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SUMMARY:Better Business Writing - 1-day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Duration: 1 day \nWe can deliver training onsite at your workplace. We can also deliver this course virtually via Teams if preferred. \nAvailable on our open schedule timetables in Edinburgh and Glasgow. \nOverview: \nMost people\, even if they are not involved in business\, have probably written some form of business communication at one time. This may have been a letter of complaint to a company\, or a letter to the bank manager asking for an overdraft. Whatever the reason\, or type of communication\, business writing is something that we are all involved in at some point in our lives. It is therefore important that we know what it is\, how to do it and how to do it well. \nFor some people\, it is a vital skill; according to a survey of employer’s world-wide\, writing correctly and persuasively comes top of the list of skills needed for professional success. \nAlthough business writing can seem a little overwhelming to begin with\, it can be relatively easy to learn – one you understand the basics of what is required. \n  \n  \nThere are several benefits to learning how to write good business documents: \n\nYou can make a good impression on others if your writing is well prepared and produced.\nYou will save time when writing documents\, if you know how to plan and prepare them.\nYoui will save other people time if your documents are clearly written and easy to read.\nYou will create a good impression of yourself to those around you.\nYou will create a good impression of your organization.\n\n  \nCourse program:  NB all timings are approximate. \n9:30am – 10:45am:       Introduction \nWhy it is important? \nThe benefits of good business writing \nGetting back to basics \nGrammar and punctuation \nSpelling \nBREAK \n11:00am – 12:45am:     Writing with impact \nBe clear \nWrite less \nActive verbs \nSetting the tone \nUsing positive v negative language \nCondescension \nCliches and jargon \nWriting with your reader in mind \nNon-sexist language \nLUNCH \n1:30pm – 2:45pm:         Structure ad style \nKnow your audience and know your purpose \nBREAK \n3:00pm – 4:15pm:        Practice \n4:15pm – 4:30pm:        Summary and close \n  \nDuration: 1 day \nWe can deliver training onsite at your workplace. We can also deliver this course virtually via Teams if preferred. \nAvailable on our open schedule timetables in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
URL:https://pitmantrainingscotland.co.uk/event/better-business-writing-1-day-workshop-2/2026-11-03/
LOCATION:Glasgow\, 3rd Floor\, Tontine House 8 Gordon Street\, Glasgow\, G1 3PL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Better Business Writing,Glasgow,Seminar Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Pitman Training Centre %E2%80%93 Glasgow":MAILTO:glasgow@pitman-training.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTSTAMP:20260903T235719
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UID:10005137-1793784600-1793896200@pitmantrainingscotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Supervisory Skills – 2-day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:CPD Accredited \nTutor led training\, delivered in person – available on our schedule timetables in Edinburgh and Glasgow. \nWe can deliver this course onsite at your workplace or via virtual classrooms if preferred. \nOverview: \nGet better results from your team. \nWould enhanced supervisory skills be of benefit to you or any other of your employees? \nAre you a supervisor or team leader who would like to get better results from your team? \nAre you interested in working with an experienced provider of innovative\, effective\, and enjoyable training solutions? \nCompetent and confident supervisors are critical to the success of all organisations – in terms of how they manage their teams\, tasks\, and change. \nThis course develops core supervisory competencies and provides a range of techniques that supervisors can immediately use to enhance the results they get. \nThe course has been designed for new supervisors/ team leaders/ managers or those in these roles who have not received any formal supervisory skills training. \nIt is delivered in a format to engage all learning styles and to stimulate changes in behaviour after the course. Typically\, this involves a mix of trainer-led insight\, delegate participation\, team activity\, practical exercises and learning views. \nOur trainers are experienced in creating positive learning environments where participants feel comfortable in sharing experiences and practicing skills. \nAim: \nThe aim of the course is to provide participants with a range of skills\, methodologies\, and techniques to enhance their ability to supervise people\, tasks and change effectively. \n  \nWhat you will learn: \n\nHow to become a credible supervisor\nHow to communicate successfully\, using verbal and non-verbal modes of communication: asking specific questions and active listening\nHow to prioritise tasks and manage their time more effectively\nHow to delegate appropriate tasks productively\nHow to make well informed decisions\nHow to motivate team members to deliver desired results\nHow to build a positive working environment\nHow to deal with challenging team member and work solutions\n\n  \nDuration: 2 days \nWe can deliver this course onsite at your workplace or via virtual classrooms if preferred.
