38 Retail courses in Littleborough

The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is the ideal starting point for anybody new to wine or those beginning a career in wine or hospitality. It lays the foundation for understanding wine, giving you confidence for food and wine pairing and an introduction to different wine styles. What the course covers: * The basic skills and product knowledge required for the service and retail of wine * The main types and styles of wine * Common wine grapes and their characteristics * How to make food and wine pairings * How to store and serve wine * How to taste and describe wine using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine®(SAT) The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines has full accreditation from OfQual as part of the UK Government’s Qualifications & Credits Framework as a Level 1 Vocational Qualification. We recommend you read the course specification [https://www.localwineschool.com/files/pdf/wset-level-1-wines-specification(1).pdf] document before you sign up for the course. Course delivery * The Level 1 Award in Wines online course covers the same syllabus as the classroom course and is delivered in LIVE virtual lessons by one of our certified wine educators * The course includes 6 hours online tuition in 3 x 2 hour sessions * Your tutor will provide a guided tasting of 6 wines with you on this course (for details of how to order the wines for your course see below) * You will receive access to practice multiple-choice revision questions specific to this course * You will be sent details of how to join your LIVE sessions when you book Please note a reliable broadband connection is essential for the completion of this online course as is basic computer skills. Examination To obtain the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Qualification, you will need to successfully pass the exam. The exam is made up of 30 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 45 minutes. You must answer at least 70% correctly to pass the exam. The exam is taken online via a Remote Invigilation [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DarWJz6dUbU] service. We will arrange a suitable time/date for you to take your exam when you are ready to do so. Please ensure you read the information HERE [https://www.wsetglobal.com/wset-remote-invigilation-essential-guidance/?dm_i=5G5C,KRHB,4A50QU,2G285,1] if you wish to take the exam online.  The course fee includes: * Course study guide, posted to you at no extra charge * LIVE virtual, interactive sessions taught by a Local Wine School WSET Certified Tutor * Exclusive access to practice multiple choice questions * Registration with WSET and all examination fees * Remote Invigilation service *Please note there are some minimum system requirement (contact us [info@manchesterwineschool.com?subject=wset%20online] for more information) * Internationally recognised WSET qualification certificate and pin for those who pass the exam * VAT at 20% (VAT receipt can be provided on request). Course Wines: It is recommended that 6 wines are tasted as part of this course, although this is optional and not essential to complete the course. Please note that the cost of wines is not included in the course fee above. Our wine experts have specially selected wines for this course aligned to demonstrate specific learning outcomes. They have even negotiated a specially discounted price only available to our online students. The price of the 6 bottle case around £75.95 including delivery. Details of how to order your case of wines will be provided when you book your place. Special Educational Needs Please make the school aware if you have a condition that may mean that you will qualify for additional help during the exam such as dyslexia. Important dates Registration deadline: please book at least 5 days before the start of the course, to allow time to send materials and order the tasting wines.

Develop the skills to become an experienced bartender and fast-track your career having one week fun in Manchester City Center plus Level 2 Award Alcohol License Holder online course and invigilated exam! Designed to develop the knowledge and skills to become an experienced bartenders and obtain the personal alcohol license you need to showcase you are a professional. Fast-track your way up into the bartending industry with 1 week of hands-on training with our highly-experienced instructors. Next Available Sessions (please write in the note which one you prefer) 📅 8th-12th April 2024 ⏰ Monday to Thursday 12.00-4.00pm, Saturday 19.00-23.00 📍 Sicilian NQ - Bar and Restaurant, 14 Turner St, Manchester M4 1DZ 📅 10th-15th June 2024 ⏰ Monday to Thursday 12.00-4.00pm, Saturday 19.00-23.00📍 Sicilian NQ - Bar and Restaurant, 14 Turner St, Manchester M4 1DZ 📅 9th-14th September 2024 ⏰ Monday to Thursday 12.00-4.00pm, Saturday 19.00-23.00📍 Sicilian NQ - Bar and Restaurant, 14 Turner St, Manchester M4 1DZ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Highlights * Master 40 classic cocktails * You be awarded with a Dirextra's advanced bartender certificate to showcase your skills to employers at the end of your course * Personal Alcohol License Course and Exam included (online). Level 2 Award Course and Exam gains you the qualification needed to apply for your personal licence in England and Wales, which is essential if your role requires that you authorise alcohol sales, including designated premises supervisors, retail managers, restaurant and bar managers and any other persons that want to progress into these positions. * One week of fun experience * Not Suitable for beginners. At least 1 year experience is requested. Fluent in English. WHY IS THIS COURSE FOR YOU? * Add some new certified skills to your CV (get 2 certificates) * Get your Personal Alcohol License  * You'll learn to expertly craft the homemade products to incorporate into a cocktail, the supporting ingredients that bring them depth, nuance, and curb their eye-watering strength. * You'll learn how to Speed-up yourself making perfect cocktails with beautiful garnish in a very fast environment. * Progress in an professional level bartending position and work your way up to become bar supervisor COURSE PROGRAMME You’ll learn: * Course Programme (Online Part) * Licensing Policy * Personal Licence inc Duties * Premises Licence and Operating Schedule * Designated Premises Supervisor * Temporary Events * Exemptions and Prohibitions * Unauthorised Activities and Due Diligence * Rights Of Entry and Inspection * Powers To Close Licensed Premises * Protection Of Children * The Definition and Nature Of Alcohol * Smoking, Drugs and Responsible Retail * Accredited Online Invigilated Exam. Our online test centre is fully approved by Laser Awards as an Accredited personal licence qualification provider. To take the exam you need a computer using Google Chrome, a webcam, and microphone, and an internet upload speed of at least 5-10 Mbps. You also need to have valid photo ID. Please be aware that no one can be in the room when you are taking the exam. * Practical Part in presence. We'll teach you to prepare any product you could ever need to incorporate into a cocktail. You'll make:  * Syrups * Cordials  * Foams * Bitters * Fat washes * Shrubs  * Garnishes * Find out how to double shake, roll, & double stir * how to make 40+ classic cocktails.Understanding what exists and how the ingredients pair together is crucial for later developing your own signature mixes. * You’ll study ice as a vital component of a drink. You'll understand: * The purpose & necessary quantity of ice * How to use ice to change the dynamics of a drink * The effect of different types & shapes of ice * On Saturday night you will put in place what you learned in a fast-pace bar serving and preparing cocktails for real customers COURSE VENUE Sicilian NQ,  award winning "Best Neighbourhood  Bar 2023 - Central Manchester", it's a charming mediterranean style wine bar, relaxed and characterful venue nestled in Manchester’s trendy Northern Quarter, right in the heart of the city center. Northern Quarter is a cool neighbourhood, with lively street art, bohemian bars and independent shops. It's home to lively restaurants and some of the city's biggest music venues, featuring concerts from trendy independent bands and famous artists.

