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LinkedIn is a very valuable tool to find the key decision makers within certain companies. It’s used for finding the best point of contact, gaining familiarity with their background before a call or sales pitch and a lot more. Find out how it can be used to enhance your business. -
Working safely is in the interest and concern of all staff, both employers and employees. Health and safety is one of the few areas where the law places specific duties specifically on employees so knowledge of where this applies and how to ensure that it is adhered to is vital to protect individuals and businesses. Most workers feel that accidents are something that only happens to other people. The reality is that too many workers are coming to harm by not observing Health and Safety laws and not working to safe systems of work. The physical, mental and financial burden of these accidents can have a huge impact on themselves, their families and their colleagues. The Online Working Safely E-Learning Course covers a wide range of topics including fire safety, asbestos awareness, working at height, COSHH, PPE and electricity. It also covers methods for improving safety performance and methods of protecting the environment.Working Safely Course Modules
Introducing Working Safely Defining Hazard and Risk Identifying Common Hazards Improving Safety Performance Protecting the Environment Final Assessment Hazard Perception Approved by IIRSM, Gatehouse Awards & CPD – Duration 150 mins* -
This course aims to provide a gentle introduction to the expectations of the Early Years Foundation Stage and it can also act as a refresher for those wanting to update their knowledge. It will introduce you to some of the key documents and legislation that relate to Early Years providers, the process for registering with Ofsted and the various policies and procedures that need to be in place. It also covers learning and development requirements, how to observe and assess the progress of children in your care and the safeguarding and welfare requirements laid out in the EYFS Framework. Approved by CPD – Duration 60 mins* -
The internet has changed our lives both personally and commercially. The boundaries between personal and business communication are now much less defined. Three-quarters of us in the developed world use the internet and Social media has become a serious business marketing technique with over 90% of businesses with an in‐house marketing department using social media for marketing and committing up to 20% of marketers time in that direction. So far as your social media audience is concerned, 43% of people aged 20‐29 spend more than 10 hours a week on social media sites. The starting point in any social media activity for business is your website or microsite and your social media activities will invariably be referencing this site so the first measurement of success in your social media activity will be the traffic you’re generating for your site through social media channels. This Social Media for Business E-Learning course is a great induction course in relation to using Social Media for your Business needs as it covers a wide range of topics in some detail. This Social Media for Business E-Learning course is designed to assist people in business to understand how social media techniques can be used as an effective business marketing tool. The online Social Media for Business course objective is to provide sufficient information to enable you to develop a social media strategy for a business and implement that strategy personally or through the informed engagement of third party specialists.Social Media For Business Modules
Introduction What is Social Media? Introduction to POST Methodology Websites and Microsites Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Blogging Video Bringing it all Together Is Social Media Worth It? Approved by CPD – Duration 100 mins* -
Right now, potential customers will be searching for your products and services ‐ and if they don’t find their way to your site, you could be deferring them to a competitor. Imagine if your website could rank above your competitors’, using the kind of search terms that turn your visitor traffic into revenue. When it’s done well, search engine marketing can give search engines exactly what they need to put your website in a prime position on Search Engine Results Pages. The key is understanding what search engines need ‐ and since 90% of all searches in the UK are via Google, this pretty much means understanding Google. This online Search Engine Optimisation E-Learning course will explain the proven techniques that will help you reach and maintain the number one results spot. This Search Engine Optimisation for Business E-Learning course is a great induction course in relation to using Search Engine Optimisation for your Business needs as it covers a wide range of topics in some detail.Search Engine Optimisation for Business Modules
Introduction to SEO Link Building On‐Site SEO Social Media as part of SEO Local Search Pay Per Click (PPC) Approved by CPD – Duration 80 mins* -
This online Workplace Health and Safety E-Learning course covers general health and safety issues that apply to a wide range of types of businesses and sectors, from office and retail environments to workshops and factories. The wide range of topics covered makes this a great course to act as an introduction to health and safety in the workplace that can then be built on with more detailed courses that cover specific hazards that employees might come into contact with in specific workplaces. This makes it a useful part of the induction process. By the end of this Workplace Health and Safety E-Learning course the candidate will have an understanding of health and safety legislation and definitions of common terms associated with health and safety. This is followed up with some statistics outlining the most common causes of accidents in the workplace. They will also understand good practice in relation to electricity, display screen equipment and the use of safe manual handling techniques. The course also introduces best practice associated with the control of substances hazardous to health regulations, the importance of using appropriate PPE as instructed and the most common procedures to follow in the event of a fire. The Workplace Health and Safety online course contains specific case studies that outline the seriousness of health and safety in the workplace and potential consequences if there is a health and safety breach. Along with all this it introduces the concept of risk assessment and concludes with the actions that should be taken in the event of an emergency situation occurring.Workplace Health & Safety Course Modules
What Is Health and Safety? Case Studies Corporate Manslaughter Accidents Fire, Electricity, DSE and Manual Handling Emergencies, CoSHH, PPE and Stress Approved by IIRSM & CPD - Duration 45 mins* -
