Name: The Fintech Frontier: Why FDs Need to Know About Fintech
Availability: InStock

<div id="course-pills-1">Duration<p>2 Days</p><p>12 CPD hours</p>This course is intended for<p>The intended audience for this comprehensive course on Information Assurance and STIGs includes professionals with roles such as:<br />IT professionals - System administrators, network engineers, and security analysts who are responsible for maintaining and securing IT infrastructure and web applications.<br />Developers - Software engineers and web developers who design, implement, and maintain web applications, and need to integrate security best practices throughout the development process. Project teams - Cross-functional teams that collaborate on application development projects, including members from development, testing, and deployment teams. Technical leads - Senior software engineers or architects who oversee technical aspects of projects and ensure the implementation of secure design and coding practices. Project managers - Professionals responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects, ensuring that security requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.</p>Overview<p>Working in an interactive learning environment, guided by our application security expert, you'll explore:<br />The concepts and terminology behind defensive coding<br />Threat Modeling as a tool in identifying software vulnerabilities based on realistic threats against meaningful assets<br />The entire spectrum of threats and attacks that take place against software applications in today's world<br />The role that static code reviews and dynamic application testing to uncover vulnerabilities in applications<br />The vulnerabilities of programming languages as well as how to harden installations<br />The basics of Cryptography and Encryption and where they fit in the overall security picture<br />The requirements and best practices for program management as specified in the STIGS<br />The processes and measures associated with the Secure Software Development (SSD)<br />The basics of security testing and planning<br />Understand the concepts and terminology behind defensive coding<br />Understand Threat Modeling as a tool in identifying software vulnerabilities based on realistic threats against meaningful assets<br />Learn the entire spectrum of threats and attacks that take place against software applications in today's world<br />Discuss the role that static code reviews and dynamic application testing to uncover vulnerabilities in applications<br />Understand the vulnerabilities of programming language as well as how to harden installations<br />Understand the basics of Cryptography and Encryption and where they fit in the overall security picture<br />Understand the fundamentals of XML Digital Signature and XML Encryption as well as how they are used within the web services arena<br />Understand the requirements and best practices for program management as specified in the STIGS<br />Understand the processes and measures associated with the Secure Software Development (SSD)<br />Understand the basics of security testing and planning</p><p>The Information Assurance (STIG) Overview is a comprehensive two-day course that delves into the realm of Information Assurance, empowering you to enhance your cybersecurity skills, understand the essentials of STIGs, and discover cutting-edge web application security practices. This immersive experience is tailored for IT professionals, developers, project teams, technical leads, project managers, testing/QA personnel, and other key stakeholders who seek to expand their knowledge and expertise in the evolving cybersecurity landscape. The course focuses on the intricacies of best practices for design, implementation, and deployment, inspired by the diverse and powerful STIGs, ultimately helping participants become more proficient in application security.The first half of the course covers the foundations of DISA's Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and learn the ethical approach to bug hunting, while exploring the language of cybersecurity and dissecting real-life case studies. Our expert <br />instrtors will guide you through the importance of respecting privacy, working with bug bounty programs, and avoiding common mistakes in the field.The next half  delves into the core principles of information security and application protection, as you learn how to identify and mitigate authentication failures, SQL injections, and cryptographic vulnerabilities. You?ll gain experience with STIG walkthroughs and discover the crucial steps for securing web applications.Throughout the course, you'll also explore the fundamentals of application security and development, including checklists, common practices, and secure development lifecycle (SDL) processes. You?ll learn from recent incidents and acquire actionable strategies to strengthen your project teams and IT organizations. You'll also have the opportunity to explore asset analysis and design review methodologies to ensure your organization is prepared to face future cybersecurity challenges.</p></div><div id="course-pills-2"><h4>DISA's Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)</h4><ul><li>The motivations behind STIGs</li><li>Requirements that the various software development roles must meet</li><li>Implementing STIG requirements and guidelines</li></ul><h4>Why Hunt Bugs?</h4><ul><li>The Language of CyberSecurity</li><li>The Changing Cybersecurity Landscape</li><li>AppSec Dissection of SolarWinds</li><li>The Human Perimeter</li><li>Interpreting the 2021 Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report</li><li>First Axiom in Web Application Security Analysis</li><li>First Axiom in Addressing ALL Security Concerns</li><li>Lab: Case Study in Failure</li></ul><h4>Safe and Appropriate Bug Hunting/Hacking</h4><ul><li>Working Ethically</li><li>Respecting Privacy</li><li>Bug/Defect Notification</li><li>Bug Bounty Programs</li><li>Bug Hunting Mistakes to Avoid</li></ul><h4>Principles of Information Security</h4><ul><li>Secuity Is a Lifecycle Issue</li><li>Minimize Attack Surface Area</li><li>Layers of Defense: Tenacious D</li><li>Compartmentalize</li><li>Consider All Application States</li><li>Do NOT Trust the Untrusted</li></ul><h4>Identification and Authentication Failures</h4><ul><li>Applicable STIGs</li><li>Quality and Protection of Authentication Data</li><li>Proper hashing of passwords</li><li>Handling Passwords on Server Side</li><li>Session Management</li><li>HttpOnly and Security Headers</li><li>Lab: STIG Walk-Throughs</li></ul><h4>Injection</h4><ul><li>Applicable STIGs</li><li>Injection Flaws</li><li>SQL Injection Attacks Evolve</li><li>Drill Down on Stored Procedures</li><li>Other Forms of Server-Side Injection</li><li>Minimizing Injection Flaws</li><li>Client-side Injection: XSS</li><li>Persistent, Reflective, and DOM-Based XSS</li><li>Best Practices for Untrusted Data</li><li>Lab: STIG Walk-Throughs</li></ul><h4>Applications: What Next?</h4><ul><li>Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures</li><li>CWE/SANS Top 25 Most Dangerous SW Errors</li><li>Strength Training: Project Teams/Developers</li><li>Strength Training: IT Organizations</li></ul><h4>Cryptographic Failures</h4><ul><li>Applicable STIGs</li><li>Identifying Protection Needs</li><li>Evolving Privacy Considerations</li><li>Options for Protecting Data</li><li>Transport/Message Level Security</li><li>Weak Cryptographic Processing</li><li>Keys and Key Management</li><li>Threats of Quantum Computing</li><li>Steal Now, Crack Later Threat</li><li>Lab: STIG Walk-Throughs</li></ul><h4>Application Security and Development Checklists</h4><ul><li>Checklist Overview, Conventions, and Best Practices</li><li>Leveraging Common AppSec Practices and Control</li><li>Actionable Application Security</li><li>Additional Tools for the Toolbox</li><li>Strength Training: Project Teams/Developers</li><li>Strength Training: IT Organizations</li><li>Lab: Recent Incidents</li></ul><h4>SDL Overview</h4><ul><li>Attack Phases: Offensive Actions and Defensive Controls</li><li>Secure Software Development Processes</li><li>Shifting Left</li><li>Actionable Items Moving Forward</li><li>Lab: Design Study Review</li></ul><h4>Asset Analysis</h4><ul><li>Asset Analysis Process</li><li>Types of Application-Related Assets</li><li>Adding Risk Escalators</li><li>Discovery and Recon</li></ul><h4>Design Review</h4><ul><li>Asset Inventory and Design</li><li>Assets, Dataflows, and Trust Boundaries</li><li>Risk Escalators in Designs</li><li>Risk Mitigation Options</li></ul></div>

Nexus Human

Information Security (IS)

IT Security

Certificate in Information Security Management Principles (CISMP)

Information Security

CompTIA Security+

Information Security Awareness

Information Assurance (STIG) Overview (TT8800)

<div id="course-pills-1">Duration<p>3 Days</p><p>18 CPD hours</p>This course is intended for<p>The intended audience for this course is experienced web developers who are new to User Experience (UX) and Responsive Design principles. These professionals typically have a solid understanding of front-end development technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript but seek to expand their skillset to create more user-centric, adaptable, and accessible web experiences. Roles that would benefit from this course include:<br />Front-end Web Developers<br />Full-stack Developers<br />Web Designers<br />Team Leads and Project Managers<br />Freelance Web Developers</p>Overview<p>Working in a hands-on learning environment led by our expert UX coach, you'll learn to:<br />Understand and apply UX principles and user-centered design processes: Participants will learn to identify the needs and preferences of users, create user personas, and apply UX best practices to develop intuitive, user-friendly web experiences.<br />Design and implement responsive web layouts: Participants will gain the skills to create fluid grid layouts, use flexible images, and apply media queries to design web pages that adapt seamlessly across various devices and screen sizes.<br />Optimize web performance for responsive designs: Participants will learn techniques to improve website performance, including image optimization, responsive images, and minification and concatenation of assets, ensuring a fast and smooth user experience across devices.<br />Implement accessible web designs: Participants will understand the importance of accessibility in web design and learn to apply WCAG principles and accessible design patterns to create websites that are usable by a wide range of users, including those with disabilities.<br />Collaborate effectively with designers, developers, and stakeholders: Participants will gain insights into design collaboration and handoff processes, enhancing their ability to communicate design decisions, provide and receive feedback, and work efficiently with team members and clients.</p><p>In today's fast-paced digital world, user-centric and adaptable websites are no longer a luxury ? they're a necessity. By embracing UX and responsive design, you'll unlock the potential to elevate your websites, boosting user satisfaction and engagement. This, in turn, leads to higher conversion rates and a stronger online presence for your clients or organization, as well as better collaboration within your team, bridging the gap between designers, developers, and stakeholders.UX Design &amp; Responsive Design for Experienced Web Developers is a three day, engaging hands-on workshop designed to equip you with the latest skills and best practices in User Experience (UX) and Responsive Web Design required to create seamless, user-friendly websites that adapt effortlessly across devices. This course will immerse you in the latest skills, best practices, and hands-on activities, empowering you to create exceptional, accessible websites that excel across devices and captivate users. Throughout the program you?ll explore the fundamentals of UX and responsive design, including user-centered design processes, mobile-first and desktop-first approaches, and design techniques for various devices and screen sizes. You'll gain practical experience creating responsive layouts, optimizing performance, and implementing accessible web designs, all while leveraging popular frameworks and design tools. You'll also gain valuable insights into performance optimization, accessibility, and collaboration strategies, ensuring you have the complete toolkit to excel in your field.By the end of this workshop, you?ll have gained a solid understanding of UX and responsive design principles, as well as hands-on experience in applying these concepts to real-world projects. You?ll be able to create more user-friendly, responsive, and accessible websites, and collaborate more effectively with your design and development teams.</p></div><div id="course-pills-2"><h4>Introduction to UX and Responsive Design: Understanding User Experience</h4><ul><li>What is UX?</li><li>Importance of UX in web development</li><li>UX principles and best practices</li><li>User-centered design process</li></ul><h4>Responsive Web Design Basics</h4><ul><li>What is Responsive Web Design?</li><li>Importance of Responsive Design in modern web development</li><li>Fluid grid layout, flexible images, and media queries</li><li>Hands-on Activity: Creating a Responsive Layout</li><li>Designing a simple responsive layout using HTML, CSS, and media queries</li><li>Breakdown and explanation of the code</li><li>Testing responsiveness across different devices</li></ul><h4>Mobile-first vs. Desktop-first Approaches</h4><ul><li>Pros and cons of each approach</li><li>Deciding which approach to use</li></ul><h4>Designing for Different Devices and Screen Sizes</h4><ul><li>Common breakpoints and device considerations</li><li>Accessibility and usability across devices</li><li>Typography, color, and other design elements in responsive design</li><li>Hands-on Activity: Designing for Different Devices</li><li>Modifying the previously created responsive layout to optimize for various devices</li><li>Discussion and feedback on designs</li></ul><h4>Advanced UX and Responsive Design Techniques: UX Research and Testing</h4><ul><li>Importance of UX research</li><li>Usability testing and user feedback</li><li>A/B testing and heatmaps</li></ul><h4>Navigation and Information Architecture</h4><ul><li>Designing effective and user-friendly navigation</li><li>Organizing content and information</li><li>Common navigation patterns in responsive design</li><li>Hands-on Activity: Designing Navigation for Responsive Websites</li><li>Adding navigation elements to the previously created responsive layout</li><li>Testing navigation on different devices and screen sizes</li><li>Discussion and feedback on navigation designs</li></ul><h4>Responsive Web Design Frameworks and Tools</h4><ul><li>Overview of popular frameworks (Bootstrap, Foundation, etc.)</li><li>Pros and cons of using frameworks</li><li>Introduction to design tools (Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD)</li><li>Hands-on Activity: Exploring Frameworks and Tools</li><li>Experimenting with a chosen framework or design tool</li><li>Redesigning the responsive layout using the selected framework/tool</li><li>Sharing experiences and discussing the benefits and drawbacks</li></ul><h4>UX and Responsive Design Best Practices: Design Patterns and UI Components</h4><ul><li>Common design patterns in responsive web design</li><li>Designing reusable UI components</li><li>Consistency and usability in UI components</li></ul><h4>Performance Optimization</h4><ul><li>Importance of performance in responsive design</li><li>Image optimization and responsive images</li><li>Minification and concatenation of assets</li><li>Hands-on Activity: Optimizing Performance (1.5 hours)</li><li>Applying performance optimization techniques to the responsive layout</li><li>Testing the improvements in performance</li><li>Sharing results and discussing best practices</li></ul><h4>Accessibility in UX and Responsive Design</h4><ul><li>Importance of accessibility in web design</li><li>Accessibility principles (WCAG)</li><li>Accessible design patterns and techniques</li><li>Hands-on Activity: Evaluating and Improving Accessibility Assessing the accessibility of the responsive layout</li><li>Implementing accessibility improvements</li><li>Testing and discussing the results</li><li></li></ul><h4>Design Collaboration and Handoff</h4><ul><li>Collaborating with designers, developers, and stakeholders</li><li>Effective communication and documentation</li><li>Design handoff tools and techniques</li><li>Hands-on Activity: Simulating Design Handoff</li><li>Participants will work in pairs to simulate a design handoff</li><li>Reviewing, discussing, and providing feedback on each other's responsive layouts</li><li>Sharing experiences and lessons learned</li></ul></div>

