34 Courses in Leicester

Generating new leads and new business can be both time-consuming and frustrating. It's not easy - it takes skill, careful preparation and the creation of effective models and methods, even perhaps using formal approaches and scripts. Once generated, a new lead or enquiry must also be carefully managed to maximise the potential revenue it can generate. But it's crucial to get it right. If your company can afford not to worry about getting new business - congratulations! If your company is completely confident that it is performing at peak potential in generating new leads - again, congratulations! But if your company is working in the real world, couldn't your team do with some help, to become even just that little bit more effective, to make the process just that little less painful? This highly practical, intensive workshop gives sales teams the proven strategies and tactics they need to build a sustainable new business pipeline. This course will help participants: Develop a clear and consistent process for new business development and lead-generation Master the secret of effective new business development and lead-generation - 'only sell the appointment or next stage of the sales process, not your product or service' Set and achieve the right level of new business development and lead-generation activity to achieve your personal and organisational sales goals Apply the key principles of effective prospecting and pipeline management using a proven toolkit and approach Overcome the most common 'put-offs' when conducting telephone or face-to-face business-development and lead-generation activities Develop an engaging telephone voice and manner - and a 'networking personality' Qualify potential opportunities with more accuracy on a consistent basis Prioritise opportunities and manage their time when sourcing new business Discover online sources of leads, contacts and referrals Overcome psychological blocks to cold or warm calling - theirs and the client's Identify potential prospects - and decision-makers and influencers within target prospects - with greater accuracy Make outbound sales or appointment calls with improved confidence, control and results Improve the conversion of calls to appointments by using more effective questions and sales messages Get past gatekeepers and assistants more effectively Make the most of your CRM software and systems 1 Online marketing - what works! Workshop overview and learning objectives Choosing your social media channels LinkedIn for sales and marketing Designing and implementing an effective new business email campaign online Creating a lead-generation strategy online - with case studies Avoiding common mistakes in social media marketing Case study: 'Best practice in social media sales and marketing' Using blogs and video-based marketing (eg, YouTube) New trends and how to keep your finger on the 'social media' pulse Twenty essential websites and online marketing tools 2 Making appointments by telephone Planning the call, telephone techniques, integrating with email and online marketing Developing a clear and consistent process to appointment-making Setting and achieving the right level of telephone activity to achieve your appointment goals Applying the key principles of effective prospecting and pipeline management generation, using a proven toolkit and approach Overcoming the most common 'put-offs' to seeing or engaging with you Overcoming psychological blocks to cold or warm calling - yours and the client's Identifying potential prospects - and decision-makers and influencers within target prospects - with greater accuracy Making outbound sales or appointment calls with improved confidence, control and results Improving conversion of calls to appointments by using more effective questions and sales messages The five keys to developing an engaging telephone voice and approaching manner 3 Power networking Strategies for networking and B2B referral-based marketing The importance, and different types, of networking How to work a room - preparation and strategy Communication dynamics in networking - the power of the listening networker Assumptions when networking Business networking etiquette Making connections, asking for cards, contact details and referrals, gaining follow-up commitments Building relationships - follow-up and follow-through 4 Developing new leads Strategies for first-time sales calls Gaining rapport and opening first-time and new business sales calls effectively Advanced consultative selling - questioning techniques to quickly and efficiently uncover opportunities, need areas and preferences Presenting your solution to a new or first-time customer - creating an enthusiastic and compelling personalised and persuasive summary of your proposal Value message - differentiate your solutions clearly and accurately, with tailored value statements Presenting the right initial USPs, features and benefits and making them relevant and real to the customer Smart ways to position price, emphasise value and be a strong player without being the cheapest or leading on price Learn and use advanced techniques to determine customer needs, value and decision-making criteria in depth on a first-time call 5 Organised persistence - CRM and prospect-tracking Organised persistence - sales tracking, following up on 'sleeping' customers, gaining referrals, time and territory management Maintaining a good database for maximising new business ROI Developing a contact strategy with different types and levels of contact Analysing your contact base using state-of-the-art software and tools Making the most of your CRM systems and solutions Understanding that your attitude makes a difference when sourcing new business Setting SMART objectives for new business development and lead-generation Practical exercise - setting personal development and business goals Time management tips to improve daily productivity New business pipeline management strategies for peak sales performance 6 Workshop summary and close Practical exercise - developing your new business action plan Review and feedback

