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Our intensive singing courses are greatly enjoyed by adults who are eager to boost their vocal abilities within a short period. You can either attend to work on a specific aspect of your voice or your overall vocal technique. Expect tremendous progress in a few days of focused studies.

Total SAGE Training (Sage 50 Accounts + Sage Payroll Training) Want to open the door to working in Finance and Accountancy Industry? Starting our Total Sage Training courses will enhance your career potentials and give you the skills and knowledge you need to get started in Finance and Accountancy Industry. Total Sage Training courses are combined with Sage 50 Accounts and Sage Payroll Training. You will receive a CPD Completion Certificate from Osborne Training once you finish the course. You also have an Option to attain Certificate from SAGE(UK) subject to passing the exams. What qualification will I gain for Sage Training Courses? CERTIFICATION FROM SAGE (UK) As Osborne Training is a Sage (UK) Approved training provider, you could gain the following qualifications provided that you book and register for exams and pass the exams successfully: Sage 50c Computerised Accounting Course (Level 1) Sage 50c Computerised Accounting Course (Level 2) Sage 50c Computerised Accounting Course (Level 3) Sage 50c Computerised Payroll Course (Level 1) Sage 50c Computerised Payroll Course (Level 2) Sage 50c Computerised Payroll Course (Level 3) Level 1 Working with Sage 50 Accounts Program Basics. Creating Account names, Numbers & Bank Payments Financials Bank Reconciliations Generating Customers Invoices Monitoring Customer Activity Generating Product Invoices & Credit Notes Compiling & Sending Customer Statements Creating Customer Receipts & Purchase Invoices Supplier Payments Managing Recurring Entries Generating Reports & Information The Active Set-Up Wizard VAT Changes. Level 2 An overview of the Sage program Entering opening balances, preparing and printing a trial balance Creating customer records Creating supplier records Setting up opening assets, liabilities and capital balances, Producing routine reports Checking data, Entering supplier invoices Posting error corrections, amending records Invoicing, generating customer letters, entering new products, checking communication history Banking and payments, producing statements, petty cash Audit trails, correcting basic entry errors, reconciling debtors and creditors Creating sales credit notes, Processing purchase credit notes Preparing journals Verifying Audit Trail Purchase orders, processing sales orders Processing Trial Balance Creating Backups Restoring data Writing-off bad debts Level 3 Creating a Chart of Accounts to Suit Company Requirements Sole Trader Accounts preparation The Trial Balance preparation Errors in the Trial Balance Disputed Items Use of the Journal Prepare and Process Month End Routine Contra Entries The Government Gateway and VAT Returns Bad Debts and Provision for Doubtful Debts Prepare and Produce Final Accounts Management Information Reports Making Decisions with Reports Using Sage The Fixed Asset Register and Depreciation Accruals and Prepayments Cash Flow and Forecast Reports Advanced Credit Control

Why Study AAT Want a new direction for your career? Think Accountancy, according to statistics, the average salary for Accountants is £50,000, it is the sector where the employability rate is higher than any other sector. Whether you're a school leaver, already employed or simply looking for a career change a career in accountancy could be a real option for you. What is AAT? The AAT is an internationally recognised accounting qualification and over 100,000 people are currently benefiting from gaining an AAT qualification and full AAT membership. Gaining the qualification will help you support yourself throughout your accountancy career. What are the benefits after I finish AAT Courses? A newly qualified AAT member can expect to earn an average of £21,600. Moreover, the AAT member will have been earning throughout their training and will have avoided student debt. Accounting technicians work at all levels of finance and accounting, depending on the level of their career. Some accounting technicians work as accounts clerks, others go on to become managing directors or finance directors of well-known companies. Some go to work as a self employed accountant as AAT allows the student to become Accredited. AAT Qualification AAT provides a range of accounting and bookkeeping qualification. If you prefer to pursue your career as an accountant you may choose to go for AAT Accounting qualification. However, if you prefer to build your career as a bookkeeper, you may choose to go for AAT Bookkeeping qualification. Osborne Training is an AAT Approved Training Provider with centres in London , Watford, Birmingham and various other locations. In taking the Association of Accounting Technicians qualification with our Institute, you will make one of the greatest decision of your career. AAT Accounting Courses First of all, the AAT qualification consists of four progressive qualification levels (1, 2, 3 & 4) which will cover the key areas of Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Taxation, Audit and Report Writing. Although you can start from Level 1, you may start from Level 2 if you have basic math and numeracy skills. In order to complete the full AAT Accounting qualification and gain full membership of the AAT, you will need to complete Level 3 and Level 4. Level 2 is recommended as an entry-level if you have no experience or knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping. The AAT qualification for accounting is broken down into three levels: AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting (5 Papers/Subjects) AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting (6 Papers/Subjects) Finally AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting (6 Papers/Subjects) Hence, the AAT Accounting Qualification gives you practical, internationally recognised finance and accountancy skills that can open doors for you in any industry across the world. Finally, AAT offers a range of benefits for student members (including study support, career advice to help find the perfect job and exclusive discounts), as well as a route to progress into chartered accountancy. Moreover, if you choose to further your studies with any of the leading chartered accountancy professional bodies like ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA etc. your AAT qualification could make you eligible for generous exemptions.

