Harpenden

<p>This course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the requirements of the CDM Regulations 2015 and how these should be implemented in practice.</p><p>The Regulations are put in context with other key health and safety legislation. The programme sets out clearly the roles and responsibilities of the principal duty holders and explores with the participants how these roles may vary on different types of project and procurement routes. The programme examines the content and appropriate level of information that should be included in the Pre-Construction Information and the Construction Phase Plan.</p><p>The trainer will discuss best practice in implementing CDM through the new 2015 Regulations and Guidance.</p>This course is essential for anyone who is involved in the procurement, planning, design or implementation of construction work. The course will provide you with:<ul><li>An overview of construction health and safety law, liability and enforcement</li><li>A detailed understanding of the 2015 CDM Regulations and the part they play with other key legislation</li><li>An explanation of the roles and responsibilities of all duty holders and the requirements for the CDM documentation</li><li>Clear advice on current best practice for complying with the principles of the CDM Regulations and the changes introduced by the 2015 Regulations</li><li>An understanding of how risk assessment should be applied practically throughout the design and how this responsibility is then transferred to contractors</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>1 Introduction</h3><ul><li>Why manage health and safety?</li><li>The costs of accidents</li><li>Construction industry statistics</li><li>Why CDM?</li><li>Health and safety culture in the construction industry</li></ul> <h3>2 Overview of health and safety law and liabilities</h3><ul><li>Criminal and civil law</li><li>Liability</li><li>Enforcement and prosecution</li><li>Compliance - how far do we go?</li><li>Statutory duties</li></ul> <h3>3 Health and safety law in construction</h3><ul><li>Framework of relevant legislation</li><li>Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974</li><li>Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999</li><li>Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015</li><li>Who is responsible for the risks created by construction work?</li><li>Shared workplaces/shared responsibilities</li><li>Control of contractors - importance of contract law</li></ul> <h3>4 Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015</h3><ul><li>Scope - What is construction?</li><li>Application - When do they apply?</li><li>The CDM Management System</li><li>Duty holders (Client, Domestic Client, Designer, Principal Designer, Principal Contractor, Contractor)</li><li>Documents (HSE Notification, Pre-Construction Information, Construction Phase Health &amp; Safety Plan, H&amp;S File)</li><li>Management process</li><li>The 2015 Guidance</li></ul> <h3>5 Best practice - key issues in the CDM process</h3><ul><li>The client and client management arrangements</li><li>Competence and resource under CDM 2015</li><li>The role of the Principal Designer in practice</li><li>Design risk assessment and the role of the Designer</li><li>The CDM Documents (PCI, PCI Pack, Plan and File)</li><li>Construction health, safety and welfare</li><li>Making CDM work in practice</li></ul> <h3>6 Questions, discussion and review</h3> 


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The In House Training Company

Construction Management

Construction Safety

CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)

Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

Construction Design & Management (CDM)

Commercial & Contract Management Certification Program (CCM)

CDM 2015 - Understanding and achieving best practice (In-House)

<p>If your organisation manages contractors then your staff need to understand the health and safety issues. This course is the answer.</p><p>The expert trainer will set out clearly the legal responsibilities of all relevant parties and explore the practical application of these responsibilities with the course participants. The course will then examine the issues associated with the planning of work to be contracted out and the evaluation, selection, control and monitoring of contractors engaged to undertake the work. Although the main focus is on health and safety, the course will also explain how health and safety issues need to be integrated into your organisation's functional management processes to ensure effective control of contractors.</p><p>The course will consider all types of contracted activities, including construction and maintenance, cleaning, security, plant installation, etc.</p>This programme will give participants:<ul><li>A clear understanding of the organisation's legal responsibilities for managing contractors</li><li>The information they need to assess the competence of contractors</li><li>A practical understanding of risk assessment principles and the transfer of risk to contractors</li><li>A step-by-step guide to the key aspects of managing contractors in practice, covering:<ul><li>Planning of the work</li><li>Selecting contractors</li><li>Handover prior to work commencement</li><li>During the work</li><li>Reviewing the work on completion</li></ul></li><li>Practical guidance on the integration of health and safety controls into organisational procedures for contractor management</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>1 Introduction</h3><ul><li>Who are contractors?</li><li>Why manage contractors?</li><li>Different types of contractors</li><li>Costs of poor contractor performance</li></ul> <h3>2 Overview of health and safety law and liability</h3><ul><li>Health and safety law and statutory duties</li><li>Relevance of civil and criminal law</li><li>Enforcement and prosecution</li></ul> <h3>3 Relevant legislation for controlling contractors</h3><ul><li>Health and Safety at Work Act 1974</li><li>Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999</li><li>Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994 (as amended, 2007)</li><li>Other relevant legislation</li><li>Contract law</li></ul> <h3>4 Managing contractors in practice</h3><ul><li>Exercise - how well is it happening?</li><li>The objectives</li><li>Five step approach<ul><li>Planning of the work</li><li>Selecting contractors</li><li>Handover prior to work commencement</li><li>During the work</li><li>Reviewing the work on completion</li></ul></li></ul> <h3>5 Planning the work</h3><ul><li>Scope and extent</li><li>Risk assessment</li><li>Interface and other activities</li><li>Who controls what?</li><li>Contract arrangements</li></ul> <h3>6 Selecting the right contractor(s)</h3><ul><li>Locating contractor organisations</li><li>Selection the right contractors</li><li>Assessing contractor competence</li><li>Approved lists/frameworks</li><li>Tender process</li></ul> <h3>7 Pre-work commencement</h3><ul><li>Co-ordination and co-operation</li><li>Exchange of information</li><li>Contractor risk assessments and method statements</li><li>Permits to work</li><li>Case study exercise</li></ul> <h3>8 During contract work</h3><ul><li>Communication and liaison</li><li>Supervision and inspection of the work</li><li>Inspection and reporting procedures</li><li>Security issues</li><li>Facilities and access</li></ul> <h3>9 Reviewing work on completion</h3><ul><li>Why, what and how?</li><li>Achieving continuous improvement in contractor performance</li></ul> <h3>10 Questions, discussion and review</h3> 


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Health & Safety

Client Contractor National Safety Group (CCNSG)

Health & Safety At Work

Control of contractors (In-House)

<h2>Compelling Communication: In-House</h2><p>Effective communicators just do it! It is a skill. And skills can be taught, which is why this two-day workshop is so very interactive, enabling participants to practise their skills in a positive, supportive environment.</p><p>The programme gives an overview of what great communication looks like - and the impact of getting it wrong. It focuses on the range of communication styles available to us and how we can build rapport with others so that we can be more in charge of the communication dynamic.</p><h3>Learning Objectives</h3><p>This workshop will help you:</p><ul><li>Appreciate what great communicators do</li><li>Understand how messages are communicated</li><li>See the world through a different set of eyes</li><li>Enhance your impact</li><li>See how others may perceive you</li><li>Discover how assertive you are</li><li>Practise active listening</li><li>Use Transactional Analysis in communication</li><li>Apply the DESC technique (describe-express-specify-consequences)</li><li>Give and receive feedback</li><li>Summarise and paraphrase to ensure understanding</li><li>Solve problems - at different levels of involvement</li><li>Deal with difficult people or situations</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>Day one</h3><h4>Welcome and introduction</h4><ul><li>Participants are welcomed to the programme and invited to share their personal objectives and communication challenges</li><li>Participants are given an action plan template to complete throughout the workshop</li></ul><h4>Great communication</h4><ul><li>What great communicators do</li><li>What do you do?</li><li>Assessing your current communication effectiveness</li><li>What is your 'interference'?</li></ul><h4>Perceptions</h4><ul><li>Another view...</li><li>Cultural communication</li><li>Speed feedback</li></ul><h4>Your approach</h4><ul><li>Assertiveness in communication</li><li>The reasons why you say the things you say</li><li>The iceberg model</li><li>Your impact on others</li></ul><h3>Day two</h3><h4>Effective communication techniques</h4><ul><li>Giving and receiving feedback</li><li>How to adapt/pace and lead to build rapport</li><li>The Mehrabian theory of communication</li><li>DESC technique (describe-express-specify-consequences)</li></ul><h4>How to manage conflict</h4><ul><li>What is conflict?</li><li>What is your default conflict approach?</li><li>Tools and tips for managing conflict</li><li>Practice sessions</li></ul><h4>Transactional analysis</h4><ul><li>The theory bit</li><li>Types of ego states</li><li>Communicating with similar / different ego states</li><li>Reframing situations</li></ul><h3>Problem-solving</h3><ul><li>Seeing the bigger picture</li><li>Involvementvempowerment</li><li>Your strategy for success</li><li>Actions and learning</li></ul>


