1991 Courses in Manchester

Enjoy a lovely afternoon of creating a pair bud vases ready for your spring blooms.  You will create your forms and select the imprinted decoration of your choice. The work will be bisque fired for you and a pre-selected glaze of your choice will be applied to the work.  Vases will be ready to collect appropriately 4 weeks after your class. 

The UK's first and only Level 4 qualification in Phlebotomy (equivalent to Ireland Level 6) FDSc (Foundation Degree Level) qualification Nationally Recognised certificate Dually accredited: Open College Network and CPD Covers both aspirated and evacuated systems Covers specialised blood collection systems & methods Classroom or Virtual Classroom learning options Comprehensive Training Kit is provided when booking our Virtual Classroom option (yours to keep) Complete your training from beginner to advanced level This course either follows on from our Introduction to Phlebotomy Course or can be combined with our introductory course as part of a course package (see below) Available to candidates who have completed (or are currently enrolled to complete) our Introduction to Phlebotomy Course or have previous phlebotomy practical experience.

AVAILABLE ONLY TO APPLICANTS WHO HAVE ENROLLED ON (OR HAVE PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED) OUR INTRODUCTION TO PHLEBOTOMY COURSE Geopace Certificate of Competency Add live blood draws to your training Follow and complete a Competency Checklist Obtain tutor sign-off for live draws Awards a CPD Accredited Certificate Awards a Geopace Certificate of Competency Half day or evening sessions

THIS COURSE PACKAGE INCLUDES: 1: PERIPHERAL I.V. CANNULATION - IV THERAPIES COURSE (GPT008) 2: VACCINATION / INJECTION COURSE (GPT601) Learn how to administer injectables and intravenous therapies ... FAST-TRACK YOUR AESTHETICS TRAINING WITH OUR COMPLETE TRAINING PACKAGE 20% Multi-Course Discount Cover all stages from Level 1 through to Level 4 (FDSc) Cover your theory training online Complete your advanced practical training in 1 day Practical training in Classroom or Virtual Classroom Comprehensive Practise@Home training kits for VC Awards 2 accredited qualifications Dual Accreditations for all courses Covers all steps required to safely perform injectables Covers all steps required to safely perform IV therapies Practise IV on artificial arm with fake blood Practise injection techniques on realistic injection pads Learn beginner to advanced skills and techniques Basic understanding of English language required OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS

Learn how to perform and read an ECG ... Nationally Recognised Qualification OCN Accredited - Level 3 (advanced level) CPD Accredited - The CPD Certification Service Introduces you to the fundamentals of setting up and operating an ECG machine Includes patient preparation Produce a valid (error free) ECG Learn and understand ECG traces Recognise recordings that require urgent attention Basic understanding of English language required OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS VIRTUAL CLASSROOM OPTION INCLUDES COMPREHENSIVE PRACTISE@HOME ECG TRAINING KIT Final interpretation of all ECG recordings is the responsibility of a medical professional.

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

In today's competitive business world firms are under unprecedented pressure to deliver value to their shareholders and other key stakeholders. Senior executives are finding that they need some financial know-how to cope with the responsibility placed on them as decision-makers. Key financial skills are not as difficult to learn as many people believe and in the hands of an experienced senior executive can provide a formidable competitive advantage.   This one-day workshop is not intended to take you from a managerial position to that of a Chief Financial Officer. However, these topics will familiarise you with the most common terms and practices in terms of working with finance.   This course is suitable for managers and others in finance related roles: * with some or no financial knowledge * who need to understand the financial implications of every day decision making? * who need to increase profitability and performance of their business? This one-day workshop will help you teach participants how to: • Understand fundamental business finance concepts • Understand the vital difference between profit and cash flow • Evaluate pricing decisions • Use powerful analytical tools to measure performance of their own company and competitors • Understand the role of business finance in formulating and implementing competitive strategy   Course Overview You will spend the first part of the day getting to know participants and discussing what will take place during the workshop. Students will also have an opportunity to identify their personal learning objectives.   Business and finance fundamentals The objectives of the firm: delivering value to shareholders and key stakeholders, leading to a better understanding the drivers of shareholder return and who uses financial statements and why.   Basic principles Understanding business funds flow, using the balance sheet the profit statement. This would help to recognise the vital difference between profit and cashflow and what financial statements can and cannot tell us.   Managing and improving Budgets and Forecasting We will look at why you need to set budgets and what is known as ‘the bottom line’. We will also explore the purpose of forecasting over a period of monthly, quarterly and also annually.   Managing and improving profit Understanding how profits generate cashflow. The fundamental nature of costs: fixed and variable business costs and realising gross margin and break-even   Managing business performance We will explore the business planning cycle, by using budgets to support business strategy and monitoring and managing financial performance. We will look at a ‘Pyramid of Ratios’ to manage business performance that will help us understand and use key performance indicators   Measuring and managing business performance We will understand Return on investment (ROI): the ultimate measure of business performance and how profit margin and net asset turnover drive return on net assets. We shall do a case study on why some companies are more profitable than others.   Workshop Wrap-Up At the end of the course, students will have an opportunity to ask questions and fill out an action plan.

