Branding Specialist

UK Salary range £30,000 - £60,000

Branding Specialists develop and implement strategies to enhance brand identities and increase brand awareness. They conduct market research, analyse competition, and create brand guidelines.

Strategic thinking, strong communication, and creative skills are key to excel in this role.

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Branding Specialist

UK Salary range £30,000 - £60,000

Key Skills For Branding Specialists

Courses For Branding Specialists

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Adobe Firefly Intro

From £329 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Feed your creative vision and integrate AI tools into your design workflow. Learn how to generate artwork, transform images, and achieve realistic results with AI.

Integrate AI into your design process within Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.

Generate stunning AI images or vector graphics using a text prompt, and learn how to achieve realistic results when combining AI generated elements with existing photographs.

Ideal for existing users of Adobe Creative Cloud who want to gain AI skills.

  •  AI image generation
  •  Practical uses for Adobe's AI tools
  •  AI within Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
  •  Transform existing images with AI
  •  Editing techniques for realistic results

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    "Engaging and informative while happy to explain when I got lost. My second time with Simon as a tutor and he is brilliant. Thank you."

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    "Excellent extra tips and time saving advice. Will be very useful in my work going forward."

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    "Tutor was really articulate and clear. The course covered so much more than I expected. I felt comfortable to ask questions and the group size was perfect. The environment was very professional and calm."

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    "The centre is very clean, modern and spacious. The food is always exceptional and the trainers are very knowledgable."

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    "Very good overview of what ai can do on the adobe programs. Great lunch and snacks"

    Chapel & York

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Affinity Photo Intro

From £429 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Learn how to edit, retouch, and enhance images with this pro editing tool. Discover the creative possibilities with our beginners course.

Explore the creative possibilities of Affinity Photo with our two day introduction course.

Ideal for beginners, you’ll learn the essentials of image editing through hands-on exercises.

Learn how to remove backgrounds, colour correct, retouch, and experiment with creative filters and effects.

Get started with Affinity Photo today.

  •  Enhance and colour correct images
  •  Remove backgrounds with selection tools
  •  Retouch blemishes and remove unwanted objects
  •  Transform your images with creative effects
  •  Combine elements to create graphics and artwork
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InDesign Adv

From £299 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Master the full power and potential of Adobe InDesign. Take your design skills to the max by working smarter and faster.

Dive deeper into InDesign's typographical controls and advanced text formatting features.

Use grids, objects styles and liquid layouts to create beautiful and polished layouts and documents.

This Advanced course is designed to expand your skillset and help you maximise the potential of Adobe InDesign.

  •  Mastering GREP for text manipulation
  •  Streamlining copy formatting
  •  Combining text and graphics seamlessly
  •  Harnessing the power of grids
  •  Automating object formatting

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    "Ian was flexible enough to tailor some of the course to what I do everyday and he taught me new tips and tricks that I know I'll be using a lot going forward! He was great at going through everything in detail and explaining the why and not just the how."

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    "Matt was amazing at talking through the topics on Indesign I wanted to know. Loveley offices and great lunch!"

    Chapel & York

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    "Matt is very knowledgeable and all the examples are easy to follow and understand. Great insights on how to use the software."

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    "Engaging the whole group and covering all our questions and requirements for the course."

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    "Clear and knowledgable. A really helpful and enjoyable day. Thank you!"

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InDesign Interactive

From £429 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Expand your Adobe InDesign skills by creating interactive eBooks and magazines. Create interactive publications that work across a range of digital platforms.

Learn how to use Adobe InDesign to design and publish interactive content like e-books, magazines, and interactive PDFs.

Gain the skills to create user-friendly interactive elements that provide a seamless and enjoyable reading experience for your audience.

  •  Designing interactive PDF and e-magazines
  •  Creating document navigation
  •  Creating interactive forms
  •  Adding animations and multimedia elements
  •  Publishing online and sharing content

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    "Simon was so engaging and knowledgeable and was happy to explain things again when I got in a muddle. This course will be so helpful to my current employment and I think my managers will be blown away! Of all the courses I have done Simon has been the best teacher so far. The two days flew by and I feel I have a good grasp of what was taught. I also like that the group was small so it felt like one on one training which is so valuable. Thank you."

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    "Everything - super clear, very informative and plenty of real life examples of how to use the course."

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    "Vicki Loader was really great!"

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    "Great studio environment and friendly and helpful members of staff."

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    "The course instructor Simon was brilliant, knowledgeable and very patient. I would gladly take courses run by him again."

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InDesign Intermediate

From £399 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Build on your existing InDesign skills to create more sophisticated documents. Master workflow strategies that will help you work more efficiently.