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Maximum Performance

Compelling Communication: In-House

<h2>Compelling Communication</h2><p>Effective communicators just do it! It is a skill. And skills can be taught, which is why this two-day workshop is so very interactive, enabling participants to practise their skills in a positive, supportive environment.</p><p>The programme gives an overview of what great communication looks like - and the impact of getting it wrong. It focuses on the range of communication styles available to us and how we can build rapport with others so that we can be more in charge of the communication dynamic.</p><h3>Learning Objectives</h3><p>This workshop will help you:</p><ul><li>Appreciate what great communicators do</li><li>Understand how messages are communicated</li><li>See the world through a different set of eyes</li><li>Enhance your impact</li><li>See how others may perceive you</li><li>Discover how assertive you are</li><li>Practise active listening</li><li>Use Transactional Analysis in communication</li><li>Apply the DESC technique (describe-express-specify-consequences)</li><li>Give and receive feedback</li><li>Summarise and paraphrase to ensure understanding</li><li>Solve problems - at different levels of involvement</li><li>Deal with difficult people or situations</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>Day one</h3><h4>Welcome and introduction</h4><ul><li>Participants are welcomed to the programme and invited to share their personal objectives and communication challenges</li><li>Participants are given an action plan template to complete throughout the workshop</li></ul><h4>Great communication</h4><ul><li>What great communicators do</li><li>What do you do?</li><li>Assessing your current communication effectiveness</li><li>What is your 'interference'?</li></ul><h4>Perceptions</h4><ul><li>Another view...</li><li>Cultural communication</li><li>Speed feedback</li></ul><h4>Your approach</h4><ul><li>Assertiveness in communication</li><li>The reasons why you say the things you say</li><li>The iceberg model</li><li>Your impact on others</li></ul><h3>Day two</h3><h4>Effective communication techniques</h4><ul><li>Giving and receiving feedback</li><li>How to adapt/pace and lead to build rapport</li><li>The Mehrabian theory of communication</li><li>DESC technique (describe-express-specify-consequences)</li></ul><h4>How to manage conflict</h4><ul><li>What is conflict?</li><li>What is your default conflict approach?</li><li>Tools and tips for managing conflict</li><li>Practice sessions</li></ul><h4>Transactional analysis</h4><ul><li>The theory bit</li><li>Types of ego states</li><li>Communicating with similar / different ego states</li><li>Reframing situations</li></ul><h3>Problem-solving</h3><ul><li>Seeing the bigger picture</li><li>Involvementvempowerment</li><li>Your strategy for success</li><li>Actions and learning</li></ul>


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Compelling Communication

<p>This programme concentrates on the core planning skills needed to develop sound practical project plans in a team environment. This enables the plan to be modified should requirements change or difficulties arise.</p><p>The programme also gives participants the confidence to practise those skills and apply them in the work environment and deliver their projects more successfully in the future.</p>Participants learn fundamental project management concepts and terminology, demystifying the project management process, and, in particular, how to:<ul><li>Break a project down into manageable sections and ensure nothing is left out</li><li>Understand and apply estimating techniques to develop realistic estimates</li><li>Sequence work effectively and carry out critical path analysis to determine project duration and which tasks to pay closest attention to</li><li>Manage project risk effectively to protect project value</li><li>Monitor, control and re-plan the project to best keep it on track</li><li>Close out the project and ensure the project comes to an orderly end</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>1 Introduction</h3><ul><li>Self-introductions and personal objectives</li><li>Course objectives</li><li>Sharing of project issues</li></ul> <h3>2 Project management concepts</h3><ul><li>Characteristics of a project and what should be kept as operational responsibilities</li><li>Understanding the triple and quadruple constraints - and their limitations</li><li>Prioritising requirements through the MOSCOW technique</li><li>Product <em>v</em> project life cycle</li><li>Key project roles and responsibilities - the importance of sponsorship and clarity of roles</li></ul> <h3>3 Starting a project, and the importance of the terms of reference / project brief</h3><ul><li>Avoiding the pressure to 'just do it'!</li><li>The importance and benefits of planning</li><li>The best time to learn!</li><li>Initial project documentation - the BOSCARDI approach</li></ul> <h3>4 Breaking the work down</h3><ul><li>Understanding alternative breakdown structures such as the product breakdown structure and work breakdown structure</li><li>Guidelines for creating a work breakdown structure to ensure the full work scope is identified</li></ul> <h3>5 Estimating</h3><ul><li>Alternative estimating techniques and associated confidence levels</li><li>Further considerations - loss and resource factors</li></ul> <h3>6 Organising the work</h3><ul><li>Use of network diagrams to develop a clear sequence of work</li><li>Critical path analysis and calculating the project duration and task float - and usage</li></ul> <h3>7 The management of project risk</h3><ul><li>Understanding the nature of project risk</li><li>The risk analysis and risk management processes</li><li>How to best manage threats and opportunities</li><li>Running a risk workshop</li><li>Using the risk register</li></ul> <h3>8 Scheduling the work</h3><ul><li>The importance of the Gantt chart and understanding its limitations</li><li>The Gantt chart layout and using alternative views such as the tracking Gantt</li><li>Using alternative dependencies</li></ul> <h3>9 Resource issues</h3><ul><li>Assigning resources and resolving resource overloads</li><li>Crashing and fast-tracking your project and potential issues to look out for</li></ul> <h3>10 Controlling the project</h3><ul><li>The control cycle and alternative feedback mechanisms</li><li>Alternative progress reporting</li><li>Assessing the impact</li><li>The importance of re-planning</li><li>The benefits of control</li><li>Change control - the importance of impact analysis</li><li>The steps of change control and the use of the issue register</li></ul> <h3>11 Closing the project</h3><ul><li>The project closure checklist</li><li>Reviewing the project - things to avoid</li><li>Developing meaningful lessons and ensuring they are applied effectively</li><li>The post-project review - its importance to the organisation</li></ul> 


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Project Management Institute (PMI)

Project Management Qualification (PMQ)

Project Leadership

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Project Management

Google Project Management

Project planning and control (In-House)

<p>Today's administrative professional needs flexibility and a broad portfolio of skills including self-motivation, assertiveness, and the ability to deal with difficult people. You will benefit from this course</p><p>if you are an administrator, medical/legal secretary or PA, who wants to enhance your administrative support skills, as well as evaluating your existing techniques.</p>This course will help you identify:<ul><li>your areas of strength and your areas for improvement in the work environment</li><li>ways to accept new challenges and responsibilities with confidence</li><li>what motivates you at work</li><li>techniques to improve your planning and time management</li><li>ways of improving your influencing and assertiveness skills</li><li>your preferred working style (and relate it to your interaction with others)</li><li>ways of using your initiative</li><li>how to deal with challenging people, using recognised communication methods</li></ul><p>The course will help you develop a flexible set of skills that will allow you to succeed at work, no matter what the day throws at you. It will help you communicate effectively with a diverse range of colleagues and others with tact and diplomacy.</p><p>And, finally, it will help you provide the administrative support that is essential for the smooth running of your area and of the organisation as a whole.</p><section>
                    <h3>1 Introduction</h3><ul><li>Overview</li><li>Introductions</li><li>Individual objectives</li></ul> <h3>2 What exactly is your role?</h3><ul><li>Before looking at new skills and techniques, where are you now? Do you have the skills, knowledge and attitude required to be an exceptional administrator?</li><li>Understand your job criteria</li><li>Identifying your strengths and areas for development</li><li>Activity - skills analysis</li><li>Activity - action plan</li></ul> <h3>3 Building trust</h3><ul><li>How can you build trust?</li><li>Understanding the links between reliability, consistency and trust</li><li>What is required to deliver efficient service?</li><li>Activity: efficient service requirements of the professional administrator</li></ul> <h3>4 Working styles</h3><ul><li>Identifying your working style preference</li><li>Understanding the importance of a flexible approach</li><li>Identifying areas of improvement to become a more effective team member</li><li>Activity: Questionnaire (completing, scoring and charting)</li><li>Activity: drawbacks of my style</li><li>Developing your working style</li></ul> <h3>5 Assertiveness</h3><ul><li>Understand the differences between behaviours</li><li>Activity: Definition and characteristics of assertive / aggressive / passive behaviour</li><li>Activity: Identifying different behaviours</li><li>Understanding how to be more assertive</li><li>How to use assertiveness techniques</li><li>How to ask for feedback</li><li>Activity: Making requests assertively</li><li>Activity: Refusing requests assertively</li></ul> <h3>6 Time management</h3><ul><li>The importance of planning for success</li><li>The importance of managing interruptions</li><li>The importance of having clear purpose</li><li>Time management best practices</li><li>Activity: How do you plan your time? What prevents you improving your time management? How will you recognise success?</li></ul> <h3>7 Prioritisation</h3><ul><li>How to prioritise work to meet deadlines</li><li>The prioritisation matrix</li><li>Activity: Post it!</li></ul> <h3>8 Dealing with interruptions</h3><ul><li>The impact interruptions have on productivity</li><li>How to manage interruptions</li><li>Activity: What interruptions do you experience?</li><li>What tactics can be employed to reduce these interruptions?</li></ul> <h3>9 Close</h3><ul><li>Open forum</li><li>Summary</li><li>Action planning</li></ul> 


