<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" ><generator uri="https://jekyllrb.com/" version="3.10.0">Jekyll</generator><link href="https://stephenmillard.com/feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" /><link href="https://stephenmillard.com/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" /><updated>2026-03-11T22:05:17+00:00</updated><id>https://stephenmillard.com/feed.xml</id><title type="html">Stephen Millard</title><subtitle>Hi there. My name is Stephen Millard, welcome to my professional profile site.  Here you can find out a little bit about me including my areas of expertise and experience. </subtitle><entry><title type="html">Boosting AI-driven Business Transformation with Joule Agents</title><link href="https://stephenmillard.com/training/2025/09/14/a2-boost-business-transformation-with-agents.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Boosting AI-driven Business Transformation with Joule Agents" /><published>2025-09-14T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2025-09-14T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://stephenmillard.com/training/2025/09/14/a2-boost-business-transformation-with-agents</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://stephenmillard.com/training/2025/09/14/a2-boost-business-transformation-with-agents.html"><![CDATA[<h3 id="boosting-ai-driven-business-transformation-with-joule-agents">Boosting AI-driven Business Transformation with Joule Agents</h3>

<p><strong>Institution:</strong> SAP</p>

<p><strong>Issued:</strong> 14 September 2025</p>

<p><strong>Certification:</strong> <a href="/assets/training/it-sap/ai2-boost-business-transofrmation-with-agents.pdf">PDF</a> | <a href="https://badger.learning.sap.com/verify/xudek-vuneb-bagot-denis-mevot">SAP Learning</a></p>

<p><strong>Description:</strong>
This course enables an individual to understand and utilise SAP Joule Agents to drive business transformation, enhance decision-making, and integrate AI capabilities.</p>]]></content><author><name></name></author><category term="training" /><category term="sap" /><category term="anglo american" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Understanding how SAP Joule agents can be applied to transform business processes"]]></summary></entry><entry><title type="html">Copywriting: Improve User Experience One Word at a Time</title><link href="https://stephenmillard.com/training/2025/09/13/ciueowaat.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Copywriting: Improve User Experience One Word at a Time" /><published>2025-09-13T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2025-09-13T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://stephenmillard.com/training/2025/09/13/ciueowaat</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://stephenmillard.com/training/2025/09/13/ciueowaat.html"><![CDATA[<h3 id="copywriting-improve-user-experience-one-word-at-a-time">Copywriting: Improve User Experience One Word at a Time</h3>

<p><strong>Institution:</strong> SAP UK &amp; Ireland Education</p>

<p><strong>Completed:</strong> 13 September 2025</p>

<p><strong>Certification:</strong> No certificates issued on this course.</p>

<p><strong>Description:</strong>
This course is about the importance of copywriting for user experience and how it fits into the design-led development process. The course covers a number of topics including terminology, best practices, and tips for writing effective copy.</p>]]></content><author><name></name></author><category term="training" /><category term="sap" /><category term="anglo american" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Copywriting for user experience in a design-led development process]]></summary></entry><entry><title type="html">Amateur Radio: Foundation Level</title><link href="https://stephenmillard.com/training/2025/09/06/rsgb-foundation.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Amateur Radio: Foundation Level" /><published>2025-09-06T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2025-09-06T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://stephenmillard.com/training/2025/09/06/rsgb-foundation</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://stephenmillard.com/training/2025/09/06/rsgb-foundation.html"><![CDATA[<h3 id="amateur-radio-examination-foundation-level">Amateur Radio Examination: Foundation Level</h3>

<p><strong>Institution:</strong> RSGB</p>

<p><strong>Issued:</strong> 6 September 2025</p>

<p><strong>Certification:</strong> <a href="/assets/training/radio/rsgb_foundation.pdf">PDF</a></p>

<p><strong>Description:</strong>
An examination of the individual’s ability to understand and apply the principles and guidelines of amateur radio, to foundation level, in the following areas:</p>

<ol>
  <li>Amateur radio licensing in Great Britain.</li>
  <li>Technical aspects of amateur radio operation.</li>
  <li>The use of transmitters and receivers.</li>
  <li>The use of feeders and antennas.</li>
  <li>Electro-magnetic wave propagation.</li>
  <li>Electro-magnetic compatibility.</li>
  <li>Amateur radio operating practices and procedures.</li>
  <li>Safety in amateur radio.</li>
</ol>

<p><em><strong>Ref:</strong> Assessment is for v1.6 of the RSGB Amateur Radio syllabus.</em></p>]]></content><author><name></name></author><category term="training" /><category term="radio" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[UK Amateur Radio Operator Licence]]></summary></entry><entry><title type="html">Agentic AI Opportunities</title><link href="https://stephenmillard.com/training/2025/08/03/a1-disc.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Agentic AI Opportunities" /><published>2025-08-03T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2025-08-03T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://stephenmillard.com/training/2025/08/03/a1-disc</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://stephenmillard.com/training/2025/08/03/a1-disc.html"><![CDATA[<h3 id="discovering-high-value-opportunities-for-agentic-ai">Discovering High-Value Opportunities for Agentic AI</h3>

