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Writing Clear Business Communication: On-Demand This program is about learning about the writing process and covers the full spectrum of documents used when corresponding in the workplace. The ability to write effectively comes naturally to some people, but for the vast majority, it is a task often approached with a mixture of trepidation and dread. Effective writing seldom, if ever, 'magically materializes' on the spot. In reality, it is most often the product of planning, writing, and rewriting. This is why writing is called a process; it must go through a series of steps before it is clear and complete. This program is about learning about the writing process and covers the full spectrum of documents used when corresponding in the workplace. The ability to write effectively comes naturally to some people, but for the vast majority, it is a task often approached with a mixture of trepidation and dread. However, the ability to communicate in the written word, for whatever purpose, is an important part of our working and personal lives and can have a direct impact on our ability to persuade, gain commitment or agreement and enhance understanding. Good writing sounds like talking on paper, which is why this program is focused on getting the message across and achieving the desired results using the 'keep it simple and direct' approach. What you Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Write effective e-mails, letters, memos, and reports Clearly articulate the message Achieve desired results from correspondence Organize content for maximum impact Format for enhanced understanding Choose the appropriate communication medium for each document Revise documents to increase clarity and impact Foundations Concepts Business writing as a form of professional communication How business writing compares to other forms of writing Characteristics of good business writing Challenges with business writing The Project Environment Business writing in the project environment The concept of art, science, and optics of business writing Art Economy Precision Action Music Personality Science Purpose, simple, compound, and complex sentence structures Techniques to engage the reader Point of view: tone, attitude, and humor Organization: opening, body, and closing Support and coherence Optics Visual optics Sound optics Feel optics Effective optics Efficient optics Email Formal vs. informal emails Suggestions for improving email communication Instant and text messaging Reports Common types of reports created Formatting of reports Guidelines for meeting minutes Contracts Types of contracts Common agreements Procurement documents Templates, Forms, and Checklists Templates Forms Checklists Other Formatting Good Documentation Practices Good documentation practices Data integrity in business communication

Description: PowerPoint is Microsoft's powerful and easy to use presentation program. By this Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 for Beginners you will learn how to create PowerPoint presentations in the newest version of Microsoft Office. This version of PowerPoint incorporates some new features and connectivity options in an effort to make collaboration and production as easy as possible. This Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 for Beginners is designed to help all novice computer users get up to speed with PowerPoint Quickly. You will learn to navigate the PowerPoint environment, create and save PowerPoint presentation, and much more. If, you are interested to take this course, don't delay to join us now. Learning Outcomes: Utilize the PowerPoint user interface, creating and saving presentations, and using help Making presentations through presentation options like selecting types, building it, layouts, text editing, viewing and navigation Discover methods for formatting characters, paragraphs, and text boxes Adding images, screenshots, screen recordings, shapes and WordArt Modifying options for objects and animation features Creating and formatting a table and integrating data from other Microsoft Office applications Create format and manipulate a chart Assessment: At the end of the course, you will be required to sit for an online MCQ test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately. You will instantly know whether you have been successful or not. Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After completing and passing the course successfully, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. Who is this Course for? Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 for Beginners is certified by CPD Qualifications Standards and IAO. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic background. Requirements Our Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 for Beginners is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path After completing this course you will be able to build up accurate knowledge and skills with proper confidence to enrich yourself and brighten up your career in the relevant job market. Getting Started with PowerPoint Navigate the PowerPoint Environment 00:30:00 ACTIVITY - NAVIGATING THE POWERPOINT 2016 USER INTERFACE 00:05:00 Create and Save a PowerPoint Presentation 00:15:00 ACTIVITY - CREATING AND SAVING A POWERPOINT PRESENTATION 00:05:00 Use Help 00:15:00 ACTIVITY - USING POWERPOINT HELP 00:05:00 Developing a PowerPoint Presentation Select a Presentation Type 00:15:00 ACTIVITY - SELECTING A PRESENTATION TYPE 00:05:00 Build a Presentation 00:15:00 ACTIVITY - BUILDING A PRESENTATION 00:05:00 Lay Out a Presentation 00:15:00 ACTIVITY - LAYING OUT A PRESENTATION 00:05:00 Edit Text 00:15:00 ACTIVITY - EDITING TEXT 00:05:00 View and Navigate a Presentation 00:15:00 ACTIVITY - VIEWING A PRESENTATION 00:05:00 Performing Advanced Text Editing Format Characters 00:15:00 ACTIVITY - FORMATTING CHARACTERS 00:05:00 Format Paragraphs 00:30:00 ACTIVITY - FORMATTING PARAGRAPHS 00:05:00 Format Text Boxes 00:15:00 ACTIVITY - FORMATTING TEXT BOXES 00:05:00 Adding Graphical Elements to Your Presentation Insert Images 00:30:00 ACTIVITY - INSERTING IMAGES 00:05:00 Insert Shapes 00:15:00 ACTIVITY - INSERTING SHAPES 00:05:00 Insert WordArt 00:15:00 ACTIVITY - INSERT WORDART 00:05:00 Modifying Objects in Your Presentation Edit Objects 00:30:00 ACTIVITY - EDITING OBJECTS 00:05:00 Format Objects 00:15:00 ACTIVITY - FORMATTING OBJECTS 00:05:00 Group Objects 00:15:00 ACTIVITY - GROUPING OBJECTS 00:05:00 Arrange Objects 00:15:00 ACTIVITY - ARRANGING OBJECTS 00:05:00 Animate Objects 00:15:00 ACTIVITY - ANIMATING OBJECTS 00:05:00 Adding Tables to Your Presentation Create a Table 00:15:00 ACTIVITY - CREATING A TABLE 00:05:00 Format a Table 00:15:00 ACTIVITY - FORMATTING A TABLE 00:05:00 Insert a Table from Other Microsoft Office Applications 00:15:00 ACTIVITY - INSERTING A TABLE FROM MICROSOFT EXCEL 00:05:00 Adding Charts to Your Presentation Create a Chart 00:15:00 ACTIVITY - CREATING A CHART 00:05:00 Format a Chart 00:15:00 ACTIVITY - FORMATTING A CHART 00:05:00 Manipulate a Chart 00:15:00 ACTIVITY - MANIPULATING A CHART 00:05:00 Insert a Chart from Microsoft Excel 00:15:00 ACTIVITY - INSERTING A CHART FROM MICROSOFT EXCEL 00:05:00 Preparing to Deliver Your Presentation Review Your Presentation 00:30:00 ACTIVITY - REVIEWING YOUR PRESENTATION 00:05:00 Apply Transitions 00:15:00 ACTIVITY - APPLYING TRANSITIONS 00:05:00 Print Your Presentation 00:15:00 ACTIVITY - PRINTING YOUR PRESENTATION 00:05:00 Deliver Your Presentation 01:00:00 ACTIVITY - DELIVERING YOUR PRESENTATION 00:05:00 Activities Activities - Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 for Beginners 00:00:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 for Beginners 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 for Beginners 00:20:00 Order Your Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