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Office Skills & Productivity

Secretarial & PA

Office Skills

Office Management

Professional Skills Course (PSC)

Office Administration

Professional administrator (In-House)

<p>The aim of this programme is to provide current / prospective senior project managers with an in-depth review of the role and importance of project management in the organisation. It focuses on the strategic role of the project manager and aims to draw out the full scope of the role and how it impacts on project performance.</p>The five key objectives of this programme are to enable the participants to:<ul><li>Identify the characteristics and attributes needed by project managers in ensuring the organisation is recognised as an industry leader in delivering successful projects</li><li>Understand the full scope and impact of the project manager / leader's role in managing projects or programmes to maximise benefit to the business</li><li>Define the hallmarks and skills required to manage significant business projects or project portfolios</li><li>Develop an understanding of the skills required and their impact on the project through case study work and syndicate exercises</li><li>Benefit from an effective forum for exchanging experience and fostering a sense of team spirit and mutual support between senior project managers</li></ul><section>
                    DAY ONE <h3>1 Introduction (Course sponsor)</h3><ul><li>A vision of future opportunities and challenges</li><li>The impact of project managers / leaders on future success</li></ul> <h3>2 The determinants of success</h3><ul><li>The contractor's perspective</li><li>The client's perspective</li><li>Success and failure: factors that determine the project outcome</li><li>The impact of the project manager</li></ul> <h3>3 Case study: Project Giotto</h3><ul><li>How successful was this project?</li><li>What were the primary factors that influenced the outcome?</li><li>How relevant are these factors to current projects?</li><li>Feedback and review</li></ul> <h3>4 Project team exercise</h3><ul><li>A practical exercise demonstrating the role of the project manager in managing the interfaces between the client, the project team and suppliers</li><li>Review - what skills are required to be a 'world class' project manager?</li></ul> <h3>5 The role of the Project Manager</h3><ul><li>The role and skills of the 'world class' project manager</li><li>The three key dimensions of effective project leadership<ul><li>Managing influential stakeholders</li><li>Managing project performance</li><li>Managing the project team</li></ul></li><li>Project leadership skills appraisal <em>(individual review)</em></li></ul> DAY TWO <h3>6 Managing influential stakeholders</h3><ul><li>Project management and the art of leadership</li><li>Who are the influential stakeholders and how do they affect the project?</li><li>What we need to do / not do, to build successful working relationships</li></ul> <h3>7 Case study: Understanding the customer</h3><ul><li>What are the likely problems the project manager will encounter?</li><li>What should the project manager do to ensure an effective partnership?</li></ul> <h3>8 Managing project performance</h3><ul><li>Issues affecting commercial performance</li><li>Joining up the project life-cycle: getting performance from inception to closure</li><li>The roles of project manager, line manager and project sponsor</li></ul> <h3>9 Project team exercise: Making the promise / delivering the promise</h3><ul><li>An exercise demonstrating the commercial and team leadership skills needed by the project manager</li><li>Review - what must the project manager do to optimise project performance?</li></ul> <h3>10 Managing multi-functional project teams</h3><ul><li>The challenges of building effective, multi-functional project teams</li><li>Co-ordinating work across functional and organisational boundaries</li><li>Maintaining strategic focus and balancing priorities</li></ul> <h3>11 Making it happen</h3><ul><li>Individual action planning</li><li>Syndicate discussion</li></ul> <h3>12 Course review and transfer planning (Course sponsor present)</h3><ul><li>What will we do differently?</li><li>How will we make it happen?</li><li>Conclusion</li></ul> 


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Programme Manager

Project Manager

The professional project manager (In-House)

<p>Agile project management, already widely used for software development, is increasingly recognised as having much more general application. Continuous improvement programmes, business change projects, new technology development, research and development and a variety of other scenarios characterised by rapid change and high uncertainty can all benefit from an Agile approach. This programme presents the concepts and methods of Agile project management, and shows how to apply them to a range of project and change management situations.</p>Participants will learn:<ul><li>how Agile project management can help with project and change management</li><li>the 4 values and 12 principles of the Agile 'manifesto' and the range of Agile methodologies</li><li>how to apply Agile project management methods and techniques in a range of project scenarios</li><li>alternative Agile project management methods and how they can be applied and adapted</li><li>what makes Agile project teams succeed</li><li>the key roles and responsibilities needed to enable Agile project teams to work effectively</li><li>how to encourage an Agile mindset within their organisation and how to move toward an Agile approach to managing projects</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>1 Introduction to Agile project management</h3><ul><li>Overview of 'classical' project management and methodologies</li><li>The link between project success and management performance</li><li>Limitations of classical approaches and the need for Agile methods</li><li>The 4 values and 12 principles of the Agile manifesto explained</li><li>Agile project management values:<ul><li>Individuals and interactions over processes and tools</li><li>Working outputs over comprehensive documentation</li><li>Customer collaboration over contract negotiation</li><li>Responding to change over following a plan</li></ul></li><li>The cultural challenges of using Agile project management</li><li>Choosing when and how to adopt Agile project management</li></ul> <h3>2 Initiating a project using Agile project management</h3><ul><li>Some key Agile methodologies explained: SCRUM, XP, Crystal</li><li>Identifying and engaging project stakeholders; defining roles and responsibilities</li><li>Setting the project vision and goals; defining project scope</li><li>The Agile approach to requirements capture and elicitation of needs</li><li>Tools and techniques for capturing and characterising requirements</li><li>The role of documentation, reporting and process management</li></ul> <h3>3 The Agile approach to definition and planning</h3><ul><li>Understanding Agile planning; the 'planning onion' concept</li><li>Developing the culture needed for collaborative involvement and iterative planning</li><li>Defining project deliverables; the 'product backlog' concept</li><li>Tools and techniques for defining and prioritising requirements in Agile projects</li><li>Understanding and applying Agile estimating techniques</li><li>Dealing with uncertainty and managing risks</li></ul> <h3>4 The Agile approach to execution and delivery</h3><ul><li>The results orientated, fast adapting culture of Agile teams</li><li>The monthly 'Sprint' process for project planning and review</li><li>The disciplines needed for effective daily SCRUM meetings</li><li>Reviewing progress, managing change and project reporting</li><li>Testing, completing and handing over of work packages</li><li>Managing the interface between the project team and the business</li></ul> <h3>5 Leadership and teamwork in Agile project teams</h3><ul><li>Why Agile teams are different: the importance of individuals and interactions</li><li>The skills and attributes needed to lead an Agile project team</li><li>The challenges faced and skills needed by Agile team members</li><li>Recognising team development needs; adopting the right leadership style</li><li>Making the transition from project manager to Agile coach</li><li>Key coaching skills explored: mentoring, facilitating, managing conflict</li></ul> 


