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Course Overview Microsoft Project is one of the world's leading project management software products, designed for Project Managers and any professional with project management responsibilities. It allows you to efficiently manage all your project tasks in one place, assign resources to tasks, develop a project schedule, manage your budget, and much more.  In this complete Professional Microsoft Project Training course, you will gain full proficiency in this advanced software, taking you from beginner to expert in no time. You'll learn how to create your first project and add each task, add resources, create reports, track progress, work with custom fields, manage project risks, and manage multiple projects at the same time. Not just that, but you will save precious time by speeding up the project management process and organising tasks effectively, allowing you to map out your strategy through custom-made templates!  Build proficiency in Microsoft Project and develop your project management skills with this Advanced Project Training Course!  What You Will Learn In this complete Microsoft Project Training Course, you will learn how to manage work projects and tasks in one place, taking your level of proficiency from beginner to advance in no time. It includes step-by-step guidance and video instruction. How to Open and Close a Project How to Add Tasks and Resources Performing Advanced Task Operations Other Ways to View Project Information How to Manage Your Project Status Tracking and Monitoring Your Progress How to Create Reports & Add Finishing Touches Working With the Project Environment Working With Custom Fields Working With Multiple Projects Why You Should Choose This Course From iStudy Study at your own pace Full Tutor support on weekdays (Monday - Friday) Fully compatible with any device Free Printable PDF Certificate immediately after completion No prior qualifications are needed to take this course No hidden fees or exam charges CPD Qualification Standards and IAO accredited Efficient exam system, assessment, and instant results Our customer support team is always ready to help you Gain professional skills and better earning potential Certification After completing the course you'll receive a free printable CPD accredited PDF certificate. Hard Copy certificate is also available, and you can get one for just £9! Accreditation This course is accredited by Continuing Professional Development (CPD). It is a recognised independent accreditation service. Enrol today and learn something new with iStudy. You'll find a full breakdown of the course curriculum down below, take a look and see just how much this course offers. We're sure you'll be satisfied with this course.

Certified Management Course Do you want to be a good Manager? If you’re looking for a complete professional training for managers, then look no further! We have a comprehensive certified managerial course for you taught by top industry professionals. All from the comfort of your own home. Join our training to gain managerial skills on how to become an effective leader, conduct business meetings professionally and improve your communication techniques. The course covers many key topics from a manager’s perspective, teaches you techniques for increasing efficiency, time management and introduces you to methods such as Agile, Kaizen and Waterfall. You will learn how to motivate employees, negotiate, deal with crisis situations and learn the legal basis of the labor code. Get started immediately upon purchasing the course. You are just a few clicks away from unlimited access to a library full of materials on our interactive platform. All of this will be taught by our industry-leading experts! Join the Business Management course and get the benefits: Learning from a professional instructor24/7 access from any devicePractical exercisesTests, quizzes and recapsCertificate of completionExtra materials and downloadable bonuses100% satisfaction guarantee Your Singing Instructor: George Darby An industry-leading expert Our Business Management expert is a person with extensive experience and skills in managing various types of businesses. As a manager, he saw firsthand the importance of an effective team cooperation and got involved in the field. As a consultant, he specialized in smoothing the information exchange, bringing down barriers and creating a positive atmosphere throughout the organization. He developed skills and techniques which solved many of her clients’ problems. His management skills encompass a wide range of areas, including business strategy, operations, finance, marketing, human resources, and organizational development. Our expert also possesses strong leadership abilities and has the capacity to inspire others to strive for excellence. Overview of the course: Detailed Video presentations KPIs – Key Performance Indicators How to prioritize action, set key metrics and how to measure results and achieve success. Team Building and Performance Improvement Employee recruitment and team building. Building a sense of unity among employees and setting a mission. Basic Communication Techniques Soft skills in employee management. Emotional intelligence, conducting negotiations, organizational culture in a company, conflict resolution and counteraction bullying. Employee Motivation Manager and coach in one. Building a sense of mission in employees, effective and healthy motivation, achieving set goals through teamwork. Project Management Methods – Agile, Scurm, Waterfall Find out what each project management technique looks like. Three different methods: -Agile, -Scrum, -Waterfall. Choose which one is the most suitable for your needs. Training videos Conducting Business Meetings How to conduct meetings with employees, co-workers and clients. The basics of self-presentation and public speaking. Debriefing Conversations and Mastering Feedback Giving feedback to an employee. Effective debriefing and how to give constructive criticism.   Self-Presentation in Practice – Creating Your Own Image Building authority but also a friendly image as a leader. How to make an impact and consistently achieve high performance. Team Management Team management in practice. Setting goals, delegating tasks, taking responsibility and building a sense of unity among employees Project Management Step-by-step project management techniques in practice. Tests Tests and Repetitions of Acquired Knowledge After each module, a test awaits you to help you consolidate your knowledge. Final Exam At the end course, take a final test as a comprehensive summary of the knowledge and skills you have acquired. Tasks Tasks and Practical Exercises Practical tasks will put the acquired knowledge into practice. Create a team management strategy, analyze reports, or conduct a short case study. Course materials Additional Materials for Use in Daily Work Supplementary materials to use daily and useful applications for a manager. Business dress code, complete with practical advice and ready-made styles. The art of creating attractive presentations, patterns, and templates. A practical guide to communication and self-presentation in public speaking. Experience Beginner-IntermediateLanguage English, German, French, Polish, Portuguese A letter from your expert instructor: Long gone are the days when the boss is seen as the enemy and the hierarchy of the company. A satisfied employee is an effective employee, which is why we need more good managers.Management training is ideal for professionals who work with people and manage a team or for those who would like to be promoted to manager in the future.During the course, you will gain extensive managerial competencies on topics such as team leadership techniques, project management and team building.How do you combine being a good manager, giving your employees support and share experiences, but always with authority and respect? Let us show you!In any company, effectively managing a team and building a sense of unity in a way that still allows you to give constructive criticism is key. Do you know how to deal with crisis situations? Promote your employees or give them their notice when necessary?And the most important question of all, how do you create the right environment for employees to grow and lead your team to perform above average and enjoy success?Find the answers to these questions and many more on this course!George DarbyBusiness Management Expert

Take your basic cyber security knowledge to a new level with this exciting course that promises to be educational, informative, and fun-filled. Build upon a basic foundation in cyber security with a strong focus on networking, privacy and anonymity, malware, email security, backups and encryption, and Windows 10 Hardening.

