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Getting Started The CMI Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice designed for individuals desiring to develop strategic management and leadership practices who will have the knowledge, skills and behaviours to drive business activities in a senior, regional, specialist, director or CEO management and leadership role. This course will give you the expertise and significantly improve your ability to implement fundamental management and leadership models within an organisation's strategic framework. The CMI Level 7 Extended Diploma contains a range of units that reflect the tasks and activities required by managers in roles such as senior managers, regional management, and specialist managers who are accountable to a senior manager or business owner. The Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice has an all-inclusive structure which will give you all the necessary skills and competencies to become a competent manager at the senior management level. Studying for a CMI qualification offers you more than just academic standing. When you enrol with us for the CMI Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice, you will have access to CMI Membership and Support for the duration of your study alongside your qualification. Key Benefits Demonstrate to employers that you possess substantial senior management and leadership skills required to drive business activities and achieve organisational success. Develop the professionalism to deliver impact and behave ethically Demonstrate a commitment to continual learning and development Build strategic management and leadership skills to focus on the requirements of embedding the organisation's strategy Provide skills and behaviours to drive core business activities Key Highlights Do you want to develop strategic management and leadership skills and drive business activities in a senior, regional, director or CEO management and leadership role? The CMI Level 7 Strategic Management & Leadership Practice offered by the School of Business and Technology London is the ideal starting point for your career journey. Remember! The assessment for the qualification is done based on assignments only, and you do not need to worry about writing any exam. With the School of Business and Technology London, you can complete the qualification at your own pace, choosing online or blended learning from the comfort of your home. Learning and pathway materials and study guides developed by our CMI-approved tutors will be available around the clock in our cutting-edge learning management system. Most importantly, at the School of Business and Technology London, we will provide you with comprehensive tutor support through our dedicated support desk. If you choose your course with blended learning, you will also enjoy live sessions with an assigned tutor, which you can book at your convenience.   Career Pathways The CMI Level 7 Strategic Management & Leadership Practice can open many career pathways including, but not limited to: Senior Manager - With an estimated average salary of £ 75,270 per annum Regional Manager - With an estimated average salary of £ 52,379 per annum Specialist Manager With an estimated average salary of £56,872 per annum Regional Director, with an estimated average salary of £110,000 per annum Director, with an estimated average salary of £135,397 per annum CEO, with an estimated average salary of £155,000 per annum About Awarding Body Chartered Management Institute established over 60 years ago as the British Institute of Management back then; it has developed the UK's very first diploma in management studies. In the years that followed CMI has consistently been at the forefront of all aspects of management and leadership. Today CMI is the only chartered professional awarding body committed to offering the highest standards in management and leadership excellence. Presently over 100,000 managers use its unique services daily. CMI qualifications aim for managers and leaders at any level, and it remains the only Awarding Body which can award Chartered Manager status - the ultimate management accolade. Employers highly value the qualifications awarded by CMI, and boost your career prospects. What is included? Learn 100% online at your own pace Dedicated support from expert tutors Dedicated Support Desk Portal: You can raise queries, request tutor support and ask for a call back whenever you need guidance and assistance. Elevate Knowledge: Your tutors will provide formative assessment feedback for each module, helping you improve your achievements throughout the program Schedule online personal tutor meetings whenever you want, which will help you get the most out of your studies and provide guidance, support and encouragement 18 months support period 24-hour access to the online learning platform 'MyLearnDirect' Schedule live online classes for each module at your convenience. (Blended learning only) Quality learning resources and study guides developed by CMI-approved tutors. All assessment materials are conveniently accessible through the online learning platform 'MyLearnDirect' Induction: We offer online and flexible learning induction to help you settle in and prepare for your online studies Get Foundation Chartered Manager status upon course completion Fast Track to Chartered Manager status. You will be eligible to apply for Chartered Manager status, the ultimate professional accolade for managers, after completing the course and with 3+ years of experience in a managerial role. Access to CMI Management Direct. It has 100,000s of reliable and validated management and leadership resources, including company and industry reports, videos, checklists, E-books, and journals. You have access to CMI Membership and Support for the duration of your study. Assessment For each module you study, you will complete a written assignment of 3500 to 4500 words and submit it online at your MyLearnDirect learning portal. The submitted assignments will be assessed by your CMI-approved tutor. Entry Requirements This course is designed for practising or aspiring senior managers, regional managers, specialist managers, or directors.  