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Assertiveness

From £449 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Learn effective communication techniques to express yourself confidently. Make your voice heard and build positive relationships

This assertiveness course will empower you to navigate social interactions with confidence, improve your relationships, and achieve your goals more effectively.

It's an investment in personal growth that can have long-lasting positive effects on various aspects of your life.

  •  Recognise different assertiveness styles
  •  Assess and improve your own communication style
  •  Use positive body language to influence perceptions
  •  Effectively express yourself in discussions
  •  Confidently handle challenging situations

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    "Clear communication and friendly, inclusive environment."

    BBC

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    "I love that this was a small cohort - made it easier to be vulnerable. Michael was incredible. He understood all our challenges (given the whole class was female) and was empathetic. I've taken a lot from this course and would recommend to others."

    CLEO Systems

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    "Very welcoming and friendly arrival. Comfortable surroundings. Friendly, knowledgeable and interesting trainer."

    EBRD

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    "Michael was very informative and had lots of real life examples which helped with understanding."

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    "Good use of examples. Lively & engaging. Good time keeping."

    MTL2025

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Conflict Resolution

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Understand what triggers conflict and how to resolve difficult situations. Learn how to strengthen relationships and improve wellbeing in the workplace.

This Conflict Resolution course provides useful, practical skills and strategies for effectively managing conflicts in a variety of settings.

You will learn techniques for improved communication, negotiation, and problem-solving helping you to resolve conflicts constructively, promote collaboration, and maintain positive relationships.

  •  Key conflict components and stages
  •  Emotional Intelligence's role in conflict
  •  Self-awareness and management in conflict
  •  Effective negotiation techniques
  •  Effective conflict resolution techniques

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    "Course was very targeted and narrowed down to daily issues we face. and loved the interaction without any cut off half way through."

    Zapp

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    "Excellent delivery, and examples to illustrate meaning."

    Zapp

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    "The trainer and the training were effective, and the examples were relevant."

    Zapp

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    "Organising of course. Content was just what I was looking for"

    Scottish Government

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    "Overall I have a very good training experience and would make recommendations to use Media Training again. Thank you"

    Vanquis

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Good Communication

From £449 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Effective communication is an essential skill for any workplace. Develop the skills to influence others, build valuable relationships and manage conflict.

Good communication is a vital skill that can positively impact all aspects of your life, from personal relationships to professional success.

This course will provide you with the tools and skills to become a more effective communicator and achieve your goals.

  •  Understand non-verbal cues
  •  Techniques for effective communication
  •  Influence outcomes through positivity
  •  Provide constructive feedback
  •  Managing challenging situations

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    "Great at communicating beforehand and throughout the day."

    Virgin

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    "Thank you so much for the course Michael! It was very useful and I will use what I learned today."

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    "Very organised and lovely environment to learn in. Michael was a very engaging and I liked his light hearted approach to the training."

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    "Very accessible level of training but still in depth. Lots of tools which can be taken forward. Centre was great, I will look to do more training courses here!"

    Tracy Gilbert MP

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    "I really enjoyed the class and found the lecturer very knowledgeable and fun"

    Houlihan Lokey

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Improve your CV and LinkedIn Profile

  Half day    Live Online     Private Options

Craft a CV that highlights your skills and gets you noticed. Boost your LinkedIn profile and get networking.

Learn how to create a compelling CV and LinkedIn profile that effectively showcases your skills, achievements, and experience, helping you stand out in a competitive job market.

Gain insights into the best ways to highlight your strengths, accomplishments, and unique selling points to potential employers or clients.

  •  Key elements of a strong CV
  •  Grabbing attention quickly
  •  Identifying and selling your abilities
  •  Optimising LinkedIn for discoverability
  •  Networking and expanding opportunities

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Interview Skills for Job Applicants

  Half day    Live Online     Private Options

Learn how to prepare for an interview and what questions to expect. Master interview techniques and how to brilliantly sell yourself to potential employers.

Learn how to sell yourself effectively in job interviews.

Discover techniques for managing interview nerves and how best to highlight your skills and expertise.

