Training

We know that Skills Award participants all have different interests and career plans, so we organise a varied programme of training sessions to suit your needs.

Scroll down for our upcoming sessions for the 2025/26 programme. Please note that some sessions are only offered once per academic year, and spaces on sessions are limited, so sign up early to avoid disappointment.

If you are looking to achieve a Skills Award at the end of the year and hold a Students' Union role, please make sure to sign up to a Reflection Session. Attending a Reflection Session is one of the three requirements of completing your Award. You can read more about these requirements in our "How do I take part?" section.

Before signing up for any training sessions, please register using the form on the Skills Award home page.


Cancellation Policy

All training sessions have a limited capacity and incur costs for the Students’ Union, so we need to operate a strict cancellation policy:

  • If you have signed up for a session and can no longer attend, you must cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the beginning of the session
  • You can email us about extenuating circumstances at su-employability@qmul.ac.uk
  • If you are absent for a session you’ve signed up for without emailing us about an extenuating circumstance twice, you will not be able to engage with any more sessions.

If you are aiming for the Bronze, Silver, or Gold Skills Award, you need to complete the requirements for the by 31st May 2026, including all role requirements and role-specific training.

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How to: Manage your time (In-Person)
Skills Session
Wed 14 Oct
14:00
16:00
Time management is important in the workplace because it increases productivity, reduces stress, and ensures that tasks and projects are completed on schedule. By the end of this session, you... Find out more...
How to: Network (In Person)
Skills Session
Thu 15 Oct
14:00
16:30
Whether you're going to careers fairs, panel talks, or company events, networking is an essential skills for the graduate job market. Join us for this session to learn... Find out more...
Mental Health First Aid Session (In Person)
Skills Session
Wed 21 Oct
09:00
16:00
The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) One Day course from MHFA England gives people the awareness and skills to be a MHFA Champion. MHFA Champions have the knowledge to advocate... Find out more...
How to: Use AI Authentically in Job Applications (Online)
Skills Session
Tue 27 Oct
14:00
15:30
AI is a very useful tool but there are limits to its uses in job applications. Join us for this session to learn more about employer attitudes to AI, ways... Find out more...
Suicide First Aid Session (In Person)
Skills Session
Wed 28 Oct
13:00
16:30
Teaching the theory of suicide intervention skills that can be applied in any professional or personal setting, captured in a 3.5-hour event.  This course gives learners the... Find out more...
How to: Be a Leader (Online)
Skills Session
Tue 10 Nov
10:00
12:30
This workshop is about developing leadership skills. The session includes:  • Leading self as the foundation of leadership  • Key skills for effective leadership  • Leading and... Find out more...
Skills Award Reflection Session (In person)
Reflection Session
Tue 01 Dec
14:00
16:00
We'll be taking a look back at the skills you have developed during the skills award and what next steps to take. This session is for students that... Find out more...
How to: Interview (In Person)
Skills Session
Wed 02 Dec
14:00
16:00
Communicating well in interviews is crucial for career success. How can you improve your communication skills to gain the opportunities you seek for your career development? Join us for this... Find out more...
Skills Award Reflection Session (Online)
Reflection Session
Wed 09 Dec
14:00
16:00
We'll be taking a look back at the skills you have developed during the skills award and what next steps to take. This session is for students that... Find out more...
How to: Cultural Confidence (Online)
Skills Session
Wed 10 Feb
10:00
12:30
This workshop is about how culture can impact on communication style and communication preference, and how to be agile in communicating. The session includes:  • Cultural considerations in communication... Find out more...
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