The Accounting and Analysis Manual is an indispensable resource for finance professionals, auditors, and business managers navigating the complexities of financial reporting and analysis. What is inside the manual? Presentation of Financial Statements This section is foundational, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of how financial statements are structured and presented, which is crucial for both reporting and analysis. Balance Sheet Issues: Assets and Liabilities A deep dive into the intricacies of assets and liabilities, including current and non-current classifications, debt, leases, and more. This part is essential for understanding a company's financial health and operational sustainability. Income Statement Issues Focusing on revenue recognition and the implications of employee share options, this section is key for understanding how a company's operations translate into financial performance. Understanding Cash Flow Statements With emphasis on free cash flow, this section highlights the importance of cash management and its impact on a company's valuation and investment attractiveness. Accounting and Analysis for M&A This comprehensive segment covers the end-to-end process and considerations for M&A activities, including the consolidation process, acquisition accounting, and the treatment of goodwill. Accounting and Analysis Cover the fundamentals of accounting frameworks, reporting elements, and the mechanics of preparing financial statements, including detailed discussions on assets, liabilities, income statements, and cash flow statements.
The Introduction to M&A manual is an indispensable resource for finance professionals, auditors, and business managers looking at beginning their M&A journey. What is Inside the manual? Model Setup and Structure This foundational section covers everything from initial design principles to file naming conventions and sheet consistency. It also discusses the importance of freezing panes for ease of use, establishing a coherent model structure. Inputs, Assumptions, and Outputs Essential for the integrity and flexibility of financial models, this part delves into how to organise inputs and assumptions effectively, the creation of a control panel for easy scenario adjustments, and the clear presentation of outputs for decision-making. Advanced Excel Techniques Focusing on critical Excel functionalities such as relative vs. absolute referencing, naming cells and ranges, and the use of functions like IF, LOOKUP, and INDIRECT. It also covers the management of volatile functions and data consolidation techniques. Data Analysis and Presentation This section emphasises tools and methods for analysing model outputs, including pivot tables, array formulas, and sensitivity analysis using Goal Seek and data tables. It also covers the validation of data inputs and outputs, conditional formatting, and the creation of charts for visual representation of data. Model Auditing and Error Detection A critical component for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial models, this part provides strategies for auditing models, tracking changes, detecting errors, and utilising Excel's built-in auditing tools. It offers a systematic approach to reviewing models and ensuring they are free of errors and ready for use. Introduction to Mergers and Aquisitions This book offers a concise yet comprehensive guide to the intricacies of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), covering both theoretical strategies and practical steps involved in buying and selling companies. It explores the initial planning and strategy, dives into the specifics of dealing with both private and public companies, and discusses the critical aspects of deal structuring and post-acquisition integration.
Overview Take a journey online and become a first-class Photographer, with creative skills that will impress acquaintances and clients alike. This Professional Photography Diploma course provides the complete learning package for camera enthusiasts and budding shutterbugs. The learning modules offer expert coaching for producing images with perfect compositions, great lighting effects, and emotional power. You will surprise yourself with your photographic talents once you have completed the course and start to use professional equipment and techniques. As well as mastering editing and framing, you will even be guided on how to take stunning photos with mobile devices and start your own private business. 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 Professional Photography Diploma. