Educational Psychology The educational system provides a wide range of opportunities for psychologists. Because the beginnings of serious emotional problems often appear in the early years, many elementary schools employ psychologists whose training combines courses in child development, education & clinical psychology to work with individual children to evaluate learning & emotional problems. In consultation with parents & teachers they plan ways of helping the child both in the classroom & the home. This course offers an insight to this field. ...

Effective Business Writing Course Communication is of vital importance in an organisation. This communication can take many forms. In this course, we look at the written form, & how to get the maximum benefit from your business writing whether it is a short memo, a letter or a formal report. This will also help you with all your written communication including preparing assignments in your study programme. The key to improving any written communication is practice, so you will find several writing exercises to complete. You should do these with care.  However, in some of the activities you will be writing using the case study approach. The skills you will learn in this course will also help you in everyday life
- writing letters to your bank manager, or requesting information on a particular company product, or to complain about the accommodation on your dream holiday.
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Effective Management Skills Course The aim of this course is to help to identify, & to assist in developing, appropriate self & business management skills, to enhance your own & your team's performance, efficiency & profitability. At the end of this short course you will: be better able to control your business for enhanced profitability have a more positive & successful team. ...

Effective Marketing Skills Course No matter what business you are in, no matter what product of service you offer, you only make money by getting customers to buy that product or service. Getting customers & satisfying their needs is what makes a business successful. Marketing your business should be an integral part of every working day. Marketing your business when you start up & then leaving it to chance or ‘word of mouth’ is not good enough. Marketing is an ongoing process that is carried on as long as the business exists. ‘ Word of mouth’ is often regarded as ‘the best form of advertising’ because it is free & comes with a recommendation. However, it is not under your control & therefore cannot be included in a structured marketing plan. You must not hope that you will succeed as a result of the efforts, or not, of an uninterested third party! ...

Effective Parenting Course This programme can be used by parents, parents to be, or, anyone that takes on a parenting role. It will help them to develop their understanding of child behaviour & increase their knowledge of the role of parents in today’s society. The course will be ideal for those who want to gain a better understanding of child behaviour, parents’ rights & responsibilities in relation to current laws, & the support that is available to parents from professional services. People working with or mentoring parents may also find the qualification useful as a Level 2 starting qualification. This course aims to help learners understand the changing role of parenting & related issues in today’s society. The course outlines parents’ roles & responsibilities & covers legislation that affects parents. It examines the different family forms found in society & how they impact on the parenting role, & identifies key stages of development in children and learning opportunities they may have. The course also focuses on the health & safety of children & effective child behaviour management. ...

Effective Public Speaking Skills Course There is much to be done in this world. Look around you & see all the problems that are yet unsolved. Thousands of people need help in this country, & certainly abroad. Scores of organisations realise this need. They need you. You can play your part & give voice to your feelings, your ideas, your beliefs. Being an effective public speaker can be one of the greatest helps towards making this world a better place to live in. As an effective speaker you can arouse others. You can prevent a lot of people from feeling that 'they have nothing to live for.' ...

Electricity Fundamentals Course The main concern in this course is in the electrical forces which, when applied to an electric circuit, cause a flow of current. In addition we shall study what these electric currents do, how they flow & what effects they produce.  The more common electrical apparatus will be discussed, & in doing so, the chemical, heating & magnetic effects of current will be introduced. The objective therefore of this course is to give a better understanding in the many aspects of electricity. ...

Employing People Skills Course This aim of this course is to enable small business owners/managers to recruit & employ people effectively. At the end of this short course you will be able to: Assess your recruitment needs Identify the most effective method of recruitment Apply the aspects of employment legislation relevant to the size of your business Motivate, appraise & reward your staff Part with staff. ...

NCFE Level 3 (QCF) Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care course The NCFE Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care course is aimed at those who are looking for or just starting out in the healthcare sector. It is also relevant  to any health or social care worker who wishes to improve their understanding of end of life care. The qualification looks at the knowledge & understanding of the key principles of caring for patients approaching the end of their lives in a wide range of care settings, including hospices, care homes, care in the community & primary care. End of life care provides support for people approaching death, enabling them to live their lives as well as possible until they die. The benefit of this qualification is the achievement of a nationally recognised level 3 qualification, progression within your job role & continual professional development.  You will learn in your own time at a pace that suits you & you will not have to attend college.  You will be provided with high-quality & engaging support materials that provide the course content. This qualification is made up of a set of learning outcomes & assessment criteria that describe what you need to be able to do, & things you need to know to achieve your qualification. The qualification consists of 5 mandatory units. You will work through three modules that include all the course material that you need for the 5 units. Once you have completed each module you will be required to complete unit assessments that provide evidence of your knowledge & understanding in: Understand End of Life Care Communication During End of Life Care Assessment & Care Planning in End of Life Care Person-Centered Approached to End of Life Care Care During the Final Hours of Life & Bereavement Care Is there government funding available for doing this course? Great news! If you study this course you have the option to either fund the course yourself privately, or we are able to offer you the course funded using a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. Please click the “fees tab” for more information on how you can fund your course.       ...

Energy Healing for Animals Course This course is for those who would like to learn how to use modern Energy Therapy in the context of working with animals, including companion animals, wild animals & also covering a number of animal & pet related human problems such as bereavement. The course is prepared under advice from the International Guild For Animal Therapists & leads to a Diploma Certification as an Animal Energy Therapist. ...