134 Writing courses in Waltham Cross

This Python BootCamp is Instructor-led, Practical. In the12-week Python course, learn start to in-depth, leading to a good Python career. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PYTHON BOOTCAMP: This 12-week Python Boot Camp is a practical, instructor-lead program, covering Python from start to in-depth. You will be fully fluent and confident as a Python programmer. If you have more questions goto https://pcworkshopslondon.co.uk/contact.html  [http://pcworkshopslondon.co.uk/contact.html], Or contact us on training@pcworkshopslondon.co.uk [https://pcworkshopslondon.co.uk/] Customise dates, course outline, arrange installments [https://pcworkshopslondon.co.uk/contact.htm] This course will give you enough practical experience and practical projects to code, to give you full confidence to enter into the coding profession.    Duration: 3 months: * 1 Python class per week, * Plus pratical work, * Plus personal trainer-mentor for 1-1 training, * Plus e-learning materials. Final project : Practical to upload to GitHub and show-case Date and times, choose: * Fridays in London or Online , 10am - 5pm, * or Saturdays in London or Online , 12noon-6pm, * or negotiate your date Study level: Start from beginners level to in-depth, ready to work professionally. Virtual attendance:  online instructor-led  Download: Anaconda.com Pre-requisites: General computer literacy. Oracle Qualification: PCWorkshops Python Programmer Certificate Payments:  You may apply to pay in installments for this Python Training course COURSE OUTLINE Week 1 - 4: Essentials 1. Python Coding Basics 2. Object Oriented programming: Python Object Orientated programming (OOP) 3. UX Principles: UX Principles and applying it on Front-ends with TKinter 4. Specialised topics: Dates, Localization, Strings, Maths Operation , Random Number, Lambdas Week 5 - 10 : All about data 1. Python Data Structures: Lists, Tuples, Sets, Exceptions, I/O Fundamentals , Reading and Writing file 2. Database: Database principles and SQL. Database Project: Python database connections and creating a database driven project 3. Data Analytics: Numpy. Pandas for data analytics and data queries. 4. Data Analytics: Pandas data cleaning and restructuring, interacticting with Excel, Csv, Json,etc. 5. Data visualisation: MatPlotLib 6. Prediction: Machine Learning Basics Week 11 and 12: The final touch 1. Python Concurrency and Multi-threading: Threads vs. Processes, Threading Module, Threading Event, Stop a Thread, Daemon Threads, Thread-safe Queue, Thread Pools, Locks 2. Python Unit Testing 3. Optional : Replace Week 11 or 12 with Scraping using Python, ot Tkinter Front-ends INCLUDED: * PCWorkshops Python Course Certificate on completion. * Python Course notes. * Practical Course exercises, Code Examples, Online Materials. * After the course, continuous assistance with practical and preparation for exams * Max group size on this is 4. * Portfolio: Post your Python project online. * Exam preparation and interview questions MORE ABOUT THE ONLINE CLASSROOM *  Attend from your internet connection *  Instructor-led, get instant answers to your questions *  Fully interactive *  Work clearly explained with demonstrations and examples *  Practical exercises to be tried out by delegate WHAT YOU WILL GAIN: * Skills & knowledge: Python coding knowledge and understanding with good practical application   * Certification: Internal PCWorkshops Python certificate * Portfolio: You will have an online portfolio of Python projects  * Experience: Our comprehensive practical makes you job ready -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REFUND POLICY No Refunds

Effective report writing, the exchange of information, ideas, opinions and decisions between people at all levels, internally and externally, makes a vital contribution to organisational success.

This very practical session is designed to enable participants to improve the impact, clarity and accuracy of their reports. It focuses equally on the two key areas - structure and writing technique. This course will help participants: * Scope reports based on objective and intended readership * Write a structured report * Use the Fog Index to ensure readability * Write grammatically correct and well-punctuated text * Review and edit their work. 1 INTRODUCTION * Objectives and overview * Introductions and personal aims 2 WHAT MAKES A GOOD REPORT? * Practical activity and feedback 3 BEFORE YOU START * The planning process and scoping a report * Organising information * Key report headings * What goes where? * Writing practice and review 4 WRITING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES * Clear English and use of language * Grammar and sentence structure * Refresher in punctuation * Writing in the third person * The Fog Index - and how to measure readability 5 PULLING IT ALL TOGETHER * Reviewing and proofing 6 REVIEW * Summary of key learning points * Action planning

