Training and Development
The Association of Scottish Community Councils, in continuing to deliver quality training and development services and support to Community Councils throughout Scotland, are pleased to announce our new online training programmes and accredited training courses.
On- Line Training and Tutorial Web Site
The site contains lessons and tutorials for Community Councils and their members, along with toolkits and resources to assist in daily governance.
Click here for On Line Training
www.ascc-learning.org.uk
Introducing Vital Skills Programme
This programme has four modules which anyone can review and use. Learn
What is a Community Council
All about Community Council Legislation
How Community Councils are Established
The Role of a Community Councillor.
These modules are of particular interest to new Community Councillors, and members of the public who want to know more about Community Councils.
More experienced Community Councillors can test their own practice and knowledge.
On the site, you are also able to download “know-how” information toolkits to support Community Councillors in efficient and professional information and community engagement techniques.
The Good to Great Leadership Programme will be introduced shortly and will be available to member Community Councils. This programme of leadership skills will compliment the skills of experienced Community Councillors, and new Community Councillors who wish to improve their practice.
Look out for information on how to register to access the Good to Great Leadership Programme shortly.
Accredited Courses
The Association of Scottish Community Councils are proud to be able to present training courses which are accredited by the Institute of Commercial Management. This accreditation provides assurance that our courses meet a professional standard.
Candidates will undertake private precourse study, attend a facilitated session, and complete and submit course work for internal and external verification. On successful completion the candidate will be awarded certification from ASCC and ICM.
Courses will include
Conflict Handling
Emotional Intelligence
Listening Skills
Leading Meetings
Participating in Meetings
Diversity
Data Protection
Equality Act 2010
Great Leadership Skills
Leading Effective Teams
Presentation Skills
Train the Trainer
Mentor Training
Facilitation Skills
For more information or to arrange a training session, contact us. You can also download an informational brochure about our training and development courses (.pdf, 500kb.)
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