CMN's short online business courses for January

Cornwall Marine Network’s list of short, online business courses for January has been published, offering day and half-day sessions to cover key topics for businesses, including voluntary sector organisations. Contact Keeley McCabe to find out about the cost, as there are often reductions that can be applied. Training@cornwallmarine.net 

Handling Conflict in the Workplace
7 January, 9.30 PM – 5.00 PM
The Confederation of British Industry estimates that the cost of workplace conflict is around £33 Billion each year. It also estimates that up to 20% of leaders’ time is spent dealing with conflict. This workshop will enable you to understand; types of conflict which may occur, why it is challenging to resolve, tried and tested models to effectively resolve conflict, learn techniques which can be applied immediately.

Content and Visibility
13 – 14 January, 9.00 AM – 12.30 PM
This session will walk you through visibility and how to gain that all important momentum – we’ll look at how to set a solid foundation for content that will feed into all areas of your digital marketing, ultimately ensuring your resource and budgets are used wisely and effectively.

HR Appraisals and Managing Individual Performance
13 – 14 January, 9.00 AM – 12.30 PM
Explore the best practice components for constructive appraisals for employees, to help individuals develop and thrive in the team. Develop the skills to manage your team’s performance including; setting goals and targets, recognising the links between effective performance management and employee development.

Assertive Management
13 – 14 January, 1 .30PM – 5.00PM
This introductory course builds confidence for anyone working with people. This course looks at reducing and dealing with stress, dealing with conflict, saying no with confidence, managing time and instilling a sense of confidence in your own ability. Learners will look at how different personality types can hone their skills and those of their colleagues in order to promote respect and cohesive working practice within the workplace.

Marketing Your Business – perhaps for those looking to expand their paid-for services?
19 – 20 January, 9.00 AM – 12.30 PM
Discover new ways to market your business. During this course, CMN will give you the tools to improve your marketing strategy and grow your business by understanding your customers, generating content and setting goals for the future. Understanding your marketing strategy will help you to achieve relevant, engaging content and raise the profile of your business.

Effective Marketing Strategies
20 – 21 January, 9.00 AM – 12.30 PM
Make the most from your marketing activity and learn how to interact with your customers to get their buy in. This session will look at the changing face of marketing, developing a plan, understanding yourself and your market but most of all understanding the journey your customers make with your business.

Introduction to Shopify – if you have items donated that could be sold, or if you’re creating craft items and need a wider marketplace?
20 – 21 January, 1 .30 PM – 5.00 PM
Once this course is completed the delegates will have an understanding on how to create a basic online shop using the Shopify ecommerce platform. To include, how to set up the shop, create basic products and basic customisation of a theme.