<p><strong>Institution:</strong> SAP</p>

<p><strong>Issued:</strong> 3 August 2025</p>

<p><strong>Certification:</strong> <a href="https://www.credly.com/badges/1ff4ca31-13cf-4fa8-9549-48abc2e1ace6">Credly</a></p>

<p><strong>Description:</strong></p>
<ol>
  <li>Understanding the purpose and structure of the Joule Agent Discovery Workshop and how it can be used to identify high-value agentic use cases.</li>
  <li>Facilitating the workshop exercises, guiding participants from idea generation to prioritisation and a detailed description of agentic use cases.</li>
  <li>Adapting the workshop format.</li>
</ol>]]></content><author><name></name></author><category term="training" /><category term="sap" /><category term="anglo american" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[SAP Discovering High-Value Opportunities for Agentic AI - Foundational Level]]></summary></entry><entry><title type="html">Artificial Intelligence</title><link href="https://stephenmillard.com/training/2023/10/22/artificial-intelligence.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Artificial Intelligence" /><published>2023-10-22T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2023-10-22T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://stephenmillard.com/training/2023/10/22/artificial-intelligence</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://stephenmillard.com/training/2023/10/22/artificial-intelligence.html"><![CDATA[<h3 id="learning-xai-explainable-artificial-intelligence">Learning XAI: Explainable Artificial Intelligence</h3>

<p><strong>Institution:</strong> LinkedIn</p>

<p><strong>Issued:</strong> 21 October 2023</p>

<p><strong>Certification:</strong> <a href="/assets/training/it-ai/li_ai_xai_explainable_ai.pdf">PDF</a></p>

<p><strong>Description:</strong></p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Now that AI and machine learning are widespread, people are starting to ask, “Is the technology actually making the best decisions? Can AI be trusted? How and where do humans fit in?” Explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) is a solution that increases transparency about how AI systems make decisions and take actions. This course provides a solid introduction of how XAI works and the value it provides to data science-related businesses and initiatives from legal and commercial perspectives. Instructor Aki Ohashi, director of business development for PARC, a Xerox company, bridges the gap between AI’s potential and pitfalls, presenting executives, entrepreneurs, managers, and team leaders with exactly what they need to know to stay on top of how AI affects their fields. He uses real-world examples and cases studies to show what XAI is, how it works, how it’s being used right now, and where it may have the most impact in the future.
<br />
<br />
<strong>Learning objectives</strong></p>
  <ul>
    <li>What is XAI?</li>
    <li>XAI benefits and limitations</li>
    <li>Humans vs. computers</li>
    <li>XAI business examples</li>
    <li>Investing in XAI</li>
  </ul>
</blockquote>

<h3 id="leveraging-ai-for-project-management">Leveraging AI for Project Management</h3>

<p><strong>Institution:</strong> LinkedIn</p>

<p><strong>Issued:</strong> 21 October 2023</p>

<p><strong>Certification:</strong> <a href="/assets/training/it-ai/li_ai_leveraging_generatve_ai_for_project_management-full.pdf">PDF</a></p>

<p><strong>Description:</strong></p>

<blockquote>
  <p>With the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, there’s a growing concern in all industries that AI may replace some roles. While generative AI will not replace project managers, project managers who know who to use AI may very well replace those who don’t. In this course, Ricardo Vargas shows you how to incorporate generative AI technology into your project management work, and the competencies you need to develop to manage AI projects successfully. He shows you the possible applications of AI in project management, how to manage AI projects, explains the ethical considerations of AI, and shares tips for preparing for a future with increasing use of AI.</p>
</blockquote>

<h3 id="introduction-to-artificial-intelligence">Introduction to Artificial Intelligence</h3>

<p><strong>Institution:</strong> LinkedIn</p>

<p><strong>Issued:</strong> 21 October 2023</p>

<p><strong>Certification:</strong> <a href="/assets/training/it-ai/li_ai_introduction_to_ai.pdf">PDF</a></p>

<p><strong>Description:</strong></p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Computer scientists are just a small slice of people working in artificial intelligence. Most of the people working in AI are project managers, product managers, directors, and executives. People just like you. This course helps you grasp key concepts in artificial intelligence. You’ll see how AI can enhance your products, life, and career. AI has been around for over half a century. Even with its huge strides, the core ideas in machine learning and neural networks are still accessible.
<br />
<br />
This course is designed for project managers, product managers, directors, executives, and students starting a career in AI. Get a high-level overview of the top tools in the field. First, see what it means for a system to display “intelligence.” Then, learn algorithms and techniques involved in machine learning, artificial neural networks, and deep learning. Once simplified, AI looks less like magic and more like an exciting new set of technology tools.
<br />
<br />
<strong>Learning objectives</strong></p>
  <ul>
    <li>List the distinctions between symbolic systems and machine learning.</li>
    <li>Identify challenges in natural language processing.</li>
    <li>Define the various types of machine learning.</li>
    <li>Explain the importance of algorithms in machine learning.</li>
    <li>Determine conditions in which using artificial intelligence is appropriate.</li>
    <li>Review the differences between artificial intelligence and machine learning that impact business decisions.</li>
  </ul>
</blockquote>

