ENTERPRISE ACADEMY
CONTENTS
Why study through our Enterprise Academy? 3-4
BUSINESS, MARKETING AND SUSTAINABILITY COURSES 6-17
Boosting Business Profits Through Client Acquisition 6 Digital Marketing Masterclass 8 HR Law and Legislation 10
Introduction to Project Management Masterclass 12 Customer Service in a Digital World Masterclass 14 Managing, Leadership and Performance 16 Social Media Marketing Strategy Masterclass 18
COMPUTER SCIENCE, AI AND ROBOTICS COURSES 20-31
WHY STUDY THROUGH OUR ENTERPRISE ACADEMY?
Part funded by the European Social Fund, the Staffordshire University Enterprise Academy offers small to medium-sized Staffordshire businesses, students, and graduates access to a large portfolio of flexible professional training, short courses, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certified masterclasses and bespoke training packages for free*, while also providing access to progression pathways to higher education through micro-credentials.
BENEFITS OF CONTINUOUS LEARNING
Topics and industries are always evolving. As a business, it is vital to keep yourself and your team up to date with the latest knowledge to ensure you stay ahead of the competition. As a business leader and an individual, there are an enefit to in e tin o r ti e in rofe iona development.
For the business a ine o ner or a ana in fi re ead o will already have an idea of the skill gaps within your business. Our short courses and masterclasses are a fantastic way to tackle these gaps by bringing new and updated skills to aspirational employees.
Investing in your workforce boosts morale and improves retention. That is why we have developed a ro ra e of co r e de i ned to e o define obtain, and retain the skills and talent your business needs to succeed.
For the individual
By engaging in professional development, you will maintain and develop your skills. This improves your or ace efficienc ena e o to eco e etter at what you do and brings latest ideas to your role.
If you are in the process of trying to secure a new role or a promotion, professional development is a great a to en ance o r and increa e confidence in your abilities.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
• A variety of courses from levels 4 -7 (undergraduate to Masters).
• e i e de i er to fit aro nd o r or or t d commitments through workshops, webinars, and face-to-face sessions.
• Manageable bite-sized modules that can be built upon as recognition of prior learning to a range of high-level courses.
• Taught by expert academics.
• Tailored training packages for larger businesses.
AREAS OF LEARNING
Our training courses cover a wide range of areas to help transform leadership, management, entrepreneurial, digital, and technical skills for yourself, your business, and your employees.
COURSE AREAS INCLUDE:
• Artificial intelligence and robotics
• Business, management • Computer science
• Data and digital • Entrepreneurship
Healthcare • Human resources • Innovation
Marketing
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND COST
Subject to eligibility, the training courses in this brochure are all fully funded and can be accessed at no cost to:
• Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire based businesses with a maximum of 250 employees.
• Students and graduates who reside in Staffordshire.
or o r a ication to e a ro ed e idence to confir eligibility will need to be provided. Your key contact in the Business Engagement team will guide you through this process every step of the way.
BESPOKE SUPPORT
e i or it o to define an i a o r may have and will provide dedicated support for your business to help promote growth and success, whether that’s through tailored modules unique to your company or with other modules available through the programme.
ACADEMIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
When a learner completes one of our micro credential courses and the mandatory assessment, 20 credits will be awarded. The credits can be recognised as prior learning and used as a progression pathway to a wide range of highlevel courses, including higher and degree apprenticeships.
o if o a e i a iration for o er a ified e o ee it can e a reat fir t te to i din e o ee rofi e fro a nior e e to enior e e in ot o eration and management.
Our leading academics and subject-matter experts continually engage with businesses and collect vital insights to make sure our work-based skills provision aligns with the needs of your industry.
HOW TO APPLY
Continue reading for more information about the training courses you can access. For more details, please visit staffs.ac.uk/professional-development
If you would like to book onto a course, contact our university Business Engagement team at 0800 169 2148 or employers@staffs.ac.uk
The Staffordshire Higher Skills and Engagement Pathways programme, and the Staffordshire E-Skills & Entrepreneurship Gateway (SEGway) are part funded by the European Social Fund.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
1. Register your interest
2. Get a follow-up call from our Business Engagement team to understand your requirements
3. Complete a short Company Needs Assessment / Individual Needs Assessment to develop a learning plan and to identify progression routes
4. Submit your eligibility evidence
5. Attend our training course
6. Depending on what course you study, you will receive stackable credits, transcripts or certificates
Our funded short training courses are part of the Staffordshire University Innovation Enterprise Zone (IEZ). IEZ combines working office space with cutting-edge facilities, the opportunity to lean on the expertise of Staffordshire University professionals and a huge range of services.
Whether you’re looking for research and development, a rentice i f nded ine ort or office ace to launch your innovations, we can help you succeed.
We are an award-winning institution andpride ourselves on our research quality and impact: 87% of our research impact is deemed as “Outstanding” or “Very Considerable” (Research Excellence Framework, 2021), meaning that all our courses will deliver and equip you with high-quality knowledge and resources.
We are completely led by your business needs, ambitions and strategies and are empowered by our research excellence and proven business solutions. Building upon our expertise, experience and success stories, our sole aim is to help your company to become more competitive and productive.
“Being part of an IEZ project allowed us to accelerate our thinking to prove the viability of a new concept for our business. By using the university’s robotic arms, we have been able to test a new process and encouraged us to further develop this type of advanced manufacturing for our customer base.”
CHARLES WILLIAMS DIRECTOR, PROMTEKBOOSTING BUSINESS PROFITS THROUGH CLIENT ACQUISITION
SHORT COURSE
This short course will show you exactly what is happening during the sales process and explore the traditional relationship between the buyer and the seller. You will also discover sales challenges, prospecting approaches and creating the perfect pitch, which will equip you with the tools and techniques to implement within your own business.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This short course covers:
• An open discussion on current major sales challenges.
