We’ve got some great training courses coming up in the next month or so – all designed to help you and your business learn and implement new skills and knowledge.
Covering AI, digital workflows, advanced Excel, LinkedIn, employment rights update and a beginners guide to selling on TikTok - if you haven’t yet checked out our training, take a look as it’s reasonably priced and delivered by experts in their topics.
From Panic to Plan - Future-Proof Your Business with Digital Workflows
Date: Thursday, 7th May 2026
Time: 10am to 1pm
Price: £65 +VAT members / £85 +VAT non members
Venue: Online
If your business relies on you being everywhere, all the time, it’s only a matter of time before things start to feel overwhelming. This session is about creating calm, consistency and continuity, even when you step away.
This strategic workshop shows you how to create simple digital systems for your core functions like sales, communication and service delivery, so your business can keep moving even when you aren’t available. We’ll focus on workflows that reduce pressure, not complicated tech that adds more stress.
Find out more and book here
Excel - Advanced
Date: Wednesday, 13th May
Time: 9am to 4pm
Price: £135 +VAT members / £215 +VAT non members
Venue: The Roundthorn Country Hotel, Penrith, CA11 8SJ
The aim of the course is to provide delegates with the skills to manage and analyse large amounts of data in a worksheet.
Find out more and book here
Stop Wasting Time on LinkedIn: Turn It Into a Lead Generation Tool
Date: Wednesday, 20th May
Time: 10am to 1pm
Price: £100 +VAT members / £130 +VAT non members
Venue: The Halston, 20-34 Warwick Road, Carlisle, CA1 1AB
Delivered by: Impact Growth Academy
If LinkedIn isn’t bringing you leads, conversations, or enquiries…
It’s not doing its job.
And right now, it’s probably just:
• Something you “should be posting on”
• A place where you get the occasional like
• But nothing that actually turns into business
That’s a waste of your time.
This session shows you how to fix it.
This is a practical, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to turn LinkedIn into something that actually generates opportunities for your business.
No guesswork. No vague advice.
You’ll be working on your profile and approach during the session, making real improvements you can use immediately.
Find out more and book here
Employment Rights Act update
Date: Thursday 21st May 2026
Time: 10am to 11am
Price: £35 +VAT members / £45 +VAT non members
Venue: Online
Significant employment law change is coming. Some changes will take effect as soon as April 2026 and then in tranches throughout 2026 and into 2027. This session will update you on the impending changes, how they will affect you and your business and how you can sensibly prepare for them.
Beginner’s Guide to Selling on TikTok Shop
Date: Wednesday, 3rd June 2026
Time: 10am to 1pm
Price: £79 +VAT members / £99 +VAT non-members
Venue: Online
Learn how to turn your existing products or new complementary ideas into sales on TikTok Shop, using setup strategies and practical content.
Looking to add a new income stream or get more from the products you already sell? TikTok Shop offers a powerful way to bring your products to life through content, helping you reach new audiences and drive sales in a more engaging way.
Find out more and book here
You can view the current training schedule here – we’ll be adding to this over the coming months. If there’s any training you need just email Lesley Robinson, Head of Business Growth & Support who will look into this for you. We can also offer in-house training for you and your employees.
One benefit of Chamber membership is reduced rates for all training. If you haven’t considered becoming a member of Cumbria Chamber of Commerce, the savings on training alone make the yearly fee worthwhile. There’s also much more on offer through membership so if you’d like to find out more email info@cumbriachamber.co.uk and one of the sales team will make contact.
