10181 Professional Skills courses

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours Writing is a key method of communication for most people, and it?s one that many people struggle with. This workshop will give participants a refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation), and an overview of the most common business documents (such as proposals, reports, and agendas), giving you that extra edge in the workplace. 1 - GETTING STARTED * Workshop Objectives * Pre-Assignment Review 2 - WORKING WITH WORDS * Spelling * Grammar * Creating a Cheat Sheet 3 - CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES * Parts of a Sentence * Punctuation * Types of Sentences 4 - CREATING PARAGRAPHS * The Basic Parts * Organization Methods 5 - WRITING MEETING AGENDAS * The Basic Structure * Choosing a Format * Writing the Agenda 6 - WRITING E-MAILS * Addressing Your Message * Grammar and Acronyms 7 - WRITING BUSINESS LETTERS * The Basic Structure * Choosing a Format * Writing the Letter 8 - WRITING PROPOSALS * The Basic Structure * Choosing a Format * Writing the Proposal 9 - WRITING REPORTS * The Basic Structure * Choosing a Format * Writing the Report 10 - OTHER TYPES OF DOCUMENTS * Requests for Proposals * Projections * Executive Summaries * Business Cases 11 - PROOFREADING AND FINISHING * A Proofreading Primer * How Peer Review Can Help * Printing and Publishing 12 - WRAPPING UP * Words from the Wise ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Business Writing training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Business Writing course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Managers and other professionals who want to gain the critical skills to successfully interact with or lead others through cooperative teamwork, as well as those desiring to improve their overall communication skills will benefit from this course. Overview Recognize the difference between hearing and listening Enhance interpersonal relationships through the use of verbal and non-verbal communication Apply techniques to move towards high-quality conversation Create a positive impression through a powerful introduction Influence others through sharing perspectives and opinions constructively Use logic and emotion to persuade and collaborate Identify ways of sharing thoughts and opinions constructively Prepare for and conduct simple negotiations This course will prepare students for the collaborative situations inherent in every facet of business, whether working with colleagues, partners, vendors, or clients. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. 1. THE IMPORTANCE OF INTERPERSONAL SKILLS 2. VERBAL COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES * Hearing versus Actively Listening * Connecting with Powerful Communication 3. NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION * Understanding the Elements of Vocal Delivery * Interpreting and Applying Body Language * Building Self-Awareness 4. CREATING A POWERFUL FIRST IMPRESSION * Creating a Powerful Introduction * Cultivating Your Impact 5. THE ART OF CONVERSATION * Mastering the 4 Levels of a Conversation * Moving a Conversation Along * Applying Tools for Deepening Conversation 6. INFLUENCE AND PERSUASION * Influencing Others * Seeing the Other Side * Building Bridges * Extending Your Influence 7. INTERACTING POSITIVELY * Applying Logic and Owning Emotions * Disagreeing Constructively * Bringing People to Your Side * Building Consensus 8. NEGOTIATION BASICS * Planning for Negotiation * Managing the 4 Stages of Negotiation * Arriving at an Agreement ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Developing Successful Interpersonal Skills training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Developing Successful Interpersonal Skills course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

The legendary Peter Keep from Jewellery Training Solutions is heading to Woking from Australia to teach his vast knowledge. Our focus within both courses on offer this weekend is to offer our students intricate technical knowledge which is quickly lost to new technology. Well skilled technical jewellers able to create multiple designs by hand are rare and in demand, Peter is dedicated to sharing his endless knowledge and tips, and while he can usually be found online, we are lucky enough to offer classes with Peter in person – a golden opportunity not to be missed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHEN: FRIDAY 6th September 10-4 WHERE:  Workshop 925 based at The Mayford Centre, just outside of Woking and very close to Guildford. Unit F9 The Mayford Centre, Mayford Green Woking, Surrey  GU22 0PP TUTOR: Peter Keep – About [https://www.jewellerytrainingsolutions.com.au/pages/meet-peter-keep] WHAT DOES THE DAY INVOLVE? The legendary Peter Keep from Jewellery Training Solutions is heading to Woking from Australia to teach his vast knowledge. Our focus within both courses on offer this weekend is to offer our students intricate technical knowledge which is quickly lost to new technology. Well skilled technical jewellers able to create multiple designs by hand are rare and in demand, Peter is dedicated to sharing his endless knowledge and tips, and while he can usually be found online, we are lucky enough to offer classes with Peter in person – a golden opportunity not to be missed. In this class Peter will teach you how to make a catch with a hinged locking mechanism.This project is easier than it first looks, but you do need to have experience piercing out shapes and drilling. During the one-day workshop Peter will show you some other options and explain how they work. You will also be provided with information handouts and materials. These specialist skills can be applied across other aspects of jewellery making. You NEVER stop learning as far as the jewellery industry is concerned and it is Peter’s passion to maintain traditional skill. