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Peter Adlington, Managing Director of Plastipack

Business and management courses

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Getting started with Social Media

Friday 28 June 2013

The one-day course will give delegates the confidence to engage with the three major social media networks and the knowledge and skills to do so effectively. Delegates will also have an understanding of the role of social media in modern communications, its strengths and weaknesses and how to avoid common pitfalls.

Strategic Management: Managing success

2, 9, 16, 23 September 2013

A management programme covering some of the key management and business issues of today: strategic marketing management, financial management, people management and business planning and implementation.

Getting more out of social media

20 September 2013

For people who have attended 'Getting started with social media' or those using social media but are not getting the best out of it or are unable to see the business benefit. The day will cover each of the three big networks in more depth, looking at the tools within the networks as well as external tools for making social media usage more effective, tools for measuring your impact and reach and tips for using some of the many other social networks such as Pinterest and YouTube for business

Practical Marketing for Business

2 October to 4 December 2013

10 half-day sessions, University of Brighton, Moulsecoomb.
An ideal course for anyone who needs practical training in marketing - by the end of the course you will not only have an understanding of a range of powerful marketing tools, but also a clear understanding of their practical implementation and implications.

Do-it-youself Public Relations

11 October (full day), 8 November and 6 December (half-days) 2013

A course for any business wanting to raise their profile through the media but without blowing the budget on a PR agency.

Scenario Planning

Courses on request

Scenario planning is a strategic planning tool used to make flexible long-term plans. It is very valuable for a wide spectrum of organisations, both in the public and private sector.

Environmental Auditing

17-21 June 2013

This IEMA approved course is a great opportunity to gain essential and practical training in environmental management and auditing. 

Cybersecurity

11 July at the University of Brighton, 10 October in Crawley and 12 December at the University of Brighton.

This fascinating half-day course is a great introduction to keeping your information safe in the digital age. We will guide you through the process of identifying possible risks and finding the right solutions for your company.

 

What's included?

All course fees include course materials, refreshments and lunch on each day of the course. Fees are VAT free.

Masters-level CATS points will be awarded on credit-bearing courses, to those who successfully complete the optional assessments.

For more information on these open courses please contact Barbara Gretton, tel 01273 642204 or email b.m.gretton@brighton.ac.uk

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