Overview In the organisation, tender and bidding skills are very essential to do new business. It is important that bids and tenders mark the right factor and give a promising argument for the organisation to make a profit.  This course is designed to give knowledge and skills in managing the Tender and bidding process. It highlights key areas to bid and tender efficiently in a competitive environment. It will provide you with all the essential tools that are necessary to increase the rate of success in the bidding process. It will focus on key areas which contracts are searching for during the whole process which is called the client-focused approach.  With this course, they will evaluate and differentiate between different bids while making sure the process is fair and complete. As well as help the participants to gain the essentials of the bidding process and the making of a successful proposal and evaluation

In this workshop, you will gain a better understanding of the benefits and challenges of working with neurodiverse people. Make your Organisation a more inclusive place for neurodiverse individuals.

The Level 4 qualifications cover -Skin Needling Treatments -Chemical Skin Peeling Treatments -Dermaplaning Treatments Level 4 qualifications have been developed as a result of a move towards regulating non-medical aesthetic therapies to ensure practitioner knowledge, client care and safety is at the forefront of all advanced non-medical aesthetic treatments offered by therapists. You will also achieve Level 4 Award In Facial Anatomy & Physiology at no extra cost. Full details can be found here If you prefer one treatment at a time then we offer this too. You can find all our courses here Please confirm dates and availability with us prior to purchasing Who Is This Course Suitable For? Learners must have previously completed and achieved a relevant Level 3 qualification. You must also have an anatomy and physiology qualification at a minimum of Level 4 which is combined with this course with NO EXTRA COST Course Content Refer to the individual courses which can be found here Course Duration & Cost You will be required to do home study of treatment theory before you attend the practical training. This will allow more time to work on models and get hands on experience. You will have access to an online portal with video tutorials to support your learning and reduce time in centre. Time in centre will vary depending on the course combinations selected and will be discussed upon booking. Fast track options are available. Please select options above for prices Why Choose Us? This course will allow you to offer the most on trend and in demand treatments that are results driven. The key to a successful business is to offer services that clients will want to keep coming back for. All of the treatments within this diploma have proven results which will support you in customer retention. We do not offer online courses for treatments that require the skill that can only be performed in front an experienced trainer. We ensure we offer a practical course that allows you to work on 2 models per treatment. We want you to be confident in the skill so you can start your business straight away. We are not an Academy and we take pride in this. This means we offer more than just training you in a skill. We understand how difficult and overwhelming it can be to start a new business and our ethos is to provide guidance and support to get you started. All our sessions have an option of 1-2-1 sessions for a personalised experience and have a maximum of 4 students per session. Your journey with us doesn’t end in the practical training session. When you train with Elixir Skin Training you become a part of our brand. We stay in touch with all our graduates and provide that motivation to get you going, which you will not find in large Academies. Quality of training is important but so is what comes after- we support you in every aspect because we want to see you build your business. Categories: Advanced Skin Care Courses, Combined Courses, ofqual

