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Professional development opportunities in Scotland
Scotland is one of the four countries, together with England, Wales and Northern Ireland, which make up the United Kingdom. It covers the northern third of the island of Great Britain and in addition to the mainland is made up of around 800 islands. Scotland has a thriving and diversified economy that offers a range of different career opportunities for those living in the country, from financial services to oil and gas and renewable energy. In addition, the strong relationship between Scottish government, industry and the academic sector has produced a steady flow of initiatives, grants and policies dedicated to promoting education and skills development in order to meet recruitment demands.
Edinburgh, the capital, is home to the Scottish Government which is independently represented in both the European Union and European Parliament. Glasgow, the largest Scottish city, was once one of the world’s leading industrial cities. Scottish waters consist of a large part of the North Atlantic and the North Sea, and contain the largest oil reserves in the European Union. This has given Aberdeen, the third largest Scottish city, the title of Europe’s oil capital.
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Advancing Negotiation Skills Scotwork UK Ltd
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2.5 days
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2,335 GBP
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Multiple (3)
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The unique Scotwork method is based upon an understanding that all negotiations have an underlying structure. Scotwork calls this the...
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AutoCAD Essentials Course Benchmarq Training |
1 - 2 days
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445 GBP
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Multiple (3)
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During this course you will learn all of the fundamentals of the latest version of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. We...
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Exploration and Production Accounting - Level 1 MDT International
(13)
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3 days
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1,950 GBP
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Multiple (4)
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This three-day Exploration and Production Accounting training course is introductory and is designed to help personnel gain a comprehensive overview...
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PTT Train the Trainer (ILM) Target Training Associates
(60)
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2 days
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695 GBP
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Multiple (17)
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Becoming skilled in any professional sector isn't easy, but learning how to impart these skills to others in an effective...
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CQI IRCA ISO 9001:2015 QMS (Quality) Internal Auditor training (A17931) NQA Certification Ltd |
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2 days
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699 GBP
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Multiple (6)
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Expand your auditing skills and achieve the recognised standard of IRCA for internal auditors. This two day course takes an in-depth...
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BCS GDPR Update: Foundation Certificate in Data Protection Market Street Consultants Ltd |
1 day
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775 GBP
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Glasgow
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The BCS GDPR Update Foundation Certificate in Data Protection is intended to provide a comprehensive update for BCS Foundation Certificate...
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Negotiation Skills for the Oil and Gas Industry MDT International
(6)
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5 days
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2,750 GBP
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Multiple (4)
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This Negotiation skills for the oil and gas industry course is an essential first step for professionals in the oil...
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Exploration and Production Accounting - Level 2 MDT International
(11)
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5 days
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2,750 GBP
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Multiple (4)
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This five-day Level 2 Exploration and Production Accounting training course is designed to help personnel that have some knowledge of accounting...
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Basic Electrical Centrica Business Solutions |
3 days
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375 GBP
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Multiple (6)
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With companies in many market sectors and industries radically streamlining their maintenance and technical workforce departments, the onus is on...
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City & Guilds 2382-15 Centrica Business Solutions |
4 days
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420 GBP
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Multiple (6)
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This course provides electrical personnel with clear and thorough preparation for the City & Guilds 2382-15 17th Edition BS7671 Wiring...
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NEBOSH National Diploma Astutis Ltd
(3)
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6 weeks
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5,950 GBP
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Multiple (10)
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The NEBOSH Diploma is the most well regarded and most recognised qualification in Health and Safety around the world. Achieving...
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NEBOSH National General Certificate Astutis Ltd
(5)
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10 days
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1,695 GBP
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Multiple (15)
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The NEBOSH National General Certificate is widely recognised as the qualification to have for all professionals in the Health & Safety...
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CQI IRCA ISO 9001:2015 QMS (Quality) Lead Auditor (A18022) NQA Certification Ltd |
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5 days
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1,350 GBP
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Multiple (5)
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An intensive five day IRCA certified course for quality professionals who are required to plan, oversee and conduct external 3rd...
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Advanced Closing Skills PTP Training & Marketing Ltd
(6)
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1 day
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390 GBP
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Multiple (7)
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This advanced closing skills course is specifically designed for more experienced sales people, it reviews the sales process and identifies...
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Advanced Customer Service for the Public Sector PTP Training & Marketing Ltd |
1 day
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390 GBP
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Multiple (7)
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An inspirational and interactive course that teaches advanced customer service skills that create a pro-active customer focus within your team....
