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Our abrasive wheels training provides essential information that construction and trades workers require to safely handle, operate and maintain abrasive wheels. Our abrasive wheels course is IIRSM accredited and upon completion, you'll receive a printable certificate. This online course provides an in-depth look at the dangers abrasive wheels pose and how to spot them; the legal responsibilities of both employers and employees; how to store and regularly inspect the safety of any wheels you use; as well as considering the different kinds of abrasive wheels available and which ones are most suited to a specific job.

• An introduction to Abrasive Wheels
• The Types of Abrasive Wheels
• Choosing the right wheel
• Wheel Safety and Maintenance

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This Accident Reporting Training programme is designed for everyone to use. It explains what accident reporting is, why it’s important and what could be included in a report.

It ensures that everyone in your workplace knows how to complete a clear and concise accident report if they’re involved in an accident or incident at work.

It explains how good accident reporting can increase safety at work and it includes a downloadable Accident Report Form which can be used in your workplace for reporting accidents and incidents.

The course is split into three main sections to make it easier to digest and takes roughly between 20-30 minutes to complete for your convenience; whilst still covering the essentials of accident reporting. Prevention is always better than cure. This eLearning course only provides awareness education.

Face to face training would be needed in addition in order to complete the all-round skills and knowledge to be able to carry this forward practically in your organisation.

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This diploma will provide you with a high level, well-rounded administrative skillset that will impress any potential employer.

Is the Administrative Assistant Diploma for you?

This Diploma gives you an excellent base of administration focussed skills that you can easily transfer into the workplace. It has been designed to help those seeking a career as an Admin Assistant, Office Assistant, or Secretary for example. You'll gain the professional skills that employers seek out in their employees.

Whether you’re changing career or looking to get your first foot on the ladder, the Administrative Assistant Diploma is an ideal route to ensure you have the vital skills employers are looking for.

You’ll learn how to master in-demand software packages such as Microsoft Office, as well as excellent computer keyboard skills and creating complex documentation. What’s more, to complement your diploma you’ll also have the option to add two elective subjects, health and safety essentials, bookkeeping, speedwriting and more.

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This diploma will give you the chance to become a qualified bookkeeper with AAT, enabling you to work in a self-employed capacity, providing bookkeeping services to small businesses.

Is this for you?

This diploma is a great stepping stone for your career and is designed for those who wish to work as a self-employed bookkeeper or to gain employment as a senior bookkeeper.

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Exposure to Legionella can cause serious health issues. In many cases, it proves fatal. Water safety is a vital component of health and safety procedures.

Our Advanced Legionella course takes an in-depth look at what Legionella is and the risks associated with it. It covers who is at high risk, the importance of completing a risk assessment and what control measures can be used to mitigate the risks.

It provides a companion course to our Legionella and Water Safety eLearning course.

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This Level 3 accounting diploma combines the excellence of Pitman Training’s reputation and practical learning with industry leading qualifications from AAT, the professional body for accountancy.

Is this for you?

Enhancing your AAT qualifications to hold the Advanced Diploma in Accounting (previously a Level 3 Diploma in Accounting) will demonstrate to potential employers that you take your career path and progression aims seriously.

Holding a qualification like this can lead to a rewarding career as an Accountant, Bookkeeper, Finance Administrator or Treasurer; or can help you confidently handle the finances in your own business.

This diploma will help you get where you want to be and open up the door to more senior level positions. From here there are further training and career progression options which can lead to more senior level accounting positions such as Management Accountant, Business Tax Specialist etc.

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The Advanced Award in Bookkeeping with AAT is ideal for those who have the AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping qualification and who wish to further progress their studies to gain qualified bookkeeper status with AAT.

A student completing this course will understand advanced bookkeeping principles and concepts, the preparation of financial statements for sole traders and partnerships, and issues around indirect tax in business. All of this will be learned in the context of the ethical issues that a book-keeper may encounter in professional life.

Advanced Bookkeeping

Learn how to apply the principles of advanced double-entry bookkeeping, implement procedures for the acquisition and disposal of non-current assets, prepare and record depreciation calculations, record period end adjustments, and produce and extend the trial balance.

Final Accounts Preparation

Learn to distinguish between the financial recording and report requirements of different types of organization, explain the need for final accounts and the accounting and ethical principles underlying their preparation, manage accounts for sole traders and partnerships, and recognise the key differences between preparing accounts for a limited company and a sole trader.

