About This Course
What you will learn - Create Effective, Motivated, Productive Teams
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Get BIG Savings with our Building Better Teams Online Bundle, 5 Courses
- Building Better Teams
- Creating Successful Staff Retreats
- Developing a High Reliability Organization
- Being a Team Player
- Team Building Through Chemistry
1. Building Better Teams: Create Effective, Motivated, Productive Teams
Teams are the most important foundation on which successful organizations are built, and trainers who facilitate Teamwork: Building Better Teams as a one-day training course will help business leaders create effective, motivated, productive teams. 1. Building Better Teams: Create Effective, Motivated, Productive Teams
2. Creating Successful Staff Retreats: Learn A Comprehensive Approach To Crafting A Successful Staff Retreat
Creating Successful Staff Retreats brings you full circle from a consideration of retreats that you’ve attended, or heard of, right through setting the groundwork of a retreat on your own. Those initial steps are then followed by a deeper look at what you need to do to actually run the retreat, evaluate it and continue the message afterwards.
3. Developing a High Reliability Organization: Learn What Constitutes A High Reliability Organization
High Reliability Organizations (HROs) are aware of their situations, they take stock of things and take the best approach to deal with trouble before it happens and afterwards as well. This course explores the principles of high reliability, looks at real examples of HROs, and probes the Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster to help showcase the principles.
4. Being a Team Player: Learn how to become one with the team with our Being a Team Player
The most remarkable feats are accomplished by people working together. To become a successful leader, you need to understand how and why teams work well, and what makes teams falter. At all levels, from the newest to the most senior member of an enterprise, personal and organizational success depends on having the skills and knowledge to work successfully with others.
Teamwork is essential in any organization, and strongly influences whether a venture succeeds or fails. Participants will learn what characteristics are common to team players, how to demonstrate to others that you are a good team player, types of teams and which ones are vital to every workplace, reasons teams fail, and strategies to ensure success. Other courses that may be of interest are Creating a Positive Work Environment, Making Your Business Better, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Team Building- Developing High Performance Teams, and Communication Strategies.
What will you learn with our Being a Team Player Online Course?
Most people like to think of themselves as good team players, but are you? Your personal success depends, to a large degree, on how well you support others.
Being a Team Player is a six-session course that teaches about the desirable characteristics of a team player, how to recognize one, different types of teams and which ones are essential to every organization. It then covers why teams falter, and how to better ensure success. After you complete this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the definition of a team player and a non-team player
- Know the difference between a team player and a non-team player
- Learn the qualities possessed by a team player
- Determine what type of team player you are and how that functions in your workplace
- Know and understand what it takes to be a team player
- Discover the different types of teams that exist within a company
- Learn what working together as a team looks like
- Learn the different types of workplace teams and what types of teams successful organizations need
- Develop strategies to improve teamwork
5. Team Building Through Chemistry: Discover the specifics of how building a team through chemistry will lead to success
For most of us, teamwork is a part of everyday life. Whether it's at home, in the community, or at work, we are often expected to be a functional part of a performing team. Having a strong team will benefit any organization and will lead to more successes than not.
The Teamwork and Team Building course will encourage you to explore the different aspects of a team, as well as ways that they can become a top-notch team performer. You will be given the details and concepts of what makes up a team, and what factors into being a successful team and team member.
Course Topics:
- Three Types of Teams
- T&J Four Phase Model
- Encouraging Teamwork
- The SWOT Analysis
By the end of this Teamwork and Team Building Online Course you, will be able to:
- Understand the concept of a team, and how to monitor success.
- Explain the four phases of the Tuckman team development model.
- Understand the three types of teams.
- Describe actions to take as a leader and as a follower for each of the four phases (Forming, Storming, Norming, and Performing).
- Understand the benefits and disadvantages of various team-building activities.
- Describe several team-building activities that you can use, and in what settings.
- Follow strategies for setting and leading team meetings.
