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InDesign CC 2019 MasterClass

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By Course Gate

Master the powerful page layout program - Adobe InDesign, and learn all the tools and useful techniques for page-layout in no time flat. This course focuses on developing you to use InDesign and create a variety of different single and facing page layouts. You will discover all of the best practices adopted by professional designers for working in InDesign. Besides, explore your own creative ways of using this essential tool and go forth as a creative professional. On completion, you will be skilled and confident enough to create innovative work, and transform your best ideas into reality. Adobe InDesign is a core, popular application designed by Adobe as well as an essential tool in all sorts of design projects. It is greatly used by graphic designers, artists, ebook publishers, marketing professionals since it allows you to work quicker and more efficiently. Highlights of the InDesign CC 2019 MasterClass Gain a thorough explanation of the core features and techniques of this powerful page-layout application. Learn to navigate and customise workplace, design creative page layouts and compositions, work with books and long documents. Be able to work with text, image frames, graphics, export and print developed documents. Learn useful keyboard shortcuts and best practices for creating page-layout flawlessly. Resize documents without having to start from scratch and create a table of contents. Improve your understanding of advanced automation techniques and typographic and typesetting techniques. Who is this Course for? InDesign CC 2019 MasterClass is perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic background. 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 This course opens a new door for you to enter the relevant job market and also gives you the opportunity to acquire extensive knowledge along with required skills to become successful. You will be able to add our qualification to your CV/resume which will help you to stand out in the competitive job industry. Course Curriculum Introduction Why learn InDesign? 00:02:00 How to study? 00:03:00 Getting an Adobe Certification 00:05:00 Basics Interface 00:12:00 Navigation 00:07:00 Creating a document 00:13:00 Preferences 00:08:00 Adobe Bridge 00:05:00 Working with Frames Image Frames 00:11:00 Placing Images 00:10:00 Links panel 00:05:00 Resolution of images 00:07:00 Techniques with Image frames 00:03:00 Text frames 00:08:00 Importing text 00:05:00 Text frame options 00:07:00 Working with Pages Working with pages 00:10:00 Advanced page techniques 00:11:00 Master pages 00:12:00 Master pages techniques 00:06:00 Formatting Text Choosing fonts 00:11:00 Character formatting 00:09:00 Paragraph formatting 1 00:09:00 Paragraph formatting 2 00:07:00 Designing the Layout Lines and Rules 00:08:00 Drawing Shapes 00:09:00 Drawing Tools 00:09:00 Working with Swatches 00:13:00 Special Swatches 00:10:00 Working with Effects 00:08:00 Blend Modes 00:04:00 Grids and Guides 00:09:00 Align and Distribute 00:06:00 Compositional Techniques Working with Layers 00:14:00 Text Wrap 00:09:00 Advanced Text Wrap techniques 00:07:00 Masking techniques 00:09:00 Anchored and Inline Images 00:06:00 Compositional Tips 00:05:00 Mastering Styles Introduction to Styles 00:15:00 Paragraph Styles 00:11:00 Object Styles 00:05:00 Next Styles 00:04:00 Nested Styles 00:06:00 Working with Styles 00:06:00 Advanced Text Features Find/Change and GREP 00:12:00 Fixing common typographic mistakes 00:07:00 Bulleted and Numbered Lists 00:07:00 Multi-level Lists 00:19:00 Footnotes and Captions 00:08:00 Working with Tabs 00:06:00 Creating Tables 00:13:00 Formatting Tables 00:11:00 Data Merge 00:07:00 Handling Assets InDesign Snippets 00:03:00 InDesign Libraries 00:06:00 Creating Templates 00:03:00 Content Collector/Placer Tool 00:04:00 Sharing assets with CC Libraries 00:06:00 Long Documents Creating Table of Contents 00:10:00 Table of Contents settings 00:07:00 Text Variables and Markers 00:11:00 Smart Text Reflow 00:07:00 Creating a Book file 00:11:00 Fixing copy and exporting book 00:07:00 Preparing for Print Proofing Colors 00:12:00 Flatterner Preview 00:04:00 Proofing copy 00:07:00 Exporting a PDF 00:10:00 Saving a Package 00:05:00 Interactive Document Formats Creating EPUBs 00:04:00 Interactive PDFs 00:05:00 Publish Online CC 00:03:00 New Features in CC 2018 New Size and Position options 00:04:00 Paragraph Border 00:02:00 Endnotes 00:01:00 Text Assets in CC Libraries 00:03:00 Improved Font Selector 00:02:00 CC 2019 New Features Enhanced visual font browsing 00:04:00 Convert Footnotes & Endnotes 00:02:00 Content-Aware Fit 00:01:00 Adjust Layout 00:03:00 Import PDF Comments 00:02:00 Space Between Paragraphs 00:03:00 Conclusion Creating Your Portfolio 00:12:00 Conclusion 00:01:00 Exercise Files Exercise Files - InDesign CC 2019 MasterClass 00:00:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates or Transcripts 00:00:00

