TRAINING & EVENTS


CHAMBER TRAINING COURSES AND EVENTS ARE A GREAT WAY TO BOOST YOUR BUSINESS


The venue for all courses, unless specified, is the Northamptonshire Chamber offices at Waterside House, 8 Waterside Way, Northampton, NN4 7XD. Courses can also be run in-house at your own company through our Tailor Made Training service.


See www.northants-chamber.co.uk/training for more details.


MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP!


£50 DISCOUNT PER DAY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OF CHAMBER MEMBERS ATTENDING THESE TRAINING COURSES


SALES & MARKETING


ESSENTIAL SELLING SKILLS Date: 23 June Time: 09:15 – 17:00 Cost: Members: £195 + VAT Non Members: £245 + VAT


The art of ‘selling’ is not the gift of the gab. There is a solid structure which underpins successful ‘selling’. Attend this course to learn the structure of sales, self-assess your own ability, learn new skills and make more sales.


AN INTRODUCTION TO


DIGITAL MARKETING - NEW Date: 30 June Time: 09.30-17:00 Cost: Members: £195 + VAT Non Members: £245 + VAT


There is a lot of mystery and miss-information that surrounds the topic of Web Marketing and it can be very confusing for the uninitiated. Once you know what practical steps are needed it is not hard to have a successful online venture. This course is delivered by a seasoned IT sales veteran that can condense the necessary knowledge and skills for an inexpensive way to enter the online world.


MANAGEMENT & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT


RESILIENCE IN THE WORKPLACE Date: 9 June Time: 09:00 – 17:00 Cost: Members: £195 + VAT Non Members: £245 + VAT


This interactive course provides clear and practical advice on how to recognise and deal with stress in the workplace. On completion delegates should be able to: understand the causes of stress; have awareness of how pressure tips into stress; use a range of tools to manage stress; recognise stress behaviours in themselves and others; and work on a plan to reduce stressors.


ESSENTIAL FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE FOR MANAGERS


Date: 17 June


Time: 09:00 – 17:00 Cost: Members: £195 + VAT Non Members: £245 + VAT


This one-day workshop aims to improve the understanding of costing, pricing, estimating, quotations and the difference between profit and loss.


TEAM MOTIVATION IN 18 June


DIFFICULT TIMES Date:


Time: 09:00 – 17:00 Cost: Members: £195 + VAT Non Members: £245 + VAT


Motivation is a powerful tool which can be used to make your organisation more successful. It empowers individuals and teams to work cooperatively and creatively together. Motivated employees are known to be more focused and productive. This course aims to increase the productivity of individuals by teaching them a number of tools that they can easily use during or even after the course to understand themselves better.


MANAGEMENT Date:


SUCCESSFUL SUPERVISORY 1 & 2 July


Time: 09:00 – 17:00 Cost: Members: £390 + VAT Non Members: £490 + VAT


This two day course will introduce you to some tools and techniques that will help you to improve the performance of your team. It covers: understanding the role of the supervisor; identifying strengths and areas for development; motivation; training and developing people; building your own confidence; and dealing with existing supervisory issues.


TRAIN THE TRAINER Date: 7 & 8 July Time: 09:00 – 17:00 Cost: Members: £390 + VAT Non Members: £490 + VAT


The two-day course has been designed to train staff who have recently been employed in a position of a trainer, or who are expected to train other staff within a business – whether this be in a skills area or company procedures. Those that complete the course should leave with the ability and confidence to deliver first class training.


MANAGING YOUR WORKLOAD Date:


15 July


Time: 09:00 – 17:00 Cost: Members: £195 + VAT Non Members: £245 + VAT


Take a day to reassess the purpose of your role and learn how to achieve key tasks and manage the less productive ones more effectively.


INTERNATIONAL TRADE


ALL BCC ACCREDITED COURSES


FINANCE OPTIONS: FOCUSING ON LETTERS OF CREDIT Date: 23 July Time: 09:30 – 17:00 Cost: Members: £260 + VAT Non Members: £310 + VAT


Whether you are a small company or large global trader, getting paid is vital. Delegates will learn about the intricacies of credit and collection transactions and why, when and how to use documentary Letters of Credit (LC). This masterclass will guide you through the complexities of LC rules and regulations.


IMPORT: COMPLIANCE


AND SAVINGS Date: 30 July Time: 09:30 – 17:00 Cost: Members: £260 + VAT Non Members: £310 + VAT


This comprehensive course provides a clear explanation of import practices and terminology as they relate to the UK company in the role of buyer. In addition you will be made aware of the Customs changes due on the horizon and the implementation of Authorised Economic Operator.


INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY


The Chamber offers a range of IT courses which are available upon request, call us on 01604 490470 to book.


FUNDING FOR TRAINING


Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce is a registered GrowthAccelerator training provider and many of our courses are eligible for match funding.


Visit www.growthaccelerator.com to find out more.


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