CVA training

CVA is a short course training centre. The courses are aimed at staff, committee members and volunteers in the local voluntary sector. Under-funded groups can apply for CVA bursary funds.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
“Put yourself ahead, brush up on your IT skills!”
Learn the tricks of using Word for everyday tasks; Excel - for simple calculations, creating charts and graphs for your reports and PowerPoint for creating effective eye-catching presentations. Crown it by developing your skills in sending/receiving emails, navigating and searching for information on the Internet.

MANAGING YOUR ORGANISATION
“Pre-Start Workshops, available free of charge to help you work out
whether your idea is viable. If you’re serious about setting up an organisation, don’t start without it!”

MANAGING PEOPLE
“With line managers playing an increasing role in people management and development, our ‘Managing People’ courses will explore the crucial role of line managers in maximising performance out of staff.”

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
“Does your role involve standing up in front of people?
Learn skills and techniques to present information clearly and with confidence.”
“Learn negotiation, strategy, identify ‘win-win’ solutions and how to close effective deals during this lively one day course.”
“Our personal development courses will improve your personal efficiency and communication skills to develop yourself and your career.”

CVA Training Courses 2008-09
Financial
Legal Framework for Financial Management	07/10/08
Financial Controls	22/01/09
Fundraising
Writing Effective Bids	14 & 28 Oct 08
Information Technology
Microsoft Word Advanced	20 Oct 08
Microsoft Excel Intermediate	17 Nov 08
Updating your Website	26 Nov 08
Using Microsoft Outlook	19 Jan 09
New to Microsoft Publisher	09 Feb 09
E-bulletins & Newsletters	02 Mar 09
Microsoft PowerPoint Intermediate	23 Mar 09
Legal & Discrimination
Working with People with Mental Health Problems	09 Oct 08
Safeguarding Children & Other Vulnerable Adults	20 Nov 08
Managing Your Organisation
Understanding Community Enterprise	21 Oct 08
Roles & Responsibilities of Management Committees	12 Nov 08
Pre-Start Workshops	09 Sep 08 10 Oct 08 04 Nov 08 03 Dec 08
Managing People
Project Planning	16 Oct 08
Facilitating Meetings	04 Dec 08
Chairing Meetings	20 Jan 09
Managing People	02 Feb 09
Marketing & Media
Making the Most of the Media	05 Nov 09
Personal & Professional Development
Introduction to Advocacy	11 Nov 08
Effective Presentations	18 Nov 08
Effective Presentations (Part 2)	27 Nov 08
Public Speaking	13 Jan 09
Negotiating Skills	12 Feb 09
Listening Skills	24 Feb 09
Behaving More Assertively	03 Mar 09
Volunteer Management
Managing Problems with Volunteer Performance	28 Jan 09
Training Volunteers	11 Mar 09

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CVA Training Courses run for one day, 10 am to 4:30 pm. Fees are £35 for CVA members, £50 for other voluntary organisations, and £60 for statutory organisations.

For further information contact Yasmin Simpson on
020 8683 5902.

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