• “How buyers buy. How sellers sell and where it can go horribly wrong”, or “The Buyer-Seller dance”.
• Prospecting – Approach and mix using Networking/ LinkedIn/Email blasts and “Gold” calling.
• a ification o r a enda i ne er t eir a enda. o to find rea on for t e to do ine it o at your price.
• Close – How to avoid prospects hiding after doing all the work.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE GAINED
• Communication skills to build a rapport between you and the buyer.
• Implementing an effective sales pitch.
• i it to c o e a a e it ot artie ati fied.
• Understanding of how to converse with clients.
• Latest sales challenges and how to overcome them.
• Understanding how the psychology behind buying and selling.
BENEFITS
Learners will leave the session with:
• The knowledge of how to strike a conversation and build a rapport between the seller and the buyer.
• e confidence and i to create t e erfect itc .
• An up-to-date understanding of the latest sales challenges.
• A pathway to pursuing a career in sales.
• The tools and techniques to implement a sales pitch within your business.
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE? 1 day.
HOW ARE THE SESSIONS DELIVERED?
The short course will be delivered at our Stoke-on-Trent campus.
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
This training course is exclusively available to Stoke-onTrent and Staffordshire based businesses with a maximum of 250 employees.
WHAT IS THE COST?
This training course is free to all Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire based businesses with a maximum of 250 employees.
AWARD
After completing this short course, learners will receive a certificate of attendance.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this course, please email employers@staffs.ac.uk
DIGITAL MARKETING MASTERCLASS
MASTERCLASS
This masterclass will introduce learners to the latest digital marketing trends and tools. The knowledge gained will support businesses in implementing a strategy to improve growth, engagement and the customer experience.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This masterclass covers:
• What is digital marketing?
• t enefit o er traditiona ar etin .
• Examples of the impact of digital marketing.
• Key digital marketing objectives for SMEs.
• How to target and understand your customers (the basics).
• The importance of the customer journey and user e erience it i act on a e and rofit.
• The key components of digital marketing.
• Digital marketing tools for SMEs.
• An intro to Search Engine Optimization (local, national and international).
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE GAINED
• SEO basics.
• Digital marketing objectives and goals.
• Creativity and problem-solving.
• Adapting to new technologies.
• Customer journeys and how to target them.
• Tools for digital marketing.
BENEFITS
Learners will leave the session with:
• Up-to-date tools for digital marketing.
• Knowledge of traditional marketing.
• The right soft skills to communicate your brand.
• Expert fundamental knowledge to support your SME.
• Pathways to work in marketing.
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
2 hours.
HOW ARE THE SESSIONS DELIVERED?
The masterclass will be delivered at our Stoke-on-Trent campus.
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
This masterclass is exclusively available to Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire based businesses with a maximum of 250 employees.
WHAT IS THE COST?
This masterclass is free to all Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire based businesses with a maximum of 250 employees.
AWARD
After completing this masterclass, learners will receive a certificate of attendance.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this masterclass, please email employers@staffs.ac.uk
“This masterclass reignited our love for the world of digital marketing and allowed us to reflect on how far we have come as a team to build our social media presence whilst gifting us with further insightful knowledge, such as utilising ESPs through storytelling. We are confident that Swan will only get bigger and better by increasing our brand presence on social media.”
HR LAW AND LEGISLATION
SHORT COURSE
This 1.5 day course will cover legal issues such as the current UK legal position regarding the employment status of employees, issues related to written statements of employment particulars and employee handbooks, employment contracts and fair and unfair dismissal.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This short course covers:
The employment law day will cover:
• The current UK position in relation to employment status and rights of employees.
• The written statement of particulars (including the 2021 update).
• Discrimination and fair/unfair dismissal.
The onboarding half-day will cover:
• The importance of onboarding and when it starts.
• How to design an onboarding process for your business.
• The impact of effective onboarding in terms of performance and retention.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE GAINED
• Make better decisions in relation to legal situations.
• Better retention of talent.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation in the UK.
• Best practices in relation to onboarding techniques.
BENEFITS
Learners will leave the session with:
• The course will aid organisations in ensuring they legally comply with current employment legislation and are knowledgeable about best practices in relation to onboarding practices.
• i i ead to or ani ation ein ore efficient and effective in how they deal with legal issues and the management of new talent.
• The knowledge gained by learners on this programme will lead to them being more desirable in relation to their access to progression in their organisations and the labour market.
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
1.5 days.
HOW ARE THE SESSIONS DELIVERED?
The short course will be delivered at our Stoke-on-Trent campus.
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
This training course is exclusively available to Stoke-onTrent and Staffordshire based businesses with a maximum of 250 employees.
WHAT IS THE COST?
This training course is free to all Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire based businesses with a maximum of 250 employees.
AWARD
After completing this short course, learners will receive a certificate of attendance.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this course, please email employers@staffs.ac.uk
INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT MASTERCLASS
MASTERCLASS
This masterclass will provide learners with a comprehensive overview of project management. Relevant for any project in any area of business, this masterclass will cover the pragmatic skills and techniques necessary for effective project delivery.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This masterclass covers:
• Technical competencies in visual tools, scorecards, dashboards, frameworks, resources matrix and roadmaps.
• Behavioural competencies in leadership, decision making, problem-solving, engagement and motivation, ne otiation con ict and cri i .
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE GAINED
• Leadership.
• Decision-making.
• Problem-solving.
• Communication and engagement.
• How to plan and execute a project.
• How to lead and boost team morale.
