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The NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate aims to build on the success of the National General Certificate. It provides an appropriate breadth of underpinning knowledge for non-specialists in fire safety to enable them to discharge more effectively their organisational duties or functions with respect to workplace fire safety. The course has been designed for managers, supervisors, employee representatives and others who are required to conduct and review risk assessments and fire preventative and protective measures within the workplace.

Providing effective feedback and maintaining a continuous performance management process are essential components of ensuring employee growth and productivity. Discover the skills needed to deliver constructive feedback and facilitate ongoing performance discussions. Participants will learn how to provide feedback that motivates and fosters development, set clear performance expectations, and engage in regular, meaningful conversations that drive continuous improvement. By mastering these skills, participants can create a performance-driven culture that enhances employee satisfaction, development, and organizational success. Learning Objectives The following are some of the key outcomes in this course: Recognize the significance of feedback in enhancing employee performance, motivation, engagement, and self-awareness Learn a structured approach to delivering effective feedback Understand key principles for delivering effective feedback Grasp the concept of continuous performance management Learn practical methods for implementing continuous performance management Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals

Learn the essence of Chinese cuisine with our Chinese Cooking Training course. From basics to classics, discover the history, techniques, and flavours of Chinese cooking. Perfect for chefs, foodies, and anyone passionate about Chinese culture.

Mental Health Supervision at Work Approved Online Training

Agile is not what you do, Agile is what you become! An introduction to the essentials of Agile Scrum as a delivery method. The same learning objectives as used in central government & public sector digital delivery projects. Agile is not what you do, Agile is what you become! Since 2012, all government departments have been required to use the Agile approach to project management, to build and run new digital services. As you begin your Agile journey, one of your first challenges will be understanding the rules and roles that support Agile delivery, some of the most frequently asked questions are "Which Agile framework is applicable to our business operating model?" or, "Is the Project Manager role equivalent to that of theProduct Owner?" and, "What does a Scrum Master do?" A strong corporate culture not accustomed to the Agile mindset can also be a difficult environment in which to implement Agile methods. In some cases, the company’s culture and practices may reward non-Agile milestones while inadvertently discouraging Agile success. This intensive two-day training course combines PowerPoint presentations, informal discussions and practical exercises to introduce you to Agile Scrum as a Delivery Method, without the impending pressure of having to pass a formal certification examination. Previous experience of Agile delivery is not a pre-requisite to attending this course, although it is assumed delegates have previously attended the Primer course, or have some understanding of Agile Scrum terms and practices. This course, designed by Agile Scrum practitioners and coaches with specialist experience of working on GDS (Government Digital Service) Service Standards compliant government and public sector projects has been accredited by The CPD Certification Service and is now available outside its usual central government and public sector digital delivery setting. Who this course is for Service and Programme Managers If you are a Service Manager or Programm Manager who wants to explore the benefits of transitioning to Agile ways of working and want to understand how your existing business processes and resource landscape will fit into an Agile delivery model, then this course aims to provide you with enough information to enable you to make an informed decision. Career ambitions If you are new to Agile and your intention is to pursue a career either as an Agile Scrum Master or Agile Product Owner, you will hopefully be provided with enough knowledge to enable you to determine which role best suits your Agile career ambitions. Frequently Asked Questions How this course differs from other Agile courses Delegates will learn the 'How', not just the 'What'! This course has been designed by highly experienced Agile practitioners and coaches with specialist real-life experience of working on GDS (Government Digital Service) Service Design Standard projects. Delegates will find that the learning objectives are significantly more detailed than with other Agile courses which only focus on teaching the learning objectives of The Scrum Guide. Delegates must take the certification assessment. No! During enrolment, delegates can opt out of taking the C-ASDM certification assessment. The online Agile Scrum as a Delivery Method – Essentials course quiz is optional Absolutely! Delegates are provided access to the online Agile knowledge quiz which accompanies the Agile Scrum as a Delivery Method – Essentials course. The quiz helps delegates gauge their level of attainment but is entirely optional. Delegates can take the certification assessment without enrolling on the course. Yes! Delegates with existing Agile project delivery experience can choose to take the certification assessment without enrolling on the course. I will receive my certificate as soon as I have completed the course You will initially receive an Assessment Completion report after completing the assessment. The report details the certification status: 'Pass' or 'Fail', and includes information on which questions were answered incorrectly. Your certificate is issued by the CPD Certification Service approximately four-to six-weeks after successfully completing and passing the C-ASDM Certification Assessment. A CPD certification is recognised by employers Yes! CPD certification is recognised by private and public sector employers, and in central government departments as a valuable way to evaluate the skills of an individual, and the quality of the learning activities. Listing your CPD certification as well as the number of CPD Points you have achieved on your CV is essentially showcasing your achievements in continuing your professional development. One CPD Point is equivalent to an hour of training CPD points are units that quantify time, and the quality of learning and development activities. Delegates will earn 3 CPD Points upon successful completion of the C-ASDM Certification Assessment or 13 CPD Points after completing the two-day course. My CPD certificate will expire after three years Your certificate will not expire however, best practice suggests a renewal after three years. You can do this by enrolling on the C-ASDM course to ensure your knowledge of Agile as a Delivery Method is up to date. Service features Two-day Agile Scrum training course The course uses eCommerce and other Business Case examples for context Optional online CPD certification assessment Optional Agile knowledge quiz to help delegates gauge level of attainment Online Retrospective feedback to enable continuous course improvements. Service benefits Delegates will understand the concepts and benefits of Agile Scrum development Scrum team roles and role accountabilities INVEST-compliant User Stories and BDD formatted Acceptance Criteria Agile approach to incremental project delivery Agile artefacts and Agile reports (burn-down & burn-up charts) Agile Events & Scrum rules Comparison: Agile methodologies (Lean, XP, SAFe & Scrum) Use of Kanban for workflow management Government Digital Service (GDS) Service Standards and Service Assessment Be able to communicate the ideals of Agile to stakeholders Service Agenda General knowledge Agile Delivery 101 Scrum process and sprints Applicability of Scrum Agile Manifesto Scrum roles and accountabilities Overview of Scrum roles (Core & Ancillary) Scrum Master role and role responsibilities Scrum Product Owner role and role responsibilities Scrum team Scrum events Sprint Planning Daily Scrums Sprint Reviews Sprint Retrospectives Scrum artefacts Product Backlog Sprint Backlog Increments Scrum Reports Burn-down and Burn-up Charts Scaling Scrum Working with multiple Scrum teams Working with distributed Scrum teams GDS (Government Digital Service) Service Standards Service Assessments Risks and challenges Risks and challenges of transitioning to Agile delivery Frequently asked questions Discussion on frequently asked Agile questions Agile knowledge quiz Examples of the multiple-choice questions in the optional online quiz On-going support Email support No Telephone support No Webchat support No Online support No Community Support Yes! Delegates are offered access to our private online 'Community of Agile Scrum Practitioners'. Delegates who achieve the pass mark for CPD certification are additionally offered access to our private 'Certified Scrum Practitioners’ Guild', a private Slack community of like-minded Agile professionals.