InDesign CC 2019 MasterClass
Delivered Online On Demand10 hours 14 minutes
£11.99

Crime Fiction Writing Certificate Level 2 Course

By One Education

Unleash your inner storyteller and craft compelling tales of intrigue, mystery, and suspense. This Level 2 Crime Fiction Writing course is designed for aspiring authors who are fascinated by the art of writing whodunits, psychological thrillers, and detective fiction. With carefully structured modules, you’ll explore narrative techniques, character psychology, plot architecture, and the secrets to building tension that keeps readers hooked from page one to the final reveal. Whether you're polishing your manuscript or scribbling your first murder mystery, this course guides you through essential concepts in crime fiction writing. From red herrings to gripping dialogue, you’ll learn how to shape authentic storylines that keep readers second-guessing. Study flexibly, sharpen your craft at your own pace, and enjoy the satisfaction of shaping narratives where every detail matters—especially the ones you don’t reveal until the end. Learning Outcomes: Develop well-rounded, realistic characters that drive the story forward. Construct a compelling plot that keeps readers engaged from start to finish. Use settings effectively to enhance the mood and tone of their writing. Write effective dialogue that reveals the character and advances the story. Understand the key elements of crime fiction and how to use them to create a unique voice and style. The Crime Fiction Writing Certificate Level 2 course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of crime fiction writing. The course is divided into three lessons, each of which covers a different aspect of crime fiction writing. In the first lesson, students will learn about the basic elements of crime fiction writing, including character development, plot, setting, and dialogue. This lesson provides a solid foundation for the rest of the course and sets the stage for students to develop their skills further. In the second lesson, students will focus on refining their writing skills, with an emphasis on creating engaging characters and compelling plots. This lesson covers techniques for developing characters that readers will care about, as well as strategies for creating tension and suspense in the plot. In the third and final lesson, students will learn about the business of writing, including how to submit their work to publishers and agents. This lesson also covers strategies for building a platform and marketing their work. How is the course assessed? Upon completing an online module, you will immediately be given access to a specifically crafted MCQ test. For each test, the pass mark will be set to 60%. Exam & Retakes: It is to inform our learners that the initial exam for this online course is provided at no additional cost. In the event of needing a retake, a nominal fee of £9.99 will be applicable. Certification Upon successful completion of the assessment procedure, learners can obtain their certification by placing an order and remitting a fee of £9 for PDF Certificate and £15 for the Hardcopy Certificate within the UK ( An additional £10 postal charge will be applicable for international delivery). CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? The course is ideal for highly motivated individuals or teams who want to enhance their professional skills and efficiently skilled employees. Requirements There are no formal entry requirements for the course, with enrollment open to anyone! Career path The Crime Fiction Writing Certificate Level 2 course prepares students for a range of careers in the writing industry. Some potential career paths include: Crime fiction author £10,000 to £100,000 per year. Screenwriter £25,000 to £80,000 per year, Copywriter £20,000 to £50,000 per year Editor £18,000 to £50,000 per year Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - £9 You can apply for a CPD Accredited PDF Certificate at the cost of £9. Certificate of completion Hard copy certificate - £15 Hard copy can be sent to you via post at the expense of £15.