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Advanced Negotiation Skills PTP Training & Marketing Ltd |
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1 day
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450 GBP
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Multiple (7)
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This is an advanced course which is specifically designed to allow you to update, review and assess your style of...
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BCS Modelling Business Processes Focus on Training |
2 or 3 Days
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795 GBP
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Multiple (13)
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This course from Focus on Training equips participants with the practical skills in leading and facilitating change within a business...
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Body Language - The Hidden Secret of Communicating Successfully PTP Training & Marketing Ltd
(13)
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1 day
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450 GBP
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Multiple (7)
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Why is it that some people seem able to consistently communicate better than others? Research has shown that it is...
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Certified Agile Project Management - Foundation & Practitioner Focus on Training |
4 to 5 Days
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1,110 GBP
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Multiple (10)
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Building on the DSDM approach, this course places Agile within a comprehensive project cycle, aiming to enable delivery of Agile...
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Certified Agile Project Management Foundation Focus on Training |
2 to 3 Days
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719 GBP
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Multiple (9)
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Accredited by the APMG and created in conjunction with the DSDM Consortium, this certification course from Focus on Training equips...
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Certified EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Foundation - IBITGQ Focus on Training |
1 day
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475 GBP
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Multiple (13)
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This one-day course from Focus on Training will equip participants with an in-depth foundation in the EU GDPR, along with...
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Certified Scrum Product Owner Focus on Training |
2 days
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890 GBP
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Multiple (5)
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Upon completion of this two-day course from Focus on Training, participants will be designated Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) and...
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Communication Skills PTP Training & Marketing Ltd
(23)
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1 day
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450 GBP
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Multiple (7)
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This communication skills course is aimed at helping delegates communicate more effectively with customers and colleagues. It will look at...
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Credit Control PTP Training & Marketing Ltd
(19)
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1 day
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450 GBP
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Multiple (7)
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Credit Control. The aim of this course is to provide managers with an awareness and basic understanding of credit control...
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Customer Care PTP Training & Marketing Ltd
(11)
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1 day
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390 GBP
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Multiple (7)
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This practical and interactive customer care course provides an overview of the personal and professional skills for staff that are...
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Customer Excellence for Finance Staff PTP Training & Marketing Ltd
(4)
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1 day
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390 GBP
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Multiple (7)
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This course will enable participants to understand who their customers are and what they require us to do in order...
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Effective Time Management Focus on Training |
1 day
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425 GBP
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Multiple (6)
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Regard time as a resource to be managed. Identify and focus on your objectives and key areas of responsibilities. Idebtify...
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Essential Advertising PTP Training & Marketing Ltd |
1 day
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390 GBP
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Multiple (7)
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Whether you employ an advertising agency or do it yourself, this workshop will enable you to focus on the critical...
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Finance For Non-Finance Managers PTP Training & Marketing Ltd
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1 day
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450 GBP
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Multiple (7)
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Many business decisions are made which are based on, or have a major impact on, the finances. The aim of...
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Generating New Business by Telephone PTP Training & Marketing Ltd
(24)
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1 day
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390 GBP
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Multiple (7)
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This generating new business by telephone course is guaranteed to give delegates the confidence to make calls professionally. Demonstrations of...
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Getting The Balance Right - Half Day (am) PTP Training & Marketing Ltd |
0.5 days
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250 GBP
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Multiple (7)
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This hands-on course will give delegates the opportunity to take time out from their busy schedules to pause and reflect...
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Implementing SAFe 4.5 with SPC4 Certification Focus on Training |
4 days
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1,920 GBP
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Multiple (5)
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This four-day course will prepare you to lead an enterprise Agile transformation by leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®). You...
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Introduction to Management and Supervisory Skills PTP Training & Marketing Ltd
(64)
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1 day
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450 GBP
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Multiple (7)
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This introduction to management and supervisory skills course is designed to help delegates understand the initial skills and responsibilities that...
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Key Selling Skills PTP Training & Marketing Ltd
(19)
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1 day
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390 GBP
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Multiple (7)
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The key selling skills sales training course (also known as Three and half steps to selling) teaches delegates how to...
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Leadership Skills Development Impellus |
1 day
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649 GBP
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Multiple (25)
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This one-day training programme examines the natural leadership styles of each participant and allows them to understand the impact they are...
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Negotiating to a Satisfactory Close PTP Training & Marketing Ltd
(4)
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1 day
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390 GBP
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Multiple (7)
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Negotiating to a satisfactory close. A crucial part of the sales process is the negotiation phase, and it is poor...