Mixing Social Learning and Digital Citizenship for your online presence The age of the internet is here and it's here to stay. The idea of the internet is spreading rapidly and hence the presence of people in the digital world is also growing. Everyone who uses online services is considered a digital citizen, and because of that, there need to be certain established rules on how to socialize in the largest populated community ever. That is where this course comes in. This course is an exciting blend of the two worlds of Social learning and Digital Citizenship. Firstly you will get to learn about various aspects of social learning and then about various aspects of digital citizenship and all the different elements to it. You will then move on to understand and use the internet appropriately. Following that, you get to explore the different aspects of the digital world such as digital etiquette, networking, security and how to deal with the bad side of the internet. Wait, don't close the browser yet because after all, that comes to the social learning aspect of this course. You will identify the right group dynamic, social culture at work and much more. So wait no more, win this game of the online social presence by taking this course now. Assessment:  At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days. Why choose us? Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials; Tutorial videos/materials from the industry leading experts; Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform; Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result; The UK & internationally recognized accredited qualification; Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime; The benefit of career advancement opportunities; 24/7 student support via email. Social Learning Module One - Getting Started 00:30:00 Module Two - Setting the Right Group Dynamic (I) 01:00:00 Module Three - Setting the Right Group Dynamic (II) 01:00:00 Module Four - Develop a Social Learning Culture at Work (I) 00:30:00 Module Five - Develop a Social Learning Culture at Work (II) 01:00:00 Module Six - Develop a Culture of Social Learning at Work (III) 01:00:00 Module Seven - Role Playing (I) 01:00:00 Module Eight - Role Playing (II) 00:30:00 Module Nine - Utilizing the Right Tools (I) 01:00:00 Module Ten - Utilizing the Right Tools (II) 00:30:00 Module Eleven - Modeling and Observational Learning 01:00:00 Module Twelve - Wrapping Up 01:00:00 Activities 00:00:00 Digital Citizenship Module One - Getting Started 01:00:00 Module Two - What Is Digital Citizenship 00:30:00 Module Three - Being a Good Citizen 01:00:00 Module Four - Best Practices for Sharing 00:30:00 Module Five - Networking and Personal Branding (I) 01:00:00 Module Six - Networking and Personal Branding (II) 00:30:00 Module Seven - Digital Security and Safety (I) 01:00:00 Module Eight - Digital Security and Safety (II) 01:00:00 Module Nine - Dealing with the Dark side 01:00:00 Module Ten - Digital Etiquette (I) 01:00:00 Module Eleven - Digital Etiquette (II) 01:00:00 Module Twelve - Wrapping Up 01:00:00 Digital Citizenship Course- Activities 00:00:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