<h3 id="ethics-in-the-age-of-generative-ai">Ethics in the Age of Generative AI</h3>

<p><strong>Institution:</strong> LinkedIn</p>

<p><strong>Issued:</strong> 21 October 2023</p>

<p><strong>Certification:</strong> <a href="/assets/training/it-ai/li_ai_ethics.pdf">PDF</a></p>

<p><strong>Description:</strong></p>

<blockquote>
  <p>The amazing potential and opportunity of Generative AI has also brought ethical concerns. How can you address these concerns effectively as you deploy tools and products powered by generative AI? In this course, expert Vilas Dhar equips designers and decision makers to better understand and act on the emerging ethical risks and considerations of generative artificial intelligence. Get a solid introduction to the ethical concerns around generative AI, then learn how to use a framework of ethical analysis to address these concerns. Plus, explore ways you can prepare your organization to address ethics in AI across all stakeholders from technology to C-Suite leaders.</p>
</blockquote>

<h3 id="streamlining-your-work-with-microsoft-bing-chat">Streamlining Your Work with Microsoft Bing Chat</h3>

<p><strong>Institution:</strong> LinkedIn</p>

<p><strong>Issued:</strong> 21 October 2023</p>

<p><strong>Certification:</strong> <a href="/assets/training/it-ai/li_ai_streamlining_working_with_bing_chat.pdf">PDF</a></p>

<p><strong>Description:</strong></p>

<blockquote>
  <p>AI chatbots are all the rage these days, but they’re often so misunderstood. Are they merely simple question-answering machines? Absolutely not. And they can completely change the way you work. In this course, LinkedIn Learning staff instructor Jess Stratton shows you the ropes of how to get started using the popular chat AI tool Microsoft Bing Chat.
<br />
<br />
Learn how Bing Chat can perform a wide variety of tasks and help you streamline your entire workflow, from generating ideas and summarizing data to solving common work problems such as planning itineraries, scheduling, and communicating with coworkers. Follow along with Jess as she explains how to boost your productivity using Bing Chat, beginning with a quick primer on how chat AI tools function, then diving into how to put them to work for you. By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to perform robust online searches, generate ideas and compose text, automate your work, fact-check the results, and more.</p>
</blockquote>

<h3 id="generative-ai-the-evolution-of-thoughtful-online-search">Generative AI: The Evolution of Thoughtful Online Search</h3>

<p><strong>Institution:</strong> LinkedIn</p>

<p><strong>Issued:</strong> 21 October 2023</p>

<p><strong>Certification:</strong> <a href="/assets/training/it-ai/li_ai_thoughtful_online_search.pdf">PDF</a></p>

<p><strong>Description:</strong></p>

<blockquote>
  <p>For years, we’ve relied on search engines like Google and Bing to help us navigate the ever-evolving internet. But now that reasoning engines like Chat-GPT have come onto the scene, how can you prepare for the future of online search? In this course, instructor Ashley Kennedy shows you how to get up to speed with the key distinctions and best practices of using reasoning engines that leverage generative AI.
<br />
<br />
Learn more about the core concepts of generative AI-driven reasoning engines and how they differ from search engine strategy. Along the way, Ashley interviews subject matter experts and offers easy-to-follow advice on how to harness the power of prompt engineering with thoughtful search strategies that help account for the nuances of language, tone, qualifiers, and more.</p>
</blockquote>

<h3 id="what-is-generative-ai">What is Generative AI</h3>

<p><strong>Institution:</strong> LinkedIn</p>

<p><strong>Issued:</strong> 21 October 2023</p>

<p><strong>Certification:</strong> <a href="/assets/training/it-ai/li_ai_what_is_generative_ai.pdf">PDF</a></p>

<p><strong>Description:</strong></p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Whether you work in film, marketing, healthcare, automobile, or real-estate, generative AI is changing the way your job is executed, and those who adapt early will reap its benefits sooner. All professions will be affected by generative AI. Its invention can be compared to the invention of photography, a true creative revolution. If you want to be part of the leaders that are advancing this revolution, this course can get you started on your learning journey.
<br />
<br />
In this course, generative AI expert Pinar Seyhan Demirdag covers the basics of generative AI, with topics including what it is, how it works, how to create your own content, different types of models, future predictions, and ethical implications.</p>
</blockquote>

<h3 id="gpt-4-the-new-gpt-release-and-what-you-need-to-know">GPT-4: The New GPT Release and What You Need to Know</h3>

