The Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) has launched its new service for the industry – “AEA Training for Business”

“AEA Training for Business” is the result of a members initiative and is designed as a service to members at a reduced cost to other providers. The aim is simple – to provide business (non- technical) training opportunities for AEA members and their dealers. The courses are available to non-members at the full price.

The prospectus lays out the Aims and Objectives, the Process, the initial Curriculum subjects, Pricing and other administrative information.

Chief Executive of the AEA, Roger Lane-Nott says, "We are planning to conduct our first training in April and May and will then announce the full programme for 2014/15 in June providing a full training programme from September 2014 for the next year. I anticipate there being around 25 courses available from Customer Service, Negotiating Skills, Introduction to Finance, Health and Safety and a full suite of Windows courses at all levels and many others dictated by demand.

"The price will be lower than many other providers and the AEA sees this as a service and benefit to members rather than a profit making concern. The price you see listed on the course announcement sheets is the full list price. Members will be charged around 20% less. The courses will be relevant to the industry rather than generic. The dates will be established at times convenient for all and will be delivered primarily at the AEA Training Centre at Peterborough or if demand dictates, at company premises or any other location."