Harpenden

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


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The In House Training Company

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Project Leadership

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Project Management

Programme Manager

Project Manager

The professional project manager (In-House)

<p>The aim of this course is to provide an overview of the principles and practice for leading and managing a portfolio of smaller projects in a multi-project / multi-task environment. It presents a range of practical methods and techniques relevant to the smaller project scenario, using exercises and case studies to show how these can be applied.</p><p>The scope of the programme includes:</p><p>The course also emphasises the importance of the leadership and team-working skills needed by project managers and team members in carrying out their roles.</p>The principal training objectives for this programme are to:<ul><li>Explain and demonstrate the key principles of successful project management</li><li>Demonstrate a range of useful project management tools and techniques</li><li>Define the role, and help participants understand the skills required by, the project leader</li><li>Provide a structured framework to help participants manage multiple projects</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve project management within the organisation</li></ul><section>
                    DAY ONE <h3>1 Introduction (Course sponsor)</h3><ul><li>Why this programme has been developed</li><li>Review of participants' needs and objectives</li></ul> <h3>2 Managing smaller projects</h3><ul><li>Projects and project management</li><li>Lessons from past projects; the essential requirements for success</li><li>Differences between projects; characteristic project life cycles</li><li>Key issues and challenges of smaller projects</li><li>The multi-project world; project portfolio management</li></ul> <h3>3 Project exercise</h3><ul><li><em>Syndicate teams plan and manage a small project</em></li><li><em>Review of the project exercise: What are the keys to successful management of small projects?</em></li></ul> <h3>4 Setting up the project</h3><ul><li>Getting organised</li><li>Managing the definition process</li><li>Identifying and managing project stakeholders</li><li>Working with the customer to define the scope and agree deliverables</li></ul> <h3>5 Case study 1</h3><ul><li>Defining the project scope and deliverables</li><li>Syndicate teams define the scope and deliverables for a typical project</li></ul> <h3>6 Project planning</h3><ul><li>The importance and cost benefit of effective planning</li><li>Planning the plan; deciding how detailed a plan to create</li><li>Packaging the work and estimating timescales and costs</li><li>Developing project / resource schedules; setting milestones for control v</li><li>Identifying and managing critical path activities</li></ul> <h3>7 Case study 2</h3><ul><li>Creating the project plan</li><li>Syndicate teams develop and analyse the project plan</li></ul> DAY TWO <h3>8 Managing project risks</h3><ul><li>Identifying risks to the project outcome, timescale and cost</li><li>Evaluating risks and adopting an appropriate risk strategy</li><li>Defining risk ownership; keeping a simple risk log</li><li>Keeping risk management up to date; staying pro-active</li><li>Integrating planning and risk management</li></ul> <h3>9 Project control</h3><ul><li>Managing change, minimising scope creep</li><li>Selecting the data needed to provide early warning of problems</li><li>Monitoring performance easily with 'S' curves and slip charts</li><li>Using trend forecasting to assess true project status</li><li>Running project review meetings</li></ul> <h3>10 Managing a multi-project portfolio</h3><ul><li>Understanding the world of multiple projects</li><li>Establishing ownership of project / programme management</li><li>Classifying projects and creating the 'master schedule'</li><li>Defining and applying project lifecycle management</li><li>Resource management: essential pre-requisites and mechanisms</li><li>Project prioritisation criteria and techniques; pain / gain analysis</li></ul> <h3>11 Managing the multi-project team</h3><ul><li>Characteristics of small project teams / part-time team membership</li><li>Clarifying line and project management responsibilities</li><li>Implementing effective manpower planning</li><li>Establishing professional working practices in the team</li><li>Developing project management competences in the team</li><li>Establishing team roles and integrating team members</li></ul> <h3>12 Course review and transfer planning (Course sponsor present)</h3><ul><li>Identify actions to be implemented individually</li><li>Identify corporate opportunities for improving project management</li><li>Sponsor-led review and discussion of proposals</li><li>Conclusion</li></ul> 


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Professional Skills Course (PSC)

PRINCE2

Management Skills

Successfully managing smaller projects (In-House)

<p>This two-day programme gives the key insights and understanding of contracting principles and the impact they have on business and operations. The course is designed for individuals involved in or supporting contracting who want to improve their commercial management skills; individuals in functions such as project management, business development, finance, operations who need practical training in commercial management; general audiences wanting to gain a basic understanding of commercial management.</p><p>This is an assessed programme, leading to the International Association for Contracts &amp; Commercial Management (IACCM)'s coveted Contract and Commercial Management Associate (CCMA) qualification.</p>The programme addresses 31 different subject areas, across the five stages of the contracting process.<p>By the end of the course the participants will be able, among other things, to:</p><ul><li>Develop robust contract plans, including scope of work and award strategies</li><li>Conduct effective contracting activities, including ITT, RFP, negotiated outcomes</li><li>Negotiate effectively with key stakeholders, making use of the key skills of persuading and influencing and to work with stakeholders to improve outcomes</li><li>Set up and maintain contract management systems</li><li>Take a proactive approach to managing contracts</li><li>Make effective use of lessons learned to promote improvements from less than optimal outcomes, using appropriate templates</li><li>Develop and monitor appropriate and robust Key Performance Indicators to manage the contractor and facilitate improved performance</li><li>Understand the approvals process and how to develop and present robust propositions</li><li>Make appropriate use of best practice contract management tools, techniques and templates</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>DAY ONE</h3> <h3>1 Introductions</h3><ul><li>Aims</li><li>Objectives</li><li>Plan for the day</li></ul> <h3>2 Commercial context</h3><ul><li>Explaining the contracting context</li><li>Define the key objective</li><li>The importance of contact management</li><li>Impact upon the business</li></ul> <h3>3 Stakeholders</h3><ul><li>How to undertake stakeholder mapping and analysis</li><li>Shared vision concept,</li><li>How to engage with HSE, Finance, Operations</li></ul> <h3>4 Roles and responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Exploring the key roles and responsibilities of contract administrators, HSE, Finance, Divisional managers, etc</li></ul> <h3>5 Initiating the contract cycle</h3><ul><li>Overview of the contracting cycle</li><li>Requirement to tender</li><li>Methods</li><li>Rationale and exceptions</li></ul> <h3>6 Specifications</h3><ul><li>Developing robust scope of works</li><li>Use of performance specifications</li><li>Output based SOW</li></ul> <h3>7 Strategy and award criteria</h3><ul><li>Developing a robust contract strategy</li><li>Award submissions/criteria</li></ul> <h3>8 Managing the tender process</h3><ul><li>Review the pre-qualification process</li><li>Vendor registration rules and processes</li><li>Creation of bidder lists</li><li>Evaluation, short listing, and how to use of the 10CsÂ© model template and app</li></ul> <h3>9 Types of contract</h3><ul><li>Classify the different types of contracts</li><li>Call-offs</li><li>Framework agreement</li><li>Price agreements</li><li>Supply agreements</li></ul> <h3>10 The contract I: price</h3><ul><li>Understanding contract terms</li><li>Methods of compensation</li><li>Lump sum, unit price, cost plus, time and materials, alternative methods</li><li>Cost plus a fee, target cost, gain share contracts</li><li>Advanced payments</li><li>Price escalation clauses</li></ul>  <h3>DAY TWO</h3> <h3>11 Risk</h3><ul><li>How to manage risks</li><li>Risk classification</li><li>Mitigation of contractual risks</li></ul> <h3>12 Contractor relationship management session</h3><ul><li>Effectively managing relationships with contractors,</li><li>Types of relationships</li><li>Driving forces?</li><li>Link between type of contract and style of relationship</li></ul> <h3>13 Disputes</h3><ul><li>Dealing with disputes</li><li>Conflict resolution</li><li>Negotiation</li><li>Mediation</li><li>Arbitration</li></ul> <h3>14 Contract management</h3><ul><li>Measuring and improving contract performance</li><li>Using KPIs and SLAs</li><li>Benchmarking</li><li>Cost controls</li></ul> <h3>15 The contract II: terms and conditions</h3><ul><li>Contract terms and conditions</li><li>Legal aspects</li><li>Drafting special terms</li></ul> <h3>16 Managing claims and variations</h3><ul><li>How to manage contract and works variations orders</li><li>Identifying the causes of variations</li><li>Contractor claims process</li></ul> <h3>17 Completion</h3><ul><li>Contract close-out process</li><li>Acceptance/completion</li><li>Capture the learning/HSE</li><li>Final payments, evaluation of performance</li></ul> <h3>18 Close</h3><ul><li>Review</li><li>Final assessment</li></ul> 


