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Participants: If you are interested in any of the courses detailed below please contact ONLY the person, centre, telephone number or email address. Providers: If you wish to advertise a training course for rates or contact CJS for more information.
     
Short Training Courses (10 day consecutive maximum)
Many of the providers have further details on the Centres and Providers pages.
  All courses available as a downloadable Excel spreadsheet.

Administrative and Office skills.

This includes areas such as software training, eg GIS; guide to Planning; contract management skills; budgeting, wildlife legislation, fundraising techniques but not basic skills training (literacy and numeracy etc.).

 

August 2010

02/08/2010    Data Analysis for Conservation Biologists I  2 days

FSC Preston Montford, Field Studies Council  Contact: 0845 330 7378, enquiries.pm@field-studies-council.org, http://www.field-studies-council.org/2010/courseinfo.aspx?id=456

An introduction to data handling & analysis, including how to organise data, using Excel & produce summary statistics &  basic statistical tests to help you understand your data.

04/08/2010    Data Analysis for Conservation Biologists I 2 days

FSC Preston Montford, Field Studies Council.  Contact: 0845 330 7378, enquiries.pm@field-studies-council.org   http://www.field-studies-council.org/2010/courseinfo.aspx?id=457

Build on a basic statistical understanding to a more advanced understanding. Topics nclude differences between more than two samples, especially  Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Kruskal-Wallis (non-parametric ANOVA) & multiple regression.

09/08/10    Leadership Skills 3 days

Balallan House, Stirling, BTCV Scotland.  Contact: 01786 479697, www.btcv.org/scotland

10/08/2010    MapInfo Foundation Training    2 days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGesIS SDM Ltd.   Contact: 01874 713066, carolb@esdm.co.uk, http://www.esdm.co.uk/giscourses.asp

11/08/2010    Siting & designing windfarms in the landscape    1 day

Battleby Conference Centre, Scottish Natural Heritage. Contact: sgp@snh.gov.uk

12/08/2010    MapInfo Intermediate Training    1 day

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGesIS SDM Ltd.   Contact: 01874 713066, carolb@esdm.co.uk, http://www.esdm.co.uk/giscourses.asp

31/08/2010    Appropriate assessment for land use plans    1 day

Battleby Conference Centre, Scottish Natural Heritage.   Contact: sgp@snh.gov.uk

 

September 2010

02/09/2010    Working with Media    1 day

Birmingham, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

Learn how to work with the media to gain the free coverage you, your group or your organisation wants, how to give a good media interview, and how to develop a positive long-term relationship with your local media. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT

06/09/2010    Marine Planning    4 days

Poole, Dorset, Bournemouth University.   Contact: 08456 501501 / 01202 961916, askBUenquiries@bournemouth.ac.uk, http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/environmental

Aims to introduce you to the theory & practice of marine planning in order that you can contribute effectively to a marine planning process. Input from specialist marine planning practitioners will be a key component of this course. 

06/09/2010    IPROW Conference    2 days

Homerton College, Cambridgeshire, IPROW.   Contact: 07000 782318, www.iprow.co.uk

£480 – £220 members / £390 – £299 non-members. This year’s annual conference is extended for IPROW members with the opportunity to visit important local project sites, plus the usual conference benefits of topical workshops & discussions.

07/09/2010    Great Customer Care    1 day

Bristol, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

Providing a warm welcome enhances the customer experience, leading to client loyalty and increased repeat business.  This event will get you thinking about ways to ensure everyone receives great customer care.  Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT

10/09/2010    Leading Guided Walks    1 day

Kings Cross, BTCV London.   Contact: 020 72784294, london@btcv.org.uk

Learn how to plan & deliver an imformative, successful & safe guided walk.

10/09/2010    Environmental Statement Preparation & Review    1 day

Banbury, Oxfordshire, ADH Training.   Contact: shirley@adhtrain-consult.co.uk, www.adh-train-consult.com

13/09/2010    Understanding & Using Landscape Character    2 days

Losehill Hall, Peak District NPA.   Contact: www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/training

Landscape creates our sense of place and defines our relationship with the environment.  Too often countryside professionals downplay the importance of landscape because it’s difficult to tie down.  This course shows why it doesn’t have to be like that. 

