Online Short Courses and CPD

Short courses and CPD

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We offer distance learning courses online that cover topics from business development to wellbeing

Browse our online short courses in the list below.

Core knowledge

Assimilate Assertiveness and Self-confidence

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Being assertive is an important skill to master, it’s about learning to speak up for yourself and make your voice heard. Importantly, it is the ability to maintain the right balance between your needs and the needs of others.

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Effective Coaching and Mentoring

Available online now

This course sets out how to build a culture of coaching and mentoring in your organisation. It'll explore the effectiveness of different approches and identify ways to overcome potential obstacles.

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Establishing a Work Life Balance

Available online now

Having a healthy work-life balance is crucial for your mental and physical health. As we grow increasingly more connected through technology and social media, it can become difficult to separate our work from our personal lives. If you can help your people find the perfect balance between work and home, you'll increase their engagement and productivity. This course will give you and your employees the techniques for doing just that.

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Introduction to Marketing your Business

Available online now

This course is for business start-ups, people who are thinking of starting a business, and organisations with limited marketing knowledge or an interest in learning about the benefits of marketing.

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Master Emotional Intelligence and Build Resilience in the Workplace

Available online now

Emotional intelligence and resilience are not just skills for CEOs and senior managers. They are qualities that everyone should develop. If you want to succeed in the workplace, in business and personally, then they are critical to your success, happiness and well-being.

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Non-verbal Language - Your Path to Success

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Gaining a basic awareness of your own and other people's non-verbal communication cues can help improve your interactions with others. This course will enable you to understand your own body language cues and those of colleagues, friends and family, so that you’re able to establish better relationships.

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Reducing and Managing Workplace Stress

Available online now

This course will set out ways to mitigate the effects of stress and create a more positive work environment, which will not only increase employees’ levels of job satisfaction and wellbeing, but will also help your business run more efficiently.

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Starting a Small Business

Available online now

Opening your own business is often a learn-as-you-go process. However, the more smart decisions you make early on, the better your chances of success.

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The Science of Goal Setting and Habit Sustaining for Success

Available online now

Good goals provide a sense of direction, and effective habits provide the mental discipline to achieve those goals. One without the other often leads to frustration and sometimes failure. On this 6 hour online course you’ll learn the science behind each and techniques to enable you to set goals and sustain your habits.

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Use Mindfulness and Transitions to Increase Productivity and Well-being

Available online now

Scientific research has shown that by applying mindfulness and transition techniques in your daily life has huge benefits. On this 2 hour CPD course, you’ll learn how to apply them to your daily life, in both professional and personal capacities.

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