Managing Director

Build your management skills on this expert-led two-day introduction course.

Covering management versus leadership, situational leadership, communicating and motivating your team, performance management, effective delegation, having difficult conversations, managing remotely and handling change — ideal for new and aspiring managers.

•  Assess and develop your own management style
•  Communicate clearly and motivate your team
•  Set objectives and manage performance effectively
•  Delegate tasks and have difficult conversations
•  Handle change, discipline and grievance situations

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  "Gave good examples , different learning styles Listen to everyone"

  Complete Physio - 13th May 26 - With Michael

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  "Used lots of examples. Made me think about my own management / leadership style ... empowered me to improve in areas I may not find so natural"

  13th May 26 - With Michael

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  "Giving examples, very clear. very, support when needed."

  Complete Physio - 13th May 26 - With Michael

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  "Michael is very open, positive and good at sharing relevant experience"

  13th May 26 - With Michael

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  "The delivery was great, very clear and understandable information. Format of day was good and was nicely broken down between screens/board"

  Complete Physio - 13th May 26 - With Michael

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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 - 9th September 24 - With Michael

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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 - 9th September 24 - With Michael

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  "Able to respond to questions/queries knowledgeable"

  Arrival - 9th September 24 - With Michael

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

  Arrival - 9th September 24 - With Michael

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  "Informative, well structured, good analogies and examples"

  Flutter - 31st January 24 - With Michael

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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.

•  Adapt your leadership style for remote work
•  Keep communication clear across a distributed team
•  Build cohesion and culture without a shared office
•  Create a practical remote management action plan
•  Choose and use the right tools for your team

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

  History Hit - 22nd September 23 - With Michael

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  "Interactive and enthusiastic trainer - thanks!"

  Microbiology Society - 27th January 21 - With Michael

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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 - 22nd December 20 - With Michael

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

  Scottish Government - 13th November 20 - With Michael

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

  Logic Design - 7th October 20 - With Michael

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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.

•  Write advanced prompts that get better results
•  Build reliable, multi-purpose Copilot agents
•  Analyse data and build dashboards with Copilot
•  Generate polished PowerPoint decks with AI
•  Automate tasks in Teams and Outlook

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  "Good trainer. kept it interesting and interactive"

  3rd June 26 - With Simon

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  "Fantastic course, every topic was explained in real depth, covering a wide range of features and functions I hadn’t even realised existed! The course leader took the time to understand each of us and our individual roles, which made a real difference. He tailored the learning to show exactly how we could apply it in our day-to-day work, making everything feel practical and immediately useful."

  Class Professional - 3rd June 26 - With Simon

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  "Simon was a great teacher - very intuitive, resourceful and helpful. He explained things really well and the pace of the lesson was great. He was also very friendly and took the time to get to know everyone a little bit and make us all feel comfortable. He was very knowledgeable and able to answer any questions we had for him. The lesson was a good pace and easy to take on the things being taught"

  Lloyds Banking Group - 3rd June 26 - With Simon

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Learn to use Microsoft Copilot across the full Microsoft 365 suite on this practical one-day course.

Covering Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint — with hands-on prompt writing, data analysis, automation and collaboration exercises throughout.

Ideal for professionals new to Copilot.

•  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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  "You offer very good and useful courses, easy to follow and helpful, the content is always good, and the trainers are excellent"

  22nd June 26 - With Simon

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  "The course was presented really well with a patient tutor. The premises were excellent"

  29th May 26 - With Simon

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  "Really useful course with actionable info that will change the way I work. Also really liked the structure and teaching method."

  RCGP - 7th April 26 - With Simon

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  "Great patience and real world examples, lovely tutor who really listened and collaborated"

  BBLP Realise - 5th March 26 - With Simon

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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 - 5th January 26 - With Simon

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Master advanced PowerPoint on this expert-led one-day course for experienced users.

Covering Office integration, dynamic content linking, advanced animation and custom motion paths, audio and video, professional graphics, shapes and Slide Master design — for those creating polished and complex presentations.

•  Import data and slides from Word and Excel
•  Link and update content from other Office apps
•  Apply advanced animation and custom motion paths
•  Work professionally with audio and video
•  Use Slide Master for consistent on-brand design

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  "Kevin was a great teacher asked what was important to us and what we felt was necessary to concentrate on. Further, to this Kevin was great at making your questions welcome and making you feel comfortable throughout the day."

  4th August 26 - With Kevin

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  "Explanation and teaching of the course was good"

  4th August 26 - With Kevin

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  "Presenting and explaining the training learning points"

  Dragados - 4th August 26 - With Kevin

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  "Lynne was extremely knowledgeable and delivered the training in a very engaging way, her knowledge of other apps that I also use helped me understand how some things cross over, very impressive."