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FAA Level 2 Award In First Aid For Mental Health (RQF) Classroom (1 day course) or Virtual (3 x 2½ hour sessions) Gives learners knowledge of Mental Health First Aid Gives learners the skills to help those with mental health problems and improve mental health in the workplace Course Contents: What is Mental Health? Why people develop mental health conditions What the role of a mental health first aider is Knowing how to provide advice and practical support Knowing how to recognise and manage stress Understand the impact of substance abuse on mental health Understand the first aid action plan for mental health and be able to put it in place Know how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace Recognising a range of mental health conditions: Depression Anxiety Psychosis Eating disorders Suicide Self-harm Benefits of this course: 37% of all work-related ill-health is due to mental health problems Problems with mental health cover 45% of all working days lost A whopping 12.8 million working days, or 49, 042 years, were lost due to mental health problems in 2018/19 602,000 workers suffered from work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2018/19 One in four people will have a mental health problem at some point during their lives Whether work is causing or aggravating mental health problems, employers have a legal responsibility towards their employees Work-related mental health issues must to be assessed to measure the levels of risk to staff Where a risk is identified, steps must be taken to remove it or reduce it as far as reasonably practicable This full day Mental Health First Aid course gives a good grounding to help others in the workplace Accredited, Ofqual regulated qualification Our Mental Health First Aid Courses are nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualifications accredited by First Aid Awards Ltd in association with NUCO Training. This means that you can be rest assured that your Mental Health First Aid Certificates fulfill the upcoming legal requirements and are a very good way to make sure you and your employees have a supporting workplace to deal with staff's mental health conditions. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/3769/2

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Are you a graduate or an industry professional ready to take your career to the next level, develop a new specialism, or see your film idea or project realised? Our MA in Screen and Film Production could enable you to advance your career, develop and enhance your skillset, and align yourself with top industry professionals. Through research-based practice this new MA puts you and your aspirations at the centre of your learning, whilst refining your chosen specialist pathway. 

QA Level 2 Award In Working At Height (RQF) Face to Face: Half-day course Virtual Classroom: Spread over 2 sessions of 2½ hr duration Raises awareness of safety considerations whilst working at height Teaches how to ensure a safe working environment Course Contents: Legislation, regulations, roles and responsibilities when working at height The consequences of non-compliance Safe working practices when working at height How to reduce the risks from:Weather conditionsWorking environmentsOthers working at heightFalling objectsFragile surfaces Importance of risk assessments Rescue plan requirements Selecting appropriate equipment Identifying safety precautions when using equipment Importance of Personal hygiene Reporting procedures when equipment is faulty Benefits of this course: 35 People died in 2017/18 due to falls from height There were also 43,000 non-fatal accidents due to falls from height These resulted in 80 major injuries And 230 over-3-day absences, costing employees and employers money Even just a height of less than 2 meters can result in serious, or even fatal, injuries The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require employers, and those in charge of any type of work at height activity to ensure that the work is properly planned, well supervised and carried out by competent people Employees who do this course will learn to have a greater awareness of the risks involved in working at height, and on how to best manage those risks, ensuring the safety of all concerned Accredited, Ofqual regulated qualification: This Health and Safety Training Course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards.This means that you can be rest assured that your Health and Safety Certificate fulfils the legal requirements and is an excellent way to make sure you and your employees are trained in Health and Safety.The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2687/6

The MA Learning & Teaching in Creative Industries is perfect if you’re looking to enter into a teaching career for the first time. It’s also the ideal choice if you’re an experienced educator wanting to broaden your knowledge and skills within the field of creative arts education at Further Education and Higher Education levels. You’ll engage in critical and collaborative development as a creative educator and improve your skills and agency as a teacher, as well as literacy in educational research.

The RYA Yachtmaster Fast Track Online Theory Course is an online theory course designed to suit those who have a lot of experience at sea but have no formal qualifications. Alternatively, perhaps you have completed the Day Skipper course but your skills are a little rusty and underused. The RYA Yachtmaster Course Fast Track course will provide a little more background on each topic before moving onto the advanced skills of the Yachtmaster syllabus.

CIMA P2, 100% Pass Guarantee, Full Learning and Revision Components, Tests, Mock Exam, Tutor Support and CIMA Approved Materials Included, Exceptional Pass Rates