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At your serviceWe’re here to help you improve your business and respondto your development needs.The University of Hertfordshire 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 yourtraining needs. We offer a huge range of courses andqualifications, many with government funding.By helping your staff realise their potential, you will benefitfrom a happy, skilled and motivated workforce that can reallyimprove your productivity, profitability and reputation.Even if you’re already running your own in-house training, wecan add real value to what you do by giving you accreditationand helping your people work towards university qualifications.So, take a look at what we offer 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 oforganisations. No two companiesare exactly the same, which is whywe work closely with you to createflexible training that’s specificallytailored to meet your needs. It’s anapproach that has already givenhundreds of employees in thepublic and private sectors thepractical skills and qualificationsthey need to make a positivedifference. I hope you like whatwe have to offer – we’re lookingforward to working with you.”Courses page 4Professional, vocationaland academic trainingAccreditation page 6Giving your in-house trainingthe recognition it deservesJulie Newlan,Pro Vice-Chancellor for EnterpriseBlended learning page 7Combining excitingnew teaching methodsand technologies3

Courses 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 courses are taught by highly skilled andexperienced teams of academics,informed by the latest thinking and worldclassresearch. Many of our courses arealso modular, giving people the chance tobuild up qualifications at their own pace.CoursesProfessional, vocationaland academic trainingUniversity of Hertfordshire 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 of flexible, tailoredtraining for your business and people.We offer:• vocational qualifications,eg: NVQs.• postgraduate academicqualifications, including Master’sdegrees and PhDs.• tailored professional courseson topics such as team buildingand customer service.• courses accreditedby professional bodies.• a range of accredited programmes.Qualifications forevery levelOur qualifications are available to peopleof all abilities and are of 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 courses cover a wide rangeof subjects including:• Accounting• Aerospace Engineering• Automotive Engineering• Business and Management• Computer Science and IT• Creative Industries• Health• Human Resources• Languages• Marketing• The EnvironmentCourses recognisedby professional bodiesMany of our courses are also recognisedand supported by professional bodies,like the Chartered Institute of Personneland Development, the Chartered Instituteof Marketing and the Institute ofCustomer Service.Tailored professionalshort coursesAlongside academic qualifications, we canwork with you to create specific trainingcourses that can help your 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 yourworkplace, when you need them.4

Examples ofworkshops include:• Effective Management• Leading Teams• Team Building• Personal Effectiveness• Communication Skills• Negotiation Skills• Project Management• Customer ServiceAs well as creating courses with you, wealso run a large number of short coursesacross a variety of subjects. These aredesigned to enhance work skills in smallcomponents of time – anything from oneday to just a few. A regularly updated listof short courses can be found atherts.ac.uk/courses/short-courses.cfmBespoke coursesOrganisations we’ve designed anddelivered courses for include:Rolls-RoyceGas turbine and oil systems courses.National Institutefor Biological Standardsand ControlManagement developmentprogramme.3Com – BespokeMandarin trainingLanguage training courses.Get financialsupport fortrainingThere are lots of subsidies outthere that can help you keep downthe cost of training. Our expertswill show you which ones aresuited to you.Through a number of schemes,hundreds of millions of 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 our 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 of the classes is consistently excellent.”5

The benefits ofaccreditation• Measure the qualityof your training.• Offer your people auniversity qualificationwhile they work.• Demonstrate the value andimpact of training to clientsand customers.AccreditationGiving your in-housetraining the recognitionit deservesA great way to add value to your owninternal training and developmentcourses is to get them accredited bythe University of Hertfordshire.We can assess the courses you runand provide academic credit, whichyour people can then use to buildtowards a university qualification.This will add weight to your owndevelopment courses and give youremployees the incentive of aimingfor an internationally recognisedqualification, while remainingin employment.Whether the courses you runin-house are managementdevelopment, manufacturingrelated or health care based,contact us to discuss further.“I work closely with the Universityand its high standards ofdelivery in health educationattract applicants from acrossthe region and beyond. TheUniversity collaborates with alllocal NHS partners to ensurecurrent practices, coupled withstate-of-the-art simulationfacilities, are included incurriculum delivery. TheUniversity is committed todeveloping and delivering arange of pre- and postregistrationeducation to meetthe local, regional and nationalagendas in an evolvinghealthcare environment.”Gill Ashworth,Education and DevelopmentManager, NHS East of England6

Add real valueto your businessThe University of Hertfordshire andExemplas are here to help you get the bestout of your people by improving skills,morale and profitability. We’ll work withyour business and your people to identifydevelopment needs and offer the highestquality training. Backed by world-classteaching and business support, our coursesand workshops are designed for all abilitiesand most can be studied at home, at theUniversity 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, your organisation and yourgoals. It’s all about helping you make themost of the huge range of services we offer.Take the next stepFor an initial consultation or to visit theUniversity and find out more, just call ourEnterprise & 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