Harpenden

<p>Many people have a misconception about networking events, and lose out on new business opportunities as a result. They either don't appreciate the real benefits and techniques of networking and don't attend events, or they attempt to 'sell on the first date', causing resentment.</p><p>You can either attempt to make a sale for a quick buck (which is particularly likely to backfire at a networking event), or you can try to open a long-term relationship, creating new opportunities and a high lifetime value customer (which is how it's meant to be done). Networking, when done properly, is an excellent tool for referrals. But you have to appreciate that it's done on the basis of giving rather than receiving and this doesn't always come naturally to sales professionals.</p><p>The old saying that it's about getting to 'know, like and trust' is still true. This workshop is about having your prospects and customers getting to know, like and trust you, and building that lifetime value as a result.</p>By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:<ul><li>Understand what networking is - networking etiquette</li><li>Know how and where to network</li><li>Clarify their objectives - why network</li><li>Use the 4 basic questions to start a conversation</li><li>Build rapport quickly and easily</li><li>Answer the question 'What do you do?' effectively in a few seconds</li><li>Deliver a 60-second pitch</li><li>Break into a group</li><li>Prepare for a network meeting</li><li>Identify opportunities</li><li>Use tools to assist in networking</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>1 Introduction</h3><ul><li>Aims and objectives</li></ul> <h3>2 What is networking?</h3><ul><li>Why network - objectives and goal setting</li><li>Networking etiquette</li><li>Preparation - online and offline tools to use</li><li>Identify networking opportunities - where to network</li><li>Know what you have to offer</li><li>'Know, like and trust' - the process</li></ul> <h3>3 What do you do?</h3><ul><li>Answer in 5-10 seconds</li><li>Create and deliver a 60-second pitch</li><li>Who is your target market?</li></ul> <h3>4 Starting a conversation</h3><ul><li>Breaking into a group</li><li>Building rapport</li><li>The 4 questions to start a conversation</li><li>Moving on</li></ul> <h3>5 Communicate and engage</h3><ul><li>LISTEN - 4 types of listening skill</li><li>Ask powerful questions</li><li>Influence - don't sell</li><li>What can you do to help others - give to get</li></ul> <h3>6 Power of referrals</h3><ul><li>Who can give you referrals?</li><li>When to give or ask for referrals</li><li>Have a referral system</li><li>Showing appreciation</li></ul> <h3>7 Social media and other online tools</h3><ul><li>Using LinkedIn and other social media</li><li>Online directories</li></ul> <h3>8 Next steps</h3><ul><li>Following up</li><li>Arranging one-to-one meetings</li><li>Developing relationships</li></ul> 


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The In House Training Company

Meeting Skills

Networking Skills

Business Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

IT Networking Fundamentals

Personal Networking

Networking skills for sales professionals (In-House)

<p>This intensive one-day training programme has been developed to help those involved in producing specifications create high quality documents in an organised and effective way.</p><p>The programme explains the primary purpose of specifications and the importance of understanding the context in which they are used. It focuses particularly on how to develop and structure content and write requirements that are clear and concise. The methods and techniques presented will provide a practical foundation course for those new to the topic whilst offering new insights to those with more experience.</p>The objectives of the workshop are to:<ul><li>Review and discuss the role and purpose of specifications</li><li>Present a structured approach for organising and producing specifications</li><li>Explain each of the key steps involved in creating effective specifications</li><li>Review some methods for assisting in defining requirements</li><li>Explain how to define the scope and develop the structure for a specification</li><li>Present methods to assist the writing and editing of specifications</li><li>Review how specifications should be issued and controlled</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>1 Introduction</h3><ul><li>Course objectives</li><li>Review of participants' needs and objectives</li></ul> <h3>2 Specifications in perspective</h3><ul><li>The role and purpose of specifications</li><li>The impact of specifications on commercial performance</li><li>The qualities of an effective specification</li><li>The five key steps of 'POWER' writing: prepare-organise-write-edit-release</li></ul> <h3>3 Step 1: Preparing to write</h3><ul><li>Defining the purpose the specification; integrating the specification and contract</li><li>Deciding how to specify: when to specify in functional and technical terms</li><li>Getting the right people involved at the right time; engaging stakeholders</li><li>Applying procedures for writing, issuing and controlling specifications</li></ul> <h3>4 Step 2: Organising the specification content</h3><ul><li>Scoping the document: scope maps, check lists, structured brainstorming</li><li>Clarifying requirements; separating needs and desires</li><li>Dealing with requirements that are difficult to quantify</li><li>Useful techniques: cost benefit analysis, Pareto analysis</li><li>Deciding what goes where; typical contents and layout for a specification</li><li>Creating and using model forms: typical sections and sub sections</li></ul> <h3>5 Step 3: Writing the specification</h3><ul><li>Identifying and understanding the readers needs</li><li>Choosing and using the right words; dealing with jargon</li><li>Important words; will, shall, must; building a glossary</li><li>Using sentence structure and punctuation to best effect</li><li>Understanding the impact of style, format and appearance</li><li>Avoiding common causes of ambiguity; being concise and ensuring clarity</li></ul> <h3>6 Step 4: Editing the specification</h3><ul><li>Why editing is difficult; how to develop a personal editing strategy</li><li>Key areas to review: structure, content, accuracy, clarity, style and grammar</li><li>Editing tools and techniques</li></ul> <h3>7 Step 5: Releasing and controlling the specification</h3><ul><li>Key requirements for document issue and control</li><li>Final formatting and publication issues; document approval</li><li>Requirements management: managing revisions and changes</li></ul> <h3>8 Course review and action planning</h3><ul><li>What actions should be implemented to improve specifications?</li><li>Conclusion</li></ul> 


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Technical Writing

Service Design Courses (SDC)

Content Writing

UX Writing

Book Writing

Business Writing

Specification writing (introduction) (In-House)

