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Podcast is a popular digital platform for communication and selling products. This course has been designed to educate you on how to plan for a podcast and record, edit and publish that attract a huge impression. Learn all these tricks with this bite-sized course. Start learning Start a podcast Course that will give you enough knowledge and skills to build your dream career. About this course This Start a podcast Course helps to grow your skills faster through the power of relevant content and world-class tutors. In this industry-leading bite-sized course, you will learn up-to-date knowledge in the relevant field within a few hours and get certified immediately. The modules of this course are very easy to understand and all of the topics are split into different sections. You will easily grasp and use the knowledge gained from this course in your career and go one step ahead of your competitors. The course is designed to improve your employability and provide you with the tools you need to succeed. Enrol today and start learning your essential skills. Why choose this course Earn a digital Certificate upon successful completion. Accessible, informative modules taught by expert instructors Study in your own time, at your own pace, through your computer tablet or mobile device Get 24/7 help or advice from our email and live chat teams Get full tutor support on weekdays (Monday to Friday) Course Design The Start a podcast Course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace. You are taught through a combination of Video lessons Online study materials Who Is This Course For:​ This Start a podcast Course is ideal for those who want to be skilled in this field or who wish to learn a new skill to build their dream career. If you want to gain extensive knowledge, potential experience, and be an expert in the related field then this is a great course for you to grow your career. Requirements This course is for anyone who would like to learn Start a podcast Course related skills to aid his/her career path. No formal entry prerequisites are required Certification Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to obtain your course completion e-certificate. Print copy by post is also available at an additional cost of £9.99 and PDF Certificate at £4.99. Course Content Module 1: An Overview of Podcasting Fundamentals Module 2: Podcast Planning Module 3: Podcast Recording Module 4: Podcast Editing Module 5: Podcast Publishing Course Content Podcasting Fundamentals Module 1: An Overview of Podcasting Fundamentals 00:12:00 Module 2: Podcast Planning 00:17:00 Module 3: Podcast Recording 00:12:00 Module 4: Podcast Editing 00:19:00 Module 5: Podcast Publishing 00:13:00 Order your Certificates & Transcripts Order your Certificates & Transcripts 00:00:00 Frequently Asked Questions Are there any prerequisites for taking the course? There are no specific prerequisites for this course, nor are there any formal entry requirements. All you need is an internet connection, a good understanding of English and a passion for learning for this course. Can I access the course at any time, or is there a set schedule? You have the flexibility to access the course at any time that suits your schedule. Our courses are self-paced, allowing you to study at your own pace and convenience. How long will I have access to the course? For this course, you will have access to the course materials for 1 year only. This means you can review the content as often as you like within the year, even after you've completed the course. However, if you buy Lifetime Access for the course, you will be able to access the course for a lifetime. Is there a certificate of completion provided after completing the course? Yes, upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate can be a valuable addition to your professional portfolio and can be shared on your various social networks. Can I switch courses or get a refund if I'm not satisfied with the course? We want you to have a positive learning experience. If you're not satisfied with the course, you can request a course transfer or refund within 14 days of the initial purchase. How do I track my progress in the course? Our platform provides tracking tools and progress indicators for each course. You can monitor your progress, completed lessons, and assessments through your learner dashboard for the course. What if I have technical issues or difficulties with the course? If you encounter technical issues or content-related difficulties with the course, our support team is available to assist you. You can reach out to them for prompt resolution.

