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An ESI Micro-Credential ESI’s Business Acumen micro-credential introduces the learner to the core principles and skills that underpin selling today. This 12-week self-directed course enables participants to identify what is required in order to achieve improved results as well as recognise the factors that will impact sales performance.  Get Certified. Get Promoted. Earn More. During the course, you will learn: What it means to be a sales professional. What is required in order to achieve improved results. To recognise the factors that will impact performance. How to translate information into credible market intelligence. How to collaborate to achieve better results. The fundamentals of what it means to be a high-performing sales professional. An understanding of business and how this drives higher performance. Awareness of personal credibility, why it matters and how to collaborate with others to achieve better results. Certification ESI’s Stackable Micro-Credentials Your personalised Continuous Professional Development solution Navigate your own journey through ESI at a time and pace that suits you.  Develop your skills and advance your career with milestone-based learning. Each micro-credential achievement builds to a more senior certification – ultimately leading to ESI’s flagship Professional Diploma. Your Career. Your Development. Your Way.

Embark on a transformative journey into the fundamental pillars of business mastery with our Business Management, Business Analysis & Business Performance Management Diploma Basics. In this comprehensive course, we unravel the secrets to thriving in the dynamic world of business, providing you with indispensable insights and skills to navigate the complexities of modern enterprises. Key Features: CPD Certified Free Certificate from Reed CIQ Approved Developed by Specialist Lifetime Access From mastering the nuances of effective communication and customer service to honing organizational and time management skills, each module is meticulously designed to equip you with the essential tools for success. Dive into the art of managing risk and recovery, exploring the delicate balance of motivation and counselling in a business context. Learn to strategically plan for business development and succession, ensuring longevity and prosperity. The course culminates with a deep dive into the critical realm of cash and credit management, providing you with a holistic understanding of business finance. Elevate your business acumen, enhance your leadership potential, and unlock the door to a world where business mastery meets lasting success. Course Curriculum Module 01: Foundations of Business Management Module 02: Understanding the Business Environment Module 03: Enhancing Organizational Skills Module 04: Effective Communication in Business Module 05: Customer Service Excellence Module 06: Risk Management and Recovery Strategies Module 07: Optimizing Time Management Module 08: Motivation and Counselling in Business Module 09: Business Development and Succession Planning Module 10: Strategic Management of Cash and Credit Learning Outcomes: Develop organizational skills for effective business management and strategic planning. Master communication skills for clear and impactful professional interactions. Enhance customer service expertise for building and maintaining client relationships. Acquire risk management strategies and recovery techniques for business resilience. Apply time management principles to optimize productivity in a business environment. Understand the fundamentals of cash and credit management in business operations. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Business Management, Business Analysis & Business Performance Management 2:31:31 1: Module 01: Foundations of Business Management 14:14 2: Module 02: Understanding the Business Environment 10:10 3: Module 03: Enhancing Organizational Skills 17:20 4: Module 04: Effective Communication in Business 16:38 5: Module 05: Customer Service Excellence 10:08 6: Module 06: Risk Management and Recovery Strategies 15:27 7: Module 07: Optimizing Time Management 25:08 8: Module 08: Motivation and Counselling in Business 13:31 9: Module 09: Business Development and Succession Planning 13:55 10: Module 10: Strategic Management of Cash and Credit 13:00 11: CPD Certificate - Free 01:00 12: Leave A Review 01:00 Who is this course for? Aspiring business managers seeking foundational knowledge in key management areas. Professionals aiming to enhance organizational, communication, and customer service skills. Individuals interested in risk management, recovery strategies, and time optimization. Entrepreneurs and business owners focused on business development and succession planning. Anyone looking to grasp the essentials of cash and credit management in business. Career path Business Manager Operations Coordinator Customer Service Supervisor Risk Analyst Business Development Specialist Financial Manager Certificates Digital certificate Digital certificate - Included Reed Courses Certificate of Completion Digital certificate - Included Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

All occupational health and safety practitioners (OHASPs) need to have a common core of knowledge in order to practise effectively. The NEBOSH National Diploma aims to provide the knowledge and understanding that underpins competent performance as an OHASP.

