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Make iBeacon Mobile Apps - Without Coding course teaches you to develop an app using iBeacon - Apple's implementation of Bluetooth low-energy (BLE) wireless technology. Throughout the course, you will learn how to make iBeacon apps without the knowledge of coding. The concepts of iBeacon, its definition and different types, its uses, costing, services provided by the various Beacon makers, essential programs to build iBeacon apps, and where to download these programs, etc. will be focused in the course. The course also provides discussion on the advanced editing strategies and distribution of your app. Upon completion, you will be able to make and ready an app for submitting it to the app stores (Google and Apple). You will also learn how to test the app or give your customers to test the app. What Will I Learn? By the end of the course you will be able to build an iBeacon enabled mobile app ready to be submitted to the app stores (Apple and Google Play) You will understand what an iBeacon is and what are some of the potential uses. You will understand what programs are needed to build beacon apps and where to download them (for free). You will understand the different types of beacons, what are the costs involved, what services are provided by the various beacon makers. You will know how to build an app for testing and giving to your clients for testing. Requirements You need to have a MAC computer to build the apps - currently PC is not supported. It is also possible to do this on a Windows machine if you install a Virtual machine and run the MAC OS in a window on your PC. Take a look at this for an overview: https://blog.udemy.com/xcode-on-windows/ For testing iBeacon functionality you will need 2 things. 1) a device to act as a beacon, and 2) an i Device or an Andoid Device (details in the course). A desire to learn! This is not difficult, it only takes following instructions and havign a desire to learn. Who is the target audience? Web and Mobile designers, marketing people, and business ownvers who want to learn how to leverage the next level of mobile interactions by incorporating iBeacons. No programming background needed - this is really a course for anyone - you really do not need to have any coding background. Marketing and retial people are also encouraged to take this course to understand the potential for greater customer interactions made possible with iBeacons. Mobile phone app makers who want to learn how to incorporate iBeacons into existing apps the easy and fast way. Introduction to iBeacons How iBeacons Work FREE 00:04:00 A simple Demo 00:01:00 Creating a Virtual Beacon With Estimote 00:02:00 Building Your Own App Setting up the Design Environment 00:12:00 Using the designer to add iBeacons 00:12:00 Testing your App 00:04:00 Using the Viewer to Test Your App 00:01:00 Using iBeacons to Open External Web Pages and Videos 00:02:00 Advanced Editing Creating a wish list shopping cart 00:13:00 Triggering Facebook and Twitter Sharing with an iBeacon 00:07:00 Adding a Bar Code and QR Code Reader 00:03:00 Adding Mapping Functonality with Google Maps 00:07:00 Customizing the App - Beacon Messages, Icons and Splash pages 00:14:00 Custom iBeacon Triggered Sounds 00:05:00 Eddystone - The New Beacon Protocal by Google Eddystone Introduction 00:03:00 Course Certification

Learn to build chatbots for various platforms such as Facebook, Slack, Skype, Kik, Telegram and others with the Chatbots for Multiple Platforms - Without Coding course. A chatbot is a computer program or an artificial intelligence which is designed to simulate a conversation with human users, especially over the Internet via auditory or textual methods. In the course, you will learn to create chatbots for various platforms without coding. The course shows you the techniques of developing sophisticated chatbots that use button and Ai to ensure great customer experience. You will learn to build a chatbot in Gupshup.io, Motion.ai, and more. The course helps you to develop the first bot. Upon completion, you will be able to create chatbots that can able to perform various operations. What Will I Learn? By the end of the course you will be able to build an iBeacon enabled mobile app ready to be submitted to the app stores (Apple and Google Play) You will understand what an iBeacon is and what are some of the potential uses. You will understand what programs are needed to build beacon apps and where to download them (for free). You will understand the different types of beacons, what are the costs involved, what services are provided by the various beacon makers. You will know how to build an app for testing and giving to your clients for testing. Requirements You need to have a MAC computer to build the apps - currently PC is not supported. It is also possible to do this on a Windows machine if you install a Virtual machine and run the MAC OS in a window on your PC. Take a look at this for an overview: https://blog.udemy.com/xcode-on-windows/ For testing iBeacon functionality you will need 2 things. 