Indirect Tax

In this course you will learn how to accurately complete VAT returns and submit them in a timely manner, understand the implications of errors for the business, document omissions and submit late filings and payment, and report VAT-related information within the organisation in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements.

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Audio Transcription is a valuable skill to gain, with applications in many industry sectors. This course will help you learn how to operate audio transcribing equipment and become proficient in document transcription. If your role involves having to transcribe documentation from a Dictaphone, this course will help you get to grips with the practicalities involved in this. It is also a great course if you’re looking to bolt-on additional skills to your skillset to appeal to prospective employers.

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This course will help you learn the processes and methods involved in intermediate manual bookkeeping. You will cover cash and bank reconciliations, balancing ledger accounts, using the journal, credit control, bad debt, payroll, VAT schemes, error correction, control accounts and many other aspects of manual bookkeeping.

Is this for you?

The course is perfect for those who would like to work as a Bookkeeper or Accounts Assistant. It’s the ideal intermediate bookkeeping course for those wanting to further develop the skill of bookkeeping and who want to learn the correct methods and techniques to be able to confidently manage the financial records for businesses or other organisations.

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The course is ideal for those who would like to work as a Bookkeeper or Accounts Assistant. It is a great starting point for those new to skill of bookkeeping and who want to learn the correct processes and procedures to be able to confidently manage the financial records for a business.

Is this for you?

The course is perfect for those who would like to work as a Bookkeeper or Accounts Assistant. It's the ideal beginners bookkeeping course for those new to the skill of bookkeeping and who want to learn the correct processes and procedures to be able to confidently manage the financial records for a business.

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The Business Award has been created for people who need to understand the legal structures and financial mechanics of business.

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The CDM 2015 in Practice course provides an in-depth explanation of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. It covers the specific interactive duties the regulations place on those planning, managing and monitoring construction activities. Learners will have the sufficient knowledge to assist in achieving compliance with these regulations.

This course is suitable for those involved in planning, managing or undertaking construction activities. The course also offers those new to CDM an introduction to the 2015 Regulations to help them understand their legal responsibilities.

• This course will enable your staff to perform activities in compliance with the CDM 2015 regulations.

• Staff who are trained in CDM regulations are well equipped to deal with clients, designers and contractors. They will be able to discuss the subject from a position of knowledge in a confident way.

• The CDM 2015 in Practice course is accepted by The Institution of Construction Safety (ICS) as meeting the approved criteria for Membership of the Institution.

The HSE report that up to 8.5% of a tender price is lost on typical construction projects. Adhering to CDM 2015 regulations ensures good management is in place to help reduce these costs.

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Weunderstand that changing a culture of acceptance, and of ignoring damp,condensation and mould is a massive task in any organisation, so we’ve come upwith an affordable and time efficient eLearning training solution. OureLearning course offers a cost effective way to bring your staff up to date andoffer the best possible service to your residents. This is a course ofself-directed study – it shows, explains, and teaches how damp, condensationand mould forms and manifests into the problems residents are living with. Onceyou start the course, you have a month to complete it; learn at your own paceand at times to suit you; you don’t have to do all the modules at once.

Our online modules take the learner through all the aspects of damp, condensationand mould, dispelling myths and teaching facts:

• Introduction
• Condensation and damp
• Water in buildings
• The problems damp and condensation can cause
• Mould and what causes it
• Refresh, recap and test

Thecourse could take you as little as two hours to complete in one go if you haveprior experience, or longer if you are new to the subject, or want to do it atdifferent times over the month.

OureLearning is interactive, learners check their understanding at regularintervals with activities, videos, and short quizzes. We show how problems arecaused and signpost to the solutions. This course is perfect for staff at alllevels, from call handlers too surveyors.

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With an expanding range of channels available to market through, this diploma will help you learn more about some of the key specialisms of digital marketing.

Is this for you?

This is a great Diploma for any aspiring digital marketers. In an industry that is fast paced and rapidly expanding, being able to demonstrate your proactive approach to learning and the profession will stand you in good stead. Whether you want to work as a PPC Manager, Digital Marketing Specialist, SEO Strategist or simply want to know more about the different ways and methods to market your own business, this is a valuable investment you can make in your future.

