Home Is the New Office

This library of short business courses supports teams as they adjust to new remote working methods. Each module lasts between five and 25 minutes.

Using a blend of resources, videos and guidance, our library will provide you and your team with the tools necessary for success while working from home.


Take a look at our business courses below, which can be delivered to your employees through online, in-person or blended teaching methods.

To help your team learn as they work from home, we have ensured that all of our courses are accessible online to prevent barriers to online learning.

Remote Working

Now that remote working has become a common feature of the workplace, professionals are adapting their usual working habits.

Our e-learning module demonstrates how flexible working can reduce costs, improve productivity and provide employees with a better work-life balance.

Perfect For Managers and workplace leaders

Course Duration 20 Minutes

Delivery Mode  Online/Blended/Classroom

Remote Working For Managers

Introducing management personnel to the fundamentals of agile working, this module features case studies and practical scenarios that bring learning to life.

Together we will review the benefits of agile working, as well as the potential pitfalls. We’ll also cover the importance of setting clear goals and objectives for your newly decentralised team.

Perfect For Managers and workplace leaders

Course Duration 20 Minutes

Delivery Mode  Online/Blended/Classroom

Leading A Remote Team

Leading a remote team comes with its own unique set of challenges. This module covers all aspects of leading a team remotely, from leadership style to keeping employees motivated.

Learners will also receive a rich list of further reading resources to explore in their own time.

Perfect For Managers and workplace leaders

Course Duration  10 Minutes

Delivery Mode  Online/Blended/Classroom

Managing Stress In Remote Teams

This module helps managers to recognise the signs of stress in remote team members. We’ll cover some practical steps that leaders can take to alleviate sources of remote work stress.

Learners will also receive a rich list of further reading resources to explore in their own time.

Perfect For Managers and workplace leaders

Course Duration  20 Minutes

Delivery Mode  Online/Blended/Classroom

Remote Team Performance

Performance, connectedness and wellbeing are the focus of this module, which offers guidance on enhancing all three. You’ll learn how to collaborate with remote colleagues and the technology necessary to do so effectively.

Learners will also receive a rich list of further reading to explore in their own time.

Perfect For Remote working leaders and employees

Course Duration  15 Minutes

Delivery Mode  Online/Blended/Classroom

Synchronous And Asynchronous Communication

In a remote workplace setting, many typical scenarios can arise. This module discusses how to best respond to them.

We’ll also cover how to select the right communication methods when working from home and the property etiquette for remote team communication.

Learners will also receive a rich list of further reading resources to explore in their own time.

Perfect For Remote working leaders and employees

Course Duration  10 Minutes

Delivery Mode  Online/Blended/Classroom

Prioritisation

How do you assess which tasks are most important? This module covers the basics of prioritising tasks in the workplace, both for individuals and for teams.

Learners will also receive a rich list of further reading resources to explore in their own time.

Perfect For Remote working leaders and employees

Course Duration  6 Minutes

Delivery Mode  Online/Blended/Classroom

Conference Call Etiquette

Phone and video conference calls make it possible for teams to work remotely, but they are also the source of common communication challenges. This module will help you navigate conference call etiquette for both meeting attendees and facilitators.

Attendees will access best practice tips for meetings, while facilitators can learn strategies for leading conference and video calls with ease.

 

Perfect For Remote working leaders and employees

Course Duration  15 Minutes

Delivery Mode  Online/Blended/Classroom

Video Conferencing From Home

Phone and video conference calls make it possible for teams to work remotely, but they are also the source of common communication challenges. This module will help you navigate conference call etiquette for both meeting attendees and facilitators.

Attendees will access best practice tips for meetings, while facilitators can learn strategies for leading conference and video calls with ease.

 

Perfect For Remote working leaders and employees

Course Duration  10 Minutes

Delivery Mode  Online/Blended/Classroom

Hygiene At Home And Away

Learn the latest government guidance on how to maintain hygiene standards and keep yourself safe at home, on your commute and in the office.

This module discusses best practices for home safety methods and discusses suitable cleaning products and face masks to reduce the spread of coronavirus.

Learners will also receive a rich list of further reading resources to explore in their own time.

 

Perfect For Remote working leaders and employees

Course Duration  25 Minutes

Delivery Mode  Online/Blended/Classroom

Home Office Setup

This infographic-based course reveals the ideal home-working setup and offers tips on
how to enhance your home working experience.

Learners will also receive a rich list of further reading resources to explore in their own time.

Perfect For Remote working leaders and employees

Course Duration  5 Minutes

Delivery Mode  Online/Blended/Classroom

Remote Recruitment

Recruiting suitable candidates often takes place in person. Interviews, team meetings and onboarding sessions typically happen face to face.

In this module, we’ll cover best practice tips for remote hiring. We’ll discuss posting an advert, remote interviewing and onboarding new recruits.

Learners will also receive a rich list of further reading resources to explore in their own time.

Perfect For Managers and workplace leaders

Course Duration  10 Minutes

Delivery Mode  Online/Blended/Classroom

Online Presentations

Online presentations are now a familiar feature in the workplace, but how do you conduct them effectively?

This video-based module outlines the basics of online presentations and how to present to camera. You’ll also receive advice on effective slide design and advanced presentation setup.

Learners will also receive a rich list of further reading resources to explore in their own time.


Perfect For Remote working leaders and employees

Course Duration  25 Minutes

Delivery Mode  Online/Blended/Classroom

Display Screen Equipment

Surveys have revealed that many office workers experience pain and discomfort after using display screen equipment (DSE) or extended periods. This can result in long-term health issues and the loss of a significant number of working days each year.

We’ll explain how to avoid personal injury by using DSE safely.

Perfect For Remote working leaders and employees

Course Duration  25 Minutes

Delivery Mode  Online/Blended/Classroom

Email Stress

When our inboxes are overloaded, it can feel overwhelming. This module explores aspects of email stress and offers practical advice to help you use email more effectively.

Teams will gain the confidence to deal with emails productively, which will reduce stress levels across the entire organisation.

Perfect For Remote working leaders and employees

Course Duration  25 Minutes

Delivery Mode  Online/Blended/Classroom

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