Training

Overview

OPT2VOTE offer a range of training modules designed to meet the demanding functional/role requirements of electoral staff. Whatever role you perform, we have developed exceptional training materials delivered by expert tutors to cater for your requirements. The content is provided in concise modules delivered in instructor led classes to:

• Offer practical exercises to maximise the learning experience
• Provide a flexible approach to content selection
• Enable busy staff to benefit from concise training sessions
• Increase skill levels for all staff
• Increase quality management in elections
• Increase speed and confidence in product use
• Decrease risk on projects

Customer Testimonial

On completion of the training Stephen Cooke Electoral Services Manager at Mid Bedfordshire District Council commented,

‘On leaving the course at the end of the day I felt justified in paying for what turned out to be a very well organised and highly valuable session.

Whilst we did get our system to work for the postal vote statements in 2007, I never felt confident about what was happening. After yesterday's course I can now say that I look forward to postal vote issues and returns being once again a routine matter when we have our next elections.’

Content Overview

Each module takes between 1-4 hours to complete depending on the experience and objectives of the delegates. The modules focus on specific job functions/roles. Whether you are totally new to the election process or an experienced member of staff, the modules offer a comprehensive understanding of the product/project workflow. The modules currently available are:

• Strategic Management Overview
• Business Process Best Practice
• Getting Started
• PI Capture
• PI Zoning
• PI Comparison Scan
• Issue Management and Administration
• Adjudication
• Site Management
• Handwriting Analysis
• Fast Track Site Induction - please note, this is a two day course
• Train the Trainer - please note, this is a three day training course

Course Dates

PVMS Training Course Dates

Date (Week Commencing) Region

• 07/01/08 South West / Bristol
• 14/01/08 South East / Kent
• 18/02/08 Midlands / Birmingham
• 25/02/08 Yorkshire & Humber / Bradford
• 10/03/08 North East / Darlington
• 31/03/08 Yorkshire & Humber / Sheffield

Northgate Training Courses – Provisional

Date (Week Commencing) Region

• 21/01/08 North West / Wakefield
• 28/01/08 Midlands / Nottingham
• 03/02/08 South West / Bristol
• 11/02/08 South East / Bracknell

** All dates and locations are provisional and may be subject to change

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TRAINING CASE STUDY - PI Capture