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds. Requirements Our Professional Photography Diploma is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible on tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on wifi, 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 Having these various qualifications will increase the value in your CV and open you up to multiple sectors such as Business & Management , Admin, Accountancy & Finance, Secretarial & PA, Teaching & Mentoring etc. Course Curriculum 37 sections • 280 lectures • 20:27:00 total length •Introduction to the Photography Masterclass: 00:03:00 •How Does a Camera Work: 00:01:00 •Lecture Types: 00:02:00 •Intro to Exposure: 00:02:00 •What is Aperture: 00:08:00 •What is Shutter Speed: 00:04:00 •What is ISO: 00:06:00 •The Exposure Triangle: 00:09:00 •Using the Exposure Meter: 00:09:00 •Metering Modes - Advanced Lesson: 00:03:00 •Exposure Compensation - Advanced Lesson: 00:04:00 •Dynamic Range - Advanced Lesson: 00:03:00 •HDR and Bracketing - Advanced Lesson: 00:02:00 •Reading a Histogram: 00:02:00 •What is an Exposure: 00:01:00 •Exposure Modes: 00:09:00 •Intro to Activities: 00:01:00 •Activity - Exposure: 00:01:00 •Intro to Composition: 00:01:00 •The Rule of Thirds: 00:03:00 •Negative Space: 00:02:00 •Leading Lines: 00:03:00 •Symmetry and Balance: 00:02:00 •Perspective and Angles: 00:07:00 •Backgrounds: 00:03:00 •Activity - Composition: 00:01:00 •Advanced - Shooting Portraits with Wide vs Telephoto Lenses: 00:01:00 •Intro to Focus and Depth of Field: 00:01:00 •Understanding Depth of Field: 00:03:00 •How to Get a Blurrier Background: 00:02:00 •Manual vs Auto Focus: 00:03:00 •Auto Focus Modes: 00:05:00 •Getting Sharp Focus on Fast Moving Objects: 00:03:00 •What is Bokeh: 00:01:00 •Viewfinder Focus: 00:01:00 •Activity - Fast Objects: 00:01:00 •Intro to Camera Anatomy: 00:01:00 •The Main Camera Features: 00:05:00 •Camera Scene Modes: 00:03:00 •File Types and Formats: 00:09:00 •DSLR va Mirrorless Cameras: 00:03:00 •The Sensor: 00:06:00 •Continuous and Burst Modes: 00:02:00 •Resolution and Quality: 00:03:00 •Intro to White Balance and Color: 00:01:00 •What is White Balance: 00:03:00 •The Kelvin Light Temperature Scale: 00:04:00 •Automatic Balance Modes: 00:03:00 •Color Modes and In-Camera Adjustments: 00:03:00 •Light Spectrum and Theory 20 hours ago more: 00:02:00 •Using Colors Creatively: 00:03:00 •Black and White Photography: 00:04:00 •Activity - Creative Color: 00:01:00 •Advanced - Custom White Balance: 00:03:00 •Intro to Lighting: 00:02:00 •Using Natural Light: 00:08:00 •Using Natural Light a Window: 00:03:00 •Using Artificial Light: 00:07:00 •Using the on Board Camera Flash: 00:03:00 •Using an External Flash: 00:10:00 •Using a Light Kit: 00:04:00 •Creative Lighting: 00:05:00 •Activity - Lighting: 00:01:00 •Intro to Mobile Photography: 00:02:00 •Using a Smartphone Camera: 00:03:00 •Exposing Properly With the Smartphone Camera: 00:01:00 •Tips for Shooting With Your Mobile Camera: 00:04:00 •Shooting in Low Light With a Smartphone: 00:07:00 •Mobile Camera Accessories: 00:02:00 •Using Portrait Mode: 00:03:00 •Intro to Cameras: 00:01:00 •Camera Types: 00:03:00 •What is Your Budget: 00:03:00 •How and Where to Buy a Camera: 00:02:00 •What is the Best Beginner Camera: 00:06:00 •How to Build Out Your Camera Kit: 00:03:00 •Introducing Our Chats: 00:01:00 •A Chat About Buying a New Camera: 00:21:00 •Intro to Lenses: 00:01:00 •A Deeper Dive into Focal Length: 00:07:00 •A Deeper Dive Into Aperture: 00:05:00 •Primes vs Zooms: 00:06:00 •Prime vs Zoom - Quality Comparison: 00:02:00 •Upgrading Your Lenses - Kit vs Pro: 00:01:00 •Lens Stabilization: 00:03:00 •Filter Demonstration: 00:03:00 •Specialty and Creative Lenses: 00:04:00 •How to Clean Your Camera Lens: 00:06:00 •Intro to Camera Accessories: 00:01:00 •Memory Cards: 00:04:00 •Batteries: 00:02:00 •Stabilization: 00:04:00 •Flashes and Lights: 00:02:00 •Camera Bags: 00:03:00 •Hard Drives: 00:03:00 •Sam's Favorite Bags: 00:03:00 •Intro to Scenarios: 00:01:00 •Intro and Tips for Portrait Photography: 00:02:00 •Portrait Photo Demo: 00:08:00 •Intro and Tips for Long Exposure Photography: 00:02:00 •Daytime Long Exposure Demo: 00:19:00 •Activity - Portrait: 00:01:00 •Nighttime Long Exposure: 00:09:00 •Activity - Long Exposure: 00:01:00 •Intro and Tips for Landscape Photography: 00:02:00 •Landscape Photo demo: 00:07:00 •Activity - Landscape: 00:01:00 •Intro and Tips for Product Photography: 00:03:00 •Product Photo Demonstration with Natural Light: 00:07:00 •Product Photography with Lights: 00:03:00 •Adding a Refiection: 00:02:00 •DIY Light Box: 00:05:00 •Activity - Product: 00:01:00 •Editing Product Photos: 00:14:00 •Intro and Tips for Low Light Photography: 00:02:00 •Low Light Demo: 00:08:00 •Activity - Low light: 00:04:00 •Intro and Tips for Sports and Action Photography: 00:02:00 •Sports Photography: 00:08:00 •Activity - Action and Sports: 00:01:00 •Intro and Tips for Macro Photography: 00:02:00 •Macro Photography Demo: 00:05:00 •Activity - Macro: 00:01:00 •Street Photo demo: 00:04:00 •Activity - Street and Architecture: 00:01:00 •Intro to Event Photography: 00:02:00 •A Chat About Event Photography: 00:04:00 •Bring the Right Tools: 00:05:00 •Be Aware of Your Surrounding: 00:05:00 •Be Quick With Your Settings: 00:05:00 •Capture the Details: 00:04:00 •An Overview of Shooting a Wedding: 00:10:00 •Activity - Events: 00:01:00 •Intro to Drone Photography: 00:01:00 •Our Recommended Drone Equipment: 00:06:00 •Drone Tips: 00:06:00 •Drone Demo: 00:12:00 •Activity - Aerial Photography: 00:01:00 •Intro and for Night Photography: 00:01:00 •Night Photo Demo: 00:04:00 •Activity - Night: 00:01:00 •Intro to Editing: 00:01:00 •Activity - Photo Editing: 00:01:00 •Intro Photoshop: 00:05:00 •Opening Photos in Photoshop CC: 00:05:00 •Cropping in Photoshop CC: 00:03:00 •White Balance in Photoshop CC: 00:04:00 •Proper Photo Editing