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ECDL Course This is the comprehensive, self-paced route to gaining your ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) qualification. The course is split into different modules that focus on subjects such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and IT fundamentals. All the modules are designed to give you the skills you need to fit your future career plans.

Is the ECDL Course for you?

ECDL is a great course for anyone interested in gaining a functional understanding of computers and some of the most common software used in modern business environments, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• A great choice for those considering a career in Office Administration.

• Suitable for those at a beginner's level.

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Executive Personal Assistiant (PA) Diploma One of our stand-out diplomas offering world-class Executive PA training, this programme has been designed to give you the broad range of skills required to help you stand out and get the job.

Is the Executive PA Diploma for you?

Enjoy a rewarding career as a successful PA. Businesses throughout the UK recognise the Pitman Training name as a sign that you have been trained to the very highest level. On successful completion of this Diploma you will have world-class skills to be a highly-valued and well-paid Personal or Executive Assistant.

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This training programme covers manual bookkeeping, Sage and Excel training to give you a wide-ranging knowledge of general accounts.

Is this for you?

Whether you're looking to gain some bookkeeping abilities for work or for your own use, this is a fast-track bookkeeping programme for people with an aptitude for figures keen to gain essential business finance experience.

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This diploma is a classic bookkeeping training programme that can result in a solid, industry recognised AAT qualification. If you’re a beginner to finance and accounts and looking at how best to start your career in this industry, this is a great place to begin. If you’re looking to set your own bookkeeping business up, this is a great way to start to build your professional skillset that will prove to prospective clients that you have the ability to manage their financial records with confidence. From here you could look towards gaining further AAT qualifications which could help progress your career path by opening the door to roles such as Accountant, Auditor, Finance Team Leader etc.

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This award focuses on two core bookkeeping courses designed to help you learn the workings of a manual bookkeeping system. On successful completion, you could opt to undertake relevant examinations to gain an AAT qualification.

Is this for you?

First and foremost, this award is designed for beginners to finance and accounting. It’s ideal for anyone keen to develop bookkeeping skills for an accounting role; whether within a finance department for a business as a Bookkeeper or Accounts Assistant, or providing your own services to small businesses. This bookkeeping training would also be very valuable for small business owners who don’t have much accountancy experience and want to get a firmer grip on their own finances.

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This accounting diploma combines the excellence of Pitman Training’s reputation and practical learning with industry leading knowledge from AAT, the professional body for accountancy.

Is this for you?

It’s an essential qualification for anyone just starting out on their financial career path looking for junior/entry level positions such as Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant or Purchase Ledger Clerk for example. It would also be a useful qualification to gain if you’re a business owner wanting to confidently maintain and manage your business finances No matter what your reasons for studying this qualification, you can be confident you’ll gain a level of knowledge that means you can confidently apply your newfound skills in any business setting.

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This diploma will give you a broad range of skills, including the principles of HR and advanced business software skills.

Is this for you?

This diploma is for those who want to take on an assistant role within an HR department. Ideal if you hold a longer term ambition to work as an HR Manager, it will give you a great foundation of skills to start to look for assistant positions.

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This course is designed to support managers and supervisors from any industry in understanding the strategic and operational implications environmental sustainability has on them, their team and their department. This course builds on the knowledge learned on the Environmental Sustainability for the Workforce course, with a greater focus on the details, giving managers and supervisors the tools to implement their broadened knowledge and skills.

Who is the course for?

This is ideal for team leaders and managers who want to oversee organisational improvements in environmental sustainability.

Description:

The Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workforce course is perfect for those working in any job role across all sectors, to ensure that environmental sustainability is embedded in to all job roles of a company. The course covers the main environmental risks and opportunities facing organisations; the importance of resource efficiency; the impacts of pollution, prevention, control and legislation; the impact of transport; and knowing how employees can support environmental sustainability.

Learning Outcomes

• Have knowledge and understanding of the main environmental and economic risks and opportunities
• Have knowledge and understanding of compliance obligations and business drivers for change
• Have knowledge and understanding of the main potential impacts on environment and sustainability
• Have knowledge and understanding of how to improve environmental performance

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IEMA is the professional body for everyone working in environment and sustainability. This course will give you a foundation of environmental and sustainability knowledge to build on and leads directly to IEMA Associate Membership. The IEMA Foundation Certificate is for anyone looking to make an impact in an environment or sustainability role. It focuses on environmental management so it's perfect if you're starting out, responsible for collecting and collating environmental or sustainability data through to providing routine checks on legislative or pollution prevention measures.