- Detail problem - solving strategies using the Six Thinking Hats model -- and one consensus-building approach to solving team problems.
- List actions to do -- and those to avoid -- when encouraging teamwork.
Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.
For comprehensive information on units of study click the units of study tab above.
This is an incredible opportunity to invest in yourself and your future, sharpen your training skills and learn what it takes to create your own success with Courses For Success Today!
Course Fast Facts:
- All courses are easy to follow and understand
- Only 6 to 8 hours of study is required per course
- Unlimited lifetime access to course materials
- Study as many courses as you want
- Delivered 100% on-line and accessible 24/7 from any computer or smartphone
- You can study from home or at work, at your own pace, in your own time
- Certificates
Course Delivery
Courses are accessed online via our learning management system by any device including PC, MAC, tablet or Smart Phone.
Recognition & Accreditation
The courses offered by Courses For Success are unique as they are taught in a step by step process enabling students to complete them quickly and easily, so that you can obtain your qualification sooner. All students who complete the course receive a certificate of completion. Courses For Success is committed to high completion rates and therefore 100% student satisfaction.
Units of Study
Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.
Building Better Teams 5 Course Bundle includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course:
Course 1 - Building Better Teams
Session One: Course Overview
Session Two: Defining Teams
Session Three: Establishing Team Norms
- Characteristics of Teams
- Ground Rules
- Team Contracts
Session Four: Working as a Team
Session Five: Your Team Player Type
- What’s Your Team Player Type?
- What Does it Mean To Have a Number?
- My Team Style
Session Six: Building Team Trust
- Why is Trust Important?
- Building Trust
Session Seven: The Stages of Team Development
Session Eight: Team Building with TORI
Session Nine: Communication
- Defining Communication
- Listening Skills
Session Ten: Becoming a Good Team Player
- Recommended Reading List
- Post-Course Assessment
- Pre- and Post-Assessment Answer Keys
- Personal Action Plan
Course 2 - Creating Successful Staff Retreats
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment, Part One
- Pre-Assignment, Part Two
- Pre-Assignment, Part Three
Session 2: The Case for Wellness
- Benefits of Workplace Wellness Programs
- Bottom Line Benefits
- Extending Beyond the Workplace
- Program Elements
Session 3: Building the Foundation
- Creating the Committee
- Sample Terms of Reference – ABC Company Wellness Committee
- Making Connections
- Outlining the Program
- Making Connections
- Making Connections Answer
- Gathering Resources
- Identifying Resources
- Gathering Resources
- Cultural Elements
- Questionnaire
Session 4: Gathering Support
- Taking Action
- Reflection
Session 5: Gathering Data
- Gathering Data
- Challenges with Data
- Other Ways to Measure
- Current Reality – Pre-Assignment Review
- Making Connections (Part Two)
- Looking Around Us
- Research Help
- Get Organized
- Preview
- Ask
- Read
- Read, Part Two
- Summarize
- Summarize, Part Two
- Summarize, Part Two
- Summarize, Part Three
- Evaluate
Session 6: Performing a Needs Analysis
- The ICE Method
- When is a Wellness Program Not Appropriate?
- Underlying Issues
- Three Steps
- The ICE Cycle
- Isolating
- Consulting
- Evaluating
- Making the Pitch
Session 7: Program Elements
- Case Study One: From Sedentary to Sensational
- Case Study Two: Smoking Cessation Program
- Case Study Three: Nutrition Program
- Case Study Four: Alcohol and Drug Program
- Case Study Five: New Parent Program
- Case Study Six: Flexible Work Hours Program
Session 8: Implementing Your Workplace Wellness Program
- Implementation Options
- Tips for Success
- Identifying Motivators
Session 9: Reviewing the Plan
- Evaluating Prior to Launch
- Getting the Executive on Board
- Getting Employees on Board
Session 10: Evaluating and Reporting Results
- Ratios and Statistics
- Gathering Statistics
- Understanding Ratios
- Making it Count
A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 3 - Developing a High Reliability Organization
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
- Preoccupation with Failure
- Resistance to Simplification
- Sensitivity to Operations
- Commitment to Resilience
- Deference to Expertise
Session 2: What is a High Reliability Organization?
