Free bitesize vocational learning

Bitesize CPD Online – 12-31 January

Polishing Your CV for Mid & Senior Roles – Jade Gordon
Thursday 29 January 10.00-12.00
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Negotiate Your Rate – Addie Orfila
Friday 30 January 10.00-12.00
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Understanding How You See the World – through the lens of personality preferences 101 – Kate Antoniou
Part 2 – Saturday 31 January both 10.00-12.00
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Union Bitesize CPD Courses: Online & In-Person: 2-19 February

The next phase of members’ development has a dual focus of preparing those who are new to freelance working plus wider support for those working across the creative industries. Key themes addressed are networking, finance and well-being. This programme includes working productively with people: exploring concepts and models of personality preferences; working across intergenerational teams and managing conflict, effectively. There is also an ongoing commitment to inclusive workplaces and spaces with a range of BSL sessions from introductory through to more advanced.

Payplan & Being Financially Savvy in 2026 – Antony Price
Monday 2 February 10.00-11.45
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Conversational BSL - Sign Confident
Tuesday 3 February 10.00-12.00
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Introduction to Production Management for LE/theatres – Alison Surtees
Wednesday 4 February 10.00-12.00
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Mental Health First Aid with Ouch Training Ltd
Friday 6 February 9.30-1.30
Please note: course bookings will close 7 working days before due to registration requirements. Please only sign up if you can attend the course. There will be a £9 (non-refundable) charge to cover certification costs.
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Bridging Generations at Work: Managing and Thriving in Intergenerational Teams – Angela Colebrook
Saturday 7 February 10.00-12.30
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Setting Up as A Sole Trader – David Thomas
Monday 9 February 10.00-4.30
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Finance for Freelancers – David Thomas
Tuesday 10 February 10.00-12.00
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Communicate Everyday Life BSL - Sign Confident
Wednesday 11 February 10.00-12.00
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Networking for Freelancers – David Thomas
Thursday 12 February 10.00-12.00
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Understanding How You See the World – through the lens of personality preferences 101 – Kate Antoniou
Part 1 – Thursday 12 February | Part 2 – Thursday 19 February both 10.00-12.00
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Managing Conflict in the Workplace – Angela Colebrook
Saturday 14 February 10.00-12.30
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Please download and register with the zoom app/download (https://zoom.us/download) before joining any of our online sessions. Using the browser version of Zoom can prevent access to breakout rooms. If your employer/work laptop prevents the downloading of Zoom, we would recommend using personal devices (including mobile phone). If you have any questions, work to submit to a trainer please email [email protected] in the education & skills team.

Zoom link sent via Eventbrite 1 hour before start of session or log in through the Online Event Page of each training session which goes live 30 minutes before the scheduled start of the Eventbrite session.