Description Adobe Photoshop is the world's leading image creating and editing application. It can be used to create and enhance photos, logos, 3D artwork, etc. Adobe Photoshop CS3 Complete course will give you an overall outlook and skillset necessary to master this application. This course starts off with the introductory aspects of this program. You will get accustomed with the features, interface, presents, basic editing tools, etc. which will build your foundation. After that, you will move to an intermediate stage where you will learn about layers, retouching tools, filters, etc. Advanced and Expert level modules learning of Adobe Bridge tasks, working with metadata, device central, plugins, smart objects, frame animations, slices, advanced photography and colour tools, etc. Learning Outcomes: Introduction to Photoshop CS3, new features, starting the program, workspace overview and exiting the program On screen options like the Menu Bar, Toolbox, Palettes, and The Status Bar Opening, creating, saving files, also find out about different file formats and how to view file info Customize the Toolbox and Palettes, choose a screen mode and save your workspace Using help menu, help, how to and online help Learn the toolbox through selection, crop and slice, retouching, painting and other types of tools Save, access and delete presets, along with using the preset palette Explore different palette options like navigator and info palettes and more View rulers, set up guides, view the grid, and set snap options Print your pictures through page setup, print command, print dialogue box, and printing single copies Understand pixels, bitmap and vector images, find out pixel information with info palette and basic anatomy of images Understand Image Resolution, change image size through pixels, image resampling, using auto resolution, dimension constraints, and changing the image document size Understand, flip and rotate canvas; and further work with canvas size, colour, and anchor point RGB and CMYK colours, colour setting and modes Using colour palette, ramp, picker and swatches Select complete images; use marquee, lasso, quick selection and refine edge tool; magic wand; and selection through colour range Add or subtract from selection, modify selections through moving, rotating, resizing, scaling, inverting, skewing and feathering options Save selected regions, cut, copy, paste, delete selections along with deselect and history palette Crop and trim images, adjust exposure, and convert to black and white Use basic editing tools like undo, redo, clear, duplicate and place Understanding Layers, using layers palette, hiding and displaying layers, changing layer opacity, and arranging layers Create, delete and rename layers; also create layers using cut or copy options Make adjustments with layers, use fill layers, layer style and effects, add colour stroke, and group layers Utilize Auto-Align and Auto- Blend options, link, duplicate, merge and export layers Understand retouching and use the blur, sharpen and smudge tools Best ways to work with Hue, saturation, lightness, brightness and contrast, and shadows and highlights Retouch photos with healing brush, patch tool, clone stamp, and pattern stamp tool Best practices to use paint bucket, brushes, custom brushes, airbrush, and pencil tool Working with horizontal, vertical, modifying type tools; while performing spell checks and using the character palette Working with lines, shapes, custom shapes, utilizing pens and freeform pens, adding or deleting anchor points and curves, converting path to a selection, and working with paths Understanding, using, undoing rasterize, and flatting image Using quick, layer, vector, and clipping mask options Types of channels, using channels palette, and creating alpha channel Changing images through the Photoshop filter gallery, and smart filters like sharpen, sharpen edges, and blur filters Using artistic, distort, pixelate, noise and other types of effects filters Liquifying an image, using pattern maker, and embedding watermarks in images Understand, record, play and edit actions Undo actions using history, saving and using actions, and clearing and resetting actions pallete Batch processing multiple images, understanding and utilizing droplets Layer scripts, exporting layers to files, and using scripts event manager Examine Adobe bridge, learn to open and close it, use the interface, filter and sort images Preview and open photos, set camera raw preferences, download photos from cameras, and search for specific photos Discover how to rotate images, customize the content pane, rate pictures, and change views Get an overview of the bridge workspace, saving, deleting and accessing custom workspaces Explore stacks, how to create them, expanding and collapsing options, ungrouping, moving photos to top of stacks and playing stacks Understand Metadata, and furthermore create, edit and apply Metadata template Rename batch, colour management using Bridge, preview files in device central, and purging the cache Merge to HDR, create PDF presentations and web photo gallery, and use the image processor Understanding device central, opening it and choosing a device Understanding plug-ins, reviewing installed plug-ins, accessing more plug-ins and using them Opening and working with PDF documents in Photoshop, working with PDF documents, saving them, adding security controls and creating PDF presentation Setting up your preferences, using adobe presets, opening the preset manager, saving and loading presents Understanding smart objects, converting layers to smart objects, creating them via copying and from files Editing smart object contents, replacing the contents, resizing objects and exporting smart objects Saving for the Web, Optimizing JPEG and GIF Images, using zoomify options and creating rollovers Creating simple frame animations, playing the frames, managing them, enhancing animation with tweening and saving animations Utilizing slices in a variety of different ways Using photomerge, understanding HDR and creating HDR images Understanding Grayscale, converting images to grayscale, using spot colour, working with colour balance and variations Soft proofing images, printing colour separations, creating contact sheet and picture package Assessment: At the end of the course, you will be required to sit for an online MCQ test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately. You will instantly know whether you have been successful or not. Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After completing and passing the course successfully, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. Who is this Course for? Adobe Photoshop CS3 Complete Course is certified by CPD Qualifications Standards and CiQ. This makes it 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. Requirements Our Adobe Photoshop CS3 Complete Course is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path After completing this course you will be able to build up accurate knowledge and skills with proper confidence to enrich yourself and brighten up your career in the relevant job market. Module: 1 Introduction 00:15:00 The Photoshop CS3 Screen 00:15:00 File Management Basics 00:30:00 Modifying Your Photoshop Layout 00:30:00 Getting Help 00:30:00 Introduction to the Photoshop Toolbox 01:00:00 Using Tool Presets 00:15:00 Introduction to the Photoshop Palettes 00:30:00 Getting Started 00:15:00 Printing your Image 00:15:00 Understanding Digital Images 00:30:00 Image Size and Resolution 01:00:00 Working with Your Canvas 00:30:00 Working with Color 01:00:00 Working with Color Tools 00:30:00 Making Selections 01:00:00 Manipulating Selections 01:00:00 Editing with Selections 00:15:00 Adjusting Your Image 00:30:00 Basic Editing Tools 00:15:00 Module: 2 Using Layers 00:30:00 Working with Layers 00:30:00 More on Layers 00:30:00 Advanced Layers 00:30:00 Working with Retouch Tools 00:30:00 More Retouching Tools 01:00:00 Working with Color, Brightness, and Contrast 00:30:00 Retouching With Stamps and Brushes 01:00:00 Working with Brushes 00:30:00 Using Type Tools 00:30:00 More Photoshop Drawing Tools 00:30:00 Rasterization 00:30:00 Using Masks 00:30:00 Working with Channels 00:30:00 Modifying Images with Filters 00:30:00 Using Effects Filters 00:30:00 Advanced Filter Tasks 00:30:00 Module: 3 Understanding Actions 01:00:00 Working with Actions 00:30:00 Using Actions with Multiple Images 00:30:00 Using Scripts compress 00:30:00 Basics of Adobe Bridge 01:00:00 Locating Photos in Bridge 00:30:00 Basic Bridge Tasks 01:00:00 Using Workspaces 00:30:00 Working with Stacks 00:30:00 Working with Metadata 01:00:00 Performing File Tasks Using Bridge 01:00:00 Performing Photoshop Tasks Using Bridge 01:00:00 Module: 4 Using Device Central 00:15:00 Working with Plug-ins 00:15:00 Photoshop and PDF Documents 00:30:00 Photoshop Options 00:15:00 Basics of Smart Objects 00:15:00 Editing Smart Objects 00:15:00 Creating Web Images 00:10:00 Creating Frame Animations 00:30:00 Using Slices 01:00:00 Advanced Photography Tools 00:15:00 Advanced Color Tools 00:30:00 Advanced Printing Features 00:30:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Adobe Photoshop CS3 Complete Course 00:30:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Adobe Photoshop CS3 Complete Course 00:30:00 Order Your Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

From installation and project creation to writing tests with JUnit, Mockito, and Hamcrest, this course will cover all the important concepts that you need to get up and running with unit testing.

