UNISON College is working with e-Careers to offer members a 20% discount on a wide range of online professional skills courses. With numerous courses across accounting, bookkeeping, business analysis, cloud computing, cyber security, digital marketing, financial services, health, safety and compliance, human resources, Microsoft Office, networking and IT and project and lean management, there is […]
UNISON members in Further and Higher Education: welcome to your training overview. Here you’ll find a summary of online courses and training. Training and development is a great way to keep your brain active and your spirits up. The CPD focus will stand you in good stead when it comes time to develop in your […]
2022 has been an exciting year for us – seeing the launch of UNISON College at National Delegate Conference and the return of our own ULR conference to UNISON Centre, with the introduction of new courses for members and for activists, and the trial of a careers information, advice and guidance service (read on for […]
Whether you’re an experienced activist, or a member looking to pick up some new skills, there’s something for every UNISON member in our new training programme
It’s important to be able to communicate with others in all walks of life but these skills are absolutely vital for managers and team leaders. Whether you are already leading teams or a rising star UNISON College offers a self-directed online course for you to improve your skills. Communication techniques for managers certification course from […]
A few weeks ago one of our UNISON learning reps asked us if there was a ‘reading list’ of recommended books with a trade union angle. Well, there wasn’t… so we asked on social media, and UNISON members, activists, staff, and allies all gave us brilliant suggestions. So here they are. As with any reading […]
Vital knowledge to help you and your colleagues survive in these challenging times Alongside our campaigning work, we want to help you to survive the coming months by accessing the advice, guidance and financial support that is available from our union, from the welfare state and from agencies across Wales. We also want to raise […]
Taking minutes is a skill that is exceptionally useful for many of us at work. Who wouldn’t want to have access to concise meeting minutes that provide a helpful record of the event? It’s also a skill that definitely makes union activists’ life easier not to mention any clubs and associations where we meet others, […]
“We’re sorry, we’ve made a mistake…. …. you’re not the right person for the job. ” If you regularly imagine someone tapping you on the shoulder and telling you this, then you may well be experiencing the Imposter Phenomenon (note: over time it has come to be known as a syndrome, but it was named the Imposter Phenomenon by the […]
The sun has been shining in Brighton, and this week saw the formal launch of UNISON College at UNISON’s National Delegate Conference. One of the key promises of general secretary Christina McAnea’s manifesto, the College brings together the union’s diverse range of member learning and activist training provision in one coherent brand and builds on […]
We’re spending more and more time with our keyboards writing emails, reports, letters, meeting minutes and more. And typing faster and without looking at the keyboard could actually save time. You can train your muscle memory, which helps your fingers remember where each letter is on the keyboard and with some practice you can be […]
From 16-20 May, UNISON South East is running an exciting week long array of events and online sessions and all members are invited
Eyes looking up or down? Crossing arms? Serious face? Purposefully low-pitched voice? It’s a fact that words are not enough, and we communicate with each other also using our bodies. Non-verbal communication covers a lot of things we don’t actually say out loud. First impressions matter and a smile makes others feel more positively about […]
The survey has now closed. Thank you to everyone who responded to it. When our general secretary, Christina McAnea, stood for election, one of her key pledges was to establish a UNISON College to help members get the training and development they need for their personal and professional success and fulfilment. Over the past year, […]
ULearn is UNISON College’s annual learning magazine – celebrating learning and training from across the nations, regions, service groups, self-organised groups and national team. Enjoy reading about all the fascinating stories from our members and activists. And get ideas and inspiration to take the next step on your own learning and training journey! This year’s […]
