This advanced course will strengthen your skills and understanding when it comes to Spreadsheets 2016.The European Computer Driving Licence has recently rebranded and is known as the International Certification of Digital Literacy – ICDL for short. It is the internationally recognised qualification for computer users, and is widely recognised by employers as proof of ability and competence when working with IT. Advanced ICDL Spreadsheets (Module AM4) is a high-level certification programme which presents candidates with the opportunity to bring their spreadsheet skills to an expert level. Completion of this module will enable candidates to master the more advanced functions of...

This advanced course will strengthen your skills and understanding when it comes to Word Processing 2016.The European Computer Driving Licence has recently rebranded and is known as the International Certification of Digital Literacy – ICDL for short. It is the internationally recognised qualification for computer users, and is widely recognised by employers as proof of ability and competence when working with IT. The Advanced ICDL Word Processing course (Module AM3) is a high-level certification programme through which candidates can demonstrate their ability to use the advanced features of word processing applications to enhance their work, improve productivity and save time....

This course is for anyone wishing to understand and apply the principles of managing the day to day causes of anxiety and how it impacts on stress in general.Applying the key learning points in this course can have a positive impact on your ability to manage (not eliminate) stress and anxiety. Content is evidence-based and follows information, advice and guidance used by professionals in the field of psychology and counselling. What you will experience The course is broken down in to 4 bite-sized units with the following titles: • Self-assessment
• Wellbeing and Me
• Making...

Exploring the hazards of manual handling in the workplace.Approximately 25 million working days are lost each year due to work-related illness or workplace injury. Within that, a staggering number are a result of work-related incidents that could have easily been avoided. This short, auto-marked programme will give you the knowledge you need to understand risks in relation to manual handing, and will inform you how to control and and act upon any likely hazards present in your particular place of work. What you will experience This course has four main sections: Section 1: The reasons for safe manual handling
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This course is for anyone wishing to become a Mental Health First Aider. It covers the fundamentals of promoting good mental health and how to recognise symptoms of poor mental health.The course gives a good overview on how to respond when a colleague, or anyone else, is in crisis. With clear advice and guidance, you will become more confident in supporting someone experiencing mental health problems. What you will experience The course is broken down in to 2 bite-sized units with the following titles: • Taking Care of Your Mental Health
• Mental Health First Response On completion of...

This course explains in detail the links between physical and mental health.Learn how to apply useful tips to establish every day routines to improve both the mind and the body. Understanding the specifics about how the body and mind work with one another -or against one another – can be a great motivator for making healthy choices and improving resilience and wellbeing. What you will experience The course is broken down in to 4 bite-sized units with the following titles: • Self-assessment
• Taking Care of Your Mental Health
• Making the Link
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Everything you need to know about effective money management.Being savvy with your money is becoming more and more essential as the cost of living increases, and we all want to be able to enjoy the money we earn without worrying about overspending and entering financial difficulties. This course covers everything you need to know about effective money management – from controlling what you spend on a day-to-day basis, to buying large items that require more planning and budgeting. What you will experience This course is split into manageable sections. These are: Section 1: Understanding personal money management
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A detailed study of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.Pneumatic and hydraulic systems are used extensively in industry – mechanical technicians and incorporated engineers should therefore have knowledge, understanding and skills in using these systems. This is a mandatory Unit within the HNC/HND Mechanical Engineering Group Award. It may also be part of other Group Award or taken as a single HN Unit. It has been designed to give you a thorough understanding of the operation and maintenance requirements of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and is particularly suitable for those who are training to become mechanical technicians or incorporated engineers. Credit points...

Enhancing your understanding of weight and the associated risks, issues and weight management approaches.More people in the UK are either overweight or obese than at any other time in the past three decades, according to new data analysis. This could be significantly reduced if an engaged understanding of the importance of healthy eating became commonplace. This short, auto-marked programme will give you the knowledge you need to understand weight-related health issues and how to control and manage a healthy diet. The course is completed online with auto-marked assessments, and can be completed in your own time. It is a great...

This course is designed to help adults promote an understanding of what it means to be resilient within the family.Being a parent can be the most challenging, complicated and rewarding experience you will ever have. The main focus of this course is to look at ways in which parents can help their children understand what it means to be resilient and to apply that learning to every day experience. Parents should complete at least one of the other courses on mental health, resilience and wellbeing before taking this course. This will help you to focus on developing your own health...