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Commercial Manager

Construction Management

Construction Design & Management (CDM)

Contract Management

Commercial & Contract Management Certification Program (CCM)

Trainers Course

Contract management for practitioners (In-House)

<p>A flexible, modular-based, programme to heighten participants' awareness of ways in which their operations can affect the environment, the principles of environmental management and the practical steps they need to take as individuals and as an organisation to improve environmental performance.</p>Depending on the course modules selected, this programme will give participants:<ul><li>Increased awareness of relevant environmental issues</li><li>A greater understanding of, and commitment to, the organisation's environmental management programme</li><li>Preparation for any responsibilities they may have under an Environmental Management System</li><li>Further benefits according to options chosen</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>1 Environmental awareness</h3><ul><li>Definition of 'the environment'</li><li>Key environmental issues<ul><li>Global warming</li><li>Ozone depletion</li><li>Acid rain</li><li>Air quality</li><li>Water pollution</li><li>Contaminated land</li><li>Land take and green belt shrinkage</li><li>Resource usage</li><li>Habitat destruction and species extinctions.</li></ul></li><li>Option: This module can be used to explain the key environmental issues related to the activities of your own organisation. Diagrams, photos, pictures, examples and statistics relevant to your own organisation are used where possible to illustrate the points being made.</li></ul> <h3>2 Environmental legislation</h3><ul><li>Key elements of environmental legislation affecting the activities of your organisation - including international, European and UK legislation.</li><li>Legislation of particular relevance to your organisation - how it affects the operations of your organisation</li><li>Option: Legislation can be dealt with according to which aspect of the environment it protects (eg, air, water, waste) or which part of your organisation's activities it affects</li><li>Consequences of breaching legislation</li></ul> <h3>3 Environmental management systems</h3><ul><li>Overview of what an environmental management system is<ul><li>How is an Environmental Management System (EMS) designed and put together?</li><li>Key elements (emphasising Plan - Do - Check - Review cycle)</li><li>The need to continually improve</li></ul></li><li>Pros and cons<ul><li>Reasons for having an EMS</li><li>Benefits of an EMS</li><li>Consequences of not managing the environment</li><li>Costs of installing an EMS</li></ul></li><li>Explanation of ISO 14001 and EMAS standards and guidance as applicable to the EMSs of your organisation<ul><li>Overview of your organisation's EMS</li><li>How it was set up / is being developed / operates</li><li>Who is responsible for it</li><li>Key parts of system (eg, environmental policy, objectives and targets) identified and discussed</li><li>EMS documentation - what and where it is.</li></ul></li><li>Workshop option: Brainstorm 'Pros and cons' with the participants, come up with all their ideas for good and bad things about EMS and demonstrate that the 'good' list is longer than the 'bad'</li></ul> <h3>4 Environmental consequences</h3><ul><li>Define what an environmental impact is and discuss how they are determined, with reference to the EMS</li><li>Identify why we want to determine the environmental consequences of operations and activities; how they are used in the EMS for planning, and reducing the impact on the environment</li><li>Establish key environmental consequences of construction and operational activities on the site; discuss significance ranking and the control measures in place in your organisation.</li><li>Workshop option: In small groups, participants are asked to identify the impact on the environment of your organisation's activities or a part of their activities. They are then asked to rank these impacts in terms of their significance, using guidelines provided to help them be aware of the contributing factors (eg, frequency, severity). For a selected number of the impacts, the participants are asked to identify what control measures there are and which of these they play a part in. All stages can be discussed with trainers as a whole group at various stages during the workshop.</li></ul> <h3>5 Protected species, nature conservation and invasive weeds</h3><ul><li>Nature conservation, landscape and visual issues in the planning process - overview of key nature UK wildlife legislation, EIA, appropriate timing of surveys, Hedgerow regulations and landscape and visual impact issues</li><li>Ecological issues - ecological legislation, significant species, hedgerows</li><li>Archaeology in the development process - why archaeology is important, organisation in the UK, legislation and planning guidance</li><li>Construction phase issues and consents - major environmental issues during construction, including water resources and land drainage consents, discharges to land or water, water abstraction, public rights of way, tree protection, waste management, Special waste, noise, good practice pollution control and Environmental Audits</li><li>Identification and management of invasive weeds - including legal position regarding management</li></ul> <h3>6 Chemicals and fuels handling and storage</h3><ul><li>How health and safety management is closely linked to environmental management of materials</li><li>Planning - what mechanisms are in place for planning materials use; legislation, guidance and policies which define how to manage materials</li><li>Materials storage - what are the considerations for storing materials, covering:<ul><li>Labels: what are the different types and what do they tell us?</li><li>Storage facilities: what are the requirements for safe storage of materials (eg, signs, secondary containment, access, segregation, lids/covers)</li><li>Handling: safe handling for protecting the environment, organisational procedures, high risk situations (eg, decanting, deliveries), how to reduce the risks (eg, use of funnels, proper supervision, training)</li><li>COSHH and MSDS: brief explanation of legislation and its role in environmental control of hazardous materials, how to use the information provided by COSHH assessments</li></ul></li><li>Option: These sessions can be illustrated with photographs/pictures and examples of good and bad storage and handling practices</li><li>Workshop Options: Labelling Quiz - quick-fire quiz on what different labels tell us; Build a Storage Facility - participants are asked to consider all the environmental requirements for building a safe storage facility for their organisation</li></ul> <h3>7 On-site control measures</h3><ul><li>Overview of the legislation associated with nuisance issues on site and mitigating problems when they arise</li><li>Examples of bad practice, including fuel storage tanks and mobile equipment - costs involved with prosecution of fuel spills, remediation costs, management costs, legal fees, bad PR coverage</li><li>Identification and management of contaminated land and relevant legislation</li><li>Workshop option: Participants are provided with a site plan containing information on site features, environmental conditions and indications of potential issues</li></ul> <h3>8 Waste management</h3><ul><li>Why worry about waste? - a look at how waste disposal can impact on the environment, illustrated by examples of waste-related incidents, statistics on waste production on national, industry-wide and organisational levels, landfill site space, etc</li><li>Legislation - overview of the relevant legislation, what the main requirements of the regulations are, what penalties there are, and the associated documentation (waste transfer notes)</li><li>Waste classification - a more in-depth look at how waste is classified under legislation according to hazardous properties, referring to Environment Agency guidance</li><li>Handling and storage requirements - what are the requirements of the applicable waste legislation and how are they covered by organisational procedures? Examples of good and bad environmental practice associated with handling and storing waste.</li><li>Workshop option: 'Brown bag' exercise - participants pass round a bag containing tags each with a different waste printed on. They are asked to pick out a tag and identify the classification and the handling, storage and disposal requirements for the waste they select</li><li>Waste minimisation - overview of the waste minimisation 'ladder' and its different options (elimination, reduction, reuse and recycling), benefits of waste minimisation, examples of waste minimisation techniques</li><li>Workshop option: Participants are asked to identify opportunities that actually exist within the organisation for minimising production of waste that are not currently being taken advantage of</li></ul> <h3>9 Auditing</h3><ul><li>Requirements for environmental auditing of operations</li><li>Auditing the EMS</li><li>Types of internal and external audits</li><li>Requirements EMS standards (ISO 14001 and EMAS)</li><li>Carrying out internal audits and being prepared for external audits</li><li>Workshop options:<ul><li>Mock audit 'Brown Bag' - can be used either for trainers to test participants as if they were in an audit situation, or for the participants to test each other and practice their auditing technique. The bag contains tags each with a different topic printed on (eg,<br />waste skips); participants pass the bag round and select a tag; they are then questioned by the trainer or another participant about that topic as if they were in an audit situation. If the participants are auditing each other, they will be provided with a set of guidelines to keep in mind during the workshop.</li><li>Virtual auditing - a more practical workshop where participants review photographs of situations/activities relevant to the organisation's operations. They are asked to identify all the good and bad environmental practices that are occurring in the situations.</li></ul></li></ul> <h3>10 Incident response</h3><ul><li>What should you do when an incident does happen?</li><li>What should be in a spill kit?</li><li>When should you call in the experts?</li><li>When should you inform the Environment Agency or Environmental Health Officer?</li><li>Workshop option: The participants are provided with some incident scenarios and asked to develop a response to the incident</li></ul> <h3>11 Monitoring and reporting</h3><ul><li>Environmental monitoring programmes and procedures</li><li>Monitoring and reporting as control measures for environmental consequences</li><li>Monitoring and environmental 'STOP' card systems - personal and behavioural monitoring and reporting</li></ul> 