Are you looking to step into the REST API automation industry with the latest technologies in the market? Are you keen to learn REST API automation using REST Assured with Java and other latest framework technologies? Interested in learning how REST APIs are automated in projects? Then this course is for you.

Master the secrets of effective business administration and achieve success! Do you want to be a good Administrator? Learn new and improve your business administration skills Upskill yourself; improve your business administration skills and advance your career Learn from the experts The course is delivered by an expert trainer of business administration with many years of experience in the field Test your knowledge Successfully complete the practical tasks and tests through the course and the final exam to consolidate your knowledge and skills Do you want to improve your knowledge of business administration and gain new practical skills? Do you like to change your career and move into a business administration role? Are you looking to upskill and get a valuable certificate that you can add to your CV? We are pleased to inform you that we have answer to all your requirements, offering you professionally designed, advanced business administration course that will make you proficient in the most important aspects of business administration so you can enjoy limitless career prospects worldwide. This is a great opportunity to study at any time in the comfort of your own home and at your own pace from any device that has internet connection. It is ideal for those with insufficient time to commit to traditional training or career development. It is designed for people looking to begin a career in business administration and also for those that want further improve their existing careers in the field. The course begins with an introduction to modern business administration; and then explores the fundamentals of administration management, the business environment; professional HR management; management of business resources and the performance management. You will also learn about the importance of business communication in a business environment and how to develop an effective corporate communication; how to write professional report and how to build and maintain effective customer relations. Developing and managing budget, creating effective marketing plan will be easy tasks for you after completing the course. The course will be delivered through a multimedia platform Kemp Center and will eventually bring you valuable certificate of completion that you can add to your CV. Invest today in yourself so you won’t regret tomorrow! Join us now! Join the Business Administration course and get the benefits: Learning from a professional instructor24/7 access from any devicePractical exercisesTests, quizzes and recapsCertificate of completionExtra materials and downloadable bonuses100% satisfaction guarantee Your Singing Instructor: Malaika Masozi Business Administration Expert The Business administration course will be delivered by an expert in business administration, the best one in the field with many years experience and active role in business administration. The expert trainer will share all the knowledge and experience with you, will introduce you the business administration completely and further teach you about the HR, performance, finance, resources and risk management. You will learn how to conduct effective marketing, how to build an effective corporate communication and customer relation and how to write professional report in practice. You will gain knowledge that is required to ensure you can successfully work in different environments in a business administration role. Your expert trainer will assist you and guide you through several knowledge repetitions, practical tasks and tests to make sure you remember all the important information and to consolidate your gained knowledge even better. At the end, you will be capable to use everything you learnt in practice while starting a new business. The Business administration course includes: I. Video presentations Practical knowledge about business administration Business administrations, business environment, HR Management, performance and team management, finance and risk management, business communication and building and maintaining customer relations etc. Real examples of business environments Professional HR planning; implementing different techniques for employees’ managing; managing finances and resources; conducting effective marketing; professional report writing; developing working relationships with colleagues; building effective customer relations; identifying risks and implementing risk strategies; starting a business. II. Practical part Training videos and video tutorials In the course, you will find many training videos and video tutorials that will teach you and will give you practical advices how to implement successfully the gained knowledge from the course in practice III. Knowledge repetitions and tests Repetitions of acquired knowledge and tests Through the course, you will have 10 repetitions and 10 tests that will allow you to check the acquired knowledge and better remember the topics discussed in the course. Final test Passing the final test means that you have enough knowledge and skills in the field of business administration, and that you became certified business administration expert. IV. Tasks Practical tasks about: Making changes in the business environment HR planning Implementing techniques for employees’ better-managing Developing and managing budget Implementing workable resource management strategy Creating effective marketing plan Professional report writing Building effective team Transforming negative customer experience into positive one Identifying risks and implementing risk strategies V. Bonus materials for the course Additional materials for use in daily work You will receive from us, among other things, a practical guide how to perform business administration tasks successfully and effectively and how to improve your skills. Experience Beginner-IntermediateLanguage English, German, French, Polish, Portuguese A letter from your expert instructor: From the largest international corporations to the smallest local offices, strong administration plays a crucially important role in every business and organization. The quality and competency of the administrative duties reflect the successfulness of the business, so, those who perform the business administration tasks should perform their duties on the highest professional level.We are pleased to present you and invite you to most popular and advanced study program for business administration, a premium course that will help you develop essential knowledge of how to perform administrative tasks and how to apply your knowledge in a variety of industries and job roles.Learn from the best in the business administration field, from our expert trainer who will share his/her knowledge and experience with you, so you can benefit from it.The course will help you to learn effective working practices that are applicable to office and administration roles, will improve your practical skills and performance in the workplace, will help you to develop and further improve your knowledge at a range of a master of business administration expert.The course package contains extensive material presented in an interesting form, learning by using specific examples, knowledge repetitions, varied practical tasks, final exam, and on top of everything, getting valuable certificate of completion at the end of the course. And all this is available to all people anywhere in the world with internet access, delivered on the Kemp Center platform.Study flexible – when you like and at your own pace – for a qualification that could transform your career prospects for life.Join us now!Malaika MasoziBusiness Administration Expert

