This event has now ended but you can still register your interest for any of the Learning at Work Week courses, below, as we will run them again in the future. You will be added to a waiting list and contacted when new course dates are agreed.
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Harness Your Learning Power
Create a new future and progress or change your career through our annual Learning at Work Week series of motivational workshops with topics ranging from change management to carbon reduction to wellbeing. This year’s theme is “Learning Power” so harness your learning power to refresh skills or discover new ones and uncover your potential.
Why stop there? Progress from a Learning at Work Week workshop to a WCLL accredited course, achieve a qualification and develop your career path.
Learning at Work Week 2024 runs from the 13th- 24th of May.
How to Network Successfully in Person
In today’s competitive job market, the ability to successfully initiate, build, and maintain connections and relationships is a highly sought-after skill.
Equip yourself with the necessary expertise to navigate the world of networking, both online and in-person with guidance and practical advice to build meaningful connections, grow relationships, and achieve professional success.
Content includes:
- Why preparation is key
- First impressions
- Breaking the Ice
- Communication
- Listening with intent
- Influencing and persuasion
- Following up connections
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Registration Deadline |
| New dates to be announced | TBC | TBC | REGISTER HERE | Closed |
Managing Your Time and Yourself
Do you often find yourself struggling to accomplish everything on your to-do list? This course is designed to equip you with the essential techniques needed for effective time management.
Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to boost your productivity and achieve your targets. increase your efficiency, and regain control over your personal and work life.
- Procrastination and Prioritization
- Meeting management
- To do lists
- Saying No
- Using SMART goals
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Registration Deadline |
| New dates to be announced | TBA | Online, via Google | REGISTER HERE | Closed |
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Every job and organisation will face challenges and, in a world where hybrid working is popular and we are not always side by side with our colleagues, it is important that individuals can confidently, creatively and competently problem solve alone or collaboratively.
This short course will focus on some key skills and a range of highly regarded techniques that you can utilise at home and in the workplace to turn obstacles into opportunities and problems into solutions.
- Question types
- Listening with intent
- Root Cause Analysis
- Idea Showers
- De Bono’s Thinking Hats
- GROW model
- Mind mapping
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Registration Deadline |
| New dates to be announced | TBA | Online, via Google | REGISTER HERE | Closed |
Supercharge Your Selling Skills in the Workplace
This short course is an introductory or a refresher course for people who who run or work in a sales-based business. Gain a greater understanding of the Sales Cycle and make a difference to your business.
Topics include
- What makes a great salesperson?
- The Sales Cycle
- Overcoming objections
- Closing a sale effectively
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Registration Deadline |
| New dates to be announced | TBA | Online, via Google | REGISTER HERE | Closed |
Self-Care Workshop
Engaging in a self-care routine has been clinically proven to reduce or eliminate anxiety and depression, reduce stress, increase happiness, and more. It can help you adapt to changes, build strong relationships, and recover from setbacks. This short course will cover:
- What is Self Care?
- *What are the benefits?
- Activities to support self-care
- How to build resilience to use at work and home
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Registration Deadline |
| New dates to be announced | TBA | Online, via Google | REGISTER HERE | Closed |
Chair-Based Yoga
Delivered by Live Karma Yoga
For transformative chair yoga practice, enjoy the benefits of a complete yoga experience, from the comfort of a chair.
Through the use of movement, breath work, mindfulness, self-enquiry, relaxation, and evidence-based practices, we will help you to achieve integration in your mind and body.
Whether you are dealing with limited mobility, physical restrictions, or are new to yoga, our inclusive and personalized approach ensures that yoga is accessible to everyone.
*It is suggested that you use a standard kitchen chair or similar (without wheels). It may be a folding chair, as long as it is stable.
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Registration Deadline |
| New dates to be announced | TBA | Online, via Zoom | REGISTER HERE | Closed |
Public Speaking
Even the most experienced professionals can find public speaking situations challenging. This short course will provide you with the tools and confidence to engage your audience.
Topics covered include:
- Skills of effective presenters
- Knowing your audience
- How to structure your presentation
- Overcoming your nerves
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Registration Deadline |
| New dates to be announced | TBA | Online, via Google | REGISTER HERE | Closed |
Initiating and Implementing Change in the Workplace
This short course will help learners in a working environment to manage change effectively.
The course will cover topics such as:
- Causes of change – identifying common factors
- Why people resist change
- Preparing for change
- How to use the ADKAR model to implement and mange change
- Understanding the change curve and people’s emotions
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Registration Deadline |
| New dates to be announced | TBA | Online, via Google | REGISTER HERE | Closed |
Introduction to Building Resilience and Empowering Women (BREW)
We are delighted to offer a new Personal Growth and Wellbeing Programme for Women which could provide you with a roadmap to get you to where you want to be. So, if you are returning to work following a career break, looking to change your career altogether or just beginning your career journey, this programme could be for you.
To take the first step, this short course will provide a comprehensive overview of what the BREW programme is about, the transformative impact it can have on your life and give you a greater understanding of the importance of resilience and empowerment.
The course will cover:
- The extent of the full course
- The importance of resilience
- What is empowerment?
- How to set short and long term goals
For more details on this courses and the full accredited programme, go to the webpage: BREW Page
| New dates to be announced | TBA | Online, via Google | REGISTER HERE | Closed |
Effective Listening Skills
One of the key aspects of being an excellent communicator is mastering the art of effective listening. This course aims to equip you with the necessary skills and understanding to become a proficient listener. This short course will cover
• The benefits of developing your listening skills for personal and professional development
• How to create a safe space for individuals to talk
• Understanding the importance of being non-judgemental
• How to listen attentively
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Registration Deadline |
| New dates to be announced | TBA | Online, via Google | REGISTER HERE | Closed |
ENQUIRE
t: 0208 87180552
e: edlifelong@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
These courses are free for those who meet all the following funding requirements:
– you live in a London /Greater London Borough*
– you are not in full time education
– you have not achieved this qualification before
– you are aged 19 or older on 31st August 2024
-Have permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months and the VISA is valid for the duration of the course.
If you don’t have permission to live in the UK for 12 months there are exemptions which can be discussed with the IAG advisor who will contact you.
*There are occasions when funding is available for learners who don’t live in a London borough. Email edlifelong@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk to find out if this applies to you.