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Agile Business Analyst

ICP-ACC (ICAgile Certified Agile Coaching)

Agile

ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner)

Professional Agile Leadership (PAL)

Agile project management (In-House)

<p>This programme has a simple objective: to help a sales team create and implementa comprehensive account development plan.</p><p>If you want to earn strategic partner or preferred supplier status with your clients and customers then you need to add value to their business, consistently, and you can only do this if you have a plan - a key account management plan.</p>This programme will help participants:<ul><li>Discover opportunities - through a deeper understanding of the customer's business</li><li>Develop partnership - through a better 'value proposition' for the customer</li><li>Increase repeat business - based on higher customer satisfaction</li><li>Improve synergy - by getting everyone to 'sing from the same hymn sheet'</li><li>Develop a collaborative account plan - validated by the customer and their own management</li><li>Secure resources - management <em>will</em> align resources to execute <em>soundly based</em> account plans</li><li>Win an increased share of 'customer wallet' - through systematic account development</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>1 The six principles of strategic account development</h3><ul><li>Introduction to the PROFIT account development model:<ul><li>- Performance</li><li>- Relationships</li><li>- Objectives and goals</li><li>- Feedback</li><li>- Integration</li><li>- Teamwork</li></ul></li><li>Practical account development strategies: overview and case studies</li></ul> <h3>2 Performance</h3><ul><li>Use practical tools to help you manage and measure account performance and success</li><li>Design and build a monthly account dashboard for all sizes of account</li><li>Prioritise and manage accounts and customers pro-actively and successfully, using proven planning tools</li><li>Develop a cross-selling strategy to integrate products or solutions into the customer's business as closely as possible</li></ul> <h3>3 Relationships</h3><ul><li>How to build and manage key relationships within an account</li><li>Qualifying and managing key influencers accurately</li><li>Producing a 'relationship matrix' for each account quickly and easily</li><li>Approaching and developing new contacts strategically</li><li>Tools and techniques for successful tracking of contacts and call-backs</li><li>Developing a coach or advocate in every customer organisation pro-actively</li></ul> <h3>4 Objectives and goals</h3><ul><li>Where are you now? - how to establish your competitive position within an account</li><li>Know how to set, monitor and track key objectives for accounts over the short, medium and long term</li><li>Selling against the competition - developing both long- and short-term sales strategies</li></ul> <h3>5 Feedback - building loyal and satisfied customers</h3><ul><li>The correct way to manage customer expectations and create listening loops within an account</li><li>How to monitor and track your customer's perception and satisfaction with your organisation</li><li>Building a personalised satisfaction matrix for each account</li><li>Customer review meetings - best practice in building loyalty by regular joint planning events</li><li>Understanding the concept of long-term customer value and the importance of adapting a customer-focused attitude</li></ul> <h3>6 Integration</h3><ul><li>How to integrate your products or solutions with the customer's business needs and processes</li><li>Spot and react to early warning signals that may cause an account's loyalty to fade, reduce revenue or switch to a competitor</li><li>Developing a loyalty strategy for key accounts or groups of smaller accounts</li><li>Getting your message and strategy across to C-level contacts</li></ul> <h3>7 Teamwork</h3><ul><li>Working with others to achieve your account goals</li><li>Gaining internal commitment from your organisation</li><li>Managing and working with a virtual team</li><li>Creating cross-departmental communication loops</li></ul> <h3>8 Putting it all together</h3><ul><li>Personal account reviews</li><li>Personal learning summary and action plans</li></ul> 


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Account Manager

ACCA Strategic Business Leader (SBL)

Coaching & Consulting Business

Account Management

Business Development

Sales Management

Key account management (In-House)

<p>The aim of this course is to provide an overview of the key principles and techniques for leading and managing project work. It will focus on the core principles and generic methods of project management, showing how these can be applied to typical projects.</p><p>The scope of the programme includes:</p><p>The course also emphasises the importance of the leadership and team-working skills needed by project managers and team members in carrying out their roles.</p>The principal training objectives for this programme are to:<ul><li>Explain and demonstrate the key principles of successful project management</li><li>Demonstrate a range of useful project management tools and techniques</li><li>Define the role of, and help participants understand the skills required by, the project leader</li><li>Illustrate the use of project skills through examples and case studies</li><li>Identify ways to improve project management, both individually and corporately</li></ul><section>
                    DAY ONE <h3>1 Introduction (Course sponsor)</h3><ul><li>Why this programme has been developed</li><li>Review of participants' needs and objectives</li></ul> <h3>2 Key concepts and requirements for success</h3><ul><li>Projects and project management</li><li>Lessons from past projects; the essential requirements for success</li><li>Differences between projects; characteristic project life cycles</li><li>The challenges of project management; the role of the project manager</li><li>Project exercise<ul><li><em>A team exercise to demonstrate the challenges of project management</em></li></ul></li></ul> <h3>3 Defining project objectives and scope</h3><ul><li>Identifying the stakeholders; key roles and responsibilities</li><li>Getting organised; managing the definition process</li><li>Working with the 'customer' to define the project scope</li></ul> <h3>4 Project case study: part 1</h3><ul><li><em>Defining the project objectives: syndicate teams define the objectives and scope for a typical project</em></li></ul> <h3>5 Project planning</h3><ul><li>The nature of planning; recognising planning assumptions</li><li>Planning the plan; the importance of team involvement</li><li>Developing the work breakdown structure</li><li>Estimating task resources, timescales and costs</li><li>Developing the project schedule</li><li>Analysing the plan and identifying the critical path</li></ul> <h3>6 Project case study: part 2</h3><ul><li><em>Creating the project plan</em></li><li><em>Syndicate teams begin development of their project plans (for completion after session 7)</em></li><li><em>Team presentations and group discussion (after session 7)</em></li></ul> DAY TWO <h3>7 Managing project risks</h3><ul><li>Understanding and defining project risks</li><li>Classifying risks and adopting an appropriate risk strategy</li><li>Identifying, evaluating and managing project risks</li><li>Agreeing ownership of project risks; the risk register</li><li>Integrating planning and risk management</li></ul> <h3>8 Project control</h3><ul><li>Pro-active and re-active control; striking the right balance</li><li>Pre-requisites for effective, pro-active project control</li><li>Avoiding unnecessary 'scope creep' and controlling change</li><li>Selecting the data needed to provide early warning of problems</li><li>Monitoring project performance: 'S' curves, slip charts, earned value</li><li>Getting good data and assessing project status</li><li>Defining the roles and responsibilities for control</li><li>Setting up a routine process for keeping up to date</li><li>Managing and controlling multiple projects</li></ul> <h3>9 Project case study: part 3</h3><ul><li><em>Controlling the project</em></li><li><em>Teams control their project as new developments take place</em></li></ul> <h3>10 Course review and transfer planning (Course sponsor present)</h3><ul><li>Identify actions to be implemented individually</li><li>Identify corporate opportunities for improving project management</li><li>Sponsor-led review and discussion of proposals</li><li>Conclusion</li></ul> 


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Trainers Course

Successful project management (In-House)

