Instructor Led Essential 12.5 Training in United Kingdom

Business English & Office Skills - (Effective Business Communication) Our students' favourite course This exciting self-paced programme will teach you how to communicate effectively in business by letter, email and telephone. You'll learn principles of grammar, letter layout, how to structure your CV and many other essential skills. Available at our High Holborn and Notting Hill training centres. Visit www.holborntraining.co.uk for more information.  more...

Better Business Letters Seminar This seminar is available as an in-house training day for groups of 6 students or more, at your premises or ours. It's aimed at staff tasked with drafting effective business communication. During our intensive, one-day seminar students will learn: How to express themselves persuasively using plain English and the correct tone. The essential rules of grammar, punctuation and spelling  more...

Shamanic Energy weekend Shamanic Energy Skills weekend This is a fast-track to the essential skills and methods needed for any further shamanic or energy-related training, including our practitioner training programmes. This 2 day shamanic energy skills training is suitable for beginners who want a good grounding in practical energy management skills, to springboard to further energy training and practices. This  more...

Introduction to Macromedia Dreamweaver Learn how to use Macromedia Dreamweaver as a Web Design Tool. This is a hands-on course that will introduce you to the basics of the Macromedia Dreamweaver MX Web development application. On completion of the course, you will be able to create a fully functional website and understand the terminology & process of web design. Students will create web sites that include: - frame-based pages -  more...

Introduction to MS Project MICROSOFT PROJECT This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the essential techniques for planning and controlling projects using Microsoft Project. Detailed working concepts of the application are explored in depth and hands-on to help plan and control people, tasks and time more effectively. BENEFITS After taking this Microsoft Project training class, you will be able to:  more...

VB Access This 2 day course is suitable for Advanced users of Microsoft Access responsible for managing very large and variable amounts of data, or teams, who want to learn how to program features and functions to improve the accessibility and usability of their data. PREREQUISITES A high proficiency of Microsoft Access is essential, or completion of our Advanced MS Access course. BENEFITS At the  more...

VB Excel This 2 day course is suitable for Advanced users of Microsoft Excel responsible for very large and variable amounts of data, or teams, who want to learn how to program features and functions to improve the accessibility and usability of their data. PREREQUISITES A high proficiency of Microsoft Excel is essential, or completion of our 2 day Adavnced MS Excel course. BENEFITS At the end of the  more...

Facilitation Skills Effective facilitation is an essential function of any organisation s team management. It enables team members to own and achieve strategic objectives, to make decisions and solve problems - thus maximising and sustaining productivity. The facilitator s role is vital in ensuring the success of workshop style meetings, as they are responsible for the effective planning, execution and follow-up of  more...

Interviewing Skills Interviewing techniques are often used on a daily basis. However, without sufficient knowledge or support, there are a number of common mistakes and pit-falls. The consequences of a poor interview can be costly, whether it is a bad recruitment decision, an ineffective performance review, or an inaccurate/incomplete investigation. Interview Skills training from H2 will equip participants with  more...

Support Skills for PAs The workplace is becoming ever more demanding and hectic, resulting in increasing time pressures and levels of stress for both managers and their PAs. Developing specific skills, such as in the management of a manager s diary can have a real impact on their productivity, and can help to ensure that individuals and teams remain stress-free and effective in their roles. This course is particularly  more...

Dealing with Difficult Relationships at Work Increasing numbers of people have to deal with difficult relationships at work. If the issue is left un-addressed, it is likely to cause severe stress, poor performance and declining morale. This H2 training will enable participants to deal more professionally, confidently and calmly with difficult encounters at work. It will provide explanations and practice of the essential skills needed to  more...

Training for Trainers The provision of internal training can enable experienced staff to impart essential skills and knowledge to their colleagues. However, training can only help an organisation to achieve its strategic objectives if it is well planned and delivered, and if the time and resources invested are worthwhile and cost-effective. This course will enable delegates to prepare and deliver effective objective  more...

