Events and training

Tuesday 28 September 2010 0930-1630

Training ~ Effective Networking

Venue: Capital House, 2 Festival Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9SU

This course will show delegates exactly what not to do when attending a networking event. It will demonstrate how to get better results from networking, how to enjoy the whole networking process and how to make lasting business relationships.

Wednesday 29 September 2010 0930-1630

Training ~ Key Aspects of Effective Exporting - Dundee

Venue: Dundee Chamber of Commerce, Unit 11, City Quay, Camperdown Street, Dundee DD1 3JA

This introductory level course is for those new to International Trade, or who are interested in the basic principles of exporting. Delegates will develop an increased awareness of customs regulations, compliancer issues and other related topics encountered in the export process.

Thursday 30 September 2010 0930-1630

Training ~ Effective Meetings

Venue: Capital House, 2 Festival Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9SU

This course will equip delegates with the understanding of how groups and teams work and give them the skills and techniques to manage meetings where they are chairperson and to facilitate meetings where they are a participant.

Monday 4 October 2010

Event ~ Premier Series Dinner with Tesco Bank

This event is by invitation only for those of partner/director level and above.

Tuesday 5 October 2010 0930-1630

Training ~ Selling for Success

Venue: Capital House, 2 Festival Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9SU

This course is designed to equip staff with an understanding of effective sales techniques and give them the confidence to use them.

Wednesday 6 October 2010

Event ~ Who's leading you?

In a world fraught with uncertainty, leadership in practice is the only leadership that can make a difference! Come along to find out more and hear what our panel of distinguished speakers have to say on the practice of leadership and share their experiences. John Rendall, CEO(Scotland) - HSBC; Alison Walker - Former BBC Sports Presenter; David Anderson, Head of Economic Development - Edinbugh City Council ; Charles Edwards, Director- Edinburgh Institute & Jim McPhillemy, COO - Scottish & So

Monday 11 October 2010 0930-1630

Training ~ First Aid at Work HSE Qualifying (18hrs / 3 Days)

Venue: The Premier Travel Inn, Morrison Link, Haymarket, Edinburgh

In accordance with the Approved code of Practice to the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, if a nominated First Aider is legally required for your organisation, then this is the course for you.

Tuesday 12 October 2010 0930-1630

Training ~ Leadership Skills - Full Day

Venue: Capital House, 2 Festival Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9SU

Designed for managers, team leaders and supervisors this course is for people who may have some experience of leading, but have had little or no formal training in leadership or management skills. Participants may be new to a leadership role, or may wish to develop their leadership and management skills further.

Tuesday 12 October 2010

Event ~ Shaken, not stirred - cocktail night

Have you ever wondered how to make your favourite cocktail? Do you want to make and shake your own? Come along to our relaxed cocktail night where you will be given a full cocktail demonstration. Book on and get mixing!!

Wednesday 13 October 2010 1330-1630

Training ~ Electronic Certificates of Origin (E-Cert)

Venue: Capital House, Festival Square, Edinburgh

The EC Certificates of Origin is a way of applying for EC and Arab Certificates of Origin electronically... Faster, Secure and Effective UK exporters now can apply online from their PCs connected to the Internet for an EC or an Arab Certificate of Origin.

Wednesday 13 October 2010 0930-1230

Training ~ Understanding Incoterms

Venue: Capital House, Festival Square, Edinburgh

This course is aimed at personnel who may require to strengthen their existing knowledge with regards to the application of individual Delivery terms.

Thursday 14 October 2010 0930-1630

Training ~ Emergency First Aid at Work (1Day)

Venue: The Premier Travel Inn, Morrison Link, Haymarket, Edinburgh

This introductory level course is suitable for most low-risk employers in meeting their legal obligations for minimum first aid provision in the workplace.

Thursday 14 October 2010 1330-1630

Training ~ Stop Procrastinating and Win That Tender NOW

Venue: Capital House, 2 Festival Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9SU

Do you think about completing a tender more than once before you actually get started on it? If you find yourself having two to three weeks’ notice, but always seem to complete the tender just before the deadline, this course is for you! This course will equip you with the skills to complete tender documentation and enjoy the process.