URL:https://pitmantrainingscotland.co.uk/event/supervisory-skills-2-day-workshop-5/2026-11-04/
LOCATION:Glasgow\, 3rd Floor\, Tontine House 8 Gordon Street\, Glasgow\, G1 3PL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Glasgow,Personal Development Workshops,Seminar Courses,Supervisory Skills
ORGANIZER;CN="Pitman Training Centre %E2%80%93 Glasgow":MAILTO:glasgow@pitman-training.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261110
DTSTAMP:20260903T235719
CREATED:20241030T164151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T140154Z
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SUMMARY:Professional Receptionist – 1-day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Duration: 1 day \nWe can deliver this course onsite at your workplace or via virtual classrooms if preferred. \nAvailable on our open schedule timetables in Edinburgh and Glasgow. \nSeveral phone lines are ringing; colleagues are asking questions\, and now here comes a customer or client. How do you calmly handle several people simultaneously with professionalism and poise? \nThis course is specifically designed to address just that scenario and other important challenges that receptionists face. In addition to learning effective verbal and visual communication skills\, participants will learn how to interact successfully with even the most demanding individuals and situations. \nObjectives: \n\nTo understand the importance of the Receptionist’s role\nTo learn how to make a first impression people remember\nTo review best telephone practice\nTo develop strategies for dealing with difficult people and situations\n\nWhat you will learn: \n\nTo adopt appropriate telephone techniques\nTo receive visitors professionally\nTo direct calls correctly\nTo deal with difficult people and situations\nTo improve personal effectiveness\n\nWho should attend? \nStaff who are representing the company in a front-line reception position. Or those who are asked to deputise in this important role from time to time. \n  \nDuration: 1 day \nWe can deliver this course onsite at your workplace or via virtual classrooms if preferred. \nAvailable on our open schedule timetables in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
URL:https://pitmantrainingscotland.co.uk/event/professional-receptionist-1-day-workshop-2/2026-11-09/
LOCATION:Glasgow\, 3rd Floor\, Tontine House 8 Gordon Street\, Glasgow\, G1 3PL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Glasgow,Personal Development Workshops,Professional Receptionist,Seminar Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Pitman Training Centre %E2%80%93 Glasgow":MAILTO:glasgow@pitman-training.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTSTAMP:20260903T235719
CREATED:20241029T140634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T124543Z
UID:10004954-1794303000-1794416400@pitmantrainingscotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:MS Project Complete – Tutor Led
DESCRIPTION:Duration: 2 Day \nWe can deliver training onsite at your workplace or via virtual classrooms if preferred. \nFor individuals who have never used Project or have only used Project for limited tasks. At the end of the 2-day session you will be able to create professional looking planning documentation. \nWhat you will learn: \n\n\n\nProject Introduction\nResources\n\n\n·      Ribbon Bar Overview\n·      Creating Resource Calendars\n\n\n·      Tasks Area\n·      Create Resources\n\n\n·      Gantt Chart Area\n·      Assign Resources to Tasks\n\n\n·      View Navigation\n·      Over Allocation\n\n\n·      Starting a Project Overview\n·      Team Planner View\n\n\n·      Project Calendars\n\n\n\n\nGantt Charts\n\n\nCreating Tasks\n·      Formatting Gantt Charts\n\n\n·      Insert Tasks\n·      Altering Gantt Chart Styles\n\n\n·      Delete and Move Tasks\n\n\n\n·      Promote/Demote Tasks\nCompleting Tasks\n\n\n·      Link tasks\n·      Set Baseline\n\n\n·      Manual & Auto Scheduling\n·      Tracking View\n\n\n·      Predecessors\n·      View Reports\n\n\n·      Task Types\n·      Filter Tasks\n\n\n·      Setting Restraints\n·      Percentage Complete\n\n\n·      Adding Task Summary & Outline Numbers\n\n\n\n\nPrinting & Views\n\n\nCosts\n·      Print Preview\n\n\n·      Creating Costs\n·      Page Setup\n\n\n·      Assign Costs to Tasks\n\n\n\n·      Add New Columns\n\n\n\n\n  \nDuration: 2 Day \nWe can deliver training onsite at your workplace or via virtual classrooms if preferred.