Course Overview: Are you ready to embark on a journey into SQL Programming? Unlock the power of data manipulation and database management with the SQL Programming Masterclass. This comprehensive course is meticulously designed throughout this masterclass to provide you with an in-depth understanding of SQL, starting from the basics and progressing to advanced topics. You will explore SQL data types, filtering and sorting data, working with functions, handle NULL values, and even diving into complex SQL concepts like joins, unions, etc. With a course duration of carefully crafted lessons, this Masterclass ensures you grasp SQL's nuances and develop the proficiency to apply these skills effectively.By the end of the SQL Programming Masterclass, you will be prepared to navigate the world of databases confidently. Enrol in this course today and start your journey! Key Features of the Course: CPD certificate upon completion 24/7 learning assistance and support Who is This Course For? This course is perfect for individuals seeking to enhance their data management and analysis skills. Whether you're a data analyst, database administrator, software developer, or professional looking to upskill, this course will empower you to harness the power of SQL programming. Prior programming experience is not mandatory, making it accessible to beginners and intermediate learners. What You Will Learn: Foundations of SQL programming: Learn the basics of SQL, database management systems, and the tools used in this course, such as PostgreSQL and SQLectron. Data manipulation: Master the art of extracting, filtering, and sorting data based on specific requirements using various SQL keywords and operators. Advanced querying techniques: Dive deeper into SQL programming by exploring functions, grouping and aggregating data, and using advanced query techniques. Data conversion and manipulation: Discover how to convert data types, concatenate strings, manipulate characters and numbers, and utilise case statements for more sophisticated queries. Joining tables: Understand the different types of joins and how to combine data from multiple tables using join operations effectively. Data modification: Learn how to insert, update, and delete records in a database, as well as manage table structures and constraints.Joining tables: Understand the different types of joins and how to combine data from multiple tables using join operations effectively. Views and schemas: Explore the concepts of views and schemas, and learn how to create and use them to organise and present data effectively. Why Enrol in This Course: Top-reviewed course: Join thousands of satisfied learners who have praised this course for its clear explanations, comprehensive content, and examples. Recently updated curriculum: Benefit from the most up-to-date information and industry best practices in SQL programming. In-demand skills: SQL programming is a highly sought-after skill in today's job market, opening up numerous career opportunities across industries. Requirements: No prior programming experience is required. All you need is a computer with an internet connection and a willingness to learn. Career Path: Upon completing the SQL Programming Masterclass, you'll have the knowledge and skills for various career paths, including: Data Analyst - Average UK salary: £35,000 per year Database Administrator - Average UK salary: £40,000 per year Business Intelligence Analyst - Average UK salary: £45,000 per year SQL Developer - Average UK salary: £40,000 per year Data Engineer - Average UK salary: £55,000 per year Software Developer - Average UK salary: £45,000 per year Data Scientist - Average UK salary: £60,000 per year Certification: Upon completing the Hygiene and Infection Control CPD Level 4 course, you will receive a CPD certificate. It demonstrates your commitment to maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and infection control. Course Curriculum 17 sections • 117 lectures • 10:47:00 total length •Introduction: 00:01:00 •Tools Used in This Course: 00:01:00 •Download PostgreSQL: 00:02:00 •Install PostgreSQL: 00:03:00 •Download SQLectron: 00:02:00 •Install SQLectron: 00:01:00 •Connect to PostgreSQL - Credentials: 00:01:00 •Connect to PostgreSQL Using SQLectron: 00:02:00 •Import Course Data Using SQLectron: 00:02:00 •FOR WINDOWS 32-BIT USERS: Download, Install, Configure & Import Data: 00:08:00 •Check Imported Data: 00:06:00 •What is a Database?: 00:01:00 •SQL Data Types: 00:02:00 •Finally Some Fun! Extracting Data Based on Requirements: 00:01:00 •Filtering Data using WHERE Keyword: 00:08:00 •Filter Data by Range Using BETWEEN: 00:03:00 •Filter Data by Set of Values Using IN: 00:03:00 •Filter Data by Date: 00:05:00 •More Filtering by Date: 00:03:00 •Another Query Filtering by Date: 00:01:00 •Filter Data by Strings: 00:04:00 •More Filtering by Strings: 00:05:00 •More Filtering by Strings 2: 00:10:00 •More Filtering by Strings 3: 00:02:00 •How to Ignore Caps when Filtering by String: 00:04:00 •AND Operator: 00:10:00 •OR Operator: 00:12:00 •NOT Operator: 00:09:00 •AND, OR & NOT Operators: Which Has the Highest Priority?: 00:06:00 •Basic Math Operations: 00:06:00 •Modulo Operator: 00:04:00 •Calculate The Net Salary for Employees: 00:06:00 •Filter Data with Math Equations: 00:03:00 •Concatenate Strings with '||' Operator: 00:06:00 •Concatenate Strings with Numbers: 00:02:00 •Give Your Report Fields A Cool Name: 00:04:00 •A Report for Payroll: 00:07:00 •Order Records by Column: 00:06:00 •Order Records by Multiple Columns: 00:12:00 •How Alias Names Cannot Be Used with WHERE: 00:02:00 •LIMIT Record Count Fetched by Your Query: 00:08:00 •Fetch A Field's Unique Values Using DISTINCT: 00:03:00 •Using DISTINCT Keyword with Multiple Columns: 00:06:00 •What is a NULL Value Anyway?: 00:05:00 •Build More Sophisticated Queries with CASE Statements: 00:10:00 •Your Knowledge So Far Under A Great Test: 00:09:00 •Let Me Introduce You to Functions: 00:04:00 •SUM Function: 00:04:00 •AVG (Average) Function: 00:04:00 •COUNT Function: 00:07:00 •MIN & MAX Functions: 00:04:00 •How To Count Your Field's Unique Values: 00:04:00 •GROUP BY Clause: Use Functions with Dimensions: 00:06:00 •GROUP BY More Than One Dimension: 00:05:00 •Now For Some Tough Workout: 00:09:00 •Filter By Aggregate Functions with HAVING Clause: 00:08:00 •Character Functions - UPPER, LOWER & INITCAP: 00:08:00 •Character Functions - CONCAT & LENGTH: 00:10:00 •Character Functions - LPAD & RPAD: 00:13:00 •Character Functions - TRIM: 00:04:00 •Character Functions - REPLACE: 00:09:00 •Character Functions - SUBSTR: 00:10:00 •Number Functions - MOD & ROUND: 00:11:00 •Number Functions - TRUNC: 00:07:00 •Selectception: A Select Query inside another Select Query!: 00:06:00 •Auto Data Conversion in SQL: 00:11:00 •Cast Date to Character: 00:10:00 •Cast Number to Character: 00:09:00 •Cast Timestamp to Character: 00:07:00 •Cast Character to Number: 00:08:00 •Cast Character to Date & Timestamp: 00:09:00 •UNION: 00:03:00 •UNION ALL: 00:02:00 •Important Note about Combining Queries: 00:02:00 •INTERSECT: 00:01:00 •EXCEPT: 00:01:00 •Employees & Departments Tables Revised: 00:03:00 •Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD): 00:09:00 •Cartesian Join: 00:09:00 •Table Aliases with Joins: 00:07:00 •Why I Don't Recommend Cartesian Joins: 00:08:00 •Inner Join: 00:06:00 •In-Depth Look into Join Types in SQL: 00:03:00 •Outer Join - Right, Left & Full: 00:08:00 •INSERT a New Record to a Table: 00:09:00 •Insert Without Specifying Column Names: 00:09:00 •UPDATE a Record's Field Values: 00:07:00 •CAUTION! How an UPDATE Query Can Go Wrong: 00:04:00 •Update a Record Using Single-Row Functions: 00:04:00 •A Good Exercise: Extract Employee's Email Address: 00:02:00 •Solution: Extract Employee's Email Address: 00:13:00 •DELETE a Table's Record: 00:06:00 •Insert Records with Nested Select Queries: 00:06:00 •SQL Data Types Revised: 00:13:00 •Bookstore Data Set: Let's Move It to Database: 00:04:00 •Create Your First Table!: 00:08:00 •Insert Data to Your New Table: 00:08:00 •Change Column Data Type: 00:07:00 •Rename Column: 00:04:00 •Add a New Column to Table: 00:04:00 •Constraints in SQL: 00:01:00 •Primary Keys: 00:14:00 •NOT NULL Constraint: 00:05:00 •UNIQUE Constraint: 00:04:00 •DEFAULT Constraint: 00:04:00 •Foreign Keys: 00:08:00 •Use Foreign Keys with Joins - Books & Publishers: 00:06:00 •Foreign Keys - Properties: 00:06:00 •Drop Column: 00:01:00 •DROP Table: 00:01:00 •Create a New Table with Select Statement: 00:05:00 •A Trick to Create an Empty Table with Select Statement: 00:03:00 •Insert New Records Using Select Statement: 00:06:00 •Views: 00:03:00 •Schemas: 00:02:00 •Create & Use Schemas: 00:04:00 •Resources - SQL Programming Masterclass: 00:00:00

