Skills Development Sessions

These courses are one off sessions, focused on a specific skill development. They are free to attend for University of Kent students, and are delivered by trainers and consultants who are experts in their field.

We’re delighted to welcome our new students and to say hello again to those already with us.

Study Plus sessions are free for our students and provide the opportunity to learn new skills, explore different interests, and enhance your personal development.

Each session is delivered by professional trainers who are highly respected in their fields, ensuring a high-quality learning experience.

* We ask that you stay for the whole event in order to earn the Employability Points, we don't want you to miss out.


To book on a course click on the event title and this will take you to Uni Kent Careers Hub where you can reserve your place.  

Study Plus events


EMPFEST25: Study Plus Events Running During EmpFest25
     
13th October 11:00 -12:00 Confidence, Courage and Self-belief
  13:00 - 14:30 Personal branding - personal impact, selling yourself, knowing your strengths and transferable skills for Work
14th October 11:00 - 12:00 Why company culture matters and how to find a workplace you will thrive in
  13:00 - 15:00 Time management
15th October 10:30 - 12:00 Boost your productivity using digital tools 
  18:30 - 20:00 Microsoft Word Intermediate Level
17th October 09:30 - 11:00 Writing for the Web and social media
  13:00 - 15:00 Introduction to assertiveness
20th October 11:00 - 12:00 Growth Mindset
22nd October 13:00 - 14:30 Introduction to Personal finance 
  13:30 - 15:30 ASPIRE - BSUJ launch
  18:30 - 20:00 Microsoft Word Expert Level
23rd October 10:00 - 14:30 LinkedIn Headshots
24th October 13:00 - 14:30 Understanding stress and self care – Planning for your future
  09:30 - 11:00 Business Emails 
25th October 11:00 - 16:00 ASPIRE The Ideas Lab: Find and Shape Your Business Idea
27th October 11am - 12pm What to do in the first 3 months of your role?
28th October 10:00 - 11:00 Thriving in the workplace as an introvert 
29th October 10:30 - 12:00 Perform at your Best: How to Cope with Nerves and Anxiety for Presentations and Interviews
  14:00 - 15:30 ASPIRE: Innovation Sprint 1: How to Find New Business Ideas
  18:30 - 20:00 PowerPoint 

Keep checking as we update the page with more fantastic events.

To sign up to out mailing list please contact studyplus@kent.ac.uk where you will receive weekly emails of all our Study Plus events so your never miss out!

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