URL:https://pitmantrainingscotland.co.uk/event/ms-project-complete-tutor-led-2/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:Glasgow\, 3rd Floor\, Tontine House 8 Gordon Street\, Glasgow\, G1 3PL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Glasgow,MS Project Complete,Seminar Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Pitman Training Centre %E2%80%93 Glasgow":MAILTO:glasgow@pitman-training.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261113
DTSTAMP:20260903T235719
CREATED:20250108T112212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T120957Z
UID:10004868-1794475800-1794502800@pitmantrainingscotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Excel Intermediate – Tutor Led
DESCRIPTION:Duration: 1 Day \nWe can deliver training onsite at your workplace or via virtual classrooms if preferred. \nFor individuals who are already using Excel to an intermediate level. This course will streamline and perfect their Excel skills by teaching the advanced features available in the Excel package. \n  \nWhat you will learn: \n\n\n\nManaging Multiple Spreadsheets\nUsing Charts\n\n\n·      Using Multiple Worksheets\n·      Chart Objects\n\n\n·      Creating Multiple Views\n·      Creating a Chart\n\n\n·      Managing Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks\n·      Change the Location of a Chart \n·      Changing Chart Type\, Style and Sub Type\n\n\n·      Linking Data Between Worksheets\n·      Changes to Chart Source Data\n\n\n·      Viewing Multiple Applications\n·      Chart Quick Menus \n·      Creating a Chart Template\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProtection\nData Validation\n\n\n·      Workbook protection\n·      Adding Data Validation\n\n\n·      Worksheet protection\n·      Data Validation Messages\n\n\n\n·      Restrict Data Entry \n·      Data Validation Calculations\n\n\n Conditional Formatting\n\n\n\n·      Adding Conditional Formatting \n·      Remove Conditional Formatting \n·      Colour Scales \n·      Highlight Blank Scales \n·      Icon Sets \n·      Data Bars \n·      Conditional Formatting Formulas\nFilter and Sort \n·      Sorting a List \n·      Filtering a List \n·      AutoFilters \n·      Customer Auto Filters \n·      Using Subtotals in a List \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCreating and Using Functions \n·      Using Built in Functions \n·      Using Nested Functions \n·      AUTOSUM \n·      COUNT Functions \n·      IF Functions \n·      Using Date and Time Functions \n·      Combine and Separating Text \n·      Tracing and Correcting Worksheet Errors\nLookUps \n·      VLookUp \n·      HLookUp \n·      XLookUp \n  \nPivot Tables \n·      Creating a Pivot Table \n·      Conditional Formatting within Pivot Tables \n·      Pivot Table Slicers \n·      Creating a Pivot Chart\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDuration: 1 Day \nWe can deliver training onsite at your workplace or via virtual classrooms if preferred.