<p>Developing the high performing team takes time and effort. But above all, it requires an understanding of the dynamics of high performing teams. This programme helps managers and leaders understand what high performing teams do and how they do it.</p><p>It focuses on enabling managers to see their teams from different perspectives, allowing them to adapt their styles to maximise team outputs. A core theme is the need for managers of teams to 'hold up the mirror' to themselves and to see themselves as a leader of people, to reflect on how others see them and to modify their style accordingly.</p>This programme will help managers / team leaders:<ul><li>Analyse the constituents of a 'high performing' team</li><li>Apply essential influencing techniques</li><li>Use a range of communication techniques to support effective teamwork</li><li>Create and articulate team vision</li><li>Generate common values</li><li>Assess team effectiveness and take/recommend the appropriate actions</li><li>Make more efficient use of team time</li><li>Understand and agree on techniques to manage conflict</li><li>Define and implement team meeting protocols that will facilitate team effectiveness</li><li>Use the Prime Focus model to create the environment and framework for a high performing team</li><li>Draft your team strategy to take them to the next level</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>Day 1</h3> <h3>1 Welcome and introduction</h3><ul><li>Participants are welcomed to the programme and invited to share their personal objectives and people challenges</li><li>Participants are given an action plan template to complete throughout the workshop</li></ul> <h3>2 Your team</h3><ul><li>The concept of 'positive intention'</li><li>The difference between a team and a high performing team</li><li>Assess your team effectiveness</li><li>What is your 'interference'?</li></ul> <h3>3 The team environment</h3><ul><li>Setting the scene</li><li>Building rapport</li><li>Active listening</li><li>Team goals and role profiling</li></ul> <h3>4 Your style</h3><ul><li>Tuckman model of team stages - how do you manage each stage?</li><li>Team standards and goals</li><li>Your team vision</li></ul> <h3>5 Effective team meetings</h3><ul><li>Influencing in team meetings</li><li>How to make them interesting and relevant</li><li>The pure role of the chair</li></ul> <h3>Day 2</h3> <h3>1 Effective communication techniques</h3><ul><li>Giving and receiving feedback</li><li>Your communication style</li><li>How to adapt, pace and lead to build rapport</li><li>The Mehrabian theory of communication</li></ul> <h3>2 How to manage conflict</h3><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> <h3>3 Team skills</h3><ul><li>Undertake a team skills analysis</li><li>Types of team member</li><li>Motivating team members</li><li>Reframing situations</li></ul> <h3>4 Setting your strategy</h3><ul><li>Seeing the bigger picture</li><li>The Prime Focus Model</li><li>Your strategy for success</li><li>Articulating your strategy</li><li>Action plans revisited</li></ul> 


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Team Building

Coaching Skills

Leadership Skills

Team Leading

Team Management

Manager Training

Teams (In-House)

<p>Increasing sales is the core of objective for all salespeople and it is vital they are given the tools and techniques to thrive in this highly competitive environment. The landscape within which salespeople operate is ever shifting, and now more than ever it is recognised that the key to successful selling is understanding the customer's needs and working collaboratively with them to achieve their objectives.</p><p>This highly practical programme has been developed to support salespeople to develop their all-round sales skills using a customer-focused approach. The course will be fun and informal, using practical exercises to help new and experienced salespeople ensure they are equipped to deal with the challenges of selling.</p>This course will help participants:<ul><li>Develop core sales skills such as building rapport, questioning and presenting benefits</li><li>Identify the roles and goals of key contacts and recognize the importance of consultative selling</li><li>Understand how to achieve sales by uncovering needs, matching benefits and promoting value</li><li>Understand how to structure and control a customer interaction and set clear objectives for each account</li><li>Develop techniques for handling objections, questions and staying positive</li><li>Master the art of closing a sale and gaining agreement</li><li>Understand tactical selling and how to build multiple contacts and relationships</li><li>Develop skill and confidence in selling to both new prospects and existing customers</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>1 Consultative selling - key principles for success</h3><ul><li>Recognise the importance of consultative selling and being client-focused</li><li>Build the right processes to achieving sales targets - questions before features</li><li>Assess your core sales skills; building rapport, asking questions, presenting features and benefits, closing</li></ul> <h3>2 Consultative sales call skills</h3><ul><li>How best to structure and control a customer meeting or call to be client-centric: Four Cs</li><li>The importance of setting clear objectives for each call and account</li><li>Setting the agenda and pre-call preparation</li><li>Planning sessions</li></ul> <h3>3 Your mission, message and meaning - comparative advantage</h3><ul><li>Defining sales messages and USPs; positioning value and quality not price</li><li>Knowing your target product and services and their value to the customer</li><li>Understanding your customers buying role and qualifying the opportunity</li></ul> <h3>4 An effective sales meeting - part 1</h3><ul><li>Opening the sales interview - and building rapport</li><li>Gaining and retaining the full attention of the customer</li><li>Probing and identifying real needs using effective sales questions</li><li>Planning and practice sessions for consultative selling</li></ul> <h3>5 An effective sales meeting - part 2</h3><ul><li>Matching customer needs and wants to products and services available</li><li>Presenting your product or service using features, advantages, and benefits</li><li>Recognising and responding to buying signals and other sales opportunities</li><li>Planning and practice sessions</li></ul> <h3>6 Closing the sale successfully</h3><ul><li>Anticipating objections and seeing them as positives, including price objections</li><li>Handling objections using proven methods and models</li><li>How and when to ask for the sale professionally</li><li>Follow up and follow-through</li><li>Planning and practice sessions</li></ul> 


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Professional Selling Skills (PSS)

Counselling Skills

Sales Management

Essential selling skills (In-House)

<p>Do you hear yourself saying the same thing over and over again? Do you want to bring some new skills to your role? If you have been in a sales role for some time it is easy to fall into a comfortable pattern. This workshop will help you incorporate advanced techniques drawn from NLP, behavioural science and social psychology into your existing skills.</p>This course will help you:<p> </p><ul><li>Use the consultative sales process to achieve more cross-sales</li><li>Employ advanced rapport-building skills</li><li>Assess the buying preferences of a customer</li><li>Articulate the link between customer goals and needs</li><li>Identify your customer's needs and wants</li><li>Use advanced questioning techniques to gather information</li><li>Resist the temptation to tell when it would be better to ask</li><li>Identify communication preferences</li><li>Given various scenarios, present a product to the explicit need of a customer</li><li>Appreciate the impact of the language used during this stage of the sale and decide what language is appropriate with a variety of customers</li><li>Handle objections positively</li><li>Close the sale or gain commitment to further action</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>1 Introduction</h3><ul><li>Aims and objectives of the training</li><li>Personal introductions and objectives</li><li>Self-assessment of existing sales skills</li><li>Overview of content</li></ul> <h3>2 Understanding yourself and your customers</h3><ul><li>Personal communication style and what this means in a sales situation</li><li>Wants versus needs</li><li>What motivates people to buy</li><li>Using social media tools such as LinkedIn</li><li>Managing your portfolio to maximise sales</li><li>Preparing to sell</li></ul> <h3>3 The sales process</h3><ul><li>Overview of the consultative sales process</li><li>Review personal strengths and weaknesses as a salesperson</li><li>Habits of top-performing sales people</li><li>Common pitfalls</li><li>Articulate sales goals</li></ul> <h3>4 Building rapport</h3><ul><li>11 decisions that customers make in the first 9 seconds</li><li>Spotting buyer communication preferences</li><li>Building rapport with a wide variety of customers</li><li>Dealing with emotions</li><li>Keeping control</li></ul> <h3>5 Questioning and listening</h3><ul><li>Assumptions and how they trip us up</li><li>Structured questioning</li><li>Looking for cross-sales</li><li>Honing your listening skills</li><li>Identifying buyers' motivation</li><li>Using summaries to move the customer forward</li></ul> <h3>6 Presenting products and services to customers</h3><ul><li>Choosing the right time to present</li><li>Using features, advantages and benefits</li><li>Tailoring your presentation of products and services to match buyer preferences and motivations</li></ul> <h3>7 Gaining commitment</h3><ul><li>When to close</li><li>Dealing with difficult customers</li><li>5 things to avoid when handling a customer objection</li></ul> <h3>8 Managing your business</h3><ul><li>The link between service and sales</li><li>Using customer surveys</li><li>Winning back lost business</li></ul> <h3>9 Putting it all together</h3><ul><li>Skills practice</li><li>Personal learning summary and action plans</li></ul> 


