Harpenden

<p>No-one in business will succeed if they are not financially literate - and no business will succeed without financially-literate people. This is the ideal programme for managers and others who don't have a financial qualification or background but who nonetheless need a greater understanding of the financial management disciplines essential to your organisation.</p>This course will give the participants a sound understanding of financial reports, measures and techniques to make them even more effective in their roles. It will enable participants to:<ul><li>Overcome the barrier of the accountants' strange language</li><li>Deal confidently with financial colleagues</li><li>Improve their understanding of your organisation's finance function</li><li>Radically improve their planning and budgeting skills</li><li>Be much more aware of the impact of their decisions on the profitability of your organisation</li><li>Enhance their role in the organisation</li><li>Boost their confidence and career development</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>1 Review of the principal financial statements</h3><ul><li>What each statement contains<ul><li>Outline</li><li>Detail</li></ul></li><li>Not just what the statements contain but what they mean</li><li>Balance sheets and P&amp;L accounts (income statements)</li><li>Cash flow statements</li><li>Detailed terminology and interpretation</li><li>Types of fixed asset - tangible, etc.</li><li>Working capital, equity, gearing</li></ul> <h3>2 The 'rules' - Accounting Standards, concepts and conventions</h3><ul><li>Fundamental or 'bedrock' accounting concepts</li><li>Detailed accounting concepts and conventions</li><li>What depreciation means</li><li>The importance of stock, inventory and work in progress values</li><li>Accounting policies that most affect reporting and results</li><li>The importance of accounting standards and IFRS</li></ul> <h3>3 Where the figures come from</h3><ul><li>Accounting records</li><li>Assets / liabilities, Income / expenditure</li><li>General / nominal ledgers</li><li>Need for internal controls</li><li>'Sarbox' and related issues</li></ul> <h3>4 Managing the budget process</h3><ul><li>Have clear objectives, remit, responsibilities and time schedule</li><li>The business plan</li><li>Links with corporate strategy</li><li>The budget cycle</li><li>Links with company culture</li><li>Budgeting methods<ul><li>'New' budgeting</li><li>Zero-based budgets</li></ul></li><li>Reviewing budgets</li><li>Responding to the figures</li><li>The need for appropriate accounting and reporting systems</li></ul> <h3>5 What are costs? How to account for them</h3><ul><li>Cost definitions</li><li>Full / absorption costing</li><li>Overheads - overhead allocation or absorption</li><li>Activity based costing</li><li>Marginal costing / break-even - use in planning</li></ul> <h3>6 Who does what? A review of what different types of accountant do</h3><ul><li>Financial accounting</li><li>Management accounting</li><li>Treasury function</li><li>Activities and terms</li></ul> <h3>7 How the statements can be interpreted</h3><ul><li>What published accounts contain</li><li>Analytical review (ratio analysis)</li><li>Return on capital employed, margins and profitability</li><li>Making assets work - asset turnover</li><li>Fixed assets, debtor, stock turnover</li><li>Responding to figures</li><li>EBIT, EBITEDIA, eps and other analysts' measure</li></ul> <h3>8 Other key issues</h3><ul><li>Creative accounting</li><li>Accounting for groups</li><li>Intangible assets - brand names</li><li>Company valuations</li><li>Fixed assets / leased assets / off-balance sheet finance</li></ul> 


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The In House Training Company

Finance Cert & Exam Prep

Accounting & Finance

Business Accounting

Corporate Finance Level 1

Finance For Non Finance Managers

Practical Accounting

Finance for the non-accountant (In-House)

<p>The often-used phrase, 'just the receptionist', completely misrepresents the role. An excellent receptionist is a most valuable resource for any organisation.</p><p>This programme has been designed specifically to deal with the essential skills necessary to represent the organisation to the best possible effect. It will also help you get the most out of your working day.</p>There are six key reasons to take part in this workshop. It will help you:<ul><li>See your role in a new light</li><li>Develop your communication skills</li><li>Deal with different types of customer and situation</li><li>Boost your confidence</li><li>Cope in a pressurised environment</li><li>Get more satisfaction from your working day</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>1 Introduction</h3><ul><li>Workshop objectives and personal objectives</li><li>The challenges of 21st century communication</li><li>What makes an excellent point of Reception? And why is it so important?</li><li>Who and where are our customers?</li><li>As a customer, how do you like to be treated?</li><li>What makes people feel valued?</li><li>Objective and subjective aspects of customer service</li><li>'Micro moments' that shape the relationship</li></ul> <h3>2 Communication on reception</h3><ul><li>Definition of communication</li><li>Barriers to good communication</li><li>The 'recipe' of verbal, vocal and visual aspects of communication</li><li>Differences between communicating face-to-face and on the telephone</li><li>Communication 'leaks'</li><li>The primitive human response</li><li>The impact of visual communication - body language, gesture and facial expression</li><li>Voice - tone, speed, volume, pitch, clarity, inflection, pacing</li><li>Words - positive words and phrases compared with negative terminology</li><li>Professional greetings face-to-face</li><li>Steering the conversation with effective questioning</li></ul> <h3>3 Telephone excellence</h3><ul><li>How we use the telephone</li><li>Qualities of the telephone</li><li>Non-verbal communication on the telephone - what aspects can be 'seen' by the other person?</li><li>Professional telephone etiquette</li><li>Taking and leaving messages - key points that can help customers, colleagues and the organisation</li><li>Clarifying information</li></ul> <h3>4 Listening skills for accuracy and relationship building</h3><ul><li>How accurate are your listening skills?</li><li>What are the challenges for accurate listening?</li><li>Active / empathetic listening</li></ul> <h3>5 Creating a rapport by 'style flexing'</h3><ul><li>Understanding how different people communicate</li><li>Shaping our message to the other person so that they feel understood</li><li>How changing situations can alter communication needs</li></ul> <h3>6 Confidence and assertiveness</h3><ul><li>Recognising different styles of behaviour - aggressive, passive and assertive</li><li>Qualities of assertive communication - verbal, vocal and visual</li><li>Assertive techniques - basic, persistence, negotiation / empathetic</li><li>Demonstrating confidence</li></ul> <h3>7 Coping in a pressurised environment</h3><ul><li>Words - the most useful ones to use with stressed people and identifying the 'red rag' words</li><li>Challenging situations - what do you find difficult and how do you respond?</li><li>Dealing with outbursts of anger</li><li>Bringing non-stop talkers back from their tangent</li><li>Constructive ways to say 'no'</li></ul> <h3>8 Pulling it all together</h3><ul><li>Action plans</li><li>Summary of key learning points</li></ul> 


