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Legal Framework For Financial Management

Yasmin Simpson — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:49:24 +0000

Start: Oct 7 2008 - 10:00

End: Oct 7 2008 - 16:00

This course offers an introduction to the world of financial management for voluntary groups. Come and find out what is involved – and then if you want to explore further, book onto next year’s full range of training courses provided CVA.

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Microsoft Powerpoint Intermediate

Yasmin Simpson — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:23:34 +0000

Start: Mar 23 2009 - 11:00

End: Mar 23 2009 - 16:00

This course is suitable for anyone who has used PowerPoint before to create and edit simple presentations.

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Training Volunteers

Yasmin Simpson — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:21:01 +0000

Start: Mar 11 2009 - 11:00

End: Mar 11 2009 - 17:00

This course is for anyone who works with volunteers and wants to help them develop their knowledge, skills and awareness.

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Behaving More Assertively

Yasmin Simpson — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:01:57 +0000

Start: Mar 3 2009 - 11:00

End: Mar 3 2009 - 17:30

Anyone who feels that they don’t always manage exchanges with others very well. If you think that you allow others to impose on you, find it hard to say “no” and tend to let others make decisions for you, this day will help. Equally, if you realise that you sometimes impose your ideas on others or feel driven to get things done your way, it is likely that you could learn more comfortable and productive ways of communicating.

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E-bulletins & Newsletters

Yasmin Simpson — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:55:04 +0000

Start: Mar 2 2009 - 11:00

End: Mar 2 2009 - 16:00

This course is for delegates confident in using Microsoft Word and Publisher, particularly using text boxes, drawing tools, inserting images, setting up columns and tables.

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Managing People

Yasmin Simpson — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:46:58 +0000

Start: Feb 26 2009 - 11:00

End: Feb 26 2009 - 17:30

This course is for those with responsibility for managing others; staff or volunteers.

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Listening Skills

Yasmin Simpson — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:37:35 +0000

Start: Feb 24 2009 - 11:00

End: Feb 24 2009 - 17:30

Effective listening is a basic skill that helps us work more productively as well as enhancing relationships. This workshop is for anyone who wants to improve their competence in listening in a range of contexts but especially at work.

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Negotiating Skills

Yasmin Simpson — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:29:10 +0000

Start: Feb 12 2009 - 11:00

End: Feb 12 2009 - 17:00

This course is suitable for people who need to be effective negotiators as part of their role. This introductory course is aimed at beginners but very useful as a ‘refresher’ day as well.

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New to MIcrosoft Publisher

Yasmin Simpson — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:22:49 +0000

Start: Feb 9 2009 - 11:00

End: Feb 9 2009 - 16:00

Participants should have some familiarity with using the mouse and must be experienced in the basic use of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Word.

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Managing Problems with Volunteer Performance

Yasmin Simpson — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:19:44 +0000

Start: Jan 28 2009 - 11:00

End: Jan 28 2009 - 17:00

This course is for anyone who works with volunteers and wants to help them perform well.

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Financial Controls

Yasmin Simpson — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:13:14 +0000

Start: Jan 22 2009 - 11:00

End: Jan 22 2009 - 17:00

This course is for Management Committee Members (particularly Treasurers) and staff who manage the finances of voluntary groups.

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Chairing Meetings

Yasmin Simpson — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:04:31 +0000

Start: Jan 20 2009 - 11:00

End: Jan 20 2009 - 17:00

This course is suitable for people responsible for chairing meetings who wish to improve their effectiveness at organising and running them.

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Using Microsoft Outlook

Yasmin Simpson — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:57:28 +0000

Start: Jan 19 2009 - 11:00

End: Jan 19 2009 - 16:00

Anyone who has little or no experience of using the key features of MS Outlook. Participants should be familiar with the Windows environment and should be able to use the mouse and keyboard.

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Public Speaking

Yasmin Simpson — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:53:54 +0000

Start: Jan 13 2009 - 11:00

End: Jan 13 2009 - 17:00

This course is suitable for people who within their role are asked to speak out whether informally at meetings or to larger audiences. The introductory course is aimed at beginners but very useful as a ‘refresher’ day as well. *Please due to the high coaching content delegate numbers are limited.

