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Learner Reviews For Piers



"Piers was a very engaging and knowledgeable trainer. Course material was relevant and extremely useful to put theory into practise."
Fire Protection Association
  • 18th May - Online
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"The course was well-organized and full of useful information and tips. Parts talking about the theory were supported with practical exercises, which I find very useful. Piers was very great at explaining, he tried to help everybody and answer all our questions."
GoodData
  • 9th May - Online
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"Piers was great at bringing our own practical examples into the discussion. He provided really useful tips to incorporate into our writing."
Arden Strategies
  • 3rd May - Online
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"Providing resources, facilitating conversation and providing real-life examples."
Fresh01
  • 11th April - Online
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"Relaying important information and being very helpful whenever someone had a question or didn't understand something."
Next
  • 17th March - Online
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"Very interesting information and nice balance between learning/ theory and practical work."
Virgin Media
  • 15th March - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"I loved the course! The teacher was very engaging and knowledgeable. He explained the topics of the course very well and answered all my questions."
Mula GmbH
  • 15th March - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"The pace and structure at which the trainer delivered the course was brilliant, enough time to think, discuss and share ideas. I also thought the way the trainer explained the content of the presentation was extremely clear and to the point!"
NHS Confederation
  • 17th February - Online
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"Excellent trainer. Well timed. Each section had enough information that was relative. Good pace and trainer was extremely attentive to everyone's needs."
EdPlace
  • 17th February - Online
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"Really helpful! I thought the exercises were great at pushing me out of my comfort zone and helping me to learn. Piers offered some really great constructive criticism and I feel like I have a lot to take away and use in future."
Anglian Water Services
  • 7th February - Online
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"It was a excellent course very thought provoking and great knowledge well delivered"
YFM Equity Partners
  • 3rd February - Online
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"Piers was great, very knowledgeable and helped to broaden my thoughts. I've come away in a better place to tackle upcoming tasks at work. Thank you."
NHS Surrey Heartlands
  • 6th January - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Very well-structured and informative course that will allow me to improve my process of creating infographics. The course was very well-balanced between learning theory and doing practical exercises. Piers' approach was excellent and he provided a very valuable and constructive feedback."
IISD
  • 6th January - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Piers was an excellent trainer. Thorough and diligent, he made the course engaging and provided great copywriting tips that we can use in our SEO content. A brilliant and inspiring end to the week - thank you, Piers!"
RMP Enterprise
  • 25th November - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Very engaging trainer and the course material was very helpful, along with the practical exercises. I also like the fact that it was a small group, so it felt more concentrated and personal. I also felt I was always given the opportunity to speak and ask questions."
Peabody
  • 23rd November - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Great session and examples. Helpful resources and tips."
RCN
  • 6th October - Online
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"Piers was a great trainer – very knowledgeable, happy to answer questions and kept the course engaging all day. No mean feat for an all-day Zoom session!"
University Of Sussex
  • 18th August - Online
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"Excellent. Really informative. Great at clarifying the many questions I had. Would definitely recommend."
London TravelWatch
  • 18th August - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Piers was very knowledgeable and helpful, it was great to learn from him and the writing exercises really helped me put the theory into practice. The slides were informative and clear, and not over-filled with information. It was a great balance. I thoroughly enjoyed this course and learned a lot."
University Of Glasgow
  • 20th June - Online
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"Piers was an excellent coach, and was able to provide relevant examples for both mine and my fellow learners, despite the content not being wholly specific to my role. Piers was very friendly, the tasks were enjoyable and the course was interactive. Thoroughly enjoyed the course and will be applying my learnings to my career."
VANDENBERGHUK
  • 6th June - Online
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"Piers Ford was an amazing tutor, he detailed examples toward my place of work. He understood the 'in house style' and has left me feeling positive about areas I have previously struggled in and not had the confidence to ask about. I cannot recommend Piers enough, he was an absolute pleasure to learn from."
Judicial College
  • 21st April - Online
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"Excellent use of tasks to critique and develop our technique - Piers's knowledge was invaluable."
Project Centre
  • 13th April - Online
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"Analysing in-depth different perspectives and use cases of the teachings."
