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Course Reviews
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- Fit for a...PRINCE
- Parity Training
- DAVID, October 2006
- Overall rating
- Course content *****
- A taxing but rewarding course that lays out everthing you need to know about project management using PRINCE. The teacher we had for this course was fantastic, he guided us through a mountain of material and helped us to digest it (well most of it!) in the four days that we had. The final practitioner exam is hard. As is the four days preceeding it. I was working until at least 7 each night. If you are working with project it is well worth doing, no mater what level you are in the team.
- Student facilities *****
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- Social life *****
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- Distinctive and Exciting
- Sheffield Hallam University
- Katherine, April 2007
- Overall rating
- Course content *****
- The course aims to take already skilled writers from amateur level to professional, and the ever increasing list of award-winning graduates gives an indication of how successful the course is! The work is never easy and the course moves at a speedy pace, but this teaches more about deadlines and the writing industry than an easier course ever could. The tutors are all professional, talented and incredibly helpful - and are all themselves practising writers. The curriculum is clearly laid out at the start of the course but there is always plenty of help on hand for those who need to clarify any aspect of it.
- Student facilities ****
- For a course of this type, the library and IT facilities are probably the most important resources and there are no problems with these at all. The university is currently having a reshuffle of its campuses so things are set to improve in this department.
- Social life *****
- The difficulty of getting on to the course means that, once they have made it, students are excited to be there and willing to work hard. The university prides itself on fostering a atmosphere of peer support, and encourages students to support one another and offer advice and criticism on each other's work.
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- Project management
- Queen Mary, University Of London
- Mufutau Abiodun, June 2007
- Overall rating
- Course content ****
- I am willing to come and study project management in Queen mary University, but the Tution Fees is on the high side for me expenses, I am a middle income earner from Nigeria, i hope if the cost could be reduced for people from the third world contries like Nigeria from such a high profile school, we will have somthing to be happy about.And that will also help to promote Education in Nigeria.
- Student facilities *****
- I have only seen most of their structures in picture and on the net, with what i saw on the net, i believe they have nice structure in place.
- Social life *****
- The atmosphere will be good, from the comment i haerd from friend that have studied in there.
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- Don't give up in the first year - it gets better!
- Bournemouth University
- Chantelle, June 2007
- Overall rating
- Course content ****
- Events Management is a new course at Bournemouth University, therefore there are still a number of teething difficulties such as the course content. However the overall structure of the course has been constructed really well, which incorporates coursework and exams. The pace in the first year is quite slow but encourages group work so as to get to know your classmates which requires alot of time and effort when set a particular piece of coursework. But this means that you have more time to socialise and make friends (which normally involves lots of drinking) I did a BTEC National Diploma in Fashion and Clothing before coming to University and I did feel at a disadvantage in comparison to everyone in my group because the first year is extremely academic and is the equivalent of taking your AS and A Levels in one year. Having said that, as a group you all bring different qualities that help everyone in different ways and I now feel I am up to speed with everyone else. All the teachers/courseleaders are very enthusiastic about their topic areas. There is not much communication between them all which can lead to a few problems, which I think is due to the course being so new so will no doubt improve. I think this year has been a mixture of feeling frustrated and satisfied. In the beginning I found some subjects pointless and hard, which really demotivated me. However as the year has progressed I feel so proud of myself for what I have achieved in terms of my marks and making it through my exams ok. So the only word of advice I would give anyone is STICK AT IT - it might not be what you expected but it gets better in time.
- Student facilities ****
- We have different blocks spread out over the University campus and are in the process of revamping it all. As it stands certain areas are very dated but will change in the next couple of years. There are excellent resources on campus such as the library, refectory, the IT access centre.
- Social life ****
- Having made friends, going to uni was great! It was a laugh and everyone enjoyed studying so much more because you can all relate with one another. On my course, there is a majority of girls and a few boys. As a year we all get on really well, especially as we have quite a small number of students in the year (in comparison with other subjects that it) Its good because once you've made friends, you tend to socialise, filling the big gaps between seminars and lectures either by doing work in the library together, having lunch or going to the student union bar!
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- Unique Course
- Innovatory
- Inderjot, June 2007
- Overall rating
- Course content *****
- This is such a unique course and i couldn't believe the things that i learnt, for eg. did you know to influence an individual in a meeting sit to their left because we take information in from our left and give out information from our right.
- Student facilities ****
- Up to the mark
- Social life ****
- Mixed levels
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- great
- Westminster Adult Education Service
- omer, June 2007
- Overall rating
- Course content *****
- The class is very nice, we're in our 3rd term and it is very enjoyable. The tutor is extremely helpful
- Student facilities *****
- The learing centre is amazing!
- Social life *****
- We're all good friends. We've all been in this class for quite some time so we are all prety close
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- A really good, practical course
- Management Development Company (Uk) Ltd
- Stephanie, July 2007
- Overall rating
- Course content *****
- This was a really practical course and I came away with lots of useful ideas for my next event. The trainer was great, he was very experienced and made the sessions fun and relevant to all of us.