UX Writing

Web Designer

Design Skills

Web Design

UI / UX Design

Ux Research

Mastering User Experience (UX) Design for Experienced Web Developers (TT4213)

Richmond

<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Do you use&nbsp;video as a tool to promote your charity, business, organisation or campaigns?</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">And if you don&rsquo;t, do you feel as if you ought to?</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Videos account for more than 80% of all consumer internet traffic. So the pressure to use video as a marketing and PR tool has increased enormously.</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">But the cost can be prohibitive. Using a<span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(128, 0, 128);">&nbsp;<a href="https://roughhousemedia.co.uk/rough-house-services/video-production-content-creation/" style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128); -webkit-user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(128, 0, 128);">video production company</a></span>, such as ours, might be ideal, but for many it is out of reach &ndash; particularly if, like many of our clients, you&rsquo;re a charity.</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">However, there is an alternative, which more and more organisations are choosing, especially those which need&nbsp;to produce regular digital content.</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">That is to produce the video yourself.</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Nowadays, you do not even need to invest in a video camera. All you need is your smart phone, some simple equipment you can buy on Amazon for as little as &pound;80, plus&nbsp;your laptop or PC.</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This&nbsp;is why we have developed a new smartphone video training course, Smart Video.</p><h4 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Our smartphone video training course covers:</h4><ul style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Equipment &ndash; including setting up your phone, microphones, tripods and editing programmes</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Planning your video</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Techniques to give your films broadcast-quality polish</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Getting the perfect shot &ndash; including shot sizes, positioning the camera, framing, lighting, sound, sequences and backgrounds</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Filming interviews</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">An introduction to editing</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Producing videos for social media</li></ul><h4 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Bespoke training</h4><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The course can&nbsp;be tailored to the type of videos you need to make.</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If most of your videos will be interviews, we&rsquo;ll focus on presenting your interviewee in the best possible light &ndash; literally.</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If, on the other hand, you need to film buildings, events or products, we&rsquo;ll tailor the course&nbsp;accordingly.</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If your video needs a script, we&rsquo;ll give you tips and techniques on how to &ldquo;write to pictures&rdquo;, so your messages comes across well.</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">And on all our courses, we&rsquo;ll give you a guide to the best equipment and apps to use to enhance your filming and editing.</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The smartphone video course will be led by&nbsp;<span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(128, 0, 128);"><a href="https://roughhousemedia.co.uk/rough-house-team/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128); -webkit-user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(128, 0, 128);">Paul Curran</a></span>&nbsp;who has many years experience producing, filming and editing films and videos, for the BBC and corporate clients.</p>

Rough House Media

Mobile Video Production

Smartphone video production

<div id="course-pills-1">Duration<p>5 Days</p><p>30 CPD hours</p>This course is intended for<p>This course is targeted towards the information technology (IT) professional that has a minimum 1 year IT Security and Networking experience.  This course would be ideal for Information System Owners, Security Officers, Ethical Hackers, Information Owners, Penetration Testers,  System Owner and Managers as well as Cyber Security Engineers.</p>Overview<p>Upon completion, the Certified Professional Ethical Hacker candidate will be able to competently take the CPEH exam.</p><p>The CPEH certification training enables students to understand the importance of vulnerability assessments and how to implement counter response along with preventative measures when it comes to a network hack.</p></div><div id="course-pills-2"><h4>Security Fundamentals</h4><ul><li>Overview</li><li>The Growth of </li><li>Environments and Security</li><li>Our Motivation?</li><li>The Goal: Protecting Information!</li><li>CIA Triad in Detail</li><li>Approach Security Holistically</li><li>Security Definitions</li><li>Definitions Relationships</li><li>Method: Ping</li><li>The TCP/IP Stack</li><li>Which Services Use Which Ports?</li><li>TCP 3-Way Handshake</li><li>TCP Flags</li><li>Malware</li><li>Types of Malware</li><li>Types of Malware Cont...</li><li>Types of Viruses</li><li>More Malware: Spyware</li><li>Trojan Horses</li><li>Back Doors</li><li>DoS </li><li>DDoS</li><li>Packet Sniffers</li><li>Passive Sniffing</li><li>Active Sniffing</li><li>Firewalls, IDS and IPS</li><li>Firewall ? First </li><li>Line of Defense</li><li>IDS ? Second Line of Defense</li><li>IPS ? Last Line of Defense?</li><li>Firewalls</li><li>Firewall Types:</li><li> (1) Packet Filtering</li><li>Firewall Types:</li><li> (2) Proxy Firewalls</li><li>Firewall Types ?</li><li> Circuit-Level Proxy Firewall</li><li>Type of Circuit-</li><li>Level Proxy ? SOCKS</li><li>Firewall Types ? </li><li>Application-Layer Proxy</li><li>Firewall Types: (3) Stateful</li><li>Firewall Types: </li><li>(4) Dynamic Packet-Filtering </li><li>Firewall Types:</li><li> (5) Kernel Proxies</li><li>Firewall Placement</li><li>Firewall Architecture</li><li> Types ? Screened Host</li><li>Multi- or Dual-Homed</li><li>Screened Subnet</li><li>Wi-Fi Network Types</li><li>Wi-Fi Network Types</li><li>Widely Deployed Standards </li><li>Standards Comparison</li><li>802.11n - MIMO </li><li>Overview of Database Server</li><li>Review</li></ul><h4>Access Controls</h4><ul><li>Overview</li><li>Role of Access Control</li><li>Definitions</li><li>More Definitions</li><li>Categories of Access Controls</li><li>Physical Controls</li><li>Logical Controls</li><li>?Soft? Controls</li><li>Security Roles</li><li>Steps to Granting Access</li><li>Access Criteria</li><li>Physical Access </li><li>Control Mechanisms</li><li>Biometric System Types</li><li>Synchronous Token</li><li>Asynchronous Token Device</li><li>Memory Cards</li><li>Smart Card </li><li>Cryptographic Keys</li><li>Logical Access Controls</li><li>OS Access Controls</li><li>Linux Access Controls</li><li>Accounts and Groups</li><li>Password &amp; </li><li>Shadow File Formats</li><li>Accounts and Groups</li><li>Linux and UNIX Permissions</li><li>Set UID Programs</li><li>Trust Relationships</li><li>Review</li></ul><h4>Protocols</h4><ul><li>Protocols Overview</li><li>OSI ? Application Layer</li><li>OSI ? Presentation Layer</li><li>OSI ? Session Layer</li><li>Transport Layer</li><li>OSI ? Network Layer</li><li>OSI ? Data Link</li><li>OSI ? Physical Layer</li><li>Protocols at </li><li>Each OSI Model Layer</li><li>TCP/IP Suite </li><li>Port and Protocol Relationship</li><li>Conceptual Use of Ports</li><li>UDP versus TCP</li><li>Protocols ? ARP</li><li>Protocols ? ICMP </li><li>Network Service ? DNS</li><li>SSH Security Protocol</li><li>SSH</li><li>Protocols ? SNMP </li><li>Protocols ? SMTP</li><li>Packet Sniffers</li><li>Example Packet Sniffers</li><li>Review</li></ul><h4>Cryptography</h4><ul><li>Overview</li><li>Introduction</li><li>Encryption</li><li>Cryptographic Definitions</li><li>Encryption Algorithm </li><li>Implementation</li><li>Symmetric Encryption</li><li>Symmetric Downfalls</li><li>Symmetric Algorithms</li><li>Crack Times</li><li>Asymmetric Encryption</li><li>Public Key </li><li>Cryptography Advantages</li><li>Asymmetric </li><li>Algorithm Disadvantages</li><li>Asymmetric </li><li>Algorithm Examples</li><li>Key Exchange</li><li>Symmetric versus Asymmetric</li><li>Using the </li><li>Algorithm Types Together</li><li>Instructor Demonstration</li><li>Hashing</li><li>Common Hash Algorithms</li><li>Birthday Attack</li><li>Example of a Birthday Attack</li><li>Generic Hash Demo</li><li>Instructor Demonstration</li><li>Security Issues in Hashing</li><li>Hash Collisions</li><li>MD5 Collision Creates </li><li>Rogue Certificate Authority</li><li>Hybrid Encryption</li><li>Digital Signatures</li><li>SSL/TLS</li><li>SSL Connection Setup</li><li>SSL Hybrid Encryption</li><li>SSH</li><li>IPSec - Network Layer Protection</li><li>IPSec</li><li>IPSec</li><li>Public Key Infrastructure</li><li>Quantum Cryptography</li><li>Attack Vectors</li><li>Network Attacks</li><li>More Attacks (Cryptanalysis)</li><li>Review</li></ul><h4>Why Vulnerability Assessments?</h4><ul><li>Overview</li><li>What is a </li><li>Vulnerability Assessment?</li><li>Vulnerability Assessment</li><li>Benefits of a </li><li>Vulnerability Assessment</li><li>What are Vulnerabilities?</li><li>Security Vulnerability Life Cycle</li><li>Compliance and Project Scoping</li><li>The Project </li><li>Overview Statement </li><li>Project Overview Statement</li><li>Assessing Current </li><li>Network Concerns</li><li>Vulnerabilities in Networks</li><li>More Concerns</li><li>Network Vulnerability </li><li>Assessment Methodology  </li><li>Network Vulnerability </li><li>Assessment Methodology </li><li>Phase I: Data Collection</li><li>Phase II: Interviews, Information Reviews, and Hands-On Investigation</li><li>Phase III: Analysis</li><li>Analysis cont.</li><li>Risk Management</li><li>Why Is Risk </li><li>Management Difficult?</li><li>Risk Analysis Objectives</li><li>Putting Together </li><li>the Team and Components</li><li>What Is the Value of an Asset?</li><li>Examples of Some Vulnerabilities that Are Not Always Obvious</li><li>Categorizing Risks</li><li>Some Examples </li><li>of Types of Losses</li><li>Different Approaches </li><li>to Analysis </li><li>Who Uses What?</li><li>Qualitative Analysis Steps</li><li>Quantitative Analysis </li><li>ALE Values Uses</li><li>ALE Example</li><li>ARO Values and Their Meaning</li><li>ALE Calculation</li><li>Can a Purely Quantitative Analysis Be Accomplished?</li><li>Comparing Cost and Benefit</li><li>Countermeasure Criteria </li><li>Calculating Cost/Benefit</li><li>Cost of a Countermeasure</li><li>Can You Get Rid of All Risk? </li><li>Management?s Response to Identified Risks </li><li>Liability of Actions</li><li>Policy Review </li><li>(Top-Down) Methodology</li><li>Definitions</li><li>Policy Types</li><li>Policies with Different Goals</li><li>Industry Best </li><li>Practice Standards</li><li>Components that Support the Security Policy</li><li>Policy Contents</li><li>When Critiquing a Policy</li><li>Technical (Bottom-Up) </li><li>Methodology</li><li>Review</li></ul><h4>Vulnerability Tools of the Trade</h4><ul><li>Vulnerability Scanners</li><li>Nessus</li><li>SAINT ? Sample Report</li><li>Tool: Retina</li><li>Qualys Guard</li><li>http://www.qualys.com/products/overview/</li><li>Tool: LANguard</li><li>Microsoft Baseline Analyzer</li><li>MBSA Scan Report</li><li>Dealing with Assessment Results</li><li>Patch Management Options</li><li>Review</li></ul><h4>Output Analysis and Reports</h4><ul><li>Overview</li><li>Staying Abreast: Security Alerts</li><li>Vulnerability Research Sites</li><li>Nessus</li><li>SAINT</li><li>SAINT Reports</li><li>GFI Languard</li><li>GFI Reports</li><li>MBSA</li><li>MBSA Reports</li><li>Review</li></ul><h4>Reconnaissance, Enumeration &amp; Scanning</h4><ul><li>Reconnaissance Overview</li><li>Step One in the </li><li>Hacking ?Life-Cycle?</li><li>What Information is </li><li>Gathered by the Hacker?</li><li>Passive vs. Active Reconnaissance</li><li>Footprinting Defined</li><li>Social Access</li><li>Social Engineering Techniques</li><li>Social Networking Sites</li><li>People Search Engines</li><li>Internet Archive: </li><li>The WayBack Machine</li><li>Footprinting Tools Overview</li><li>Maltego GUI</li><li>Johnny.Ihackstuff.com</li><li>Google (cont.)</li><li>Domain Name Registration </li><li>WHOIS Output</li><li>DNS Databases</li><li>Using Nslookup</li><li>Traceroute Operation</li><li>Web Server Info Tool: Netcraft</li><li>Introduction to Port Scanning</li><li>Which Services </li><li>use Which Ports?</li><li>Port Scan Tips</li><li>Port Scans Shou</li></ul></div>