You don't need any formal qualifications to study the CMI Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice. However, to be eligible for this course, you must:  Be 21 years of age and over Have some management experience in the junior, middle or senior level Possess the ability to complete the Level 7 course Our friendly admissions advisors will provide the best advice, considering your needs and goals.  Progression We would recommend the below qualifications as a possible progression route, once completing the Strategic Management and Leadership qualifications: CMI Level 7 Qualifications in Management Coaching and Mentoring Why gain a CMI Qualification? The CMI Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice is ideal for senior managers, regional managers, directors and CEOs who want to develop skills to drive business activities and deliver long-term outcomes. Achieving the globally recognised CMI Level 7 Diploma qualification will demonstrate to employers that you possess substantial senior management and leadership skills required to drive business activities and achieve organisational success. With this CMI Level 7 Diploma, you will develop skills and knowledge to manage people, projects, change, services, operations, and strategies for delivering organisational success. You will build your strategic management and leadership skills to focus on the requirements of embedding the organisation's strategy. You'll have a wide range of modules to choose from, and depending on your career goals, you can select the modules that will be most effective for your progression. You can fast-track to apply for Chartered Manager status, the ultimate professional accolade for managers, after completing the CMI Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice course and with at least three years of experience in a managerial role. CMI graduates achieve remarkable things: 72% agree that their CMI qualification gave them a competitive edge in the job application process. 89% agree they use the skills learnt on their accredited qualification in their current role. 88% agree that the accredited qualification gave them good career prospects. Recent CMI graduates earn a median of 28k compared to just 21k for a typical business studies graduate. Employers highly value the qualifications awarded by CMI, and over 80% of managers agree that a CMI qualification is essential to becoming a professional manager. Learners must request before enrolment to interchange unit(s) other than the preselected units shown in the SBTL website because we need to make sure the availability of learning materials for the requested unit(s). SBTL will reject an application if the learning materials for the requested interchange unit(s) are unavailable. Learners are not allowed to make any request to interchange unit(s) once enrolment is complete. UNIT1- Strategic Risk Management Reference No : CMI 708 Credit : 8 || TQT : 80 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand strategies for managing risk. 2. Know how to develop risk management strategies. UNIT2- Strategic Management of Data and Information Reference No : CMI 709 Credit : 8 || TQT : 80 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand the strategic management of data and information UNIT3- Strategic Leadership Reference No : CMI 701 Credit : 11 || TQT : 110 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand the role and context for strategic leadership. 2. Understand the behaviours and skills for strategic leadership. UNIT4- Leading and Developing People to Optimise Performance Reference No : CMI 702 Credit : 10 || TQT : 100 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand the principles for leading and developing people. 2. Understand leadership and development strategy. UNIT5- Collaboration and Partnerships Reference No : CMI 703 Credit : 7 || TQT : 70 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand the role of collaboration and partnerships. 2. Know how collaboration and partnerships further organisational success. UNIT6- Principles and Practices of Policy Development Reference No : CMI 610 Credit : 6 || TQT : 60 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand the context in which a policy is developed. 2. Know how to develop, implement and evaluate policy. UNIT7- Coaching Skills for Leaders Reference No : CMI 612 Credit : 7 || TQT : 70 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand the benefits, types and application of coaching used by leaders. 2. Know the skills, techniques and approaches required by leaders to coach. UNIT8- Developing Organisational Strategy Reference No : CMI 704 Credit : 9 || TQT : 90 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand how to develop strategy. 2. Know how to develop strategy. UNIT9- Leading Quality Management Reference No : CMI 609 Credit : 7 || TQT : 70 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand the factors which influence organisational approaches to quality management. 2. Know how to lead quality management to achieve strategic objectives. UNIT10- Entrepreneurial Practice Reference No : CMI 711 Credit : 9 || TQT : 90 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand entrepreneurship in strategic contexts. 2. Understand the principles of entrepreneurial practice. UNIT11- Applied Research for Strategic Leaders Reference No : CMI 713 Credit : 7 || TQT : 70 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand the research process 2. Know how to develop a research proposal of strategic benefit. UNIT12- Leading Strategic Change Reference No : CMI 705 Credit : 8 || TQT : 80 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand the scope and context of strategic change. 2. Know how to propose a strategy for leading strategic change. UNIT13- Finance for Strategic Leaders Reference No : CMI 706 Credit : 9 || TQT : 90 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand the scope of the Finance function within an organisational context. 2. Understand the role of Finance in strategic decision making. UNIT14- Personal and Professional Development for Strategic Leaders Reference No : CMI 714 Credit : 9 || TQT : 90 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand approaches for personal and professional development. 