Loaded PR
  • 18th February - Online
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"Piers was an amazing trainer! Knowledgeable, patient and encouraging. I really enjoyed the writing tasks as this put the learning into practice. The way we could naturally ask questions and have a conversation also really helped. Piers was understanding whatever our level of prior knowledge was. A great insight into copywriting for the web that I will bring with me into my role."
Luxury Flooring
  • 18th February - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Conveying the information and inspiring conversation during the sessions"
Mott MacDonald
  • 20th January - Online
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"The course leader, Piers was very knowledgeable and it was clear that he had a lot of experience. Piers provided up to date statistics and shared this information at appropriate times throughout the course. As a new starter in PR the course gave me insight into the foundations and top tips. I feel confident with applying my learning to the real world. Thank you"
Vertas Group Limited
  • 5th November - Online
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"The trainer was very good at weaving in examples for all of our jobs. The PowerPoint slides will be a useful reference."
Hardie Grant Publishing
  • 28th October - Online
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"Everything was good - value for money, knowledgeable teacher, prepared, tech was good etc."
AHDB
  • 28th October - Online
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"Really engaging and clear - appreciate it's difficult to keep a class engaged online and Piers done a great job!"
Hill
  • 4th October - Online
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"Keeping up the pace, providing regular breaks and giving useful feedback!"
NACE
  • 27th September - Online
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"Piers was extremely knowledgeable - he was able to really make the session fun and engaging."
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
  • 27th September - Online
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"Fantastically knowledgeable and informative trainer, friendly and welcoming, great content - brilliant course!"
CIG
  • 22nd September - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Great service, knowledgeable trainer, enjoyable experience."
United Society Partners In The Gospel
  • 22nd September - Online
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"Keeping the course moving and making it relevant to me and my role. I was grateful that you still ran it with just me. It was brilliant to have 1-2-1 tuition."
The Salvation Army
  • 20th September - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"A brilliant, insightful and well-delivered course. I couldn't have asked for more. Ten out of ten."
European Central Bank
  • 25th August - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Really engaging session, with useful insights that I look forward to using in my work and writing. Thank you!"
Dot Dot Dot Property
  • 25th August - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"I found it very helpful that it was a small group and we could all interact. Piers made the course very interesting and understandable. I felt comfortable to ask questions. I would definitely recommend."
Bar Standards Board
  • 13th August - Online
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"Really helpful IT support before the course started. The course itself was really good. Piers was knowledgeable and used a good mix of slides, examples, exercises and group work to ensure we covered the topic thoroughly."
Met Police
  • 9th August - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"I really enjoyed the practical exercises and getting to apply theory to every day examples. It helped me get my head around the fundamentals of copywriting and how they apply in real life. I also really enjoyed the insights on SEO as this is something I had little experience with prior to the course."
ActionAid UK
  • 9th August - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Admin support was great. Piers was a really good trainer. Very engaging and knowledgeable. His class was well structured, covered exactly what I needed to know, and he responded constructively to my participation."
Competition And Markets Authority
  • 4th August - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Piers was an excellent trainer and all communications leading up to the course were great."
BSI
  • 28th July - Online
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"Friendly and knowledgeable trainer, accessible information, fun and informative examples and exercises, fantastic advice for working in this field."
IFLScience
  • 26th July - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Lots of great examples are resources shared, which I'll be able to take and use in my day-to-day job. Learnt lots of valuable tips I can share with my team."
Microbiology Society
  • 23rd July - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Piers was clear, kind, informative. Always well equipped and gives the best points. Have taken so many useful tips to implement moving forward following this course."
Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre
  • 16th July - Online
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"The course was set at the appropriate speed and length, used great examples to learn from and was led by a knowledgeable and friendly trainer."
The Open University
  • 9th July - Online
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"Piers was an excellent trainer and gave brilliant feedback. His explanations were all clear and concise. He was also very engaging and was easily able to hold our attention for the entire duration of the course."
REAL
  • 6th July - Online
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"Speaking clearly and at a good pace. Very friendly. I didn't feel under pressure if I couldn't finish all the tasks that we are asked to do."
Home Group
  • 22nd June - Online
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"The content of the course was perfect for my needs and met them well I think it is unusual that a course does this so fully."