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<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Leadership &amp; Management bundle teaches you everything on the topic thoroughly from scratch so you can achieve a certificate for free to showcase your achievement in professional life.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">This Leadership &amp; Management bundle is a comprehensive, instructor-guided, designed to provide a detailed understanding of the nature of the related sector and your key roles within it.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">The training materials of this Leadership &amp; Management bundle are available online for you to learn at your own pace and fast-track your career with ease.</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;">This bundle includes the following courses:</strong></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;">Course 01: </strong>Leadership and Management</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Course 02: </strong>Coaching and Mentoring (Gift Course)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Course 03: </strong>Life Coaching (Gift Course)</li></ul><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;">Key Features</strong></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Accredited by CPD</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Instant e-certificate</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Fully online, interactive Leadership &amp; Management course with audio voiceover</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">24/7 Learning Assistance</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Discounts on bulk purchases</li></ul><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;">Enrol now in this </strong><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Leadership &amp; Management course to excel!</strong></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;">How You will be Benefited from Leadership &amp; Management Bundle</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">All through this self-paced training, you will get engaging learning materials and acquire the necessary knowledge to work with various concepts to gain a competitive advantage in the employment market.</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;">Leadership &amp; Management Diploma</strong></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 1: Understanding Management and Leadership</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Assessment Module 01</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 2: Leadership Theories</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Assessment Module 02</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 3: Improving Management and Leadership Performance</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Assessment Module 03</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 4: High Performance Teams</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Assessment Module 04</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 5: Motivating Employees</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Assessment Module 05</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 6: Organisational Skills</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Assessment Module 06</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 7: Talent Management</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Assessment Module 07</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 8: Succession Planning</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Assessment Module 08</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 9: Business Process Management</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Assessment Module 09</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 10: Communication Skills</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Assessment Module 10</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 11: Negotiation Techniques</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Assessment Module 11</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 12: Managing Meetings and Giving Feedback</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Assessment Module 12</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 13: Managing Change</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Assessment Module 13</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 14: Time Management</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Assessment Module 14</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 15: Stress Management</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Assessment Module 15</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 16: Emotional Intelligence in Leadership</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Assessment Module 16</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 17: Managing Conflict</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Assessment Module 17</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 18: Dealing with Office Politics</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Assessment Module 18</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 19: Risk Management</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Assessment Module 19</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 20: Corporate Responsibility and Ethics</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Assessment Module 20</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 21:Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Assessment Module 21</li></ul><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;">Coaching and Mentoring</strong></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 01: Introduction to Coaching and Mentoring</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 02: Coaching and Mentoring: Objectives &amp; Processes</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 03: Ethical Aspects of Coaching and Mentoring</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 04: Coaching and Mentoring Models</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 05: Effective Communication Skills</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 06: Personal Skills</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 07: Management Skills</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 08: Functional Skills</li></ul><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;">Life Coaching</strong></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 01: Life Coaching: The Purpose and Fundamentals</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 02: Develop Your Self-Awareness</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 03: The Development of Core Beliefs and Managing Fears</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 04: Life Coaching Types and Key Attributes of a Life Coach</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 05: Understanding Emotional Intelligence</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 06: Body Language and Communication Techniques</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 07: A Structure for Client Work and Goal Setting</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 08: Basic Principles for Business Development and Growth</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 09: The Ethical Coach: Protect Yourself and Your Clients</li></ul><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;">Accreditation</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">All of our courses are fully accredited, including this Leadership &amp; Management Course, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in Leadership &amp; Management.</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;">Certification</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Once you&#39;ve successfully completed your Leadership &amp; Management Course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost &pound;3.99). Our Leadership &amp; Management Course certification has no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.</p><h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">
        
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                            <p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">This Leadership &amp; Management Course can be taken by anyone who wants to understand more about the topic. With the aid of this Leadership &amp; Management course, you will be able to grasp the fundamental knowledge and ideas. Additionally, this Leadership &amp; Management Course is ideal for:</p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Individuals aspiring for leadership roles in various industries.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Professionals seeking to enhance their management skills and performance.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Managers and team leaders aiming to improve team dynamics.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Entrepreneurs and business owners keen on effective organisational management.</li></ul>
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                            <p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Learners do not require any prior qualifications to enrol on this Leadership &amp; Management Course. You just need to have an interest in Leadership &amp; Management Course.</p>
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                            <p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">After completing this Leadership &amp; Management Course you will have a variety of careers to choose from. The following job sectors of Leadership &amp; Management Course are:</p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Project Manager - &pound;40K to &pound;70K/year.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">HR Manager - &pound;35K to &pound;60K/year.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Business Development Manager - &pound;30K to &pound;60K/year.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Training and Development Manager - &pound;35K to &pound;60K/year.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Operations Manager - &pound;35K to &pound;65K/year.</li></ul>
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<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;">[Updated 2022]</strong></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;">Microsoft Excel 2019: from ZERO to ADVANCED</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Working knowledge of Excel is vital for most office-based professionals today, and stronger Excel skills can open the door to jobs, promotions, and leadership opportunities.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">For example, if basic SUM and AVERAGE functions can help businesses calculate and analyse data better and quicker, think about how much more efficient advanced functions can make you. And to make you efficient and better at work, our Microsoft Excel experts have designed this Microsoft Excel course.</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;">Curriculum</strong></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Microsoft Excel 2019 New Features</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Getting Started with Microsoft Office Excel</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Performing Calculations</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Modifying a Worksheet</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Formatting a Worksheet</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Printing Workbooks</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Managing Workbooks</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Working with Functions</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Working with Lists</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Analyzing Data</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Visualizing Data with Charts</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Using PivotTables and PivotCharts</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Sharing and Protecting Workbooks</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Automating Workbook Functionality</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Creating Sparklines and Mapping Data</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Forecasting Data</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Excel Templates</li></ul><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;">Learning Outcomes</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">By the end of this course, you&#39;ll learn the following skills:</p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Perform various calculations and get results in seconds rather than doing them manually</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Gain the ability to modify and format worksheets and learn to print and manage workbooks</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Learn various functions and how to work with lists</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Become an expert on data analysis 2019 features</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Learn to use visual elements like charts and data visualisation to see and understand trends, outliers, and patterns in data</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">How to present data using PivotTables and PivotCharts as well as working with multiple worksheets and workbooks</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Using lookup functions and formula auditing, sharing and protecting workbooks, automating workbook functionality</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">How to forecast data, create sparklines and mapping, usage of various Microsoft Excel templates</li></ul><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;">Key Features of the Microsoft Excel Course :</strong></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Accredited by CPD</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Developed by qualified professionals in the field</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">24/7 Learning Assistance</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Discounts on bulk purchases</li></ul><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;">Accreditation</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">All of our courses, including this course<strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">, </strong>are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.</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;">Certification</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Once you&#39;ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost &pound;3.99). Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.</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;">Assessment</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">At the end of the course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed the course.</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;">*** Additional Gifts ***</strong></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;">Free Life coaching Course</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">This Microsoft Excel Skills course is designed for people with a career in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Sales, Executive, Administration, Business Management, Manager, Human Resources, Customer Service, Assistant, and Reception.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">In this course, we will go in-depth into Microsoft Excel applications, which are delivered in a simple way to be understood.</p><h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">
        