This Advanced Skin Care Diploma is a great way to gain accreditation of SIX of the most popular skin care treatments. It is the perfect way to add to your beauty business or if you already work in the beauty industry you can add a range of treatments to your current treatment list. If you prefer one treatment at a time then we offer this too. You can find all our courses here Please confirm dates and availability with us prior to purchasing Who Is This Course Suitable For? Beginner- These are advanced treatments so you will be required to complete the VTCT Level 2 Facial Skincare & Massage first. Experienced- Those with a relevant Level 2 VTCT qualification (or equivalent) can enrol onto this course without any further qualifications needed. Course Content You will cover; Microdermabrasion LED Light Therapy (full course content can be found here) Dermaplaning (full course content can be found here) Chemical Peels. (full course content can be found here) Microneedling Nano Needling (full course content can be found here) A full start up equipment kit will be available to purchase on training. Details will be provided upon booking. Course Duration & Cost You will be required to do home study of treatment theory before you attend the practical training. This will allow more time to work on models and get hands on experience. Level 2 and 3 have an online portal with video tutorials to support your learning and reduce time in centre. The Advanced Skin Care Diploma will be completed over 2 intensive practical days. £1300 If you are a Beginner with no experience you will be required to be in for 3 intensive practical days which will include the VTCT Level 2 Facial Massage & Skin Care £1999 The Qualified Level 3 Skin Specialist course is a combination of the Advanced Skin Care Diploma, VTCT Level 2 Facial Massage & Skin Care and Level 3 Facial Electrotherapy and you will be required to be in the centre for 4 intensive practical days £3200 Why Choose Us? This course will allow you to offer the most on trend and in demand treatments that are results driven. The key to a successful business is to offer services that clients will want to keep coming back for. All of the treatments within this diploma have proven results which will support you in customer retention. We do not offer online courses for treatments that require the skill that can only be performed in front an experienced trainer. We ensure we offer a practical course that allows you to work on 2 models per treatment. We want you to be confident in the skill so you can start your business straight away. We are not an Academy and we take pride in this. This means we offer more than just training you in a skill. We understand how difficult and overwhelming it can be to start a new business and our ethos is to provide guidance and support to get you started. All our sessions have an option of 1-2-1 sessions for a personalised experience and have a maximum of 4 students per session. Your journey with us doesn’t end in the practical training session. When you train with Elixir Skin Training you become a part of our brand. We stay in touch with all our graduates and provide that motivation to get you going, which you will not find in large Academies. Quality of training is important but so is what comes after- we support you in every aspect because we want to see you build your business. Categories: Advanced Skin Care Courses

This is course will give you EVERYTHING you need to become a VTCT Level 4 Qualified Skin Specialist. Why do you need THIS course? Previously the beauty industry had very lax regulation and you could start your business with just CPD accreditation. However, insurance companies, professional skin care brands and professional equipment providers are now looking for qualifications like VTCT as these are a set standard that require assignments and exams at a very minimum of Level 2 and in most cases Level 3. The Level 4 qualifications have been developed as a result of a move towards regulating non-medical aesthetic therapies to ensure practitioner knowledge, client care and safety is at the forefront of all advanced non-medical aesthetic treatments offered by therapists. You will gain ofQual regulated qualifications in the following; Level 3 Access to Aesthetic Therapies- This has Level 2 Facial Therapy within it making the course suitable for complete beginner. Full content list is below. Level 4 Dermaplaning Level 4 Chemical Skin Peeling Level 4 Skin Needling (Nano Needling will be included at NO EXTRA COST) Level 4 Award In Facial Anatomy & Physiology at no extra cost. Full details can be found here Please confirm dates and availability with us prior to purchasing Who Is This Course Suitable For? This course is perfect for those who are beginners with no experience. However, the course can be tailored for those who have partial qualifications/ accreditation and would like to become a qualified Level 4 practitioner. Course Content You will cover; VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Access to Aesthetic Therapies This qualification is based on the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for relevant principles of beauty therapy and includes all the required elements to achieve a measurable and comparable qualification, which will facilitate further and additional study at levels 4 and above. Learners must achieve all mandatory units which include a combination of level 2 and 3 units; – Health and safety – Facial therapy – Consultation and client care – Anatomy, physiology and pathology – Electrical therapies- microdermabrasion, galvanic, high frequency, microcurrent, lymphatic drainage LED light therapy will be added on at NO EXTRA COST Throughout this qualification, learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of relevant anatomy and physiology and health and safety pertaining to level 2 and 3 therapies. They will also develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to consult with clients and analyse their skin to help facilitate the provision of facial therapies. In parallel, learners will develop their communication and customer service skills, all of which are valued highly by employers. Level 4 Facial Anatomy & Physiology– (standalone qualification is £330- as part of this course it is included for NO EXTRA COST) The aim of the Focus Awards Level 4 Award in Facial Anatomy and Physiology (RQF) is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of the anatomy and physiology associated with the facial area. Course content; -Understand facial anatomy and physiology -Understand associated pathologies -Understand skin disorders, injuries and conditions Level 4 Qualifications; Level 4 Dermaplaning Level 4 Chemical Skin Peeling Level 4 Skin Needling (Nano Needling will be included at NO EXTRA COST) A full start up equipment kit will be available to purchase on training. Details will be provided upon booking. Course Duration & Cost You will be registered onto online portal with easy access for viewing of tutorials reducing time in the centre. You will be required to do home study of treatment theory as well as assignments before you attend the practical training. This will allow more time to work on models and get hands on experience. You will be required to be in the centre for 3 intensive practical days £4800 Individually courses will cost you £5326 saving you £526! Why Choose Us? This course will allow you to offer the most on trend and in demand treatments that are results driven. The key to a successful business is to offer services that clients will want to keep coming back for. All of the treatments within this diploma have proven results which will support you in customer retention. We do not offer online courses for treatments that require the skill that can only be performed in front an experienced trainer. We ensure we offer a practical course that allows you to work on 2 models per treatment. We want you to be confident in the skill so you can start your business straight away. We are not an Academy and we take pride in this. This means we offer more than just training you in a skill. We understand how difficult and overwhelming it can be to start a new business and our ethos is to provide guidance and support to get you started. All our sessions have an option of 1-2-1 sessions for a personalised experience and have a maximum of 4 students per session. Your journey with us doesn’t end in the practical training session. When you train with Elixir Skin Training you become a part of our brand. We stay in touch with all our graduates and provide that motivation to get you going, which you will not find in large Academies. Quality of training is important but so is what comes after- we support you in every aspect because we want to see you build your business. Categories: Advanced Skin Care Courses, Combined Courses, ofqual, Training

