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International Summer School for 13-18 year olds from all over the world at St Andrews, Cambridge and Yale Universities.

Come to Knight Training to get your Drugs Awareness Course! This award consists of 3 units: Drugs Awareness, Drug Use on Licensed Premises and Combating Drug Use on Licensed Premises and is perfect for any staff member that works in a hospitality business.

This is an opportunity to benchmark your current and future safety and health vision and priorities in line with global models of safety, and to benefit from good practice gathered from leading organisations from around the world. Through lively discussion, debate and exercises, including benchmarking, gap analysis and case studies, leaders attending this programme deepen their understanding of how to use their skills to drive their organisation to the next level in its safety and health performance. The programme is designed to help leaders:

An understanding of the law can get you a long way, whether it’s knowing your rights at a protest march or negotiating a corporate merger. From police interviews to boardroom conferences, it is very often the lawyers who call the shots. The study and practice of law requires a sharp mind, exceptional attention to detail and occasionally a flare for the dramatic. It can certainly be challenging and complex, but it is also a lot of fun to master.  The Law Summer School will sharpen your problem solving skills, hone your ability to identify weaknesses in an argument or body of evidence and give you the confidence to advocate for your position (in court or anywhere else). Both in-person Law events emphasise experiential learning – from simulated client conferences, to business negotiations, to mock trials, you will have the opportunity to practice and develop your abilities in a supportive environment where excellence is recognised and celebrated. If you’ve ever dreamed of making a brilliant closing speech to the jury, this is your chance! Suitable for students aged 15 - 18. Please note that this course is non-residential. See full details at https://debatechamber.com/project/summer-law-school-in-person/ [https://debatechamber.com/project/summer-law-school-in-person/]

