City & Guilds Courses

Step into Construction

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Start your career in constructionHave you ever considered a career in construction but not sure if it’s right for you? This two-week course will introduce you to the variety of roles available in the industry, and will give you the knowledge and skills you need to get started.You’ll gain an insight into the sector in the UK and find out which parts are growing, and where you can take advantage of the emerging job opportunities to begin a career in construction*. *Subject to eligibility to work or study in the UK.Understand the different types of jobs in constructionUsing employer insights, you’ll gain knowledge from those working in the industry and examine the different parts of the construction sector including skilled trades, and supervisory and professional jobs in the industry. With this knowledge, you can identify which job roles you may be interested in.You’ll explore the growing areas in the sector, the pathways you can take into construction and possible progression routes.As well as assessing employment options, you’ll get insights on what it means being self-employed and running your own construction business, and how to go about searching for a job.Gain a digital credential from City & GuildsAt the end of the course, you will be invited to test your knowledge and, if you pass, gain a digital credential from City & Guilds to prove your learning.Get access to learning opportunities and then jobsYou can use your digital credential to search for a suitable course to get the training you will need to move into the construction industry and look at a range of jobs that could be open to you once you have the necessary skills to work in the sector. On our signposting page, you will also have exclusive access to a selection of employers who would like to hear from you once you are job-ready.This course will help anyone considering a career in construction in the UK. It will introduce you to the sector and will help you understand the most in-demand employment and progression opportunities to those eligible to work in the UK.

Becoming a Team Leader

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Improve your people management skills in the workplace.Being a successful team leader requires strong communication and organisation skills so that you can manage your team effectively and navigate the relationships you have with customers, partners and stakeholders.This three-week course will arm you with the key practical skills and knowledge that employers consider essential in a team leader.You’ll understand the importance of building and enhancing working relationships, learn how to choose the right communication style for different situations and how to best organise the work of your team.Understand workload management through better organisation skillsTo help you become well organised, you’ll discover useful tools to manage your time and improve how you handle your workload.You’ll also understand what happens when different teams collaborate, and develop the skills needed to facilitate their participation.Develop your leadership skills with ILMYou’ll have important reflection points on self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and valuing different opinions to help you become a key player in your team.On the course, you’ll have the chance to engage with a peer group using social learning. This means that you can take part in discussions to share experiences and to provide and receive feedback from your fellow learners to support your progress.At the end of this course, you’ll have your skills certified by ILM, the UK’s top leadership and management institute.Once you complete the full Expert Track, you’ll receive an ILM branded digital credential.This course is designed for anyone in a first-line managerial position. You may be about to step into a supervisory position or already in your first role, looking to develop practical skills to apply in the workplace.

Step into Social Care

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Successfully apply your skills to become a great social care workerDiscover how your skills and talents might make you the perfect fit for a social care career, and get careers advice on how to search for a job and do well in an interview.This course has been created to meet the needs of employers – alongside world-leading skills development specialists at City & Guilds – meaning you’ll come away with the tools and knowledge you need to apply for a job in social care in the UK*.*Subject to eligibility to work or study in the UK.Decide if a social care career is right for youThere are currently over 100,000 social care job vacancies in the UK alone. There is a unique opportunity for people to transfer their experience and talents into a growing sector – since 2009, the number of adult social care jobs have increased by 22%.On this course, you’ll learn about the attitudes and behaviours employers are looking for, and how to showcase your drive to work in social care, helping your application to stand out.Gain a digital credential from City & GuildsAt the end of the course, you will be invited to test your knowledge and, if you pass, you will gain a digital credential from City & Guilds. You can then use your credential to prove your learning and search for job opportunities, marking the start of your transition into an exciting new career.Get exclusive access to job and learning opportunitiesOnce you have your digital credential, you will have access to a growing number of employers who want to hear from you if you are interested in working in social care, organisations that can help you get ready for interviews and find a job in the sector as well as training organisation offering relevant courses if you prefer learning more about social care before you start work in social care.This course is for anyone currently considering a career in social care in the UK – it will introduce you to the social care sector and help you decide if working in social care is for you.This course will allow you to consider all employment and progression opportunities available in social care to those eligible to work in the UK.