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Planning & Prioritisation for the Busy Sales Person PTP Training & Marketing Ltd
(1)
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1 day
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390 GBP
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Multiple (7)
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This course covers the importance of planning and prioritisation in the business environment. Personal time management and life management are...
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Project Management PTP Training & Marketing Ltd
(27)
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1 day
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450 GBP
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Multiple (7)
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Most organisations, whether they are in the private or public sector, undertake a certain amount of project work in their...
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Sales Management (1 day course) PTP Training & Marketing Ltd
(1)
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1 day
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450 GBP
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Multiple (7)
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After defining Sales Management, this course investigates how to establish a marketing strategy, looking at the sales & marketing tools...
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Sales Management (2 day course) PTP Training & Marketing Ltd
(10)
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2 days
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900 GBP
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Multiple (7)
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What is Sales Management? The course discovers how this fits into the organisational framework. More in depth than the one-day...
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Selling for Non-Sales Professionals PTP Training & Marketing Ltd
(9)
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1 day
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390 GBP
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Multiple (7)
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Professional people in many disciplines find themselves having to sell. The technical specialist to the client, the finance expert to...
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Stress Busters - Half Day (pm) PTP Training & Marketing Ltd
(1)
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0.5 days
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250 GBP
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Multiple (7)
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This course will give delegates a range of skills to manage their own stress levels, before during and after potentially...
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Successful International Joint Venture Teamworking PTP Training & Marketing Ltd |
1 day
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450 GBP
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Multiple (7)
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This practical, highly interactive cultural teambuilding workshop identifies the keys to understanding different cultural perspectives, and will help the participants...
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Sustaining Effective Financial Control PTP Training & Marketing Ltd
(1)
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1 day
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450 GBP
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Multiple (7)
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This Sustaining Effective Financial Control course is a one-day workshop style course which will demonstrate how, by accessing the correct...
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The Roles and Responsibilities of a Director PTP Training & Marketing Ltd
(5)
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1 day
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450 GBP
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Multiple (7)
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This 1 day workshop style course identifies the particular legal, and other duties and responsibilities, that are implicitly conferred on...
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Time Management PTP Training & Marketing Ltd
(31)
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1 day
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450 GBP
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Multiple (7)
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Time is a limited resource and it is essential in organisations that the right task is done at the right...
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Walk, Talk, Stance for Maximum Impact PTP Training & Marketing Ltd
(1)
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1 day
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450 GBP
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Multiple (7)
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We have only 15 seconds to make a first impression! Frightening when you think that, no matter how well we...
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Advanced Customer Service for the Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Industry PTP Training & Marketing Ltd |
1 day
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390 GBP
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Multiple (7)
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An inspirational and interactive course that teaches advanced customer service skills that create a pro-active customer focus within your team....
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Advanced Listening Skills PTP Training & Marketing Ltd
(8)
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1 day
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450 GBP
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Multiple (7)
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There are many reasons why people struggle to listen effectively. These include: Believing that the only way to put their...
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Amazon Web Services - Architecting on AWS Focus on Training |
3 days
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1,495 GBP
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Multiple (8)
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers a scalable and flexible cloud computing platform. Architecting applications in the cloud presents new opportunities,...
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More about Professional development opportunities in Scotland
With a population of around 5.3 million, Scotland’s economic output, measured in terms of GVA (Gross Value Added) per capita, is on a similar level to that of the UK as a whole. Similarly to others across Europe, the Scottish economy is now a modern one, meaning that it has diversified moved away from a traditional reliance on manufacturing to a greater focus on services. Thriving industries include:
Within the energy sector, the country’s extensive oil and gas reserves have created a particularly high demand for energy-related skills, with the Scottish Government predicting a need for 95,000 new recruits between 2013 and 2020. As a result, Scotland is one of the most popular locations for training in oil and gas, with Aberdeen a primary destination for those looking to train both in technical areas – drilling, exploration, production, petrophysics – and in aspects such as project management, auditing, accounting and management for oil & gas operations.
Vocational Qualifications in Scotland
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is responsible for the country’s education awards and accreditation, playing a role equivalent to that of Ofqual in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The most well-known type of vocational qualification regulated by the SQA is the Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ), a competence-based award developed in line with National Occupational Standards (NOS) that certifies a professional’s ability to work effectively in a real working environment. An equivalent to England’s National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs), SVQs are available at 5 different levels and across a wide range of industries, from accounting to jewellery, to mechanical engineering.
Funding for this type of qualification and other professional training programmes is available via Skills Development Scotland, the national body responsible for supporting individuals and organisations in their skills development.