Crime Fiction Writing Certificate Level 2 Course
Delivered Online On Demand3 hours
£12

Creative Writing Course

By IOMH - Institute of Mental Health

Overview of Creative Writing Course Words come alive through stories, poems, and ideas shared by creative writers. The Creative Writing Course helps people turn their thoughts into powerful writing. Whether it’s a novel that touches hearts, a children’s story that sparks joy, or a poem that expresses deep emotions, writing can make a big difference. Britain’s publishing industry is growing fast, worth over £6 billion and supporting more than 175,000 jobs. With more books being written and read every day, there are more chances than ever to become a successful writer. This Creative Writing Course teaches students how to write in many styles—fiction, non-fiction, poetry, horror, thrillers, and children’s books. You will learn how to build strong characters, write clear and real conversations, and improve your creative thinking. The course also helps with writing for business, editing your work, and creating proposals. These skills are important if you want your work to be published or used in different careers. Writers today need to know how to write for print and online readers. With independent publishers growing by 4% every year and more digital platforms available, there are many ways to share your work. The Creative Writing Course helps you become a confident writer ready for success. Whether you want to write your first book or improve your skills, this Creative Writing Course gives you the tools you need. Learning Outcomes By the end of the Creative Writing Course, students will be able to: Use basic creative writing skills to tell strong and interesting stories Write novels and non-fiction using clear structure and planning Create memorable characters and write realistic conversations Write in different styles like horror, thriller, murder mystery, and children’s stories Write poetry and improve thinking and writing skills Edit their own work and get it ready for publishing Who is this course for? Aspiring Authors – People who want to learn how to write stories, books, poems, or children’s stories and turn ideas into real writing Genre Lovers – Writers who enjoy horror, thrillers, or children’s books and want to improve their skills in these styles Business Writers – People who need strong writing skills for work, such as making proposals or writing business messages Creative Workers – Journalists, teachers, or marketers who want to add new writing skills to help in their careers Hobby Writers – Anyone who loves reading and writing and wants to learn more about writing and publishing Process of Evaluation After studying the Creative Writing Course Course, your skills and knowledge will be tested with an MCQ exam or assignment. You have to get a score of 60% to pass the test and get your certificate. Certificate of Achievement Certificate of Completion - Digital / PDF Certificate After completing the Creative Writing Course Course, you can order your CPD Accredited Digital / PDF Certificate for £5.99. (Each) Certificate of Completion - Hard copy Certificate You can get the CPD Accredited Hard Copy Certificate for £12.99. (Each) Shipping Charges: Inside the UK: £3.99 International: £10.99 Requirements You don't need any educational qualification or experience to enrol in the Creative Writing Course. Career Path After finishing the Creative Writing Course, learners can work in many writing jobs, such as: Content Writer – £18,000 to £35,000 a year Copywriter – £20,000 to £45,000 a year Editorial Assistant – £16,000 to £28,000 a year Freelance Writer – £15,000 to £50,000 a year Publishing Assistant – £18,000 to £30,000 a year Course Curriculum Module 01: Introduction to Creative Writing Introduction to Creative Writing 00:13:00 Module 02: The Development of Creative Writing The Development of Creative Writing 00:16:00 Module 03: Novel Writing Novel Writing 00:18:00 Module 04: Writing Non-Fiction Writing Non-Fiction 00:16:00 Module 05: Creating Fictional Characters Creating Fictional Characters 00:29:00 Module 06: Writing Realistic Dialogue Writing Realistic Dialogue 00:14:00 Module 07: Writing Horrors, Thriller and Murder Stories Writing Horrors, Thriller and Murder Stories 00:21:00 Module 08: Writing for Children Writing for Children 00:16:00 Module 09: Writing Poetry Writing Poetry 00:19:00 Module 10: Proposal Writing Proposal Writing 00:27:00 Module 11: Critical Thinking Critical Thinking 00:15:00 Module 12: Business Writing Business Writing 00:25:00 Module 13: Other Writings Other Writings 00:28:00 Module 14: Editing, Evaluating and Getting Published Editing, Evaluating and Getting Published 00:24:00

