Executive Assistant

UK Salary range £30,000 - £50,000

Executive Assistants provide administrative support to executives and senior management. They manage schedules, arrange meetings and travel, handle correspondence, and coordinate various administrative tasks. <br><br> They ensure smooth operations and maintain confidentiality. They possess strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and discretion.

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Executive Assistant

UK Salary range &pound;30,000 - &pound;50,000

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Courses For Executive Assistants

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AI Prompt Engineering Intermediate

From £449 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Utilise generative AI for professional tasks and create complex workflows. Drive innovation and efficiency through successful integration of AI at work.

Build on your prompt writing skills and learn advanced prompting techniques for use with ChatGPT, Copilot and Claude.

Allowing you to create complex AI workflows that work for you.

  •  Develop multi-turn and chained prompts
  •  Optimise prompts for different AI tools
  •  Apply advanced prompt constraints
  •  Integrate AI tools into different workflows
  •  Build reusable prompt libraries

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    "The course was fantastic. Writing real prompts and seeing immediate results. The “learn-by-doing” approach with live exercises, prompt breakdowns, and iterative refinement was incredibly effective. Showing side-by-side comparisons of strong prompts was fantastic."

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    "Great help co-ordinating and presenting the course. Simon was incredibly personable and provided an insightful and relevant presentation."

    Raylo

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AI Prompt Engineering Intro

From £449 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Discover what you can achieve with the right prompt. Become an expert prompt writer and get the most out of generative AI chatbots.

Join us for a deep dive into prompt writing, testing, and refinement across ChatGPT, Copilot and Claude.

Our practical two day course will take you from casual AI user to expert prompter.

Ideal for professionals looking to build their AI skills.

  •  Understand the fundamentals of prompt engineering
  •  Explore and compare generative AI tools
  •  Apply foundational prompt patterns and structures
  •  Adapt prompts to improve results
  •  Personalise prompts for real-world tasks

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    "Very clear and organized course, great content"

    PayPal

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    "Plenty of time to work through examples - clear explanations - very helpful, good discussions"

    Freeman Jones

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    "Really clear information and delivery. All aspects explained well and examples were good. Simon allowed time to discuss each stage and made the training really engaging."

    FWG

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    "Simon was a good trainer. Casting light on areas of AI's that I was unaware of. There are definitely some useful take-aways there. He also kept it real, questioning the validity of the AI responses, and asking delegates about their experiences and opinions."

    Soulfish Ltd

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    "All great! I'm walking away with extra AI confidence, thank you!"

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ChatGPT Intermediate

From £349 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Build on your AI skills and shape ChatGPT to your professional needs. Learn how to create custom GPTs that solve real-world problems.

Discover how you can integrate ChatGPT into your professional workflow; automating tasks, analysing data, and boosting your productivity at work.

Perfect for those who want to take a deeper look at prompt writing techniques, explore advanced features, and learn how to build a custom GPT.

  •  Prompt writing for different purposes
  •  Analyse documents, images, and audio with AI
  •  Build and customise your own GPT
  •  Integrate ChatGPT into daily workflows
  •  Spot and fix AI output errors

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    "I had Deva as my tutor and he's the best instructor I have ever had. Really pleasant, asking questions, i loved the activities and practicing as we go along and then presenting it to Deva so i can have feedback that was amazing. Overall powerpoint slides don't overwhelm you to the point you feel lost."

    BBL/P

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    "Everything was excellent. Going at the pace of everyone and incorporating everyone's individual needs. Provided power point materials to look at afterwards."

    Creative Educational Services Ltd

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    "Simon, our tutor, was frankly outstanding. Engaging, supportive, patient, inspiring, totally enthusiastic about the topic, an absolute expert and an an all round fantastic person making AI almost human! Thank you. Thrilled."

    NoLoGo-Chic

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    "For any inexperienced person, AI could be a very complex topic to come to terms with. Simon's teaching style is easy and he shared his experience in a concise, enthusiastic and efficient manner with the right amount of humour. I learnt a huge amount today and now feel confident to incorporate several new AI methods to assist in my daily work tasks."

    Green Cedars Property

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    "Trainer was great, content and programme as well."

    The Power Of Nutrition

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ChatGPT Intro

From £349 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Discover the potential of ChatGPT, learn prompt writing secrets and write content for business, social media and more.

If you have ever felt frustrated with AI-generated content, this is the course for you.