15/09/2010    MapInfo Foundation Training    2 days

Talgarth, South Wales. exeGesIS SDM Ltd.   Contact: 01874 713066, carolb@esdm.co.uk, http://www.esdm.co.uk/giscourses.asp

15/09/2010    Project Management    1 day

Manchester, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

Aims to provide those new to project management with tools and techniques, encourage a systematic approach to project planning and delivery and recognise the importance of effective teamwork. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT

16/09/2010    Negotiation & Influencing Skills    1 day

Manchester, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

An interactive event giving a sound understanding of negotiation theory and practice, including principles, skills and techniques for developing your own practices for successful negotiation, particularly in situations of power imbalance, such as in discussions with managers or funders. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT

16/09/2010    Project Management    2 days

Losehill Hall, Peak District NPA.   Contact: www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/training

A workshop that offers a range of tools and techniques that are essential for anyone who runs/manages any sort of project (or expects to) and wants to develop the necessary knowledge and skills that will give immediate results.

16/09/2010    Considering the landscape in development planning    1 day

Battleby Conference Centre, Scottish Natural Heritage.   Contact: sgp@snh.gov.uk

17/09/2010    MapInfo Intermediate Training    1 day

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGesIS SDM Ltd.   Contact: 01874 713066, carolb@esdm.co.uk, http://www.esdm.co.uk/giscourses.asp

17/09/2010    Essential Skills for the Environmental Consultant    1 day

Banbury, Oxfordshire, ADH Training.   Contact: shirley@adhtrain-consult.co.uk, www.adh-train-consult.com

20/09/2010    GIS for Environmental Managers    4 days

Poole, Dorset, Bournemouth University.   Contact: 08456 501501 / 01202 961916, askBUenquiries@bournemouth.ac.uk,     http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/environmental

Learn how to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & understand the principles that underpin this technology. If you are a professional environmental manager or this is a career path you wish to pursue, then this course is an excellent way to develop relevant skills. 

20/09/2010    Introduction to Management    2 days

Bradford, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

An introduction to management, covering the purpose and scope of management, styles and principles, understanding power in organisations, managing change, overcoming common problems, and skills in managing people.  Fees £180/£270+VAT   

21/09/2010    Conservation Management Planning Theory    2 days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGesIS SDM Ltd.   Contact: 01874 713077, davidm@esdm.co.uk, www.esdm.co.uk

21/09/2010    Influencing & Advocacy Skills Workshop    1 day

Birmingham, Institute of Parks & Green Spaces.   Contact: www.ipgs.org.uk

22/09/2010    Facilitating Discussions, events & Workshops    1 day

Cardiff, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

A lively, fun event packed with hints and tips on the skills of facilitation, particularly for running workshops, conferences and consultation events, but also for use within meetings and teams. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT

23/09/2010    CMS7 Software - Foundation    2 days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGesIS SDM Ltd.   Contact: 01874 713077, davidm@esdm.co.uk, www.esdm.co.uk

24/09/2010    CMS7 Software - Intermediate    2 days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGesIS SDM Ltd.   Contact: 01874 713077, davidm@esdm.co.uk, www.esdm.co.uk

27/09/2010    Fast & Effective Interpretive Planning - how to communicate with your visitors    2 days

Losehill Hall, Peak District NPA.   Contact: www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/training

If you want to engage, inform and inspire visitors to countryside or heritage sites, this intensive course is for you.

28/09/2010    Successful Path Orders - Meeting the Tests    1 day

Derby Conference Centre, IPROW.   Contact: 07000 782318, www.iprow.co.uk

£220 members / £299 non-members There are many potential pitfalls in making public path orders as is clearly evident in the number that are rejected or criticised by the Secretary of State, PINS & consultees! The course looks at public path orders in an Authority’s overall function.  

 

October 2010

03/10/2010    Foundation Ranger Training    6 days

Kindrogan Field Centre, Perthshire, SCRA & Step Ahead Associates.   Contact: 07720 774461, naill@scra-online.co.uk, www.scra-online.co.uk

1 week intensive residential course covering the broad scope of the work of the Countryside Ranger in Scotland. Ideal for anyone looking to get into Rangering, or has completed 1- 2 seasonal positions, or in the first 1 - 2 years of working as a Ranger.

