Choose the training that's right for you!

Training courses - make the right investment

When investing in training, there's a common worry - will this be the right kind of training, in the right delivery mode, with the desired ROI for your organisation. For this reason, amongst others, it's important to first asses what your training objectives are, and then try to match a training provider to your requirements, and second to compare training providers, and their courses, as well as teaching styles. Another vital point is to try whenever possible to read previous course attendees testimonials, and gain an understanding of how the course benefited them.

The Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce are one training body that pride themselves on providing exactly that - training that's right for you.

Working with the belief that training is vital for the future success of your business, Chamber Business Training has built their Business Training Directory around your business needs. Chamber Business Training are committed to providing you with quality training, in a friendly manner, that is relevant,efficient and cost effective for your business. Business training with Chamber Business Training is beneficial as the training centres are centrally located and have first class facilities. Courses are delivered at either Nottingham, Derby or Chesterfield, or at a location central to all three sites, so that no overnight accommodation is required.

Chamber Business Training works with an extensive network of training professionals, and provides four key development programmes all of which can be tailored to your organisational needs. Whatever the size of your business or the level of staff training you require, Chamber Business Training can help, and ensures that you will receive a first class service every time.

The Chamber's Business Training courses are varied, meeting all your training requirements, and particularly Business and Management training courses, Financial Training Courses, Marketing Training Courses, Sales Training Courses, and Personal Development courses.

The DNCC have a number of special offer's on their training courses - so keep an eye on their courses so you don't miss out.

Find out more about the DNCC and to see their Business Training Courses please click here

For detailed information about the courses and training provided by the DNCC please 'request information' and click here

Not got time for training? Professional Development at your desk!

E-Learning / Online Learning – Training at a time and place that suits you

E-learning, also known as electronic learning, or online learning refers to training courses that are web-based, or on a distance basis. In a nutshell – E-learning makes use of information and communications technology to provide innovative ways to learn. The real bonus is E-learning training courses give you the freedom and flexibility to learn when and where you want, and at your own pace. These days, as people are ever more busy, E-learning courses are offered at a variety of training institution, and include a wide range of subjects at any level, which is ideal if the subject you’re interested in isn’t available nearby. Additionally, e-learning courses are generally designed to guide you through information or to help you perform specific tasks – all from the comfort of your desk / sofa etc. There are various sorts of ways in which the information is transferred in e-learning courses, from information-based e-learning where content communicates information to the student, to performance-based content, where the lessons build off of a procedural skill in which the student is expected to increase proficiency.

Sounds good … and add to this Distance Learning Courses – Distance courses, similarly and complimentary are ideally suited to the needs of working adults, as students do not need to travel to attend any classes. As with online / e-learning courses students are able to study for specific courses or university degree entirely online, from home, work, on the move or wherever else is convenient, and at times to suit themselves. Distance courses also include periodic face-to-face interaction, and delegates are given the opportunity to attend classes when they need them or meet with their tutors during their online study period to assist with their learning.

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No excuses to not get some Professional Development training now – and what’s more it’s affordable – costs are famously reasonable!

Read more about the kinds of Online / Distance / E-Learning training - and see if this alternative form of training suits you ….

At your place or theirs? Where is it best?

Professional development - where's best?

'In House / On Site' vs 'Public / Open' training courses

We discussed the pro's of Public or scheduled training courses in the last blog edition, but now we compare them with their counterpart - the rather more closed type of courses - also know as In House - as in On your Site courses.

Also known as Customised training courses, In House, or On Site, these training courses are those developed specifically for your organisation, and delivered at your workplace. Research shows that effective In House training, saves time and money and will improve the productivity of your employees, making your business more competitive.

They, customised training courses, are just that - customised - cut, trimmed, and restitched to suit your needs. The training providers themselves consult with you to design, build and deliver a tailored training plan which ensures you get the training your business needs at a time and place that suits you.

In House training sounds great - it provides tailored training solutions delivered at a location of your choice. For whatever kind of training you require there are most likely training providers that can develop a course to fit your needs and you can have best practice experience delivered to your door. In House training courses cover a wide range of disciplines, and are an effective way of improving the productivity of your employees, making your business more competitive.

» In House training courses run nationwide

» In House training courses for Business and Management

Public/Scheduled Courses - Effective Learning Opportunities

Open Courses / Scheduled Courses / Public Courses

Open courses, also known as scheduled courses or public courses, are those that are run at particular places on specified dates. Many training institutions offer a range of professional development open courses either in their area of expertise, or across a broad spectrum. A wide range of scheduled training courses are aimed at businesses of all sizes and sectors. These courses can help your staff achieve their full potential and improve performance.

Public courses are often the most effective way of acquiring certification, or qualification across all industries. Open courses vary in length depending on the course provider, or nature of the topic, and range from a few hours, to up to several years, with the most common being a day or so.

Benefits of getting out of the office for a one-off course

As a learning option - Scheduled / Open / Public courses - are a proven to be very effective. The simple act of sending yourself or one of your employees on such a course, has the effect of mentally preparing you for a day/session of learning, when all your attention will be focused on the material presented. Not only does it get you out of the office, a novelty itself for many employees, but you will be clad with a notepad, pen, dicta-phone, and your listening ears. No doubt you'll have to prove some ROI to your boss after the course, so you will listen, take notes, and be thinking of ways to implement the key points you learn.

Ultimately, you have one chance, and one chance only to learn, in open courses, so research shows that people pay attention, absorb and use the knowledge they gain. Not only that, but out of the familiar workplace, you will mix with other delegates, possibly from other industries, and so you will probably have to think out of the box and you will have the opportunity to exchange thoughts and ideas with other participants. This is particularly valuable if you are the only person from your own organisation and need further inspiration in your work. Open / Scheduled courses are usually run in full equipped training centres, and so you may well be treated to technological equipment that you wouldn't usually have access to in your daily work life.

Click here to learn more about Open / Public courses, and how they can help you or your organisation in professional development, and see what looks enticing to you...

Do you want to be better at what you do?

Invest in Training and Development: The Phoenix Way

Built on the belief that training in learning and development in business should be interactive, enjoyable and relevant at all times, at Phoenix they have developed their training and development so that as an experience it's practical, memorable and, most importantly, useful.

In all areas of training at Phoenix, specialist training consultants are drawn from a variety of backgrounds, and all course objectives are designed to give you an idea of the range of content we can include, while guaranteeing that everything we deliver will be completely tailored and relevant to your needs.

Phoenix Training and Development strive to improve clients' business performance, and ultimately make people better at what they do through their training in the following key areas:

• Sales Training
• Management Training
• Leadership Training
• Team Development

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HR Managers – Tell us what professional development means to you in this short survey

HR Managers - what does professional development mean to you?

Professional development has never been so important to organisations as it is now, and it’s becoming an ever more significant factor in the hiring process. At Findcourses.co.uk we are conducting some vital research in the world of learning and development. We aim to find out from the horses mouth - HR Managers, Personnel Managers and Learning and Development Managers - or anyone in a position of responsibility for training and development – what the current trends really are with regards to professional development.
How does Professional Development shape your organisation? Share your thoughts on Professional Development in 2 minutes

Are you a HR manager, Learning and Development officer / manager, Training and development officer / specialist / manager, or anyone in a postion of responsibility for the training and development? Please help shape the future of Learning and Development and help make it easier for people like you in the future to find training.

> click here to begin the short survey with only 10 questions, and in return for your time we will reward you with a FREE copy of the results, simply provide your email at the end

We are interested in your experiences and opinions on skills development in the current economic climate, so we can develop an analysis of the latest trends throughout the UK, and help HR Managers find the right training for their employees.