My Manager is paying for my training what would be best to learn?

[Singh]

Hi

Recently my manager brought up the topic of training and is willing at the companies expense to send me on some courses, they are not too fussed what I choose so long as it can be of some benefit to them through my work.

My first thought is Project Management (something accredited like PRINCE2). Does anybody know any good accredited training centres in the UK or preferably west midlands who I can choose?

Also they want me to go on 2-4 different courses any fastlaners know any good skills to learn to leverage my way into the fastlane and perhaps recommend some accredited places in the UK or even some distance learning for any soft skills?

Thanks

 

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[Castillo]

Weird, I have the same thing going on at my work... Following

 

[Tapp001]

If I could swing it, I would go for Carnegie Course training. It us apparently very good at building people skills and public speaking skills, which are awesome to have at work and even better to have when building a fastlane. As for PMP stuff, I would skip it unless getting your certification is something you really, really want to do. Its great for finding a job, the knowledge sans certification can probably be gained for free online, and would be less useful for an entrepreneur.

Just my opinion, but I don't think Im way off base.

 

[jon.a]

Written communication.

 

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[Singh]

So far Ive going to submit this to my manager, my deadline is 27/06/16:

Prince2 Foundation+Practitioner - seen as one of most valuable slowlane qualifications for management and the IT team are getting one done on site so a no brainer really considering i can do it in office hours

Six sigma Green Belt - This is a top I personally would like to explore and already apply somewhat to everyday tasks to improve efficiency and feel as though can help with my future business building.

Soft Skills - Copywriting (or any variant of written commmunication) Anyone know any good places in UK, Dale Carnegie is a bit pricey so don't think company would cover it


Please let me know your ideas or if you have done any courses you would recommend

 

[Andy Black]

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I did project management, ITIL, Oracle courses. Meh... great if you want to be an employee.

If you can help the business generate more business, they'll see the value in you rather than just the cost.

It will allow you to help other businesses on the side, and maybe your own business if you get one off the ground.

You'll also be picking up sales and marketing skills/knowledge/experience.