Even before COVID-19, research by Google and McKinsey showed that more than 90 million European workers may need to develop significant new skills within their current roles, while up to 21 million may have to leave occupations with declining labor needs like agriculture or in-person retail. The global crisis has sped up many of these predicted changes: McKinsey now estimates that 25% more people in Europe may need to transition to new jobs after the pandemic. Many people will need to learn new skills, as almost all growth in labour demand will continue to be for higher skill, higher wage jobs.
Overall, the cost of training courses range from being free of charge up to several thousand pounds. The duration of the courses range similarly from a few hours in your own time to 4 years for University degrees.
For companies, your requirements may well be covered by organising training for your existing staff. These need not be expensive or too disruptive; many courses are low cost and can be undertaken online at the staff member’s personal pace.
Here, we have split the section into 3 main areas:
To decide what is best for you, you will have to take into account: your interest, funds available and the job prospects at the end of your course (see Recruitment).
You can of course go directly to the main IT providers for the courses that they offer
Apple Training - "Courses as intuitive as our products. Finding the right course should be simple and intuitive. You know, just like the things we make."
Cisco Networking Academy - "Cisco Networking Academy transforms the lives of learners, educators and communities through the power of technology, education and career opportunities. Available to anyone, anywhere. We’re currently providing assistance for you to teach and learn remotely."
Google - Google Career Certificates - "Free flexible online training programmes designed to earn job-ready skills in high-growth, high-demand careers such as IT Support, Project Management, Data Analytics and UX Design. No relevant experience or degree required. In the UK you can access Google Career certificates via free scholarships through our selected partners: Camden Council, The Prince's Trust, and The Department for Work and Pensions."
There are more than 94,000 unfilled cybersecurity jobs in Europe, Google Cybersecurity Certificate prepares anyone for a career in under six months, and Google for Startups Growth Academy supports cybersecurity startups in Europe with skills and tools to help them grow. Learn more at Google's Secure AI Framework (SAIF).
Microsoft - "Certifications and Exams. Learn new skills to boost your productivity and enable your organisation to accomplish more with Microsoft Certifications."
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Bespoke In-House Training Courses by Resultz
These courses are designed to help companies gain knowledge in Importing and Exporting. Courses can be provides and delivered at locations throughout the UK and other countries worldwide.
List of Topics Covered:
Understanding Commodity Codes
How do Trade Agreements work
Import Export Documentation – Why it is required
Incoterms 2020 - Understand the Risk and Cost between a Buyer and Seller
Import Procedures - Ensuring compliance and efficiency
Customs Declarations - Managing the data and process required
Preferential Trade Agreements - Understand how to benefit and comply with the many trade agreements in place
Overseas Market Development - Make sure you can be competitive and profitable in overseas markets
All of the above are ideal for people who are new to exporting or wanting to refresh their understanding, with so many changes having taking place regularly.
Design Your Own Course or Workshop
Courses and workshops can also be delivered online via Zoom as well as in house. All you need to do is send in what you would like to achieve from the training and Resultz will then design a course based on your brief to be delivered in either of the above mentioned ways.
On completion of all courses delegates will receive:
Resultz are approved trainers for the British Chambers of Commerce, The Institute of Export, the European Bank of Regional Development and the United Nations Foundation.