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Develop your Project Management skills and fully understand the entire project lifecycle and key activities that need to be done to deliver a successful project outcome. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE OVERVIEW Duration: 2 days (13 hours) The ability to run a successful project professionally is a valuable transferrable life skill that can enhance your career and opportunities in any industry. Our Principles of Project Management course takes a pragmatic approach to managing a project successfully.  It looks at the entire project lifecycle and key activities that must be done to give a successful project outcome. This course is suitable for anyone who is involved in or about to run a project – either as a full-time project leader/manager or as a part of their role. OBJECTIVES  By the end of the course you will be able to: * Identify 10 key principles for managing a project successfully * Apply a common sense project lifecycle to a project regardless of its size or magnitude * Develop robust project documentation throughout the lifecycle whilst keeping the documents to a minimum * Identify the expectations of key stakeholders and develop a clear communication plan to engage with them * Apply a range of planning and scheduling techniques to help manage the project timeline * Produce realistic estimates to help monitor and control the project costs * Manage key risks and issues associated throughout the project lifecycle * Manage changes through a robust change control process * Manage the Project team through the use of clearly defined Work Packages * Identify and manage key areas of conflict throughout the lifecycle CONTENT INTRODUCTION * Key characteristics of projects v Business as Usual * Definition of Programmes and Portfolios * Project Lifecycles – A structured approach using phases * Reasons why projects fail * 10 principles of successful project management THE CONCEPT (FEASIBILITY) PHASE * Analysing the project context / environment * Stakeholder needs and requirements * Content of a Business Case * Differences between Benefits, Success Criteria, Success Factors and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) * Purpose of the Project Brief THE DEFINITION (PLANNING) PHASE * Defining the Scope of a project * Assigning Project roles and responsibilities * Product Breakdown structures and Work Breakdown Structures * Approaches to estimating * Detailed planning using Gantt charts * Critical path analysis * Using project management software – an overview * Constructing a realistic project budgets * Resource allocation and optimisation * Producing a Communication Plan THE IMPLEMENTING (EXECUTION) PHASE * Delegating using a Work Package * Project tracking and reporting * Managing contractors * Controlling changes to the project * Risk and Issues management * Managing conflict between stakeholders THE HANDOVER / CLOSURE PHASE * Measuring project success * Capturing Lessons * Post project review and evaluation * Benefits Realisation * Transferring the deliverable into Business as Usual

This qualification is for tutors, trainers, or assessors, who are new into their role and looking for development of teaching, training and assessment skills. The qualification is made up of a range of units which can be adapted to any learning and development role, so, whether you are working with groups or individuals; delivering training in classrooms, in the workplace or online; planning training sessions or developing resources, units can be combined to suit your role and career objectives. This qualification is an expansion of the Level 3 Award in Education and Training qualification; it also contains the Assessor units for anyone looking to become a qualified assessor. Please see this link for the full qualification breakdown [https://www.alstraining.org.uk/apprenticeship-employers/learning-and-development/]. This qualification is delivered though monthly workshops and mentoring visits from our Learning Advisor, who will support and advise you to develop your knowledge and skills in learning and development. You will also carry out self study and develop training sessions and materials. The course takes between 9-15 months to complete. You will be able to: * Plan and deliver engaging and inclusive teaching and training sessions * Adapt training and assessment to meet learners’ individual needs * Facilitate learning one to one or in groups * Have the option to complete the Assessor qualification as part of the course * Use reflective practice to improve on your training and assessment skills * Access funding for this qualification as part of an Apprenticeship programme *eligibility criteria apply -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FURTHER INFORMATION TO ACCESS THE APPRENTICESHIP FUNDING YOU MUST: * Be new into role within the last 12 months (and be able to provide a contract with your start date in the role) * Complete Essential Skills in Communication, Application of Number and Digital Literacy (or provide GCSE Certificates to be exempt). Workshops are provided. * Live or work in Wales * Be employed / self employed for a minimum of 16 hours per week WORKSHOPS INCLUDE: • Course induction and Reflective Practice • The purpose and context of Learning and Development • Inclusive Practice: Universal Design for Learning • Session Planning • Teaching Methods and approaches • Micro-teach • The Principles and Practices of Assessment (optional) PARTNERSHIPS This qualification is delivered in partnership with ALS training who provide funding from the Welsh Government -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BENEFITS * Gain confidence in your teaching and training skills * Gain an industry recognised qualification * Learn from our experienced Learning Advisor and have bespoke support and guidance * Discover practical tools and techniques you can apply in your training and assessment * Develop your own professional network -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When? The next course start date is June 2024 Where? The workshops are held online. The mentoring visits can either be online or in person depending on location and preference Who? This course is for tutors, trainers or assessors who are new into role within the last 12 months Cost Fully funded as part of an Apprenticeship Programme

