Equipping you with the technical skills you need.

From Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Project etc) to Adobe (InDesign, Photoshop…), AutoCAD, SQL and R we have the courses you need to build your technical skills.

Since 2002, we have been providing high-quality classroom-based training. Our small classes and expert, passionate instructors ensure that you get plenty of personal attention and time for questions.

We have recently founded a separate website for our management and soft skills training at Development Academy.

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Award-winning 6 years in a row

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Small, personal classes (Average = 4)

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Jo was really approachable and loved the fact that I was the only one booked in today, so I got the most out of it!

Emily Hodge, League Against Cruel Sports Senior HR Office & PA to the Chief Officers

Very relevant course and I really enjoyed it. I found it very useful with good tips and advice. Jo was lovely, very approachable and knowledgable.

Niki Rivers, Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey PA to the Police & Crime Commissioner

The course gave me ideas/tips on how to run a meeting and how to approach lead person to help. Found course very useful.

Sonia Ellis, Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Team Leader

More of an interactive course rather than just being lectured on the subject - which is refreshing. It was made applicable to my real life job role which was useful.

Joe Robertshaw, Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust IT Project Manager

The trainer was very good at explaining everything and getting us to open up and talking to each other around the table. It helped me feel more confident and able to guide meetings.

Sally Nye, Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Clinical Office Administrator

I learnt the best ways to communicate at. meeting with regards to minute taking.

Lynn Joyce, Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Team Leader

Speaking with others on the same boat helped. Not too intimadating - able to ask questions without looking stupid and if I didn't understand - it was explained to me, so I could share experience ideas.

Lisa Whaley, Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Clinical Office Coordinator

I found the course excellent. Being 1:1 I was able to explain my role and situation and spent time going over objectives for the day.

Vicki Cleaver

Talking to colleagues about their minute taking experiences was useful.

Mary Martin

Discussing issues with other members of staff. Finding solutions on how to take useful points of meetings.

Janet Hill

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