<div id="course-pills-1">Duration<p>2 Days</p><p>12 CPD hours</p>This course is intended for<p>The primary audience for this course is any IT, facilities or data centre professional, consultant and/or those who work in network cabling system design, implementation and operation.</p>Overview<p>With few exceptions, enterprises today rely on IT for the delivery of business-critical services - often directly to the end consumer.</p><p>It is therefore vital that the mission-critical data centre is designed, maintained and operated with high-availability and efficiency in mind. Among all the facilities, network cabling is the foundation for the network and one of the major contributors to the availability of the data center.CNCDPÂ© is a 2-day course designed to expose participants to in-depth knowledge in designing and installing the data network cabling system which includes key subject matters such as; technical standards, designing of different cabling sub-systems, calculation of material requirements, architecture, installation, testing and acceptance.</p></div><div id="course-pills-2"><h4>Introduction to Structured Cabling System (SCS)</h4><ul><li>Brief history of SCS</li><li>Basic copper and fibre transmission</li><li>Copper and fibre cabling</li><li>Single and multimode fibre</li><li>Step/graded index multimode fibre</li><li>Difference between Commercial Wiring and data centre cabling</li><li>Development of standards</li><li>Role of standards</li><li>ANSI/TIA 568 standard</li><li>Common standards</li><li>The new usage of cabling to support Smart building</li></ul><h4>Horizontal and Administration - Commercial Building</h4><ul><li>Standard diagram recap: ANSI/TIA-568</li><li>Functional elements and example</li><li>Scenario A: Determine the number of work areas</li><li>Scenario B: Determine the number of user locations</li><li>Zone wiring</li><li>Administration: Interconnect and cross-connect</li><li>Angled and flat panels</li><li>Creating a cabling schematic design</li><li>Convert schematic into physical layout</li><li>Calculating the material list</li></ul><h4>Horizontal and Administration - Data Centre</h4><ul><li>Standard diagram recap: TIA-942</li><li>Basic/Reduced/Typical data centre setup</li><li>Traditional 3 layers network design/ Spine and Leaf network design</li><li>Select termination hardware</li><li>Administration design</li><li>ToR/EoR/Spine &amp; Leaf cabling design</li><li>Network and cabling resiliency</li><li>Create cabling schematic design for ToR/EoR</li><li>Convert into patch panel/rack layout</li><li>Calculate the material list for ToR/EoR</li></ul><h4>Building Backbone - Commercial Building</h4><ul><li>Backbone diagram</li><li>Calculate the copper backbone requirements per Telecom Room (TR)</li><li>Calculate the fibre backbone requirements per Telecom Room</li><li>Summarize the building backbone requirements</li><li>Recognised cables</li><li>Backbone Patch panels</li><li>The maximum backbone distances</li><li>Create cabling schematic design</li><li>Converting the schematic design into patch panel/ rack layout</li></ul><h4>Building Backbone - Data Centre</h4><ul><li>TIA-942 based backbone topology</li><li>TIA-942 backbone requirements</li><li>Recognised backbone cable</li><li>ToR/EoR/Spine and Leaf</li><li>Backbone distance estimation</li><li>Resiliency of backbone cable routes</li><li>Creating cabling schematic design</li><li>Converting the schematic design into patch panel/ rack layout</li><li>Field and Fusion Termination for fibre connectors</li><li>Pre-terminated fibre trunk and copper cables</li></ul><h4>Architectural Considerations</h4><ul><li>ANSI/TIA569-D Cable pathway and spaces</li><li>Common requirements for the rooms</li><li>Definition of the rooms</li><li>Entrance Room/Demarcation</li><li>Ceiling and floor pathways types</li><li>Cable trays/basket/ladder/conduit</li><li>Inner duct/sleeve/slot</li><li>Calculating of pathway size</li><li>Cable run best practices</li><li>Cable management/AIM</li><li>Grounding and bonding</li><li>Separation distance requirements for copper cabling to power cabling</li><li>Fire stopping</li><li>Fire rated barrier</li><li>Fire rated jacket cable</li></ul><h4>Campus / Outdoor Backbone</h4><ul><li>Common campus cable installation and cable types : Aerial cable / Direct-buried / Underground in-conduit</li><li>Outdoor cable installation planning</li><li>Lightning / surge protection</li><li>Approved ground for surge protector</li><li>Creating a schematic diagram</li><li>Converting a schematic into a physical layout</li></ul><h4>Site Inspection and Testing</h4><ul><li>Visual site inspection notes</li><li>Installation common issues</li><li>Copper testing standard</li><li>Permanent link / Channel / Patch cord / MPTL testing configuration</li><li>Fibre connectors</li><li>Fibre testing standard</li><li>Tier 1 &amp; 2 certification</li><li>Fibre link definition</li><li>Fibre testing steps</li><li>Fibre inspection and cleaning</li><li>Calibrating the test sets - 3 methods</li><li>Setting up mandrel for testing</li><li>Fibre loss budget calculation</li><li>G.657 Bend insensitive fibre</li><li>Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)</li></ul><h4>Exam - Certified Network Cabling Design Professional (CNCDPÂ©)</h4><ul><li>The exam is a 60-minute closed book exam, with 40 multiple-choice questions.</li><li>The candidate requires a minimum of 27 correct answers to pass the exam.</li></ul></div><div id="course-pills-3"><h4>Additional course details:</h4><br /><p>Nexus Humans Certified Network Cabling Design Professional (CNCDP) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. </p><p></p> This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. <p></p>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.  <p></p>While we feel this is the best course for the Certified Network Cabling Design Professional (CNCDP) 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.  <p></p>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.<p></p></div>

Nexus Human

Certified Technology Specialist (CTS)

Cisco Certified Network Professional certification (CCNP)

Structured Cabling

IT Networking Fundamentals

Computer Networking

Certified Network Cabling Design Professional (CNCDP)

General Admission

Swansea

ONLINE STUDY + ONE DAY ZOOM SESSION
NO CLASSROOM ATTENDANCE REQUIRED


Awarding Body: Dual Accreditation - Open College Network (OCN Credit4Learning) & The CPD Certification Service (21 CPD Points)
 
Award Level: UK - Level Three (Advanced) + 21 CPD Points
Ireland Level Five (Advanced) + 21 CPD Points
 
Minimum Age: 18 (16 with parental consent)
 
Entry requirements: None. English Level 2 desirable
 
Training Locations: Study online + virtual classroom.
 
Practical Training: Includes FREE Practise@Home Phlebotomy Training Kit worth £79.99
This comprehensive 76 piece practical training kit includes mini-arm trainer, sharps container and all medical grade supplies needed as well as a step-by-step 30 minute training video.



PART 1 (THEORY) - STUDY AT HOME ONLINE :
Complete your theory training online in the comfort of your own home or at work. Stop/start when it suits you and complete the online modules at your own pace. Can be completed on multiple devices such as laptop, smart-phone, desktop computer, kindle, tablet etc.
 
PART 2 (PRACTICAL SESSIONS) - JOIN US FOR A COMPREHENSIVE ONE DAY ZOOM SESSION:
Full instructions will be provided. We will send you a completely free Practise@Home Phlebotomy Training Kit, including a mini-arm trainer, for you to keep. You will follow your tutor's on-screen instructions during your Zoom virtual classroom sessions as you learn and develop your phlebotomy skills. The procedures and practices taught online are exactly the same as you would learn in the classroom. At any time before or after your course you can watch our 30 minute step-by-step video to refresh your knowledge and continue to use your training kit to practice your skills.
 
(THIS COURSE AWARDS THE SAME NATIONALLY RECOGNISED AND DUALLY ACCREDITED QUALIFICATION AS OUR CLASSROOM AND HYBRID COURSE VERSIONS)


Please make sure you verify the precise dates and timings of your course when you receive your booking confirmation, as it may vary from the information provided above.


COURSE ITINERARY

 
A dually-accredited hybrid modular venepuncture course awarding an
OCN Accredited Level Three Certificate (3 credits) & 21 CPD Points


Nationally Recognised Qualification


Part 1 - online (eLearning) Part 2 - Virtual Classroom (1 Day Zoom)


PRE-COURSE
Home study pack - download and complete before the virtual classroom sessions

PART 1 - ONLINE
M01: Course Overview
M02: History, Definitions and Roles
M03: Work-flow cycles
M04: Professionalism
M05: Health & Safety
M06: Blood Collection Systems
M07: Anatomy & Physiology
M08: Blood Composition
M09: Using the equipment
M10: Performing the venepuncture - see Classroom Part 2
M11: Lab Tests and Bottle Types
M12: Analytical Errors
M13: Informal Quiz – answers
M14: Award – accredited certificates, value, application and overview. Job Opportunities.


PART 2 - VIRTUAL CLASSROOM (ONE DAY ZOOM SESSION)
M01: Introduction: Welcome, Introductions and Overview.
M10: Performing the venepuncture (theory overview)
P01: Practical Session 1 – Equipment familiarisation - "Tools of the Trade"
P02A: Practical Session 2A – Unpacking your training kit
P02B: Practical Session 2B - A look at the mini-arm trainer and associated equipment
P03: Practical Session 3 – Using the tourniquet and identifying a vein
P04: Practical Session 4 – Handling and assembling the equipment. Familiarisation and procedures including initial skill-set development
P05: Practical Session 5 - Further skill-set development and consolidation. Discussing needle types including winged infusion sets (butterfly needles)
P06A: Practical Session 6A – Performing the venepuncture on the mini-arm trainer. Palpating the vein, performing the venepuncture. Sample handling and labelling.
P06B: Practical Session 6B – Consolidating pre- and post-venepuncture procedures.
 