Receive personalised feedback and tips to improve your interview performance.

  •  How to prepare for an interview
  •  How to anticipate interview questions
  •  Craft answers using the S.T.A.R. method
  •  Showcase your skills and experience
  •  How to develop a personal brand

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    "Excellent delivery. The topic was taught with exceptional experience/knowledge and lots of very insightful advice - thank you :)"

    MOD

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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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    "You provide very good support beforehand and the lecturer was very good."

    N/A

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    "The course was engaging, which is hard to do sometimes when they're virtual (and about presentations!). I definitely learnt new features in keynote so feeling good. I also enjoyed seeing what other participants put together"

    Resident Advisor Ltd.

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    "Really open, warm, engaging and welcoming, great pace, very clear explanations."

    RA

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    "Sebastian was great! Really helpful, adaptable and clear - learnt loads :)"

    Resident Advisor

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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."

    Stylus

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Leadership Intro

From £899 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Develop your leadership skills and learn to inspire and empower your team. Understand what makes an effective leader and how to apply your new skills.

Develop your leadership skills and learn to inspire and empower your team.

Understand what makes an effective leader and how to apply your new skills.

  •  Define your leadership style
  •  Analyse your strengths and weaknesses
  •  How to communicate effectively
  •  Engage and inspire your team
  •  Leading your team through change

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    "A lot of valuable content and examples were shared during the call, which I found very helpful."

    Norac Foods UK

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    "Michael was a joy, his enthusiasm and knowledge was brilliant! i loved every minute. It has really helped!"

    Oliver

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    "Michael was great at communication, entertaining and conducted the perfect balance of humour. Michael also listened to questions and even workshopped scenarios that we have encountered in the past. I've done a few of these courses now and this is one of the best courses I've been involved in! Thank you! :D"

    Oliver Agency

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    "Michael was so knowledgeable, patient and reactive to us and what we wanted to learn about. It felt like a bespoke course even though we knew it wasn't! I have learnt so much and thoroughly enjoyed the whole course. Thank you Michael!"

    Oliver Agency

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    "Everything! Michael was very friendly, made me feel comfortable and helped me understand! I feel we are very much on the same wave-length and hope to learn from him again soon!"

    OLIVER AGENCY

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Management Intro

From £899 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Learn to become an effective and confident Manager and motivate your team. Develop the management skills that are critical to the success of any business.

This course will give you the management skills to effectively guide and motivate teams.

Learn how to communicate clearly, solve problems and delegate effectively, enabling you to build strong teams and promote collaboration.

  •  Finding your management style
  •  Understanding management processes
  •  How to overcome management challenges
  •  Building a high-performing team
  •  Empowering your team

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    "The staff and building was great, staff are freidnly and lunch was great Michael used some very relevant and relatable answers and gave me the confidence to now be a manager as I understand why certain decisions are made It was great how the examples were applied to me personally too and would recommend"

    Octopus Electric Vehicles

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    "Good knowledge and very interesting course, great references and experience"

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    "Environment, deep conversation, real-life examples, qualified trainer"

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    "Michael kept the training engaging over two days."

    Lloyds Banking Group

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    "Broad content that is helpful to a first time manager"

    Pharo

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Managing Projects Remotely

  Half day    Live Online     Private Options

Understand and master the challenges of managing a project remotely. Learn the skills to effectively manage teams working remotely.

The course equips you with the skills and strategies to effectively manage projects in a remote work environment.

Learn how to effectively communicate with remote team members and how to improve collaboration on a project when your team works in different locations.

  •  The benefits of working remotely
  •  Identifying tasks and control points
  •  Building a collaborative team
  •  Setting realistic goals and milestones
  •  Keeping your project on track

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    "Giving relatable examples, shows understanding on Mike’s behalf which helped us understand the day more"

    Arrival

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    "Explaining concepts simply Good pace and clarity of communication Friendly and built good relationships early Responded well to questions and adjusted what he delivered accordingly this was great"

    ARRIVAL

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    "Able to respond to questions/queries knowledgeable"

    Arrival

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    "Going through the examples and clarifying any questions we had"

    Arrival

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    "Informative, well structured, good analogies and examples"

    Flutter

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Managing Teams Remotely

  Half day    Live Online     Private Options

Learn to effectively manage and motivate a team that is working remotely. Successfully navigate the unique challenges of remote team management.

