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WHATS on?Book Now on www.corkchamber.ie/trainingWHATS on?Book Now on www.corkchamber.ieUp-coming Training Courses from €100 per day!Limited FREE places for unemployed on all courses.Upcoming EventsBusiness After HoursDiversity & Equality AwarenessTuesday 16 th November, 9.30 am – 5.00 pmMember rate: €110This course is designed to create awareness of the broadspectrum of diversity and equality issues, including: Diversityin the Workplace; Bullying & Harrassment; Dignity & Respectat Work Policies and Procedures; Overview of relevantlegislation. The programme will explore diversity in aworkplace context and will examine currentequality legislation.Mastering MS Powerpoint 2003 (Advanced)Thursday 18 th November, 9.30 am – 5.00pmMember rate: €100This course is suitable for anyone who would like to produceand run professional looking slide shows. No previousexperience of MS PowerPoint is required; however, it isimportant that those attending have a good workingknowledge of other Microsoft applications e.g. MS Word orExcel.Advanced DerivativesTuesday 23 rd November, 9.00 am – 5.00 pmMember rate: €365This course is aimed at experienced hedge fund and mutualfund professionals who require a greater understanding ofderivatives. At the end of this course participants will be ableto: discuss in detail how exchange-traded and OTC derivativesmarkets operate; describe fully how different instruments canbe used to execute a number of investment objectives andstrategies; discuss how complex derivatives work; identify thevariables in ascertaining the value of a given position; outlinepricing sources and valuation concerns for OTC derivatives;discuss the risks that accompany the use of derivatives andhow those risks can be managed; outline the key reportingissues in relation to derivatives.Finance for Non-Financial ManagersThursday 25 th & Friday 26 th November, 9.30 am – 5.00 pmFor the Non-Financial Manager, knowledge of basic financialprinciples is critical. This two day programme transformsfinancial and accounting concepts into practical decisionmakingtools. Participants learn to apply these tools toimprove budget management, increase potential profits, andassess the financial performance of business activities.Project Management ProfessionalMonday 6 th , Tuesday 7 th and Wednesday 8 th December,9.30am – 5.00pmMember rate: €370Professional Project Management is designed to establisha detailed understanding of Project Management terms,concepts and methodologies. The hands-on approach ofthis course ensures trainees “learn by doing” and gain astep-by-step, real-time experience of using the tools andimplementing the methodologies and support structures.In stimulating real-life environments, trainees gather thedetailed knowledge required to apply the training on returnto their work enviroment.E-mail and Business Letter WritingWednesday 8 th December, 9.30 am – 5.00 pmMember rate: €120The email or letter that arrives in the client or customersinbox/intray creates a powerful impression of theprofessionalism of the writer and the organisation. Even inthe avalanche of written communications we receive everyday, some stand out as well written, clear and to the point.Participants will learn to write effectively and structure theircorrespondence. They will see how the details convey tone,courtesy and assertiveness. They will also learn the value ofadhering to rules of grammar.PMI Exam PreparationThursday 9 th and Friday 10 th December, 9.30 am – 5.00 pmMember rate: €255The PM Professional Certification Exam Preparation Coursehelps people achieve PMI credentials. This course is preparedand delivered by experienced PMPs who help studentsunderstand the scope and rationale of the PMP® and CAPM®certification. Participants are required to have alreadycompleted a minimum of 24 hours of PM Training.Thursday 18 th November6.00pm – 8.00pmKilkenny Shop, Emmet PlaceFREE for Cork Chamber membersPlease register your place atwww.corkchamber.ieBusiness Breakfast in association withwith Guest SpeakerMark CunninghamDirector of Business Banking,Bank of IrelandWednesday 24 th November7.30am – 9.00amClarion Hotel€20 members / €35 non membersPlease register your place atwww.corkchamber.ieAnnual Christmas Chamber lunch sponsored bywith Guest SpeakerLouis CopelandFriday 3 rd December12.30pm – 3.00pmMaryborough Hotel€50 members / €75 non membersPlease register your place atwww.corkchamber.ieFestive After Hours at The KilnWednesday 15 th December6.00pm – 8.00pmThe Kiln, HeinekenFREE for Cork Chamber membersPlease register your place atwww.corkchamber.ieBusiness Breakfast in association withThe Kilkenny Group is one of Ireland largest family-run retailorganisations. They now have 8 stores nationwide includingtheir recently revamped 3,000 sq ft premises on Emmet Place.Inspirational gourmet restaurant, Jola’s Restaurant fromKinsale, is sponsoring tasty bites at the monthly networkingevent that will certainly keep the conversation flowing. Joinwith your fellow Chamber members on this special eveningand be in with a chance to win €100 gift voucher in ourbusiness card draw, as well as 20% back on your Kilkenny GiftCard for any items in the shop.Mark Cunningham is Director of Business Banking in Bankof Ireland (Irl & UK). Mark was previously Managing Directorof Bank of Ireland Private Banking, a Director of BIAM andpreviously Managing Director of the Bank’s Trust and CustodyOperations. Speaking exclusively to Chamber members,Mark will cover the topic of “Banking in the Current EconomicEnvironment” and will focus broadly on the Irish economyfrom a Business Banking perspective, the state of the bankingsystem, the banks that are ‘Open for Business’ and how to dealwith your bank in the current climate.Louis Copeland is a man renowned for his keen businesssense, someone who has thrived through difficult economictimes in the past. Louis will speak of his own experiences andof how he makes it through tough times to carry on the familybusiness created by his grandfather Hyman Copeland in theearly 1900’s and one that continues to grow and adapt tochange. An absolute must-attend and a great way to kick offthe Christmas season. Tickets are on a first-come, first-servedbasis, so book now to avoid disappointment.One of the Chamber calendar’s most popular events,Heineken Ireland will once again host this festive cheerevening in their hospitality suite, The Kiln. Drinks, Food,Prizes & plenty of Networking Opportunities all providedon the night with lots of Christmas Party spirit. A great wayto network with fellow Chamber members in a relaxed andfestive atmosphere, so bring along some colleagues andclients and make a night of it. The More the Merrier!4CHAMBERlinkBook Now on www.corkchamber.ie/trainingCourses are being added to the schedule regularly. Please visit www.corkchamber.ie/training for details ofall training.If your company’s training needs are not addressed by the courses above, we are happy to work with you to organisetraining tailored to your company’s needs, at significantly discounted rates. Contact a member of the team to discusshow we can support your company’s training needs.with Guest SpeakerOliver Coughlan,Big Fish GamesThursday 16 th December7.30am – 9.00amClarion Hotel€20 members / €35 non membersPlease register your place atwww.corkchamber.ieOliver Coughlan is Vice President of European BusinessOperations with Big Fish Games who arrived in Cork in April2009. Previous to this he held the position of Chief TechnologyOfficer and member of the Board of Telefonica O2 Irelandand today he continues to hold the position of Non ExecutiveDirector there. Throughout his career Oliver has been involvedin a number of start-up organisations which included Big FishGames and he will share with Cork Chamber members hisexperiences and including why Big Fish Games located in Corkand their experience to-date.Places for events are limited, please quote Purchase Order if required. Events Cancellation Policy: Cancellations willbe accepted up to 72hrs before each event. After this all places will be charged. This policy applies to all events.Events Contact: Leigh Gillen, t: (021)45301335CHAMBERlink