Deepen your understanding of InDesign's features and functionality, allowing you to create more professional and complex layouts.

Take your InDesign skills to the next level, master shortcuts and workflow strategies that will help you work faster and more efficiently.

  •  Effortlessly manage and style text
  •  Design professional tables with ease
  •  Organise and reuse design assets
  •  Take complete control over page layout
  •  Produce high-quality, print-ready PDFs

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    "Great communication, great explanations"

    Capcom Entertainment Europe

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    "Everyone was really friendly and approachable, lovely location!"

    UCL

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    "Matt was a great trainer and learnt lots"

    RF

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    "Keeping us engaged and covering all areas."

    TALA

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    "Really friendly staff and super helpful tutor, learnt a lot!"

    Blakeney

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InDesign Intro

From £379 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Learn how to create beautiful layouts and documents in Adobe InDesign. Design professional layouts for magazines, brochures, reports, and books.

Learn to create visually appealing layouts and documents using Adobe InDesign.

Our experts will teach you how to create beautiful print layouts for brochures, magazines, reports and books.

This is the ideal course for anyone who wants to learn how to create professional layouts using Adobe InDesign.

  •  InDesign's interface and workflow
  •  Text and typography
  •  Working with Styles
  •  Working with images
  •  Creating complex layouts

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    "Really good communication and lots of opportunities to ask questions and tailor the training to our needs. Matt was very friendly and made the training very easy to follow and engaging."

    The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

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    "Visual demonstrations, adapting the learning to the audience."

    People's Partnership

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    "Friendly and knowledgable"

    DPAM

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    "Accessible and inclusive"

    Age International

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    "The different stages and exercises were very helpful. I was good at going through the different tools step by step."

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Infographics Design and Creation

From £329 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Create visually appealing infographics, graphs and charts. Gain confidence with Adobe Illustrator's drawing tools.

Learn to design professional and visually appealing infographics using Adobe Illustrator.

Master Illustrator's powerful tools for designing infographics that are scalable and can be shared across a variety of platforms.

  •  Illustrator's essential tools and interface
  •  Creating icons, shapes, and lines
  •  Adding textures, gradients, and patterns
  •  Create visually appealing graphs and charts
  •  Build a library of reusable content

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    "Really great knowledgeable trainer - friendly staff and great setting and food!"

    DSIT

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    "Friendly staff and trainer"

    Community Alliance Broxbourne And East Herta

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    "Really informative staff. great lunch as always. Peter was so helpful and went at a pace that seemed to align with everyone"

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    "Very helpful, with tailored content"

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    "Fantastic day! Thank you Simon! :-)"

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Infographics Storytelling

From £329 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Learn how to provide engaging and accessible information using infographics. Find the story hidden in the data using proven journalistic techniques.

Learn how to effectively analyse data, identify key insights, and transform them into compelling infographics that resonate with your target audience.

This course will help you master the art of extracting and presenting stories in a concise and engaging way.

  •  Clear and concise storytelling
  •  Different styles of infographic
  •  Finding compelling data and angles
  •  Creating a Call to Action
  •  Avoiding common pitfalls

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    "Piers was super organised, really well paced and knowledgable in his field. There wasn't too much time spent on infographics as a 'thing', rather we got straight into what they are, how and when to use them and a great foundation in how to structure our own going forward. Huge thanks to Piers for an informative, creative day :)"

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    "It was an excellent and enjoyable course with an engaging and knowledgeable trainer, thank you!"

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    "Thanks a good session to make me think!"

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    "Piers was great, very knowledgeable and helped to broaden my thoughts. I've come away in a better place to tackle upcoming tasks at work. Thank you."

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    "Very well-structured and informative course that will allow me to improve my process of creating infographics. The course was very well-balanced between learning theory and doing practical exercises. Piers' approach was excellent and he provided a very valuable and constructive feedback."

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Keynote Intro

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Learn to create stunning and engaging presentations using Apple Keynote. Gain valuable design hints and tips from Keynote experts.

Learn to create beautiful and memorable presentations using Apple Keynote.

Discover how to effectively communicate your message through clever use of images, animations, charts and incorporate video and audio to make your presentations more impactful and memorable.

This course is ideal for anyone new to Keynote.

  •  Essential design considerations
  •  Keynote interface and shortcuts
  •  Maintaining brand consistency
  •  Incorporating audio and video
  •  Exporting and sharing your presentation

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    "Prep beforehand was excellent, really knowledgable, friendly trainer and we slowly but surely covered a whole host of keynote features. Feel much more informed than I was at the start of the day."