Remote work can pose challenges in communication and collaboration.

This course will give you the techniques and tools to foster effective communication, build trust, and improve teamwork in a remote-working environment.

Learn how to navigate the dynamics of remote team management and successfully manage and motivate a team working in different locations.

  •  Embracing the cultural shift
  •  Effective team communication
  •  Building team cohesion
  •  Creating an action plan
  •  Tools for remote working

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    "Michael was excellent, knowledgeable and full of good examples. Incredibly helpful"

    History Hit

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    "Interactive and enthusiastic trainer - thanks!"

    Microbiology Society

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    "The trainer was excellent and approachable, which made the session educational but relaxed and engaging. And the course ran incredibly smoothly and the setup was easy, which took out any stress of getting started."

    International Alert

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    "Very informative and great level of knowledge about the subject"

    Scottish Government

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    "Very knowledgable and helpful trainer. Was willing to listen and advise on specific issues or challenges we face."

    Logic Design

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Media Interviews for TV and Radio

From £899 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Private Options

Get your message across with confidence in media interviews. Learn the skills to navigate TV, radio and podcast interviews with journalists.

Learn valuable techniques and strategies for handling interviews in TV and audio formats from our experienced journalists, including how to manage nerves, delivering concise responses, and handling difficult questions.

Develop the confidence and presence needed to represent yourself and your organisation professionally and effectively in media interviews.

  •  Mastering body language and energy
  •  Delivering your message with confidence
  •  Adapting your style for TV, audio and Zoom
  •  Handling difficult questions with composure
  •  Improving through playback and critique

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    "The centre is comfortable, clean and in a beautiful location. Staff are professional, helpful and friendly a really relaxed atmosphere. The course was well organised and run, the trainer was very professional, informative and made facing a camera feel natural to someone who would normally hide from one. Thank you for an informative and positive day."

    London Ambulance Service

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    "Friendly supportive team, great course, Vince was really knowledgeable"

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    "The trainer took the time to ask what everyone wanted out of the day at the start, so that he could tailor the day to meet all of our needs."

    Lloyds Banking Group

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    "Vince was great, I have come away from this session with so much information and knowledge."

    Mannion Daniels

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    "Talking through each step - hints and tips of what to look out for and body language - making me feel relaxed and prepared for each task"

    Ground Control

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Public Speaking

From £349 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Develop the skills to become an effective and confident public speaker. The perfect course for anyone new to public speaking or who finds it nerve-wracking.

This course will give you the skills and confidence to speak effectively in front of an audience.

The course will help you develop verbal and nonverbal communication skills, including body language, vocal tone, and gestures.

You will also learn to understand and manage public speaking anxiety.

  •  Planning your presentation
  •  How to use visual aids effectively
  •  Controlling your body and voice
  •  Overcoming anxiety
  •  Engaging with your audience

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    "Great trainer, very knowledgeable, experienced and enthusiastic. Good practical tips that I can use when public speaking which is exactly what I wanted. A very good holistic and general overview of the subject matter. Thank you."

    Agile Business Consortium

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    "Very relatable, lots of good examples used. Michael was very clear and personable. good fun, enjoayable"

    Offshore Energies UK

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    "Structure of course and pace. Liked the examples and anecdotes"

    OEUK

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    "Happy with everything - trainer was great and the staff were super nice."

    IARD

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    "I felt so comfortable and welcomed and was a very nice environment"

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Sales Intro

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Discover proven selling strategies and improve your performance. Connect with your customers and create a great first impression.

Learn essential techniques, strategies, and tactics to improve your sales skills.

Gain the knowledge and tools to understand each stage of the sales process, handle different sales scenarios and boost your confidence when interacting with customers.

