Researcher

UK Salary range £20,000 - £45,000

Researchers conduct investigations and studies. They use experiments, surveys, and interviews to gather information. They contribute to the advancement of knowledge in various fields.

Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and integrity are essential.

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Researcher

UK Salary range £20,000 - £45,000

Key Skills For Researchers

Courses For Researchers

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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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How to Write Effectively

From £329 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

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

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

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

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

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

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    "I believe the overall lesson plan was well structure and thought through. Something I'd take on moving forward which I love."

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    "Giving tailored advice to my needs as a professional"

    British Heart Foundation

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    "I really enjoyed my course today. Nathan was very personable and informative. The content was interesting and useful. I would recommend Media Training."

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    "Nathan was very patient, experienced and I have learnt a lot of new things I didn't know prior about writing effectively. Nathan was good at bring me along with what he was teaching."

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Infographics Design and Creation

From £329 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Create visually appealing infographics, graphs and charts. Gain confidence with Adobe Illustrator's drawing tools.

Learn to design professional and visually appealing infographics using Adobe Illustrator.

Master Illustrator's powerful tools for designing infographics that are scalable and can be shared across a variety of platforms.

  •  Illustrator's essential tools and interface
  •  Creating icons, shapes, and lines
  •  Adding textures, gradients, and patterns
  •  Create visually appealing graphs and charts
  •  Build a library of reusable content

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    "Really great knowledgeable trainer - friendly staff and great setting and food!"

    DSIT

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    "Friendly staff and trainer"

    Community Alliance Broxbourne And East Herta

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    "Really informative staff. great lunch as always. Peter was so helpful and went at a pace that seemed to align with everyone"

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    "Very helpful, with tailored content"

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    "Fantastic day! Thank you Simon! :-)"

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Infographics Storytelling

From £329 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Learn how to provide engaging and accessible information using infographics. Find the story hidden in the data using proven journalistic techniques.

Learn how to effectively analyse data, identify key insights, and transform them into compelling infographics that resonate with your target audience.

This course will help you master the art of extracting and presenting stories in a concise and engaging way.

  •  Clear and concise storytelling
  •  Different styles of infographic
  •  Finding compelling data and angles
  •  Creating a Call to Action
  •  Avoiding common pitfalls

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    "Piers was super organised, really well paced and knowledgable in his field. There wasn't too much time spent on infographics as a 'thing', rather we got straight into what they are, how and when to use them and a great foundation in how to structure our own going forward. Huge thanks to Piers for an informative, creative day :)"

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    "It was an excellent and enjoyable course with an engaging and knowledgeable trainer, thank you!"

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    "Thanks a good session to make me think!"

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    "Piers was great, very knowledgeable and helped to broaden my thoughts. I've come away in a better place to tackle upcoming tasks at work. Thank you."

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    "Very well-structured and informative course that will allow me to improve my process of creating infographics. The course was very well-balanced between learning theory and doing practical exercises. Piers' approach was excellent and he provided a very valuable and constructive feedback."

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Keynote Intro

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Learn to create stunning and engaging presentations using Apple Keynote. Gain valuable design hints and tips from Keynote experts.

Learn to create beautiful and memorable presentations using Apple Keynote.

Discover how to effectively communicate your message through clever use of images, animations, charts and incorporate video and audio to make your presentations more impactful and memorable.

This course is ideal for anyone new to Keynote.

  •  Essential design considerations
  •  Keynote interface and shortcuts
  •  Maintaining brand consistency
  •  Incorporating audio and video
  •  Exporting and sharing your presentation

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    "Prep beforehand was excellent, really knowledgable, friendly trainer and we slowly but surely covered a whole host of keynote features. Feel much more informed than I was at the start of the day."

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    "Learning with good vibes"

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    "You made it fun and easy for a Boomer like me to learn all the bits of Keynote that have had me chewing the scenery for two years. This course will genuinely revolutionise my working life"

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    "I learnt loads of new tips and tricks. All the prior keynote questions I had, Tom had a really succinct answer to. I just feel all round more inspired to write beautiful keynote presentations now. Thanks Tom :)"

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    "Friendly course tutor"

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Microsoft Copilot Intro

From £329 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Get more done with Copilot, your AI assistant for Microsoft Office 365. Learn how to automate tasks, create slides, documents, and more with the help of AI.

Discover what you can achieve with Microsoft Copilot.

We'll show you how to use AI to increase your productivity across Microsoft 365 apps.

In our hands-on course, you'll learn how to streamline tasks, create content using prompts, analyse data in Excel, collaborate with colleagues and more.

Start working smarter in Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with our practical Copilot course.