Creative Writing Course
Delivered Online On Demand4 hours 41 minutes
£11.99

Oracle Solaris 11 System Administration

By Nexus Human

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The course provides an intensive hands-on experience for key system administration tasks with the goal of making the system administrator job-ready. Overview Administer the Oracle Solaris 11 Host on an Existing Network Administer Oracle Solaris Zones Control Access to Systems and Files Install Oracle Solaris 11 Operating System Administer User Accounts Administer System Processes and Schedule System Tasks Manage Data by Using ZFS Manage Boot and Shutdown of a System Administer Services by Using SMF Administer Software Packages by Using IPS and Manage Boot Environments Describe the use of IPS in packaging the Oracle Solaris OS Manage boot environments Updating the OS by using IPS The Oracle Solaris 11 System Administration training covers the full range of introductory system administration tasks on Oracle Solaris 11.3 OS. The topics covered range from installing the operating system on a single system, to monitoring and basic troubleshooting. The Oracle Solaris 11 System Administration course is designed to provide new system administrators, as well as enterprise system administrators who are new to the Oracle Solaris 11 Operating System, with the skills they need to perform their job tasks successfully and efficiently. Installing Oracle Solaris 11 Operating System Introduction to Oracle Solaris 11 OS Planning for Oracle Solaris 11 OS installation Installing Oracle Solaris 11 OS by Using the Live Media Installer Installing Oracle Solaris 11 OS Using the Text Installer Verifying the OS Installation Managing Boot and Shutdown of Systems Analyze the boot design and boot process Boot a SPARC-based system Boot an x86-based system Shut down a system Administering Services by Using SMF Describing SMF and its components Administering SMF Services Administering Software Packages by Using IPS and Managing Boot Environments Describing IPS, its components, and interfaces Configuring an IPS Client to Access the Local IPS Repository Managing Package Publishers Managing Software Packages Managing Signed Packages and Package Properties Describe the use of IPS in packaging the Oracle Solaris OS Manage boot environments Updating the OS by using IPS Managing Data by Using ZFS Introducing ZFS Administering ZFS Storage Pools Administering ZFS File Systems Administering ZFS Properties Administering ZFS Snapshots and Clones Administering the Network Reviewing Networking Fundamentals Administering Datalink Configuration Administering a Network Interface Administering Profile-Based Network Configuration Configuring a Virtual Network Verifying the Network Operations Managing Resources on the Virtual Network Administering Oracle Solaris Zones Introducing Oracle Solaris Zones Configuring an Oracle Solaris Zone Determining an Oracle Solaris Zone Configuration Controlling Access to Systems and Files Controlling Access to Systems Controlling Access to Files Securing Access to Remote Host Administering User Accounts Getting Started with the User Administration Setting Up User Accounts Maintaining User Accounts Configuring User Disk Quotas Managing System Processes and System Tasks Managing System Processes Scheduling System Administration Tasks

Oracle Solaris 11 System Administration
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Developing Applications with Google Cloud

