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Overview This comprehensive course on Creative Writing Course - Fiction will deepen your understanding on this topic. After successful completion of this course you can acquire the required skills in this sector. This Creative Writing Course - Fiction comes with accredited certification from CPD, which will enhance your CV and make you worthy in the job market. So enrol in this course today to fast track your career ladder. How will I get my certificate? You may have to take a quiz or a written test online during or after the course. After successfully completing the course, you will be eligible for the certificate. Who is This course for? There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this Creative Writing Course - Fiction. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds. Requirements Our Creative Writing Course - Fiction is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Career Path Learning this new skill will help you to advance in your career. It will diversify your job options and help you develop new techniques to keep up with the fast-changing world. This skillset will help you to- Open doors of opportunities Increase your adaptability Keep you relevant Boost confidence And much more! Course Curriculum 2 sections • 14 lectures • 06:30:00 total length •Module 1 Part 1 - Getting Ideas and How to Develop Them: 00:30:00 •Module 1 Part 2 - Inspiration and Finding The Time: 00:30:00 •Module 2 - What It Means To Be A Writer: 00:30:00 •Module 3 - Characters: 00:30:00 •Module 4 - Plotting and Story Construction: 00:30:00 •Module 5 - Theme, Templates & Outlining: 00:30:00 •Module 6 - Show Don't Tell: 00:30:00 •Module 7 - Punctuation, Grammar and some Basic Writing Rules: 00:30:00 •Module 8 - Scene Structure, Exposition and Story Rules: 00:30:00 •Module 9 - Chapter Structure, Vision and Focus: 00:30:00 •Module 10 - Fast Writing Without Fear or Censure: 00:30:00 •Module 11 - Editing, Re-writing & Polishing: 00:30:00 •Module 12 - Finishing, Submission & Publication: 00:30:00 •Resources - Fiction Writing Course: 00:00:00

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🖌️ Painting and Decorating Training Course Overview: Transform Spaces with Artistry and Skill Elevate your passion for aesthetics and transform it into a rewarding career with our 'Painting and Decorating Training' course. Tailored for aspiring painters and decorators, this comprehensive training program covers every facet of the craft. From the basics of surface preparation to the intricacies of applying paints, coatings, and wallpaper, this course is your pathway to becoming a skilled and versatile professional. 🎨 Module 1: Introduction to Painting and Decorating Embark on your creative journey with a comprehensive introduction to the world of painting and decorating. Explore the historical significance, various styles, and the fundamental principles that underpin this captivating craft. Lay the foundation for a career where artistic expression meets practical skill. 🛠️ Module 2: Preparing Surfaces Master the art of surface preparation - the key to a flawless finish. Learn techniques for cleaning, sanding, and repairing surfaces to create the perfect canvas for your artistic endeavors. From walls to woodwork, develop the skills needed to ensure the longevity and quality of your decorative work. 🌈 Module 3: Paints and Coatings Dive into the world of colors, textures, and finishes. Explore the diverse range of paints and coatings available, understanding their properties and applications. Learn how to choose the right materials for various surfaces and conditions, ensuring your creations withstand the test of time. 🖌️ Module 4: Applying Paints and Coatings Translate your creative vision onto surfaces with precision and artistry. Master the techniques of applying paint, including brushwork, rolling, and spraying. Gain insights into achieving smooth finishes, blending colors, and adding decorative touches that make your work truly stand out. 🌟 Module 5: Wallpapering Explore the intricate art of wallpapering and add an extra layer of dimension to your skill set. Learn to measure, cut, and hang wallpaper with precision. Discover creative design techniques and troubleshooting tips to handle challenges effectively, creating visually stunning interiors. 🛠️ Why Choose Our Painting and Decorating Training Course? Hands-On Learning: Practical exercises and real-world projects for skill development. Expert Instructors: Learn from seasoned professionals with extensive experience in painting and decorating. Comprehensive Curriculum: Covering all aspects of the craft, making you a versatile practitioner. Career Opportunities: Open doors to diverse opportunities in residential and commercial painting and decorating. 🎓 Enroll Now and Unleash Your Creative Potential! Transform your passion for painting and decorating into a fulfilling career. Our Painting and Decorating Training course is your gateway to mastering the skills and techniques needed to excel in this dynamic and creative field. Enroll now and embark on a journey where every stroke of your brush brings spaces to life! Course Curriculum Module 1_ Introduction to Painting and Decorating. Introduction to Painting and Decorating. 00:00 Module 2_ Preparing Surfaces. Preparing Surfaces. 00:00 Module 3_ Paints and Coatings. Paints and Coatings. 00:00 Module 4_ Applying Paints and Coatings. Applying Paints and Coatings. 00:00 Module 5_ Wallpapering. Wallpapering. 00:00