2. Know how to develop as a strategic leader through personal and professional development. UNIT15- Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Reference No : CMI 608 Credit : 6 || TQT : 60 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand corporate social responsibility and sustainability in organisational contexts. 2. Know how corporate social responsibility and sustainability is applied in an organisational setting. UNIT16- Strategic Approaches to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Reference No : CMI 715 Credit : 8 || TQT : 80 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand equality, diversity and inclusion at a strategic level. 2. Know how to develop strategic priorities for equality, diversity and inclusion. UNIT17- Strategic Approaches to Mental Health and Wellbeing Reference No : CMI 716 Credit : 7 || TQT : 70 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand the impact of managing mental health and wellbeing on organisational performance. 2. Know how to develop a culture of mental health and wellbeing. UNIT18- Marketing Strategy Reference No : CMI 710 Credit : 8 || TQT : 80 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand the context in which a marketing strategy is developed. 2. Know how to develop a marketing strategy. UNIT19- Principles and Practices of Ethical Decision Making Reference No : CMI 614 Credit : 6 || TQT : 60 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand ethical decision making within organisational contexts. 2. Know how to make an ethical decision. UNIT20- Organisational Design and Development Reference No : CMI 707 Credit : 8 || TQT : 80 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand organisational design and development. 2. Understand how to apply the principles of organisational design and development. UNIT21- Strategic Management Project Reference No : CMI 712 Credit : 10 || TQT : 100 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Know how to develop a strategic management project. 2. Know how to conduct a strategic management project. Delivery Methods School of Business & Technology London provides various flexible delivery methods to its learners, including online learning and blended learning. Thus, learners can choose the mode of study as per their choice and convenience. The program is self-paced and accomplished through our cutting-edge Learning Management System. Learners can interact with tutors by messaging through the SBTL Support Desk Portal System to discuss the course materials, get guidance and assistance and request assessment feedbacks on assignments. We at SBTL offer outstanding support and infrastructure for both online and blended learning. We indeed pursue an innovative learning approach where traditional regular classroom-based learning is replaced by web-based learning and incredibly high support level. Learners enrolled at SBTL are allocated a dedicated tutor, whether online or blended learning, who provide learners with comprehensive guidance and support from start to finish. The significant difference between blended learning and online learning methods at SBTL is the Block Delivery of Online Live Sessions. Learners enrolled at SBTL on blended learning are offered a block delivery of online live sessions, which can be booked in advance on their convenience at additional cost. These live sessions are relevant to the learners' program of study and aim to enhance the student's comprehension of research, methodology and other essential study skills. We try to make these live sessions as communicating as possible by providing interactive activities and presentations. Resources and Support School of Business & Technology London is dedicated to offering excellent support on every step of your learning journey. School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal. Our support team liaises with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receives a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and streamline all the support processes efficiently. Quality learning materials made by industry experts is a significant competitive edge of the School of Business & Technology London. Quality learning materials comprised of structured lecture notes, study guides, practical applications which includes real-world examples, and case studies that will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats, such as PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal. Management Direct As part of the program, you will get access to CMI Management Direct, which provides a rich foundation of management and resource for students. The Management Direct is packed with content, including: E-Books Articles Leader videos Idea for leaders Models and so much more... How does the Online Learning work at SBTL? We at SBTL follow a unique approach which differentiates us from other institutions. Indeed, we have taken distance education to a new phase where the support level is incredibly high.Now a days, convenience, flexibility and user-friendliness outweigh demands. Today, the transition from traditional classroom-based learning to online platforms is a significant result of these specifications. In this context, a crucial role played by online learning by leveraging the opportunities for convenience and easier access. It benefits the people who want to enhance their career, life and education in parallel streams. SBTL's simplified online learning facilitates an individual to progress towards the accomplishment of higher career growth without stress and dilemmas. How will you study online? With the School of Business & Technology London, you can study wherever you are. You finish your program with the utmost flexibility. You will be provided with comprehensive tutor support online through SBTL Support Desk portal. How will I get tutor support online? School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal, through which our support team liaise with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receive a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and to streamline all the support process efficiently. Learners should expect to receive a response on queries like guidance and assistance within 1 - 2 working days. However, if the support request is for assessment feedback, learners will receive the reply with feedback as per the time frame outlined in the Assessment Feedback Policy.