By Nexus Human

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Application developers who want to build cloud-native applications or redesign existing applications that will run on Google Cloud Platform Overview This course teaches participants the following skills: Use best practices for application development. Choose the appropriate data storage option for application data. Implement federated identity management. Develop loosely coupled application components or microservices. Integrate application components and data sources. Debug, trace, and monitor applications. Perform repeatable deployments with containers and deployment services. Choose the appropriate application runtime environment; use Google Container Engine as a runtime environment and later switch to a no-ops solution with Google App Engine flexible environment. Learn how to design, develop, and deploy applications that seamlessly integrate components from the Google Cloud ecosystem. This course uses lectures, demos, and hands-on labs to show you how to use Google Cloud services and pre-trained machine learning APIs to build secure, scalable, and intelligent cloud-native applications. Best Practices for Application Development Code and environment management. Design and development of secure, scalable, reliable, loosely coupled application components and microservices. Continuous integration and delivery. Re-architecting applications for the cloud. Google Cloud Client Libraries, Google Cloud SDK, and Google Firebase SDK How to set up and use Google Cloud Client Libraries, Google Cloud SDK, and Google Firebase SDK. Lab: Set up Google Client Libraries, Cloud SDK, and Firebase SDK on a Linux instance and set up application credentials. Overview of Data Storage Options Overview of options to store application data. Use cases for Google Cloud Storage, Cloud Firestore, Cloud Bigtable, Google Cloud SQL, and Cloud Spanner. Best Practices for Using Cloud Firestore Best practices related to using Cloud Firestore in Datastore mode for:Queries, Built-in and composite indexes, Inserting and deleting data (batch operations),Transactions,Error handling. Bulk-loading data into Cloud Firestore by using Google Cloud Dataflow. Lab: Store application data in Cloud Datastore. Performing Operations on Cloud Storage Operations that can be performed on buckets and objects. Consistency model. Error handling. Best Practices for Using Cloud Storage Naming buckets for static websites and other uses. Naming objects (from an access distribution perspective). Performance considerations. Setting up and debugging a CORS configuration on a bucket. Lab: Store files in Cloud Storage. Handling Authentication and Authorization Cloud Identity and Access Management (IAM) roles and service accounts. User authentication by using Firebase Authentication. User authentication and authorization by using Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy. Lab: Authenticate users by using Firebase Authentication. Using Pub/Sub to Integrate Components of Your Application Topics, publishers, and subscribers. Pull and push subscriptions. Use cases for Cloud Pub/Sub. Lab: Develop a backend service to process messages in a message queue. Adding Intelligence to Your Application Overview of pre-trained machine learning APIs such as Cloud Vision API and Cloud Natural Language Processing API. Using Cloud Functions for Event-Driven Processing Key concepts such as triggers, background functions, HTTP functions. Use cases. Developing and deploying functions. Logging, error reporting, and monitoring. Managing APIs with Cloud Endpoints Open API deployment configuration. Lab: Deploy an API for your application. Deploying Applications Creating and storing container images. Repeatable deployments with deployment configuration and templates. Lab: Use Deployment Manager to deploy a web application into Google App Engine flexible environment test and production environments. Execution Environments for Your Application Considerations for choosing an execution environment for your application or service:Google Compute Engine (GCE),Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), App Engine flexible environment, Cloud Functions, Cloud Dataflow, Cloud Run. Lab: Deploying your application on App Engine flexible environment. Debugging, Monitoring, and Tuning Performance Application Performance Management Tools. Stackdriver Debugger. Stackdriver Error Reporting. Lab: Debugging an application error by using Stackdriver Debugger and Error Reporting. Stackdriver Logging. Key concepts related to Stackdriver Trace and Stackdriver Monitoring. Lab: Use Stackdriver Monitoring and Stackdriver Trace to trace a request across services, observe, and optimize performance.

Developing Applications with Google Cloud
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Microsoft Office Word 2021: Part 1