Duke of Ed Adventurous Journey Risk Management Running A Duke of Ed program? If so, you need to understand what risks are involved and how to effectively manage them. This course steps you through exactly what you need to know when planning and running an Adventurous Journey with your students.

To provide the knowledge and skills required to perform an internal audit of part of a Energy management system based on ISO 50001 and report on the effective implementation and maintenance of the management system in accordance with ISO 19011.

The leader of today has greater challenges than ever before in terms of unlocking human potential in their organisation and delivering results. This programme will help you achieve those aims and help you initiate and manage change more effectively. In particular, it will help you to: Develop an effective strategy to achieve your business goals Understand the role of emotional intelligence in leadership Take away a practical leadership tool-kit Develop a more dynamic approach through enhanced strategic creativity Broaden your understanding of the corporate culture to increase your influence within it Improve your persuasion and influencing skills to achieve your strategic goals Learn the key functions of strategic leadership In today’s world, one of the main aims of the leader is to develop the capability of the organisation to handle change and the challenges of the future even if those challenges have yet to be discovered. Leading in the organisational setting is becoming increasingly difficult because of the increase in regulation in all sectors and the risk of litigation. All organisations need leaders who can handle these challenges effectively, in particular the complexities of organisational life. At the same time, people who feel they are led effectively from the top find it easier to cope with and perform under higher pressure levels and therefore achieve the ultimate business goals Who should attend? This programme has been specifically designed for senior managers and those middle managers who are on the fast track to senior positions. It is suitable for both public and private sector individuals and all senior managers, executives and directors who understand the benefits both personally and professionally of developing strategic leadership skills. Practical training methods The course leader uses a broad range of learning techniques including short input sessions, individual development exercises, group work and case studies to provide a strong mix between practical training and giving a sound foundation of strategic leadership theory. The course provides you with a unique opportunity to put into practice what you have learnt and benefit from the observations and perceptions of the other course members. Leadership is less about doing and more about being. Day One Introduction and objectives The need for strategic leadership The roots of leadership How thought on leadership has developed Current perceptions on strategic leadership The leadership/management debate People and process issues The integrated approach to deliver results Levels of leadership The capabilities required at the strategic level The difference between strategic leadership and strategy Qualities and capabilities of strategic leaders Illustration through case studies Review of strategic capability Developing specific leadership qualities A review of strategic capability using case study examples Developing an approach to leadership Reviewing the traditional and current approaches to leadership CASE STUDY 1: Developing a leadership strategy Understanding leadership processes at all levels Applying the leadership hierarchy Analysing the process PRACTICAL EXERCISE Demonstrating the theory of leadership processes in practice Leadership and emotional intelligence The relationship between leadership and emotion The essence of organisational climate PRACTICAL EXERCISE Participants will work on an exercise to illustrate the theory of emotional intelligence in practice Day Two Review of day one Understanding strategic creativity Examining the psychological aspects of strategic thinking Mind mapping and other approaches to creative thinking Developing a creativity toolkit CASE STUDY 2: A strategic leadership challenge Developing a new vision and plan to transform an organisation to face future challenges based on a real-life scenario Developing strategic leadership capability A review of current approaches Understanding the behavioural approaches Developing a contingency approach Understanding corporate culture The structural aspects The behavioural aspects The human aspects How leaders can change corporate culture Developing a toolkit for change Understanding the cultural web The link with emotional intelligence CASE STUDY 3: Analysing leadership techniques This practical case study illustrates how the strategic approach and the application of appropriate leadership techniques including ‘split screen ability’ work in a real-life scenario Performance aspects at the strategic level Developing vision, goals and objectives Creating corporate identity and alignment Working with individual influencers Effective strategic influencing skills The characteristics of effective persuasive leaders Understanding methods of persuasion Profiling others Building the top team The nature of the top team Accepting diversity and challenge The key functions of strategic leadership Putting these into action Personal leadership planning Identifying tomorrow’s leaders Practical approaches The challenges for the future. 