Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
CIM offers a range of recognised, accredited courses: Introductory Certificate in Marketing; Professional Certificate in Marketing; Professional Diploma in Marketing; Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing.
01628 427 120
qualifications@cim.co.uk
www.cim.co.uk
Arts Marketing Association (AMA)
AMA works in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) to offer an Advanced Certificate in Arts Marketing (ACAM).
The course is currently being run by Cambridge Marketing College over several weekends a year. To find out more and to register your interest you need to contact the college direct on 01223 421903.
In addition, AMA runs a series of seminars, workshops and conferences throughout the year:
01223 578 078
info@a-m-a.co.uk
www.a-m-a.co.uk/events.asp
Common Purpose
An international leadership organisation that runs a range of programmes for leaders of all ages, sectors and backgrounds. It aims to help people in leadership and decision-making positions to be more effective: in their own organisations, in the community and in society as a whole.
0207 608 8100
www.commonpurpose.org.uk
The London Management Centre
Provides business and management solutions, workshops and training courses in the field of leadership, management, human resources development and business skills.
0207 724 6007
training@lmcuk.com
www.lmcuk.com
Theatrical Management Association (TMA)
The TMA runs an intensive residential course every September called The Essentials of Marketing (also known as Druidstone, which is actually the name of the venue). The course is extremely competitive as they only take a small number of students each year. It is specifically aimed at people working in theatres.
TMA also offers short training courses on a range of performing arts related subjects.
0207 557 6700
enquiries@solttma.co.uk
http://www.tmauk.org/events
Association of British Orchestras (ABO)
The ABO runs a series of one-day training courses called Brass Tacks which includes refresher and introductory courses such as 'An Introduction to Marketing':
0207 287 0333
info@abo.org.uk
http://www.abo.org.uk
Independent Theatre Council (ITC)
The ITC runs training courses and seminars year-round, which cover a range of topics and issues of relevance to managers and administrators in the performing arts sector. ITC courses can be searched by subject on the website.
0207 403 6698
training@itc-arts.org
www.itc-arts.org
engage
An international association for arts education professionals. They have regular seminars and training opportunities for their members. Their website has an online database of training opportunities called fast train, which includes engage's regional continuing professional development (CPD) programme, local and national seminars and conferences and other courses including further education.
0207 244 0110
info@engage.org
www.engage.org
Manchester Business School
Offers various courses for the business environment, such as Web Creation & Design; Maximising your Quantitative Research Skills & Results; Stress Management in the Workplace; Project Management; and Report Writing.
0161 275 6502/3
bis@mbs.ac.uk
www.mbs.ac.uk
Artswork
An independent youth arts development agency who offer youth arts- related training as part of their main remit. A pdf of their current courses can be downloaded from the website.
023 8063 0960
info@artswork.demon.co.uk
www.artswork.org.uk/artsplan/training.html
Museums Association (MA)
The MA runs a CPD programme for their members, aimed at people working in museums. Its range of seminars and conferences are open to members and non-members.
0207 426 6956
cpd@museumsassociation.org
www.museumsassociation.org
London College of Communication
Part of the University of the Arts London, LCC offers a range of short, daytime courses for professionals in design, marketing, communication or the visual arts. Each one of their scheduled courses can potentially be delivered on another date or at your own premises or you can organise a tailor-made course for your organisation.
0207 514 8193
shortcourses@lcc.arts.ac.uk
www.lcc.arts.ac.uk/courses/training.htm
Datrix Training
Offers Project Management Training, Information Technology Training and Service Management Training, including ITIL, PRINCE2, Microsoft Learning, IT End User / Applications, Cisco Learning, Managing Successful Programmes, Oracle, Crystal Reports Training venues are in Leeds, Manchester, Haydock, Liverpool.
0800 781 0626
l.smith@datrixtraining.com
www.datrixtraining.com