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<h2 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Introduction</strong></h2><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Ever felt the sting of realizing you&#39;ve sent an email with a glaring grammatical error? Or maybe you&#39;ve submitted a report only to find out later that it&#39;s peppered with mistakes? We&#39;ve all been there. Good grammar is more than just a nitpicky concern&mdash;it&#39;s essential for clear communication. This is where&nbsp;<strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.nativeassignmenthelp.co.uk/grammar-checker" data-mce-href="https://www.nativeassignmenthelp.co.uk/grammar-checker" style="color: rgb(51, 122, 183); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 122, 183);">free grammar checker online</a></strong> come to the rescue, ensuring our writing is polished and professional.</p><h3 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">What is a Grammar Checker?</strong></h3><h4 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Definition and Purpose</strong></h4><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">A grammar checker is a digital tool designed to identify and correct grammatical errors in a text. It scans your writing for issues like misspellings, punctuation errors, and syntax mistakes, offering suggestions for improvement.</p><h4 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">How Grammar Checkers Work</strong></h4><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">These tools use algorithms and natural language processing to analyze text. They compare your writing against a vast database of grammatical rules and common usage patterns. Some advanced checkers even use artificial intelligence to understand context and provide more nuanced suggestions.</p><h3 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Why Use Free Grammar Checkers?</strong></h3><h4 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Cost-Effectiveness</strong></h4><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Not everyone has the budget for premium software. Free grammar checkers provide a cost-effective solution for students, professionals, and casual writers alike.</p><h4 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Accessibility and Convenience</strong></h4><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Most free grammar checkers are available online and can be used without the need for downloads or installations. This makes them incredibly convenient for quick checks on the go.</p><h3 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Features to Look for in a Grammar Checker</strong></h3><h4 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Accuracy</strong></h4><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">The primary function of a grammar checker is to accurately identify and correct errors. Look for tools with a high accuracy rate.</p><h4 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Ease of Use</strong></h4><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">A good grammar checker should be user-friendly and intuitive, requiring minimal effort to use.</p><h4 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Integration with Other Tools</strong></h4><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Check if the grammar checker integrates well with your writing platforms, such as word processors, email clients, or browsers.</p><h4 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Customization Options</strong></h4><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Customization options allow you to tailor the tool to your specific needs, such as choosing between British and American English or setting formal and informal writing styles.</p><h3 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">How to Use Online Grammar Checkers Effectively</strong></h3><h4 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Input Quality</strong></h4><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Start with the best possible version of your text. The cleaner your initial draft, the more effective the grammar checker will be.</p><h4 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Reviewing Suggestions</strong></h4><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Don&#39;t accept every suggestion blindly. Review each recommendation to ensure it fits the context and improves your writing.</p><h4 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Making Final Edits</strong></h4><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">After using the grammar checker, make a final pass through your document to catch any remaining issues and refine your text.</p><h3 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Benefits of Using Grammar Checkers</strong></h3><h4 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Improved Writing Skills</strong></h4><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Regular use of grammar checkers can help you learn from your mistakes and improve your writing skills over time.</p><h4 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Time Efficiency</strong></h4><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Grammar checkers save you time by quickly identifying and correcting errors, allowing you to focus on content and creativity.</p><h4 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Increased Confidence</strong></h4><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Knowing that your writing is error-free boosts your confidence, whether you&#39;re sending an email, submitting a report, or publishing a blog post.</p><h3 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Potential Drawbacks of Free Grammar Checkers</strong></h3><h4 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Limitations in Accuracy</strong></h4><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">While free grammar checkers are useful, they are not infallible. They may miss subtle errors or provide incorrect suggestions.</p><h4 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Over-Reliance on Tools</strong></h4><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Relying too heavily on grammar checkers can prevent you from developing your proofreading skills. It&#39;s essential to strike a balance.</p><h4 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Privacy Concerns</strong></h4><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Using online grammar checkers involves uploading your text to their servers, which may raise privacy concerns, especially for sensitive documents.</p><h3 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Grammar Checker Tools for Different Needs</strong></h3><h4 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Academic Writing</strong></h4><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">For academic writing, tools like Grammarly and ProWritingAid offer advanced features to ensure your essays and papers are error-free and well-structured.</p><h4 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Business Writing</strong></h4><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Professionals can benefit from grammar checkers that provide style and tone suggestions, such as Grammarly and Ginger Software, to maintain a polished and professional image.</p><h4 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Casual Writing</strong></h4><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">For casual writing, simpler tools like Hemingway Editor and LanguageTool can help improve readability and catch basic errors.</p><h3 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">The Future of Grammar Checking Technology</strong></h3><h4 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">AI and Machine Learning</strong></h4><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Advances in AI and machine learning are continually improving the accuracy and capabilities of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newassignmenthelp.co.uk/grammar-checker" data-mce-href="https://www.newassignmenthelp.co.uk/grammar-checker" style="color: rgb(51, 122, 183); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 122, 183);">best grammar checker</a>, making them more reliable and user-friendly.</p><h4 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Enhancements in Usability and Accuracy</strong></h4><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Future developments may include better contextual understanding, real-time collaboration features, and enhanced integration with various digital platforms.</p><h3 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Conclusion</strong></h3><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">In today&#39;s fast-paced digital world, maintaining impeccable grammar is more important than ever. Free online grammar checkers provide a valuable service, helping writers at all levels produce clear, error-free content. While they have their limitations, their benefits far outweigh the drawbacks, making them an essential tool in any writer&#39;s toolkit.</p><h3 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">FAQs</strong></h3><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Are free grammar checkers reliable?</strong>&nbsp;Free grammar checkers are generally reliable for basic grammar and spelling checks. However, they may not catch all errors or provide as detailed feedback as premium versions.</p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Can grammar checkers replace human proofreading?</strong>&nbsp;Grammar checkers are a helpful aid, but they cannot entirely replace human proofreading. They may miss contextual nuances and subtle errors that a human eye would catch.</p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">How secure are online grammar checkers?</strong>&nbsp;Most reputable grammar checkers have privacy policies in place to protect user data. However, it&#39;s always a good idea to avoid uploading sensitive information to online tools.</p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Do grammar checkers support multiple languages?</strong>&nbsp;Yes, many grammar checkers, like LanguageTool, support multiple languages, making them useful for multilingual writers.</p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Are there grammar checkers specifically for academic writing?</strong>&nbsp;Yes, tools like Grammarly and ProWritingAid offer features tailored to academic writing, such as advanced grammar checks, plagiarism detection, and citation support.</p>

Adam Thomas

Free Grammar Checkers Online in the UK

<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;">A professional for direct customer support within all sectors and organisation types.</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 24px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 24px;"><strong style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(16, 24, 64);"><span style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(16, 24, 64);"><span style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(16, 24, 64);"><span style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(16, 24, 64);">Customer Service Specialist</span></span></span></strong><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="font-size: 18px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 18px;">Course Duration / 15 Months Level 4</span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 24px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 24px;">Apprenticeship Standard</span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></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 Overview</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">The main purpose of a customer service specialist is to be a &lsquo;professional&rsquo; for direct customer support within all sectors and organisation types.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">You are an advocate of Customer Service who acts as a referral point for dealing with more complex or technical customer requests, complaints, and queries.&nbsp;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">You are often an escalation point for complicated or ongoing customer problems. As an expert in your organisation&rsquo;s products and/or services, you share knowledge with your wider team and colleagues.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">You gather and analyse data and customer information that influences change and improvements in service.Utilising both organisational and generic IT systems to carry out your role with an awareness of other digital technologies.This could be in many types of environment including contact centres, retail, web chat, service industry or any customer service point.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 24px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 24px;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64);"><span style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64);"><span style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64);">Customer Service Specialist</span></span></span></strong></span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 24px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 24px;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Course Content</strong></span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></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;">Knowledge</strong></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand what continuous improvement means in a service environment and how your recommendations for change impact your organisation.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand the impact your service provision has on the wider organisation and the value it adds.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand how to analyse, use and present a range of information to provide customer insight</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand and critically evaluate the possible journeys of your customers, including challenges and the end-to-end experience.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand your business environment and culture and the position of customer service within it.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand how to find and use industry best practice to enhance own knowledge.</li></ul><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></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;">Skills</strong></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Demonstrate a continuous improvement and future focussed approach to customer service delivery including decision making and providing recommendations or advice.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Explore and interpret the customer experience to inform and influence achieving a positive result for customer satisfaction.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Proactively gather customer feedback, through a variety of methods. Critically analyse, and evaluate the meaning, implication and facts and act upon it.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Maintain a positive relationship even when you are unable to deliver the customer&rsquo;s expected outcome.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">When managing referrals or escalations take into account historical interactions and challenges to determine next steps.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Make recommendations based on your findings to enable improvement.</li></ul><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></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;">Behaviours</strong></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Proactively keep your service, industry and best practice knowledge and skills up-to-date.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Consider personal goals related to service and take action towards achieving them.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Exercises proactivity and creativity when identifying solutions to customer and organisational issues.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Make realistic promises and deliver on them.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues at all levels to achieve results.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Recognise colleagues as internal customers.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Ensure your personal presentation, in all forms of communication, reflects positively on your organisation&rsquo;sbrand.</li></ul>

Rachel Hood

A professional for direct customer support within all sectors and organisation types.

Customer Service Specialist Level 3

<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;">Leading end-to-end sales interaction with customers and managing sales internally within an organisation.</strong></p><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 24px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 24px;"><strong style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(16, 24, 64);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong></span></p><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 24px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 24px;"><strong style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(16, 24, 64);">Sales Level 4</strong><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="font-size: 18px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 18px;">Course Duration / 18 Months Level 4</span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 24px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 24px;">Apprenticeship Standard</span></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;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong></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 Overview</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">A Sales Executive is a sales person working in either the Business to Business or Business to Consumer markets with responsibility to sell a specific product line or service. They plan their sales activities, lead the end-to-end sales interaction with the customer and manage their sales internally within their organisation.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">They will be responsible for retaining and growing a number of existing customer accounts, and generating new business by contacting prospective customers, qualifying opportunities and bringing the sales process to a mutually acceptable close.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Typically, a Sales Executive will deal with a single point of contact for each sale, and will present a pre-considered value proposition. The entire sales process may be completed during a single customer &lsquo;conversation&rsquo;, or over a series of interactions.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">A Sales Executive understands their organisation&rsquo;s product(s) or service(s) in detail, and is an expert at analysing customer needs and creating solutions by selecting appropriate product(s) or service(s), linking their features and benefits to the customer&rsquo;s requirements.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">A Sales Executive will develop customer relationships by establishing rapport and building trust and confidence in their own and their organisation&rsquo;s capabilities through demonstration of detailed product knowledge, competitor knowledge and an understanding of the market in which they operate, and by ensuring a positive customer experience.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 24px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 24px;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(16, 24, 64);"><strong style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(16, 24, 64);">Sales Level 4</strong></strong></strong></span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 24px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 24px;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Course Content</strong></span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></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;">Knowledge</strong></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand your organisation&rsquo;s vision, values and capabilities, the principle goals of its overall strategy, and the specific objectives of its marketing and sales strategies. Know how to analyse your organisation&rsquo;s sales and marketing strategies and objectives and translate them into plans and actions for your role.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand how your market is segmented and how to target specific segments through effective product or service positioning.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understands how to exploit digital technologies to aid the sales cycle.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Know how to analyse the macro and micro environment of individual customers. Understand the challenges and purchasing motivations of your customers and the internal and external factors that impact their purchasing decisions. Understand expectations of what constitutes a high-quality customer experience.</li></ul><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></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;">Skills</strong></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Set effective targets using sales forecasts. Prioritise customers and activities to grow account value and maximise return-on-investment in line with your organisation&rsquo;s strategy. Formulate or refine customer plans and objectives. Create efficient territory plans where appropriate.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be highly skilled at effective questioning and active listening techniques to understand the customer&rsquo;s needs, guide the sales conversation appropriately, create mutual understanding, and build trust and affinity with&nbsp; customers.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be attuned to verbal and non-verbal buying-signals and move to close at an appropriate point in sales conversations. Develop ethical techniques to close sales and confirm customers&rsquo; purchase agreement.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Use and adapt appropriate tools and techniques to prioritise and manage your time effectively.</li></ul><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></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;">Behaviours</strong></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Present yourself as an ambassador for your employer&rsquo;s brand, and act in accordance with your organisation&rsquo;s values and code of conduct at all times. Maintain integrity in all business relationships. Challenge unethical behaviour.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Demonstrate the ability to control your actions, reactions and emotions.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Remain calm under pressure and be aware of your personal impact on others.</li></ul>

Retail

Sales Manager

Sales Roles

Sales Executive

Leading end-to-end sales interaction with customers and managing sales internally within an organisation.

