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Specialised Training for Property Development L-R: Efstathios Larios, Haider Akbar, Georgios Papastamopoulos and Alan Glaister from Embed Limited.
Project Management Solutions with Chamber Training
Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber Training is working in partnership with Embed, an automotive embedded systems designs consultancy, to provide a specifically designed training solution for creating new processes and procedures across its workforce. Established in 2005, Embed Limited designs bespoke solutions for the automotive market which are aimed at improving quality and productivity. Their customers range from small startups to established Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers. Tracy Sawrey, the Management Trainer at Chamber Training engaged with the senior management team to examine current issues and a desired outcome for the training. After careful consideration, a tailored, hands-on training solution was created to provide Embed Limited with the fundamental support and guidance they were looking for. The bespoke package encompassed the ILM 5 leadership and management qualification, which encourages strategic thinking and is designed to provide clear, measurable benefits to career-minded individuals. Commenting on the bespoke training package, Efstathios Larios, Operations Director at Embed Limited said: “The ILM 5 project management training covered the basics and more complex project management topics. It was created in accordance to our organisation’s specific requirements and has led to an improvement of internal processes and the way in which we deliver projects. The ILM module assignment offered a hands-on experience in running real projects in the workplace and helped to identify areas where project managers can improve on. “Our team found the training extremely useful and delivered points that have been instrumental in making changes to the policies we have in place. It also offered a fantastic way to re-baseline project management skills and provided a very good mixture of theory and real-world practices. Collectively, we were really impressed by Tracy Sawrey’s business experience and her knowledge of what style of training would work for us. Her teaching style was excellent and provided a good mixture of theory and real-world practices. We found the training extremely beneficial and instrumental in making changes to the project management practices and providing an avenue to take Embed forward in a very positive way.” Tracy Sawrey from Chamber Training remarked: “It is great to see that Efstathios and his team are already reaping the benefits of the ILM Level 5 training. The training covered a wide range of tools and techniques which will help the team at Embed to focus on enhancing their skills and experience in managing projects for the company.” Chamber Training’s bespoke training solutions are available from the main suite of seminars. Alternatively, the team can research and design training and development programmes to help your workforce meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. Prior to course delivery, one of our Business Advisers and Trainers will discuss your individual requirements and tailor a programme to meet specific business needs.
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A Coventry-based property development, investment and construction firm has worked in association with Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber Training, to develop succession planning strategies and build staff leadership and management skills. The Wigley Group, based in Stockton, Southam was formed in 1964 and the management team quickly recognised the growth potential of commercial property. The company has doubled in size over the last three years and continues to invest in additional training opportunities with Chamber Training. The latest training initiative, the ILM 3 Award in Leadership & Management, included modules such as effective ways to motivate staff to improvement performance. Members of the management team at The Wigley Group who benefited from the ILM 3 Award were Jean Swidryk, Alexis Considine and Laura Branson. Commenting on the ILM 3 training opportunity, Jean Swidryk remarked: “After having a family at a young age and starting my career later on in life, I was lucky enough to join The Wigley Group in January 2018. Although I was excited about the prospect of returning to studying, it had been a long time since I’d been in a classroom.
The ILM 3 training was a great opportunity to prove myself and my abilities. I persevered with the assessments and assignments and looked to Tracy Sawrey, from Chamber Training for guidance and inspiration. My hard work certainly paid off when I achieved 70% in my first assignment.” Commenting on how the training has helped her career progression, Jean said: “Tracy Sawrey has a beautiful way of teaching and she really helped me to understand and apply the training to my job role. During a problem solving assignment, I was able to stop duplication, save time and ultimately produce cost savings. I feel more confident now about working with new processes and the training has certainly been instrumental in helping me to gain a recent promotion too. I am so grateful to Wigley for giving me the opportunity.” Tracy Sawrey, a Management Trainer at Chamber Training remarked on Jean’s progress: “The ILM 3 Award in Leadership and Management is ideal for the individuals who are seeking to build their key management skills, develop leadership capability, understand team motivation and confidently manage people. It is an ideal foundation to start building a career in management and it was a perfect platform for relevant staff at The Wigley Group.
