Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Legal Environments

Legal Documentation and Processes

Communication in a Legal Environment

Office Technology and Software

Lesson Summary

In this module, we’ll introduce you to the basic aspects of administration and office management. You will gain insights into the legal system and understand the distinctions between corporate and private law firms. Additionally, we’ll discuss the duties of a legal assistant, including how to effectively prepare legal documents and more.

Advanced Legal Document Preparation

Client Relations and Case Management

Financial Aspects in a Legal Office

In this module, you’ll learn about the advanced aspects of legal administration, such as formatting, proofreading and preparing litigation documents. We explore client relations and case management, including the financial aspects of a legal office, covering financial compliance and the strategies for budgeting and financial planning​.

Course Assessment - Legal Administrative Assistant Training

This free online course provides the administrative skills required to ensure the smooth running of a legal office.

Legal Administrative Assistant Training

Legal administrative assistants support lawyers and paralegals in various tasks, making it a great career choice for those who want to work in the legal field without attending law school. This legal administration course equips you with the skills required to support legal teams effectively and ensure the smooth operation of law firms. We explain how to prepare and file legal documents, manage case files, communicate with clients and more.

Structure and Functions of IMO

Role of IMO and Flag State

Implementing IMO Conventions

This module will teach you about the international Maritime organization, its structure, roles and limitations. In this module, you will also learn about the process of developing international conventions, what a flag state is and its requirements. This module comprises of three topics and diagrammatic illustrations to aid your understanding.

Codes and Conventions I

Codes and Conventions II

Ships' Ballast Water and SAR Convention

This module will teach you about the conventions and codes of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). In this module, you will also learn about the convention for the control and management of ships ballast water, as well as the methods used to exchange ballast water. You will also learn about ballast water treatments.

Diploma in International Convention and Maritime Law - First Assessment

ILO Structure and Conventions

MLC 206 and Occupational health

This module will teach you about the structure of the International Labour Organization (ILO), as well as its roles and conventions. In this module, you will also learn about the role of the Joint Maritime Organization, along with the importance of maritime and port security.

Admiralty and Maritime Law

Sea Law (UNCLOS)

Maritime Zones

COGSA and Seaworthiness

This module will teach you about maritime law. You will also be introduced to the unique features of martial or admiralty law, as well as the complexities of admiralty law. In this module, you will also learn about the UNCLOS maritime zones, as well as the various UNCLOS laws on marine pollution.

Diploma in International Convention and Maritime Law - Second Assessment

Diploma in International Convention and Maritime Law - Assessment

Become an expert in implementing IMO and ILO conventions and learn important maritime law in this free online course.

Diploma in International Convention and Maritime Law

This course teaches you about the conventions and codes of IMO, the structure of ILO and the complexities of admiralty law. Distinguish between maritime law and admiralty law and understand the role of the IMO, the flag state and the flag state requirements. It highlights the different maritime zones and explains UNCLOS on marine pollution. Investigate the importance of COGSA and seaworthiness by taking this course.

In this module, you will be introduced to the structure of the International Labour Organization (ILO), as well as its roles and conventions. You will also be introduced to the role of the Joint Maritime Organization, along with the importance of maritime and port security.

In this module, you will be introduced to the maritime law. You will also be introduced to the unique features of the martial or admiralty law, as well as the complexities of admiralty law. The module also explores the UNCLOS maritime zones, as well as the various UNCLOS laws on marine pollution.

Introduction to ILO Conventions and Maritime Law - Course Assessment

This free online course covers the structure of ILO conventions and the important maritime law related to seaworthiness.

Introduction to ILO Conventions and Maritime Law

This course introduces you to the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions and maritime law and teaches you the ILO conventions and how they work. Discover how ILO integrates with the International Maritime Organization (IMO). We will touch briefly on the history of maritime and admiralty law. Learn about the United Nations Convention on the Law of Sea and UNCLOS Maritime Zones, the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act and ship seaworthiness.

Managing large scale organisations

Evaluating organisational perfomance

Management structures and objectives

Management roles

Policy development

Management styles

Management skills and competencies

Change Management - triggers for change

Change Management - effects of change

Change management - implementation and resistance

This module introduces the learner to the world of corporate management. The lessons go through the characteristics of large businesses, management functions within a business, and the corporate business environment. This also covers large business structures, management styles, and approaches to managing change in a large, dynamic organisation. The course is a useful introduction to those who wish to learn and understand more about how large businesses and organisations operate.

Operations management

Operations management strategies

Applying operations management

The lessons go through the role of operations management in both manufacturing and service organisations. It also covers strategies used, such as capacity planning, facilities location planning, aggregate planning and scheduling, as well as inventory management techniques and quality management.