- High Reliability Organizations
- Links in the Chain, Part One
- Links in the Chain, Part Two
- HRO Principles
Session 3: Key Concepts
- Expectations, Normalization, and Mindfulness
- Normalization
- Mindfulness
- Making Connections
- Case Study
Session 4: The Anticipation Principles
- Preoccupation with Failure
- Case Study
- Making Connections
- Resistance to Simplification
- Case Study
- Making Connections
- Sensitivity to Operations
- Case Study
- Making Connections, Part One
- Making Connections, Part Two
Session 5: The Containment Principles
- Commitment to Resilience, Part One
- Commitment to Resilience, Part Two
- Case Study
- Making Connections
- Deference to Expertise
- Case Study
- Making Connections, Part One
- Making Connections, Part Two
Session 6: Auditing for High Reliability
- Auditing Techniques
- Churchill’s Four Questions
- Making Connections
- Sample Audit Questions
Session 7: Test Driving
- Case Study, Part One
- Case Study, Part Two
- Case Study, Part Three
- Task
Session 8: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 4 - Being a Team Player
Session One: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Why Did You Take This Course?
- Pre-Assignment
- Pre-Course Assessment
Session Two: Being a Team Player
- What is a Team Player?
- Who is a Team Player?
- Characteristics of a Team Player
Session Three: Being a Good Team Player
- Actions Speak Louder than Words
- How to Be a Good Team Player
- Are You a Good Team Player?
- Take 1
- Be Prepared for the ‘Teamwork’ Question in an Interview
- The Interview
Session Four: Team Work
- Team Work Definition
- Types of Workplace Teams
- A Closer Look
- Five Types of Workplace Teams Organizations Need
Session Five: Why Teamwork Fails
- Five Reasons
- Employee recognition
- Types of recognition
- Tips for recognizing employees
- One Bad Apple...
Session Six: Strategies to Improve Teamwork
- 20 Strategies
- Bringing it All Together
- Summary
Course 5 - Team Building Through Chemistry
Section One: Getting Started
Section Two: Defining Success
- What is a Team?
- An Overview of Tuckman and Jensen’s Four-Phase Model
Section Three: Types of Teams
- The Traditional Team
- What are Self-Directed Teams
- Virtual Teams
Section Four: First Stage of Team Development – Forming
- Characteristics of the Stage Forming
- A Leaders Role for Forming
- A Followers Role for Forming
Section Five: Second Stage of Team Development – Storming
- Characteristics of the Stage Storming
- A Leaders Role for Storming
- A Followers Role for Storming
Section Six: Third Stage of Team Development – Norming
- Characteristics of the Stage Norming
- A Leaders Role for Norming
- A Followers Role for Norming
Section Seven: Fourth Stage of Team Development – Performing
- Characteristics of the Stage Performing
- A Leaders Role for Performing
- A Followers Role for Performing
Section Eight: Team Building Activities
- The Benefits and Disadvantages
- Team-Building Activities That Won’t Make People Cringe
- Location for Team-Building
Section Nine: Making the Most of Team Meetings
- Setting the Time and the Place
- Trying the 50-Minute Meeting
- Using Celebrations of All Sizes
Section Ten: Solving Problems as a Team
- The Six Thinking Hats
- Encouraging Brainstorming
- Basic Brainstorming
- Building Consensus
Section Eleven: Encouraging Teamwork
- Some Things to Do
- Some Things to Avoid
- Some Things to Consider
Section Twelve: Wrapping Up
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Computer requirements
Students will need access to a computer and the internet.
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Windows:
Microsoft Windows XP, or laterModern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
MAC/iOS
OSX/iOS 6 or laterModern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
All systems
Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or fasterFlash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
Students will also need access the following applications:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Requirements
Entry requirements:
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education:
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Device requirements:
Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.
