Free bitesize vocational learning

Bitesize training: Members’ skills fortnight +  13 January-3 February

2025 kicks off with our annual members’ skills fortnight – super charged. This year’s opening program will focus on your personal and professional financial health; wellbeing and resilience; a range of digital skills support including the Al tool of ChatGPT; and the ever importance of data compliance.  There is also a spotlight on the skills involved in production management. All 17 sessions have the objective to boost your skills and productivity.  The ½ day mental health course includes a MHFA (England) certification.

Self-Promotion for Success with Liz Hardwick 
Monday 13 January 10.00-12.00
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All Matters Data Compliance with Tracey Hunt 
Tuesday 14 January 1.00-2.30
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Mental Health, Wellbeing and Resilience with Alison Surtees 
Wednesday 15 January 10.00-12.00
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Managing Expectations/dealing with difficult people – Alison Surtees 
Thursday 16 January 10.00-12.00
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Payplan- Financial WellBeing with Antony Price 
Thursday 16 January 1.00-2.30
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Payplan- Financial WellBeing with Antony Price 
Friday 17 January 10.00-11.30
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Lifting Safely (lpd) 
Saturday 18 January 10.00-12.30
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Finance for Freelancers with David Thomas
Monday 20 January 10.00-12.00
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Mental Health First Aid (Live Events members only) with Ouch Training 
Wednesday 21 January 9.00-1.00
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Lifting Safely (A&E members only)
Tuesday 21 January 10.00-12.30
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Staying Linked – but more than unscripted TV
Tuesday 22 January 12.30 -1.45
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Networking for Freelancers with David Thomas 
Thursday 23 January 10.00-12.00
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All Matters Data Compliance with Tracey Hunt 
Thursday 23 January 1.00-2.30
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Finance for Freelancers with David Thomas
Friday 24 January 10.00-12.00
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Intro in Production Management for live events/theatres with Alison Surtees 
Monday 27 January 10.00-12.00
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How to use ChatGPT for Marketing with Liz Hardwick
Wednesday 29 January 10.00-12.00
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Mental Health First Aid – with Ouch Training 
Monday 3 February 9.00-1.00
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IPAF and PASMA training: https://bectu.org.uk/training/ipaf-operator-training/

Bectu members’ discount
Members seeking Nationwide Platform training are eligible for a 15% discount on all Nationwide Platforms courses and PASMA courses. To secure the 15% discount, please contact the union’s Education and Skills Team via [email protected] including your Bectu membership number and you will be provided with code to quote to access the discount for any course.

Nationwide Platforms require you to telephone on 01455 552800 to confirm the discount. Please note that the Nationwide Platforms portal cannot accept the code.

Check out our library of recorded videos and podcasts available to Prospect members covering topics from career support to digital skills.