BENEFITS
Learners will leave the session with:
• The knowledge and tools of how to plan a project.
• Ability to effectively deliver a project.
• The resources to lead a team throughout the entirety of a project.
• The skills to keep a team motivated.
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE? 3 hours.
HOW ARE THE SESSIONS DELIVERED?
The masterclass will be delivered at our Stoke-on-Trent campus.
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
This masterclass is exclusively available to Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire based businesses with a maximum of 250 employees.
WHAT IS THE COST?
This masterclass is free to all Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire based businesses with a maximum of 250 employees.
AWARD
After completing this masterclass, learners will receive a certificate of attendance.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this masterclass, please email employers@staffs.ac.uk
CUSTOMER SERVICE IN A DIGITAL WORLD MASTERCLASS
MASTERCLASS
Traditional means of customer service alone will no longer be sufficient for serving the needs of connected customers, as these slow and reactive processes cannot effectively anticipate and deliver against fast-changing customer expectations.
This masterclass will provide delegates with an overview of the elements of an effective digital customer service strategy and how to implement them for your own organisation.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This masterclass covers:
• What is effective customer service?
• Traditional Vs Digital Customer service.
• Taking advantage of digital channels to lower the average cost per interaction.
• Future customer engagement and experience.
• The new world of zero-party data (zero-party data is more valuable than ever for customer experiences).
• Customer advocacy strategy: the revenue-driving secret weapon.
• Investing in digital customer service skills and technology.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE GAINED
• Elements of an effective customer service strategy.
• Understanding client needs.
• Identifying opportunities.
• How to engage customers and build positive experiences.
• Digital customer service.
• Effective communication.
• Problem-solving.
• Adaptation to fast-changing customer expectations.
BENEFITS
Learners will leave the session with:
• New skills, knowledge and capabilities.
• Communication and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding the evolution of customer service.
• Skills to predict and adapt to clients’ needs.
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
2 hours.
HOW ARE THE SESSIONS DELIVERED?
The masterclass will be delivered at our Stoke-on-Trent campus.
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
This masterclass is exclusively available to Stoke-on-Trent
and Staffordshire based businesses with a maximum of 250 employees.
WHAT IS THE COST?
This training course is free to all Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire based businesses with a maximum of 250 employees.
AWARD
After completing this masterclass, learners will receive a certificate of attendance.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this masterclass, please email employers@staffs.ac.uk
MANAGING, LEADERSHIP AND PERFORMANCE
SHORT COURSE LEVEL 5
This 3-week course introduces learners to the responsibilities of managing and leading people. It is designed to cover various learning outcomes of the Apprenticeship Standard for Operational/Departmental Managers.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This short course covers: Week 1:
• Understanding the application of different leadership styles.
• Leading people in your organisation.
• Developing people using coaching and mentoring.
PM session - Leading a high-performance culture
• Organisational culture.
• A leader’s role in equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Creating an inclusive culture for your organisation and t e enefit .
• Establishing an Employee Voice with two-way communication paths.
Week 2:
• Managing and building relationships.
• Stakeholder management.
• e otiation and in encin i .
• Internal and external networking.
• Collaborative working techniques.
• nder tandin and ana in con ict.
PM session - Managing high-performance teams
• Effective recruitment and selection.
• Learning and development.
• Performance management and developing highperforming teams.
• Delegation and delivery through others.
Week 3:
• Online session for assessment.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE GAINED
• e otiatin and in encin eo e.
• Finding your leadership style.
• Building a good work culture.
• nder tandin o to ana e con ict.
• Recruiting and selecting the best people.
• Delegating tasks to achieve shared goals.
BENEFITS
Learners will leave the session with:
• Soft skills which can be transferred across a variety of industries and disciplines.
• A strong understanding of how to navigate your team’s need and con ict .
• Opportunities to apply learnt skills in and out of work.
• Knowledge of developing a high-performing team.
• The opportunity to network with like-minded learners and expert lecturers.
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
3 weeks (two full-day in-person sessions and one online half-day session for assessment).
HOW ARE THE SESSIONS DELIVERED?
The short course will be delivered online and at our Stoke-on-Trent campus.
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
This training course is exclusively available to Stoke-onTrent and Staffordshire based businesses with a maximum of 250 employees.
WHAT IS THE COST?
This training course is free to all Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire based businesses with a maximum of 250 employees.
AWARD
After completing this short course and assessment, earner i recei e a certificate of attendance and credits which can then be used towards future learning.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this course, please email employers@staffs.ac.uk
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING STRATEGY MASTERCLASS
MASTERCLASS
This masterclass supports you in developing a social media strategy, including the audit of your current performance, setting objectives and KPIs, identifying target audiences, creating and optimising content, and tracking your social media performance.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This masterclass covers:
• What is Social Media Marketing Strategy?
• An overview of the target audience and personas.
• Creating a social media audit.
• Objectives and KPIs for SMEs.
• Building a content strategy and content calendar.
• Social media analysis and tracking.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE GAINED
• Executing a good social media strategy.
• Ability to engage your audience.
• Organising content for better engagement.
• Objectives and KPIs for SMEs.
• How to analyse statistics.
• How to build a content calendar.
BENEFITS
Learners will leave the session with:
• Improvement in customers’ engagement on social media platforms.
• An improved content strategy.
• Skills to build brand awareness.
• Understanding how to build a relationship with your audience.
• Knowledge of how to boost revenues from social media marketing.
• Skills and knowledge relevant to different industries.
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE? 3 hours.
HOW ARE THE SESSIONS DELIVERED?
The masterclass will be delivered at our Stoke-on-Trent campus.
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
This masterclass is exclusively available to Stokeon-Trent and Staffordshire based businesses with a maximum of 250 employees.