Crafting powerful prompts is the key to unlocking the full potential of ChatGPT.

This course will teach you how to create clear and precise prompts and help you skyrocket your productivity when using ChatGPT.

  •  How to craft clear and concise prompts
  •  Understand ChatGPT's strengths and weaknesses
  •  How ChatGPT can make you more productive
  •  Useful guidelines for creating brilliant prompts
  •  Understanding AI's ethical implications

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    "Really personable, tailored it to us while also giving wider context"

    Bblprealise

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    "I have thoroughly enjoyed completing the ChatGPT course at Media Training. The sessions were clear, practical, and well structured, making complex concepts easy to understand and apply immediately. The training struck an excellent balance between strategy and hands on use, giving me real confidence in using ChatGPT to improve productivity, communication, and decision making. The delivery was engaging and relevant, with examples that directly related to real world business scenarios. Overall, it was a highly valuable and insightful course that I would strongly recommend to anyone looking to use AI more effectively in their role."

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    "Friendly, clean environment. Trainer was great."

    Think FM

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    "Engagement was great and kept my focus well. Trainer was really knowledgeable and the course well worthwhile. Would highly recommend."

    Think Fm Ltd

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    "Hospitable service and very knowledgeable trainer who made the day go fast and made the content enjoyable."

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Creating Social Media Graphics

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Engage your audience with eye-catching images for any social media platform. Learn brilliant Photoshop techniques to create compelling social media graphics.

Our Social Media Graphics course will teach you the essentials of creating visually compelling and engaging graphics for social media platforms using Adobe Photoshop.

Learn design principles, tools, and techniques to effectively communicate your brand's message and captivate your audience.

  •  Adobe Photoshop basics
  •  Create reusable templates
  •  Remove backgrounds and manipulate images
  •  Work with colours and graphics
  •  Create animated GIFs

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    "Accommodating students based on abilities and learning capabilities. Creating a welcoming environment with a lot of nice refreshments throughout the day."

    Activision Blizzard

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    "Trainer was exceptionally patient and seemed like he really wanted to help. He also went a little bit over which was very appreciated."

    Good In Bread

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    "A beautiful setting, lovely food. A small group, so lots of one on one attention from a great trainer. Thanks!"

    PolicyBee

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    "Staff were incredibly friendly, could not fault anyone. We were made to feel welcome and comfortable. Everyone was patient, friendly, Craig was very knowledgeable and introduced a lot of fun moment into the teaching. This was great especially at the end of the day when we could have otherwise been zoning out. Seriously Craig was great, really entertaining as a teacher."

    CPS

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    "Made this very specific, small groups helped a lot, great instructer"

    Spotlight Sports Group

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Creative Writing For Business

From £349 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Ideal for anyone who wants to bring greater creativity to their business writing. Learn effective writing techniques that make your words jump off the page.

Give your business writing skills a major boost with our Creative Writing for Business course.

Learn to craft compelling narratives, persuasive proposals, and engaging content that captivates your audience.

Boost your communication effectiveness and stand out in the competitive business landscape.

  •  Using personality and tone of voice
  •  Generate creative ideas
  •  Writing for your audience
  •  Grabbing your audience's attention
  •  Write engaging headlines and intros

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    "It was perfect, thank you very much. Nathan aced it."

    ETSI

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    "Excellent course - Piers is hugely experienced, clearly expert and imparts that learning in a measured, nuanced and engaging way. He was also greatly responsive to questions and the discourse around the learning was deeply interesting, and engaging. Could not recommend the course more. Many thanks again, Piers."

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    "Knowledgeable about what he spoke about: mainly website and social media content, largely consumer facing. Exercises were good. Good energy in the room too."

    Brunswick Group

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    "Piers was extremely knowledgeable and open to lots of questions which was really helpful. Due to a 1 on 1 training he was able to tailor the advice to suit my needs which is always great. Would definitely recommend the course."

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    "Joshua was personable, professional and knowledgeable. The short course was just what I'd hoped it would be and has given me some excellent top line rules and tools to write better."

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Good Grammar and Punctuation

From £349 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

This course is ideal for anyone looking to gain confidence and improve their writing. Master the correct use of English grammar and accurate punctuation.

Good grammar is essential for effective communication.

This course will provide an excellent understanding of how English grammar works.