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About This Course
What you will learn - Create Effective, Motivated, Productive Teams
|
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Get BIG Savings with our Building Better Teams Online Bundle, 5 Courses
- Building Better Teams
- Creating Successful Staff Retreats
- Developing a High Reliability Organization
- Being a Team Player
- Team Building Through Chemistry
1. Building Better Teams: Create Effective, Motivated, Productive Teams
Teams are the most important foundation on which successful organizations are built, and trainers who facilitate Teamwork: Building Better Teams as a one-day training course will help business leaders create effective, motivated, productive teams. 1. Building Better Teams: Create Effective, Motivated, Productive Teams
2. Creating Successful Staff Retreats: Learn A Comprehensive Approach To Crafting A Successful Staff Retreat
Creating Successful Staff Retreats brings you full circle from a consideration of retreats that you’ve attended, or heard of, right through setting the groundwork of a retreat on your own. Those initial steps are then followed by a deeper look at what you need to do to actually run the retreat, evaluate it and continue the message afterwards.
3. Developing a High Reliability Organization: Learn What Constitutes A High Reliability Organization
High Reliability Organizations (HROs) are aware of their situations, they take stock of things and take the best approach to deal with trouble before it happens and afterwards as well. This course explores the principles of high reliability, looks at real examples of HROs, and probes the Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster to help showcase the principles.
4. Being a Team Player: Learn how to become one with the team with our Being a Team Player
The most remarkable feats are accomplished by people working together. To become a successful leader, you need to understand how and why teams work well, and what makes teams falter. At all levels, from the newest to the most senior member of an enterprise, personal and organizational success depends on having the skills and knowledge to work successfully with others.
Teamwork is essential in any organization, and strongly influences whether a venture succeeds or fails. Participants will learn what characteristics are common to team players, how to demonstrate to others that you are a good team player, types of teams and which ones are vital to every workplace, reasons teams fail, and strategies to ensure success. Other courses that may be of interest are Creating a Positive Work Environment, Making Your Business Better, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Team Building- Developing High Performance Teams, and Communication Strategies.
What will you learn with our Being a Team Player Online Course?
Most people like to think of themselves as good team players, but are you? Your personal success depends, to a large degree, on how well you support others.
Being a Team Player is a six-session course that teaches about the desirable characteristics of a team player, how to recognize one, different types of teams and which ones are essential to every organization. It then covers why teams falter, and how to better ensure success. After you complete this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the definition of a team player and a non-team player
- Know the difference between a team player and a non-team player
- Learn the qualities possessed by a team player
- Determine what type of team player you are and how that functions in your workplace
- Know and understand what it takes to be a team player
- Discover the different types of teams that exist within a company
- Learn what working together as a team looks like
- Learn the different types of workplace teams and what types of teams successful organizations need
- Develop strategies to improve teamwork
5. Team Building Through Chemistry: Discover the specifics of how building a team through chemistry will lead to success
For most of us, teamwork is a part of everyday life. Whether it's at home, in the community, or at work, we are often expected to be a functional part of a performing team. Having a strong team will benefit any organization and will lead to more successes than not.
The Teamwork and Team Building course will encourage you to explore the different aspects of a team, as well as ways that they can become a top-notch team performer. You will be given the details and concepts of what makes up a team, and what factors into being a successful team and team member.
Course Topics:
- Three Types of Teams
- T&J Four Phase Model
- Encouraging Teamwork
- The SWOT Analysis
By the end of this Teamwork and Team Building Online Course you, will be able to:
- Understand the concept of a team, and how to monitor success.
- Explain the four phases of the Tuckman team development model.
- Understand the three types of teams.
- Describe actions to take as a leader and as a follower for each of the four phases (Forming, Storming, Norming, and Performing).
- Understand the benefits and disadvantages of various team-building activities.
- Describe several team-building activities that you can use, and in what settings.
- Follow strategies for setting and leading team meetings.