Project Requirements Management: Virtual In-House Training Poor requirements definition and lack of adequate change control procedures to requirements and scope are the primary contributors to project difficulty and failure. This workshop will provide you with the knowledge, tools, and techniques required to minimize or avoid these pitfalls.

Agile Release Plans: Virtual In-House Training While many Agile frameworks provide guidance on a focus on value and iterative development, many do not explain how that value is delivered to the customer. Release Plans have become an accepted and common practice to bridge the gap between the Product Vision and the Product Backlog (Agile requirements). In this course, you will be provided with an introduction to Agile and to Scrum, the most utilized Agile framework. You will also learn how the Vision, Roadmap, and Charter help to establish the Release Plan. The goal of this course is to equip you with the necessary knowledge, skills, and techniques to build Release Plans to ensure you deliver the most value to your customers. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Recall the Scrum framework elements (roles, events, and artifacts) Examine the benefits of Agile Develop a Product Vision and Roadmap Create an Agile Project Charter Prepare a Release Plan Write user stories to support a Product Backlog Foundation Concepts Introduction to Scrum Scrum Overview Agile Benefits Product Definition Business Goals Product Vision Product Roadmap Agile Project Charter Product Scope Project Risks Release Deadlines Sprint Durations Team Norms Release Planning Release Plan Process Select Stories and a Release Date Product Backlog User stories Building the product backlog Product Backlog Refinement Transitioning to the Scrum Team

Project Quality Management: Virtual In-House Training In today's environment, quality is the responsibility of everyone. Project success is no longer just the fulfillment of a project on schedule, on budget, and within the scope. Today, projects aren't successful unless the customer's needs are met at the highest level of quality at the lowest cost to the organization. Project Managers must know customer needs, and manage to them throughout the project lifecycle, in order to gain acceptance. Project Quality Management provides an interactive, hands-on environment for participants to practice identification of critical quality requirements (quality planning), fulfillment of those requirements through well-designed processes (Quality Assurance), and statistical awareness of technical specifications of project deliverables (Quality Control). What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Plan for higher quality project deliverables Measure key performance indicators on projects, processes, and products Turn data into useful project information Take action on analyzed data that will drive down non-value-added costs and drive up customer acceptance and satisfaction Reduce defects and waste in current project management processes Foundation Concepts Quality Defined Customer Focus Financial Focus Quality Management Process Management Cost of Quality Planning for Quality Project Manager Role in Planning Voice of the Customer Quality Management Plan Measurement System Accuracy Data Gathering Data Sampling Manage Quality Process Management Process Mapping Process Analysis Value Stream Mapping Standardization Visual Workplace and 5S Error Proofing (Poka-Yoke) Failure Mode and Effect Analysis Control Quality The Concept of Variation Common Cause Special Cause Standard Business Reports Tracking Key Measurements Control Charts Data Analysis Variation Root Cause Analysis Variance Management Designing for Quality

Business Analysis Fundamentals: Virtual In-House Training This course is part of IIL's Business Analysis Certificate Program (BACP), a program designed to help prepare individuals to pass the IIBA® Certification exam to become a Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP™). This course teaches participants the overall process of business analysis and where it fits in the bigger picture of the project life cycle and the business context. The course is interactive and combines discussion, active workshops, and demonstrations of techniques. The goal is bottom-line results that cut through the real-world problems facing people seeking to improve the way they operate to develop new and improved systems and products or otherwise deliver results through project performance. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Define the solution scope Work with the development team in the systems testing stage Ensure the solution is usable in the business environment Foundation Concepts Defining the business analyst (BA) function The role of the BA as change agent An introduction to the BABOK® Guide BA roles and relationships through the project life cycle (PLC) Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring Overview of business analysis planning and monitoring (BAP&M) Business analysis planning and monitoring - process and tools Business analysis planning and monitoring - roles and responsibilities Business analysis planning and monitoring - governance, information management, and performance improvement Elicitation and Collaboration Overview of elicitation and collaboration Elicitation and collaboration techniques Requirements Life Cycle Management Overview of requirements life cycle management Requirements life cycle management task details Strategy Analysis Overview of strategy analysis Analyze current state Define future state Assess risks Define change strategy Requirements Analysis and Design Definition Overview of requirements analysis and design definition (RA&DD) The anatomy of requirements RA&DD task descriptions RA&DD techniques Solution Evaluation Overview of solution evaluation Solution evaluation tasks Solution evaluation in development stages Underlying Competencies Overview of underlying competencies (UC) Underlying competencies

Instantly get that 'Dream Job' working in Spa, Salon or Cruise Ship and charging up to £50.00 per treatment. This is the perfect course for students starting out in 'Beauty Therapy'. You can choose to learn for 33 evenings or the 'Fast Track' of ONLY 5 Days plus coursework, case studies and homework. This course is accredited by the VTCT and recognised by the HABIA- Hair and Beauty regulated government standards. Professional Skincare & Facials This unit will allow a student to give a professional facial using a leading brand. It will prepare them for work in a salon/spa, allow them to identify different skin types and textures and provide a facial which is tailor-made to each client. Course Objectives To prepare students for certification in Professional Skincare & Facials, by covering the following: How to identify areas of improvement and apply the correct products Related anatomy and physiology Contraindications Health, safety and hygiene Consultation and record keeping Treatment planning Product knowledge Correct cleansing Spritz toning Controlled exfoliation Steam & extraction Different types of face mask Correct moisturisation Use of sun screen Mineral make up Manicures & Pedicures This unit will allow the student to perform a professional manicure and pedicure on a paying customer. It will prepare them for work in a salon/spa and allow them to identify potential nail conditions, to file and paint correctly and to apply luxury applications such as paraffin wax. Course Objectives To prepare students for certification in Manicures & Pedicures, by covering: Removal of nail polish Cuticle work Correct nail filing Nourishing and conditioning the nails and hands How to apply nail polish Arm and hand massage Correct washing and cleansing of the feet Exfoliation and removal of dead skin cells Correct nail filing Nourishing and conditioning the feet and toe nails Cuticle work How to apply nail polish Leg and foot massage Health & Safety Related anatomy & physiology (The hands and nails) Contra-indications After-care Extras not offered in other schools: Heated paraffin wax Hand and foot masks Deep exfoliation Heated hand mitts and booties Hot oil treatment Waxing This unit will prepare the student to provide a professional waxing service using warm and hot wax to specific areas of the body. They will learn about hair growth cycles, correct application of wax and removal. What To Expect From This Course This is an exciting and intensive course which will teach students how to perform strip waxing. Areas covered will include: Arms Legs Back Eyebrows Lip Chin and face An extra unit is now covered with hot wax application for the more safe removal of hair to the following area: Bikini Eyelash and Brow Tinting This unit will teach a student how to correctly identify the correct colour for tinting of eyebrow and eyelash and will allow them to improve the appearance of clients who may have pale or uneven hair growth. Client consultation Contra-indications and Contra-actions Related Anatomy & Physiology Patch Testing prior to treatment Health & Safety pre-requisites Tinting Eyelashes & Eyebrows Identifying the correct Colour for All Types of Skin Tone and Hair Colour Aftercare advice Cosmetic Make Up This unit will guide the student on how to perform a correct make-up application. They will be able to perform the correct application for day, evening and occasional. Client consultation Contra-indications and Contra-actions Related Anatomy & Physiology and Health and Safety Facial Examination and skin analysis Cleansing and preparing the Skin Skin Anatomy and facts Correct choice of Make Up Products Correction Techniques Day, Evening & Special Occasion Make Up How to identify Diiferent Face, eye and lip Shapes, Skin Types and skin tone