Around 17,000 people in the UK suffer deafness, ringing in the ears or other ear conditions caused by excessive noise at work. However, this damage is preventable if the right steps are taken but once your hearing has gone it will not come back. This Noise Awareness online course starts by going into detail about how dangerous noise can be in the workplace, and the main safety issues you should be aware of. The online Noise Awareness E-Learning course will take you through some of the simple science, the main laws that apply and introduce you to noise level limits. The Noise Awareness E-Learning course also covers some of the specific health risks and how to avoid them by producing risk assessments, action plans and providing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment. The online Noise Awareness course will conclude by examining how to provide information and instructions to employees, along with the most professional way to conduct workforce health surveillance. One of the key points this Noise Awareness online course is intended to teach is why it is so important to undertake and action points outlined in a noise risk assessment. This may include the use of PPE, limiting how long workers are exposed to noise or a number of other control measures that must be understood and followed. Understanding the risks and why controls are in place will mean workers are much more likely to consistently adhere to them. Noise in the Workplace Legislation Health Risks Action Plans Prioritising Controls Personal Protective Equipment Information and Health Surveillance Approved by IIRSM & CPD - Duration 55 mins* -
The alcohol licensing laws of the United Kingdom regulate the sale and consumption of alcohol. It is important for anyone working in licensed premises to have a basic understanding of these laws and how they apply to them. This online Licensed Premises Staff Training E-Learning course starts with an overview of UK alcohol licensing laws and the importance of the four key licensing objectives. The Licensed Premises Staff Training online course will also discuss mandatory conditions, which are compulsory for all licensed premises and looks in detail at the major issue of age verification. Finally, the Licensed Premises Staff Training online course outlines the responsibilities involved in alcohol retailing, including drinking guidelines and how to avoid and reduce conflict. This Licensed Premises Staff Training E-Learning course is aimed at anyone working in licensed premises. This Licensed Premises Staff Training online course could be included as part of the induction process or used to further enhance existing staff’s understanding of their responsibilities.Licensed Premises Staff Training Modules
Introduction Premises Licences Personal Licences and Club Premises Certificates Dealing With Licensing Authorities Types of Businesses Selling Alcohol Representations and Mandatory Conditions Licensing Authority Powers Children and Under 18s Responsibility in Alcohol Retailing Approved by CPD & Institute of Hospitality - Duration 60 mins* -
Every day, thousands of people are exposed to situations where they are left alone in work premises, when visiting members of the public during their working day, or working from home. There are many risks associated with working in isolation, without the support of colleagues. These risks can include accidents and violence. This online Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers course acts as an introduction to personal safety for lone workers and applies to those that work alone within business premises, mobile workers and homeworkers. This Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers online course covers the legal responsibilities of both employers and employees, some of the common security precautions that can be implemented, practical steps you can take to avoid conflict in lone worker situations and other elements that can contribute to lone worker safety.Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers Modules
Lone Worker Personal Safety: The Basics The Law: Responsibilities Assessing the Risks Personal Safety Solutions Practical Tips to Avoid Conflict Reporting and Recording Incidents Approved by IIRSM & IOSH - Duration 45 mins* -
The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations contain special directives covering DSE safety. Both employers and employee‐users have responsibilities under the legislation So what do we mean by display screen equipment? The first thing most people think of is a computer monitor. But that’s not the only thing it refers to display screen equipment could also mean laptops, tablet PCs, televisions, smartphones, CNC control pads, portable diagnostic screens or equipment containing cathode ray tubes, or CRTs. Our Display Screen Equipment Awareness E-Learning course is aimed at users of display screen equipment (DSE) and those responsible for assessing display screen equipment. A ‘user’ is anyone who regularly uses display screen equipment for a significant part of their normal work. In practice, if you use display screen equipment continuously for more than one hour a day, then you’re a ‘user’. This Online Display Screen Equipment Awareness E-Learning course fulfils your statutory training obligations and covers, among other things; the correct way to set up and use your display screen equipment safely. Reducing the risk of work related conditions.Display Screen Equipment Awareness Modules
Introduction Legislation Protecting Your Body Adjusting Your Chair Adjusting Your Screen Work Arrangements Adjusting the Layout of Your Workstation Adjusting Your Work Environment Approved by IIRSM & CPD - Duration 50 mins* -
This course covers what you need to know about the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) So what do we mean by ‘Substances Hazardous to Health’? In legal terms, these are substances that are classified as “very toxic, toxic, harmful, corrosive or Irritant” under the Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation (CLP). This was a new regulation that came into force in January 2009 dovetailing with a set of regulations called REACH. REACH is a European Union regulation concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals, which came into force on 1st June 2007. One of the main aims of REACH is to provide a high level of protection for human health and the environment from the use of chemicals. This Online Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) course is aimed at anyone exposed to Substances Hazardous to Health at work and line managers with responsibility for such people. This Online Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) E-Learning course will provide candidates with an understanding of substances that cause hazards to health in their work life and guidance on exposure, legislation and risk assessment.Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Modules
Introducing COSHH Different Types of Hazard Different Types of Exposure Regulations and Approved Labelling Assessing COSHH Risks The Risk Assessment in Practice Exposure Control Staying in Control Training and Emergency Planning Course Summary Approved by IIRSM & Institute of Hospitality - Duration 125 mins* -
Current legislation set out by the Health and Safety at Work Act along with the HSE’s updated code of practice known as L8, state that companies and building owners have a legal duty to manage Legionella. Our interactive Legionella Management E-Learning training course is aimed at all employers and staff to assist them in identifying the danger that Legionella poses, as well as covering ways to identify and assess sources of risk from Legionella on the premises. Our Online Legionella Management course also gives you enough knowledge to get a Legionella control programme off the ground yourself – or make confident, informed choices when commissioning others to take this on for you. This e-learning course is primarily aimed at building and facilities managers and maintenance professionals that have nominated responsibilities for water systems.Basic Legionella Management Modules
What is Legionella? Risk Areas Legislation Risk Management Water System Monitoring Cooling System Awareness Approved by IIRSM, Gatehouse Awards & CPD - Duration 75 mins*
