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Employee training& developmentUnlocking y<strong>our</strong> people’s potentialPlug into a realbusiness network
At y<strong>our</strong> serviceWe’re here to help you improve y<strong>our</strong> business and respondto y<strong>our</strong> development needs.The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hertfordshire</strong> is the UK’s leading businessfocuseduniversity. That means we’re totally committed tohelping local businesses and organisations become moreinnovative and competitive through better training.In partnership with Exemplas, we can help you identify y<strong>our</strong>training needs. We <strong>of</strong>fer a huge range <strong>of</strong> c<strong>our</strong>ses andqualifications, many with government funding.By helping y<strong>our</strong> staff realise their potential, you will benefitfrom a happy, skilled and motivated workforce that can reallyimprove y<strong>our</strong> productivity, pr<strong>of</strong>itability and reputation.Even if you’re already running y<strong>our</strong> own in-house training, wecan add real value to what you do by giving you accreditationand helping y<strong>our</strong> people work towards university qualifications.So, take a look at what we <strong>of</strong>fer and if you’ve got any questionsabout how we can help, just get in touch. We’re here to help.01707 286406be@herts.ac.ukwww.herts.ac.uk/businessservices2
“WelcomeAs a business-focused university,we really understand thecommercial and operationalchallenges faced by all types <strong>of</strong>organisations. No two companiesare exactly the same, which is whywe work closely with you to createflexible training that’s specificallytailored to meet y<strong>our</strong> needs. It’s anapproach that has already givenhundreds <strong>of</strong> employees in thepublic and private sectors thepractical skills and qualificationsthey need to make a positivedifference. I hope you like whatwe have to <strong>of</strong>fer – we’re lookingforward to working with you.”C<strong>our</strong>ses page 4Pr<strong>of</strong>essional, vocationaland academic trainingAccreditation page 6Giving y<strong>our</strong> in-house trainingthe recognition it deservesJulie Newlan,Pro Vice-Chancellor for EnterpriseBlended learning page 7Combining excitingnew teaching methodsand technologies3
C<strong>our</strong>ses range from highly practicalNVQs through to university certificates,diplomas, undergraduate degrees,postgraduate degrees (like a Master’s orMBA) and research-based qualifications(like PhDs).All c<strong>our</strong>ses are taught by highly skilled andexperienced teams <strong>of</strong> academics,informed by the latest thinking and worldclassresearch. Many <strong>of</strong> <strong>our</strong> c<strong>our</strong>ses arealso modular, giving people the chance tobuild up qualifications at their own pace.C<strong>our</strong>sesPr<strong>of</strong>essional, vocationaland academic training<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hertfordshire</strong> andExemplas form a unique partnership thatblends the latest academic thinking withvast business development expertise andexperience. Together we can helpdiagnose skills shortages and provide acomprehensive range <strong>of</strong> flexible, tailoredtraining for y<strong>our</strong> business and people.We <strong>of</strong>fer:• vocational qualifications,eg: NVQs.• postgraduate academicqualifications, including Master’sdegrees and PhDs.• tailored pr<strong>of</strong>essional c<strong>our</strong>seson topics such as team buildingand customer service.• c<strong>our</strong>ses accreditedby pr<strong>of</strong>essional bodies.• a range <strong>of</strong> accredited programmes.Qualifications forevery levelOur qualifications are available to people<strong>of</strong> all abilities and are <strong>of</strong> a nationallyrecognised standard. The majority haveflexible start dates and can be studiedpart-time via distance learning, givingemployees the chance to fit their learningaround work commitments.Our c<strong>our</strong>ses cover a wide range<strong>of</strong> subjects including:• Accounting• Aerospace Engineering• Automotive Engineering• Business and Management• Computer Science and IT• Creative Industries• Health• Human Res<strong>our</strong>ces• Languages• Marketing• The EnvironmentC<strong>our</strong>ses recognisedby pr<strong>of</strong>essional bodiesMany <strong>of</strong> <strong>our</strong> c<strong>our</strong>ses are also recognisedand supported by pr<strong>of</strong>essional bodies,like the Chartered Institute <strong>of</strong> Personneland Development, the Chartered Institute<strong>of</strong> Marketing and the Institute <strong>of</strong>Customer Service.Tailored pr<strong>of</strong>essionalshort c<strong>our</strong>sesAlongside academic qualifications, we canwork with you to create specific trainingc<strong>our</strong>ses that can help y<strong>our</strong> people developskills in key areas. We will help you spotwhere you could use some training, thenwork with you to design and deliver costeffectiveworkshops. These are totallyflexible and can be delivered in y<strong>our</strong>workplace, when you need them.4