AAT Training: Why Study AAT? Want a new direction for your career? Think Accountancy, according to statistics, the average salary for Accountants is £50,000, it is the sector where the employ-ability rate is higher than any other sector. Whether you're a school leaver, already employed or simply looking for a career change a career in accountancy could be a real option for you. What is AAT? The AAT is an internationally recognised accounting qualification and over 100,000 people are currently benefiting from gaining an AAT qualification and full AAT membership. Gaining the qualification will help you support yourself throughout your accountancy career. What are the benefits after I finish AAT Courses? A newly qualified AAT member can expect to earn an average of £21,600. Moreover, the AAT member will have been earning throughout their training and will have avoided student debt. Accounting technicians work at all levels of finance and accounting, depending on the level of their career. Some accounting technicians work as accounts clerks, others go on to become managing directors or finance directors of well-known companies. Some go to work as a self-employed accountant as AAT allows the student to become Accredited. Professional or Industry specific qualification. AAT Qualification AAT provides a range of accounting and bookkeeping qualification. If you prefer to pursue your career as an accountant you may choose to go for the AAT Accounting qualification. However, if you prefer to build your career as a bookkeeper, you may choose to go for the AAT Bookkeeping qualification. Osborne Training is an AAT Approved Training Provider with centres in London, Watford, Birmingham and various other locations. By taking the Association of Accounting Technicians qualification with our Institute, you will make one of the greatest decision of your career. AAT Accounting Courses First of all, the AAT qualification consists of four progressive qualification levels (1, 2, 3 & 4) which will cover the key areas of Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Taxation, Audit and Report Writing. Although, you can start from Level 1, you may start from Level 2 if you have basic math and numeracy skills. In order to complete the full AAT Accounting qualification and gain full membership of the AAT, you will need to complete Level 3 and Level 4. Level 2 is recommended as an entry-level if you have no experience or knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping. The AAT qualification for accounting is broken down into three levels: AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting (5 Papers/Subjects) AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting (6 Papers/Subjects) Finally AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting (6 Papers/Subjects) Hence, the AAT Accounting Qualification gives you practical, internationally recognised finance and accountancy skills that can open doors for you in any industry across the world. Finally, AAT offers a range of benefits for student members (including study support, career advice to help find the perfect job and exclusive discounts), as well as a route to progress into chartered accountancy. Moreover, if you choose to further your studies with any of the leading chartered accountancy professional bodies like ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA etc. your AAT qualification could make you eligible for generous exemptions.

Use some of the hidden statistical analysis tools within Excel to build complex data models. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) This advanced Excel course looks at some of the statistical analysis tools available and gives examples of when they might be used. This course is aimed at advanced users of Excel who work with statistical data often and have a good knowledge of Maths. Objectives By the end of the course you will be able to: Use Goal Seek Create and view scenarios Use Forecast Sheet Create single and double input data tables Create models using the solver Install and use the Analysis Toolpak Create and use array formulas Use a range of advanced Financial and Statistical Excel functions Content Using what if analysis options Using Goal Seek Creating, saving and viewing scenarios Generating a Forecast sheet Solver Creating models Projecting scenarios with Solver Using data tables Creating single input data tables Creating double input data tables Projecting with data tables Financial functions PMT FV NPV Analysing data with Analysis ToolPak Installing the Analysis Toolpak Generating statistical analysis Visualising data using Histograms Array formulas Using embedded Excel Array formulas Create an Array formula Multi and single cell Array formula Using TRANSPOSE to flip rows or columns Use the FREQUENCY Function Use an array to count unique entries in a range Dynamic arrays Spilling data Using the new dynamic array functions Advance functions in formulas Statistical functions:MEAN, MEDIAN and MODERANKLARGE and SMALLMODPERCENTILE Use the AGGREGATE function to sum data in ranges with errors