Workflow in Photoshop Photoshop CC: 00:06:00 •Exposure Photoshop CC: 00:03:00 •Color and Saturation in Photoshop CC: 00:04:00 •Sharpening and Noise Reduction in Photoshop CC: 00:06:00 •Tone Curve in Photoshop CC: 00:03:00 •Effects - Vignettes, Grain, Dehaze in Photoshop CC: 00:04:00 •Saving and Exporting in Photoshop CC: 00:08:00 •HSL and Grayscale in Photoshop CC: 00:05:00 •Split Toning in Photoshop CC: 00:03:00 •Lens Corrections in Photoshop CC: 00:06:00 •Spot and Blemish Removal in Photoshop CC: 00:04:00 •Targeted Adjustments in Photoshop CC: 00:05:00 •Straighten and Transform Tools in Photoshop CC: 00:03:00 •Graduated, Radial, Brush Filters in Photoshop CC: 00:08:00 •Range Masks in Photoshop CC: 00:07:00 •Full Landscape Edit in Photoshop CC: 00:15:00 •Full Portrait in Photoshop CC: 00:11:00 •Cropping in Photoshop CC: 00:04:00 •Layer Panel Workflow in Photoshop CC: 00:02:00 •Making Photo Adjustment in Photoshop CC: 00:11:00 •Removing Background from Photo in Photoshop CC: 00:08:00 •Favorite Tools for Manipulating Photos in Photoshop CC: 00:10:00 •Exporting from Photoshop CC: 00:04:00 •Editing Togather an HDR Photo in Photoshop CC: 00:03:00 •Intro to Lightroom Classic CC: 00:05:00 •Importing and Organizing in Lightroom Classic CC: 00:11:00 •Crop and Rotate Lightroom Classic CC: 00:05:00 •White Balance in Lightroom Classic: 00:08:00 •Exposure in Lightroom Classic CC: 00:06:00 •Color and Saturation in Lightroom Classic CC: 00:04:00 •Sharpening and Noise Reduction in Lightroom Classic CC: 00:07:00 •Vignettes, Grain and Dehaze in Lightroom Classic CC: 00:06:00 •Exporting in Lightroom Classic CC: 00:10:00 •Lens Corrections in Lightroom Classic CC: 00:05:00 •Split Tone in Lightroom Classic CC: 00:05:00 •Removing Blemishes With the Heal and Clone Tools in Lightroom Classic CC: 00:08:00 •Graduated, Radial and Brush Adjustments in Lightroom Classic CC: 00:10:00 •Adjustment Brush Presets in Lightroom Classic CC: 00:03:00 •Range Masks in Lightroom Classic CC: 00:05:00 •Full Edit - Portrait in Lightroom Classic CC: 00:19:00 •Full Edit - Black and White Action in Lightroom Classic CC: 00:09:00 •Intro to Lightroom CC: 00:03:00 •Import and Organize in Lightroom CC: 00:10:00 •Crop and Rotate in Lightroom CC: 00:03:00 •White Balance and Saturation in Lightroom CC: 00:06:00 •Light - Exposure and Tone Curve in Lightroom CC: 00:08:00 •Color Mixer in Lightroom CC: 00:02:00 •Effects in Lightroom CC: 00:05:00 •Split Toning in Lightroom CC: 00:01:00 •Details in Lightroom CC: 00:05:00 •Optics in Lightroom CC: 00:03:00 •Geometry in Lightroom CC: 00:04:00 •Exporting and Sharing Lightroom CC: 00:02:00 •Healing and Clone Brushes in Lightroom CC: 00:04:00 •Brush Adjustments Lightroom CC: 00:04:00 •Radial and Linear Gradients Lightroom CC: 00:05:00 •Advanced Optione and Presets in Lightroom CC: 00:04:00 •Full Edit - Night Photo in Lightroom CC: 00:11:00 •Full Edit - Portrait in Lightroom CC: 00:14:00 •Editing Photos in Your Web Browses With Lightroom CC: 00:03:00 •Intro to Mac Photos: 00:02:00 •Importing and Organizing Mac Photos: 00:07:00 •Cropping and Rotating in Mac Photos: 00:05:00 •Exposure Adjustments in Mac Photos: 00:04:00 •White Balance in Mac Photos: 00:06:00 •Color, Saturation, HSL in Mac Photos: 00:06:00 •Noise Reduction and Sharpening in Mac Photos: 00:07:00 •Vignettes, Contrast, Black and White in Mac Photos: 00:06:00 •Exporting in Mac Photos: 00:06:00 •Full Edit -Portrait in Mac Photos: 00:10:00 •Full Edit - Landscape in Mac Photos: 00:09:00 •Intro to Google Photos: 00:02:00 •Importing and Organizing in Google Photos: 00:04:00 •Editing Photos in Google Photos in Google photos: 00:07:00 •Downloading and Sharing in Google Photos: 00:03:00 •Full Edit - Macro in Google Photos: 00:05:00 •Full Edit - Landscape in Google Photos: 00:06:00 •Intro to Photoshop Express: 00:01:00 •Importing and Understanding the Workspace in Photoshop Express: 00:04:00 •The Editing Workspace and Applying Filters in Photoshop Express: 00:03:00 •Crop and Rotate in Photoshop Expressle: 00:03:00 •Editing Photos in Photoshop Express: 00:07:00 •Red Eye Removal, Text and Frames in Photoshop Express: 00:04:00 •Removing Blemishes: 00:01:00 •Saving and Exporting in Photoshop Express: 00:02:00 •Creating Collages in Photoshop Express: 00:05:00 •Full Edit - Landscape in Photoshop Express: 00:05:00 •Full Edit - Product Photo in Photoshop Express: 00:05:00 •Intro to Snapseed: 00:01:00 •Opening Photos and Navigating the App: 00:05:00 •Making Adjustments and Editing Exposure: 00:05:00 •Cropping: 00:02:00 •White Balance: 00:02:00 •Details and Sharpening: 00:02:00 •Tone Curves: 00:03:00 •Rotate, Perspective and Expand: 00:04:00 •Making Edits to Selected Parts of an Image: 00:04:00 •Removing Blemishes and Healing Brush: 00:01:00 •Snapseed Photo Styles: 00:07:00 •Text and Frames: 00:02:00 •Saving and Exporting: 00:03:00 •Full Portrait Edit: 00:06:00 •Intro to Sharing: 00:02:00 •Online Platforms for Photographers: 00:09:00 •Having Success on Instagram: 00:07:00 •Activity - Portfolio: 00:01:00 •Creating a Portfolio with Wix: 00:17:00 •Chat about Having an Online Presence: 00:07:00 •Chat about Getting More Followers: 00:05:00 •A Chat about Best Web Platforms for Photographers: 00:06:00 •Intro to Starting a Photography Business: 