119 ETC courses in Birmingham

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It is important for Officers to understand the roles and responsibilities, processes and procedures involved when working with Elected Members. They also need to appreciate the significance of Elected Members as the decision-makers in local government. Officers have a responsibility to work and communicate with Elected Members effectively. This very successful course is designed to help Officers with this. Note: this is very much an indicative outline. The programme is tailored to the needs of each particular organisation. To provide managers with the knowledge and understanding they need to have productive working relationships with Elected Members and provide appropriate support. By the end of the course participants will: Understand the roles, responsibilities, processes and procedures in place for working with Elected Members Be able to identify the best way to approach potentially sensitive issues Understand the skills and behaviours required for working effectively with Members Be able to deploy their influencing skills more successfully Review their learning and have an action plan to take back and implement at work Note: this is very much an indicative outline. The programme is tailored to the needs of each particular organisation. 1 Introduction Welcome and introductions Objectives and programme overview 2 Working in a political environment What is political awareness? Contact and experience with Members Importance of the role of Members 3 Why be an Elected Member? Perceptions of what Elected Members are and do Values of Members and their motivations for doing what they do 4 Political decision-making in local government Current challenges and drivers affecting the organisation / the council Roles and responsibilities of Officers and Members Centrality of Members' strategic role 5 (Option) A day in the life of an Elected Member An Elected Member gives a talk about what they do 6 Having a beneficial relationship between Officers and Members 7 Member / Officer communication Discussion of the formal processes, service procedures, etc (whether enshrined in a protocol, Memorandum of Understanding, etc) Response times and requirements Procedures required by Heads of Service [if appropriate] 8 Influencing styles and strategies Different forms of power and how they impact Developing an appropriate 'influencing style' Exploring strategies for improving communication and influencing at work 9 Review and evaluation Review and evaluation of learning Personal action plans

This course meets the standards to become a mental health first aider. If you wish to become a mental health first aider, this is a great way to understand what it takes, get some practice in and how to really help someone in mental health crisis.

2 day Leadership workshop * Pre workshop Leadership diagnostic analyses your current leadership behaviour and impact on business results * Workshop format includes Diagnostic report debrief & planning for change, Leadership Style, Creating and communicating Vision, Goal setting and commitment to achievement, Coaching & Developing Staff, Performance Management, Rewards and Recognition, Teamwork and Motivation, via simulations, discussion and your current real-world issues. *Leadership diagnostic re-measure after 6 months to quantify improvement, change etc.

Team development to improve business performance. Quantifiable results. Change measured. &0+% of teams are measured as more effective after 6 months.

This 2-day workshop is offered with an internal and external focus. Day 1 will focus on building your internal network and relationships by focusing on your personal network, your brand, influencing skills and perceptions. Day 2 focuses on your external relationships with suppliers, patient groups etc. This will focus on assertiveness, outcome rather than relationship focus, and influencing and negotiating skills. DAY ONE 1 Can you succeed by yourself? 2 Relationship awareness theory 3 The Strengths Deployment Inventory / Your FACET5 profile 4 Building rapport 5 Influencing power bases 6 Active listening 7 Building your personal internal network 8 Perceptions 9 Your brand DAY TWO 3 Preparing for conflict 2 The negotiation conversation 1 Your stakeholders and what they want from you 4 Influencing others 5 Your communication approaches for success 6 Emotional Intelligence 7 The trust model 8 Knowing your outcomes

Why do you need CPD Courses? CPD stands for Continuous Professional Development. As an accountant, it is vital to gain CPD points to comply with Professional Accounting Bodies (such as ACCA, AAT, CIMA, ICAEW etc.) requirement and to retain your membership. CPD Course Overview You can join various practical accounting cpd courses designed to build the bridge between knowledge and practical aspects of accounting and tax. With this cpd courses many modules of tax and accounting are covered in addition to Computerised Accounting & Payroll. After completing the cpd training you will have the chance to get hands on experience which will open the door for highly paid jobs in Accounting, Tax & Payroll sector. CPD Training Method Classroom Based - Osborne Training offers Daytime or Weekend sessions for accounting CPD Training Courses in London. Online Live - Osborne Training offers Evening or Weekend sessions for online CPD Training Courses through Virtual Learning Campus. A course certificate from Osborne Training, confirming CPD Points and Completion. Total Accounting Training with Job Placement Total Taxation Training Corporation Accounting and Tax Return Income Tax Return Advanced Excel Training

Microsoft Excel is the world's most popular spreadsheet program, learning how to use the software with Osborne Training shows that you've taken one of the best Excel training courses available. A comprehensive training course with up to date material to practice at home and during your class. You will also be provided a step by step manual of all the tricks you can do using Excel spreadsheets to gain better management reporting and budgeting skills. It is a fundamental programme for professional Accountants. Excel spread sheets are the most powerful tool, extensively used for reporting and analysis. Having advanced skills on excel can excel your career and help you to stand ahead of the competitive job market. Advanced skills on excel is a must for any potential professional accountants. You will receive an attendance certificate once you complete the course successfully. Excel Course Content Creating worksheets, formatting text Simple and complex formulas Handling rows and columns Autocomplete, using styles, headers and footers, Average, max and min functions and using charts. Use of IF Formula Summing Techniques Cell References Formula Linking Sumifs Tables and Bordering Look up References (Vlookup, Hlookup,etc) Data Validation Conditional Formatting Date & Time Formulas Charts & Graphs Protection & Security Creating Pivot Table Pivot Table Analysis

Formally Safeguarding Children Level 1: One Day Course 10am - 3.30pm Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 & Keeping Children Safe in Education (2022) Updated This Course can also be run within your organisation for your staff group at a reduced cost contact us for a quote or if you have any other questions about this course talk to an adviser now online.

Health and safety awareness training is mandatory for staff at all levels of an organisation. This is the ideal course to satisfy that requirement - a stimulating 'entry-level' programme explaining how health and safety should be managed in any working environment. The course outlines the basics of health and safety law and how organisations and individuals can become liable for health and safety offences. Roles and responsibilities for health and safety are discussed by reference to the key legislation and the expert trainer will explore with the delegates how these responsibilities are managed in practice in different types of organisation. The principles of risk assessment will be considered and their practical implementation discussed in relation to the management of the various hazards that are likely to be present in a typical workplace. This course will give staff: An understanding of health and safety law, liability and enforcement An explanation of the principles of health and safety management in the workplace and an understanding of who should be responsible for different aspects of health and safety A practical explanation of risk assessment and what constitutes a suitable and sufficient assessment A broad knowledge of the typical hazards in a workplace and how these should be managed 1 Overview of health and safety law Statute and civil law Liability and enforcement Statutory duties Contract law 2 Legislative framework The workplace - extent of responsibility / shared responsibility Relevant legislation 3 Management of Health and Safety Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 Accident Reporting (RIDDOR) Consultation with Employees and Safety Committees 4 Risk management within your organisation Business risk management Health and safety risk management The principles of risk assessment Transferring the risk to contractors and third parties 5 Risk assessment exercise - 'Challenge Anneka' 6 Managing the hazards in the workplace Work equipment Lifting equipment Display screens Manual handling Fire Chemicals (COSHH) Personal protective equipment (PPE) 7 Practical exercise - Workplace inspection 8 Questions, discussion and review