2592 Courses in Wickford

This course applies strategic direction to the procurement process, aiding the evaluation of the supply market environment and its complex dynamics.

This course looks at the key processes in supply chains and how they interact; the most common supply chain terms and how they are utilised to describe supply chain activities. It will cover the definitions of transport modes and how to select the most appropriate one; the role of logistics partners in the extended supply chain and the definition and use of Incoterms. PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN HOW TO: Explain the term “Supply Chain” Define main activities in Transport & Freight Management Describe the key principles of Warehousing Interpret INCOTERMS COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE: Freight terminology & global trade terminology Warehouse, logistics and transport operations Transport modes Parties involved in international shipments INCOTERMS Freight calculations

This foundational course will help all managers to better understand what a supply chain is and how their roles impact and interact with, their end-to-end supply chain process. PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN HOW TO: • Understand the role of the supply chain within the wider business context • Become aware of the fundamental trade-offs in the supply chain (e.g. supply chain cost vs service level, efficiency vs flexibility etc.) • Understand the importance of supply chain planning and be able to identify its key components • Develop awareness of the key challenges in modern inventory management and distribution; become familiar with tested practices that allow responding to these challenges • Understand the meaning of essential supply chain terminology • Understand how supply chain performance affects company financial results COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE: • What is supply chain management? Why is it important? • The importance of cost versus service • Purchasing and procurement • Manufacturing processes • Demand management • Warehouse and inventory management • Logistics and transport • Risk management

Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are extensively utilised to define the scope of work and key responsibilities between a customer and a service provider. It is fundamental that all relevant personnel are familiar with the defining characteristics of SLAs and how the design and implementation of these contracts can impact operational efficiency and brand reputation. PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN HOW TO: Understand why SLAs are so important for good business management Apply a process to develop effective SLAs that define service level expectations and drive desired behaviours Identify methods by which the SLA can be measured and performance monitored Have an understanding of KPI’s and the relevance of critical success factors COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE: Procurement cycle, process structure and tendering Best practice contract management and the 3 C’s Supplier performance measurement and KPIs SLA use, benefits and application The SLA development process The monitoring and control of SLAs

Come join us for a series of 4 workshops, delivered in partnership with Sales Geek The Essex Business Sales Accelerator is designed to enhance the sales skills of local business owners and leaders, helping them attract more customers and increase revenue from their existing clientele. The course is delivered across 4, half-day sessions, held over 4 weeks. Overview: Session 1 - June 6th 09:30 - 13:00 • Identify key attributes within yourselves that will help lead to success. • Identify the different parts of the brain associated with the Decision-Making Process and understand yourself more. • Utilise a simple structure to grab your prospect’s attention and begin to build rapport. • Understand the importance of attention to detail. • Describe the 5 levels of listening to understand needs on a more emotive level. & capture information using 7 key techniques. Session 2 - June 13th 09:30 - 13:00 • Understand the benefits of different types of questions. • Use BANTA – a technique to identify the most effective questions to ask! • Think like a detective – Use a ‘line of enquiry’ to dig deeper into potential customer needs. • Identify and understand the use of ‘gold questions’ to pique interest. Session 3 - June 20th 09:30 - 13:00 • CURE – Understanding what makes your service of value. • Different types of value and how they can be used to negotiate with your customer. • Create strongly defined features & benefits that match up to your relevant customer types. • Bookend features and benefits to make them more effective. • Revisit questioning to signpost essential features and benefits with ease. Session 4 - June 27th 09:30 - 13:00 • Different questions to ask to assist with difficult objections. • Different techniques you can use to handle objections. • Know when closing begins in the sales process! • Understand how to Trial Close • 6 Geeky Closing Techniques • Closing workshop Time: 09:30 - 13:00 Dates: June 6th - June 27th Location: Launchpad, Airport Business Park, Launchpad, Rochford, SS4 1YH Please note it there is a maximum of 2 bookings per company. This workshop is delivered by Sales Geek and provided courtesy of Backing Essex Business and South Essex College. Meet the Hosts: Lisa Ansell: Described as the female Harvey Spectre (The Best Closer in the City: Suits) she is the world’s most reluctant salesperson. So much so that she wrote the book on it; literally, authoring, “Pull NOT Push – A revolution in selling for people who hate it!” With far more years sales experience than she really wants to reveal here, she is a Rugby playing, Mountain biking, Kayaking, Surfing, Disco dancing Grandmother. So it doesn’t matter if your business is looking for more conversions; or seems to be pedalling uphill; if you’re up a creek without a paddle, riding a wave of success or just down to boogie the night away: Lisa’s got you covered. Peter Nicol: Passionate about helping SMEs and Start-ups grow, build and realise their aspirations and potential. He says that there's no bigger buzz than working closely with an organisation, collaborating on their strategy, putting ideas into practice, winning a 'Dream Account', seeing the motivation and energy increase as the effort and advice begins to pay off. He is an experienced revenue and commercial leader with 30+ years’ experience in growing early stage and scale-up SaaS organisations with extensive knowledge of hiring and developing global, multifunctional teams across Europe, North America and APAC. *** This programme is funded through partnership between Backing Essex Business and South Essex College. Backing Essex Business is fully-funded by Essex County Council and delivered by Let’s Do Business Group. Backing Essex Business here to support business growth across the county, promoting economic growth and creating jobs, by providing free business support, access to finance and training. For more information visit https: www.backingessexbusiness.co.uk Please click here to see the Backing Essex Business Privacy Policy