  •  Understand Copilot's full range of uses
  •  Create and summarise emails using prompts
  •  Manage and understand data in Excel
  •  Create powerpoint slides in a few clicks
  •  Use AI to draft and amend documents

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    "The trainer gave clear explanations and good examples of prompts and explained features of Co-Pilot well."

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    "Simon was really enthusiastic and made the course really interesting and much easier to learn"

    DMO

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    "Simon has a great ability to impart knowledge in easily digestable chunks. He is patient and happy to review any items that are not clear."

    Green Cedars Property

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    "Course was super informative and trainer was really helpful!"

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    "Great course content, delivery and speed. Excellent venue and refreshements."

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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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Microsoft Powerpoint Adv

From £199 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Create PowerPoint presentations that people will actually enjoy! Incorporate video, audio and animation to give your presentations the edge.

Discover advanced features and tools in PowerPoint that will allow you to create visually stunning presentations that incorporate audio, video and custom animations.

Automate repetitive tasks, streamline your workflow, and save valuable time when creating presentations.

  •  Integrate data across Microsoft Office
  •  Organising your presentation
  •  Incorporate audio and video
  •  Captivate with animations
  •  Tips for impactful presentations

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    "I had a 1:1 session as the only person booked onto the course, so my trainer was able to completely adapt the training to my requirements. Amazing training with loads of tips & tricks learnt. Thank you!"

    Value Retail Management

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    "I had a 1:1 session as the only person booked onto the course, so my trainer was able to completely adapt the training to my requirements. Amazing training with loads of tips & tricks learnt. Thank you!"

    Value Retail Management

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    "Delivering in a clear and concise style"

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    "Great with direction, accomodating to each persons time needed for each and happy to go back to talk through steps if missed! Very good!"

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    "Trainer ran through a few times with individuals who were struggling, explained everything clearly and gave some useful tips"

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Microsoft Powerpoint Intro

From £199 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Quickly and easily create professional, engaging presentations using PowerPoint. Learn tips and tricks from experts to make your presentations shine.

Learn how to create visually appealing and professional presentations in PowerPoint that really get your message across to your audience.

Nobody likes a boring PowerPoint presentation.

This course will make sure your presentations sing and dance.

  •  PowerPoint interface and navigation
  •  Layouts and slide design
  •  Making text look great
  •  Using images, charts and graphs
  •  Mastering transitions and animations

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    "Very friendly and competent trainer"

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    "Knowledgeable, friendly and energised"

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    "Really well explained throughout"

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    "Gradually going though the options/ learning"

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    "Interaction and getting everyone involved"

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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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Powerpoint Presentation Design

From £299 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Creating beautiful Powerpoint presentations can be a challenge for non-designers. Learn the design skills to make visually striking and memorable presentations.

If you are not a trained designer, this course will give you the design skills to create striking presentations that effectively convey your message.

Learn about colour theory, layout design, transitions, and animation effects to create visually impressive presentations.

  •  Design principles for presentations
  •  Planning your presentation
  •  Colour theory and practice
  •  Great typography
  •  Beautiful and effective layouts

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    "The location and building was excellent, the trainer was very knowledgeable and explained everything really clearly."

    Fresca Group

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    "Our teacher was very descriptive and good at explaining details. The course was organised exceptionally well"

    Open Media

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    "This is my second visit to Media Training and I cannot recommend it more. Hopefully I will be back soon!"

    UK Parliament

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    "Lovely offices, very pleasant working environment and everyone was really friendly, approachable and kind."

    Smart Energy GB

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    "Everything in this course was super useful & relevant. The trainer was very friendly & warm."

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Proofreading Intro

From £299 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

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

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

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

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

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    "Providing examples that related to the techniques covered and then feedback on my work."

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    "Explaining in detail, content, really good presentations and videos"

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    "Fun and informative course. Piers was a great teacher."

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    "Explaining. very interactive and very friendly"

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    "Good lunch and very informative training course"

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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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Word Adv

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Dramatically improve your productivity when using Microsoft Word. Discover techniques for working faster and more efficiently.

Learn advanced techniques and features that can help you work more efficiently and effectively in Word, allowing you to complete tasks faster and with greater accuracy.

Discover clever ways to use mailmerge and how to make working with long documents a breeze.

  •  Mastering Mail Merge
  •  Efficiently manage long documents
  •  Tools for collaborative editing
  •  Create custom forms for data collection
  •  Options for exporting documents

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    "Very patient while we worked through examples and explained things clearly and simply."

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    "Trainer was friendly and happy to answer questions."

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    "With the service provided it was amazing. Kevin was really excellent with the session. really helpful and really cooperative,"

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    "Kevin was an excellent trainer"

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    "All staff are very friendly and informative"

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