Audatex’s has launched a new 'effective management' training course for bodyshops.

The first of the management development courses focuses on developing business and management skills, both intellectually and commercially. Areas covered by the course include: managing performance, the principles of finance, recruitment and discipline, and customer care.

Paul Tucker, managing director, Audatex UK, said: "The Audatex Training Academy and this inaugural course is an important new initiative for us.

"The training academy introduces higher level management and leadership training to bodyshops enabling them to raise their standards even higher in a competitive market. I’m delighted to see that we already have delegates booked for the coming months."

The cost of the two-day 'effective management' course is £790 +VAT inclusive of lunch and refreshments.

Audatex said investment in the course could be offset against training credits accrued by Audatex customers, which can be used as full or part of the payment.

Dates and locations for the effective management course are:

April 22/23 Reading
May 13/14 Stoke-on-Trent
June 25/26 Glasgow