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    "Learning with good vibes"

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    "You made it fun and easy for a Boomer like me to learn all the bits of Keynote that have had me chewing the scenery for two years. This course will genuinely revolutionise my working life"

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    "I learnt loads of new tips and tricks. All the prior keynote questions I had, Tom had a really succinct answer to. I just feel all round more inspired to write beautiful keynote presentations now. Thanks Tom :)"

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    "Friendly course tutor"

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Microsoft Copilot Intro

From £329 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Get more done with Copilot, your AI assistant for Microsoft Office 365. Learn how to automate tasks, create slides, documents, and more with the help of AI.

Discover what you can achieve with Microsoft Copilot.

We'll show you how to use AI to increase your productivity across Microsoft 365 apps.

In our hands-on course, you'll learn how to streamline tasks, create content using prompts, analyse data in Excel, collaborate with colleagues and more.

Start working smarter in Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with our practical Copilot course.

  •  Understand Copilot's full range of uses
  •  Create and summarise emails using prompts
  •  Manage and understand data in Excel
  •  Create powerpoint slides in a few clicks
  •  Use AI to draft and amend documents

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    "The trainer gave clear explanations and good examples of prompts and explained features of Co-Pilot well."

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    "Simon was really enthusiastic and made the course really interesting and much easier to learn"

    DMO

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    "Simon has a great ability to impart knowledge in easily digestable chunks. He is patient and happy to review any items that are not clear."

    Green Cedars Property

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    "Course was super informative and trainer was really helpful!"

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    "Great course content, delivery and speed. Excellent venue and refreshements."

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Microsoft Powerpoint Adv

From £199 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Create PowerPoint presentations that people will actually enjoy! Incorporate video, audio and animation to give your presentations the edge.

Discover advanced features and tools in PowerPoint that will allow you to create visually stunning presentations that incorporate audio, video and custom animations.

Automate repetitive tasks, streamline your workflow, and save valuable time when creating presentations.

  •  Integrate data across Microsoft Office
  •  Organising your presentation
  •  Incorporate audio and video
  •  Captivate with animations
  •  Tips for impactful presentations

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    "I had a 1:1 session as the only person booked onto the course, so my trainer was able to completely adapt the training to my requirements. Amazing training with loads of tips & tricks learnt. Thank you!"

    Value Retail Management

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    "I had a 1:1 session as the only person booked onto the course, so my trainer was able to completely adapt the training to my requirements. Amazing training with loads of tips & tricks learnt. Thank you!"

    Value Retail Management

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    "Delivering in a clear and concise style"

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    "Great with direction, accomodating to each persons time needed for each and happy to go back to talk through steps if missed! Very good!"

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    "Trainer ran through a few times with individuals who were struggling, explained everything clearly and gave some useful tips"

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Microsoft Powerpoint Intro

From £199 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Quickly and easily create professional, engaging presentations using PowerPoint. Learn tips and tricks from experts to make your presentations shine.

Learn how to create visually appealing and professional presentations in PowerPoint that really get your message across to your audience.

Nobody likes a boring PowerPoint presentation.

This course will make sure your presentations sing and dance.

  •  PowerPoint interface and navigation
  •  Layouts and slide design
  •  Making text look great
  •  Using images, charts and graphs
  •  Mastering transitions and animations

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    "Really friendly and chatty, took time to tailor the course based on need. Also food was delicious"

    Royal Television Society

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    "Very friendly and competent trainer"

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    "Knowledgeable, friendly and energised"

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    "Really well explained throughout"

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    "Gradually going though the options/ learning"

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Photoshop Adv

From £329 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Become a super-user and harness the full power and potential of Photoshop. Learn insights and techniques from experts to produce stunning images.

Expand your skillset and push the boundaries when using Adobe Photoshop.

This course is designed to expand your creative horizons giving you the skills to produce a wide range of beautiful digital imagery.

You'll also cover valuable advanced workflows and time-saving techniques from industry professionals.

  •  Efficient shortcuts and task automation
  •  Mastering advanced colour adjustments
  •  Adv layer manipulation and blending
  •  Utilising Camera Raw for optimal results
  •  Creative possibilities with filters

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    "The course was very comprehensive and I feel I have gained enough knowledge of Canva and I am going away with some great ideas for the projects I am working on. I really appreciated the theory sections on design."

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    "Taking the time to help people if they got a little lost and demonstrating techniques with relevant examples."

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    "Very organised, well set up and prepared. Simo was lovely and friendly, explained clearly and effectively, made sure we were caught up with what was done and also answered all our questions and made sure to tailor the examples to our work and needs. Food was fresh and healthy and great portion, room was comfortable and everywhere was clean!"

