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About Optimise
Company Profile
Optimise Consultancy Ltd has been providing quality training since
1994, and in that time has built up a strong and consistent client
base.
Optimise Consultancy Ltd delivers training in PC applications,
operating systems, hardware and soft skills such as time management
and presentation skills. We also provide training needs analysis to
help deliver the training your company needs.
What makes Optimise Consultancy Ltd different is that we can tailor
training to meet your needs. Training can be delivered at your site
or at a venue near to you. Courses can be ‘mixed and matched’ to
suit your needs, and most importantly, we will discuss your
requirements and come up with the best solution for you.
For more information on MD Nick Curnick-Orrin
Terms & Conditions
Description of our Service
We are a provider of computer training. The training is delivered to
groups usually of between 1 and 10, although sometimes with the
agreement of the client and trainer larger groups can be catered
for.
Training is usually delivered on the customer's site, but
alternative venues can be arranged at an additional cost.
Fees
Training fees are charged at a daily rate based on a maximum of 8
delegates on a course. Unless otherwise agreed with the client,
listed with the course information in IT Training and Business
Training.
Fees usually include the cost of all Optimise training material and
work disks etc unless otherwise stated.
Additional third party course material requested by client will be
charged at cost.
Expenses
Accommodation and reasonable subsistence for Optimise Consultancy
Ltd personnel will be charged at cost.
Travelling by road for Optimise Consultancy Ltd personnel will be
charged on a mileage basis from Optimise Offices to venue and
return. Train and air fares where appropriate will be charged at
cost.
All fees and other charges are subject to VAT at the current rate.
Cancellations
Cancellation by the client will incur the following penalties:-
Less than 5 working days Full Charge
Less than 10 working days 50% of Full Charge.
Less than 15 working days 30% of Full Charge
More than 15 working days No Charge Privacy Statement
Your right to privacy is important. The information you provide to
us will be kept confidential and will be used to support your
customer relationship only. It is not our intention to give or sell
this information to any outside company for any use.
Limitation of Liability
Every effort has been made to ensure complete and accurate
information concerning the materials presented in tutorials.
Companies, names and data used in examples are fictitious unless
otherwise noted.
In no event shall Optimise Consultancy Ltd be liable for any
indirect punitive, special or incidental damage (including loss of
business, revenue, profits, use, data or other economic advantage)
however it arises.
Customers have sole responsibility for adequate protection and
backup of data and/or equipment used in connection with the
tutorials, website or software supplied by Optimise Consultancy Ltd
and will not make a claim against Optimise Consultancy Ltd for lost
data, re-run time, inaccurate instruction, work delays or lost
profits resulting from the use of the tutorials.
General
Optimise Consultancy Ltd may make improvements and/or changes in the
tutorials, training content or website at any time without notice.
These Terms and Conditions may be changed as required from time to
time by Optimise Consultancy Ltd without prior notice by updating
this web page.
Business Outlines - IT
Please click on a course name to view the course outline. If the
course you require is not shown or you need to discuss modifying an
existing course to meet your requirements please contact us.
Contact Us
Price
Time Management£450 +VAT
Half day seminar for up to 10 people from your organisation held at
your place of work.
£65 +VAT per person
Book a place on one of our one day open-access seminars held in
Stoke-on-Trent or Stafford.
Client Testimonials
As we have said, Optimise has been providing quality training since
1994, but what do our clients think?
Below are a few quotes from our many happy customers, so you know
you can book our training with confidence.
'Well worth taking the time out of my work schedule - a well run and
enjoyable course. I will recommend to all in the business'
Course delegate - MS Excel
'Fabulous course, very helpful. Taught me a lot of things that I
have never used before that i can put into context in my role. Given
me a lot of confidence to "have a go" in Excel'
Course delegate - MS Excel
'I have participated in many training course run by Optimise
Consultancy Ltd and always look forward to attending as the
atmosphere is informal and unpressured and I know I will walk away
having learned more than I was expecting and able to put new skills
immediately into use.'
Ian Denny , course delegate
'Very useful course...the pace seemed excellent and exercises very
useful. The trainers knowledge was also good and allowed for extra
queries to be catered for. The training pack was very clear and easy
to follow - exercises will prove useful as practice material.
Thanks.'
