Development webinars
We’re delighted to give you access to exclusive webinars packed with practical tips to complement your learning. You are welcome to invite your line manager or close colleagues to join the live sessions.
We also hold in-person events for learners and alumni throughout the year. These are a great opportunity to meet and connect with peers, JGA staff and alumni, so keep your eyes open for the next one!
Storytelling and presentation skills
Join ex-Accenture storytelling expert Hari Patience-Davies of 13 Times for a four part series designed to help improve your verbal communication skills and offers lots of practical advice and tips. You can find out more about 13 Times on their website.
Personal and professional development
Join JGA tutors and coaches for individual sessions covering practical, career-relevant skills you have told us are important to you. Topics include crisis communications, stakeholder management, SEO and project management. Previous sessions are available to watch on demand via OneFile.
Everyday AI: Practical Skills for Work
A four part series with Tim Howe, a subject matter expert in AI and automation for AI Core and a JGA apprenticeship tutor. This is available on demand via Onefile. You can also check out the AI content on the helpful tips page.
Upcoming webinars
Sessions are designed exclusively for JGA learners, giving you practical tips and insights you can apply straight away. Click the titles to register and access full details. Recordings are available for everyone who registers.
Turning data into impact: introduction to research and analysis – 7 Oct 2026, 13:00–14:00
Explore research and analysis techniques, exploring how to source and evaluate data and turn your findings into useful insights. Hosted by Drew Lindon.
Amazing Presentation and Pitch Delivery – 19 Oct 2026, 16:30–17:30
Develop confidence in delivery, including voice control, body language, eye contact, and managing nerves. Hosted by Hari Patience-Davis.
Stakeholder Analysis: Taking it to the next level – 28 Oct 2026, 13:00–14:00
Going beyond the basics of stakeholder analysis and the classic Power/Interest Grid; moving from “identifying stakeholders” to “predicting stakeholder behaviour and influencing outcomes.” Hosted by Robin Marks.
Registration link to follow soon.
Mastering Meetings: Active Listening and Note Taking Skills – 9 Nov 2026, 16:30–17:30
Improve your listening skills, read body language and subtext, and learn practical note-taking and sketch noting techniques. Hosted by Hari Patience-Davis.
CSR, ESR & sustainability: Why it matters to you and your career – 8 Dec 2026, 13:00-14:00
Learn about CSR, ESR, and sustainability strategies and how these can be applied in the context of ethical practices within your organisation. Hosted by Robin Marks.
Registration link to follow soon.
On demand webinars
Missed a webinar? The AI and personal and professional development webinars are available on OneFile in the courses area. You’ll need to be logged on to Onefile first for the links to work.
Everyday AI: Practical Skills for Work – four part series with Tim Howe, a subject matter expert in AI and JGA tutor. The modules cover an introduction to generative AI, getting the best out of AI, personal productivity and creating quality content.
NEW SEO Beyond rankings: Building trust for search and AI – how SEO can build trust, strengthen your online reputation & improve visibility across search engines & AI-powered search tools. Hosted by Scott Goodacre.
Handling Crisis Communications with Confidence – how to recognise a crisis, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and apply ethical and legally sound crisis communication strategies. Hosted by Robin Marks.
Mapping stakeholders for maximum impact – understand an organisation’s stakeholders, how much influence they hold, and how to manage communications with them strategically. Hosted by Robin Marks.
SEO Essentials: Writing Content That Gets Found – practical tips on SEO, content planning, and measuring website performance using free tools. Hosted by Scott Goodacre.
Project Management Essentials –
fundamentals of project management, including the lifecycle, tools, and techniques applicable across any industry. Hosted by Drew Lindon.