Come join us for a series of 4 workshops, delivered in partnership with Sales Geek The Essex Business Sales Accelerator is designed to enhance the sales skills of local business owners and leaders, helping them attract more customers and increase revenue from their existing clientele. The course is delivered across 4, half-day sessions, held over 4 weeks. Overview: Session 1 - July 4th 09:30 - 13:00 • Identify key attributes within yourselves that will help lead to success. • Identify the different parts of the brain associated with the Decision-Making Process and understand yourself more. • Utilise a simple structure to grab your prospect’s attention and begin to build rapport. • Understand the importance of attention to detail. • Describe the 5 levels of listening to understand needs on a more emotive level. & capture information using 7 key techniques. Session 2 - July 11th 09:30 - 13:00 • Understand the benefits of different types of questions. • Use BANTA – a technique to identify the most effective questions to ask! • Think like a detective – Use a ‘line of enquiry’ to dig deeper into potential customer needs. • Identify and understand the use of ‘gold questions’ to pique interest. Session 3 - July 18th 09:30 - 13:00 • CURE – Understanding what makes your service of value. • Different types of value and how they can be used to negotiate with your customer. • Create strongly defined features & benefits that match up to your relevant customer types. • Bookend features and benefits to make them more effective. • Revisit questioning to signpost essential features and benefits with ease. Session 4 - July 25th 09:30 - 13:00 • Different questions to ask to assist with difficult objections. • Different techniques you can use to handle objections. • Know when closing begins in the sales process! • Understand how to Trial Close • 6 Geeky Closing Techniques • Closing workshop Time: 09:30 - 13:00 Dates: July 4th - July 25th Location: Launchpad, Airport Business Park, Launchpad, Rochford, SS4 1YH Please note it there is a maximum of 2 bookings per company. This workshop is delivered by Sales Geek and provided courtesy of Backing Essex Business and South Essex College. Meet the Hosts: Lisa Ansell: Described as the female Harvey Spectre (The Best Closer in the City: Suits) she is the world’s most reluctant salesperson. So much so that she wrote the book on it; literally, authoring, “Pull NOT Push – A revolution in selling for people who hate it!” With far more years sales experience than she really wants to reveal here, she is a Rugby playing, Mountain biking, Kayaking, Surfing, Disco dancing Grandmother. So it doesn’t matter if your business is looking for more conversions; or seems to be pedalling uphill; if you’re up a creek without a paddle, riding a wave of success or just down to boogie the night away: Lisa’s got you covered. Peter Nicol: Passionate about helping SMEs and Start-ups grow, build and realise their aspirations and potential. He says that there's no bigger buzz than working closely with an organisation, collaborating on their strategy, putting ideas into practice, winning a 'Dream Account', seeing the motivation and energy increase as the effort and advice begins to pay off. He is an experienced revenue and commercial leader with 30+ years’ experience in growing early stage and scale-up SaaS organisations with extensive knowledge of hiring and developing global, multifunctional teams across Europe, North America and APAC. *** This programme is funded through partnership between Backing Essex Business and South Essex College. Backing Essex Business is fully-funded by Essex County Council and delivered by Let’s Do Business Group. Backing Essex Business here to support business growth across the county, promoting economic growth and creating jobs, by providing free business support, access to finance and training. For more information visit https: www.backingessexbusiness.co.uk Please click here to see the Backing Essex Business Privacy Policy

Tiny toes ballet offers fun inclusive baby, toddler & kids dance classes that nurture confidence & promote development in Essex. Book a two-week trial. Welcome to tiny toes ballet Essex Mid & South! Offering award-winning pre-school children's ballet and dance classes from strong walkers upwards in Benfleet, South Woodham Ferrers, Westcliff-on-Sea, Rayleigh, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea. With our kids ballet classes and kids dance classes, your child will discover the joy of dancing, while also developing important skills such as coordination, balance, and rhythm. Our kids ballet classes encourage creativity, imagination, and confidence. Classes must be booked in advance via our website.

Tiny toes ballet offers fun inclusive baby, toddler & kids dance classes that nurture confidence & promote development in Essex. Book a two-week trial. Welcome to tiny toes ballet Essex Mid & South! Offering award-winning pre-school children's ballet and dance classes from strong walkers upwards in Benfleet, South Woodham Ferrers, Westcliff-on-Sea, Rayleigh, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea. With our kids ballet classes and kids dance classes, your child will discover the joy of dancing, while also developing important skills such as coordination, balance, and rhythm. Our kids ballet classes encourage creativity, imagination, and confidence. Classes must be booked in advance via our website.

🧑‍⚕️🧑‍🔬🚑🩺 DO YOU WANT TO LEARN VALUBLE SKILLS, WANT TO WORK EVENTS, FESTIVALS AND IN NIGHTCLUBS, OR HAVE A DESIRE TO WORK IN THE AMBULANCE SERVICE.🚑 This is the first step into the Medical world as a First Responder. The QA Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care also known as FREC3 is a PHEM D qualification which is the entry level into being able to provide medical cover at events. The cost is £425 plus VAT per person (£510pp) This is a 5 day course being held at our training centre in Laindon, Essex (SS15 6SS), all days must be attended and sessions will be 9am-5pm each day. Available course dates: July – 8th-12th August - 5th-9th The course will run with a minimum of 4 learners and a maximum of 6 learners. If you would like more information or to book onto either of the above courses please email training@tlmedical.co.uk for a booking form.

Tiny toes ballet offers fun inclusive baby, toddler & kids dance classes that nurture confidence & promote development in Essex. Book a two-week trial. Welcome to tiny toes ballet Essex Mid & South! Offering award-winning pre-school children's ballet and dance classes from strong walkers upwards in Benfleet, South Woodham Ferrers, Westcliff-on-Sea, Rayleigh, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea. With our kids ballet classes and kids dance classes, your child will discover the joy of dancing, while also developing important skills such as coordination, balance, and rhythm. Our kids ballet classes encourage creativity, imagination, and confidence. Classes must be booked in advance via our website.