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

• Describe the use of makeup techniques to enhance the eyes, lips and skin
• Summarize the different career and salary options available to makeup artists
• Identify cosmetic tools for achieving specific results
• Discuss makeup brushes and how they are used
• Outline different types of makeup sponges and their uses
• Create a checklist of essential cosmetic tools
• Match the correct foundation and skin type
• Apply foundation, primer and concealer correctly
• Explain how to use a range of corrective makeup tools and methods
• Discuss the historic use of cosmetics in different parts of the world
• Analyze the physical structure of the skin and discuss skin care products and techniques
• Select and apply the correct powders for different skin types

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

• Identify the ‘fashion cycle’ and trends in the fashion industry
• Recognize important fashion influences from the past
• Interpret the elements and principles of fashion design
• Create ‘mood boards’ and understand the sample stages of a garment
• Compare textile fibres, yarns and fabrics and explain how to source them
• Generate patterns, construct garments and develop ‘garment tech packs’
• Develop a business plan, market your clothing line and prepare for Fashion Week

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

• Explain project planning and client communication
• Describe planning considerations for different rooms and spaces
• List how to work with colour
• Discuss how to use the right surface materials and textures
• Indicate the use of lighting
• Describe where to source furniture and how to select it
• State how to work with suitable textiles and accessories
• Outline sustainability and ethics in interior design
• Discuss how to run your own interior design business

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

• Describe how to select garden tools and plants
• List important aspects of garden maintenance and pest control
• Discuss how to establish and run your own gardening business
• Outline the importance of soil preparation
• Assess the process of designing a garden, from initial surveying to planning and successful implementation
• Explain why factors such as marketing, social media branding, customer service and insurance are vital in landscaping
• Explain how to build landscaping features such as raised flower beds, decks and patios

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

• Recall the need to be calm and assertive when dealing with dogs
• Outline the history of our relationship with dogs
• Describe canine anatomy
• Explain the importance of conducting pre-grooming health checks
• Discuss what affects the health of a dog’s coat
• Summarize how to start your own pet-grooming business
• Indicate how pets can be trained to enjoy baths

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

• Describe warehouse layout, which allows for well-organised inventory
• Discuss the basic inventory management and tracking methods
• Analyze ways of reducing inventory costs
• Define stock
• Compare storage methods
• Explain the best practices for controlling stock movement within a warehouse
• List stock verification methods
• Evaluate which warehouse reports are crucial to effective management
• Describe how to choose warehouse management software
• Recognize the potential use of robotics in warehouses
• Identify how to optimise your supply chain
• Evaluate troubleshooting tips and problem-solving techniques

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

• Explain the origins of cryptocurrency and the technology on which digital currencies are based
• Summarise the different types and most popular forms of cryptocurrency
• Explain detailed information about blockchain technology and how it relates to cryptocurrency
• Explain the legal concerns involved in the use of cryptocurrencies
• Discuss how to store your cryptocurrency in a secure manner
• Explain the process of cryptocurrency mining and summarise tips to help you be successful
• Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of the anonymity offered by cryptocurrency transactions
• Explain the regulations currently in place regarding cryptocurrency and the challenges facing policy makers
• Explain the advantages and disadvantages of trading and investing in cryptocurrency
• Discuss how cryptocurrency may develop in the future

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

• Explain the basics of cryptocurrency, including definitions of key terms
• Outline how blockchain technology works and how it is related to cryptocurrency
• Describe the properties of cryptocurrency transactions
• Explain how cryptocurrency is developed
• Describe the types and most popular forms of cryptocurrency
• Explain how to choose which cryptocurrency is right for you
• Explain the difference between pseudonymous transactions and anonymous ones
• Summarise information about cryptography and its applications to cryptocurrency
• Explain the definition and importance of hashing
• Describe the way the UK treats cryptocurrency for tax purposes
• Discuss proposed and suggested regulations regarding cryptocurrency in the UK