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Upcoming Traiining & Events

Essential Business Writing (ONLINE)
Effective writing is a powerful tool for business professionals. Learn how to write in plain Engl...

Exclusive Dunedin Marketers Event - A Toast to 50 Years of Great NZ Advertising

NOURISH + NURTURE: Menopause - Dunedin
~~Lunch and Workshop~~ Did you know that nearly 400,000 women of menopausal age are employed i...

Manufacturing and Engineering Tour Series on AI
AI is transforming manufacturing and engineering, enhancing efficiency, precision, and innovation...

Central Otago Beer 'n' Yarn with Film Otago Southland, hosted at the Merchant Room at Olivers in Clyde
Film Otago Southland is pleased to host another Beer ‘n’ Yarn.

Excel Fundamentals made easy! - Dunedin
The ideal first step into the world of Microsoft Excel for the beginner or the self-taught. ...

Excel Formulas made easy! - Dunedin
The ideal course to create, maintain and understand simple formula construction. This ...

ExportNZ's All of Government Roadshow - Dunedin
NZ is doubling our export value, what support is out there?

Neuroinclusion: Diverse thinking styles and collective strengths - Dunedin
Every interaction in work takes place between people with different thinking styles – yet t...

ExportNZ's All of Government Roadshow - Cromwell
NZ is doubling our export value, what support is out there?

LEAN Principles Lego Simulation - Dunedin
The Aeroplane Game© is a business process and manufacturing simulation which focuses on crit...

Interviewing Skills for Managers (ONLINE)
This course can be booked individually or as one of the sessions in the “Manager’s Gu...

Essential Business Writing (ONLINE)
12 Mar 2025
Effective writing is a powerful tool for business professionals. Learn how to write in plain English for better results.
Effective written communication is vital for success in business. This virtual course will show you how to create clear, purposeful documents that connect with your readers.
If you want to communicate for greater clarity and impact in a variety of formats, including technical documents, tenders, reports, specifications, and correspondence, this is the course for you.
Duration: 7 Hours ► 9:00am - 4:30pm
Delivery: ZOOM

Exclusive Dunedin Marketers Event - A Toast to 50 Years of Great NZ Advertising
12 Mar 2025

NOURISH + NURTURE: Menopause - Dunedin
13 Mar 2025
~~Lunch and Workshop~~
Did you know that nearly 400,000 women of menopausal age are employed in NZ, and 84% report that their menopause symptoms affect their work performance? Whether you're currently experiencing menopause or want to be better prepared, or would like to understand and support your colleagues at work, this session will give you the resources you need to self-manage and thrive at work and beyond.

Manufacturing and Engineering Tour Series on AI
13 Mar 2025
AI is transforming manufacturing and engineering, enhancing efficiency, precision, and innovation.
Join us for an exclusive tour series at Todd Engineering on AI in Manufacturing and Engineering.This is a unique opportunity to hear about the impact of cutting-edge technology, connect with like-minded professionals, and gain insights into how AI can drive success in your business. Whether you're already integrating AI or just starting to explore its potential, this event will provide valuable knowledge and networking opportunities.

Central Otago Beer 'n' Yarn with Film Otago Southland, hosted at the Merchant Room at Olivers in Clyde
13 Mar 2025
Film Otago Southland is pleased to host another Beer ‘n’ Yarn.

Excel Fundamentals made easy! - Dunedin
17 Mar 2025
The ideal first step into the world of Microsoft Excel for the beginner or the self-taught. This course will provide the skills required to use Excel’s impressive capabilities to create spreadsheets. During the course, you will learn the skills that will enable you to produce your own worksheets with appropriately formatted data and how to manage your worksheets.
► Duration: 90 minutes
► Delivery: Business South, Training Room (In person)

Excel Formulas made easy! - Dunedin
17 Mar 2025
The ideal course to create, maintain and understand simple formula construction. This course will introduce the fundamentals of formula construction in Excel and provide an understanding of how formulas help you analyse your data.
► Duration: 90 minutes
► Delivery: Business South, Training Room (In Person)

ExportNZ's All of Government Roadshow - Dunedin
17 Mar 2025
NZ is doubling our export value, what support is out there?

Neuroinclusion: Diverse thinking styles and collective strengths - Dunedin
18 Mar 2025
Every interaction in work takes place between people with different thinking styles – yet typically neuroinclusion is not always considered in the design of workplace processes and practices. Recognising opportunities for change and taking action can help us better enable all people to realise their full potential at work. Read more here

ExportNZ's All of Government Roadshow - Cromwell
18 Mar 2025
NZ is doubling our export value, what support is out there?

LEAN Principles Lego Simulation - Dunedin
19 Mar 2025
The Aeroplane Game© is a business process and manufacturing simulation which focuses on critical factors that make the difference between a successful Lean business and any average operation.
Duration: 4 hrs ► 9.00am - 1:00pm
Delivery: Training Room, Business South

Interviewing Skills for Managers (ONLINE)
19 Mar 2025
This course can be booked individually or as one of the sessions in the “Manager’s Guide to HR”.
This virtual course explores how to assess a candidate’s suitability for a role, with a focus on interviewing skills in person, by phone, or online. Discover how to ask the right questions to deduct their skill level and assess their attitudes and values.
Duration: 9.00am - 3.00pm
Delivery: Online