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Environmental Psychology

Environmental Management System

Environmental Project Management

Environmental Awareness

Environmental & Social Framework (ESF)

Environmental Impact Assessment

Environmental awareness and management (In-House)

<p>R&amp;D work is often carried out in entrepreneurial companies with the aim of developing solutions to scientific or technological problems for a wide range of customers. Projects can include longer term 'frontiers of science' research, medium term product development/manufacturing or more immediate troubleshooting or contract research assignments.</p><p>In all these contexts, the ability to create innovative solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner is the essence of successful R&amp;D. Whilst R&amp;D groups typically excel in technical expertise, those involved often recognise that there is scope for improving the way that projects are managed. The aim of this training programme is to address this need whilst ensuring that the creative, entrepreneurial spirit that is fundamental to good R&amp;D continues to flourish.</p><section>
                    MODULE 1: Creating the foundations for success <ul><li>Off-line video tutorials and exercises</li><li>Total time ~ 1 - 1.5 hours</li></ul> 	<i></i><h3>Video 1: Making the most of project management in R&amp;D</h3><ul><li>Characterising R&amp;D projects</li><li>Applying project management to R&amp;D work</li><li>Exploiting the potential of project management in R&amp;D</li></ul> 	<i></i><h3>Video 2: Promoting success in R&amp;D project management</h3><ul><li>Modelling successful project management</li><li>Evaluating performance and promoting success</li><li>The role and skills of the project manager/leader</li></ul> MODULE 2: Initiating and defining R&amp;D projects <ul><li>Live interactive sessions (via Zoom):</li><li>Session 1: 10:00 - 12:00</li><li>Session 2: 14:00 - 15:30</li></ul> <h3>Session 1: Selecting and initiating projects</h3><ul><li>Recognising worthwhile opportunities; initiating projects</li><li>Identifying stakeholders and their goals</li><li>Characterising and engaging stakeholders</li></ul> <h3>Session 2: Defining goals and agreeing deliverables</h3><ul><li>Establishing the full scope of the project</li><li>Clarifying and prioritising project deliverables</li><li>Defining and agreeing deliverable specifications</li></ul> MODULE 3: Planning R&amp;D projects <ul><li>Live interactive sessions (via Zoom):</li><li>Session 1: 10:00 - 12:00</li><li>Session 2: 14:00 - 15:30</li></ul> <h3>Session 1: Identifying and organising activities</h3><ul><li>Creating effective plans; avoiding planning pitfalls</li><li>Identifying tasks and assigning responsibilities</li><li>Sequencing tasks and estimating durations</li></ul> <h3>Session 2: Developing the timeline and resource plan</h3><ul><li>Identifying the 'critical path'; creating a resource plan</li><li>Dealing with estimating uncertainty</li><li>Accelerating the programme</li></ul> MODULE 4: Leadership and teamwork in R&amp;D projects <ul><li><strong>Off-line </strong>video tutorials and exercises</li><li>Total time ~ 1 - 1.5 hours</li></ul> 	<i></i><h3>Video 1: Working effectively in project teams</h3><ul><li>Building teamwork in contemporary organisations</li><li>Recognising each other's skills; building synergy</li><li>Building good working relationships; handling conflict</li></ul> 	<i></i><h3>Video 2: The role of the R&amp;D project team leader</h3><ul><li>Building teamwork: the role of leadership</li><li>Creating an effective team culture</li><li>Delegating work and motivating team members</li></ul> MODULE 5: Managing uncertainty in R&amp;D projects <ul><li>Live interactive sessions (via Zoom):</li><li>Session 1: 10:00 - 12:00</li><li>Session 2: 14:00 - 15:30</li></ul> <h3>Session 1: Characterising uncertainty; identifying risks</h3><ul><li>Exploring uncertainty; applying risk management</li><li>Focusing the risk management process</li><li>Identifying and defining risk events</li></ul> <h3>Session 2: Managing and controlling risks to the project</h3><ul><li>Evaluating risk events</li><li>Selecting between risk strategies; setting contingencies</li><li>Updating and controlling exposure to risk</li></ul> MODULE 6: Implementing and controlling R&amp;D projects <ul><li>Live interactive sessions (via Zoom):</li><li>Session 1: 10:00 - 12:00</li><li>Session 2: 14:00 - 15:30</li></ul> <h3>Session 1: Initiating assignments and managing changes</h3><ul><li>Creating a pro-active implementation and control culture</li><li>Establishing effective implementation and control procedures</li><li>Assigning work and managing changes</li></ul> <h3>Session 2: Monitoring, managing and developing performance</h3><ul><li>Adopting meaningful monitoring techniques</li><li>Responding to problems; building performance</li><li>Managing and controlling multiple project assignments</li></ul> 


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Learning & Development

Online Course Marketing

Online Course Creation

Manager Training

R&D project management (In-House)

<p>The aim of this course is to provide project managers, project engineers and project support staff with a toolkit they can use on their projects. The tools range from the simple that can be used on all projects to the advanced that can be used where appropriate.</p>This programme will help the participants to:<ul><li>Identify and engage with stakeholders</li><li>Use tools for requirements gathering and scope management</li><li>Produce better estimates using a range of techniques</li><li>Develop more reliable schedules</li><li>Effectively manage delivery</li></ul><section>
                    DAY ONE <h3>1 Introduction</h3><ul><li>Overview of the programme</li><li>Review of participants' needs and objectives</li></ul> <h3>2 Stakeholder management</h3><ul><li>Using PESTLE to aid stakeholder identification</li><li>Stakeholder mapping</li><li>The Salience model</li><li>Stakeholder engagement grid</li></ul> <h3>3 Requirements management</h3><ul><li>Using prototypes and models to elucidate requirements</li><li>Prioritising techniques</li><li>Roadmaps</li><li>Requirements traceability</li></ul> <h3>4 Scope management</h3><ul><li>Work breakdown structures</li><li>Responsibility assignment matrix</li></ul> <h3>5 Delivery approaches</h3><ul><li>Sequential</li><li>Agile</li></ul> <h3>6 Estimating</h3><ul><li>Comparative estimating</li><li>Parametric</li><li>Bottom-up</li><li>Three-point estimating</li><li>Delphi and Planning Poker</li><li>Creating realistic budgets</li></ul> DAY TWO <h3>7 Scheduling</h3><ul><li>Critical path analysis</li><li>Smoothing and levelling</li><li>Timeboxing</li><li>Team boards</li><li>Monte Carlo simulations</li><li>Probability of completion</li></ul> <h3>8 People management</h3><ul><li>Situational Leadership</li><li>The Tuckman model</li><li>Negotiation</li><li>Conflict management</li><li>Belbin</li></ul> <h3>9 Monitoring and control</h3><ul><li>Earned value management</li></ul> <h3>10 Course review and action planning</h3><ul><li>Identify actions to be implemented individually</li><li>Conclusion</li></ul><p> </p><p><em>PMI, CAPM, PMP and PMBOK are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.</em></p> 