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Office Skills & Productivity

Professional Skills

Meeting Skills

Counselling Skills

Business Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Reception perfection (In-House)

<h2>Negotiation Skills in a Day</h2><p>Anybody that has achieved success in business will tell you that you never get the deal you deserve - you only get the deal you can negotiate!</p><p>This one-day workshop is based on research findings and effective techniques from the Harvard Business School Negotiation Project; it provides a unique opportunity to learn and practice these skills in a safe environment using up to date materials and life-like practice negotiation case studies.</p><p>Our expert one day skills workshop helps participants learn the skills and behaviours of good negotiation, and how to select the most appropriate negotiation strategy and tactics to achieve the best outcome possible. Each participant will leave the day armed with the confidence and practical negotiation skills to successfully apply in any situation.</p><h3>Learning objectives</h3><p>After completing this course participants will be able to:</p><ul><li>Understand the main types and style of negotiation and use the most appropriate strategy and tactics for each of them to achieve the best agreement</li><li>Apply the four most important concepts to put themselves in the strongest possible position in any negotiation</li><li>Use a systematic approach to preparing, presenting and concluding negotiated agreements</li><li>Analyse the power dynamics in a negotiation and apply tried and tested methods for communicating with, influencing and persuading the other side in a negotiation</li><li>Anticipate common barriers to agreement and use a tested approach to successfully concluding the deal they deserve!</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>What is negotiation?</h3><ul><li>Types of negotiation</li><li>Win-lose negotiations versus win-win negotiations</li><li>Wise agreements and principled negotiation</li><li>Key skills needed for negotiation</li></ul><h3>The four key negotiating concepts</h3><ul><li>BATNA - Best Alternative To Negotiated Agreement</li><li>Setting your reservation price</li><li>ZOPA - Zone Of Possible Agreement</li><li>Creating and trading value</li></ul><h3>Using a four phase model for negotiation</h3><ul><li>Nine steps to successful planning</li><li>Discussing a deal - creating and claiming value</li><li>Making and framing proposals</li><li>Bargaining for the winning deal</li></ul><h3>Communicating, influencing and persuading</h3><ul><li>Effective questioning and listening skills</li><li>Understanding and interpreting body-language</li><li>Barriers to effective communication</li><li>Understanding and using power</li><li>Proven ways to influence people</li><li>Six universal methods of persuasion</li></ul><h3>Negotiating tactics</h3><ul><li>Understanding what matters - what the numbers mean</li><li>Tactics for win-lose negotiations</li><li>Tactics for win-win negotiations</li><li>Effective team negotiating</li></ul><h3>Barriers to agreement</h3><ul><li>Common barriers to agreement</li><li>Dealing with die-hard negotiators</li><li>Dealing with lack of trust</li></ul><h3>Closing the deal</h3><ul><li>Four steps to closing the winning deal</li><li>How to know when to walk away from a deal</li></ul>


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Maximum Performance

Negotiation Skills in a Day

<h2>Negotiation Skills in a Day: In-House</h2><p>Anybody that has achieved success in business will tell you that you never get the deal you deserve - you only get the deal you can negotiate!</p><p>This one-day workshop is based on research findings and effective techniques from the Harvard Business School Negotiation Project; it provides a unique opportunity to learn and practice these skills in a safe environment using up to date materials and life-like practice negotiation case studies.</p><p>Our expert one day skills workshop helps participants learn the skills and behaviours of good negotiation, and how to select the most appropriate negotiation strategy and tactics to achieve the best outcome possible. Each participant will leave the day armed with the confidence and practical negotiation skills to successfully apply in any situation.</p><h3>Learning objectives</h3><p>After completing this course participants will be able to:</p><ul><li>Understand the main types and style of negotiation and use the most appropriate strategy and tactics for each of them to achieve the best agreement</li><li>Apply the four most important concepts to put themselves in the strongest possible position in any negotiation</li><li>Use a systematic approach to preparing, presenting and concluding negotiated agreements</li><li>Analyse the power dynamics in a negotiation and apply tried and tested methods for communicating with, influencing and persuading the other side in a negotiation</li><li>Anticipate common barriers to agreement and use a tested approach to successfully concluding the deal they deserve!</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>What is negotiation?</h3><ul><li>Types of negotiation</li><li>Win-lose negotiations versus win-win negotiations</li><li>Wise agreements and principled negotiation</li><li>Key skills needed for negotiation</li></ul><h3>The four key negotiating concepts</h3><ul><li>BATNA - Best Alternative To Negotiated Agreement</li><li>Setting your reservation price</li><li>ZOPA - Zone Of Possible Agreement</li><li>Creating and trading value</li></ul><h3>Using a four phase model for negotiation</h3><ul><li>Nine steps to successful planning</li><li>Discussing a deal - creating and claiming value</li><li>Making and framing proposals</li><li>Bargaining for the winning deal</li></ul><h3>Communicating, influencing and persuading</h3><ul><li>Effective questioning and listening skills</li><li>Understanding and interpreting body-language</li><li>Barriers to effective communication</li><li>Understanding and using power</li><li>Proven ways to influence people</li><li>Six universal methods of persuasion</li></ul><h3>Negotiating tactics</h3><ul><li>Understanding what matters - what the numbers mean</li><li>Tactics for win-lose negotiations</li><li>Tactics for win-win negotiations</li><li>Effective team negotiating</li></ul><h3>Barriers to agreement</h3><ul><li>Common barriers to agreement</li><li>Dealing with die-hard negotiators</li><li>Dealing with lack of trust</li></ul><h3>Closing the deal</h3><ul><li>Four steps to closing the winning deal</li><li>How to know when to walk away from a deal</li></ul>


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Negotiation Skills in a Day: In-House

