Introduction to Research Awareness in Social Care Course It might be useful to begin by saying what this course is not intended to be. It is not intended to be a research methods programme. Many people who have not studied research before are anxious that they will be confronted by a mass of confusing statistics which they neither feel equipped to underst&, nor are particularly interested in. This anxiety has its origins in a perception of research as something done by boffins in white coats surrounded by 'experiments' & computers churning out statistics which only they are qualified to underst&. This course is intended to question this perception by highlighting that research is something we all do in our everyday lives. ...

Introduction to Social Care Practice & Theories Course This course is an introduction to a particularly broad & complex topic: the relationship between ideas about social work & what social workers actually do. The sorts of questions that we will be considering in this course are: What is it that social workers actually do? What is social work supposed to be trying to achieve - & how should we go about it? What ideas or theories do in fact - or should - underlie social work practice? On what basis should - or do - social workers make decisions about how to respond to different situations? What techniques are available to social workers? How does social work relate to other professional groups who may work with the same service users? How do social work values relate to theory & practice? ...

Introductory Psychology Course Students enrol for courses in psychology for a number of reasons, but few are motivated by a desire to know what psychologists do. They want to know what is relevant to their lives, to their futures & how to cope with problems they themselves face & those they must confront within society. Psychology touches almost every part of our lives & in its various forms addresses the entire person; present & past history, needs & wants, joys & complaints, & in doing so presents us with the opportunity to bring the mind, the body & the spirit into alignment enabling all aspects of personality to function in harmony. ...

Intuitive Healing Course Contrary to popular belief healers are not the only people blessed with a remarkable gift, we all possess an intuitive healing code, an intuitive intelligence so powerful it can tell us how to heal. The mind is a powerful aid & just imagine the possibilities if we were able to tap into our intuition, which is often locked away from birth & never rediscovered. This course explores the realms of both spirit & mind & you will learn how to enhance your touch & intuition. Regardless of what life force you believe in the course will resonate within you & allow you to become more understanding of both the universe & your own spiritual capacity & inherent gifts. ...

Issues in Measuring Profit & Financial Position Course The measurement of profit & financial position is not as precise & objective as you may, at first, imagine. In order to prepare the profit & loss account & balance sheet, we have to employ estimates & assumptions. As a result, the portrayal of the financial health of a business can vary according to the particular estimates & assumptions that we make. There are three measurement areas that are critical to the measurement of profit & financial position: depreciation, stock valuation & the problem of bad & doubtful debts. In this course we examine each of these areas in turn. By the end of this course, you should be able to: explain the concept of depreciation   explain the main methods of depreciation & make appropriate calculations explain the various approaches to stock valuation & make appropriate calculations illustrate how different stock valuation methods impact on the calculation of profit   explain how a business should account for bad & doubtful debts   adjust the financial statements to reflect bad debts & changes in the provision for doubtful debts   discuss the role of subjectivity in the measurement of profit & financial position ...

IAB Computerised Bookkeeping Level 3 (QCF) Course This home learning level 3 Computerised Bookkeeping course is accredited by IAB & listed on the Qualifications Credit Framework (QCF) (QCF number 500/9407/5). The IAB Computerised Bookkeeping Level 3 course consists of one mandatory unit that will teach you how to manage a computerised accounts system in order to provide management information. This course is aimed at those who already have a good working knowledge of the software, & wish to further their studies of computerised bookkeeping within a working business environment. It is suitable for those who have achieved the IAB Levels 1 & 2 Combined Award in Computerised Bookkeeping. It could also be used by those with no prior knowledge, but who have good practical knowledge & skills & wish to gain an accredited qualification in the subject. After successfully completing this IAB Manual Bookkeeping course you could apply to the IAB for membership & to use the letters 'MIAB' after your name. ...

IAB Computerised Bookkeeping Levels 1 & 2 Combined (QCF) Course This distance learning course in Computerised Bookkeeping combines levels 1 & 2 into a complete, home learning course accredited by the IAB & recognised on the Qualifications Credit Framework (QCF) (QCF numbers: 500/9405/1 & 500/9261/3). The IAB Computerised Bookkeeping Levels 1 & 2 course covers 4 units of theoretical & practical information on the essential elements of computerised bookkeeping. It covers routine bookkeeping transactions, sales & purchase documents, & routine payments & receipts, all using computerised bookkeeping systems. After successfully completing this IAB Computerised Bookkeeping course you could apply to the IAB for membership & to use the letters 'AIAB' after your name. ...

IAB Computerised Payroll Levels 1 & 2 Combined (QCF) Course This distance learning course in Computerised Payroll combines levels 1 & 2 into a complete, home learning course accredited by the IAB & recognised on the Qualifications Credit Framework (QCF) (QCF numbers: 601/0733/9 & 601/0475/2). The IAB Computerised Payroll Levels 1 & 2 course covers 4 units of theoretical & practical information on the essential elements of computerised payroll, including the fundamental administration, theory & skills. After successfully completing this IAB Computerised Payroll course you could apply to the IAB for membership & to use the letters 'AIAB' after your name. ...

IAB Manual Bookkeeping Level 3 (QCF) Course This home learning level 3 Manual Bookkeeping course is accredited by IAB & listed on the Qualifications Credit Framework (QCF) (QCF number 500/9260/1). The IAB Manual Bookkeeping Level 3 course covers how to prepare financial statements for different types of organisations as well as preparing VAT returns & making accounting adjustments. After successfully completing this IAB Manual Bookkeeping course you could apply to the IAB for membership & to use the letters 'MIAB' after your name. ...