807 Professional Development courses in Nottingham delivered Live Online

This programme helps communicators to prepare for and deliver an effective speech. Here, you learn to motivate people by speaking to them in terms of the benefits they will receive by taking action. Each instructional segment is followed by participant speeches that put the newly-learned skills into action. We cover public speaking fear and how to move forward despite it, as well as increasing enthusiasm. This builds speaker confidence. By organising information clearly for the audience, participants grow in their conviction and are perceived more as experts. Delegates will be able to: Work through fear of public speaking; Build confidence and enthusiasm by creating meaningful, memorable speeches; Develop greater abilities for thinking and speaking with less preparation; Minimise self-defeating speech and behavior; and Present ideas to, and inspire the audience. Online Format—Introduction to Public Speaking is a 4-hour interactive virtual class. Register for this class and you will be sent ONLINE login instructions prior to the class date. Working with Dr. Atkins of Improving Communications has been a very positive experience. Everything about the program is exemplary! Managers have made it a point to tell me how pleased they are with the improvements made in the communications skills of the participants. The Professional Development Workshop is an extremely effective program. The participants are looking forward to follow-up sessions with Dr. Atkins and we recommend his programs. Heather Ragone, Training ManagerNetwork General

THE 9 STEPS TO SALES P.O.T.E.N.T.I.A.L - INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP It's time to take charge of your sales process. You need a framework that empowers you rather than binds you to their approach. THEIRS - Send me a propsal with you best ideas, processes and price and then I'll disappear. The 9 Steps is a tried and tested process that keeps you in control of the sales conversation and ensures you achieve clear and specific outcomes. I am running a one-hour interactive session, which will be followed 2 weeks later with a one-hour feedback session. Here, you can share your experiences using the process in an open forum and gain further insights.

Motorsport is as much a business as it is a sport. Our new Master’s Degree programme will provide students with a broad range of modules which examine the national and international aspects of the industry from a commercial perspective. Study an individual module from the MA Business of Motorsport for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Resilience, stress and boundaries - essential skills for fundraisers Facilitated by Claire Warner Charity Culture, Wellbeing & Leadership Specialist Aimed at those working in fundraising and marcomms roles in UK hospices - - - Fundraising is tough. It’s emotionally demanding, fast-paced, and often unpredictable. To keep going, you need more than passion—you need resilience, stress management, and strong boundaries to protect your wellbeing. Join us for this interactive, practical workshop. You’ll learn: ✅ How to build resilience and stay steady under pressure ✅ The signs of stress and quick strategies to manage it ✅ How to set and maintain boundaries to prevent burnout This session isn’t just theory - we’ll share real-life tools, group discussions, and practical exercises to help you navigate the challenges of your role with confidence. - - - Claire Warner (she/her) is a Charity Culture, Wellbeing & Leadership Specialist. Before developing this specialism, Claire had 19 years working in the charity sector, including 10 years in Director / Senior Leader roles. But it was a period of significant unwellbeing (breast cancer) that led Claire to the career change. And it was in conducting a large piece of research into sector wellbeing, that Claire recognised this significant gap in provision and went on to create Lift. In 2020, Claire won the Best Digital Leader Award at the Social CEO Awards for her wellbeing work during the pandemic. In 2021, she curated the first Charity Workplace Wellbeing Summit and was named as one of Charity Times Magazine’s 20 Pandemic Pioneers. Claire lives in rural Lancashire with her husband, their two daughters, Rowan the dog and horses Maddie and Bernie.

Creating Family Friendly Museums – Afternoon Cuppa Session  Tuesday 25 March 2025, 2-3.30pm  Join us for an informal virtual briefing and discussion session, featuring exciting updates from Kids in Museums. We will be sharing information about the updated Kids in Museums Manifesto and the Family Friendly Museum Award 2025.   The Kids in Museums Manifesto is a set of simple guidelines for museums, heritage sites and cultural organisations, which we update every two years. Between October and December 2024, we consulted hundreds of children, young people and families about what makes a heritage site a great place to visit. In this session, we will reveal the new version of the Manifesto, along with low and no cost changes you could make to enhance your museum’s family provision.   You will also hear more about the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award, which recognises the venues that are most welcoming, fun, and accessible for families.   In this session, you will:  find out about the updated version of the Kids in Museums Manifesto gain an insight into what children, young people and families think about museums, heritage sites and cultural organisations hear a range of practical ideas to inspire your family friendly provision gain inspiration from a case study from the winner of the Best Small Museum at the Family Friendly Museum Award 2024 – National Civil War Centre, Newark. They will talk about their work with families and how their success in the 2024 Family Friendly Museum Award has impacted the museum. informally share more about your current family offer and how you can put ideas from the session into practice. Please bring your own cuppa and snacks!  Take a look at the full schedule. This event will be delivered virtually over one and a half hours.  