Sales Level 4

<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">The Fintech Frontier: Why FDs Need to Know About Fintech,&rdquo; the podcast where we delve into the world of financial technology</strong></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(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><div style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><div style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><div style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><div style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">There are numerous areas where fintech can make a significant impact. For example, payment processing and reconciliation can be streamlined through digital payment solutions and automated tools. Data analytics and artificial intelligence can enhance financial forecasting, risk management, and fraud detection. Blockchain technology can revolutionize supply chain finance and streamline processes involving multiple parties. By understanding the capabilities of these fintech solutions, FDs can identify areas for improvement and select the right technologies to optimise their financial operations.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Additionally, fintech can greatly enhance financial reporting and analysis. Advanced data analytics tools can extract meaningful insights from vast amounts of financial data, enabling FDs to make data-driven decisions and identify trends and patterns. Automation of repetitive tasks, such as data entry and reconciliation, reduces the risk of errors and frees up valuable time for FDs to focus on strategic initiatives. The adoption of cloud-based financial management systems also provides flexibility, scalability, and real-time access to financial data, empowering FDs to make informed decisions on the go.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">With the rapid pace of fintech advancements, how can FDs stay up to date and navigate the evolving fintech landscape?</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Continuous learning and engagement with the fintech community are key. Attend industry conferences, participate in webinars and workshops, and engage with fintech startups and established players. Networking with professionals in the field, joining fintech-focused associations, and following relevant publications and blogs can help FDs stay abreast of the latest fintech developments. Embracing a mindset of curiosity and adaptability is crucial in navigating the ever-changing fintech landscape.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">I would also encourage FDs to foster partnerships and collaborations with fintech companies. Engage in conversations with fintech providers to understand their solutions and explore potential synergies. By forging strategic partnerships, FDs can gain access to cutting-edge technologies and co-create innovative solutions tailored to their organisation&rsquo;s unique needs.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">As we conclude, do you have any final thoughts or advice for our FD audience regarding fintech?</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Embrace fintech as an opportunity, not a threat. Seek to understand its potential and how it can align with your organisation&rsquo;s goals and strategies. Be open to experimentation and pilot projects to test the viability of fintech solutions. Remember that fintech is a tool to enhance and optimize financial processes, and as FDs, we have a crucial role in driving its effective implementation.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);"><a href="https://www.fdcapital.co.uk/podcast/the-fintech-frontier-why-fds-need-to-know-about-fintech/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(54, 89, 227); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(54, 89, 227);">https://www.fdcapital.co.uk/podcast/the-fintech-frontier-why-fds-need-to-know-about-fintech/</a></p></div><section style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><div style="color: rgb(30, 10, 60); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(30, 10, 60);"><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;"><h3 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Tags</h3></div><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/events/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">Online Events</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/ttd/online/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">Things To Do Online</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/conferences/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">Online Conferences</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/business--conferences/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">Online Business Conferences</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/%23event/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">#event</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/%23fintech/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">#fintech</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/%23knowledge/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">#knowledge</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/%23fds/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">#fds</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/%23frontier/" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">#frontier</a></li></ul></section></div><section style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><section fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></section></section></div></div></div>

FD Capital

The Fintech Frontier: Why FDs Need to Know About Fintech

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<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">In today&#39;s digital landscape, video has become an indispensable tool for businesses of all sizes to reach a wider audience, build brand awareness, and drive sales. Our comprehensive beginner&#39;s video editing workshop has been designed specifically for business owners who want to get started with using video in their marketing.</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;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">What You&#39;ll Learn:</strong></strong></p>

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<li value="1" 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 Basics of Video Editing:</strong></strong> Gain a solid understanding of essential video editing concepts, including terminology, editing tools and techniques, and software navigation.</li>
<li value="2" 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;">Creating Compelling Video Content:</strong></strong>&nbsp;Discover the secrets to producing engaging videos that capture attention, communicate your message effectively, and align with your brand identity.</li>
<li value="3" 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;">Mastering Editing Techniques:</strong></strong>&nbsp;Learn to use simple techniques that will make editing videos easier.</li>
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<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;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Workshop Benefits:</strong></strong></p>

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<li value="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Gain the skills to create professional-looking videos without prior editing experience.</li>
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<li value="4" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Enhance your marketing efforts with compelling video content that drives brand awareness and sales.</li>
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<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;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Who Should Take This Workshop:</strong></strong></p>

<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">This workshop is ideal for business owners, entrepreneurs, and marketing professionals who want to incorporate video into their marketing strategies but lack prior editing experience.</p>

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<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">This workshop is delivered online on Zoom.</p>

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<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">This workshop has been broken down into three sessions and runs over three weeks. Each session is run on a Friday from 12 to 2 PM so there is no information overload.</p>

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Clockwork Eye Video Training

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Video Marketing

Video Creation

Video Design

Video Production

Video Editing

Video & Mobile Marketing

This video editing workshop equips you with the essential skills to create professional-looking videos for your business, even if you've never edited before.

A Beginner's Guide to Video Editing (Interactive Workshop)

<div data-node="61658ba442cd6" style="color: rgb(117, 117, 117); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(117, 117, 117);"><div data-node="61658ba442cd7" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-node="61658ba442cd8" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-node="61658ba442cd9" data-animation-delay="0" data-animation-duration="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-node="6165945ab79d7" style="color: rgb(117, 117, 117); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(117, 117, 117);"><div data-node="6165945ab79d8" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-node="6165945ab79d9" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-node="6165945ab79da" data-animation-delay="0" data-animation-duration="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-node="61657d76a40c2" style="color: rgb(117, 117, 117); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(117, 117, 117);"><div data-node="61657d76a40c3" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-node="61657d76a40c4" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-node="61657d76a40c5" data-animation-delay="0" data-animation-duration="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><h3 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);">Digital Electronics Course</span></h3></div><div data-node="618322664d7fd" data-animation-delay="0" data-animation-duration="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><h3 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);">Aim</span></h3><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Digital Electronics Course</strong>&nbsp;is designed to give practical knowledge of the type of electronic circuitry used in a modern Computer System or in any type of Computer Controlled equipment such as Photocopiers, Cash Registers, Tablets, mobile phones and many other types of IT equipment.&nbsp;</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Digital Electronics involves the use of Silicon chips (Integrated Circuits). The internal structure of a computer is to a large extent comprised of Digital Electronic Circuits.</p></div></div><div data-node="618322b7d4864" data-animation-delay="0" data-animation-duration="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><h3 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);">Duration and Schedule</span></h3><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Digital Electronics Course</strong> runs over 10 evenings (every Monday and Wednesday) from 7.00pm to 10.00pm with the next course commencing on&nbsp;<strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Monday 2nd September 2024 at 7.00 pm</span>.</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><b style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A payment of &pound;65 secures your place on your chosen course.</b><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;The balance of the course fees of &pound;600 can be paid shortly before course commencement.</span></span><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong></p></div></div></div></div></div><div data-node="61657d76a40c7" style="color: rgb(117, 117, 117); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(117, 117, 117);"><div data-node="61657d76a40c8" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-node="61657d76a40c9" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-node="6183230b58256" data-animation-delay="0" data-animation-duration="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><h3 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);">Online Virtual Classroom &ndash; how it works?</span></h3><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The course will be delivered through 9 online virtual classroom sessions. The 10th and last session will involve the additional practical work for the course as well as the written examination (multiple choice for City &amp; Guilds and written for Hi-Tech Training) which will take place at our training centre at 43 North Great Georges Street, Dublin 1 (completed online for non ROI learners).</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">During the virtual classroom sessions, trainees will have a live video feed with their instructor talking to them, doing practical live demonstrations on equipment being involved actively in the learning.</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We will send out a practical kit so that trainees can complete assignments and practical work at home. The kit is the property of Hi-Tech Training and will be returned to Hi-Tech Training on the last day of the course.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(The kits may also be purchased by the learner&hellip;.see the&nbsp;<a href="http://hitechtraining.ie/product-category/electronics-courses/digital-electronics-course/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: rgb(209, 33, 56); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(209, 33, 56);">Kits Page Link</a>&nbsp;for more details).<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The kit consists of power supply unit breadboard, multimeter, cables, The kit consists of breadboard, multimeter, oscilloscope, battery and connectors, components including resistors, LEDs and ICs (AND, NAND, OR, NOR, X-OR, X-NOR, Inverter, Buffer, Latches, Flip-Flops, Timers, etc). Trainees will build various projects as part of the course. The kit forms an integral part of the course, so full course fees need to be paid at least 7 days prior to course commencement to allow time to ship the kit in time for the course.</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">* If attending the course from outside of Ireland the course practical training kit must be purchased via our online shop in time for delivery before course commencement. The equipment will then remain the property of the trainee.</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In preparation for each course, we have a quick informal free 1 hr online meeting approx. 7 days prior to course commencement, to make sure that trainees get connected through Zoom properly, let them know what the virtual classroom will be like and go through any questions they may have. To join the virtual sessions, you will need a PC/Laptop or Tablet with an internet connection. Joining instructions (login IDs, etc.) will be sent before the Informal Induction session.</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p></div></div><div data-node="61657d76a40d2" data-animation-delay="0.0" data-animation-duration="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><h3 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);">Learning Objectives</span></h3><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This course equips participants with practical &ldquo;Hands-on&rdquo; skills relevant to the workplace and the theory required for certification. Participants can expect to have the skills to:&nbsp;</p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Build and fault-finding a range of Digital Electronic circuits used in computers and computer-controlled equipment</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Use test equipment including Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, logic probes and pulsers to implement systematic fault-finding techniques.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Study and use of popular Digital Electronic gates and more advanced circuits</li></ul></div></div><div data-node="61657d76a40d7" data-animation-delay="0.0" data-animation-duration="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><h3 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);">Course Content</span></h3><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Introduction to Electronics: &ndash; Electric Current, OHMS Law, Insulation, Conduction and related Formulae. Resistor colour codes.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Practical study of Digital I.C.s including AND, NAND, OR, NOR, X-OR, X-NOR, Inverter, Buffer, SR Latches and D-Latches and Flip-Flops.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Oscillators, Multivibrators and 555 Timers. Switches and Switch De-bounce circuits and their applications.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Numbering systems, TTL and CMOS technologies</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Counters, Counter Decoding Circuitry, Shift Registers</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">A-D and D-A converters</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Digital Displays: &ndash; LED and LCD, numeric and alphanumeric, operating currents, voltages and power requirements. Display decoders and drivers.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Test Equipment: &ndash; Practical use of Analogue and Digital Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Logic probes, Logic Pulsers, etc.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Fault-finding techniques: &ndash; Diagnosing and rectifying faults on circuits built during course.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Health &amp; Safety, Care of Tools and instruments for assembly and repair</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div><div data-node="61657d76a40d3" style="color: rgb(117, 117, 117); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(117, 117, 117);"><div data-node="61657d76a40d4" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-node="61657d76a40d5" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-node="61657d76a40d6" data-animation-delay="0.0" data-animation-duration="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><h3 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);">Certification</span></h3><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">City &amp; Guilds of London Institute Digital Electronics 2 (Examination No. 7267-425). This examination consists of 1 written paper and 4 practical assignments. The qualification can be used as part of the requirement for <a title="City & Guilds Diploma in IT Systems Support" href="http://hitechtraining.ie/city-guilds-certification/" style="color: rgb(209, 33, 56); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(209, 33, 56);">City &amp; Guilds Diploma in IT Systems Support (7267-24).</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">On completion of the Course, having been successful in an examination, the participant will receive a Hi-Tech Training Certificate.</li></ul></div></div><div data-node="61657d76a40d8" data-animation-delay="0" data-animation-duration="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><img width="794" height="602" src="http://hitechtraining.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Hi-Tech-City-Guilds-Diploma-in-IT-Systems-Support-7267-24.png" alt="Hi Tech - City & Guilds Diploma in IT Systems Support (7267-24)" itemprop="image" srcset="https://hitechtraining.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Hi-Tech-City-Guilds-Diploma-in-IT-Systems-Support-7267-24.png 794w, https://hitechtraining.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Hi-Tech-City-Guilds-Diploma-in-IT-Systems-Support-7267-24-300x227.png 300w, https://hitechtraining.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Hi-Tech-City-Guilds-Diploma-in-IT-Systems-Support-7267-24-768x582.png 768w, https://hitechtraining.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Hi-Tech-City-Guilds-Diploma-in-IT-Systems-Support-7267-24-600x455.png 600w, https://hitechtraining.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Hi-Tech-City-Guilds-Diploma-in-IT-Systems-Support-7267-24-64x49.png 64w" sizes="(max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px" title="Hi Tech - City & Guilds Diploma in IT Systems Support (7267-24)" fr-original-style="" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div data-node="61658ba442ce7" style="color: rgb(117, 117, 117); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(117, 117, 117);"><div data-node="61658ba442ce8" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div></div>

Hi-Tech Training

City & Guilds

Electronics

Digital Design

Electrical Engineering

Analog Electronics

Computer Engineering

Digital Skills

Online Education

This Digital Electronics Course is designed to give practical knowledge of the type of electronic circuitry used in a modern Computer System or in any type of Computer Controlled equipment such as Photocopiers, Cash Registers, Tablets, mobile phones and many other types of IT equipment. 