Additional support material can be downloaded as you progress through the course online.





ZOOM SESSION

VIRTUAL CLASSROOM (ZOOM) SESSIONS 
Our Virtual Classroom training course consists of online study (Part 1 - theory) and Virtual Classroom Zoom sessions (Part 2 - practical skill-set development)
You must complete your Part 1 online study before joining us for your Zoom session(s).
Once you have enrolled on this course you will be sent a free Practise@Home Training Kit, This is yours to keep and can be reused any many time as you wish after you have completed the course.
Your Booking Confirmation will include your Zoom log-in details.



Geopace Training

Allied Health

Allied Health Professions (AHP)

Blood Taking

Healthcare Workers

Venepuncture

Phlebotomist

Phlebotomy

Accredited Phlebotomy

Healthcare

Learn how to take blood ... train as a Phlebotomist

    Nationally Recognised Qualification

    No previous experience or qualifications needed

    OCN Accredited - Level 3 (advanced)

    CPD Accredited (The CPD Certification Service)

    Covers all steps up to live blood draw

    Practise on artificial arm and fake blood!

    Basic understanding of English language required

    OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS


Introduction to Phlebotomy Course (GPT003VC) - 1 DAY Virtual Classroom

Southend on Sea

Droitwich Spa

Portsmouth

Rotherham

Manchester

Leeds

Slough

Bingley

Newport

Peterborough

Milton Keynes 

Nottingham

Paisley

Birmingham

Luton

Hull

Northampton

Bedford

Liverpool 

BASIC to ADVANCED COURSE PACKAGE

Complete 3 courses over 2 full days and receive three qualifications:

Introduction to Phlebotomy Certificate (Nationally Recognised Level 3, Ireland Level 5)
Days 1 and 2: 9.30am – 5.00pm

Advanced Phlebotomy Certificate (Nationally Recognised Level 4, Ireland Level 6)
Day 1: 5.30pm - 8.30pm

Geopace Certificate of Competency (Nationally Recognised Accredited, CPD Practical Skills)
Day 2: 5.30pm - 8.30pm

Please make sure you verify the precise dates and timings of your course when you receive your booking confirmation, as it may vary from the information provided above.






Key Facts & Summary:


COURSE 1: INTRODUCTION TO PHLEBOTOMY COURSE - NATIONALLY RECOGNISED AND ACCREDITED VENEPUCTURE COURSE
UK Level Three (Ireland Level Five)
DUALLY ACCREDITED - Open College Network (OCN) and The CPD Certification Service (21 CPD Points)

PART 1 (DAY 1) - 9.30am to 5.00pm
PART 2 (DAY 2) - 9.30am to 5.00pm

Adheres to World Health Organisation guidelines (meets or exceeds all guidelines) and Skills for Health Directive HSC376

A TWO DAY venepuncture course at Level 3. Trains up to the point of live blood draws.

On completion awards a Nationally Recognised and Accredited Certificate in Phlebotomy.

DAY ONE (PART 1) - THEORY
Attend the course location of your choice – starts at 9.30am and finishes approx. 5.00pm

DAY TWO (PART 2) - CLASSROOM
Your classroom tutor will recap on the theory element (above) after which you will begin your practical sessions learning and developing the skills required up to the point of Live Blood Draws.

DOWNLOAD A COURSE ITINERARY HERE



COURSE 2: ADVANCED PHLEBOTOMY COURSE - NATIONALLY RECOGNISED AND ACCREDITED VENEPUCTURE COURSE
UK Level Four (Ireland Level 6)
DUALLY ACCREDITED - Open College Network (OCN) and The CPD Certification Service (14 CPD Points)

PART 1 - THEORY
Complete your theory training online in the comfort of your own home or at work.

PART 2 - CLASSROOM
Follow on from your Day One Theory training, in the evening, from 5.30pm - 8.30pm

Adheres to World Health Organisation guidelines (meets or exceeds all guidelines) and Skills for Health Directive HSC376

Skills and Practical Development:
Covers advanced specialised phlebotomy techniques to give you the leading edge as a phlebotomist. Learn to use a wide range of non-routine equipment.

On completion awards a Nationally Recognised and Accredited Certificate in Advanced Phlebotomy.

DOWNLOAD A COURSE ITINERARY HERE



COURSE 3: ROUTE TO COMPETENCY MASTERCLASS
CPD ACCREDITED - The CPD Certification Service

CLASSROOM
Follow on from your Day Two practical training, in the evening, from 5.30pm - 8.30pm

Adheres to World Health Organisation guidelines (meets or exceeds all guidelines) and Skills for Health Directive HSC376

GEOPACE LIVE BLOOD SESSIONS enabling you to draw human blood under 1-to-1 supervision of your tutor. You will follow a Competency Checklist, signed off by your tutor on completion.

On completion awards a Geopace Certificate of Competency - Nationally Recognised and Accredited Route to Competency - Live Blood Draws Certificate

DOWNLOAD A COURSE ITINERARY HERE




How do I attend?

EITHER -
CLASSROOM OPTION - Attend one of our scheduled classroom locations, completing your Introduction to Phlebotomy Course over 2 days. You will also complete your Advanced Training at the end of the first day and your Competency Training at the end of the second day.

Our Introduction to Phlebotomy and Advanced Phlebotomy Training Kits are supplied at no charge when booking our virtual classroom training option.
If you would like to add one or both of these kits to your classroom training option then these are available to add at time of booking. Our comprehensive training kits each mirror the same equipment and supplies used in the classroom and both include detailed video tutorials, allowing you to continue to practice and "hone" your skills after you have completed your practical training.

OR -

VIRTUAL CLASSROOM OPTION- Complete your theory training online at home or work, then join us for a one day Zoom session to complete your Introduction to Phlebotomy virtual classroom training, followed by your Advanced Training in the evening of the same day. You have the option to add a classroom-based competency session, awarding a CPD Accredited Geopace Certificate of Competency, at time of booking.

Our Virtual Classroom option includes two very comprehensive training kits - one for your introductory course and one for your advanced course. Kits are included at no charge (normally £79.95 each) and are yours to keep and to continue to practice with after you have finished your courses. The equipment and supplies included in your kits are the same as those used if you choose the classroom option.

How do I book?

Choose whether you would like to attend in a classroom or if you would like to complete your training by virtual classroom.
Click on the Classroom - Booking Options or Virtual Classroom - Booking Options buttons below to see all upcoming dates and locations.

Please note - Competency Training
Our Route to Competency Masterclass - Live Blood Sessions can only be completed in a classroom environment. This is included when you book a classroom option. When booking the virtual classroom option you can choose to add this at time of booking. You will receive a voucher code to enable you to book onto any upcoming dates or locations. For most of our two day course we run our competency training at the end of the second day and therefore you should be able to complete your full training programme with us over two days.

If you are completing your training by virtual classroom please see our list of competency training locations here.

If you would like to "mix and match" your training dates and/or locations then please call our admin team on 01525 713377 who will be more than happy to put a training package together for you on dates and / or locations that suit you.

All courses are accredited and are Skills for Health & WHO compliant.