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Negotiation Skills

Advanced sales skills (In-House)

<p>Customers are astute and well-practised in researching and seeking information, solutions and added value in the minimum number of clicks online. There's only so much time they're willing to spend carrying on clicking. This mentality isn't just restricted to the world of B2C. In our increasingly hectic world, where information is expected to be available instantly, it applies just as much to B2B.</p><p>In this workshop, we look at how putting yourself in the shoes of your customer and mapping their decision-making and buying journey is critical to ensuring that you provide what they perceive as fast solutions and added value.</p><p>You will learn all about the three pillars for creating competitive brand experiences:</p><p>Customer engagement planning puts you firmly in the shoes of your customer, helping you to build meaningful marketing communications delivered through the right resources at the right time to inspire your customers to engage with you.</p>This programme will help participants to:<p> </p><ul><li>Understand the evolution of the customer buying journey</li><li>Map a customer buying journey for your brand or solutions</li><li>Understand the customer micro-moments and signals indicating interest and buying intent, both online and offline</li><li>Apply the psychology of branding to build marketing communications with impact</li><li>Develop sales and marketing content that differentiates your brand(s) from the competition by demonstrating unique value and how you can meet your customer's needs</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>1 The evolution of the customer journey</h3><ul><li>Understand how the use of mobile has had an impact on the customer buying journey where today's customers can research and compare products and solutions whenever and wherever they like, making the purchase journey even less linear</li><li>Explore how marketers are adapting to this new customer behaviour and drawing upon various strategies to win the hearts and minds of their audiences</li></ul> <h3>2 The See-Think-Do-Care framework</h3><ul><li>Explore the many different frameworks used to track the customer journey</li><li>Understand and apply the modern marketing model, where the internet has enabled the customer to hop between multiple touchpoints before making a purchase decision</li></ul> <h3>3 Customer micro-moments and signals in their buying journey</h3><ul><li>Understand the online and offline moments when customers seek information to research and make buying decisions</li><li>Apply this understanding to build a marketing communication plan to reach customers at all stages of their buying journey</li></ul> <h3>4 The role of branding in the customer journey</h3><ul><li>Explore the psychology of branding</li><li>Learn how to ensure your branding is relevant to your target customer needs</li><li>Bring together your brand value and story to achieve brand loyalty</li></ul> <h3>5 The Why-How-What framework</h3><ul><li>Apply a systematic approach to build a successful and compelling brand</li><li>Understand how starting with 'why' will help build your brand purpose</li><li>Apply the content marketing matrix to communicate your brand's value</li><li>Apply the hero-help-hub model to build engaging content marketing</li></ul> <h3>Actionable outcomes</h3>We will use your brand examples to provide opportunities for practice:<ul><li>You will learn and reflect on best practice examples of customer engagement</li><li>You will discover your brand value, purpose and the 'sweet spot' to drive engagement with your customers</li><li>You will create a customer engagement plan that can be implemented immediately within your business</li><li>You will receive immediate feedback on your customer engagement plan</li><li>You will have the opportunity to share common issues and solutions with your colleagues in the group</li></ul> 


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Customer Experience

Online Course Marketing

Customer Journey

Business Branding

Corporate Marketing

Customer Experience Management

Customer engagement (In-House)

<p>This course starts with the basics then moves seamlessly to an intermediate level. It includes a comprehensive yet balanced look at the four main components that make up Power BI Desktop: Report view, Data view, Model view, and the Power Query Editor. It also demonstrates how to use the online Power BI service.</p><p>It looks at authoring tools that enables you to connect to and transform data from a variety of sources, allowing you to produce dynamic reports using a library of visualisations. Once you have those reports, the course looks at the seamless process of sharing those with your colleagues by publishing to the online Power BI service.</p><p>The aim of this course is to provide a strong understanding of the Power BI analysis process, by working with real-world examples that will equip you with the necessary skills to start applying your knowledge straight away.</p><section>
                    <h3>1 Getting started</h3><ul><li>The Power BI process</li><li>Launching Power BI Desktop</li><li>The four views of Power BI</li><li>Dashboard visuals</li></ul> <h3>2 Connecting to files</h3><ul><li>Connect to data sources</li><li>Connect to an Excel file</li><li>Connect to a CSV file</li><li>Connect to a database</li><li>Import vs. DirectQuery</li><li>Connect to a web source</li><li>Create a data table</li></ul> <h3>3 Transforming data</h3><ul><li>The process of cleaning data</li><li>Column data types</li><li>Remove rows with filters</li><li>Add a custom column</li><li>Append data to a table</li><li>Fix error issues</li><li>Basic maths operations</li></ul> <h3>4 Build a data model</h3><ul><li>Table relationships</li><li>Manage table relationships</li></ul> <h3>5 Merge queries</h3><ul><li>Table join kinds</li><li>Merging tables</li></ul> <h3>6 Create report visualisations</h3><ul><li>Creating map visuals</li><li>Formatting maps</li><li>Creating chart visuals</li><li>Formatting chart</li><li>Tables, matrixes, and cards</li><li>Control formatting with themes</li><li>Filter reports with slicers</li><li>Reports for mobile devices</li><li>Custom online visuals</li><li>Export report data to Excel</li></ul> <h3>7 The power query editor</h3><ul><li>Fill data up and down</li><li>Split columns by delimiter</li><li>Add conditional columns</li><li>Merging columns</li></ul> <h3>8 The M formula</h3><ul><li>Creating M functions</li><li>Create an IF function</li><li>Create a query group</li></ul> <h3>9 Pivot and unpivot tables</h3><ul><li>Pivot tables in the query editor</li><li>Pivot and append tables</li><li>Pivot but don't summarise</li><li>Unpivot tables</li><li>Append mismatched headers</li></ul> <h3>10 Data modelling revisited</h3><ul><li>Data model relationships</li><li>Mark a calendar as a date table</li></ul> <h3>11 Introduction to calculated columns</h3><ul><li>New columns vs. measures</li><li>Creating a new column calculation</li><li>The SWITCH function</li></ul> <h3>12 Introduction to DAX measures</h3><ul><li>Common measure categories</li><li>The SUM measure</li><li>Adding measures to visuals</li><li>COUNTROWS and DISINCTCOUNT functions</li><li>DAX rules</li></ul> <h3>13 The CALCULATE measure</h3><ul><li>The syntax of CALCULATE</li><li>Things of note about CALCULATE</li></ul> <h3>14 The SUMX measure</h3><ul><li>The SUMX measure</li><li>X iterator functions</li><li>Anatomy of SUMX</li></ul> <h3>15 Introduction to time intelligence</h3><ul><li>Importance of a calendar table</li><li>A special lookup table</li><li>The TOTALYTD measure</li><li>Change year end in TOTALYTD</li></ul> <h3>16 Hierarchy, groups and formatting</h3><ul><li>Create a hierarchy to drill data</li><li>Compare data in groups</li><li>Add conditional formatting</li></ul> <h3>17 Share reports on the web</h3><ul><li>Publish to the BI online service</li><li>Get quick insights</li><li>Upload reports from BI service</li><li>Exporting report data</li><li>What is Q&amp;A?</li><li>Sharing your reports</li></ul> <h3>18 Apply your learning</h3><ul><li>Post training recap lesson</li></ul> 


