Nick Cooper
Nick has worked with NCC Home Learning for a number of years, delivering informative articles about education, qualifications, career advice and much more. His detailed knowledge makes him a resourceful and highly reliable contributor to the brand. In his free time, he enjoys gaming and watching films with his friends. NCC is an international learning provider with over 20 years’ experience offering learning solutions. To date, NCC has engaged with over 20,000 employers, and delivered quality training to over half a million learners.
Guy Fawkes – Criminal Profile Of An Arsonist
November 5th, a time to gather round the bonfire and enjoy the fireworks at an organised display. Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes marks the Gunpowder Plot, a failed attempt by Guy Fawkes and his gang of friends to blow up Parliament on November 5th 1605. The plot can be lost in the commercialism of Bonfire […]
By : Nick Cooper
Simple & Effective Ways To Manage Stress In Any Situation
If stress is running out of control, no matter what the situation, it can be tough to remain calm and in control. People face stressful situations every day, and yet don’t display any outward signs of being out of control or fearful. Stress happens. It is a fact of life, but how can you control […]
By : Nick Cooper
How Forensic Science Would Have Caught Michael Myers In ‘Halloween’
Love them or hate them, horror movies are a great source of study for anyone looking at forensic science courses online. Grizzly and bloody, the scenes in horror movies can emulate those that a forensic scientist may work on in real life. The horror movie franchise ‘Halloween’ presents a significant challenge to forensic scientists. What […]
By : Nick Cooper
Management Techniques For Turning an Unhappy Worker Into A Happy One
Unhappiness is a strong emotion. Left unchecked, it can swallow a person whole, affecting every single strand of their life. Finding and dealing with the source of this unhappiness is key. For many people, the source of the problem is easily identified – work. However, delve deeper into why an employee is super-cranky and over-sensitive […]
By : Nick Cooper
5 Ways To Decide If Mediation Is A Cost-Effective Solution For Your Divorce
Thursday, 20th October 2016 marks a global event. Conflict Resolution Day is an event in which methods of peaceful conflict resolution are emphasized; so important in a world that has conflicts and wars lasting years. Being able to talk through difference, understand each others point of view and take responsibility for your actions are all […]
By : Nick Cooper
Are you a Spreadsheet Ninja, or Novice? (Competition Ended)
The winner of this competition is Louise Taylor! Hello, everyone! As it is spreadsheet day – we are launching another competition. To enter this competition, you need to complete the excel questions that we have put together. Everyone who answers our questions will be entered into our prize draw. The competition ends on the 30/11/2016 […]
By : Nick Cooper
Why Bookkeeping Is Crucial In Business
The spreadsheet sets out a large amount of data and information. At a glance, you can see information such as income and expenditure, as well as being able to identify pinch points in your budget. The spreadsheet, developed in 1979, is a tool used by many – not just bookkeepers. National Spreadsheet Day is celebrated […]
By : Nick Cooper
Do You Have What It Takes to Become a Counsellor? Take Our Relationship Quiz
The winner of this competition is Sophie Hudson! Hello Everyone! It’s competition time here at NCC! Do you have what it takes to become a counsellor? If you think the answer is ‘Yes’, why not take part in our short quiz to see if it could be a good career choice for you. All you need […]
By : Nick Cooper
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health day is a global day of celebration of mental health education, awareness and advocacy.
By : Nick Cooper
How NLP Training Can Help You Quit Smoking
We all have bad habits. As you know, habits are hard to break. Making a permanent change requires courage and determination, but for smokers, giving up smoking can feel like you need super-human strength and willpower. Unfortunately, super-human strength is only found in comics, and willpower can wilt as soon as a hurdle appears. Neuro-linguistic […]
By : Nick Cooper