Public Short Courses: Terms and Conditions
Please read Part A or B, depending on whether the course you are applying for is delivered online or face-to-face.
PART A: Terms and Conditions for Short Courses Delivered Online
How to book
To apply for a course please use the online registration form. Alternatively, please download the registration form below in .pdf format; complete this form in full and email it to us at [email protected]. All applications will be acknowledged.
How to book
To apply for a course please use the online registration form. Alternatively, please download the registration form below in .pdf format; complete this form in full and email it to us at [email protected]. All applications will be acknowledged.
| registration_form.pdf |
Fees and request for payment
Course fees and any related discounts are quoted in each course description. A request for payment and instructions on how to pay online, by debit or credit card, will be included in the joining instructions which will be sent out two to three weeks before the start of a course. Please note we do not accept purchase orders or issue invoices for short course fees.
Course fees are inclusive of 20% Value Added Tax (VAT). A full VAT receipt will be automatically issued and emailed to you upon completing an online purchase.
Delivery of a course
Courses will be delivered live online via Zoom via a Zoom meeting. Full details will be included in the joining instructions.
Practical work
Participants will need a computer, which must be loaded with the software you will be using for the course. Note: we are not able to offer temporary licences unless explicitly stated in the course description.
Recording of a course
Courses will not be recorded. This is to maintain confidentiality for all individuals participating and to help Statistical Services Centre Ltd retain its intellectual property rights.
What's included
Participants will be sent electronic copies of teaching materials in the lead up to a short course. No hard copies of teaching materials will be provided.
Cancellation charges
Applications are transferable to another individual at any time; otherwise, cancelled course applications will incur the following charges:
Academic discount
An academic discount of 20% may be offered on some courses to full-time staff and students in Higher or Further Education. Please see individual course descriptions for details. To take advantage of any discount offered, please complete and return our standard registration form clearly indicating your eligibility.
Once you are registered for a course at the academic discount rate you are still subject to our standard cancellation policy as stated above.
Course size
A course may not run if fewer than five people have confirmed applications three weeks before a course is scheduled to take place.
Course changes
We constantly seek to update and improve the scope and quality of our training. We therefore reserve the right to modify the course content without notice.
Joining instructions
Full instructions, including a course timetable, are sent to participants two to three weeks before the start of a course. The joining instructions will include the course fee (after applying any relevant discounts) and details on how to pay including a link to our payment site.
Course attendance certificate
A course attendance certificate is available upon request, following completion of a course. Such certificates will be supplied electronically.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
Any complaint, dispute or claim arising from the training course(s) shall be governed by English Law and the Courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to deal with any such complaints, disputes or claims.
Further information
If you have questions or comments regarding our short course programme, please email us or phone us on +44 (0) 7873 873617.
Course fees and any related discounts are quoted in each course description. A request for payment and instructions on how to pay online, by debit or credit card, will be included in the joining instructions which will be sent out two to three weeks before the start of a course. Please note we do not accept purchase orders or issue invoices for short course fees.
Course fees are inclusive of 20% Value Added Tax (VAT). A full VAT receipt will be automatically issued and emailed to you upon completing an online purchase.
Delivery of a course
Courses will be delivered live online via Zoom via a Zoom meeting. Full details will be included in the joining instructions.
Practical work
Participants will need a computer, which must be loaded with the software you will be using for the course. Note: we are not able to offer temporary licences unless explicitly stated in the course description.
Recording of a course
Courses will not be recorded. This is to maintain confidentiality for all individuals participating and to help Statistical Services Centre Ltd retain its intellectual property rights.
What's included
Participants will be sent electronic copies of teaching materials in the lead up to a short course. No hard copies of teaching materials will be provided.
Cancellation charges
Applications are transferable to another individual at any time; otherwise, cancelled course applications will incur the following charges:
- 21 or more days before the start of a course: NIL
- 14-20 days before the start of a course: 50%
- 1-13 days before the start of a course: 90%
- course start date or later: 100%
Academic discount
An academic discount of 20% may be offered on some courses to full-time staff and students in Higher or Further Education. Please see individual course descriptions for details. To take advantage of any discount offered, please complete and return our standard registration form clearly indicating your eligibility.
Once you are registered for a course at the academic discount rate you are still subject to our standard cancellation policy as stated above.
Course size
A course may not run if fewer than five people have confirmed applications three weeks before a course is scheduled to take place.
Course changes
We constantly seek to update and improve the scope and quality of our training. We therefore reserve the right to modify the course content without notice.
Joining instructions
Full instructions, including a course timetable, are sent to participants two to three weeks before the start of a course. The joining instructions will include the course fee (after applying any relevant discounts) and details on how to pay including a link to our payment site.
Course attendance certificate
A course attendance certificate is available upon request, following completion of a course. Such certificates will be supplied electronically.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
Any complaint, dispute or claim arising from the training course(s) shall be governed by English Law and the Courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to deal with any such complaints, disputes or claims.
Further information
If you have questions or comments regarding our short course programme, please email us or phone us on +44 (0) 7873 873617.