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Powerbi

Business Analytics & Intelligence

Microsoft Power BI

Excel Analytics

Microsoft BI

Business Intelligence (BI)

Power BI - introduction to intermediate (2 days) (In-House)

<p>There is a lot to learn in Power BI, this course takes a comprehensive look at the fundamentals of analysing data and includes a balanced look at the four main components that make up Power BI Desktop: Report view, Data view, Model view, and the Power Query Editor. It also demonstrates how to utilise the online Power BI service.</p><p>It looks at authoring tools that enable you to connect to and transform data from a variety of sources, allowing you to produce detailed reports through a range of visualisations, in an interactive and dynamic way.</p><p>It also includes a detailed look at formulas by writing both M functions in Power Query, and DAX functions in Desktop view. This knowledge will allow you to take your reports to the next level.</p><p>The aim of this course is to provide a complete introduction to understanding the Power BI analysis process, by working hands-on with examples that will equip you with the necessary skills to start applying your learning straight away.</p><section>
                    <h3>1 Getting Started</h3><ul><li>The Power BI ecosystem</li><li>Opening Power BI Desktop</li><li>Power BI's four views</li><li>Introduction to Dashboards</li></ul> <h3>2 Importing Files</h3><ul><li>Importing data sources</li><li>Importing an Excel file</li><li>Importing a CSV file</li><li>Importing a database</li><li>Connect to an SQL Server Database</li><li>Import vs. Direct Query</li><li>Importing from the web</li><li>Importing a folder of files</li><li>Managing file connections</li></ul> <h3>3 Shape Data in the Query Editor</h3><ul><li>The process of shaping data</li><li>Managing data types</li><li>Keeping and removing rows</li><li>Add a custom column</li><li>Appending tables together</li><li>Hiding queries in reports</li><li>Fixing error issues</li><li>Basic maths operations</li></ul> <h3>4 The Data Model</h3><ul><li>Table relationships</li><li>Relationship properties</li></ul> <h3>5 Merge Queries</h3><ul><li>Table join kinds</li><li>Merging tables</li></ul> <h3>6 Inserting Dashboard Visuals</h3><ul><li>Things to keep in mind</li><li>Inserting maps</li><li>Formatting Maps</li><li>Inserting charts</li><li>Formatting Charts</li><li>Inserting a tree map</li><li>Inserting a table, matrix, and card</li><li>Controlling number formats</li><li>About report themes</li><li>Highlighting key points</li><li>Filter reports with slicers</li><li>Sync slicers across dashboards</li><li>Custom web visuals</li></ul> <h3>7 Publish and share Reports</h3><ul><li>Publishing to Power BI service</li><li>Editing online reports</li><li>Pinning visuals to a dashboard</li><li>What is Q&amp;A?</li><li>Sharing dashboards</li><li>Exporting reports to PowerPoint</li><li>Exporting reports as PDF files</li></ul> <h3>8 The Power Query Editor</h3><ul><li>Fill data up and down</li><li>Split column by delimiter</li><li>Add a conditional column</li><li>More custom columns</li><li>Merging columns</li></ul> <h3>9 The M Functions</h3><ul><li>Inserting text functions</li><li>Insert an IF function</li><li>Create a query group</li></ul> <h3>10 Pivoting Tables</h3><ul><li>Pivot a table</li><li>Pivot and append tables</li><li>Pivot but don't aggregate</li><li>Unpivot tables</li><li>Append mismatched headers</li></ul> <h3>11 Data Modelling Expanded</h3><ul><li>Understanding relationships</li><li>Mark a date table</li></ul> <h3>12 DAX New Columns</h3><ul><li>New columns and measures</li><li>New column calculations</li><li>Insert a SWITCH function</li></ul> <h3>13 Introduction to DAX Measures</h3><ul><li>Common measure functions</li><li>Insert a SUM function</li><li>Insert a COUNTROWS function</li><li>Insert a DISTINCTCOUNT function</li><li>Insert a DIVIDE function</li><li>DAX rules</li></ul> <h3>14 The CALCULATE Measure</h3><ul><li>The syntax of CALCULATE</li><li>Insert a CALCULATE function</li><li>Control field summarisation</li><li>Things of note</li></ul> <h3>15 The SUMX measure</h3><ul><li>X iterator functions</li><li>Anatomy of SUMX</li><li>Insert a SUMX function</li><li>When to use X functions</li></ul> <h3>16 Time Intelligence Measures</h3><ul><li>Importance of a calendar table</li><li>Insert a TOTALYTD function</li><li>Change financial year end date</li><li>Comparing historical data</li><li>Insert a DATEADD function</li></ul> <h3>17 Hierarchies and Groups</h3><ul><li>Mine data using hierarchies</li><li>Compare data in groups</li></ul> 


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Microsoft Power Platform

Power BI - introduction (2 day) (In-House)