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Students should have some workshop experience and be confident using normal jewellery tools and equipment. If you are unsure, please email us at hello@workshop925.com [hello@workshop925.com] to discuss any queries, we are always here to help. CLASS SIZE: 7 WHAT IS INCLUDED? All tools and consumables are supplied. WHAT TO BRING: For safety reasons, during each class, you are required to wear appropriate footwear, we request that no open toed shoes are worn within Workshop 925. Long hair should also be tied back when working with the equipment. You may also wish to bring a notebook. We have handouts for many demonstrations, but there are always many tips and tricks given verbally by the tutor, which some might like to keep note of. Please bring any lunch, snacks and drinks which you may want to your session. We have tea and coffee for you to help yourselves to. We supply all materials and tools. PAYMENT OPTIONS: * You can pay via our website or in our workshop in person using our card machine. * If you prefer to pay directly, you can email us on hello@workshop925.com and we can invoice you manually to arrange a bank transfer. * For classes over £80, instalment options are also available. Please email us on hello@workshop925.com to arrange. * Gift Voucher – if you have a voucher to redeem, please email us before booking on hello@workshop925.com Please check your dates carefully before booking a class as we are unable to offer refunds. See our Terms & Conditions for full details.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for New managers wanting to become skilled in their management roles will benefit from this course Overview Describe the roles that a manager has in an organization Identify and nurture talent in your team Build a management vision for success Create strategies to motivate and empower your team Combine leadership qualities and influence skills to motivate your team Plan and manage effective meetings In this course, students will learn how to confidently acquire and build these skills through relevant discussions, team and individual activities. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. 1. THE MANAGER\'S ROLE * Distinguishing a Manager\'s Role from Function Understanding Interpersonal, Informational, and Decision Roles 2. BUILDING A SHARED VISION * Defining a Shared Vision Building a Strong Vision Creating and Communicating a Vision Statement Identifying Benefits of Your Vision 3. LEADERSHIP AND INFLUENCE * Identifying the Characteristics and Qualities of a Leader Modeling the Way and Enabling Others to Act Encouraging Your Inner Innovator and Mastering the Art of Persuasion Creating Mutual Respect Effectively Communicating and Reasoning with Others 4. NURTURING TALENT * Calibrating Talent Finding and Nurturing the Attributes that Meet Your Requirements Articulating Culture and Hiring for a Cultural Fit Looking to the Future - Developing and Executing a Plan Succession Planning Creating and Fostering Employee Engagement Coaching, Training, and Development 5. DELEGATION AND EMPOWERMENT * Working with Workgroups and Teams Delegating Progress Tracking and Reviewing Results 6. BUILDING A BETTER MEETING * Planning and Preparing a Meeting Identifying Proper Participants Creating an Agenda Evaluating the Use of Technology ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Evolving into the Manager Role training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Evolving into the Manager Role course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Professionals wishing to maximize their productivity and efficiency by investing their time more effectively will benefit from this course. Overview Time Management Prioritization Organization Workflow Productivity Time is limited, so getting the most out of every minute is critical. In this course, students will learn to improve their focus, prioritize tasks, identify and avoid obstacles to staying on track, and develop strategies to get the most out of their time. Students will acquire time management tools and decision-making techniques to help focus on purpose and achieve your goals, balancing the needs of both business and personal life. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. 1. WISE TIME MANAGEMENT * Identifying Time Wasters * Applying the 80/20 Rule * Utilizing Calendars * Creating Rituals 2. PRIORITIZING YOUR TIME * Taking Charge of Your Time * Protecting Your Time through Assertiveness 3. PLANNING WISELY * Managing the Power of Your Productivity Journal * Finding Hidden Time * Chunking, Blocking, and Tackling 4. ORGANIZING YOUR WORKSPACE * Decluttering * Managing Workflow * Taking Control over Email 5. TACKLING PROCRASTINATION * Knowing Why You Procrastinate * Nine Ways to Avoid Procrastination 6. CRISIS MANAGEMENT * Weathering the Storm * Creating and Executing a Plan * Applying Lessons Learned 7. INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY * Applying Productivity Tools * Finding What Works * Eliminating the Word \'Should\' * Building on Success ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Prioritizing Your Time Effectively training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Prioritizing Your Time Effectively course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Anyone desiring to improve their ability to speak self-assuredly, in front of both internal and external groups will benefit from this course. Overview Understand what separates an effective presentation from an ineffective presentation. Design a proficient presentation geared toward their audience. Create powerful slides that enhance the address. Enhance their public speaking skills with tips and techniques used by professional speakers. Prepare mentally for their best performance. Engage their audience more effectively and with greater passion. Whether speaking publicly or to a specific audience, your ability to build, develop and deliver a purposeful presentation is key to being able to convey your message and achieve your desired results. From open to close, it is crucial to learn the tools necessary to maintain engagement and to organize ideas to create coherent and convincing oral presentations. In this course, you will learn strategies to structure and develop presentation content focused on audience need and key points, identifying the areas in which you are most polished, as well as picking up hints and tips to address any gaps. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. 1. FOUNDATION, STRUCTURE, AND ORGANIZATION * Why a presentation * The difference between effective and ineffective presentations * Delivering passion and value * Structure determines success 2. CREATING THE BASIC STRUCTURE * Building the backbone * Capturing audience attention * Understanding your audience 3. ORGANIZING YOUR PROGRAM * Planning analog * Creating the topic outline * Fact-Finding 4. DESIGNING AND BUILDING YOUR PRESENTATION * Choosing proper content * Building and writing Your presentation * Slide design 5. DELIVERING YOUR PRESENTATION * Preparing mentally * Appearing confident in front of the crowd 6. ENGAGING YOUR AUDIENCE FROM START TO FINISH * Understanding and matching learning styles * Closing Your presentation and providing calls to action ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans The Art of Effective Presentations (Second Edition) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the The Art of Effective Presentations (Second Edition) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Fastrack your career and qualify as a ski instructor while spending a winter in the world-famous resort of Meribel. Famous for its vast ski area and lively party atmosphere, this is the ideal European resort to kick-start your instructor career. As the season progresses, your skiing will transform as you work towards an internationally recognised Ski Instructor Qualification. In 10 weeks, you’ll cover piste performance training, freeride and freestyle sessions with sponsored athletes, and of course, your exams.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Professionals desiring to be able to communicate clearly and concisely in their writing will benefit from this course. Overview Awareness of common spelling and grammar issues in business writing. Basic concepts in sentence and paragraph construction. Basic structure of agendas, email messages, business letters, business proposals, and business reports. Collaborative writing techniques, tools and best practices Tips and techniques to use when deciding the most appropriate format to use for agendas, email messages, business letters, business proposals, and business reports In this course, you will learn the essential skills needed to organize your thoughts and select the best words and phrases to clearly convey them in writing. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. 1. WORKING WITH WORDS * Monitoring Spelling, Grammar, and Verb Tense * Creating a Reference Sheet 2. CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES * Recognizing Sentence Parts * Classifying Sentence Type * Increasing Readability with Punctuation 3. CREATING PARAGRAPHS * The Three Basic Components * Organization Methods 4. FINDING FACTS * Identifying and Using Key Resources * Fact-Finding and Information Gathering 5. COLLABORATIVE WRITING * Clarifying the Objective * Collaborative Writing Strategies and Patterns 6. TYPES OF COLLABORATIVE BUSINESS WRITING * Applying Different Construction Techniques * Cut & Paste, Puzzle, Sequential Summative * Integrating Construction 7. COLLABORATIVE TOOLS AND PROCESSES * Planning and Revision * Creating Outlines and Storyboards * Building Team Cohesion 8. WRITING MEETING AGENDAS * Choosing an Agenda Format * Structuring and Writing the Agenda 9. WRITING E-MAILS, REPORTS AND PROPOSALS * Addressing Your Message * Using Proper Grammar and Defining Acronyms * Structuring, Formatting, and Writing Your Report ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Writing for the Business Professional training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Writing for the Business Professional course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Managers, directors, and other professionals responsible for planning and leading projects and programs will benefit from this course. Overview Describe common communication barriers Understand how to use effective interpersonal skills in their spoken and written communications Analyze the pillars of organizational awareness Apply principles of effective facilitation Understand how to adapt their approach to different learning and communication styles Effective communication is how employees and management interact to reach organizational goals. Getting this right results in a happier, more engaged workforce who get more done. Unfortunately, there are often significant barriers ? language, culture, distrust, distance ? to effective communication. The activities and discussions in this workshop will help you identify the essential elements of effective communications within your organization and develop communication strategies that harness both interpersonal and organizational awareness to build trust, strengthen collaboration, and increase productivity. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. 