LearningWire #183

TrainingZone

By TrainingZone

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TrainingZONE LearningWIRE - Issue 183
17 December 2001
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk
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Christmas quiz...free evaluation workshop...help for freelancers
...vocational skills sector losing out...ILA latest...
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Editor's note
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In this penultimate editorial of this year, here's a quick
taster of what you can expect on TrainingZONE in early 2002:

- EvaluationZone - an unique online development programme
launching on 7 January
- CPD Business School launch a new way to accredit your training
- An in-depth survey looking at the role of training
professionals in 2002
- A specialist area devoted to coaching and mentoring
- Dedicated features around the key HRD events of 2002
- Special services for profiled members

Look out for a special preview wire giving details of all the
forthcoming features in EvaluationZone, launching 7 January 2002.
Don't miss it!

In need of some Christmas cheer in the meantime? Enter our
Christmas quiz for the chance to win christmas pudding,
chocolates and wine. Competition closes Tuesday 18 December at
17:00 GMT, so be quick!
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/33606

Stephanie Phillips
Editor, TrainingZONE
mailto:[email protected]

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REFERENCE
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A range of services designed to help the freelance trainer
from our Business Services pages:

If you're a freelance trainer, you may find yourself working for
a range of different organisations in different sectors. How do
you find out what the real business challenges are for that
company and what their key training priorities are likely to be?
Keynote reports could be the answer. Keynote offer off-the-shelf
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sectors. To browse the free summaries and purchase more in-depth
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If you're taking on a new client, one of your main concerns is
going to be their ability to pay you for the work you do. ICC
reports allow you to establish their ability to pay before you
agree to the contract, by checking the company's financial
status. To find out more, see
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NEWS AND FEATURES
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https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/news/index.html

News and features round-up from this week:

National Training Awards - special award winners announced
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/66250

Government ignored warning about ILAs, allege training providers
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/66169

New R & D centre to drive adult basic skills improvement
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/66257

Vocational skills sector still losing out to HE, says IPPR
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/66141

New summary of training resources for SMEs
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/65937

ZONES
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Want to start the year with a new opportunity? Get the details
of these top vacancies on CareerZone this week:

Training Designer, 35-45k, based London. Experienced designer of
face to face and distance learning training required, automotive
industry experience preferred.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/cgi-site/tzjobs.cgi? action=detail&id=667

Bi-lingual Associate Trainers, salary neg., UK-wide. Experienced soft
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COMMUNITY
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EvaluationZone - free workshop, Thursday 10 January 2002
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Come and join EvaluationZone's first online workshop - Everything
you ever wanted to know about Return on Investment (ROI) - but
were afraid to ask. In its inaugural week, EvaluationZone is
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