Our Training

Skills and Training

AGCC is forever committed to the development of skills and learning in the North-east. We fully understand our market and have adapted our training provision to ensure all organisations, large and small, have the opportunity to enhance their skills.

In 2011, you can choose from;
•  60 core short course subjects to be delivered throughout 2012,
•  147 scheduled course dates,
•  NEW! On Demand training service,
•  6 partner relationships with local and national organisations, broadening our training provision to members,
•  NEW! ELearning provision offering accessible and flexible training,
•  In house training design and delivery,
•  Vocational Qualifications in management and leadership,
•  Business Mentoring programme offering support for businesses.

We have a learning experience to satisfy every type of learner and requirement. We pride ourselves on quality service provision, adaptability and competitive pricing.

Training Portfolio 2012

2012 Training Portfolio

To download our 2012 Training Portfolio click here.

Our Trainers

Know your Trainer

For a full list of our current trainers  click here

Up Coming Courses

UP AND COMING TRAINING COURSES

Check out our course titles and availability here!

ILM

Institute of Leadership & Management

The Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) is an awarding body for leadership and management qualifications in the UK. It is also a professional membership body for leaders and managers in the UK — providing a wide range of career support services to members.

ILM qualifications are practically based, designed to complement the individual’s role at work. Aligned to the UK’s Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF), ILM qualifications begin at level 2, such as the ILM Award in Team Leading, and continue up to level 7, such as the ILM Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Executive Management.

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In-house Courses

In-house Courses

Selecting the best and most effective training for your employees can vastly improve your chances of success.
It can help build your competitive advantage and equip your employees with the skills that your business needs.  Research shows that training your employees can bring your business an increase in productivity, profits, motivation and higher customer satisfaction.

Businesses often decide that in-house training is the most cost-effective way to improve the skills of their employees. In house courses:

• can be scheduled at business convenience,

• are more focused, consistent and relevant to your business needs,

• peripheral expenses such as travel and accommodation are reduced,

AGCC’s in-house training can take several forms:

• An off-the-shelf training programme,

• A training course designed and delivered by AGCC,

• A training programme tailored to your needs and managed by AGCC,

• A blended approach to training including on and off the job learning, courses and coaching.

AGCC’s in house training courses accommodate up to 10 delegates per course and, by selecting one of the above options, can be highly flexible and cost effective training option.

Room Hire

Room Hire

AGCC have 2 purpose built training rooms, fully equipped to the highest standard.  With flexible layouts, break out space and private parking. Our rooms are the perfect location for board meetings, seminars or training courses.

Our rooms are available for hire by both members and non members subject to availability.

Training Events

Training Events

Information coming soon

Facilitated Discussion

Facilitated Discussion: Recruitment using Social Media

Date: Wednesday 8th February 2012

Time: 4pm - 7.00 pm

Venue: Aberdeen University Library

The University of Aberdeen Careers Service would like you to attend an invite only, limited place event on the 7^th floor of the new University of Aberdeen library as part of their new employer liaison strategy, which will involve guest speakers, facilitated discussion and interactive engagement.

This event is supported by the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce and tickets are being offered exclusively to AGCC members as a sign of increased collaboration between these two organisations.

Social media is a relevant issue to anyone operating in the modern business world, and recruitment methods are rapidly changing in line with this. We are as interested in these changes as you are and will be facilitating discussion upon this. We have arranged a panel of guest speakers to introduce ‘recruitment using social media’ and will be looking for differing approaches, insights and methods of use to ensure a balanced overview.

If you are a small to medium sized company who are interested in hearing about experiences of recruitment using social media, and if you would also like to hear about the opportunities available to you for further engagement with the University, then we would welcome you to this event.

This will also be your opportunity to see the new library, engage with a broad range of other similar sized organisations, engage with university staff to see what else is on offer for you, and to have informal discussions over food and drinks.

Please RSVP as soon as possible to confirm your place by emailing training@agcc.co.uk .

Places are limited.

