PR Officer
Average UK salary range £25,000 - £45,000
Strong communication, organisational, and social media skills are essential.
Average UK salary range £25,000 - £45,000
Strong communication, organisational, and social media skills are essential.
Key skills for PR Officers
- Communication Skills
- Crisis Management
- Media Knowledge
- Relationship-building
- Writing Skills
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Courses for PR Officers
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AI Ethics
From £349 + VAT
One day Classroom Live Online Private Options
Build practical AI ethics skills on this one-day course.
Covering fairness, bias, privacy, accountability, the EU AI Act, UK regulatory frameworks and implementing ethical safeguards — using real case studies throughout.
Ideal for professionals responsible for AI use within their teams or organisations.
- Identify and assess ethical risks in AI systems
- Recognise bias, fairness and transparency issues
- Conduct privacy and fairness assessments
- Navigate accountability questions with confidence
- Implement ethical safeguards
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"Great experience of new developments in a fast moving area."
10th Aug 26 - With Simon
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"Great overview of the topic with really good working examples. Great to share examples with other delegates to see what challenges they are facing and how they deal with them which will be super helpful."
10th Aug 26 - With Simon
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"Explaining the subject with real world examples."
SciencePhoto Library - 10th Aug 26 - With Simon
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Assertiveness
From £449 + VAT
One day Live Online Private Options
Build your assertiveness skills on this practical one-day course.
Covering assertive, passive and aggressive behaviour styles, honest self-assessment, expressing yourself clearly without aggression, positive language and voice control, applying assertiveness in meetings and difficult conversations and setting and maintaining boundaries.
- Recognise assertive, passive and aggressive behaviour
- Assess and improve your own communication style
- Express yourself clearly and directly without aggression
- Apply assertiveness in meetings and difficult conversations
- Set and maintain professional boundaries confidently
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"So pleased the course went ahead - very useful. Key points addressed and support given. Opportunity to ask questions and relate to my own personal experience. Good examples provided too of different scenarios to help me remember key points. Thank you!"
8th May 26 - With Michael
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"Clear communication and friendly, inclusive environment."
BBC - 3rd Feb 26 - With Michael
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"I love that this was a small cohort - made it easier to be vulnerable. Michael was incredible. He understood all our challenges (given the whole class was female) and was empathetic. I've taken a lot from this course and would recommend to others."
CLEO Systems - 3rd Feb 26 - With Michael
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"Very welcoming and friendly arrival. Comfortable surroundings. Friendly, knowledgeable and interesting trainer."
EBRD - 3rd Feb 26 - With Michael
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"Michael was very informative and had lots of real life examples which helped with understanding."
24th Sep 25 - With Michael
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Conflict Resolution
Private training — ask for a quote
One day Live Online Private Options
Learn to manage and resolve workplace conflict on this practical one-day course.
Covering conflict stages, emotional intelligence, using body language and tone of voice positively, verbal de-escalation techniques, conflict resolution strategies for different situations and knowing when to involve HR or management.
- Recognise the stages of escalating conflict
- Apply emotional intelligence in difficult situations
- Use body language and tone to influence outcomes
- De-escalate tension using verbal and non-verbal techniques
- Choose the right conflict resolution strategy
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"Course was very targeted and narrowed down to daily issues we face. and loved the interaction without any cut off half way through."
Zapp - 24th Jul 25
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"Excellent delivery, and examples to illustrate meaning."
Zapp - 24th Jul 25
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"The trainer and the training were effective, and the examples were relevant."
Zapp - 24th Jul 25
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"Organising of course. Content was just what I was looking for"
Scottish Government - 4th Nov 20
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"Overall I have a very good training experience and would make recommendations to use Media Training again. Thank you"
Vanquis - 3rd Apr 18
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Good Communication
From £449 + VAT
One day Live Online Private Options
Develop stronger communication skills at work on this practical one-day course.
Covering verbal and non-verbal communication, passive, aggressive and assertive behaviour, active listening, giving and receiving constructive feedback and communicating clearly in a range of professional contexts — suitable for all levels.
- Understand verbal and non-verbal communication
- Distinguish assertive, passive and aggressive styles
- Develop active listening techniques
- Give and receive constructive feedback
- Communicate clearly in professional situations
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"Great structure of the course with great examples I could relate to. The information provided in the course could easily be translated into practical actions which made me feel more prepared and confident for the future."
9th Jul 26 - With Michael
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"Great at communicating beforehand and throughout the day."
Virgin - 16th Mar 26 - With Michael
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"Thank you so much for the course Michael! It was very useful and I will use what I learned today."
8th Aug 25 - With Michael
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"Very organised and lovely environment to learn in. Michael was a very engaging and I liked his light hearted approach to the training."