Learn to create projects with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign with our graphic design course Looking to become a highly skilled graphic designer? Do you want to grow professionally, learn key computer graphics skills and work on your own creative projects? This graphic design course has it all. Gain the skills to create ads, posters, covers, web graphics, corporate visual identity and more! Get your first clients, make a name for yourself and learn the secrets of Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Indesign – the best graphic design programs. This training is for you if you had very little or just some exposure to professional design and want to improve your skills significantly. We provide an in-depth training on how to apply the latest computer graphics techniques to your projects. If you are looking to learn comprehensive graphic design skills in one course, you’re in the right place! Start today and learn from the best industry experts. Follow their steps and tips to get a head start in graphic design. Complete the graphic design course pressure free and go at your own pace. Inside the course, you’ll find extensive knowledge with master examples, as well as practice exercises, assignments and tests prepared by a professional computer graphic designer. You will learn: All the basics of modern graphic design How to deal with clients and work successfully in the industry Everything about designing in Adobe programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign) And so much more, including receiving a full certificate upon completing the course. Join the graphic design course and get the benefits: Learning from a professional instructor24/7 access from any devicePractical exercisesTests, quizzes and recapsCertificate of completionExtra materials and downloadable bonuses100% satisfaction guarantee Your Singing Instructor: Bart Carpenter An industry leading graphic designer A respected computer graphic designer and trainer with over 15 years of experience will lead you through this unique course. Your instructor Bart works as a graphic designer and freelancer for many prestigious clients and global brands, such as Kellogg’s. He is a specialist in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign and will share his knowledge with you. Our graphic design course expert is passionate about creating high-quality graphic materials through creativity and close collaboration with his clients. He will give you the top tricks and tips on Adobe graphic programmes. His enthusiasm for design is contagious and you can be sure you will complete the course feeling motivated and ready to start on your own designs and projects. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn with one of the industry leaders in graphic design. Overview of the course:   Detailed video presentations 1. Foundations of good graphic design Selection of compositional elements, use and function of lines, importance and role of shapes, selection and character of text, colors and their role in design, techniques of shaping the visual hierarchy, classical principles of composition, examples of graphic design masters, working with clients, final recipient and his influence on the project. 2. Graphic designer tools Choices and functions of sketchbook, computer, monitor, graphics tablet, overview of professional software, use of specific programs, color composition tools, font sources, theme, sources of inspiration, patterns and supporting materials. 3. Computer Graphic Designer – working with clients Types of orders and brief for a graphic designer, client vs. recipient of the project, UX, business aspects of the graphic designer work.   Training videos 1. Job and layout planning Determining the purpose and format of the project, determining the client’s audience and their needs, most popular raster and vector programs, using a graphic design program, using a color palette, collecting source materials, layouts and inspirations, design concept. 2. Creating graphics in Photoshop Graphics editing, layers, vector graphics in Adobe Photoshop, smart objects, color correction, using Adobe Color tools, typography, retouch and photomontage. 3. Creating graphics in Illustrator Applying lines and shapes, working with objects, scaling, working with color, color models, typography, characters, saving and exporting compositions, preparing for print. 4. Working in Indesign   Tests 1. Graphic design knowledge test 2. Photoshop knowledge test 3. Illustrator knowledge test 4. Indesign knowledge test 5. Final Exam Final test Summary of acquired knowledge   Exercises 1. Project start and preparation phase 2. Raster design 3. Vector design 4. Design for publication   Bonus Materials Project brief – template Color Guide Thematic combinations (themes) Layout templates Compendium of image formats Sources of help and resources for graphic designers Experience Beginner-IntermediateLanguage English, German, French, Polish, Portuguese A letter from your expert instructor: This course fits perfectly with current trends in design, has all the latest information You need and is prepared in 100% practical manner. In a short time You will acquire knowledge that covers all the stages of a computer graphic design, from actively seeking an assignment to completing the project in digital or print-ready form.The tools presented in this course are the most popular apps used in advertising agencies and by freelancers around the world. 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The prevalence of ill health is real. Become an expert practitioner in treating individuals using a truly holistic approach. A MESSAGE FROM THE AUTHOR The great need for practitioners is emphasised today, not only by the prevalence of well-established diseases, but also by the appearance of quite new conditions which are not necessarily regarded as being nutritional illnesses. In fact many students come to Nutritional Therapy after experiencing and their own health problems and seek to help others with similar difficulties. We know that nutrition lies at the very heart of these problems and it is our absolute intention to share that knowledge with you. Every person's nutritional needs differ and our courses teach students to recognise this at the outset - there is no haphazard approach. We are absolutely certain that you will find this a fascinating course as you train to become a practitioner of the highest degree. DR. LAWRENCE PLASKETT Course Duration 3 years Study Hours 3,000 hours Course Content 14 folders Course Fee £1,995 Course Overview The Plaskett Professional Diploma in Nutritional Therapy is the most scientific and advanced practitioner level course that we offer. Nutritional Therapy is a form of therapy that uses food, supplementary nutrients and cleansing procedures to alleviate or prevent chronic health problems and this course will train you to practise as a Nutritional Therapist of the highest degree. You will: Receive a training which is truly holistic in nature Be presented with the unique teachings of Dr. Lawrence Plaskett whose long experience working in the borderlands between nutrition and medicine enables him to offer a synthesis between many fields that are not often brought together: nutrition, pathology, biochemistry, toxicology, pharmacology, cell biology, naturopathy and homoeopathy Develop the professional skills and specific diagnostic insight to be able to apply nutrition to health effectively, a training for successful practice that should be applicable anywhere in the world Be trained to offer help with a wide range of conditions, the majority of which are not necessarily regarded in conventional medicine as being nutritional illnesses. These encompass an extremely wide range of chronic conditions, including most diseases and a vast array of symptoms - physical, emotional, mental - which can frequently be experienced outside the range of conventional medical diagnostic 'labels'. Develop the necessary expertise in nutrition which is often lacking in other fields of complementary or alternative medicine. Any programme of nutritional supplements and diet needs to be matched exactly to individual needs by a well-trained practitioner BREAKDOWN OF THE COURSE SECTIONS The Nutritional Therapy Diploma includes the following 14 folders: FOLDER 1 THE HOLISTIC MODEL OF HEALTH CARE This Folder starts with a suggested programme of study and some simple hints on how to make best use of your study time. It then teaches an understanding of basic principles that underpin your entire grasp of nutrition as a biological process. The naturopathic emphasis is upon freeing the body tissues of toxins and the damaged cell components that drag them down to the chronic level.  The Folder looks closely at the nature of toxins and their sources. It looks at their behaviour and effects when they enter the body, the character and mechanisms of the damage they do and, above all, the mechanisms by which they can be removed and the damage repaired.  These are no flights of fancy, as orthodoxy would often have us believe. Rather they are strongly supported by medical science, as the course material will demonstrate. In order to develop a grasp of these processes they have to be visualized as they really happen, on the cellular level.  