<p><strong>Institution:</strong> LinkedIn</p>

<p><strong>Issued:</strong> 19 October 2023</p>

<p><strong>Certification:</strong> <a href="/assets/training/it-ai/li_ai_gpt4-full.pdf">PDF</a></p>

<p><strong>Description:</strong></p>

<blockquote>
  <p>The next generation of GPT is here, and it’s time to get up to speed. The latest version, GPT-4, takes all the core functionalities of GPT-3.5 and reworks them for more reliable, consistent results and higher performance delivered at speed. Join data science consultant and AI expert Jonathan Fernandes to get a sneak peek at what’s new with GPT-4, in this approachable, easy-to-follow course designed for both technical and non-technical learners.
<br />
<br />
Explore the wide variety of tasks that GPT-4 can perform with accuracy and ease, as you develop your understanding of how large language models function in interactive natural language processing. Along the way, gather insights from Jonathan on model specifications, decoders, parameters, training tools such as PPO reinforcement learning, common limitations, HELM, and more. Upon completing this course, you’ll have the skills you need to know to get started with GPT-4 and select the model that’s best for you.
<br />
<br />
<strong>Learning objectives</strong></p>
  <ul>
    <li>Explore the architecture behind the GPT models.</li>
    <li>Identify the validation process of the training data.</li>
    <li>Explore the justification of this new version of GPT.</li>
    <li>Determine how GPT models process data at a high level.</li>
    <li>Recognize the common terms used when referring to GPT models.</li>
  </ul>
</blockquote>

<h3 id="how-to-research-and-write-using-generative-ai-tools">How to Research and Write Using Generative AI Tools</h3>

<p><strong>Institution:</strong> LinkedIn</p>

<p><strong>Issued:</strong> 18 October 2023</p>

<p><strong>Certification:</strong> <a href="/assets/training/it-ai/li_ai_using_generative_ai_for_research_and_writing.pdf">PDF</a></p>

<p><strong>Description:</strong></p>

<blockquote>
  <p>You’ve probably already heard about ChatGPT, but did you know it can make you better at your job? Join instructor Dave Birss for a crash course in generative AI and learn how to get started with prompt engineering for ChatGPT and other AI chatbots to upskill as a researcher and a writer.
<br />
<br />
Dave shows you how to create effective prompts that deliver high-quality, task-relevant results. Get an overview of some of the key considerations of working with generative AI with hands-on, practical strategies to improve your research and writing. Find out how to summarize complex information, view subjects from multiple perspectives, build user personas and strategic models, analyze writing style, outline ideas, and generate new content. By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to leverage the power of ChatGPT and other chatbots to deliver more consistent writing outcomes every time.</p>
</blockquote>

<h3 id="microsoft-365-copilot-first-look">Microsoft 365 Copilot First Look</h3>

<p><strong>Institution:</strong> LinkedIn</p>

<p><strong>Issued:</strong> 17 October 2023</p>

<p><strong>Certification:</strong> <a href="/assets/training/it-ai/li_ai_microsoft_365_copilot.pdf">PDF</a></p>

<p><strong>Description:</strong></p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Let AI help you create, summarize, and analyze your documents, messages, and data. Beginning November 1, 2023, Microsoft 365 business and enterprise subscribers can access Copilot, the AI assistant from Microsoft, in Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, and Teams, as a premium add-on. In this first look course, Nick Brazzi introduces you to Copilot and shows you how to generate drafts and create presentations from your natural language requests. Learn how to use Copilot to create highly visual PowerPoint presentations from a text Word doc, extract key data trends in Excel, and write and edit text in Word. Find out how to draft email messages and summarize conversations in Outlook. You can also use it to generate real-time meeting summaries and follow-up tasks in Teams. A quick introduction is all it takes to get started with the Copilot AI assistant from Microsoft!</p>
</blockquote>

<h3 id="meeting-the-challenges-of-learning-and-development-with-generative-ai">Meeting the Challenges of Learning and Development with Generative AI</h3>
<p><strong>Institution:</strong> LinkedIn</p>

<p><strong>Issued:</strong> 17 October 2023</p>

<p><strong>Certification:</strong> <a href="/assets/training/it-ai/li_ai_meeting_the_challenges_of_l_and_d_with_generative_ai.pdf">PDF</a></p>

<p><strong>Description:</strong></p>

<blockquote>
  <p>As with a growing number of fields, the future of learning and development will be shaped and powered by generative AI. Instructional design, personalized learning, upskilling, and internal mobility can all be amplified with gen AI. In this course, Dr. Terri Horton reviews the current state of learning and development, and how generative AI will impact the field. She covers the opportunities that gen AI can unlock, including personalized learning at scale, measuring learning, ethical considerations, and more. Join Terri in this course to see how you can use generative AI to architect your L&amp;D efforts, measure learning effectiveness, and align your strategies with the right business goals and metrics.</p>
</blockquote>