00:01:00 •Starting a Photo Business: 00:04:00 •Finding Your First Client: 00:05:00 •Payments and Accounting: 00:02:00 •How Much Should You Charge: 00:05:00 •Contracts: 00:03:00 •Income and Expense Tracking: 00:03:00 •A Chat About Getting our First Clients: 00:06:00 •A Chat About the Gear You Need to Start a Business: 00:03:00 •A Chat About How Much You Should Charge: 00:09:00 •Intro to Stock Photography: 00:01:00 •The Best Stock Photos Sites to Sell on: 00:02:00 •Selling Stock Photography on Your Own: 00:03:00 •How Licensing: 00:04:00 •How to Print Your Photos: 00:03:00 •How Big Can You Print Your Photos: 00:02:00 •Framing: 00:02:00 •Intro and Tips for Wildlife Photography: 00:02:00 •Wildlife Photography Demonstration: 00:06:00 •Photo Chat - Sam's Archipelago Trip: 00:05:00 •Activity - Nature: 00:01:00 •Thank You and Conclusion Video: 00:03:00 •Assignment - Professional Photography Diploma: 00:00:00
Overview Take a journey online and become a first-class Photographer, with creative skills that will impress acquaintances and clients alike. This Professional Photography course provides the complete learning package for camera enthusiasts and budding shutterbugs. The learning modules offer expert coaching for producing images with perfect compositions, great lighting effects, and emotional power. You will surprise yourself with your photographic talents once you have completed the course and start to use professional equipment and techniques. As well as mastering editing and framing, you will even be guided on how to take stunning photos with mobile devices and start your own private business. 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 Professional Photography. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds. Requirements Our Professional Photography is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible on tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on wifi, 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 Having these various qualifications will increase the value in your CV and open you up to multiple sectors such as Business & Management , Admin, Accountancy & Finance, Secretarial & PA, Teaching & Mentoring etc. Course Curriculum 36 sections • 279 lectures • 20:27:00 total length •Introduction to the Photography Masterclass: 00:03:00 •How Does a Camera Work: 00:01:00 •Lecture Types: 00:02:00 •Intro to Exposure: 00:02:00 •What is Aperture: 00:08:00 •What is Shutter Speed: 00:04:00 •What is ISO: 00:06:00 •The Exposure Triangle: 00:09:00 •Using the Exposure Meter: 00:09:00 •Metering Modes - Advanced Lesson: 00:03:00 •Exposure Compensation - Advanced Lesson: 00:04:00 •Dynamic Range - Advanced Lesson: 00:03:00 •HDR and Bracketing - Advanced Lesson: 00:02:00 •Reading a Histogram: 00:02:00 •What is an Exposure: 00:01:00 •Exposure Modes: 00:09:00 •Intro to Activities: 00:01:00 •Activity - Exposure: 00:01:00 •Intro to Composition: 00:01:00 •The Rule of Thirds: 00:03:00 •Negative Space: 00:02:00 •Leading Lines: 00:03:00 •Symmetry and Balance: 00:02:00 •Perspective and Angles: 00:07:00 •Backgrounds: 00:03:00 •Activity - Composition: 00:01:00 •Advanced - Shooting Portraits with Wide vs Telephoto Lenses: 00:01:00 •Intro to Focus and Depth of Field: 00:01:00 •Understanding Depth of Field: 00:03:00 •How to Get a Blurrier Background: 00:02:00 •Manual vs Auto Focus: 00:03:00 •Auto Focus Modes: 00:05:00 •Getting Sharp Focus on Fast Moving Objects: 00:03:00 •What is Bokeh: 00:01:00 •Viewfinder Focus: 00:01:00 •Activity - Fast Objects: 00:01:00 •Intro to Camera Anatomy: 00:01:00 •The Main Camera Features: 00:05:00 •Camera Scene Modes: 00:03:00 •File Types and Formats: 00:09:00 •DSLR va Mirrorless Cameras: 00:03:00 •The Sensor: 00:06:00 •Continuous and Burst Modes: 00:02:00 •Resolution and Quality: 00:03:00 •Intro to White Balance and Color: 00:01:00 •What is White Balance: 00:03:00 •The Kelvin Light Temperature Scale: 00:04:00 •Automatic Balance Modes: 00:03:00 •Color Modes and In-Camera Adjustments: 00:03:00 •Light Spectrum and Theory 20 hours ago more: 00:02:00 •Using Colors Creatively: 00:03:00 •Black and White Photography: 00:04:00 •Activity - Creative Color: 00:01:00 •Advanced - Custom White Balance: 00:03:00 •Intro to Lighting: 00:02:00 •Using Natural Light: 00:08:00 •Using Natural Light a Window: 00:03:00 •Using Artificial Light: 00:07:00 •Using the on Board Camera Flash: 00:03:00 •Using an External Flash: 00:10:00 •Using a Light Kit: 00:04:00 •Creative Lighting: 00:05:00 •Activity - Lighting: 00:01:00 •Intro to Mobile Photography: 00:02:00 •Using a Smartphone Camera: 00:03:00 •Exposing Properly With the Smartphone Camera: 00:01:00 •Tips for Shooting With Your Mobile Camera: 00:04:00 •Shooting in Low Light With a Smartphone: 00:07:00 •Mobile Camera Accessories: 00:02:00 •Using Portrait Mode: 00:03:00 •Intro to Cameras: 00:01:00 •Camera Types: 00:03:00 •What is Your Budget: 00:03:00 •How and Where to Buy a Camera: 00:02:00 •What is the Best Beginner Camera: 00:06:00 •How to Build Out Your Camera Kit: 00:03:00 •Introducing Our Chats: 00:01:00 •A Chat About Buying a New Camera: 00:21:00 •Intro to Lenses: 00:01:00 •A Deeper Dive into Focal Length: 00:07:00 •A Deeper Dive Into Aperture: 00:05:00 •Primes vs Zooms: 00:06:00 •Prime vs Zoom - Quality