  15th July 26 - With Lynne

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  "Really knowledgable, learnt so many new information"

  15th June 26 - With Monica

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Learn to create professional presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint on this practical one-day introduction course.

Covering the interface, slide layouts and themes, Slide Master, adding and formatting text, images, SmartArt and charts, animations, transitions, presenter view and speaker notes — suitable for beginners.

•  Navigate the PowerPoint interface confidently
•  Design slides using layouts, themes and Slide Master
•  Add and format text, images, SmartArt and charts
•  Apply animations and slide transitions
•  Deliver presentations using presenter view

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  "Cover a lot but was still very details which was good. Nice clear instructions and a lot of space to ask questions. Not rushes"

  HTS - 16th July 26 - With Monica

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  "Great course and great teacher - learnt so much ! :)"

  16th July 26 - With Monica

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  "Monica was great. Very clear instructions and very friendly"

  Heyne Tillett Steel - 16th July 26 - With Monica

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  "Excellent - comprehensive course. Lots of time for questions."

  Heyne Tillett Steel - 16th July 26 - With Monica

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  "Lots of time to stop and start and get help and we all managed to keep upi"

  National Trust - 16th July 26 - With Monica

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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.

•  Apply core design principles to slides
•  Plan presentations that hold an audience
•  Use colour theory to create visual impact
•  Choose and pair typefaces that communicate well
•  Build beautiful, effective slide layouts

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  "Simon was very thorough in explaining things and also very patient if I got lost in working out how to do something. He also didn't rush through the training and was very easy to get along with too! A great session overall, thank you Simon!"

  Herrco Cosmetics Ltd - 12th August 26 - With Simon

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  "Simon was very well prepared with relevant examples and exercises taken from one of our existing presentations. He was personable and explained things very clearly/"

  Herrco Cosmetics - 12th August 26 - With Simon

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  "I enjoyed learning about the basic PowerPoint tools and how to use them to create effective and visually appealing presentations. I also enjoyed how clearly and logically the information was delivered, and the use of lots of real-life examples made the course more engaging, relatable and easy to apply in practice."

  Herrco Cosmetics - 12th August 26 - With Simon

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  "Great engagement, good number of exercises to fully demonstrate how to do things, plenty of chance for asking questions"

  Herrco Cosmetics - 12th August 26 - With Simon

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  "Explaining the material in an engaging and interesting way with good pacing of information throughout."

  29th July 26 - With Ian

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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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  "Very engaging, the activities were well thought out and he was great at making everyone feel very comfortable"

  13th July 26 - With Michael

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  "Great experience, all made sense. gave me more confidence than I had expected. Found doing the recorded presentation v scary before hand, but v beneficial"

  13th July 26 - With Michael

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  "Keeping the engagement of the day at a good level. Very informative and easy to retain the information. Also when feeding back notes on presentations it was succinct and honest."

  Moj - 13th July 26 - With Michael

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  "Engaging, dividing up the day, and providing relevant and tailored feedback."

  26th June 26 - With Michael

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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 - 6th January 26 - With Michael

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Learn to write clear, well-structured reports on this practical one-day course.

Covering planning and audience analysis, report structures, writing concisely, plain English techniques, creating clear messages and professional proofreading — suitable for anyone who writes reports or briefing documents at work.

•  Plan content to suit your audience and purpose
•  Structure reports for maximum clarity and impact
•  Write concisely using plain English techniques
•  Create clear messages that drive the right action
•  Proofread and edit to a professional standard

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  "The right trainer for the course, very luck to have a 1 on 1 session which meant it was very focused on what i wanted to get out of the course."

  1st July 26 - With Rosie

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  "Keeping us engaged and using realistic examples"

  PwC - 24th June 26 - With Patsy

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  "Really good at conveying simply quick wins to help improve report writing - this was really easy and accessible and I will definitely use these going forward"

  PwC - 24th June 26 - With Patsy

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  "Providing tangible examples from real world PwC writing to tailor the course to our organisation"

  24th June 26 - With Patsy

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  "Examples were all relevant to our everyday work"

  PwC - 24th June 26 - With Patsy

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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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Master advanced Microsoft Word on this expert-led one-day course for experienced users.

Covering mail merge, inserting Excel data and graphs, advanced and custom styles, form fields and templates, automatic tables of contents and using Word's collaboration and document review tools.

•  Create mail merges for letters, labels and catalogues
•  Insert and format Excel spreadsheets and graphs
•  Build and apply advanced paragraph and character styles
•  Create protected forms with form fields and templates
•  Generate tables of contents automatically

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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 - 4th February 26 - With Lisa

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  "Absolutely lovely trainer and very comfortable training centre."

  PRH - 20th January 26 - With Monica

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

  PRHC - 20th January 26 - With Monica

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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 - 20th January 26 - With Monica

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

  Penguin Random House - 6th November 25 - With Kevin

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