Brooks and Kirk Educational Consultancy is for those who are just setting up to an education centre or have already done so and are looking for help and advice.
Starting a training business can be a rewarding and profitable investment. As the demand for training and development services continues to grow. Yet, it’s important to prepare before launching your business. Starting a successful training company is not a simple task. It requires careful planning, hard work, and a lot of dedication. This blog explains […]
We get a lot of learners who come to us from the hair and beauty industry. A persistent question we get asked is how do I start my own hairdressing training company. As many of them are looking for a change in career, or want to qualify trainee hairdressers through their qualification. If that’s the […]
Setting up your own government-funded training provider may not be as simple and as easy as you may think. If you feel like government-funded training is for you or you want to see what options you may have. Then you’re in the right place. We’re going to go through everything you need to know and […]
As a result of the pandemic, many businesses have had to diversify their offering. This included turning organisations into training centres. Setting up your own training centre isn’t for the fainthearted and we know all about that here at Brooks and Kirk as we have helped many organisations on that exact journey. Over the past […]
Here at Brooks and Kirk, we have delivered our assessor, IQA, and tutor courses to many organisations that want their staff to become in-house assessors/IQAs. These organisations come from all sorts of industries, including healthcare; construction; hair and beauty; customer services, and many more. This has become more of a common occurrence over the years […]
Starting your own accredited training provider is something that is probably not as straightforward as what most people think it is. Before we go into any specifics, it helps to just understand the structure of the further education system… Accredited training providers deliver courses that are quality assured by Awarding Bodies, who themselves are regulated […]
A common misconception with trainee Assessors is the belief that as an Assessor, you can certificate your learners. Whilst it would be super simple if this was the case, unfortunately, it isn’t. It’s actually a lengthier process than most people think… How Do Learners Get Certificated? So let’s put you in the shoes of an […]
Introducing, Brooks and Kirk’s NEW Educational Consultancy Services… Have you or your employers ever considered setting up your own training department within your organisation? Or maybe you have considered going self-employed and setting up your own training company? If you can relate to either of these, then out Consultancy Service will almost certainly be of […]
Bespoke courses are courses that are written by you and/or your company. Theses Bespoke courses that you have written do not require you or your staff to be qualified, nor do you need to have any previous training experience. However, there are many other things you need to consider before deciding to deliver Bespoke courses. […]
If you’re thinking of starting your own training provider, one of the first things you need to think about is what type of courses you want to deliver. There are two different types for you to consider, and they are: Bespoke Courses Accredited Courses Bespoke Courses By definition, ‘Bespoke’ is ‘something that is made for […]