IT Manager

UK Salary range £40,000 - £80,000

IT Managers oversee IT operations, systems, and infrastructure, ensuring smooth functioning of hardware, software, networks, and support services.

They implement measures to ensure cybersecurity and data integrity. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and technical expertise are essential.

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IT Manager

UK Salary range £40,000 - £80,000

Key Skills For IT Managers

Courses For IT Managers

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Good Grammar and Punctuation

From £299 + 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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    "Course was very helpful and having the materials to take away was great"

    London Ambulance Service

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    "Our instructor demonstrated a deep understanding of the material and effectively communicated that knowledge in an engaging and easy-to-understand manner. This approach made learning more enjoyable and accessible for us."

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    "Explaining in great detail"

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    "Very good at explaining in detail. also if you need help going back over things."

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    "I found the exercises useful, especially starting off the course with one."

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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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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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    "Creative atmosphere"

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

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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"

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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!"

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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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    "Michael kept the training engaging over two days."

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    "The general overview and range of points. The structure of the course and allowing regular breaks was also useful to reset and focus. Thanks Michael!"

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    "ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING. Michael was great. We train very similar soft skills courses and this was so refreshing for me. His approach, his commitment to the subject and his delivery was fabulous. Thanks Michael, you were engaging, funny and informative."

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    "Michael was very knowledgeable and has given me some excellent tips for going forward in my management career (and my personal life!)"

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    "Friendly, the trainer was knowledgeable and all round nice guy. Had a great time thank you."

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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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    "Informative, well structured, good analogies and examples"

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    "Adapting to my needs, engaging and overall friendliness and knowledge"

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    "I was very happy with the course today. In this case it was highly beneficial that I was the only participant, as Michael was able to adapt the course specifically to my needs and current situation, which gave me tools and methods that I can implement straight away. Thanks a lot!"

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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"

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    "Interactive and enthusiastic trainer - thanks!"

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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."

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Microsoft Excel Adv

From £199 + 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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    "Good location and facilities. Excellent trainer, very good at keeping the content interesting and very knowledgeable."

    D P Pensions Ltd

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    "Really helpful and learned lots of little bits that I can take back to my current spreadsheets to make them a lot more efficient and make my life easier!"

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    "Good opportunities to apply learning on our own, testing our knowledge"

    PRH

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    "Excellent course and very current with adaptations for specific requirements"

    Metropolitan Police Service

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    "Amazing trainer and training, very informative and comprehensive."

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Microsoft Excel Dashboards

From £349 + 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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    "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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Microsoft Excel Intermediate

From £199 + 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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    "Great location, lovely food and friendly staff"

    NRBY

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    "Good pace and explanations."

    Jaguar Building Services

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    "The training was very useful for my requirements"

    River Group Content LIMITED

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    "Monica was so helpful and took the time to explore our specific scenario based questions."

    Miller Homes

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    "Friendly and very helpful."

    Miller Homes

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Microsoft Excel Intro

From £199 + 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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    "* Helpful individual instruction when I got lost or confused about my work. Good one-on-one attention when needed. * Enjoyed the small group - better learning atmosphere and I was more likely to ask questions and discuss with the other members of the group. It was also nice that we took lunch as a group together to get to know each other better. * Liked that we were able to follow along individually and be hands on with different examples and exercises."

    Usborne

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    "Very clear instructions and enjoyed the group size as it was very comfortable for asking questions"

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    "Monica was very clear with her explanations, and very helpful and understanding with all of us that attended."

    St Modwen

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    "Monica was really patient and helpful and made the course easy to understand and enjoyable."

    Miller Homes

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    "Really helpful and approachable trainer"

    Scott Fleary

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PHP Intro

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Learn the essentials of PHP to build dynamic web applications. Master PHP basics and how it integrates with HTML and databases like MySQL.

PHP's versatility, scalability, and extensive feature set make it a popular choice for web development projects of all sizes and complexities.

This course provides an excellent grounding in PHP.