1) a device to act as a beacon, and 2) an i Device or an Andoid Device (details in the course). A desire to learn! This is not difficult, it only takes following instructions and havign a desire to learn. Who is the target audience? Web and Mobile designers, marketing people, and business ownvers who want to learn how to leverage the next level of mobile interactions by incorporating iBeacons. No programming background needed - this is really a course for anyone - you really do not need to have any coding background. Marketing and retial people are also encouraged to take this course to understand the potential for greater customer interactions made possible with iBeacons. Mobile phone app makers who want to learn how to incorporate iBeacons into existing apps the easy and fast way. Introduction to Chatbots 1. Introduction 00:03:00 2. Chatbot Examples 00:06:00 Building a Chatbot in Gupshup.io 2. Introduction to Gupshup 00:02:00 3. Gupshup Travel Bot Part 1 00:11:00 4. Gupshup Improving the User Experience 00:02:00 5. Gupshup Order an Uber 00:02:00 7. Gupshup Helsinki Weather 00:04:00 8. Gupshup Publishing Your Bot 00:02:00 Gobot Easy and Powerful Ready Made Chatbot Services 1. Gobot Introduction 00:01:00 3. GoBot Site Example 00:02:00 4. Gobot Parts of the System 00:01:00 5. Gobot Make a bot Part 1 00:08:00 6. Gobot Make a bot Part 2 00:03:00 7. Gobot Publishing your Bot 00:08:00 A Facebook Messenger Bot 1. Introducing Chatfuel 00:02:00 2. Understanding A Chatfuel Bot - Test Bot 00:05:00 3. Building Our Own Facebook Messenger Bot - A Retail Example part 1 00:02:00 4. Catfuel and Images - Getting them right 00:06:00 5. Chatfuel Product Gallery with More Information 00:09:00 6. Chatfuel - Plugins - Adding an RSS feed with Subscription 00:07:00 7. Chatfuel - Plugins - YouTube Integration 00:07:00 8. Chatfuel - Collecting Uder Input via Email 00:06:00 9. Chatfuel - Advanced Features 00:09:00 10. Chatfuel - Work Around for Button Linking Problem 00:02:00 11. Chatfuel - Add a Site Search - Bing or Google Search 00:07:00 12. Chatfuel - Publish Your Bot - Two Options 00:03:00 UPDATE - MiniApp Chatbot Building System 1. Introduction to MiniApp 00:02:00 2. Connecting a MiniApps Bot to the Microsoft Bot Framework 00:10:00 3. MiniApps Creating the Bot Interactions 00:04:00 4. MiniApps Connecting your bot to Skype 00:02:00 5. MiniApps Simple now but other options are possible 00:01:00 6. MiniApps Conslusion 00:02:00 Building a Chatbot in Motion.ai 2. Looking at the Motion.ai Interface 00:02:00 3. Motion.ai Interface Part 2 00:02:00 Building Our First Bot - A travel bot 1. Part 1 - Setting up the Travel Bot 00:01:00 2. Part 2 - Looking at The Connections 00:02:00 3. Part 3 - Adding Buttons via HTML and Cards 00:07:00 4. Part 4 - Adding Other Content with Widgets - Weather Example 00:03:00 5. Part 5 - Connecting Your Bot to Another Bot - Uber Example 00:03:00 6. Part 6 - Creating Multiple Cards - Travel Sights Bot 00:10:00 7. Part 7 - Clean-up - Global Settings and Help 00:03:00 Entertainment bot Example - The Bender Bot 1. Bender Bot Part 1 - Looking at how the bot works 00:04:00 2. Bender Bot Part 2 - Advanced - Adding a new interaction 00:06:00 3. Bender Bot Part 3 - Final connnections and things to think about with Motion.ai 00:09:00 Thank You 1. Thank you and contacts 00:01:00

Master the latest neuroscience research to develop a unique and powerful personal brand statement with the The Neuroscience of Personal Branding course. A brand statement is an essential part for every aspect from a celebrity or CEO to any business. The course guides you to utilize the knowledge of neuroscience to create and craft personal branding that will control your personal reputation. You will understand neuroscience research into the brain to realize how to understand people's emotion, thoughts, and behavior. The course explains to you the concepts of branding and the science behind it. The necessary tools and information needed to create a brand statement will be covered in the course. Upon completion, you will be able to develop a brand statement