WHAT IS THE COST?
This masterclass is free to all Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire based businesses with a maximum of 250 employees.
AWARD
After completing this masterclass, learners will receive a certificate of attendance.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this masterclass, please email employers@staffs.ac.uk
“Really enjoyed Dr Joe Hazzam’s session in developing a social media marketing strategy at Staffordshire University. It was informative, engaging and packed with lots of relevant tips and suggestions.”
DEBBIE WATSON
DYNAMIC HYPNOTHERAPIST AT THRIVE HYPNOTHERAPY
Part-funded by
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE OVERVIEW
SHORT COURSE
LEVEL 4
In this course, you will learn how to define and differentiate between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), the philosophies underpinning AI, and how to identify and use appropriate tools to build AI/ML modelling for real-world problem-solving.
You will learn how to construct simple correlation and regression models before constructing more complex modelling to solve problems using a variety of evolutionary algorithms.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This short course covers: Weeks 1-3
• o ndation rtificia nte i ence . ac ine Learning (ML).
• Learning paradigms: Supervised learning, unsupervised learning and reinforcement learning
• Real-life applications of ML – case studies and Search algorithms. Weeks 4-6
• inear ode for c a ification.
• Linear models for regression.
• Lazy learning methods: K nearest neighbour method.
Weeks 7-10
• Nonlinear methods, Neural networks.
• Neural networks, MLP, Back Propagation.
• Deep learning.
• Ethical considerations of AI and ML.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
GAINED
• i co er t e f nda enta of artificia inte i ence and machine learning.
• Introductory, hands-on experience with some tools and techniques.
• ain an a reciation of ere tec no o ie fit within industry business processes.
BENEFITS
Learners will leave the session with:
• r ani ation can enefit fro nder tandin if techniques apply to solving their business problems or improving their business processes.
• Organisations can remain competitive where necessary by using AI/ML processes to augment existing processes.
• e earner i enefit t ro t e di co er and appreciation of AI/ML technologies.
• The learner will apply limited hands-on skills to get started with AI/ML technologies in their organisation.
• The learner will know the wider context of AI/ML within industry and society.
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
10 weeks (one 2-hour session per week).
HOW ARE THE SESSIONS DELIVERED?
The short course will be delivered online.
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
This training course is exclusively available to Stoke-onTrent and Staffordshire based students, graduates and businesses with a maximum of 250 employees (SMEs).
WHAT IS THE COST?
This training course is free to Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire based students, graduates and businesses with a maximum of 250 employees.
AWARD
After completing this short course and assessment, earner i recei e a certificate of attendance and credits which can then be used towards future learning.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this course, please email employers@staffs.ac.uk
BUSINESS CYBER SECURITY
SHORT COURSE
LEVEL 4
This course is designed to develop the fundamental knowledge and practical skills for learners to undertake a simple security risk assessment for an IT-based system.
Participants will learn how to use this knowledge to be able to create guidelines to identify problems and find a suitable resolution. It will also address topics of risk assessment and security models.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This short course covers:
Weeks 1-3: Business Cyber Security: Introduction and overview
• Introduction and overview.
• Identifying business security risks.
• Proposing solutions to company security risks.
Weeks 4-6: Security, policy, and risk ratings
• Security risk ratings.
• Common practice in defending systems.
• Security policies.
Weeks 7-9: Security: Tools, techniques, and models used to protect computer systems
• Security models and security mechanisms.
• Access control approaches.
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• Tools and techniques used by defence to protect computer systems.
Weeks 10-12: Malicious code: viruses, worms, and trojan horses
• Malicious code: viruses, worms, trojan horses.
• Assessment surgeries.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE GAINED
• Improve security policies and awareness.
• Improve risk assessment and mitigation.
• Improve the reputation of the business.
• Understand terms, such as threat actors, assets, risk assessment, evaluation and implementation, and security policies.
• Apply best practice for a start-up to medium-sized business.
BENEFITS
Learners will leave the session with:
• Help to improve or create a safer working environment for employees.
• Could help the learner get a job or progress in their current career.
• Learner will be more desirable when applying for a job.
• The skills and knowledge gained will be transferable across disciplines.
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
12 weeks (one 2 hour session per week).
HOW ARE THE SESSIONS DELIVERED?
The short course will be delivered online.
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
This training course is exclusively available to Stoke-onTrent and Staffordshire based businesses with a maximum of 250 employees.
WHAT IS THE COST?
This training course is free to all Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire based businesses with a maximum of 250 employees.
AWARD
After completing this short course and assessment, earner i recei e a certificate of attendance and credits which can then be used towards future learning.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this course, please email employers@staffs.ac.uk
DATA ANALYTICS
SHORT COURSE
LEVEL 6
Making sense of new data is vital to allow organisations to carry out business, respond to changes, and take advantage of new opportunities.
This training course provides a hands-on introduction to gaining the skills to practice professional data analysis strategies and techniques that can be applied in a multitude of different environments.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This short course covers:
Weeks 1 - 3
• Overview – sources of data, traditional/structured vs. non-traditional/unstructured.
• Consequences of poor data quality.
• Decision-making processes within organisations.
• Using data to support decisions and discussion of outliers.
• ata c ean in for attin and fi terin tec ni e .
Weeks 4 - 6
• Data cleansing, Extract-Transform-Load / Extract-LoadTransform processes, mapped to CrispDM.
• Introduction to WEKA.
• Association Rule Mining using Apriori in WEKA.
• Clustering using WEKA to underpin theory.
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Weeks 7 - 10
• Exploring issues with big data.
• Data visualisation.
• Basic excel charts to aid visualisation.
• Discussion on cloud data analytics.