This will enhance your written communication skills, build your credibility, and help you convey your thoughts with clarity and precision.

  •  Mastering sentence construction
  •  Understanding punctuation rules
  •  Crafting sentences and paragraphs
  •  Using different tenses
  •  Nailing apostrophes and plurals

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    "Rosie was very knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. Worked to a schedule with plenty of rest breaks."

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    "Course was very helpful and having the materials to take away was great"

    London Ambulance Service

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    "Rosie was super knowledgeable and listened to all our questions and examples."

    Kindred

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    "Great training! Really knowledgeable and engaging. I liked the structure - that we were told something and then quizzed at the end of each section."

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    "Providing clear examples of points and utilising in an example to ensure you understand"

    Kindred

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Google Sheets Intro

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

For complete beginners who want to create sophisticated spreadsheets. Organise your data and share insights with colleagues on the go.

This Google Sheets course will give you the skills to efficiently set up spreadsheets, manage and analyse data, automate tasks, and collaborate effectively with your colleagues for improved productivity and decision-making.

Learn valuable time-saving techniques and shortcuts to navigate and work with data in Google Sheets, enabling you to be more productive and get tasks done more quickly.

  •  Creating and navigating spreadsheets
  •  Data Manipulation
  •  Formulas and Functions
  •  Data Organisation and Presentation
  •  Collaboration and Sharing

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    "Mon was oustanding! Brilliant- waited a long time to take the course with Mon and it was worth the wait. Thank you so much!"

    Zapp

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    "Fantastic course, trainer is very knowledgeable and supportive. The office was also clean and lunch / refreshments were great."

    Zapp

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    "The course is very well structured, we covered a lot of things but it was not a struggle to go through it. Monica is really engaging and very easy to follow. Definitely a very positive experience"

    Zapp

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    "Fantastic trainer. It was very tailored to what we needed"

    Zapp

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    "Trainer was very friendly and covered all our doubts"

    Propstore

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How to Write Effectively

From £349 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Write persuasive, compelling copy that will engage your audience. Learn valuable techniques to dramatically improve your writing skills.

Enhance your writing skills to effectively convey ideas, thoughts, and information with clarity and precision.

This course will give you the skills to write clearly and concisely making a positive impression on your colleagues and clients.

  •  Having a clear brief
  •  Focusing on your audience
  •  Structuring your copy effectively
  •  Writing clearly and concisely
  •  Using active sentences

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    "Patsy was a real pro and deeply knowledgeable about the fundamentals of writing effectively. Really clear explanations of concepts. I feel empowered to apply many of the tips I've learnt to my own writing."

    Youth Futures Foundation

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    "The interaction of the course was great, I felt skills I learnt were well explained and will be good to implement. It was great to challenge me to think creatively"

    Offshore Energies UK

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    "Taking the time to go through individual examples and explain how to make everything more effective"

    The Romans

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    "Piers was great at adapting what he was saying to the context I provided early on in the session."

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    "Small groups with excellent practical examples. Full of informative practical tips to take away."

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InDesign Adv

From £449 + VAT

  Two 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.

  •  Build stronger layouts using advanced grids
  •  Create efficient typographic systems with styles
  •  Clean and automate text using GREP
  •  Manage anchored objects and linked assets
  •  Streamline workflows with scripts and automation

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    "Really knowledgable trainer, good set up of the day with enough breaks to recharge."

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    "Really helpful elements to the course. We were able to ask questions about specific things that were relevant to our individual roles and the trainer took the time help."

    DoTERRA

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    "Great instructors and knowledge, and the source material we had to work from was really good and I'll keep those so I can continue to revise on what I learned."

    DCMS

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    "Ian was great, today was so informative. I've learnt so much thats going to help me with my projects and work and personal projects. Cant wait to play with some of the tools that he showed me."

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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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InDesign Interactive

  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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    "So many tips that are going to be able to use for our Annual Report and also through our douments as a whole. Really appreciate the simplicity of talking through each step. Easy to follow."

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    "Tailoring the course to our specific needs"

    British Transport Police

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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."

    DC Advisory

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    "The tutor was very approachable and really understanding to all attendees. Overall, the training was insightful and explained best practices plus little tips and tricks throughout the 2 days."