Report Writing Improving report writing skills can lead to better customer relations, more successful funding bids, improved image and reputation, better communication, and fewer misunderstandings. This course will develop a range of essential written communication skills, including how to avoid making common grammatical and punctuation errors, and how to get the message across using concise, plain English. It  more...

Minute Taking Minute taking is an essential skill in the workplace today, and good quality minute taking is an asset in great demand. Many people struggle with minute taking simply because they have not been given the tools and confidence to do it. And yet, there is often pressure on the minute-taker to get it right - to produce a clear and concise document that serves as an official record. This course will  more...

Essential Employment Law A Must for all Managers Legal constraints on employers are continuing to increase and are becoming even more complex to administer and apply. It is therefore essential that employers, managers and HR departments are up-to-date with legislation and understand how to apply it at work. This programme is for you if you are involved in the employment and management of staff. It is particularly  more...

Microsoft Access 2003 Foundation Aims This course is aimed at people who want to learn how to build a Microsoft Access database or to gain essential understanding of the construction and use of an existing database. Prerequisites Students who wish to attend this course need to be familiar with the use of a PC, keyboard and mouse. No previous experience of Access is required.  more...

Microsoft Access 2007 Foundation Aims This course is aimed at people who want to learn how to build a Microsoft Access database or to gain essential understanding of the construction and use of an existing database. Prerequisites Students who wish to attend this course need to be familiar with the use of a PC, keyboard and mouse. No previous experience of Access is required.  more...

Introduction to Project Management and Microsoft Project Aims This programme gives an introduction to the project management lifecycle and will enable participants to plan, schedule, monitor and control a project effectively using the most popular software planning tool, Microsoft Project. Participants will learn the essential techniques needed to gain input and buy-in to achieve goals and objectives. Prerequisites Anyone working in a project  more...

Microsoft Visio 2007 Level 2 Aims This course is designed for individuals who have an understanding of the basic workflow and the concept of end-to-end flowcharting. Prerequisites Students should be familiar with personal computers, mouse, and keyboard (basic typing skills are recommended). They should be comfortable in the Windows environment and be able to use Windows to manage information on their computers.  more...

PRINCE2 Foundation Plus Aims This programme is aimed at anyone involved in project work needing a good understanding of PRINCE2 ® up to the standard of the PRINCE2 ® Practitioner examination, and who may wish to take the Registered PRINCE2 ® Practitioner qualification at a later stage and in particular, new and existing Project Managers working in a PRINCE2 ® environment. This three-day programme  more...

PRINCE2 Management Briefing Aims This programme is aimed at senior Management teams, especially those responsible for managing organisational change effectively and looking for an effective project management method. This programme will help participants appreciate the importance of handling change for business success. It provides a high level view of the essential features of PRINCE2 ® and demonstrates how it can  more...

Microsoft Project 20032007 Level 1 Aims This course is for you if you are a new user, or you have some knowledge of Project and now want an understanding of how to get the best out of the tool, relative to real projects. Prerequisites Experience in working within the Microsoft Windows environment is essential as well as a reasonable degree of keyboard and mouse proficiency.  more...

Leadership and Team Management for Success How do you lead a high performance team? This ILM endorsed programme covers the essential leadership skills and qualities to produce high performing teams. The course in Leadership and Team Management raises self awareness of delegatesa ™ management and leadership skills, discusses the theory of team development, and provides an effective setting so that leadership skills can be practised in  more...

Giving and Receiving Effective Feedback Giving effective feedback is an essential tool for managers in maintaining standards and helping staff reach their full potential. Staff who understand what is expected of them are more motivated and perform more effectively. This programme is for you if you want to develop your own skills in order to improve organisational effectiveness, implement a continuous development of individuals and  more...

Influence and Persuasion The ability to influence and inspire others is a key requirement for many people. It takes confidence, self-belief and excellent communication skills. This programme explodes the myth that people are a born influencersa ™ and reveals how, by changing your mindset and applying specific skills, you can find your own inner power to influence. This programme is for you if you need to gain  more...

