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www.glasgowchamberofcommerce.com LEARN WITH GLASGOW CHAMBER
Across the UK, Chambers of Commerce have a well established reputation for providing extensive training across all businesses. Things are no different in Glasgow. Elaine Rodger, Head of Training and
Development, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, said: “We work with several member companies to provide training. That enables us to put on courses covering everything from personal and business development to management leadership skills.” She cited the example of the Chamber’s
‘How To’ workshops. Presented by members themselves, these are extremely popular. “We have such a diverse range of expertise within the Chamber it makes sense to deliver that knowledge more widely,” said Elaine. The workshops are delivered at a business- friendly time between 8am–10am and 5pm–7pm. They cover topics such networking, selling successfully, getting your name in the media, and making the most of social media. They also include hints, tips and techniques people can put into practice quickly. The Chamber’s Focus workshops are half day sessions that take the basic content from a ‘How to’ and go into it in more depth. Typically, there are three ‘How To’ workshops and three Focus workshops each month in Glasgow. With a high percentage of members involved
in exporting and importing, any know-how in this area that can be passed on is often welcomed. Accordingly, there is also a monthly suite of international trade training programmes. Since business is ever-changing, the Chamber
keeps an eye on evolving demands. “We seek the views of those who attend our courses, asking them for their feedback on the training they’ve received and any other areas of interest. We also
monitor the skill surveys carried out by Scottish Chambers of Commerce and Skills Development Scotland,” added Elaine. The Chamber also tries to direct businesses to
sources of funding. Skills Development Scotland operates a ‘flexible training opportunity’ which can offer smaller businesses funds to support their training efforts. In addition, local authorities often have funding options available.
ADVERTORIAL DO YOU WORK IN THE ALCOHOL LICENSING TRADE?
If you received your personal licence on or before the 1 September 2009, you’ll need to refresh your qualification. Te Scotish Certificate for Personal
Licence Holders (SCPLH) qualification is required for those involved in the sale of alcohol in both on sales and off sales. Under the Licensing (Scotland) Act, anyone needing to update their licence must do so by 31 August – they then have until 1 December to
submit their new certificate to the licensing authority. If that’s you, you’ll be relieved to hear West College Scotland runs Personal Licence Holders qualifications classes every month. Our half-day refresher course is certified by
BIIAB and accepted by all Scotish Licensing Boards. Covering all important aspects of Scotish licensing law, the course has been designed to refresh and update knowledge of the Licensing Act for Scotland.
Covered in the course are: licensing
objectives; understanding the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005; legal changes since the introduction of the Act; licences and operating conditions; application procedures; and protecting children from harm. Courses cost just £80, which includes the final assessment. Our next course runs on Tursday 3 July.
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For more information, please email corporate@
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