The company is led by Libby Gairdner, an Advanced Lightning Process Practitioner and a Life Skills Trainer and Coach with over 30 years of experience. The focus is on helping individuals overcome personal challenges such as anxiety, depression, addiction, and self-esteem issues, using the concept of neuroplasticity to foster transformation. The program emphasizes overcoming mental blocks, enhancing life skills, and shifting personal perspectives. The unique selling points include tailored coaching, extensive professional experience, and a commitment to personal development.

The Sixth D is a consultancy that specializes in delivering innovative strategy, business development, and marketing solutions. Their approach involves collaborating with clients to embrace multiple perspectives, which helps in strategizing for improved decision-making, extracting actionable insights for solving complex problems, and sharpening business development processes. They have expertise in transforming business development in law firms, advising on procurement of legal services, and supporting leadership teams in accounting and consulting firms with go-to-market initiatives. Their services extend to advising on commercial matters, brand strategy, advertising, and CRM campaigns, particularly for venture capital, private equity, and early-stage companies in Africa.

The Skills Network is a leading UK-based training provider committed to making learning and skills development accessible to everyone. With a catalogue of over 150 accredited courses, we support both personal and professional growth across diverse industries. Our training spans CPD, vocational qualifications, and nationally recognised certifications at Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Over the past decade, The Skills Network has empowered more than 1.6 million learners in over 30 countries, delivering flexible, high-quality online learning solutions that fit around busy schedules. Whether you're an individual looking to advance your career or an organisation seeking to upskill staff, we provide tailored training options to meet your goals.

Our programmes are built to help learners gain practical, in-demand skills and knowledge that support career progression and lifelong learning. We offer a wide range of subjects including:

• Accounting and finance
• Health and social care
• Education and training
• Retail and hospitality
• Business administration and customer service

As part of our mission to increase access to education, we provide over 45 fully funded courses for staff working in the UK public and private sectors. These free online courses are ideal for professional development, staff wellbeing, and compliance training.

🎯 Why choose The Skills Network?

• Flexible e-learning model: Learn at your own pace, from any device.
• Nationally recognised qualifications: Courses are accredited by leading bodies such as NCFE and TQUK.
• Employer partnerships: We support workforce development through scalable, trackable learning solutions.
• Diverse learner support: Our friendly learner support team ensures each learner gets guidance when they need it.

We believe that improving learning and skills opportunities leads to stronger organisations, better communities, and more fulfilled individuals. That’s why we work closely with employers, colleges, councils, and government bodies to deliver impact-focused training programmes at scale.

Whether you’re upskilling in your current role, preparing for a new job, or delivering staff training at scale, The Skills Network is your trusted partner in lifelong learning.

Learn more at: https://theskillsnetwork.com

The Talent Toolbox specializes in executive coaching and leadership development, offering tailored programs designed to enhance personal and organizational effectiveness. Led by Kate, a highly qualified Executive Coach, the company supports business owners and leaders through strategic thinking, staff development, and team building. With experience across various organizational stages including start-ups and large corporates, The Talent Toolbox provides personalized coaching to foster organizational change and individual growth.

Rich Taylor-Wellington is a business coach specializing in delivering leadership development programs. The company focuses on enhancing interpersonal and decision-making skills, promoting effective communication, and developing productive teams. Their training offers personalized coaching aimed at improving managerial and executive effectiveness. Rich's distinctive approach is his focus on practical, applicable advice and tips for professional growth, which sets him apart in the business coaching industry.

The Thoughtful Leader is a leadership coaching company specializing in empowering introverted leaders. They focus on overcoming self-confidence issues, self-doubt, and the overwhelm associated with leadership roles. With a unique understanding of the challenges faced by introverted leaders, they offer personalized coaching that emphasizes leading with authenticity, confidence, and passion. Their approach includes practical, supportive engagements designed to build leadership abilities without resorting to aggressive tactics, effectively positioning them as champions for quiet leadership and self-assurance.

Thrivology specializes in empowering female entrepreneurs to achieve financial freedom and build thriving businesses through strategic business transformation, automation, and community support. The company emphasizes a holistic approach to success that integrates personal well-being and strong relationships with business growth. With a focus on utilizing AI tools and fostering a community of forward-thinkers, Thrivology provides resources, community, and support to female entrepreneurs aiming to scale their business and leave a lasting impact on their family and community. Their unique selling points include a comprehensive approach to business growth, commitment to personal development, and strong emphasis on empowerment and community building.

Who are we?

The Training Centre is an organisation delivering a vast range of Training Courses, including Cybersecurity, Data Protection and Risk Management. The business has grown from it's initial roots in the UK and Ireland, out to and including Europe, the Middle East and now North America.

Our Training staff and support team has grown to some 30 in number, with an eye on Quality at all times. Each of our permanent and affiliate Training staff has undergone extensive vetting, assessment and ongoing training to ensure they deliver the best experience for our delegates. All have a minimum of 20 years experience in their chosen field, with a wealth of experience not just within the workplace, but in delivering training that engages, motivates and develops our delegates. In the last year alone, our training staff have delivered over 5500 training days in Cybersecurity, IT Governance, Data Protection, Risk Management, Audit and Compliance, with a focus not just on imparting knowledge, but on helping our delegates understand the application of this knowledge, allowing them to implement their learning effectively.