URL:https://pitmantrainingscotland.co.uk/event/excel-intermediate-tutor-led-2-2/2026-11-12/
LOCATION:Glasgow\, 3rd Floor\, Tontine House 8 Gordon Street\, Glasgow\, G1 3PL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Excel Intermediate,Glasgow,Seminar Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Pitman Training Centre %E2%80%93 Glasgow":MAILTO:glasgow@pitman-training.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261114
DTSTAMP:20260903T235719
CREATED:20251215T152401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T152401Z
UID:10005190-1794562200-1794589200@pitmantrainingscotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:A.I in the Workplace – 1-day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:AI for Business Leaders – What It Is\, What It Can Do\, and How to Use It \nOverview: \nJoin us for either a half day or full day interactive and hands on training workshop on A.I in the workplace. Over the course of five lessons our tutor will demystify what A.I is\, explain and explore what A.I can do for business\, how to communicate about A.I with confidence and then getting hands on with A.I and how you can make it work for you. \nCourse Objectives \nBy the end of this course\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand what AI is (without jargon) and what it is not\nExplore the practical applications of AI in business today\nIdentify where AI can save time\, reduce costs\, and increase productivity\nLearn how to communicate about AI clearly with colleagues\, clients\, and stakeholders\nGain confidence in using AI responsibly as a tool — not a threat\n\n  \nDelivery Style \n\nInteractive and practical (not tech-heavy)\nSpeech coaching techniques woven in: focus on clarity\, confidence\, and communication about AI\nExecutive coaching approach: reflection questions\, peer discussion\, and real business application\n\nDuration: 1 day \nTutor led training\, delivered in person – available in Edinburgh and Glasgow Centres. \nCan be delivered via virtual classrooms or onsite at your workplace. \nGet in touch to discuss training dates with us for your team! \nCan be tailored to a half day course if suits.
URL:https://pitmantrainingscotland.co.uk/event/a-i-in-the-workplace-1-day-workshop-2/2026-11-13/
LOCATION:Glasgow\, 3rd Floor\, Tontine House 8 Gordon Street\, Glasgow\, G1 3PL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:A.I in the Workplace,Glasgow
ORGANIZER;CN="Pitman Training Centre %E2%80%93 Glasgow":MAILTO:glasgow@pitman-training.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261117
DTSTAMP:20260903T235719
CREATED:20241029T133409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T122900Z
UID:10004928-1794821400-1794848400@pitmantrainingscotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:PowerPoint Introduction – Tutor Led
DESCRIPTION:Duration: 1 Day \nWe can deliver training onsite at your workplace or via virtual classrooms if preferred. \nFor individuals who have never used PowerPoint of have only used it for limited tasks. At the end of the course\, you will be able to create professional looking presentations. \n  \nWhat you will learn: \n\n\n\nInitial Screen & Data Entry\nBullet Sliders & Pictures\n\n\n·      Introduction to the Software\n·      Entering Bullet Points\n\n\n·      Inserting & Selecting Text\n·      Multi-Level Bullets\n\n\n·      Moving & Re-Sizing Objects\n·      Changing & Deleting Bullet Points\n\n\n·      Adding New Slides\n·      Working with Clip Art\n\n\n\n·      Grouping/ Ungrouping Clip Art\n\n\nOrganisation\nFormatting\n\n\n·      Using Organisation Charts\n·      Word Art\n\n\n·      Using Organisation Tables\n·      Free Text\n\n\n·      Basic Tables and Charts\n·      Format Text Colours\n\n\n\n·      Freehand drawings\n\n\nSlide Shows\n·      Working with Objects\n\n\n·      Setting/ Running Slide Shows\n·      Colouring Objects\n\n\n·      Slide Transitions\n·      Backgrounds on Slides\n\n\n·      Animation Effects\n\n\n\n·      Printing Presentations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSlide Master Options\n\n\n\n·      Learning about Master Slides\n\n\n\n·      Insert Footers & Page Numbers\n\n\n\n·      Using Hyperlinks\n\n\n\n·      View Slides & Note Pages\n\n\n\n·      Slide Orders \n \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nDuration: 1 Day \nWe can deliver training onsite at your workplace or via virtual classrooms if preferred.