<h3 id="ai-challenges-and-opportunities-for-leadership">AI Challenges and Opportunities for Leadership</h3>
<p><strong>Institution:</strong> LinkedIn</p>

<p><strong>Issued:</strong> 17 October 2023</p>

<p><strong>Certification:</strong> <a href="/assets/training/it-ai/li_ai_challenges_and_opportunities_for_leadership.pdf">PDF</a></p>

<p><strong>Description:</strong></p>

<blockquote>
  <p>If you’re an organizational leader or senior executive, you’ve probably been thinking about the future of AI. What will its impact ultimately be? How will AI affect your workforce and organization? This course prepares you to navigate the most important opportunities and challenges presented by AI, particularly its effects on decision-making, strategic planning, and business leadership.
<br />
<br />
Join Conor Grennan, New York Times best-selling author and dean of students at the New York University Stern School of Business, as he explores what you can do as a leader to respond to the perils and promises of AI., including strategies to address structural considerations, employee retention and development, performance management, and team effectiveness. Along the way, Conor offers practical insights on making better decisions for your teams, leveraging the power of AI to differentiate your business and spur innovation over time.</p>
</blockquote>

<h3 id="nano-tips-for-using-generative-ai-tools-for-better-marketing-outcomes">Nano Tips for Using Generative AI Tools for Better Marketing Outcomes</h3>
<p><strong>Institution:</strong> LinkedIn</p>

<p><strong>Issued:</strong> 17 October 2023</p>

<p><strong>Certification:</strong> <a href="/assets/training/it-ai/li_ai_nano_tips_for_uising_ai_tools_for_better_marketing_outcomes.pdf">PDF</a></p>

<p><strong>Description:</strong></p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, discover how to harness the power of generative AI tools to supercharge your content and drive better outcomes in marketing with tips from social media manager and marketing coach Joanna Yung.
<br />
<br />
Explore the future of AI in marketing to find out what’s best for your business. Discover AI tools to develop your marketing strategy, generate content for your feeds, create visuals and videos, elevate your designs, and more. Along the way, Joanna shows you how to boost your search rankings, drive traffic with AI SEO tools, automate your workflow, and improve your efficiency. By the end of this course, you’ll also be prepared to start using AI tools to manage customer service and revolutionize your advertising.</p>
</blockquote>

<h3 id="how-to-boost-your-productivity-with-ai-tools">How to Boost Your Productivity with AI Tools</h3>
<p><strong>Institution:</strong> LinkedIn</p>

<p><strong>Issued:</strong> 17 October 2023</p>

<p><strong>Certification:</strong> <a href="/assets/training/it-ai/li_ai_boosting_productivity_with_ai.pdf">PDF</a></p>

<p><strong>Description:</strong></p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Generative AI tools have made a big impact on business in a short period of time. Many people are using them to make their jobs easier and to help them produce even better work. But it can be hard to know where to begin. Join Dave Birss, innovator and AI expert, as he practically demonstrates how to collaborate with AI tools in the best way. He shares a framework to help you understand how you can incorporate AI into your everyday tasks. He also shares a number of useful prompts that can streamline tasks and help you achieve even better results.</p>
</blockquote>]]></content><author><name></name></author><category term="training" /><category term="linkedin" /><category term="anglo american" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[A range of courses on Artificial Intelligence from LinkedIn]]></summary></entry><entry><title type="html">Communications</title><link href="https://stephenmillard.com/training/2023/10/22/communications.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Communications" /><published>2023-10-22T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2023-10-22T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://stephenmillard.com/training/2023/10/22/communications</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://stephenmillard.com/training/2023/10/22/communications.html"><![CDATA[<h3 id="win-arguments-and-influence-like-a-lawyer">Win Arguments and Influence Like a Lawyer</h3>

<p><strong>Institution:</strong> LinkedIn</p>

<p><strong>Issued:</strong> 22 October 2023</p>

<p><strong>Certification:</strong> <a href="/assets/training/communications/li_win_arguments_and_influence_like_a_lawyer.pdf">PDF</a></p>

<p><strong>Description:</strong></p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Do you often find yourself in a situation where you know you’re on the right side of an argument, but either can’t articulate your points or just can’t convince someone? Maybe you got defensive, or lost your temper, or otherwise made a mess of the whole thing. For lawyers, cleaning up arguments is just part of the job description, and in this course, attorney Jefferson Fisher shares actionable strategies to be more influential and effective to get your side of an argument across. Jefferson shows you how to skilfully steer arguments and moments of influence like an attorney, and leads you through framing an argument, navigating conflict, and finding resolution.</p>
</blockquote>

<h3 id="eight-easy-ways-to-maker-your-presentation-stand-out">Eight Easy Ways to Maker Your Presentation Stand Out</h3>

