We’ve started to plan in training for 2026 with a focus on leadership in January, AI, mental health and emergency first aid at work in February and Excel and Microsoft Co Pilot in March.
If you’ve never considered or booked onto our training before, take a look as we’ll have a course that’s just right for you and there’s plenty more to come over the course of the year.
The Leadership Mirror: What Do People Really See in You?
Date: Thursday, 15th January 2026
Time: 10am to 12noon
Price: £50 +VAT members / £65 +VAT non members
Venue: Online
Most leaders think they’re doing a good job — but leadership isn’t about what you think you project, it’s about how others actually experience you. This highly interactive online workshop invites business owners and leaders to hold up the mirror and take a deeper look at their leadership habits, communication style, and impact.
Through reflection, discussion, and practical tools, you’ll explore the difference between intention and impact, how ego both supports and sabotages, and what you can do to strengthen self-awareness, influence, and credibility.
Expect to leave with a clearer understanding of how you show up as a leader, plus a simple two-step plan to close the gap between how you see yourself and how others see you.
Listen to Laura Cadman to learn more here
From Good to Exceptional: Raising Your Own Leadership Bar
Date: Tuesday, 27th January 2026
Time: 10am to 12noon
Price: £50 +VAT members / £65 +VAT non members
Venue: Online
Being “good” is safe — but exceptional leaders go further. They stretch, adapt, and hold themselves accountable to higher standards. This energising, practical workshop helps experienced business owners and leaders move beyond habit and comfort, using reflection and strategy to raise their leadership bar.
You’ll identify where confidence has slipped into complacency, uncover the small changes that create big shifts, and explore what separates consistent, credible leaders from the rest. Together, we’ll build a simple but powerful three-point action plan to help you drive stronger results, better communication, and lasting impact.
Expect real conversation, interactive reflection, and practical tools you can apply immediately.
Listen to Laura Cadman to learn more here
One-Day Mental Health Awareness Training
Date: Thursday, 29th January 2026
Time: 10am to 4pm
Price: £110 +VAT members / £135 +VAT non members
Venue: J36 Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands Milnthorpe, LA7 7NU
Join us for a dynamic and interactive one-day course designed to deepen your understanding of common mental health issues—such as anxiety, depression, addiction, and more—and their impact in the workplace.
Ideal for anyone looking to create a more supportive and informed work environment. Participants will receive internal certification upon completion. Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your confidence and compassion in supporting mental wellbeing at work.
This training will be delivered by CADAS.
The Small Business “AI” Marketing Toolbox: Everything You Need in One Session
Date: Wednesday, 11th February
Time: 10am to 1pm
Price: £75 +VAT members / £95 +VAT non members
Venue: Melbreak Hotel, Winscales Road, Great Clifton, Workington CA14 1XS
This course is designed for small businesses who want to dramatically reduce the time they spend creating marketing content, without losing quality or authenticity.
By combining AI driven content writing, graphic design and email marketing participants learn how to create consistent, professional, on brand marketing assets in a fraction of the time.
This session covers everything from social media posts to emails, graphics, templates and full content workflows businesses can use again and again.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Delegates will be required to bring a laptop or tablet to work from as this will be a practical training.
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.
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.
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
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:
Responsible AI principles at Microsoft
AI in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
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