A Side Book is included covering the structure and life of the cell. Areas Covered Study skills Looking after the body The Life Force Stopping the rot and starting to recover Movements of toxins within and around the body Our relationship to medical orthodoxy The nature of natural and unnatural chemical toxins The concept of toxin-free food Organic growing and water purification Free radicals and anti-oxidants Routes of toxin entry and elimination Damage caused by toxins lying in the tissues Detoxification The relationship between toxic burden and toxic damage The energy reserve role of fat The lipoproteins of the blood FOLDER 2 MINERALS AT WORK IN NUTRITION - PART 1 The minerals come forward as the strongest contenders for pride of place among the nutrient classes because they are so critically vulnerable to deficiency and imbalance in today’s western world.  “Get the minerals right before anything else” is a penetrating summary of their necessary priority. You will learn how the bulk minerals (those we need in greatest amount) depend upon each other and how the micro minerals cannot fulfil their function correctly without a correct balance of the bulk ones.  This Folder takes “first things first” by laying the soundest possible foundation for the study and management of the bulk metals – sodium, potassium, calcium, with magnesium to follow in Folder 5.  We believe that few course providers deal as thoroughly with this absolute cornerstone of nutrition as we do. The effects of these mineral balances permeate the entire subject of nutrition. You will look at many aspects of the subject that affect health. Areas Covered Composition of the human body Overview of macro minerals Sources of nutritional minerals Biological concentration of minerals Micro minerals as catalysts Toxic minerals Digestion, absorption and storage Mineral/mineral antagonisms Sodium and potassium balance Symptoms of sodium and potassium excess or deficiency The sodium pump Sodium and potassium in foods Potassium administration in therapy Calcium in the human skeleton and teeth Calcium in body fluids Hormonal control of calcium Osteoporosis and disputes over calcium requirements Calcium in foods Calcium “mishandling” Calcium in supplement Side Book: The Chemistry of Nutrition Whilst it is possible to teach nutrition to some degree without studying the chemical nature of the nutrients, it is much better that you have at least a superficial understanding. Folder Two therefore includes a side book on Chemistry for those who are new to the subject. However, no one expects you to become highly informed on chemical structures. Access to the facts and to an explanation is what is important. This side-book will free you, as a future practitioner, from the need to manipulate the nutrients without understanding them as many others try to do. Elements, compounds and molecules Valency Ions, acids and salts Combining proportions and moles Carbon compounds and functional groups Oxidation and reduction Calculating the vitamin or mineral content of supplements FOLDER 3 THE BULK NUTRIENTS – PROTEIN, CARBOHYDRATE, LIPIDS AND ENERGY These nutrients provide both the fuel and the building materials for the body. Orthodox nutrition teaches these topics very thoroughly. As to the structures of the compounds, we teach the same things they do.  However, all three main classes of bulk nutrients have their distinctive “wrinkles” when examined from an alternative viewpoint.  With the proteins this has to do with avoiding excesses and, to some degree eschewing animal sources for naturopathic and other reasons.  With the carbohydrates it involves recognizing at a sensitive level the long-term harm that can be done by free sugars and the crucial importance of blood sugar maintenance and control. Orthodox treatments may claim to do these things but there is a vast difference of emphasis and effect.  Among the lipids the “wrinkles” have to do with intricate management of the balance among the essential fatty acids and the importance of the phospholipids in the diet.  You will also learn about the propensity of fats to form toxins and the need to moderate fat intake. All of these so-called alternative “wrinkles” have weighty scientific support, which you will have explained for you.  The chemical nature of these bulk nutrients is fully presented for those who wish it, with a “faster track” through for those who do not. Areas covered Different kinds of proteins The amino acids in proteins The structure of proteins Proteins in foods The essential amino acids and protein quality Nitrogen balance and protein metabolism Proteins in therapeutic policy The simple sugars and sugar derivatives Di, tri and polysaccharides Transformations of carbohydrate Sugars and starch in diets Blood sugar control Metabolic energy The make-up of fats Different kinds of fatty acids Essentiality of omega 6 and omega 3 Lipids and coronary thrombosis Cholesterol, Inc. blood cholesterol levels Fats in western diets Toxins from fats by chemical damage Lecithin and other phospholipids Quantifying energy – units of measurement Energy content of foods and fuels Human expenditures of energy Basal metabolic rate FOLDER 4 FOODS AND FOOD CLASSES Properties, Composition and Naturopathic Effects The merits and disadvantages of wheat, milk and meat are carefully analysed and exposed from the standpoint of both scientific and also naturopathic considerations.  There will be much here to ponder, whilst the scientific evidence leaves little to doubt. You will look rather exhaustively at the merits, nature and composition of vegetables and fruits, not only as groups but also as sub-groups and down to the individual plants.  You will find yourself in a position, when it comes to prescribing, to be directive when necessary about which individual fruits and vegetables it will be best to use.  The groups of pulses, nuts, seeds, fish, shellfish and other seafood’s, as well as beverages, will be closely examined for their composition and suitability for prescription in treatment diets.  Acidity and alkalinity in foods is carefully examined. This Folder is “all about food” but it is also food for thought from beginning to end. Areas covered The wheat grain and its milled fractions Types of bread Nutritional problems of wheat and wheat allergy Sprouted wheat and wheat grass Barley, oats and rye The composition of milks Milk as infant feed The variety of dairy products Nutritional and health problems associated with milk Milk allergy and intolerance Hidden milk in foods Vegetable mineral content and vitality Eliminatory effect of vegetables Composition of 49 different vegetables Potential hazards of plant foods Composition and nature of pulses, nuts and seeds The composition of different meats Naturopathic negatives associated with meat The composition of different fish types Fish as an omega 3 source Shell fish and crustacea Nutritional problems of tea and coffee The composition of fruits Strongly eliminative properties in fruits Acid and alkali-forming foods Using the food composition tables FOLDER 5 MINERALS AT WORK IN NUTRITION - PART 2 Each and every member of the micro minerals group will prove a fascinating area of study and will face you at times almost with disbelief that such minute amounts of substance can exert such extraordinarily powerful effects upon the way the body works and therefore upon health.  Each micro mineral displays its own particular pattern of effects arising from either deficiency or excess. This is almost like a personal signature of the mineral. These will be learnt now but employed later in diagnosis to help determine the likely patterns of micro mineral imbalances in your patients. The role of all-important magnesium is examined together with the principles of using magnesium in therapy. This element plays a key macro mineral role and exerts decisive control over naturopathic elimination.  Areas covered Iron, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, chromium, molybdenum, iodine, silicon, fluorine, vanadium For each of the microminerals where appropriate: Body content; physiology functions; effects of deficiency or excess; toxicity; factors promoting retention or loss; occurrence in foods; different chemical forms; associated diseases; the use of the appropriate supplements Roles of magnesium in the body Magnesium in foods Effects, diseases and symptoms of magnesium deficiency Naturopathic expectations from magnesium therapy FOLDER 6 THE VITAMINS AT WORK IN NUTRITION The vitamins are mostly micro catalysts just as the micro minerals are. Sixteen of them are the subjects of this Folder.  