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PMI PMBOK

Project Management Qualification (PMQ)

Google Project Management

The project management toolkit (In-House)

<p>This programme provides an intensive, two-day overview of the key elements of operations management, including an array of practical tips and tools to help managers be more proactive and effective in the operations management environment - whether that's in an industrial manufacturing context or in operational leadership in the service sectors.</p>At the end of the programme, participants will:<ul><li>Understand the 6Cs approach to operations management</li><li>Be able to apply a range of practical tools and techniques to improve their personal effectiveness towards being a more effective operations manager</li><li>Be able to prepare an action plan for the critical first (or next) 100 days in their operational leadership role</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>1 Introduction</h3><ul><li>What is Operations Management and where does it fit in?</li><li>What makes a successful Operations Manager?</li><li>Introducing the 6Cs of Operations Management</li></ul> <h3>2 Context</h3><ul><li>Link to business strategy</li><li>Making a year plan</li><li>Performance measurement</li></ul> <h3>3 Controls</h3><ul><li>Governance</li><li>Reputational controls</li><li>Costs and budgets</li><li>Quality</li><li>Operational</li></ul> <h3>4 Customers</h3><ul><li>Internal</li><li>External</li><li>Stakeholder management</li></ul> <h3>5 Communication</h3><ul><li>Planning</li><li>Meetings</li><li>Reporting</li><li>Emails</li><li>Notices</li><li>Networking</li><li>Walking the talk</li></ul> <h3>6 Care</h3><ul><li>People</li><li>Safety, Health, Environment &amp; Security</li><li>Assets</li></ul> <h3>7 Continuous improvement</h3><ul><li>Process</li><li>Product</li><li>Proactivity</li><li>Link to KPIs and Year Plan</li></ul> <h3>8 Putting it all together</h3><ul><li>Action planning for the first (or next) 100 days</li><li>Conclusions</li></ul> 


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Operations Management

Business Leadership

Operational Excellence

Lean Management

Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM)

Leadership in operations management (In-House)

<p>This programme provides an intensive, one-day overview of the key concepts and techniques of project management. The project management methods presented can be applied to a wide range of projects and the course emphasises both the task and the team-related aspects of project management.</p>The aims of the programme are to:<ul><li>Present the key concepts of project management</li><li>Provide a structured approach for managing projects</li><li>Demonstrate tools and techniques for planning and controlling project work</li><li>Enable participants to apply the techniques to their own projects</li></ul><p>At the end of the programme, participants will:</p><ul><li>Recognise the benefits of a structured approach to project work</li><li>Be able to apply a range of practical tools and techniques to improve their personal effectiveness in project work</li><li>Have a means of determining the status of current projects and know what actions are needed to ensure success</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>1 Introduction</h3><ul><li>Why this programme has been developed</li><li>Review of participants' needs and objectives</li></ul> <h3>2 Key concepts</h3><ul><li>The characteristics of projects and project work</li><li>The four key phases of a project</li><li>Essential lessons from past projects</li><li>Key success factors</li><li>Achieving success through the 'Team-Action Model'</li><li>Challenges of the multi-project situation</li></ul> <h3>3 Setting project goals</h3><ul><li>Understanding 'customer' requirements</li><li>Managing project stakeholders and gaining commitment</li><li>Using questioning skills to define goals and success criteria</li><li>Defining and documenting the scope of the project</li></ul> <h3>4 Project planning</h3><ul><li>Defining what has to be done</li><li>Creating a work breakdown</li><li>Agreeing roles and responsibilities for the work</li><li>Developing a programme using networks and bar charts</li><li>Estimating timescales, costs and resource requirements</li><li><em>Planning exercise: participants develop a project plan</em></li><li>Identifying and managing project risks</li><li>Using project planning software</li><li>Managing and updating the plan</li></ul> <h3>5 Project implementation and control</h3><ul><li>Creating a pro-active monitoring and control process</li><li>Techniques for monitoring progress</li><li>Using latest estimates</li><li>Managing project meetings</li><li>Resolving problems effectively</li><li>Managing multiple projects</li><li>Personal time management</li></ul> <h3>6 Course review and action planning</h3><ul><li>Identify actions</li><li>Sponsor-led review and discussion of proposals</li><li>Conclusion</li></ul> 


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Introduction to project management (In-House)

<p>This very practical one-day IACCM-approved programme enables participants to manage the process of commercial contracting and contract management effectively and efficiently to ensure value for money, improved service, and appropriate relationships. It covers a wide range of contract types in terms of risk and value. The programme empowers participants with the tools and techniques needed to collaborate with all key stakeholders.</p>By the end of the programme participants will be able to:<ul><li>Understand the total process of managing contracts</li><li>Exploit opportunities to extract even more added value</li><li>Develop appropriate relationships with contractors</li><li>Understand and use a range of contracting strategies and options</li><li>Measure and improve contract performance</li><li>Understand the impact of legislation on contract performance</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>1 Welcome</h3><ul><li>Introductions</li><li>Aims and objectives</li><li>Plan for the day</li></ul> <h3>2 Contract management</h3><ul><li>An overview of the contracting process, mapping the 'territory'</li></ul> <h3>3 Contract managers</h3><ul><li>Skills</li><li>Knowledge</li><li>Attributes</li><li>Responsibilities</li></ul> <h3>4 Critical success factors</h3><ul><li>Defining successful outcomes</li><li>Effective stakeholder engagement</li><li>Creating a shared vision of the outcomes</li></ul> <h3>5 Placing contracts</h3><ul><li>How to develop an effective specification and scope of work documents</li><li>How to develop a robust contracting strategy</li><li>Appropriate types of contract</li></ul> <h3>6 Customers and stakeholders</h3><ul><li>Customer and stakeholder analysis</li><li>Managing expectations and the 'shared vision' concept to ensure customer co-operation, satisfaction, and delight</li></ul> <h3>7 Working with suppliers</h3><ul><li>Creating and developing commercial relationships</li><li>Types of relationship</li><li>How to manage difficult relationships</li><li>Contractor motivational issues</li><li>How to use incentives</li></ul> <h3>8 Negotiation and related skills</h3><ul><li>Introduction to key negotiation skills</li><li>Persuading and influencing skills to work with stakeholders to improve outcomes for all</li></ul> <h3>9 Dealing with change</h3><ul><li>Claims and variations</li><li>How to challenge contractor claims and requests for variations by making use of contractual terms</li><li>Specifications to prevent false claims</li></ul> <h3>10 Performance improvement</h3><ul><li>How to measure and improve contractor performance</li><li>Developing KPI systems</li><li>Using contractual terms and conditions and basic legal principles</li></ul> <h3>11 Contract close</h3><ul><li>The importance of effective contract close processes</li></ul> <h3>12 Close</h3><ul><li>Review of key learning points</li><li>Personal action planning</li></ul> 


