Course Overview This practical, one-day course is designed to equip participants with the essential skills, tools and confidence to effectively facilitate discussions, meetings, and workshops. Whether you're guiding a team brainstorming session, leading a stakeholder workshop, or managing a complex meeting, strong facilitation skills can dramatically improve outcomes and engagement. Participants will learn how to plan and structure sessions, manage group dynamics, keep discussions on track, and handle challenging behaviours—all while creating a collaborative and inclusive environment. The course combines theory with hands-on activities, group discussions, and real-world scenarios to build practical, transferable skills. Who Should Attend This course is ideal for: Project managers Team leaders and supervisors Business analysts Community engagement officers Policy officers Trainers and consultants Anyone responsible for leading meetings or workshops No prior facilitation experience is necessary. Learning Outcomes By the end of the course, participants will be able to: Understand the role and mindset of an effective facilitator Plan and design structured facilitation sessions Use a range of facilitation tools and techniques to encourage participation Manage group dynamics, including difficult participants and off-topic conversations Apply active listening, summarising and questioning techniques Create safe, inclusive and engaging environments for diverse groups Maintain neutrality and guide discussions to achieve desired outcomes Course Content 1. Introduction to Facilitation What is facilitation? Key differences between facilitation, presentation and training The mindset of an effective facilitator 2. Planning for Success Clarifying session purpose and outcomes Structuring the session: openings, transitions, closings Selecting the right tools and approaches for your audience 3. Core Facilitation Techniques Questioning strategies (open, probing, clarifying) Active listening and reflection Encouraging balanced participation Visual facilitation basics (whiteboards, templates, sticky notes) 4. Managing Group Dynamics Reading the room and adapting your approach Handling dominant or disengaged participants Dealing with conflict or resistance constructively Techniques for decision-making and consensus-building 5. Practice and Feedback Facilitated role-plays and group exercises Constructive peer and trainer feedback Personal action planning Delivery Method This course is delivered in a highly interactive, face-to-face or virtual format. It includes a blend of short presentations, group work, facilitated discussions and hands-on activities to embed learning. Inclusions Comprehensive participant workbook and toolkit Facilitator guides and templates Certificate of completion Optional post-course coaching (available on request)
Food Safety, Social Care and Education Training Courses Introduction to Food Intolerances CPD Accredited, Interactive Short Course 2 hr session Do you serve food, or have people with known food intolerances in your school or on your team? In this interactive course we will explain what food intolerances are, and why it is vital for you to understand how food intolerances affect people Course Contents: What is a food intolerance Different types of food intolerances The Digestive System Consequences of Food Intolerances The importance of good food hygiene Benefits of this Short Course: More than 20% of the population in industrialized countries suffer from food intolerance or food allergy About two million people live with a diagnosed food allergy in the UK, and 32 million in the US This course will teach you the importance of ensuring food is safe to eat for all, without causing significant pain or even death 600,000 people in the UK have coeliac disease
Transform stress into strength with this 4-week course, enhancing resilience, emotional skills, and effective communication for professionals.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to foodborne viruses, focusing on their properties, transmission, and impact on food safety. Designed for professionals at all levels, it covers detection methods, contamination risks, and prevention strategies to help businesses mitigate viral threats in food supply chains. Delivered by an industry expert, the course includes an interactive Q&A session for deeper insights. No prior knowledge is required.
This Foundation Certificate is an internationally recognised qualification, endorsed by TQUK, which is regulated by Ofqual, a UK Government department.
Explore the intricate world of urban planning with our "Introduction to Urban Planning: Process and Practices" course. Gain insights into key topics such as sustainable development, infrastructure planning, and transportation design. Discover the foundations of urban design, environmental considerations, and future trends shaping our cities. Join us in unraveling the complexities of community engagement, policy development, and innovative strategies for building resilient, smart, and sustainable urban environments. Enroll now for a transformative journey into the heart of city development and planning.
THIS COURSE PACKAGE INCLUDES: 1: INTRODUCTION TO PHLEBOTOMY COURSE (GPT003) - Level 3 (Ireland Level 5) 2: ADVANCED PHLEBOTOMY COURSE (GPT005) - Level 4 (Ireland Level 6) 3: GEOPACE COMPETENCY CERTIFICATE - CPD Certified (optional with Virtual Classroom) Learn how to take blood ... train as a Phlebotomist FAST-TRACK YOUR PHLEBOTOMY TRAINING WITH OUR COMPLETE TRAINING PACKAGE 20% off - Multi-Course Discount Cover all stages from beginner through to Level 4 Available as Classroom or Virtual Classroom Complete your beginner to advanced training in 2 days Awards 2 accredited qualifications - Introduction to Phlebotomy and Advanced Phlebotomy qualifications Both courses are dually accredited (OCN & CPD) Geopace Certificate of Competency included with classroom attendance or available as an option when booking virtual classroom Covers all steps up to live blood draw Learn advanced skills and techniques Virtual Classroom options include comprehensive Practise@Home Training Kits (yours to keep) Basic understanding of English language required OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS
Foundation Day Training in Clinical Hypnosis Refresh. Practise. Connect. Transform. Whether you're just starting your journey in clinical hypnosis or you're a graduate looking to refresh and refine your skills, our Foundation Day Training is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with the core techniques that make hypnosis such a powerful therapeutic tool. 🔁 For Graduates: Reignite your confidence, polish your technique, and deepen your understanding of trance work in a supportive and hands-on environment. 🎓 For Trainees: This immersive day is a practical companion to your eLearning journey. It brings the theory to life with live demonstrations, peer-to-peer hypnotic practice, and real-time feedback—your chance to induce trance for the very first time! 🌀 What You’ll Learn and Practise: Trance Inductions & Deepeners – Multiple approaches, techniques, and live demonstrations. Building Confidence – For both you and your clients. Consultation Skills – Learn how to structure effective client sessions from the very first meeting. Therapeutic Techniques – Grounded in modern clinical hypnosis and NLP. Peer Practice – Hypnotise each other under supervision in a safe, encouraging environment. 💡 Course Highlights: Introduction to the world of clinical hypnosis Health and safety, mental wellbeing, and contraindications of hypnosis The history of hypnosis and NLP, including key pioneers The 3 laws of suggestion and why they matter How to handle common client questions Understanding the power of the mind and the subconscious The basics of suggestion, sensory systems, and rapport building Creating a therapeutic space and planning effective therapy Exploring premature cognitive conditioning and the unique client 🧠 Included: Access to a self-paced eLearning module Weekly live Masterclasses Group practice sessions Peer supervision and support Step into the transformative world of clinical hypnosis with clarity, confidence, and competence. Whether you’re revisiting or discovering it for the first time, Foundation Day is your gateway to lasting change. 👉 Book Your Place Today and take the next confident step in your hypnotherapy journey.
The UK's first and only Level 4 qualification in Phlebotomy (equivalent to Ireland Level 6) FDSc (Foundation Degree Level) qualification Nationally Recognised certificate Dually accredited: Open College Network and CPD Covers both aspirated and evacuated systems Covers specialised blood collection systems & methods Classroom or Virtual Classroom learning options Comprehensive Training Kit is provided when booking our Virtual Classroom option (yours to keep) Complete your training from beginner to advanced level This course either follows on from our Introduction to Phlebotomy Course or can be combined with our introductory course as part of a course package (see below) Available to candidates who have completed (or are currently enrolled to complete) our Introduction to Phlebotomy Course or have previous phlebotomy practical experience.