26/08/2026
FREE MEMBERS COURSES
Please see below the member learning dates for September 2026
To book any of our courses you can email [email protected] Please provide your Name and Membership number which will be on the email, Contact Details, Branch & Workplace and Include which course and dates you want to register for.
Please note our Menopause in the Workplace will now be running in October, facilitated by ICTU. Please email us if you are interested
Communicating from the Inside Out
When: 15th of September, 10am - 4pm
Where: UNISON, Galway House, Belfast
This practical, interactive and engaging one-day course provides insight into communication styles, behaviour and personality traits and develops an understanding of how and why people behave and communicate the way they do.
You will learn how to connect with others on a one-to-one or group basis using a range of language, physiology and voice techniques.
This workshop can help you to engage more effectively with those you work with and those you support in your personal or professional life.
Delivered by Gerry Kelly, trainer of NLP
Mental Health in the Workplace
When: 22rd of September, 12pm - 1pm
Where: Virtual
Participants will have a greater understanding of the impact of mental ill health, common conditions, and how to provide casual support to colleagues, friends, and others who may be affected by mental ill health.
Delivered by Ascert
Medication for Homecare/Support Workers
When: 23rd of September, 2pm - 5pm
Where: UNISON, Galway House, Belfast
Medicines management training for support staff is a half-day training which focuses on how to support people taking oral and topical medicines in their own homes.
The course will cover legislation and guidance, the safe administration process, storage and disposal, side effects, incident reporting and how to assist a service user with a cognitive impairment.
There will be an opportunity for hands-on experiential learning.
Delivered by Elizabeth Smyth, Medicine Management Specialist Nurse
Psychology & Biology Behind Addiction
When: 24th of September, 3:30pm - 5pm
Where: UNISON, Galway House, Belfast
This workshop will delve into the intricate world of addiction. This informal session will explore local drug trends and the subtle signs of use and shed light on the profound effect on individuals.
The course will arm you with knowledge that will empower you to make a positive difference in the lives of those affected by addiction.
Delivered by HURT NI
Effective Meetings
When: 29th of September, 10am - 4pm
Where: UNISON, Galway House, Belfast
Participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to facilitate successful, interactive, and productive union meetings.
In this session, the tutor will:
· Outline the components of a meeting agenda.
· Describe different considerations for the meeting environment (e.g. room layouts).
· Identify important facilitation skills for meetings.
· Explain strategies for encouraging participation in meetings.
· Practice methods for coping with presentation anxiety.
· Identify strategies for effectively working with challenging personalities in meetings.
· Describe ways you can handle conflict in meetings.
· Explain strategies for calling union members to action following a meeting.
Delivered by Assert
Best wishes
Education Team