Human Resources Management

The Employment Cycle

Employee Relations

Managing changes to human resource management

The lessons examine the various functions of HRM in organizations including responsibilities and objectives, the employment cycle, job analysis, recruitment and selection, and performance appraisal as well as employee relations, and managing change within the workplace.

Corporate, Operations and Human Resources Management Assessment

This Assessment will now enable you to review your learning so you can determine your knowledge and understanding of the following area:

Corporate, Operations and Human Resources Management

Remember, if you do not achieve the required standard after the first attempt, you can re-take the assessment until a successful outcome is achieved.

Project management overview

Project management case study

Project management methodology

Information Technology case study

Project management toolset

Project management tools case study

GANTT charts case study

Project management documentation

Project management documentation case study

This module offers a comprehensive introduction to project management starting with methodology, tool sets and documentation, introducing the learner to GANTT charts and Critical Path analysis as well as looking a monitoring and schedules management. The learner will be taken through the first part of an IT based case study that will help illustrate how to apply the knowledge the learner has acquired.

System development life cycle

Project management, system development life cycle case study

The planning phase

The planning phase of the SDLC case study

The analysis phase

The analysis phase case study

The design phase

The design phase case study

The implementation phase

Project management implementation case study

Evaluation phase

Project management evaluation case study

Project management case study conclusion

Changing information systems

This module explores the main stages of a project using a project life cycle (SDLC) model that includes analysis, planning, design and evaluation. Learners are shown what tasks, documents and considerations are addressed in each phase
The learner will be taken through the second part of an IT based case study that will help illustrate how to apply the knowledge the learner has acquired.

Project Management Assessment

Introduction

Accounting Terminology

Accounting Principles

Accounting systems and preparation of reports

Balance day adjustments in the general journal and ledger

This accounting module dives into the terminology employed in financial circles, the principles used in basic accounting and the systems put in place to ensure financial control is maintained. The accounting course explores the main financial statements including the profit and loss account, the balance sheet and the everyday adjustments that have to be made.

Accounting concepts

Accounting information

Accounting issues

Balance day adjustments

Budgeting

Control for Debtors and Creditors

Historical cash flow statement

Profit and loss statements

Risk in small business

Stock recording and valuation

This module introduces the learner to the key rations and their role in accounting, the cause and impact of common accounting issues as well as the specifics of balancing transaction on a daily basis , budgeting, stock control and managing cash flow how prepare profit and loss statements. There is also an overview of commons risks to small businesses.

Starting and Team Building

Preparing for Change

Understanding Change

Changing!

Personal Qualities

You will learn effective team-building techniques and you will have a good knowledge of the characteristics of some of the most successful entrepreneurs. This module will help you deal with times of crisis or change within a business. You will understand the most important personal qualities of a successful entrepreneur.

Accountancy and Entrepreneurship Assessment

This Assessment will now enable you to review your learning so you can determine your knowledge and understanding of the following area:

Fundamentals of Accounting, Financial Account and Starting a Business or Social Enterprise

Remember, if you do not achieve the required standard after the first attempt, you can re-take the assessment until a successful outcome is achieved.

Characteristics of Effective Laws

Civil and Criminal Law

In this module, you will learn about the characteristics of effective law. You will  be able to describe the two types of justice and define the difference between criminal law and civil law.

How and Why the Law Changes

How do Judges Make Laws?

Relationships between Law-Making Bodies

This module will teach you about how and why law changes as society changes. You will be able to explain the differences and similarities between parliaments and courts and describe the doctrine of precedent.

The Adversary Trial System

The Court Hierarchy

The Jury System

In this module, you will be introduced to the adversary trial system. You will learn all about the features, strengths, and weaknesses of this system. In addition, this module will enlighten you on empanelling a jury and the role of a jury.

Civil Procedures

Criminal Procedure

Civil Cases and Criminal Disputes

This module will teach you about different legal procedures. You will be informed on civil procedures and their strengths and weaknesses, as well as learning about criminal trial procedures. In this module, you will learn why disputes occur and how different types of disputes are resolved.

Legal Studies - Assessment

Diploma in Legal Studies and Business - Assessment

Gain an extensive knowledge of the key principles behind business management with this free online course.

Diploma in Legal Studies and Business

This free online Diploma in Legal Studies and Business  will give you an overview of company structures, different organization functions, and business environments. This will give you a deeper understanding of how companies operate and the course will also provide you with some simple definitions and clear explanations of important legal concepts, different types of laws, and how laws are created. So start your learning journey today.

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