Examples <strong>of</strong>workshops include:• Effective Management• Leading Teams• Team Building• Personal Effectiveness• Communication Skills• Negotiation Skills• Project Management• Customer ServiceAs well as creating c<strong>our</strong>ses with you, wealso run a large number <strong>of</strong> short c<strong>our</strong>sesacross a variety <strong>of</strong> subjects. These aredesigned to enhance work skills in smallcomponents <strong>of</strong> time – anything from oneday to just a few. A regularly updated list<strong>of</strong> short c<strong>our</strong>ses can be found atherts.ac.uk/c<strong>our</strong>ses/short-c<strong>our</strong>ses.cfmBespoke c<strong>our</strong>sesOrganisations we’ve designed anddelivered c<strong>our</strong>ses for include:Rolls-RoyceGas turbine and oil systems c<strong>our</strong>ses.National Institutefor Biological Standardsand ControlManagement developmentprogramme.3Com – BespokeMandarin trainingLanguage training c<strong>our</strong>ses.Get financialsupport fortrainingThere are lots <strong>of</strong> subsidies outthere that can help you keep downthe cost <strong>of</strong> training. Our expertswill show you which ones aresuited to you.Through a number <strong>of</strong> schemes,hundreds <strong>of</strong> millions <strong>of</strong> poundsare available to small- andmedium-sized companies fortraining. For example, you canapply for up to £1,000 forLeadership and Managementtraining, which could, for example,be put towards an MBA or amanagement workshop.How to findout moreTo see what funding options areavailable to you, contact us at01707 286406 or be@herts.ac.uk.“As <strong>our</strong> business in China has increased, we have foundthe language classes to be invaluable. There’s alwaysover-subscription for each new term and the feedbackon the quality <strong>of</strong> the classes is consistently excellent.”5
The benefits <strong>of</strong>accreditation• Measure the quality<strong>of</strong> y<strong>our</strong> training.• Offer y<strong>our</strong> people auniversity qualificationwhile they work.• Demonstrate the value andimpact <strong>of</strong> training to clientsand customers.AccreditationGiving y<strong>our</strong> in-housetraining the recognitionit deservesA great way to add value to y<strong>our</strong> owninternal training and developmentc<strong>our</strong>ses is to get them accredited bythe <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hertfordshire</strong>.We can assess the c<strong>our</strong>ses you runand provide academic credit, whichy<strong>our</strong> people can then use to buildtowards a university qualification.This will add weight to y<strong>our</strong> owndevelopment c<strong>our</strong>ses and give y<strong>our</strong>employees the incentive <strong>of</strong> aimingfor an internationally recognisedqualification, while remainingin employment.Whether the c<strong>our</strong>ses you runin-house are managementdevelopment, manufacturingrelated or health care based,contact us to discuss further.“I work closely with the <strong>University</strong>and its high standards <strong>of</strong>delivery in health educationattract applicants from acrossthe region and beyond. The<strong>University</strong> collaborates with alllocal NHS partners to ensurecurrent practices, coupled withstate-<strong>of</strong>-the-art simulationfacilities, are included incurriculum delivery. The<strong>University</strong> is committed todeveloping and delivering arange <strong>of</strong> pre- and postregistrationeducation to meetthe local, regional and nationalagendas in an evolvinghealthcare environment.”Gill Ashworth,Education and DevelopmentManager, NHS East <strong>of</strong> England6
Add real valueto y<strong>our</strong> businessThe <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hertfordshire</strong> andExemplas are here to help you get the bestout <strong>of</strong> y<strong>our</strong> people by improving skills,morale and pr<strong>of</strong>itability. We’ll work withy<strong>our</strong> business and y<strong>our</strong> people to identifydevelopment needs and <strong>of</strong>fer the highestquality training. Backed by world-classteaching and business support, <strong>our</strong> c<strong>our</strong>sesand workshops are designed for all abilitiesand most can be studied at home, at the<strong>University</strong> or in the workplace.We give every organisation we work witha dedicated business developmentcoordinator, who’ll work closely with youas a trusted partner and advisor, getting toknow you, y<strong>our</strong> organisation and y<strong>our</strong>goals. It’s all about helping you make themost <strong>of</strong> the huge range <strong>of</strong> services we <strong>of</strong>fer.Take the next stepFor an initial consultation or to visit the<strong>University</strong> and find out more, just call <strong>our</strong>Enterprise & Business Developmentteam on 01707 286406.or email be@herts.ac.ukThere’s also more information atwww.herts.ac.uk/businessservicesWe’re looking forward to working with you.www.herts.ac.uk/businessservices