06/10/2010    Wildlife & the Law: an Introduction to UK Wildlife legislation 1 day

Gloucestershire, Biocensus Training.  Contact: 0845 4594810, enquiries@biocensus.co.uk, www.biocensus.co.uk

06/10/2010    Introduction to Fundraising    1 day

Doncaster, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

A sound introduction to the principles of fundraising from statutory and non-statutory sources, the tools for understanding key donors and what you need to develop a successful fundraising strategy. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT

07/10/2010    Maximise your Sales    1 day

Bristol, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

Understanding how to sell well to customers is vital if you are going maximise sales opportunities with every contact.  This event aims to take you from order taker to sales person. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT

07/10/2010    Retaining & Recruiting Young Volunteers    1 day

Doncaster, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

Strategies for recruiting volunteers aged 16 – 25 and encouraging them to stay with your organisation. The day will cover a range of topics from the teenage body clock to the law, insurance and safeguarding. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT

13/10/2010    Strategic Environmental Assessments & Sustainability Appraisals    1 day

Central London, RTPI Conferences.   Contact: 0845 082 1171, services@rtpiconferences.co.uk, http://www.rtpiconferences.co.uk/35465

13/10/2010    Law & Practice - Definitive Map & Public Path Orders    2 days

Knuston Hall, Northants, IPROW.   Contact: 07000 782318, www.iprow.co.uk

£410 members / £490 non-members Delivers comprehensive legal groundwork complemented by the extensive experience of two outstanding professionals to lead you into good practice with many examples, case studies, excellent handouts & legal advice.  

15/10/2010    Freelance Writing: Wildlife and the Environment  3 days

FSC Flatford Mill, Field Studies Council.  Contact: 0845 330 7368, enquiries.fm@field-studies-council.org, http://www.field-studies-council.org/2010/courseinfo.aspx?id=213

If you care about wildlife & the environment & want to get your ideas published, this course will help you develop a feature & identify a suitable outlet. The course explores the whole process from initial research skills to approaching editors.

19/10/2010    Law & Practice - Maintenance & Enforcement    2 days

Knuston Hall, Northants, IPROW.   Contact: 07000 782318, www.iprow.co.uk

£410 members / £490 non-members Putting over the point that good maintenance & enforcement really can work for you.  Extensive first hand experience is shared by two outstanding professionals that will change your whole approach with practical examples, valuable handouts & legal advice.

19/10/2010    MapInfo Foundation Training    2 days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGesIS SDM Ltd.   Contact: 01874 713066, carolb@esdm.co.uk, http://www.esdm.co.uk/giscourses.asp

19/10/2010    Managing Volunteers    1 day

Doncaster, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

How you can get the best from your regular volunteers, by offering them individual management, using supervision, work and training plans to maximise the benefits gained by them and by your organisation.  Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT

19/10/2010    Good Practice Stakeholder Participation .. With a focus of the environment    3 days

Kent, Dialogue Matters Ltd.   Contact: 01233 813875, training@dialoguematters.co.uk, www.dialoguematters.co.uk

Explore the benefits and challenges of involving stakeholders in decisions about the environment; Understand the principles and concepts of stakeholder participation; Learn practical facilitation skills and how to design a participation process.  

19/10/2010    Urban Parks - for Education & Community Use    1 day

Birmingham, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

Looking at research, perceptions and usage of urban parks, how to re-invigorate them as valuable resources, including consulting and involving local people, and potential funding sources. Aimed at park managers and rangers, project officers working on parks projects, community and education workers. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT

21/10/2010    MapInfo Intermediate Training    1 day

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGesIS SDM Ltd.   Contact: 01874 713066, carolb@esdm.co.uk, http://www.esdm.co.uk/giscourses.asp

25/10/2010    Advanced Data Analysis I  2 days

FSC Preston Montford, Field Studies Council.  Contact: 0845 330 7378, enquiries.pm@field-studies-council.org , http://www.field-studies-council.org/2010/courseinfo.aspx?id=459

This course is designed to give you an introduction to the powerful (and free) R program with emphasis on learning how to use R to undertake your analyses rather than on the mathematical mechanisms. It would be useful to have an underpinning knowledge of analytical methods used in conservation biology.

26/10/2010    Safeguarding    1 day

Birmingham, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

A practical look at safeguarding, including the legislation concerning vulnerable groups, child protection and health & safety, identifying legally vulnerable people and how to plan for and manage the risk presented by working with them. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT

26/10/2010    Writing Newsletters that Work!    1 day

Somerset, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

Writing and editing techniques, advice and feedback from a professional writer and journalist, to help you write a newsletter that people will actually READ, not put aside to “look at later”. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT

27/10/2010    Advanced Data Analysis II  2 days

FSC Preston Montford, Field Studies Council.  Contact: 0845 330 7378, enquiries.pm@field-studies-council.org, http://www.field-studies-council.org/2010/courseinfo.aspx?id=460

Designed to help you further undertake complex analyses using R, a powerful (and free) analytical program. It builds on the FSC introductory R course (25-26/10/10). There will be an overview of basic statistics, One-way Analysis of variance, Post-Hoc testing, Multi-way ANOVA, Kruskal Wallis Multiple Regression & Generalized linear modelling.