Comparison: 00:02:00 •Upgrading Your Lenses - Kit vs Pro: 00:01:00 •Lens Stabilization: 00:03:00 •Filter Demonstration: 00:03:00 •Specialty and Creative Lenses: 00:04:00 •How to Clean Your Camera Lens: 00:06:00 •Intro to Camera Accessories: 00:01:00 •Memory Cards: 00:04:00 •Batteries: 00:02:00 •Stabilization: 00:04:00 •Flashes and Lights: 00:02:00 •Camera Bags: 00:03:00 •Hard Drives: 00:03:00 •Sam's Favorite Bags: 00:03:00 •Intro to Scenarios: 00:01:00 •Intro and Tips for Portrait Photography: 00:02:00 •Portrait Photo Demo: 00:08:00 •Intro and Tips for Long Exposure Photography: 00:02:00 •Daytime Long Exposure Demo: 00:19:00 •Activity - Portrait: 00:01:00 •Nighttime Long Exposure: 00:09:00 •Activity - Long Exposure: 00:01:00 •Intro and Tips for Landscape Photography: 00:02:00 •Landscape Photo demo: 00:07:00 •Activity - Landscape: 00:01:00 •Intro and Tips for Product Photography: 00:03:00 •Product Photo Demonstration with Natural Light: 00:07:00 •Product Photography with Lights: 00:03:00 •Adding a Refiection: 00:02:00 •DIY Light Box: 00:05:00 •Activity - Product: 00:01:00 •Editing Product Photos: 00:14:00 •Intro and Tips for Low Light Photography: 00:02:00 •Low Light Demo: 00:08:00 •Activity - Low light: 00:04:00 •Intro and Tips for Sports and Action Photography: 00:02:00 •Sports Photography: 00:08:00 •Activity - Action and Sports: 00:01:00 •Intro and Tips for Macro Photography: 00:02:00 •Macro Photography Demo: 00:05:00 •Activity - Macro: 00:01:00 •Street Photo demo: 00:04:00 •Activity - Street and Architecture: 00:01:00 •Intro to Event Photography: 00:02:00 •A Chat About Event Photography: 00:04:00 •Bring the Right Tools: 00:05:00 •Be Aware of Your Surrounding: 00:05:00 •Be Quick With Your Settings: 00:05:00 •Capture the Details: 00:04:00 •An Overview of Shooting a Wedding: 00:10:00 •Activity - Events: 00:01:00 •Intro to Drone Photography: 00:01:00 •Our Recommended Drone Equipment: 00:06:00 •Drone Tips: 00:06:00 •Drone Demo: 00:12:00 •Activity - Aerial Photography: 00:01:00 •Intro and for Night Photography: 00:01:00 •Night Photo Demo: 00:04:00 •Activity - Night: 00:01:00 •Intro to Editing: 00:01:00 •Activity - Photo Editing: 00:01:00 •Intro Photoshop: 00:05:00 •Opening Photos in Photoshop CC: 00:05:00 •Cropping in Photoshop CC: 00:03:00 •White Balance in Photoshop CC: 00:04:00 •Proper Photo Editing Workflow in Photoshop Photoshop CC: 00:06:00 •Exposure Photoshop CC: 00:03:00 •Color and Saturation in Photoshop CC: 00:04:00 •Sharpening and Noise Reduction in Photoshop CC: 00:06:00 •Tone Curve in Photoshop CC: 00:03:00 •Effects - Vignettes, Grain, Dehaze in Photoshop CC: 00:04:00 •Saving and Exporting in Photoshop CC: 00:08:00 •HSL and Grayscale in Photoshop CC: 00:05:00 •Split Toning in Photoshop CC: 00:03:00 •Lens Corrections in Photoshop CC: 00:06:00 •Spot and Blemish Removal in Photoshop CC: 00:04:00 •Targeted Adjustments in Photoshop CC: 00:05:00 •Straighten and Transform Tools in Photoshop CC: 00:03:00 •Graduated, Radial, Brush Filters in Photoshop CC: 00:08:00 •Range Masks in Photoshop CC: 00:07:00 •Full Landscape Edit in Photoshop CC: 00:15:00 •Full Portrait in Photoshop CC: 00:11:00 •Cropping in Photoshop CC: 00:04:00 •Layer Panel Workflow in Photoshop CC: 00:02:00 •Making Photo Adjustment in Photoshop CC: 00:11:00 •Removing Background from Photo in Photoshop CC: 00:08:00 •Favorite Tools for Manipulating Photos in Photoshop CC: 00:10:00 •Exporting from Photoshop CC: 00:04:00 •Editing Togather an HDR Photo in Photoshop CC: 00:03:00 •Intro to Lightroom Classic CC: 00:05:00 •Importing and Organizing in Lightroom Classic CC: 00:11:00 •Crop and Rotate Lightroom Classic CC: 00:05:00 •White Balance in Lightroom Classic: 00:08:00 •Exposure in Lightroom Classic CC: 00:06:00 •Color and Saturation in Lightroom Classic CC: 00:04:00 •Sharpening and Noise Reduction in Lightroom Classic CC: 00:07:00 •Vignettes, Grain and Dehaze in Lightroom Classic CC: 00:06:00 •Exporting in Lightroom Classic CC: 00:10:00 •Lens Corrections in Lightroom Classic CC: 00:05:00 •Split Tone in Lightroom Classic CC: 00:05:00 •Removing Blemishes With the Heal and Clone Tools in Lightroom Classic CC: 00:08:00 •Graduated, Radial and Brush Adjustments in Lightroom Classic CC: 00:10:00 •Adjustment Brush Presets in Lightroom Classic CC: 00:03:00 •Range Masks in Lightroom Classic CC: 00:05:00 •Full Edit - Portrait in Lightroom Classic CC: 00:19:00 •Full Edit - Black and White Action in Lightroom Classic CC: 00:09:00 •Intro to Lightroom CC: 00:03:00 •Import and Organize in Lightroom CC: 00:10:00 •Crop and Rotate in Lightroom CC: 00:03:00 •White Balance and Saturation in Lightroom CC: 00:06:00 •Light - Exposure and Tone Curve in Lightroom CC: 00:08:00 •Color Mixer in Lightroom CC: 00:02:00 •Effects in Lightroom CC: 00:05:00 •Split Toning in Lightroom CC: 00:01:00 •Details in Lightroom CC: 00:05:00 •Optics in Lightroom CC: 00:03:00 •Geometry in Lightroom CC: 00:04:00 •Exporting and Sharing Lightroom CC: 00:02:00 •Healing and Clone Brushes in Lightroom CC: 00:04:00 •Brush Adjustments Lightroom CC: 00:04:00 •Radial and Linear Gradients Lightroom CC: 00:05:00 •Advanced Optione and Presets in Lightroom CC: 00:04:00 •Full Edit - Night Photo in Lightroom CC: 00:11:00 •Full Edit - Portrait in Lightroom CC: 