> An accredited qualification to prepare supervisors and team leaders for a > future management role. This programme gives Team Leaders & Managers the skills, disciplines and confidence to manage their team effectively and add a great deal more value to the organisation - where they have to apply their learning in order to achieve the highly coveted ILM qualification. In order for a business to obtain maximum results, it is important that employees are motivated and supported in their job roles. It is the responsibility of the team leader or supervisor to lead their team effectively and present feedback to management. This 3-day programme will guarantee to boost your performance as a team leader and help you make the transition from working in a team to leading a team. We use a combination of theory and practical to help you develop yourself, and a toolkit of resources to use in the workplace. This is an internationally accredited course which not only carries kudos but it ensures you apply the learning back into the workplace for an immediate impact. All of our ILM Programmes are provided in partnership with BCF Group Limited [https://www.thebcfgroup.co.uk/management-training/ilm-level-2-award-in-leadership-and-team-skills.php], which is the ILM Approved Centre we deliver under. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course Syllabus The syllabus of the ILM Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team Skills course is split into three main modules, covering the following: Module One Developing Yourself as a Team Leader * Learning the various roles, functions and responsibilities of a team leader - depending on workplace * Recognising limits of authority and accountability, and how these are defined * Developing personal skills and abilities for effective team leading * Using reflective learning skills to improve performance * Identifying areas of strength and possible improvement * Finding ways of obtaining feedback from others * Receiving and responding positively to feedback Module Two Workplace Communications * Learning stages in the communication process * Consideration of the recipient's needs * Spotting barriers to communication and how to overcome them * Establishing a range of direct communication methods relevant to the team * Collating a range of direct communication methods relevant to people outside own area of responsibility. This includes written, telephone, e-mail and face-to-face * Recognising the aspects of face-to-face communication, including appearance, impact, body language * Realising the importance of succinct and accurate records of one-to-one oral communication * Reasons for maintaining records of one-to-one communication (e.g. potential disciplinary or legal issues) Module Three Managing Yourself * Setting SMART objectives and using them to prioritise own actions * Learning simple time management techniques * Developing an awareness of own skills and abilities * Giving yourself personal objectives in relation to team objectives * Developing flexibility and responding to daily changing circumstances * Diagnosing the causes and impacts of stress at work * Identifying symptoms of stress in yourself * Knowing the implications of stress for workplace and non-work activities/relationships * Developing simple stress management techniques * Available sources of support * Action planning and review techniques -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITATION As with all ILM accredited programmes, participants will need to complete the post-programme activity in order to achieve their full ILM Level 2 Award in Team Leading. This element is designed to show to ILM that you are able to apply what you have learned in the workplace. WHO IS IT FOR? This programme is ideal for practising or aspiring team leaders, in any industry sector, who is looking to gain a solid foundation or develop their existing skills as a team leader. This internationally recognised course will give you a solid understanding of what is needed to be a successful team leader, how to delegate, motivate and how to implement these skills in to your work place. WHAT WILL I LEARN? At the end of the course, successful candidates will: * Have a good understanding of the team leader role * Apply a range of effective communication skills to overcome barriers * Know how to motivate, build confidence and gain the best from their teams * Identify, build and encourage effective team behaviours * Apply practical skills and knowledge to be transferred to the workplace * Gain an internationally recognised qualification WHAT IS REQUIRED? There are no formal entry requirements, but participants will normally be either practising or aspiring team leaders, with the opportunity to meet the assessment demands and have a background that will enable them to benefit from the programme. SCHEDULED COURSES Unfortunately this course is not one that is currently scheduled as an open course, and is only available on an in-house basis. For more information about running this course in-house at your premises, please contact us for more information.

Expand your Power BI knowledge and take your reports to the next level. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE OVERVIEW Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) This course is aimed at existing users who want to expand their skills to use advanced reporting techniques and use DAX to create calculated columns and measures. Participants should have either attended our Power BI – Introduction course or have equivalent knowledge. You should be able to import and transform data and create simple reports. OBJECTIVES  By the end of the course you will be able to: * Import and connect data tables * Create and use date calendars * Create calculated columns * Create and use measures * Use drill down and drill through * Create Tooltip pages * Add and customise slicers * Add action buttons * Streamline your report for use in the Power BI Service CONTENT REVIEW OF IMPORTING AND LOADING DATA * Importing data * Transforming data * Adding custom columns * Creating data models * Building visuals CREATING DATE CALENDARS * Building date tables * Creating Financial Year information * Including Month and Day information CREATING CALCULATED COLUMNS  * Power Query custom columns vs DAX columns * Creating DAX calculated columns CREATING MEASURES * Implicit vs Explicit Measures * Building measures * Using DAX * Common DAX functions DRILL DOWN VS DRILL THROUGH * Review of drill down * Creating drill through pages * Using drill through CREATING TOOLTIPS PAGES * Adding pages to use for Tooltips * Linking ToolTip pages to visuals USING ACTION BUTTONS * Adding images * Adding buttons * Setting actions WORKING WITH SLICERS * Adding slicers * Changing slicer settings * Syncing slicers between pages * Showing what has been sliced * Setting slicer interactions TECHNIQUES IN THE POWER BI SERVICE * Hiding the navigation bar * Stopping users manually filtering

