What makes a good management course?

If you’re thinking about attending our management courses, you’ll have many different options to choose from.

There are so many excellent options available. At first, it can seem like a daunting choice to make.

This short article offers you some guidance on the factors that make a management course effective and enjoyable.

Before you begin…

As we have explored in other articles in response to the question, “what is the best management course?”, there is no “best” course. There is only what is best for you.

This is something to keep in mind as you research and decide upon the right management course for your needs.

A Good Management Course Is…

Practical

This is at the top of our list. Over our 30+ years of delivering management training, we have found that the only truly effective management course is a practical one.

Through active learning, you will absorb and retain a much higher percentage of the skills you cover during training.

You will also feel much more confident in your ability to apply these new management techniques.

Interactive

This goes hand in hand with the practical element of a good course.

It refers to group interaction: discussions, breakout rooms, exercises, and simply just listening to the anecdotes and perspectives of other participants.

We regularly receive positive feedback that this element of the course was very meaningful to all students.

Delivered by Experts

It may seem obvious, but you will want to be sure that the trainer delivering your management course has some real-life management experience.

Some nuggets of wisdom can only be gained over time through carrying out a management role. These are often the most valuable points to take away from training.

Versatile

This may not always be applicable, but it’s wise to attend a management course that is not industry specific.

By completing a non-specific management course, you’ll acquire versatile skills that can be applied to situations in different working environments — a very useful asset for your future career choices.

Certified or Uncertified

Certification is a popular, but not always relevant option.

For example, our most popular programme is a 3-day, QQI Certified People Management Course as most students seek to underline their learning with respected certification.

However, we run a 2-day, uncertified Management Skills Course alongside this QQI programme for those who wish to gain practical management capabilities and knowledge, without certification.

There has always been a demand for both options, and we recommend thinking about which fits better for your needs at present.

Finally, A Good Management Course Meets Your Goals

Everyone has their own reasons for choosing to attend management training.

It’s important to take some time to consider:

· what’s prompting your need for training

· what you hope to achieve from training

· what fits your schedule and budget right now

Once armed with this information and the guiding points for good quality training above, you will be ready to find the course that matches your needs precisely.