• Dashboards, design issues.
Week 11 - 13
• Assessment completion.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE GAINED
• How to process data into information.
• Improve the quality of your data.
• Ability to make better decisions.
• Knowledge of what data is.
• Understanding of the tools and techniques needed to maximise the use of existing company data.
BENEFITS
Learners will leave the session with:
• Skills to form decisions with basic company data.
• Exposure to data in all its forms and processes to ensure t at data i fit for it r o e.
• Tools that could aid with decision-making.
• Skills to manage big data and cloud data analytics.
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
10 weeks (one 2-hour session per week).
HOW ARE THE SESSIONS DELIVERED?
This training course is exclusively available to Stokeon-Trent and Staffordshire based students, graduates and businesses with a maximum of 250 employees (SMEs).
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
This training course is exclusively available to Stoke-onTrent and Staffordshire based students, graduates and businesses with a maximum of 250 employees.
WHAT IS THE COST?
This training course is free to Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire based students, graduates and businesses with a maximum of 250 employees.
AWARD
After completing this short course and assessment, earner i recei e a certificate of attendance and credits which can then be used towards future learning.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this course, please email employers@staffs.ac.uk
“The Data Analytics training course has offered a better, up-to-date understanding of data terms and structures. I am starting to use new software to analyse and present data, opening new work opportunities to get involved in. I recommend this course, and I look forward to getting involved in further study.”
JEREMY BELL
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
SHORT COURSE
This level-7 course is an introduction to Cloud, Infrastructure and App Development in Cloud Environments, Agile Practices and Continuous Delivery & the Internet of Things. Learners will gain fundamental knowledge and an up-to-date industry view on the shift from on-premises to cloud IT environments and modern application development paradigms.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This short course covers:
Weeks 1 - 3
• Introduction to Cloud.
• Assessment brief.
Weeks 4 - 6
• Infrastructure & app development in cloud environments (Microsoft Azure).
Weeks 7 - 9
• Agile practices (Scrum methodology).
Weeks 10 - 12
• Continuous delivery and the Internet of Things.
Weeks 13 - 15
• Assessment completion.
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SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE GAINED
• Overview of cloud IT environments
• Practical skills to develop infrastructure and applications in cloud environments
• Up-to-date industry view on the modern application development paradigms
BENEFITS
Learners will leave the session with:
• Improve company’s competitiveness
• ncrea e efficiencie it in t e ine
• Expand opportunities in the job market
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
12 weeks (one 2-hour session per week).
HOW ARE THE SESSIONS DELIVERED?
The short course will be delivered online.
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
This training course is exclusively available to Stoke-onTrent and Staffordshire based students, graduates and businesses with a maximum of 250 employees (SMEs).
WHAT IS THE COST?
This training course is free to Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire based students, graduates and businesses with a maximum of 250 employees.
AWARD
After completing this short course and assessment, earner i recei e a certificate of attendance and credits which can then be used towards future learning.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this course, please email employers@staffs.ac.uk
“The Digital Transformation course exposed me to effective planning and cost management by leveraging scalable and secured cloud technologies. I am confident that the gained skill sets will help me plan my team, build secured software, manage, and scale my business in a cost-effective way.”
COLLINS USHI
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
INTRODUCTION TO ETHICAL HACKING
This course is designed to introduce learners to the concepts and system of ethical hacking. The course highlights the need for penetration testing and how it can help businesses identify the flaws within their own IT infrastructure in an ethical and legal manner.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This short course covers:
• Ethical hacking: an introduction.
• Discovering system vulnerabilities.
• Let’s hack the system “ethically!”
• Tools used in hacking activity.
• Techniques and methods that hackers use to breach a target system or network.
• Different types of attacks and the breadth of skills employed.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE GAINED
• To determine what kind of test is the best for your business, and your objectives.
• Provide a safer working environment for employees, as t e i e a e to ee fir t and t at o r ine i taking data and cyber security seriously.
• t ica ac in conce t and enefit .
• How to highlight system vulnerabilities.
• Implement procedures, methods and policies to protect data.
BENEFITS
Learners will leave the session with:
• The understanding that cyber security is more important than ever within a modern SME (small to medium-sized business) - with regulatory and legal compliance with GDPR and data security of the key concerns often raised by employees and customers.
• Improved competitiveness, as further assurances can be provided to stakeholders and customers that your business takes data security seriously.
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
10 weeks (one 2-hour session per week).
HOW ARE THE SESSIONS DELIVERED?
The short course will be delivered online.
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
This training course is exclusively available to Stoke-onTrent and Staffordshire based students, graduates and businesses with a maximum of 250 employees (SMEs).
WHAT IS THE COST?
This training course is free to Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire based students, graduates and businesses with a maximum of 250 employees.
AWARD
After completing this short course and assessment, earner i recei e a certificate of attendance and credits which can then be used towards future learning.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this course, please email employers@staffs.ac.uk
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INTRODUCTION TO PYTHON PROGRAMMING
SHORT COURSE LEVEL 4
This course provides the fundamental knowledge and practical skills of the world’s third most popular programming language: Python. A versatile and easy-to-use language, Python is in high demand and offers many job opportunities.
Join us to develop exciting future-proof skills for life.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This short course covers:
Weeks 1 - 3: Fundamentals of procedural programming
• Variables & data types.
• Input & output.
• Control structures (Sequence, selection & iteration).
• Methods.
• Arrays and other data structure.
• Debugging.
• Assessment brief.
Weeks 4 - 6: Problem-solving
• Introduction to program analysis, design techniques, and algorithms.
• Exceptions.
• File handling.
• Design, implementation and maintenance of trustworthy software (including British Standards Institution PAS 754).
