Spark Training programme 2022
An affordable programme of online and classroom-based training sessions for Somerset charities and community groups. Our upcoming events are listed below. You can catch up on our previous free webinars on our YouTube channel.
Instagram: Next Steps
Take a deeper dive into Instagram and explore new strategies to maximise engagement. Delivered by Velocity.
Takes place on Wednesday 18th May, 2pm to 4pm, via Zoom
Facebook & Instagram Ads
An introduction into the world of using paid advertising through popular social media platforms. Delivered by Velocity.
Takes place on Tuesday 24th May, 1pm to 4pm, via Zoom
Introduction to Wix
Get an overview of the Wix, plus useful tips & insights and how you can use it to developing a professional website.
Takes place on Thursday 26th May, 2pm to 4pm, via Zoom
In Depth Power BI Functionality
Take a deep dive into Microsoft Power BI and how you can use it to create data dashboards that have greater functionality.
Takes place on Friday 27th May, 10am to 12pm, via Zoom
Microsoft 365 Overview
A workshop for VSCEs in Somerset, exploring Microsoft 365 and all the tools you didn't know you had at your fingertips.
Takes place on Wednesday 31st May, 2pm to 4pm, via Zoom
Understanding Google Analytics
Increase your understanding of Google Analytics and how it can help you measure the results of your paid advertising campaigns. Delivered by Velocity.
Takes place on Wednesday 8th June, 1pm to 4pm, via Zoom
Understanding Search Engine Optimisation
Find out more about Search Engine Optimisation and understand how to review the performance of your website. Delivered by Velocity.
Takes place on Thursday 9th June, 2pm to 4pm, via Zoom
Finding Your Digital Voice
This two day course will focus on ways to use digital to engage and listen to the community and comprises a workshop and 'grand challenge'. Delivered by Velocity.
Takes place on Thursday 9th and 16th June, via Zoom
Key Principles of Website Design
This workshop will explore the importance of effective website design to engage and inform visitors to your site. Delivered by Velocity.
Takes place on Wednesday 15th June, 10am to 12pm, via Zoom
More training topics and dates to be announced, check back regularly for the details.
Can't see what you're looking for? If there's a specific topic you would like us to cover in a Spark Training session, please email training@sparksomerset.org.uk.
An excellent webinar covering all the important topics around setting up community support and mutual aid groups in an emergency. It helped to confirm some of our practice, improve other aspects and answer questions we had been guessing at.
Webinar participant, April 2020