Learning and Professional Development Centre

University Systems

• Advanced E-Procurement
• Introduction to the Financial Enquiry System
• Introduction to the New E-Procurement System
• Managing Performance and Probation
• Managing Sickness Absence
• Managing Staff Complaints and Grievances
• Managing Staff Conduct and Disciplinary Management
• Recruitment and Selection - Workshops 1 and 2
• Recruitment and Selection - Refresher
• SCIMS Assessment Processing - Workshops 1 and 2
• SCIMS Fundamentals
• SPRE Reviewee
• SPRE Reviewer
• University Online Diary
• Using the Journals (IDTs) Recharging System

Keele Knowledge Programme and Open Sessions

The Keele Knowledge Programme has been introduced to ensure that new staff are provided with up to date information about how the University works, its current priorities and culture. For further information, please click here

• An Introduction to University Governance
• An Overview of Research and Enterprise Skills
• Counselling and Emotional Wellbeing - New ways Forward
• Enhancing the Student Experience. OFFA? What are we doing?
• Financing within Higher Education
• Green: Keele - Keeles Sustainability Activities, Vision and your Involvement
• Introduction to the University Careers and Employability Service
• IT Services - Safe Computing
• Library Services for Teaching and Research
• Professional and Personal Development
• Recruiting Undergraduate Students
• Student Funding and Student Financial Support at Keele
• Supporting Disabled Students in Teaching and Learning
• Teaching Learning and Assessment at Keele: A Focus on Orientation
• Understanding the KLE - A Basic Introduction for all Staff
• Welcome to Keele
• What we want from Alumni - and what Alumni want from us

Personal Skills

• Business Administration Certificate Level 2 and Diploma Level 3
• Contributing Assertively to Meetings
• Customer Service Certificate Level 2 and Diploma Level 3
• Dealing with Conflict and Disagreement
• Delivering Excellent Service
• Developing Teams
• Effective Communication with Others
• Effective Management of Meetings
• Everyday Coaching
• Introduction to Influencing and Persuasion
• Listening and Responding Skills
• Making a Good Impression - How to Succeed in the Job Market
• Making Change more Positive
• Managing Effectively Under Pressure
• Managing your Boundaries
• Time Management
• Treating Customers Well

Essential Information Skills for Research

• Advanced Refworks
• Cochrane Library - Enhanced Session
• Easier Reference Management using Refworks
• Effective Dissertation Research
• Health Essentials Online - Core Session
• Introduction to Assessment
• Literature Searching - Core Session
• Making Research Easier
• Preparing for an Academic Career
• Preparing for Conferences
• Presentation Skills 1
• Presentation Skills 2
• Presentation Skills 3
• Presentation Skills 4
• Rapid Critical Appraisal (Qualitative Research)
• Rapid Critical Appraisal (Quantitative Research)
• RefWorks - Reference Management Software - Enhanced Session
• Research Supervisor Programme
• Successfully Crafting Research Grant Applications
• Successfully Managing a Research Award

Information Technology

• Excel Advanced
• Excel Intermediate
• ITQ Diploma in IT User Skills Level 2 and Level 3
• Keeles Website Content Management System - Advanced Features
• Keeles Website Content Management System - An Introduction
• Online Microsoft Training
• PowerPoint Advanced
• PowerPoint Introduction
• Producing a Long Document in Word 2010
• Using an Interactive Whiteboard
• Word Advanced
• Word Intermediate

Learning and Teaching

• Approaches to Assessment and Feedback
• Clickers - Explore how to use Classroom Voting Technology
• Continuing Professional Development Programmes
• Developing Graduate Attributes through Teaching
• Getting the Best from First Year Students
• Introduction to Personal Tutoring
• Making the KLE Work for You
• Pebblepad Drop In Sessions
• Pool Rooms - Getting the Best Results from the Teaching Equipment
• Self-Directed and Problem-Based Learning: Harness the Power!
• So What is WebPA?
• Teaching Learning and Assessment at Keele: A Focus on Orientation
• The Distinctive Keele Curriculum: Making it Happen
• Turnitin - How to use it and Interpret the Originality Reports
• Understanding the KLE - A Basic Introduction for all Staff
• Using Audio to Provide Feedback
• Using Grademark to Provide Feedback
• Using Screen-Casting to Provide Feedback
• Using Technology to Provide Feedback
• Writing and Using Learning Objectives

Postgraduate Research Students

• Avoiding Plagiarism and Research Misconduct
• Broadening Horizons
• Completing the Thesis and the PhD
• Getting Started: Project Managing your PhD
• Introduction to Teaching at Keele - Workshops 1, 2, 3 and 4
• Preparing for the Viva
• Presenting at Conferences
• Project Management - The Middle Stretch

Leadership and Management

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• ILM Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team Skills (Previously known as Team Leading)
• ILM Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management (Previously known as First Line Leadership and Management)

Health and Safety

• Basic Fire Safety Awareness for Fire Marshals
• Biological COSHH
• Fire Extinguisher Training
• General Health and Safety Awareness
• Health and Safety Awareness for Managers
• Health and Safety Risk Assessment
• Manual Handling
• Manual Handling - Train the Trainer
• Radiation Protection Awareness
• Radiation Protection for Work with Unsealed Sources
• Radiation Protection for Work with X-rays
• Risk Assessment for Laboratory Staff
• Role of a Senior and Deputy Fire Steward
• Workplace Safety Advisor (WSA) Training

For workshops by the Occupational Health and Health & Safety contact Christine Osborne, extension 33566 or email rda21

Every member of staff at every level has legal duties in the area of occupational health and safety. The training programmes provided by the Unit are designed to support staff in meeting their legal duties and in fostering a health and safety culture across the University. Departments may identify specific training needs as a result of carrying out risk assessments.

Further information on the support available can be found in Health & Safety and Occupational Health Web pages.