Digital Electronics involves the use of Silicon chips (Integrated Circuits). The internal structure of a computer is to a large extent comprised of Digital Electronic Circuits.

Digital Electronics Course Online

Deposit Only

Full Price (including Deposit)

<div id="course-pills-1">Duration<p>5 Days</p><p>30 CPD hours</p>This course is intended for<p>This course is designed for people who are seeking to launch a career in cybersecurity.</p>Overview<p>Assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommend and implement appropriate security solutions; Monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, and IoT; Operate with an awareness of applicable laws and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance; Identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents.</p><p>CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and is the first security certification a candidate should earn.<br /> <br /> CompTIA Security+ establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs.</p></div><div id="course-pills-2"><h3>Lesson 1: Summarize Fundamental Security Concepts</h3> <ul> <li>Security Concepts</li> <li>Security Controls</li> </ul> <h3>Lesson 2: Compare Threat Types</h3> <ul> <li>Threat Actors</li> <li>Attack Surfaces</li> <li>Social Engineering</li> </ul> <h3>Lesson 3: Explain Cryptographic Solutions</h3> <ul> <li>Cryptographic Algorithms</li> <li>Public Key Infrastructure</li> <li>Cryptographic Solutions</li> </ul> <h3>Lesson 4: Implement Identity and Access Management</h3> <ul> <li>Authentication</li> <li>Authorization</li> <li>Identity Management</li> </ul> <h3>Lesson 5: Secure Enterprise Network Architecture</h3> <ul> <li>Enterprise Network Architecture</li> <li>Network Security Appliances</li> <li>Secure Communications</li> </ul> <h3>Lesson 6: Secure Cloud Network Architecture</h3> <ul> <li>Cloud Infrastructure</li> <li>Embedded Systems and Zero Trust Architecture</li> </ul> <h3>Lesson 7: Explain Resiliency and Site Security Concepts</h3> <ul> <li>Asset Management</li> <li>Redundancy Strategies</li> <li>Physical Security</li> </ul> <h3>Lesson 8: Explain Vulnerability Management</h3> <ul> <li>Device and OS Vulnerabilities</li> <li>Application and Cloud Vulnerabilities</li> <li>Vulnerability Identification Methods</li> <li>Vulnerability Analysis and Remediation</li> </ul> <h3>Lesson 9: Evaluate Network Security Capabilities</h3> <ul> <li>Network Security Baselines</li> <li>Network Security Capability Enhancement</li> </ul> <h3>Lesson 10: Assess Endpoint Security Capabilities</h3> <ul> <li>Implement Endpoint Security</li> <li>Mobile Device Hardening</li> </ul> <h3>Lesson 11: Enhance Application Security Capabilities</h3> <ul> <li>Application Protocol Security Baselines</li> <li>Cloud and Web Application Security Concepts</li> </ul> <h3>Lesson 12: Explain Incident Response and Monitoring Concepts</h3> <ul> <li>Incident Response</li> <li>Digital Forensics</li> <li>Data Sources</li> <li>Alerting and Monitoring Tools</li> </ul> <h3>Lesson 13: Analyze Indicators of Malicious Activity</h3> <ul> <li>Malware Attack Indicators</li> <li>Physical and Network Attack Indicators</li> <li>Application Attack Indicators</li> </ul> <h3>Lesson 14: Summarize Security Governance Concepts</h3> <ul> <li>Policies, Standards, and Procedures</li> <li>Change Management</li> <li>Automation and Orchestration</li> </ul> <h3>Lesson 15: Explain Risk Management Processes</h3> <ul> <li>Risk Management Processes and Concepts</li> <li>Vendor Management Concepts</li> <li>Audits and Assessments</li> </ul> <h3>Lesson 16: Summarize Data Protection and Compliance Concepts</h3> <ul> <li>Data Classification and Compliance</li> <li>Personnel Policies</li> </ul></div><div id="course-pills-3"><h4>Additional course details:</h4><br /><p>Nexus Humans CompTIA Security Plus Certification (Exam SY0-601) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. </p><p></p> This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. <p></p>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.  <p></p>While we feel this is the best course for the CompTIA Security Plus Certification (Exam SY0-601) 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.  <p></p>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.<p></p></div>

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA A+

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" id="isPasted" 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;">DATE:&nbsp;</strong>Tuesday 24th September 2024</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;">TIME:&nbsp;</strong>Starting from 10:30am&nbsp;</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;">LOCATION:&nbsp;</strong>ONLINE (Zoom)</p><h3 style="margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; font-size: 18px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:18px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style='font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; color: black; box-sizing: border-box;' fr-original-style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black;'>*This free workshop is for businesses based in North Essex only, (Braintree, Maldon, Tendring, Colchester and Chelmsford) and is brought to you by the teams at the North Essex Economic Board, Backing Essex Business, and Let&#39;s Do Business Group. If you are based in Essex but outside of the North Essex areas listed above, please get in touch with the team at <a href="mailto:essex@ldbgroup.co.uk" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">essex@ldbgroup.co.uk</a>&nbsp;</span></em></h3><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Digital PR is tailored for professionals and businesses seeking to master the art of public relations in the digital age. Led by PR expert and regular BBC contributor Sarah Brockwell, this session delves into cutting-edge strategies for effective digital PR, including organic SEO, online reputation management, influencer partnerships, podcasts, blogs, content distribution, and media pitching in the digital realm.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Participants will learn how to plan compelling PR campaigns that resonate with online audiences. They will leave knowing how to leverage online publications, and digital tools to amplify brand messaging, generate positive media coverage, and build meaningful relationships with their target audience and target media.</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;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Businesses of all stages and sizes as well as Sole Traders will benefit from this workshop.&nbsp;</em></strong></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;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Virtual workshop duration: 2 hours</em></strong></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;"><p style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; color: var(--text); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:15px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin:0cm;'><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><span style='font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;' fr-original-style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;'>This programme is delivered by the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) in partnership with Backing Essex Business and Let&#39;s Do Business Group.</span></strong></p><p style="font-size: var(--font-size); font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; line-height: var(--font-size-h2); color: var(--text); text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:var(--font-size);font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin:0cm;line-height:var(--font-size-h2);color:var(--text);text-align:start; border-box;word-spacing:0px;'><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style='font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;' fr-original-style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;'>Backing Essex Business is undertaking this project jointly with the&nbsp;</span></em></strong><span style='font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;' fr-original-style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;'><a href="https://neeb.org.uk/" target="_blank" title="https://neeb.org.uk/" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style='font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; color: blue; box-sizing: border-box;' fr-original-style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:blue;'>North Essex Economic Board (NEEB)</span></em></strong></a><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style='font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;' fr-original-style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;'>. The Board is a partnership of local authorities in the area: Braintree, Maldon, and Tendring district councils, Colchester Borough Council, Chelmsford City Council and Essex County Council.</span></em></strong></span></p><p style="font-size: var(--font-size); font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; line-height: var(--font-size-h2); color: var(--text); text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:var(--font-size);font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin:0cm;line-height:var(--font-size-h2);color:var(--text);text-align:start; border-box;word-spacing:0px;'><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style='font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;' fr-original-style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;'>This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.</span></em></strong></p><p style="font-size: var(--font-size); font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; line-height: var(--font-size-h2); color: var(--text); text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:var(--font-size);font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin:0cm;line-height:var(--font-size-h2);color:var(--text);text-align:start; border-box;word-spacing:0px;'><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style='font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;' fr-original-style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;'>The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government&#39;s Levelling Up agenda and provides &pound;2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit&nbsp;</span></em></strong><span style='font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;' fr-original-style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;'><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus" target="_blank" title="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style='font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; color: blue; box-sizing: border-box;' fr-original-style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:blue;'>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus</span></em></strong></a></span></p><p style="font-size: var(--font-size); font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; line-height: var(--font-size-h2); color: var(--text); text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:var(--font-size);font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin:0cm;line-height:var(--font-size-h2);color:var(--text);text-align:start; border-box;word-spacing:0px;'><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><span style='font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;' fr-original-style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;'>Please click here to see our&nbsp;</span></strong><span style='font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;' fr-original-style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;'><a href="https://backingessexbusiness.co.uk/privacy-policy" target="_blank" title="https://backingessexbusiness.co.uk/privacy-policy" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><span style='font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; color: blue; box-sizing: border-box;' fr-original-style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:blue;'>Privacy Policy</span></strong></a><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><span style='font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;' fr-original-style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;'>. Please note that your details may be shared with the North Essex Economic Board who are funding this project.</span></strong></span></p><p style="font-size: var(--font-size); font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; line-height: var(--font-size-h2); color: var(--text); text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:var(--font-size);font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin:0cm;line-height:var(--font-size-h2);color:var(--text);text-align:start; border-box;word-spacing:0px;'><span style='font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;' fr-original-style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;'><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><span style='font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;' fr-original-style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;'><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></strong></span></p><img src="https://images.cademy.co.uk/bdc6fb76-f48f-4ee1-adb0-87a4b88fa0c4/2d3afdf4-7778-450b-bcbd-4f05ef26db09/original.png" style="width: 698px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: auto; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="width: 698px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: auto;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">

DATE: Tuesday 24th September 2024
TIME: Starting from 10:30am 
LOCATION: ONLINE (Zoom)
*This free workshop is for businesses based in North Essex only, (Braintree, Maldon, Tendring, Colchester and Chelmsford) and is brought to you by the teams at the North Essex Economic Board, Backing Essex Business, and Let's Do Business Group. If you are based in Essex but outside of the North Essex areas listed above, please get in touch with the team at essex@ldbgroup.co.uk 
Digital PR is tailored for professionals and businesses seeking to master the art of public relations in the digital age. Led by PR expert and regular BBC contributor Sarah Brockwell, this session delves into cutting-edge strategies for effective digital PR, including organic SEO, online reputation management, influencer partnerships, podcasts, blogs, content distribution, and media pitching in the digital realm.
Participants will learn how to plan compelling PR campaigns that resonate with online audiences. They will leave knowing how to leverage online publications, and digital tools to amplify brand messaging, generate positive media coverage, and build meaningful relationships with their target audience and target media.
Businesses of all stages and sizes as well as Sole Traders will benefit from this workshop. 
Virtual workshop duration: 2 hours



This programme is delivered by the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) in partnership with Backing Essex Business and Let's Do Business Group.
Backing Essex Business is undertaking this project jointly with the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB). The Board is a partnership of local authorities in the area: Braintree, Maldon, and Tendring district councils, Colchester Borough Council, Chelmsford City Council and Essex County Council.
This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government's Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus
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Let’s Do Business Group

Gain an understanding of developing a digital PR strategy at this online webinar.

