MacMillan Training Partnership
Expert-led training courses delivered wherever you are.
Not Ready to Train the Whole Team?
You don't need to.
Many organisations start by sending just one or two employees on an open course to develop new skills, build confidence and bring fresh ideas back into the workplace.
Our live virtual courses provide a cost-effective way to invest in professional development without the expense of arranging an in-house programme. Participants benefit from expert trainers, practical learning and the opportunity to share experiences with professionals from other organisations.
Whether you're developing a new manager, supporting a team member, strengthening technical skills or preparing future leaders, even a small investment in learning can have a significant impact.
Confirmed Upcoming Courses
Effective Minute Taking
Delegates will leave with the tools to help them organise meetings, capture accurate and concise minutes, and produce professional records through practical exercises and real-world application.
15 October 2026
(One full day)
Power BI Introduction
This short course provides a practical introduction to Microsoft Power BI, teaching delegates how to connect, analyse and visualise data, create interactive reports, and share meaningful business insights with confidence.
15 October 2026
(One full day)
Managing Conflict in the Workplace
Delegates will leave with practical techniques to manage conflict, handle difficult conversations confidently and encourage healthy debate. They will be able to hold productive conversations when giving others feedback. This all is about having the tools to effectively handle conflict when it occurs.
15 & 16 October 2026
(Two morning sessions)
Finance for non-Finance
Managers
This one day programme enables managers to understand key financial documents, interpret financial performance, analyse ratios, and make informed decisions through effective cost management and financial awareness.
21 October 2026
(One full day)
ISO 9001 - IRCA Lead Auditor
This FIVE-DAY course provides an understanding and knowledge of auditing quality management systems to third party standards. Set against the latest ISO9001 standard (set for release Sept '26) you can be assured attendees will benefit from exposure the most current thinking and techniques available.
26 & 27 October, 2, 3 & 5 November (Five full days including Exam on final day)
Having Courageous Conversations
Encourages delegates to have difficult conversations early. Gives them the confidence and skills to address challenging issues, provide constructive feedback, reduce resistance, and hold productive conversations that strengthen relationships and achieve positive outcomes.
16 & 17 November 2026
(Two morning sessions)
Absence Management
Delivered over two morning session, this short programme is designed to assist delegates with managing the costly problem of workplace absenteeism. It delivers the skills to confidently manage employee absence, including long term and sickness absence issues.
8 & 9 December 2026
(Two morning sessions)
Train the Trainer - ILM Development Programme
Are you looking for a programme which helps the people who you know have the skills to impart that invaluable skillset to others? This three day, ILM approved, in-person workshop is being delivered at our BELFAST facility just before Christmas. Perfect timing for setting your people on the right path for 2027!
15, 16 & 17 December 2026
(Three full days - BELFAST)
Train the Trainer: 2-Day Programme
Delegates leave with the skills and confidence to design, deliver and evaluate effective training, adapting to different learning styles while managing groups and engaging learners successfully.
This trainer-led virtual programme is a must-have for those who deliver training in your business
6 & 7 January 2027
(Two full days)
Managing the Discipline and Grievance Process
This programme covers legal compliance alongside the requirements of the Discipline & Grievance process. Delegates will learn and practice through role-play sessions, appropriate methods and techniques to plan and conduct disciplinary interviews; make considered assessment whilst recognising the employee's rights in grievance issues.
20 & 21 January 2027
(Two morning sessions)
MS Excel - Advanced
Develops delegates expertise in pivot tables, data analysis, auditing and validation, advanced data tools, collaboration features, and macro creation, enabling delegates to automate tasks and manage complex data efficiently.
20 January 2027
(One full day)
ISO 9001:2026 - Internal Quality Auditor
Delegates will leave equipped with the skills to conduct an ISO 9001 internal audit to the latest standard (set for release Sept '26). Delegates will benefit from learning how to plan, perform and report on an audit as well as how to take appropriate corrective and follow up action.
1 & 2 February 2027
(Two full days)
Sometimes One Place Is All It Takes
Developing your people doesn't have to mean a large training budget or taking whole teams away from work.
By booking one or two places on our live virtual courses, you can give employees access to high-quality development opportunities while keeping disruption to a minimum.
Participants gain practical skills they can apply immediately and often return with new ideas, approaches and insights that benefit the wider team.
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