<p>High quality specifications are of paramount importance in achieving the right technical performance and value for money. This long-established training programme has been developed to help those involved in producing specifications to create high quality documents in an organised and effective way. It provides a sound foundation for those new to the topic whilst at the same time offering new insights to those with more experience.</p><p>The programme emphasises the need for a clear definition of requirements combined with the ability to communicate those requirements effectively to third parties. A structured method of preparing specifications is provided, and a range of practical techniques is presented, to enable participants to put the principles into practice. The commercial and contractual role of specifications is also addressed.</p>The objectives of the workshop are to:<ul><li>Provide a clear understanding of the role and purpose of specifications</li><li>Present a framework for organising and producing specifications</li><li>Define the key steps involved in creating effective specifications</li><li>Demonstrate methods for assisting in defining requirements</li><li>Provide tools and techniques for scoping and structuring specifications</li><li>Show the role of specifications in managing variations and changes to scope</li><li>Present methods to assist the writing and editing of specifications</li><li>Review how specifications should be issued and controlled</li></ul><section>
                    DAY ONE <h3>1 Introduction</h3><ul><li>Review of course objectives</li><li>Review of participants' needs and objectives</li></ul> <h3>2 Creating effective specifications</h3><ul><li>The role of specifications in communicating requirements</li><li>The costs, benefits and qualities of effective specifications</li><li>Understanding the differences between verbal and written communication</li><li>The five key steps of 'POWER' writing: prepare-organise-write-edit-release</li><li>Exercise: qualities of an effective specification</li></ul> <h3>3 Step 1: Preparing to write - defining readership and purpose; the specification and the contract</h3><ul><li>Designing the specifications required; applying BS 7373</li><li>Defining the purpose, readership and title of each document</li><li>Effective procedures for writing, issuing and controlling specifications</li><li>The roles and responsibilities of the key players</li><li>Understanding contracts; the contractual role of the specification</li><li>Integrating and balancing the technical and commercial requirements</li><li>Writing specifications to achieve the appropriate contract risk strategy</li><li>Deciding how to specify: when to use functional and technical specifications</li><li>The role of specifications in managing variations and changes to scope</li></ul> <h3>4 Case study 1</h3><ul><li>Teams review a typical project scenario and identify the implications for the specification</li><li>Feedback and discussion</li></ul> <h3>5 Step 2: Organising the specification content</h3><ul><li>Defining the need and establishing user requirements</li><li>Deciding what issues the specification should cover</li><li>Scoping techniques: scope maps, check lists, structured brainstorming</li><li>Clarifying priorities: separating needs and desires</li><li>Dealing with requirements that are difficult to quantify</li><li>Useful techniques: cost benefit analysis, QFD, Pareto analysis</li></ul> <h3>6 Case study 2</h3><ul><li>Teams apply the scoping techniques to develop the outline contents for a specification</li><li>Feedback and discussion</li></ul> DAY TWO <h3>7 Step 2: Organising the specification content (cont)</h3><ul><li>Deciding what goes where; typical contents and layout for a specification</li><li>The three main segments: introductory, key and supporting</li><li>Creating and using model forms: the sections and sub-sections</li><li>Detailed contents of each sub-section</li><li>Tools and techniques for outlining and structuring specifications</li></ul> <h3>8 Case study 3</h3><ul><li>Teams develop the detailed specification contents using a model form</li><li>Feedback and discussion</li></ul> <h3>9 Step 3: Writing the specification</h3><ul><li>The challenges of written communication</li><li>Identifying and understanding the readers needs</li><li>Choosing and using the right words; dealing with jargon</li><li>Problem words; will, shall, must, etc; building a glossary</li><li>Using sentence structure and punctuation to best effect</li><li>Understanding the impact of style, format and appearance</li><li>Avoiding common causes of ambiguity</li><li>Being concise and ensuring clarity</li><li>Choosing and using graphics to best effect</li><li>Exercises and examples</li></ul> <h3>10 Step 4: Editing the specification</h3><ul><li>Why editing is difficult; how to develop a personal editing strategy</li><li>Key areas to review: structure, content, accuracy, clarity, style and grammar</li><li>Editing tools and techniques</li></ul> <h3>11 Step 5: Releasing and controlling the specification</h3><ul><li>Key requirements for document issue and control</li><li>Final formatting and publication issues; document approval</li><li>Requirements management: managing revisions and changes</li></ul> <h3>12 Course review and action planning</h3><ul><li>What actions should be implemented to improve specifications?</li><li>Conclusion</li></ul> 


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Creating effective specifications (In-House)

<p>An insightful, enjoyable and experiential programme to help you analyse data and information and make a balanced decision based upon sound commercial reasoning. It will enable you to identify options, make decisions and take actions based on a thorough analysis combined with instinct and intuition to make a positive effect on profitability.</p>This programme will help you:<ul><li>Identify ways to analyse data and sort relevant from irrelevant information</li><li>Develop analytical and numerate thinking, and consider the financial implications of a decision</li><li>Make decisions based on sound commercial reasoning - a mix of intuition and analysis</li><li>Select from a range of tools to analyse a situation and apply these effectively</li><li>Understand how costs and profits are calculated</li><li>Use tried-and-tested techniques to manage and control your budgets</li><li>Appreciate the fundamentals of financial analysis</li><li>Focus on the bottom line</li><li>Identify the basics of capital investment appraisal for your business</li><li>Evaluate results and seek opportunities for improvement to your business</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>1 The commercial environment</h3><ul><li>What do shareholders and investors want?</li><li>What do managers want?</li><li>Profit <em>v</em> non-profit organisations</li><li>Investor expectations</li></ul> <h3>2 Financial and non-financial information</h3><ul><li>Risk and reward considerations</li><li>Drivers of commercial decisions</li></ul> <h3>3 Running a business</h3><ul><li>A practical exercise to bring financial statements to life</li><li>Different stakeholder interests in a business</li><li>The impact and consequences of decisions on financial statements</li></ul> <h3>4 Where do I make a difference to the organisation?</h3><ul><li>How can I contribute to an improved business performance?</li><li>Key performance indicators - measuring the right things</li><li>A 'balanced scorecard' approach - it's not all about money!</li></ul> <h3>5 A 'balanced scorecard' approach</h3><ul><li>Analysing and reviewing my contribution to the business direction</li><li>What is the current focus of my commercial decisions?</li><li>Developing the business in the right way - getting the balance right!</li><li>Where should/could it be in the future?</li><li>Do my decisions support the overall vision and strategy?</li></ul> <h3>6 Making commercial decisions</h3><ul><li>Left-brain and right-brain thinking</li><li>Convergent and divergent thinking</li><li>Analysis and instinct</li><li>Interactive case study exercise - emotional and rational decisions</li><li><em>Reflection - what is my style of making decisions</em></li></ul> <h3>7 Let's consider the customer!</h3><ul><li>Identifying target markets</li><li>Differentiating propositions and products</li><li>Customer service considerations</li><li>Marketing considerations and initiatives</li><li>Pricing strategies and considerations</li></ul> <h3>8 Strategic analysis</h3><ul><li>The external environment</li><li>The internal environment</li><li>LEPEST analysis</li><li>SWOT analysis</li><li>Forecasting</li><li><em>Group activity - analysing markets and the competition</em></li><li>How do these improve your decisions?</li></ul> <h3>9 Comparing performance</h3><ul><li>Analysing key financial ratios</li><li>Ways to compare performance and results</li><li>Break-even analysis</li></ul> <h3>10 Profit and loss accounts and budgeting</h3><ul><li>Managing income and expenditure</li><li>The budgeting process</li><li>How does this link to the profit and loss account?</li><li>Managing and controlling a cost centre/budget</li><li>The role of the finance department</li><li>Different ways of budgeting</li><li>Incremental budgeting</li><li>Zero-based budgeting</li></ul> <h3>11 Understanding the balance sheet</h3><ul><li>Purpose of balance sheets</li><li>Understanding and navigating the content</li><li>What does a balance sheet tell you?</li><li>How do you affect your balance sheet?</li><li>Links to the profit and loss account</li><li><em>A practical team exercise that brings financial statements to life</em></li></ul> <h3>12 Business decisions exercise</h3><ul><li>How does this improve your decisions?</li><li><em>A practical exercise to apply new knowledge and bring commercial thinking to to life</em></li><li>The impact and consequences of decisions on financial statements</li></ul> <h3>13 Working capital</h3><ul><li>Why is this important?</li><li>The importance of keeping cash flowing</li><li>Business decisions that affect cash</li><li>Calculating profit</li></ul> <h3>14 Capital investment appraisal</h3><ul><li>Capex <em>v</em> Opex</li><li>Payback</li><li>Return on investment</li><li>The future value of money</li><li>The concept of hurdle rate</li></ul> <h3>15 Lessons learned and action planning</h3><ul><li>So what?</li><li>Recap and consolidation of learning</li><li>The decisions that I need to consider</li><li>Actions to achieve my plan</li></ul> 