- Student facilities *****
- This was held in a boardroom and was very comfortable. Refreshments were available throughout the day.
- Social life *****
- A really great group and the trainer encouraged us to share experiences. We had a group of 8 from different backgrounds, some new to events and others like me who have been running events for some time.
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- A great refresher!
- Management Development Company (Uk) Ltd
- Natalie, July 2007
- Overall rating
- Course content *****
- As a marketing professional I have organised events in the past, but I was given a huge project to undertake and really wanted a refresh and that's exactly what this course gave me. It was fantastic, I was able to learn new things and it confirmed techniques I was already using. The speaker was really knowledgable and enthusiastic and was happy to spend some time with me in the break discussing my particular project. This course totally exceeded my expectations.
- Student facilities *****
- As I was travelling from outside of London and this course was perfectly situated and easy to access by train.
- Social life *****
- There was a great mixture of people on the course, many from large well-known brands, so it was great to meet them and find out what they were up to. We were all given a great amount of attention from the trainer and encouraged to interact with one another and he made his examples relevant to our businesses, which was so helpful.
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- Brilliant course
- Management Development Company (Uk) Ltd
- Stephen , July 2007
- Overall rating
- Course content *****
- I have been running events for a while now but, I came away from this course with lots of useful tips. The case studies were great - I even enjoyed the costings exercise. Fantastic trainer, who had loads of experience and had a great sense of humour. The group was very mixed in terms of event experience but, the trainer made everyone feel comfortable.
- Student facilities *****
- Comfortable training room, friendly and helpful staff and a central location with easy access to tubes and trains. Lunch was really good too.
- Social life *****
- A mixed ability group but we all learned a lot from the course. I'm still in touch with a couple of the other delegates. Learning was fun and really enjoyable.
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- EVERYONE will benefit from doing this course
- Middlesex University Summer School
- victoria, July 2007
- Overall rating
- Course content *****
- The teachers really made this course accessible to even the most nervous of the group. They are fun and friendly and made everyone feel relaxed and not worried about making fools of themselves. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who feels they need that little extra confidence - be they in education or any other profession.
- Student facilities *****
- The resources were more than adequate for our needs.
- Social life *****
- We had a class of 12 which was perfect for this type of course. The class was very mixed age-wise but everyone got on very well and really gelled. An extremely supportive atmosphere with interesting people and lots of enthusiasm.
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- Fantastic First Aid
- Blue Peris Mountain Centre
- Hilary, August 2007
- Overall rating
- Course content *****
- The trainer has inspired a lot of confidence in my ability. The pace was fast moving which kept us from getting bogged down.
- Student facilities *****
- Everything we needed.
- Social life *****
- A mixed group of men and women who all got on well.
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- Great course
- London College Of Communication
- lyla, August 2007
- Overall rating
- Course content ****
- Very good course. Quite intersting and rewarding with very helpful tutors
- Student facilities ****
- Good facilities and the classrooms are more than adequate for the purpose of the course
- Social life *****
- I really look foward to going to classes and the mix of people in the campus is good too.
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- He knows what he is talking about
- Achieving Your Goals - Goal Setting and Motivation Level 2 Certificate
- Self Improvement Training
- Alison, August 2007
- Overall rating
- Course content *****
- I was on one of Colin's courses last year. It was a personal development course to build our confidence. He really knows his stuff. What suprised me was, although I didn't really know what to expect, we learned so much more than I could ever have expected. The course was pretty comprehensive; about self-esteem, confidence, overcoming fears, assertiveness, stress relief, and he even introduced us to self-help therapies that really work. We all looked forward to our class.
- Student facilities *****
- Although there were a few minor glitches with the venue I went to last year (nothing to do with Colin), the courses are now online so you will have to try it out and see. If it is online, then the classroom and time should be perfect - unless yours is an ancient PC in the corner? :-? The internet is free at the library tho.
- Social life *****
- During the course no-one wanted to miss a class. When finished, every one of us wanted to continue our personal development, and learn more from this teacher who seemed to have so much much more to give. I'm sure there will be some on the motivation course he is doing online in October.
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- deal with it!
- City Lit
- daniel, August 2007
- Overall rating
- Course content *****
- great course, really gives great insight in how to deal with anger.
- Student facilities *****
- the college is very new and has everything you will need.
- Social life *****
- Everyone seemed to me to be very nice. Including the tutors.
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- enjoyed myself
- National Home Study College
- Janet, September 2007
- Overall rating
- Course content *****
- Up to date and comprehensive materials, the course started with the very basics yet taught me everything I needed.
- Student facilities *****
- Distance learning delivered to me by post. Materials were simple and easy to follow.
- Social life *****
- Not a club person, but took advantage of the opportunity to chat on the internet with other students. Made two new friiends as a result.