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Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Executives, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Business and IT stakeholders working with analysts, Quality and process engineers, technicians, managers; supervisors, team leaders, and process operators; anyone who wants to improve their Business Analysis skills. Overview After completing this course, students will know how to: Plan, manage and close requirements for software development project in reduced time using Agile Scrum practices Minimize project uncertainty and risk by applying Agile principles through the Scrum method Ensure your project delivers required functionality and adds value to the business Create an environment of self-management for your software development team that will be able to continuously align the delivered software with desired business needs, easily adapting to changing requirements throughout the process. Learn how to apply Agile Scrum by measuring and evaluating status based on the undeniable truth of working, testing software, creating a more accurate visibility into the actual progress of projects. Many of today?s Project Management and Business Analyst Professionals are finding themselves leading, managing and analyzing on Agile development teams - only to find that many of the tools and techniques applied when using a traditional project management approach no longer work as effectively or at all. In order to do more than survive in this iterative development environment, today?s Project Manager and Business Analyst must employ additional project management and business analysis tools and techniques to effectively lead their teams and deliver their projects. Introduction - Fundamentals of Agile Why Agile? Exercise 1a: Waterfall-Lean-Agile Simulation History & Mindset: Understand how the agile approach arose. The Agile Lifecycle Introducing Agile to the organization Roles and Responsibilities on an Agile project team. Understand the purpose, the concepts, the theory, and some applications around the importance of people as individuals providing value through working in teams. Establishing core hours - How will the team work during a day? How to build end-to-end systems in early iterations Exercise 1b: How to build end-to-end systems in early iterations Planning and Managing Business Analysis Communication and Performance Agile and CMMI Exercise 1c: Case Study Project Assembling the team ? Scrum Roles Value-Driven Development: Understand why agile development focuses so heavily on working products, its more general casting as 'value-driven' development, with incremental, iterative and risk-driven approaches. Themes, theory and applications. Exercise 2a: Identify the ?Product Owner? Identify Project Success Criteria Exercise 2b: Review the Scrum Cheat Sheet Establish your Agile team using RACI Exercise 2c: Build the Scrum Team Define the Product and Project Vision Envision the Product and Project outcomes Exercise 3a: Review Agile Checklist Project Chartering (Project Planning) Assemble the Agile project team ? what are their responsibilities? Compile the Product Backlog (Coarse-Grain Requirements) Discuss how to Plan Sprints and Releases Exercise 3b: Product Vision ? Goals and Strategies Establish the Project ?time-box? Exercise 3c: Create a Release Plan Embrace the High-Level (Coarse-Grain) Plan Managing different types of Personas on an Agile Project Identifying and managing ?Information Radiators? Planning in Agile Projects ? Common practices that work Determine how the team will tracking and monitoring activities Exercise 3c: Establish the Project Time-box Tools and Techniques ? Building the Scrum Task board Communications Exercise 4a: Discussion ? Tools and Techniques for Scrum Planning, Monitoring and Adapting Scrum Task Board Exercise 4c: Create a Scrum Task board ? Identify work streams Agile Estimating Agile Analysis and Design Burndown Chart Team Velocity Soft Skills Negotiation Estimating ad Prioritizing Effort Planning Releases. Understand the value, the concepts, the theory and some applications for learning and adapting at all levels and on all topics (the product, the process, the team, and the organization). Exercise 5a: Brainstorm Business Functionality Establishing decision and acceptance criteria for user stories Planning Poker Exercise 5b: Estimate Effort (Coarse-Grain) Prioritize themes and releases Prioritize user stories Exercise 5c: Confirm the Estimated Effort (Fine Grain) Estimating team velocity Preparing for change ? Is the organization ready? Exercise 5d: Hold a daily Scrum and update the Scrum Task Board Exercise 5e: Conduct a Scrum or Scrums Plan the Iteration (Sprint) Sprint Zero activities Elements of a successful Sprint Planning meeting Create a Sprint Backlog How to create a task board Exercise 6a: Using the case study ? Review Iteration Planning Checklist Create a Sprint plan ? Establishing Sprint success metrics Exercise 6b: Discussion Sprint ?Zero? Activities Define the vision and Iteration Requirements Estimating the level of effort (LOE) with the team Creating user Stories for the Product Backlog -Guidelines to consider The art of slicing user stories Exercise 6c: Review the Sprint Plan Managing the Solution Scope and Requirements using 2-4 week Sprints Exercise 6d: Adapting a change-driven Project plan that works Adapting a change-driven (Agile) Project plan that works ? what are the key differences from traditional (waterfall) project plans? Finalize the Iteration Plan and how the team will operate Running the Sprint - from Planning to Review and Retrospective Managing your Scrums and setting expectations with your team Exercise 7a: Using the case study ? Review the Review Planning checklist Using Burndown charts to track progress Exercise 7b: Using the case study ? Review the Review Retrospective checklist Manage changes during the Sprint ? What questions to ask Prepare for the Sprint Review Exercise 7c: Review of roles - Quiz Obtain Customer Acceptance of the Product Increment Hold a Sprint Retrospective - What is working and what needs to be improved upon during the Sprints Update the product backlog - Rework the High-Level (Coarse-Grain) Plan Plan and Execute the next Sprint Create an environment for continuous improvement ? Product, Process and People Additional Information Useful books and links on Agile

This comprehensive online interior design course includes 12 self study modules, and weekly 1:1 telephone and or video consultations. I will personally guide and inspire you through your creative learning journey.

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for The content is appropriate for test automation engineering roles, test manager roles, test lead roles, test architect roles, as well as developer roles. This course assumes you have a foundational understanding of testing and the purpose of automation. This course will be beneficial to anyone who is accountable for assessing, planning, designing, and implementing an integrated set of technology (testing infrastructure) that supports development, testing, and deployment. Overview Working in an interactive learning environment, led by our expert facilitator, attendees will learn to: Document the current state of test automation in your organization Define a custom test automation plan and architecture to fit their situation Create an initial implementation plan Identify initial key measures Develop a metrics dashboard for tracking the value of test automation Lay out a future strategy and roadmap to get there Introduction to Test Automation is a one-day, hands-on event designed to provide participants with the skills required to develop a custom test automation plan and architecture for their organization. Throughout the course, students will examine and work through various practical examples, learning how to create an integrated test automation plan and develop a test automation architecture. Participants will also learn about the possible real-world challenges they may face while trying to accomplish their goals, exploring the practical positive aspects of engaging their technical team, along with the possible frustrations of experiencing too much isolation between test automators and test designers. Getting Started Automation beginnings Software as a series of imperfect translations The Compelling Business Needs for Automation Automation the next opportunity Islands of Automation Getting products to market more quickly, at the right costs and quality Automation Challenges and Requirements Automation Challenges Test Automation Key Requirements Foundational material for your automation plan Templates Questions Examples Virtual Consulting included with this course Automation plan vision and strategy Vision, Strategy, Approach Example Defining your end in mind Deciding where to start Engaging Others Conducting a current state tools inventory Assessing your current state - tools and processes Tools inventory example and template Radar Chart as a means of presenting current state information Consider the best automation approach Waterfall vs. agile cycles of work Aligning tools with your methodologies Strategies for Automating The Test Automation Pyramid Developing your test automation architecture Blocks of automation capabilities Islands of Automation Integrated Tools Architecture Template Integrated Tools Architecture Examples Test automation architecture examples Examples of different test automation architectures and frameworks Selenium Key Test Automation Architecture Characteristics Acceptance test-driven and behavior-driven testing overview Test automation approaches FitNesse Cucumber Gherkin script overview Tool workflow Considerations for what to automate and when Categories of tests that might be automated We have many tool choices Key points in Test Tool Architecture Planning Piloting and Implementing automation Selecting and evaluating tools and rolling them out Selling Automation - qualitative questions Selling Automation - quantitative questions Measuring automation benefits Measures in technical terms Measures in business terms Measures of testing vs. measures of test automation Next Steps A few keys to success