<p>The market for professional services is becoming increasingly competitive, with some firms and individuals becoming very effective at winning new work, leaving others lagging way behind.</p><p>Given the choice between spending time on client work and business development work, we all tend to choose that which we feel to be easier, more attractive and more aligned with our image of ourselves. We stay within our comfort zones, we focus on client work, and we only resort to business development work when we have to, which can also lead to 'feast or famine' syndrome.</p>The programme will help participants:<ul><li>Understand the professional business development approach and the style that is appropriate for their business and their clients</li><li>Follow a process to guide their conversations and business development meetings</li><li>Prepare thoroughly for a business development meeting/contact with a client to ensure they use their time efficiently and maximise results</li><li>Create a great first impression and professional opening to a conversation</li><li>Ask open questions and listen effectively in order to spot opportunities, understand needs and progress the opportunity</li><li>Identify and understand buying and decision-making processes and criteria</li><li>Skilfully and confidently handle questions and objections</li><li>Sell the benefits of their services and approach over those of their competitors</li><li>Progress the sale by agreeing next steps and gaining commitment appropriately</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>1 Introduction</h3><ul><li>Aims and objectives of the programme</li><li>Personal introductions and objectives</li><li>Workshop overview</li></ul> <h3>2 An introduction to business development and selling for professionals</h3><ul><li>What is selling?</li><li>Who are you selling to?</li><li>The buying experience</li><li>What clients want</li><li>The four-step business development process</li><li>The business development cycle and pipeline management</li><li>Upselling and cross-selling as well as winning new clients</li></ul> <h3>3 Networking and generating leads</h3><ul><li>What is networking?</li><li>Networking objectives</li><li>It's not what you know but who you know</li><li>Asking for referrals and introductions</li><li>Making appointments from networking activity</li></ul> <h3>4 Opening the sales relationship/sales meeting</h3><ul><li>What potential customers are thinking</li><li>Judging first impressions</li><li>Creating positive first impressions</li><li>Building rapport and creating interest and impact</li><li>Earning the right</li></ul> <h3>5 Core communication skills for professional selling</h3><ul><li>Overcoming barriers to listening</li><li>The art of listening</li><li>Questioning refresher</li><li>Types of questions</li><li>Questioning funnel</li></ul> <h3>6 Understanding and identifying needs and opportunities</h3><ul><li>Identifying the questions to ask to identify needs and opportunities</li><li>Questions to move us through the buying and selling process</li><li>Understanding their buying processes</li><li>Asking questions that position you as a 'trusted adviser'</li><li>The questions that give you a competitive advantage</li><li>Knowing when you have asked enough questions</li></ul> <h3>7 Introducing solutions</h3><ul><li>Tailoring your 'pitch' to the client</li><li>Speaking the client's language</li><li>Using features and benefits</li><li>Applying the benefit cycle</li></ul> <h3>8 Handling objections and concerns</h3><ul><li>Identifying the typical objections and concerns</li><li>Understanding why clients raise objections and concerns</li><li>Following a structure for handling objections</li><li>Handling the price objection</li></ul> <h3>9 Gaining commitment</h3><ul><li>Knowing when to close</li><li>The art of checking</li><li>Recognising buying signals</li><li>Small c and big C</li></ul> <h3>10 Putting it all together</h3><ul><li>Personal learning summary and action plans</li></ul> 


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Coaching & Consulting Business

Professional Selling Skills (PSS)

Business Development

Business Case Development

Business Development Manager

Business development for professional services (In-House)

<h2>Remote Management: In-House</h2><p>Managing remote workers takes more effort. This programme is an opportunity to explore what makes it so different and gives you the tools and techniques to do it more effectively.</p><p>You will identify what you need to do differently to successfully manage and create an environment of trust, confidence and regularity of dialogue for remote workers. You will discover ways to engage your team through different forms of communication, to build trust, to motivate and to set clear expectations. You will leave with practical tools and techniques that will enable you to be more confident in your role as a manager of remote workers, and at the same time make their roles more productive, positive and rewarding.</p><ul><li>Explain the essential principles underlying remote management</li><li>Explore different communication styles and how they affect successful communication</li><li>Adapt your approach to develop confidence and build trust working remotely</li><li>Identify ways of using different communication tools to engage their staff</li><li>Appreciate the importance of positivity to motivate and engage remote team members</li><li>Understand how to apply coaching methods to remote conversations</li><li>Know how to build and support remote team formation</li><li>Be able to support and develop your teams for success</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>What's so different about remote management?</h3><ul><li>Why we do it - the business case</li><li>Static v remote teams</li><li>The challenge of distance</li><li>The challenge of time</li></ul><h3>2 Creating the right environment</h3><ul><li>Manager / worker or team / worker?</li><li>The 3Cs of virtual management:<ul><li>Collaboration</li><li>Communication</li><li>Co-ordination</li></ul></li><li>Emotional, psychological and physical elements</li><li>Other practical issues</li></ul><h3>3 The trust equation</h3><ul><li>Credibility</li><li>Reliability</li><li>Intimacy</li><li>Self-orientation</li></ul><h3>4 Communication methods</h3><ul><li>Technology options<ul><li>Why</li><li>When</li><li>What</li></ul></li><li>Developing an individual communication strategy</li></ul><h3>5 Communication styles</h3><ul><li>The DISC model of communication preferences</li><li>Adapting your style to different preferences<ul><li>Dominance: get it done</li><li>Influence: get recognition</li><li>Steadiness: get harmony</li><li>Compliance: get it right</li></ul></li></ul><h3>6 Supporting people to deliver</h3><ul><li>Setting tasks and projects</li><li>Monitoring and maintaining</li><li>Motivating and inspiring</li><li>Influencing</li></ul><h3>7 Coaching and mentoring</h3><ul><li>Coaching moments</li><li>How?<ul><li>The media richness model</li><li>The GROW model</li></ul></li></ul><h3>8 Forming remote teams</h3><ul><li>The Tuckman model<ul><li>Forming</li><li>Storming</li><li>Norming</li><li>Performing</li></ul></li><li>Identifying and working with attitudes, language and behaviours of remote teams</li><li>Matching management style to different team stages</li></ul><h3>9 Delegating to remote team members</h3><ul><li>The challenges</li><li>Using the DISC model</li></ul><h3>10 Actions and next steps</h3><ul><li>Review</li><li>Personal action planning</li><li>Next steps</li></ul>


