Preferred Training Networks

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National training schedule 2021

3-Day Instructional Design Master Class - December 2023

Location: Melbourne

Date: A hands-on practical course to boost your Instructional Design skills Our instructional design courses are aimed at boosting the skills of unqualified and relatively new instructional designers. The course is also great for self-taught instructional designers to understand theoretical concepts that can be applied to enhance their existing programs. Due to high demand, we are conducting a 3-day public Instructional Design Master Class in Melbourne. Dates: 14 Dec, 22 & 23 Feb (3 Day Course) Timings: 9 AM – 4 PM Venue: Melbourne CBD | $ 1990 (+GST)

OUR APPROACH

To fit with your expectations and your culture, we recommend the 5 Cs approach:

connection
Connection

With your permission, the designer would like to contact you before the project commences to share ideas on content and to gather the context.

consensus
Consensus

Upon consensus we will work collaboratively with you to clarify the deliverables.

customization
Customisation

We will customise and tailor all materials to your requirements.

capability
Capability Development

The project will give participants proven tools to continuously develop this capability.

change
Change

The ultimate aim is to create a lasting behavioural change.

About Preferred Training Networks

Preferred Training Networks is Australia′s first referred training network. What that means to you, is that you have instant access to the best of the best referred trainers, facilitators and instructional designers in Australia.

About Us
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Niall Kennedy

(Creative Director – Programs and Strategies)

Niall has a Masters degree in Marketing degree from Monash University and a Civil Engineering Certificate from Ireland. Niall arrived in Australia in 1995 and fell in love with the Professional Development Industry

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Deborah Dear
Deborah Dear

(Capability Advisor)

Deborah has a Diploma in Business Administration. Deborah has worked at Preferred Training Networks for 9 years. When Deborah joined the organization, we only had 28 capability development courses.

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David Souter
David Souter

(Professional Development Consultant)

David has a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Economics from South Africa. He is married to Kathy and has four children who he is very proud.

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Nicola
Nicola O Boyle

(HR Professional)

Nicola has a Bachelor of Commerce Degree, majoring in Human Resources from Deakin University. She has worked as a Human Resources Generalist prior to joining Preferred Training Networks in 2017.

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A TRUSTED LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR

Preferred Training Networks is Australia’s first referred learning network. We are an Australian training company that specialises in professional leadership and management courses, employee upskilling programs, soft skills development training and general employee skills training workshops for Australia’s leading companies and brands.

Our learning network includes instructional designers, facilitators, coaches, mentors, keynote presenters, consultants and trainers. All subject experts under our umbrella have been referred by Senior Management from Australia’s Top 500 companies.

Whatever employee training programs you’re looking for, we can help. We offer more than 300 professional development, leadership and management courses aimed at a broad spectrum of industries. From interpersonal skills or telephone skills training and workplace stress management training, to change management or conflict resolution, you’ll find a course that’s perfect for you, your team and your business.

Whether you’re looking for help with time management, communication techniques, effective leadership, professional or Performance Management Training or anything in between, we can help.

SOFT SKILLS TRAINING

At Preferred Training Networks, we specialise in delivering professional soft skills training for employees and managers.

Soft skills training is designed to help individuals develop the interpersonal skills needed to succeed in the workplace. While hard skills are specific to a particular job or task, soft skills are broadly applicable across a variety of roles and industries. Soft skills are often considered intangible and difficult to quantify. However, they can have a significant impact on an individual's ability to perform their role effectively.

Our soft skills employee training workshops include areas like communication, teamwork, problem solving, and time management. With employers and clients placing a high value on candidates who possess strong soft skills, investing in employee training and development is vital for your business.

WORKPLACE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS

At Preferred Training Networks, we offer in-person and online workplace training and development workshops run by expert trainers. We provide in-person courses across Australia including in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth and other areas. Wherever you are in Australia, we can come to your organisation or organise a venue for in-person staff development and training, workshops and skills programs.

With Preferred Training Networks as your partner, you can outsource any learning or training requirements and be assured of risk-free quality learning solutions that help your people to operate more effectively. Get a quick online quote or give us a call on 1300 323 752 to find out more.

OUR APPROACH

To fit with your expectations and your culture, we recommend the 5 Cs approach:

Connection: With your permission, the designer would like to contact you before the project commences to share ideas on content and to gather the context

Consensus: Upon consensus we will work collaboratively with you to clarify the deliverables

Customisation: We will customise and tailor all materials to your requirements

Capability Development: The project will give participants proven tools to continuously develop this capability

Change: The ultimate aim is to create a lasting behavioural change

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Preferred Training Networks aims to be the most flexible learning organisation in Australia. You will find learning consultants that are very easy to work with and who are very knowledgeable . We are customer orientated and can quickly design and/or deliver quality training programs for your organisation. You can outsource training requirements with confidence.

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