Focusing on effective cost accounting skills and understanding.This is a mandatory Unit within PDA Group Awards, the HNC/HND Accounting Group Award, and may also be part of other HN group awards as optional or may be taken as a stand alone HN Unit. It is primarily aimed at those who expect to take up a career or further study in cost/management accounting, those who want to work in a supervisory/managerial role, and those with appropriate work experience looking to formalise their qualifications or progress in their accounting career. Credit points and level: 2 HN credits at SCQF level 7: (16...

This course provides an overview of Data Protection within the UK under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)This e-learning course emphasises the importance of processing information effectively, securely and according to set policies and procedures. The UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) law empowers people to gain full control of their personal data and creates a standardised level of data protection, with a view to influence and maintain responsible data practices on a global scale. You will explore the different ways in which you process data through the course of your work and identify the reasons why it must be...

Apply basic electrical concepts and theorems for the solution of electrical problems.This Unit was developed for the HNC/HND Electronics Group Awards or may be taken as a stand alone HN Unit. It has been designed to allow you to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in basic electrical and magnetic concepts and theorems, that underpin so much of more advanced studies in electronic and electrical engineering. A strong emphasis is placed on putting your theoretical knowledge – within a practical electronics and electrical context – into practice, as you will be provided with the opportunity to conduct practical experiments and computer...

This course is designed to improve your understanding of your own thoughts and behaviours.This course is based on evidence drawn from the behavioural sciences and sports psychology. Mental Strength and ‘Mental Toughness’ have some similarities with the idea of ‘Resilience’ (the ability to bounce back from adversity), but there are some key differences. You will explore these differences and apply that knowledge to improve your understanding of your own thoughts and behaviours. Changing routines and altered ways of thinking can have a great impact and lead to more general improvements in their lives. What you will experience The course is...

Learn how to develop self-awareness and personal confidence.This course teaches how to look at personal behaviours in situations where feeling confident or a lack of confidence, areas of low confidence, as well as uncomfortable social situations and the reasons for these. What you will experience Review examples of behaviour which may be inappropriate in such situations, and how to change attitudes and behaviour to participate more effectively. Look at scenarios that cause stress, how to recognise feelings of stress and techniques to reduce it and improve well-being. Plan short-term goals, action plans to meet them, how to identify...

Explore fundamental concepts of digital electronics.The Unit is designed to enable candidates to know, understand and apply the basic concepts of digital electronics. It provides candidates with an opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills to be able to design and construct logic circuits to meet a design brief. On completion of the Unit candidates should be able to: Produce truth tables and associated Boolean expressions for logic gates Design combinational logic circuits using minimisation techniques Describe the operation of sequential logic circuits Construct logic circuits What you will experience This Unit will allow you to...

Build an understanding of what digital marketing is and how it can help transform businessesThis course is ideal for employees with the digital sector or for small business owners looking to grow their business. What you will experience This course is designed to build an understanding of what digital marketing is and how it can help transform businesses. Learn how to build and execute a digital marketing strategy which includes multiple marketing channels. Learn the benefits of digital marketing for business and how to set and meet KPIs. Develop an understanding of customers, what are their needs and how to...

This short course examines the history of digital marketing.This short course examines the history of digital marketing. What you will experience Learn how digital marketing tactics have evolved over the years and how to plan and execute effective digital marketing activity. Learn about different marketing technologies and how they form part of an overarching marketing strategy. What you will needStudents must have access to a computer with a broadband internet connection.

Enhance your skills in the use of ICT, social media, collaborative software and web services in a business context.This unit is designed to develop the knowledge and skills required to use digital technology effectively to support administrative functions. The unit will be relevant to learners wishing to enhance their knowledge and skills in the use of ICT, social media, collaborative software and web services in a business context, or who are interested in a career as an administrator or digital/IT administrator. What you will experience This unit will develop your knowledge on ICT networks and allow you to develop the...

This course aims to give you the knowledge needed to recognise when discipline actions are needed and how to deal with employee disciplines.Within every workplace, disciplinary procedures are important. Whether you are an individual looking to move into a human resources, team leader or management position, or an employer looking at how to improve discipline in the workplace, this is the course for you. Topics covered in the course include verbal warnings, performance improvement plans, disciplinary processes, grievances and gross misconduct. What you will experience Course content: Section 1: Organisational policies relating to discipline in the workplace – Introduction to...