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.
This course equips new and aspiring managers with practical people-management techniques, building confidence to lead teams effectively, adapt to leadership responsibilities, and achieve professional success.
17 & 18 August 2026
(Two morning sessions)
Delegates leave with the skills to plan, lead and chair productive meetings, encouraging collaboration, decision-making and effective follow-up.
25 & 26 August 2026
(Two morning sessions)
Supports managers looking to build confident, collaborative teams by improving communication, understanding individual strengths, and developing coaching skills to enhance team performance and achieve shared goals.
3 & 4 September 2026
(Two morning sessions)
Delegates’ will be equipped with the skills to manage advanced calculations, functions, data management, and chart creation; enabling them to analyse, maintain, and present data professionally and effectively.
7 September 2026 OR
5 October 2026
(One full day)
Delegates will leave with tools to help them communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively, producing well-structured documents tailored to their audience’s knowledge, needs and understanding.
15 September 2026
(One full day)
This one day programme equips delegates to identify customer needs, align products and services with customer benefits, and deliver confident, persuasive presentations using a structured and impactful sales approach.
30 September 2026
(One full day)
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.
9 October 2026
(One full day)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Dates to be confirmed for 2027
(Five full days)
In just one day, this IOSH certificated course provides managers and site personnel with the knowledge and confidence to effectively coordinate, manage and oversee temporary works, ensuring safe performance and compliance on construction sites.
Dates to be confirmed for 2027
(One full day)
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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