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

• Define ‘gastronomy’ and its different types
• Explain gastronomic concepts like structure and appeal, a meal experience, satisfaction or dissatisfaction and more
• State the necessity for thermal processing of food and the different methods employed for the same
• Outline the different methods of preservation and processing of meat and fish
• Distinguish between the different culinary techniques used in meat and fish preparations
• List the different types of food hazards and their prevention
• Recognise the difference between food allergy and food intolerance
• Summarise the COVID -19 prevention guidelines for reopening food businesses

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

• Outline the day-to-day tasks and the attributes of a nursery nurse required to make children feel secure, included and valued
• Describe the growth and development process in children and their characteristics in each stage of development
• Evaluate the types and techniques of observation
• Discuss the curriculum frameworks of the United Kingdom
• Analyse how to protect children from abuse and neglect
• Explain the importance of personal hygiene and how to ensure the health and safety of children
• Recognise the main groups of foods and the importance of a balanced diet
• Summarise the importance of play and the various disabilities found in children
• Recall the concept of family and how to develop partnerships with parents

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

• Describe the import and export business
• Select the right form of organisation for your import and export business
• Discuss different products for import and export
• Identify your target market, buyers and suppliers for your business
• Evaluate the role of advertising and marketing in the import-export business
• Recall various types of documents required for your business
• Describe supply chain management
• Outline costs, payment methods and shipping techniques for your products

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

• Define ‘garden design’
• Describe a garden designer and the roles of a garden designer
• Outline the principles of garden design
• Identify the components of colours and the factors that affect colour choices
• Explain the process of making a site survey
• Discuss why rain gardens should be built and how they can be maintained
• List the various equipment used in garden design
• Select desirable trees and shrubs required for your designed garden
• Recall how to control insects, pests and animals in a garden

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

• Define a ‘paediatrician’ and their subspecialties 
• State the core responsibilities of a paediatrician and a paediatric surgeon
• Discuss the necessity of a balanced diet for the growth and development of children
• Identify the various symptoms of nutritional deficiencies and malnutrition in children
• Distinguish the different diseases that affect a newborn baby and the treatment and care recommended
• Explain the causes of different haematological problems in children and investigational procedures
• Recognise the symptoms of different neurological disorders and stroke in children
• Relate the different gastrointestinal problems in babies with their causes and treatment
• Describe the key feature of immunodeficiencies and cancer in children
• Summarise the ethics and the laws which a good paediatrician must obey and respect

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

• Define ‘forestry’
• Classify forests based on their geographical distribution, climate, soil type and types of trees
• Recall the horizons or layers of soils
• Describe forest mensuration and the main objectives
• Discuss measurement and the scale of measurements
• Recall types of surveys for timber
• State the function of silviculture in forestry
• Outline the types of ecological niche and their description in the forest ecological system
• Identify the processes of harvesting timber
• Explain ‘urban forestry’

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

• Analyse different approaches and techniques to teaching phonics
• Differentiate between the sounds produced by consonants and vowels
• Identify various sounds in words
• Discuss the importance of using different phonics techniques to teach
• Evaluate phonic understanding of children
• Select the right phonics teaching method for a specific type of reader
• Solve common issues while teaching phonics to children
• List ways to develop fluency in children
• Summarise techniques to teach phonics to deaf children

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

• List duties and characteristics of a retail associate
• Analyze the importance of communication in the retail business
• Evaluate the psychological impact of the atmosphere of the store on customers
• Identify the target customers for your store
• Describe visual merchandising and its role in the retail environment
• Outline fundamentals of in-store design and exterior design
• Indicate the importance of following health and safety guidelines in retail stores
• Select the right team for your retail store

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

• Explain the role of the family support worker in the UK
• Outline the legal framework in which family support workers function
• Summarise the impact of parental mental health problems on children of different ages
• Recognise the influence of parental substance misuse
• Identify the different types of domestic abuse
• Discuss the ways to help children deal with divorce or separation of their parents
• Define the concept of ‘safeguarding’ children
• Explain how to assess a family’s needs and provide early help to vulnerable children
• Explain how to build constructive relationships with the families in your care

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

• Outline different ways of monetising skills and turning passion into a career
• Explain how to choose the right profession based on your interests
• Discuss the methods used to overcome fear of failure
• Outline how to establish priorities in life to boost productivity
• Describe how to pursue your passion and live a more fulfilling life
• Highlight the attitude and mindset required to attract success in your profession
• Explain how to prepare for interviews and present yourself professionally
• Summarise job hunting techniques to stand out from the crowd
• Discuss how answer expected interview questions

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

• Outline the principles of EYFS
• Explain how the EYFS framework helps children achieve their full potential
• Outline the different teaching techniques used in the EYFS framework
• List the educational requirements EYFS teachers must meet to take various career paths
• Discuss the techniques used to promote learning and development in children
• Define the special educational needs of a SEN child and the role of the Special Needs Coordinator (SENCO)
• List the various ways in which parents can stimulate their child’s development
• Compare the EYFS and Montessori methods of early age education
• Summarise the changes and updates made to the EYFS framework during 2021

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

• Analyse the definition and importance of security work
• Evaluate the career prospects of a security guard in the UK
• Explain how to conduct a security risk analysis and employ a risk reduction strategy
• Define ‘physical security protection’
• Outline the functions of physical security protection
• Explain how to quickly respond to an immediate crisis
• Describe the use of technology for managing security and reducing risk

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Compare the concepts of voiceover and voice acting
• Identify your voice by drawing up a list of adjectives
• Explain how to train your voice to improve stamina and keep it healthy
• Describe the process of planning your demo content
• Lay out the steps taken during a voiceover audition
• Explain how to prepare and record your voice
• Summarise the ways of marketing your voiceover skills
• Discuss the UK voice-acting industry

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

• Discuss some of the physical properties of water
• Identify the effects of alkalinity in water
• Distinguish between primary and secondary settlers
• Outline the causes of ‘hardness’ in water
• List the significant elements in natural water
• Discuss the properties of metals and metalloids
• Explain how to control water-related hazards in the laboratory
• Demonstrate how a chemical hygiene plan protects health and safety in a laboratory

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

• Compare various leadership styles, managerial skills and approaches to decision-making
• Outline four characteristics common to high-performing teams
• Describe the benefits of careful performance and stress management
• Explain succession planning and management
• Recognise the importance of good communication and effective negotiation in team leadership
• Discuss the role of conflict, risk and virtual team management in an organisation