In a work context, ‘cultural change’ refers to changing an organisation's beliefs, priorities, procedures, roles and practices to alter the work environment. Organisations with a dysfunctional culture struggle to satisfy customers and retain employees. In this course, we'll define ‘organisational cultural change’ and provide a list of tools and techniques for changing and improving an organisation's culture.Do you know that your organisation's culture can impact its performance and revenue growth? Your organisation's culture greatly influences the success and general wellbeing of your business, employees and customers. All employee behaviour is controlled and guided by the values, expectations and practices that...

Port management handles ships, containers, loading and unloading and customs procedures. This course will explore port management, including its main functions and features. We will also study the legal aspects of ports, including port safety and security. You will find information about public or private ownership. By the end of the course, you will have learned about various port functions and strategic port planning.Port management is in charge of ships, containers, merchandise transportation and customs procedures. This course delves into the main ideas and practices of port management. You will discover the main functions and features of ports. In addition,...

This introductory course on maritime bearings and lubrication guides you through using bearings on shipboard machinery and their purpose. Learn about different types of anti-friction bearings used onboard ships, the differences between the ball and roller bearings and their respective applications. By the end of this course, be familiar with bearings and lubrication methods and become an authority on applying journal bearings for shipboard use.how bearing supports and aligns the rotating parts of the shipboard machinery. It describes the location of bearings on both sides (drive and non-drive end) of the pump and motor shafts and introduces the larger journal...

Early years teachers specialise in childhood development and work with children between the ages of 1-5. Do you want to become an early years teacher but don’t know where to start? This course equips you with the skills required to motivate children to guide them towards achieving their potential. We lay out the ‘Early Years Foundation Stage’ (EYFS) educational philosophy and explore the principles of Special Educational Needs (SEN) teaching.The first five years of life are critical in a child's development. Early childhood care and education can influence a child's long-term social, cognitive, emotional and physical development. Early years teachers...

In this free Balanced Scorecard (BSC) course, you will learn about BSC characteristics, uses, features, purpose, core concepts, advantages and disadvantages. You will be taught various BSC terms along with the challenges an organization faces while designing a BSC. Additionally, you will learn about the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and the SMART way of writing objectives along with the nine implementation steps of a BSC.The Balanced Scorecard has materialized itself as a demonstrated success tool to record, explain, and transform organizations' strategic goals into important objectives at various levels. This course on “Balanced Scorecard (BSC) - Strategy Management Framework &...

Learning resources are all around us. Unfortunately, they sometimes go unused. As a student, you have access to learning resources that have the potential to improve your immediate academic results and strengthen your knowledge and skills to support future success. Unfortunately, learning resources don’t always receive as much attention as they deserve. You can change this and benefit from them by taking this course.Gain an in-depth understanding of the wide range of learning resources available to support your academic success and achieve your best results with these widely implemented foundational learning processes. In addition, you will encounter graphic and procedural...

Modern successful businesses develop and implement strategic plans to maintain a sense of direction, improve their organisation's performance and give them a competitive edge. This free online course will teach you the relevant process for designing your own unique plans, changing your vision and mission into winning objectives and discovering the strategic competencies required for maintaining dominance in your sector. Start learning today.Executive management is the high level of management that includes Chief Executive Officers, Chief Finance Officers and other C-level managers. These positions are only suitable for individuals with adequate experience, knowledge and skills. Are you a senior manager...

Conflict can reduce productivity or create a hostile work environment if left unmanaged. However, smart conflict management can use disagreement to strengthen working relationships and improve processes. This conflict management course provides the training you need to turn negative workplace encounters into opportunities for growth. We analyse the key issues that drive conflict by applying the latest scientific research to the workplace.Workplace conflict is inevitable and there are many ways to deal with it as resolving tension is essential to the functioning of all organisations. This course identifies and analyses the behaviours and attitudes that can lead to conflict. First,...

This diploma course teaches you the essential skills required to become a successful florist. We offer a wealth of information, from flower and plant varieties to floral arrangements. If you ever considered turning your passion for flowers into a budding career, this diploma course also teaches you everything you need to know to run your own speciality flower shop. This course suits anyone with an eye for beauty and a love of flowers.This diploma course equips you with the skills and knowledge necessary to become a successful florist. We cover the basics of floristry and explain how to find and...

Windows 11, dubbed the ‘next-generation Windows’, is a free upgrade for compatible Windows 10 PCs. This course takes you on a tour of the beautiful world of Windows 11. One by one, you'll meet all the new features provided by this redesigned operating system and become familiar with all of its capabilities. You'll then head to OneDrive, where you'll find Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other apps that you may use right from the app launcher.Microsoft Windows is the platform used by more than a billion people worldwide to create, socialise, educate and work. This course is ideal for those who...