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Financial Modelling & Analysis

Business Analysis

Business Accounting

Corporate Finance Level 1

Finance For Non Finance Managers

Practical Accounting

Commercial instinct (In-House)

Elevate your auditing expertise and lead the way in quality management with our ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor course, certified by CQI and IRCA. This comprehensive program is designed for professionals seeking to conduct first, second, and third-party audits of Quality Management Systems (QMS) against the ISO 9001:2015 standard.
Our course provides in-depth training on the principles and practices of auditing, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to effectively lead audit teams and assess the conformance and effectiveness of QMS in organizations. You will learn how to plan, conduct, report, and follow up on audits in compliance with ISO 19011 guidelines and ISO/IEC 17021 standards.
Key Features of the Course:
Certified Expertise: Achieve a globally recognized certification from CQI and IRCA, enhancing your professional credibility and career prospects.
Experienced Instructors: Learn from industry experts with extensive experience in quality management and auditing, who provide real-world insights and practical guidance.
Interactive Learning: Engage in hands-on exercises, case studies, and role-play scenarios that simulate real auditing situations, ensuring that you can apply what you learn directly to your work.
Comprehensive Curriculum: Cover all aspects of the ISO 9001:2015 standard, audit principles, and techniques, as well as risk-based thinking and the process approach.
Career Advancement: This course is ideal for those aspiring to become lead auditors, quality managers, or consultants, offering a pathway to new opportunities and enhanced professional status.
Upon successful completion of the course and examination, you will be awarded the prestigious CQI and IRCA certification, recognized globally as a mark of excellence in auditing. This certification will enable you to conduct audits for certification bodies and help organizations achieve compliance and continual improvement.
Enroll in our ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor course today and take the next step in your journey to becoming a leader in quality management.

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Quality Management System

ISO 9001

Quality Management

Quality Assurance

Quality Auditor

Become a certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor with our CQI and IRCA accredited course. Gain the skills to lead quality management audits and enhance your career. Enroll now!

ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor (CQI and IRCA Certified)

General Admission

Bournemouth

London Waterloo Academy

Dental Nurse

Dental Assistant

VIRTUAL DENTAL NURSING DIPLOMA

Registration Fee

Tuition Fee

Exam Fee

One Day Introduction Course

Glasgow

Belfast

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YMCA Awards recommend learners&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;">have a basic understanding of anatomy and physiology.</span><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></div><div id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"><strong style="color: rgb(235, 92, 35); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(235, 92, 35);">Assessments:</strong></span></div><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Learner Assessment Record</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Assessment Workbook</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Multiple Choice Theory paper (external)</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Practical examination</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Portfolio of evidence</span></p></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div>

This qualification is aimed at learners who wish to work in an unsupervised capacity; planning, instructing and evaluating a safe and effective Pilates session.

Qualification Structure:
Unit 1: Providing a positive customer experience in the exercise environment
Unit 2: Lifestyle Management and Health Awareness
Unit 3: Applied Anatomy and Physiology
Unit 4: Principles of Planning and Delivering Group Exercise
Unit 5: Principles and Fundamentals of Pilates
Unit 6: Plan and deliver a Pilates Session
Entry Requirements:Learners need to be 16 or above to complete this qualification. YMCA Awards recommend learners have a basic understanding of anatomy and physiology.
Assessments:
Learner Assessment Record
Assessment Workbook
Multiple Choice Theory paper (external)
Practical examination
Portfolio of evidence

Platinum Training Institute

Pilates

This qualification is aimed at learners who wish to work in an unsupervised capacity; planning, instructing and evaluating a safe and effective Pilates session.

YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates

Southend on Sea

Rotherham

Manchester

Slough

Portsmouth

Bingley

Nottingham

Paisley

Birmingham

Luton

Northampton

Bedford

Liverpool 

Swansea

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.

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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.

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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

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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.

Geopace Training

Allied Health

Allied Health Professions (AHP)

Blood Taking

Healthcare Workers

Venepuncture

Phlebotomist

Phlebotomy

Accredited Phlebotomy

Healthcare

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

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.



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

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(extended duties) You will need a GDC registered dental professional able and willing to supervise you.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">You also need to complete an Anaphylaxis Awareness course &ndash; we offer a free CPD course for this.</p><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;">Frequently Asked Questions</strong></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); 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font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">There is no exam at the end, you need to successfully complete 24 assessments with your practice mentor and a complete a 500 word dissertation.</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;">What qualifications do I need to start the course?</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Preferable English and Maths level 4 and above, you must also be GDC registered.</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;">What opportunities for progression is there?</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">This qualification allows candidates to further progress onto various post registration qualifications or career opportunities, such as:</p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Certificates in Orthodontic Nursing</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Extending a career in prosthetics.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Training as a Lab Technician</li></ul><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><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;"><article style="color: rgb(28, 28, 28); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(28, 28, 28);"><article style="color: rgb(28, 28, 28); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(28, 28, 28);"><h3 style="color: var(--color-heading-text); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: var(--color-heading-text);">Course Dates</h3><ul style="color: var(--color-body-text); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: var(--color-body-text);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">13th - 27th April 2024</strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">9:30am - 1:30pm</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">11th - 25th May 2024</strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">9:30am - 1:30pm</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">8th - 22nd June 2024</strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">9:30am - 1:30pm</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; 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box-sizing: border-box;">&pound;180.00 per person (inc. VAT)</strong></p><p style="color: var(--color-body-text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: var(--color-body-text);">Please choose from one of the course dates above. Each course is 2 days. The dates above indicate the 2 days of the course.</p></article></article><article style="color: rgb(28, 28, 28); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(28, 28, 28);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></article>

