This
week’s training news.
Arriva
online learning
Transport
services firm Arriva has launched an online learning and development system to
provide a programme of e-learning for its 33,000 staff. The company has set-up
a dedicated e-learning website called the Gateway, which will bring training
directly to staff. The site draws together existing training and external
resources into one point of access.
Risk
management
Air
traffic controllers around Europe are to get new training in risk management
via an interactive online course. Eurocontrol, responsible for air navigation
safety, is rolling out the course to staff from 30 countries. London-based XOR
has created the software, which draws on the lessons learned from high-profile
disasters like the King’s Cross fire. It will be followed-up by a two-day
classroom course.
Management
school
Managers
working at Caledonian Life have the chance to gain internationally-recognised
qualifications after the group launched its school of manage-ment. The courses,
approved by NEBS, include a team leader award and diploma in management. Based
at Mont Clare Hotel in Dublin, the centre will enable staff to help develop
business solutions.
Training
for bankers
Banking
staff in the Middle East are getting British training on project management,
teamwork and communication skills. The tailor-made development programme was
introduced following a series of trade missions. The Right Track Consultancy
will deliver the training to the Institute of Banking Studies in Kuwait City.