What do you need to start podcast marketing? This course has been designed to address all those essential tools and marketing tactics you need to start podcast marketing. It also enables you to outsource quality contents for podcasts and to promote for great success. Start learning Podcasting for Beginners: Tools and Marketing that will give you enough knowledge and skills to build your dream career. About this course This Podcasting for Beginners: Tools and Marketing helps to grow your skills faster through the power of relevant content and world-class tutors. In this industry-leading bite-sized course, you will learn up-to-date knowledge in the relevant field within a few hours and get certified immediately. The modules of this course are very easy to understand and all of the topics are split into different sections. You will easily grasp and use the knowledge gained from this course in your career and go one step ahead of your competitors. The course is designed to improve your employability and provide you with the tools you need to succeed. Enrol today and start learning your essential skills. Why choose this course Earn a digital Certificate upon successful completion. Accessible, informative modules taught by expert instructors Study in your own time, at your own pace, through your computer tablet or mobile device Get 24/7 help or advice from our email and live chat teams Get full tutor support on weekdays (Monday to Friday) Course Design The Podcasting for Beginners: Tools and Marketing is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace. You are taught through a combination of Video lessons Online study materials Who Is This Course For:​ This Podcasting for Beginners: Tools and Marketing is ideal for those who want to be skilled in this field or who wish to learn a new skill to build their dream career. If you want to gain extensive knowledge, potential experience, and be an expert in the related field then this is a great course for you to grow your career. Requirements This course is for anyone who would like to learn Podcasting for Beginners: Tools and Marketing related skills to aid his/her career path. No formal entry prerequisites are required Certification Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to obtain your course completion e-certificate. Print copy by post is also available at an additional cost of £9.99 and PDF Certificate at £4.99. Course Content Module 1: Introduction to Podcasting Tools Module 2: Introduction to Power Voice Coaching Module 3: An Overview of Podcast Outsourcing Module 4: An Overview of Promoting and Marketing Course Content Podcasting: Tools and Marketing Module 1: Introduction to Podcasting Tools 00:10:00 Module 2: Introduction to Power Voice Coaching 00:12:00 Module 3: An Overview of Podcast Outsourcing 00:09:00 Module 4: An Overview of Promoting and Marketing 00:09:00 Order your Certificates & Transcripts Order your Certificates & Transcripts 00:00:00 Frequently Asked Questions Are there any prerequisites for taking the course? There are no specific prerequisites for this course, nor are there any formal entry requirements. All you need is an internet connection, a good understanding of English and a passion for learning for this course. Can I access the course at any time, or is there a set schedule? You have the flexibility to access the course at any time that suits your schedule. Our courses are self-paced, allowing you to study at your own pace and convenience. How long will I have access to the course? For this course, you will have access to the course materials for 1 year only. This means you can review the content as often as you like within the year, even after you've completed the course. However, if you buy Lifetime Access for the course, you will be able to access the course for a lifetime. Is there a certificate of completion provided after completing the course? Yes, upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate can be a valuable addition to your professional portfolio and can be shared on your various social networks. Can I switch courses or get a refund if I'm not satisfied with the course? We want you to have a positive learning experience. If you're not satisfied with the course, you can request a course transfer or refund within 14 days of the initial purchase. How do I track my progress in the course? Our platform provides tracking tools and progress indicators for each course. You can monitor your progress, completed lessons, and assessments through your learner dashboard for the course. What if I have technical issues or difficulties with the course? If you encounter technical issues or content-related difficulties with the course, our support team is available to assist you. You can reach out to them for prompt resolution.

The need for key staff to have commercial skills is paramount, as the public sector is increasingly opened up as a commercial market, in which organisations compete against each other and the private sector for contracts. Generating additional income and being commercially aware is vital for this to be a success, and is what many public sector organisations are looking to do. This programme will help you: See commercial awareness as not just another skill-set, but as a different mind-set Use a variety of tried-and-tested commercial, analytical decision-making techniques and tools Define your commercial objectives Develop a strategic focus Start looking at service clients as market segments Analyse, in a competitive context, your service offering Plan a commercial strategy, prepare for its implementation and see it through to execution 1 What is commercial thinking? Understand what it means to be a commercial thinker Identifying commercial opportunities often involves not only a different skill set but also a different mindset; looking at the services that you provide 2 Defining strategic commercial objectives Defining your key commercial objectives Prioritising your strategic objectives Two key strategic planning tools:Resource and Competency MatrixPESTLE How to apply these tools to your particular situation 3 Developing a strategic focus Decision-making on how to compete in the markets identified by your strategic objectives requires a strategic focus Developing strategic focus A tool for helping you to make those decisions: using the Ansoff Matrix 4 Defining customer targets How to think more commercially by understanding who all your customers are and how they differ from each other how to apply the principles to your areas to identify the type of customers you have and their key characteristics - Customer segmentation Who are your customers? How do their needs vary? - Scenarios 5 The competitive market place Understanding the competitive forces at play Different types of competition Analysing your competitive environment using Porter's 5 Forces model 6 Meeting stakeholder expectations Two simple models to help you identify the key stakeholders who could influence your commercial environment How to use your stakeholders to help you achieve your commercial objectives 7 Implementation - systems, structures and processes Effective commercial activity involves working with others to implement ideas and strategies What do you need to have in place before you implement your commercial strategy? How to health-check your organisation prior to implementation using the McKinsey 7S framework 8 Implementation - people and culture A good commercial strategy only works if the people involved buy in to the ideas and if the culture of the organisation is conducive to the effective implementation How the latest thinking in behavioural economics can help you develop your culture and people to work commercially 9 Tools and checklists Be more commercial within your sphere of influence using a commercial checklist to help you Using the checklist as a benchmark against the most commercially aware organisations Using the checklist as a health check - both corporately and individually