With James Larkin Boost Your Career & Confidence On Camera Do you find auditions terrifying? Are you not getting the bookings from your self tapes? Do you wonder why, when you make it onto set, what you thought was your best performance doesn’t make the cut? This exciting new course with Director and actor James Larkin will give both emerging talent and established actors an insight into what works on screen, both small and big. Having worked with Dame Judi Dench, Mark Rylance, Emma Thompson, Sam Mendes and Sir Michael Gambon, James is giving you a unique opportunity to develop your craft and shoot two fresh cinematic scenes for your showreel. Meet Your Tutor James Larkin Director As a Director and Actor James has sat through hundreds of hours of live auditions, self tapes, and worked on many film sets in front of and behind the camera. Everything from big budget movies, to low budget independent films, TV Films, short films, TV soap opera, Serial TV, music ads and commercials and Theatre. James has develop a unique method which addresses this missing link in performance, and has been honing it over the last 30 years and taught it at leading London drama schools – RADA, Guildhall, LAMDA. Course Outline Bring depth, humanity and watchability into your performance, making it far less likely you’ll be overlooked by the Execs employing you, or end up on the cutting room floor. It will give you a comfortable sense of relaxation on set when performing – a knowing that ‘you’ve got this’: an inbuilt confidence and ease, allowing you to step out of your own anxious performance thinking, and bask in a boundless pool of free flowing creativity. This course will enable you to create a performance that is free, hugely watchable, intriguing and undeniably human. Additional Information Features Intensive course Shoot footage for your acting showreel ( 2 scenes) Small Class Size Attracts a varied age range from 17 yrs + Led by Award-Winning Industry Professionals Learning Outcomes Increase your chances of getting work Improved knowledge and confidence in front of camera Learn rehearsal techniques and processes Develop natural immersive acting skills Experience with a professional crew and Director Course Location Actors Studio Pinewood Studios Pinewood Road Iver Heath Buckinghamshire SL0 0NH

Project Accounting and Finance Skills: On-Demand Do you manage both project schedules and budgets, but do not have insight into how actual results relate to the approved budget? Do you desire to have more clarity about the relationship between your project's performance with the accounting and financial systems in your organization? Do you need to understand financial and accounting terminology to bridge the gap between the 'world of finance' and the 'world of project management? Organizations have a need to manage-by-projects, because projects are the means to deliver on strategic goals and objectives. Therefore, the project manager must have an understanding of the financial world of investments to ensure the organization will realize expected business value. This requires a foundation in the principles of accounting and finance to comprehend how the project's contribution provides an organization with a competitive advantage. Learn what you must do to give your organization the assurance it needs that its investment in your project will realize business value. Learn what you must do to give your organization the assurance it needs to know that its investment in your project will realize business value. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain the aspects of classical corporate accounting and finance effects on managing projects Determine how your project fits into the corporate income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement Analyze the financial aspects of managing projects Use earned value management as the basis for decision making throughout the project life Recognize the importance of the project manager's financial responsibilities Focus on what PMs do and should be doing, in support of accounting and finance Use financial information within a project environment to meet financial results Track and analyze the project's financial status and forecast with the goal of realizing benefits Generate work performance data to ensure a project's outcome aligns with financial metrics Foundation Concepts Accounting and Finance Terms and Concepts Accounting and Finance Essentials Financial Terms and Concepts Projects as Financial Investments Overview of 'Two Worlds' Project as Investments Accounting and Finance World: Standards, Principles and Practices Accounting and Finance Standards and Principles Accounting and Finance Practices Capital Budgeting Corporate Budgeting Accounting and Finance World: Economic Project Selection Methods Economic Project Selection Methods Economic Project Selection and the Business Case Project Management World Project Management and Financial Controls Project Management and Work Performance Data Project Management and Earned Value Management Project Management and Work Performance Reporting

Harness the Power of your People – Appraisal Skills for Managers 1 day training course delivered in Nottingham Covers the core skills for conducting staff appraisals. Suitable for those who may be new to appraising staff performance, or for those who are more experienced but feel they would like a refresher to update their skills and knowledge of current techniques.

Supporting Microsoft SQL server course description A concise hands on course enabling delegates to manage and administer a Microsoft SQL server database. What will you learn Install SQL server. Backup SQL server databases. Recover SQL server databases. Secure SQL server databases. Perform routine maintenance. Automate tasks. Supporting Microsoft SQL server course details Who will benefit: Anyone working with Microsoft SQL server Prerequisites: Supporting Windows server. Duration 3 days Supporting Microsoft SQL server course contents SQL server introduction Platform, Tools, services. Installation. Creating databases. Backups Back up types, transaction logging, restoring from a backup: Full database, individual files. Security Users, server roles, database roles. Permissions. Monitoring Routine database maintenance. Performance data. Jobs and alerts The SQL server agent, database mail, alerts, jobs.

