Discover your hidden potential and follow a new career path through a series of short, motivational workshops with topics ranging from management to mindfulness in the workplace. Taking part in a course could result in progression to a WCLL accredited course and give you an important advantage on your career journey.
Learning at Work Week 2022 will run from 16-20 May.
To qualify for a free course, you must:
- have lived in UK or EU for at least three years
- be a London/Greater London Borough resident
- not be taking part in any other government programme that includes any Learning at Work Week 2022 course content
- not have achieved this qualification before
- be aged 19 or older on 31st August 2021
Effective Listening Skills in the Workplace
Understand the impact of effective listening by learning:
- Key listening skills that can make a difference
- The importance of being non-judgemental
- Creating a safe space to talk
- Barriers to listening and how to overcome them
When: 16th May, 10.00-11.30
Where: Online via Google Classroom
Registration Closed
Tops tips for coaching in the workplace
This short course will increase your understanding of:
- What is coaching?
- The impact of coaching on individuals and organisations
- Structured models to deliver coaching
- Practical application
When: 16th May, 13.30-15.30
Where: Online via Google Classroom
Registration closed
Business Planning
Delivered by Roehampton University
If you are setting up your own business or planning for an organisation, this course will give you an overview of:
- The purpose and importance of planning
- What goes into a business plan for new and existing businesses
- Creating strategy, financial, marketing and operational plans
When: 17th May, 09.30-11.30
Where: Online via Google Classroom
Registration closed
Introduction to Management
This taster course will raise your awareness of:
- Team leader roles and responsibilities
- Skills and qualities needed for success
- Delegating for results
- Setting smart targets and tasks
- Offering constructive feedback
When: 17th May, 13:30 – 15:30
Where: Online via Google Classroom
Registration closed
Social Media and Marketing
Delivered by Roehampton University
This workshop will enable you to:
- Understand the different uses for Social Media
- Connect with your target audiences
- Hone your business objectives
When: 18th May, 09:30-11:30
Where: Online via Google Classroom
Registration closed
Chair Yoga, Mindfulness and Meditation
Delivered by Live Karma Yoga
This short course will explore:
- Accessible Chair Yoga
- Mindfulness and Meditation
- Techniques to relieve stress at work
When: 18th May, 14.00-15.00
Where: Online via Zoom
Registration closed
Self-Care Workshop
This is an interactive workshop which will look at:
- What is Self-Care?
- What are the benefits?
- Activities to support self-care
When: 19th May, 11:00 -12:30
Where: Online via Google Classroom
Registration closed
How to Present Online
Delivered by Chocolate Films
This interactive session with professional filmmakers will cover:
- Using your home camera equipment like an expert
- Setting up your environment to look the best from a webcam
- Engaging a remote audience with your presentation
When: 19th May, 13.30-15.30
Where: Online via Google Classroom
Registration closed
Food Safety in Catering (Accredited)
This half-day course will result in an L1 qualification in Food Safety in Catering, following attendance and completion of an online multi-choice test. The course will cover:
- Principles of food safety
- Storage & preparation
- Processing, packing and handling of food
- Responsibilities
When: 20th May, 09.30-12.30
Where: Online via Google Classroom
Registration closed
Top Tips for Managing Data in Excel
Using tools & techniques such as the formula builder, sorting & filtering, creating drop down lists & input messages, you will learn:
- Creating formula
- Techniques for handling large amounts of information
- Data validation
When: (new date) 27th May, 10.00-12.00
Where: Online via Google Classroom