4N is 50% social, 50% business and it works. Relaxed Networking, with no stuffiness, no cufflinks, just a lot of networking, both online and in real life. Sheena is Group Leader for 4N Wetherby ” find out more about it here.

Lightning Training are also a member of the Microsoft Partners Network, currently holding Registered partner status, and actively working towards Certified Partner status for Information Workers and Learning Solutions.

The TAP Learning System won a Queen”s Award for Innovation for its unique best-practice assessment models for training roles. More than 1,700 organisations now employ some 20,000 TAP-certified practitioners. Ensuring that their service quality is aligned to this Award-winning standard is proving attractive to many Heads of L&D. We have designed a Programme to recognise their commitment.

Lightning Training are very proud to have become part of The Training Foundation’s TAP Partner’s Programme. The Silver Queen’s Award Emblem demonstrates our commitment to a policy of all training being delivered by personnel holding a TAP certificate in Training Delivery or Facilitation Skills.

Lightning Training are proud to be an accredited training provider by The Learning & Performance Institute (formerly the Institute of IT Training).

The Institute’s Accreditation is recognised as the de facto standard in the IT training industry today and is now a requirement for the majority of training tenders in Government and corporations. You can be assured that as an accredited Training Provider, Lightning Training conforms to a professional Code of Practice including a complaints procedure administered by the industry’s professional body, giving buyers confidence in the quality of service provision and comfort that there is an independent escalation process should difficulties arise.

Find out more about the benefits of choosing Lightning Training as your IITT Accredited Training Provider.

IT Training Awards 2011 – Freelance Trainer of the Year from colin steed on Vimeo.

Not only are Lightning Training accredited by the Institute of IT Training as a Gold Standard Training Provider, but Sheena is also Freelance Trainer of the Year.

‘Freelance trainers are in a position in which, unless they meet (or even exceed) their client’s expectations, their prospects are very weak indeed. All of this year’s entries demonstrated an extremely high level of professionalism and an ability to turn their clients’ aspirations into reality.

Sheena has adapted her approach and the value-add that she represents to the currently demanding business and economic circumstances, and the judges noted that she is making an outstanding contribution to the community. The metrics that demonstrated she really had made a difference to her clients were truly impressive.’

The Institute of IT Training, The IT Training Awards 2011.

You”ve decided to invest in quality training for your staff, and now you need to think about making sure you get the most from that investment. This is when our Training Needs Analysis service comes into its own.

Office & Applications Training
There is nothing worse than realising you have put someone on the wrong course – and there is a big difference between what someone actually knows and what you think you know. Our online training needs analysis service helps to pinpoint missing key skills and recommend training solutions which are appropriate to the needs of your organisation.

Bespoke Training Needs Analysis
If you are lucky enough to have established training rooms, but aren’t sure how best to utilise them fully, talk to us about establishing internal training programmes using a bespoke TNA to determine a learning path based on your organisations job roles and families..

If you are considering upgrading to Microsoft’s new desktop suites, Office 2010 or Office 2007, you need to ensure that you get the best return from your technology investment. We can help you find a training solution to make the transition as easy as possible, whether you simply want some upgrade guides or hands-on workshops, we have the tools you need to give your staff the best support.