We first explain their known effects in the body and then go on to set out the ways that they may be used, either for direct therapeutic effect, or in support of other components of nutritional therapy.  As in the cases of all the other nutrients, there will be both scientific and naturopathic evidence presented. Good reference material will be provided. Areas covered For each of the vitamins and vitamin-like substances where appropriate: Body content; precursors; physiology functions; effects of deficiency or excess; toxicity; factors promoting retention or loss; occurrence in foods; different chemical forms; associated diseases; the use of the appropriate supplements. Vitamin A; beta-carotene; Vitamins B: thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine, B12, folic acid, choline, inositol; Vitamin C, Vitamins D1 and D2; tocopherols (Vitamin E); Vitamin K. FOLDER 7 BOWEL FLORA AND THE MAINTENANCE OF HEALTH It is possible to manage and manipulate the bowel flora – the bacteria that inhabit the intestines – so as to produce optimal benefits to health.  Antibiotics and certain dietary errors appear to work in the opposite direction and encourage a flora that will generate more toxins. This Folder deals with both scientific and naturopathic facts and technique and explains how to harness the potential that resides here for bringing better health or maintaining health. It is a crucially important area of nutritional management. Every case you will treat will need the possible prescription of bowel flora products to be reviewed. The other part of this Folder is about the maintenance of health. We provide a general round-up of this pre-clinical part of the course with an overview of nutritional requirements and wise practice in the design of those diets that may be intended to be “healthy” but not necessarily therapeutic.  It includes examination of the special needs of vulnerable groups. You can expect, of course, to meet patients of all ages and conditions and, often enough, you will be asked merely to provide guidance upon what type of diet will best maintain their health.  It also reviews the production of toxin-free food and the hazards posed by the industrialization of food. Finally, there is an approach to the use of supplements for health maintenance and a discussion of strategies for on-going cleansing and toxin avoidance so as to assist in maintaining good health. Areas covered The naturopathic view of the benefits of bowel flora Effect of diet on the bowel flora The putrefactive bacteria Balancing lactose fermenters with other types Toxic amines Benefits of the acid producing species Negatives associated with antibiotics Breast feeding and the bowel bacteria Bowel flora products Overview of the British diet Nutrient requirements for the population Higher requirements for the health conscious Special needs of children and the elderly Special needs of vegetarians and vegans The requirements of pregnancy and lactation Organic growing Industrial food processing and food additives Maintenance supplements Maintenance cleansing FOLDER 8 DIAGNOSIS This Folder is divided into two parts. The first gives a detailed understanding of the basis of diagnosis, while the second gives direct instruction in performing diagnoses.  These two parts, taken together, comprise a major step in your induction as a naturopathic nutritionist. The induction into technique and approach is an essential step, but even more than that, the moulding of your thought process is so very important.  You have to move into the particular “observer” position, mentally, from which the diagnosis is best carried out. The first part of the Folder both provides the “nuts and bolts” of nutritional diagnosis but it also provides the mental positioning to enable you to carry it out with confidence and expertise.  The diagnosis requires understanding of the “constitution”, defined both naturopathically and genetically. An optional side book covers both the miasms and the Chinese 5 elements in respect of their bearing upon diagnosis within nutritional therapy. Fundamental to the practical aspect is the technique for taking case histories and then interpreting them along combined naturopathic and scientific lines.  This logically leads onto the next stage – treatment – in a rational sequence. This Folder contains five “demonstration” case histories. FOLDER 9 TREATMENT This is in many ways the crux of the whole course.  However, being released into nutritional treatments – with their full power – without having made the most thorough preparation, would be most unwise.  Absolutely every topic that has been covered before is required in one way or another at this point. It is here that the interpretation of the case history becomes translated into a prescription of diet and supplements that is honed in a sensitive way to the patient as an individual.  We outline a number of “levels” of the diagnosis that feed into the treatment decisions. There is a “whole person” level, a “weak organ” level, a “metabolic imbalances” level, a “nutritional deficiencies” level and, finally, the lowest in the hierarchy, a “named diseases” level. We also introduce here the profound concepts of intensity, direction and level as they apply to the very basis of Nutritional Therapy prescriptions. All these contributions must converge to provide the best overall treatment.  The focus at this point is on defining the dietary guidelines and the careful orchestration of the essential minerals and vitamins that are to be used.  However, this is also the point at which various named treatments are considered, including bowel cleansing procedures, bowel flora treatment and some of the contributions towards Candida treatment.  These options are set out here and then developed more in the later Folders of Part Two. Special approaches such as the liver cleanse are also considered here along with amino acid therapy, antioxidant therapy and the anti-inflammatory prescription.  We also provide guidelines on how detailed analysis of the composition of diets, and the design of special diets based on such analysis, can contribute to treatment. This Folder provides the “core” of all this, with various modulations and variations being available from the subsequent Folders for “fine tuning”. FOLDER 10 STUDY OF CASE HISTORIES There is nothing quite like practice where case histories are concerned. To be able to study them with great facility and insight and then discern the routes by which they lead towards exact treatment – that is to be your aim here. The Folder provides the challenge of “interpreting” a number of case histories, with help and with feedback. This is an approach that can lead you towards confidence and competence in this task, which is at the centre of practitioners’ daily work. Approaches and solutions are presented. This Folder gives 11 abridged case histories and 20 fully detailed case histories for analysis by the student, 31 case histories in all. These are selected to provide a variety of different types of treatment situation including some that are special or unusual. FOLDER 11 ADDED OR SPECIAL NUTRIENTS AND HERBS In covering the prescribing of supplement programmes in Folder 9, you will have been focused primarily upon those that rank in orthodox nutrition as “essential nutrients”, particularly minerals and vitamins.  However, Nutritional Therapy is enormously enriched by a wide range of other biochemicals that cannot be classified as “essential”. Life does not stop without them, yet they can be extremely helpful, especially to individuals with compromised health.  These are more often metabolic intermediates than recognised nutrients, but they can be extraordinarily valuable for organ-directed therapy. Many of these involve up-to-the minute discoveries.  We teach about phytonutrients in foods (eg carotenoids, flavonoids, proanthocyanidins, isothiocyanates, organic sulphides and curcuminoids) and about the possibilities, when necessary, to provide them in supplement form. Herbs are covered too in their special role of support-therapy to Nutritional Therapy, usually in an organ-directed or system-directed role. Echinacea, silymarin, aloe, ginkgo, bromelain and St John’s Wort are just examples of these herbs.  We also teach the use of herbal combinations for specific purposes. This wide choice of “extra” items is the subject of specific instruction in this Folder. FOLDER 12 TREATING NAMED MEDICAL CONDITIONS - PART 1 Folder 9 makes it plain that, because this is a holistic discipline, the named medical condition is generally low on the hierarchy of treatment criteria.  