00:14:00 •Editing Photos in Your Web Browses With Lightroom CC: 00:03:00 •Intro to Mac Photos: 00:02:00 •Importing and Organizing Mac Photos: 00:07:00 •Cropping and Rotating in Mac Photos: 00:05:00 •Exposure Adjustments in Mac Photos: 00:04:00 •White Balance in Mac Photos: 00:06:00 •Color, Saturation, HSL in Mac Photos: 00:06:00 •Noise Reduction and Sharpening in Mac Photos: 00:07:00 •Vignettes, Contrast, Black and White in Mac Photos: 00:06:00 •Exporting in Mac Photos: 00:06:00 •Full Edit -Portrait in Mac Photos: 00:10:00 •Full Edit - Landscape in Mac Photos: 00:09:00 •Intro to Google Photos: 00:02:00 •Importing and Organizing in Google Photos: 00:04:00 •Editing Photos in Google Photos in Google photos: 00:07:00 •Downloading and Sharing in Google Photos: 00:03:00 •Full Edit - Macro in Google Photos: 00:05:00 •Full Edit - Landscape in Google Photos: 00:06:00 •Intro to Photoshop Express: 00:01:00 •Importing and Understanding the Workspace in Photoshop Express: 00:04:00 •The Editing Workspace and Applying Filters in Photoshop Express: 00:03:00 •Crop and Rotate in Photoshop Expressle: 00:03:00 •Editing Photos in Photoshop Express: 00:07:00 •Red Eye Removal, Text and Frames in Photoshop Express: 00:04:00 •Removing Blemishes: 00:01:00 •Saving and Exporting in Photoshop Express: 00:02:00 •Creating Collages in Photoshop Express: 00:05:00 •Full Edit - Landscape in Photoshop Express: 00:05:00 •Full Edit - Product Photo in Photoshop Express: 00:05:00 •Intro to Snapseed: 00:01:00 •Opening Photos and Navigating the App: 00:05:00 •Making Adjustments and Editing Exposure: 00:05:00 •Cropping: 00:02:00 •White Balance: 00:02:00 •Details and Sharpening: 00:02:00 •Tone Curves: 00:03:00 •Rotate, Perspective and Expand: 00:04:00 •Making Edits to Selected Parts of an Image: 00:04:00 •Removing Blemishes and Healing Brush: 00:01:00 •Snapseed Photo Styles: 00:07:00 •Text and Frames: 00:02:00 •Saving and Exporting: 00:03:00 •Full Portrait Edit: 00:06:00 •Intro to Sharing: 00:02:00 •Online Platforms for Photographers: 00:09:00 •Having Success on Instagram: 00:07:00 •Activity - Portfolio: 00:01:00 •Creating a Portfolio with Wix: 00:17:00 •Chat about Having an Online Presence: 00:07:00 •Chat about Getting More Followers: 00:05:00 •A Chat about Best Web Platforms for Photographers: 00:06:00 •Intro to Starting a Photography Business: 00:01:00 •Starting a Photo Business: 00:04:00 •Finding Your First Client: 00:05:00 •Payments and Accounting: 00:02:00 •How Much Should You Charge: 00:05:00 •Contracts: 00:03:00 •Income and Expense Tracking: 00:03:00 •A Chat About Getting our First Clients: 00:06:00 •A Chat About the Gear You Need to Start a Business: 00:03:00 •A Chat About How Much You Should Charge: 00:09:00 •Intro to Stock Photography: 00:01:00 •The Best Stock Photos Sites to Sell on: 00:02:00 •Selling Stock Photography on Your Own: 00:03:00 •How Licensing: 00:04:00 •How to Print Your Photos: 00:03:00 •How Big Can You Print Your Photos: 00:02:00 •Framing: 00:02:00 •Intro and Tips for Wildlife Photography: 00:02:00 •Wildlife Photography Demonstration: 00:06:00 •Photo Chat - Sam's Archipelago Trip: 00:05:00 •Activity - Nature: 00:01:00 •Thank You and Conclusion Video: 00:03:00
Learn how to use this innovative tool to analyse and validate your schedule, to add and model uncertainty and risk and to work with updated plans to compare project progress. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) This course looks at the powerful features of Nodes and Links. It looks at analysing and validating your schedule, adding uncertainty and risk and working with updated plans to compare project progress. Hands on practice will be gained throughout the course to ensure you can confidentially put your new skills into practice back in the workplace. This course is designed for new users of Nodes and links, no previous experience is required. You should however be familiar with risk management processes and terminology. Objectives By the end of the course you will be able to: Import and validate plans Analyse and review plans Add and model uncertainty Add and model risk Load updated schedules Re run analysis on updated schedules Content Validating your plan Importing a baseline plan Running a health check Analysing the results Reviewing the plan Analysing critical paths Reviewing activities Reviewing resources Adding Uncertainty Setting uncertainty templates Distributions Adding uncertainty Using Inherit Using AI Reviewing activity distributions Modelling Uncertainty Running the Analysis Reviewing the results Reviewing activity results Risk Drivers Filtering for activities Setting up the Risk Register Setting Risk Templates Adding Risks to the Risk Register Independent vs Dependant Events Setting Probability and Impact Modelling Uncertainty and Risk Mapping risks to activities Running the Analysis Reviewing the results Updated Plans Importing a new plan version Comparing plans Tracking progress Trend analysis Analysing Updated Plans Using updated plans Synchronising uncertainly and risk Rerunning analysis
