The Skills Academy has now opened applications for its May courses, including the ever-popular Branch Treasurers Training and the Workplace Representatives Training Level 1 for members based in the east of the country. 

April courses are nearly full, with only a handful of places left. Don’t wait, register today to avoid missing out.  

If you see anything that interests you, you can email your branch training officer or the Skills Academy for more information.  

Fórsa Induction - Online - Wednesday 8th April - Open to all new members   

Join the Skills Academy for this short welcome session for new members. Learn about the workings of Fórsa and where you fit in, as well as the functions of trade unions, how we operate as a union, and how you can become more engaged, have your voice heard locally, and raise issues at divisional and national levels.   

Morning and evening sessions available.   

You can register for Fórsa Induction here.   

Time Management - Tuesday 14th April - Nerney’s Court, Dublin 

For members who are juggling and struggling, trying to fit everything into the day. This session will teach you all the ways to take control of your day and avoid the stress of looming deadlines. 

Public Speaking - Tuesday 14th April - Nerney’s Court, Dublin 

Biennial Conference is just around the corner now, and many first-time delegates will take to the stage to deliver their branch’s motions. If you are one of these delegates and slightly nervous about speaking in front of a big crowd, the Skills Academy has prepared a special session of Public Speaking training just for you.  

Learn how to handle those pre-stage jitters, speak clearly and confidently, and make the best of your time in the bright lights of the Gleneagle events centre in Killarney, with a little help from the Skills Academy. 

Industrial Conflict Resolution (Level 2) - Wednesday 15th April - Nerney’s Court, Dublin 

The next step in our IR trainings for members who have previously attended the Building Effective Local IR Practises (Level 1) course with Brendan Cunningham. Please note this course is not applicable to members in the civil service division.  

Learn how to maintain positive working relationships and turn conflict into an opportunity for positive change.  

Branch Training Officers Seminar - Wednesday 15th April - Nerney’s Court, Dublin 

A fantastic opportunity for Branch Training Officers to learn more about the role and meet with colleagues from other branches to discuss tips and tricks on how best to use training to benefit your branch. Open to branch training officers and BEC members covering training officer duties.  

Resilience Building Workshop - Tuesday 21st April - Nerney’s Court, Dublin 

If you find yourself struggling with everything life throws at you, this course can help you manage and maintain your responsibilities. Learn to build resilience by enhancing emotional intelligence, awareness of others and how to manage and reduce stress. 

Branch Treasurers training - Thursday 7th May - Nerney’s Court  

The Branch Treasurers training is one of our most popular trainings. If you are a treasurer or vice-treasurer, this course is a great opportunity to be guided through your role and responsibilities. Make sure to register early to secure your place!  

 Level 1, WRT - Tuesday 26th - Thursday 28th May - Nerney’s Court, Dublin 

This May, Workplace Representatives Training will come to Dublin. An opportunity not to be missed if you are a workplace rep who is able to travel to Nerney’s Court for the three days. 

This training is for reps with no previous experience or training and takes place over three days. The only prerequisite for taking this course is that you are a workplace rep and have previously taken the Fórsa Induction module.  

Over the three days you will learn all the basic skills that you will need as a representative in your first year, including:  

• the role and function of the workplace rep   
• improving interpersonal skills and building good working relationships    
• organising your union work   
• recruiting members and handling problems   
• an introduction to equality and diversity  
• health and safety.   

To register for a course:   

Aside from Live: Lunch & Learn and Fórsa inductions, participation on all courses requires sign off from your branch and official. To apply, contact your branch training officer or secretary if your branch does not yet have a training officer. 

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