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

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

Develop true expertise with our DMI Specialist, Learn social strategy, research and content from industry Skills Experts. Get the latest platform knowledge and strategies including Tik-Tok, Twitch and WeChat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE OVERVIEW Develop true expertise and learn every aspect of Social Media Marketing across 10 modules of interactive content such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Snapchat, YouTube and Instagram. Gain relevant and deep knowledge of social strategy, research and content from industry skills experts. Become a certified social media marketing specialist: Join over 200,000 members around the world, working for some of the world’s top companies using DMI to keep their careers and skills relevant. 81% of our members have been promoted upon completion of one of our courses and 53% have got a salary increase. Get certified with the DMI SPECIALIST digital marketing certification and become a professional digital marketer. Get world class, specialist knowledge and insight: Develop true expertise with our DMI Specialist, Learn social strategy, research and content from industry Skills Experts. Get the latest platform knowledge and strategies including Tik-Tok, Twitch and WeChat. With 10 modules focused on every aspect of social media marketing, DMI Specialist is the most comprehensive Social Media Course available anywhere. Program learning outcomes and content: What Will I Learn? Get the know-how, experience and the insights to be able to work and speak with authority in this face-paced industry. In short, you’ll be a skilled digital marketer, capable of building digital marketing strategies from scratch. We’ve added 8 new soft skill lessons to give you the most industry ready certification available, anywhere. Who is this for? The DMI Specialist Social is for individuals who are responsible for social media marketing campaigns. This includes: • Digital marketing generalists • Marketing Specialists • Marketing Managers • Content creators • Social media consultants • Individuals pursuing profession in social media marketing. • Anyone who wants a career change Course Content: Social Research: Just who are your audience? What do they do, think, feel, eat, love, hate and ‘like’? And what do they think about you? Knowledge is power. And both knowledge and power are fascinating. This module gives you the research techniques to know your audience, and cultural and industry trends. Every day the very people you want to reach throw up gigantic amounts of data. Without the right tools and thinking, it’s a critical mass of meaningless banality. With the right tools and thinking, you have insight deep into hearts and souls. Delve into these tools and put them to use, including the new Google Analytics 4 platform. Social Content: Facebook kittens. Twitter debates. Instagram filters. People can’t get enough content on social media – so better content means better opportunities. So, what does your audience want to see, like and share? With streamlined planning, clever strategy and targeted scheduling, putting the right content in front of the right people is no longer a shot in the dark! Now, you can create amazing content formats that capture the attention of audiences across all social platforms. You can strategize and plan using cutting-edge tools that make your channels stand out from all the others. This module covers the various content formats across platforms, the power and practice of scheduling content and how you can bring it all together with super strategies. Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest: Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest are powerhouses of the social media world. They provide you and your brand with the chance to interact with your customers across the globe at scale. But, each of them has unique features, analytics, and quirks. The module gives you a deep understanding of how these platforms work, how to make your brand stand out in these different spaces, and why you need a spread of messaging across each to succeed. • Build an active, engaged and captive community across each channel. • Create compelling and clever ads that target your audience at the right time. • Use analytics to understand what your audience is doing. Then tweak your content to resonate in all the right ways. • Master the key features of each channel to advertise, strategize and optimize. • Manage each platform so you get the best reach and results. • Reach billions of social loving people every day! Twitter: Twitter marches to its own drum in the social media world – less post and wait, more what’s happening right now. It’s a platform that allows your audience to see, report and comment on world events in almost real-time. It’s also a place where the audience is young, wealthy and educated. Twitter literally challenges you to be ‘more clever’, and this module shows you how. • What a successful Twitter account looks and acts like. • How to use Twitter Ads Manager to advertise effectively. • The right Twitter Ad format for your campaign. • Using Twitter Analytics to react and connect better. • How to create more Tweet-friendly content – snappy, shareable and short. • When to post for maximum impact and engagement. LinkedIn: This module will introduce you to the platform and show you how to use features such as Company pages and Showcase pages, to create a stellar presence for your company – and gain a deep understanding of what that means on LinkedIn. You will understand the unique advertising features and content formats on offer such as Text ads, Sponsored ads, Sponsored InMails, Display ads, and the aptly named Dynamic ads. See what best practice means on this platform, strategize like a CEO and measure the effectiveness of your campaigns. Linkedin can be a tricky platform to master as the tone is hard to crack. But do Linkedin well and your competitors will be scrambling to copy you! You’ve got this – because we do. YouTube & Social Video: YouTube because you have eyes to see. And a picture speaks a thousand words – and this being social, should inspire a few thousand too. Social video is one of the most awesome tools in your new bag of digital tricks. And video is no longer the preserve of guys with film study degrees. This superpower is now yours, and here we give you all the tech and thought basics to make it happen, including how to set up and manage a YouTube channel and create strategies that don’t treat creativity like a buzzword. Learn how video sits within the rest of your mix across platforms, build your online audience and use advertising and analytics for visual campaigns that mesmerise. • Set up and manage a dynamic YouTube channel. • Get creative with social video strategies that engage and convert. • Learn how video sits within the rest of your social media mix. • Build and develop your online audience in a way that benefits your brand. • Use advertising and analytics to deliver mesmerizing visual. Social Apps: If you’re looking to create a buzz online, then social apps are the place to be. Think fun, engaging, and ‘out of the box’ as that’s what these platforms are made for and audiences flock to them (particularly a young demographic). Discover how to use TikTok, Snapchat, WeChat, WhatsApp, and Twitch to tune into your audience effectively. Take a dive into features and understand how to manage content to make the most of everything you post. You’ll also understand how to advertise on the apps that suit your brand. Plus, take inspiration from the best by seeing what campaigns worked and why, so you can TikTok your way to social success. Social Commerce and Affiliate Marketing: With so many eyes on social media, it pays (literally) to know how to market and sell your products online. Social commerce happens when an astute marketer combines the best of social media with the best of e-commerce. You’ll explore the ins and outs of social commerce along with how to create a successful online shop. The latest tactics and tools will be covered so you can make social buying seamless from the first click to the last. You’ll also explore how to optimize paid commerce activity – including cart abandonment – to get the best results. Looking for a way to earn extra money while you grow? Use your social media to tap into affiliate marketing – a great way to earn commission by promoting another company’s products or brand you admire. When it comes to influencing, social media allows you to think BIG. Tap into the world of social influencers by connecting and collaborating with people that think like you. Or reach out to your influencer crush and shine a light on your brand by getting into their social feed. Social Customer Service: One of the best dynamics of social media is how it manages to be collective – the thoughts of billions – yet also personal (it’s about what I ‘like’). This leaves scope for important personal interaction – meaning social customer service is an opportunity for your brand to stand out. This module examines the customer experience. It looks at how to break your audience down into buyer personas so you know them better – and so serve them better. It shows you which platforms do service best and how. Need a social customer service strategy? – no problem. Want to understand how to manage social customer service effectively? – that’s easy. Not sure how to measure and analyze customer service performance? – well, you will now! This module focuses on your customer’s happiness so you can build a contented online community. An audience that feels connected to your brand, so they’ll tell everyone else how great it really is. Social Strategy: So, you have the skills, tools, followers, know-how, tech, smarts and big ideas. Now learn to tie it all together with cutting-edge social strategies practiced by the world’s leading brands. And work out how your social offering sits with – or carries – the rest of your marketing mix. Here we look at planning a dynamic social media strategy that works for you. We dive into setting objectives and social KPIs so you know what you want and can track how you’re getting there. Social media and content production budgets are also explored so you put your money in the places that work, rather than those that don’t. Turn your social media dream into a reality by crafting a social strategy that lets you and your brand sparkle. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DURATION 8-10 Weeks WHATS INCLUDED Course Material Case Study Experienced Lecturer Refreshments Certificate