- Detail problem - solving strategies using the Six Thinking Hats model -- and one consensus-building approach to solving team problems.
- List actions to do -- and those to avoid -- when encouraging teamwork.
Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.
For comprehensive information on units of study click the units of study tab above.
This is an incredible opportunity to invest in yourself and your future, sharpen your training skills and learn what it takes to create your own success with Courses For Success Today!
Course Fast Facts:
- All courses are easy to follow and understand
- Only 6 to 8 hours of study is required per course
- Unlimited lifetime access to course materials
- Study as many courses as you want
- Delivered 100% on-line and accessible 24/7 from any computer or smartphone
- You can study from home or at work, at your own pace, in your own time
- Certificates
Course Delivery
Courses are accessed online via our learning management system by any device including PC, MAC, tablet or Smart Phone.
Recognition & Accreditation
The courses offered by Courses For Success are unique as they are taught in a step by step process enabling students to complete them quickly and easily, so that you can obtain your qualification sooner. All students who complete the course receive a certificate of completion. Courses For Success is committed to high completion rates and therefore 100% student satisfaction.
Units of Study
Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.
Building Better Teams 5 Course Bundle includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course:
Course 1 - Building Better Teams
Session One: Course Overview
Session Two: Defining Teams
Session Three: Establishing Team Norms
- Characteristics of Teams
- Ground Rules
- Team Contracts
Session Four: Working as a Team
Session Five: Your Team Player Type
- What’s Your Team Player Type?
- What Does it Mean To Have a Number?
- My Team Style
Session Six: Building Team Trust
- Why is Trust Important?
- Building Trust
Session Seven: The Stages of Team Development
Session Eight: Team Building with TORI
Session Nine: Communication
- Defining Communication
- Listening Skills
Session Ten: Becoming a Good Team Player
- Recommended Reading List
- Post-Course Assessment
- Pre- and Post-Assessment Answer Keys
- Personal Action Plan
Course 2 - Creating Successful Staff Retreats
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment, Part One
- Pre-Assignment, Part Two
- Pre-Assignment, Part Three
Session 2: The Case for Wellness
- Benefits of Workplace Wellness Programs
- Bottom Line Benefits
- Extending Beyond the Workplace
- Program Elements
Session 3: Building the Foundation
- Creating the Committee
- Sample Terms of Reference – ABC Company Wellness Committee
- Making Connections
- Outlining the Program
- Making Connections
- Making Connections Answer
- Gathering Resources
- Identifying Resources
- Gathering Resources
- Cultural Elements
- Questionnaire
Session 4: Gathering Support
- Taking Action
- Reflection
Session 5: Gathering Data
- Gathering Data
- Challenges with Data
- Other Ways to Measure
- Current Reality – Pre-Assignment Review
- Making Connections (Part Two)
- Looking Around Us
- Research Help
- Get Organized
- Preview
- Ask
- Read
- Read, Part Two
- Summarize
- Summarize, Part Two
- Summarize, Part Two
- Summarize, Part Three
- Evaluate
Session 6: Performing a Needs Analysis
- The ICE Method
- When is a Wellness Program Not Appropriate?
- Underlying Issues
- Three Steps
- The ICE Cycle
- Isolating
- Consulting
- Evaluating
- Making the Pitch
Session 7: Program Elements
- Case Study One: From Sedentary to Sensational
- Case Study Two: Smoking Cessation Program
- Case Study Three: Nutrition Program
- Case Study Four: Alcohol and Drug Program
- Case Study Five: New Parent Program
- Case Study Six: Flexible Work Hours Program
Session 8: Implementing Your Workplace Wellness Program
- Implementation Options
- Tips for Success
- Identifying Motivators
Session 9: Reviewing the Plan
- Evaluating Prior to Launch
- Getting the Executive on Board
- Getting Employees on Board
Session 10: Evaluating and Reporting Results
- Ratios and Statistics
- Gathering Statistics
- Understanding Ratios
- Making it Count
A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 3 - Developing a High Reliability Organization
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
- Preoccupation with Failure
- Resistance to Simplification
- Sensitivity to Operations
- Commitment to Resilience
- Deference to Expertise
Session 2: What is a High Reliability Organization?
