust them separately with just one click, you can pick only the sky, the subject's eyes or only colour green or any other element and treat them differently to the rest.  Major Takeaways: You will be able to use the full range of masks in lightroom and apply your edits exactly where they are needed, and nowhere else. This includes working with with the new AI powered masks which can detect a person's individual features and allow you to selectively edit them in a few simple steps, as well as those more manual tools, that allow you to literally paint with light and colour on your photographs. Module 3: Creative Editing in Lightroom  This is a brand new module in our course where we take all the tools introduced in Modules 1 and 2 and actually use them to achieve different effects on our photos. Wer show you how to be guided by light when editing, how to achieve a light and airy or a moody edit on your images, how to add light and how to convert to black and white, as well as how to edit skin in Lightroom! This module is all play!  Major Takeaways: You will learn how to create yoru own editing process - from knowing where to start and to understanding what elements of your photograph may need or benefit from adjusting and knowing how you can do so to achieve different outcomes. You will also learn how to edit your skin tones so they look delightful - no matter what your subject's complexion.  Module 4: After the edits We close the course with a module centered around all the things you might want to do after the edits - from preparation for print, creating photo books, but also sharing your images online and syncing them between different machines and adobe workplaces. PLUS there is a little Photoshop intro so you get a glimpse at how it's different and what it can do.    Major Takeaways: You will learn how to connect all of your Adobe ecosystem and sync and share your images across multiple devices. You will learn how to prepare your images for print so they look their very best and how to create photobooks. Next course starts 11 March 2024 Absolutely, without a doubt book Editing. I was very unsure at first. My interest in photography is to capture those memories so it felt like it was 'cheating' to edit. I can honestly say it's like magic.To finish off the pictures you love and just give you complete control over the exposure, colours to make them perfect, to rescue the disasters etc. I learnt so much in those few weeks and it made the biggest difference to my photos.  Kerry White Editing in LIGHTROOM Book your space now: COURSE STARTS : 11 March 2024 ( 4 weeks + 1 prep week)COURSE COST : £179 ( payment plans available ) What’s included: 4 weekly modules with step by step illustrated tutorials and videos + prep module weekly edit along class online class ( also recorded) - on Wednesday evenings feedback and advice on your edits private support group PDF workbook and downloadable videos Practice images to learn on Join our next group to really bring life to your images and make them look sleep, polished and full of light COURSE PREREQUISITES: Lightroom or Lightroom Classic CC software installed on your computer or tablet. RECOMENDED : Lightroom Photography Plan 25GB – a monthly subscription at approx £9pm – including Lightroom CC, Lightroom Classic CC and Photoshop. This plan can also be occasionally purchased at a lower price via Amazon or Groupon if you purchase a year’s worth of subscription in one go ( average savings – around 2-4 months worth depending on the deal) Please note that Adobe also has a Lightroom Plan with 1TB of storage – we do not recommend this plan as it restricts you to one version of software only. The increased Cloud storage can always be purchased as an add on or your plan can be switched from Photographer plan to CC only at a later stage if you prefer.

Our masterclass series goes behind the studio door and explores the processes of globally respected people, studios and businesses.

Our masterclass series goes behind the studio door and explores the processes of globally respected people, studios and businesses.

Enhance your expertise with our comprehensive bundle of 8 courses: Airport Management, Import/Export & Cross-Cultural Awareness. This power-packed collection offers a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical insights, ensuring you acquire the skills necessary to excel in today's dynamic business world. What sets this bundle apart is the inclusion of 3 QLS-endorsed courses, providing you with tangible hardcopy certificates to showcase your achievements. Additionally, we offer 5 CPD QS accredited courses that are highly relevant and designed to bolster your professional capabilities. Immerse yourself in the fascinating realm of Airport Management, where you'll delve into the intricacies of aviation operations, security protocols, and customer service excellence. Gain an in-depth understanding of Import/Export processes, enabling you to navigate international trade with confidence. Develop cross-cultural awareness, honing your ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across diverse global markets. Key Features of the Airport Management, Import/Export & Cross-Cultural Awareness Bundle: 3 QLS-Endorsed Courses: We proudly offer 3 QLS-endorsed courses within our Airport Management, Import/Export & Cross-Cultural Awareness bundle, providing you with industry-recognized qualifications. Plus, you'll receive a free hardcopy certificate for each of these courses. QLS Course 01: Airport Management QLS Course 02: Import/Export QLS Course 03: Cross-Cultural Awareness Training 5 CPD QS Accredited Courses: Additionally, our bundle includes 5 relevant CPD QS accredited courses, ensuring that you stay up-to-date with the latest industry standards and practices. Course 01: Logistic Management Course 02: Supply Chain Management Course 03: Operations Management Course 04: Transport Manager Course 05: Warehouse Management Diploma In Addition, you'll get Five Career Boosting Courses absolutely FREE with this Bundle. Course 01: Professional CV Writing Course 02: Job Search Skills Course 03: Self-Esteem & Confidence Building Course 04: Professional Diploma in Stress Management Course 05: Complete Communication Skills Master Class Convenient Online Learning: Our Airport Management, Import/Export & Cross-Cultural Awareness courses are accessible online, allowing you to learn at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. Learning Outcomes: By completing this bundle, you will: Acquire comprehensive knowledge of airport management principles and practices. Understand the intricacies of import/export procedures and compliance requirements. Develop cross-cultural awareness and communication skills essential for global business. Master logistics and supply chain management strategies to optimize efficiency. Gain expertise in operations management, ensuring streamlined processes. Become a competent transport manager, proficient in logistics coordination. Learn effective warehouse management techniques for optimal inventory control. Discover the ultimate bundle of Airport Management, Import/Export & Cross-Cultural Awareness courses that will elevate your professional standing in the dynamic business landscape. Immerse yourself in a world of aviation, international trade, and cross-cultural communication as you unlock the secrets to success. This comprehensive collection includes 3 QLS-endorsed courses that provide you with prestigious hardcopy certificates, validating your expertise. Additionally, 5 CPD QS accredited courses offer relevant insights and skills necessary to excel in various aspects of business operations. CPD 270 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and expertise in airport management. Individuals involved in import/export activities or aspiring to pursue a career in international trade. Business professionals engaging in cross-cultural communication and collaboration. Logistics and supply chain practitioners looking to optimize efficiency and streamline operations. Career path Airport Operations Manager: £35,000 - £60,000 per year. Import/Export Specialist: £28,000 - £45,000 per year. International Business Consultant: £40,000 - £70,000 per year. Logistics Manager: £30,000 - £55,000 per year. Supply Chain Analyst: £25,000 - £45,000 per year. Warehouse Operations Supervisor: £22,000 - £40,000 per year. Certificates Digital certificate Digital certificate - Included Hard copy certificate Hard copy certificate - Included