UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Digital (Desktop Classes):

These courses focus on developing proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other desktop software. They range from basic to advanced levels, enabling users to enhance their productivity and efficiency in daily office tasks. The digital desktop courses are flexible in that delegates can use them twice, either by taking two levels of the same application (e.g., Excel Level 1 and 2) or by combining different applications (e.g., Excel Level 1 and Word Level 1). These courses are generally one day in duration, making them convenient for busy professionals to upskill quickly.

• Microsoft Word (Levels 1, 2, 3)
• Microsoft Excel (Levels 1, 2, 3)
• Microsoft Access (Levels 1, 2, 3)
• Microsoft Project (Levels 1, 2)
• Microsoft PowerPoint (Levels 1, 2)
• Microsoft Visio (Levels 1, 2)
• Microsoft OneNote Intro
• Microsoft Office and Teams Overview
• Microsoft Office User Training
• Basic Desktop Training

Technical:

These courses cover a wide range of IT and cybersecurity topics. They provide in-depth knowledge and practical skills in areas such as ethical hacking, network administration, cloud computing (Azure), Linux systems, and various security certifications. These courses are designed for IT professionals looking to advance their technical expertise. The technical courses can be used once per delegate, allowing for focused, in-depth learning in a specific area. The duration of these courses varies, ranging from 1 to 5 days, reflecting the complexity and depth of the material covered.

• Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
• CEHv12 – Certified Ethical Hacker
• AZ-104T00: Microsoft Azure Administrator
• Comptia Network +
• AZ-900T00: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
• AZ-800T00: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure
• AZ-801T00: Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services
• GL120 – Linux Fundamentals
• CompTIA Security +
• GL250 – Enterprise Linux System Administration
• GL275 – Enterprise Linux Network Services
• GL413 – Enterprise Linux Server Hardening
• GL375 – Linux Shell Scripting

Management/Leadership Workshops:

These workshops and courses are aimed at developing managerial and leadership skills. They cover various aspects of business management, including communication, team dynamics, project management, financial decision-making, and organisational culture. Some courses offer formal qualifications in management principles. Like the technical courses, these management and leadership workshops can be used once per delegate, ensuring a diverse learning experience across different management topics. With some exceptions, most of these workshops are designed as intensive one-day programmes, allowing managers to gain valuable skills without extended time away from their responsibilities.

• Operational Management Workshop
• Communication Workshop
• Building Relationship and Communicating Workshop
• Managing People Workshop
• Self-awareness and Management of Self Workshop
• Project Management Workshop
• Finance and Decision-Making Workshop
• CMI Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management
• CMI Level 3 Award in Coaching and Mentoring
• CMI Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management