Training Companies in the UK

PTR specialises in technical training, particularly in the areas of

Data Communications & Networking: Basics of, Advanced, TCP/IP, ATM, VoIP, Cisco CCNA

Internet/Intranet: HTML , XML, ASP, JSP, PHP, .NET, Webserver, Security

Operating Systems: Windows 2000, Unix and Linux

Programming Languages: Java, Perl, Visual Basic, Fortran, C and C++

Databases: Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle

Network Security: Unix, Oracle, Microsoft

Our portfolio of courses rivals that of all the major technical training companies. By attending a PTR course you will enjoy quality instructor led technical training from experienced lecturers with smaller class sizes at substantially lower prices than most of our competitors.

Our aim is to deliver vendor-independent, high-quality training courses that provide delegates with real-life experience of software and hardware in addition to imparting theoretical knowledge. As such, our courses include plenty of practical hands-on time and our small class sizes ensure the best learning experience possible.

In addition to the public schedule of courses delivered at our training centre in Wokingham, Berkshire near Reading, PTR also offer company specific courses that can be customised to include specific topics or satisfy particular requirements. Company specific courses can be run at PTR's Training Centre or on a customer's site if suitable facilities exist. We also offer an extensive range of Computer Based Training courses (CBT)

We also run a PASSPORT SCHEME, that allows organisations and individuals to purchase various quantities of training days in advance at vastly reduced rates - ideal if you have several individuals that require training, or single individuals that require several courses, for example in order to gain the MCSE qualification.

Benefits of Training with PTR:

Vendor-independent & Generic Training - unbiased independent knowledge

Lecturer Expertise - vendor certified with real-world product experience

Small Class Sizes - increased interaction with lecturer

Hands-on - increased learning efficiency

Training Environment - modern, air-conditioned classrooms

Course Notes - up-to-date, plain English, excellent reference material

Training Experience - friendly, personal service

Refreshments - morning and afternoon breaks with lunch at one of the many local restuarants

ROI - our prices and quality mean an excellent Return on Investment

Visit our website to see the full range of courses offered, prices and dates.

We offer training packages covering the following topics:

• Health & Safety Competence Training Programmes
• Skills Competence Training and Evaluation Programmes
• Supervisory Management Training
• Personnel & Employment Law Training

These packages are offered either as bespoke packages to companies to suit their training needs or as general training courses at venues selected by ourselves.

OPAL TRAINING

Opal's core areas are training & development consultancy, training design & delivery, coaching, and psychometric assessment.

Training & Development Consultancy
Services provided include training needs analysis, management development, and training & development advice.

Training Design & Delivery
Programmes can be designed for delivery by in-company trainers or, as is more usual, for delivery by Opal.
Opal's specific training expertise covers

• team building
• management development
• presentation skills
• stress management
• inter-personal communication & rapport skills
• training the trainer
• coaching
• time management
• accelerated learning
• emotional intelligence.

All programmes use accelerated learning methods and are, therefore, practical, interactive, effective and fun.

Coaching
Personal, professional and executive coaching is provided.
The GROW method (Goals, Reality, Options, What Now) is used to help individuals both outline what they want and formulate an action plan to achieve it.

Psychometric Assessment
A wide range of aptitude tests can be provided for such areas as numeracy and critical reasoning.
We also provide administration, scoring, interpretation of results and direct feedback for

• Belbin Team Roles
• OPQ
• 16PF
• Myers-Briggs
• EQ Map (emotional intelligence) personality questionnaires either as part of a training course or as independent measures.

A strong thread over the last 10 years is that Opal and its associates have extensive experience working with multi-cultural groups and teams, especially throughout Europe.

Some of the larger organisations Opal has worked with over recent years are Abbott Laboratories, Agilent, Birmingham University, British Telecom, Delphi Automotives, London Borough of Harrow, Marks & Spencer, Rotterdam University, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, Texas Instruments, The Welding Institute.
As well as these large organisations, Opal has also worked with several smaller concerns and is as motivated to work with, for example, a 10 employee company as for a 10,000 employee company.

In order to meet client requirements, Opal Training has a small number of strategic alliances with other independent trainers and training firms which cover those areas Opal does not.
One close alliance is with a HR software design company who provide standard, or tailored, solutions to both the performance management and HR administration areas.

Opal Training is the trading name of Ken Moore and associates. Ken was HR & Training Director of Framework Consulting DFK, the management consultancy arm of parent company Chantrey Vellacott DFK, until 2002 when he left to establish his own venture.

Please contact Ken as shown to ask about any area mentioned or arrange a meeting.

New Media in Business specialise in Internet training, courses include FrontPage, Dreamweaver, JavaScript, XML, Java, business, Flash, Photoshop, etc. Our courses have been designed to run "in-house" rather than as a public course. This means that we can tailor the training to your specific needs, running either on your premises or at a location that suits you. This method of training is a very cost effective and productive alternative to public courses.

Experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets.

• Test & Evaluation
• Aerospace Engineering
• Technical and Information Services
• EMC
• Information Technology
• Cyber Operations
• Software Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Facility Management and Range Design
• Training

Axios Business Development Ltd. Wiltshire based strategic training and development company assisting SMB owners to create more profitable, sustainable, efficient, manageable, innovative, enjoyable and saleable organisations that work with or without them.

Milestone Training is a leading provider of training courses that helps businesses develop the skills needed to run more successfully, efficiently and profitably.

We offer bespoke training consultancy and cost effective training courses for businesses of all sizes. Our training courses allow both beginners and professionals to expand their skills in any of the following areas:

• Essential Selling Skills
• Coaching Skills For Managers
• Professional Presentation Skills
• Advanced Professional Presentation Skills
• Time Management SkillsStress Management
• Goal Setting
• Realise Your Potential

If you require a bespoke training programme written and delivered at a location of your choice, whilst remaining cost effective, then we can fulfil your requirements. We are always happy to discuss your requirement