Discover the amazing features this tool has to offer in combining, collating and editing documents and the forms, markups and redaction techniques available. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Duration 1 day (6.5 hours) Overview This Adobe Acrobat course looks at the powerful features of the tool quite often overlooked.  The course requires the use of either the Standard or Professional versions of Acrobat as the free Acrobat Reader only has limited functionality. Learn how to combine documents into a single file, edit and mark up PDFs, compare documents, redact data from documents and create fillable forms. OBJECTIVES  By the end of the course you will be able to: * Create PDFs from other tools * Set security * Collate and combine files into a single PDF * Edit PDF files * Complete and sign documents * Create fillable forms * Mark up PDF documents * Compare files * Redact data CONTENT CREATING PDFS * Building PDF documents from Word, Excel and PowerPoint * Setting PDF options for print, image quality and security WORKING IN ACROBAT * Home, Tools and Document Views * Using the Navigation Panel and Pane * Floating toolbar and Contextual menus COLLATING AND COMBINING FILES * Combining multiple files into a single PDF * Adding extra files * Deleting pages and reorganising pages EDITING FILES * Editing text and graphics * Adding text and images * Adding headers and footers, watermarks and backgrounds ADDING LINKS * Adding manual links * Automatic links COMPLETING AND SIGNING DOCUMENTS * Using fill and sign to complete forms * Adding signatures CREATING FILLABLE AND SIGNABLE FORMS * Prepare a form * Autodetect fillable fields * Add manual fillable fields * Adding drop downs, check boxes, etc. * Naming fields * Setting field properties * Previewing the form MARKING UP DOCUMENTS * Marking up changes * Using sticky notes * Using the highlighter pen * Adding stamps * Attaching documents and audio * Replying to comments COMPARING FILES * Selecting settings * Comparison report * Reviewing differences * Using the changes pane REDACTING DATA (ACROBAT PROFESSIONAL ONLY) * Setting redaction options * Redacting chosen text * Searching and redacting words, phrases or patterns * Redacting whole pages * Applying redaction

Ensure you can fully utilize this powerful tool to create a range of flowcharts and diagrams. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE OVERVIEW Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours)  Microsoft Visio is a powerful tool designed to simplify complex information through the creation of simple, professional-looking diagrams. While Visio is capable of producing almost any type of drawing this training concentrates on flowcharts, swim lane process diagrams and organisation charts. You will also discover the real power of Visio by adding essential data to the content of your diagrams and producing reports in Excel using this data. This course is designed for either new users of Visio or those who have dabbled and can create basic diagrams. Our course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to navigate your way around this powerful program and produce different types of diagram. OBJECTIVES  By the end of the course you will be able to: * Create and amend flowcharts * Create cross functional (Swim Lane) process flows * Produce organisation charts by importing data * Add essential data to shapes * Export diagram data reports to Excel * Present, publish and print Visio diagrams CONTENT VISIO ESSENTIALS * Finding your way around Visio * Using the ribbon and Quick Access toolbar * Keyboard shortcuts * Shapes and stencils explained * What Visio can do for you CREATING BASIC FLOWCHARTS * Working with shapes * Adding and deleting shapes * Joining, aligning and sizing shapes * Using Auto-Connect * Labelling shapes and connectors EDITING AND IMPROVINC FLOWCHARTS  * Amending shape and connector labels * Using colours to emphasise * Changing line styles * Moving and copying objects * Grouping diagram elements * Quick ways of working CROSS FUNCTIONAL FLOWCHARTS * Creating Cross-Functional Flowcharts * Manipulating functional bands * Creating off-page references within diagrams and hyperlinks to other documentation ORGANISING CHARTS AND SHAPE DATA * Using the wizard to create an organisation Chart * Importing existing Data into to create an organisation chart * Modifying an organisation chart * Shape Data * Adding shape data to a shape * Creating shape data sets DIAGRAM REPORTS * Exporting data to a report in Excel * Exporting to HTML * Creating and customizing reports PRESENTING, PUBLISHING AND PRINTING * Using Page Setup * Print previewing * Embedding backgrounds * Adding headers and footers * Converting your final documentation to PDF * Saving as HTML * Visio with PowerPoint

With our natural, humane and effective methods of training dogs, you will find just as many of our clients have before you, that Dog Training doesn't need to be difficult or stressful. Dog & puppy training is something magical and fulfilling for both you and your dogs. The owner is fully qualified and Kennel Club accredited, She is also affiliated to the British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers.

Lloyds School of Motoring specialise in both minibus driver training and bus training courses. To maximise employment opportunities, we recommend that consideration is given to opting for the full bus licence when completing bus training courses.

Lloyds School of Motoring provides lorry training in our privately owned fleet of vehicles across all categories.

We deliver forklift training to both individuals and companies. Courses are delivered onsite at our training centre or arrangements can be made to deliver at a company’s premises.