So, whether you have aspirations to become a Data Protection Officer, or an aspiring Artifical Intelligence Governance Professional, we have a solution for you. As the leading IAPP Training Partner in the UK, we can offer CIPP/E, CIPM and the new AIGP courses, delivered both in our Classroom and in our Live, Instructor led environments. These courses are intrinsically linked with what we do - deliver training that helps clients grow and develop their careers, as well as addressing the concerns around emerging technologies.

Why should I use you? Aren't there loads of training Companies?

You're absolutely right, there are loads of Training companies out there, all with varying costs and varying capabilities. Some are Accredited to deliver their courses, others are not. For those who are not, this results in a poor outcome for course attendees.

"It's all about the Quality, really" - a phrase which is very much in our mindset. We only deliver Accredited training courses that lead to Certification. Our Partnerships include, amongst others, ISC2.org, the leading provider of Cyber Security training, Cert Nexus for Artificial Intelligence training, TOGAF for Enterprise Architecture considerations and the Cloud Security Alliance for their brilliant CCSK Certifications. Whenever we create a Partnership, we only use approved materials, directly from the Course Administrators. This ensures we deliver the correct Quality, the most relevant and up to date materials - and all at the best price possible. For our own developed courses, we Certify these as compliant with the quality mark, ISO 17024-1. This ensures that all of our courses deliver real world value.

With a focus on our core business delivery goals - technology-driven, skills-centred and quality focussed - we can deliver training opportunities that deliver success, in formats that suit our growing client base.

Our Approach

For too long, training has been a case of delivery, rote learning and certification, with no real engagement from trainees. The net result of this is that employees have ticked the boxes, but haven’t retained the necessary knowledge, or considered its application. At The Training Centre, we deliver our Courses in a blended learning format, a technique which is now used in modern-day classrooms and universities across the country. Blended learning consists of a combination of Live Online delivery, embedded team exercises, mini-tests and discussion which delivers diversity and therefore increases engagement and motivation. With the discussion sections allowing for autonomy, and the opportunity for learners to demonstrate that they have understood, rather than simply learnt, we believe this delivers a more engaging, solutions focussed learning experience. The end result of this? Our trainees perform better on the courses themselves, and later in the workplace.

As an ISO 9001 certified company, we are dedicated to the continuous development and improvement of our courses and their delivery. The cornerstone of this is client feedback. We value all kinds of feedback from our trainees, and we spend a great deal of time investigating how this feedback can lead to tangible enhancements to our offerings at The Training Centre.

Making Training Accessible

We understand that the two most significant barriers to training are time and money. With blended programmes, the short duration of the courses limits time away from the office. On the financial side of things, and for our UK customers only at this time, we offer Direct Debit payment for all our courses, so you can spread the cost over a 6 or 12-month period. For courses up to and including £1200 (or €1500), we offer 6-month payment plans, with 12-month plans available for all other courses. These plans are all provided at 0% interest, and we don’t carry our credit checks, so your rating will not be harmed by applying for this. This also means we never turn anyone away for finance, no matter your credit history.

For more information on arranging training through a payment plan, contact us on info@the-training-centre.com

The key to success? Making training available to everyone, using technology and innovation to advance education and skills attainment.

The Training Store specializes in transforming workplace culture to enhance team morale, collaboration, and productivity. With over 12 years of experience, they focus on creating happier and more engaged teams through customized training, coaching, and resources. Their approach is holistic, offering DIY tools and supporting comprehensive cultural transformations. Their unique selling point is the emphasis on happiness and fulfillment in the workplace, driving both individual and organizational growth.

The Transformation Tour provides unique training opportunities focused on leadership development and strategic management. Their programs are designed to enhance managerial skills, effective communication, and team dynamics. They emphasize innovative approaches to problem-solving and conflict resolution, setting themselves apart by offering engaging and immersive training experiences tailored to modern organizational challenges.

The Transformer Lifestyle Company focuses on empowering business owners and entrepreneurs through coaching, training, and networking. With over 30 years of experience, the company offers strategies for personal and business success, specializing in leadership development, financial management, and strategic planning. The company distinguishes itself with a focus on overcoming personal and professional barriers, enabling clients to realize their full potential. Additionally, it supports veteran communities through its charitable foundation.

The Trust Leader specializes in training programs that focus on building trust as a core leadership competency. Their unique Trust Builder program provides leaders with practical tools and templates to align their behaviors with the principles of trust across five key dimensions: selflessness, believability, capability, reliability, and emotional connection. These programs are designed to foster a culture of consistency and collaboration, improve decision-making, and drive organizational success. The Trust LeaderÕs method creates simultaneous organizational change without disrupting daily operations, setting them apart as experts in cultivating trust-centric environments.