The activities and organisations that make up Student Opportunities and their history
The students’ union and Student Opportunities; how finances are distributed, decisions made and the annual ‘cycle’ of students’ union life
The basics of risk management, media and charity law and how to support volunteers
The principles underpinning good Student Opportunities
The jargon, acronyms & terms used daily in students’ unions and Student Opportunities teams

3 hours digital live training with an Organised Fun student opportunities specialist - all of our trainers have multiple years experience working in the opportunities sector
A training workbook to accompany the learning with extra information & space for your notes
Learning with other Student Opportunities staff across the UK - great for sharing ideas and forming support networks

Spring - Tuesday 5th March 2024, 13:30-16:30

Summer - Thursday 6th June 2024, 9:30-12:30

Autumn - Tuesday 3rd September 2024, 13:30-16:30

Winter - Thursday 5th December 2024, 9:30-12:30

New Student Opportunities staff – perhaps it’s your first job or you’re new to working in students’ unions
Student Opportunities Managers - particularly for those new to student opportunities coming from an advice or representation background
Senior leaders with responsibility for Student Opportunities - understanding what your team need to know to operate a successful opportunities department

£80+VAT per trainee. Bookings are made via NUS.