A dynamic and interactive one-day or two-half-day live virtual workshop for women leaders in business, government and non-profit organizations.

The VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General (500/8860/9) is a substantial vocational qualification that will confirm your competence as a beauty therapist. It is the perfect course for those who do not have 6-18 months to train and study. This qualification will qualify you for employment as a beauty therapist. You will also be eligible to join a professional association and gain insurance as a beauty therapist. Career opportunities as a beauty therapist exist in a variety of contexts, including: – Working in commercial beauty salons – Working in destination and day spas – Working independently/self-employed/mobile/home-based settings You can also go on to complete our Advanced Skin Care Diploma where you can offer treatments such as microneedling and chemical peels. Please confirm dates and availability with us prior to purchasing Who Is This Course Suitable For? Pre-requisites VTCT Level 2 Facial and Skin Care or VTCT Level 2 Beauty Therapy (or equivalent) A excellent level of English is a must and you must be able to read and write in English. For further information, please contact us. Course Content You will cover: Unit G22 Monitor procedures to safely control work operation Unit H32 Contribute to the planning and implementation of promotional activities Unit B13 Provide body electrical treatments Unit B14 Provide facial electrical treatments Electricals include– EMS, Galvanic, Lymphatic Drainage, Microdermabrasion, Microcurrent Unit B20 Provide body massage Unit B29 Provide electrical epilation treatments Unit B23 Provide Indian head massage Anatomy & Physiology Course Duration & Cost Fast Track- dates vary, contact us for current dates The course is tailored to fit into your schedule. You will be registered onto online portal with easy access for viewing of tutorials reducing time in the centre. You will be required to do home study of treatment theory as well as assignments before you attend the practical training. Practical assessments are done at the centre – duration will be discussed as a training plan is tailored to each trainee. Due to the nature of this type of learning, you will need to be committed to self learning with our guidance. If you are restricted with time due to personal/ work commitments than this course is ideal. £1999 Why Choose Us? This course will allow you to offer the most on trend and in demand treatments that are results driven. The key to a successful business is to offer services that clients will want to keep coming back for. All of the treatments within this diploma have proven results which will support you in customer retention. We do not offer online courses for treatments that require the skill that can only be performed in front an experienced trainer. We ensure we offer a practical course that allows you to work on 2 models per treatment. We want you to be confident in the skill so you can start your business straight away. We are not an Academy and we take pride in this. This means we offer more than just training you in a skill. We understand how difficult and overwhelming it can be to start a new business and our ethos is to provide guidance and support to get you started. All our sessions have an option of 1-2-1 sessions for a personalised experience and have a maximum of 4 students per session. Your journey with us doesn’t end in the practical training session. When you train with Elixir Skin Training you become a part of our brand. We stay in touch with all our graduates and provide that motivation to get you going, which you will not find in large Academies. Quality of training is important but so is what comes after- we support you in every aspect because we want to see you build your business. Categories: ofqual