  •  Techniques for effective communication
  •  Understanding your customer's needs
  •  Presenting products with persuasive pitches
  •  Handling objections with confidence and tact
  •  Successful techniques for closing sales

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    "Very good, 1:1 was intense but it was great"

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    "The trainer, Anita, was amazing! Covered so much in the session and gave relevant examples for me and my business."

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Sales Leadership

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Transform your team into top performers with practical skills and strategies. Gain confidence and lead your team to success.

Build on your leadership skills with our Sales Leadership Course, designed to transform you into an inspiring and effective sales leader.

You’ll learn how to develop strategies that will boost your team’s performance and drive results.

Invest in your future and lead your team to success with confidence and a clear vision.

  •  How to be a successful Sales Leader
  •  Planning effective sales activities
  •  Practical sales management skills and structures
  •  Templates and tools to support your team
  •  Sales and growth focused strategies

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    "Anita was an amazing trainer, so knowledgeable and enthusiastic, making everything personalised and focused for our company and context. Thanks so much Anita and Media Training. Would 100% recommend."

    Literacy Tree

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Sales Negotiation

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Boost your profits when negotiating and close deals with confidence. Learn strategies that turn challenging negotiations into successful outcomes.

Learn essential negotiation skills and close deals confidently and effectively.

Through practical exercises, you'll learn how to build rapport during negotiations, handle objections, and close deals that work for both parties.

Ideal for sales professionals aiming to improve their negotiation skills and achieve higher success rates in their deals.

  •  Understanding your client
  •  How to position your offer
  •  Navigate discussions about cost
  •  Practical negotiation techniques
  •  Handle objections and close the sale

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    "The trainer was excellent, and provided an engaging and useful session. Everyone at the centre was friendly, helpful and made the day really enjoyable. Great food and refreshments!"

    Hat Trick International

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    "Made to feel very comfortable before and during my course. My course was one to one so very in depth and informative. My trainer was great and I will be taking lot of ideas away from my training today. Lunch was also very nice. Thank you."

    BearingNet

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    "The course was very informative and relevant to my requirements"

    VINCI Construction

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Structuring Your Remote Working Day

  Half day    Live Online     Private Options

Learn how to structure your day effectively so that you stay focused. Discover how to reduce distractions, be productive, and maintain a good work-life balance.

This is the ideal course for anyone who spends time working remotely.

Properly structuring your day helps you get more done, sets useful boundaries between work and personal life, and helps prevent burnout.

This course will provide you with tried and tested time management techniques to help you work efficiently from home.

  •  The challenges of working remotely
  •  The optimal home office setup
  •  Mastering time management skills
  •  Emphasising personal well-being and breaks
  •  Receiving individual and group support

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    "Michael was absolutely fantastic- really personalised course and so helpful. Thank you!"

    UK Parliament

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    "Lots of practical skills and examples used that can be taken and put straight into practice. Made very relevant and tailored to individuals. Overall very helpful. :)"

    Ongo

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    "Same feedback as yesterday from me! Great trainer who interacts well with the participants, answers questions and is overall helpful and friendly."

    Logic Design

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    "The trainer was really friendly and the course was enjoyable."

    Logic Design & Consultancy Ltd.

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    "Keeping everyone engaged and feeling involved"

    Logic Design

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Team Working

From £449 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Develop collaborative teamworking skills to forge better working relationships. Be part of a positive, motivated team working together to achieve the same goal.

Learn effective communication and collaboration techniques that will help you create an excellent team-working culture.

Discover how to identify and address challenges within a team, leading to better problem- solving and decision-making.

  •  Team leaders' roles and responsibilities
  •  What makes a balanced team?
  •  Setting clear objectives and expectations
  •  Developing effective communication skills
  •  Ways to resolve conflicts

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    "This was the first time I've ended up doing a one-to-one course and I actually really enjoyed it as a format"

    Rail Delivery Group

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    "Michael was absolutely brilliant, I would highly recommend him to the rest of my team."

    Lloyds Banking Group

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    "The training and location were exceptional."

    Houlihan Lokey

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    "Very interactive course. Michael kept the course interesting and engaging throughout."

