Training key to enhancing your tasks
DO YOU find that, despite the constant demands and intensity of your role, there is sometimes little consideration for the training which is needed to support and enhance you with what you are tasked to carry out?
Lifelong learning and CPD is essential for all professionals in any sector of industry. It’s difficult to imagine an IT specialist progressing in their career without any training on IT software developments or modifications, or a Financial administrator not being trained on new systems or financial policies, so no matter what sector of industry you are in, the bottom line is we all need training to enhance and progress in our careers, and remain knowledgeable and up to date in our field.
Think about and note the tasks and projects you have been responsible for in the last year or so. It will soon become clear that you may be functioning and undertaking tasks in certain areas of industry which demand specialist training and qualifications from the other professionals who operate in them on a full-time basis. You could be carrying out the tasks of a marketing executive, events co-ordinator, project manager and HR officer within your role, alongside your day to day tasks and the responsibilities which are actually in your job description. It’s illogical to have all of this expected from you with limited or no training.
It really is time to put your career under the microscope and dissect it in order to find the areas in which you require more training. As daunting as the prospect of dissecting your career and taking action may be, instead think about how daunting it will be years down the line when you look back and start to have regrets about the actions you failed to take, and what the career consequences may be as a result – still in exactly the same role, missed opportunities, the list could go on! Why is CPD so fundamental? CPD is about lifelong learning, and is a practical way to enhance your skill set and ensure you remain knowledgeable and up to date with any advances, technologies or processes that are relevant to your role/profession. Alongside your efficiency and ability to progress, and the endless benefits to your employers, amongst many other advantages, CPD is one of the best investments to be made for you, your career and your business. CPD enables you to consider and select different ways in which to develop yourself, and in what areas. It may be a diploma, short course, or seminar, done online, which presents the perfect way in which you can learn something which is specifically relevant and of importance to you. Gain Competitive Advantage through Continued Professional Development In this competitive and fast changing world, it is no longer enough to have basic qualifications. Identifying suitable CPD programmes that hold credence and relevance in the global market is key. Moreover, Zimbabwe is open for business and envisaging the need for investors to recruit staff with up to date knowledge and skills is of paramount importance. Local firms need to increase staff efficiency to compete with such firms through continued staff training and development.
There are a variety of innovative methods of delivering on Continued Professional Development programmes. One of these is the provision of online training courses which have the distinct advantage of presenting up to date learning, whilst conducted during flexible hours, hence adjusting to one’s busy work schedule. There is the added advantage of offering practical, hands on solutions as candidates participate in exercises and receive support from a designated online support team – denoting that the learning is not only theoretical, but practical as well.
Organisations needs from organisation to organisation differ, hence it is important to work with training partners that understand their specific needs and are able to provide customised training to suit the organisations training needs. Improving employees’ performance and creating tailor-made training programmes to develop and upscale staff skills and matching these to business needs, is one of the advantages of using competent training partners. Things are changing fast in the business world, especially where new technology comes into play and many employers want to make sure staff is up to speed, to keep their competitive edge.
Personally, CPD allows you to develop your skills and qualities to reach your career goals and aspirations.
Maximise your potential by ensuring you maintain a clear development path and ensure you remain knowledgeable and up to date with any advances, technologies or processes that are relevant to your role and profession.
To Learn More and Earn More Contact Pitman Training Zimbabwe at no. 55 Five Avenue, Avenues Harare or via email on harare@pitman-training.net and Telephone numbers +263 4 704 712, +263 8644 221029