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Introduction To Construction

Introduction to contract management (In-House)

<p>This practical, enjoyable day will give you the tools to go and do your job effectively and the opportunity to practise using them in a safe and supportive environment before putting them into practice for real back in the workplace.</p><p>To inspire, you need to be inspired!Having the right set of skills, tools and techniques helps us to manage in a productive and beneficial way.</p><p>Above all, the workshop will inspire you with the determination to engage with the people you manage to produce greater levels of achievement.</p>This workshop will enable you to:<ul><li>Understand what the role of the manager is</li><li>Engage and inspire a team to perform</li><li>Recognise the range of styles appropriate for different situations and how your communication style impacts</li><li>Provide clear direction on your team's purpose, role and responsibilities</li><li>Understand how to create a motivating environment for those who report to you</li><li>Hold them accountable for delivery</li><li>Hold performance conversations</li><li>Review and evaluate your learning and have a plan to take back and implement at work</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>1 Bringing the role to life</h3><ul><li>Starting the day with sharing your current ideals and approaches using the pre workshop task</li><li>Understanding what you bring to your role and your objectives for the day</li></ul> <h3>2 The role and responsibilities of a manager: an overview</h3><ul><li>Responsibility and accountability</li><li>Producing results</li><li>Managing teams</li><li>Developing individuals</li></ul> <h3>3 Communication excellence</h3><ul><li>The model of a team communicator</li><li>What type of communicator are you and what about your team?</li><li>Practical interactive group exercise</li></ul> <h3>4 Your role as a team leader - shaping how we work using the organisation's values</h3><ul><li>Your role</li><li>Your team's role</li><li>Enabling your team to deliver in a changing mindset</li></ul> <h3>5 Engaging and motivating your team</h3><ul><li><em>Exercise: using a leadership model to explore how you are enabling your team to engage with current change, what's getting in the way and how you will manage this in your organisational context</em></li><li>Peer and group task and discussion</li></ul> <h3>6 Addressing motivation at team and individual level in times of change</h3><ul><li><em>Exercises:</em><ul><li>Identifying approaches to motivating people at work based on a work based model of motivation: team task</li><li>Exploring a behavioural model of motivation: team discussion</li></ul></li><li>Review in plenary</li></ul> <h3>7 Holding people accountable</h3><ul><li>The work cycle model of team performance:</li><li><ul><li>Agree purpose</li><li>Set objectives</li><li>Monitor performance</li><li>Provide feedback</li><li>Compliance vs. commitment</li></ul></li><li>Professional discussion in small groups</li><li><em>Exercise: Practising short conversations using peer coaching support</em></li></ul> <h3>8 Review of learning and action planning</h3><ul><li>Personal review and action planning</li><li>Group review of learning</li><li>Evaluation</li></ul> 


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Organisational Skills

Team Management

People Management

Management in a day! (In-House)

<div id="course-pills-1">Duration<p>2 Days</p><p>12 CPD hours</p>This course is intended for<p>The primary audience for this course is any IT, facilities or data centre professional, consultant and/or those who work in network cabling system design, implementation and operation.</p>Overview<p>With few exceptions, enterprises today rely on IT for the delivery of business-critical services - often directly to the end consumer.</p><p>It is therefore vital that the mission-critical data centre is designed, maintained and operated with high-availability and efficiency in mind. Among all the facilities, network cabling is the foundation for the network and one of the major contributors to the availability of the data center.CNCDPÂ© is a 2-day course designed to expose participants to in-depth knowledge in designing and installing the data network cabling system which includes key subject matters such as; technical standards, designing of different cabling sub-systems, calculation of material requirements, architecture, installation, testing and acceptance.</p></div><div id="course-pills-2"><h4>Introduction to Structured Cabling System (SCS)</h4><ul><li>Brief history of SCS</li><li>Basic copper and fibre transmission</li><li>Copper and fibre cabling</li><li>Single and multimode fibre</li><li>Step/graded index multimode fibre</li><li>Difference between Commercial Wiring and data centre cabling</li><li>Development of standards</li><li>Role of standards</li><li>ANSI/TIA 568 standard</li><li>Common standards</li><li>The new usage of cabling to support Smart building</li></ul><h4>Horizontal and Administration - Commercial Building</h4><ul><li>Standard diagram recap: ANSI/TIA-568</li><li>Functional elements and example</li><li>Scenario A: Determine the number of work areas</li><li>Scenario B: Determine the number of user locations</li><li>Zone wiring</li><li>Administration: Interconnect and cross-connect</li><li>Angled and flat panels</li><li>Creating a cabling schematic design</li><li>Convert schematic into physical layout</li><li>Calculating the material list</li></ul><h4>Horizontal and Administration - Data Centre</h4><ul><li>Standard diagram recap: TIA-942</li><li>Basic/Reduced/Typical data centre setup</li><li>Traditional 3 layers network design/ Spine and Leaf network design</li><li>Select termination hardware</li><li>Administration design</li><li>ToR/EoR/Spine &amp; Leaf cabling design</li><li>Network and cabling resiliency</li><li>Create cabling schematic design for ToR/EoR</li><li>Convert into patch panel/rack layout</li><li>Calculate the material list for ToR/EoR</li></ul><h4>Building Backbone - Commercial Building</h4><ul><li>Backbone diagram</li><li>Calculate the copper backbone requirements per Telecom Room (TR)</li><li>Calculate the fibre backbone requirements per Telecom Room</li><li>Summarize the building backbone requirements</li><li>Recognised cables</li><li>Backbone Patch panels</li><li>The maximum backbone distances</li><li>Create cabling schematic design</li><li>Converting the schematic design into patch panel/ rack layout</li></ul><h4>Building Backbone - Data Centre</h4><ul><li>TIA-942 based backbone topology</li><li>TIA-942 backbone requirements</li><li>Recognised backbone cable</li><li>ToR/EoR/Spine and Leaf</li><li>Backbone distance estimation</li><li>Resiliency of backbone cable routes</li><li>Creating cabling schematic design</li><li>Converting the schematic design into patch panel/ rack layout</li><li>Field and Fusion Termination for fibre connectors</li><li>Pre-terminated fibre trunk and copper cables</li></ul><h4>Architectural Considerations</h4><ul><li>ANSI/TIA569-D Cable pathway and spaces</li><li>Common requirements for the rooms</li><li>Definition of the rooms</li><li>Entrance Room/Demarcation</li><li>Ceiling and floor pathways types</li><li>Cable trays/basket/ladder/conduit</li><li>Inner duct/sleeve/slot</li><li>Calculating of pathway size</li><li>Cable run best practices</li><li>Cable management/AIM</li><li>Grounding and bonding</li><li>Separation distance requirements for copper cabling to power cabling</li><li>Fire stopping</li><li>Fire rated barrier</li><li>Fire rated jacket cable</li></ul><h4>Campus / Outdoor Backbone</h4><ul><li>Common campus cable installation and cable types : Aerial cable / Direct-buried / Underground in-conduit</li><li>Outdoor cable installation planning</li><li>Lightning / surge protection</li><li>Approved ground for surge protector</li><li>Creating a schematic diagram</li><li>Converting a schematic into a physical layout</li></ul><h4>Site Inspection and Testing</h4><ul><li>Visual site inspection notes</li><li>Installation common issues</li><li>Copper testing standard</li><li>Permanent link / Channel / Patch cord / MPTL testing configuration</li><li>Fibre connectors</li><li>Fibre testing standard</li><li>Tier 1 &amp; 2 certification</li><li>Fibre link definition</li><li>Fibre testing steps</li><li>Fibre inspection and cleaning</li><li>Calibrating the test sets - 3 methods</li><li>Setting up mandrel for testing</li><li>Fibre loss budget calculation</li><li>G.657 Bend insensitive fibre</li><li>Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)</li></ul><h4>Exam - Certified Network Cabling Design Professional (CNCDPÂ©)</h4><ul><li>The exam is a 60-minute closed book exam, with 40 multiple-choice questions.</li><li>The candidate requires a minimum of 27 correct answers to pass the exam.</li></ul></div><div id="course-pills-3"><h4>Additional course details:</h4><br /><p>Nexus Humans Certified Network Cabling Design Professional (CNCDP) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. </p><p></p> This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. <p></p>Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success.  <p></p>While we feel this is the best course for the Certified Network Cabling Design Professional (CNCDP) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you.  <p></p>Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.<p></p></div>