URL:https://pitmantrainingscotland.co.uk/event/powerpoint-introduction-tutor-led-2/2026-11-16/
LOCATION:Glasgow\, 3rd Floor\, Tontine House 8 Gordon Street\, Glasgow\, G1 3PL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Glasgow,Powerpoint Introduction,Seminar Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Pitman Training Centre %E2%80%93 Glasgow":MAILTO:glasgow@pitman-training.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261118
DTSTAMP:20260903T235719
CREATED:20241029T141137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T125057Z
UID:10004962-1794907800-1794934800@pitmantrainingscotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:MS Project Advanced – Tutor Led
DESCRIPTION:Duration: 1 Day \nWe can deliver training onsite at your workplace or via virtual classrooms if preferred. \nFor Individuals who have completed the 2-day MS Project Complete training course or have a sound knowledge of working with MS Project and are looking to take their project management skills to the next level. \n  \nWhat you will learn: \n\n\n\nMultiple Projects and sharing Resources\nForms\n\n\n·      File and Project Windows\n·      Creating Custom Forms\n\n\n·      Workspaces\n·      Adding Items Forms\n\n\n·      Master Project and Sub Projects\n·      Managing Forms\n\n\n·      Project Cross Links\n\n\n\n·      Resources Pools\nProject Templates\n\n\n·      Resources Pool Links\n·      Create and use MS Project Templates\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdvanced Customisation\nProject Interfaces\n\n\n·      Custom Groups\n·      Adding Graphics\n\n\n·      Advanced Filters\n·      Built in Toolbars\n\n\n·      Tables and Reports Views\n·      Customising Toolbars\n\n\n·      Using the Organiser\n\n\n\n\nMacros\n\n\nIntegration with other Applications\n·      Using Macros\n\n\n·      MS Excel\n·      Troubleshooting Macros\n\n\n·      MS Outlook (Version Dependant)\n\n\n\n·      HTML for the Web\n\n\n\n\n  \nDuration: 1 Day \nWe can deliver training onsite at your workplace or via virtual classrooms if preferred.
URL:https://pitmantrainingscotland.co.uk/event/ms-project-advanced-tutor-led-2/2026-11-17/
LOCATION:Glasgow\, 3rd Floor\, Tontine House 8 Gordon Street\, Glasgow\, G1 3PL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Glasgow,Microsoft Project Advanced,Seminar Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Pitman Training Centre %E2%80%93 Glasgow":MAILTO:glasgow@pitman-training.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261119
DTSTAMP:20260903T235719
CREATED:20241028T164636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T120330Z
UID:10004849-1794994200-1795021200@pitmantrainingscotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Excel Introduction – Tutor Led
DESCRIPTION:Duration: 1 Day \nWe can deliver training onsite at your workplace or via virtual classrooms if preferred. \nFor individuals who are already using Excel to an intermediate level. This course will streamline and perfect their Excel skills by teaching the advanced features available in the Excel package. \n  \nWhat you will learn: \n\n\n\nManaging Multiple Spreadsheets\nUsing Charts\n\n\n·      Using Multiple Worksheets\n·      Chart Objects\n\n\n·      Creating Multiple Views\n·      Creating a Chart\n\n\n·      Managing Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks\n·      Change the Location of a Chart \n·      Changing Chart Type\, Style and Sub Type\n\n\n·      Linking Data Between Worksheets\n·      Changes to Chart Source Data\n\n\n·      Viewing Multiple Applications\n·      Chart Quick Menus \n·      Creating a Chart Template\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProtection\nData Validation\n\n\n·      Workbook protection\n·      Adding Data Validation\n\n\n·      Worksheet protection\n·      Data Validation Messages\n\n\n\n·      Restrict Data Entry \n·      Data Validation Calculations\n\n\n Conditional Formatting\n\n\n\n·      Adding Conditional Formatting \n·      Remove Conditional Formatting \n·      Colour Scales \n·      Highlight Blank Scales \n·      Icon Sets \n·      Data Bars \n·      Conditional Formatting Formulas\nFilter and Sort \n·      Sorting a List \n·      Filtering a List \n·      AutoFilters \n·      Customer Auto Filters \n·      Using Subtotals in a List \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCreating and Using Functions \n·      Using Built in Functions \n·      Using Nested Functions \n·      AUTOSUM \n·      COUNT Functions \n·      IF Functions \n·      Using Date and Time Functions \n·      Combine and Separating Text \n·      Tracing and Correcting Worksheet Errors\nLookUps \n·      VLookUp \n·      HLookUp \n·      XLookUp \n  \nPivot Tables \n·      Creating a Pivot Table \n·      Conditional Formatting within Pivot Tables \n·      Pivot Table Slicers \n·      Creating a Pivot Chart\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDuration: 1 Day \nWe can deliver training onsite at your workplace or via virtual classrooms if preferred.