Cavity Dental Training

Advanced Certificate in Impression Taking including Intra Oral Scanning

<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"><strong style="color: rgb(235, 92, 35); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(235, 92, 35);">Aims:&nbsp;</strong>To develop the exercise professional&rsquo;s understanding of mental health conditions and the benefits of activity and positive lifestyle behaviours.</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"><strong style="color: rgb(235, 92, 35); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(235, 92, 35);">Outcome:</strong>&nbsp;You will be able to plan, deliver, and evaluate activity sessions in the community and/or clinical settings with clients with a range of mental health conditions.</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"><strong style="color: rgb(235, 92, 35); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(235, 92, 35);">Qualification Structure:</strong></span></p><ol start="1" type="1" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Learners will cover:</span><ul style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Key mental health conditions</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">The relationships between mental health, society and lifestyle</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Legislation and government policy relating to mental health</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">The role of national organisations relating to mental health</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Roles and boundaries of the people involved in programming physical activity for individuals with mental health conditions</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">How to motivate and support individuals with mental health conditions</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">How to evaluate the usefulness of a range of resources of information on mental health and its relationship to physical activity</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">How to evaluate the effectiveness of a range of mental health interventions</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">How to program physical activity for individuals with mental health conditions How to deliver physical activity programmes to individuals with mental health conditions</li></ul></ol><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"><strong style="color: rgb(235, 92, 35); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(235, 92, 35);">Entry Requirements:</strong></span></div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">We recommend you hold an Exercise Referral Qualification</span></div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></div><div id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"><strong style="color: rgb(235, 92, 35); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(235, 92, 35);">Assessments:</strong></span></div><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Theory paper</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Research worksheet</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Analysis task</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Knowledge questions</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Programme design</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Programme delivery</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Professional discussion (programme delivery)</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Evaluation of programme delivery</p></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div>

Aims: To develop the exercise professional’s understanding of mental health conditions and the benefits of activity and positive lifestyle behaviours.
Outcome: You will be able to plan, deliver, and evaluate activity sessions in the community and/or clinical settings with clients with a range of mental health conditions.
Qualification Structure:
Learners will cover:
Key mental health conditions
The relationships between mental health, society and lifestyle
Legislation and government policy relating to mental health
The role of national organisations relating to mental health
Roles and boundaries of the people involved in programming physical activity for individuals with mental health conditions
How to motivate and support individuals with mental health conditions
How to evaluate the usefulness of a range of resources of information on mental health and its relationship to physical activity
How to evaluate the effectiveness of a range of mental health interventions
How to program physical activity for individuals with mental health conditions How to deliver physical activity programmes to individuals with mental health conditions
Entry Requirements:We recommend you hold an Exercise Referral QualificationAssessments:
Theory paper
Research worksheet
Analysis task
Knowledge questions
Programme design
Programme delivery
Professional discussion (programme delivery)
Evaluation of programme delivery

Physical Activity

Health

Mental Health

Aims: To develop the exercise professional’s understanding of mental health conditions and the benefits of activity and positive lifestyle behaviours.

Outcome: You will be able to plan, deliver, and evaluate activity sessions in the community and/or clinical settings with clients with a range of mental health conditions.

YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Delivering Physical Activity for Individuals with Mental Health Conditions

Burnley

<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;">Have you ever wondered what is Reiki and would like to know more, then this course is for you if you would like to learn more about Reiki</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">This Reiki Level One course is for you if you have heard a lot about Reiki and are interested in learning more about Reiki and is an introductory course on how to use Reiki healing techniques.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">This is where you begin and my online course will teach you all you need to know to get you started with using Reiki on yourself and it is very simple to learn and to use. It is a gentle hands-on healing technique, which uses healing energy to treat any physical or emotional concerns.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Reiki is a helpful self-development technique for anyone wanting to learn more about reiki and how to enjoy the benefits of a healing treatment.</p><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">The Reiki One course is taught live on line using Zoom.</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;">What will I learn on this course:-</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">What is Reiki and its history?</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">The Principles of Reiki</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Auras and chakras</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Preparation for your initiation to the Reiki energy or attunement</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">What does the Reiki energy feel like?</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">21 day cleansing process</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">How to practise self-healing on yourself</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Reiki and its uses with other therapies</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Your own Reiki Lineage</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Question and answer session&nbsp;</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">You will be initiated to the Reiki energy by an attunement and receive a full instruction manual and your course certificate will be awarded to you at the end of the course.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">I am a Reiki Master and teacher and I am one of the few traditionally trained Reiki Masters in the UK who have been trained by international best-selling Reiki author Penelope Quest. My teaching methods use traditional Reiki techniques perfected over many years and you can be assured of my support during and after your course.</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">The course can be booked online here and you will receive instructions on how to access the course.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">I look forward to meeting you and sharing my knowledge and experience of Reiki with you.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">What this course offers you:</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Individual Support &ndash; During and after your course, if you have any questions</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Practical Experience &ndash; Step by step training is given so that you can gain valuable experience using Reiki on yourself</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Energy Perception &ndash; You will be taught to develop skills of energy perception and learn how to interpret the Reiki by what you sense and feel</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Personal Growth &ndash; You will discover for yourself the gift of Reiki healing and have increased confidence to use it for self-healing</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Testimonials:- What other students who have attended my courses are saying &nbsp;</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Level One Course</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&ldquo;I enjoyed this course and Margaret is a great teacher and her calming voice explains everything clearly&rdquo;. 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Margaret Cook - Learn More About Reiki

Energy Healing

Reiki

Reiki Healer

I am a Reiki Teacher in Manchester and one of the few traditionally trained Reiki Masters in the UK who have been trained by international best-selling Reiki author Penelope Quest. My teaching methods use traditional Reiki techniques perfected over many years and you can be assured of my support during and after your course. I teach all three levels of Reiki courses, level 1 reiki. level 2 reiki and reiki master level 3

Reiki Level One Online Course - New to Reiki this is for you

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)

Key Facts:


COURSE 1: PERIPHERAL I.V. CANNULATION COURSE (GPT008)



ONLINE STUDY - In your own time (approx. 5-6 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 3 (Advanced Level) - Ireland Level 5
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 3 (Ireland Level 5)

 
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:
Safely and competently set up and maintain a Peripheral IV Infusion.


