A workshop to reflect on important experiences in your life and to develop your autobiographical writing skills.
Join artist Julie Galante for this in-person workshop, where we’ll take inspiration from the sweeping view of Edinburgh’s distinctive skyline as viewed from Inverleith Park. Participants of all experience levels are welcome for this friendly, small-group experience. We’ll start with some guided warm-up sketches before moving on to drawing exercises focused on composition, tone, and observation. By the end of the workshop you’ll feel more confident drawing a city skyline, no matter your previous drawing experience. Please come dressed for the weather, ready to spend two hours outside. You may also want to bring along a folding stool or a rug to sit on while you draw (there may be benches available, but this is unpredictable). Participants will also need to bring along some basic art supplies: A sketchbook and/or some drawing paper and board (A4 or larger recommended) Various drawing pens and pencils Charcoal or graphite sticks An eraser Any other favourite art supplies that you may like to use
Parental Mental Health & Child Protection Course Overview: This course on Parental Mental Health & Child Protection provides an in-depth understanding of the complex intersection between parental mental health issues and their impact on child welfare. Learners will explore a range of mental health disorders, focusing on how these conditions affect family dynamics and child development. The course covers crucial safeguarding practices, enabling professionals to assess and address the needs of families in distress. Upon completion, learners will have the skills to identify early signs of mental health struggles in parents, understand the risks to children, and apply appropriate interventions to ensure child protection. The practical value of this course lies in its ability to equip professionals with the knowledge to support vulnerable families and promote the wellbeing of children. Course Description: The Parental Mental Health & Child Protection course offers a thorough exploration of various mental health issues that parents may face, such as stress, anxiety, personality disorders, and mood disorders, and their implications for children. Learners will delve into the impacts of these disorders on family relationships and child protection. The course includes a detailed analysis of safeguarding procedures and strategies for assessing needs and providing help to families in crisis. By examining real-world case studies, participants will gain insights into identifying early warning signs of child harm, understanding the role of mental health in child protection, and implementing effective solutions. Upon completing this course, learners will be equipped with the skills to support at-risk families and contribute to effective child safeguarding. Parental Mental Health & Child Protection Curriculum Module 01: Introduction to Mental Health Module 02: Stress and Anxiety Disorders Module 03: Schizophrenia Module 04: Personality Disorders Module 05: Mood Disorders Module 06: Eating & Sleeping Disorders Module 07: Self-Harm and Suicide Module 08: Solving Family Issues – Part 1 Module 09: Solving Family Issues – Part 2 Module 10: Safeguarding – Assessing Need and Providing Help (Part 1) Module 11: Safeguarding – Assessing Need and Providing Help (Part 2) Module 12: Building Relationships (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to understand the connection between mental health and child protection. Professionals aiming to develop skills in safeguarding and family support. Beginners with an interest in mental health, child welfare, or social work. Any other relevant group interested in family dynamics and child protection. Career Path: Social Workers Child Protection Officers Family Support Workers Mental Health Counsellors Youth Workers Family Therapists
Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene in Catering Course
The Expand a Business to Other Countries course gives you the knowledge to grow your business beyond borders. You will learn how to research new markets, understand customers, plan strategies, and use marketing tools the right way. This course breaks down business expansion into easy steps, helping you think clearly and act smartly in global markets. It covers marketing, customer behaviour, branding, pricing, communications, and strategic planning. Course Curriculum ✓ Module 01: Basics of Marketing ✓ Module 02: The Marketing Process ✓ Module 03: Strategic Marketing ✓ Module 04: Marketing Environment ✓ Module 05: Market Segmentations ✓ Module 06: Consumer Buying Behaviour ✓ Module 07: Business Markets and Buying Behaviour ✓ Module 08: Marketing Research ✓ Module 09: Product Strategy ✓ Module 10: Branding Strategy ✓ Module 11: Product Life Cycle ✓ Module 12: Pricing Strategy ✓ Module 13: Marketing Channels ✓ Module 14: Integrated Marketing Communications ✓ Module 15: Advertising and Sales Promotion ✓ Module 16: Personal Selling and Public Relations ✓ Module 17: Direct and Digital Marketing ✓ Module 18: What is Marketing? ✓ Module 19: Common Marketing Types (I) ✓ Module 20: Common Marketing Types (II) ✓ Module 21: The Marketing Mix ✓ Module 22: Communicating the Right Way ✓ Module 23: Customer Communications ✓ Module 24: Marketing Goals ✓ Module 25: The Marketing Funnel ✓ Module 26: Marketing Mistakes (I) ✓ Module 27: Marketing Mistakes (II) ✓ Module 28: An Introduction to Strategic Planning ✓ Module 29: Development of a Strategic Plan ✓ Module 30: Strategic Planning for Marketing ✓ Module 31: Strategic and Marketing Analysis ✓ Module 32: Internal Analysis ✓ Module 33: External Analysis ✓ Module 34: Market Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning ✓ Module 35: Approaches to Customer Analysis ✓ Module 36: Approaches to Competitor Analysis Learning Outcomes Understand the key ideas behind marketing. Learn how the marketing process works. Study customer behaviour in different markets. Discover how to segment and target new markets. Explore product, pricing, and branding strategies. Create effective advertising and promotion plans. Understand how to use digital and direct marketing. Develop a strategic marketing plan for growth. Analyse competitors and customers clearly. Gain skills to enter international markets with confidence. Who is this course for? This course is ideal for business owners, entrepreneurs, and managers who want to grow their company in new countries. It also suits marketing professionals and students eager to learn how global markets work. If you plan to take your product or service to an international level, this course is for you. Eligibility Requirements You don’t need any formal experience to join. A basic interest in business or marketing is enough. This course is simple and clear, and anyone with a desire to grow a business can join. Career Path Once you finish this course, you can pursue roles such as marketing manager, global strategist, brand manager, or business development officer. You can also use these skills to grow your own business or help other companies enter new markets. This course opens doors in international business, trade, and marketing fields. (Learn more about this online course)
Create stunning user interfaces across all Apple platforms with Swift 5
Welcome to this practical hands-on bootcamp on JWT authentication. In this course, you will learn to build APIs using Java and Spring Boot followed by the process of securing them using JWT (JSON Web Token) and Spring security. Familiarize yourself with all the industry's best practices and standards along the way. All you need is your interest in learning about securing APIs at an industry-grade standard to get started.
This intermediate course provides hands-on training of white, grey, and black hat skills every cybersecurity professional needs to know.
In this course, you will learn the process followed by big companies to automatically build and deploy their frontend ReactJS and backend Spring Boot application on Azure cloud using AzureDevOps.