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Facilitating Effective Meetings

Yasmin Simpson — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:50:21 +0000

Start: Dec 4 2008 - 11:00

End: Dec 4 2008 - 15:00

This half day course is aimed at those individuals who have responsibility of either organising, or facilitating meetings. The contents will allow participants to understand the components that assist in organising and facilitating effective meetings.

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Effective Presentations (Part 2)

Yasmin Simpson — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:45:32 +0000

Start: Nov 27 2008 - 11:00

End: Nov 27 2008 - 17:00

This course is suitable or people being asked to make an occasional presentation in the course of their work or enabling those who need to speak about their passions. The second session 27/11/08 will run through delegate presentations together with constructive feedback.

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Website Training

Yasmin Simpson — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:39:08 +0000

Start: Nov 26 2008 - 10:00

End: Nov 26 2008 - 15:00

This course is for anyone responsible for updating your organisations’s website.

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Safeguarding Children & Other Vulnerable Adults

Yasmin Simpson — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:34:16 +0000

Start: Nov 20 2008 - 11:00

End: Nov 20 2008 - 17:00

This course is designed for staff and volunteers in voluntary organisations in Croydon who need a basic understanding of safeguarding.

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Effective Presentations (Part 1)

Yasmin Simpson — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:15:01 +0000

Start: Nov 18 2008 - 11:00

End: Nov 18 2008 - 17:00

This course is suitable or people being asked to make an occasional presentation in the course of their work or enabling those who need to speak about their passions. The second session on 27/11/08 will run through delegate presentations together with constructive feedback.

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Microsoft Excel Intermediate

Yasmin Simpson — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:11:31 +0000

Start: Nov 17 2008 - 11:00

End: Nov 17 2008 - 16:00

This course is suitable for anyone who has used Excel before to create and edit simple workbooks.

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Introduction to Advocacy

Yasmin Simpson — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:04:43 +0000

Start: Nov 11 2008 - 11:00

End: Nov 11 2008 - 17:00

This course is for: People who are newly working or volunteering in the advocacy sector either on a voluntary or paid basis and want to find out more about what it is. It is also for People who work in advocacy services who want to gain a common understanding of what ‘advocacy’ means to everyone in the organisation.

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Making the Most of the Media

Yasmin Simpson — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:01:05 +0000

Start: Feb 5 2009 - 11:00

End: Feb 5 2009 - 17:00

This course is aimed at managers, management committee members and officers In small to medium size voluntary sector bodies with little or no previous experience of working with the media. The course will provide you with the knowledge to write press releases and tips to enable you to successfully handle a range of media enquires you may have to respond to.

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Writing Effective Bids (Part 2)

Yasmin Simpson — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:58:02 +0000

Start: Mar 4 2009 - 11:00

End: Mar 4 2009 - 17:00

This 2 day course is aimed at individuals who are new to the concept of Bid writing, or need to further develop their knowledge and skills in this area. The contents of the course will allow participants to gain insight into the various elements that make up the fundamentals of bid writing.

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Understanding Community Enterprise

Yasmin Simpson — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:41:11 +0000

Start: Mar 10 2009 - 11:00

End: Mar 10 2009 - 17:00

This course is for: People considering establishing or expanding a trading enterprise to provide benefit to the community, Key players in the management of voluntary and community sector organisations considering trading activity, Policy makers and professional support staff in business, local economic development, public services or voluntary sector support services.

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Project Planning

Yasmin Simpson — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:15:19 +0000

Start: Oct 16 2008 - 10:00

End: Oct 16 2008 - 16:00

This course will teach you how to set up and plan a project and understand the resources required to help achieve a successful project.

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Writing Effective Bids (Part 1)

Yasmin Simpson — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:56:52 +0000

Start: Mar 11 2009 - 11:00

This course will give you the overall concept and requirements of Bid Writing.

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Working with People with Mental Health Problems

Yasmin Simpson — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:39:17 +0000

Start: Feb 4 2009 - 11:00

End: Feb 4 2009 - 17:00

Anyone wanting a better understanding of those with Mental Health Problems and an overview of how Mental Health services work then this is the course for you!

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