- High Reliability Organizations
- Links in the Chain, Part One
- Links in the Chain, Part Two
- HRO Principles
Session 3: Key Concepts
- Expectations, Normalization, and Mindfulness
- Normalization
- Mindfulness
- Making Connections
- Case Study
Session 4: The Anticipation Principles
- Preoccupation with Failure
- Case Study
- Making Connections
- Resistance to Simplification
- Case Study
- Making Connections
- Sensitivity to Operations
- Case Study
- Making Connections, Part One
- Making Connections, Part Two
Session 5: The Containment Principles
- Commitment to Resilience, Part One
- Commitment to Resilience, Part Two
- Case Study
- Making Connections
- Deference to Expertise
- Case Study
- Making Connections, Part One
- Making Connections, Part Two
Session 6: Auditing for High Reliability
- Auditing Techniques
- Churchill’s Four Questions
- Making Connections
- Sample Audit Questions
Session 7: Test Driving
- Case Study, Part One
- Case Study, Part Two
- Case Study, Part Three
- Task
Session 8: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 4 - Being a Team Player
Session One: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Why Did You Take This Course?
- Pre-Assignment
- Pre-Course Assessment
Session Two: Being a Team Player
- What is a Team Player?
- Who is a Team Player?
- Characteristics of a Team Player
Session Three: Being a Good Team Player
- Actions Speak Louder than Words
- How to Be a Good Team Player
- Are You a Good Team Player?
- Take 1
- Be Prepared for the ‘Teamwork’ Question in an Interview
- The Interview
Session Four: Team Work
- Team Work Definition
- Types of Workplace Teams
- A Closer Look
- Five Types of Workplace Teams Organizations Need
Session Five: Why Teamwork Fails
- Five Reasons
- Employee recognition
- Types of recognition
- Tips for recognizing employees
- One Bad Apple...
Session Six: Strategies to Improve Teamwork
- 20 Strategies
- Bringing it All Together
- Summary
Course 5 - Team Building Through Chemistry
Section One: Getting Started
Section Two: Defining Success
- What is a Team?
- An Overview of Tuckman and Jensen’s Four-Phase Model
Section Three: Types of Teams
- The Traditional Team
- What are Self-Directed Teams
- Virtual Teams
Section Four: First Stage of Team Development – Forming
- Characteristics of the Stage Forming
- A Leaders Role for Forming
- A Followers Role for Forming
Section Five: Second Stage of Team Development – Storming
- Characteristics of the Stage Storming
- A Leaders Role for Storming
- A Followers Role for Storming
Section Six: Third Stage of Team Development – Norming
- Characteristics of the Stage Norming
- A Leaders Role for Norming
- A Followers Role for Norming
Section Seven: Fourth Stage of Team Development – Performing
- Characteristics of the Stage Performing
- A Leaders Role for Performing
- A Followers Role for Performing
Section Eight: Team Building Activities
- The Benefits and Disadvantages
- Team-Building Activities That Won’t Make People Cringe
- Location for Team-Building
Section Nine: Making the Most of Team Meetings
- Setting the Time and the Place
- Trying the 50-Minute Meeting
- Using Celebrations of All Sizes
Section Ten: Solving Problems as a Team
- The Six Thinking Hats
- Encouraging Brainstorming
- Basic Brainstorming
- Building Consensus
Section Eleven: Encouraging Teamwork
- Some Things to Do
- Some Things to Avoid
- Some Things to Consider
Section Twelve: Wrapping Up
Requirements
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Computer requirements
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MAC/iOS
OSX/iOS 6 or laterModern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
All systems
Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or fasterFlash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
Students will also need access the following applications:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Requirements
Entry requirements:
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education:
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Device requirements:
Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.
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