Examples of employer-led higher skills programmes to date

• NPS, an Exeter based service provider has accessed a bespoke management development programme for its whole management team - delivered at times to suit them.
• A new technical management mini-qualification for SW Food and Drink Manufacturers using a blended learning approach is being developed.
• A bespoke leadership short course has been delivered “in house” over a two month period by the University of Plymouth for a local engineering company. Algram’s Managing Director quotes: "The Intermediary service was introduced to us at a crucial time. To remain in a highly competitive market place we knew we needed to equip our managers with the leadership skills necessary to drive the business forward. The Intermediary service helped to signpost us to a provider that is developing a programme tailored to our needs and we are now keen to see how this will impact positively on our competitive advantage".
• Three day project management courses have been delivered “in house” at two different levels of complexity.
• Bite-sized HE short courses, such as marketing and operations management are available at local colleges.