Attend a classroom location to complete your practical training.

 
Course Itinerary:
PART 1 - THEORY (ONLINE)
M1 - Peripheral IV Cannulation - Introduction:
Definitions - understanding terminology relating to PIVC.
IV Therapy and NMC guidelines.
M2 - Legal & Professional Responsibilities:
Legal Obligations and Accountability. Criminal, Civil and
Contractual law in Healthcare. Vicarious Liability and your
Duty of Care.
M3 - Anatomy & Physiology:
Sites appropriate to IV cannulation. Hand vs. arm.
Advantages and disadvantages of relevant veins.
An overview of Homeostasis and Fluid Balance.
M4 - Hygiene and Infection Prevention & Control (IPC):
Reducing healthcare-associated infections. Keeping Safe.
Bloodborne Pathogens and Work Practice Controls.
Standard Precautions. Waste Disposal. Needle-stick injuries.
M5 - Indications and Advantages:
When to cannulate, infusion types and benefits over
alternative infusion routes. Continuous and intermittent infusion.
Prophylactic use before procedures and in unstable patients.
Contraindications.
M6 - Equipment:
Cannula types, sizes and colour coding. How to select
appropriate size. Equipment overview for total procedure.
M7 - Vein Choice for Cannulation:
Correct vein selection. Which veins to avoid.
How to manage an unsuccessful cannulation.
M8 - Procedures:
Full procedure for cannulation including correct documentation.
M8: Guide to Cannulation - revision
M8: Video - Recap with full procedure
M9 - Contraindications:
When inappropriate to cannulate including patients with specific health conditions.
M10 - Complications:
A detailed look at potential complications during and after
cannulation, including phlebitis, infections, petechiae and haematomas. Clinical signs and corrective actions.

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

PART 2 (CLASSROOM:
1 - Welcome, introductions and overview:
Classroom - registration and introductions.
Virtual Classroom - audio/visual checks and registration.
2 - Legal & Professional Responsibilities:
Overview and discussion.
3 - Anatomy - key points (appropriate to PIVC):
Arteries and veins. Selecting an approprate site. Sites to avoid and “first choice” sites.
4 - Cannulae - selection and types:
A detailed look at different types of cannulas, respective benefits and attributes. Selectinng an appropriate pVAD.
5 - Complications:
Complications of pVAD insertion including examples of
infiltration, haematoma, extravasation and transfixation.
6 - VIP Score:
Understanding and using the Visual Infusion Phlebitis score.
7 - Equipment - overview:
We take a look at all essential equipment required for PIVC.
8 - PRACTICAL SESSIONS:
Multiple practical sessions throughout the session.
9 - Fluids:
The importance of understanding fluids. Includes detailed overview of: maintenance fluids, Hartmann’s solution, Colloids (and risks), blood products.
10 - Infusion Rates:
Calculating infusion rates and drops per minute.

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)
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:


COURSE 2: VACCINATION / INJECTION COURSE (GPT601)



ONLINE STUDY - In your own time (approx. 5-6 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 (FDSc 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)



SUITABLE FOR:
- MEDICAL / HEALTHCARE (trainees and professionals)
- AESTHETIC THERAPISTS (all levels)

 
This Vaccination / Injection Course is a nurse or paramedic-led half-day session covering all essential theory and practical skill-sets required to deliver effective Intramuscular, Intradermal and Subcutaneous injections / vaccinations.
 
PART 1 - THEORY (online)
Delegates will fully understand the theory and will be able to demonstrate they can identify the correct patient, gain consent and safely administer a vaccine or injection, conforming to WHO and Skills for Health recommended standards.
 
Itinerary:
M01 Course Overview and brief history
M02 Infection Protection Control
M03 Professionalism and Effective Communication
M04 Understanding injection procedures
M05 Why do we vaccinate?
M06 The immune system and how vaccines work. Vaccine types and composition.
M07 The National Vaccine Policy & Schedule
M08 Vaccine preventable diseases
M08A – Covid-19 Update
M09 Vaccines - understanding the reconstitution process
M10 Storage and Handling – understanding correct procedures and protocols
M11 Equipment – Syringes and Syringe Types, Needles and Needle Types, SDV (Single-Dose Vials), MDV (Multi-Dose Vials), Pre-Filled Syringes, Gloves and PPE.
M12 Vaccination sites, techniques and anatomical site selection
i) Intramuscular (IM) Injection
ii) Subcutaneous (SubCut) Injection
iii) Intradermal (ID) Injection
M13 Legal requirements, Consent and Standard Operating Procedures
M14 Adverse Reactions and Basic Life Support Guidance
M15 Record keeping & Documentation
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT PART 1 SHOULD BE COMPLETED
BEFORE JOINING US FOR YOUR PRACTICAL TRAINING
PART 2 - CLASSROOM (am, pm or evening sessions)
3 - 4 hours skill-set development with practical demonstrations and hands-on experience performing Intramuscular, Intradermal and Subcutaneous Injections.
 


How do I attend?

EITHER -
CLASSROOM OPTION - Complete your theory training online at home or work, then attend one of our scheduled classroom locations, completing your Peripheral IV Cannulation Course and your Injection Course on the same day.
Our Peripheral IV Cannulation Course and Injection Course 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 for you to add at time of booking. Training kits mirror the same equipment and supplies used in the classroom and both include detailed video instructions, 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 your one full day to complete your cannulation and injection course training.

Our Virtual Classroom option includes two very comprehensive training kits - one for your cannulation course and one for your injection course. Kits are included at no charge (normally £79.95 and £39.95 respectively) 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.

Additional Courses suitable for Aesthetic Therapists:
Our popular Introduction to Phlebotomy Course also trains you to perform venepuncture at Advanced Level. We offer both classroom and virtual classroom options for this course and a comprehensive Practise@Home Training Kit is provided for our virtual classroom option. Both options are accredited at Advanced Level.
If you already have phlebotomy skills (or decide to enroll on our phlebotomy training course) then you will be able to offer your clients Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatments, also known as Vampire Facials. Our PRP (Vampire Facials) Course trains you in the harvesting, preparation and treatment of PRP for application to your clients as required. We offer both classroom and virtual classroom options for this course and a comprehensive Practise@Home Training Kit is provided for our virtual classroom option. Both options are accredited at Foundation Degree Level.

If you would like to "mix and match" your training dates and/or locations or would like to build your own package of courses 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 dually accredited and are Skills for Health & WHO compliant.

Medical Aesthetics

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)

Intravenous Cannulation

Aesthetic Practitioner

Facial Aesthetics

THIS COURSE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
1: PERIPHERAL I.V. CANNULATION - IV THERAPIES COURSE (GPT008)
2: VACCINATION / INJECTION COURSE (GPT601)

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