This workshop is very practical in its nature and aims to give delegates an opportunity to not only learn about the key aspects of successful bid writing, but to also put them into practice. The workshop helps delegates understand what is most important to buyers and how to successfully convey they proposition to them. 1 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS 2 THE MINDSET OF SUCCESSFUL BID WRITING * The mindset needed for successful bid writing * Thinking from the buyer's perspective and not your own 3 DECISION MAKING * The way buyers make decisions - rational and emotional * Understanding buying motives * Looking at how to present ideas against those motives * The idea of cognitive fluency * How to pitch an idea in a way that leads to a positive decision 4 TO BID OR NOT TO BID? * Writing a bid is a big commitment; a clear understanding of the chances of winning is required * Understanding of the implications of winning and the impact it will have on the organisation 5 UNDERSTANDING YOUR VALUE PROPOSITION * Framework to help identify unique proposition and how that fits in with the requirements of the bid 6 THE TENDER PROCESS * Understanding the process to enable a successful chance of winning the bid * Different types of tender processes * Evaluation of criteria and the impact on bid writing 7 WRITING SKILLS * Different ways of writing and structuring bids to ensure their messages gets across well in a way that will be looked on favourably by the buyer 8 SUMMARISE 9 CLOSE

The aim of this programme is to help attendees create better quality technical documents in an organised and efficient manner. It will give those new to the topic an appreciation of how to approach the task professionally whilst those with more experience will be able to refresh and refine their skills. The programme comprises three complementary one-day modules: The programme presents a structured methodology for creating technical documents and provides a range of practical techniques that help delegates put principles into practice. Although not essential, it is strongly advised that delegates for modules 2 and 3 have already attended module 1, or another equivalent course. Note: the content of each module as shown here is purely indicative and can be adapted to suit your particular requirements. This course will: * Explain the qualities and benefits of well written technical documents * Present a structured approach for producing technical documents * Review the essential skills of effective technical writing * Demonstrate practical methods to help create better documents * Provide tools and techniques for specification and report writing * Review how technical documents should be issued and controlled Note: the content of each module as shown here is purely indicative and can be adapted to suit your particular requirements. Module 1: Essential skills for technical writers 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE PROGRAMME * Aims and objectives of the module * Introductions and interests of participants 2 CREATING EFFECTIVE TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS * What is technical writing? how does it differ from other writing? * Key qualities of an effective technical document * Communication essentials and the challenges faced by technical writers * The lessons of experience: how the best writers write * The five key steps : prepare - organise - write - edit - release (POWER) 3 PREPARING TO WRITE * Defining the document aims and objectives; choosing the title * Understanding technical readers and their needs * Getting organised; planning and managing the process * Integrating technical and commercial elements * The role of intellectual property rights (IPR), eg, copyright 4 ORGANISING THE CONTENT * The vital role of structure in technical documents * Deciding what to include and how to organise the information * Categorising information: introductory, key and supporting * Tools and techniques for scoping and structuring the document * Creating and using document templates - pro's and con's 5 WRITING THE DOCUMENT * Avoiding 'blinding them with science': the qualities of clear writing * Problem words and words that confuse; building and using a glossary * Using sentence structure and punctuation to best effect * Understanding the impact of style, format and appearance * Avoiding common causes of ambiguity; being concise and ensuring clarity * Using diagrams and other graphics; avoiding potential pitfalls 6 EDITING AND RELEASING THE DOCUMENT * Why editing is difficult; developing a personal editing strategy * Some useful editing tools and techniques * Key requirements for document issue and control Module 2: Creating better specifications 1 INTRODUCTION * Aims and objectives of the day * Introductions and interests of participants * The 'POWER' writing process for specifications 2 CREATING BETTER SPECIFICATIONS * The role and characteristics of an effective specification * Specifications and contracts; the legal role of specifications * Deciding how to specify; understanding functional and design requirements * Developing the specification design; applying the principles of BS 7373 * Getting organised: the key stages in compiling an effective specification 3 PREPARING TO WRITE A SPECIFICATION * Defining the scope of the specification; deciding what to include and what not * Scoping techniques: scope maps, check lists, structured brainstorming * The why/what/how pyramid; establishing and understanding requirements * Clarifying priorities; separating needs and desires: the MoSCoW method * Useful quantitative techniques: cost benefit analysis, QFD, Pareto analysis * Dealing with requirements that are difficult to quantify 4 ORGANISING THE CONTENT * The role of structure in specifications * Typical contents and layout for a specification * What goes where: introductory, key and supporting sections * Creating and using model forms: the sections and sub sections * Detailed contents of each sub-section * Exercise: applying the tools and techniques 5 WRITING THE SPECIFICATION * Identifying and understanding the specification reader * Key words: will, shall, must; building and using a glossary * Writing performance targets that are clear and unambiguous * Choosing and using graphics * Exercise: writing a specification 6 EDITING AND RELEASING THE DOCUMENT * Key editing issues for specifications * Issue and control of specifications Module 3: Writing better reports 1 INTRODUCTION * Aims and objectives of the day * Introductions and interests of participants * The 'POWER' technical writing process for technical reports 2 CREATING BETTER REPORTS * What is a technical report? types and formats of report * The role and characteristics of an effective technical report * Understanding technical report readers and their needs * The commercial role and impact of technical reports * Getting organised: the key stages in compiling a technical report 3 PREPARING TO WRITE REPORTS * Agreeing the terms of reference; defining aims and objectives * Being clear about constraints; defining what is not to be included * Legal aspects and intellectual property rights (IPR) for reports * Preparing the ground; gathering information and reference documents * Keeping track of information: note making, cataloguing and cross referencing * Tools and techniques for developing a valid and convincing argument 4 ORGANISING THE CONTENT * The role of structure reviewed; some typical report structures * Who needs what: identifying the varied needs of the readership * What goes where: introductory, key and supporting sections * Creating and using model forms: the sections and sub sections * Detailed contents of each sub-section * Exercise: applying the tools and techniques 5 WRITING THE REPORT * Planning the storyline: the report as a journey in understanding * Recognising assumptions about the reader; what they do and don't know * Converting complex concepts into understandable statements * Presenting technical data and its analysis; the role of graphics * Presenting the case simply whilst maintaining technical integrity * Exercise: writing a technical report 6 EDITING AND RELEASING THE REPORT * Key editing issues for technical reports * Issue and control of technical reports