<p><strong>Institution:</strong> LinkedIn</p>

<p><strong>Issued:</strong> 22 October 2023</p>

<p><strong>Certification:</strong> <a href="/assets/training/communications//li_make_your_presentation_stand_out.pdf">PDF</a></p>

<p><strong>Description:</strong></p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Making your PowerPoint slides more polished and engaging is easier than you think. In this short course, presentation guru Jole Simmons shares some helpful tricks to take your PowerPoint game to a new level. First, Jole teaches how to take both the presenter and the audience into account in your design approach. Next, learn to identify the main points of the story you’re trying to tell in PowerPoint. Find out how to go the extra mile in making design calls. Explore some ways to convey your information without forcing everybody to read what’s on the slide. Learn how to break information into threes, for better learning retention. Jole also discusses how to make sure your presentation is inclusive and geared towards a variety of people. Then, discover ways to add life to your slides with a well-placed surprise. Jole explains continuity, flow, and how to bring it all together.</p>
</blockquote>

<h3 id="how-to-speak-so-people-want-to-listen">How to Speak So People Want to Listen</h3>

<p><strong>Institution:</strong> LinkedIn</p>

<p><strong>Issued:</strong> 22 October 2023</p>

<p><strong>Certification:</strong> <a href="/assets/training/communications/li_how_to_speak_so_people_want_to_listen.pdf">PDF</a></p>

<p><strong>Description:</strong></p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Do you want to be an engaging speaker? In this audio-only course from How to Be Awesome at Your Job, international speaker Julian Treasure shares tactics and techniques that improve how you communicate. Julian stresses the importance of learning how to listen first. Understanding how your audience listens will improve your speaking. Julian shows you words to avoid and roadblocks to work around. If you’re more concerned about looking good or being right than you are about giving value to your audience, then your presentation won’t have any impact. Julian shows you ways to vary how you speak to keep your voice engaging. Change up your pace, tone, pitch, and volume to make your speaking more dynamic. You can also resonate your voice from your chest to sound more authoritative. Julian encourages you to keep your posture straight for more powerful speaking. Hunching prevents you from using your voice at its best. Julian concludes with the four C’s of good listening.</p>
</blockquote>]]></content><author><name></name></author><category term="training" /><category term="linkedin" /><category term="anglo american" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Various courses from LinkedIn aimed at developing communication skills]]></summary></entry><entry><title type="html">Future of Work and Learning</title><link href="https://stephenmillard.com/training/2023/10/22/future-of-work-and-learning.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Future of Work and Learning" /><published>2023-10-22T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2023-10-22T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://stephenmillard.com/training/2023/10/22/future-of-work-and-learning</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://stephenmillard.com/training/2023/10/22/future-of-work-and-learning.html"><![CDATA[<h3 id="the-future-of-work-the-necessary-skills-of-your-future-workforce">The Future of Work: The Necessary Skills of Your Future Workforce</h3>

<p><strong>Institution:</strong> LinkedIn</p>

<p><strong>Issued:</strong> 22 October 2023</p>

<p><strong>Certification:</strong> <a href="/assets/training/future-work-learning-linkedin/li_future_of_work_necessary_skills-full.pdf">PDF</a></p>

<p><strong>Description:</strong></p>

<blockquote>
  <p>As the digitization of business continues to accelerate, increased adaptability and responsiveness are essential. In this course, workforce innovation specialist Sophie Wade guides you through the traits, skills, and strategies that you and your workers need to move your company forward. Sophie highlights digital business skills, including core technical skills, flexibility, adaptability, and problem-solving. Next, she explores ways to build human-centric skills, such as fostering trust, integrating empathy, embracing inclusiveness, enhancing communication, and facilitating collaboration. Sophie shows you the importance of building new leadership skills, with a focus on emphasizing individuality and coaching, reskilling and upskilling, and supporting your workers’ well-being and your own. She finishes up with a useful discussion on proactively managing your own career and teaching your workers how to promote and self-manage theirs.
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<strong>Learning objectives</strong></p>
  <ul>
    <li>Describe strategies for managing the adoption of new technology.</li>
    <li>Explain approaches for dynamic management in the presence of uncertainty and change.</li>
    <li>List and explain ways for building trust, engaging with empathy, and encouraging inclusion.</li>
    <li>Explain how to foster collaborations.</li>
    <li>Describe the importance of accommodating individual needs.</li>
    <li>Differentiate coaching from other management approaches.</li>
    <li>Describe strategies for lifelong learning and dynamic career management.</li>
  </ul>
</blockquote>

<h3 id="redefining-your-productivity-in-the-future-of-work">Redefining Your Productivity in the Future of Work</h3>

<p><strong>Institution:</strong> LinkedIn</p>

<p><strong>Issued:</strong> 22 October 2023</p>

<p><strong>Certification:</strong> <a href="/assets/training/future-work-learning-linkedin/li_future_of_work_productivity.pdf">PDF</a></p>

