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Success in Sales
Genuine connections matter. The 'gift of the gab' might get your foot in the door, but it's your skills, knowledge, and ability to truly connect that will seal the deal. Sales is about building relationships, solving problems, and adding value to your clients' lives. And that's where the real magic happens!
At Skilltec Training we know that successful salespeople are the ones who continuously update their skills, understand their market, and put their customers at the heart of everything they do. Our Sales Professional courses are designed to help you practice your craft and gain new skills. View the course outlines and available dates.
Mind the Skills Gap
The UK's skills gap is widening, but your company doesn't have to be part of the statistic.
Read the report, Mind the Skills Gap, to find out how companies are upskilling their teams to avoid the current recruitment challenges - and learn how Skilltec Training can partner with you to bridge the gap.
Training Specialist Insight
We asked one of our Training Specialists, Jenny Bryant, why she is passionate about training!
“I found growing up that I never got the support I needed, in school or training courses. They would often be a bit boring and focused on sharing information, instead of making sure it was understood! Learning should be fun and interactive, and that’s why I became a trainer. I wanted to help people learn in a way that helped them relate to the content and really understand it.”
Time Management Spooks
Feeling spooked by that never-ending to-do list? End your day with more ticks than tricks with our expert-led Time Management training!
What You'll Learn:
Recognise and Tackle Time Thieves: We all have tasks (and maybe a few colleagues) that gobble up more time than we’d like. Learn to identify and manage these effectively.
Tick Off Those Goals: Understand your own time management strengths and weaknesses and develop an action plan.
Course Highlights:
· Systematically review your use of time.
· Learn to better prioritise your workload.
· Delegate tasks, handle interruptions, and say ‘no’.
Join Us Virtually or In-Person:
No prerequisites for this course, if attending virtually, you'll just need a laptop, microphone, and a webcam! Explore the full course outline and contact us if you would like to join us in putting those spooks at bay!
Metadata & SharePoint
We spoke to our SharePoint trainer, Nikki Peters and asked what the most challenging aspect of SharePoint migration tends to be for newcomers. Her answer? Making full use of metadata!
Metadata is basically data about your data, as Nikki explains, “Imagine shopping on Amazon. You type 'TV,' and you're swamped with choices. What do you do? You filter by the brand, size, and features you want - that’s metadata in action helping you to narrow your choices down".
When it comes to business documents on SharePoint, you can add custom metadata tags to indicate important info, for example which team they belong to, what project they are associated with, or approval status. Then, just like on Amazon, users can find the documents they need by filtering using these tags.
Nikki has noticed that when people switch to SharePoint, they stick to the comfort of traditional folder and file systems, however these can turn into mazes when team members need to find documents. Additionally, because SharePoint is online, there is actually a limit to the URL length, and you may run into this - making you unable to save documents without restructuring.
There are clear business benefits to using metadata as intended. You can organise files into custom views and lists, and also create Power Automate workflows to automatically do something with a file based on its metadata. Lastly, you can use it to classify content for compliance purposes, ensuring that documents are retained, archived, or disposed of accordingly.
We offer three levels of SharePoint training to help you and your company master the many features and tools it offers. Visit our website to read the course outlines and find out more!
Are you Moving to SharePoint?
Switching to a new platform is a bit like moving house. Exciting, yes, but also fraught with its fair share of challenges and, “Now, where did I put that?” moments. If your company is considering a move to SharePoint, here are 5 tips to make the changeover as smooth as possible!
Declutter Before Migrating
Imagine trying to move house without first decluttering. You'll end up hauling things you don't need into your new space. Same with SharePoint. Before you migrate, it's time to conduct a file and document audit. Get rid of redundant, outdated, or trivial information (often known by the amusing acronym ROT).
Have a Solid Plan
Proper planning ensures you’re utilising SharePoint’s features to the fullest. Identify key stakeholders, assemble your migration team, and define your goals. What do you want your site to do, and how do you want it to be used?
Skill Up
Whether you’re a SharePoint owner, designer, or simply a user - SharePoint comes equipped with several very useful features and tools. Training your team ensures they can make the most of these both when designing and also later when using the site. Skilltec Training offer 3 SharePoint courses which are all tailored to each level of user.
Do a Test Run
Completing a test migration with some of your data will help you identify any problems and give you a taste of how long the full migration will take.
Go Live
Once you're up and running, monitor performance and gather feedback. Use this to make necessary adjustments. The tech world is ever evolving, and SharePoint is no exception.
Administration Skills Checklist
Great administration skills can be your secret weapon, no matter the job role.
Assess yourself with our checklist and identify areas for personal development.
Think there's a bit more to learn? Our one-day Administration Skills course will help you to ace meetings, prioritise effectively, and keep your cool under pressure. For more details take a look at our Course Outline
Inclusive Practices in the Workplace
Curious about making your workplace more inclusive? Here are five probing questions to ask of your organisation.
Inclusive Practices in the Workplace
Join us for our one-day Diversity and Inclusion course on 10th October and gain the skills to introduce meaningful and positive change. Take a look at the course outline for all the details on what's covered in this one-day course.
If you are interested then contact us for more information at enquiries@skilltec.co.uk or book directly through our website
Keep Your Tools Sharp
Imagine being a craftsman with a toolkit!
If you haven't updated or sharpened your tools since the early 2000s, how effective can you be? The same goes for any professional in any field. If we're not refreshing our skills, we're losing our competitive edge.
We see light bulb moments every day in our training courses. Leaders see how a new skill can solve an old problem. Office staff find shortcuts that give them time back in their day. These are real wins, and they come from continuous learning.
We’ve embedded CPD principles by offering free one-hour sessions throughout 2023 for our existing customers and LinkedIn followers. They're packed with insights and cover a wide range of topics from Pivot Tables to Unconscious Bias. We're extending this commitment into 2024, watch this space for announcements on new topics and dates.
Skilltec Course Bundles
Did you know that we offer Course Bundles?
These hand-selected collections are designed to give you the most complete learning experience in a subject area. Even better, they also come with up to 30% savings!
Our bundles are regularly updated and cover key subject areas like IT, Business Skills, and Sales. Find the one that fits your needs
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