THIS COURSE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
1: INTRODUCTION TO PHLEBOTOMY COURSE (GPT003) - Level 3 (Ireland Level 5)
2: ADVANCED PHLEBOTOMY COURSE (GPT005) - Level 4 (Ireland Level 6)
3: GEOPACE COMPETENCY CERTIFICATE - CPD Certified (optional with Virtual Classroom)

Learn how to take blood ... train as a Phlebotomist

FAST-TRACK YOUR PHLEBOTOMY TRAINING

WITH OUR

COMPLETE TRAINING PACKAGE

20% off -  Multi-Course Discount

    Cover all stages from beginner through to Level 4

    Available as Classroom or Virtual Classroom

    Complete your beginner to advanced training in 2 days

    Awards 2 accredited qualifications - Introduction to Phlebotomy and Advanced Phlebotomy qualifications

    Both courses are dually accredited (OCN & CPD)

    Geopace Certificate of Competency included with classroom attendance or available as an option when booking virtual classroom

    Covers all steps up to live blood draw

    Learn advanced skills and techniques

    Virtual Classroom options include comprehensive Practise@Home Training Kits (yours to keep)

    Basic understanding of English language required

    OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS


Phlebotomy Training - Beginner to Advanced PACKAGE

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They solve real-world problems using an exciting mix of research, design, technology and psychology.</li></ul><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Study method</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Online, self-paced</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Duration</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">6 months</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Access to content</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">12 months</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Qualification</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Level 8 Diploma - User Experience Design</p><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Awarded by Glasgow Caledonian University</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Regulated by SQA</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Additional info</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Tutor is available to students</p><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Description</h2><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Duration: 6 months<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong>Get certified in six months following a flexible, structured learning path.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Delivery: Online<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong>The course is delivered entirely online, including video modules, mentor-led webinars and support.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Assessment: 2-hour exam<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong>Before getting certified, you&#39;ll be assessed during a two-hour exam taken online.</li></ul><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Outcomes for you</strong></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Think like a UX designer; adopt the mindset that sets them apart</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Showcase your knowledge with a portfolio of project work</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Speak with the confidence that comes from a true, deep understanding of UX</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Advance your career with job-ready skills</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Complete a university credit-rated course, valued by employers globally</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Become a Certified UX Professional</li></ul><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Learn with us</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">We&rsquo;ve worked hard to design the best possible online learning experience for you. As well as an unmatched syllabus, our approach includes:</p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Projects &amp; portfolio</strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Learn by doing with a series of real-world projects ideal for your UX portfolio.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Mentors &amp; webinars</strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be guided by our hand-picked, world-class mentors during monthly webinars.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Structure &amp; support</strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Stay motivated with a structured programme supported by fellow students and our customer success team.</li></ul><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">What you&rsquo;ll learn</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">We&rsquo;ve put together a university credit-rated curriculum that&rsquo;s deep, rigorous and<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">covers everything you need to know to become a certified UX professional and<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">turbocharge your career.</p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 01</strong>&nbsp;- Introduction to UX design</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 02</strong>&nbsp;- User research</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 03</strong>&nbsp;- User goals</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 04</strong>&nbsp;- Structure and navigation</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 05</strong>&nbsp;- Interactions</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 06</strong>&nbsp;- Design principles</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 07</strong>&nbsp;- Design patterns</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 08</strong>&nbsp;- Mobile</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 09</strong>&nbsp;- Workflows</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 10</strong>&nbsp;- Prototyping and handover</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 11</strong> - AI and UX</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 12</strong> - Creating your portfolio</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 13</strong> - Career guidance Hub</li><li style="font-weight: bold; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-weight: bold;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Tutorials for Figma</strong></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Projects and portfolio</strong>&nbsp;- Projects that build into a portfolio</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Exam</strong>&nbsp;- 2-hour final exam</li></ul></section><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Requirements</h2><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Background</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">You don&rsquo;t need experience in design or technology to enrol in our courses, although having one or both is a definite bonus. Our students come from a diverse array of backgrounds, including project management, development, graphic design, product management, business analysis and so on.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Commitment</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">You do need to be motivated and committed. We set a high bar. Studying for one of our professional qualifications requires a certain amount of time, energy and focus. Our team will be there to support you along every step of the way but success will come as a result of your own diligence.</p></section><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Career path</h2><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The average salary for entry level user experience designers is &pound;28,000</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The average salary for user experience designers with 1-5 years experience ranges from &pound;29,000 to &pound;50,000</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The average salary for user experience managers/leads is &pound;80,000</li></ul><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Information from LinkedIn Salary Reports, based on real jobs listings.</p></section>

UX Design Institute 

Product Design

UI / UX Design

Professional Diploma in UX Design

<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Introduction to Safeguarding Adults and Children The Role of the Designated Person</p><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">About this event</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Introduction to Safeguarding Adults and Children</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">The Role of the Designated Person</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Latest policies, legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Collaboration and Partnership</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Training Requirements and Levels</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Adult training skills enhancement</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Tools for creating effective sessions</p>

Caring For Care

Safeguarding Train the Trainer Update

<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">One hour webinar on Rally Roadbooks &ndash; hints and tips to go the right way and ensure enjoyment on rallies and car tours.
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One hour webinar on Rally Roadbooks – hints and tips to go the right way and ensure enjoyment on rallies and car tours.


Rally Navigation Training Services

Sports & Fitness

Learn to use and read a Roadbook for Rallies or Classic Car Tours in this informative and interactive webinar.

Rally Navigation - Introduction to Roadbooks

Brighton

ONLINE STUDY - In your own time (approx. 6 hours study time) +
CLASSROOM SESSION - Morning, Afternoon or Evening session (approx. 3 hours)



Awarding Body: Open College Network (OCN) Credit for Learning
Award Level: Level 4 (Foundation Degree Level) - Ireland Level 6
CPD Certified: Yes (CPD Accreditation)
Minimum Age: 18 (16 with parental consent)
Entry requirements: None. (English Level 2 desirable)
Training Locations: Study online + Classroom
 
OCN Accredited at UK Level 4 (Ireland Level 6)

 
PART 1 - Theory: Complete this part of your course online at home or work in your own time (stop and start learning when it suits you). Can be completed on multiple devices - smart phones, kindle, laptop, tablet etc.

PART 2 - Skills and Practical Development:
Covers advanced specialised phlebotomy techniques to give you the leading edge as a phlebotomist. Learn to use a wide range of non-routine equipment.


Attend a classroom location to complete your practical training.


Please make sure you verify the precise dates and timings of your course when you receive your booking confirmation, as it may vary from the information provided above.


Course Itinerary:
PART 1 - THEORY (ONLINE)
M00 - Introduction:
Learning outcomes, Assumptions and Overview.
M01 - Basic Phlebotomy - revision:
Recap of basic phlebotomy theory and practice - precursor to
the advanced course.
M02 - Aspirated and Vacuated Systems:
Open systems (Syringe & Needle), closed systems (Vacutainer & Monovette), Alternative closed systems, Using Monovette - aspiration and evacuated techniques, monovette adapter systems.
M03 - Specialised and Advanced Phlebotomy Equipment:
The centrifuge - overview. Safe operation and use. Managing a centrifuge breakage or spillage.
Equipment and practices in unusual situations.
Patients with special needs and requiring specific attention.
Equipment preparation for blood samples that are collected at
0 degrees, 37 degrees C and other non-standard conditions.
A look at advances in technology and how to use the latest devices.
M04 - Point of Care Testing:
What is POC Testing? Advantages, Disadvantages and Clinical
Outcomes. Comparison of POC with lab testing. 10 common POC tests. Roles for phlebotomists performing POC Tests.
M05 - Neonates and Children:
Sample collection from new-born to pre-adult. A detailed overview of legal principles of law including child consent and child protection for phlebotomists. Neonatal and child blood collection equipment.
A comprehensive look at heel and finger-prick procedures including
microtainers, lancets and capillary tube collection. Detailed heel prick procedure. Paediatric finger prick collection. The life-threatening hazard of over-collecting. Communication techniques in differing age bands.
Consent and the law. Basic principles of lawful consent for neonates and paediatric patients. Child protection.
Detailed analysis of neonatal and paediatric blood collection including Guthrie card collection. Neonatal bottles - colours and tests. Paediatric blood gases collection.
Butterfly needles - when to use. Blood tests during pregnancy. Neonatal blood screening - nine conditions covered. Bilirubin in neonates.
M06 - Geriatric Patients:
The challenges of phlebotomy in older people. Understanding skin changes and venepuncture implications. A profile of common
geriatric blood tests. Age related problems. Procedural precautions.
M07 - Special Procedures:
Drawing blood from back of hand. Drawing blood from lower limb veins. Managing the unwilling or difficult patient. Managing the psychiatric patient. Managing the isolated patient. Non-routine blood tests. Managing the latex allergy patient (type 1 and type 4 reactions). Latex indicators. Sample handling - non-routine procedures. Drug trials and research projects.
M08 - Special Tests and Sample Handling Procedures:
A look at sample collection at specific times of day and night,
samples that are protected from light, collected on ice and
collected at body temperature. Procedures for each group - collection notes, analytic time, optimal collection time and notes for each group.
M09 - Advanced Phlebotomy Tasks:
Additional procedures. Maintaining POC equipment. Stock control and stock rotation. Quality control. Data entry. Product evaluation. Training and competency evaluation.
M10 - Alternative Environments:
A step-by-step look at non-clinical phlebotomy environments including private testing, DEFRA, forensic and police, cord blood collection, DNA analysis, veterinary services, overseas and volunteering.