Aftercare advice Mineral Make Up Our school works with the accredited mineral make-up Bella Pierre. Know for camouflage and health purposes, mineral make-up is one of the only make-ups that can be applied after a facial treatment. Health & Safety, Client Care Health and safety in salon and spa is an essential criteria which is necessary to ensure the safety of the student and the client. How to avoid cross-contamination First Aid Coshh Riddor Hygiene in the workplace Related Anatomy & Physiology The study and certification of Anatomy and Physiology is a pre-requisite required in order to legally carry out treatments as a working therapist. It allows a therapist to recognise how their treatment can effect and improve bodily functions. The course will cover the following: Cells and Tissues The Skeletal System The Integumentary System The Blood Lymph Systems The Muscular System Neurology The Digestive and Excretory Systems The Respiratory and Olfactory Systems The Endocrine and Reproductive Systems Arthrology Health and Safety Issues Salon Management Hygiene in the Workplace Certification Upon completing all units, assessments and criteria and receiving 85% achievement, an NVQ Level 2 Certificate will be issued Pre-Requisites This course is for a complete beginner and offers a full introduction into the beauty industry What You Need To Bring What you need to bring along to the course. Towels, creams, oils, lunch! What We Provide We provide - massage couches, safe and enjoyable place to learn. Purchasing a kit for this course We provide a fully operational kit for our students. Please enquire as to costs. Duration 1 day a week on Friday for 8 weeks, 9.30am – 4.30pm Evening course option: 1 evening per week 6pm – 9pm for 13 weeks -- OR -- Optional training tailor-made to suit your needs and requirements These courses are on going so you can join at any stage and integrate into existing classes. FAST TRACK AVAILABILITY ONE PLACE LEFT FOR: Sat 5th April to Tue 8th April and Tue 15th and Wed 16th April FURTHER FAST TRACK DATES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. WE OFFER ONE TO ONE TRAINING TOO! (Subject to availability and a price supplement). Remember, we are different, there is NO other Academy like us. We set our dates around you. OUR MISSION STATEMENT: Here at The Angel Academy of Teaching and Training, we go that step further to help our students. We offer the opportunity for a student to attend a course as many times as they would like until they feel truly confident and they only ever have to pay ONCE! We also offer assistance and guidance throughout their course and unlike other Schools will assist student's in completion of their log book, assessments and portfolio. Don't Miss Out- BOOK NOW! Dates and Costs Please see below our list of upcoming courses. Click on the course for further information, request a call or email regarding the course or book now! We are quite flexible in terms of course dates so if you would like to organise a course around your timetable, please contact us! Course Days Dates Cost NVQ Level 2 In Beauty Therapy ** FAST TRACK OPTION ** 8 OPEN OPEN £1599 NVQ Level 2 In Beauty Therapy ** FAST TRACK ** 8 14/10/2023 21/10/2023 £1680 NVQ Level 2 In Beauty Therapy 'FAST TRACK' 8 7/11/2023 14/11/2023 £1680 NVQ Level 2 In Beauty Therapy ** FAST TRACK OPTION ** 8 12/12/2023 19/12/2023 £1680 NVQ Level 2 In Beauty Therapy ** FAST TRACK OPTION ** 8 20/01/2024 28/01/2024 £1680 NVQ Level 2 In Beauty Therapy ** FAST TRACK OPTION ** 8 16/02/2024 23/02/2024 £1680 NVQ Level 2 in Beauty Therapy ** FAST TRACK WEEKENDS OPTIONAL 8 3/03/2024 10/03/2024 £1680 NVQ Level 2 In Beauty Therapy ** FAST TRACK OPTION ** 8 14/04/2024 21/04/2024 £1680 NVQ Level 2 In Beauty Therapy ** FAST TRACK OPTION ** 1 11/05/2024 17/05/2024 £1680

Assuring Quality Through Acceptance Testing: Virtual In-House Training It is also the business analyst's responsibility to confirm that the resulting solution developed by IT does, in fact, solve the defined problem. This is done first through testing, especially acceptance testing, and then through monitoring of the installed solution in the user community. It is the business analyst's job to define the business problem to be solved by IT. It is also the business analyst's responsibility to confirm that the resulting solution developed by IT does, in fact, solve the defined problem. This is done first through testing, especially acceptance testing, and then through monitoring of the installed solution in the user community. The business analyst is not only concerned with the testing itself, but also with the management and monitoring of the users doing the acceptance testing, and recording, analyzing, and evaluating the results. What you will Learn Upon completion, participants will be able to: Create a set of acceptance test cases Manage and monitor an acceptance test stage where users