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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.).
September 2010
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
27/11/2010 Getting a Job in
Conservation 1 day
Leicestershire, Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust.
Contact: 0116 2728853,
ncossa@lrwt.org.uk, www.lrwt.org.uk
Getting a job in conservation is difficult & there are so many
different areas. The aim of the day is to show you where to look, how
to write your CV or application form & cover letter. We’ll go through
what to do & not to do on your application forms using examples & talk
about interviews. There will be information from people who work in
different environmental organisations on what they do & the skills you
need to have to get a job in that area & opportunities to ask questions
& discuss current jobs you are applying for.
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 815324Planning & the Community
1 day
Newport, Shropshire, Harper Adams University College.
Contact:
01952 815324
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