URL:https://pitmantrainingscotland.co.uk/event/excel-introduction-tutor-led-2/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:Glasgow\, 3rd Floor\, Tontine House 8 Gordon Street\, Glasgow\, G1 3PL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Excel Introduction,Glasgow,Seminar Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Pitman Training Centre %E2%80%93 Glasgow":MAILTO:glasgow@pitman-training.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T163000
DTSTAMP:20260903T235719
CREATED:20241030T162829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T134732Z
UID:10005074-1795080600-1795105800@pitmantrainingscotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Meetings and Minutes – 1-day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Duration: 1 day \nWe can deliver this course onsite at your workplace or via virtual classrooms if preferred. \nObjectives: \n\nTo understand what meetings are and why we have them\nTo understand the importance of an agenda\nTo identify the key elements of an agenda\nTo introduce different styles of note taking\nTo understand what minutes are and why we need them\nTo learn how to produce appropriate minutes of a meeting\n\n\nWhat you will learn: \n\nThe difference between formal and informal meetings\nHow to set out an agenda\nTips and techniques for note taking\nThe role of the minute taker\nWhat minutes are and the different styles of minutes\nHow to use appropriate language for minutes\n\n  \nWho should attend? \nAnyone who organises and takes minutes at meetings; those who would like to do this role to a professional standard. \n  \nDuration: 1 day \nWe can deliver this course onsite at your workplace or via virtual classrooms if preferred.
URL:https://pitmantrainingscotland.co.uk/event/meetings-and-minutes-1-day-workshop-2/2026-11-19/
LOCATION:Glasgow\, 3rd Floor\, Tontine House 8 Gordon Street\, Glasgow\, G1 3PL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Glasgow,Meetings and Minutes,Personal Development Workshops,Seminar Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Pitman Training Centre %E2%80%93 Glasgow":MAILTO:glasgow@pitman-training.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261124
DTSTAMP:20260903T235719
CREATED:20241029T141624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T125520Z
UID:10004973-1795426200-1795453200@pitmantrainingscotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Microsoft Word Introduction – Tutor Led
DESCRIPTION:Duration: 1 Day \nWe can deliver training onsite at your workplace or via virtual classrooms if preferred \nFor individuals who have never used a Word processing package before or have only used Word for limited tasks. At the end of the day you will be able to create professional looking Word documents. \n  \nWhat you will learn: \n\n\n\nIntroduction\nParagraph Formatting\n\n\n·      Screen Layout – Ribbon Bar\n·      Setting Tabs\n\n\n·      Entering/ Edit Text\n·      Using Bullets & Numbers\n\n\n·      Spell & Grammar Checking\n·      Paragraph Spacing\n\n\n·      Change Case\n·      Borders & Shading\n\n\n·      Saving Documents\n·      Watermarks\n\n\n·      Creating New Documents\n\n\n\n·      Saving as Different Versions\nPrinting\n\n\n\n·      Print Preview\n\n\nFormatting\n·      Applying page settings\n\n\n·      Selecting Text\n·      Page Layouts\n\n\n·      Moving Text – Copy\, Cut & Paste\n·      Page Numbering\n\n\n·      Navigating a Document\n·      Basic Headers & Footers\n\n\n·      Full Formatting Text Options\n·      Page Breaks\n\n\n·      Aligning Text\n\n\n\n·      Applying Text Styles\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther\n\n\n\n·      Basic Tables\n\n\n\n·      Pictures\n\n\n\n·      Word Art\n\n\n\n\n  \nDuration: 1 Day \nWe can deliver training onsite at your workplace or via virtual classrooms if preferred
URL:https://pitmantrainingscotland.co.uk/event/microsoft-word-introduction-tutor-led-2/2026-11-23/
LOCATION:Glasgow\, 3rd Floor\, Tontine House 8 Gordon Street\, Glasgow\, G1 3PL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Glasgow,Seminar Courses,Word Introduction
ORGANIZER;CN="Pitman Training Centre %E2%80%93 Glasgow":MAILTO:glasgow@pitman-training.com