    Dragados

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    "Michael was very engaging, funny and friendly. He made the subject extremely interesting, with his funny stories etc. It will make it easier to remember and recall when needed in the future. Ah the story about fish and yogurt! Thank you for an extremely informative interesting and very entertaining course. The premises are gorgeous. Impressed that the loos were spotless and the food was delicious. Thank you."

    Russell Publishing Limited

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Time Management

From £449 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Private Options

Take control of your day by managing your time effectively and efficiently. Learn how to identify your goals and prioritise your time to make them happen.

Learn to prioritise tasks, set goals, and manage your time efficiently.

Discover time management techniques that help reduce stress by ensuring you have control over your tasks and deadlines.

Discover strategies that make you more productive and give you a better work-life balance.

  •  Understanding how you work
  •  Setting personal and business goals
  •  Planning, delegation and prioritisation
  •  Managing procrastination
  •  Controlling common causes of time wasting

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    "Good catering. Good workspace - quiet and intimate but not crowded. Teacher was very engaging and provided helpful advice. Good breaks."

    House Of Commons

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    "Interactive session, enjoyed small group session which enabled it to be tailored to our needs and discuss relevant specific examples. Well structured. Great venue."

    Impetus

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    "Great training, very appropriate for my position + changed due to my expertise."

    The Folio Society

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    "Providing examples and lots of scenarios"

    IOPC Funds 1992

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    "The training was great – Michael is a superb teacher and made the whole process of learning fun, easy to digest and relatable. The things he taught me are practical and I can see how I can apply them to my working day The training itself was great - I don't do a lot of course but I could see this was a course built on a great deal of experience in a range of areas. The distractions that Michael had, I since discovered, were not distractions and were built in as part of the learning process. It reinforced my assertion that Media Training knows what its doing... I didn't feel I had been hit over the head with a load of text books. Thanks"

    Mercator Digital

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Train the Trainer

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Gain the skills to create dynamic training sessions. Present with confidence and keep your adult learners engaged.

Learn the building blocks of a successful training course from our expert tutors.

Understand the needs of your audience and create training that helps your students achieve their goals at work.

Join us on our practical two day Train the Trainer course and learn how to keep your adult learners engaged and present with confidence.

  •  Plan training that aligns with business goals
  •  How to create engaging learning materials
  •  Successful training delivery
  •  Presenting to a group with confidence
  •  Managing challenges and disruption

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    "Extremely knowledgeable, had more than enough tips on presenting. Incorporated humour and stories well to break up the wordy bits of learning."

    Metropolitan Gaming

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    "Explaining everything in great detail and understanding"

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    "The content was great, I learnt loads of new things and have been provided with loads of material to read in my own time to continue to learn."

    Intellectual Property Office

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    "Course was fun interactive and really relevant to my role, I will take lots away that will improve me for the future."

    IPO

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    "All of the different activities to accommodate all learning styles was great and very engaging. All of the activities also kept engagement up and kept me buzzing throughout the day, by doing different things. I also loved how Mon brought real life examples into the session - it really helped bring it to life. Mon was extremely personable and I've thoroughly enjoyed these past two days and have lots to take away."

    Intellectual Property Office

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Business skills encompass communication, teamwork, leadership, adaptability, and problem-solving. They are crucial in the workplace as they complement technical skills. Business skills promote effective collaboration, communication, and adaptability, enhancing overall job performance and fostering positive workplace relationships, which are vital for personal and professional success.

Business skills courses provide the benefits of developing foundational knowledge in areas such as finance, management, leadership, entrepreneurship, and communication, equipping individuals with the skills needed to succeed in business and advance their careers in various industries.

Business skills courses can improve your career prospects by equipping you with a broad range of skills such as strategic thinking, financial analysis, project management, and leadership, making you a well-rounded professional and a strong candidate for managerial and executive positions.

To boost your employability, consider courses in communication, team work, leadership and time management. These skills are universally valued by employers and can enhance your job prospects across various industries and positions.

Business skills are valuable for employees at all experience levels, including those with substantial experience. Continuous learning and development are essential for professional growth. Business skills, such as leadership, management, and assertiveness can open doors to higher positions and broader responsibilities.