Instructional Designer

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.

•  Construct clear, well-formed sentences
•  Apply punctuation rules with confidence
•  Build effective paragraphs that flow naturally
•  Use tenses correctly and consistently
•  Get apostrophes and plurals right every time

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

  17th October 25 - With Rosie

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

  London Ambulance Service - 20th August 25 - With Rosie

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

  Kindred - 11th August 25 - With Rosie

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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."

  11th August 25 - With Rosie

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

  Kindred - 11th August 25 - With Rosie

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Learn the fundamental principles of graphic design on this expert-led one-day introduction course.

Covering the design process, composition, visual hierarchy, typography and font pairing, colour theory, working within brand guidelines and combining illustration with photography — suitable for complete beginners and career changers.

•  Follow a professional design process
•  Apply composition principles to any layout
•  Choose and use type with confidence
•  Work within and develop brand guidelines
•  Apply colour theory to your design work

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  "Very knowledgeable and used our work as examples, which was helpful to see in context"

  Sort Group - 23rd July 26 - With Ian

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  "I liked how we went through creating designs together, and the different examples shown. It was good to be given feedback on the work we have previously done to see how it could be improved."

  Sort Group - 23rd July 26 - With Ian

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  "Knowledge of trainer and the course content was very good."

  NHS Great Ormond Street Hospital - 2nd July 26 - With Ian

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  "Very easy to follow, good structure to the day and very nice trainer"

  DCMS - 2nd July 26 - With Ian

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  "Covered a lot of the fundamentals in a really useful and practical way. Nice balance of theory and practical application. Felt like I could improve straightaway/ apply it straightaway. Nice amount of breaks"

  Heard - 2nd July 26 - With Ian

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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.

•  Define a clear brief before you start writing
•  Choose the right format for your message
•  Write directly for your target audience
•  Structure copy so readers stay with you
•  Use active sentences that carry real impact

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  "Providing useful tips to improve different types of writing."

  Food And Drink Federation - 11th August 26 - With Patsy

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  "Useful examples and engaging activities."

  Food And Drink Federation (FDF) - 11th August 26 - With Patsy

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  "Great pacing of the course, great stories from our trainiers career to help cement what we were learning. very enjoyable"

  House Of Parliament - 17th July 26 - With Patsy

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  "This was a very throught-provoking session that really stimulated my creative side. I throughrouly enjoyed it and learnt a lot. Thank you."

  Porterbrook - 17th July 26 - With Patsy

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  "Rosie was incredible competent. She came with clear relatable examples regarding how I can improve my work and was helpful in leading me to the answers through the exercises I completed with her."

  General Pharmaceutical Council - 27th March 26 - With Rosie

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Learn to write a standout CV and optimise your LinkedIn profile on this practical half-day course.

Covering CV structure, tailoring to job descriptions, passing the recruiter scan, selling your skills, LinkedIn searchability and using endorsements and groups to expand your network.

•  Identify the key components of a strong CV
•  Tailor your CV to pass the 8-second scan
•  Identify and sell your skills with confidence
•  Optimise your LinkedIn profile for discoverability
•  Build your network and expand your opportunities

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.

•  Prepare effectively for any interview format
•  Anticipate questions and plan strong answers
•  Structure responses using the S.T.A.R. method
•  Showcase your experience with real evidence
•  Build and communicate a compelling 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 - 1st March 22 - With Michael

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Master AI image creation with Midjourney on this practical one-day course.

Covering how the tool works, prompt writing for consistent and high-quality results, art styles, parameters, reference images, remixing outputs and responsible use — ideal for designers, marketers and content creators who want to integrate AI into their image workflow.

•  The possibilities and limitations of Midjourney
•  Create original images with AI
•  Write effective prompts
•  Work with art styles
•  Adv prompt writing techniques

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  "Craig was very articulate and really embraced Mid journey and his training style on the introduction really engaging and exciting for me to take forward.. I really enjoyed this intro very much and a great teacher with plenty of insightful tricks for the trade."

  17th July 26 - With Craig

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  "Good overview of midjourney and great knowledge of the program and others"

  17th July 26 - With Craig

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  "Interactive, engaging and enthusiastic course leader!!"

  Candy Kittens - 3rd September 25 - With Craig

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  "Lots of space to delve into trialling the entire ai space - including other ai features. Instructor was super passionate and interactive"

  Candy Kittens - 3rd September 25 - With Craig

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  "Very knowledgeable around Midjourney and gave us lots of wider context for Ai generation of both image and movie. The staff around the venue were also really friendly and was nice chatting with them!"

  Candy Kittens - 3rd September 25 - With Craig

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Push Photoshop to its limits on this advanced one-day expert-led course.

Covering Lab mode colour correction, alpha channels, Smart Objects, advanced blending, Camera Raw, creative filter effects, compositing and automation with scripts — for experienced users aiming to work at expert level.

•  Automate tasks with scripts and power-user shortcuts
•  Apply advanced colour correction and Lab mode
•  Use Smart Objects and advanced blending techniques
•  Process images with Camera Raw for optimal results
•  Create complex effects with filters and compositing

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  "Tutor highly knowledgeable of subject matter."

  3rd July 26 - With Simo

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  "Delivering the content, answering questions, helping when needed, taking breaks, screensharing etc. It was good to edit alongside Simo and share results, and learn real techniques."

  National Portrait Gallery - 26th May 26 - With Simo

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  "The Trainer had loads of knowledge asked us lots of questions to customise our lesson as best he could to our needs. He was super prepared."

  26th May 26 - With Simo

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  "Pausing to check if everyone is following the exercises very naturally and adjusting the training to our needs and expectations"

  National Portrait Gallery - 26th May 26 - With Simo

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  "Very useful, and everything was explained well."