OVERVIEW -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The retailing industry is one of the vast and growing industries in the business with a lot of new companies coming into existence creating a competitive environment for existing and new organisations. A lack of skills in Retail Management can have a very serious effect on the overall growth of the organisation.  This course will help to gain the necessary skills to succeed in the industry. This course will be very beneficial for retail managers who want to have the knowledge and help companies make a profit. It will help the company to train their managers with the latest techniques so that they can contribute to the growth. 

Do you want to get some training in the hospitality sector? We are waiting here for you in Knight Training, come to get your Award in Licensed Hospitality Operations now and train with us! This qualification is designed for those new to running or looking to run, licensed retail premises. Don't waste any more time and give us a call on 0330 999 3199 to find more about it!

OVERVIEW -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Understanding the roles and responsibilities of HR and Training specialists is very important as they play a very important role in any business. It acts as a bridge between all the departments of the work and holds many responsibilities to manage issues, and problems, making sure work is progressing efficiently, resolving disputes and many more which becomes a core part of HR. Human Resources (HR) plays a crucial role in all sizes of businesses. It is an essential part of making success along with the development of the organization. The main focus of HR is to train employees, retail talent and implement employee motivation programs The development and preparation of training specialists and HR programs are designed for individuals who are seeking a future in this field. The topics are related to the working of training specialists and HR like teamwork, motivation, recruitment and performance appraisal.

RFID TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION This training course focuses on the technologies used in Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Describe the RFID architecture. * Design RFID systems. * Evaluate tag types. * Recognise common RFID problems. RFID TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: RFID technologists and system engineers. * Prerequisites: RF fundamentals. * Duration 2 days RFID TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * What is RFID? Review of RF basics, what is RFID, RFID history, RFID base system architecture, frequency bands used by RFID, comparison with barcodes. * RFID applications Supply chain, asset tracking, theft reduction, retail, access control, tolls. * Tags Tag features, types of tag, passive and active, chips, read only, read write, affixing tags, selecting location to affix a tag, tag orientation and location, tag stacking, impact of rate of movement, tag data formats. * Interrogators/readers Interrogation zones, interrogator types, antennas, read distance tests, multiple interrogators, synchronisation, dense interrogator environment issues. RFID peripherals. * Standards and regulations Global regulatory requirements, regional regulatory requirements, ISO, ETSI, FCC, EPC, safety regulations/issues. * Testing and troubleshooting Read rate problems, improperly tagged items, tag failure. * RFID system design Antenna types, interference, antenna location and spacing, how many antennas? How many interrogators? tag types, grounding considerations, cabling, site diagrams.