Digital PR - ONLINE WORKSHOP

<h2 style="color: rgb(97, 32, 103); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(97, 32, 103);">Course description</h2><p style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Bunnyfoot were the pioneers and are now one of the leading providers of the Certified Professional for Usability and User Experience &ndash; Foundation Level (CPUX-F) in the United Kingdom. Created in association with the international UXQB, this professional 3-day UX certification programme covers user experience methods and theories &ndash; and is independently assessed/certified.</p><blockquote style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33); border-left: 2px solid rgb(94, 53, 177); margin-left: 0px; padding-left: 5px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(33, 33, 33);"><p style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33) !important; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(33, 33, 33) !important;">&ldquo;<em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The CPUX course was hugely insightful and I thoroughly enjoyed taking it. I left with the knowledge and understanding that has allowed me to talk confidently to senior managers about human-centred design and user experience, and the certification really demonstrates my expertise in the field.</em>&ldquo;</p><cite style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(33, 33, 33);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Debbie Maxwell</strong></strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Digital Marketing Manager, Legal &amp; General</cite></blockquote><figure style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(33, 33, 33);"><img alt="" data-src="https://www.bunnyfoot.com/wp-content/plugins/bunnyfoot-wp-helper/inc/images/training-beneath-description.png" src="https://www.bunnyfoot.com/wp-content/plugins/bunnyfoot-wp-helper/inc/images/training-beneath-description.png" fr-original-style="" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"></figure><h2 style="color: rgb(97, 32, 103); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(97, 32, 103);">Is it for you?</h2><p style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Absolutely! The Foundation level certification is appropriate for anyone who works in UX or who wants to become familiar<strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;</strong>with the basics of usability, for example, Product Managers, Software Developers and Designers of all interactive systems that have a user interface.</p><p style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">If you want to:</p><p style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">&bull; ensure that your knowledge of usability and user experience is completely up-to-date;<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">&bull; acquire knowledge and skills that follow the established conventions;<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">&bull; have recognised proof of your knowledge of usability and user experience&hellip;</p><p style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">&hellip;then CPUX-F is for you!</p><p style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">The certification gives you the qualification needed to advance to the higher certificates in the areas of usability testing (CPUX-UT) and user requirements engineering (CPUX-UR).</p><figure style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(33, 33, 33);"><img alt="" data-src="https://www.bunnyfoot.com/wp-content/plugins/bunnyfoot-wp-helper/inc/images/training-beneath-all.png" src="https://www.bunnyfoot.com/wp-content/plugins/bunnyfoot-wp-helper/inc/images/training-beneath-all.png" fr-original-style="" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"></figure><h2 style="color: rgb(97, 32, 103); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(97, 32, 103);">What you will learn</h2><p style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(33, 33, 33);"></p><p style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">The course is based on content from the <a href="http://www.uxqb.org/en/" style="color: rgb(172, 55, 180); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(172, 55, 180);">International Usability and User Experience Qualification Board</a> (UXQB) and is delivered remotely.</p><p style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">The course provides an introduction to usability and user experience in the areas of:</p><ul style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(33, 33, 33);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Usability principles and guidelines</strong></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Understanding and defining the context of use:</strong><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Procedures for analysis</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Observation</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Interviews</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Personas</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Scenarios</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">User groups</li></ul></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">How to gather and specify user requirements</strong></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Describing user interactions:</strong><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Design</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Low and high-fidelity prototypes</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Dialogue principles</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Heuristics</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Guidelines</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Best-practice error messaging</li></ul></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Usability testing and other evaluation methods</strong><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">A step-by-step approach to running a usability test</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Typical errors</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Heuristic evaluation</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Questionnaires</li></ul></li></ul><ul style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(33, 33, 33);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Interviews</strong><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Personas</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Scenarios</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">User group profiles</li></ul></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Systematically deriving user needs from context of use descriptions</strong><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Differentiate between types of user needs</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Apply quality factors for user needs</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Recognise user needs in context of use information</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Formulate user needs so that enables requirements can be derived</li></ul></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Deriving, specifying, structuring and prioritising user requirements</strong><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Validate user requirements with users</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Use of a structured scheme for prioritisation</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Ranking the relevance of user requirements together with users<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></li></ul></li></ul><blockquote style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33); border-left: 2px solid rgb(94, 53, 177); margin-left: 0px; padding-left: 5px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(33, 33, 33);"><p style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33) !important; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(33, 33, 33) !important;"></p><cite style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">&ldquo;<em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Really enjoyed the course at Bunnyfoot! It gave me a good overview of human centred design, and our teacher helped us understand how this fitted with latest industry practice, and it put me in a good position for the exam!</em>?<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Amy Tatton-Brown</strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Digital e-Commerce Conversion Manager, Lloyds Banking Group<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></cite></blockquote><h2 style="color: rgb(97, 32, 103); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(97, 32, 103);">Certification</h2><p style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">In order to gain the CPUX-Foundation certification, you must pass the 75-minute test that consists of 40 multiple choice questions. To pass, you must score at least 28 points out of the 40 possible.</p><p style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">You can find a complete example of a certification test on the <a href="https://uxqb.org/en/certification/foundation-level/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: rgb(172, 55, 180); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(172, 55, 180);">UXQB website</a></p><h2 style="color: rgb(97, 32, 103); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(97, 32, 103);">What are the UXQB and CPUX?</h2><p style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">The International Usability and User Experience Qualification Board (UXQB) is a consortium of internationally recognised experts in usability and user experience. UXQB&rsquo;s objective is to develop, maintain and manage the CPUX certification programs.</p><p style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">CPUX is an international standard for qualification of people working professionally within UX. So far unions in six European countries have joined UXQB: Germany, Switzerland, Austria, England, Holland and Denmark.</p><p style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Read more about UX certification at <a href="https://uxqb.org/en/certification/foundation-level/" style="color: rgb(172, 55, 180); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(172, 55, 180);">uxqb.org&nbsp;</a>where you can also find curricula and examples of the tasks that you have to solve if you want to be certified. The course includes many additional, unpublished examples of test tasks.</p><p style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(33, 33, 33);"></p><h2 style="color: rgb(97, 32, 103); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(97, 32, 103);">Necessary for Remote learning</h2><ul style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(33, 33, 33);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Access to Zoom</li></ul>

Bunnyfoot

Bunnyfoot were the pioneers and are now one of the leading providers of the Certified Professional for Usability and User Experience – Foundation Level (CPUX-F) in the United Kingdom. Created in association with the international UXQB, this professional 3-day UX certification programme covers user experience methods and theories – and is independently assessed/certified.

Certified Professional for Usability and User Experience – Foundation Certification (CPUX-F)

Oldham

<p style="color: rgb(50, 74, 109); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(50, 74, 109);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 2</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(50, 74, 109); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(50, 74, 109);">This module aims to develop an understanding of supply chain management in international trade. This includes defining supply chain management, the relationship between supply chain and logistics, effective supply chain planning and responding to problems and issues associated with international trade.</p><p style="color: rgb(50, 74, 109); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(50, 74, 109);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Agenda</strong></p><ul style="color: rgb(50, 74, 109); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(50, 74, 109);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Supply chain definition</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Identification of risks associated with broken supply chains.</li></ul><p style="color: rgb(50, 74, 109); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(50, 74, 109);">&nbsp;</p><ul style="color: rgb(50, 74, 109); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(50, 74, 109);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Application of supply chain in the global market.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Features of large organisations in supply chain management.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Impact of digital technology on supply chain management.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">How logistics operates within global supply chain management.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Cross trade.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Risk management and sustainability within the UK&rsquo;s supply chain management strategy.</li></ul><p style="color: rgb(50, 74, 109); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(50, 74, 109);">&nbsp;</p><p style="color: rgb(50, 74, 109); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(50, 74, 109);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Examination:</strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Certificate on completion and Pass on Multiple Choice<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Multiple choice questionnaire<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Credits: 1</p>

Export Unlocked Limited

SUPPLY CHAIN

St Albans

<p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">This Carbon Literacy Training has been developed in conjunction with the <a href="https://carbonliteracy.com/about-us/" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">Carbon Literacy Project</a> and funded by the Church of England Environment Programme. &nbsp;This bespoke training course has been designed especially for the Church of England to provide a strong grounding in carbon literacy to support clergy and key Eco champions in their work, as well as diocesan staff, and is a valuable professional development opportunity. The training course will equip each participant to understand the issues, present the need for action to people with differing awareness and views, and take practical steps to implement change individually and as local church communities.&nbsp;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">This free online course consists of 8 hours of learning over 4 sessions (2 hours each) and some pre-course preparation including videos and practical exercises.&nbsp;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Week 1: Tuesday 17th September 5-7pm</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Week 2: Tuesday 24th September 5-7pm</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Week 3: Tuesday 1st October 5-7pm</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Week 4: Tuesday 8th October 5-7pm</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">It starts with the basics and has plenty scope for learning and sharing for those with much more experience. The course is accredited by the Carbon Literacy Project and includes each participant making two carbon pledges at the end of the course to receive this accreditation</p>

This Carbon Literacy Training has been developed in conjunction with the Carbon Literacy Project and funded by the Church of England Environment Programme. This bespoke training course has been designed especially for the Church of England to provide a strong grounding in carbon literacy to support clergy and key Eco champions in their work, as well as diocesan staff, and is a valuable professional development opportunity. The training course will equip each participant to understand the issues, present the need for action to people with differing awareness and views, and take practical steps to implement change individually and as local church communities. 
This free online course consists of 8 hours of learning over 4 sessions (2 hours each) and some pre-course preparation including videos and practical exercises. 
Week 1: Tuesday 17th September 5-7pm
Week 2: Tuesday 24th September 5-7pm
Week 3: Tuesday 1st October 5-7pm
Week 4: Tuesday 8th October 5-7pm
It starts with the basics and has plenty scope for learning and sharing for those with much more experience. The course is accredited by the Carbon Literacy Project and includes each participant making two carbon pledges at the end of the course to receive this accreditation

The Diocese of St Albans

Smart Meter Training

Centre for Counselling & Psychotherapy Training (CCPT)

Trainers Course

ICDL (International Certification of Digital Literacy)

Carbon Literacy training (online)

<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;">In this course, you&rsquo;ll gain a basic understanding of finance and accounting concepts to drive the success of your business.</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">This course aims to demystify the accounting language over three hours so that you are in control of the financial performance of your business, helping you forecast for the future, evaluate your current efforts, and establish strategies to meet your goals.</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;">Date</strong>: Wednesday 25th September 2024</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;">Time</strong>: 9:30am - 12:30pm</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;">Location</strong>: Online</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;">For</strong>: Businesses based in North Essex (Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon, and Tendring)</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;">Cost</strong>: Free</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;">More about the course</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Even if you plan to hire an accountant, you still need to understand accounting information to make better, more informed decisions about your business. This webinar will give you the tools necessary to have a better understanding of what the professionals are saying down the line, so you can run your business better.</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;">What it covers</strong>:</p><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Part 1</em></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Historical business finance measurement</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The main performance measure - Profit &amp; Loss</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The main valuation measure - Balance Sheet</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"> The importance of cash management and working capital</li></ul><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Part 2</em></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">How to apply this knowledge to business planning and targeting</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Using the above measurement tools to help plan and forecast business performance, particularly Profit &amp; Loss and Cashflow and the key differences between them</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Break even</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Pricing methods</li></ul><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;">Who it is for</strong>:</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">The course is aimed at a whole range of businesses from start-up founders to local business owners to corporates, and is geared to anyone without a finance or accounting background. Your business must be based in or shortly relocating to North Essex (either Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon, or Tendring).</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;">Who should attend</strong>:</p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Entrepreneurs</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Micro business owners</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Small business owners</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Middle managers</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Consultants</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Coaches</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">E-commerce businesses</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Digital marketers</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Service based business owners</li></ul><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;">Skills gained</strong>:</p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand basic financial documents used in business</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Interpret the information in these documents, and use it to manage day-to-day business activity</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be more effective in their role</li></ul><p id="isPasted" 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;">About the host</strong>:</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><u fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Jim Fletcher ACMA GCMA</u></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Jim is a business manager with Let&#39;s Do Business Group and a dedicated business coach with 40 years&rsquo; commercial leadership experience. Drawing on his long career in the manufacturing and engineering sector, Jim provides tailored coaching, consultancy, non-executive directorship and project management services, across a full range of management, finance, sales &amp; marketing and operations functions.</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;"><p id="isPasted" 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;">This programme is delivered by the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) in partnership with Let&#39;s Do Business Group.</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Let&#39;s Do Business Group is undertaking this project jointly with the&nbsp;</strong></em><a href="https://neeb.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" title="https://neeb.org.uk/" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">North Essex Economic Board (NEEB)</strong></em></a><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">. The Board is a partnership of local authorities in the area: Braintree, Maldon, and Tendring district councils, Colchester Borough Council, Chelmsford City Council and Essex County Council.</strong></em></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.</strong></em></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government&#39;s Levelling Up agenda and provides &pound;2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit&nbsp;</strong></em><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" title="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus</strong></em></a></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;">Please click here to see our&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://backingessexbusiness.co.uk/privacy-policy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" title="https://backingessexbusiness.co.uk/privacy-policy" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Privacy Policy</strong></a><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">. Please note that your details may be shared with the North Essex Economic Board who are funding this project.</strong></p>

