Nov 21, 2011 10:16 GMT Findcourses.co.uk conducted a recent study which concludes that there is serious doubt amongst employees about the capabilities of managers. Over half of the 1318 individuals polled believe that their managers need training to cultivate better leadership skills, and only 1% of employees think their managers have the skills to function as an efficient manager.

Sep 21, 2011 13:53 BST A survey, conducted by Findcourses.co.uk, concludes that more guidance is needed when it comes to employee professional development training. 52% of Brits were looking for training – but did not know which type of course / qualification was required to progress in their careers. More advice and guidance is needed to help people gain the right skills for their personal & professional development.

Aug 08, 2011 11:34 BST In an effort to understand current trends in the world of professional development, findcourses.co.uk asked users in the UK, Sweden, Germany, and Finland – "How many days of professional training have you had so far in 2011?" Despite the differences in CPD requirements from country-to-country, an overwhelming majority of respondents had similar answers.