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SUMMARY:Train the Trainer – 3-day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Tutor led training\, delivered in person – available on our schedule timetables in Edinburgh and Glasgow. \nCan be delivered via virtual classrooms or onsite at your workplace. \nCPD Accredited \nTutor led training\, delivered in person – available on our schedule timetables in Edinburgh and Glasgow. \nCan be delivered via virtual classrooms or onsite at your workplace. \nAim: \nThis course will introduce participants to the issues\, methodologies and techniques of training design and delivery. \nObjectives: \nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify training needs.\nDefine and create aims and objectives that fit within an organisational perspective.\nDesign training sessions.\nDeliver training sessions that incorporate the trainer’s personality – metaphors\, stories. and humour.\nEvaluate training interventions.\nDealing with difficult delegates.\n\nThe training systematically points to everything you need to know about being a trainer. Each day consists of practical experience as well as hundreds of useful tips and techniques. \nWhile the first part of the course concentrates on the design and structure of training as a learning tool; it then moves on to presentation\, delivery and facilitation so each day builds up to complete a full training methodology. \n  \nDuration: 3 days \n  \nThe information shown below is the structure of the course – timings and emphasis will vary depending on participants’ needs. \nIntroduction: \n\nLogistics and participant introductions\nAims and objectives\n\nAiming for successful training: \n\nExploring the varying factors that can impact on successful training\nPersonal preferences in training experiences\nScope of training within organisations\nHow these fit together\n\nTraining needs: \n\nIssues in defining and managing training needs\nLevels of needs and methods of identifying them\n\nTraining as a ‘Change Intervention’: \n\nIdentifying thpes of learning and changes possible\nPlanning for and organizing change through training\n\nCreating and using training aims and objectives: \n\nDifferences and uses of ‘Aims and Objectives’\nCriteria of ‘Aims and Objectives’\nBenefits and limitations of ‘Aims and Objectives’\n\nTraining planning and design: \n\nStructuring the training\nPriorities for inclusion in the training\nThe set up for learning\nTesting the learning\nResponsibility of how you leave the participants\n\nTraining delivery: \n\nProcesses of communication\nDissolving nerves\, extending and working the presentation area\nDevleoping congruence\, charisma and presence of the trainer\nVerbal and non-verbal communication\nGetting the message across\nEvaluation successful communication\nAccelerating and embedding learning\n\nUsing language strategically: \n\nUsing metaphors and stories to communicate complex ideas\nOther language skills\n\nUsing the environment to support learning: \n\nRoom layout\nUsing equipment\nThe psychological impact of the training environment\n\nFacilitating learning: \n\nAdvance use of questioning\nDealing with challenges\nUtilising challenges as part of the learning\nFlexibility of training approach\n\nPresentation tips: \n\nTips for pulling the whole thing together\n\nSelf-management: \n\nDissolving common fears\nHow to do what experienced presenters do\n\nTraining evaluations: \n\nLevels of evaluation\nEvaluating within and beyond the training\n\n  \nTutor led training\, delivered in person – available on our schedule timetables in Edinburgh and Glasgow. \nCan be delivered via virtual classrooms or onsite at your workplace.
URL:https://pitmantrainingscotland.co.uk/event/train-the-trainer-3-day-workshop-4/2026-11-24/
LOCATION:Glasgow\, 3rd Floor\, Tontine House 8 Gordon Street\, Glasgow\, G1 3PL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Glasgow,Personal Development Workshops,Seminar Courses,Train the Trainer
ORGANIZER;CN="Pitman Training Centre %E2%80%93 Glasgow":MAILTO:glasgow@pitman-training.com
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