In a buzzing co-working space right in the heart of Manchester, you feel the weight of managing a diverse team. As you sip your morning tea, you ponder on how to handle remote teammates, delegate tasks effectively, and maintain a balance of equality and diversity. The pressure mounts as decisions await and targets loom. Then, as you scroll through online resources, you stumble upon a solution: a comprehensive team management training bundle... Embark on a transformative journey into the realm of team management and leadership. This Team Management, Leadership & Delegation Skills bundle, consisting of eight meticulously crafted courses, is designed to furnish you with the theoretical expertise needed to lead teams with flair, make precise decisions, and uplift workplace productivity. Courses like 'Leadership and Management', 'Team Management Level 5', 'Delegation Skills', and 'Decision-Making in High-Stress Situations' beckon, promising to redefine your team management prowess. The essence of this Team Management, Leadership & Delegation Skills bundle is to nurture leaders who are adept at navigating the challenges of modern team management. Through mastering delegation, optimising remote teamwork, ensuring equality and diversity, and bolstering decision-making capabilities, you are set to shine in any organisational setup. Courses Included in the Bundle: Course 01: Leadership and Management Course Course 02: Team Management Level 5 Course 03: Delegation Skills Course 04: Leading and Managing Remote Team Course 05: Performance Management Level 3 Course 06: Equality, Diversity and Discrimination Course 07: Workplace Productivity Training Course 08: Decision-Making in High-Stress Situations Learning Outcomes Grasp the foundational principles of leadership and effective team management. Understand the intricacies of managing remote teams and enhancing productivity. Master the art of delegation to ensure optimal team performance. Acquire insights on maintaining equality, diversity, and preventing discrimination in the workplace. Develop proficiency in making informed decisions, especially in high-stress situations. Gain a comprehensive understanding of performance management strategies. Leadership and Management Course: Dive deep into the principles that shape great leaders and mould productive teams. Team Management Level 5: Elevate your team management strategies to new heights and overcome intricate challenges. Delegation Skills: Learn to effectively delegate tasks and responsibilities, ensuring seamless team operations. Leading and Managing Remote Team: Understand the dynamics of remote teamwork and how to lead from afar. Performance Management Level 3: Enhance your team's capabilities and maximise their potential. Equality, Diversity and Discrimination: Promote an inclusive environment and tackle workplace discrimination. Workplace Productivity Training: Drive productivity and ensure your team consistently delivers. Decision-Making in High-Stress Situations: Equip yourself with the skills to make sound decisions under pressure. CPD 80 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Aspiring leaders looking to sharpen their team management capabilities. Professionals aiming to improve team productivity and cohesion. Individuals looking to broaden their knowledge on workplace diversity and inclusivity. Managers seeking to lead remote teams effectively. Decision-makers wanting to bolster their decision-making prowess in stressful situations. Requirements Without any formal requirements, you can delightfully enrol in this course. Career path Team Manager - £30K to £50K/year. Project Leader - £35K to £55K/year. Performance Analyst - £28K to £45K/year. Remote Team Supervisor - £32K to £48K/year. HR Specialist (Diversity and Inclusion) - £40K to £60K/year. Productivity Consultant - £35K to £52K/year. Decision-making Strategist - £38K to £56K/year. Certificates CPD Certificate Of Completion Digital certificate - Included 8 Digital Certificates Are Included With This Bundle CPD Quality Standard Hardcopy Certificate (FREE UK Delivery) Hard copy certificate - £9.99 Hardcopy Transcript - £9.99

