*Special Offer! Staff Development Modular Programmes NOW £620*

For a limited time only, Kent Learning & Development are offering the Staff Development Modular Programmes for £620!!

Contact edward.lacey@kent.gov.uk or nick.smead@kent.gov.uk for more information and to book your places!

Staff Development Intermediate **New Dates**

We now have new dates for Staff Development Intermediate:

2, 3 & 18 February, 2 & 17 March 2010

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Staff Development Advanced **New Dates**

We have new dates for Staff Development Advanced:

19 & 20 January, 2, 3 & 16 February 2010

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Management Short Courses **Available Early 2010**

The following courses will be available during January - March 2010:

• Constructive Feedback for Manager's
• Creativity & Innovation
• Introduction to Coaching
• Introduction to Project Management
• Managing a Remote Workforce
• Managing Performance Well
• Personal Power & Resilience
• Personal Presence & Impact
• Persuade & Influence Using NLP
• Report Writing for Business
• Speed Reading
• Vocal Power Workshop
• Recruitment & Selection

For more information or to book your place please contact Sue Watson (sue.watson@kent.gov.uk) or Helen Blackaby (helen.blackaby@kent.gov.uk)

Modular Management Programme **Flyer Attached**

New Manager Programme

(Early 2010)




Obtain a toolkit of knowledge and understanding in generic management theory and practice, to aid the effective application of management skills at a first-line level.

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Management Qualifications **Flyers Attached**

The KCC Qualification Centre is increasing the frequency of its core diploma courses and taking applications for study on the following programme:

Level 3 Diploma - First Line Management
(Start date: 15th January 2010)



And will accept expressions of interest for:

Level 5 Diploma - Management & Leadership



Level 7 Post-Graduate Diploma - Strategic Management & Leadership

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Evaluation Made Easy **Flyer**

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Team Development **Flyer**

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Assessment Toolkits **Flyer**

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New Future Leaders **Flyer**

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Women's Leadership **Flyer**

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Leading Kent 2013 **Flyer**

Booking form and Course flyer (click on images to open link)

Coaching & Mentoring **Flyer**

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ILM Level 5 Certificate in Coaching & Mentoring

This award aims to equip managers with the knowledge, skills and confidence to perform effectively as workplace coaches as part of their normal work role. This qualification is awarded through the Institute of Leadership & Management. It is a unique opportunity to become qualified in Coaching & Mentoring and become part of Kent’s Coaching Network that includes organisations such as:

• Kent Fire & Rescue
• Maidstone & Tonbridge NHS Trust
• Shepway District Council
• MCCH Society
• Kent Police
• Thanet Council
• Skills South East
• Maidstone District Council
• Probation Service
  
  · FIVE full-day training sessions which cover the syllabus
  · Two supervision workshops for group discussion and individual supervision, giving vital support to each attendee on the coaching they’ve done; helping address any difficulties and helping hone skills.
  · Peer/buddy coaching activities designed to fit in between the formal training days
  · Assessment of your assignment and a coaching diary based around your coaching activity of 12 hours minimum
  · Networking with other group members is encouraged for more support
  

Our next programme starts on the 12th November 2009, so to find out more please contact Serena Cunningham on 01622 69 4532 or email serena.cunningham@kent.gov.uk

ITQ / ECDL Extra Induction 27th January

ECDL is the fastest growing, internationally recognised, competence based computer qualification. KCC’s Learning & Development, as a registered Test Centre, is pleased to be able to offer the opportunity for staff to gain this qualification. The course is modular - consisting of 4 modules, all of which are competence based. Each module has a formal test of 45 minutes duration. There is also a 1-hour assessment.

Cost: £395 per delegate

MS Project 1st/2nd Dec**Places still available!!**

This course is for new users of Microsoft Project who want to be able to use it to manage projects effectively.

This is a 2 day course and there are still available spaces. Contact us ASAP to gain a place.

Cost: £500 per delegate

Social Media 2nd October **Feedback**

Our first Social Media course ran on 2nd October. Here is some of the positive feedback we received from our learners:

"Excellent & very useful course - very knowledgeable trainers."

"Very relevant."

“Useful to see how to engage with people through other platforms.”

Video Conferencing Course - 23 November

Video Conferencing details:

23 November 09

Do you know how to use KCC’s video conferencing equipment, where it is, or how to book it?

You could learn the skills to conduct video conferences in just one hour.

Your department could save thousands of pounds a year in unnecessary travel expenses to and from routine meetings which could be held via video.

£40 per person or £270 for a team of 8 (max 8 per course)

Duration: 1 hour

Social Media **New Date** 10 December

Social Media Event details:

10 December 09
Confused about Twitter, Blogging, Wikis, Listening Online and Sharing? Come and learn how these innovative technologies enable organisations to 'connect' with their customers and communities.
£155 per person