This intensive one-day training programme has been developed to help those involved in producing specifications create high quality documents in an organised and effective way. The programme explains the primary purpose of specifications and the importance of understanding the context in which they are used. It focuses particularly on how to develop and structure content and write requirements that are clear and concise. The methods and techniques presented will provide a practical foundation course for those new to the topic whilst offering new insights to those with more experience. The objectives of the workshop are to: * Review and discuss the role and purpose of specifications * Present a structured approach for organising and producing specifications * Explain each of the key steps involved in creating effective specifications * Review some methods for assisting in defining requirements * Explain how to define the scope and develop the structure for a specification * Present methods to assist the writing and editing of specifications * Review how specifications should be issued and controlled 1 INTRODUCTION * Course objectives * Review of participants' needs and objectives 2 SPECIFICATIONS IN PERSPECTIVE * The role and purpose of specifications * The impact of specifications on commercial performance * The qualities of an effective specification * The five key steps of 'POWER' writing: prepare-organise-write-edit-release 3 STEP 1: PREPARING TO WRITE * Defining the purpose the specification; integrating the specification and contract * Deciding how to specify: when to specify in functional and technical terms * Getting the right people involved at the right time; engaging stakeholders * Applying procedures for writing, issuing and controlling specifications 4 STEP 2: ORGANISING THE SPECIFICATION CONTENT * Scoping the document: scope maps, check lists, structured brainstorming * Clarifying requirements; separating needs and desires * Dealing with requirements that are difficult to quantify * Useful techniques: cost benefit analysis, Pareto analysis * Deciding what goes where; typical contents and layout for a specification * Creating and using model forms: typical sections and sub sections 5 STEP 3: WRITING THE SPECIFICATION * Identifying and understanding the readers needs * Choosing and using the right words; dealing with jargon * Important words; will, shall, must; building a glossary * Using sentence structure and punctuation to best effect * Understanding the impact of style, format and appearance * Avoiding common causes of ambiguity; being concise and ensuring clarity 6 STEP 4: EDITING THE SPECIFICATION * Why editing is difficult; how to develop a personal editing strategy * Key areas to review: structure, content, accuracy, clarity, style and grammar * Editing tools and techniques 7 STEP 5: RELEASING AND CONTROLLING THE SPECIFICATION * Key requirements for document issue and control * Final formatting and publication issues; document approval * Requirements management: managing revisions and changes 8 COURSE REVIEW AND ACTION PLANNING * What actions should be implemented to improve specifications? * Conclusion

All organizations have policies and procedures that guide how decisions are made and how the work is done in that organization. Professionally written policies and procedures increase organizational accountability and transparency and are fundamental to quality/standards assurance and quality improvement.

This half day course is designed to help participants who need to write or revise policies and procedures for their organisations. It will help them to develop effective structures for the writing and design and ensure that they meet key legal and good practice requirements on some of the most important policies such as health and safety, equal opportunities and financial procedures. It will also look at the process of consultation and implementation so that the policies obtain “buy-in” and commitment from staff and volunteers.

This course is for anyone wishing to understand their strengths and development areas and those who are seeking assistance to progress their careers and convey their abilities confidently.

The “ISO 20000: 2018 Lead Auditor” course provides comprehensive training in the ISO 20000: 2018 standard and all its requirements from the Lead auditor’s point of view, as well as basic skills necessary to Lead audit activities. It’s a practical-oriented training that should be considered “a must” for every ISO 20000: 2018 Lead auditor. The interactive training program, complete with quizzes, will provide the necessary technical knowledge and understanding of all ISO 20000: 2018 requirements to implement the requirement of the standard and complete ISO 20000: 2018 audit . This ISO Lead auditor training should be taken by individual with interest in conducting internal as well as third part audits according ISO 20000: 2018 standards.