The leader of today has greater challenges than ever before in terms of unlocking human potential in their organisation and delivering results. This programme will help you achieve those aims and help you initiate and manage change more effectively. In particular, it will help you to: * Develop an effective strategy to achieve your business goals * Understand the role of emotional intelligence in leadership * Take away a practical leadership tool-kit * Develop a more dynamic approach through enhanced strategic creativity * Broaden your understanding of the corporate culture to increase your influence within it * Improve your persuasion and influencing skills to achieve your strategic goals * Learn the key functions of strategic leadership In today’s world, one of the main aims of the leader is to develop the capability of the organisation to handle change and the challenges of the future even if those challenges have yet to be discovered. Leading in the organisational setting is becoming increasingly difficult because of the increase in regulation in all sectors and the risk of litigation. All organisations need leaders who can handle these challenges effectively, in particular the complexities of organisational life. At the same time, people who feel they are led effectively from the top find it easier to cope with and perform under higher pressure levels and therefore achieve the ultimate business goals WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This programme has been specifically designed for senior managers and those middle managers who are on the fast track to senior positions. It is suitable for both public and private sector individuals and all senior managers, executives and directors who understand the benefits both personally and professionally of developing strategic leadership skills. PRACTICAL TRAINING METHODS The course leader uses a broad range of learning techniques including short input sessions, individual development exercises, group work and case studies to provide a strong mix between practical training and giving a sound foundation of strategic leadership theory. The course provides you with a unique opportunity to put into practice what you have learnt and benefit from the observations and perceptions of the other course members. Leadership is less about doing and more about being. Day One Introduction and objectives The need for strategic leadership * The roots of leadership * How thought on leadership has developed * Current perceptions on strategic leadership The leadership/management debate * People and process issues * The integrated approach to deliver results Levels of leadership * The capabilities required at the strategic level * The difference between strategic leadership and strategy Qualities and capabilities of strategic leaders * Illustration through case studies * Review of strategic capability Developing specific leadership qualities * A review of strategic capability using case study examples * Developing an approach to leadership * Reviewing the traditional and current approaches to leadership CASE STUDY 1: Developing a leadership strategy Understanding leadership processes at all levels * Applying the leadership hierarchy * Analysing the process PRACTICAL EXERCISE Demonstrating the theory of leadership processes in practice Leadership and emotional intelligence * The relationship between leadership and emotion * The essence of organisational climate PRACTICAL EXERCISE Participants will work on an exercise to illustrate the theory of emotional intelligence in practice Day Two Review of day one Understanding strategic creativity * Examining the psychological aspects of strategic thinking * Mind mapping and other approaches to creative thinking * Developing a creativity toolkit CASE STUDY 2: A strategic leadership challenge Developing a new vision and plan to transform an organisation to face future challenges based on a real-life scenario Developing strategic leadership capability * A review of current approaches * Understanding the behavioural approaches * Developing a contingency approach Understanding corporate culture * The structural aspects * The behavioural aspects * The human aspects How leaders can change corporate culture * Developing a toolkit for change * Understanding the cultural web * The link with emotional intelligence CASE STUDY 3: Analysing leadership techniques This practical case study illustrates how the strategic approach and the application of appropriate leadership techniques including ‘split screen ability’ work in a real-life scenario Performance aspects at the strategic level * Developing vision, goals and objectives * Creating corporate identity and alignment * Working with individual influencers Effective strategic influencing skills * The characteristics of effective persuasive leaders * Understanding methods of persuasion * Profiling others Building the top team * The nature of the top team * Accepting diversity and challenge The key functions of strategic leadership * Putting these into action * Personal leadership planning Identifying tomorrow’s leaders * Practical approaches * The challenges for the future. Programme closure * Action logs * Next steps * Feedback

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This introduction course is aimed at those involved in the importing of goods. The course will cover import documentation and procedures, commercial considerations, the importance of your purchase order, calculating VAT and duty, and how to reduce import customs clearance delays. Incoterms® and their impact on importing will be shown, along with an introduction to duty regimes to help importers. Course Contents: * Import documentation and procedures * Calculating VAT and duty * Incoterms® * Customs regimes and import controls * Changes coming in January 2021 * Sources of help and advice   Who should attend? This introduction course is suitable for administrators, managers, directors, and owners of businesses who need to purchase from overseas. The course is valuable for both newcomers wanting an introduction and overview, and experienced staff needing a refresher on current requirements. It will also be valuable for companies who are already importing so they can ensure they have the correct processes in place and are meeting their compliance obligations. Please note: If you are working towards your British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) Foundation Award, this course will count towards 1 of your 6 modules. Please make sure you select the ‘Yes’ option in the dropdown option for BCC when booking.