11th Jun 25 - With Michael
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"Very accessible level of training but still in depth. Lots of tools which can be taken forward. Centre was great, I will look to do more training courses here!"
Tracy Gilbert MP - 11th Jun 25 - With Michael
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Good Grammar and Punctuation
Private training — ask for a quote
One day Live Online Private Options
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 Oct 25 - With Rosie
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"Course was very helpful and having the materials to take away was great"
London Ambulance Service - 20th Aug 25 - With Rosie
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"Rosie was super knowledgeable and listened to all our questions and examples."
Kindred - 11th Aug 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 Aug 25 - With Rosie
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"Providing clear examples of points and utilising in an example to ensure you understand"
Kindred - 11th Aug 25 - With Rosie
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How to Write Effectively
From £349 + VAT
One day Live Online Private Options
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 Aug 26 - With Patsy
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"Useful examples and engaging activities."
Food And Drink Federation (FDF) - 11th Aug 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 Jul 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 Jul 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 Mar 26 - With Rosie
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Improve your CV and LinkedIn Profile
Private training — ask for a quote
Half day Live Online Private Options
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
Interview Skills for Job Applicants
Private training — ask for a quote
Half day Live Online Private Options
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 Mar 22 - With Michael
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Media Interviews for TV and Radio
From £799 + VAT
One day Private Options
Learn to handle TV and radio interviews with confidence on this practical one-day media training course.
Covering voice and body language, message construction, handling hostile questions, bridging techniques and on-camera practice with playback and expert feedback — led by experienced journalists.
- Control voice, pace and body language on camera
- Construct and deliver three clear messages
- Handle hostile or unexpected questions confidently
- Use bridging techniques to stay on message
- Practise on-camera with playback and expert feedback
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"GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF TOPIC, ABLE TO DELIVER KEY PRINCIPLES OF DIFFERENT MEDIA TRAINING. ABLE TO TAILOR COURSE TO DIFFERENT PROFESSIONS AND DEVELOP STUDENTS"
2nd Oct 26 - With Vince
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"Thank you so much, I really enjoyed this course, and the feedback I received was really constructive. Vince Rogers was very helpful and was ready to engage with any specific questions I have rather than stick to a certain pre-determined points. They combined breadth and depth, really engaged and was also encouraging and keen to develop my self-confidence."
3rd Jul 26 - With Vince
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"The centre is comfortable, clean and in a beautiful location. Staff are professional, helpful and friendly a really relaxed atmosphere. The course was well organised and run, the trainer was very professional, informative and made facing a camera feel natural to someone who would normally hide from one. Thank you for an informative and positive day."
London Ambulance Service - 3rd Oct 25 - With Vince
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"Friendly supportive team, great course, Vince was really knowledgeable"
6th Aug 25 - With Vince
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"The trainer took the time to ask what everyone wanted out of the day at the start, so that he could tailor the day to meet all of our needs."
Lloyds Banking Group - 6th Aug 25 - With Vince
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Podcasting Intermediate
From £449 + VAT
Two day Live Online Private Options
Level up your podcast production on this two-day intermediate course with a professional podcaster.
Covering advanced interviewing, editing with Riverside, audio refinement, normalisation, social media promotion and video content repurposing — for podcasters ready to take their show to the next level.
- Plan and structure compelling episodes
- Conduct interviews that draw out great stories
- Record seamlessly with multiple roles and guests
- Edit with Riverside for a polished final listen
- Repurpose episodes as video for social media
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"As last time, communication from start to finish was exceptional. I always knew exactly what was going on, where I needed to go, what was provided, what I needed to bring before i'd even thought to ask. The space the training takes place in is airy, bright, air conditioned and stocked with snacks and water throughout - it's a lovely environment and incredibly conducive to learning. The trainer was fantastic. Excellent communication, laid back, but knew his stuff. Personally I found him incredibly inspirational, his positivity, knowledge was sense of humour were all fab - 10/10 would 100% recommend."
JISC - 6th Jul 26 - With Nathan
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"Excellent Course. Well laid out and organised. The course tutor Nathan was generous and helpful and well informed. Would highly recommend to anyone thinking setting up a podcast."
28th Jan 26 - With Nathan
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"Nathan was a really friendly, thoughtful and knowledgeable teacher. He adjusted the pace of the course to suit me and made time for me to ask questions that were specific to my projects."
14th Oct 25 - With Nathan
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"Everything, course was great and relevant, learnt everything I needed to and feel ready to go with my podcast"
Health Research Authority - 10th Sep 25 - With Nathan
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"Very informative and made sure everyone understood each part small classes so we had lots of individual help and feedback"
Red Lion Chambers - 29th Jul 25 - With Nathan
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Podcasting Intro
From £349 + VAT
One day Live Online Private Options
Get your podcast off the ground on this practical one-day introduction course.