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Remote Management: In-House

<p>At some point in your life you will have attended a training course or workshop, but what happens when you are asked to deliver one? Some people relish the opportunity while others are challenged by it. Whatever you feel about training others, it is a skill that is admired and can be studied and learned.</p><p>With the trainer you will be learning the techniques, skills and understanding you need and you will have the chance to deliver a short training session to others, receive feedback and having the confidence to deliver it for real in your job.</p><p>The training will comprise one day followed by a half day when all those able to attend will deliver and have feedback on a 20 minute training activity.</p><ul><li>To be able to create and maintain an environment conducive to learning and engagement</li><li>To understand basic learning theory and practice and the difference between training, facilitating and learning</li><li>To understand how adults learn and how to apply it as a trainer</li><li>To be able to plan and deliver a training activity using the appropriate set of skills and behaviours</li><li>To be able to review and evaluate learning and identify how outcomes are met</li><li>To manage the learning process and the participant engagement in the training environment</li><li>To be able to present effectively and appropriately to a variety of audiences</li><li>To deliver and receive feedback on a short delivered training activity with peers</li><li>To review and evaluate learning and have an action plan to take back and put into practice</li></ul><section>
                    DAY ONE (full-day) <h3>1 Welcome, housekeeping, how the day will be run</h3><ul><li>Introductions (and making the most of them)</li><li>Warm up - breaking the ice followed by review and feedback</li><li>Creating an environment conducive to learning and engagement; managing expectations well as a trainer</li><li>Group task with feedback and review in plenary</li></ul> <h3>2 What is training and how do adults learn?</h3><ul><li>Trainer input: <em>David Kolb's Learning Cycle</em></li><li>Group tasks</li></ul> <h3>3 How to plan a session and what to include - trainer input</h3><ul><li>Starting at the end and working backwards</li><li>Linking outcomes to purposeful activities</li><li>Practice task and planning time for day two using a template</li></ul> <h3>4 The skills and behaviours of a brilliant trainer</h3><ul><li>Modelling skills and behaviours</li><li>Creative task and discussion</li></ul> <h3>5 Mini reviewing task</h3><ul><li>De-brief - using reviewing in training</li></ul> <h3>6 How to manage the process</h3><ul><li>Trainer input followed by practice</li><li>Paying conscious attention to language (verbal and non verbal), feelings and responses in the room and managing yourself as a trainer</li></ul> <h3>7 The trainer's toolkit #1</h3><ul><li>Key tools, materials and templates</li><li>Choosing different tools and approaches with different audiences</li><li>Know your audience</li></ul> <h3>8 The trainer's toolkit #2</h3><ul><li>Key tools, materials and templates continued</li><li>Addressing trainer good practice</li></ul> <h3>9 Review, evaluation and action planning activities</h3><ul><li>Why and what should we be evaluating and why it's important</li><li>Action planning task</li><li>Group review task</li></ul> DAY TWO (half-day) <em>The day will comprise a series of 30 minute timed sessions where each delegate will present and deliver a training activity with the group.</em><p><em>The training activity will be prepared and planned in advance and will take 20 minutes (+ or - 2 minutes) to deliver in real time.</em></p><p><em>This will be followed by review and feedback from the trainer and peers to complete the total of 30 minutes as a time slot.</em></p><p><em>Reiteration of the task and discussion can take place with the trainer if needed, and there is time included in Day One to support the training planning.</em></p> 


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Life Coach Training

Teacher Training

Manager Training

Trainers Course

Train the Trainer (TTT)

Teaching & Training

Train the trainer (In-House)

<p>This very practical workshop has a simple objective: to help you prepare, design and deliver memorable and high-quality presentations.</p>This programme will help you:<ul><li>Use a proven, structured tool-kit when designing and developing presentations</li><li>Benefit from short cuts and best practice when designing and using Powerpoint presentations</li><li>Select the right information, examples, exercises and activities - and use them well</li><li>Prepare and structure a presentation or session appropriate to the audience, and to best achieve your objectives</li><li>Maintain audience or group interest</li><li>Develop and practise presentation skills to improve your voice tone, speech power and body language</li><li>Use practical methods to control nerves and anxiety - develop higher levels of confidence and credibility</li><li>Command a room, hold attention and create a high impact</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>1 Introduction</h3><ul><li>Personal objectives</li><li>Key messages and learning objectives of the workshop</li></ul> <h3>2 Presentation skills</h3><ul><li>What does good look like?</li><li>Exercise: Characteristics of high/low impact presentations</li><li>Presenting yourself as a 'winner'</li><li>The energy / attitude model</li><li>Exercise: Being a winner</li></ul> <h3>3 Preparation skills - eight steps to preparing a great presentation, plus Powerpoint tips</h3>•The magic circle<br />• How to 'assume the role' when presenting<br />• The eight steps<br />• Step 1 - develop your objectives<br />- The five questions that you must answer before preparing your presentation<br />- Defining your objectives and outcomes<br />- Creating a first draft<br />- Step 1 exercise<br />• Step 2 - analyse your audience<br />- Doing your homework: audience, event, venue<br />- Developing a pre-event check-list<br />- Methods and means for researching your audience<br />- Step 2 exercise<br />• Steps 3 and 4 - structure the main body of your presentation and state the main ideas<br />- Ways to structure your presentation for maximum impact<br />- Balancing and managing content and topics<br />- Organising your information: 6 options and methods<br />- Your 'one main point' and creating a 30-second summary<br />- Steps 3 and 4 exercises<br />• Step 5 - decide on supporting information, using the toolkit<br />- Making your case convincing: ways to support your claims<br />- Selecting and using relevant and interesting examples<br />- Quotes, case studies and printed material<br />- Presenting statistics, tables and graphs<br />- Ways of maintaining visual interest<br />- Transitions and links, creating a 'golden thread'<br />- Step 5 exercise: Creating compelling stories and anecdotes<br />4<br />• Step 6 - create an effective 'opening'<br />- Claiming the stage and creating a good first impression<br />- The three most powerful ways of opening a presentation<br />- The five elements of a strong opening<br />- Step 6 exercise: Participants work individually to prepare an opening, focusing on<br />personal introduction, and then deliver to the group, with structured feedback<br />• Step 7 - develop transitions<br />- Step 7 exercise / examples<br />• Step 8 - create an effective close<br />- Signalling and sign-posting; the importance of, and how to do it effectively<br />- Five ways to close a presentation successfully<br />- Step 8 exercise / examples<br />• Presentation design and Powerpoint<br />- An interactive review of participants' own real-life past presentations and advanced tips<br />and techniques on using Powerpoint effectively <h3>4 Facilitation skills</h3><ul><li>The three main types of group activity - triads, teams and main group</li><li>How to select the right activity, define the objectives, set it up and run the debrief</li><li>Using energisers - with examples</li><li>Exercise: Dealing with 'difficult' behaviours</li><li>Exercise: Working in triads, design and deliver</li></ul> <h3>5 Tips and tricks: presentation and facilitation</h3><ul><li>10 reasons why facilitation fails</li><li>Five golden rules for success</li><li>Defining the session goals and the facilitation plan</li><li>Open and closed questions - why and when to use</li><li>Using a 'car park' to manage unresolved issues</li><li>Using AV aids - tips and tricks</li><li>Exercises: Including participants working in pairs to prepare a short section form of one of their own presentations</li></ul> <h3>6 Putting it all together</h3><ul><li>Summary of key learning points</li><li>Action plan</li></ul> 


