Courses for 2011
We’ve put together an exciting programme for 2011, catering for CDFI staff at all levels from newcomers to experienced professionals. We’ve split them into three main categories:
- Practitioner – providing you with the tools to do the job
- Legislation and guidelines – helping you to stay on top of the latest best practice and legal developments
- Personal development – improve general skills such as time management, presentation skills, strategic planning and leadership skills
If you are interested in attending any course or would like to discuss how cdfa can tailor courses or workshops to suit you or your organisation’s training development requirements contact:
Corinne Thompson c.thompson@cdfa.org.uk
PRACTITIONER COURSES
Introduction to CDFIs
Available through the year – delivered within your organisation
New to the sector, or about to recruit colleagues who need to know more about community development finance? Take this new ‘crash course’ developed by cdfa.
Intermediate Loan Management
This course builds on the Introduction to Loan Management course to look at the lending process in more detail.
Introduction to Delinquency Management
This course analyses the causes of delinquency and provides techniques to control it.
Advanced Delinquency Management
This advanced course reviews delinquency management systems and the information required to manage delinquency levels effectively.
Advanced Marketing for Business
This follow up course will enable you to discover how marketing can improve your business.
Business Loan Management
Brand new course: watch out for more information!
LEGISLATION AND GUIDELINES
Accountancy
Find out how to understand and troubleshoot the unique features of CDFI accounting.
Legal Aspects of CDFIs
Get an overview of CDFI legal duties and best practice procedures around areas such as money laundering, debt advice, financial promotions and raising money from the public.
Influencing Public Policy
A course looking at influencing public policy at all levels – nationally, regionally and locally.
Managing CITR
Develop a thorough knowledge of how Community Investment Tax Relief works and how can benefit your organisation.
Managing Human Resources
This course covers areas such as equal employment opportunities, employment protection, industrial relations, health and safety regulations and staff time planning in a highly unstable economy. New course – details to be added soon.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Moving into Management
This specially designed course is the perfect introduction to managing people and projects.
Leadership in Action
new mentoring leadership programe to be launched July 2011
This programme, developed in consultation with the cdfa and the CDFI sector, has been designed to meet the specialist and specific needs of leaders in the sector. Direct to your door no need to leave your office.
Think of the best day you ever had at work. Now let’s bring the rest of your life to that level and beyond…
A world-class coach teaches you how to step back and open your eyes to a whole new perspective on your situation. You notice there are many more options than originally imagined and you see new possibilities, new opportunities. received specialist coaching and benfit from John Jeffrey and his team.
Strategic Planning – Change Management
An overview for those planning change in their organisation. Learn to plan a successful process, including areas where improvements could be made, and assess the pros and cons of any change.
Time Management
Learn how to improve your organisational skills and get on top of a busy workload.
Presentation Skills
This course will help you to leave a positive and lasting impression on new work contacts and to build the ambassadorial role into your PR strategy.
Train the Trainers Workshop
Planned for July 2011
This course develops skills and learning techniques to deliver standardised training resources on a variety of topics.
