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.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/your_emotional_health/skills_training_for_business.aspx 

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.

www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/training

Scottish Refugee Council offers a range of training courses designed to equip service providers with the knowledge and skills necessary to work sensitively and supportively with those seeking asylum in the UK.

Our main course, "An Introduction to Working with Asylum Seekers and Refugees" covers the following elements:

Rights, definitions and context
- Definitions: understanding immigration terminology. What is the legal meaning of the terms “asylum seeker” and “refugee”.
- Refugee migration. What causes people to flee the main refugee nationalities and what factors influence where they go?

Legal framework and asylum process
- Background to the 1951 Refugee Convention and its current interpretation.
- Current UK asylum process and its impact on the people who go through it.             

Cultural sensitivity
- How can we ensure our services are responsive to diversity, and as accessible and approachable as possible?

Practise issues
- Discussion of some of the common problems that refugees experience in Scotland and how we can effectively provide support.

Other courses that we offer include, 'Working with Interpreters', ‘Asylum Support: The Essentials’ and ‘The Needs and Experiences of Refugee Women’.  A full schedule of our courses can be found on our website here:  www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/training.

www.insidelobbying.co.uk

Inside Lobbying runs introductory courses aimed at people interested in pursuing a career in lobbying in the UK Parliament and the Devolved Assemblies. Our courses are targeted specifically at university students, recent graduates and people working in Parliament who want the inside track.

All the courses and the bespoke training we offer is run by professional lobbyists, who have extensive knowledge of the industry and practical experience of recruiting within it. We cover everything from pointers on how to get your first job in lobbying, to information on the kind of salaries and career structures you can expect. We even teach you about the different tools you will be expected to use and provide you with handy tips on how to get the most out of them.

In short, we provide you with everything you need to kick-start your career as a lobbyist. Contact us now and quote promotional code 'W4MP10' for a special 10% discount off our services. More information about our courses is at: http://insidelobbying.co.uk/#/courses/4544496535.

www.younevercantell.co.uk/

You Never Can Tell breaks the mould when it comes to developing personal communication skills. In the age of technological-driven communication, we never forget that you are the presentation. Script, voice and performance are what we are about. We cross-fertilise ideas from the business, media and political worlds so that a presentation becomes a conversation.

Our sister blog at www.adlibynct.blogspot.com gives a sample of our idiosyncratic take on the communication world. We take our name from the expansive Chuck Berry song of the 1960's with its enigmatic title, driving lyrics and motivational tune. The result - persuasive, practical and powerful ( rule of three of course ) performances for our clients. Click here to listen to some thoughts on voice and communication in the 21st century.

www.prca.org.uk

The PRCA has been running training courses since 2001 when our members highlighted that the PR Training available was too theoretical. We work closely with those responsible for talent development in agencies and with training experts to ensure our training programme is not only comprehensive, but also practical so that delegates spend as little time as necessary away from the office, and can implement what they have learned as soon as they return to their desks. We are continuing to innovate around the core principle of practicality and example of this was lunching our online training.

PRCA Training offers fantastic value for money, whilst maintaining the highest standards in tuition through our approved trainer scheme. Courses have been developed in conjunction with leading practitioners and academics and attendee feedback is closely monitored, to ensure that PRCA Training offers the best commercial PR courses on the market. Click here for the link to our training opportunities.

www.dodslegislation.com

www.the-speechwriter.com/

www.campaigntrain.co.uk

www.govknow.com