Public Courses
CFT launched its suite of public seminars in 2007 and these are now run throughout the year (with the exception of the summer season) in:
- Milton Keynes
- Birmingham (NEW LOCATION FOR 2009!)
- Manchester
- Glasgow
Topics of discussion include:
- Compliance in consumer debt collection
- Dealing with difficult debtors
- Financial Difficulties and the Role of Third Parties
- Effective Supervision in Debt Collection
- Telephone Debt Collection Tactics for Councils
CFT's Public Training Timetable for October to December 2009 will be published at the end of August 2009.
CFT prides itself on attracting a large variety of companies to its interactive training days from both the public and the private sector, including delegates from:
Abbey National PLC, Arc (Europe) Limited, Banque PSA, Barclaycard, BCW Group PLC, Bolsover District Council, Cabot Financial (Europe) Limited, Capital One Bank, CapQuest Debt Recovery Limited, Capstone Mortgage Services Limited, Caterpillar Financial Services UK Limited, CCI Legal Services Limited, Clarity Credit Management Solutions Limited, Consumer Credit Association, Corporate Financial Services Limited, Craven District Council, Direct Legal and Collections, Eccles Finance Limited, Equidebt Limited, First Revenue Assurance UK Limited, GE Money, George Walker and Company, Halifax plc, Hitachi Capital Credit Management Limited, Hutchinson 3G UK Limited, IDS Collections, Improved Financial Solutions Limited, Incasso LLP, Intrum Justitia Limited, JB Debt Recovery, Kensington Mortgages, Lancaster City Council, Lawcross Finance Company Limited, Legal Recoveries & Collections Limited, Lloyds TSB, Mackenzie Hall Limited, Marlin Financial Services Limited, Marsh Finance Limited, Marston Group plc, MBNA Europe Bank Limited, National Australia Group, NCO Europe Limited, Norwich & Peterborough Building Society, Nottingham Building Society, Red2Black Collections Limited, Robinson Way & Co. Limited, Rossendales Collect Limited, ScotCall Limited, Shergroup, Student Loans Company Limited, Tameside MBC, The Lewis Group Limited, The Largo Group, The Money Shop, UCB Home Loans Limited, Wellingborough Borough Council, Welwyn Hatfield District Council, Worthing Borough Council
In-House Tailored Training
CFT offers 3 different levels within its bespoke training service to ensure there is a suitable package for every organisation’s budget and individual training requirements.
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| Full day site visit to observe your team at work and understand your unique culture, policies and procedures | ![]() |
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| Fully indexed colour handout with detailed section on how to deal with specific reasons and excuses not to pay | ![]() |
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| Re-recording of 'live' calls by CFT staff for use within the training workshop as a powerful alternative to traditional role play | ![]() |
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| Certificate of course completion for each delegate | ![]() |
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| Write up of all issues which evolve | ![]() |
Latest Articles
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Dealing with Difficult Debtors
05 Apr 2009
To collect from consumers successfully you must retain control of the conversation, no matter what the attitude of the debtor or how they behave in return.
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How Financial Difficulty Has Changed Over Time
23 Jul 2008
What is the definition of financial hardship in the UK today, and how can creditors decide if it is genuine, or merely a lifestyle choice?
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How Reliable Is Debt Advice?
08 May 2008
With the market for debt advice booming, should debtors turn to debt management companies, and how can creditors be sure consumers are receiving the best advice?
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How To Find The Best Training
09 Jan 2008
Once you have decided to invest in training your collections team, what should you look for in a potential provider, and how can you ensure the lessons carry over to your day-to-day work?
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The Customer, The Collector And The Debt Management Company
05 Jun 2007
The relationship between debt management companies, collectors and debtors can be delicate, but government guidance notes are there to help things run smoothly.