or personal branding that ensures a positive and unique view. What Will I Learn? After completion of this course you will have a clear understanding of the science behind branding and how to apply it to yourself You will have the tools and the information needed to create a brand statement that projects a positive and unique view Requirements You should be familiar with LinkedIn and with CV/Resume writing Who is the target audience? People that want to learn how to use Neuroscience to build online success People who want to take their LinkdIn profile to the next level Jobseekers who wish to standout from the crowd and learn how to positively frame their perception Professionals that want to learn the latest brain research into building positive perceptions People who are looking for ways to advance their careers and standout at work First time graduates who desire to learn how to use neuroscience to create a complelling first impression People looking to take control of their online and offline perception Introduction to the Neuroscience of Personal Branding Introduction FREE 00:03:00 Introduction to Neursceince - The fascinating story of where this all began 00:01:00 The beginnings of Neurosceince 00:03:00 Our brains are chemical 00:02:00 Our brains are lazy 00:06:00 How big brands use neuroscience and what we can learn from it 00:08:00 The 2 Factors Branding is about controlling perceptions 00:05:00 Branding is about communicating 2 critical aspects of the self 00:05:00 Creating Your Brand Statement - Step-by-step The Companion Survey 00:02:00 Interpreting Your Results 00:09:00 Examples and Types of Statements 00:10:00 Putting it all Together 00:03:00 Course Certification

Learn the advanced features of Adobe Acrobat to push Acrobat and PDF usage to its fullest potential within your organization. This course is directed developing advanced users within your organization. Through the Adobe Acrobat Advanced you will learn to use advanced document tools and modify document properties, compare documents, enhance scans, as well as enhance documents by adding rich media such as sound, video, and interactive buttons. You will learn to use the measurement tool, the distance tool, the perimeter tool and the area tool. You will create interactive forms from a Word document or InDesign document, add form elements, add checkboxes and radio buttons, and distribute forms for feedback. You will understand the importance of accessibility and test for accessibility. Finally, you will understand signatures, learn how to create signatures, as well as how to add signatures to a document. What Will I Learn? Use Advanced Document Tools Add rich media Use the Measurement Tools Create forms Understand Accessibility Create Signatures and Certificates Requirements Pre-requisites: Acrobat DC Pro Beginning or equivalent knowledge and skills Introduction Introduction FREE 00:02:00 Advanced Document Tools Using Document Properties 00:11:00 Comparing Documents 00:04:00 Enhancing Scans 00:04:00 Adding Rich Media Adding Sound 00:04:00 Adding Video 00:03:00 Adding buttons 00:07:00 Using the Measurement Tools Understanding the Measurement Tool 00:03:00 Using the Distance Tools 00:02:00 Using the Perimeter Tool 00:04:00 Using the Area Tool 00:01:00 Creating Forms Creating a Form from a Word Document 00:03:00 Creating a Form from InDesign 00:02:00 Adding Form Elements 00:07:00 Adding Check Boxes and Radio Buttons 00:04:00 Distributing Forms 00:05:00 Understanding Accessibility What is Accessibility? 00:02:00 Running an Accessibility Test 00:06:00 Creating Signatures and Certificates What is a Digital Signature? 00:02:00 Creating a Digital Signature 00:04:00 Adding a Signature to a Document 00:01:00 Conclusion Course Recap 00:02:00 Course Certification

The Cryptocurrency Trading and ICO Investment Masterclass 2018 is all about to teach you what is special about Bitcoin, you will learn how it works at a technical level. You'll address the important questions about Bitcoin, such as: How does Bitcoin work? What makes Bitcoin different? How secure are your Bitcoins? How anonymous are Bitcoin users? Through the course you will be able to start trading different Cryptocurrencies and identify the market trends. The course enables you to draw back a picture to distinguish between the ICO and the bitcoin and their contact in regulation toward virtual currency. You will receive a clear notion of how it works as an influential virtual exchange medium. It gives you an approximate idea about the rise, function, and near future of it and clears your quest in terms