Helping pubs grow

Monday, 24 March 2014

The Essentials of Pub Management (EPM) course is supporting the licensing sector to help new pub owners make more of their business.

EPM is a three-day course aimed at people taking on a tenanted or leased pub. It has been developed by CPL Training in partnership with North West Regional Inns, who are the primary supplier of the course to candidates and they have been trialling the blended training approach with a dozen new licensees for the past year.

Gary Laycock, Chief Executive of North West Regional Inns said: "Up and coming licensees found the course really helpful and it has provided guidance when they have been starting up their new pubs. The mix of face-to-face training and e-learning really kept people motivated."

The course is completely tailored towards the licensing sector and has already been approved by a number of pubcos. EPM shows candidates how to operate their business, covering important topics such as finance, pricing, stock control, customer service, contracts, cellar training, employment law and product knowledge.

Daniel Davies, Chief Executive of the CPL Training Group said: "The ethos of the course is 'business basics first' – we are providing people with the foundation to build great pubs on."

The course is available at £450 plus VAT and the package includes examinations and certificates. As part of a special offer a second place can be booked for £250 plus VAT if booked together through CPL Training.