Monday 15 September – 16 September 2025
YMCA, Shanklin
9.00am – 4.00pm
IW Chamber members – £92 +vat per person

 £92 +vat per person (this includes the certificate and manual)

This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.

Wednesday 17 September 2025
Caffe Isola, Newport
3.30pm – 5.00pm
IW Chamber members – FREE
Non-Members – £10

Join us for free, informal networking and a superb way to meet other members. A mid-week, late afternoon opportunity to catch up with other members over hot drinks and something sweet.

Book here

Monday 22 September 2025
YMCA, Shanklin
9.00am – 4.00pm
IW Chamber members – £78 +vat per person

This one-day course is designed to give delegates the knowledge, skills and confidence to help those that have become unconscious, and those with minor injuries. The Emergency First Aid at Work Course also looks at the responsibilities of the Emergency First Aider. On successfully completing this course, attendees will be confident, safe, prompt and effective emergency first aider.

 £78 +vat per person (this includes the certificate and manual)

This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.

Monday 22 September – 24 September 2025
YMCA, Shanklin
9.00am – 4.00pm
IW Chamber members – £180 +vat per person

The First Aid at Work Course is a comprehensive, three-day course designed to give learners the knowledge, skills and confidence to help in most first aid situations found in the workplace. The First Aid at Work Course also looks at the responsibilities of the first aider. On successfully completing this course, attendees will be confident, safe, prompt and effective first aiders.

 £180 +vat per person (this includes the certificate and manual)

This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.

We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business. Get the tools you need to take your idea from the drawing board to the real world.

This course is suitable for those with a business idea they wish to progress, through to those who have been in business for six months. We will take you through all the various aspects that need to be considered including: Market research, cash flow forecast, tax, national insurance, VAT, making tax digital, marketing, business names, bookkeeping, insurance, social media and websites, closing with an introduction to your business plan.

The one day workshop is delivered by an experienced business mentor, in a friendly manner, allowing you to get as many questions answered as possible. You will be spending a day with other like-minded people, embarking on the same journey, with the opportunity to network and share knowledge.

When starting in business you have to wear many hats, some fit well and others need adjustment. Come along and find out which areas you might need help with.

Please note there is a £5 admin fee for this course.

This course is available for non-members.

To book a place on the course please click here.

Monday 29 September 2025
YMCA, Shanklin
9.00am – 12.30pm
IW Chamber members – £68 +vat per person

This Fire Marshal Course, delivered by Good Skills Training is a half day course designed specifically for those who have been designated with the responsibilities of Fire Marshal or Fire Warden.  The course will look at the legal responsibilities of both the company and the individual.  By the end of this course learners will understand what their duties as a fire marshal are.  

 £68 +vat per person (this includes the certificate and manual)

This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.

Monday 30 September 2025
YMCA, Shanklin
9.00am – 5.00pm
IW Chamber members – £99 +vat per person

With an increase in poor mental health it is important that individuals understand their own mental health and how common mental health concerns can be identified in themselves and others, with strategies to reduce the risk. The QNUK Level 2 Award in Mental Health at Work is the ideal introduction to understanding mental health in the workplace. The qualification covers the most common mental health conditions, how to identify potential mental health concerns in colleagues and then how to discuss their needs and assist them to access suitable services and support.

 £99 +VAT per person (this includes the certificate and manual)

This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.

Chamber Chat: Meet the Chamber

Thursday 2 October 2025
IW Chamber of Commerce Office, Branstone Business Park
10am-12pm
IW Chamber members – FREE
Non-members – FREE

The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce invites you to meet the team at our office at Branstone Business Park.

Every other Thursday the Chamber is opening its door to members to connect, discuss membership, and ask questions in a casual drop-in session.

Not yet a member? You’re invited to drop in and discover the value of professional networking and explore how Chamber membership can support your business growth.

Booking not required – just drop in!

Friday 3 October 2025
The Fishbourne, Fishbourne
7.30am – 9.00am
IW Chamber Members – £18 per person

Join us for an excellent networking opportunity at The Fishbourne, with a hot breakfast and a great start to the business day, networking with other Chamber members. We will be sitting outside for this event if the weather is fine.

Book here

Monday 6 October – 7 October 2025
YMCA, Shanklin
9.00am – 4.00pm
IW Chamber members – £92 +vat per person

 £92 +vat per person (this includes the certificate and manual)

This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.