Sharing and networking session to discuss in memory giving: funeral donations, tribute funds, memory trees / gardens, and any other related areas. This session won’t cover Light up a Life as we host several sessions a year on that topic. THIS SESSION WILL NOT BE RECORDED Session aimed at those working in supporter care, individual giving, in memory

Overview Objective Describing the HR role and Strategies Describe different approaches to employee training Describe different approaches to professional development Describe different approaches to performance appraisals Summarize different forms of employee compensation

Presentation - How charity retail can improve patient care in hospices by Vicki Burnett, The Charity Retail Consultancy Session aimed at hospice retailers Retail strategy: - How having a strategic approach to retail can support the delivery of your hospice’s goals, what should be included and how to ensure the team share the vision Staff and volunteer recruitment and retention: - The sector’s biggest challenge today – what you can do to ensure you recruit and retain the right people to run your retail chain Investment and growth: - Identifying the key trends in charity retail right now, helping you to make informed decisions about when and how to invest and grow

Certificate in Intellectual Property (CIP) Why Attend As international trade and business continues to evolve, the importance of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) becomes increasingly vital. With new technologies and products relying heavily on IPRs, governments around the world are competing to offer higher levels of protection in order to attract investments and promote local innovation and production. Due to the complex nature of the scientific, economic, social, and theoretical aspects of IPRs, it is crucial for entities to have a comprehensive understanding of these issues. During this course, through practical workshops, case studies and expert knowledge, participants will gain an understanding of the concepts, theories, legislative and practical elements necessary to develop a successful IP strategy for their organization. Course Methodology In this interactive training course participants will frequently work in pairs as well as in larger groups to complete exercises, and regional and international case studies Course Objectives By the end of the course, participants will be able to: Understand the theoretical background of Intellectual Property (IP) and the various types of IP existence Understand the international and local set of conventions and laws governing IPRs Demonstrate deep knowledge of the conditions that should exist in each type of IPR, their registration, licensing and enforcement Apply knowledge of IPRs in all legal fields including contracts and litigation Participate effectively in building a comprehensive IP strategy for their organization Target Audience This course is suitable for professionals working in the legal and IP filed, including but not limited to; lawyers, in-house counsels, governmental officials, police, customs, health authorities, researchers, university lecturers, publishers, IP agents as well as researchers who are interested in having deeper knowledge about IP in the GCC. It will also highly benefit in-house councils who recently joined their companies in the GCC as it will give them all the knowledge needed to handle all IP issues within the region. Target Competencies General principles of IPRs Trademarks, Patents, Copyright Principles of IP Enforcement Building IP Strategy Note The Dubai Government Legal Affairs Department has introduced a Continuing Legal Professional Development (CLPD) programme to legal consultants authorised to practise through a licensed firm in the Emirate of Dubai. We are proud to announce that the Dubai Government Legal Affairs Department has accredited EMG Associates as a CLPD provider. In addition, all our legal programmes have been approved. This PLUS Specialty Training Legal course qualifies for 4 elective CLPD points. Introduction and basic concepts Types of IPRs Main theories justifying IP protection The role of IP in economic development The Role of IP in innovation and creativity The globalization of IPRs protection International conventions Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) and the World Trade Organization The GCC Cooperation in the field of IP protection Trademarks and copyright Definition and types of marks Scope of trade marks protection Registration procedures and rights conferred to trade mark owner Legal protection of trade marks Subject matter and conditions of copyright Types of protected works Financial and moral rights Fair use, duration of protection and legal protection for copyright Patents and trade secrets Patentable inventions and types of patents Registration process Ownership and rights conferred to patent owner Employer-employee inventions and legal protection for patents Definition of trade secrets and confidential information Elements of trade secrets Utilization of trade secrets commercially Legal protection of trade secrets Building a strong IP strategy and strategic management of IPRs Overview and basic concepts Understand your business and your IP needs IP audit and building the portfolio Onward licensing (licensing process and contracts) IP commercialization mechanisms and maximizing the benefits Practical steps to building a successful IP strategy IP valuation - your gateway to know how much your IP worth Assessment of the IP strategy for further success

This workshop equips employees to recognise and respond to signs of suicidal intentions. Participants will learn about the causes of suicidal thoughts and gain tools to help individuals stay safe.