    British Psychological Society

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InDesign Intermediate

From £429 + 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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    "Tailoring to specific needs and answering individual questions. Really approachable and great in depth knowledge"

    Anchor

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    "Great lessons, breaks were helpful to maintain concentration"

    Ben Whistler

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    "Really excellent trainer and very knowledgable - was able to cover course material very efficiently and was very engaged with the participants, picking up on when anyone had hit a problem and checking in with us frequently to keep us on track."

    Arden Strategies

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    "Adapting to our requirements whilst covering the course content. Clearly explaining step by step activities and repeating where necessary."

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    "Great pastoral care and targeted training based on the our requirments"

    Dorchester Collection

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InDesign Intro

From £429 + 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.

  •  Navigate InDesign confidently
  •  Format text efficiently with reusable styles
  •  Place, edit, and enhance images easily
  •  Build clean, consistent layouts with precision
  •  Export and share projects professionally across platforms

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    "Vicki was very helpful and knew what she was doing. I feel confident in using InDesign now."

    House Of Commons

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    "Vicky was very good at explaining and very Patient"

    Mace Ltd

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    "I found the course really helpful and will definitely be useful in my current job. Vicky was very patient in answering our questions and in guiding us all throughout the course. She made the session engaging and easy to follow. Thank you very much, Vicky."

    Penlon Ltd

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    "Vicki was fantastic at explaining the facets of the programme and was patient when it came to going over things and attempting to resolve problems on the fly. The course was certainly very tailored to our need and therefore the content was very well considered."

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    "Really good at going though the examples and when an error occurred within the group, actively going through what went wrong and addressing that these issues could come up at any point and this is how to identify and overcome them."

    A&S Police

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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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Microsoft Copilot Intermediate

From £329 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Design multi-purpose agents that automate real world tasks. Build cross-app workflows, and get more out of Copilot with advanced prompting techniques.

Move beyond the basics with this practical one day Copilot course.

Learn advanced prompting techniques, how to design multi-purpose agents, and set up cross-app workflows.

Explore dashboard and data analysis in Excel, and how to automate communication in Teams and Outlook without losing accuracy or control.

  •  Adv Prompting Techniques
  •  Design reliable, multi-purpose agents
  •  Create cross-app workflows
  •  Strategies for generating PowerPoint slides
  •  Automation workflows for Teams and Outlook
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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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    "Great patience and real world examples, lovely tutor who really listened and collaborated"

    BBLP Realise

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    "Clear explanations and demonstrating how to perform the tasks. Simon was great at listening to questions and ensuring we all understood before moving on"

    Arden Strategies

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    "Simon was excellent and very knowledgeable. There was a good mix of presentation and practical exercises"

    Trafalgar House

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    "The tutor delivered the course in a highly practical and engaging way. They provided numerous real-world examples and ensured we had plenty of opportunities for hands-on experience with the tools as the course progressed. This approach allowed us to apply what we were learning immediately, which reinforced understanding and built confidence. Working through the examples ourselves made the sessions interactive and dynamic, helping to maintain focus and interest throughout. Overall, the practical structure and active participation made the course enjoyable, easy to follow, and highly effective."

    Trafalgar House Pensions

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    "Overall, the course as a whole covered a wide variety of topics and I'm content with what I've learned and gained from this. Simon was a great teacher"

    Trafalgar House

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Microsoft Excel Adv

From £229 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Gain the confidence to tackle complex challenges and scenarios in Excel. Learn time-saving hints and tips from professional Microsoft Excel experts.

Learn powerful data analysis techniques, including advanced functions, pivot tables, and data visualisation tools.

Enhance your ability to extract insights and make informed business decisions.

Gain the confidence to tackle complex challenges and scenarios.

Learn techniques to troubleshoot errors and optimise your Excel workbooks.

  •  Expanded functions for advanced calculations
  •  Minimise audit risk with data validation
  •  Analyse data efficiently with Pivot Tables
  •  What If Analysis with Goal Seek and Scenarios
  •  Clever time saving techniques

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    "Clear and concise communication and answered questions where needed. Understanding and good pace throughout, taking feedback and helping with work based scenarios"

    Lacoste

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    "Teacher was amazing, so clear and patient. I learned lots of new things while having lots of fun while doing it!"

    Lacoste

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    "Very clear instructions and useful information, very happy with the experience, thank you!"

    Miller Homes

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    "Felt very welcome, very professional, Monica very helpful and a great teacher, everything straightforward and user friendly, very impressed with course"

    Met Police

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    "Well presented and friendly training. Felt comfortable to ask questions at all times."