1. A HISTORY OF ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION * A Historical Perspective * Classic vs. Human Relations Communications * Generational and Technological Change * Digital Communication * Effectiveness of Communication Channels 2. THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INTERPERSONAL SKILLS * Limitations of Self-Awareness * Transactional Analysis * Connecting with Powerful Communication * Active Listening * Non-Verbal Communication * Written Communication * The Power of Facilitation 3. THE PILLARS OF ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS * Culture and Behavior * Creating Psychological Safety * Inclusion and Belonging * Sweaty-Palmed Conversations * Care and Challenge Each Other 4. THE ADAPTATION OF COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES * Factors in Communication * Communication Barriers * Adapting to Different Learning and Communication Styles * Communication Strategies Across Time * Position and Posture ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Communicating Across Your Organization (Second Edition) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Communicating Across Your Organization (Second Edition) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

The legendary Peter Keep from Jewellery Training Solutions is heading to Woking from Australia to teach his vast knowledge. Our focus within both courses on offer this weekend is to offer our students intricate technical knowledge which is quickly lost to new technology. Well skilled technical jewellers able to create multiple designs by hand are rare and in demand, Peter is dedicated to sharing his endless knowledge and tips, and while he can usually be found online, we are lucky enough to offer classes with Peter in person – a golden opportunity not to be missed. If you’re ready to boost your skills and make jewellery findings with a locking mechanism, this course with Peter are a must. Clasp making demands precision, calculation and attention to detail. You will learn how to fabricate the elements required to create the working parts of a clasp and learn how to combine these elements. Peter will guide you through each step to create your clasp, sharing his wonderful hints and tips he has developed through years of training and experience in the industry across the world. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHEN: Saturday 7th September 10-4/5 WHERE:  Workshop 925 based at The Mayford Centre, just outside of Woking and very close to Guildford. Unit F9 The Mayford Centre, Mayford Green Woking, Surrey  GU22 0PP TUTOR: Peter Keep – About [https://www.jewellerytrainingsolutions.com.au/pages/meet-peter-keep] WHAT DOES THE DAY INVOLVE? The legendary Peter Keep from Jewellery Training Solutions is heading to Woking from Australia to teach his vast knowledge. Our focus within both courses on offer this weekend is to offer our students intricate technical knowledge which is quickly lost to new technology. Well skilled technical jewellers able to create multiple designs by hand are rare and in demand, Peter is dedicated to sharing his endless knowledge and tips, and while he can usually be found online, we are lucky enough to offer classes with Peter in person – a golden opportunity not to be missed. If you’re ready to boost your skills and make jewellery findings with a locking mechanism, this course with Peter are a must. Clasp making demands precision, calculation and attention to detail. You will learn how to fabricate the elements required to create the working parts of a clasp and learn how to combine these elements. Peter will guide you through each step to create your clasp, sharing his wonderful hints and tips he has developed through years of training and experience in the industry across the world. You will learn advanced soldering skills to create a tubular barrel and learn how to form a hardened snap catch.This technique will open your mind to other types of catches & clips. Peter will show you some other options and explain how they work.These specialist skills can be applied across other aspects of jewellery making. You NEVER stop learning as far as the jewellery industry is concerned and it is Peter’s passion to maintain traditional skill. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Students should have some workshop experience and be confident using normal jewellery tools and equipment. If you are unsure, please email us at hello@workshop925.com [hello@workshop925.com] to discuss any queries, we are always here to help. CLASS SIZE: 7 WHAT IS INCLUDED? All tools and consumables are supplied. WHAT TO BRING: For safety reasons, during each class, you are required to wear appropriate footwear, we request that no open toed shoes are worn within Workshop 925. Long hair should also be tied back when working with the equipment. You may also wish to bring a notebook. We have handouts for many demonstrations, but there are always many tips and tricks given verbally by the tutor, which some might like to keep note of. Please bring any lunch, snacks and drinks which you may want to your session. We have tea and coffee for you to help yourselves to. We supply all materials and tools. PAYMENT OPTIONS: * You can pay via our website or in our workshop in person using our card machine. * If you prefer to pay directly, you can email us on hello@workshop925.com and we can invoice you manually to arrange a bank transfer. * For classes over £80, instalment options are also available. Please email us on hello@workshop925.com to arrange. * Gift Voucher – if you have a voucher to redeem, please email us before booking on hello@workshop925.com Please check your dates carefully before booking a class as we are unable to offer refunds. See our Terms & Conditions for full details.