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Weeks 7 - 9
Classes and objects
• Inheritance & polymorphism.
• Association & aggregation.
• Abstract classes.
• Introduction to GUI components.
• Testing and unit testing.
Weeks 10 - 12
Problem-solving with OO designs (UML)
• UML (Use case diagrams, activity diagrams, class diagrams, and sequence diagrams).
• Implementing OO application designs in an OO programming language.
• Simple design patterns.
• Event-driven programming.
• Accessing databases.
Weeks 13 - 15
• Assessment completion.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE GAINED
• Use a procedural approach to design, encode and test solutions in the Python programming language.
• Use an object-oriented approach to design, encode and test solutions in the Python programming language.
BENEFITS
Learners will leave the session with:
• Improved program design skills in the company.
• Improved programming skills in the company.
• Fundamental knowledge and skills needed for a career in computing.
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
15 weeks (one 2-hour session per week).
HOW ARE THE SESSIONS DELIVERED?
The short course will be delivered online.
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
This training course is exclusively available to Stoke-onTrent and Staffordshire based students, graduates and businesses with a maximum of 250 employees (SMEs).
WHAT IS THE COST?
This training course is free to Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire based students, graduates and businesses with a maximum of 250 employees.
AWARD
After completing this short course and assessment, earner i recei e a certificate of attendance and credits which can then be used towards future learning.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this course, please email employers@staffs.ac.uk
“I have thoroughly enjoyed this informative course, especially familiarising myself with software, as we completed tasks to gain experience. Understanding Python will allow me to transition into the Digital Forensics field easily. This course has been brilliant to get involved in and I would recommend it to future participants.”
LUCINDA EAVES
BSC IN FORENSIC INVESTIGATION
CPR & DEFIBRILLATOR AWARENESS
MASTERCLASS
Did you know that if someone suffers a cardiac arrest outside a hospital and receives CPR from someone at the scene, they are two to three times more likely to survive? This course will provide you with skills that could potentially aid you to save a life.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This masterclass covers:
• Identify if someone is in cardiac arrest.
• Knowing what help to call and when.
• Deliver high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Understand the role of Automated External efi ri ator and o t e are ed.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE GAINED
• Understanding when somebody needs medical attention.
• Skills to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• i to e to ated terna efi ri ator .
BENEFITS
Learners will leave the session with:
• Skills to perform a potentially life-saving skill.
• Knowledge of the steps to take when somebody is in cardiac arrest.
• An understanding of how to use AED.
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
2 hours.
HOW ARE THE SESSIONS DELIVERED?
The masterclass will be delivered at our Stoke-on-Trent campus.
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
This masterclass is exclusively available to Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire based businesses with a maximum of 250 employees.
WHAT IS THE COST?
This masterclass is free to all Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire based businesses with a maximum of 250 employees.
AWARD
After completing this masterclass, learners will receive a certificate of attendance.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this masterclass, please email employers@staffs.ac.uk
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INNOVATION, MARKETING AND YOU
SHORT COURSE
Participants of this short course will experience the life of an innovator. They will work within the secure environment of a university but will be encouraged to critically analyse the current markets to find new opportunities.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This short course covers:
Weeks 1 - 4: Introduction to innovation
• Entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, social entrepreneurship, innovation models, design thinking, innovation culture, etc.
Weeks 5 - 6: Introduction to digital marketing
• ocia edia in encer ar etin marketing, market research, etc.
Weeks 7 - 9: Classes and objects
• Audit report completion.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE GAINED
• Critically assess research relating to entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship.
• Examine the role of the entrepreneur, ability to recognise opportunity, business planning and resource allocation.
• Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of start-up marketing and social media strategies to meet business objectives.
• Evaluate innovation models and their evolution with the growth of organisations.
BENEFITS
Learners will leave the session with:
• Skills to improve the company’s competitiveness, re en e and rofit.
• Knowledge to Improve the company’s brand perception and awareness.
• Improved skills in marketing and innovation-based roles.
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
9 weeks (one 2-hour session per week).
HOW ARE THE SESSIONS DELIVERED?
The short course will be delivered online.
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
This training course is exclusively available to Stoke-onTrent and Staffordshire based students, graduates and businesses with a maximum of 250 employees (SMEs).
WHAT IS THE COST?
This training course is free to Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire based students, graduates and businesses with a maximum of 250 employees.
AWARD
After completing this short course and assessment, earner i recei e a certificate of attendance and credits which can then be used towards future learning.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this course, please email employers@staffs.ac.uk
Part-funded by
DIGITAL AND TECHNOLOGY VENTURES
SHORT COURSE LEVEL 5
This short course is primarily designed for SME employees, students and graduates who are interested in starting a high-impact scalable start-up using digital or other technologies. This module is also relevant for people who are interested in launching new digital or technology innovations in their current organisation.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This short course covers:
Weeks 1 - 4
• Identify scalable start-up opportunities, value propositions, market research, route to market, and business model.
Weeks 5 - 9
• Team building for scalable ideas, angels, VCs, funding rounds, company valuation, legal considerations, and the art of pitching.
• Assessment completion.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE GAINED
• Learn techniques to identify scalable technology and digital ventures.
• Learn how to pitch to investors and other audience.
• ain confidence aro nd financia foreca t .
• Learn about digital strategies around entrepreneurship.
• Understand the tactics to collect appropriate market information to make your product or service relevant.
• Differentiate between good and bad early-stage teams.
• Understand investor mindset and company valuations.
BENEFITS
Learners will leave the session with:
• The learning can help to improve a technology founder’s thinking about how to go ahead with a technology venture.
• Help existing technology companies to identify new opportunities in the market.
• The course will help the learner to understand the world of fa t ro t tart and re ect on o t e can participate in similar companies.