 

November 2010

02/11/2010    Designing your Own Training Course    1 day

Birmingham, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

A practical day looking at all aspects of designing training courses from scratch, making them appropriate to your audience and - where applicable - to accrediting body requirements. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT

03/11/2010    Become an Inspirational Trainer    1 day

Birmingham, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

A practical and lively event for those already developing and delivering training, who want to improve their performance, develop their skills in delivery and make their training memorable. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT

04/11/2010    How to Attract & Keep Under Represented Volunteers    1 day

Bristol, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

Gain practical ideas for providing meaningful volunteering opportunities for groups of people under represented in your organisation – using experiences from the Mosaic project aimed at engaging black and ethnic minority communities with the countryside in England’s National Parks. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT

08/11/2010    Organising Programmes of Guided Walks & Events    2 days

Losehill Hall, Peak District NPA.   Contact: www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/training

A course with all the nuts and bolts for planning a really good programme of events, including training, accessibility and evaluation.

08/11/2010    Wildlife Law    5 days

Losehill Hall, Peak District NPA.   Contact: www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/training

A comprehensive introduction and overview of wildlife law affecting species and habitats in England and Wales.  Leading experts will guide you through the legislation and help demystify this complex topic. 

10/11/2010    Preparing effective funding applications    1 day

London, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

Principles and aspects of preparing and writing effective funding bids and applications, for those with some experience, who are faced with preparing larger and more complex applications. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT

10/11/2010    A Non-planners Guide to the Planning System    3 days

Losehill Hall, Peak District NPA.   Contact: www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/training

If you know nothing or little about the planning system, this course will change all that.  Find out how you can make it work for your sites and communities.

11/11/2010    Wildlife Law for Ecologists    1 day

Exeter Area, Acorn Ecology Ltd.   Contact: 01329 682401, info@acornecology.co.uk, www.acornecology.co.uk

Wildlife legislation is constantly changing and as ecologists it is essential to keep up to date and interpret the law accurately. This seminar is a must for professional ecologists and is held by Penny Simpson, recognised as one of the top wildlife law experts in the UK.

14/11/2010    The Ranger Rendezvous - Walking the Talk    3 days

Glenmore Lodge, Nr Aviemore, SCRA & Ranger Development Partnership.   Contact: 07720 774461, naill@scra-online.co.uk, www.scra-online.co.uk

A bi-annual event for countryside professionals in Scotland. Starting Sunday afternoon & running to Tuesday, covering a wide range of topics through workshops, networking sessions & field visits, all aimed at demonstrating best practice of how Rangers deliver & how we can best communicate this to the people with the money!

15/11/10    Leadership Skills   3 days

Balallan House, Stirling,  BTCV Scotland. Contact: 01786 479697, www.btcv.org/scotland

16/11/2010    MapInfo Foundation Training    2 days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGesIS SDM Ltd.  Contact: 01874 713066, carolb@esdm.co.uk, http://www.esdm.co.uk/giscourses.asp

17/11/2010    Managing Teams    1 day

Bradford, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

One of the main responsibilities of being a manager or supervisor is to manage teams. This event will explore analysing strengths and weaknesses of team members, providing an insight into setting goals and motivation and include a reflection on your own leadership style. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT

17/11/2010    Contract Management    3 days

Losehill Hall, Peak District NPA.   Contact: www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/training

If you are relatively new to either ‘side’ of contract management, developing your understanding and skill in the management of contracts involving third parties to deliver land management work /services is critical, and will be covered on this practical course. 

18/11/2010    MapInfo Intermediate Training    1 day

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGesIS SDM Ltd.   Contact: 01874 713066, carolb@esdm.co.uk, http://www.esdm.co.uk/giscourses.asp

18/11/2010    Resolving conflict    1 day

Bradford, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

Conflict can have a huge effect on a project, team and ultimately an organisation. This event will provide an insight into why some people are difficult and explores the skills needed to create a positive change when conflict arises. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT

22/11/2010    Lively Leaflets & Perky Panels    3 days

Losehill Hall, Peak District NPA.   Contact: www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/training

Put messages for the public into print so that the results are effective, exciting and engaging.

