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  • Course: Effective Briefings and Submissions

    Strategy Officer, Crown Prosecution Service

    “Excellent course –very thought provoking & exactly what I need to build my confidence in writing effective briefings. Have learnt how to weed out waffle!”

  • Course: Effective Report Writing

    Senior Engineering Specialist, Eastleigh Borough Council

    “This course provided an excellent understanding of how to write effectively and why it is important to do so…”

  • Course: Advanced Memory Training

    Detective Chief Inspector, South East Regional Organised Crime Unit

    “Amazing course, instant results. Can be transformational. Can't wait to try this in my life. The trainer was amazing”

  • Course: Effective Proofing and Editing Skills

    Senior Events Officer, King's College London

    “I would really recommend the course. The trainer was fantastic and the day passed by far too quickly. Lots of helpful resources to take away, also very impressed with the smooth transition to online learning. Thank you!

  • Course: Advanced Minute Taking

    Senior Professional Services Consultant, Environment Agency

    “I am so pleased that I attended this course. It was very well-organised with interesting and engaging content. The host, Sue, was excellent at delivering the training and I learnt a lot from her wealth of experience”

  • Course: Effective Data Visualisation

    Corporate Performance Management Officer, Carmarthenshire County Council

    “I have learned a great deal with many tips and ideas to enable to improve the authority’s reports”

  • Course: Effective Business Process Mapping

    Internal Quality and Improvement Officer, Social Work England

    “It was a fun course to take a part in. There was a lot of information given, and it was done in an engaging way with lots of interactivity, even over zoom. i really enjoyed the course and learned lots from it.”

  • Course: Leaderships Skills for Emerging Managers

    SEO Fisheries Negotiations Evidence Lead, Department For Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

    “Marie was absolutely amazing! The course was really engaging, relevant and interesting and has really helped me going into a manager role. Everyone should do it!”

  • Course: Effective Briefings and Submissions

    Interim Head of Enforcement, Department for Education and Skills Funding Agency

    “The presenter had a fantastic presenting style. She is very knowledgeable and was able to relate when I said there were areas of management I struggle with. It was a long course but time flew and I made loads of notes. I'm really glad I attended”

  • Course: Advanced Memory Training

    Project Manager, The Children's Society

    "Absolutely wonderful. By far the best training course I have been on. Very engaging and informative and lot's of things to put into practice and use"

  • Course: Understanding AI in the Public Sector

    HR Data Manager, CPS

    “Understanding ModernGov always updates their itinery to the latest courses. Alan Rutter is an exemplary trainer/tutor and always knows what he's talking about! This Understanding AI course is second to none, for anyone new to this rapidly progressing field”

  • Course: Fundamentals of Project Management

    Senior Lawyer - MOJ and Inquests Team 1, Government Legal Department

    “I thought that the training was very well organised and the presenter was very knowledgeable and engaging.”

  • Course: Advanced Minute Taking

    Senior Personal Assistant, CPS

    “Really beneficial course. I feel this has equipped me with the confidence to minute take effectively in meetings and was really impressed with the interactive element of the training as well”

  • Course: Effective Briefings and Submissions

    Assistant Commercial Manager, Ministry of Justice

    “I thoroughly enjoyed the session on effective briefing and submissions. The trainers were engaging and friendly. I felt the session was tailored to our team so I could easily apply what I learned to my work”

  • Course: Leadership Skills For Emerging Managers

    Team Lead – Ocean Plastic Pollution, Department For Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

    “Inspired to engage my team in a different way and I am looking forwarding to using new communication techniques”

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We provide tailored and unique training solutions that have measurable and long-lasting impact for those working in the public sector.

Our aim is to enhance your professional development to improve public services.

We are committed to providing exceptional training courses that empower public sector professionals to excel in their careers.

With our extensive knowledge and understanding of the public sector, we provide thousands of organisations including NHS trusts, universities, local councils and police forces with the tools and expertise they need to continuously deliver high quality services.

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