How to Deliver Results as a Team Leader

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Learn the best techniques in problem-solving and decision making.Being able to make the correct decisions to quickly solve problems is a key trait of an effective team leader.This three-week course will arm you with the key practical skills and knowledge that employers consider essential in a team leader.You’ll learn different techniques to improve your decision-making so that you can overcome challenges with confidence and efficiently.You’ll also learn problem-solving skills that can be immediately applied in your role and will help you deliver results.Understand budgeting and managing changeTo ensure that the work of your team isn’t disrupted, you’ll learn how to manage change constructively and how to identify potential obstacles which could prevent you from delivering the desired results.You’ll also learn how to plan and monitor a budget and how to implement operational plans within your area of responsibility.You’ll also learn about essential human resource practices and legal requirements that you need to be aware of and follow as a team leader.Develop your leadership skills with ILMBy the end of this course, you’ll know the best team-leading techniques to achieve your desired results.You’ll understand how to deliver value for money, how to avoid being biased, and how to use your leadership skills to direct your team to work more efficiently.On the course, you’ll have the chance to engage with a peer group using social learning. This means that you can take part in discussions to share experiences and to provide and receive feedback from your fellow learners to support your progress.At the end of this course, you’ll have your skills certified by ILM, the UK’s top leadership and management institute.Once you complete the full Expert Track, you’ll receive an ILM branded digital credential.This course is designed for anyone in a first-line managerial position. You may be about to step into a supervisory position or already in your first role, looking to develop practical skills to apply in the workplace.

Essential Skills for Team Leaders

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Develop certified leadership and management skills as a new team leader.New to a managerial position? Discover practical skills to help you succeed as a team leader with ILM.

Step into Digital Technologies

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Prepare for your digital and IT career switchAre you considering a move into the digital sector? With advertised roles in digital tech growing 36% in the UK since June 2020, now is a great time to enter the industry.On this short course, you’ll explore the opportunities available in digital and IT, and how you can utilise and build upon your existing skills to start your career.Created with employer insights, this course will prepare you for work in the digital industry.Discover the different job roles in the digital industryYou’ll identify the key responsibilities within the digital and IT sector, and be introduced to in-demand jobs including those in digital technology and cyber security.You’ll focus on the actionable steps you can take to enter the industry and explore career progression routes you may want to pursue.Gain a digital credential from City & GuildsAt the end of the course, you will be invited to test your knowledge and, if you pass, gain a digital credential from City & Guilds to prove your learning.Get access to learning opportunities and then jobsYou can use your digital credential to access learning opportunities to help you develop the technology and professional skills you need to work in the digital and IT sector.This includes IBM’s global learning portal, SkillsBuild, which offers a wide range of courses on digital, from many different leading providers. Here you can earn further credentials, which you can add to your CV, and get additional support and mentoring to help you start an exciting new career in digital and IT.This course is for anyone considering a career in digital and IT. It will introduce you to the sector and help you learn about the most in-demand jobs and progression opportunities available in the industry to those eligible to work in the UK.

Leading a Team: Coaching Techniques and Team Performance Management

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Discover the right leadership style for you.As a team leader, adaptability helps you respond effectively to members of your team and the needs of the business.This two-week course will arm you with the key practical skills and knowledge that employers consider essential in a team leader.You’ll examine different leadership techniques and understand how and when to adapt your style to suit different work situations.Explore coaching models you can implement within your teamYou’ll discover how you can develop and support your team using coaching.Examining different coaching models, you’ll learn how to apply these techniques in your role,helping your team members reach their full potential and making team meetings more productive.Learn how to effectively monitor team performanceOnce you know about the different styles of coaching and leadership, you’ll learn how you can apply these to develop your team’s performance.You’ll understand how to provide evidence-based feedback to members of your team and how to manage challenging conversations objectively, without conflict.On the course, you’ll have the chance to engage with a peer group using social learning. This means that you can take part in discussions to share experiences and to provide and receive feedback from your fellow learners to support your progress.At the end of this course, you’ll have your skills certified by ILM, the UK’s top leadership and management institute.Once you complete the full Expert Track, you’ll receive an ILM branded digital credential.This course is designed for anyone wanting to improve their leadership in a managerial position. You may be just stepping into the role or already working in your first supervisory position and want to learn practical and essential skills.