  Next PLC - 11th November 25 - With Simo

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Expand your Photoshop skills on this expert-led two-day intermediate course.

Covering colour correction and grading, complex masking, Smart Objects, advanced layer blending, custom brushes and workflow automation using actions — for existing users ready to produce more and work more efficiently.

•  Make precise colour adjustments and corrections
•  Master selections, masks and complex cutouts
•  Use Smart Objects and advanced layer techniques
•  Build and apply custom brushes and presets
•  Automate tasks with actions and batch processing

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  "Brilliant training, as someone who felt they were pretty proficient at photoshop, there was something in every section that was very useful and beneficial to me. the trainer was very engaging."

  MPS - 29th June 26 - With Simo

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  "The content of the course was really incredibly helpful. Will be able to use it in my job so much."

  Penguin Random House - 29th June 26 - With Simo

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  "All the topics covered were relevent, interesting and delivered in a way they made sense and helped improve my understanding"

  29th June 26 - With Simo

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  "Simo was really informative and knew all of the tips and tricks for all of our photoshop questions. Patient when I missed a step and needed a bit more explanation."

  29th June 26 - With Simo

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  "Great trainer, great venue. Whole course is very well organised, fun and informative two days."

  Knight Harwood - 29th June 26 - With Simo

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Start your Photoshop journey on this expert-led two-day introduction course.

Covering workspace setup, selections, colour and tone adjustment, layers, content-aware tools, portrait retouching and generative AI — the ideal foundation for anyone new to image editing or digital photography.

•  Set up and customise the Photoshop workspace
•  Make accurate selections for precise edits
•  Adjust tone and colour with professional techniques
•  Transform images using generative AI tools
•  Retouch and restore images to a professional standard

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  "Patience! Really clear instructions, making sense of tools I have used millions of times before. Super"

  18th August 26 - With Simo

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  "Simon is a very good trainer; this was the 2nd time we have booked him. He is very knowledgeable and clear when teaching. He also adapts the content of the course to suit our needs."

  ITV Studios - 5th August 26 - With Simon

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  "Simon was extremely knowledgeable and adaptable throughout the session. He explained concepts clearly, adjusted the pace to suit everyone's needs and was happy to answer questions, making the session both engaging and valuable."

  ITVS - 5th August 26 - With Simon

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  "Tailoring the course to us and our needs, missing out irrelevant parts to our job roles and adding in parts he thought we would find beneficial."

  ITV - 5th August 26 - With Simon

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  "Really enjoyed this course, lots of working examples. Iain was great."

  Landmarc - 20th July 26 - With Ian

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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.

•  Understand the role and responsibilities of a proofreader
•  Use and interpret standard proofreading marks
•  Spot and correct common grammar and spelling errors
•  Apply punctuation rules accurately and consistently
•  Build and use a reliable proofreading checklist

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  "The course was just me and another attendee, but Piers made the course interesting and fun. The resources and slide deck were really informative and easy to follow. He answered all our questions and provided really helpful feedback. Would highly recommend this course for anyone that works with copy or is interested in learning more about grammar and spotting mistakes."

  BearingNet - 8th June 26 - With Piers

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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."

  24th November 25 - With Rosie

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

  Stanton Williams - 31st October 25 - With Rosie

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  "Rosie was a really fantastic and patient teacher"

  CITB - 27th October 25 - With Rosie

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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 - 27th October 25 - With Rosie

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Learn how to equip yourself with valuable skills to navigate life's challenges with resilience and maintain a healthier, more stress-free lifestyle.

Discover how to develop effective coping strategies and relaxation techniques to manage stress when it arises.

•  Understanding stress and its effects
•  Identifying personal stress factors
•  Coping strategies for work and home
•  Managing stress levels
•  Creating a personalised stress action plan

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  "1:1 Learning - great environment. Very effective and beneficial."

  WORLD NUCLEAR TRANSPORT INSTITUTE - 30th September 19 - With Tina

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Learn to structure your remote working day more effectively on this practical half-day course.

Covering home workspace setup, day planning and time management techniques, pacing your work and taking breaks, managing motivation and the wellbeing challenges of working remotely or from home.

•  Arrange your home workspace for maximum focus
•  Structure and plan your working day effectively
•  Use time management techniques to stay on task
•  Pace your work and take effective breaks
•  Manage the wellbeing challenges of remote working

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

  UK Parliament - 19th April 21 - With Michael

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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 - 22nd January 21 - With Michael

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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 - 8th October 20 - With Michael

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

  Logic Design & Consultancy Ltd. - 8th October 20 - With Michael

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  "Keeping everyone engaged and feeling involved"

  Logic Design - 8th October 20 - With Michael

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Develop your team working skills on this practical one-day course.

Covering what makes teams effective, personality types and team roles, using individual strengths collectively, developing effective team communication, managing team dynamics constructively, building trust and accountability and supporting people through change.

•  Understand what makes teams effective and productive
•  Identify personality types and team roles
•  Use individual strengths to improve collective output
•  Manage team dynamics and disagreements constructively
•  Build trust, accountability and shared values

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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 - 19th September 24 - With Michael

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

  Lloyds Banking Group - 24th May 24 - With Michael

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  "The training and location were exceptional."

  Houlihan Lokey - 24th May 24 - With Michael

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

  Dragados - 12th October 23 - With Michael

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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 - 3rd May 23 - With Michael

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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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  "Pacing was good; covered a lot but Michael kept things moving. Breaks were well timed. Small group size was great for tailored approach"

  HL - 14th July 26 - With Michael

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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 - 29th January 26 - With Michael

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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 - 29th January 26 - With Michael

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

  The Folio Society - 7th November 25 - With Michael

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  "Providing examples and lots of scenarios"

  IOPC Funds 1992 - 7th November 25 - With Michael

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