    Metropolitan Police Service

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Microsoft Excel Dashboards

From £379 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Utilise Excel’s dynamic features to create polished dashboards that update seamlessly. Display key metrics and insights all in one place with interactive visualisations.

Our one day course will show you how to create an interactive dashboard that communicates important data, like KPIs, simply and effectively.

You'll learn how to prepare and analyse data, create dynamic data visualisations, and how to add interactive features to your dashboard.

Take this course after completing our Excel : Intermediate class.

  •  Clean and prepare data
  •  Analyse data with formulas and pivot tables
  •  Design visualisations and add interactivity
  •  Test functionality and dynamic features
  •  Prepare your dashboard for sharing

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    "Explaining the concepts so that it was easy to understand and providing the examples so that we had something to work through. Kevin was patient and helpful to ensure we understood what we needed to do and had the correct method we could apply to our roles going forward."

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    "Kev was a brilliant teacher, super friendly, super helpful and I felt like he took the time to explain things really well. Highly recommend. Thank you Kev!"

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    "Kevin was a very kind, helpful, knowledgable teacher, who was very well prepared and clear (and very patient!) in his instruction and training. Thank you! I was beginner level with excel and he really took his time and made everything 'bite size' to ensure we were able to digest the new information as we went along. There were also a good amount of breaks and I really benefited from the small class so that we had a lot of hands-on and personalised help."

    Anna Bradbury

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    "Good courses on offer and delivered remotely and trainers are always first class"

    ALS Mechatronic

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Microsoft Excel Intermediate

From £229 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Gain the confidence to take on more complicated tasks in Excel. Learn new ways to manipulate data, analyse information, and automate tasks.

Build upon your basic Excel knowledge and master more advanced features and functions.

Learn new techniques to manipulate data, analyse information and automate tasks.

This intermediate level Excel course will also provide you with time-saving tips, tricks, and shortcuts that can streamline your workflow and increase productivity.

  •  Using more advanced formulas
  •  Working with conditional formatting
  •  Efficient worksheet management
  •  Improved data analysis
  •  Streamlined data organisation

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    "Very patient and knowledgeable trainer - Monica. Very helpful, very interactive! Great session, I should hope my next course (Advanced) will be with Monica"

    Equans

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    "Monica had very good explanations, she was easy to understand. Very helpful and patient with questions."

    ECU, London Ambulance Service

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    "Monica was very patient and listened carefully to our questions - thank you!"

    London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

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    ".It was an excellent session, thank you! Very clear and informative."

    National Theatre

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    "A very informative day and I learnt a lot. I am leaving with a lot more knowledge than I arrived with!"

    National Theatre

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Microsoft Excel Intro

From £229 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

The ideal course for beginners who need to get the most from Microsoft Excel. Learn to work efficiently, producing spreadsheets that are clear and easy to understand.

This course provides the perfect introduction for new users of Microsoft Excel.

Learn Excel's powerful tools for organising and analysing data.

Set up and lay out spreadsheets and master fundamental features such as data entry, formatting, calculations, data manipulation and creating basic charts.

Our experts will provide the ideal foundation for using Excel.

  •  Master the Excel interface
  •  Organise and navigate workbooks
  •  Effortlessly layout spreadsheets
  •  Define and create calculations
  •  Present data clearly and beautifully

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    "Lisa was very knowledge and explained it very clearly in terms of what we need and how we can use it in our everyday work, she was very informative and gave step by step clear instruction and made it very interactive with us."

    Lacoste

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    "Really knowledgeable and friendly trainer"

    Metropolitan Police

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    "Lisa was great and kept us all engaged throughout with us taking on different tasks and asking us questions. I felt that my confidence from this training has improved significantly"

    Safran Engineering Services

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    "Excellent training, very easy to understand and approachable trainer."

    Sheffield Children Hospital

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    "Very kind and calm attitude. Walked through steps clearly. Effective learning."

    Tricon

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Microsoft Powerpoint Adv

From £229 + 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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    "Friendly atmosphere. Clear explanation and examples. Fun training environment"

    RMG

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    "Monica was very informative, knowledgeable and engaging."

    London Ambulance Service

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    "Monica was lovely, engaging, patient, funny and kind. She made the day fly by and I learned so much which is going to help me improve my PowerPoint skills hugely. She kept a steady pace but ensured everyone was ok and if necessary went around the room to give individual help where needed. Great day, thank you Monica!"