Gain practical skills in influencing and decision-making, perfect for anyone working in team-based or project-focused environments, with interactive, hands-on learning. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE OVERVIEW Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) This is a highly interactive and practical course which will help you to use influencing and decision making techniques. This workshop has been specifically designed to give you an opportunity to learn and test a range of influencing and decision making models and techniques. The course is aimed at anyone who interacts with others on a regular basis, especially those in project management disciplines, multi disciplinary, matrix type organisations where healthy debate and challenge are key to achieving optimum resolutions. OBJECTIVES By the end of the course you will be able to: * Utilise a variety of new techniques to enhance your influencing skills * Recognise the impact of non-verbal communication and use it to enhance influencing behaviours * Use language skills necessary to get your message across in an influential way * Apply different techniques for dealing with aggression * Understand VUCA – Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity & Ambiguous * Use Perception, Bias, Decision Making and Judgement * Understand personal preferences and approaches to Decision Making * Speed read others approach to decision making * Apply Mindsets, Skillsets and Toolsets for decision making CONTENT WHAT IS INFLUENCING? * Sources of power * Influencing skills * Choosing the right approach DEVELOPING SKILLS * Communication skills – the language of influence * Different influencing techniques and when to use them * Having the confidence to challenge * Dealing with confrontation and challenges in a confident manner THE DECISION LIFECYCLE – PERSONAL PREFERENCES * Understand the human facts that influence decision making * Understanding personal preferences and approaches to Decision Making * Understand the impact of Perception, Bias and judgement in decision making * Speed reading others approach to decision making FRAMEWORKS TO PROVIDE CONTEXT FOR DECISION MAKING * Understand the business factors that influence decision making - VUCA * The Cynefin Framework – decision making in complex situations * Understanding which business context, you operate in – simple, complicated, complex or chaotic * Understanding how to decide in complexity PRACTICAL * Practical exercises * Case studies * Personal action planning