Thu, 2 Oct 2025   9am – 5pm,  Thu, 9 Oct 2025   9am – 5pm,  Thu, 16 Oct 2025   9am – 5pm

YMCA, Shanklin
22 contact hours over 3 days, 9am– 5pm
IW Chamber members – £495 +vat per person

This course is unlike any other. You’ll find a practical programme full of step-by-step guidance, and with a sharp business focus. But you’ll also find that the highly innovative format and content engage and inspire delegates – critical to getting essential safety and health messages across.

This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.

Monday 13 October 2025
YMCA, Shanklin
9.00am – 4.00pm
IW Chamber members – £78 +vat per person

This one-day course is designed to give delegates the knowledge, skills and confidence to help those that have become unconscious, and those with minor injuries. The Emergency First Aid at Work Course also looks at the responsibilities of the Emergency First Aider. On successfully completing this course, attendees will be confident, safe, prompt and effective emergency first aider.

 £78 +vat per person (this includes the certificate and manual)

This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.

Monday 13 October – 15 October 2025
YMCA, Shanklin
9.00am – 4.00pm
IW Chamber members – £180 +vat per person

The First Aid at Work Course is a comprehensive, three-day course designed to give learners the knowledge, skills and confidence to help in most first aid situations found in the workplace. The First Aid at Work Course also looks at the responsibilities of the first aider. On successfully completing this course, attendees will be confident, safe, prompt and effective first aiders.

 £180 +vat per person (this includes the certificate and manual)

This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.

Tuesday 14 October 2025
Solent Views, Hovertravel, Ryde
11.45am – 1.45pm
IW Chamber Members – £17+VAT per person

We are delighted to invite you to join us at Hovertravel, for the unmissable cross-Solent networking session: Networking with the Neighbours.

Hosted in collaboration with Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, this is a great opportunity of new contacts in a short time, expand your business, and most importantly, have a blast while doing so!

This is a new event for IW Chamber, but has been a success for Hampshire Chamber when they have worked with other neighbouring Chambers. We aim to bring together companies from all sectors and sizes to enable them to explore new business opportunities and provide many new contacts. This event will offer you the opportunity to network with likeminded businesspeople across the two counties over networking and the unmissable opportunity to tour the ins and outs of a hovercraft, provided by the Captain!

Come along and give it a try; bring plenty of business cards for sharing and make sure to arrive nice and early… You won’t be disappointed!

To book, email Carl.Joyce@IWChamber.co.uk

Chamber Chat: Meet the Chamber

Thursday 16 October 2025
IW Chamber of Commerce Office, Branstone Business Park
10am-12pm
IW Chamber members – FREE
Non-members – FREE

The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce invites you to meet the team at our office at Branstone Business Park.

Every other Thursday the Chamber is opening its door to members to connect, discuss membership, and ask questions in a casual drop-in session.

Not yet a member? You’re invited to drop in and discover the value of professional networking and explore how Chamber membership can support your business growth.

Booking not required – just drop in!

We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business. Get the tools you need to take your idea from the drawing board to the real world.

This course is suitable for those with a business idea they wish to progress, through to those who have been in business for six months. We will take you through all the various aspects that need to be considered including: Market research, cash flow forecast, tax, national insurance, VAT, making tax digital, marketing, business names, bookkeeping, insurance, social media and websites, closing with an introduction to your business plan.

The one day workshop is delivered by an experienced business mentor, in a friendly manner, allowing you to get as many questions answered as possible. You will be spending a day with other like-minded people, embarking on the same journey, with the opportunity to network and share knowledge.

When starting in business you have to wear many hats, some fit well and others need adjustment. Come along and find out which areas you might need help with.

Please note there is a £5 admin fee for this course.

This course is available for non-members.

To book a place on the course please click here.

Chamber Chat: Meet the Chamber

Thursday 30 October 2025
IW Chamber of Commerce Office, Branstone Business Park
10am-12pm
IW Chamber members – FREE
Non-members – FREE

The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce invites you to meet the team at our office at Branstone Business Park.

Every other Thursday the Chamber is opening its door to members to connect, discuss membership, and ask questions in a casual drop-in session.

Not yet a member? You’re invited to drop in and discover the value of professional networking and explore how Chamber membership can support your business growth.

Booking not required – just drop in!