{"id":6619,"date":"2021-02-22T15:30:01","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T15:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vwa.co.uk\/blog\/?p=6619"},"modified":"2026-01-26T14:01:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T14:01:47","slug":"in-house-courses-5-things-you-might-not-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vwa.co.uk\/blog\/in-house-courses-5-things-you-might-not-know\/","title":{"rendered":"In-house courses &#8211; 5 things you might not know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>If you have 5 or more staff to train, an in-house course can be the most cost-effective way to do it. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8216;In-house&#8217; means that only staff from your company will attend the training course. This is in contrast to our open courses where delegates from several different companies attend the same course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer all our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vwa.co.uk\/haccp\/haccp-training-courses.html\">HACCP<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vwa.co.uk\/food-safety\/food-safety-training-courses.html\">Food Safety<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vwa.co.uk\/auditing\/auditing-training-courses.html\">Auditing<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vwa.co.uk\/specialist\/specialist-training-courses.html\">Specialist <\/a>courses as in-house courses. As always, they are delivered by trainers with considerable experience of working within the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vwa.co.uk\/blog\/so-whats-new-food-industry-trends-for-in-2014\/\">food industry<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"><strong>5 facts about our in-house courses<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. In-house courses are tailored to <em>your<\/em> business<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>VWA in-house training isn\u2019t off-the-shelf. Content can be adapted to reflect your <strong>products, processes, risks, and audit requirements<\/strong>, making the training immediately relevant and practical for your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Training can be delivered around your operational needs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Courses can be scheduled to fit your <strong>shift patterns, production schedules, and availability<\/strong>, reducing disruption and downtime compared to sending staff off-site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. They\u2019re often more cost-effective for larger teams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When training multiple team members, in-house courses can offer <strong>better value per delegate<\/strong> than open courses, while ensuring consistent messaging across the whole team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Learning is more relevant \u2014 and more engaging<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because examples and discussions are based on your real working environment, delegates are often <strong>more engaged and confident<\/strong> applying what they\u2019ve learned straight away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. In-house training supports long-term compliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond meeting immediate training requirements, in-house courses help <strong>build internal competence<\/strong>, supporting ongoing compliance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Common Myths About in-House Training (And the Reality)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myth 1: \u201cIn-house training is only for large companies\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In reality, in-house courses are used by businesses of all sizes. If you have several people needing the same training \u2014 or a specific compliance requirement \u2014 in-house delivery can be a practical and efficient option, even for smaller teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myth 2: \u201cIt\u2019s more expensive than open courses\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While open courses work well for individual delegates, in-house training can be <strong>more cost-effective per person<\/strong> when training multiple team members at once. It also removes travel costs, accommodation, and time away from site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myth 3: \u201cIn-house training is harder to organise\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many businesses assume in-house training means extra admin. In practice, the process is usually straightforward, with the training provider supporting scheduling, content planning, and delivery to fit your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myth 4: \u201cThe content is exactly the same as an open course\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In-house training allows content to be <strong>adapted to your processes, products, and risks<\/strong>, making it more relevant and immediately applicable for delegates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myth 5: \u201cIt\u2019s only useful for basic training\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In-house courses aren\u2019t limited to entry-level topics. They\u2019re commonly used for <strong>advanced, specialist, and refresher training<\/strong>, as well as preparation for audits, certification, or organisational change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Find out more about in-house courses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To enquire about in-house courses, please <strong>call Claire Lennon on 01756 700802<\/strong> or email <strong><a href=\"mailto:claire.lennon@vwa.co.uk\">claire.lennon@vwa.co.uk<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have 5 or more staff to train, an in-house course can be the most cost-effective way to do it. &#8216;In-house&#8217; means that only staff from your company will attend the training course. This is in contrast to our open courses where delegates from several different companies attend the same course. 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