Free Online Training for NEETs launched this week
Sign Up for free online courses
It's not easy finding a new start when you've been out of work for a while, and in times of recession and rising tuition fees it's nice to know when you have that extra skill to give you a boost. On-line courses are a great way to keep your brain trained and you motivation up, so in celebration of reaching 600,000 learners, we’ve put together a package of courses available free to anybody Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET).
Launched this week, and lasting for the next 60 days (until October 30th), all you need to do is go to the self-registration form here and sign up for whichever courses you think will help you land that new position.
How do I prove I’ve done it?
All of our e-learning courses can be completed on-line and in your own time, and by using a mix of text and animation means they're suitable for all learning standards, whether you have a sponge memory or need a little extra time to let it soak in. Like most other classroom based and distance learning, you'll receive a certificate to show you've completed the training, and this can be printed out at home to add a hard copy to your qualifications / training record.
If you have any questions, you can email info@virtual-college.co.uk and if you have feedback on how you found the course we'd love to hear from you.
Climbing the Career Ladder
- Know where to look for job opportunities
- Know how to complete an application form
- Understand what information to include in your CV
- Know how to prepare for job interviews
- Understand how to maintain your job and climb the career ladder
Customer Care
- Recognise why businesses need a Customer Care Programme
- Have a plan of campaign to install a Customer Care Programme in their company
- Understand Customer Care skills and how to use them
- Develop a complaints handling procedure that strengthens the bond between their company and their customers
Time Management
- Understand the importance of good time management
- Understand factors that affect time management
- Understand techniques used to improve time management
Money Matters
- The reasons why budgeting is so important
- The key steps in setting up a bank account
- The potential benefits of saving
- Different sources available when looking to borrow money and the potential cost of those sources.
Health & Safety in the Workplace
- Demonstrate the key principles of workplace health and safety
- Recognise the importance of risk assessment to Health and Safety and how it is undertaken
- Outline accident and incident investigation and reporting
- Communicate health and safety information clearly
- Recognise common health and safety hazards and how they can be controlled
Data Protection
- Explain the 8 principles of the Data Protection Act
- Describe what these principles mean to you in your role
- Explain what subject access requests are and how they should be dealt with
What happens next?
We’re not saying completing these courses will guarantee you a new job at the click of a mouse, but they will help you to learn vital workplace skills, and show potential employers that you are focussed on the job and a benefit to their company. We’d also love to hear how you get on, so let us know at info@virtual-college.co.uk
07 September 2011