Our experts will give you the skills to create dynamic, interactive websites, handle form submissions, and manage data on the server side.

  •  How HTML and PHP work together
  •  Understand PHP syntax and variables
  •  Explore different datatypes in PHP
  •  Access server variables in PHP
  •  Connect and interact with databases

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    "The training, location, food and atmosphere was all excellent. I really appreciate not just being taught the "what" but how and "when it should be applied."

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Python Intro

From £479 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Learn the basics of programming with Python. Take the first step towards becoming a developer in one of the most versatile and in-demand languages

This course will give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to use Python effectively.

Python is in high demand across various industries, including web development, data science, machine learning, and automation.

This course is the perfect start for anyone who wants to gain a solid understanding of programming using Python.

  •  Writing clean code
  •  Using Variables and Types
  •  String Manipulation
  •  Functions and Modules
  •  Handling exceptions

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    "Great, knowledgeable trainer. excellent setting and great food."

    Staedtler

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    "Some very tailored examples, pace of the course was excellent. I have enjoyed myself a lot"

    Coinshares

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    "Clear and informative."

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    "The whole experience was brilliant. Great training session, wonderful hospitality and loved the personal / hands on approach. Made learning python so much more engaging."

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    "Great environment and location"

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Report Writing

From £329 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Learn to write clear, concise reports that convey your message effectively. Discover techniques that will improve the clarity and structure of your reports.

Learn report writing skills to effectively communicate complex information and ideas to a wide range of audiences.

This course will help you develop techniques to organise and structure your reports so that they are easy to understand and get your message across.

  •  Plan effectively for your audience
  •  Structure your writing for clarity
  •  Write concisely for maximum impact
  •  Create clear and effective messages
  •  Edit and proofread for mistake-free work

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    "Our teacher Rosie was absolutely amazing. I feel so inspired by this course and feel ready to build on my writing skills."

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    "Everything! The space feels welcoming and friendly and the views are unbeatable! Eveything is well laid out and there is everything that you need. The staff are all super-friendly and helpful"

    UK Parliament

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    "Amazing- very well structure course, insightful and has left me with top nuggets! The trainer was outstanding and expertise was 10/10."

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    "A very informative and engaging day full of useful tips for reporting. Would definitely recommend to colleagues who seek to improve reporting skills."

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    "I am happy that you catered for my dietary requirements and it wasn't just a salad. Thank you!!"

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SQL Intro

From £349 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Master the fundamentals of SQL to work with databases, tables, and queries. Use SQL queries to gain insights into large datasets and make informed business decisions.

Learn the fundamentals of SQL, a widely used language for managing databases, allowing you to interact with and manipulate data effectively.

Gain the skills to efficiently retrieve data from databases allowing you to work with data in a structured and organised manner.

  •  SQL basics for database management
  •  Creating and managing tables efficiently
  •  Inserting, updating, and deleting data
  •  Retrieving and sorting data effectively
  •  Understanding table joins and aggregations

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    "Trainer (Dele) was very patient and tailored the learning to myself specifically as I was the only one on the course today. He was excellent. Overall a great experience and I plan to come back"

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    "Great industry knowledge and adapting course to my needs and industry. Found it extremely beneficial"

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XML Intro

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Gain valuable, practical XML skills for web development and data integration. Learn how to code XML documents for a wide variety of data exchange applications.

The ideal course for those who want to master the power and capabilities of XML.

Understand how XML allows you to define your data's structure, making it easier to manage and exchange information between different systems and platforms.

  •  How XML enables structured data organisation
  •  Master well-formed and valid documents
  •  Understand XML namespaces and entities
  •  Create XML sitemaps for SEO benefits
  •  Explore XSLT and template rules

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    "I'm really happy and please with all the aspects of the course, thank you."

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    "The trainer is very knowledgeable, kept my focus on the course all the time, very helpful, and the course was very well structured. I gained my knowledge significantly. Thank you."

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    "Really pleased with course. A good overview of XML. I think the breaks were well timed. Start and Finish times were well thought out"

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