Business Skills Training Courses

Concrew Training provides high quality business skills training, personal skills training and CPD services at affordable prices. Check out our training course offer below

Success is achieved through teams. It is rare that success is achieved individually. Top athletes, for example, may take the glory but they have high performing support teams behind them. The same is true within business.

Successful business leaders and managers take the front of house credit but their real success lies with the quality and effectiveness of the team behind them.

Successful leaders and managers develop their teams, they provide the leadership and enthusiasm but usually outsource business skills development.

Business Skills Development falls into two distinct categories, personal skills and technical skills. Some will be to support individual needs some will meet a wider group or team need.

Individual skills development is usually met internally through peer to peer working, personal study etc.

For wider group or team needs external specialist training, as provided by Concrew Training, provides a more effective solution.

Concrew Training provides high quality training and CPD services at affordable prices.

Business and personal skills Training Courses

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Business & Personal Skills - Training Courses
Writing Defensible Documents
Writing Better Reports
Public Speaking Training
Focus Group Training
More Effective Meetings
Assertiveness Training
Negotiation Training
Influencing Training
Communication Training

Business Skills reference guides

Concrew Training offer a range of business skills development courses.  Most of our reference documents used within them are not in the public domain.  What that is, and is in high demand is:

Email Etiquette – hints tips and advice for emails

16 email etiquette tips that are applicable for most workplace situations. The hints, tips and guidance below should be read in conjunction with your workplace policies that relate to the use of email.

More Effective Meetings Reference guides

It has been estimated that up to four million working hours a day are spent in meetings in the UK alone. Senior managers can spend up to 60% of their time behind closed doors. What is more thought provoking is just how much is wasted through ineffective and poorly managed meetings. All too often meetings drift along with too little focus, purpose or outcomes, indeed virtually everyone will at some point have come out of a meeting feeling, that was a waste of time. Our training helps improve the effectiveness of meetings

How to Chair a Meeting

Most people at sometime or other will need to chair a meeting.  This guide provides some helpful tips and advice to make it go smoothly.

Protocols for Virtual Meetings

Hints and tips to make online meetings and virtual conferencing more effective

Online Meeting Checklist Template – PDF

A 28 point checklist to help you make online meetings more effective and more robust.  Includes, before, during and after guidance

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions – Business and Personal Skills Training

  1. What are business and personal skills training courses?

    Business and personal skills training programs are structured courses designed to improve professional abilities such as leadership, communication, time management, and emotional intelligence, helping individuals succeed in the workplace and beyond.

  2. Why are personal development skills important for career growth?

    Personal development skills enhance confidence, productivity, and adaptability—key traits employers look for when promoting or hiring talent in competitive industries.

  3. Who should take business skills training courses?

    These courses are ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, students, managers, and anyone looking to improve workplace performance, leadership abilities, or career prospects.

  4. What skills can I learn from your training programs?

    You can learn, communication techniques, influencing skills, negotiating skills etc see our course titles for more

  5. How will this training improve my job performance?

    Our training helps you work more efficiently, communicate clearly, manage time effectively, and handle workplace challenges with confidence – leading to better overall performance.

  6. Are your courses suitable for beginners?

    Yes, our course can be aligned to all levels, from beginners to advanced professionals, with step-by-step guidance and practical exercises.

  7. Are the courses online or in-person?

    We offer flexible learning options, including online live training, and in-person workshops to suit different learning preferences.

  8. How long does it take to complete a training course?

    Course duration is usually one-day options include 3 hours to multi-day courses

  9. Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?

    Yes, participants receive a CPD certificate of completion that can be added to their CV, LinkedIn profile, or professional portfolio.

  10. Can I apply these skills immediately in my workplace?

    Absolutely. Our training focuses on real-world applications, providing practical tools and techniques you can implement right away.

  11. Do you provide training for teams or organisations?

    Yes, 100% all our training is customised corporate training solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of individual teams and businesses.

  12. How do personal skills training courses boost confidence?

    By improving self-awareness, communication, and problem-solving abilities, these courses help individuals feel more capable and confident in professional and personal situations.