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Executive Presentation

Coaching Skills

Facilitation Skills

Powerful presentation skills (In-House)

<p>Wouldn't sales be a 'walk in the park' without challenging customers? Why is it that some customers are so difficult to please, so quick to call 'foul' at the slightest blip and so mean with their gratitude after we've bent over backwards to accommodate them? Whether we are looking at prospective or existing customers, there is a toolkit for dealing with the most challenging of them.</p>This course will help participants:<ul><li>Use broad open questions to give the customer a platform for their opinions or issues</li><li>Improve listening skills to really understand what's behind the customer's challenging style</li><li>Probe specific phrases to show listening and earn deeper disclosure</li><li>Use silence to let challenging customers 'blow off steam'</li><li>Understand the negative impact of certain phrases on a challenging customer</li><li>Summarise effectively and reassure the customer of our understanding of their needs</li><li>Recognise the 'behaviour cycle' and avoid emotional escalation</li><li>Understand 'transactional analysis' and how to bring people from 'child' to 'adult' state</li><li>Create loyalty in customers who are slow to give trust</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>1 What makes a customer 'challenging'?</h3><ul><li>Why customers challenge us - understanding their drivers</li><li>'Wearing their shoes' - seeing things from their perspective</li><li>Understanding our own personality style</li><li>How to flex with a style that is different from our own</li><li>Ways to quickly recognise a customer's style</li><li>The benefits of flexing with a challenging customer's style</li></ul> <h3>2 Practical exercise - forum theatre</h3><ul><li>Participants take it in turns to deal with the trainer (who plays the role of the challenging customer)</li><li>Observers stop the action when they hear or see something they deem wrong</li><li>The participant in the seat gets a chance to use a suggested alternative line</li><li>The participant who makes the suggestion has the chance to occupy the seat and deliver it themselves</li><li>Frequent feedback from the trainer as to how the participant's words are making him feel</li><li>Opportunities to rewind the action if an ill-advised line is suggested and delivered</li><li>Flipchart for capturing what worked, what didn't work and why</li><li>Mehrabian principle - the importance of body language and tone over words used</li></ul> <h3>3 Questioning and listening skills</h3><ul><li>How to use open questions to get the customer talking</li><li>What questions to avoid and why</li><li>The use of pauses and silence to reduce tension and build trust</li><li>What listening is and what it isn't</li><li>Question funnelling - how to earn deeper disclosure through probing</li><li>The power of summary</li></ul> <h3>4 Transactional analysis explained</h3><ul><li>What is transactional analysis (TA)?</li><li>Exploring the TA states and why people behave in that way under pressure</li><li>How to bring challenging customers to 'adult' state to reduce tension</li><li>How 'parent' or 'child' behaviours can be inadvertently triggered</li><li>Understanding the 'behavioural cycle' and how to break it</li><li>Mini-role play 'vignettes' to demonstrate real time impact of ill-chosen words</li></ul> <h3>5 How to build trust with challenging customers</h3><ul><li>Techniques for placating current challenging customers</li><li>Methods that the participants have already used effectively - understanding why those methods worked and how other participants can model them</li><li>Participants' experiences of trust having been lost - understanding why those experiences had that negative outcome</li><li>How to 'go the extra mile' with challenging customers</li></ul><h4></h4> <h3>6 Bringing a 'real' challenging customer to life</h3><ul><li>Participants give the trainer a brief profile of a specific challenging customer of theirs</li><li>5-10 minute roleplay in which the trainer brings that individual to life</li><li>Observing participants - without interrupting - make notes on what is and isn't working</li><li>Trainer stops the action half-way through to give feedback on how he is feeling</li><li>Participant goes back into the roleplay having recalibrated their approach based on feedback</li><li>Observers give feedback on what did and didn't work</li><li>Trainer comes out of character to explain the impact of the participant's words and behaviours</li></ul> <h3>7 Wrap-up</h3><ul><li>Key learnings from each participant</li><li>Individual action planning - steps that can and will be implemented in the workplace</li></ul> 


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Action Learning Facilitator

Challenging Behaviour

Dealing With Difficult Customers

Dealing with challenging customers (In-House)

Bardsey

Leeds

Nottingham

Reading

<p align="justify" style="color: rgb(125, 125, 125); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(125, 125, 125);">At times, everyone involved with a business will find themselves in a position where they are faced with difficult decisions. Being able to deal with these situations effectively and confidently is an important interpersonal skill.</p><p align="justify" style="color: rgb(125, 125, 125); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(125, 125, 125);">This is especially true for managers who will be forced to make tough decisions on a regular basis, but need to ensure that the business continues to perform both during and after the difficult decisions have been made. The manner in which they approach and implement these decisions can sometimes be the difference between success and failure.</p><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="color: rgb(125, 125, 125); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(125, 125, 125);"><h3 style="color: rgb(17, 86, 166); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(17, 86, 166);">Course Syllabus<p align="justify" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">The syllabus of the Dealing with Difficult Situations with Confidence course is comprised of four modules, covering the following:</p></h3><h5 style="color: rgb(17, 86, 166); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(17, 86, 166);">Module One</h5><h5 style="color: rgb(17, 86, 166); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(17, 86, 166);">Self Awareness</h5><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Attitude towards challenges - self-resilience</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Going into a challenging scenario - how to prepare</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Recognising the signs of contention</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Giving feedback constructively</li></ul><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><h5 style="color: rgb(17, 86, 166); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(17, 86, 166);">Module Two</h5><h5 style="color: rgb(17, 86, 166); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(17, 86, 166);">Having Difficult Conversations with Confidence</h5><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Behaviour labelling - preparing the approach</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Assertiveness techniques</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Dealing with a difficult issue focussing on behaviour &amp; consequences</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Keeping objective and professional throughout</li></ul><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><h5 style="color: rgb(17, 86, 166); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(17, 86, 166);">Module Three</h5><h5 style="color: rgb(17, 86, 166); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(17, 86, 166);">Examining Your Preferred Communication Style</h5><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Recognising the different communication styles</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Analysing your preferred style - Paradigm FitIn Profiler review</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Identifying the most appropriate situations for each style</li></ul><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><h5 style="color: rgb(17, 86, 166); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(17, 86, 166);">Module Four</h5><div style="color: rgb(125, 125, 125); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(125, 125, 125);"><h5 style="color: rgb(17, 86, 166); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(17, 86, 166);">Helpful Interpersonal Skills</h5></div><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Effective questioning techniques</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Active listening</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Body language</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Recognising and dealing with behaviours</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Displaying and creating positive attitudes</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Remaining Assertive and in control</li></ul></div>

