Each Outward Bound course is designed specifically to meet the objectives of the client.  We cover a wide range of requirements and some sample courses are shown below. 

Key/Core skills development

A wide ranging course with real challenges and a chance to develop important, transferable skills.

Suitable for: First or second year apprentices 
Duration: 3, 5 or 7 days
Key elements:

      - Broad skills coverage including working with others,
        communication, problem solving
      - Improves apprentices' ability to learn (improving own learning
        and performance)
      - Provides evidence for related NVQ Level 2 qualifications
      - Wide range of activities, including overnight expeditions
      - Action planning to enable transfer of learning to the workplace

Personal and team development

Develop apprentices in line with your business ethos and vision, using adventurous activities to drive their progress.

Suitable for: First or second year apprentices 
Duration: 3, 5 or 7 days
Key elements:

      - Strong focus on teamwork and understanding team dynamics
      - Develops skills in line with corporate goals
      - Promotes self-awareness and self-confidence
      - Wide range of adventurous activities, team challenges, business
        simulations and projects

Project management and leadership

Take senior apprentices through a challenging business simulation, testing and building the skills they need for the next stage of their career.

Suitable for: Third or fourth year apprentices
Duration: Flexible
Key elements:

      - Centred on a complex and fast paced business simulation
      - Progressive learning through the planning, development and
        execution phases
      - Integration with your business approach
      - Team and leadership skills are identified, challenged and
        developed

Bespoke design

Courses can be designed to address specific business issues, using a completely bespoke approach.

Suitable for:  All apprentices
Duration: Flexible
This service allows us to create dedicated programmes for specific client objectives.  Our expertise in training, facilitation and course creation allows us to cover a wide range of topics, such as mentor/mentee development courses or cultural change programmes.