    Simon Dry

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    "Kevin was super helpful. Went at the pace that the group was comfortable with and really tailored the sessions to fit the groups needs."

    Rice Search Partners

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    "Personalized experience, clear explanation of how to do things, felt like it was a really useful lesson"

    Rice Search Partners

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Microsoft Powerpoint Intro

From £229 + 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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    "Lisa is really helpful and the pace of the course was good"

    GallifordTry

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    "Great teacher, very knowledgeable and enjoyed his style of teaching. Very helpful."

    Rice Search Partners

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    "Patient teaching style, very good instructor!"

    Rice Search Partners

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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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    "Gradually going though the options/ learning"

    Met Police

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Minute Taking

From £349 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Ensure that the minutes you take are clear, accurate and professional. Learn to work with the chair, prepare the agenda and confidently record the meeting.

Learn minute-taking techniques to capture important information quickly and accurately, ensuring that meetings are productive and goals are achieved.

This course will help you develop active listening skills to capture key points, summarise discussions, and record decisions effectively.

  •  Defining clear and accurate minutes
  •  Skills required for effective minute-taking
  •  Preparing for successful meetings
  •  Actively listen, analyse, and record
  •  Structure, edit, and distribute actionable minutes

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    "Welcoming environment and centre for learning."

    IISS

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    "Delivering the session in a simple concise way"

    FSCS

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    "Tina was fantastic, She certainly gave me a lot of confidence and knowledge to move forward on minute taking. Big thank you. Made the course fun and enjoyable. Facilities, location and what's provided on the food and drink was excellent. Thank you for having me."

    Financial Services Compensation Scheme

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    "This was very helpful and practical tips were concise and valuable."

    London Ambulance Service

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    "Very comfortable environment to learn and discuss without feeling pressure. Tina was very welcoming and approachable for any questions."

    Great Ormond Street Hospital

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Powerpoint Presentation Design

From £349 + 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 tools and knowledge of the trainer were really strong."

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    "Comprehensive notes on Powerpoint design and information was accurate with good examples"

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    "Clear communication when teaching. Tasks were really helpful!"

    Li And Fung

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    "The course had regular breaks and was led at a good pace. It covered content that was relevant and because we were asked a bit about what we did for work, Simon gave examples linked to our roles to help us visualise when we would use such tools"

    LACOSTE

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    "Explaining everything in a way that was easy to understand and ensuring that everyone in the group was comfortable."

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Proofreading Intro

From £349 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Develop the proofreading skills needed to identify mistakes in your writing. Learn how to spot and correct common spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.

Learn the skills to spot errors and inconsistencies in your writing, ensuring a high level of accuracy and professionalism in your work.

This course will give you an excellent eye for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure, so that you write confidently and without mistakes.

  •  The importance of accuracy
  •  Understanding proofreading marks
  •  Common mistakes to avoid
  •  Mastering punctuation rules
  •  Keeping a proofreading checklist

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    "The venue was central and easy to get to. The lunch was just perfect. The structure of the course content was excellent, the pace was just right. The exercises were very useful. Rosie's knowledge was excellent."

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    "Very informative examples, presentation and knowledge. Allowed me to work at my own pace."

    Stanton Williams

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    "Rosie was a really fantastic and patient teacher"

    CITB

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    "Excellent and engaging delivery. I have learnt useful tools and methods that I will definitely be using in my day-job."

    CITB

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    "The course broke down complex grammar and punctuation rules into digestible lessons. I appreciated the real-world examples and exercises that reinforced each concept. I now feel much more confident spotting errors and refining written content. The course helped me develop a sharper eye for detail and a more methodical approach to editing."

    CITB

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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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    "Fantastic, knowledgeable trainer, Lisa was really relatable, understood my needs. Went over and above to ensure I received everything I needed from my training."

    London Ambulance Service

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    "Absolutely lovely trainer and very comfortable training centre."

    PRH

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    "Monica was a friendly and engaging trainer whose material was really tailored to our needs"

    PRHC

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    "The instructor, Monica, was very thorough and always made sure I had understood each point, which I appreciated. She was always great at welcoming feedback."

    PRH

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    "Knowledgeable and friendly trainer, very organised and open to feedback."

    Penguin Random House

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