of how they are considered as business capital. What Will I Learn? You will know how to invest in an ICO or Cryptocurrency You will understand what ICO and Cryptocurrencies are You will know how ICOs evolved and why they are used You will know why ICOs exploded in 2017 and what the future looks like You will understand the difference between ICOs and traditional fundraising You will know what makes a successful ICO Requirements No prior knowledge required An interest in ICOs and Cryptocurrency A desire to learn how to trade cryptocurrencies Who is the target audience? Anyone who would like to understand how ICOs and cryptocurrencies work Anyone who would like to learn how to trade cryptocurrencies Introduction About Jonny Fry & Team Blockchain 00:04:00 What you will learn on this course 00:02:00 Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) What is an ICO? 00:02:00 Evolution of ICOs & Recent History 00:04:00 Growth of ICOs in 2017 00:03:00 What Alternatives Are There There to Raise Money? 00:03:00 Start The Difference between ICOs and Traditional Fundraising 00:03:00 How you might launch your own cryptocurrency 00:06:00 Where Is the tangible value in Cryptocurrency? 00:04:00 The Process of Doing an ICO Quoted Companies Looking at ICOs 00:04:00 What Makes a Successful ICO? 00:04:00 Other Watch-Outs 00:07:00 Regulation 00:07:00 Alternative Uses for ICOs 00:06:00 Investing in ICOs How Do You Invest? 00:10:00 Next Steps The Future of ICOs 00:06:00 5.B 00:04:00 Further Steps 00:04:00 Extra Resources 00:02:00 5.C (opensesame) 00:01:00 Conclusion 00:02:00 Course Certification

Description Business Management is a broad term that covers a wide range of business activities. It's also a skill that is essential for a small or large organization to thrive. Many small business owners believe that by simply starting a company and perhaps having some skills in sales & marketing and the like, success is virtually guaranteed. But nothing could be further from the truth. The truth is, Business Management is a skill that needs to be learned through training and practice, just like any other skill. In this course, you will learn: 1. What motivates people to work (and therefore how to increase their motivation) 2. The management theories of Taylor, Herzberg, and Maslow 3. How to use financial incentives to increase motivation 4. How to use non-financial incentives to increase motivation 5. How to manage your staff to increase job satisfaction, financial results, and improve the overall environment of the workplace No matter what type of business you manage, this course will help you improve it's results. The course is based on proven management theories and practices that are taught in top business schools throughout the United States as well as on my many years of experience in the business world. What Will I Learn? Motivate workers to improve productivity Motivate workers to enjoy their jobs more Motivate workers to improve the culture of the business Motivate workers to work together as a productive synergistic team Inspire workers to become better at their jobs Who is the target audience? Aspiring managers Managers looking to improve their skills Managers seeking to improve the productivity of their business Requirements Desire to learn about business management Introduction Introduction FREE 00:05:00 Why People Work People work for more than money FREE 00:08:00 Motivation Theory: Frederick Taylor 00:08:00 Motivation Theory: Frederick Herzberg 00:06:00 Motivation Theory: Abraham Maslow 00:11:00 Motivational Factors-Financial Rewards Financial Rewards 00:00:00 Wages 00:19:00 Time Rate 00:10:00 Piece Rate 00:07:00 Salaries 00:12:00 Motivational Factors-Non-Financial Rewards Fringe Benefits 00:07:00 Job Satisfaction 00:07:00 Job Rotation 00:06:00 Job Enlargement 00:04:00 Job Enrichment 00:04:00 Autonomous Work Groups 00:10:00 Conclusion Conclusion : Business Management: Motivating Workers 00:06:00