• It will also help progress in careers within start-ups or fast-growth companies.
• Most of the skills learned through the sessions will be transferable across departments and across industries.
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
9 weeks (one 2-hour session per week).
HOW ARE THE SESSIONS DELIVERED?
The short course will be delivered online.
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
This training course is exclusively available to Stoke-onTrent and Staffordshire based students, graduates and businesses with a maximum of 250 employees (SMEs).
WHAT IS THE COST?
This training course is free to Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire based students, graduates and businesses with a maximum of 250 employees.
AWARD
After completing this short course and assessment, earner i recei e a certificate of attendance and credits which can then be used towards future learning.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this course, please email employers@staffs.ac.uk
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DESIGN THINKING FOR DIGITAL INNOVATION
SHORT COURSE
This full-day course is designed to introduce learners to design thinking. Participants will gain a greater understanding of how to navigate through various stages of the design thinking process and use the methods to think about new digital products or redesign traditional products.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This short course covers:
• What is design thinking?
• Examples of design thinking.
• What is digital innovation?
• Examples of digital innovation.
• 5-step approach to design thinking.
• Linking the approach to digital products.
• i ita office.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE GAINED
• Understand each stage of the design thinking process.
• Learn about other concepts that can be used at every stage.
• Understand how to align design thinking with digital innovation.
• te de i n t in in e at define ideate prototype, test.
• Value proposition canvas.
• Empathy map canvas.
• Business model canvas.
BENEFITS
Learners will leave the session with:
• The training course can help to improve a company’s general approach to digital innovation and improve the entrepreneurial mindset of staff.
• The session will help the learner get a job or progress in their career towards digital innovation.
• Some skills learned through the session will be transferable across departments and across industries.
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
1 day.
HOW ARE THE SESSIONS DELIVERED?
The short course will be delivered at our Stoke-on-Trent campus.
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
This training course is exclusively available to Stoke-onTrent and Staffordshire based students, graduates and businesses with a maximum of 250 employees (SMEs).
WHAT IS THE COST?
This training course is free to Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire based students, graduates and businesses with a maximum of 250 employees.
AWARD
After completing this short course, learners will receive a certificate of attendance.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this course, please email employers@staffs.ac.uk
DIGITAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP MASTERCLASS MASTERCLASS
Internet infrastructure is much stronger than ever before with professionals building skills in the digital space from their early education years.
This masterclass introduces learners to digital entrepreneurship, providing learners with a greater understanding of how to run a digital business and how to interact with the external world effectively using up-to-date digital tools.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This masterclass covers:
• What is digital entrepreneurship?
• Examples of digital entrepreneurship.
• Digital market research.
• Basics of digital marketing.
• Digital sales – eCommerce, contracts.
• Digital hiring and team management.
• Digital operations – cloud-based technologies/ databases.
• Digital funding – crowdfunding, data rooms, online pitch.
• Digital transactions – business bank account, revenue collection, supplier payments.
• i ita office .
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE GAINED
• nder tand t e t e and enefit of di ita ine e .
• Understand how to start a digital business.
• Learn how to set up digital teams and communication methods.
• Get important tips on digital strategies for several areas of a business.
• Understand concepts like AI, machine learning, IoT, big data a ification oc c ain cr toc rrenc NFT.
• Learn about terms like MediaTech, HealthTech, RetailTech, FinTech.
• Learn about different entrepreneurial frameworks relevant to the digital age.
BENEFITS
Learners will leave the session with:
• Learners will get the fundamental knowledge to pursue a digital job or progress in their career toward digital innovation.
• Knowledge of groundbreaking technologies.
• Some skills learned through the session will be transferable across departments and across industries.
• The learning can help to improve a company’s approach to leveraging current digital technologies.
• Businesses will be able to improve their own digital offering to customers.
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
2 hours.
HOW ARE THE SESSIONS DELIVERED?
The masterclass will be delivered online.
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
This masterclass is exclusively available to Stoke-onTrent and Staffordshire based students, graduates and businesses with a maximum of 250 employees (SMEs).
WHAT IS THE COST?
This masterclass is free to Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire based students, graduates and businesses with a maximum of 250 employees.
AWARD
After completing this masterclass, learners will receive a certificate of attendance.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this masterclass, please email employers@staffs.ac.uk
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DRIVING AN INNOVATIVE CULTURE THROUGH INTRAPRENEURSHIP
MASTERCLASS
Attendees will understand the true meaning of intrapreneurship. Through interaction, the session will show how to leverage existing resources and networks within a company to launch transformative innovations and initiatives.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This masterclass covers:
• in in intra rene r i to rofita i it in i e tools to change.
• Overcoming barriers to achieve agility.
• How increasing risk can be exciting.
• Turning ideas into reality in 3 easy steps.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
GAINED
• To provide some thought-provoking discovery for the enefit of a in t e freedo and co ra e to de i er entrepreneurial spirit from within your own organisation.
• The understanding that the next big idea might not be theirs.
BENEFITS
Learners will leave the session with:
• The tools to turn internal ideas into reality and create rofit.
• Understanding how to identify opportunities for growth by following a simple plan.
• An employer’s perspective of how students/graduates can make an impression from the start by adding value, challenging the norm, and making a real difference to the bottom line.
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
2.5 hours.
HOW ARE THE SESSIONS DELIVERED?
The masterclass will be delivered at our Stoke-on-Trent campus.
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
This masterclass is exclusively available to Stoke-onTrent and Staffordshire based students, graduates and businesses with a maximum of 250 employees (SMEs).
WHAT IS THE COST?
This masterclass is free to Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire based students, graduates and businesses with a maximum of 250 employees.
