Accelerated development for future managers

Creative professionals who are able to understand “the big picture” and meet the demands of the boardroom, the studio and the client have never been in such high demand, as agencies seek to gain maximum value from employees at all levels.

i.studio+ is an immersive training programme for ‘new entrants’ in the digital sector (employees within their first 2 years of employment with the company), designed in response to feedback from digital sector employers in the region.

i.studio+ will equip creative professionals with essential business skills that will enhance their existing roles and prepare them for greater responsibility in the future and will include modules on team-working, external / client communications, project management, and business operation.

The Lowdown

20 places are available. Delegate fees only £300+VAT, which includes:


* 5 full days of facilitated learning
* Support throughout the scheme by industry-experienced mentors

Modules

1. Digital Industry & Agency Orientation: Understanding your environment; inside & outside the agency

2. Teamworking: Getting the best out of yourself and your team

3. Representing your agency: External communication skills

4. The Business of Being in Business: Essential finance and budgeting

5. Introduction to Project Management: Practical approaches including Agile




Download the complete information pack here.

When

Training days are 3rd Feb, 17th Feb, 3rd March, 18th March, 24th March. 

Who

Places on the i.studio+ programme are available to employees of Northwest digital businesses still within their first 2 years of employment. The programme will be open to a total of 20 delegates.

How

You can apply online here.

For further information on the i.studio+ programme, contact Phil Birchenall at The White Room — by phone, 0161 446 2991, or by email: info@digitalsparksnw.com

i.studio

This programme follows on from the success of i.studio, a training scheme for the digital industry launched by Northwest Vision and Media in 2008. Where i.studio+ helps develop the skills of those recently hired, i.studio sought to help digital companies seek out new talent through a 6-month work placement complemented by masterclasses, mentoring, and a training fund. Companies taking part have included Mando Group, Fluid Creativity, Splinter Design Communication, Virtual Construction, OH Digital, Cahoona, Bite Digital, Conker Media, Flame Digital and PushON Ltd.

More information on i.studio for businesses from Northwest Vision and Media can be found here.