This Adobe Photoshop CC Intermediate builds on skills gained either in the workplace or on the Photoshop CC Introduction Training. Once you've gotten comfortable with the basic techniques of Adobe Photoshop, you're ready to sharpen your skills with this intermediate level course. Learn how to give your projects more definition, clarity and style. Take your Photoshop skills to the next level with this course. Learn how to colour correct, work with advanced layer options and make masks for image editing. You'll also create and manipulate everything from filters, gradients, patterns, type and shape layers and paths. In addition, you will work with advanced special effects, including blur and distort filters, stylizing effects, liquefy and smart filters, and work with Smart Objects. You will understand and work with RAW images. Finally, you will automate tasks using Actions, create Droplets, HDR images, and a panoramic image, explore integration with other Adobe software, and understand colour management. What Will I Learn? Paint and Use Brushes Use Vector Tools Use Advanced Special Effects Work with RAW Images Review Retouching Basics Automate Tasks Integrate with Other Adobe Software Explore Color Management Requirements Recommended pre-requisites: Adobe Photoshop CC Introduction Who is the target audience? Students who wish to learn some of the more advanced features of Photoshop CC. Start Here Introduction FREE 00:03:00 Painting and Using Brushes Painting with Brushes 00:09:00 Using the Brushes Panel 00:06:00 Defining Custom Brushes 00:04:00 Saving Tool Presets 00:02:00 Using the History Brush 00:03:00 Using Vector Tools Working with Vector Shapes 00:10:00 Creating Custom Shapes 00:02:00 Using the Pen Tool 00:07:00 Discovering Paths 00:04:00 Understanding Vector Masks 00:03:00 Using Vector Objects and Spot Colors 00:06:00 Using Libraries What is the CC Library 00:02:00 Adding and Deleting Assets in the Library 00:03:00 Sharing Assets 00:02:00 Creating New Libraries 00:03:00 Sharing a Library 00:02:00 Advanced Special Effects Using the Blur Filters 00:06:00 Applying the Distort Filters 00:03:00 Creating a Pixelated Look 00:02:00 Stylizing Effects 00:02:00 Using Liquify 00:05:00 Using Smart Filters 00:04:00 Working with Smart Objects 00:03:00 Loading a Texture into Type 00:04:00 Working with RAW Images What is a Raw Image 00:05:00 Processing Raw Images 00:12:00 Opening a JPEG File in Raw 00:06:00 Retouching Basics Developing a Strategy for Retouching 00:04:00 Using Retouching Tools 00:10:00 Using the Dust and Scratches Filter 00:04:00 Applying Sharpening 00:08:00 Working with Face Aware Liquify 00:06:00 Automating Tasks Using Actions 00:03:00 Using Droplets 00:05:00 Creating an HDR Image 00:07:00 Creating a Panoramic Image 00:07:00 Integration with other Adobe Software Using PSD Files in InDesign 00:04:00 Using PSD Files in Illustrator 00:03:00 Using PSD Files in Dreamweaver 00:04:00 Understanding Color Management Why Color Management 00:03:00 Calibrating a Monitor 00:04:00 Calibrating a Printer 00:03:00 Loading Profiles into PSDs 00:02:00 Conclusion Course Recap 00:01:00 Course Certification

This is NOT a Programming course, the Goal is to understand how to build a Game Design Canvas for any type of Gaming Project you have. You will learn about many different aspects of Game Design that make a game be a game, with clear explanations and examples. The Goal is to understand how to create projects from scratch and develop them using project management tools, brainstorming techniques and tips to make games that make sense. First you show you how to find the Purpose of your project and define metrics according to your goals. What you'll learn Structure Game Projects Manage Game Development Processes Organize your game ideas Prototype quickly Requirements There are absolutely no prerequisites to take this course. Who is the target audience? People who want to learn about the Games Creation People who want to understand Game Theory Anyone who plans to work with Games in any area People who want to be Game Project Managers People who want to become Great Game Designers Humans that want to create a Bionic eye and play games as a Game Designer Introduction Introduction FREE 00:01:00 The Game Design Canvas 00:05:00 Brainstorming 00:04:00 Your First Game 00:04:00 Kanban Trello 00:06:00 Game Purposes 00:05:00 Red Sign-Pre Definitions Platforms 00:07:00 Number Of Players 00:08:00 Target Audience 00:05:00 Duration 00:04:00 Yellow Sign-Core Genre 00:07:00 Mechanics 00:04:00 Story And Theme 00:04:00 Green Sing-Gameplay Goals 00:04:00 Interaction 00:05:00 Obstacles 00:05:00 Rules 00:06:00 Ending Thanks and Congratulations 00:01:00 Course Certification