Discover the powerful schedule and cost risk analysis features of PRA. Course overview Duration: 2 days (13 hours) Our Primavera Risk Analysis course gives a detailed introduction to the schedule and risk analysis features of Primavera Risk Analysis. It shows the powerful features of the tool and give hands on practice throughout the course to ensure you can confidentially put your new skills into practice back in the workplace. This course is designed for new users of Primavera Risk Analysis, and no previous experience is required. You should however be familiar with risk management processes and terminology. Objectives By the end of the course you will be able to: Import schedules into PRA Add three point estimates onto plans Perform schedule and cost analysis Use templated quick risk Run risk analysis Interpret results from the Risk Histogram and Tornado graph Add task percentiles to a Gantt chart Set up a risk register Add qualitative and quantitative risks Link risk to activities in the plan Create reports Use the Distribution Analyser Content Importing schedules Importing MSP and Primavera Schedules Running import checks Checking schedule integrity Schedule risk analysis 3 point estimating Entering uncertainly Different distributions Using quick risk Updating plan Importing plans with 3 point estimates Cost/Resource uncertainty Resource loadings Creating 3 point cost estimates Resource distributions and escalations Simple cost estimates Templated quick risk Setting up and applying templated quick risk Assessing risk at WBS level Running risk analysis Running risk analysis Interpreting results on the Risk Histogram Setting analysis options Task percentiles Setting task percentile options Including task percentiles on the Gantt chart Tornado graph Creating a Tornado graph Viewing sensitivity Analysing sensitivity against activities Setting up the risk register Setting Schema levels Defining criteria and tolerances Setting up a Risk Breakdown Structure (RBS) Working with manageability and proximity Saving scoring matrices Adding custom fields Exporting data Exporting to Excel, Word and PowerPoint Qualitive risks Setting risk IDs Adding risk cause, description and effect Setting up risk details Entering mitigation actions Quantitative risks Linking risks to activities Adding schedule and cost impacts Defining how multiple risks impact Correlation Migrating your plan Adding mitigation actions to your plan as tasks Linking tasks to mitigation actions Actioning your risk register Progressing risks Importing progressed plans Linking register to progressed plans Risk history The Waterfall chart Saving and reporting Exporting the risk register Running reports Creating new reports Building and comparing risk plans Using the distribution analyser Comparing dates and cost
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for individuals who want to become more confident and relaxed when speaking in front of an audience. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will become more confident and relaxed in front of an audience which will translate into a successful speaking event. In this course, students will learn some basic public speaking skills, including in-depth information on developing an engaging program and delivering their presentation with power. Getting Started Icebreaker Housekeeping Items The Parking Lot Workshop Objectives Identifying Your Audience Performing a Needs Analysis Creating an Audience Profile Identifying Key Questions and Concerns Creating a Basic Outline Outlining the Situation Identifying the Task That Had to Be Performed Listing the Actions You Took Revealing the Results Organizing the Program Making Organization Easy Organizational Methods Classifying and Categorizing Fleshing It Out Identifying Appropriate Sources Establishing Credibility The Importance of Citations Putting It All Together Writing Your Presentation Adding a Plan B Reviewing, Editing, and Rewriting Being Prepared Checking Out the Venue Gathering Materials A 24 Hour Checklist Overcoming Nervousness A Visit from the Boss Preparing Mentally Physical Relaxation Techniques Appearing Confident in Front of the Crowd Delivering Your Speech (I) Starting Off on the Right Foot Using Visual Aids Checking the Volume of Your Voice Delivering Your Speech (II) Adjusting on the Fly Gauging Whether Breaks Are Required Wrapping Up and Winding Down Questions and Answers Ground Rules Answering Questions That Sound Like an Attack Dealing with Complex Questions Wrapping Up Words from the Wise Review of Parking Lot Lessons Learned Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for anyone who is responsible for day-to-day management of many FortiGate devices via the FortiManager platform. Overview Describe capabilities of FortiManager Add FortiGate devices to Device Manager and import their running configuration Use provisioning templates and scripts for device-level changes across many devices Identify the synchronization states Manage the revision history of managed devices Offer a local FortiGuard Distribution Server to your Fortinet devices Deploy administrative domains (ADOMs) to support multiple customers on a single FortiManager Manage firewall policies across multiple FortiGate devices using policy packages with shared and dynamic objects Deploy policies and objects from the global ADOM to multiple ADOMs Explain high availability, backup, and recovery options for FortiManager