<p><strong>Description:</strong></p>
<blockquote>
  <p>Everything about the way we work is changing. And if you want to stay relevant, you need to stay productive. But what does productivity mean in today’s work environment? How can you communicate your value to leaders on your team? In this course, instructor Paula Rizzo helps you uncover new professional opportunities to enhance your productivity and thrive in the future of work.
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Learn what it takes to align with your manager’s expectations so you can succeed on any project or team, exploring some of the most essential productivity skills for the future of work, including defining and measuring what productivity means to you, getting on the same page as your manager in terms of productivity, demonstrating your productivity—especially in a remote context—and harnessing new AI technologies to enhance your productivity. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped with new, easy-to-use skills and tools to leverage emerging opportunities and get more done at work.</p>
</blockquote>

<h3 id="upskilling-and-reskilling-your-future-workforce">Upskilling and Reskilling Your Future Workforce</h3>

<p><strong>Institution:</strong> LinkedIn</p>

<p><strong>Issued:</strong> 22 October 2023</p>

<p><strong>Certification:</strong> <a href="/assets/training/future-work-learning-linkedin/li_workforce_upskilling_and_reskilling.pdf">PDF</a></p>

<p><strong>Description:</strong></p>
<blockquote>
  <p>As skills are quickly becoming the primary currency of employment, companies need to ensure their workforce is well-trained and capable of meeting today’s complex challenges. But how can you stand out as a leader in the reshuffled, transferable skills-focused work environment? In this course, instructor Lori Niles-Hofmann helps you get up to speed with the new economic landscape to become a savvier, more effective HR leader.
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Learn about the transformation to skills-based organizations so you can be successful in the ever-evolving workplace. Explore tools and techniques that you can apply on your teams to make larger investments into critical skills development. Along the way, get tips from Lori on how to start your own skilling program and build a comprehensive upskilling and reskilling strategy. By the end of this course, you’ll be prepared to execute your new strategy in your day-to-day workflow, iterating the design as you go.</p>
</blockquote>

<h3 id="the-future-of-workplace-learning">The Future of Workplace Learning</h3>

<p><strong>Institution:</strong> LinkedIn</p>

<p><strong>Issued:</strong> 18 October 2023</p>

<p><strong>Certification:</strong> <a href="/assets/training/future-work-learning-linkedin/li_future_of_workplace_learning-full.pdf">PDF</a></p>

<p><strong>Description:</strong></p>
<blockquote>
  <p>HR leaders know that workplace learning is the difference between people—and the companies that employ them—staying relevant or becoming redundant. By providing current employees with the right tools and resources, you can bridge the skills gap, break the vicious hire-fire-hire cycle, and maintain a competent and cohesive workforce.
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In this course, Amanda Nolen, advisor to global organizations on learning and education technology, helps you make L&amp;D a real strategic partner and business driver. Find out what else to change beyond the technology, as well as how to get executive support, buy-in, and the investment you need to bring growth and transformation to your company.
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<br />
<strong>Learning objectives</strong></p>
  <ul>
    <li>Examine the market forces in which employers offering jobs for skilled workers are unable to fill the available jobs.</li>
    <li>Determine why there is more to learning transformation than simply relying on technology.</li>
    <li>Explore the various factors necessary for learning to be truly meaningful to employees.</li>
    <li>Explain a business case to management.</li>
    <li>Relate a learning and development (L&amp;D) proposal to quantifiable outcomes.</li>
    <li>Apply learning to a real-life business scenario.</li>
  </ul>
</blockquote>]]></content><author><name></name></author><category term="training" /><category term="linkedin" /><category term="anglo american" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Various courses from LinkedIn looking at learning in the future of work]]></summary></entry><entry><title type="html">Management</title><link href="https://stephenmillard.com/training/2023/10/22/management.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Management" /><published>2023-10-22T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2023-10-22T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://stephenmillard.com/training/2023/10/22/management</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://stephenmillard.com/training/2023/10/22/management.html"><![CDATA[<h3 id="how-to-be-more-strategic-in-six-steps">How to Be More Strategic in Six Steps</h3>

<p><strong>Institution:</strong> LinkedIn</p>

<p><strong>Issued:</strong> 22 October 2023</p>

<p><strong>Certification:</strong> <a href="/assets/training/management/li_how_to_be_more_strategic-full.pdf">PDF</a></p>

<p><strong>Description:</strong></p>

<blockquote>
  <p>It’s often the case that we get so caught up in our day-to-day tasks that we focus on being tactical—concentrating on completing a certain thing without ever learning the purpose behind it—instead of being strategic. Being strategic means seeing the bigger picture, learning the reasons behind certain processes and tasks, and working smart. In this audio-only course, Stacey Boyle talks with Pete Mockaitis and explains the why and the how behind being more strategic at work. She discusses the six factors to focus on for strategic leadership—like knowing your organization’s big picture and engaging stakeholders through networking—and shares pro tips for strategic communication.</p>
</blockquote>