- Supervision and Team Leadership Introduction Reed Learning, Belfast
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About this course: This course is designed for newly appointed or soon to be promoted supervisors and team leaders. Read more
Fees: Unavailable
Qualification: No Qualification
- Applied Neurolinguistic Programming for Managers Advanced Reed Learning, Leeds
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About this course: This course is designed for managers with line responsibilities and already has a basic knowledge of Neurolinguistic Programming and a desire to apply this to the challenges of team working and organisational performance. Read more
Fees: Unavailable
Qualification: No Qualification
- Time Management Reed Learning, Belfast
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About this course: This course is valuable for anyone who feels they need to prioritise, respond to changing priorities and react assertively when others place demands on their time. Read more
Fees: Unavailable
Qualification: No Qualification
- Neuro Linguistic Programming Reed Learning, City Of Westminster
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About this course: This course is for anyone who wishes to be introduced into the world of NLP and the benefits it can provide in all aspects of participant's life. Read more
Fees: Unavailable
Qualification: No Qualification
- Negotiation Skills for Buyers Reed Learning, City Of Westminster
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About this course: This course uncovers the process, practice and psychology of negotiations for those involved in regular purchasing decisions for their organisation. Read more
Fees: Unavailable
Qualification: No Qualification
- Facilitating Effective Meetings Certificate Birmingham Metropolitan College, Sutton Coldfield
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About this course: This course is designed for people who want to improve both their skills and confidence in order to facilitate effective meetings. Read more
Fees: Unavailable
Qualification: Course Certificate
- Managing Difficult People Intermediate Reed Learning, Bristol
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About this course: This course is for managers who consider one or more members of their team to be difficult and HR professionals who are looking to learn best practice in this area. Read more
Fees: Unavailable
Qualification: No Qualification
- Information that Influences Reed Learning, City Of Westminster
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About this course: This course is suitable for financial and other managers or anyone who prepares reports, notes or slides, or designs management accounts packs or key performance indicators forms. Read more
Fees: Unavailable
Qualification: No Qualification
- Business Writing Techniques Birmingham Metropolitan College, Sutton Coldfield
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About this course: This course is designed for those who wishes to produce error-free letters, reports, memos and emails. Read more
Fees: Unavailable
Qualification: No Qualification
- Art of Conducting Meetings Intermediate Reed Learning, Edinburgh
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About this course: This course gives a full understanding of the meeting process and how to control and energise discussion. Read more
Fees: Unavailable
Qualification: No Qualification
- Communication Certificate Birmingham Metropolitan College, Sutton Coldfield
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About this course: This course is designed to improve the efficiency of the individual, how to build relationships and the interpretation of the influence of others. Read more
Fees: Unavailable
Qualification: Course Certificate
- People Management for Projects Reed Learning, Edinburgh
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About this course: This course is suitable for anyone looking to deliver projects on time and to budget through effective management of people. Read more
Fees: Unavailable
Qualification: No Qualification
- Managing Successful Programmes Foundation and Practitioner 2007 Version Certificate Maven Training, Reading
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About this course: This is a fast paced examination-based course which equips delegates with a detailed knowledge and structure of the MSP method covering how programmes evolve and how they are managed throughout their lifecycle. Read more
Fees: £1245 excluding VAT. Price includes course materials, exam fee, lunch and refreshments
Qualification: Course Certificate
- Mediation at Work Reed Learning, Belfast
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About this course: This course aims to give managers the skills and tools to effectively mediate and resolve grievances in the workplace before they escalate, saving time and money to ensure the team remains as productive as possible. Read more
Fees: Unavailable
Qualification: No Qualification
- Emotional Intelligence Advanced Reed Learning, Leeds
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About this course: This course is about understanding how emotion affects work performance and relationships in the workplace. Read more
Fees: Unavailable
Qualification: No Qualification
- Minute Taking Reed Learning, City Of Westminster
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About this course: This course shows to compile concise meeting notes covering all key points without wasting words or time. Read more
Fees: Unavailable
Qualification: No Qualification
- Art of Being Brilliant Reed Learning, Bristol
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About this course: This course is for people with an open mind who wish to explore unconventional approaches to persuading and influencing. Read more
Fees: Unavailable
Qualification: No Qualification
- Motivational Techniques Reed Learning, Leeds
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About this course: This course is designed for managers, team leaders and supervisors who wish to develop excellent morale and high quality performance. Read more
Fees: Unavailable
Qualification: No Qualification
- Persuading and Influencing People Reed Learning, Edinburgh
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About this course: This course is for anyone who needs to build a relationship within their organisation in order to get colleagues on side and for those in a sales or account management role who are dealing with potentially difficult customers or situations. Read more
Fees: Unavailable
Qualification: No Qualification
- Essentials of Management Introduction Reed Learning, City Of Westminster
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About this course: This course is suitable for people managers from all disciplines and backgrounds, particularly those who have some practical management experience that they are looking to build on in order to progress in their career. Read more
Fees: Unavailable
Qualification: No Qualification