Course delegate - MS Publisher
'A well structured, excellent handbook, I would recommend this
course to others because it is a good intro to Word'
Course delegate - MS Word
'The instructor was very friendly and helpful and covered additional
topics. I would recommend this course because it will be very useful
and it ran at a good pace.'
Course delegate - MS Excel
'As Training Director for Vantage Computer Solutions Limited, I was
fully aware that as a medium sized organisation it would be
impossible for me to cover all of the training topics that would be
requested by our customers. I often turned to expertise of Optimise
Consultancy Ltd to help fill the gaps and cover training and
training consultancy issues that it would not be cost effective for
us to internally train our own staff to do.
By regularly using the services of Optimise Consultancy Ltd they
were able to fit into our structure effortlessly and worked
seamlessly as part of our existing team in addition to this I was
able to send use the services on customer site without the need for
my own resource to oversee the proceedings and always comfortable in
the knowledge than Optimise consistently performed in a professional
manner expected of my own team.
I consider optimise to be a vital part of my own business as they
have helped our company to win contracts and supply superior
training services.'
Victor Chambers, Vantage Computer Solutions Limited
'The dealings that I have had with Optimise have always been
beneficial and professional to both myself and all other team
members within Spirit Group. As the previous organiser of the
workshops the direct feedback that I have received from people and
their eagerness to attend further workshops is self-explanatory.
The payback from the training offered by Optimise to the team and to
Spirit Group cannot be measured but the fantastic feedback from the
delegates, myself included, speaks volumes.'
Matt Baker - The Spirit Group
'Thoroughly enjoyed everything. Brilliant content and tutor.
Knowledge gained today will help us loads. Thanks.'
Course delegate - MS Publisher
'Optimise Consultancy Ltd are a pleasure to work with, whether
delivering one-to-one training or rolling out a tailor-made
programme for the whole Company. The training always hits the mark
and is presented in a down-to-earth, jargon-free style, whether at
basic or advanced level. I would have no hesitation whatever in
heartily recommending Optimise Consultancy Ltd to anyone looking for
completely reliable top quality IT training.'
Ian Denny - The Spirit Group
18 Bakewell Drive Stone
Staffordshire
ST15 8YR
Why Train
Your staff are your greatest asset. Investing in their training will
increase their motivation and commitment, provide a better service
for your customers and increase the overall efficiency of your
business.
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Why Train with Optimise
Our Clients
Optimise Consultancy Ltd has been providing quality training since
1994 with a strong client base throughout the United Kingdom
We aim to build a relationship with our clients so we get to
understand their business and can offer training that is
cost-effective. and tailored to their needs. Some of our clients
have been with us from the beginning and the vast majority book
further training. This level of repeat business illustrates a high
level of satisfaction with the service we offer.
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Our Clients
See What We Do
Optimise Consultancy Ltd offers a wide range of training and
consultancy services. We can also develop software specifically for
your company using database or spreadsheet technology
Click on the link for further details
Our Services About Optimise
Optimise Consultancy Ltd delivers training in PC applications,
operating systems and soft skills such as time and project
management. We provide training needs analysis to help deliver the
training your company needs, business consultancy to allow you to
get the most from your IT systems and bespoke software systems when
an “off the shelf” solution just won’t do.
What makes Optimise Consultancy Ltd different is that we can tailor
training to meet your needs. Training can be delivered at your site
or at a venue near to you. Courses can be ‘mixed and matched’ and
most importantly, we will discuss your requirements and come up with
the best solution for you.
Click on the link for further details
Director's Profile
Nick Curnick-Orrin BA (Hons) MIITT
Nick Curnick-Orrin is the lead trainer and managing director of
Optimise Consultancy Ltd.
Originally trained as a designer Nick moved into I.T. after
graduating, working in the area of technical support. He started
delivering I.T. training in 1991 and set up Optimise Consultancy Ltd
in 1994, delivering I.T. training and consultancy to medium and
large organisations throughout the UK.
Nick has considerable expertise in a wide range of software,
specialising in Microsoft products, and in particular Microsoft
Excel and Microsoft Project. In the last 5 years he has developed
his skills in the area of project management, delivering training
and consultancy to a number of prestigious clients such as Spirit
Group and West Midlands Fire & Rescue Service.
Nick prides himself in not only having a full understanding of the
product but of the process as well. He says…
“I feel that the key attribute for this kind of work is the ability
to communicate. It's no good knowing your stuff inside out if you
cannot explain it in accessible terms”
In the last few years Nick has followed his interest in project and
time management and developed training courses that teach the theory
and practical application of project planning away from the PC.