PLEASE NOTE THAT PART 1 SHOULD BE COMPLETED
BEFORE JOINING US FOR YOUR PRACTICAL TRAINING

PART 2 (CLASSROOM)
MORNING , AFTERNOON OR EVENING SESSION:

1 - Welcome, introductions and overview:
- Classroom - health & safety briefing, schedule overview.
- Virtual Classroom - audio/visual checks and registration. Unpacking and overview of your training kit.
2 - Syringe and Needle (open system): Correct use and applications.
3 - Monovette (open and closed systems):
Using the Monovette system in aspiration mode - correct use and applications.
Using the Monovette system in evacuated mode - correct use and applications.
4 - IR Vein Detector:
Demonstration of the IR vein detector for assisting in detection of difficult veins.
5 - Veins in back of hand:
Detecting suitable veins in the back of the hand.
6 - POC testing:
Point of Care Testing - use of glucose meter to demonstrate a typical POC test procedure. Correct use and overview of other POC test devices.
7 - Using lancets (finger collection)
We look at the correct use of lancets for POC testing and whole blood micro-collection.
8 - Using lancets (heel collection)
We look at the correct use of lancets for neonatal blood spot tests (Guthrie Test).
9 - Capillary collection
Using glass capillary tubes for micro-collection. Correct use and handling.
10 - Microtube collection
Correct use of BD Microtainers (and similar micro-collection bottles) - collection and handling.

This course is supported with downloadable resources and may include extra video segments to reinforce your practical training.
 
(THE COURSE DELIVERY AWARDS SAME NATIONALLY RECOGNISED AND DUALLY ACCREDITED QUALIFICATION AS OUR VIRTUAL CLASSROOM COURSE VERSION)



The UK's first and only Level 4 qualification in Phlebotomy (equivalent to Ireland Level 6)

    FDSc (Foundation Degree Level) qualification

    Nationally Recognised certificate

    Dually accredited: Open College Network  and CPD

    Covers both aspirated and evacuated systems

    Covers specialised blood collection systems & methods

    Classroom or Virtual Classroom learning options

    Comprehensive Training Kit is provided when booking our Virtual Classroom option (yours to keep)

    Complete your training from beginner to advanced level

    This course either follows on from our Introduction to Phlebotomy Course  or can be combined with our introductory course as part of a course package (see below)

    Available to candidates who have completed (or are currently enrolled to complete) our Introduction to Phlebotomy Course or have previous phlebotomy practical experience.


Advanced Phlebotomy - Skills & Techniques (GPT005)

<p style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Become a certified UI designer</strong></p><ul style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Learn how to create beautiful, pixel-perfect user interfaces</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Accelerate your career with an in-demand skillset</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Get a professional qualification in just 12 weeks</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Manage your own schedule with our flexible, self-paced online course</li></ul><p style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Expand your career options</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);">UI skills are needed worldwide, and demand is growing. With a globally recognised qualification, you&rsquo;ll become a more valuable, sought-after professional.</p><p style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Design with confidence</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);">You&rsquo;ll understand the &lsquo;why&rsquo; of good UI design by knowing the principles behind it. You&rsquo;ll be able to defend your decisions and design with confidence.</p><p style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Work in a creative, rewarding job</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);">UI designers add personality and visual appeal to user interfaces. It&rsquo;s an enjoyable career that rewards creativity: the perfect entry into tech for visually-minded people.</p><p style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">A flexible, university-backed curriculum</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);">Our curriculum is university credit-rated and approved by the industry. Over 12 weeks, you&rsquo;ll learn the principles and skills you need to become a confident UI designer.</p><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Study method</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Online, self-paced</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Duration</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">12 weeks</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Access to content</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">12 months</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Qualification</strong></p><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Professional Certificate in UI Design</p><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Awarded by Scottish Qualifications Authority trading as SQA</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Additional info</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Tutor is available to students</p><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Description</h2><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">During this 12 week, online course you will learn:</p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Introduction to UI Design</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Brand and Personality</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Layout</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Design Principles</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Interactivity</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Typography</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Colour, shapes and effects</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Iconography and imagery</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Design process</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Presenting ideas</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">UI design tools</li></ul><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">You will also work on a project and your portfolio with access to weekly mentor sessions, an active student community, and support from our student success team.</p></section><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Who is this course for?</h2><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Graphic designers and digital designers who want to upskill to UI design</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">UI designers who want to strengthen their knowledge and craft</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">UX professionals who want to become more rounded product designers</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Anybody with a design background looking for a creative job in tech</li></ul></section><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Requirements</h2><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">You don&rsquo;t need experience in design or technology to enrol in our courses, although having one or both is a definite bonus. Our students come from a diverse mix of backgrounds, including project management, development, graphic design, product management, business analysis and so on.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">You need to be motivated and committed. We set a high bar. Studying for one of our professional qualifications requires a certain amount of time, energy and focus.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">You need to be comfortable learning in English. All video lessons, course materials, webinars, correspondence and the final exam are delivered in English.</p></section><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Career path</h2><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Students typically graduate into UI Designer jobs. The average UI Designer salary in the UK with 3-5 years experience is &pound;62,500.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">This is based on data from Payscale, Totaljobs, Indeed, Talent, and Glassdoor</p></section></section><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></section>

Professional Certificate in UI Design

<p style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);">A comprehensive introduction to UX design. Learn the key principles and concepts behind the UX process.</p><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Take your first steps into UX</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Whether you want to explore UX as a career or expand your professional skillset, this UX design fundamentals course is the perfect starting point.</p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Follow 65 expert lessons that will immerse you in the theory and principles of UX Design</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Learn about the techniques that underpin the UX process, like user research, affinity diagrams, and prototyping</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Earn a globally recognised and university credit-rated professional qualification</li></ul><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Who is it for?</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Anybody who needs to understand UX</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Format</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Online, self-paced</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Duration</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">6 weeks (recommended)</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Commitment</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">3 hours per week</p><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">How you&rsquo;ll benefit</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">If you want to really understand UX, this UX design fundamentals course for you.</p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Speak confidently about UX design</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Develop a mindset for problem-solving</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Learn to advocate for the user - and make better business decisions as a result</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Become a more rounded, valuable professional</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Showcase your knowledge with a university credit-rated certificate</li></ul><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Learn the key UX design fundamentals concepts in just six weeks.</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Everything you need to truly grasp UX, over five engaging modules.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 1</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Introduction to UX design</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Gain a comprehensive overview of the UX design process.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 2</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">User research methods</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Learn how to gain deep insights into customer needs and behaviours.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 3</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Analysis techniques</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Discover how research gets translated into actionable insights.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 4</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Defining the experience</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Explore problem-solving techniques and design principles.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 5</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Prototyping techniques</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Understand the different forms of prototyping and when to use them.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Exam</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">40-minute final exam</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Get assessed on your knowledge through a final exam.</p><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></section></section></section><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></section>

Certificate in UX Design Fundamentals

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<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Sixty minute webinar on rally regularity timing for jogularity and regularity in styles where a full average speed time schedule is provided. The competitive component of on the public highway historic road rallying, focusing on jogularity style timing. Ideal for competitors on events such as HERO Challenge, Rally the Globe events or Three Castles.
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Join our exclusive 60-minute webinar on rally regularity timing, designed to give an introduction to regularities in the jogularity or cumulative speed table styles. Learn how to navigate a full average speed time schedule and master the competitive aspects of historic road rallying on public highways. This session focuses on the processes required to understand and use the supplied time schedules, perfect for those competing in events like the HERO Challenge, Rally the Globe, and Three Castles. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or looking to sharpen your skills, this webinar will equip you with the strategies you need to succeed.


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