23/11/2010    Working with 'Friends of…' Groups    1 day

Doncaster, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

Setting up and working with ‘Friends of ...’ groups, including the role of the support officer, constitutions, members’ roles, action planning, immediate and long term support. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT

24/11/2010       Winning Approaches: What do you Need to Convince a Planning Inspector?  1 day

Basingstoke, Hampshire, IEEM.  Contact: 01962 868626, workshops@ieem.net, http://www.ieem.net/workshops.asp

 

December 2010

07/12/2010    MapInfo Foundation Training    2 days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGesIS SDM Ltd.   Contact: 01874 713066, carolb@esdm.co.uk, http://www.esdm.co.uk/giscourses.asp

07/12/2010    Making Partnerships Work    1 day

Bradford, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

Working in partnership may not be as easy as it seems – we look at how it can work, what the issues are, setting up partnership agreements, planning work together between agencies (using tools to help) and how to overcome disputes. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT

08/12/2010    Introduction to Presentation skills    1 day

Doncaster, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

This enjoyable event will provide the opportunity and supportive atmosphere in which to develop your skills and confidence in making presentations. It is aimed at those who are nervous at giving presentations or who want to develop their presentation style. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT

09/12/2010    Managing Conflict and Aggression at Work    2 days

Losehill Hall, Peak District NPA.   Contact: www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/training

Face to face contact with customers, can sometimes involve us in managing potentially aggressive/difficult situations as a part of the job. Rights of Way Officers, Rangers/Wardens, Planning /Enforcement officers, Information Centre staff can learn the skills of managing these situations effectively on this practical workshop

09/12/2010    MapInfo Intermediate Training    1 day

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGesIS SDM Ltd.   Contact: 01874 713066, carolb@esdm.co.uk, http://www.esdm.co.uk/giscourses.asp

09/12/2010    Facilitating Discussions, events & Workshops    1 day

Doncaster, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

A lively, fun event packed with hints and tips on the skills of facilitation, particularly for running workshops, conferences and consultation events, but also for use within meetings and teams. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT

09/12/2010    Involving Disabled Volunteers    1 day

London, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

Practical ideas on how to make contact with and recruit volunteers with disabilities, understanding the issues, overcoming barriers and ensuring that your opportunities are open to people of all abilities. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT

14/12/2010    Running successful public events    1 day

Birmingham, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113. etn@btcv.org.uk

Organising public and community events is increasingly part of the job for many of us, but rarely with specific training in doing so. This event will provide practical advice, tips and strategies for making sure your events are successful. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT

 

January 2011

13/01/2011    Project Management    1 day

Birmingham, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

Aims to provide those new to project management with tools and techniques, encourage a systematic approach to project planning and delivery and recognise the importance of effective teamwork. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT

19/01/2011    Preparing effective funding applications    1 day

Doncaster, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

Principles and aspects of preparing and writing effective funding bids and applications, for those with some experience, who are faced with preparing larger and more complex applications. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT

20/01/2011    Speaking with impact - and greater confidence    1 day

Bristol, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

Learn how to make your presentations more     dynamic, to make audiences sit up and listen.  Suitable for those who are nervous about public speaking as well as those looking to improve their skills.  Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT

25/01/2011    Conservation Management Planning Theory    2 days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGesIS SDM Ltd.   Contact: 01874 713077, davidm@esdm.co.uk, www.esdm.co.uk

26/01/2011    Introduction to Management    2 days

London, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

An introduction to management, covering the purpose and scope of management, styles and principles, understanding power in organisations, managing change, overcoming common problems, and skills in managing people. Fees £180/£270+VAT      

27/01/2011    CMS7 Software - Foundation    2 days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGesIS SDM Ltd.   Contact: 01874 713077, davidm@esdm.co.uk, www.esdm.co.uk

28/01/2011    CMS7 Software - Intermediate    2 days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGesIS SDM Ltd.   Contact:   01874 713077, davidm@esdm.co.uk, www.esdm.co.uk

 

February 2011

02/02/2011    More effective marketing    1 day

Doncaster, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

A new course on a traditional topic……. How do you sell products and services? Gain some key tools and techniques to reduce wastage in your advertising budgets, refine your target audience, focus your promotions and set prices effectively. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT

07/02/2011    Advanced Ranger Training    4 days

Losehill Hall, Peak District NPA.   Contact: www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/training

Improve your effectiveness as a ranger or hone your skills to take a step up into management - covering teams and partnerships, multi-user sites and service strategy – for staff with at least 3 years’ experience.