These courses teach delegates to apply tried and tested project
planning methodologies to whatever project or activity they are
working on, giving them skills and strategies to help ensure that
their project comes in on time and with a successful outcome.
Course Outlines - IT
Please click on a course name to view the course outline. If the
course you require is not shown or you need to discuss modifying an
existing course to meet your requirements please contact us.
Contact Us
Microsoft Project
2 Day Introduction
1 Day Up and RunningExcel
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Excel Macros
Excel Data HandlingWord
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3PublisherOutlook (1/2 day)
Outlook Web Access (1/2 day)PowerPoint
Level 1
Level 2Access
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Tree of Life South Staffs CouncilThe Spirit Group
SiTECH
Staffordshire County Council
Library Service
Ashbrook Simon-Hartley Transform Schools
ANC
Cannock Chase District Council
Punch Taverns
Barloworld Scientific
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
MT Services Ltd
Foursight Consultants
System Development
Excel Developments
PDR Generator & Analyser
The system was developed for a large organisation that has around
600 members of staff that required Personal Development Reviews.
Previously, each manager was sent an Excel spreadsheet that had
several pages of questions and spaces for answers.
As this information was gathered it was then cut and pasted into an
analysis sheet and some parts were used and others just kept on
record.
This was, as you can imagine very time consuming and offered little
in the way of analysis.
Optimise Consultancy Ltd developed a system that automatically
generates individual PDRs from a list of staff and managers at the
click of a button.
These can then be emailed to the particular managers for completion
by interview with the member of staff.
when the PDRs have been completed they can all be sent back, and at
the click of another button imported to an analysis workbook with
analysis pivot tables already set up and space for further analysis
if required.
The next set of PDRs can be generated from the data gathered in the
previous.
This system has been further developed and can now be tailored to
your organisation.
ERP Parachute
The ERP Parachute was developed as a backup system for a company.
They needed a system that emulated their existing ordering system so
that if they had a problem with their usual programme they could
switch over with minimal fuss.
The parachute has been installed and has had to be used in live
situations with considerable savings on 'down-time'.
Why train with us?
Below are a few of the benefits of using Optimise Consultancy Ltd as
all or part of your training solution.
This means you know you can book our training with confidence.
What are the benefits to you as a customer?
"Training is usually delivered on your site"
This has an immediate cost benefit to your organisation. Optimise
have lower running costs which are reflected in the cost of our
training.
Staff have no additional travelling to a training site, this can
save your staff time and your company money in expenses.
Staff are still on site which means that if they want to discuss
with the tutor specific problems they have encountered, they can
often access the required files.
"Training can be tailored to your organisation"
Optimise can look at the specific needs of your organisation and
develop training to meet those needs.
Optimise training doesn't start on page 1 and finish on the last
page. We're flexible, and will modify the training to suit the group
or individual.
"Course duration can be flexible"
Many courses are just one or two days in duration, but any course
can be changed to suit your needs. Perhaps you can only receive
training on a Friday, but need a two day course. No problem, the
course can be split. Or perhaps you feel that you would benefit from
two half days instead of one full day. No problem. Or perhaps you
feel that you would rather spend two days looking at a subject
instead of one, but use lots more examples, so you 'really know it'.
No problem.
"We want you to be happy"
In fact, we will go out of our way to accommodate your learning
needs. We want you to go away happy and recommend us to others and
want to use us again.
Take a look at some of our customer comments, they have been pleased
with us and we hope you will too.
"The dealings that I have had with Optimise have always been
beneficial and professional to both myself and all other team
members within Spirit Group. As the previous organiser of the
workshops the direct feedback that I have received from people and
their eagerness to attend further workshops is self-explanatory.
The payback from the training offered by Optimise to the team and to
Spirit Group cannot be measured but the fantastic feedback from the
delegates, myself included, speaks volumes."
Customer Comment
"Optimise Consultancy Ltd are a pleasure to work with, whether
delivering one-to-one training or rolling out a tailor-made
programme for the whole Company. The training always hits the mark
and is presented in a
down-to-earth, jargon-free style, whether at basic or advanced
level. I would have no hesitation whatever in heartily recommending
Optimise Consultancy Ltd to anyone looking for completely reliable
top quality IT training."
Customer Comment