Do you want to set challenging, appropriate and strategic goals? Joining this SMARTERS Approach to Setting & Achieving All Your Goals will teach you all the skills, tools and strategies you need to set and achieve all your goals and those you set both with and for others. The course is designed to address any goal, be it big or small and ensure you have considered and planned for all eventualities. Through the course, you will understand the importance of a structured approach to setting goals, understand the importance and impact of setting goals that are challenging, understand and recognize that goals should sit within a wider; short, medium and long-term strategic framework/environment, and much more! By the end of this course, you will be a SMARTER ultimate goal setter and more important goal achiever if you constantly seek new opportunities and experiences. What you'll learn To understand the importance of a structured approach to setting goals To undertake activities covering the eight stages of SMARTER goal setting To determine how your individual and wider goals should be approached To appreciate the benefits of regular goal review and reappraisal To understand the importance and impact of setting goals that are challenging To appreciate the impact of others on your goals To understand and recognize that goals should sit within a wider; short, medium and long-term strategic framework/environment Requirements for each of the SMARTER videos there is an associated activity, so you will need some way of downloading each activity, or completing it 'on screen' To get the best out of this course you should have a goal, or goals in mind and use this when you undertake the activities that are associated with each video. By doing this you can set this course in 'the real world' and as it directly relates to your own unique situation and environment. R is for Relevant Introduction FREE 00:03:00 Why set goals 00:03:00 S for Specific S is for Specific 00:02:00 M is for Measurable M is for Measurable 00:04:00 A is for Achievable / Attainable A is for Achievable Attainable 00:02:00 Setting the scene R is for Relevant 00:03:00 T is for Timely / Time-bound T is for Timely,Time-bound 00:03:00 E is for Evaluate / Ethical / Extending E is for Evaluate, Ethical, Extending 00:02:00 R is for Re-evaluate or Rewarding R is for Re-evaluate, Rewarding 00:04:00 S is for Strategic S is for Strategic 00:06:00 A SMARTERS Summary Course summary 00:02:00 Your bonus lecture A little extra for you! 00:01:00 Course Certification

Listening is a conscious activity which requires attention. Rather than waiting to speak, you need to listen attentively to fully understand the other person. Remember, there is no point in asking a question if you do not intend to listen carefully to the answer! The Communication: The Ultimate Guide to Questioning & Listening is designed to help you think about how you communicate verbally. The course includes information on the processes involved and the steps you can take to help ensure that verbal or spoken messages are received as intended. Through this course you will learn, examine and be able to apply; what questions are, what they can do and why we ask them. As well as examining and practicing active listening and common body language cues. In additional you will be able to recognize and respond to both positive and negative question responses. What you'll learn Answer - 'what is questioning?' Understands and can apply what questions can do Unpick why we ask questions Examine what active listening is Undertake an active listening exercise Appreciate the role of body language Recognize the main body language cues and signs as they relate to questions & answers Use, understand and appreciate 12 question types recognize, appreciate and use 12 different types of questions - including; the pros and cons, examples and interpersonal implications Appreciate and respond appropriately to possible question responses Appreciate the role of emotional intelligence Download a series of 'Top Ten Questions' Requirements Some method of jotting down thoughts, notes and quiz answers The 8th question type video (Socratic) has a supporting document Introduction to The Ultimate Guide to Questioning Course Introduction FREE 00:05:00 The Fundamentals - What & Why What is questioning? 00:02:00 What can questions do? 00:10:00 Why do we ask questions? 00:04:00 Active listening Are you listening? 00:09:00 Active Listening Exercise 00:09:00 Body language Body language 00:13:00 The 12 Different Types of Questions Introduction to the 12 question types 00:03:00 Closed questions 00:03:00 Tag or tail questions 00:02:00 Open questions 00:02:00 Imagine questions 00:02:00 Funnel questions 00:02:00 Probing questions 00:06:00 Recall & process questions 00:02:00 Socratic questions - 6 types 00:04:00 Leading Questions 00:02:00 Loaded questions 00:02:00 Rhetorical questions 00:01:00 Empathetic questions 00:03:00 How can people respond to questions? 8 possible question responses 00:06:00 Summary Summary of Ultimate Guide To Questioning 00:04:00 Course Certification