In this course, you’ll gain a basic understanding of finance and accounting concepts to drive the success of your business.
This course aims to demystify the accounting language over three hours so that you are in control of the financial performance of your business, helping you forecast for the future, evaluate your current efforts, and establish strategies to meet your goals.
Date: Wednesday 25th September 2024
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Online
For: Businesses based in North Essex (Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon, and Tendring)
Cost: Free
More about the course
Even if you plan to hire an accountant, you still need to understand accounting information to make better, more informed decisions about your business. This webinar will give you the tools necessary to have a better understanding of what the professionals are saying down the line, so you can run your business better.
What it covers:
Part 1
Historical business finance measurement
The main performance measure - Profit & Loss
The main valuation measure - Balance Sheet
The importance of cash management and working capital
Part 2
How to apply this knowledge to business planning and targeting
Using the above measurement tools to help plan and forecast business performance, particularly Profit & Loss and Cashflow and the key differences between them
Break even
Pricing methods
Who it is for:
The course is aimed at a whole range of businesses from start-up founders to local business owners to corporates, and is geared to anyone without a finance or accounting background. Your business must be based in or shortly relocating to North Essex (either Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon, or Tendring).
Who should attend:
Entrepreneurs
Micro business owners
Small business owners
Middle managers
Consultants
Coaches
E-commerce businesses
Digital marketers
Service based business owners
Skills gained:
Understand basic financial documents used in business
Interpret the information in these documents, and use it to manage day-to-day business activity
Be more effective in their role
About the host:
Jim Fletcher ACMA GCMA
Jim is a business manager with Let's Do Business Group and a dedicated business coach with 40 years’ commercial leadership experience. Drawing on his long career in the manufacturing and engineering sector, Jim provides tailored coaching, consultancy, non-executive directorship and project management services, across a full range of management, finance, sales & marketing and operations functions.



This programme is delivered by the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) in partnership with Let's Do Business Group.
Let's Do Business Group is undertaking this project jointly with the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB). The Board is a partnership of local authorities in the area: Braintree, Maldon, and Tendring district councils, Colchester Borough Council, Chelmsford City Council and Essex County Council.
This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government's Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus
Please click here to see our Privacy Policy. Please note that your details may be shared with the North Essex Economic Board who are funding this project.

This course aims to demystify the accounting language so that you are in control of the financial performance of your business, helping you forecast for the future, evaluate your current efforts, and establish strategies to meet your goals.

Finance for Non-Financial Entrepreneurs - North Essex

<h3 id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(0, 31, 46); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 31, 46);">Innovation can only become a sustainable process when it is embedded in the organisational culture. But changing an organisational culture isn&rsquo;t easy. Implementing the changes that will drive cultural change requires equipping your people with the necessary skills and competencies that will allow them to become change agents, promoting and supporting new ways of working. &nbsp;</h3><p style="color: rgb(0, 31, 46); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 31, 46);">Our FREE webinar on <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Wednes</strong><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">day 17 May</strong>&nbsp;will help you learn how to drive innovation in your organisation and foster a creative, adaptive and sustainable work environment.</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 31, 46); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 31, 46);">At this engaging webinar attendees will learn:</p><ul style="color: rgb(0, 31, 46); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 31, 46);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Why organisations struggle to make innovation sustainable</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">What it takes to embed innovation in the organisational DNA</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The essential skills required to achieve sustainable innovation</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">How to implement a skills framework to underpin sustainable innovation</li></ul><h3 style="color: rgb(0, 31, 46); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 31, 46);">Our Speaker</h3><p style="color: rgb(0, 31, 46); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 31, 46);">David Mawhinney OBE is the co-founder of Celsio, a specialist innovation consultancy that provides business leaders with the tools, skills, and confidence to think differently about their business. An experienced CEO, he has worked with both start-ups and established companies, using innovation as lever to drive business growth.</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 31, 46); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 31, 46);"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">If you require more information or need help to register yourself or a group of colleagues, please email <a href="mailto:mervyn.mccormick@cforc.org" style="color: rgb(225, 14, 73); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" target="_blank" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(225, 14, 73);">mervyn.mccormick@cforc.org</a></em></p>

A Digital Ecosystem for The Energy Sector“Accelerate the new era in Energy by unlocking the Digital Future”Thursday 26TH September 1:30 pm – 2:45pm
The world’s energy systems are changing. The smart grid is an electricity network that uses digital innovation and other advanced technologies including AI to monitor and manage the transport of electricity from decentralized generation sources to meet the varying electricity demands of end users. Hear from 2 leading experts from a major utility (ESB) and a global multinational (GE) on how they are providing leading edge digital solutions and have a clear view of the innovation required to accelerate the pace of change.

Host: Paddy Turnbull, Vice Chair, Smart Grid Ireland

Presenters:
Edmund O’Carroll, ESB Networks’ newly formed Business and Operations Hub within the DMSO.
Ed holds a B.Eng (Elec) from UCC and M.Eng.SC from the Tyndall Institute, Cork. Ed joined ESB Networks in 2003 and worked in a number of roles, principally in the original roll out of the Outage Management System (OMS). Ed moved to Eirgrid in 2009 to work with the Power Systems Applications team where he was SCADA Team Lead and worked on integration of many new technologies into the transmission control room. Ed rejoined ESB Networks in 2022 to work in NN,LC as the Operational Control Architecture manager. Ed is currently working in the newly formed Business and Operations Hub within the DMSO.

Thorsten Heller – Chief Innovation Officer, General Electric Vernova Electrification Software 
Thorsten was the CEO & Co-Founder of Greenbird Integration Technology providing the leading Enterprise iPaaS and Data Mesh Platform driving the Energy Transition. Acquired by GE Vernova in August 2023. Software Utility Executive with long term experience in datafy’ing utilities to build a more sustainable grid.



Centre for Competitiveness

Innovation

Learn how to drive innovation in your organisation and foster a creative, adaptive and sustainable work environment.

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Bayfield Training and the University of Cambridge Department of Land Economy
This prestigious eight-week online Real Estate course is suitable for modellers new to Real Estate and experienced Real Estate Analysts looking to formalise their skill set. This course will equip you with skills to start building your own financial models and the certificate will give your employers and colleagues reassurance of your expertise.
If you want to enhance your financial modelling skills over an extended period, the Real Estate Financial Modelling Certificate is the course for you.
This online real estate course has been put together exclusively for the Real Estate Financial Modelling certificate, using state of the art digital resources such as animations, video-steps, digital whiteboard and video-interactions as well as the spreadsheets, text based resources and tutor contact you would expect from any of Bayfield Training’s classroom based courses.
 Assessment is in the form of a guided model build exercise and written model appraisal. Participants benefit from an additional months access to the course platform after submission of the assessment.


On this course you will:
Become a competent model builder, building Real Estate Financial Models from scratch
Learn tricks and concepts from financial modelling experts with decades of experience in practice and academia
Learn how to use Real Estate Financial Models to make informed investment decisions
Learn at a consistent pace over 8 weeks allowing you to take the time to fully grasp this important skill
This course is suitable for:
Chartered Surveyors
Asset Managers
Financial Controllers
Financial Analysts
Investment Managers
Property Managers
Real Estate Students/Recent Graduates
Course Outline:
Module 1 - Economic Context
Introduction to Real Estate Asset Modelling and how it relates to and is distinct from Econometric Models.
Introduction to Real Estate Asset Modelling and how it relates to and is distinct from Econometric Models.
Why Real Estate Asset Modelling is important
Understanding the occupier, asset and development markets and the relevant modelling approaches for each
Real Estate Sub-Sector Key Performance Indicators
Introduction to conventional valuations and financial mathematics
Understanding and minimising errors in Financial Models


Module 2 - Cash Flow Fundamentals
Constructing a financial model from first principles.
Understanding all the components of a basic cash flow model
Understand why Corporate Finance Models and Real Estate Models are different
Financial Model Design
Making the link between valuations, income mathematics and discounted cash flows
Internal Rate of Return, Net Present Value,Worth and other metrics
Features and techniques to aid fast model building


Module 3 - Developing the Cash Flow
Adapting financial models for different periodicities and building rent functions for different rent behaviour.
Understanding how leases vary with respect to rent over time: Rent Reviews, Break Clauses, Rent Free Periods, Lease Expiries etc.
Developing the concept of a Rent Function in Excel
Logic mathematics and Logic functions
Projecting rent to adapt to different lease contracts and growth patterns
Alternative solutions to Logic functions
Comparative analysis of lease structures in different jurisdictions and adapting financial models


Module 4 - Real Estate Data
Understanding the different sources of data, constructing basic time series models and recognising basic patterns.
Key Property market indicators
Characteristics and application of key input metrics for Real Estate Appraisals
Understanding the eight components of Real Estate Price Dynamics
Awareness of the different sources of data
Reading and using general property market reports
Constructing basic time series models and recognising basic patterns


Module 5 - Development Appraisals
Constructing a development appraisal from first principles and understanding development return metrics.
Understanding the key components of a development project
Understanding the difference between development and investment appraisals
Residual Appraisals and Profit Calculations
Cost orientated cash flows and phased sales
Cumulative construction cost patterns: incidental, fixed, loaded and S-curve
Development return metrics and Modified IRRs


Module 6 - Multi-let Cash Flows
Constructing an advanced multi-let cash flow model and learn different techniques to build flexible rent functions.
Multi-let and portfolio model design principles
Building complex date functions and date series
The three multi-let rent projection techniques
Perpendicular Rent Functions
Incorporate advanced rent adjustments into the Rent Function
Incorporate sector and period varying rental growth rates
Simplifying OPEX and CAPEX projections
Discounting techniques on complex and volatile cash flows


Module 7 - Project Finance
Constructing a flexible Real Estate Debt Finance model.
Revision of the Mathematics of amortisation and debt finance
Basic senior debt models and geared net cash flow
LTV, IRR and Interest Rate Dynamics
Flexible term, repayment options and deferred interest
Loan covenant tests
Understanding different tranches of debt
Understanding how complex debt structures impact the returns to different parties


Module 8 - Model Interpretation and Risk Analysis
Learn how to read, analyse and report on real estate financial models.
Understand how to read models and develop an investment narrative
Visualise model outputs using graph functions, conditional formatting, dynamic symbols and dashboards
Learn how to use built-in Sensitivity, Scenario Analysis tools and third-party add-ins
Learn how to construct varied project scenarios in a systematic way
Introduction to Monte Carlo Analysis and VBA
Optimising sale dates and other parameters
Create well written, attractive and persuasive reports


Included in the Course
Bayfield Training and University of Cambridge Accredited Certificate & LinkedIn Proficiency Badge
64 CPD Hours
1 Month Post-Course Access to the Digital Platform - 12 Months Post-Course Access to the Platform can be purchased for an additional fee
Course Files
Q&A Webinars and Guest Speaker Webinars
Further Learning Resources (Reading, Files and Videos)
Post Course Support - Two Months of Questions & Answers


2024 Cohort Dates Include:
3rd June to 29th July
5th August to 25th September 2024
30th September to 25th November


For more information, please contact Sam on the Bayfield Training Sales team:
E - s.musgrave@bayfieldtraining.com
T - 01223 517851
W - www.bayfieldtraining.com

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