08/02/2011    Running successful public events    1 day

Doncaster, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

Organising public and community events is increasingly part of the job for many of us, but rarely with specific training in doing so. This event will provide practical advice, tips and strategies for making sure your events are successful. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT

10/02/2011    Resolving conflict    1 day

Birmingham, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact:   0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

Conflict can have a huge effect on a project, team and ultimately an organisation. This event will provide an insight into why some people are difficult and explores the skills needed to create a positive change when conflict arises. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT

14/02/2011    Evaluating Interpretation    2 days

Losehill Hall, Peak District NPA.   Contact: www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/training

You could become your organisation’s expert on evaluating interpretation with this no-flannel, practical and creative guide.

18/02/2011    Project Management the next steps    2 days

Losehill Hall, Peak District NPA.   Contact: www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/training

Effective project management is about working with a range of individuals to get results. Learn how to maximise the potential of your project team by ‘fine tuning’ your skills in managing the ‘people-side’ of project management.

 

March 2011

01/03/2011    Motivating your Staff & Volunteers    1 day

Doncaster, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

Looks at what people need to be effective at work, how you might use supervision to encourage and motivate your staff or volunteers, and dealing with difficult situations to achieve positive outcomes. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT

07/03/2011    Working with Volunteers    2 days

Losehill Hall, Peak District NPA   Contact: www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/training

Complete step by step guide to managing volunteers from recruitment and training through to management and policy making.

07/03/2011    Developing Your Access Networks    2 days

Losehill Hall, Peak District NPA.   Contact: www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/training

A new course to help access staff develop integrated access and PROW networks that enhance opportunities for all users in the countryside and urban greenspace.

09/03/2011    The Art of Negotiation: An Introduction    2 days

Losehill Hall, Peak District NPA.   Contact: www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/training

This practical workshop explores the fundamentals of Negotiation and how individuals can build their skills and use them more effectively in day to day situations.

10/03/2011    How to write excellent reports    1 day

Bristol, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

Learn how to write outstanding reports for your funders, managers, colleagues, members or other stakeholders.  Excellent report writing skills will save you time, help you get your message across and achieve your goals. This is a practical 'hands-on' workshop led by a professional writer and writing tutor. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT 

17/03/2011    Working with 'Friends of…' Groups    1 day

Birmingham, Environmental Trainers Network.   Contact: 0121 359 2113, etn@btcv.org.uk

Setting up and working with ‘Friends of ...’ groups, including the role of the support officer, constitutions, members’ roles, action planning, immediate and long term support. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT

30/03/2011    Understanding Your Finances & Budgets    2 days

Losehill Hall, Peak District NPA.   Contact: www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/training

This Practical and participative workshop looks at how to navigate your way round the structure and organisation of financial information and budgets, and helps you understand the often intimidating jargon and terminology.

 

June 2011

21/06/2011    Conservation Management Planning Theory    2 days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGesIS SDM Ltd.   Contact: 01874 713077, davidm@esdm.co.uk, www.esdm.co.uk

23/06/2011    CMS7 Software - Foundation    2 days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGesIS SDM Ltd.   Contact: 01874 713077, davidm@esdm.co.uk, www.esdm.co.uk

24/06/2011    CMS7 Software - Intermediate    2 days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGesIS SDM Ltd.   Contact: 01874 713077, davidm@esdm.co.uk, www.esdm.co.uk

 

September 2011

20/09/2011    Conservation Management Planning Theory    2 days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGesIS SDM Ltd.   Contact: 01874 713077, davidm@esdm.co.uk, www.esdm.co.uk

22/09/2011    CMS7 Software - Foundation    2 days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGesIS SDM Ltd.   Contact: 01874 713077, davidm@esdm.co.uk, www.esdm.co.uk

23/09/2011    CMS7 Software - Intermediate    2 days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGesIS SDM Ltd.   Contact: 01874 713077, davidm@esdm.co.uk, www.esdm.co.uk

 

ad hoc

Town & Country Planning & Business  1 day

Newport, Shropshire, Harper Adams University College.  Contact: 01952 815324

Managing Rural Staff for High Productivity  1 day

Newport, Shropshire, Harper Adams University College.  Contact: 01952 815324

Planning & the Community  1 day

Newport, Shropshire, Harper Adams University College.  Contact: 01952 815324

 

 

 

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