Ongoing self development for iam members
The iam and Open University's special agreement for iam members
In collaboration with the iam , the Open University provide a growing number of tailor-made, short online courses, ideal for CPD for members. In working with the OU, the iam has negotiated a special discount of 10% off for these courses, for all members. Details are available at http://www.open.ac.uk/cpd/p6.shtml where members will be linked with the Course registrations at the discounted prices.
New online CPD programmes are flexible – can be studied at your own pace and in a place/way to suit you - and include interesting and modern media, such as podcasts and DVDs.
Most programmes last approximately 30 hours, and can be fit around your own timetables.
What's more, if you operate a formal CPD scheme, successful completion of any of these courses can be counted towards your CPD requirements for the year. You can view a sample of the materials http://www.open.ac.uk/cpdtasters
Many employers are prepared to fund this sort of development opportunity – please ask your HR or training departments, or your line manager, and don't forget your 10% discount.
More detail
The courses are designed for busy professionals and feature the distinctive strengths of the OU from its years of expertise in work-based learning, normally condensed into approximately 20-30 hours of study and offering:
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The convenience of accessing clearly presented and sequenced materials and activities and the support of an expert learning adviser whenever it suits you and wherever you have access to the protected course web-site.
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A work-based activity submitted and assessed as an assignment to help you connect a course to your learning and organisational context and needs.
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An OU Certificate of successful completion to demonstrate your CPD to your employer and/or professional bodies.
Courses include professional skills such as Managing Performance Through People, Effective Leadership Skills, Managing Organisation Performance and Applying Strategic Thinking.
To apply for one of these exciting new opportunities, please click here. http://www.open.ac.uk/cpd/p6.shtml
