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ILM Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team Skills **NEW COURSE**

The Award in Leadership and Team Skills is a nationally recognised qualification designed for both aspiring and current team leaders. It provides a strong foundation in management for those transitioning into a leadership role, while also helping practicing team leaders enhance their effectiveness, build confidence and gain recognised achievement.

ILM Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management

This prestigious qualification offers you the flexibility to tailor your learning to your specific goals and aspirations, with three exciting additional units to choose from:

ILM Level 3 Award in Effective Workplace Coaching

Coaching has evolved from a corrective measure to a strategic tool for unlocking individual potential. It is now widely recognised as a powerful method for enhancing performance, motivation, and career advancement.

ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management

The ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management is designed for experienced professionals seeking to advance their leadership capabilities. This rigorous programme builds upon existing management qualifications and experience, equipping you with the advanced skills and knowledge needed to excel in complex leadership roles.

Award in Education and Training (AET)

This qualification has been designed for teachers and trainers working in, or aiming to work in, the work-based learning (WBL), further education (FE) and independent training provider (ITP) sectors.

IOSH Managing Safely

Introducing Managing Safely® This course is designed to provide the confidence and enthusiasm to apply knowledge to the workplace, this course will help embed a positive health and safety culture across your business.

Excel Intermediate

This Intermediate course assumes that you will have a good working knowledge of all of the principles covered in the introductory Excel course.

First Aid at Work (3 day)

The Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 places on employers a responsibility for ensuring that their employees are fully protected in case of illness or injury by an adequate number of First Aiders. The certificate is valid for three years.

Train the trainer

This Train the Trainer course is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge to effectively design, deliver, and evaluate training with their organisation

Preparing to Lead

This course provides a comprehensive overview of essential supervisory tasks and effective team leadership. It covers fundamental aspects of successful leadership, including setting an example of integrity, strategic delegation, and navigating the complexities of modern supervisory roles.

Self Awareness Training

This course will provide learners knowledge of the importance of self-awareness and emotional intelligence, along with the skills needs to improve performance through feedback

Effective Time Management with Microsoft Outlook

This course is designed to increase knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and its use in time and work-flow management.

Emergency First Aid (1 day)

This qualification has been designed for teachers and trainers working in, or aiming to work in, the work-based learning (WBL), further education (FE) and independent training provider (ITP) sectors.

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Taster Session ONLINE

This 3 hour online ‘taster’ course introduces delegates to some uses of Generative AI (genAI) for home and business applications. Delegates will not be expected to have any previous experience in the use of AI tools (such as ChatGPT or MS Co-Pilot) before the session. It is expected that users will be experienced in use of a standard PC or laptop keyboard and will have used web browser tools such as Google to perform simple web searches as well as using common Office applications such as MS Word. The course will provide a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence, its applications, and potential impact, enabling delegates to recognise AI opportunities and challenges. The course will introduce you to the basics of using AI to save time and work more effectively and efficiently in the home or in business. By the end of the course all delegates will be able to:

Understand fundamental AI concepts and terminology.
Identify practical AI applications for home and business.
Describe the purpose of a some genAI tools including ChatGPT, Microsoft Co-Pilot, Google Gemini
Use basic techniques to create a range of documents and communications relevant for own purposes
Evaluate the potential impact of AI on individuals and society.
Formulate an action plan for own genAI use and development.

Manual Handling Training (practical and theory)

This course gives employees the skills and knowledge, how to improve manual handling techniques, move and handle loads safely and be able to conduct a personal manual handling risk assessment. Can be tailored to the workplace/job.

Project Management

Candidates will need to assess what good project management looks like, what the core elements of the planning process look like, who the key stakeholders might be and how to monitor outputs and outcomes. Leadership styles of projects is also considered

Safety in the Use of Abrasive Wheels

Safety in the Use of Abrasive Wheels – tbc

Foundation Excel

This course is designed for those with little or no prior experience of Excel, and assumes no existing knowledge.

Intermediate Excel

This Intermediate course assumes that you will have a good working knowledge of all of the principles covered in the introductory Excel course.

Introduction to Coaching and Mentoring

This one-day workshop provides a comprehensive foundation for becoming an effective coach or mentor.

Introduction/Intermediate to Word

This course provides an introduction to basic features in Word, including tools that can be used to fully automate document completion and ensure security of information during document use and dissemination.

Managing Conflict and Difficult People

Whether at work, in the family or socially, we are faced with differing perceptions, difficult personalities and breakdowns in communication. Being able to deal with such situations confidently enables employees to protect themselves in the face of confrontational behaviour. The training encourages and empowers the individual to take control – identifying, defusing and redeeming a situation.

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