Although that is generally the case, the extent to which it holds good may depend upon how advanced is the particular disease condition. At all events, the practitioner does need a degree of disease-related training, which is provided in this Folder and the next.  Some 180 different medical conditions or classes of conditions, mostly chronic, are addressed. Special space is provided to cover fully selected topics that are of key importance in an alternative medicine practice, such as obesity, alcoholism, allergies and the menopause.  We also provide you with specific treatment guidance with the proviso that whole-person treatments and organ-system related treatments either take priority or are provided alongside.  Where appropriate some insights are given into the prior allopathic treatments and environmental and social conditions that may cause or exacerbate the listed conditions.  This provides for the patient’s circumstances and lifestyle to be adjusted in rather specifically apt directions. The main categories in this Folder are: circulatory, rheumatic and digestive diseases, along with obesity, alcoholism and immunity states including autoimmunity and allergies.  All the disease conditions addressed are closely studied from the standpoint of orthodox pathology as well as their Nutritional Therapy treatment.  Hence Folders 12 and 13 in their own right amount to a course in the medical science of pathology and this represents a substantial expansion over earlier versions of the course.  These Folders will constitute invaluable reference material for use when you have set up in practice. FOLDER 13 TREATING NAMED MEDICAL CONDITIONS - PART 2 This Folder continues the work started in Folder 12.  Here included are diseases of the nervous system and brain, skin, reproductive system, urinary system, endocrine system, liver/gallbladder, respiratory system, eye, ear, mouth, nose and bone. Also included are psychological and systemic diseases (including ME), infectious diseases and some directly nutritional diseases. The detailed attention to pathology is maintained throughout. During the course of Folders 10-14 inclusive, students undertake no less than 12 cases on their own, covering full data-collection, analysis and interpretation, with prescription of diet and supplements.  Together with the 36 case histories studied in earlier Folders this gives 48 case histories studied FOLDER 14 MONITORING TREATMENT, THE THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP AND PRACTICE MANAGEMENT Having got the treatment going, there is a need for specific instruction in the on-going task of monitoring the patient’s condition and reacting accordingly with adjustments to the therapy.  Patient and practitioner alike have to be aware that the first prescription is likely to be just the start of a process. Reading the signs of change looms large in this instruction and familiarization. Responding to them is the second part. Here there is a need to understand the terms “intensity” and “direction” in therapy. “Intensity” refers to the degree of healing and naturopathic pressure being applied and “direction” refers to the aims of the particular choice of treatment being applied.  You will learn to distinguish between situations that call only for a change of “level” and those that call upon you to rethink and change “direction” when the patient’s progress levels off as this may then initiate a new burst of healing changes.  Another way to break out from the “plateau” situation is to assess the exact nutrient composition of the whole diet – an action that is too detailed and time-consuming to do with every patient and usually not needed.  A part of the Folder is about drugs, when and when not to encourage their use, and how to manage the drug-dependent patient. You need to acquire at least a passing familiarity with the main classes of prescription drugs, which are explained in this Folder. This Folder also provides information on Laboratory testing procedures that may be recommended to patients. Finally we offer subjects of crucial importance to working practitioners, namely a study of “The Therapeutic Relationship” and “Practice Management – Running The Practice as a Business”. TESTIMONIALS Here's what students have to say about the course Grace Kingswell, Nutritional Therapist UK "I was recommended Plaskett by my own functional medicine practitioner. I knew that if she was recommending it, it would be worthwhile. I wanted a full body overview and not a “match the supplement to the symptom” approach, and that is certainly what the Plaskett Dip;oma in Nutritional Medicine course delivered. I wanted to be qualified to run my own business as a practitioner afterwards, and it is the most complete and highest level course that the Plaskett College offer. My knowledge of naturopathy and nutritional medicine was pretty solid before I started due to personal experience, but I’ve really built on this now and feel confident that I know how to help others. I’ve also learnt a lot more of the biochemistry behind the science too. The study experience was really good, but it’s a lot of self-motivation, and if you don’t have that then it might be touch to finish it, as it’s completely self-driven". Ben C Alberts, Director South African Institute of Behavioural Nutrition South Africa The Plaskett Nutritional Therapy Diploma was one of the most rewarding programmes of my life. Apart from the media hype around healthy living it is only after the completion of a proper programme that one truly start to understand the intricacy of the human body and what healthy living really is. Within the Plaskett programme the combination of nutrition, pure science and a naturopathic view provided me with a completely new perspective on health management. Against a fairly orthodox background it took me some time within the programme to understand the true principles, and once realized fundamentally changed the way I view personal health management. Throughout the programme the support from my tutor was phenomenal with concise and very valued feedback, and certainly at exceptional detail. The course content was of a high standard and must not be underestimated in both volume and complexity. For me personally, the programme delivered immense value and I will recommend it to any of my peers and clients. Diane Brough, Nutritional Therapist Canada When I first started thinking about taking a course in nutrition, I was living in Botswana, in Africa. I was looking for a college that would offer me the support and guidance that is so important for long distance learning. I’m probably one of the college’s longest registered students because my family moved to five different countries during my studies! I am very thankful for the college’s patience and continued support. Plaskett College impressed me with their personal approach to the course and the fact that all modules were composed by Dr. Lawrence Plaskett, a medical research biochemist and the college’s Founder and Principal. I studied the Diploma in Nutritional Medicine because my plan was to have my own practice. I practised at a herbal clinic as a Nutritional Therapist and Iridologist after I completed my diploma, but then decided to study massage therapy, so put my practice aside while at school. I recently established Revitalife Therapeutics and offer massage therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, nutritional therapy and iridology. Vittoria Viglietti, Nutritional Therapist & Founder of Nutriwild Namibia I chose Plaskett College because I really wanted to make a difference where natural medicine was concerned. After losing my father to Cancer, and experiencing malpractice with all the orthodox medicine we followed, this pushed me even more to pursue an in-depth education in nutritional medicine. I chose Plaskett College’s, Nutritional Medicine Course, because I found this to be very informative for anyone interested in perusing a future in the field of Natural medicine and Nutritional Therapy. My studies have been such a memorable journey for me. I started studying just over 2 months, after losing my father. A very difficult time in my life. The course I chose to do with Plaskett would take me 4 years to complete. I am in my 5th year (nearly my 6th year), doing this particular course and I have only experienced encouragement, understanding of my situation and support from the college to continue to complete the course in my time. I could not show more gratitude towards them for this. I did not expect that after losing my father my life would hit lots unforeseen hurdles, causing my study time to suffer greatly. Yet, through all this, Plaskett College only showed me more support and encouragement to persist with my studies.