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The ILM Level 3 Award inManagement of Volunteers is aimed at volunteer managers and co-ordinators whohave a hands on role in supporting volunteers. This may be as all or partof your job.

This training programme will help you to increaseyour skill and confidence in managing volunteers day-to-day. You willlearn new approaches and techniques. And you will gaina recognised qualification to help you progress in yourcareer.  This Award is worth 6 ILM Unit credits. You can also take anextended version of this course worth 11 unit credits.

You can start the programme at a time to suit you. It is a fullysupported distance learning course.

You will benefit from a variety of learning methods:

· Pre-recordedwebinars

· Independentguided learning, supported by in-depth information hand-outs and workbooks

· Resourcelists with web links

· Individualcoaching and tutorials via Zoom (or phone), to support you with your learningand the assessed work

The individual coaching and tutorial support is tailored to yourown needs and circumstances. Your tutors have extensive experience in providingvolunteer management training and development.

The programme will build skills and knowledge to help you:

· Manageyour own learning and development

· Encouragethe development of your volunteers

· Provideappropriate and effective supervision and support to volunteers

· Motivateyour volunteers

· Coachand train volunteers

· Evaluatevolunteer activities and celebrate achievements

· Giveand receive positive and constructive feedback

Your investment in this accredited management training is £714 +VAT and this covers all tuition, materials, ILM registration, coaching, tutorialsupport and assessment. You will also receive complimentary membership of theInstitute of Leadership and Management for the duration of the programme, whichgives you access to a wealth of additional resources.

· Recordedwebinars

· Independentguided learning, supported by in-depth information hand-outs and workbooks

· Additionaldownloadable resources and signposting to online materials

· Individualcoaching and tutorials either via Skype or by telephone, to support you withyour learning and the assessed work

· ILMregistration, assessment and certification

· Studying membershipof Institute of Leadership and Management

You can start the programme at a time to suit you. It normallytakes three to four months to complete the course.

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The IOSH Managing Safely Refresher course re-introduces and cements the important concepts and philosophies initiated from the IOSH Managing Safely course. The IOSH Managing Safely Refresher is designed to be taken by those who have already passed the IOSH Managing Safely course. The IOSH Managing Safely course does not expire but IOSH recommends learners undergo the Refresher course after three years.

Description:

IOSH Managing Safely e-Learning

Course Introduction

Managing safely is a flexible course for managers and supervisors in any sector, in any organisation. It brings managers up to speed on the actions they need to take to handle health and safety in their teams. Managing safely won’t turn learners into health and safety experts but it will give them the knowledge and tools to tackle the health and safety issues they’re responsible for. Importantly, it brings home why health and safety is such an essential part of their job. Delegates have 6 Months to complete this course.

Course Topics

• Introducing Managing Safely Assessing Risks
• Controlling Risks Understanding your Responsibilities
• Investigating Incidents
• Measuring Performance

Course Benefits

This qualification is essential for all Managers. All Managers are responsible for their employees’ health and safety and providing a safe working environment. This qualification will provide the guidance on how to do just that and outline what actions should be taken by managers to avoid health and safety pitfalls they probably never even considered.

Assessment Method

30 Multiple Choice & Short Answer Questions & On-Site Risk Assessment

Qualification Expiry

Lifelong

Description:
Become a proactive part of your business and make staff wellbeing and mental health a major priority with the IOSH Managing Occupational Health and Wellbeing. The course is designed to educate line managers in how to positively influence staff wellbeing and mental health. The IOSH Managing Occupational Health and Wellbeing course continues to utilised globally as a positive mental health provider. The qualification provides intimate understanding of how to influence mental health and internal wellbeing in the right direction. It will provide managers with the practical advice and tools to help create a healthy and productive workplace. The course will offer practical advice to manage health risks and understand cement the understanding of responsibilities for the health and wellbeing of staff.

