"Enhance your existing skills"

This 5-part soft skills training series will be delivered online. The series consists of five short, fully funded interactive sessions which require no previous experience. Our expert trainer will help you to think about the core/key skills you need to do your job well and provide support to others.

This series is useful for anyone working closely with both clients and colleagues, it is designed to enhance your existing skills.

Although you can attend individual sessions, you will reinforce and best develop your skills by attending all five session. The aim of the series is to:

  • Develop enhanced listening and communication skills.
  • Improve your teamwork, problem-solving and self-confidence.
  • Make decisions that are safe for you and in the best interest of your clients. 


Title Date and time Link to book
Communicating in different ways Wed 10 July 2024
(12:30pm-1:30pm)
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Presentation skills
Wed 11 September 2024
(12:30pm-1:30pm)
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Setting boundaries at work Tue 15 October 2024
(12:30pm-1:30pm)
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Teamwork and self-belief Tue 19 November 2024
(12:30pm-1:30pm)
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Problem solving Tue 3 December 2024
(12:30pm-1:30pm)
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Communicating in different ways

Adapting your communication style to suit your audience.

Wednesday 10 July 2024, 12:30pm-1:30pm.
two ladies talking while one lady is doing crafts

Presentation skills

Skills and techniques to deliver a presentation with confidence.

Wednesday 11 September 2024, 12:30pm-1:30pm.

Setting boundaries at work

Establish how boundaries can support you at work and enable you to focus on essential tasks.

Tuesday 15 October 2024, 12:30pm-1:30pm.

Teamwork and self-belief

Skills and techniques to boost self belief and contribute to a resilient team.

Tuesday 19 November 2024, 12:30pm-1:30pm.

Problem solving

Working with colleagues, clients and partner agencies to solve problems.

Tuesday 3 December 2024, 12:30pm-1:30pm.

Cancellation terms

If you are unable to attend this course please contact [email protected] with at least 48 hours’ notice to cancel your place. HCF Training & Development reserves the right to issue a fee in the case of non-attendance of this course without proper notice. Within the 48 hour notice period your course place may be transferred to another eligible individual from your organisation, but not transferred to another course.

Meet your trainer

Jon Clarke

Jon is a qualified teacher with a PGCE and has run courses in many countries, but does most of his training in Herts and Bucks. He has run Training Together since 2012 and has taught soft skills to thousands of staff and volunteers in the public and voluntary sectors. Until recently, he was Chair of his Parish Council, and was the safeguarding governor for his local school. From 1981 to 2011 he was a police officer in London with a focus on neighbourhoods, communities, and mental health.