PART B: Terms and Conditions for Short Courses Delivered Face-to-Face
How to book
To apply for a course please use the online registration form. Alternatively, please download the registration form below in .pdf format; complete this form in full and email it to us at [email protected]. All applications will be acknowledged.
How to book
To apply for a course please use the online registration form. Alternatively, please download the registration form below in .pdf format; complete this form in full and email it to us at [email protected]. All applications will be acknowledged.
| registration_form.pdf |
Fees and request for payment
Course fees and any related discounts are quoted in each course description. A request for payment and instructions on how to pay online, by debit or credit card, will be included in the joining instructions which will be sent out two to three weeks before the start of a course. Please note we do not accept purchase orders or issue invoices for short course fees.
Course fees are inclusive of 20% Value Added Tax (VAT). A full VAT receipt will be automatically issued and emailed to you upon completing an online purchase.
Practical work
Participants will need to bring their own laptop for practical work (unless otherwise stated on the course web page). Laptops should be loaded with a licensed version of the software you will be using for the course. Note: we are not able to offer temporary licences unless explicitly stated in the course description.
What's included?
The course fee includes refreshments for the morning and afternoon breaks but does not include lunch. For courses of more than one day's duration, dinner is included on the first night. Note that accommodation costs are not included in the fee. For a list of local hotels go to: livingreading.co.uk/visit/where-to-stay.
Cancellation charges
Applications are transferable to another individual at any time, otherwise cancelled course applications will incur the following charges:
Academic discount
An academic discount of 20% may be offered on some courses to full-time staff and students in Higher or Further Education. Please see individual course descriptions for details. To take advantage of any discount offered, please complete and return our standard registration form clearly indicating your eligibility.
Once you are registered for a course at the academic discount rate you are still subject to our standard cancellation policy as stated above.
Course size
A course may not run if fewer than five people have confirmed applications three weeks before a course is scheduled to take place.
Course changes
We constantly seek to update and improve the scope and quality of our training. We therefore reserve the right to modify the course content without notice.
Joining instructions
Full instructions, including a course timetable, are sent to participants two to three weeks before the start of a course. The joining instructions will include the course fee (after applying any relevant discounts) and details on how to pay, including a link to our payment site.
Location
Training takes place at venues in Reading, United Kingdom unless otherwise specified on the course web page. Full details will be included in the joining instructions.
Course attendance certificate
A course attendance certificate is available upon request, following completion of a course. Such certificates will be supplied electronically.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
Any complaint, dispute or claim arising from the training course(s) shall be governed by English Law and the Courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to deal with any such complaints, disputes or claims.
Further information
If you have questions or comments regarding our short course programme, please email us or phone us on +44 (0) 7873 873617.
Course fees and any related discounts are quoted in each course description. A request for payment and instructions on how to pay online, by debit or credit card, will be included in the joining instructions which will be sent out two to three weeks before the start of a course. Please note we do not accept purchase orders or issue invoices for short course fees.
Course fees are inclusive of 20% Value Added Tax (VAT). A full VAT receipt will be automatically issued and emailed to you upon completing an online purchase.
Practical work
Participants will need to bring their own laptop for practical work (unless otherwise stated on the course web page). Laptops should be loaded with a licensed version of the software you will be using for the course. Note: we are not able to offer temporary licences unless explicitly stated in the course description.
What's included?
The course fee includes refreshments for the morning and afternoon breaks but does not include lunch. For courses of more than one day's duration, dinner is included on the first night. Note that accommodation costs are not included in the fee. For a list of local hotels go to: livingreading.co.uk/visit/where-to-stay.
Cancellation charges
Applications are transferable to another individual at any time, otherwise cancelled course applications will incur the following charges:
- 21 or more days before the start of a course: NIL
- 14-20 days before the start of a course: 50%
- 1-13 days before the start of a course: 90%
- course start date or later: 100%
Academic discount
An academic discount of 20% may be offered on some courses to full-time staff and students in Higher or Further Education. Please see individual course descriptions for details. To take advantage of any discount offered, please complete and return our standard registration form clearly indicating your eligibility.
Once you are registered for a course at the academic discount rate you are still subject to our standard cancellation policy as stated above.
Course size
A course may not run if fewer than five people have confirmed applications three weeks before a course is scheduled to take place.
Course changes
We constantly seek to update and improve the scope and quality of our training. We therefore reserve the right to modify the course content without notice.
Joining instructions
Full instructions, including a course timetable, are sent to participants two to three weeks before the start of a course. The joining instructions will include the course fee (after applying any relevant discounts) and details on how to pay, including a link to our payment site.
Location
Training takes place at venues in Reading, United Kingdom unless otherwise specified on the course web page. Full details will be included in the joining instructions.
Course attendance certificate
A course attendance certificate is available upon request, following completion of a course. Such certificates will be supplied electronically.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
Any complaint, dispute or claim arising from the training course(s) shall be governed by English Law and the Courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to deal with any such complaints, disputes or claims.
Further information
If you have questions or comments regarding our short course programme, please email us or phone us on +44 (0) 7873 873617.