This course is designed to help adult learners develop the necessary language skills for academic success in an English-speaking environment. Through a combination of reading, writing, listening, and speaking exercises, participants will enhance their abilities to comprehend and produce academic texts, engage in critical thinking, and effectively communicate their ideas in written and spoken English.  Course Duration: 12 weeks (24 sessions) Course Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will: 1. Improve their academic vocabulary and understanding of complex grammatical structures. 2. Enhance their reading comprehension skills for academic texts. 3. Develop effective note-taking strategies for lectures and presentations. 4. Enhance their academic writing skills, including essay structure and research techniques. 5. Improve their ability to deliver academic presentations and participate in discussions. 6. Gain familiarity with academic conventions and citation styles. Course Outline: Week 1: Introduction to Academic English - Assessing participants' language proficiency and academic goals - Overview of the course syllabus and expectations - Introduction to academic vocabulary and common idiomatic expressions Week 2: Reading Comprehension - Scanning and skimming techniques for efficient reading - Strategies for understanding main ideas and supporting details - Vocabulary building through reading academic texts Week 3: Note-taking Skills - Effective note-taking during lectures and presentations - Organizing and summarising information - Practice exercises and listening activities Week 4: Academic Writing: Paragraph Structure - Understanding the components of a well-structured paragraph - Developing topic sentences and supporting ideas - Practice exercises on paragraph development Week 5: Academic Writing: Essay Structure - Introduction to essay structure: introduction, body, and conclusion - Crafting clear and concise thesis statements - Developing coherent and well-supported arguments Week 6: Research Skills and Citations - Introduction to academic research techniques - Evaluating sources for credibility and relevance - Understanding and applying citation styles (e.g., APA, MLA) Week 7: Grammar for Academic Writing - Review of essential grammar structures for academic writing - Practice exercises on sentence structure and complex grammar - Common grammatical errors to avoid in academic writing Week 8: Academic Writing: Research Papers - Understanding the research paper format and structure - Conducting literature reviews and integrating sources - Drafting and revising research papers Week 9: Academic Speaking: Presentations - Preparing and delivering effective academic presentations - Using visual aids and engaging the audience - Practicing presentation skills through individual and group activities Week 10: Academic Speaking: Discussions and Debates - Participating in academic discussions and debates - Expressing opinions and supporting arguments effectively - Listening and responding critically to others' viewpoints Week 11: Academic Writing: Critical Analysis - Analyzing and critiquing academic texts - Developing critical thinking and evaluation skills - Writing critical analysis essays Week 12: Review and Final Projects - Reviewing course content and addressing individual needs - Finalizing and presenting individual projects - Course evaluation and feedback session Note: This syllabus is a guideline and can be customised based on the specific needs and preferences of the participants. You can opt in and out of different modules. 

This course is designed to enhance the speaking and conversational skills of adult learners in English. Through a combination of interactive activities, discussions, and real-life scenarios, participants will develop the confidence and fluency needed to engage in various social and professional situations. Emphasis will be placed on improving pronunciation, expanding vocabulary, and refining grammar structures to communicate effectively in English.  Course Duration: 10 weeks (20 sessions) Course Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will: 1. Improve their overall speaking fluency and accuracy in English. 2. Enhance their listening skills to understand and respond appropriately in conversations. 3. Expand their vocabulary and idiomatic expressions for effective communication. 4. Develop confidence in speaking English in social and professional settings. 5. Gain a deeper understanding of cultural nuances and non-verbal communication in English-speaking countries. Course Outline: Week 1: Introduction to Conversational English - Icebreaker activities to get to know each other - Assessing participants' current speaking level - Setting personal goals for the course Week 2: Pronunciation and Intonation - Identifying common pronunciation challenges - Practicing correct stress and intonation patterns - Role-playing exercises for clear communication Week 3: Everyday Conversations - Engaging in small talk and greetings - Discussing personal interests and hobbies - Describing daily routines and activities Week 4: Travel and Tourism - Asking for directions and recommendations - Role-playing scenarios at airports, hotels, and tourist attractions - Vocabulary related to travel and cultural experiences Week 5: Socialising and Networking - Discussing personal and professional backgrounds - Participating in group discussions and debates - Practicing active listening and turn-taking in conversations Week 6: Business Communication - Presenting ideas and opinions in a professional setting - Negotiating and persuading effectively - Writing and delivering effective elevator pitches Week 7: Job Interviews and Resume Building - Preparing for job interviews in English - Practicing common interview questions and answers - Crafting a compelling resume and cover letter Week 8: Public Speaking and Presentation Skills - Overcoming public speaking anxiety - Structuring and delivering engaging presentations - Using visual aids and body language effectively Week 9: Cultural Awareness and Non-verbal Communication - Understanding cultural differences in communication - Interpreting body language and gestures - Role-playing cross-cultural scenarios Week 10: Real-life Simulations - Applying all learned skills in real-life scenarios - Group discussions and feedback sessions - Reviewing progress and setting future language goals Note: This syllabus is a guideline and can be customised based on the specific needs and preferences of the participants. You can opt in and out of different modules.