Nexus Human

Certified Technology Specialist (CTS)

Cisco Certified Network Professional certification (CCNP)

Structured Cabling

IT Networking Fundamentals

Computer Networking

Certified Network Cabling Design Professional (CNCDP)

General Admission

<p id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">LOOKING FOR:</strong> ADULT FICTION</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;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Louise Buckley</span></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">has worked in publishing for well over a decade. She was inspired to enter the publishing industry after completing an MA in Creative Writing and then spent a hugely enjoyable year working as a bookseller for Waterstones, wishing that she could have a hand in publishing books.</span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">After a year working at Dorling Kindersley, she then spent almost five years working in the commercial fiction division at Pan Macmillan, where she published a mix of commercial bestsellers and award-winning authors.</span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Most recently, she was an Associate Literary Agent at Zeno Agency Ltd. As an agent she represented a roster of commercial and literary fiction, including Anne Griffin&rsquo;s <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">When All is Said</em>, which spent five weeks at number one in Ireland and sold into 17 territories.</span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">She is delighted to be working with Hannah at Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency.</span></p><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Louise is looking for:-</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Literary and upmarket fiction</strong> that focusses on the underdog, the repressed, the suppressed. Louise is especially interested in novels that represent working-class people or children going through difficult circumstances (think <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Shuggie Bain</em> by Douglas Stuart, <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">My Name is Leon</em> by Kit de Waal or <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Boys Don&rsquo;t Cry</em> by F&Iacute;ona Scarlett).</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Irish literary and book club fiction</strong>. Think Claire Keegan, Louise Kennedy or Anne Griffin.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">In <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">commercial fiction</strong> she loves novels set during the Second World War, such as <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Nightingale</em> by Kristin Hannah, <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Beekeeper of Aleppo</em> by Christi Lefteri or <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Midwife of Auschwitz</em> by Anna Stuart. Louise recently read and loved <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Last List of Mabel Beaumont</em> by Laura Pearson and would love to see anything in the same &lsquo;older person going on a journey&rsquo; category, a more recent <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry</em>.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Louise had a lot of fun publishing a &lsquo;pet fiction&rsquo; novel as an editor (<em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Molly and the Cat&nbsp;Caf&eacute;</em>) and would love to find an author who can write an <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Alfie the Doorstep Cat/Dog</em>.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">She has a soft spot for novels featuring <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">time-travel or parallel universes</strong>, a &lsquo;what if&rsquo; that plays around with conventions. At the literary end this would be books like <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Life After Life</em> by Kate Atkinson, <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Shining Girls</em> by Lauren Beukes or <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">This is How You Lose the Time War</em> by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone. At the more commercial end Louise loved <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Wrong Place, Wrong Time</em> by Gillian McAllister, <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Dark Matter</em> by Blake Crouch and <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Oona Out of Order</em> by Martina Montimore. She also enjoys novels set in the real world but featuring a hefty dose of magic or the supernatural. They can be commercial or literary, present-day or historical. Think <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Rivers of London</em> by Ben Aaronovitch, <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Threadneedle</em> by Cari Thomas, <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">A Discovery of Witches</em> by Deborah Harkness or <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Gifts</em> by Liz Hyder. And also cosy fantasy in the vein of <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Legends and Lattes</em> or<em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;The House in the Cerulean Sea</em>.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Cosy or humorous crime</strong>. Recently, Louise absolutely loved <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Over My Dead Body</em> by Maz Evans. When she was an editor Louise published the hit <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Luckiest Girl Alive</em> by Jessica Knoll and would love to represent incisive, intelligent suspense written by authors such as Jessica Knoll and Gillian Flynn, or something a little more subversive and blackly comic like <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">My Sister, the Serial Killer</em> by Oyinkan Braithwaite.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">More generally, Louise would also love to see novels with a disabled protagonist or someone (like myself) who is living with an invisible disability. As an ex-primary school teacher, she also warmly welcomes submissions from teachers, especially if the submission falls into one of the other categories she has listed. Following-on from this, she enjoys reading stories that follow a &lsquo;beating the system&rsquo; narrative.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><u fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Louise is NOT looking for</u>:</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">-romance</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">-romantasy</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">-epic, traditional fantasy</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">-space opera</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">-straightforward women&rsquo;s fiction</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">-children&rsquo;s fiction of any kind</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">-non-fiction</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(16, 24, 64);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Louise would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first three chapters or 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document.</span></strong>
</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(</span><em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In addition to the paid sessions, Louise is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email</span> <a href="mailto:agent121@iaminprint.co.uk" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size);" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto;">agent121@iaminprint.co.uk</a> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the </span></em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">discretion of&nbsp;</em><em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">I Am In Print)</em>.&nbsp;</span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with<strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;</strong><em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">I Am In Pr</em><em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">int</em> prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">I Am In Print</em> by the stated submission deadline and note that <em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">I Am In Print</em> take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The submission deadline is: Tuesday 1 October 2024</span></strong></p>

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION
Louise Buckley  has worked in publishing for well over a decade. She was inspired to enter the publishing industry after completing an MA in Creative Writing and then spent a hugely enjoyable year working as a bookseller for Waterstones, wishing that she could have a hand in publishing books.
After a year working at Dorling Kindersley, she then spent almost five years working in the commercial fiction division at Pan Macmillan, where she published a mix of commercial bestsellers and award-winning authors.
Most recently, she was an Associate Literary Agent at Zeno Agency Ltd. As an agent she represented a roster of commercial and literary fiction, including Anne Griffin’s When All is Said, which spent five weeks at number one in Ireland and sold into 17 territories.
She is delighted to be working with Hannah at Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency.
Louise is looking for:-
Literary and upmarket fiction that focusses on the underdog, the repressed, the suppressed. Louise is especially interested in novels that represent working-class people or children going through difficult circumstances (think Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart, My Name is Leon by Kit de Waal or Boys Don’t Cry by FÍona Scarlett).
Irish literary and book club fiction. Think Claire Keegan, Louise Kennedy or Anne Griffin.
In commercial fiction she loves novels set during the Second World War, such as The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christi Lefteri or The Midwife of Auschwitz by Anna Stuart. Louise recently read and loved The Last List of Mabel Beaumont by Laura Pearson and would love to see anything in the same ‘older person going on a journey’ category, a more recent The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry.
Louise had a lot of fun publishing a ‘pet fiction’ novel as an editor (Molly and the Cat Café) and would love to find an author who can write an Alfie the Doorstep Cat/Dog.
She has a soft spot for novels featuring time-travel or parallel universes, a ‘what if’ that plays around with conventions. At the literary end this would be books like Life After Life by Kate Atkinson, The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes or This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone. At the more commercial end Louise loved Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister, Dark Matter by Blake Crouch and Oona Out of Order by Martina Montimore. She also enjoys novels set in the real world but featuring a hefty dose of magic or the supernatural. They can be commercial or literary, present-day or historical. Think Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch, Threadneedle by Cari Thomas, A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness or The Gifts by Liz Hyder. And also cosy fantasy in the vein of Legends and Lattes or The House in the Cerulean Sea.
Cosy or humorous crime. Recently, Louise absolutely loved Over My Dead Body by Maz Evans. When she was an editor Louise published the hit Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll and would love to represent incisive, intelligent suspense written by authors such as Jessica Knoll and Gillian Flynn, or something a little more subversive and blackly comic like My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite.
More generally, Louise would also love to see novels with a disabled protagonist or someone (like myself) who is living with an invisible disability. As an ex-primary school teacher, she also warmly welcomes submissions from teachers, especially if the submission falls into one of the other categories she has listed. Following-on from this, she enjoys reading stories that follow a ‘beating the system’ narrative.
Louise is NOT looking for:
-romance
-romantasy
-epic, traditional fantasy
-space opera
-straightforward women’s fiction
-children’s fiction of any kind
-non-fiction
Louise would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first three chapters or 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document.

