Upskilling yourself and your team will be one of the best investments you make during 2026, our commercial training offer is here to help you do just that.
We’ve got sessions on cyber security, emergency first aid at work, excel for beginners and Microsoft Copilot.
Keeping your business data secure from cyber threats
Date: Wednesday, 18th February 2026
Time: 10am to 11am
Price: £25 +VAT
Venue: Online
Keeping your business data secure from cyber threats is our topic for this month’s Cumbria Chamber of Commerce Webinar.
Over the past 6 months we have seen cyber threats impacting some major high-street names, and keeping your business as secure as you can from these threats should be high on your agenda.
Gary Martin from David Allen IT Solutions, shares his knowledge and tips on how to keep your business safe.
Emergency First Aid at Work
Date: Wednesday, 25th February
Time: 10am to 4pm
Price: £135 +VAT members / £170 +VAT non members
Venue: Foxy’s Suite, Carlisle United, Warwick Road, Carlisle, CA1 1LL
Prepare your team to handle urgent situations with confidence through our Emergency First Aid at Work training course. This essential emergency first aid training provides practical, hands-on experience in basic first aid skills, including CPR, AED use, and managing workplace incidents effectively. As a vital part of your organisation’s emergency response training, this course is perfect for small businesses and low-risk environments. It meets legal requirements and ensures your team is fully prepared to respond to emergencies. Build confidence, enhance workplace safety, and stay compliant with this must-have training for every workplace.
Who’s it for?
Our Emergency First Aid at Work course is designed to give you the confidence and capability to handle real-life medical emergencies. You’ll gain a solid foundation in basic first aid skills, from managing wounds and burns to performing CPR and using a defibrillator. This hands-on, practical course goes beyond the theory—providing realistic scenarios and guidance to help you stay calm and take the right action when every second counts. Whether you're in a high-risk workplace or simply want to be prepared, our emergency response training ensures you know exactly what to do in a crisis. It’s an ideal course for nominated first aiders, small business teams, or anyone looking to meet legal health and safety requirements while building the confidence to save a life.
The course covers:
Excel for Beginners
Date: Wednesday, 11th March
Time: 9am to 4pm
Price: £135 +VAT members / £215 +VAT non members
Venue: The Roundthorn Country Hotel, Penrith, CA11 8SJ
This course is suitable for delegates who are new to Excel or are self-taught and wish to ensure they make the most of the basic functions. There are no prerequisites however, you must have a basic understanding of using a PC, including keyboard and mouse familiarity.
The aim of the course is to provide you with the skills to create and print a spreadsheet containing text, numbers and simple formulae and calculations.
Course Outline
Delegates will be asked to carry out exercises as we progress so will be required to bring a laptop or tablet. Handouts will be provided for reference during the course.
Microsoft Copilot Training
Date: Wednesday, 18th March 2026
Time: 9am to 1.30pm
Price: £55 +VAT members / £70 +VAT non members
Venue: Cumbria Chamber of Commerce, Broadacre House, 16 - 20 Lowther Street, Carlisle, CA3 8DA
Using Co-pilot(AI) with Microsoft Products
Join us for an exciting session where we will delve into the world of Artificial Intelligence and how it can enhance your experience with Microsoft Products.
From productivity tools to cloud services, discover how AI is revolutionizing the way we work and interact with technology. This in-person event will be held in Carlisle, so mark your calendars and come ready to learn and network with like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve in the tech world!
This training delivered by Lorraine Millican of Lake Mill Consulting covers:
Introduction to AI in Microsoft 365
AI in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
AI in Microsoft Teams and Outlook
Viva Insights: Personal productivity and wellbeing
You can view the current training schedule here
Don’t forget we can also arrange in-house training, anyone interested please email Lesley Robinson, lesleyr@cumbriachamber.co.uk