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The leader of today has greater challenges than ever before in terms of unlocking human potential in their organisation and delivering results. This programme will help you achieve those aims and help you initiate and manage change more effectively. In particular, it will help you to: Develop an effective strategy to achieve your business goals Understand the role of emotional intelligence in leadership Take away a practical leadership tool-kit Develop a more dynamic approach through enhanced strategic creativity Broaden your understanding of the corporate culture to increase your influence within it Improve your persuasion and influencing skills to achieve your strategic goals Learn the key functions of strategic leadership In today’s world, one of the main aims of the leader is to develop the capability of the organisation to handle change and the challenges of the future even if those challenges have yet to be discovered. Leading in the organisational setting is becoming increasingly difficult because of the increase in regulation in all sectors and the risk of litigation. All organisations need leaders who can handle these challenges effectively, in particular the complexities of organisational life. At the same time, people who feel they are led effectively from the top find it easier to cope with and perform under higher pressure levels and therefore achieve the ultimate business goals Who should attend? This programme has been specifically designed for senior managers and those middle managers who are on the fast track to senior positions. It is suitable for both public and private sector individuals and all senior managers, executives and directors who understand the benefits both personally and professionally of developing strategic leadership skills. Practical training methods The course leader uses a broad range of learning techniques including short input sessions, individual development exercises, group work and case studies to provide a strong mix between practical training and giving a sound foundation of strategic leadership theory. The course provides you with a unique opportunity to put into practice what you have learnt and benefit from the observations and perceptions of the other course members. Leadership is less about doing and more about being. Day One Introduction and objectives The need for strategic leadership The roots of leadership How thought on leadership has developed Current perceptions on strategic leadership The leadership/management debate People and process issues The integrated approach to deliver results Levels of leadership The capabilities required at the strategic level The difference between strategic leadership and strategy Qualities and capabilities of strategic leaders Illustration through case studies Review of strategic capability Developing specific leadership qualities A review of strategic capability using case study examples Developing an approach to leadership Reviewing the traditional and current approaches to leadership CASE STUDY 1: Developing a leadership strategy Understanding leadership processes at all levels Applying the leadership hierarchy Analysing the process PRACTICAL EXERCISE Demonstrating the theory of leadership processes in practice Leadership and emotional intelligence The relationship between leadership and emotion The essence of organisational climate PRACTICAL EXERCISE Participants will work on an exercise to illustrate the theory of emotional intelligence in practice Day Two Review of day one Understanding strategic creativity Examining the psychological aspects of strategic thinking Mind mapping and other approaches to creative thinking Developing a creativity toolkit CASE STUDY 2: A strategic leadership challenge Developing a new vision and plan to transform an organisation to face future challenges based on a real-life scenario Developing strategic leadership capability A review of current approaches Understanding the behavioural approaches Developing a contingency approach Understanding corporate culture The structural aspects The behavioural aspects The human aspects How leaders can change corporate culture Developing a toolkit for change Understanding the cultural web The link with emotional intelligence CASE STUDY 3: Analysing leadership techniques This practical case study illustrates how the strategic approach and the application of appropriate leadership techniques including ‘split screen ability’ work in a real-life scenario Performance aspects at the strategic level Developing vision, goals and objectives Creating corporate identity and alignment Working with individual influencers Effective strategic influencing skills The characteristics of effective persuasive leaders Understanding methods of persuasion Profiling others Building the top team The nature of the top team Accepting diversity and challenge The key functions of strategic leadership Putting these into action Personal leadership planning Identifying tomorrow’s leaders Practical approaches The challenges for the future. Programme closure Action logs Next steps Feedback