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    "Great at answering any questions as well as asking at the beginning of the course what we would most find useful day to day and catering the examples to help."

    BrandMe

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    "Lots of really helpful info and advanced techniques. Very well planned. We were able to tailor the afternoon to specific processes and techniques relevant to out role as museum photographers - using examples of our photography."

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Photoshop Intermediate

From £399 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Work smarter in Photoshop, master new techniques and realise your creative potential. This is the ideal course for building on your existing Adobe Photoshop skills.

Expand your Photoshop skills!

This Adobe Authorised course will delve deeper into Photoshop's features, tools and techniques taking your image editing skills to the next level.

Our experts will also teach you efficient workflows, shortcuts, and automation techniques enabling you to work faster and more effectively.

  •  Creating precise colour adjustments
  •  Mastering selections and masks
  •  Creative possibilities with layers
  •  Custom brush techniques
  •  Streamlined workflow and efficiency

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    "Matt was so engaging, knowledgable, and helpful. I was nervous that it'd be too much for me. But I had a fabulous time!"

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    "Tutor has incredible knowledge, is approachable friendly, supportive and patient. I feel loaded with new idea's and having the resources to refer back to is great, as there is no way I could note it all down as we go through everything in class. Having the notes already done is brilliant."

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    "Simon was amazing, his knowledge is impeccable. I have learnt so much and will be using all he's taught straight away. It was really easy to follow."

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    "The trainer clearly explained all the steps when going through each exercise and we were able to ask questions at any time."

    Purdey

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    "Really good training with useful examples and a wide range of techniques covered"

    Caterham School

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Photoshop Intro

From £379 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

This is the Adobe Authorised course for new users of Adobe Photoshop. Produce and edit images to meet professional industry standards.

Learn the fundamental tools and techniques of Photoshop on this Adobe Authorised course.

Our experts will give you the skills to edit and transform your images with precision and creativity.

Photoshop is the worldwide industry standard for working with digital images.

This course will give you the perfect start to working with Photoshop.

  •  Customising Photoshop to suit you
  •  Master selection tools for precise edits
  •  Techniques for enhancing tone and colour
  •  Transform images with generative AI
  •  Acquire retouching skills for flawless images

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    "Great staff. Trainer pace and knowledge was good."

    QA

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    "It was really easy to find the building and there was a warm welcome from the team. The days were well structured with various workshops and breaks throughout. Our teacher was very knowledgable and patient. Learned a lot!"

    St. Pancras International

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    "Really well structured course that covered a lot of material at a good pace. Good group size and great venue, everyone has been super friendly. It's been a great couple of days. Appreciate all the vegan food and drinks!"

    Freelance

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    "Good to have small groups in training rooms with equipment. Good, knowledgeable trainers who are helpful and keep an eye on how students are progressing."

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    "A well organised course. I felt comfortable asking questions and learnt a lot as a result."

    Billboard Media

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Powerpoint Presentation Design

From £299 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Creating beautiful Powerpoint presentations can be a challenge for non-designers. Learn the design skills to make visually striking and memorable presentations.

If you are not a trained designer, this course will give you the design skills to create striking presentations that effectively convey your message.

Learn about colour theory, layout design, transitions, and animation effects to create visually impressive presentations.

  •  Design principles for presentations
  •  Planning your presentation
  •  Colour theory and practice
  •  Great typography
  •  Beautiful and effective layouts

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    "The location and building was excellent, the trainer was very knowledgeable and explained everything really clearly."

    Fresca Group

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    "Our teacher was very descriptive and good at explaining details. The course was organised exceptionally well"

    Open Media

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    "This is my second visit to Media Training and I cannot recommend it more. Hopefully I will be back soon!"

    UK Parliament

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    "Lovely offices, very pleasant working environment and everyone was really friendly, approachable and kind."

    Smart Energy GB

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    "Everything in this course was super useful & relevant. The trainer was very friendly & warm."

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Word Adv

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Dramatically improve your productivity when using Microsoft Word. Discover techniques for working faster and more efficiently.

Learn advanced techniques and features that can help you work more efficiently and effectively in Word, allowing you to complete tasks faster and with greater accuracy.

Discover clever ways to use mailmerge and how to make working with long documents a breeze.

  •  Mastering Mail Merge
  •  Efficiently manage long documents
  •  Tools for collaborative editing
  •  Create custom forms for data collection
  •  Options for exporting documents

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    "Very patient while we worked through examples and explained things clearly and simply."

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    "Trainer was friendly and happy to answer questions."

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    "With the service provided it was amazing. Kevin was really excellent with the session. really helpful and really cooperative,"

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    "Kevin was an excellent trainer"

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    "All staff are very friendly and informative"

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