Detailed below are follow on training courses available for Workplace Representatives
Further Representation Skills
Focussing on grievance and disciplinary hearings, this course is for stewards with more than 6 months’ experience. Completion of this course will renew ERA accreditation.
Further Representation Skills (Derby)
16 and 17 June 2025
Course fee: £50
Course code: 0021
Closing date: 19 May 2025
Further Representation Skills (Northampton)
18 and 19 November 2025
Course fee: £50
Course code: 0022
Closing date: 21 October 2025
Team Negotiating Skills
For UNISON representatives who are involved in negotiations or who are likely to become involved in negotiations with management.
Team Negotiating Skills (Leicester) 1 and 2 July 2025
Course fee: £50
Course code: 0048
Closing date: 3 June 2025
Introduction to Negotiating Skills
Suitable for all reps, this course looks at key negotiating skills and techniques.
Introduction to Negotiating Skills (Northampton)
25 September 2025
Course fee: £25
Course code: 0047
Closing date: 28 August 2025
Motion Writing
Aimed at activists looking to submit a motion to National Delegate Conference, Self-Organised Group Conferences and Service Group Conferences.
Motion Writing (Online)
26 June 2025 10 am to 12 noon
Course fee: £15
Course code: 0041
Closing date: 26 June 2025
Motion Writing (Online)
27 November 2025 10 am to 12 noon
Course fee: £15
Course code: 0042
Closing date: 7 November 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Workplace
An introduction to AI and what it means for employees.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Workplace (Online)
24 June 2025 10 am to 12.30 pm
Course fee: £15
Course code: 0053
Closing date: 6 June 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Workplace (Online)
6 November 2025 10 am to 12.30 pm
Course fee: £15
Course code: 0054
Closing date: 17 October 2025
Tackling Bullying and Harassment
Understand what bullying and harassment means and how to challenge it.
POSTPONED DUE TO LOW RECRUITMENT
Tackling Bullying and Harassment (Online)
27 March 2025
Course fee: £25
Course code: 0063
Closing date: 10 March 2025
Tackling Bullying and Harassment (Leicester)
7 and 8 October 2025
Course fee: £50
Course code: 0064
Closing date: 9 September 2025
Tackling Stress
This course will help define stress and look at employers’ responsibilities, risk assessments, stress prevention and improving stress policies and procedures.
Tackling Stress (Derby)
7 and 8 July 2025
Course fee: £50
Course code: 0065
Closing date: 9 June 2025
Neurodiversity Understood for Union Reps
Gain an understanding of the challenges neurodivergent members may face at work and how they are best supported.
Neurodiversity Understood for Union Reps (Online)
14 October 2025 9.30 am to 1 pm
Course fee: £35
Course code: 0040
Closing date: 19 September 2025
Risk Assessments
Find out about risk and risk assessment legislation to help organise more effectively for a safer working environment.
POSTPONED DUE TO LOW RECRUITMENT
Risk Assessments (Leicester)
1 & 2 April 2025
Course fee: £50
Course code: 0066
Closing date: 31 March 2025
Sickness Absence Policies
This course looks at sickness absence policies, problems, workplace injury, ill health, disability discrimination and sickness absence dismissals.
Sickness Absence Policies (Nottingham)
5 and 6 November 2025
Course fee: £50
Course code: 0062
Closing date: 8 October 2025
Introduction to Employment Law
This popular online 2-day course covers employment rights, contracts of employment, types of dismissal and an overview of discrimination law. Completion of this course will renew ERA accreditation.
Introduction to Employment Law (Online) 2-days
29 April 9.30 am to 4.00 pm and
30 April 9.30 am to 1.00 pm
Course fee £70
Course code: 0049
Closing date: 7 April 2025
Introduction to Employment Law (Online) 2-days
2 July 9.30 am to 4 pm and 3 July 9.30 am to 1.00 pm
Course fee £70
Course code: 0050
Closing date: 10 June 2025
Introduction to Employment Law (Online) 2-days
3 November 9.30 am to 4 pm and 4 November 9.30 am to 1.00 pm
Course fee: £70
Course code: 0051
Closing date: 13 October 2025
Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET/PTLLS)
4 day course for Union Learning Reps (ULRs)
- 1 May – UNISON Regional Office, Nottingham
- 22 May – Online via MS Teams
- 12 June – Online via MS Teams
- 3 July – UNISON Regional Office, Nottingham
9.30 – 4.30 each day
Course fee: £50
Course code: 0093
Closing date: 28 March
Awarding Body: TQUK
Provider: BBE Training
This course is an introductory teaching qualification training for ULRs who wish to develop these skills. Attendees are not expected to already be in a teaching position but it is the first step into adult teaching and will enable you to understand how to plan, run and manage short sessions.
Attendees are expected to complete units between the sessions and undertake a 30 minute ‘micro-teach’ on day 4 and you will need to attend all 4 days.
Application forms should be returned to lmd@unison.co.uk and MUST BE signed by the branch secretary. If the course is over-subscribed shortlisting will take place based on the proportionality and fair representation form and the questions answered.
HOW TO APPLY
Please read the Guidance notes for Applicants below and complete the application form below and return to LMD@unison.co.uk
Course places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Provided the course still has places available, your course place will be confirmed on receipt of your application
Important: Your course place will however be subject to your branch approving your attendance on the course and your offer of a place will be withdrawn if the branch refuse approval
Activist Education Course Guidance for Applicants 2025
Activist Education Course Guidance for Branches
Activist Course Application Form
TUC Employment Law Courses
TUC Certificate in Employment Law (online course)
This is a practical course designed for trade union workplace reps. It approaches the law from this perspective and its principal concern is how knowledge of and confidence in using employment law can improve workplace bargaining. It is not aimed at legal professionals or the finer points of technical interpretation of the law.
This course is designed for reps who have already completed the TUC Stage 1 Union Representatives Course or its union equivalent.
UNISON Advanced Law Courses
UNISON College offers a range of advanced employment law courses, organised nationally and delivered online via Microsoft Teams.
These courses are intensive and designed for trained & active senior reps who already have a sound understanding of employment law.