Stockport College hosts short courses for local employers to upskill workforce

Stockport College is running three low cost or free short courses starting in February for businesses to upskill their existing employees.

The three courses require up to 3.5 hours of weekly attendance at the college for between four and six weeks, and lead to a Level 2 or Level 3 Award to recognise participants for their skills.

Level 3 Award in Effective Coaching
For mentors and buddies. Learn a recognised coaching model and the tools and techniques to support it. Start date: Monday 6th Feb, 15 total hours over five weeks
Cost: £250
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Level 3 Award in Information, Advice or Guidance
For staff giving information, advice or guidance to the public. Reinforces good practice, gives formal recognition for skills gained through experience.
Start date: Wednesday 8th Feb, 21 hours over six weeks
Cost: Free
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Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team Skills
A great qualification for team leaders or future team leaders. Learn core leadership and management skills.
Start date: Tuesday 7th Feb, 12 hours over four weeks
Cost: Free
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The courses are free, except for the Effective Coaching course, which is £250, so there has never been a better time to upgrade your own skills or offer your teams some training.

Course requirements:

• Attendees on all courses must be aged 19+ and preferably have achieved GCSE Maths and English. However, Stockport College will run baseline assessments on everyone who registers, so will be able to allow people who have not achieved GCSE, if their assessment scores are sufficient.  
• Attendees must have access to a computer or laptop at home supported by WiFi to enable access to materials online. People on low income in Stockport and Manchester may be able to access recycled computers from Community Computers.

How to sign up:

To enrol, contact Stockport College by email with the student’s name/s, company name if applicable, mobile number and email, and which course you want to join.