Covering niche definition, episode planning, kit selection, recording, editing, file formats, podcast hosting, RSS and social media promotion — everything you need to launch your own podcast from scratch.
- Define your podcast niche and target audience
- Plan, structure and script your episodes
- Choose the right kit and recording software
- Edit, mix and add music to your episodes
- Publish, host and promote your podcast
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"Breaking down the structure of how a podcast should be created"
ProtectUK - 18th Aug 26 - With Nathan
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"Nathan was amazing expert. Curriculum was engaging. Good balance between information and interactive exercises."
17th Nov 25 - With Nathan
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"I loved Nathan's energy and humbleness. He is definitely an expert on the topic and I have learned so much in the past two days."
17th Nov 25 - With Nathan
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"Lunch was fab and the trainer was brilliant. I really enjoyed Nathan as an instructor and he was really helpful in the way he customised the course for what I needed, as it ended up being just me on the course."
Westminster Abbey - 17th Oct 25 - With Nathan
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"Organisation, flexibility, food, knowledge, great set up"
25th Jun 25 - With Matt
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Proofreading Intro
From £349 + VAT
One day Live Online Private Options
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 Jun 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 Nov 25 - With Rosie
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"Very informative examples, presentation and knowledge. Allowed me to work at my own pace."
Stanton Williams - 31st Oct 25 - With Rosie
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"Rosie was a really fantastic and patient teacher"
CITB - 27th Oct 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 Oct 25 - With Rosie
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Public Speaking
From £329 + VAT
One day Live Online Private Options
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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"Easy to sign up, find the venue, good communication about the course, the structure of the day was well balanced, the content was expected, Michael was a very enaging trainer, with good experience, knowledge, the exercises were balanced and really helpful. I have taken away a lot of learnings which will help my public speaking"
Socitm - 14th Aug 26 - With Michael
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"Great structure for the course, I feel like I'm walking away with some great foundations to build on. Michael was super helpful!"
Little Dot Studios - 14th Aug 26 - With Michael
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"Very engaging, the activities were well thought out and he was great at making everyone feel very comfortable"
13th Jul 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 Jul 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 Jul 26 - With Michael
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Stress Management
Private training — ask for a quote
One day Live Online Private Options
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 Sep 19 - With Tina
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Structuring Your Remote Working Day
Private training — ask for a quote
Half day Live Online Private Options
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 Apr 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 Jan 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 Oct 20 - With Michael
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"The trainer was really friendly and the course was enjoyable."
Logic Design & Consultancy Ltd. - 8th Oct 20 - With Michael
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"Keeping everyone engaged and feeling involved"
Logic Design - 8th Oct 20 - With Michael
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Team Working
From £449 + VAT
One day Live Online Private Options
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 Sep 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 Oct 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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Time Management
From £449 + VAT
One day Live Online Private Options
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 Jul 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 Jan 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 Jan 26 - With Michael
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"Great training, very appropriate for my position + changed due to my expertise."
The Folio Society - 7th Nov 25 - With Michael
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"Providing examples and lots of scenarios"
IOPC Funds 1992 - 7th Nov 25 - With Michael
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Writing Press Releases
From £349 + VAT
One day Live Online Private Options
Learn to write press releases that get results on this practical one-day course.
Covering how the media works, newsworthiness, finding the right contacts, press release structure, strong headlines, presenting quotes, handling negative information and adapting for digital and social media channels.
- Identify what makes a story newsworthy
- Find the right media contacts for your story
- Structure a press release for maximum impact
- Write strong headlines and compelling quotes
- Adapt releases for online and social media channels
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"I loved how creative the course was. It was incredibly useful knowledge which I will hopefully put into practise at work."
Porterbrook - 18th Sep 26 - With Rosie
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"I thoroughly enjoyed todays session, it was in depth and informative with Rosie being able to adapt knowledge to be applicable to all participants despite coming from different industries. I would 100% recommend this course to anyone who would like to strengthen their copywriting skills."
House Of Black - 18th Sep 26 - With Rosie
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"Trainer was knowledgeable- and an engaging speaker. They did well in applying the content of the presentation to people's focuses."
Youth Endowment Fund - 20th May 26 - With Piers
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"Really engaging and interesting. Thank you!"
Battersea - 30th Jan 26 - With Rosie
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"Piers was a great tutor who created a friendly environment and had a wealth of knowledge to share."
Charity Retail Association - 3rd Dec 25 - With Piers
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