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Elevate Your Career: The Power of Active Listening

Elevate Your Career: The Power of Active Listening

This informal CPD article, ‘Elevate Your Career: The Power of Active Listening’, was provided by keySkillset, a muscle memory building educational platform to master Excel, PowerPoint, Python Coding, Financial Modelling skills and more.

04.10.23
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Techniques for Listening to a Child Professionally and in Line with Life

Techniques for Listening to a Child Professionally and in Line with Life

This informal CPD article ‘Techniques for Listening to a Child Professionally and in Line with Life,' was provided by Mary Brockwell, founder of The Life Matters, a charity which was set up to help children and young adults who find themselves struggling to cope. They provide targeted care and support to schools and other organisations who have vulnerable children in their care.

09.07.25
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Advantages of Leadership Communication CPD Courses

Advantages of Leadership Communication CPD Courses

In today's fast-paced and interconnected workplace, leaders are not only expected to possess strong transferable skills but also the ability to inspire, motivate, and engage their teams. Whether conveying a vision, providing feedback, or navigating challenges, the way leaders communicate can drive staff performance and build a positive workplace culture - both of which are essential for organisational success. In this article, we explore the key principles and importance of leadership communication and highlight the role of CPD courses for developing these skills and increasing overall effectiveness.

21.05.24
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CPD tips - How to develop your social skills in the workplace

CPD tips - How to develop your social skills in the workplace

Social skills can prove to be essential in all aspects of life, nowhere is this truer than in a professional environment. Having good social skills can aid in advancing your career, improving relations with management and colleagues and help to provide superior customer interaction. In this CPD article, we will outline the importance of good social skills, as well as give some simple tips on how to develop them in the workplace.

16.08.23
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CPD - what is meant by active listening?

CPD - what is meant by active listening?

Have you ever been in a conversation with someone and you feel their attention is somewhere else? Whether socially or in the workplace, we all want to feel that the person we are communicating with understands us and is taking an interest in what we are saying. The following CPD article will look at what active listening is and why it is a vital communication tool to learn.  

15.03.23
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CPD tips - Importance of business communication skills and how to improve them

CPD tips - Importance of business communication skills and how to improve them

Effective communication has never been more important in business and serves as the building blocks for having strong relationships both internally and externally. This involves not only informing your employees, customers and stakeholders of new information, but also encompasses listening, understanding and adapting to the needs of others. The following CPD article will explore why communication is crucial for organisational success, and will provide some tips on how you can improve your business communication skills.

29.08.23
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CPD tips - How to overcome the fear of public speaking

CPD tips - How to overcome the fear of public speaking

Knowing how to speak well and be able to engage a live audience is a crucial skill to have and can be invaluable both inside and outside of the workplace. In this CPD article, we aim to equip you with the essential tools needed to become a confident public speaker, from understanding why we find it so difficult to providing actionable tips to help develop your public speaking skills.

25.07.23
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CPD tips - How to improve your communication skills in the workplace

CPD tips - How to improve your communication skills in the workplace

Effective communication is crucial to any organisations success. Good communication skills can help create a productive and efficient workplace where ideas are shared, problems are solved, and relationships are strengthened. In this CPD article, we will explore what communication skills are, why they are important, and provide tips on how to improve your communication skills in the workplace.

24.04.23
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Are online courses internationally recognised?

Are online courses internationally recognised?

Today's job marketplace is extremely competitive. Fortunately, the current digital marketplace offers tons of learning opportunities for us to develop our professional skills through online educational courses and other digital resources. Are CPD courses

27.11.20
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Physical Literacy

Physical Literacy

This informal CPD article on Physical Literacy was provided by Teddy Time Fitness, a company whose aim is to provide a range of products and services that assist nurseries, childminders and schools deliver effective physical play activities for children i

18.05.20
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Empowering movement in dementia care

Empowering movement in dementia care

This informal CPD article Empowering movement in dementia care was provided by Rebecca Hill, Marketing Manager at Arjo, who believe that empowering movement within healthcare environments is essential to providing quality of care.

06.09.22
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Fitness Perspective for CPD

Fitness Perspective for CPD

This informal CPD article on Fitness Perspective for CPD was provided by Teddy Time Fitness, a company whose aim is to provide a range of products and services that assist nurseries, childminders and schools deliver effective physical play activities for

29.05.20
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CPD requirements for Social Workers

CPD requirements for Social Workers

Any activity that contributes to the development of the knowledge, skills and competencies of a social worker can be considered as Continuing Professional Development (CPD). This can be as diverse as completing training courses, reflecting on work practic

04.03.19
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How to conduct an interview

How to conduct an interview

Being a good interviewer is of the utmost importance if you want to recruit the best people for your company. The time and effort that you invested into finding the right job candidates will go to waste if you don’t know how to select the best among them. Unfortunately, selecting the best candidates isn’t easy and there’s almost an expectation that the person who’s interviewing you is a seasoned interviewer. Of course this isn’t always the case.

28.01.22
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What are the benefits of instructor-led training?

What are the benefits of instructor-led training?

Online and alternative types of training have been booming in recent years yet traditional instructor-led training has dominated the way that we learn for decades. There is a huge debate over the merits and differences of both and we will seek to untangle some of that by outlining the core tenants of Instructor-led training.

10.08.22