Dickson Training Ltd

Confidence

Dealing with Difficult Situations with Confidence

Manchester

Bingley

Cardiff

Milton Keynes 

Birmingham

Bedford

<div data-testid="richTextElement" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRADERMAL &amp; SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION COURSE (GPT601)<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 115, 183); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#0D73B7;">CLASSROOM or VIRTUAL CLASSROOM (with online theory)</span></h2></div><section fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-hook="bgLayers" data-motion-part="BG_LAYER" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-testid="colorUnderlay" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div><div data-motion-part="BG_MEDIA" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div></div><div data-testid="columns" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-hook="bgLayers" data-motion-part="BG_LAYER" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-testid="colorUnderlay" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div><div data-motion-part="BG_MEDIA" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div></div><div data-mesh-id="comp-kl8214n52inlineContent" data-testid="inline-content" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-mesh-id="comp-kl8214n52inlineContent-gridContainer" data-testid="mesh-container-content" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-testid="richTextElement" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); 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font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Covers all steps to safely perform a vaccination</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Use same techniques and skills for aesthetic therapies</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Includes B12, Vitamin C and other treatments</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Essential qualification for all injections</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Basic understanding of English language required</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS</p></li></ul><div data-testid="richTextElement" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 115, 183); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#0D73B7;">About this course</span></p></div><div data-testid="richTextElement" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 115, 183); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#0D73B7;">Learning Outcomes</span></p></div><div data-testid="richTextElement" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 115, 183); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#0D73B7;">After the course</span></p></div><div data-testid="richTextElement" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">PART 1 - Theory: complete online at<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">home or work and download a certificate of completion</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">PART 2 - Skills and Practical Development: Attend in the Classroom or Virtual Classroom</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Vaccination - all essential vaccines including Covid-19, Flu and other annual vaccines</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Injections - Aesthetics - B12, Vit C etc.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">78 UK &amp; Eire training locations</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">OCN Accredited at Level 4 (FDSc)</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); 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font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">All theory and practical skills required to perform a safe procedure</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Covers all essential theory and skill-set development to meet medical standards</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Understand the procedures used to set up &nbsp;a manage and administer a vaccine</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Post-injection management and how to avoid critical complications</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Correct client care and aftercare</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Includes legal, consent and documentation</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); 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B12)</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Correct client management before, during injection and safe after-care</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Understanding equipment types and appropriate choices</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Understand vaccine management control</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Appreciate legal and professional responsibilities</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Offer injection therapies to clients - vitamin supplements</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Administer in hospitals, GP Surgeries and Outreach Centres</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></section>

INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRADERMAL & SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION COURSE (GPT601)
CLASSROOM or VIRTUAL CLASSROOM (with online theory)
Learn how to administer vaccines or injections ... 
Nationally Recognised Qualification
Includes IM, ID and Sub-Cut Injection methods
OCN Accredited - Level 4 (Foundation Degree - FDSc)
Covers all steps to safely perform a vaccination
Use same techniques and skills for aesthetic therapies
Includes B12, Vitamin C and other treatments
Essential qualification for all injections
Basic understanding of English language required
OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS
About this course
Learning Outcomes
After the course
PART 1 - Theory: complete online at
home or work and download a certificate of completion
PART 2 - Skills and Practical Development: Attend in the Classroom or Virtual Classroom
Vaccination - all essential vaccines including Covid-19, Flu and other annual vaccines
Injections - Aesthetics - B12, Vit C etc.
78 UK & Eire training locations
OCN Accredited at Level 4 (FDSc)
Medical training standards throughout
Skills for Health & WHO compliant
Learning Outcomes
Train up to point of first vaccination or injection 
All theory and practical skills required to perform a safe procedure
Covers all essential theory and skill-set development to meet medical standards
Understand the procedures used to set up a manage and administer a vaccine
Post-injection management and how to avoid critical complications
Correct client care and aftercare
Includes legal, consent and documentation
After the course
Safely and competently administer a vaccine or drug treatment (ie. B12)
Correct client management before, during injection and safe after-care
Understanding equipment types and appropriate choices
Understand vaccine management control
Appreciate legal and professional responsibilities
Offer injection therapies to clients - vitamin supplements
Administer in hospitals, GP Surgeries and Outreach Centres

Geopace Training

Immunisation & Vaccination

Immunisation

Allied Health

Allied Health Professions (AHP)

Injection

Vaccination

Vaccinator

Medicine & Nursing

Learn how to administer vaccines or injections ...

    Nationally Recognised Qualification

    Includes IM, ID and Sub-Cut Injection methods

    OCN Accredited - Level 4 (Foundation Degree - FDSc)

    Covers all steps to safely perform a vaccination

    Use same techniques and skills for aesthetic therapies

    Includes B12, Vitamin C and other treatments

    Essential qualification for all injections

    Basic understanding of English language required

    OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS


Vaccination / Injection Course (GPT601)

