Collaborative Training Centre CPD short courses 2011

Collaborative Training Centre CPD short courses in 2011

For more information about any of the courses listed below, please contact Barbara Gretton, Continuing Professaional Development Manager, on 01273 642204 or email B.M.Gretton@brighton.ac.uk

AutoCAD training

26 January to 30 March 2011 (10 sessions Wednesdays 4.00-6.00pm)

http://www.brighton.ac.uk/ctc/courses/course_autocad_training.htm

AutoCAD is an industry standard package which is used widely throughout the country. Our AutoCAD course is intended for designers, draughtsmen, engineers (of all disciplines), architects and managers who wish to learn the skills of Computer-Aided Design. The course is suitable for anyone who requires an introduction to AutoCAD, and is familiar with a basic use of computers.

Introduction to SolidWorks

26 January to 30 March 2011 (10 sessions Wednesdays 4.00-6.00pm)

http://www.brighton.ac.uk/ctc/courses/course_solidworks.html

The course provides an introduction to solid modelling using SolidWorks® which is one of the most comprehensive, widely used, and yet straightforward, packages available. SolidWorks® software can help you design better products faster. This course is aimed at engineers and product or industrial designers who wish to get to grips with solid modelling CAD and will benefit any individual or organisation engaged in the design and development of new products/systems and wishing to upgrade the methods from 2D drawing to 3D CAD modelling.

Accelerated Productivity

Thursday 3 and Friday 4 February 2011

http://www.brighton.ac.uk/ctc/courses/course_accelerated_productivity.html

A practical course that uses a sound theoretical framework to support you in actively implementing permanent improvements to your work. Over the two days you will review your existing working practices and identify problem areas. You will design a strategy to improve your personal productivity while learning how to manage time, tasks, email and projects more effectively.

Practical marketing for business

Thursdays 3 Feb to 7 April 2011

http://www.brighton.ac.uk/ctc/courses/course_pmb1.htm

This course will benefit anyone who wants to gain practical marketing knowledge. It is ideal for companies wishing to grow rapidly or change their businesses, and for those who need to become more customer, sales, and market focused. The course is oriented towards acquiring practical skills and contains realistic, useful advice from week one, enabling you to start using tools to improve your business immediately.

Strategic management: managing success

21 February, 7, 21 and 28 March 2011

http://www.brighton.ac.uk/ctc/courses/course_smms.htm

A management training programme covering strategic marketing management, financial management, people management and business planning and implementation. The course, delivered on four separate days, can be taken as a package, or days attended separately depending on your training needs.

Thermoplastic Materials

14-16 March 2011

http://www.brighton.ac.uk/ctc/courses/course_thermoplastic_materials.html

A three-day short coursefor those wishing to learn about commodity, engineering and high performance plasticswhich will give participants knowledge of their nature, properties, design and use applications.The course will benefit both those new to the subject or those who wish to extend their existing knowledge of plastic product design, plastics materials , polymer processing or who are working in a polymer product design related area.

Environmental auditing

4-8 April 2011

http://www.brighton.ac.uk/ctc/courses/course_ema1.htm

This five-day intensive, Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) accredited Foundation course in Environmental Auditing, provides the ideal opportunity to gain essential training in environmental auditing, with the emphasis on acquiring practical rather than purely theoretical skills. The week’s course includes a site visit to a local company where you will undertake an actual environmental audit, allowing you to apply and practise the skills and knowledge learnt on the course.

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