(In addition to the paid sessions, Louise is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print). 
By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting.
The submission deadline is: Friday 27 September 2024

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ONE SPACE LEFT! 8th October Louise Buckley #Agent121. Looking for: ADULT FICTION

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Kingfisher Access

The theory assessment provides delegates with the essential knowledge to select, monitor, manage and plan the correct use of Harnesses and lanyards for use in a MEWP.

Delegates successfully completing the e-learning will:
Have an awareness of how to correctly identify and select the appropriate form of personal
protection against falls from MEWPs.
Have a theoretical awareness only of how to check, use, maintain and store a harness and
lanyard with manufacturer’s instructions.
Have a theoretical awareness of how harnesses and lanyards should be fitted and adjusted.

IPAF - Harness Awareness 

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Art By Purnima

Watercolour Painting

Watercolour Techniques for All - 4 week Online Course Tuesday Evenings Via Zoom

General admission

<div id="course-pills-1">Duration<p>4 Days</p><p>24 CPD hours</p>This course is intended for<p></p><p>This course is for Azure Security Engineers who are planning to take the associated certification exam, or who are performing security tasks in their day-to-day job. This course would also be helpful to an engineer that wants to specialize in providing security for Azure-based digital platforms and play an integral role in protecting an organization's data.</p><p></p><p></p><p>This course provides IT Security Professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to implement security controls, maintain an organization?s security posture, and identify and remediate security vulnerabilities. This course includes security for identity and access, platform protection, data and applications, and security operations.</p><p></p>Prerequisites<p></p><li>AZ-104T00 - Microsoft Azure Administrator</li>  <li>Security best practices and industry security requirements such as defense in depth, least privileged access, role-based access control, multi-factor authentication, shared responsibility, and zero trust model.</li>  <li>Be familiar with security protocols such as Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Internet Security Protocol (IPSec), Secure Socket Layer (SSL), disk and data encryption methods.</li>  <li>Have some experience deploying Azure workloads. This course does not cover the basics of Azure administration, instead the course content builds on that knowledge by adding security specific information.</li>  <li>Have experience with Windows and Linux operating systems and scripting languages. Course labs may use PowerShell and the CLI.</li><p></p></div><div id="course-pills-2"><h3>1 - Manage identities in Microsoft Entra ID</h3> <ul> <li>Secure users in Microsoft Entra ID</li> <li>Secure groups in Microsoft Entra ID</li> <li>Recommend when to use external identities</li> <li>Secure external identities</li> <li>Implement Microsoft Entra Identity protection</li> </ul> <h3>2 - Manage authentication by using Microsoft Entra ID</h3> <ul> <li>Configure Microsoft Entra Verified ID</li> <li>Implement multifactor authentication (MFA)</li> <li>Implement passwordless authentication</li> <li>Implement password protection</li> <li>Implement single sign-on (SSO)</li> <li>Integrate single sign-on (SSO) and identity providers</li> <li>Recommend and enforce modern authentication protocols </li> </ul> <h3>3 - Manage authorization by using Microsoft Entra ID</h3> <ul> <li>Configure Azure role permissions for management groups, subscriptions, resource groups, and resources</li> <li>Assign built-in roles in Microsoft Entra ID</li> <li>Assign built-in roles in Azure</li> <li>Create and assign a custom role in Microsoft Entra ID</li> <li>Implement and manage Microsoft Entra Permissions Management</li> <li>Configure Microsoft Entra Privileged Identity Management </li> <li>Configure role management and access reviews by using Microsoft Entra Identity Governance</li> <li>Implement Conditional Access policies</li> </ul> <h3>4 - Manage application access in Microsoft Entra ID</h3> <ul> <li>Manage access to enterprise applications in Microsoft Entra ID, including OAuth permission grants</li> <li>Manage app registrations in Microsoft Entra ID</li> <li>Configure app registration permission scopes</li> <li>Manage app registration permission consent</li> <li>Manage and use service principals</li> <li>Manage managed identities for Azure resources</li> <li>Recommend when to use and configure a Microsoft Entra Application Proxy, including authentication</li> </ul> <h3>5 - Plan and implement security for virtual networks</h3> <ul> <li>Plan and implement Network Security Groups (NSGs) and Application Security Groups (ASGs)</li> <li>Plan and implement User-Defined Routes (UDRs)</li> <li>Plan and implement Virtual Network peering or gateway</li> <li>Plan and implement Virtual Wide Area Network, including secured virtual hub</li> <li>Secure VPN connectivity, including point-to-site and site-to-site</li> <li>Implement encryption over ExpressRoute</li> <li>Configure firewall settings on PaaS resources</li> <li>Monitor network security by using Network Watcher, including NSG flow logging</li> </ul> <h3>6 - Plan and implement security for private access to Azure resources</h3> <ul> <li>Plan and implement virtual network Service Endpoints</li> <li>Plan and implement Private Endpoints</li> <li>Plan and implement Private Link services</li> <li>Plan and implement network integration for Azure App Service and Azure Functions</li> <li>Plan and implement network security configurations for an App Service Environment (ASE)</li> <li>Plan and implement network security configurations for an Azure SQL Managed Instance</li> </ul> <h3>7 - Plan and implement security for public access to Azure resources</h3> <ul> <li>Plan and implement Transport Layer Security (TLS) to applications, including Azure App Service and API Management</li> <li>Plan, implement, and manage an Azure Firewall, Azure Firewall Manager and firewall policies</li> <li>Plan and implement an Azure Application Gateway</li> <li>Plan and implement an Azure Front Door, including Content Delivery Network (CDN)</li> <li>Plan and implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF)</li> <li>Recommend when to use Azure DDoS Protection Standard</li> </ul> <h3>8 - Plan and implement advanced security for compute</h3> <ul> <li>Plan and implement remote access to public endpoints, Azure Bastion and just-in-time (JIT) virtual machine (VM) access</li> <li>Configure network isolation for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)</li> <li>Secure and monitor AKS</li> <li>Configure authentication for AKS</li> <li>Configure security for Azure Container Instances (ACIs)</li> <li>Configure security for Azure Container Apps (ACAs)</li> <li>Manage access to Azure Container Registry (ACR)</li> <li>Configure disk encryption, Azure Disk Encryption (ADE), encryption as host, and confidential disk encryption</li> <li>Recommend security configurations for Azure API Management</li> </ul> <h3>9 - Plan and implement security for storage</h3> <ul> <li>Configure access control for storage accounts</li> <li>Manage life cycle for storage account access keys</li> <li>Select and configure an appropriate method for access to Azure Files</li> <li>Select and configure an appropriate method for access to Azure Blob Storage</li> <li>Select and configure an appropriate method for access to Azure Tables</li> <li>Select and configure an appropriate method for access to Azure Queues</li> <li>Select and configure appropriate methods for protecting against data security threats, including soft delete, backups, versioning, and immutable storage</li> <li>Configure Bring your own key (BYOK)</li> <li>Enable double encryption at the Azure Storage infrastructure level</li> </ul> <h3>10 - Plan and implement security for Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance</h3> <ul> <li>Enable database authentication by using Microsoft Entra ID</li> <li>Enable and monitor database audit</li> <li>Identify use cases for the Microsoft Purview governance portal</li> <li>Implement data classification of sensitive information by using the Microsoft Purview governance portal</li> <li>Plan and implement dynamic mask</li> <li>Implement transparent data encryption?</li> <li>Recommend when to use Azure SQL Database Always Encrypted</li> </ul> <h3>11 - Plan, implement, and manage governance for security</h3> <ul> <li>Create, assign, and interpret security policies and initiatives in Azure Policy</li> <li>Configure security settings by using Azure Blueprint</li> <li>Deploy secure infrastructures by using a landing zone</li> <li>Create and configure an Azure Key Vault</li> <li>Recommend when to use a dedicated Hardware Security Module (HSM)</li> <li>Configure access to Key Vault, including vault access policies and Azure Role Based Access Control</li> <li>Manage certificates, secrets, and keys</li> <li>Configure key rotation</li> <li>Configure backup and recovery of certificates, secrets, and keys</li> </ul> <h3>12 - Manage security posture by using Microsoft Defender for Cloud</h3> <ul> <li>Implement Microsoft Defender for Cloud</li> <li>Identify and remediate security risks by using the Microsoft Defender for Cloud Secure Score and Inventory</li> <li>Assess compliance against security frameworks and Microsoft Defender for Cloud</li> <li>Add industry and regulatory standards to Microsoft Defender for Cloud</li> <li>Add custom initiatives to Microsoft Defender for Cloud</li> <li>Connect hybrid cloud and multicloud environments to Microsoft Defender for Cloud</li> <li>Identify and monitor external assets by using Microsoft Defender External Attack Surface Management</li> </ul> <h3>13 - Configure and manage threat protection by using Microsoft Defender for Cloud</h3> <ul> <li>Enable workload protection services in Microsoft Defender for Cloud, including Microsoft Defender for Storage, Databases, Containers, App Service, Key Vault, Resource Manager, and DNS</li> <li>Configure Microsoft Defender for Servers</li> <li>Configure Microsoft Defender for Azure SQL Database</li> <li>Manage and respond to security alerts in Microsoft Defender for Cloud</li> <li>Configure workflow automation by using Microsoft Defender for Cloud</li> <li>Evaluate vulnerability scans from Microsoft Defender for Server</li> </ul> <h3>14 - Configure and manage security monitoring and automation solutions</h3> <ul> <li>Monitor security events by using Azure Monitor</li> <li>Configure data connectors in Microsoft Sentinel</li> <li>Create and customize analytics rules in Microsoft Sentinel</li> <li>Configure automation in Microsoft Sentinel</li> </ul></div><div id="course-pills-3"><h4>Additional course details:</h4><br /><p>Nexus Humans AZ-500T00 Microsoft Azure Security Technologies training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. </p><p></p> This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. <p></p>Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. 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Microsoft AZ-900

