WHEN Mark Warburton has spoken this season, his players have tuned in and taken his messages on board.

The Ibrox crowd have bought into his philosophy and share his vision for the future at Rangers.

It can be just as productive to listen as it is be heard, though, and Warburton will use the words of wisdom picked up on the latest section of his UEFA Pro-Licence course to help his side strive for success.

The Englishman returned south of the border last week to move another step closer to completing his coaching qualifications and was again joined by a host of big names all keen to continue their careers in the dugout.

It is not the talk about tactics or the analysing of players or matches that stood out for Warburton, though. It was the words and the experiences of those from different backgrounds that has given him a valuable insight into how to improve himself as a boss.

He said: “I’m on the last bit of the Pro-License course. It ends in June. Then we’ll be done.

“I’m still with the same guys on the course - Phil Neville, Scott Parker, Brad Friedel, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, David Flitcroft. Leicester are there with (assistant manager) Craig Shakespeare and what a season they are having.

“We all talk about each other’s clubs and we have had some really good speakers – Sir Clive Woodward, Brian Kidd, Brian McDermott from Leeds Rhinos. Really competent and experienced speakers. The whole course is good.

“It’s based in St George’s Park so we just have to get through the last five days in June.

“You can gain a lot from it. With someone like Sir Clive, the level of detail involved is just phenomenal. The work he did at the rugby World Cup and then with Team GB.

“Then you listen to someone like Brian Kidd, who can talk about Sir Matt Busby and Fergie and Shankly. Magnificent names and experience.

“We’ve also had a speaker, Floyd Woodrow, who has been in the SAS and someone from the Mercedes Formula One team. It’s a chance to learn different things.

“What did I learn from the SAS? Don’t pick a fight with them! Don’t pick a fight with Floyd Woodrow!

“No, it’s about team-work and trust. The absolute trust that is required. Once one of your team-mates makes a call, you stick to it. There is no deviation from it.

“Obviously, that is in a different theatre altogether but it is very good to hear different ideas and principles.”

Warburton may only be a few months into his Rangers career but he has already made a significant impact in Light Blue. Within days, he will have taken his side to the Championship title and, within weeks, he could have added Petrofac Training Cup and Scottish Cup silverware to the Ibrox trophy cabinet.

He has enjoyed an impressive success-rate in the transfer market as he has overhauled the Gers squad and been able to implement a new style of play that has earned rave reviews and clinched valuable results.

It can take time to get accustomed to life at Rangers and bigger challenges will soon lie ahead for Warburton as he gets set for a shot at the Premiership next term.

But the 53-year-old is confident he is prepared for what is to come as he looks to keep learning to ensure Rangers keep winning in the years to come.

He said: “It’s about leadership, it’s about communication, it’s about business and finance.

“You have a guy who comes and tells you what questions you should ask as a manager. Or possibly some you maybe shouldn’t.

“It’s all about different experiences and man-management is a massive part of it. How you conduct yourself.

“Am I better leader now for my experience at Rangers? That’s not for me to answer. That’s for other people.

“If we do well this season I can turn round and say yeah. But you hope you keep on learning. That is really important.

“You also hope very much that the players and staff respond. You learn from them and they learn from you.”

With a Hampden double header against Peterhead and Celtic on the horizon next month, there is plenty for the Light Blue legions to look forward to.

But it is the Championship crown that is firmly fixed in the Gers’ sights as they look to sprint over the finishing line in the next few days.

Victory over Raith on Saturday, coupled with a draw or defeat for Hibernian at St Mirren, will be enough to confirm their place in the Premiership next term.

And Warburton has urged his side to make sure they finish with a flourish as they gear up for what could be a hugely significant afternoon in Kirkcaldy.

He said: “They are all big games now, but as players surely you want to be in this position.

“You would far rather be in here scrapping for titles and cups etc., as opposed to fighting a relegation battle.

“So enjoy it, recognise the significance of the games, but we know what we have to do.

“Saturday’s an enormous game for us, tough place to go and there will be a big away support I hope.

“We have to go there prepared well, trained well and look forward to delivering that level of performance that secures the three points.

“We can, obviously, in terms of the players are aware we are on 75 points, two more points 81 does it, but we don’t want to limp over the line. We want to cruise over the line and deliver the performances.”