Testimonials / Quotes

Excellent bespoke in-company course for the team. All learnt something and it has given them the confidence that they do know how to buy / negotiate and that it's not a hidden art. Excellent for me to see the team `in action' and to watch them grow with skills over the duration of the course. Also a great refresher for me personally.

Construction

"Trainer was an excellent role model by showing the tools and techniques in practice - so you can see `how to do it' . Enabled and created a safe environment, welcoming and encouraging us to be ourselves and enjoy training delivery and that we are `experts' in our topic! The smaller group size enabled `deeper learning' and greater personal attention over the two days."

Aircraft and Transportation

"... demonstrated exceptional business acumen and clarity of thinking in both normal business operations and emergency situations. The advice he has provided has been of the highest quality and value. Furthermore, he has proven a highly professional and enjoyable person to work with."

Product Design and Technology

"... company provides excellent training programmes and they can actually be which can be tailor made. They're also extremely good value for money. I have contacted Ripley Training several times when i've needed a bespoke training seminar putting together and he's always delivered top results. They are committed to providing the best quality training and I have no hesitation in recommending the business."

Chamber of Commerce

" ... we have hooked up with a number of our clients who were seeking upskilling of their teams. They were not disappointed and they soon proved themselves to be true to their word and extremely well motivated. The training plans are delivered with consideration of the businesses involved and his style envokes a reaction and real learning. Highly recommended!"

Marketing Consultant

"I have known Ripley Training for a few years now through business meetings but this is the first time I have actually hired the business - I was impressed with his adaptability and understanding of what our needs were and the product delivered to fit my requirements exactly. I would recommend Ripley Training."

Transport

"... as a client purchasing the services of Ripley Training I find they provide the most effective solution and show great flexibility and resourcefulness in meeting what can often be very diverse demands. The team are always professional in every aspect of the business from assessment of learning and development needs, to designing and where appropriate, delivering the relevant interventions. Not only does there post-event feedback demonstrate a positive experience for participants, but their attention to detail and excellence in customer service, establishes many long term business relationships. I thoroughly recommend Ripley Training Ltd for all your training, learning and development needs."

Public Sector

" ... we realised that we had to improve our existing sales and marketing techniques if we were to successfully market our range of quality services that we offer to existing and to potential members. In order for us to reach our goals, we looked to work with partners who shared this vision. Ripley Training, was one of the partners we chose to work with and you have assisted us by training members of your our team. The individual coaching in sales and marketing that Ripley Training provided has created greater clarity and direction for our team. They were responsive to our needs and helped to raise confidence and skills amongst our younger members of our team. Your company has also delivered First Aid Training to Chamber staff and those employed by our members to a very high standard. This once again reflects the 'full' service approach to training and coaching you adopt, saving time and money by using multiple training audiences. We would not hesitate to recommend Ripley Training to any other company who is considering your services."

Chamber of Commerce

" ... I appreciated the training course you ran for us recently. Frankly, I only went along to show my presence, having been on umpteen sales / management / account management type courses over the years, but recently I really benefited from it. You can teach an old dog new tricks after all! I was particularly impressed with the way in which you took time to understand our business. The key problem we had identified with some of our people and then set about delivering a bespoke session. Too much training is "off the shelf, take it or leave it!, which perhaps works in a generic call centre environment, but doesn't for professional firms like ours. We will certainly use you again when we identify similar training needs in the future."

Financial Services

" Many thanks for your work in covering in-house training courses on performance appraisal skills for this firm. From our point of view, this is very important in transforming the effectiveness of appraisal; I was particularly impressed by the skill with which you "read" both the needs of the firm and the requirements of the participants, and adapted your presentation with agility to meet those needs. We are now moving forward with the appraisal process, and if we need any further training we will certainly revert to you. "

Legal Services

"... thank you for your excellent course 'Finance for Non Financial Managers' which I attended. As a creative person I am interested in creating stories and finding patterns and relationships between people, but have always struggled to find the 'stories' in numbers. However, in order to grow my business this became a vital need for development and attending the course has enabled me to get a much better grasp of how the numbers in our business work and the relationship they have with our future decision making.

I must also comment on your trainer - his manner and approach 'de-jargonised' a somewhat daunting area, enabling me to learn and absorb at my own pace and not feel threatened or uncomfortable."

Theatre and Productions