General Admission

<div id="course-pills-1">Duration<p>5 Days</p><p>30 CPD hours</p>This course is intended for<p></p><p>This course is intended for IT Professionals who are already experienced in general Windows Server, Windows client, Azure, and Microsoft 365 administration, and who want to learn more about using Windows PowerShell for administration. No prior experience with any version of PowerShell or any scripting language is assumed. This course is also suitable for IT Professionals already experienced in server administration, including Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft SharePoint Server, and Microsoft SQL Server.</p><p></p><p></p><p>This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge and skills to use PowerShell for administering and automating administration of Windows servers. This course provides students the skills to identify and build the command they require to perform a specific task. In addition, students learn how to build scripts to accomplish advanced tasks such as automating repetitive tasks and generating reports. This course provides prerequisite skills supporting a broad range of Microsoft products, including Windows Server, Windows Client, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft 365. In keeping with that goal, this course will not focus on any one of those products, although Windows Server, which is the common platform for all of those products, will serve as the example for the techniques this course teaches.</p><p></p>Prerequisites<p>Before attending this course, students must have: </p><ul><li>-Experience with Windows networking technologies and implementation.</li> <li>- Experience with Windows Server administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.</li></ul><p></p></div><div id="course-pills-2"><h3>1 - Review Windows PowerShell</h3> <ul> <li>Learn about Windows PowerShell</li> <li>Get familiar with Windows PowerShell applications</li> <li>Identify factors to install and use Windows PowerShell</li> <li>Configure the Windows PowerShell console</li> <li>Configure the Windows PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE)</li> <li>Use Visual Studio Code with PowerShell</li> </ul> <h3>2 - Understand the command syntax in Windows PowerShell</h3> <ul> <li>Discover the structure of PowerShell cmdlets</li> <li>Discover the parameters for using PowerShell cmdlets</li> <li>Review the tab completion feature in PowerShell</li> <li>Display the About files content in PowerShell</li> </ul> <h3>3 - Find commands and Get-Help in Windows PowerShell</h3> <ul> <li>Define modules in PowerShell</li> <li>Find cmdlets in PowerShell</li> <li>Use command aliases in PowerShell</li> <li>Use Show-Command and Get-Help in PowerShell</li> <li>Interpret the help file contents and update the local help content in PowerShell</li> </ul> <h3>4 - Manage Active Directory Domain Services using PowerShell cmdlets</h3> <ul> <li>Manage user accounts in PowerShell</li> <li>Manage groups and group memberships in PowerShell</li> <li>Manage computer accounts in PowerShell</li> <li>Manage organizational units and Active Directory objects in PowerShell</li> </ul> <h3>5 - Manage network service settings for Windows devices using PowerShell cmdlets</h3> <ul> <li>Manage IP addresses in PowerShell</li> <li>Manage IP routing in PowerShell</li> <li>Manage DNS clients in PowerShell</li> <li>Manage Windows Firewall settings in PowerShell</li> </ul> <h3>6 - Manage Windows Server settings using PowerShell cmdlets</h3> <ul> <li>Automate management tasks using the Group Policy management cmdlets</li> <li>Manage server roles and services using PowerShell cmdlets</li> <li>Manage Hyper-V Virtual Machines using PowerShell cmdlets</li> <li>Manage Internet Information Services using PowerShell cmdlets</li> </ul> <h3>7 - Manage settings for a local Windows machine using PowerShell cmdlets</h3> <ul> <li>Manage Windows 10 using PowerShell</li> <li>Manage permissions with PowerShell</li> </ul> <h3>8 - Understand the Windows PowerShell pipeline</h3> <ul> <li>Review Windows PowerShell pipeline and its output</li> <li>Discover object members in PowerShell</li> <li>Control the formatting of pipeline output</li> </ul> <h3>9 - Select, sort, and measure objects using the pipeline</h3> <ul> <li>Sort and group objects by property in the pipeline</li> <li>Measure objects in the pipeline</li> <li>Select a set of objects in the pipeline</li> <li>Select object properties in the pipeline</li> <li>Create and format calculated properties in the pipeline</li> </ul> <h3>10 - Filter objects out of the pipeline</h3> <ul> <li>Learn about the comparison operators in PowerShell</li> <li>Review basic filter syntax in the pipeline</li> <li>Review advanced filter syntax in the pipeline</li> <li>Optimize the filter performance in the pipeline</li> </ul> <h3>11 - Enumerate objects in the pipeline</h3> <ul> <li>Learn about enumerations in the pipeline</li> <li>Review basic syntax to enumerate objects in the pipeline</li> <li>Review advanced syntax to enumerate objects in the pipeline</li> </ul> <h3>12 - Send and pass data as output from the pipeline</h3> <ul> <li>Write pipeline data to a file</li> <li>Convert pipeline objects to other forms of data representation in PowerShell</li> <li>Control additional output options in PowerShell</li> </ul> <h3>13 - Pass pipeline objects</h3> <ul> <li>Pipeline parameter binding</li> <li>Identify ByValue parameters</li> <li>Pass data by using ByValue</li> <li>Pass data by using ByPropertyName</li> <li>Identify ByPropertyName parameters</li> <li>Use manual parameters to override the pipeline</li> <li>Use parenthetical commands</li> <li>Expand property values</li> </ul> <h3>14 - Connect with data stores using PowerShell providers</h3> <ul> <li>Define Windows PowerShell providers</li> <li>Review the built-in providers in PowerShell</li> <li>Access provider help in PowerShell</li> </ul> <h3>15 - 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Work with scripting constructs in Windows PowerShell</h3> <ul> <li>Review and use the ForEach loop in Windows PowerShell scripts</li> <li>Review and use the If construct in Windows PowerShell scripts</li> <li>Review and use the Switch construct in Windows PowerShell scripts</li> <li>Review the For construct in Windows PowerShell scripts</li> <li>Review other loop constructs in Windows PowerShell scripts</li> <li>Review Break and Continue in Windows PowerShell scripts</li> </ul> <h3>23 - Import data in different formats for use in scripts by using Windows PowerShell cmdlets</h3> <ul> <li>Use the Get-Content command in Windows PowerShell scripts</li> <li>Use the Import-Csv cmdlet in Windows PowerShell scripts</li> <li>Use the Import-Clixml cmdlet in Windows PowerShell scripts</li> <li>Use the ConvertFrom-Json cmdlet in Windows PowerShell scripts</li> </ul> <h3>24 - Use methods to accept user inputs in Windows PowerShell scripts</h3> <ul> <li>Identify values that might change in Windows PowerShell scripts</li> <li>Use the Read-Host cmdlet in Windows PowerShell scripts</li> <li>Use the Get-Credential cmdlet in Windows PowerShell scripts</li> <li>Use the Out-GridView cmdlet in Windows PowerShell scripts</li> <li>Pass parameters to a Windows PowerShell script</li> </ul> <h3>25 - Troubleshoot scripts and handle errors in Windows PowerShell</h3> <ul> <li>Interpret error messages generated for Windows PowerShell commands</li> <li>Add output to Windows PowerShell scripts</li> <li>Use breakpoints in Windows PowerShell scripts</li> <li>Interpret error actions for Windows PowerShell commands</li> </ul> <h3>26 - Use functions and modules in Windows PowerShell scripts</h3> <ul> <li>Review functions in Windows PowerShell scripts</li> <li>Use variable scope in Windows PowerShell scripts</li> <li>Create modules in Windows PowerShell scripts</li> <li>Use the dot sourcing feature in Windows PowerShell</li> </ul> <h3>27 - Manage single and multiple computers by using Windows PowerShell remoting</h3> <ul> <li>Review the remoting feature of Windows PowerShell</li> <li>Compare remoting with remote connectivity</li> <li>Review the remoting security feature of Windows PowerShell</li> <li>Enable remoting by using Windows PowerShell</li> <li>Use one-to-one remoting by using Windows PowerShell</li> <li>Use one-to-many remoting by using Windows PowerShell</li> <li>Compare remoting output with local output</li> </ul> <h3>28 - 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Portsmouth

Rotherham

Slough

Newport

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BASIC to ADVANCED COURSE PACKAGE

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

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

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

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

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






Key Facts & Summary:


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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How do I attend?