Key Account Management Maintain your relationships and increase sales The ultimate goal for any sales professional is to build and maintain a long-term relationship with their customers. The potential of such relationships is critical to any organisationa ™s success and learning how to maximise and maintain the key accounts is essential. This programme will demonstrate how to achieve success by employing a  more...

Time to Succeed Make time for success The ability to manage time is an essential skill for effective people. Those who use these techniques routinely are the highest achievers in all walks of life, from business to sport to public service. This programme is for you if you seem to spend your days stressed, disorganised or frustrated at the a lacka of time you encounter. Intensive and time-efficient, this  more...

Advanced Trainer Skills Continuing professional development for trainers Staying fresh and building on existing skills is essential for anyone involved in teaching and training. This programme builds on fundamental trainer skills and is an ideal follow up to the Trainer Proficiency certificate. This programme is for you if you are an experienced trainer and want to expand your knowledge. It provides additional  more...

Management Essentials Dedicated to the development of high performance people This Essential Management Skills programme is a five-module, eight-day management development programme which is delivered over a period of five months. Each of the modules in this programme are linked together and combined with coaching and peer support. The programme commences with a pre-programme skills assessment, then on day one you  more...

Team Building The benefits of being a team player Todaya ™s focus on project working brings people together in teams, so the ability to be a a team playera ™ is essential. Being able to work with others and to recognise that the whole is bigger (and more successful) than the sum of the parts is key to team working. Team Building is a practical programme. You will take part in a range of  more...

Minute Taking Essential skills for making meetings work Good minute-takers are worth their weight in gold. Minute-takers can do more than record the outcomes of meetings concisely; they can also help the chairperson run the meeting more effectively. This programme is for you if you are, or plan to be, responsible for recording minutes of meetings and noting important action points as part of your role.  more...

Proof Reading This programme is designed for people who have responsibility for proof-reading copy for brochures, leaflets, reports, proposals, mailing materials and other collateral. The quality of such materials circulated both inside and outside the organisation is essential in retaining credibility. The type of person attending this programme will be very conscious of the need to remove errors from copy and  more...

Speed Reading Read and assimilate at speed Despite the advent of the electronic office, the volume of material which we are expected to read continues to increase. Therefore, it is important that we learn how to process this material speedily and effectively. a Knowledge is Powera ™, but only if you understand how to identify and assimilate the meaningful and useful parts of information. This  more...

Customer Focus on the Telephone You never get a second chance to make a first impression! Your first ever contact with a customer will probably be over the phone. They will be forming an opinion of you from that moment a and that first impression can either have them keen to learn more about your products or services - or have them going elsewhere. Taking a professional approach to customer service on the telephone is  more...

BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Lean Organisation Management Techniques Level 2 BTEC Certificate in Lean Organisation Management Techniques Lean is a term used to express a range of business improvement techniques. It originated from the need to constantly improve quality while reducing the costs of the production performance in the manufacturing industry. The concepts of this approach are now used as the basis for improvement in the workplace in nonmanufacturing  more...

Licensed NLP Coach training LICENSED NLP COACHa (2- Day Intensive) An advanced Coaching seminar designed to provide essential training for NLP Practitioners to maximize effectiveness as a Coach. Take this 2 day training now to become qualified as a Licensed NLP Coacha through the Society of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (SNLP). Course Focus: * Coaching approaches, strategies and techniques. * Achieving the  more...

PDF Production & Preflighting with Acrobat 8 & Enfocus PitStop Pro - Introduction Two Day Training Course PDF has made major inroads into the publishing and printing industries in recent years and a good knowledge of how to produce and preflight PDF documents is essential to anybody working on the technical side of document publishing and printing. XChange Training are now offering a course that provides you with precisely that by focussing on two key PDF production and preflighting tools: Adobe  more...

Media Interview Skills Training Course (2-day Interactive Workshop in London) Our Media Training courses are designed to provide you with the essential skills, knowledge and techniques required to give confident and successful media interviews. Speaking to the media has become far more common in recent years for people from all types of companies and organisations. Whether it's talking to the press over the telephone, chatting face to face with a journalist or being  more...