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
  • 22nd June - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Really engaging content and happy to answer all of our questions throughout. Would happily recommend and try similar courses in the future!"
SOCOTEC
  • 3rd June - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Great course. The trainer was friendly and informal, which made it fun. Lots of discussions with other attendees which I found really helpful. It was a very useful course."
BioLogic
  • 3rd June - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Good communication from sign up to finish."
Toolport
  • 24th May - Online
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"Piers was great at explaining the theory and his pace talking allowed me to easily understand the key points he wanted to make."
Mercer
  • 14th May - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Very clear detailed guidance. The class size was very small so, got to really get personal questions answered."
Gemserv
  • 14th May - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"The examples, the tips, the practice copy and suggesting tools"
HIN
  • 6th May - Online
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"Great course, Piers was a brilliant speaker and had lots of knowledge and good tips"
BECG
  • 6th May - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Great examples and lots of practical skills to take forward."
Plymouth Community Homes
  • 6th May - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"The course was useful, structured, accurate, and our trainer was very knowledgeable and above all so calm and friendly - the atmosphere was really good and motivating. He was also a very good time manager, and addressed all of our questions, without exception. So thanks to Media Training and to Piers Ford, I would be very interested in seeing the other courses he leads, and subscribe whenever possible, as I know now I'd be ensured top quality content!"
UNFCCC
  • 6th May - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"The session ended up being a 1:1 - this was a huge advantage for me!"
Hill
  • 27th April - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Piers was fantastic and really patient with the group."
Scotland House London
  • 21st April - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Small group sizes was great and the trainer was engaging and encourgaing."
Here Be Dragons
  • 21st April - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Communication prior to course, all the trainers/presenters to date have been excellent. Very impressed."
London & Quadrant
  • 15th April - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Piers was very knowledge and shared so many useful tips and information around infographics with us."
L&Q
  • 15th April - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"The course tutor was very knowledgeable and helpful, I learnt a lot."
Consulum
  • 8th April - Online
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"Piers was a brilliant tutor and I really enjoyed my session. He was friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and explained everything in great detail. He also produced a brilliant presentation which I'm sure I will revert too for many years to come. This is my second course through Media Training now, both of which have been very insightful, comprehensive and useful."
Winston Churchill Memorial Trust
  • 12th March - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"I've been to a lot of your in house training courses and this online version did not disappoint, just as interesting and informative just without your amazing lunch! :) Thank you very much Piers"
NHS Resolution
  • 16th February - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Piers was brilliant. He set the tone of the course right from the start, and his relaxed and natural approach encouraged interaction immediately. The exercises were clear and informative, and the time we had to develop our ideas independently and then share with the class worked really well. It's the first time I've been in a Zoom breakout room, and they were a great addition to the course, encouraging conversation between smaller groups of delegates. This made it feel more like a face-to-face course which was really helpful. The breaks were well-staggered through the day, giving us time to break away and relax."
Freelance
  • 16th February - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Really engaging and helpful practical tasks throughout"
Receptional
  • 11th February - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Piers is an excellent, knowledgeable and congenial trainer. The course was excellent and well-paced with a good balance of real-life examples and theory. Overall, a fantastic course that met all my expectations."
Burning Pine Ltd
  • 11th February - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Excellent info, definitely will use it in the future!"
Barbour
  • 9th February - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Communication was all very straightforward, trainer was really welcoming and knowledgeable and the group was small so I felt listened to and the information I received felt bespoke. The course did what it said on the tin!"
Association Of Camerados
  • 9th February - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Checking that we had the correct apps before hand (Zoom for example) It was very useful and efficient."
NEU
  • 3rd February - Online
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"Piers was so clear and effective in communicating ideas and views and concepts. I really enjoyed the fact Piers took the time to ensure each member of the group were involved and engaged with the exercises. I have learnt so much and feel that I can use everything I have learnt to use in my role. Thanks so much to Pier!"
Queen Mary Legal Advice Centrew
  • 3rd February - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Friendly but structured tutoring, good amount of breaks for the right amount of time, balanced feedback required from everyone, house rules set out but not too strict, helpful documents shared to all."
