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Customer Reviews

Here are a selection of reviews for our training courses.

  • The course content was very good, clear and interesting. Feel like I have a lot of tools in my tool box! The trainer was fun, friendly and a delight. His presentation was easy to understand, engaged in getting to know us. Felt at ease to talk openly.

  • The the informational booklet really useful when going through the course content. Helps to retain information and is a great reference tool for back in the workplace. The Trainer was really positive, engaging and kept my attention throughout. Would highly recommend again for future courses.

  • I found the 8 Part SMART, Conflict Management and Continuous Improvement Cycle to be the most beneficial parts of this training course. In relation to the trainer's presentation, I enjoyed how both days were done via flip chart. The trainer knew what he was talking about. Very interactive and personal. The trainer and training content definitely exceeded my expectations. I will refer this course to my colleagues. Best training course I have attended.

  • The course content was interesting and very broad. We covered a lot of subject matter during the course. The trainer's presentation was excellent, very clear and concise. Interesting and charismatic.

  • The course content has give me a better insight into the way I would like to be perceived as both a colleague and a manager. The trainer, Chris, came highly recommended and I hope to act on everything he has taught me over the coming weeks, months and years. Thank you.

  • The course content was very informative, made you think about how you may change the way you work and approach things in the future. I can see benefits from taking this course. The trainer's presentation was very good, thorough, plenty of content, well explained.