Testimonials

You will need reassurance about our track record. Check out what some of our clients are saying. You will receive the same levels of service and expertise our clients have endorsed in the testimonials below.

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"Barrie was a fantastic person to work with. Clearly an expert in his field. Fastidious when it comes to detail, punctuality, customer service and results. Always willing to go above and beyond expectations. A fantastic attitude towards people and learners and bucket-loads of patience! I would not hesitate in recommending Barrie or the team at inspired2learn to anyone looking for an outstanding, trustworthy and ethical training provider."

Samantha Peterson, Skills Funding Agency, Regional Learning & Development Manager

"From the very start of the contract it was clear that inspired2learn intended to fully integrate the required learning from the CMI into the required learning specific to the needs of our organisation. They established from the outset the specific leadership issues for our staff, and the visions and strategic challenges that were set for us from the Chief Constable, and used the knowledge from our organisation to inform the learning strategy and outcomes. Time and again inspired2learn have demonstrated a ‘can do’ approach to the rapid changes we throw at them, and time and again they achieve the goals set. In summary, I do not think we could have found a more ‘client focused’ supplier for our programme."

Inspector Julian Law, Learning & Development, Wiltshire Constabulary

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"I would highly recommend inspired2learn as a management development provider. Barrie works extremely well with our delegates, providing appropriate insight, challenge, support and advice. The quality of the courses and course materials is exceptionally high. Delegates enjoy the sessions tremendously and consistently rate the experience as highly beneficial."

Julie Mansfield, North Somerset Council, Learning & Development Manager

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"inspired2learn have worked with me for 2 years providing assessment and support for managers in hospitality and tourism undertaking an ILM level 3 management qualification. As the course tutor I needed to be able to quickly build a relationship with the assessment team, in order to provide a stimulating and supportive learning experience for the managers. This was easily possible with Barrie and his professional and approachable style has worked perfectly for both me as the tutor and the managers. He has consistently delivered exceptional service with a strong focus on quality and consistency. It has been a pleasure to work with him and his team."

Miranda Jenkins, Skills 2 Go, Director

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"I have worked with inspired2learn over a number of years on a wide range of management development programmes, from Team Leader to Senior Management level.  I would not hesitate to endorse them, on a basis of any one of the programmes we have been engaged in - cumulatively, my experience is that this organisation consistently delivers commercial benefits even beyond the specific course outline.

On each occasion the programmes inspired2learn have run delivered tangible financial benefits (as demonstrated by the practical assignments set as part of the Certificate in Management programmes) increased management bench-strength, and succession capability.

The supplier relationship is critical and inspired2learn are the exemplar of what commercial organisations are looking for. Pragmatic and value-focussed, they ensure that programmes are linked to 'real life' management challenges, allowing delegates to transfer learning, even to rehearse real problems and solutions in a safe environment, reflecting back the strengths and weaknesses in their approaches.

Their breadth of experience of working in diverse organisations, and technical subject matter expertise, equip them to have credible influence with delegates and senior stakeholders alike.

I would be very happy to recommend Inspired2learn for any company who need to develop their management capability in a cost-effective manner requiring tangible, practical benefits.

Jo Christmas, FIRSTPLUS Financial Group PLC

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inspired2learn has been successfully delivering the Council’s accredited management development programme at levels 3 and 5 for six years. Each year we have run a programme at both levels for our managers. In recent years, as the programmes credibility grew, we have opened the programme to our neighbouring authorities and to B&NES NHS. Each programme now has a mix of delegates from different services from within our Council, and also from other external public sector organisations which makes it a richer experience for the delegates and more challenging for inspired2learn to deliver.

inspired2learn have outstanding trainers/consultants and they are a company someone with whom we have built an excellent working relationship. They make the time to get to know and keep up to date with the changing structure/culture/vision/priorities of our Council. They willingly comes along to meetings and briefings, in their own time, to do this. They are open to feedback about the programmes and to refocusing them as our needs change. When requested for information, reports, updates etc, they always deliver these on time. Over the years i2l has successfully worked with a number of our own Officers, supporting them to deliver elements of the programmes. Their approach to client “relationships” is excellent, leaving you with the view that you always get “added value” when working with them.

The tutors are engaging, reliable, extremely knowledgeable and professional, always making themselves available to delegates outside of the workshops and they are particularly supportive of those who may be struggling. At the same time they has a firm and demanding approach with the delegates, making it clear what the expectations are from the programme and that these are not negotiable. Over the years we have had nothing but very positive feedback from the delegates about their style and approach. inspired2learn is very highly respected by those who have taken part in the programmes over the years, many moving on from level 3 to level 5 because of their positive experience.

The benefits and impacts for the Council from these programmes are significant.

Firstly a cadre of confident and competent managers, many of whom are identified as our most talented and capable for the future. The work based projects the delegates deliver over the course of their programmes have contributed significantly to service improvement, service change initiatives and the effectiveness of service delivery.

inspired2learn also delivers for us an open one day “Managing to Improve Performance” course to our managers which is very well received. There have also been occasions when inspired2learn has been commissioned to deliver bespoke development/consultancy services for us, such as NLP Diploma training.

I recommend isnpired2learn to you unreservedly.

Chantal Young, HR, Bath & North-East Somerset Council

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"Over the last two and a half years I have worked in partnership with Smale Consulting on behalf of Npower. Barrie's organisational skills are second to none, he always knows where everything is at any given moment in time and any reports etc. that I have requested have always been available within a few minutes. He has successfully managed over 180 people through CMI qualifications. I look forward to a long partnership continuing along successful lines for the future."

Tony Henson, Senior Learning & Development Consultant, RWE Npower PLC

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"Barrie has worked in partnership with Helphire for almost 6 years, during which time he has consistantly been very supportive, and well liked by all that he has had contact with. He was instrumental in helping us to develop our Management Development Programmes, which are accreditted by the Chartered Management Institute. Barrie also delivers the CMI's Diploma in Management programme for us. He is a pleasure to work with and can be relied on to give good advice and guidance."

Sue Cole, Training & Development Manager, Helphire Group plc

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"ISG Pearce has known Barrie for over 7 years and have used his training services on many occasions including CMI Team Leadership, Learning & Development NVQ's and Mentoring. Personally, since changing my career path three years ago Barrie has been a constant influence and great support, without him I would not have completed an NVQ Learning & Development or OCR Mentoring Award and probably not realised my own potential within my role. Barrie is a true professional and I look forward to working with him in the future."

Jane Howse, HR, ISG Pearce

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"Over the past two years I completed the CMI's Certificate and Diploma in Management with Inspired2Learn. Their facilitation methods, structure for the modules, participation exercises etc. were very well designed and tailored to suit the needs of the group. Their inclusive style of delivery meant that every individual was able to meet the aims and objectives of the courses. A thorough approach which enabled me to achieve qualifications that have supported my continued professional development. Thank you Inspired2Learn."

Penny Wood, Project Manager, Bristol City Council