24 – 25 February 2026
ONLINE
ONLINE 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 of this course, students will have the necessary […]
3 March 2026 10:00am–4:00pm
ONLINE
ONLINE The Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment (TUPE) provides a limited but important amount of protection to employees affected by transfers from one employer to another. This course examines the limits of the legislation and considers how to negotiate and organise for better protection for wages and conditions of employment and the continuance of […]
5 March 2026 9:30am–1:30pm
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ONLINE This three-hour course looks at stress, which is one of the main causes of illness in the modern world and ways that you can cope with it. The session will: Increase your knowledge of stress and it’s causes Help you realise how short and long-term stress affect your body Increase your knowledge of stress […]
10 March 2026 9:30am–1:30pm
ONLINE
ONLINE 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, font etc Manipulating text […]
10 March 2026 10:00am–4:00pm
UNISON West Midlands 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 […]
11 March 2026 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 […]
16 – 17 March 2026
ONLINE
ONLINE This two day course looks at all the major areas of contention in regards to capability. It examines the legal framework which defines capability and looks at how this is different from misconduct. The course activities are bases on providing the maximum practice of identifying and dealing with capability cases. The course also briefly […]
17 March 2026 10:00am–4:00pm
ONLINE
ONLINE Attending and participating in this course will help participants to define and identify cases of sex discrimination in the workplace, and use the law to challenge it. The course will also explore what responsibilities employers have to prevent sex discrimination and how stewards can collectively challenge workplace cultures. Please note there will be a […]
18 March 2026 9:30am–12:30pm
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ONLINE This course will help you to: Identify key points of the End of Life Care Delivery Plan. Understand various factors that affect people’s views about death and dying Identify best practice in care planning. Recognise how dignity can be promoted in end of life care. Describe the physiological process people will undergo at the […]
19 March 2026 9:30am–12:00pm
ONLINE
ONLINE This course is aimed at members who are required to work alone or visit service users or clients at their homes or other locations outside of the office. This virtual course will Increase your understanding of the risks associated with lone working and the key legislation that relates to this, including responsibilities of employers […]
24 February – 24 March 2026
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 24 February – 10am – 4pm Tuesday 3 March – 10am – 4pm Tuesday 10 March – 10am – 4pm Tuesday 17 March – 10am – 4pm Tuesday 24 March – 10am – 4pm […]
14 January – 25 March 2026
ONLINE
10am-12pm for 10 Wednesday Mornings ONLINE This 10 week course will provide an opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge required to represent members effectively and strengthen union organisation. In addition to the once a week 2 hour online sessions, you should expect to be doing an extra 3 hours of coursework a week. You […]
24 – 25 March 2026
ONLINE
ONLINE 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, students will be able to: Enhance […]
26 February – 26 March 2026
UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre, 24 Livery Street, Birmingham, B3 2PA
IN PERSON at UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre, Birmingham This course covers the role of the Health and Safety Representative, legislation, workplace inspections and developing local strategies. This is an essential starting point for new Health and Safety representatives You will be required to attend all 5 dates set out below: Thursday 26 February – […]
21 April 2026 10:00am–4:00pm
UNISON Regional Centre, 24 Livery Street, Birmingham, B3 2PA
IN PERSON at UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre, Birmingham This course is aimed at UNISON stewards and other branch officers. The course discusses the menopause as a collective issue for organising in the branch and with employers. The course aims are: To gain an understanding of why the menopause is a workplace issue To consider […]