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The IOSH Working Safely course is a perfect first step into the world of health and safety. The course introduces you to a foundational understanding of core health and safety topics in the workplace. It is an international safety certificate based on best practice and provides an awareness of general workplace hazards and focuses on why health and safety is important to the wellbeing of individual workers and those around them. The IOSH Working Safely course is recognised as an equivalent to a level 1 award in health and safety in a construction environment and is widely accessible.

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Our extremely thorough Medical Audio Transcription training covers the transcription and simple medical terminology you might come across in an administration role in medical organisations such as hospitals, surgeries and clinics.

Is this for you?

If you're looking for a career as a Medical Secretary, Medical Administrator, Medical Records Office either within a hospital or GP practice etc., this course will help you to learn how to transcribe documents containing medical terminology.

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This award contains three courses focused on helping you gain reputable medical administrator know-how. You’ll study Medical Word Processing, Medical Audio Transcription and Medical Terminology. The Medical Office Award is designed for anyone interested in developing a career in the medical industry, working in a medical office, in roles such as Medical Administrator, Medical Clerk, Medical Secretary.

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Medical Secretary Diploma Option to gain a City & Guilds / AMSPAR Level 2 and/or Level 3 Qualification Our Medical Secretary training is recognised as being one of the best programmes in its field. These courses will give you the skills employers are looking for and help gain a recognisable medical secretary qualification.

Is the Medical Secretary Qualification for you?

What do I gain from the Medical Secretary qualification? A Pitman Training Diploma is one of the most prestigious from one of the most highly regarded training organisations across the world. Nationally recognised skills for Medical Secretaries are generally considered to be advantageous when seeking employment in the healthcare sector. So you should feel confident in the knowledge that our Medical Secretary Diploma has been given short course approval from the Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators and Receptionists (AMSPAR). In fact, with highly regarded skills, there’ll be nothing stopping you from getting a well paid, highly valued role as a Medical Secretary, Medical Administrator, Healthcare Assistant, or you could use it as an initial taster into the world of nursing. On successful completion of your diploma, you’ll also have the opportunity to achieve the City & Guilds Level 2* Award in Medical Terminology qualification (additional home study is recommended).

Description:

This course helps you learn commonly used medical terminology across a wide range of disciplines. You’ll have the opportunity to achieve the City & Guilds/AMSPAR Level 2 Award and/or Level 3 Certificate in Medical Terminology qualification.

Is this for you?

This course is ideal for anyone who is wanting to work within a GP Practice, hospital or any other medical establishment and who wants to quickly learn the terminology that is frequently used. So if you're wanting to become a Medical Secretary, Medical Office Manager or work in a Medical Records Department, knowing the terminology will help you quickly get to grips with the systems.

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This flexible study Outlook course takes you through everything you need to use this popular email system as a work tool, from navigation and views through contacts and appointments, to tasks and folders.

Is this for you?

Many businesses and industries utilise this this popular Microsoft Office programme so it is ideal for anyone who needs to have a good, in depth working knowledge of this software to help maximise efficiency and productivity.

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Microsoft Excel is the world’s most popular spreadsheet program. This course is suitable for beginner to intermediate level. Over 10 self-paced lessons you’ll learn how to format your spreadsheet to best display your information, handle simple and complex formulas, insert charts, learn how to insert functions such as IFERROR and much much more.

Is this for you?

Such is the nature of this versatile spreadsheet programme, this training is ideal for those in any number of careers. For instance if you need to maintain customer data, manage accounts, maintain budgets (both business and personal); this course really will help save you time and effort and could even help you present your information in a more user-friendly way.

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This award offers the opportunity to study three core Microsoft Office programs - PowerPoint or Outlook, Word or Word Expert and Excel or Excel Expert. You can choose which version of Microsoft Office you wish to study, depending on your requirements.

Is this for you?

If you are wanting to learn the most essential skills of commonly used Microsoft Office programs, this is the Award for you.

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This comprehensive PowerPoint training course will help you get to grips with this popular presentation software. Learning with us will teach you how to produce exciting presentations for effective communication in business.

Is this for you?

Our PowerPoint course is suitable for those looking for a beginner level introduction to this popular presentation software. Many PAs, EAs, VAs, Office Managers utilise this software in their roles and obviously it’s the perfect course for anyone who wants to create interesting and engaging presentations!

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Microsoft Access is a highly worthwhile skill to have at your command as this very popular database application is widely used across many employment sectors.

Is this for you?

