Training And Education

What Training Specialists

At Alternative Partnership, we are passionate about training, developing and educating. Our expert team have been trained to the highest level and are accredited by leading bodies such as the Institute of Learning and Management (ILM).

Our flexibility, innovative thinking and high-quality delivery are what set us apart from our competitors. We have worked with top universities and colleges, national organisations and businesses of all sizes.

If you are looking to develop either yourself or your employees then contact us today.

Leadership/Management

Leadership and Management Qualifications

Every organisation needs effective leaders and managers to be successful. Alternative Partnership consultants are fully qualified to deliver ILM accredited Leadership and Management training programmes. Not only will you learn essential skills, you’ll gain a formal, nationally recognised qualification.

Level 3 (A-Level Equivalent)

This level is suitable for those in the early stages of their management career such as first-line managers, supervisors and team leaders.

You will learn the value of coaching and mentoring within a business as well as learning different coaching and mentoring models. You will feel more confident in coaching and mentoring your team which will help you become a more effective manager.

Level 4 (Foundation Degree Equivalent)

This higher level is suited to middle managers, new department heads and regional leaders. There is a choice of units so the course can be customised to fill the gaps in your knowledge or that of the business.

You will consolidate your understanding of your role, build knowledge of specialist business areas at an operational level and develop the capabilities needed to be an effective leader.

Level 5 (Degree Equivalent)

This higher level suits project managers, practising department heads and those preparing for senior management responsibilities. This course can be customised to your departmental needs.

You will develop a more strategic thinking towards management and leadership as well as build on your core skills. You will become confident in providing direction, inspiring teams and facilitating innovation and change.

Level 7 (Masters Equivalent)

The highest level is only recommended for those who have already completed level 5 or are in a senior management, director or executive level position. This is equivalent to a Masters level degree and covers strategic leadership and executive management.

You will learn how to develop, implement and evaluate high-level business cases and make evidence based decisions. You will be able to make the best use of resources, optimise performance and lead change.

How it works

These are vocational qualifications so the learning is made up of practical experience and assignments although learners will have to attend some training days. If you have a group of employees that you want to train then we can come to your business and conduct the training days. For individuals, we conduct the training at an external venue.

Coaching/Mentoring

Coaching and Mentoring Qualifications

Coaching and mentoring can improve interpersonal skills, communication and conflict resolution leading to more efficient and motivated workforces. Alternative Partnership consultants are fully qualified to deliver ILM accredited Coaching and Mentoring training programmes. Not only do learners improve their skills and knowledge, they gain a nationally recognised, formal qualification.

Level 3 (A-Level Equivalent)

This level is ideally suited to first-line managers, departmental managers, team leaders and those in similar roles. If you or your employee has management responsibilities but no formal training then we recommend this level.

You will gain a range of management skills and the confidence to manage relationships and motivate and engage your team.

Level 5 (Degree Equivalent)

This higher level is ideally suited to those who carry out significant coaching and mentoring in their day-to-day roles or profession, or those moving into a developmental role.

You will develop the skills, knowledge and ethical understanding needed to provide effective support in the development of others. You will also be able to plan, deliver and review coaching and mentoring within your organisation and assess your own skills as a coach.

 Level 7 (Masters Equivalent)

The highest level qualification is suited to senior managers and HR managers who want to develop their expertise or professional coaches and mentors who want accreditation.

You will learn how to develop and implement coaching and mentoring processes at strategic and executive level in complex working environments. You will be able to analyse and evaluate different coaching models and critically review and assess your own skills as a coach.  

How it works

These are vocational qualifications so the learning is made up of practical experience and assignments although learners will have to attend some training days. If you have a group of employees that you want to train then we can come to your business and conduct the training days. For individuals, we conduct the training at an external venue.

ILM Recognised

ILM Recognised for your in-house programmes

Alternative Partnership consultants are able to review your in-house Leadership learning and development programmes and ensure they are up to standard so that they can become quality-assured and ILM-recognised.

ILM is renowned worldwide for quality, innovation and relevance. By gaining the ILM-recognised course for your in-house training programme you ensure the quality of your delivery and increase the profile of your development opportunities.

Gaining recognition for your own training programmes allows you to retain freedom in the content, length and delivery methods whilst still providing your employees with an accredited qualification.