Microsoft AZ-104

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft AZ-303

Microsoft AZ-700

CompTIA Security+

AZ-500T00 Microsoft Azure Security Technologies

Southend on Sea

Droitwich Spa

Portsmouth

Rotherham

Manchester

Leeds

Slough

Bingley

Newport

Peterborough

Milton Keynes 

Paisley

Birmingham

Luton

Hull

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.

DOWNLOAD A COURSE ITINERARY HERE



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

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

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

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

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

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

DOWNLOAD A COURSE ITINERARY HERE



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

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

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

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

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

DOWNLOAD A COURSE ITINERARY HERE




How do I attend?

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

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

OR -

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

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

How do I book?

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

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

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

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

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

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

<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;">The <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF)</strong> formerly known as PTLLS, has been designed to introduce teaching for individuals who aspire or currently work in adult education. This includes FE colleges, training providers, workplace training departments and/or Local Authorities. It is a nationally recognised qualification and is also often the preference for employers to source as an accredited train-the-trainer qualification. This qualification includes written assignments and a practical micro-teach session, which can be completed remotely. &nbsp;</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);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Online Remote Tutor-led Sessions</strong></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;">This version of the course allows you to attend two days of online sessions led by an experienced tutor. Then come back online 2-3 weeks later to deliver your micro-teach session to your peers. Use this gap in time to prepare your micro-teach and complete the written work for the qualification. This allows you to fully complete in as little as 2-3 weeks. The micro-teach date is flexible and you can also enrol for self-study learning if preferred.</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 fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Units:</strong></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;">Learners will achieve 12 credits across 3 units:</span></p><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;">Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Understanding and using inclusive teaching and learning approaches in education and training</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Understanding assessment in education and training</li></ul><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); 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 fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Assessments:</span></strong></span></div><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;">This qualification is assessed by a portfolio of evidence which must cover all assessment criteria of the units selected. Assessment methods include:</span></p><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;">3 x written assignments.</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">A micro-teach session</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Self-evaluation</li></ul><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); 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;"><span style="color: rgb(58, 58, 58); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(58, 58, 58);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Who should do this course?</strong></span><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></div><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;">The Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) has been designed to introduce teaching for individuals who would like to work or currently work within FE Colleges, Independent Training Providers and/or Local Authorities.&nbsp;It can meet the needs of a range of trainee teachers, such as:</span></p><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;">Individuals not currently teaching or training &ndash; achievement of the qualification does not require practice other than microteaching.</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Individuals currently teaching and training, including those new to the profession &ndash; although the qualification does not require practice, opportunities may be made available to observe and provide feedback on a trainee teacher&rsquo;s practice; and</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Individuals currently working as assessors, who wish to achieve a qualification that introduces teaching.</li></ul><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); 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;"><span style="color: rgb(58, 58, 58); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(58, 58, 58);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Pre-requisites</strong></span><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></div><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;">Learners must be aged 19+ years to be enrolled in this course. You do not need to be in a current teaching or training role to complete this qualification.</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;">Please note: course materials are provided in English and the practical assessment must be completed in English.</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="color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(58, 58, 58); font-size: 16px;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Resources</strong></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></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;">In addition to our extensive online resources, learners will receive our resource pack by post, which includes:</span></p><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;">Learner Handbook</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Printed Training Manual/Workbook</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Printed copies of assignments and session plan templates</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Pen and highlighter</li></ul><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); 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;"><img src="https://atctraining.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/WelcomePack-300x277.png" alt="" width="198" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 160px; height: 156.768px; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 160px; height: 156.768px;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); 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;"><span style="color: rgb(58, 58, 58); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(58, 58, 58);"></span><span style="color: rgb(58, 58, 58); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(58, 58, 58);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Certificate</strong></span><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></div><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;">Upon successful completion, learners will receive an externally accredited certificate by Focus Awards, a nationally recognised and Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation.&nbsp;</span></p>

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The Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) formerly known as PTLLS, has been designed to introduce teaching for individuals who aspire or currently work in adult education. This includes FE colleges, training providers, workplace training departments and/or Local Authorities. It is a nationally recognised qualification and is also often the preference for employers to source as an accredited train-the-trainer qualification. This qualification includes written assignments and a practical micro-teach session, which can be completed remotely.  

Online Remote Tutor-led Sessions

This version of the course allows you to attend two days of online sessions led by an experienced tutor. Then come back online 2-3 weeks later to deliver your micro-teach session to your peers. Use this gap in time to prepare your micro-teach and complete the written work for the qualification. This allows you to fully complete in as little as 2-3 weeks. The micro-teach date is flexible and you can also enrol for self-study learning if preferred.

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