perform the testing Work with the development team in the systems testing stage Assess the solution once it is in the business environment Foundation Concepts The role of the business analyst An introduction to the BABOK® Guide BA roles and relationships through the project life cycle Introduction to assuring software quality through acceptance testing The Scope of IT Testing Overview of testing stages The testing process Testing documentation Pre-Acceptance Testing The BA's role in testing Early development testing stages (unit and integration) Late development testing stage (system) The Acceptance Test Stage - Part I (Planning, Design, and Development) Overview of user acceptance testing Acceptance test planning Designing user acceptance tests Developing individual user acceptance test cases Building effective user acceptance test scenarios The Acceptance Test Stage - Part II (Execution and Reporting) Operating guidelines Execution Reporting Post-Acceptance Testing Overview Project implementation Project transition (project closure) Production through retirement Testing Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Software Overview Selecting the software Implementing the software Summary What did we learn and how can we implement this in our work environments?

Virtual Agile Teams: Virtual In-House Training Agile teams are a must in this world of intense competition, marketing demands, and changing expectations. Global virtual teaming has become a necessity as organizations become increasingly distributed, with suppliers and clients actively engaged in joint projects. Agile Teams now work across geographical, organizational, and cultural boundaries to deliver solutions and services to global users. Distance and differences may amplify the effect of issues and factors that are relatively straightforward for co-located Agile teams. This workshop delivers practical concepts and techniques that participants will start using immediately with their virtual Agile teams. The goal of the course is to enable you to successfully execute your preferred Agile or Scrum methods in a virtual project team environment. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain the characteristics of a virtual team and how they differ from a co-located team Build an effective virtual Agile team using a Team Charter approach Develop Release Plans, including prioritizing user stories, with a virtual Agile Team Construct a Sprint plan, including effective user story estimates, virtually Execute a Sprint, including essential Agile or Scrum ceremonies, virtually Conduct effective virtual meetings in an environment supportive of Agile and Scrum methods Foundation Concepts Agile Mindset and Values Agile Benefits and Methods Scrum Overview Co-located vs. Virtual Teams Forming Virtual Agile Teams Exploring Virtual Leadership Focusing on Virtual Agile Leaders Developing a Virtual Agile Team Charter Meeting Team Challenges in a Virtual Environment Planning Releases with a Virtual Agile Team Planning releases overview Estimating user stories Prioritizing user stories Setting release parameters Getting consensus on the release plan Planning a Sprint for a Virtual Project Sprint Planning Overview Confirming Sprint Scope with Virtual Agile Teams Developing a Sprint Delivery Plan for Virtual Agile Teams Running a Sprint in a Virtual Environment Self-organizing a Sprint for a Virtual Agile Team Using Scrum tools in a Virtual Environment Conducting End of Sprint Meetings in a Virtual Environment Iterating as a Virtual Agile Team Creating an Environment for Success Piloting a virtual Agile team Creating an Agile-friendly virtual environment

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Program: Virtual In-House Training This course is designed to instill an in-depth understanding of Lean Six Sigma and a clear sense of what is required to define high-impact improvement projects, establish Lean Six Sigma measurements, and complete Lean Six Sigma projects using the systematic and proven Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) methodology. This course is designed to instill an in-depth understanding of Lean Six Sigma and a clear sense of what is required to define high-impact improvement projects, establish Lean Six Sigma measurements, and complete Lean Six Sigma projects using the systematic and proven Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) methodology. Participants will learn basic tools and techniques of Lean Six Sigma and those who pass a thirty-question exam (70% or above) will become a Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt. This course is delivered through four 3-hour online sessions. What you Will Learn You'll learn how to: Establish the structure that supports and sustains Lean Six Sigma Quality Identify and calculate key Lean Six Sigma Measurements (Sigma, DPMO, and Yield) Select successful, high-impact