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Training Overview The training programme not only equips Associates with a wide range of knowledge and skills, it is also a very valuable opportunity for them to network with movers-and-shakers in and around the social enterprise space. The curriculum is designed to provide Associates with a platform that enables them to get up to speed with the range of areas identifies as necessary to be effective in the social enterprise space. While getting up to speed with the basic principles, they also develop the ability to ‘ask the right questions’ and, importantly know where to go to find out more by virtue of building a powerful network. A typical Friday afternoon allows the Associates to benefit from both: an external trainer leading a session on their particular area of expertise, and; internal peer-led learning. The topics covered fall in to four themes, described opposite. 7