Media Skills Training - Birmingham Our Media Training courses are designed to provide you with the essential skills, knowledge and techniques required to give confident and successful media interviews. Speaking to the media has become far more common in recent years for people from all types of companies and organisations. Whether it's talking to the press over the telephone, chatting face to face with a journalist or being  more...

Consultancy Skills for Training and Development Professionals Designed for you if: You are a training and development consultant, HR business partner or a training manager and you wish to develop your consultative selling skills to provide of client-centred tailored training solutions. If you want to understand the meaning and application of 'HR Mastery' in a personal and organisational context then this is the solution for you. Outcomes You will be  more...

The Executive Secretary - Excellence Programme As an essential member of the team the effective secretary must maintain high levels of service delivery o ensure the achievement of organisational objectives. This programme highlights the importance of this role within a company and aims to provide the skills with which the effective secretary can contribute fully to the managers success.  more...

The Executive Secretary - Excellence Programme As an essential member of the team the effective secretary must maintain high levels of service delivery o ensure the achievement of organisational objectives. This programme highlights the importance of this role within a company and aims to provide the skills with which the effective secretary can contribute fully to the managers success. This programme is delivered in house and it is  more...

PRINCE2 Refresher eLearning and Practitioner course Do you want to upgrade your PRINCE2 Foundation qualification? This course includes everything you should need to achieve the PRINCE2 Practitioner qualification, which is widely regarded as essential for managing projects using PRINCE2. The eLearning thoroughly refreshes your knowledge of PRINCE2 in around 15-20 hours. The classroom-based Practitioner training then builds on that knowledge by  more...

PRINCE2 Practitioner Re-registration course Renew your PRINCE2 Registered Practitioner status Did you pass the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam 3-5 years ago? This course is designed to help you renew your PRINCE2 Registered Practitioner status, which officially recognises that you have kept your PRINCE2 knowledge up-to-date. The training draws on your existing knowledge of PRINCE2 by showing you how to apply the method to the various styles  more...

PRINCE2 Foundation course Ideal for working on PRINCE2 projects This course includes everything you should need to achieve the PRINCE2 Foundation qualification, which is widely regarded as essential for anyone involved in PRINCE2 projects. The training is designed to give you a thorough understanding of PRINCE2; you will learn about the PRINCE2 approach to projects - its principles, themes, processes, and techniques  more...

PRINCE2 Practitioner course Ideal for managing PRINCE2 projects Do you want to upgrade your PRINCE2 Foundation qualification? This course is designed to help you achieve the PRINCE2 Practitioner qualification, which is widely regarded as essential for managing projects using PRINCE2. The training builds on your existing knowledge of PRINCE2, by showing you how to apply the method to the various styles of exam  more...

Business Analysis Essentials Benefits # Gain the ISEB Essentials Certificate in Business Analysis (subject to passing the exam) # Develop the knowledge and skills essential for effective business analysis # This course is a core module for the ISEB Diploma in Business Analysis and a specialist module for the ISEB Diploma in Systems Development # Maps onto SFIA Level 5* # Enhance your CV and boost your career prospects  more...

PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner course Ideal for managing PRINCE2 projects This course includes everything you should need to achieve the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner qualifications, which are widely regarded as essential for managing projects using PRINCE2. The training is designed to give you a thorough understanding of PRINCE2, as well as showing you how to apply the method to the different styles of exam questions. You  more...

Enhancing Management Effectiveness Maintaining effective people and process management in todaya ™s workplace requires consistency. Sometimes the challenges presented by operational issues force managers into being reactive and yet proactive and balanced management of people and resources are essential all managers. This programme provides an opportunity to develop new strategies for balanced management of people and  more...

Fabulous Facilitation Introduction: Facilitation skills are essential for anyone seeking to guide people through a process of learning or change. Successful facilitators use a variety of techniques to enable all members of the group to participate, encourage them learn from each other and use their collective wisdom to develop solutions to which they are committed. Course Aim: This event provides training for  more...

