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Bitesize CPD Online – 12-31 January

2026 kicks off with our annual members’ skills extravaganza.  January’s opening programme has 23 courses focussing on business, technical and digital skills; career marketing and personal growth plus wellbeing and resilience.  Please note MHFA have introduced new requirements, courses are now delivered through the MHFA Dashboard (Enabley), working in partnership with Zoom via Mental Health First Aid England. The ½ day mental health course includes a MHFA (England) certification. ONLY sign up to the MHFA course if you know you can attend, as there is a non-refundable MHFA cost.

An intro into Digital Accessibility – Liz Hardwick
Friday 23 January 10.00-12.00
More info and book here

Movie Magic Budgeting version 10 – Addie Orfila
Friday 23 January 10.00-12.00
More info and book here

Harnessing Al Tools for Content Creation – Liz Hardwick
Friday 23 January 13.00-15.00
More info and book here

Understanding How You See the World – through the lens of personality preferences 101 – Kate Antoniou
Part 1 – Saturday 24 January  |  Part 2 – Saturday 31 January both 10.00-12.00
More info and book here

Introduction to BSL – Sign Confident
Monday 26 January 10.00-12.00
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Digital Diversification – Launch a New Revenue Stream – Liz Hardwick
Tuesday 27 January 10.00-12.00
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Get Linked In or Get Left Out – Liz Hardwick
Tuesday 27 January 13.00-15.00
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Payplan & Being Financially Savvy in 2026 – Antony Price
Wednesday 28 January 10.00-11.45
More info and book here

Polishing Your CV for Mid & Senior Roles – Jade Gordon
Thursday 29 January 10.00-12.00
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Negotiate Your Rate – Addie Orfila
Friday 30 January 10.00-12.00
More info and book here

IPAF and PASMA training: https://bectu.org.uk/training/ipaf-operator-training/

Bectu members’ discount
Members seeking Nationwide Platform training are eligible for a 15% discount on all Nationwide Platforms courses and PASMA courses. To secure the 15% discount, please contact the union’s Education and Skills Team via [email protected] including your Bectu membership number and you will be provided with code to quote to access the discount for any course.

Nationwide Platforms require you to telephone on 01455 552800 to confirm the discount. Please note that the Nationwide Platforms portal cannot accept the code.

Check out our library of recorded videos and podcasts available to Bectu members covering topics from career support to digital skills.