Conflict Resolution Skills (On-Demand) Many organizations have assumed that workplace conflict is always destructive. So, they have often believed that conflict is best dealt with by managers or even via policies and procedures. After all, conflict creates workplace stress and leads to many performance problems, generating very real organizational costs! However, savvy organizations have embraced the fact that when conflict is understood and harnessed, it can be leveraged to add value to teams and even enhance performance. With the right knowledge, skills, training, and practice, conflict can be productive and make organizations better! In this highly interactive course, learners will discover the connection between individual conflict response and team-empowering conflict resolution skills. Participants will explore conflict's visceral dynamics and the nuanced behaviors we individually engage in to communicate and respond to conflict. Learners will apply techniques for transforming unproductive conflict responses into productive ones. Additionally, learners will use a systematic method that prepares them to objectively dissect real-world conflict, while practicing many strategies for resolving it. They will also develop proactive conflict approach plans, which they can transfer back to their own workplaces. At the end of this program, you will be able to: Recognize the organizational costs of conflict Explain our physical and mental responses to conflict Communicate proactively and effectively with different types of people during conflict Replace unproductive conflict responses with productive ones Use the Conflict Resolution Diagram (CRD) process and conflict resolution approaches Relate team stages of development to shifts in conflict Develop a proactive conflict approach for your organization Create a conflict resolution plan for a real-world scenario Getting Started Introductions and social agreements Course goal and objectives Opening activities Conflict Facilitation Readiness Conflict responses and perceptions Conflict basics Conflict and organizations Dynamics of conflict Conflict Styles and Communication A look at the color energies model Conflict through the color energies and DiSC® lens Communication with opposite color energies Individual Response to Conflict The anatomy of conflict Recognizing unproductive conflict responses 4 steps to productive conflict Choosing productive conflict responses Team Performance and Conflict High-performing team relationships Conflict and project team performance Conflict Resolution Diagram (CRD) and process Conflict Facilitation - Preparation Recognizing context and stakeholder needs Using team conflict resolution approaches Preparing for Crucial Conversations® Conflict Facilitation - Clarity Exposing assumptions and biases Defining the conflict and using the CRD Conflict Facilitation - Action Proactive conflict management Conflict facilitation practice Summary and Next Steps Review Personal action plans

PMI's Authorized PMP Prep Course If you are taking this course, you probably have some professional exposure to the duties of a project manager, or you may be considering embarking on a career in professional project management. Your ability as a project manager to demonstrate best practices in project management-both on the job and through professional certification-is becoming the standard to compete in today's fast-paced and highly technical workplace. In this course, you will apply the generally recognized practices of project management acknowledged by the Project Management Institute (PMI)® to successfully manage projects. Project managers who have proven skills and experience can find exciting, high-visibility opportunities in a wide range of fields. This course is specifically designed to provide you with the proven, practical body of project management knowledge and skills that you need to demonstrate project management mastery on the job. Additionally, this course can be a significant part of your preparation for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification Exam. The skills and knowledge you gain in this course will help you avoid making costly mistakes and increase your competitive edge in the project management profession. What You Will Learn In this course, you will build and manage a team to plan, execute, and complete a project that is aligned to the business environment. Lesson 1: Creating a High-Performing Team Topic A: Build a Team Topic B: Define Team Ground Rules Topic C: Negotiate Project Agreements Topic D: Empower Team Members and Stakeholders Topic E: Train Team Members and Stakeholders Topic F: Engage and Support Virtual Teams Topic G: Build Shared Understanding about a Project Lesson 2: Starting the Project Topic A: Determine Appropriate Project Methodology / Methods and Practices Topic B: Plan and Manage Scope Topic C: Plan and Manage Budget and Resources Topic D: Plan and Manage Schedule Topic E: Plan and Manage Quality of Products and Deliverables Topic F: Integrate Project Planning Activities Topic G: Plan and Manage Procurement Topic H: Establish Project Governance Structure Topic I: Plan and Manage Project / Phase Closure Lesson 3: Doing the Work Topic A: Assess and Manage Risks Topic B: Execute Project to Deliver Business Value Topic C: Manage Communications Topic D: Engage Stakeholders Topic E: Create Project Artifacts Topic F: Manage Project Changes Topic G: Manage Project Issues Topic H: Ensure Knowledge Transfer for Project Continuity Lesson 4: Keeping the Team on Track Topic A: Lead a Team Topic B: Support Team Performance Topic C: Address and Remove Impediments, Obstacles, and Blockers Topic D: Manage Conflict Topic E: Collaborate with Stakeholders Topic F: Mentor Relevant Stakeholders Topic G: Apply Emotional Intelligence to Promote Team Performance Lesson 5: Keeping the Business in Mind Topic A: Manage Compliance Requirements Topic B: Evaluate and Deliver Project Benefits and Value Topic C: Evaluate and Address Internal and External Business Environment Changes Topic D: Support Organizational Change Topic E: Employ Continuous Process Improvement