Investing in Recruitment & Selection Introduction: It can be difficult to quantify the cost of getting a recruitment decision wrong the cost of poor judgement can create morale issues, client dissatisfaction, imbalance amongst teams, and an impact on brand reputation. Recruitment is a costly and time consuming process; and it is therefore critical that the right candidate is appointed first time. This practical two day  more...

How To Promote Your Business On The Internet Free to Attend Location: Web Worx, Albrighton, Wolverhampton Various Dates & Times Available 09. 30am - 12. 30pm As traditional retail struggles in the current market conditions online sales continue to grow expanding to nearly 20% of the total, national retail spend. This year the UK will be spending over 4 billion each month online. Can your business afford to miss out on this ever  more...

Competency Based Performance Management Competency Based Performance Management Duration: 3 Days Introduction Managing performance is not difficult. Its about practical ways of improving how you do things in your organisation. However, Managing performance involves much more than setting up a system. The mechanics, targets, indicators, and plans are only a small part of the process and they are easy to deal with in comparison  more...

Emotional Intelligence A managers emotional style and emotional self-management is critical to a company's culture. Emotional intelligence is about managing feelings so they are expressed appropriately and therefore enabling people to work together and towards common goals in a constructive and transparent environment. When the executive values feelings, so will the employees. Research confirms that emotions are  more...

Investing in Recruitment Selection Introduction It can be difficult to quantify the cost of getting a recruitment decision wrong the cost of poor judgement can create morale issues, client dissatisfaction, imbalance amongst teams, and an impact on brand reputation. Recruitment is a costly and time consuming process; and it is therefore critical that the right candidate is appointed first time. This practical two day  more...

Not Today Thank You! Essential Sales Skills Do you want to be known as a professional sales person and not just a person from sales? In just two days you will learn the skills that will make a significant difference to your sales figures and you will be able to apply them immediately. You rarely persuade people to buy something because people persuade themselves What will I gain from the course? The professional sales  more...

Business and Report Writing Skills Targeted, persuasive writing is an essential aspect of written communication in any successful organisation. Effective writing styles convey a professional and credible message and project the correct image. From formal reports to composing e-mails, polished communication is key. This course is designed to enable participants to: Increase their confidence in producing written material Adopt  more...

Developing Confident Negotiation Skills Course Objectives: The ability to negotiate with skill and preparedness in a variety of different scenarios is an essential contributor to successful organisational performance. This one day programme introduces participants from all disciplines to the fundamental skills and techniques of negotiating, enabling them to become significantly more persuasive and influential by helping them develop  more...

Reception and Telephony Skills Course Objectives: This course is designed to assist delegates to create the right first impressions for all visitors and callers. Delegates will be shown how to master the essential communication skills to ensure clients and other visitors receive a professional, efficient and courteous impression of your organisation. Contents: This course includes a variety of modules including: - The  more...

The Proficient Supervisor and Manager Course Objectives: When professionals are given new leadership responsibility, their success depends on how quickly they adapt people-management skills to complement their expert knowledge. These essential skills for new supervisors and managers do not come naturally and this course demonstrates what is required and how it can be learnt. Delegates will develop the confidence to put their  more...

ISO 90012008 - Internal Quality Auditor Training Course Objectives: In order that a quality management system can fulfil its potential it is essential that it is regularly monitored. This is an intensive two-day course which demonstrates an efficient and productive approach to conducting their ISO 9001 internal audit. Auditing techniques will be used which are compatible with both ISO 9001 and ISO 19011 and delegates will benefit from learning  more...

Effective Project Management Course Objectives: This highly practical programme delivers all the essential skills, tools and techniques required to support you in your project management role. The course concentrates on practical, easy to understand and control techniques that can be directly and immediately applied in your workplace. The fundamental principles of successful project management are covered in depth;  more...