projects that match strategic objectives Document, measure, and improve key processes using the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) Methodology Utilize data-based thinking to make key business decisions Introduction to the Fundamentals and Vision of Lean Six Sigma Lean Six Sigma's focus on the customer, on quality, and on results The costs of poor quality Critical factors to consider when deploying Lean Six Sigma Lean Six Sigma as a process improvement methodology Lean Six Sigma metrics Why do it - ROI and payback for Lean Six Sigma Business Process Management Critical Lean Six Sigma roles and responsibilities Main aspects of managing the organizational change Project selection Metrics of Lean Six Sigma and the DMAIC Model How to strategically align business metrics and projects within an organization How to identify and measure quality characteristics which are critical to customers What does the customer (internal or external) really want from our products and services? Establishing appropriate teams and setting those teams up to be successful What defines a good measurement system? How are we doing (learning the secret to measuring the right things, right)? How to improve output measures by understanding and measuring the process Where are there defects (how to properly select and scope high-impact projects)? Where is the process broken (the Lean Six Sigma version of root cause analysis)? How to determine the process efficiency, or value add, of a process The appropriate use of quality tools Understanding the concept of variation and how to reduce knee-jerk reactions How to achieve breakthrough results for any key measure How can we ensure the identified improvements will be sustainable (the basics of process control)?

Course Outline A key advancement with the Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy is the expanded scope of practice it provides. Unlike Level 3, which focuses on maintenance and recovery, Level 4 delves into the understanding of injuries, thereby enabling practitioners to confidently and effectively treat actual Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. This qualification marks a significant step towards becoming a therapist capable of addressing a wider range of client needs. For more course information click here Level 4 Sports Massage Courses The Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy builds on your existing knowledge and skills gained from the level 3 Sports Massage course. This qualification will provide learners with a deeper knowledge and further skills to be able treat clients and correct common patterns of dysfunction. Course Focus: Assessment skills Learning of a range of injuries and dysfunctions Introduction and learning of some special tests. Development of massage techniques & skills Patient aftercare advice along with corrective exercise prescription knowledge This Qualification Enables You To: Progression on to a Level 5 Sports Therapy Course Progression onto an Osteopathy or Physiotherapy course Venue BTST Academy & Clinic, Holly Farm, Clipstone Road, Edwinstowe, Nottingham, NG21 9JD Course delivery Online and Weekends Practical Course Dates 2025 Day 1; Saturday 31st May 2025 – Leg Anatomy and Palpation Day 2; Sunday 1st June 2025 – Torso and Arm Palpation Day 3; Saturday 12th July 2025 – Special Tests Day 4; Sunday 13th July 2025 – Advanced Massage Techniques Day 5; Saturday 16th August 2025 – Treatment planning and Case Studies Part 1 Day 6; Sunday 17th August 2025 – Treatment planning and Case Studies Part 2 Practical Assessments Book at Your Own Pace: Assessments are booked individually, allowing you to schedule them when you feel ready* Course days will run from 9:30am – 4:30pm Price £ 1400.00 Course Content For the course content and syllabus please click HERE Tutor Becky Tyler Assessor’s Becky Tyler, Laura Simmons & Clare Sargent Internal Verifier: Sarah Lane External Verifier: Will Mansford – Active IQ Awarding Body: Active IQ Payment on Booking: You can either select to pay:- The non refundable deposit of £400 or the Full Amount at time of booking. Paying a Deposit: If you select to pay the deposit you will receive communication via email to discuss & confirm a payment plan, all monies owed must be paid in full 1 week before the course start date ELCAS Funding: ELCAS Funding is available for this course Course Attendance: *We ask that all dates are attended but appreciate this is not always possible and therefore any missed days will need to be completed via home study. However if there are more than 2x days you are unable to attend, please contact us at btstacademy@outlook.com to discuss before booking. Refunds: Please note that your deposit is non-refundable. If you start your practical training and then withdraw from the course you will still be liable for the full course fee. Course Terms & Conditions: Click here