The Level 4 Dermaplaning Qualification has been developed as a result of a move towards regulating non-medical aesthetic therapies to ensure practitioner knowledge, client care and safety is at the forefront of all advanced non-medical aesthetic treatments offered by therapists. You will also achieve Level 4 Award In Facial Anatomy & Physiology at no extra cost. Full details can be found here Please confirm dates and availability with us prior to purchasing Who Is This Course Suitable For? Learners must have previously completed and achieved a relevant Level 3 qualification. You must also have an anatomy and physiology qualification at a minimum of Level 4 which is combined with this course with NO EXTRA COST Course Content You will cover; Understanding dermaplaning treatments Be able to plan for dermaplaning treatments Be able to carry out dermaplaning treatments safely and choosing the correct blade and handle Be able to dispose of blades safely Understand facial anatomy and physiology Understand associated pathologies Understand skin disorders, injuries and conditions Course Duration & Cost You will be required to do home study of treatment theory as well as assignments before you attend the practical training. This will allow more time to work on models and get hands on experience. You will be required to be in the centre for 1-2 practical days (depending on your experience) £999 Why Choose Us? This course will allow you to offer the most on trend and in demand treatments that are results driven. The key to a successful business is to offer services that clients will want to keep coming back for. All of the treatments within this diploma have proven results which will support you in customer retention. We do not offer online courses for treatments that require the skill that can only be performed in front an experienced trainer. We ensure we offer a practical course that allows you to work on 2 models per treatment. We want you to be confident in the skill so you can start your business straight away. We are not an Academy and we take pride in this. This means we offer more than just training you in a skill. We understand how difficult and overwhelming it can be to start a new business and our ethos is to provide guidance and support to get you started. All our sessions have an option of 1-2-1 sessions for a personalised experience and have a maximum of 4 students per session. Your journey with us doesn’t end in the practical training session. When you train with Elixir Skin Training you become a part of our brand. We stay in touch with all our graduates and provide that motivation to get you going, which you will not find in large Academies. Quality of training is important but so is what comes after- we support you in every aspect because we want to see you build your business. Categories: Advanced Skin Care Courses, ofqual, Training

The Level 4 Chemical Skin Peels Qualification has been developed as a result of a move towards regulating non-medical aesthetic therapies to ensure practitioner knowledge, client care and safety is at the forefront of all advanced non-medical aesthetic treatments offered by therapists. You will also achieve Level 4 Award In Facial Anatomy & Physiology at no extra cost. Full details can be found here Please confirm dates and availability with us prior to purchasing Who Is This Course Suitable For? Learners must have previously completed and achieved a relevant Level 3 qualification. You must also have an anatomy and physiology qualification at a minimum of Level 4 which is combined with this course with NO EXTRA COST Course Content You will cover; Understanding chemical skin peeling treatments Be able to plan for chemical skin peeling treatments Be able to carry out chemical skin peeling using Beta Hydroxy Acids BHAs, Alpha Hydroxy Acids AHAs safely on all Fitzpatrick skin types Understand facial anatomy and physiology Understand associated pathologies Understand skin disorders, injuries and conditions A full start up equipment kit will be available to purchase on training. Details will be provided upon booking. Course Duration & Cost You will be required to do home study of treatment theory as well as assignments before you attend the practical training. This will allow more time to work on models and get hands on experience. You will be required to be in the centre for 1-2 practical days (depending on your experience) £999 Why Choose Us? This course will allow you to offer the most on trend and in demand treatments that are results driven. The key to a successful business is to offer services that clients will want to keep coming back for. All of the treatments within this diploma have proven results which will support you in customer retention. We do not offer online courses for treatments that require the skill that can only be performed in front an experienced trainer. We ensure we offer a practical course that allows you to work on 2 models per treatment. We want you to be confident in the skill so you can start your business straight away. We are not an Academy and we take pride in this. This means we offer more than just training you in a skill. We understand how difficult and overwhelming it can be to start a new business and our ethos is to provide guidance and support to get you started. All our sessions have an option of 1-2-1 sessions for a personalised experience and have a maximum of 4 students per session. Your journey with us doesn’t end in the practical training session. When you train with Elixir Skin Training you become a part of our brand. We stay in touch with all our graduates and provide that motivation to get you going, which you will not find in large Academies. Quality of training is important but so is what comes after- we support you in every aspect because we want to see you build your business. Categories: Advanced Skin Care Courses, ofqual, Training