This popular database programme is used in many industries by those wishing to keep accurate, up to date records of customers, projects, products etc. So, for example, if you're working as a PA, EA, VA, Secretary, Administrator or Customer Services Executive, learning how to use this software properly will help you and your skill stand out from the crowd.

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Being confident in Microsoft Word is essential for anyone who either works or aspires to work in an office environment, it’s therefore very important to choose your training programme carefully.

Is this for you?

This course is suitable for beginners and is ideal for anyone who works, or aspires to, work in an office environment. For example those working in roles such as Admin Assistant, Office Administrator, Secretary, PA, EA or VA would find this course extremely valuable.

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Course Overview

The ability to mitigate and manage risk in today's modernera of business given the wide range of uncertainties, is essential to stayingone step ahead. The new NEBOSH IIRSM Certificate in Managing Risk will help youdevelop valuable risk management skills that will be applicable to anyindustry. This new qualification will help you evaluate threats to yourbusiness and effectively manage organisational risk.

The NEBOSH IIRSM Certificate in Managing Risk is a perfectchoice for anyone who wants to be able to identify, evaluate, and manage risksand understand their impacts on an organisation. It will help you develop riskmanagement skills that can be used in any organisation, industry, and job,anywhere in the world!

This qualification is particularly relevant for riskprofessionals looking to gain a broader view of risk beyond a specialism suchas health and safety, quality, or business continuity.

This course is offered via eLearning, which will allow youto complete it at your own pace and a location convenient to you, no need totravel for a course or to take time off.

Course Content

The NEBOSH IIRSM Certificate in Managing Risk covers the following topics:

•      The principles of risk and risk management
•      The risk management process and framework basedon ISO 31000
•      The relationship between psychology anddecision-making
•       How to analyse the environment in which anorganisation operates, identifying potential risks and opportunities
•       The relationship between risk management, business continuity, crisis management and organisational resilience.

Course Benefits

The course will help you make better decisions that will enable you to protect your organisation and more importantly the people thatwork for it. The course has been developed utilising the combined expertise ofNEBOSH and the IIRSM to provide a world-beating qualification.
Holders of the NEBOSH IIRSM Certificate in Managing Risk will beeligible for Associate membership of IIRSM. You will be entitled to a 25%discount off your first year’s subscription.

Assessment

It’s anticipated that it will take 28 hours to complete, with a furtherone hour for the assessment, which will be undertaken by an onscreen multiple-choiceexamination. The assessment is “on demand” which means it can be takenimmediately on conclusion of the course.

On successful completion, you will be awarded a NEBOSH IIRSM Certificatein Managing Risk with immediate access to this certificate.

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The NEBOSH Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Professionals is an advanced health and safety qualification. It replaced the NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety in April 2021.The course is made up of three units and covers legislation, hazardous agents, equipment, and workplace safety. It's assessed with 1 workplace assignment and 2 case studies. The NEBOSH International Diploma is recognised by employers and professional memberships in over 180 countries around the world! It's the ideal course if you want a successful, long-term career in health and safety. All International Diploma courses are delivered to the new syllabus specification.

Pre-requisite – NGC or equivalent level 3 qualification, learner should also be in a H&S role

Description:
Begin the journey into health and safety management and realise your true potential with the NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. This is a comprehensive foundation course designed to benefit all learners in all stages of their health and safety careers. The NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is recognised by employers and professional memberships in over 180 countries around the world! It introduces learners to the crucial Plan-Do-Act-Check model, which continues to positively influence international workplace safety.

Description:
The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is an ideal first step into health and safety and is perfect for transitioning into management. It will gift learners pivotal philosophies and understanding in baseline health and safety. The International course also comprises two central units that will cover critical topics such as health and safety management fundamentals and different types of workplace risk. The International version of the NEBOSH General Certificate is a broader qualification ideal for learners outside of the UK. The course is engineered to apply to international regulations and law, making it widely transferable. The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is recognised by employers and professional memberships in over 180 countries around the world! It introduces learners to the crucial Plan-Do-Act-Check model, which continues to positively influence international workplace safety.

