Training Courses
SCVO is a major organiser of training courses for the Voluntary Sector in Scotland. Our courses cover a broad range of topics from IT to organisational governance, from personal development to capacity building to meet the training requirements of the Sector.
To view the current SCVO training course diary, go to the bottom of this page.


You are able to download a PDF version of the Training Programme from here.

View a copy of the latest Training Ebulletin (August 2008)

Individual Learning Accounts
SCVO courses are now eligible for Individual Learning Account funding.  If you are 16 or over, earn £18,000 a year or less and live in Scotland you could be eligible for £200 to pay for SCVO courses.  You must ensure that you have opened your ILA account and quote your ILA account number on your booking form.  To open an ILA account, go to www.ilascotland.org.uk For more information on how to use your ILA account click here
For enquiries about using your ILA on SCVO courses, contact Fiona Paterson, SCVO Training Co-ordinator, 0131 474 8018 / fiona.paterson@scvo.org.uk

Online Learning and Learning Bytes
SCVO is providing access to more flexible learning opportunities.  To view online courses available through SCVO, click here
Learning Bytes are a comprehensive range of free online courses accessible through SCVO's role as a Skills Development Scotland (formerly Learndirect Scotland) branded learning centre .  The learning bytes catalogue has been recently revised - click here to access the catalogue
Click here for a guide to Accessing Learning Bytes.  We would also welcome feedback you have if you have completed a Learning Bytes course, via the attached Learning Bytes Evaluation Form - many thanks

*Short Course Spotlight*
Scottish Charity Accounts - 28 October 2008, Edinburgh
This course looks at charity accounting requirments under the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006.  It will cover the different types of accounts - Receipts and payments/Accruals accounts, with a detailed look at the format and content of each, using worked examples to show how the Regulations apply in practice.  It will also cover external scrutiny requirements (audit or independent examination) and reporting to OSCR.
See link below in diary for further information


DATE
COURSE NAME
TYPE
LOCATION
October 2008
28 Oct 08 Scottish Charity Accounts Training Course Edinburgh
30 Oct 08 How to win Contracts and Service Level Agreements Training Course Glasgow
November 2008
04 Nov 08 Developing Your Brand in the Voluntary Sector Training Course Edinburgh
04 Nov 08 Staff Appraisal Training Course Glasgow
05 Nov 08 Financial Planning - a workshop for non-financial Managers Training Course Glasgow
05 Nov 08 Freedom of Information & Data Protection Training Course Edinburgh
06 Nov 08 Demonstrating Success Training Course Glasgow
06 Nov 08 Knowledge Management Training Course Edinburgh
07 Nov 08 Disability Equality Training Training Course Edinburgh
10 Nov 08 Marketing Fundamentals 2 Training Course Edinburgh
12 Nov 08 Suspects or Prospects? - getting Individuals to support your organisation Training Course Edinburgh
12 Nov 08 Sourcing Funding for your Project Training Course Inverness
13 Nov 08 Funding from Trusts and Foundations Training Course Glasgow
17 Nov 08 Facilitation Skills Training Course Glasgow
17 Nov 08 Planning to Act Training Course Inverness
18 Nov 08 Managing & Supervising People Training Course Edinburgh
18 Nov 08 Introduction to Microsoft Powerpoint Training Course Glasgow
18 Nov 08 Writing a Good Funding Appplication Training Course Inverness
20 Nov 08 Planning for People Training Course Edinburgh
24 Nov 08 Parliamentary Lobbying Training Course Edinburgh
25 Nov 08 Do you know your SORP from your OSCR? Training Course Edinburgh
25 Nov 08 Trainer Training 1 Training Course Glasgow
25 Nov 08 The Value and Benefits of Person-centred Action Planning Training Course Inverness
27 Nov 08 Practical Employment Law Training Course Edinburgh
27 Nov 08 Essential Presentation Skills Training Course Glasgow
December 2008
03 Dec 08 Effective Campaigning Training Course Edinburgh
08 Dec 08 Sage Line 50 Introduction Training Course Glasgow
09 Dec 08 Introduction to Managing Health & Safety Training Course Edinburgh
10 Dec 08 Exploring Earned Income - Is it a viable option? Training Course Glasgow
11 Dec 08 Marketing Fundamentals 1 Training Course Glasgow
15 Dec 08 Effective Absence Management Training Course Glasgow
16 Dec 08 Managing & Supervising People Training Course Glasgow
January 2009
08 Jan 09 COSCA Counselling Skills Module 1 *COSCA Accredited* Training Course Edinburgh
13 Jan 09 Intermediate Microsoft Powerpoint Training Course Glasgow
13 Jan 09 Time Management Training Course Edinburgh
14 Jan 09 Full Cost Recovery Training Course Edinburgh
15 Jan 09 Marketing Fundamentals 2 Training Course Glasgow
19 Jan 09 Media Work for Beginners Training Course Edinburgh
20 Jan 09 Making Every Minute Count Training Course Glasgow
20 Jan 09 Managing Stress Training Course Edinburgh
21 Jan 09 Committee Skills Training Course Edinburgh
21 Jan 09 Team Work Training Course Glasgow
26 Jan 09 Local Plan Enquiry Seminar Training Course Edinburgh
27 Jan 09 Fundraising Fundamentals Training Course Glasgow