Public courses:
May to November 2010

These courses focus on winning new work, business management and getting the best from people.

As ever, we are offering early booking and multiple discounts.

Individual courses cost £240 + VAT per delegate. If you only want to book onto one course, you can get a discount of £50 if you pay two weeks in advance £190 + VAT

If you book onto more than one course you can get a further discount of £10 per course provided you book all courses at the same time, with payment in full, two weeks before your first course:

Two courses: £360 + VAT
save £120

Three courses: £510 + VAT
save £210

Four courses: £640 + VAT
save £320

Five courses: £750 + VAT
save £450

Six courses: £840 + VAT
save £600

Seven courses: £910 + VAT
save £770

Eight courses: £960 + VAT
save £960

Nine courses: £990 + VAT
save £1170

Ten courses: £1,000 + VAT
save £1400

Book multiple courses at the discounted rate.

Design team leadership for larger projects

25 May 2010: 09.30-13.00
To lead a team it is not enough to be a good designer. This course will help develop a working methodology for successful project leadership. more...

Appraisals and staff development

25 May 2010: 14.00-17.30
This course focuses on the necessary practical and procedural issues, as well as the ‘soft’ skills required to guide the one-to-one discussion during the formal appraisal meeting. more...

Delivering successful presentations

16 June 2010: 09.30-13.00
Addressing both the content and delivery of presentations, dealing with nerves and other useful tips for success. more...

Networking and relationship building

16 June 2010: 14.00-17.30
Practical tools to help confront the fears and obstacles associated with networking and build strong personal connections that increase business opportunities. more...

A 3% fee? and still make a profit!

16 September 2010: 09.30-13.00
This course will look over the wall to a new world where a fee bid of 3% really is the norm. It will explore how architects might make this work – while still creating great buildings and making a profit. more...

Business planning for small to medium practices

28 September 2010: 09.30-13.00
A practical step-by-step guide to business planning and development, to create a long term vision for your practice. more...

Financial management for small to medium practices

28 Sept 2010: 14.00-17.30
Effective financial systems to help establish a balance between business acumen and creative excellence and ensure the smooth running of day-to-day finances. more...

Programming time on projects

19 October 2010: 09.30-13.00
This course will renew the need for programmes, their applications and effective use, to help delegates control time and resources on projects. more...

Essential management and communication skills

19 October 2010: 14.00-17.30
Management techniques to get the best from creative people: communication, inspiration, delegation, dealing with difficult people and handling conflict. more...

Working more efficiently

18 November 2010: 14.00-17.30
How time is used at present, how it could be used better and how to overcome the obstacles to being more efficient. more...

Marketing and new business development

RE-SCHEDULED
1 December 2010: 14.00-17.30
A guide to marketing a professional practice: understanding who you want to sell what to, why and then how. more...