Alternative Partnership will help you gain recognition and provide ongoing support through annual reviews and quality assurance. We can also assist with the delivery of your programmes.

Industry Specific

Industry specific training

Whether you manage staff in the public sector or as part of a private company, you need to ensure that you comply with current legislations relating to your industry.

At Alternative Partnership, we can deliver a wide range of training programmes to all levels of staff. Our accredited training includes Health and Safety, HACCP, qualifications, First Aid, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and many others.

We will conduct a full training needs analysis of your organisation and put the appropriate training in place. No matter what size organisation you have, we can create a training programme that meets your business needs.

Work with us

Whatever your training and development requirements, either individually or as an organisation, Alternative Partnership can help. We are experts in delivering all kinds of training at any level.

What if…

Failing to invest in the development of your people is detrimental to your business. We ensure that your training and development programmes meet not only the needs of your team but the needs of your business as well.

If you would like to find out more about any of our training and education programmes then contact our specialists today.

Our Clients

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Working with Tina over the last few months has been extremely inspiring. Her passion and enthusiasm for business is infectious and you can tell immediately that she genuinely wants you to be a success. Tina pushed me into writing and publishing my first book. After a conversation with Tina,  I was able to build on some existing content and turn it into a useful resource for business owners. The book, A-Z of Blogging,  has had fantastic feedback and I am so proud of what I have achieved with it, none of which would have happened without Tina’s support and encouragement. I can’t recommend Tina and The Alternative Partnership highly enough to anyone wanting to move their business to the next stage.

Lisa Slater, Make Your Copy Count

Dear Tina, Thank you for the Business Coaching and guidance I have received from Alternative Partnership, especially in helping me to structure myself and Key West Pest Control. This has helped to make my business run more professionally, more structured and implementing policies and procedures whilst helping me acquire my ILM Higher Strategic Leadership and Management qualification. I would have no hesitation in recommending you or your company. A big thank you.

Sean Mclean, Key West Pest Control Ltd

I would like to thank Tina for her exceptional support and guidance whilst completing the ILM Higher Diploma in Leadership and Management Level 4. The knowledge and skills I have gained both from Tina and the course content is invaluable and has and will continue to improve my professional and personal progression. Tina was a constant support, including times when I was uncertain on how to tackle a particularly difficult unit. I couldn’t thank Tina enough and would highly recommend her to anyone who wants to improve their own knowledge and skills in the leadership and management profession.

Lisa Vickers, Total Fitness

I am a Store Manager for a busy Retail Outlet and I decided to undertake my ILM Higher Management qualification.  I found the qualification excellent for developing my knowledge and understanding of higher management in business, especially when, part way through the course, I was promoted to a larger store and the ILM qualification was invaluable to my learning and management experience. Tina worked with me focusing on the training and development that I needed to succeed, which helped me to achieve the qualification, as well as, make business improvements to the running of my store.

I have worked with Alternative Partnership for many years now and I have achieved a number of qualifications with Tina’s help along my whole journey. She is always there for help and advice and I would definitely recommend Alternative Partnership to anyone who is wanting to complete a qualification to better their professional skills with full support and great mentoring by Tina.

Laura Baker, The Works

Through their excellent service and commitment, we were able to show a remarkable improvement in the quality of service we offer to all our customers. The initial training provided to all our 66 staff who was involved in the Customer Service qualification has been of great benefit to the company, in the way they interact with our customers and deal with their enquiries. Of the 66 people 8 of those progressed to a higher Customer Service qualification with Alternative Partnership.

Julie Asbury, La Redoute

I wanted to have the pleasure of working with Alternative Partnership and Tina again. Tina discussed my training needs and recommended an ILM Higher Leadership and Management qualification. I thought this might be impossible for me, but yet again, Tina’s great way of communicating to develop my understanding by putting things across, in a way that simplified the information was really helpful to me and supported what it was I needed to do to achieve success. The ILM Higher Leadership and Management Diploma Level 4 course were for 18 months and Alternative Partnership, especially Tina, ensures all students achieved great results. To that end, I successfully completed the course three months before the originally planned time. Anyone wanting to build their professional knowledge, gain confidence in the work they do and experience a great journey, I would highly recommend looking at working with Alternative Partnership and I personally look forward to making my next journey.

Richard Daniels, Morrison Utility Services
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