Description:
The NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction is a leading qualification for the construction industry. It will give you the skill, knowledge and confidence to manage and reduce risk on a construction site. The qualification is aimed at Managers, supervisors or anyone who manages construction health and safety as part of their role. The course, based on the latest 2021 NEBOSH syllabus specification, will give you an understanding of the requirements and particular duties of the latest construction regulations. The NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction is a crucial health and safety qualification for anyone looking to transition into construction management. The course is made up of one central unit, NC1: Managing Construction Health and Safety. The unit covers 13 elements and covers critical health and safety issues, including CDM regulation, risk management, culture, and hazard control.

Description:

The NEBOSH Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Professionals is an advanced health and safety qualification. All NEBOSH Diploma courses are delivered to the new syllabus specification. The courses are available in wide range of learning methods, Online, Live-Online in a Virtual Classroom, in a traditional Classroom, or at your workplace. The course is made up of three units and covers legislation, hazardous agents, equipment, and workplace safety. It's assessed with one workplace assignment and two case studies. The NEBOSH Diploma is recognised by employers and professional memberships in over 180 countries around the world! It's the ideal course if you want a successful, long-term career in health and safety.

Pre-requisite – NGC or equivalent level 3 qualification, learner should also be in a H&S role

Description:

This diploma is fully customisable, allowing you to select four courses that best suit your requirements to help you gain professional expertise in your chosen subjects.

Is this for you?

Gain practical, work-ready skills to help start your administration career. Employers are always on the lookout for people with practical, know-how who can add value to their business from day one. So, if you’ve just left college, want to work in an office environment or are coming back in to the world of employment after a break, the Office Skills Diploma could be the ideal training for you.

Description:

This diploma is designed to teach you the fundamental skills you will need to turn you into a highly valued and well-paid office manager who can confidently juggle different tasks.

Is our Office Manager Course for you?

The Pitman Training Office Manager Diploma certificate is your route to gaining the skills and practical experience to become a respected Office Manager.

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• Gain an understanding of what payroll systems are and why you need one.
• Learn the basics of payroll systems. What you need to know, errors and the importance of communication.
• Identify the payroll systems in the United Kingdom. What to include and working with HMRC.
• Understand that you need to run an efficient payroll system. Staff training, reviews and record keeping plus much more.
• Gain insight on how employees starting and leaving the business impacts payroll. This module will provide insight into what to do, P45s and timekeeping
• Learn how to deal with HMRC when it comes to new employees, what information HMRC will need from you and how to ensure you pay the employee the correct amount each month or week.
• Learn how to calculate gross and net pay. This module will teach you the difference between gross and net pay, how to calculate them and why you need wage slips for each employee.
• Understand the different deductions you need to know about to come to net pay amounts.
• Gain insight into what statutory pay is, how long an employee qualifies, record keeping and reporting to HMRC.
• Learn about the national minimum wage based on age groups.
• Gain an understanding of the national insurance contribution systems. This module includes why we pay, the different rates, employer contributions and more.
• Learn how to manage the online PAYE system.
• Identify what the employment allowance is.
• Understand retirement schemes.
• Learn the different programs available for payroll.
• Tips to correct payroll errors.
• Understand the importance of annual reporting.

Description:

This course is designed to provide you with insight that youcan start incorporating into your work without delay. Some of the things youcan expect to learn when completing the payroll course include:

• Gain an understanding of what payroll systems are and why you need one.
• Learn the basics of payroll systems. What you need to know, errors and the importance of communication.
• Identify the payroll systems in the United Kingdom. What to include and working with HMRC.
• Understand that you need to run an efficient payroll system. Staff training, reviews and record keeping plus much more.
• Gain insight on how employees starting and leaving the business impacts payroll. This module will provide insight into what to do, P45s and timekeeping
• Learn how to deal with HMRC when it comes to new employees, what information HMRC will need from you and how to ensure you pay the employee the correct amount each month or week.
• Learn how to calculate gross and net pay. This module will teach you the difference between gross and net pay, how to calculate them and why you need wage slips for each employee.
• Understand the different deductions you need to know about to come to net pay amounts.
• Gain insight into what statutory pay is, how long an employee qualifies, record keeping and reporting to HMRC.
• Learn about the national minimum wage based on age groups.
• Gain an understanding of the national insurance contribution systems. This module includes why we pay, the different rates, employer contributions and more.
• Learn how to manage the online PAYE system.
• Identify what the employment allowance is.
• Understand retirement schemes.
• Learn the different programs available for payroll.
• Tips to correct payroll errors.
• Understand the importance of annual reporting.

