www.w4mp.org/html/personnel/tgwu/dates.asp

From their site: Westminster Explained training courses are designed primarily to meet the training and development requirements of people in the Civil Service and wider public sector, but they are equally useful for the voluntary sector and those working in Public Affairs.

www.parli-training.co.uk

From their site: Parli-training is a specialist training company, which  provides intensive but practically based user-friendly vocational training courses for people working within Public Affairs.

Over the last two years we have discovered that a large number of highly qualified people working in this area require specially devised  courses to enhance their ability to lobby governmental institutions, more effectively.

Our courses are specifically aimed at Government Affairs personnel, Parliamentary Officers, Media & Communication Specialists, Campaign team leaders and those working within Policy departments within NGO's, blue chips companies and for small pressure groups.

www.ipt.org.uk/ 

Founded in 1977, the Industry and Parliament Trust (IPT) is a registered educational charity dedicated to promoting mutual understanding between Parliament and the worlds of business, industry and commerce for the public benefit.    This is achieved by encouraging dialogue between legislators and wealth generators from all sectors of business.  The IPT is independent, non-partisan and non-lobbying.

Specifically, the IPT provides programmes of study, research, education and training in the organisation and practice of industry and commerce, and also of the administration of Government both within the United Kingdom and the European Union. 

The following are the ways the IPT achieves its aim:

• Fellowships for MPs, MEPs, Peers and Officers of both Houses, allowing them to spend time in a range of companies.  This enables parliamentarians to gain a greater understanding of the inner workings of business and enhance their appreciation of the impact of legislation on a company;

• Study Programmes and events for companies in the Houses of Parliament and in the European Institutions.  These programmes offer participants insight into the mechanics of the legislative process, learning from those at the heart of political decision-making;

• Attachment Schemes for civil servants, enabling them to see the parliamentary process at first hand in the company of an MP or MEP.

A 10% discount is available for Civil Servants.

www.politicsint.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=89&Itemid=107

Politics Explained goes beyond simple theoretical explanations of the institutions and processes of government to examine how public affairs professionals engage in the full range of communications opportunities available and how you can utilise these skills in achieving your organisation’s goals and objectives.

The content of the course and the style of delivery means it will benefit a wide range of individuals including PR/communications practitioners; marketing staff; those new to delivery of public affairs strategies; support staff, or simply those interested in learning more about public affairs.

Delivered by professional public affairs consultants, each module explains how the processes work in reality, advises on the most effective style of engagement; and provides real life examples to place the information into a practical context.

www.samaritans.org/our_services.aspx

Samaritans provides training to a range of organisation across the public, private and third sectors. As experts in listening we have developed training that helps people, such as caseworkers, work better with colleagues and constituents.

Understanding what others are trying to communicate to you is essential for building open and strong relationships, whether face to face or by telephone. More and more organisations are recognising the value of effective communication through effective listening and questioning techniques in increasing productivity and sales. This course is for staff of all levels who wish to enhance their communication skills.

Information on other Samaritans courses can be found at www.samaritans.org/training

www.moderngov.com/

Understanding ModernGov (UMG) are the training arm of GovNet Communications, the complete public sector communications company. UMG provide a portfolio of highly informative, interactive public sector and policy training courses, that clearly and concisely explain the workings of Government and Parliament. Catering for the public, private and third sectors, our courses cover a wide range of areas designed to enrich your knowledge and enhance your skills.

We also produce bespoke training courses for a variety of clients on an in-house basis, and are a supplier to Government of policy skills courses through the Buying Solutions Learning and Development framework. For more details e-mail skills@moderngov.com or call 0845 666 0662.

www.thinkproductive.co.uk

Think Productive offers practical support to organisations that want to increase productivity. We help employees to beat stress, feel more in control and develop playful, productive momentum.  We were bored of the typical Time Management Training formats, so have developed workshops that incorporate ‘at-desk coaching’ to ensure that practical change happens straight away.   

Workshops include:

• Getting Your Inbox To Zero
• Email Etiquette
• How to Get Things Done
• Making Meetings Magic

 “It was a tremendously impressive and useful morning” – Tom Levitt MP

“I’m still keeping my inbox pretty much to zero which is a minor miracle. I know this sounds completely bonkers but I really think the ‘inbox to zero’ and ‘How to Get Things Done’ sessions are the most useful training sessions I have ever been on. I don’t know if this is connected but I have definitely felt calmer and less stressed since the sessions and I genuinely feel a bit more in control of my workload.” – Zoe Pronger, The Cabinet Office

www.connectpa.co.uk/training

Connect Training provides practical, bespoke public policy and communication skills training.  Our courses explain the structure and processes of policy-making, the key issues and hot topics, and the skills and techniques for working with stakeholders and decision-makers – from local authorities and stakeholders, to ministers and officials.

As an award-winning, independent political communications agency, Connect have an unrivalled experience of the people, policies and processes involved in political decision-making. Previous delegates at our courses include public affairs, parliamentary, communications and campaigns staff from a range of leading public sector organisations, industry bodies, trade unions, campaign groups and charities, and the private sector.