ISO 90012008 - An Introduction to the Standard Course Objectives: With the move to a process focused management system, managers and those implementing ISO 9001: 2008 need to understand the implications for their business. This one-day course is designed to provide an understanding of the requirements and the impact and benefits a process based system can bring to your organization. Contents: Introduction to and overview of the ISO 9001  more...

ISO 90012008 - Implementing a Quality Management System Course Objectives: This two-day programme provides a thorough understanding of the ISO 9001: 2008 standard including it's inherent value and limitations and also how it may be interpreted and effectively applied withing your organisation. Contents: Background and essential content of the ISO 9000 series of standards The 'value' of a Quality Management System Planning the implementation  more...

Practical Risk Assessment Course Objectives: Employers are required by legislation to make a 'suitable and sufficient' assessment of the risks in the workplace to which employees and others may be exposed. Risk assessment is essential to good management of workplace health & safety for all industry sectors and commerce Contents: a Legislation overview a Workplace hazards and sources of danger a What risks  more...

Managing the Salesforce Course Objectives: Sound motivation and communication skills are essential to good sales management practice. Both these skills are interwoven throughout this highly interactive two day course which is an invaluable programme for Sales Managers relatively new to the managerial role. This course is intended for Sales Managers who have gained some experience within their role, but have received  more...

Interviewing successfully for recruitment Course Objectives: In today's ultra competitive market, the value of recognising the best candidate for the job cannot be over-estimated. Successful recruitment presents an ongoing challenge and attracting and selecting the right candidate is fundamental to future success. The cost of making the wrong choice in recruitment is both expensive and hugely time-consuming. Our Interviewing  more...

Essential Management Skills Develop the essential skills needed to become a successful manager - ideal for those preparing for, or new to, management. Two day programme where the content can be tailored to specific requirements If you are new to, moving into, or recently promoted to a management role you'll know that there are a range of skills and behaviours required for you to be an effective manager. Whether you are  more...

Oracle Service Bus 11g - Design and Integration This course is targeted to SOA architects and developers. It consists of theory classes and hands-on sessions on each of the topics to cover all essential features of Oracle Service Bus 11g. This course will be delivered by industry experts with vast knowledge of Oracle SOA Suite, Web services, ESB, XML, SOA and related topics like Java/ J2EE, etc. Consisting of a mixture of theory and  more...

Essential Oils for Pregnancy Childbirth The aim of this course is to build therapist confidence in treating pregnant women. Many aromatherapists are wary of this area, but a realistic approach, taking into account relevant research, makes this such a rewarding treatment to give. It may also set you apart from many other therapists. Successful completion of this enlightening one day workshop will allow you to work confidently with  more...

Modelling Financial Risk Course Outline In current market conditions a rigorous approach to risk management is essential. This programme applies some of the latest econometric and data handling techniques to practical problems faced daily by organisations operating in the capital markets. The course is highly relevant to anyone analysing or interpreting financial market data. Who The Course is For * Traders *  more...

Interest Rate Derivatives 2 Second Generation Techniques Course Outline A comprehensive seminar on pricing and managing second generation interest rate derivatives. What used to be called exotic interest rate derivatives are now commonplace and an essential part of the financial marketplace. This intensive seminar is for anyone who wishes to be able to use, price, manage, market or evaluate standard second generation interest rate derivatives  more...

Asset Allocation and the Business Cycle Course Outline Understanding how economic fundamentals influence the returns from bonds and stocks in a changing global environment is essential in determining an optimal portfolio asset mix. This course looks at asset allocation in the context of both business cycle dynamics and structural changes in the world economy, including changing patterns of inflation/ deflation, shifts in productivity  more...

Risk Management and Modelling Course Outline This course develops a set of tools essential for the accurate management of the wide range of risks encountered in capital markets. Techniques are applied cumulatively in a sequence of workshops that include Value at Risk and its limitations, practical uses of Monte Carlo simulations and the Merton and Gaussian approaches for estimation of probabilities. Who The Course is For  more...