By Nexus Human

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for students who want to learn basic Word 2021 skills, such as creating, editing, and formatting documents; inserting simple tables and creating lists; and employing a variety of techniques for improving the appearance and accuracy of document content. Overview In this course, you will learn fundamental Word skills. You will: Navigate and perform common tasks in Word, such as opening, viewing, editing, saving, and printing documents, and configuring the application. Format text and paragraphs. Perform repetitive operations efficiently using tools such as Find and Replace, Format Painter, and Styles. Enhance lists by sorting, renumbering, and customizing list styles. Create and format tables. Insert graphic objects into a document, including symbols, special characters, illustrations, pictures, and clip art. Format the overall appearance of a page through page borders and colors, watermarks, headers and footers, and page layout. Use Word features to help identify and correct problems with spelling, grammar, readability, and accessibility. These days, most people take electronic word processing for granted. While we may still write out our grocery lists with pen and paper, we expect to use a computer to create the majority of our documents. It's impossible to avoid word-processing software in many areas of the business world. Managers, lawyers, clerks, reporters, and editors rely on this software to do their jobs. Whether you are an executive secretary or a website designer, you'll need to know the ins and outs of electronic word processing. Microsoft© Word 2021 is designed to help you move smoothly through the task of creating professional-looking documents. Its rich features and powerful tools can make your work easy, and even fun. In this course, you'll learn how to use Word 2021 to create and edit simple documents; format documents; add tables and lists; add design elements and layout options; and proof documents. This course covers Microsoft Office Specialist Program exam objectives to help you prepare for the Word Associate (Office 365 and Office 2021): Exam MO-100 and Word Expert (Office 365 and Office 2021): Exam MO-101 certifications. Getting Started with Word 2021 Topic A: Navigate in Microsoft Word Topic B: Create and Save Word Documents Topic C: Manage Your Workspace Topic D: Edit Documents Topic E: Preview and Print Documents Topic F: Customize the Word Environment Formatting Text and Paragraphs Topic A: Apply Character Formatting Topic B: Control Paragraph Layout Topic C: Align Text Using Tabs Topic D: Display Text in Bulleted or Numbered Lists Topic E: Apply Borders and Shading Working More Efficiently Topic A: Make Repetitive Edits Topic B: Apply Repetitive Formatting Topic C: Use Styles to Streamline Repetitive Formatting Tasks Managing Lists Topic A: Sort a List Topic B: Format a List Adding Tables Topic A: Insert a Table Topic B: Modify a Table Topic C: Format a Table Topic D: Convert Text to a Table Inserting Graphic Objects Topic A: Insert Symbols and Special Characters Topic B: Add Images to a Document Controlling Page Appearance Topic A: Apply a Page Border and Color Topic B: Add Headers and Footers Topic C: Control Page Layout Topic D: Add a Watermark Preparing to Publish a Document Topic A: Check Spelling, Grammar, and Readability Topic B: Use Research Tools Topic C: Check Accessibility Topic D: Save a Document to Other Formats

Microsoft Office Word 2021: Part 1
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Word - introduction (In-House)

By The In House Training Company

This one-day workshop is designed to give participants an understanding of the fundamentals of Microsoft Word and its commands, with quick ways to enter text, control formatting and edit paragraphs. This course will help participants: Create, manage and save documents, files and folders Create paragraph lists, bulleted and numbered paragraphs Edit, modify and format paragraphs Create and format tables Use shortcuts to navigate documents Format the layout of documents Manage page headers and footers Insert and managing pictures and diagrams within a document Learn time saving tips and tricks to obtain a professional finish to documents Use printing options 1 Creating documents Getting help Creating and saving documents Accessing recently used documents Managing files and folders 2 Entering and editing text Inserting and editing paragraph text Cutting, copying and pasting text Using tool tips to manage content Applying and removing text formatting Correcting spelling and grammar 3 Creating paragraph lists Creating bulleted paragraphs Creating numbered paragraphs Managing bulleted and numbered lists 4 Modifying paragraphs Changing paragraph alignment Indenting a paragraph Adding borders and shading to paragraphs Formatting paragraphs using styles 5 Navigating documents Using shortcuts for navigating documents Using 'Go To' to navigate documents Finding and replacing text Changing to read view 6 Document layout Inserting page breaks Changing page orientation Adjusting page margins Adding borders to pages 7 Page headers and footers Inserting page headers and footers Using header and footer commands Inserting page numbers Using different first page 8 Inserting pictures and diagrams Inserting pictures from your computer Inserting online pictures Flowing text around a picture Changing a picture Inserting SmartArt diagrams Entering text into SmartArt 9 Inserting tables Using tabs to create tables Resizing and repositioning tables Inserting and deleting rows and columns Using a table's commands Changing a tables text direction Formatting tables 10 Printing documents Previewing and printing documents Using the printing tools Printing parts of a document

Word - introduction (In-House)
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