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Why train with us? We have small class sizes of an average of 10 persons per class (individual attention guaranteed) Top Trainers (all are leaders within their respective fields), locally delivered and exceptionally good value for money.

 

Certificate in Supervisory Management (FETAC Level 6)

Course Dates: 24th April, 1st, 8th & 29th May

Member Rate: €450.00

The transition from an individual team member to a supervisory role is one of the most critical and difficult career moves. Most are promoted because they are good at doing their job, not because they are good at supervising others. Representing the largest pool of management in most companies, supervisors prove vital to an organisation’s success and investment in their development is crucial. Following the completion of this 4 day programme, you will have:

  • Acquired the theoretical knowledge enabling you to understand the role and responsibilities of a supervisor
  •  Acquired a range of supervisory and management skills
  • Developed good interpersonal communication skills
  • Demonstrated the confidence to deal with a variety of challenging situations
  • Developed good work practices appropriate to your role as supervisor/line manager.

The course is designed for:

  •  Existing Team Leaders and Supervisors who wish to gain a formal accredited qualification in Supervisory Management.
  • Newly appointed Team Leaders and Supervisors who wish to learn how to manage operations, people and teams.
  •  Managers in business who have direct reports and wish to learn best-practice techniques for managing people through teamwork.
  • People who wish to gain a professional, accredited qualification in the area of Supervisory Management.

Following successful completion you will receive a FETAC Level 6 minor award in Supervisory Management, and at a cost of only €450.00 for members. Places are limited to 8 so don’t delay, BOOK TODAY!

 

“Beyond the Basics” – MS Powerpoint 2007/2010

Course Date: 26th April  

Member Rate: €100.00

This one day programme will teach you how to produce and run professional looking slide shows. The course reviews the basics of PowerPoint to quickly run through shortcuts and speed keys, working through from text based slide content through to alternative options - inserting ClipArt, pictures, photos, diagrams, movie clips etc. The course will then look at formatting the slide show including applying PowerPoint design templates and creating your own design templates for future use. Then learn how to run the slide show in the most professional way possible through the use of some simple keys.

Our “Beyond the Basics” Course, costing only €100.00 includes:

  • The Do’s and Don’ts of PowerPoint
  • Working with Slides
  • Formatting the Presentation
  • Logos/Clipart/Pictures
  • Working with Charts
  • Diagrams
  • Drawing Tools
  • Multimedia
  • Adding the Finishing Touches
  • Creating a Slide Show

This course is suitable for those who are already familiar with the basics of MS PowerPoint and would now like to build on that knowledge. BOOK NOW

 

Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt)

Course Dates: 8 Days:2nd & 3rd May, 21st & 22nd May, 11th, 12th, 18th & 25th June

Member Rate: €900.00

In these challenging times, all companies need to ensure that they are controlling current costs and taking the steps needed to enhance their future performance. Lean Six Sigma helps companies streamline operations, increase value and reduce waste. Lean Six Sigma is a prescription for regaining business health and transforming a company, a way to cut waste from its operations and of increasing productivity and improving quality.

 

Lean Six Sigma Green Belts are vital assets to any business. They are key employees equipped with specialist tools to make these ‘changes for the better’ happen. Utilizing a vast array of tools, Lean Six Sigma focuses on improving speed and quality of a product or service, regardless of the industrial sector or size of the business, helping a business in becoming better and faster, providing a greater value product to the customer. They are key employees equipped with specialist tools to make these ‘changes for the better’ happen. Utilizing a vast array of tools, Lean Six Sigma focuses on improving speed and quality of a product or service, regardless of the industrial sector or size of the business, helping a business in becoming better and faster, providing a greater value product to the customer.

 

At the end of this training programme you will be able to:

  • Understand Continuous Improvement.
  • Understand Lean Six Sigma methodology and DMAIC.
  • Understand Change Management and tools used.
  • Understand how to use the most important tools in DMAIC phases.
  • Identify sources of waste and variation within the business.
  • Use Lean Six Sigma as an efficient and effective cost reduction strategy.

This course is intended for those employees within a business who are engaged in daily problem solving and/or project management, for example Process Engineers, Quality Technicians and Engineers, Maintenance, Supervisors, Managers and Project Managers.

Our next Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt) course starts on 2nd May next and is of eight days duration delivered over three months for ONLY €900 so BOOK NOW!!

 

 See our full range of courses at www.corkchamber.ie/training

Bookings can be completed through the website and enquiries should be directed to Aoife@corkchamber.ie  (Training Services Administrator)




BUSINESS SCHOOL CALENDAR

April

Certificate in Supervisory Management                                    24th April

MS PowerPoint ‘Beyond the Basics’                                        26th April

Present & Express with Confidence                                            30th April

 

May

Lean Six Sigma                                                                          2nd May

E-Mail & Business Writing                                                          2nd May

MS Word Intermediate                                                                3rd May

PMI Exam Preparation                                                                 7th May

MS Excel Advanced                                                                   8th May

Train the Trainer                                                                        14th May

Introduction to Technical Writing                                                15th May

Personal Productivity using MS Outlook                                     20th May

Finance for Non-Financial Managers                                          23rd May

Project Management Professional                                               28th May

 

June

Project Management Professional                                            18th June

 

September

Certificate in Business & Executive Coaching Leadership    10Th September

 

October

Certificate in Business & Executive Coaching Leadership       15th October

 

 

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