L-R: Jean Swidryk, Alexis Considine and Laura Branson from The Wigley Group.
“Jean’s learning journey was inspirational and evidences wherever someone is in their life it is possible to achieve a qualification that delivers practical benefits to them and makes a difference to their organisation. Although nervous at the start, Jean has developed a newfound confidence and a determination to succeed. I’m sure this is not the end of her learning journey, just the beginning. “Alexis and Laura also found the training extremely useful and beneficial. They have all found the modules in ILM 3 relevant, engaging and applicable to their job roles. We are delighted to hear that the training has provided them with practical, hands-on experience that can help them develop and grow.” To find out more about how Chamber Training can help your company to develop its workforce, please contact a member of our Business Development Team on 024 7623 1122, enquiries@cw-chambertraining.co.uk
Congratulations to our advanced apprenticeship stars At Chamber Training, we would like to congratulate our outstanding Apprentices who have achieved a Distinction in their Advanced Apprenticeship Programme. In addition to achieving their Level 3 AAT exams, all four students had to pass an additional test which involved a professional discussion with an End Point Assessor. We are extremely proud of them and wish them every success with their continued studies and their future careers.
Jack Baker Jack Baker began his accountancy career as an Accounts Apprentice at McGlone Wardzynski Limited in Coventry in 2017. “Being part of the Apprenticeship Programme has really helped to build on my confidence, increase my knowledge and gain further experience in the accountancy sector. I am now able to enjoy a more complex accountancy role and look forward to continuing to grow and flourish.”
Deeqa Maigag Deeqa is a trainee accountant at Coventry & Warwickshire Partnership Trust (CWPT) and thoroughly enjoyed being involved with the Apprenticeship Programme. “Although the course was challenging, the specialists at Chamber Training were able to help and advise me on the best resources and revision notes available. I was delighted to pass my exams with flying colours and I am now able to conquer new challenges and continue to develop in my role.”
Nathan Ellis Nathan started as an accounts apprentice at Thomas & Co in Coventry in 2018 and found the Apprenticeship programme extremely rewarding.
“My current role involves completion of advanced accounts and VAT returns alongside supporting new junior apprentices with training and support. The Apprenticeship Programme has helped me to further develop in my current role and become more effective at monitoring and reviewing the apprentices’ progress.”
Euan Quinney Euan, a trainee accountant at TGFP found the experience at college a very different one to what he expected, due to Covid-19. “When all classes were delivered remotely in March, I found it quite daunting but with the support of Chamber Training and my workplace, I was still able to achieve the desired result. I am looking forward to continuing my studies in January 2021.”
To find out more about the Apprenticeship Programme with Chamber Training, contact a member of the Business Development Team on 02476 231 122 enquiries@cw-chambertraining.co.uk
Training Courses 2021 Professional Telephone Techniques (AM) Professional Email Writing (PM) Key Account Management (PM) Microsoft Excel - Basic to Intermediate Effective Communication Training and Coaching the Team Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems Building the Team Motivating the Team Managing Difficult People Understanding Discipline in the Workplace Time Management ILM Level 2* Setting Goals and Targets Microsoft Excel - Intermediate to Advanced Emergency First Aid in the Workplace Microsoft Excel - Advanced Plus Appraising People and Performance
Chamber Member Price + VAT £110 £110 £110 £130 £110 £110 £175 £110 £110 £110 £110 £220 £600 £110 £130 £115 £130 £220
Non-Member Price + VAT £135 £135 £135 £160 £135 £135 £195 £135 £135 £135 £135 £245 £600 £135 £160 £140 £160 £245
Duration Half Day - AM Half Day - PM Half Day - PM 1 Day Half Day - AM Half Day - PM 3 Days Half Day - AM Half Day - PM Half Day - AM Half Day - PM 1 Day 4 Days Half Day - AM 1 Day 1 Day 1 Day 1 Day
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Feb 21
2 2 8, 15, 22 9 9 16 16 17 17, 24 23 24
Mar 21
2, 9 12 23 24
Prices subject to VAT. Please note: Chamber Training courses will be delivered remotely unless otherwise advised.
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