Description:

Professional Executive PA Diploma The PA training can open wide the door to a rewarding career as a Personal Assistant. From here you could progress to a more in-depth Executive Assistant (EA) role where you'll need more managerial level expertise. Alternatively, you could decide to be the master of your own career and use your skills to work as a Virtual Assistant (VA) where you can dictate your own schedule and workload.

Is this for you?

With the Professional Executive PA Diploma you’ll learn how to stay one step ahead, anticipating needs and meeting the demands of this challenging, yet rewarding role.

Description:

This Sage 50 Accounts course will help you learn how to process a business’ finances using this globally renowned accounting software. This is essential, interactive training using Sage Accounts, designed for those who already have an understanding of manual bookkeeping processes.

Is this for you?

This is a must-do course for anyone wanting to enhance their career working in accounts in roles such as Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Bookkeeper etc. It would also benefit business owners who manage their own financial records. Getting to grips with Sage will help you impress potential employers and with the format of the training, you’ll have skills that are immediately applicable to the workplace. Prior experience and understanding of manual accounting procedures would be necessary.

Description:

Of all our finance courses, our Sage payroll course is the most popular and the most in demand. This online payroll training course will help you gain the understanding and practical skills you need to use this popular payroll software. This course will prepare you to gain an IAB Level 2 Award in Computerised Payroll.

Is this for you?

The Sage Payroll course is ideal for those that already work within bookkeeping and accounts, have a basic knowledge of manual payroll systems and are looking to develop their career prospects. This course will teach you with computerised payroll up to a level 2 standard. If you’re wishing to work within accounts or payroll office or a HR department, this course would be the best pick for you.

Description:

We have a range of different social media courses, all of which can be studied online. In this award, you can choose any four from the range to allow you to build your business social media knowledge.

Is this for you?

This Social Media Award is designed for anyone interested in marketing, event organising or for PAs developing a career.

Description:

Social Media for Business Diploma

This diploma covers how best to use all key social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn from a businesses perspective. You’ll look at strategy, effective communication and marketing essentials to give you a rounded skillset.

Is this for you?

Our Social Media for Business Diploma covers they key areas of how to utilise social media for business purposes, and helps you see how you can make it a part of your everyday marketing. It is designed for anyone interested in marketing, event organising, for PAs developing a career or owners of small businesses.

Description:

This SpeedWriting course is a new way to learn the BakerWrite™ SpeedWriting system in just six hours. It will help you accurately record the spoken word, to speeds over 40 wpm.

Is this for you?

If you are required to take notes or minutes in meetings as part of your role, this course will help you increase your speed and efficiency and is a modern alternative to the traditional shorthand systems.

Description:
If you work as a Secretary, Administrator, PA, EA or Office Manager for instance, your role may involve taking notes or minutes at meetings.

Description:

Why eLearning?

UKATA approved Asbestos Awareness eLearning provides you with a flexible & easily accessible learning solution. Ideal for candidates who need to be aware of the dangers associated with exposure to airborne asbestos fibres, to prevent accidental exposure. This course is ideal as a refresher in between attending classroom based UKATA Asbestos Awareness courses

.Operating Requirements

The Asbestos Awareness online course is hosted on Santia’s cloud-based Learning Management System. Alternatively, it can be hosted on a client’s LMS. (Subject to Client IT approval and testing).Optimised for use with the latest browsers, the package will run on a standard PC, laptop or tablet device*.Functionality Cookies enabled**Javascript enabled****The course will not run when Cookies and Javascript are disabled.

Hardware

A laptop/desktop computer or tablet device with internet-enabled. We do not recommend a dial-up connection for this course due to the volume of multimedia elements. A smartphone should not be used as content will not be legible. Minimum Screen Size: 1024 x 768.SoftwareBrowsers: Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari.*** *JavaScript and Cookies must be enabled. **For tablet devices the ‘SAP Litmos training’ app will need to be installed from either the Google Play Store or Apple App Store dependant on device.***In August 2021, Microsoft will cease support for Internet Explorer 11, Santia no longer recommends or offers support for users where Internet Explorer is used. We recommend the use of the latest Stable version or either; Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. The Browser version and status of JavaScript or Cookies can be verified by going to https://www.whatismybrowser.com/