Develop your Project Management skills and fully understand the entire project lifecycle and key activities that need to be done to deliver a successful project outcome. Course overview Duration: 2 days (13 hours) The ability to run a successful project professionally is a valuable transferrable life skill that can enhance your career and opportunities in any industry. Our Principles of Project Management course takes a pragmatic approach to managing a project successfully. It looks at the entire project lifecycle and key activities that must be done to give a successful project outcome. This course is suitable for anyone who is involved in or about to run a project – either as a full-time project leader/manager or as a part of their role. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Identify 10 key principles for managing a project successfully Apply a common sense project lifecycle to a project regardless of its size or magnitude Develop robust project documentation throughout the lifecycle whilst keeping the documents to a minimum Identify the expectations of key stakeholders and develop a clear communication plan to engage with them Apply a range of planning and scheduling techniques to help manage the project timeline Produce realistic estimates to help monitor and control the project costs Manage key risks and issues associated throughout the project lifecycle Manage changes through a robust change control process Manage the Project team through the use of clearly defined Work Packages Identify and manage key areas of conflict throughout the lifecycle Content Introduction Key characteristics of projects v Business as Usual Definition of Programmes and Portfolios Project Lifecycles – A structured approach using phases Reasons why projects fail 10 principles of successful project management The Concept (Feasibility) Phase Analysing the project context / environment Stakeholder needs and requirements Content of a Business Case Differences between Benefits, Success Criteria, Success Factors and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) Purpose of the Project Brief The Definition (Planning) Phase Defining the Scope of a project Assigning Project roles and responsibilities Product Breakdown structures and Work Breakdown Structures Approaches to estimating Detailed planning using Gantt charts Critical path analysis Using project management software – an overview Constructing a realistic project budgets Resource allocation and optimisation Producing a Communication Plan The Implementing (Execution) Phase Delegating using a Work Package Project tracking and reporting Managing contractors Controlling changes to the project Risk and Issues management Managing conflict between stakeholders The Handover / Closure Phase Measuring project success Capturing Lessons Post project review and evaluation Benefits Realisation Transferring the deliverable into Business as Usual

Understand the needs and benefits arising from a structured project risk management approach, the process and supporting methods for identifying analysing and responding to risks. Course overview Duration: 2 day (13 hours) Our Project Risk Management course addresses risk management throughout the project lifecycle. This course is designed for project staff, including project leaders, sponsors, project team members, support staff and functional staff involved in project activity. The workshop is especially suited to teams working on bids, feasibility and project start up. The workshop covers the need and benefits arising from a structured project risk management approach, the process and supporting methods for identifying analysing and responding to risks, human behavioural factors affecting risk management performance, and organisational interfaces and governance requirements. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Describe success factors and benefits arising from effective risk management Explain human behaviour factors affecting risk management Establish the project context and conduct an initial risk assessment Define an appropriate strategy and produce a risk management plan Define risk identification strategies and apply appropriate identification methods Identify and record important risk information including ownership Establish risk probability and impact levels; produce probability impact charts and severity time charts Establish exposure levels and contingency requirements Explain the principles of quantitative analysis Define and evaluate response options Implement effective risk management process control Content Principles of risk management Terminology Purpose Success factors Benefits and overall process Human factors that impact on risk management Initiate Analyse and determine context factors relevant to risk management Develop a robust risk management strategy for the life of the project How to conduct an initial risk assessment and define an outline strategy Identification Development of a risk identification strategy Appropriate methods and their strengths and weaknesse Determine an appropriate strategy and identify risks in a given case study Animating text Slide titles Bullet points Applying animation to Slide Master Assessment Methods commonly used for assessing and prioritising risks Evaluating exposure and contingency requirement Demonstration of quantitative methods and exercises to assess risks and contingency levels Planning and implementing responses Appropriate methods for responding to risks Defining implementation and control plans Assigning ownership Defining appropriate plans Conducting net benefits analysis and examining effectiveness Manage process Organisational interfaces and specific requirements to ensure appropriate controls Improvements and compliance with governance requirements

