By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the basics of corporate finance
• Define major, essential and widely used corporate financial principles and terms
• Explain the fundamentals of budgeting
• Describe capital budgeting as a corporate financial tool in detail
• Discuss financial risk-return tradeoff along with its key metrics
• Recognise the tools & techniques of corporate finance elements like project analysis and evaluation and financial risks
• Explain how to plan your finances to shield your business from recession

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify foods with a high risk of contamination and individuals vulnerable to contaminated food
• Outline the responsibilities of a food supervisor
• Explain the importance of a food safety management system (FSMS)
• Classify causes of food poisoning
• Define ‘cross-contamination’
• Recall methods for preventing food contamination
• Illustrate the importance of temperature control to food safety
• Identify some tools for monitoring food and kitchen temperature
• Outline some proven methods of preventing food spoilage
• Describe some considerations for designing functional catering premises
• Identify some common pests that are likely to contaminate food
• Describe the training requirements for different kinds of staff in a catering organization

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the homeopathic system of medicine in detail
• Describe the principles and practices of homeopathy
• Explain the treatment procedure and remedies of homeopathy
• Explain the approach and practice of homeopathy on the human body and anatomical system
• Recognise homeopathic remedies and their application for different conditions and purposes
• Describe the process of patient care and steps taken by a homeopath
• Discuss the application of homeopathy at present and its role in the future
• Describe the benefits of homeopathy

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the level of injuries in a workplace
• Discuss the benefits of first aid and that of a first aider
• Identify the factors to be considered when assessing first aid requirements in a workplace
• List the equipment and materials inside a first aid box and a first aid room
• Recognize the dos and don’ts of a first aider
• Discuss the use of bandaging in first aid
• Outline the guidelines for quality compression in CPR
• Summarize the processes involved in ‘rescue breathing’
• State the function of insulin in the human body

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define corporate finance and explain the ultimate purpose of corporate finance
• List the important activities that govern corporate finance
• Discuss the importance of a financial manager
• Define and outline the objectives of financial planning
• Discuss the financial planner code of ethics and professional responsibility
• Compute the financial statement analysis and cash flow statement analysis
• Explain risk management and the process of managing financial risk
• Identify major types of risks
• Identify the basic investment objectives
• Discuss the features of Google Analytics and how it works
• Describe the most important metrics for financial advisors
• Recall how to use Google Analytics as a financial advisor

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the fundamentals of event planning
• Discuss the roles and responsibilities of an event planner
• Identify and define different types of events
• Explain the planning process required to host a successful event
• Describe how to organise an event
• Describe how to organise various staff and delegate tasks to them effectively
• Describe post-event activities
• Explain how to handle event processes like vendor management, marketing and catering

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify the processes involved in formal strategic planning
• State the importance and primary output of strategic planning
• Explain the concept of robust strategy
• Outline the various breakdowns of customer analysis
• Recall the main components of a mission statement
• Define ‘market analysis’ as it applies in market segmentation
• Recall the various types of market segmentation
• List and explain the various types of marketing
• Identify the various types of assets with examples
• State the importance of informal search
• Summarise the procedures of the ‘PESTLE’ analysis

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define ‘Epidemiology’
• Outline the uses of Epidemiology
• Recall some classifications of study design
• Discuss aspects of epidemiological study design
• Identify disease types
• Explain the importance of studying disease variations
• Define ‘disease clusters’
• Outline the steps involved in investigating disease outbreaks
• Identify some measures of risk and disease frequency
• Discuss some methods for disease prevention
• Explain the role of Epidemiology in public health and disease prevention
• Summarise the epidemiological concept of population

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define ‘accounting’
• Explain the importance of accounting in a business
• Discuss the ‘accrual’ concept
• Identify some accounting standards
• Compare accounting and bookkeeping
• Describe a balance sheet
• State the importance of financial statements
• Explain the accounting equation
• Compare the cash flow statement and balance sheet
• Identify the formula for calculating net profit
• Distinguish between control and planning
• Explain the importance of external auditing

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe all the steps and techniques for organising parties that are memorable for clients, friends, or family
• Identify all the steps and functions needed to start your party planning business
• Describe the different types of parties and their respective objectives, elements, budgeting, and marketing
• Define the roles, responsibilities, and skills of a successful party planner
• Explain how to manage party elements like vendors, themes, food, beverages, and the venue
• Discuss the best strategies and tips to attract potential clients for your party planning business

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• List the basic requirements of crochet
• Identify some common thoughts about crochet
• Recall the equipment that is used for crochet
• Define ‘crochet yarn’ and identify the types of yarn
• Explain the three basic types of fibres
• Discuss the process of hand stitching
• Distinguish between the various crochet techniques
• Describe the procedure for beads on single and double crochet
• Discuss the concepts of quality control, quality assurance and quality circles
• Explain the benefits of quality control
• Discuss how to understand customer expectations and needs
• Explain the Kano model of customer satisfaction and describe how to measure customer satisfaction

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Summarise the principles of emotional intelligence
• Recall the steps towards mastering the art of self-management
• Explain the importance of innovation in the workplace
• Define and list some common emotions
• Discuss some of the effective communication tips
• Identify events that may likely trigger anger
• Recall the various cognitive responses to anger
• Outline the various grounds of self-leadership
• Explain the importance of optimism in the workplace
• State the factors to be considered when meeting someone for the first time
• Recall the steps involved in assessing a situation

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define what human behaviour is and recognise its importance and benefits
• Describe the psychological processes and factors behind human behaviour
• Explain the evolution of human behaviour through natural, social and biological perspectives and products
• Define ‘human intelligence’ and its related theories
• Describe in detail intelligence tests and all the related components
• Explain learning and analyse its types and behavioural impacts
• Describe language with its structure and theories, thoughts and other characteristics influencing it

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Discuss the importance of quality
• Define ‘total quality management’
• Recall the principles of total management systems
• Identify motivations for implementing quality management systems
• Distinguish between quality assurance, quality planning and quality maintenance
• Describe some customer needs
• Explain Six Sigma
• Discuss the benefits of using Six Sigma principles
• Outline the process for deploying Six Sigma principles
• Discuss various inventory types
• Explain the merits and demerits of different transportation types
• Describe the process of carrying out a quality audit

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the elements and principles of floral design
• Distinguish between the different floral designs and list the materials needed to create each
• Define and state the principles of Ikebana
• List the tips for creating professional floral arrangements and bouquets
• Discuss the art of flower arrangement
• Explain how to find the perfect vase for a flower arrangement
• Recognise where to obtain flowers and raw materials for floral designs
• List the equipment required to make a container arrangement
• Discuss the strategies for setting up a business as a wedding florist
• Identify types of funeral flower arrangements
• Outline funeral flower etiquette