Making progress in MS Excel – Level 2 (For All UNSION Members)

25 – 26 February 2025

Online

ONLINE 25 and 26 February 2025 (9.30am – 1.30pm) If you have some existing knowledge of Excel functions and wish to enhance and refresh your skills, this course is for you. Learn to organise table data, present data as charts and enhance the look and appeal of workbooks by adding graphic objects. Upon successful completion […]

Identifying misinformation and challenging conversations ONLINE (For All UNISON Members)

27 February 2025 10:00am–12:30pm

ONLINE

ONLINE This new course will consider what is meant by misinformation, it’s dangers and why certain theories may be growing in popularity. It will also explore methods to encourage reflection on problematic comments and understanding different perspectives.  The session will cover: Difference between disinformation and misinformation Greater understating of malicious content Effective methods for responding to […]

ERA Refresher (For Workplace Stewards)

5 March 2025 10:00am–4:00pm

UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre, 24 Livery Street, Birmingham, B3 2PA

IN PERSON at UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre, Birmingham Course aims: – Update on new developments internally and externally which impact upon your role as a UNISON rep. – To inform you on changes in the legislative and legal framework. – To share skills and experience as UNISON reps. – To explore how we build […]

Trans Ally Training ONLINE (For All UNISON Members)

6 March 2025 9:30am–1:30pm

ONLINE

ONLINE The course will be delivered by a staff member and a lay trans/LGBT+ activist. The key themes covered include: To Identify the role of a trans ally and why it’s needed To explore UNISON’s definition of transgender To examine what you can do to be a good trans ally To know where to find […]

Positive behaviour support for School Workers (For All UNISON Members)

6 March 2025 9:30am–1:30pm

Online

ONLINE 6 March 2025 (9.30am – 1.30pm)  This course aims to help you to: Understand reasons for challenging behaviour Identify strategies to prevent and reduce challenging behaviour Explore ways in which we can influence a positive environment Develop practical communication strategies Create an effective PBS Plan This course is FREE for all UNISON members.  Application […]

Maternity and Parental Rights ONLINE (For Workplace Stewards)

11 March 2025 10:00am–4:00pm

ONLINE

ONLINE This course will help participants to understand the law on maternity and parental rights. It will focus on how stewards and health & safety representatives can advise members of their rights with employers. The course will also explore how to negotiate improvements to contractual agreements in the workplace. Please note there is a £15 […]

Bereaved by Suicide (For All UNISON Members)

13 March 2025 10:15am–12:45pm

Online

ONLINE 13 March 2025 (10.15am – 12.45pm) Delivered by Cruse Bereavement Care, the webinar covers: loss and grief; effective and compassionate communication with the bereaved; developing confidence when talking about difficult and sensitive topics; the impact of supporting others and the importance of your self-care. This course is FREE for all UNISON members.  Application Details […]

British Sign Language (BSL) Taster Session (For all UNISON members)

19 March 2025 9:30am–11:00am

Online

ONLINE 19 March 2025 (9.30am – 11.00am) Learn how to create welcoming, accessible, and inclusive interactions with Deaf BSL users. This session supports you to gain knowledge, skills and confidence to have a basic conversation with a deaf BSL user both in and outside of work. Content includes: Who uses British Sign Language (BSL)? Fingerspelling […]

Mental Health Awareness (For All UNISON Members)

20 March 2025 9:30am–12:30pm

Online

ONLINE 20 March 2025 (9.30am – 12.30pm) This half day course is a tutor-led session that will help your general understanding of good versus poor mental health. What are the factors that contribute to mental health problems? What signs and symptoms should you be aware of – in yourself and in others? What help is […]

Introduction to Employment Law (For Workplace Stewards)

25 March 2025 10:00am–4:00pm

UNISON Regional Centre, 24 Livery Street, Birmingham, B3 2PA

IN PERSON at UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre, Birmingham This one day course is a general introduction to employment law for stewards with little experience and no previous training in employment law beyond what is covered in the general stewards’ introductory courses.  Employment law is an enormous and complex subject. This introductory course is designed […]

Getting great at MS Excel – Level 3 (For All UNISON Members)

25 – 26 March 2025

Online

ONLINE 25 and 26 March 2025 (9.30am-1.30pm) This course is for those people who really want to find out how Excel can help them perform better. Gain the skills to create macros, collaborate with others, audit and analyse worksheet data, incorporate multiple data sources, and import and export data. Upon successful completion of this course, […]

Understanding Social Media for UNISON Stewards ONLINE (For Workplace Stewards)

1 April 2025 10:00am–1:00pm

ONLINE

ONLINE This course explores the benefits for trade union branches in using social media as a recruitment and organising tool. It will also consider the role of branches in responding to inappropriate use of social media and how to develop a strategy for raising awareness amongst members of how to use social media positively, in […]

The Organising Steward (For Workplace Stewards)

4 March – 1 April 2025

UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre, 24 Livery Street, Birmingham, B3 2PA

5 Tuesdays IN PERSON at UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre You will be required to attend all 5 dates below: Tuesday 4 March – 10am – 4pm Tuesday 11 March – 10am – 4pm Tuesday 18 March – 10am – 4pm Tuesday 25 March – 10am – 4pm Tuesday 01 April – 10am – 4pm […]

Microsoft Word for Beginners (For All UNISON Members)

3 April 2025 9:30am–1:30pm

Online

ONLINE 3 April 2025 (9.30am-1.30pm) This course is for those who are new to Word, or very inexperienced in its uses. Using a purpose-built workbook, which is yours to keep, we look at The Backstage View The Ribbon and The Status Bar Creating a Microsoft Word Document from scratch Some basic formatting – bold, colour, […]

ADHD Awareness in the workplace (For All UNISON Members)

8 April 2025 9:30am–12:30pm

Online

ONLINE 8 April 2025 (9.30am-12.30pm) This course will be of benefit to members who come into contact with adults who have or may have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). On completion of this ADHD Training course, you will be able to: Have a better understanding of what ADHD is Identify some of the main barriers […]