Compare methods for centrally managing IPsec VPNs Explain the restricted ''admin'' profile and API high-level usage Use workspaces and workflow mode Identify steps to replace a managed FortiGate device Manage FortiGate devices' firmware centrally In this 2-day class, you will learn the fundamentals of using FortiManager for centralized network administration of many FortiGate devices. Example use cases include large enterprise and carrier networks. Course Outline Module1 - Introduction and Initial Configuration Module2 - Administration and Management Module3 - Device Registration Module4 - Device Level Configuration and Installation Module5 - Policy and Objects Module6 - Manager Panes Module7 - Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Module8 - Advanced Configuration Additional course details: Nexus Humans FortiManager training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the FortiManager course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for In this course, students will learn how to establish routines, set goals, create an efficient environment, and use time-honored planning and organizational tools to use their time more effectively. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will take ownership of their time management in order to achieve their goals and lead a more productive life. In this course, students will learn how to establish routines, set goals, create an efficient environment, and use time-honored planning and organizational tools to use their time more effectively. Getting Started Icebreaker Housekeeping Items The Parking Lot Workshop Objectives Setting SMART Goals The Three P's The SMART Way Prioritizing Your Goals Evaluating and Adapting The Power of Routines What is a Routine? Personal Routines Professional Routines Six Easy Ways to Simplify Your Life Scheduling Yourself The Simple Secret of Successful Time Management Developing a Tracking System Scheduling Appointments Scheduling Tasks Keeping Yourself on Top of Tasks The One-Minute Rule The Five-Minute Rule What To Do When You Feel Like You're Sinking Tackling New Tasks and Projects Why We Procrastinate Nine Ways to Overcome Procrastination Eat That Frog! Using Project Management Techniques The Triple Constraint Creating the Schedule Using a RACI Chart Creating a Workspace Setting Up the Physical Layout Ergonomics 101 Using Your Computer Efficiently Organizing Files and Folders Organizing Paper Files Organizing Electronic Files Scheduling Archive and Clean-Up Managing E-Mail Using E-mail Time Wisely Taking Action! Making the Most of Your E-mail Program Taking Time Back from Handheld Devices Tackling Procrastination Why We Procrastinate Nine Ways to Overcome Procrastination Eat That Frog Wrapping Up Words from the Wise Review of Parking Lot Lessons Learned Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Professionals in a variety of fields who are seeking improved time-management skills, so that they can meet their long-term goals and perform more effectively will benefit from this course. Overview State your goals. Analyze how you are currently allocating your most precious resources: energy and time. Identify elements of your personal work style that contribute to your effective use of time. Assemble a collection of time-management tools and strategies that you can use to take control of your time. Create an action plan for your time-management process and identify ways to evaluate and improve your efforts. Time is a form of currency, and the ways you talk about it illustrate its value: people say ?Time is money,? and ?My time was well spent,? or ?It's a waste of time.? Like most professionals, you've probably struggled with managing time effectively. In this course, you will acquire day-to-day time-management tools that will help you more effectively use your time so you can direct your energy towards fulfilling your short- and long-term professional and personal goals. Your time is a precious and limited resource. Too often, you may feel frustrated that there aren't enough hours in the day to accomplish everything you hope to do. Effective time managers enjoy the satisfaction of directing their talents and energy towards productive, goal-centered activities. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. Prerequisites To ensure your success, we recommend you have some level of work experience in any of a variety of organizational settings, and general end-user computer and Internet skills. 1. Defining Goals Define Time Management Describe Your Dreams Identify Regrets State Goals 2. Analyzing Energy Allocation Create a Time Long Analyze Tasks Analyze Time Usage Analyze Energy Flow 3. Identifying Personal Style Review a Successful Day or Project Analyze Your Preferences Identify Personal Strengths Identify Personal Motivators Reduce Time Wasters 4. Assembling the Toolbox Negotiate for Success Delegate Tasks Choose Tools that Work for You 5. Creating a Time-Management Action Plan Create the Action Plan Evaluate the Time-Management Process Additional course details: Nexus Humans Effective Time Management training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Effective Time Management course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.