Stanton Williams
  • 3rd February - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Trainer was engaging and enthusiastic. Good balance between theory and practical."
National Education Union
  • 3rd February - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Piers was a great teacher. Very good at explaining and offering personalised suggestions to each person."
Camerados
  • 3rd February - Online
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"Piers was so well-informed and knowledgeable in this subject area, he could answer every question we threw at him and the structure of his course was great too."
Forestry England
  • 2nd February - Online
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"Really approachable and knowledgable trainer."
Marine Stewardship Council
  • 2nd February - Online
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"Trainer did an amazing job, so knowledgeable and the examples and tips were great. Was great speaking with someone with so much experience."
GetCrisp
  • 19th January - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Piers was very knowledgeable and explained things clearly, with lots of useful tips"
Utopia
  • 11th January - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"The exercises delivered by the trainer was good!"
Zund UK
  • 11th January - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Very smooth pre-course communication. Piers is an excellent experienced trainer, that took his time to tailor his advices and tips for the individual."
OSEPI
  • 23rd November - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"The trainer Piers was absolutely fantastic. He was very knowledgeable, patient and really tailored his examples to the delegates. He went at a good pace and we had lots of great discussions. Thank you!"
Imperial College London
  • 23rd November - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Everything, and I thought Piers was delightful, professional, sympathetic and encouraging"
Tigger Ridgwell
  • 19th November - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Piers was a very engaging tutor & I really enjoyed the session."
CWGC
  • 18th November - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Good communication and preparation for the course and very knowledgeable trainer. Thank you"
Financial Times
  • 18th November - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"Some good examples about executive summary and how to write one."
FaithAction
  • 21st September - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"The small class helped especially as virtual so not too many people talking"
Fluorocarbon Company Limited
  • 20th August - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"The course was well structured, the tutor was clear and he taught at a good pace."
ITU
  • 20th August - Online
  • Expert - Piers


Feature Writing : Advanced
"Piers was very knowledgeable and gave a great mix of information, top tips, feedback and challenging exercises to test me throughout the day. I found that way of learning perfect - it helped me to learn a lot and to pose me a number of thoughts for when I do feature writing from now on. The course will certainly help me in my role in the future. I'm also very grateful for the flexibility of the course organisers ensuring that the course could be done via Zoom rather than having to travel to and from London for the day . Everybody at Media Training have been brilliant throughout, and I look forward to hopefully signing up for another one of your courses in the future :)"
Ongo Homes
  • 19th August - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"I have done copywriting work in the past and needed a refresher and update (as things change). This course was excellent for that and the Piers explained everything really well and at a good pace. Really enjoyed the course and glad my internet sorted itself out in the end."
NIHR CRN
  • 11th August - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"The transfer of the course to online was very impressive, I didn't feel as though I was being lectured and it was very interactive"
Plan International UK
  • 16th July - Online
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"Piers was very knowledgeable and clear when explaining concepts. Supportive and friendly."
LifeLine Projects
  • 16th July - Online
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"Very personable and patient teacher. It was a great class with lots of real life examples to use in the workplace"
IDS
  • 8th July - Online
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"Explaining examples, good tasks to do ourselves, then good response and help from tutor on how to do our writing better."
Wigan Truck & Tachograph LTD
  • 18th June - Online
  • Expert - Piers


"I enjoyed carrying our exercise throughout the day and slowly developing it into a piece of writing!"
Havas Helia
  • 18th June - Online
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"Facilities are great, content was very clear and thorough"
The Means
  • 11th March - Classroom
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"Friendly, approachable, very knowledgeable, lovely new location, friendly staff"
Suzuki
  • 6th March - Classroom
  • Expert - Piers


"Small class, great content and excellent teaching in a lovely environment"
Chartered Insurance Institute
  • 6th March - Classroom
  • Expert - Piers


"The subject matter was interesting and engaging. The course trainer was knowledgeable and gave us some good tips and insight into the course subject. The location was lovely and all of the staff really friendly. I really liked that the group was small as we could ask questions and talk about the things we were interested in more."
Mind
  • 6th March - Classroom
  • Expert - Piers