Courses and resources

The Springboard Programme is a personal development programme designed especially for women.

It is run annually at the University of Exeter.

2013 programme dates.

- Monday 18 March, 09:30-16:30.

- Monday 15 April, 09:30-16:30.

- Monday 13 May, 09:30-16:30.

- Monday 10 June, 09:30-16:30.

Who is it for?

This is a women only programme.

What is it about?

Delivered over three months, it consists of five ingredients.

1) The springboard workbook, containing all the material for the entire programme.

2) Four action-packed one-day workshops.

3) The provision of real, relevant and inspiring role models.

4) The encouragement of effective networks within the group.

5) A local support system to enable sustainable progress.

Note: Slightly extended programme over four months, due the Easter dates.

What will I get out of it?

Opportunities to.

1) Identify and achieve personal learning and work objectives.

2) Develop self confidence, assertiveness and communication skills.

3) Embrace responsibility for own development and dealing with change.

4) Decrease stress and improve the work / home balance.

Course overview:

Topics covered.

- self assessment.

- skills assessment .

- identifying your values.

- the world about you.

- setting goals.

- assertiveness.

- networking.

- putting yourself across positively.

- building your image.

Is there anything I need to do before attending?

The programme is self nominating.

It will require approximately 3 hours a week self study time over the duration of the programme.

A pre-course self assessment questionnaire is available to help identify personal learning objectives.

To gain most benefit from the course, participants will need to commit to attend all the workshops.

If staff have any particular learning support requirements or disability related needs, arrangements can be made for access, alternative formats for the workbook, etc.

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Do I get a qualification?

The programme is not accredited; Participants do receive a certificate of attendance.

Assessment There is no formal assessment during the programme.

Previous attendees said:

`has given me a lots of tools for a more enjoyable and less stressful work life'.

`I have much more confidence and self belief which is already showing in my work'.

`In the 3 months I have developed hugely and I am now feeling more confident about who I am and my future'.

`A comprehensive personal and professional development programme, covering many aspects of interaction, communication, goal setting and value assessment.

A well run, supportive programme, designed to gently guide you through a personal development journey.' Learning Provider: This course is administered by Staff Learning & Development, please contact SLD@exeter.ac.uk for any queries.