Archive for March, 2010
Last year my boss sent me on a City and Guilds training course as part of my ‘development’. I just kind of took it as a given that I was going and almost thought it would be an escape from work. The thing is, it turned out to be really focussed in improving your knowledge and developing your skills, almost to the point where I was learning things I hadn’t even thought of in relation to my job before. I felt my improvement in the workplace as well and to be honest, I think my colleagues did as well. It felt really good to be a useful asset to my company rather than just one of the many cogs in the wheel. It also kinda opened my eyes to how bored I had been prior to doing the course and getting my city and guilds qualification. I think the staff at City and Guilds do a fantastic job in motivating learners and the impact has had in my career is phenomenal. I am also lucky to have been given this opportunity from my boss. I think studying for a city and guilds qualification is well worth it.