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Business skills courses

Master the essentials with our Business Skills courses, where you'll learn how to write a technical report, create clear specifications for procurement, and build strong commercial awareness.

Step up in your career with our training on project management, how to negotiate effectively, and develop the skills you need to succeed as a manager.

Commercial awareness for technical people

A one-day course that helps technical professionals understand the commercial environment they work in.

Learn how your role fits into the bigger business picture, and how decisions around sales, estimating, risk, and intellectual property impact project success.

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Introduction to negotiation

This interactive one-day workshop introduces the essentials of negotiation.

Ideal for those new to the skill or who find it daunting, it focuses on achieving fair outcomes through practical exercises and real-world scenarios.

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Developing effective specifications

A practical one-day course for anyone involved in writing or managing specifications.

Learn how to create clear, fit-for-purpose scopes of work that reduce risk, improve outcomes, and support successful procurement and contracting.

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Technical report writing

Designed for professionals who want to improve their technical writing, this 1.5-day webinar teaches how to write clear, concise, and effective reports that reflect your expertise and meet the needs of your audience.

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Project management techniques

A two-day course offering practical tools and techniques for managing projects successfully.

Learn how to handle stakeholders, scope, scheduling, and delivery, with a focus on real-world application beyond formal methodologies.

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Starting out in management

Perfect for new or aspiring managers, this one-day course introduces key management styles and techniques to help you lead teams confidently, improve team dynamics, and motivate others effectively.

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