CWDP TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION The CWDP course consists of instructor-led training applicable to the design of wireless LANs using the latest technologies including 802.11n and 802.11ac. The course goes in-depth into the design process and provides attendees with the knowledge needed to plan, deploy and test modern 802.11-based networks. It also prepares students for the CWDP examination. Students who complete the course will acquire the necessary skills for preparing, planning performing and documenting site surveys and wireless LAN design procedures. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Design enterprise WiFi networks. * Select appropriate antennas and Access points. * Perform site surveys. * Describe the security requirements required for enterprise networks. * Test, validate and troubleshoot installations. CWDP TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Anyone looking for the skills to analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize any enterprise level Wi-Fi network, no matter which brand of equipment your organization deploys. Anyone looking to become a CWNP. * Prerequisites: CWNA * Duration 5 days CWDP TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * WLAN design overview Importance of good design, Impact of bad design, Design process, Design skills, Design toolkit. * Requirements analysis Pre-planning, Customer interaction, Requirements gathering, Discovering existing systems, Documenting the environment, Defining constraints, Creating documentation. * Designing for clients and applications Client Device types, Application types, Application-specific design, High density design issues. * Designing for industry Standard corporate networks, Industry-specific designs, Government, Healthcare, Hospitality, Retail, Public hotspots, Transportation, Mobile offices, Outdoor and mesh, Remote networks and branch offices, Last-miles / ISP and bridging. * Vendor selection processes Defining vendor issues, Operational planes, Design models, Understanding architectures. * Radio Frequency (RF) planning RF spectrum, RF behaviors, Modulation and coding schemes, RF accessories, Throughput factors. WLAN hardware selection Antennas, 802.11n and antennas, Choosing Aps, Powering Aps. * Site surveys Site survey tools, Site survey preparation, Predictive site surveys, Manual site surveys, Site survey principles and processes. * Designing for Quality of Service (QoS) QoS overview, QoS application points, Roaming support. * Designing for security Bad security, Authentication solutions, Encryption solutions, Security best practices, Intrusion prevention. * Installation testing, validation and troubleshooting Network health status, Troubleshooting and validation process, Troubleshooting and validation tools, Common problems. * Hands-on lab exercises Hands-on labs depend on the audience and can include use of: Spectrum analyzers, Protocol analyzers, Site Survey software, Diagramming software, Various wireless access points, Various wireless adapters and antennas.

CWISA TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION This CWISA course covers wireless technologies with reference to IoT. It examines from an IoT perspective how wireless works, and is an excellent introduction to IoT for the wireless engineer. Topics range from wireless technologies, RF, to mobile networks, IoT, and security. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Describe wireless networking and IoT technologies. * Explain basic RF communications. * Plan wireless solutions. * Describe how to implement wireless solutions. * Use best practices in implementing wireless solutions. CWISA TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Anyone working with IoT technologies. * Prerequisites: RF fundamentals. * Duration 4 days CWISA TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Introduction to wireless technologies History of wireless, radio waves and frequencies, wireless technologies and related components, common components of wireless solutions, LAN networking requirements, Network security, Implementing wireless solutions, staging, documentation, security updates, Industry organizations, IEEE, compatibility and certification groups. * Wireless network use cases Wireless BANs, Wireless PANs, Wireless LANs, Wireless MANs, Wireless WANs, Wireless sensor networks, New network driver-Internet of Things, IoT for industry (IIoT), IoT for connected vehicles, Residential environments, Retail, Education (K12), Higher education, Agriculture, Smart cities / Public access, Health care, Office buildings, Hospitality, Industry, Stadiums, arenas, and large public venues. * Planning wireless solutions Identifying use cases and applications, common wireless requirements and constraints, performing a wireless system design, selecting and evaluating design parameters. * RF communications RF wave characteristics, RF propagation behaviours, RF signal metrics, fundamentals of wireless modulation. other wireless carriers, common frequency bands. * Radio frequency hardware Hardware levels, basic RF hardware components (circuit board level), RF link types (use category). RF device types. * Mobile communications networks Mobile networks, LTE, 5G, Use cases. * Short-range, low-rate, and low-power networks RF and speed, RF and range, RF and power, 802.11, 802.15.4, Bluetooth, LoRa (Long range) / LoRaWAN, ZigBee, 6LoWPAN, NB-IoT and LTE-M. * Wireless sensor networks What is a Wireless Sensor Network (WSN)? WSN applications, Sensors and actuators, WSN architectures, Planning a WSN. * Internet of Things (IoT) Internet of Things (IoT) defined, IoT history and its definition revisited, one more comment on the definition of IoT, IoT verticals, Oil & Gas, IoT structure/ architecture basics, IoT connected objects. * Securing wireless networks Confidentiality, integrity and availability, Privacy, non-repudiation, authenticity & safety, Importance of authentication in wireless networks, Key cryptographic technologies & concepts, Authentication methods, Authorisation, OAuth 2.0 authorisation framework, monitoring. * Troubleshooting wireless solutions Proper solutions design, designing and implementing wireless solutions, basic installation procedures, general configuration considerations, troubleshooting and remediation, troubleshoot common problems in wireless solutions. * Programming, scripting and automation What is an API? categories of APIs, common API communication methods, choosing a language, why are we integrating systems? Application & integration architectures. Data structures & types, XML, YAML, API types.

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