Learning & Development
Empowering You Every Step of the Way
Investing in Your Growth
At Valda Energy, we believe learning never stops, it’s a lifelong journey that fuels personal growth and professional success.
Our Learning & Development programmes and workshops are thoughtfully designed to help you grow, thrive, and reach your full potential. Whether you're just starting out or stepping into leadership, we offer hands-on training, coaching, and development opportunities tailored to your goals. From day one, we’re committed to supporting your journey with the tools, guidance, and encouragement you need to succeed.
- Employees on apprenticeship programmes 📚
- Employees on management development programmes 🎓
- Hours of training delivered this year⏱️
Some Examples of Courses We Deliver
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Neurodivergence
This course equips people managers with practical tools and insights to better understand neurodivergence including autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. Learn how to lead with empathy, adapt
communication styles, and foster an inclusive
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Presenting with impact
Master the art of impactful communication through practical techniques and real-world scenarios. This course helps you structure content, engage your
audience, and deliver presentations with clarity, confidence, and professionalism.Ideal for anyone looking to elevate their public speaking skills.
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Emotional intelligence
Discover the core principles of emotional intelligence and how they shape success at work and beyond. This interactive course builds your skills in self-awareness, empathy, and communication
empowering you to lead,
collaborate, and connect with greater impact.Ideal for those seeking to strengthen leadership, resilience, and teamwork.
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Resilience
Build the resilience to stay focused, motivated, and
productive in demanding work environments. This course teaches practical strategies to manage stress, adapt to change, and
maintain well-being,
empowering professionals to navigate challenges with confidence and clarity.
Meet our L&D Team
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Developing people has been my passion for the last 20 years. In L&D we are lucky enough to help shape, empower and increase the skills of others around us. Since joining Valda Energy back at the beginning of 2023, I have received amazing support from our senior leadership team to provide training on topics, which go beyond the standard scope of business learning. This allows us to deliver courses on subjects like neurodiversity. One standout area for me is having the privilege to oversee our apprenticeship programme, which has added great value to the business.
Tom East
Learning & Development Manager
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L&D is an important part of Valda. I love supporting all team members from the start to help them reach their full potential. We don't just help people learn their initial roles in the business but we also have a large catalogue of courses to allow people to thrive! We also run awareness campaigns to bring our culture to the forefront of everything that we do. We're always willing to evolve via feedback and guidance from everyone. "The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you." - BB King
Sarah Wilson
Learning & Development Officer
FAQs
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We’re committed to helping you grow, personally and professionally. Our learning and development offering is designed to support every stage of your career, with a wide range of opportunities including:
- Single courses to sharpen specific skills
- Development programmes for long-term growth
- Interactive workshops that foster collaboration and insight
- One-to-one coaching for personalised support
- Apprenticeships to earn while you learn
- Management development to prepare future leaders
- Flexible eLearning you can access anytime, anywhere
- External training qualifications to boost your credentials
Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next big step, we’ll help you build the confidence, capability, and resilience to thrive.
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Immediately! From your very first day, you’ll begin your development journey through our tailored induction programme lasting anywhere from a few days to 12 weeks depending on your role. This time is all about settling in, connecting with your team, and identifying the development opportunities that will help you thrive. We work with you to shape a path that supports your growth from the start.
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Yes, we offer the opportunity for external professional qualifications, depending on professional and business needs. We have several business areas, which benefit from external qualifications; including Customer Service, Collections, Regulations, Accounting, IT, Project Management and HR. We also offer external first aid training, fire marshall training, mental health first aider training and more!
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Yes, there is a clear career development path. For anyone looking to grow their career, skills, and knowledge, we offer a Personal Development Plan (PDP) tailored to individual needs. This plan is created through open discussion and includes an agreed approach and programme of learning activities designed to support your goals. Whether you're aiming to deepen your expertise or take on new challenges, your PDP provides a structured framework to help you thrive.
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Development opportunities are reviewed constantly to ensure our learning offer stays relevant, impactful, and aligned with both individual and business needs. We identify new opportunities through a variety of channels including 1-2-1s, pulse surveys, training requests, development discussions, and coaching conversations making sure your growth is always part of the conversation.
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Yes, we encourage open dialogue to find the best solution to any specific needs.