<h3 id="rules-for-rising-leaders">Rules for Rising Leaders</h3>

<p><strong>Institution:</strong> LinkedIn</p>

<p><strong>Issued:</strong> 21 October 2023</p>

<p><strong>Certification:</strong> <a href="/assets/training/management/li_rules_for_rising_leaders-full.pdf">PDF</a></p>

<p><strong>Description:</strong></p>

<blockquote>
  <p>As a new leader, you have to hit the ground running. In this course, adapted from the popular podcast How to Be Awesome at Your Job, host Pete Mockaitis and executive coach Pam Fox Rollin explore the rules for rising leaders. Learn how to switch the story from “me” to “us”: the product, the team, the company. Discover how to come in with a plan and pick smart, quick wins to make allies and boost morale. Get tips to conduct unmissable meetings that get everyone engaged, and respond to feedback with openness and curiosity. Pam also introduces a simple, five-step framework for presenting issues and your positions on them without alienating your staff.</p>
</blockquote>]]></content><author><name></name></author><category term="training" /><category term="linkedin" /><category term="anglo american" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Various courses from LinkedIn based on development of management and leadership skills]]></summary></entry><entry><title type="html">Self Development</title><link href="https://stephenmillard.com/training/2023/10/22/self-development.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Self Development" /><published>2023-10-22T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2023-10-22T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://stephenmillard.com/training/2023/10/22/self-development</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://stephenmillard.com/training/2023/10/22/self-development.html"><![CDATA[<h3 id="strategic-thinking-tips-to-solve-problems-and-innovate">Strategic Thinking Tips to Solve Problems and Innovate</h3>

<p><strong>Institution:</strong> LinkedIn</p>

<p><strong>Issued:</strong> 22 October 2023</p>

<p><strong>Certification:</strong> <a href="/assets/training/self-development/li_strategic_thinking_solving_problems_and_innovating-full.pdf">PDF</a></p>

<p><strong>Description:</strong></p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Do you struggle when it comes to problem solving? Would you like to think more strategically? In this course, strategy consultant AJ Eckstein guides you through a three-part process with actionable tips on how to think like a consultant and solve problems both at work and in your personal life. AJ covers a variety of creative methods you can lean on when thinking through solutions to a problem, and strategies to package a solution and effectively share it with stakeholders.</p>
</blockquote>

<h3 id="how-to-learn-faster">How to Learn Faster</h3>

<p><strong>Institution:</strong> LinkedIn</p>

<p><strong>Issued:</strong> 19 October 2023</p>

<p><strong>Certification:</strong> <a href="/assets/training/self-development/li_how_to_learn_faster.pdf">PDF</a></p>

<p><strong>Description:</strong></p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Did you know it takes just 20 hours of practice to learn anything? Whether it’s a new language, instrument, craft, or something else, 20 hours is all you need to start building new skills. Join Julia Furlan and Josh Kaufman, bestselling author of The Personal MBA and The First 20 Hours, for a crash course in learning lightning speed from Knowable. Learn Josh’s framework for deconstructing your learning goals, researching their sub-skills, creating the right conditions for “deliberate practice,” getting over the hump of the challenging first few hours, and executing your learning plan with speed, precision, and discipline. By the end, you’ll be prepared to learn anything — 20 minutes a day over two months is all it takes.</p>
</blockquote>]]></content><author><name></name></author><category term="training" /><category term="linkedin" /><category term="anglo american" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Miscellaneous courses from LinkedIn promoting self development and transferable skills]]></summary></entry><entry><title type="html">Tech Trends</title><link href="https://stephenmillard.com/training/2023/10/19/tech-trends.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Tech Trends" /><published>2023-10-19T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2023-10-19T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://stephenmillard.com/training/2023/10/19/tech-trends</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://stephenmillard.com/training/2023/10/19/tech-trends.html"><![CDATA[<h3 id="tech-trends">Tech Trends</h3>

<p><strong>Institution:</strong> LinkedIn</p>

<p><strong>Issued:</strong> 19 October 2023</p>

<p><strong>Certification:</strong> <a href="/assets/training/it-skill/li_tech_trends.pdf">PDF</a></p>

<p><strong>Description:</strong></p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Get a rundown of the latest tech trends from our very own LinkedIn staff instructors and other technical experts. Whether you’re a software engineer wondering if a new feature or update is worth your time—or a technology manager determining which services or products to adopt—this course offers the information you need to quickly assess emerging trends.
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Each video works as a stand-alone explainer, so you can watch the course in order or cherry-pick your favorites. Get insights on hot topics like GPT-4, AI prompt engineering, the Ethereum merge, and much more. And as exciting new technologies emerge, we’ll add new videos to this course to keep you on the cutting edge.</p>
</blockquote>]]></content><author><name></name></author><category term="training" /><category term="linkedin" /><category term="anglo american" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[An exploration of the latest tech trends by LinkedIn staff instructors and technical experts]]></summary></entry></feed>