Format for the evening will include:

4.00: Registration and Networking

4.15: Welcome to the University – Professor Peter McGeorge: Vice Principal for Learning & Teaching

4.20: Introduction to the evening and interactive electronic participation (using personal response system)

4.40: Speaker 1: Campbell Urquhart - Urquhart Partnership

4.55: Speaker 2: Alex Barton - Student Designers

5.10: Break and Networking

5.30: Speaker 3: Robert Holland: - Balfour & Manson LLP

5.45: Speaker 4: Rachel Jeffers - University of Aberdeen Student & WYGU

6.00: Panel QandA session, summing up (using PRS)

6.30: Introduction to ‘Making the Most of Masters’ and wider Careers Service engagement

6.40: Networking

7.00: Finish

VQs

Vocational Qualifications

At Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce, we understand that you are an individual, with unique aspirations and goals.  No matter what you want to achieve, the Chamber will help you every step of the way.  Whether you are at the start of your career or seeking to move up through your organisation, we'll give you the support and guidance t help you succeed at every stage of your career by achieving a vocational qualification.

We offer Vocational Qualifications in:

• Business & Administration
• Customer Service
• Management & Leadership
• Learning & Development

For more information click here.

Small Business Package

Small Business Training Package

• Are you a small business with up to 15 employees?
• Would you like to receive professional, high quality training?
• Would you like it for half price?

If you have answered three yes’s then our new Small Business Package could be the answer.

Regardless of business size, investing in the skills and learning of your team, no matter how small, is critical for business success. AGCC recognises that small business owners are constantly challenged by competing demands on time and resources.

Designed to eliminate some of the common constraints of training, our package makes it financially viable to attend our short courses and develop the skills of your employees.
With a choice of courses focusing on business development, finance, HR and employment law; our calendar of courses has something to offer small businesses regardless of sector and age. Learning from like-minded individuals in businesses of all size, our courses are interactive and actively encourage discussion and ideas sharing between delegates.

Course prices start from just £110 + VAT* (normal starting price £220 + VAT), so why not kick start your new year and explore what AGCC can do to support you and your business. For full details on our new Small Business Package, please contact training@agcc.co.uk

• Funding may be available through skills development Scotland’s Flexible Training Opportunities Programme. Contact training@agcc.co.uk for more details.
  Offer valid until end March 2011. Terms & Conditions apply

Flexible Training

Attention all training budget holders!

Please check out this time limited offer from Skills Development Scotland. You could be eligible for up to £5,000 towards training costs incurred before June 2012. Applications must be made before March 31, 2012.

The focus of the programme called "Flexible Training Opportunities" is to support learning activity which promotes improved workplace productivity, helping to increase organisational resilience through this period of economic recovery.

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) will provide a financial contribution of 50% of the training costs to a maximum of £5,000 to businesses to allow you to invest in learning and development of your staff, and so help support the sustainability and growth of small businesses within Scotland.

Annual Employment Law Conference

The Annual Employment Law Conference 2012

The Annual Employment Law Conference 2011 – A Sell Out!

The Aberdeen offices of McGrigors, Paull & Williamsons and Simpson & Marwick joined forces last month to deliver another successful Annual Employment Law Conference. Hosted this year at the Ardoe House Hotel, speakers Sandy Kemp (Simpson & Marwick) discussed The Agency Workers Regulations and the implications and impact to employers of the new legislation. David Hughes (Simpson & Marwick) considered the Equality Act one year on and reviewed case examples surrounding the area and the results of getting it wrong. Finally, Sean Saluja (Paull & Williamsons) reviewed Discipline and Grievance and detailed the legal framework around which all HR processes and procedures should be underpinned.

This explanation of the current themes in employment law provided an excellent foundation for speaker Toni McAlindin to build her retrospective review of the year and her overview of the most high profile cases reaching tribunal, as well as those less known.

This year’s 180 delegates were given the chance to demonstrate learning through interactive workshops, this year delivered by Peter Sharp (McGrigors), ably assisted by Lili Hunter (Lili Hunter Consulting). Focused on mediation, delegates worked with scenario cases to resolve the issue, demonstrating how to avoid tribunal and the associated settlements.

Growing year on year, the conference now supports exhibition stands and advertisers, keen to profile their services to the HR audience. Exhibitors this year all offered a free prize draw for a few lucky winners;

Bon Accord Payroll Services

Weekend break for 2 to Guernsey - Taryn Young (Read Well Services)

Solutions

Lanson Black Label Champagne – Trish Davidson (The Urquhart Partnership)

MS Office Training Course to the value of £175 + VAT – Duncan Palmer (M I Swaco)

Kudos

Round of golf for 4 people at Gleneagles – Ishbel Inkster – Wood Group Management Services

Next year’s conference is confirmed for Wednesday 7^th November 2012. We look forward to welcoming another sell-out crowd to what is now the premier HR event in the North east.