The Impact of Economic Data on Financial Markets Course Outline Understanding the role of economic indicators which determine market performance is an essential skill in the context of an increasingly sophisticated and complex financial marketplace. This course identifies the information that really matters and provides an insight into how best to interpret the increasing wealth of data now available. Who The Course is For This programme  more...

Implementing Fundamental Quantitative Techniques Course Outline In a complicated financial world a detailed understanding of the application of quantitative techniques is essential. This course provides an in-depth coverage of practical quantitative methods important in today's financial markets. This course is charged and can be booked by the day. Select the days that meet your needs, or participate in the whole course for a thorough  more...

Commodities and Commodity Derivatives Course Outline The current explosion of activity in commodity markets - expressed by the amount of capital flowing into this asset class and the remarkable growth of hybrids, structured notes and commodities indexes - makes this course essential for all those needing a thorough and detailed understanding of both spot and derivative transactions. The programme will cover fundamental issues such  more...

Essentials of Financial Data Analysis Course Outline In current market conditions an understanding of the key econometrics principles is essential to risk management. This programme introduces the main concepts in econometrics that are needed to understand and manipulate data sets and basic models to tackle practical problems faced daily by organisations operating in the capital markets. The course is highly relevant for anyone who  more...

Effective Speed Reading Speed Reading will give you the skills to increase reading speed without reducing comprehension or retention. This workshop has been designed exclusively for Illumine by the author of The Extraordinary Reader. It helps you to quickly power your way through books, briefings, reports, emails essential to be effective in business today. For more information go to www. illumine. co. uk/ read  more...

Java Fundamentals Training Course The course covers the basics of Java development. It introduces students to Java technology and teaches them basic Java syntax and concepts, leading to the creation of a simple program. Training goes through the essential concepts and features of the Java Programming Language, focusing on exceptions, basic input/ output, concurrency, regular expressions, Java collections framework and the  more...

MongoDB for Developers Brendan McAdams, creator of both Casbah, a Scala toolkit for MongoDB, and mongo-hadoop, presents this essential MongoDB workshop for developers. Delivered by a fellow 10gen expert on MongoDB, this two-day course prepares you to better understand the MongoDB command shell, query API and driver tools. Through a variety of hands on labs and exercises, you will learn how to troubleshoot common  more...

Gojko Adzics BDD for Developers Leading developer, architect and author of "Bridging the Communication Gap" and "Specification by Example" Gojko Adzic, will be delivering a two-day hands-on BDD for Developers course, helping you gain the skills you need to apply the ideas and practices of BDD to solve real-world problems. Through a combination of simulations and practical hands-on exercises, you will learn how to apply the  more...

Jon Jagger Kevlin Henney Agile Development for Developers Kevlin Henney (editor of the '97 Things Every Programmer Should Know' project) -- and Jon Jagger (expert coach-consultant-mentor-trainer-programmer, specialising in agile software development) present a three-day workshop teaching you essential agile princicples, practices and processes. Jon Jagger will lead this Agile Development for Developers workshop, giving you the chance to learn from the  more...

Gojko Adzics Test Driven Development Workshop TDD expert Damjan Vujnovic is returning to Skills Matter. If you are looking to learn the fundamentals of Test Driven Development from a world leading expert, then this 2-Day interactive course by Gojko Adzic is for you! Be prepared to be immersed in a realistic TDD project, where you will learn the principles and practices of TDD, as well as how to implement them in the real-world. You will  more...

International Association of Software Architects IASA Foundation Gold Course This 5 day International Association of Software Architects (IASA) Foundation Gold Course provides you with a detailed understanding of the skills that the worldwide IASA community has found to be essential for the practicing IT Architect along with practical, useable architectural skills that you can start using immediately. The course combines the best of the IASA 101 and 102 foundation  more...

Developing Mobile Applications with Android - 3 days - UK This course provides a fast track to applications development with Android; the exciting new open source platform for mobile wireless devices. Extensive, hands-on practical exercises are included throughout. Developers first learn about Android fundamentals followed by the development tools and user interface that make this Linux based platform unique. Here you will see how easy it is to start  more...