Gain practical skills in influencing and decision-making, perfect for anyone working in team-based or project-focused environments, with interactive, hands-on learning. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) This is a highly interactive and practical course which will help you to use influencing and decision making techniques. This workshop has been specifically designed to give you an opportunity to learn and test a range of influencing and decision making models and techniques. The course is aimed at anyone who interacts with others on a regular basis, especially those in project management disciplines, multi disciplinary, matrix type organisations where healthy debate and challenge are key to achieving optimum resolutions. Objectives By the end of the course you will be able to: Utilise a variety of new techniques to enhance your influencing skills Recognise the impact of non-verbal communication and use it to enhance influencing behaviours Use language skills necessary to get your message across in an influential way Apply different techniques for dealing with aggression Understand VUCA – Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity & Ambiguous Use Perception, Bias, Decision Making and Judgement Understand personal preferences and approaches to Decision Making Speed read others approach to decision making Apply Mindsets, Skillsets and Toolsets for decision making Content What is influencing? Sources of power Influencing skills Choosing the right approach Developing Skills Communication skills – the language of influence Different influencing techniques and when to use them Having the confidence to challenge Dealing with confrontation and challenges in a confident manner The Decision Lifecycle – Personal Preferences Understand the human facts that influence decision making Understanding personal preferences and approaches to Decision Making Understand the impact of Perception, Bias and judgement in decision making Speed reading others approach to decision making Frameworks to provide context for decision making Understand the business factors that influence decision making - VUCA The Cynefin Framework – decision making in complex situations Understanding which business context, you operate in – simple, complicated, complex or chaotic Understanding how to decide in complexity Practical Practical exercises Case studies Personal action planning

Develop more advanced training skills such as expert presentation, facilitation and coaching skills. Course overview Duration: 2 days (13 hours) This workshop is for people who want to take their personal skills as a trainer to the next level. It builds on the Underscore Level 1 Train the Trainer course.  In this Level 2 course delegates will develop more advanced training skills such as expert presentation, facilitation and coaching skills. In the modern world learning is often delivered in blended learning formats and this course will introduce delegates to the challenges of blended learning and how to introduce a range of delivery methods into programmes. Attendees will learn how to write more complex learning plans and integrate different methods and media into their plans. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Describe your Personal Training Style Explain how personality affects communication styles Use techniques to read delegates and adapt communications for greater impact Recognise the ‘games people play’ and how to deal with difficult behaviour Use techniques to establish credibility and enhance your reputation Identify the right approach to take when faced with a range of challenges Use advanced Presentation Skills Use facilitation and coaching skills for experiential workshops Use modern Training Methods and Media Deliver memorable training Note: Delegates attending this programme will be asked to complete an online psychometric in advance of attending the programme in order to help understand personal training styles Content Understanding your Personal Training Style Receive feedback from online Psychometric Understand personal training styles Understand personal communication and working style Understand the impact this has on audience Learn how to adapt your style for greater impact Growing your reputation as a trainer Your Training Persona Training Confidence Training Reputation Trainer Brand Understand the ‘Games People Play’ An introduction to Transactional Analysis (TA) for Trainers Using TA to:Contract for learningUnderstand Trainee AudienceUnderstand interpersonal stylesUnderstand working and thinking stylesWorking in groupsCreativity and innovation Developing deeper Trainer Skills Presentation Magic – making your presentations more effective Facilitation skills for workshops Coaching skills for classrooms and virtual training Delivering experiential workshops Modern Training Methods and Media Incorporating blended learning into your programmes Using Social Learning Using Videos Using Virtual Tools Using CBT and e-learning Pre-course work 1: Complete and online Psychometric Pre-course work 2: Deliver and record a 5-10-minute training session in your workplace on your phone and bring it with you Note: there is an option to have addition 1 hour coaching for delegates to support workplace learning after the course.

Learn all the quick tips and tricks you didn’t know about in Word and how to properly setup new documents. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) Our Word Document Production (Part 1) course shows you how Word was designed to be used and demonstrates the powerful tools available. This course will enable you to originate professional documents with ease, ensuring that modifications are quick and uncomplicated. It looks at some of the common frustrations and how to avoid them. This course is aimed at existing Word users who want to get the best out of the package Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Customise Word Use different Word views Use line, paragraph and page breaks correctly Set indents and tabs Use styles for easy formatting Work with section breaks Work with automatic correction features Insert and modify tables Content Word setup Using different views Customising the status bar Customising the Quick Access bar and Ribbon Document setup Using the Navigation Pane Using Show / Hide Line vs paragraph breaks Using page break Using the ruler Setting indents and tabs The different types of indent Using dot leader tab Bullets and numbering Working with simple numbered and bulleted lists Sorting lists Working with multi level lists Styles The importance of styles Creating, amending and applying Character Styles Amending and applying Paragraph Styles Setting bullet point styles Using the Style Inspector Reorganising a document Using Outline View Promoting and demoting headings Displaying Styles names in Draft and Outline views Page and number fomatting Section vs page breaks Setting page orientation Setting page margins Displaying page border Automatic corrections Working with Quick Parts Setting autocorrect options Autoformat while typing Creating simple tables Inserting or drawing a table Modifying table formatting Adding rows and columns Changing row heights and column widths