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Functional Skills Maths
Functional Skills Maths courses are ideal for adults wishing to refresh and improve their skills. These qualifications will help you progress on to GCSE, other further educational programs or may help you gain employment. Courses take pl...
Rochdale
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18 Weeks
1
4 September 2023
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T-Level - Laboratory Sciences
Are you ready to join the technical revolution that is T-Levels?The purpose of the T-Level in Health and Science is to ensure students have the knowledge and skills needed to progress into skilled employment or higher-level technical traini...
Middleton
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2 Years
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3
4 September 2023
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Plumbing - Level 1 Diploma
If you’re the type of person who aspires to work in a hands on industry, likes to solve problems and complete jobs to a high standard then you would be perfect to study the Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing.This course is taught at our Middleto...
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1 Year
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1
4 September 2023
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Assessing Competence in the Work Environment - Level 3 Award
The Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work place is for practitioners who assess knowledge and/or skills who use the following assessment methods: assessments in simulated environments, skills tests, oral and written questions, a...
Rochdale
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4 October 2023
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Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement - Level 3 Award
The Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement is for practitioners who assess knowledge and/or skills in vocationally-related subject areas who use the following assessment methods: assessments in simulated environments, s...
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4 October 2023
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Assessing Vocational Achievement - Level 3 Certificate
The Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocational Achievement is for practitioners who assess knowledge and/or skills in vocationally-related subject areas who use the following assessment methods: assessments in simulated environments, skills test...
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Accounting (AAT) - Level 2 Certificate
This qualification will prepare you for entry level accounting roles in a wide range of jobs and organisations. It delivers a solid foundation in finance administration - covering areas such as double entry bookkeeping to basic costing prin...
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4 September 2023
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Bookkeeping - Level 2 Certificate
This is a beginner’s course for individuals who have no current knowledge of double entry bookkeeping skills.The course will introduce students to the double-entry bookkeeping system, and associated documents and processes. Students will ...
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4 September 2023
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Bookkeeping - Level 3 Advanced Certificate
The Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping is the second stage of the full AAT qualification, for those who have completed the Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping or Accounting. It is a professional course which will give you the skills to excel...
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Warehousing and Storage - Level 2 Certificate
The warehousing and storage of goods is an essential part of logistics operations within a business. Roles within this industry require great skill and organisation to coordinate the demand and supply of goods and ultimately meet customer n...
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Lean Organisation Management Techniques - Level 2 Certificate
This qualification is designed for learners who want to develop their knowledge of lean organisation techniques in business. It will help you to understand business improvement tools and techniques and help you to work more effectively in a...
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Facilities Industry - Level 1 Certificate
The Level 1 Introduction to the Facilities Industry is a qualification available to all that work or wish to work in the facilities industry. It has been developed with industry specialists and Asset Skills Sector Skills Council. It i...
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Data Protection and Data Security - Level 2 Certificate
Data protection compliance is an essential legal requirement for all organisations. Since the General Data Protection Rules (GDPR) came into force in May 2018, it is more vital than ever that everyone who works with personal data understand...
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Inclusive Behaviour and Unconscious Bias
Get to grips with the basic concepts of equality, diversity and inclusion, and how the terms can often be used interchangeably yet have different meanings.
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Introduction to Listening
Be the listening ear that people need to understand aspects of emotional intelligence and the impact of communication. Learn effective two-way communication, empathic and active listening, considered responses and managing communications in...
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Managing Challenging Conversations
Do you find it difficult to approach challenging conversations? Understand the steps and principles involved in addressing difficult topics including resolving conflict, performance management, reflective activity and effective two-way comm...
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Managing Change
Change can appear in many areas within the workplace such as technology, leadership or procedures and processes. This online course looks to help you manage change within your teams and organisations by helping you identify people's reactio...
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Project Lifecycle
Looking for some help and guidance on project management? Our online training session will define a project, describe the key stages and process of project management, and will use PRINCE2 project management methodology to illustrate the pr...
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Giving Constructive Feedback
Become the best team leader you can be, learn how to measure performance to inform feedback and the importance of workplace observation in appraisal processes.
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Introduction to Project Management
Looking to brush up on your project management skills? Learn the key stages and processes of project management and use PRINCE2 methodology to illustrate the process.
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Leading Remote Teams
Do you manage a remote team? Maintain productivity while working remotely with handy tips on the most effective ways to keep your team motivated.
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Management and Leadership Styles
Tailor your leadership style to your role with our short course. Explore different types of leadership, how to mix and match these to your business, and their strengths and weaknesses.
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Managing a Team
Manage your team's performance effectively using different management models and identifying the different roles and requirements in a team, as well as understanding motivational theory.
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Managing Remote Teams
Do you manage a team remotely and want to develop your practical leadership style? Explore the skills required to effectively develop an efficient team including how to monitor performance, communication, use technology, work across differe...
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Managing Resources
Learn how to manage your resources to deliver a project effectively, use project management tools to monitor progress and understand the importance of reviewing project performance.
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Managing Stress in Health and Social Care
Manage your own stress by identifying common signs and indicators of stress, the circumstances that tend to trigger it and the different ways in which to control how it affects you.
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An Introduction to Leadership
Grasp the basics of leadership and management skills, the roles of coaching in the workplace to empower employees and how to develop your team.
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Customer Care
If you pride yourself on great customer service, this is the course for you to get one step ahead. Learn to understand the causes of poor customer care, good customer care skills and how to handle complaints.
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Risk Assessment in the Workplace
Looking for a deeper understanding of risks assessments in the workplace? Learn all about hazard identification, risk evaluation, Identification and implementation of control measures, communication and the monitoring and reviewing of ...
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Carbon Literacy Knowledge
Have you got in interest in climate change and want to learn more? Our Carbon Literacy course looks at the basic science behind climate change. Completing this course will help you understand how our climate is changing and learn more about...
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