More than half of UK businesses (56 per cent) are planning to increase spending on digital skills training budgets for staff next year, in response to the Covid-19 outbreak. That’s according to research IT services provider Transputec, which also revealed that 53 per cent of businesses are planning to increase their IT infrastructure budget next […]

By TU Training Now, more than ever, we need to be mindful of ourselves and those around us. Mental Health First Aiders are vital to organisations, and this has been highlighted during the time of Covid-19. With employees working from home, being placed under considerable stress, unsure of their future… it’s easy to understand why […]

In just under two weeks, online training event ExecSecTech goes live. Broadcasting online on September 23rd-24th, ExecSecTech will deliver 48-hours of tech-based training and development straight to a device of your choice, with on-demand access to all the sessions for two weeks after the event. The full training schedule for ExecSecTech is ready to view […]

If you want to hone your skills and learn new ones, book your place today for this month’s ExecSecTech event. Taking place on September 23rd and 24th, this digital conference is brought to you by Lucy Brazier and the Executive Secretary team and features a host of top trainers who will help you to sharpen […]

The Meetings Show’s education programme has been unveiled and is aimed at helping event professionals to navigate these challenging times. For the first time, buyers will be able to access the comprehensive education programme both live at Olympia London on October 19th-20th and virtually on October 19th-21st. The show will provide insight on future trends, […]

Training specialist Today’s PA was founded over 15 years ago by PAul Pennant. And that’s not a typo in his name – it demonstrates how committed he is to the PA and EA community and helping individuals achieve their potential. He speaks to Lisa Carter… Tell us about Today’s PA – the background to the […]

BFFT‘s Danielle Littlejohn is a highly regarded approachable and experienced trainer and coach. She has always been dedicated to helping people realise their potential and push past their challenges. Herself and her colleagues at Best Foot Forward Training Ltd offer a broad range of courses to cover all your learning needs. Danielle has recently qualified […]

RADA Business launched an online media performance training for business professionals, providing spokespeople with the ability to handle the scrutiny and stress of interviews. Following the launch of its online performance and coaching programmes, Virtual Stage, RADA Business, the commercial subsidiary of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, is extending its online offering of virtual performance […]

Learning and development (L&D) has an important role to play in the long-term business recovery plans, but evaluation processes must be reviewed, according to a new report from Warwick Conferences. According to the  survey of 200 directors across finance, HR and L&D by Warwick Conferences, which was undertaken before the impact of Covid-19 was known, investment […]

By Adam Fidler Academy There are many reasons why today’s Executive Assistants and Executive PAs need to consider professional learning and development. In a competitive marketplace, EAs and PAs need to continually ask themselves ‘What sets me apart from my peers?’ – and an accredited training programme or qualification can certainly do that. Here at […]

Events technology provider Cvent says it has trained and certified more than 20,000 marketers, event planners, and hospitality professionals (1,600 + in the UK and Europe) through its free training and certification programme. The company is temporarily offering all of its Cvent Certifications and training programmes to anyone in the industry free of charge. Certifications typically […]

Appetite for Business is an award winning accredited UK learning provider who support global customers and individuals to achieve successful adoption of Microsoft Office 365 across all sectors, public and private. As a former PA herself founder Sheryl Newman and the team are passionate and thrive on supporting and championing this community to help learn […]

RADA Business, the commercial subsidiary of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, has launched Virtual Stage; a suite of online performance and coaching programmes, supporting business leaders and their teams. In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, it has fast-tracked development of its Virtual Stage programme, allowing business professionals to access its courses from home, […]

Today’s PA, which provides training for PAs, EAs and other office professionals, has rolled out a series of training webinars. The company has won many accolades for its training courses and workshops, and has pivoted its business during the Covid-19 lockdown to provide the same informative and engaging programmes virtually. The webinars include topics including: […]

A study of 1,000 UK adults found four in 10 admitted the coronavirus outbreak has been a ‘wake-up call’ – leaving them to ponder their employment prospects. With 28 per cent of those polled currently furloughed, a further 47 per cent of employed adults fear they could yet find themselves in the same boat. While […]

PA Life has teamed up with leading online learning specialist New Skills Academy to help you upskill throughout the lockdown via a high value, low cost courses bundle. Available via the PA Life website and specially curated by an expert team, there are more than 100 courses available to help develop your career – and […]

Locked-down Brits will become ‘super human’ and self-improve during isolation – with plans to learn a language or instrument, master DIY, paint a picture or write a novel. A poll of 2,000 adults found six in 10 are planning – or have already started – to improve themselves while house-bound. Among the intentions are taking […]

The UK’s leading EA, PA and Executive training company has transformed itself into a Virtual Academy in order to help its clients keep their skills up to date while on lockdown. Your Excellency says the learning and development sector, like many others, is going through monumental change and disruption right now, but stresses that new opportunities […]