The course aim to unlock the secrets of bond, forward and futures analysis to maximize your investment potential. After the successful completion of the course, you will be able to learn about the following; Understand the fundamentals of bond market analysis, including the different types of bonds and their characteristics. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of investing in bonds, and how to assess whether they are the right investment option for you. Gain an in-depth knowledge of the various classifications of bonds, such as government, corporate, and municipal bonds, and how they differ from each other. Discover the importance of macro-level analysis in bond investment, including factors such as interest rates, inflation, and economic indicators. Learn about the concept of options and futures, and the role they play in financial markets and investment strategies. Understand the concept and uses of swaps, including interest rate swaps and currency swaps, and how they can be used to manage risk and optimize investment returns. This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of bond market analysis, classification, and macro-level analysis. You will learn about the advantages and disadvantages of investing in bonds, the different types and their characteristics, and how to assess whether they are the right investment option for you. In addition, you will learn about options and futures and their role in financial markets and investment strategies. You will also understand the concept and uses of swaps, including interest rate swaps and currency swaps, and how they can be used to manage risk and optimize investment returns. This course is suitable for finance professionals, investment analysts, and anyone who wants to enhance their understanding of bond market analysis and investment strategies. The course aim to unlock the secrets of bond, forward and futures analysis to maximize your investment potential. VIDEO - Course Structure and Assessment Guidelines Watch this video to gain further insight. Navigating the MSBM Study Portal Watch this video to gain further insight. Interacting with Lectures/Learning Components Watch this video to gain further insight. Analysis of Bonds, Forward and Futures Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic. Analysis of Bonds, Forward and Futures Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct. All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details. There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course. The certificate is designed to enhance the learner's knowledge in the field. This certificate is for everyone eager to know more and get updated on current ideas in their respective field. We recommend this certificate for the following audience. CEO, Director, Manager, Supervisor Financial analysts Investment bankers Portfolio managers Financial advisors Risk managers Bond traders Corporate treasurers Fixed income analysts Wealth managers Pension fund managers Average Completion Time 2 Weeks Accreditation 3 CPD Hours Level Advanced Start Time Anytime 100% Online Study online with ease. Unlimited Access 24/7 unlimited access with pre-recorded lectures. Low Fees Our fees are low and easy to pay online.

Best Practices for Building Your Cross-Cultural Proficiency Join Christa Kirby for this presentation from IIL's International Project Management Day Online Conference discussing best practices for building your proficiency working with cross-cultural teams. This video covers best practices for leading both virtual and cross-cultural teams, touching on common pitfalls related to both. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

The Power of Vision in the Digital Age What's the secret behind running a successful project? Everyone is looking for the magic bullet, the secret sauce, or the universal solution. It's not just a matter of having the right people on the project, it's also knowing what the vision is and what the purpose behind the vision is. But there is more to it. And what are the challenges and opportunities with running a successful project in the digital age? During this session, we elaborate on this and give you some tips to apply this to your project environment as well. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

Making Your Agile Transformation Stick With the promise of delivering product faster, better and cheaper, most organizations today are either thinking about or are currently undergoing an Agile Transformation. Unfortunately, a large majority of transformations fail before those promises are ever realized. This session discusses common mistakes that organizations make and what you can do to avoid them. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

Enabling Agile Adoption for U.S. Government Agencies This session will cover what creative procurement approaches work in the Government marketplace, as well as how leaders can best support this shift to disciplined execution and continuous innovation. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.