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

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

OR -

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

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

How do I book?

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

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

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

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

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

Blood Taking

Healthcare Workers

Venepuncture

Phlebotomist

Phlebotomy

Accredited Phlebotomy

Healthcare

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

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

FAST-TRACK YOUR PHLEBOTOMY TRAINING

WITH OUR

COMPLETE TRAINING PACKAGE

20% off -  Multi-Course Discount

    Cover all stages from beginner through to Level 4

    Available as Classroom or Virtual Classroom

    Complete your beginner to advanced training in 2 days

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

    Both courses are dually accredited (OCN & CPD)

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

    Covers all steps up to live blood draw

    Learn advanced skills and techniques

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

    Basic understanding of English language required

    OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS


Phlebotomy Training - Beginner to Advanced PACKAGE

ONLINE STUDY + ONE DAY ZOOM SESSION
NO CLASSROOM ATTENDANCE REQUIRED


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



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


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


COURSE ITINERARY

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


Nationally Recognised Qualification


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


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

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


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





ZOOM SESSION

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



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

    Nationally Recognised Qualification

    No previous experience or qualifications needed

    OCN Accredited - Level 3 (advanced)

    CPD Accredited (The CPD Certification Service)

    Covers all steps up to live blood draw

    Practise on artificial arm and fake blood!

    Basic understanding of English language required

    OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS


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

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font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Tutor is available to students</p><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Description</h2><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">In this Professional Certificate in Content Design course you will learn:</p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">An introduction to content design.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong></strong>Understand what content design is and the role of a content designer.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Principles of good content design<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong></strong>Learn the core principles of content design and why it matters.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Voice, tone and style<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong></strong>Learn how voice, tone, and style can create a cohesive product experience.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Understanding your users<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong></strong>Uncover your audience&#39;s goals and content needs.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Writing for interfaces<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong></strong>Learn to write microcopy for buttons, notifications and other UI elements.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">The product mindset<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong></strong>Develop a product mindset by learning about product design systems and tools.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Testing content<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong></strong>Learn how to test, evaluate and improve your content.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">AI for content design<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong></strong>Learn how to use AI tools to become a more effective content designer.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Working in content design<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong></strong>Learn how to be the content champion within your organisation.</li></ul><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Support at every step</strong><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">From day one, you&rsquo;ll be part of a lively community of tutors, mentors and fellow students that support each other along the way.</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;">Student Success team</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Our friendly and responsive team will help you stay on track and keep you accountable.</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;">Course mentor</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Your course mentor is an expert content designer who brings years of practical insight.</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;">Student community</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Collaborate, share tips and build connections on our lively student Slack channels.</p></section><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Who is this course for?</h2><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Writers and journalists who want to enhance their skills for the digital world</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">UX and UI designers who want to become more rounded professionals</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Content designers looking for a formal qualification that validates their expertise</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Digital marketers who need content design skills to succeed in their roles</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Anybody with a writing, content or design background looking for a creative tech job</li></ul></section><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Requirements</h2><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Background</strong><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">You don&rsquo;t need experience in design or technology to enrol in our courses. To get the most value from this course, you will need some experience in writing and a genuine interest in words and language.</p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Commitment</strong><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">You do need to be motivated and committed. We set a high bar. Studying for one of our professional qualifications requires a certain amount of time, energy and focus.</p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">English language</strong><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">To take this course, you should be fluent in verbal and written English. If English is not your first language, you should have a proficiency of C1 as defined by the CEFRL (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).</p></section></section></section><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></section>

UX Design Institute 

Content Design

UX Writing

UI / UX Design

Professional Certificate in Content Design

<p id="isPasted" 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);">This engaging and dynamic advanced CPD-certified course is an extension to the Born at the Right Time <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Essentials in Communication and Co-production with Parents/Carers</em>. We recommend that you have completed the &#39;Essentials&#39; course before booking this course (please see our booking page or contact <span style="color: rgb(209, 72, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(209, 72, 65);">admin@bornattherighttime.com</span> to find out more).&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);">Founded on lived experience, this course looks at the key factors which lead to a break down in relationships between parents/carers and practitioners, how this understanding can inform next steps and what meaningful connections between professionals and families might look like. Practitioners should come ready to be interactive and reflective as well as learning from psychology, sociology and research into trauma informed care.</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 fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Content</strong></span></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Using lived experience to understand what can lead to conflict and relationship breakdown&nbsp;</span></span></li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Relationship building and avoiding conflict and t</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">he factors underpinning challenging situations and difficult conversations&nbsp;</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;</span></span></li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">System structures which negatively affect effective communication and collaboration&nbsp;</span></span></li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The impact of trauma and use of trauma informed practice&nbsp;</span></span></li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">BRAVING inventory (Brene Brown) and creating healthy boundaries&nbsp;</span></span></li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ways to create professional, meaningful connection with parents/carers in the current context.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></span></li></ul><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Delivery</strong></span></span></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2 x 3.5 hours virtual live event (7 hour CPD) on 10th and 17th October 2024</span></li></ul>

This engaging and dynamic advanced CPD-certified course is an extension to the Born at the Right Time Essentials in Communication and Co-production with Parents/Carers. We recommend that you have completed the 'Essentials' course before booking this course (please see our booking page or contact admin@bornattherighttime.com to find out more). 
Founded on lived experience, this course looks at the key factors which lead to a break down in relationships between parents/carers and practitioners, how this understanding can inform next steps and what meaningful connections between professionals and families might look like. Practitioners should come ready to be interactive and reflective as well as learning from psychology, sociology and research into trauma informed care.

Content
Using lived experience to understand what can lead to conflict and relationship breakdown
Relationship building and avoiding conflict and the factors underpinning challenging situations and difficult conversations
System structures which negatively affect effective communication and collaboration
The impact of trauma and use of trauma informed practice
BRAVING inventory (Brene Brown) and creating healthy boundaries
Ways to create professional, meaningful connection with parents/carers in the current context.
Delivery
2 x 3.5 hours virtual live event (7 hour CPD) on 10th and 17th October 2024

Born at the Right Time

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Inspiring, interactive and unique 4-hour CPD certified Communication and Co-production training. 

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