AWARD
After completing this masterclass, learners will receive a certificate of attendance.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this masterclass, please email employers@staffs.ac.uk
Entrepreneurial marketing with a digital focus allows you to identify new markets and opportunities to keep customers and grow your business. So, whether you are a beginner, business owner or marketing professional looking to boost your skills, this entrepreneurial marketing masterclass is for you.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This masterclass covers:
• An overview of digital marketing.
• What does it mean to market.
• n ine and of ine ar etin c anne and t eir enefit .
• Key digital marketing objectives for SMEs.
• How to price and promote a product.
• Marketing strategies and tricks.
• The importance of the customer journey and user e erience it i act on a e and rofit.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE GAINED
• Skills to start the digital marketing effort.
• Ability to segment the market.
• Important tips on good marketing messages.
• Understanding of the digital marketing campaign process.
• Understand customer acquisition cost (CAC).
• Learn about branding.
• Differentiate between B2C and B2B approach.
BENEFITS
Learners will leave the session with:
• The knowledge to improve a company’s co etiti ene re en e rofit o erationa efficiencie and enera rand erce tion in t e ar et.
• Skills to apply for work experience or future roles.
• Progression in their current marketing career.
• Skills learned through the session will be transferable across departments and across industries.
• The chance to network and build connections to take beyond university.
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE? 2 hours.
HOW ARE THE SESSIONS DELIVERED?
The masterclass will be delivered online.
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
This masterclass is exclusively available to Stoke-onTrent and Staffordshire based students, graduates and businesses with a maximum of 250 employees (SMEs).
WHAT IS THE COST?
This masterclass is free to Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire based students, graduates and businesses with a maximum of 250 employees.
AWARD
After completing this masterclass, learners will receive a certificate of attendance.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this masterclass, please email employers@staffs.ac.uk
“This masterclass used up-to-date, real-world examples (including our very own experiences as users), as well as exploring different marketing avenues. Useful tips and tricks that I’ll be applying for my role.”
ALISON
HOW TO START UP YOUR OWN BUSINESS MASTERCLASS
An entrepreneur is mostly seen and perceived as an innovator. In this masterclass, you will learn how to be creative and generate new ideas for business ventures and learn about the quality of leadership and how to unify like-minded individuals to gain maximum benefit.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This masterclass covers:
• Understanding entrepreneurship.
• Understanding the function of the entrepreneur in the successful, commercial application of innovations.
• Recognition of an entrepreneurial business idea.
• Identifying personal attributes that enable the best use of entrepreneurial opportunities.
• Exploring entrepreneurial leadership and management style.
• Understanding how to set up a business.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE GAINED
• Skills to start the digital marketing effort.
• Ability to segment the market.
• Important tips on good marketing messages.
• Understanding of the digital marketing campaign process.
• Understand customer acquisition cost (CAC).
• Learn about branding.
• Differentiate between B2C and B2B approach.
BENEFITS
Learners will leave the session with:
• The knowledge to improve a company’s co etiti ene re en e rofit o erationa efficiencie and enera rand erce tion in the market.
• Skills to apply for work experience or future roles.
• Skills learned through the session will be transferable across departments and across industries.
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
2 hours.
HOW ARE THE SESSIONS DELIVERED?
The masterclass will be delivered online.
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
This masterclass is exclusively available to Stoke-onTrent and Staffordshire based students, graduates and businesses with a maximum of 250 employees (SMEs).
WHAT IS THE COST?
This masterclass is free to Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire based students, graduates and businesses with a maximum of 250 employees.
AWARD
After completing this masterclass, learners will receive a certificate of attendance.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this masterclass, please email employers@staffs.ac.uk
BUSINESS BUILDING THROUGH DIGITAL SIMULATIONS
SHORT COURSE LEVEL 5
The course is designed for professionals with a strong knowledge of one business area but lack essential exposure to other business areas to become a strong general manager or a business owner.
You don’t need to have a background in simulations or a strategy to succeed in this course. It will equip you with all the knowledge and skills required to plan all basic activities and allocate relevant resources within an organisation.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This short course covers: Weeks 1 - 4:
• Entrepreneurial organizations, sales & marketing, production, quality control, and individual strategic decision-making using online simulations. Weeks 5 - 9:
• HR, R&D, executive management, board of directors, finance e a acco ntin and ro trate ic deci ion making using online simulations.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE GAINED
• Learn techniques to accelerate your entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship and/or general managerial efforts.
• Understand how to manage an early-stage business and transition into a growth business.
• Gain an understanding of several management theories relevant to different departments in an organisation.
• Learn about start-up, scaleup and established companies.
• Learn about inter-departmental consequences due to decisions in one area of a business.
• Differentiate between entrepreneurial and managerial mindset.
• Understand links between simulations and mindset development.
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BENEFITS
Learners will leave the session with:
• Improve a company’s approach to leveraging the available resources and improve its focus on current challenges and future growth.
• ro e co etiti ene re en e rofit o erationa efficiencie and enera ro t ro ect in the market.
• The course will help the learner to get a job in the general management areas of a company.
• It will also help them progress in their current management-based career.
• Transferable skills across departments and industries.
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
9 weeks (one 2-hour session per week).
HOW ARE THE SESSIONS DELIVERED?
The short course will be delivered online.
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
This training course is exclusively available to Stoke-onTrent and Staffordshire based students, graduates and businesses with a maximum of 250 employees (SMEs).
WHAT IS THE COST?
This training course is free to Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire based students, graduates and businesses with a maximum of 250 employees.
AWARD
After completing this short course and assessment, earner i recei e a certificate of attendance and credits which can then be used towards future learning.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this course, please email employers@staffs.ac.uk
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