Chamber Business Training Testimonials
We're delighted to announce that the North Lancashire Branch events are receiving excellent feedback. Any CIPS members or non-CIPS members can attend the next event at Crown Paints on 08 September. Click here to register your place online.![]()
General Event Feedback
NORTH LANCASHIRE BRANCH OF CIPS
[Fire Marshall/Warden Training] Overall, I found the venue, the course content and Steve the trainer to be very good.![]()
Keith Riley, Transport & Fire Officer
EA FOULDS LTD
[Fire Marshall/Warden Training] The course was well-paced and I enjoyed the training. I wouldn't change anything about it.![]()
David O'Calleghan, Stores
EA FOULDS LTD
[Fire Marshall/Warden Training] The training consultant, course content and venue were all excellent!![]()
Tony Parkinson, Office Manager
PENDEC (SISTER COMPANY OF EA FOULDS)
[Module 1: Tomorrow's Leaders - Today!] Thoroughly enjoyed the day. Fun and interesting. Learnt loads about myself which can help to improve my management skills.![]()
Karen Fielding, Educator Manager
LIFE EDUCATION
[Module 1: Tomorrow's Leaders - Today!] Very motivating, leaving me eager to attend my next module.![]()
Tracey Burke, Director
GRANE DEVELOPMENTS LTD
[Module 1: Tomorrow's Leaders - Today!] I was very surprised how accurate my 'profile' was. Very pleased with the day and look forward to the next session.![]()
Joanne Beesley, Business Services Manager
1ST CHARTERED FINANCIAL PLANNING
[Module 1: Tomorrow's Leaders - Today!] Very informative and interesting. Good opportunity for self analysis. Negative - apprehensive about role play.![]()
Paul-Scott Bates, General Manager
SJA FILM TECHNOLOGIES
[Module 1: Tomorrow's Leaders - Today!] Insightful, practical, engaging & fun.![]()
Carl Allen, Managing Director/Owner
ALCHEMY CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
[Module 1: Tomorrow's Leaders - Today!] Extremely interesting. A wonderful start to the course.![]()
Louise Gaskell, Finance Manager
EAST LANCASHIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
[Module 1: Tomorrow's Leaders - Today!] Provides useful & interesting insight into how your personality type affects your behaviour at work.![]()
Jenni Pope, SEO Manager
IKNOW-UK
[Module 1: Tomorrow's Leaders - Today!] The food was exceptional!![]()
Natalie Mott, Research Team Leader
IKNOW UK
[Module 1: Tomorrow's Leaders - Today!] I hope from today I understand myself much better.![]()
Ian Westwell, Technical Director
EMERSON & RENWICK LTD
[Bespoke Sales Training in partnership with Dale Carnegie]
Telesales Team Feedback:
1) Good introduction for new sales team members;
2) Increased confidence in handling customers;
3) Allowed group discussion in handling real life customers issues from both depots and the problems faced, how a Win Win situation was achievable. A number of staff members benefited with increased confidence.
Manager's Observations:
1) The use of role play scenarios was beneficial;
2) Having the teams present information to the group. Took the teams out of their comfort zones and encouraged them to think on their feet and not just sit in class taking in information.
Overall, a well balanced training session, from what was observed and the feedback given. This type of session would benefit a new starter with relatively no experience in sales and anyone who is lacking in confidence.![]()
David Mellor, Company Quality Assurance / Customer Service & Training Manager
TOTAL FOODSERVICE SOLUTIONS LIMITED
I enjoyed all parts of the First Aid at Work course. My overall impression was very good.![]()
Kat Seed, Office Manager
RED ROSE SECURITY SERVICES LTD
I thought all of the First Aid at Work course was very good and the staff were very friendly.![]()
Paul Dickinson, Operations Manager
RED ROSE SECURITY SERVICES LTD
I found everything about the First Aid at Work Course to be very good - I wouldn't change anything. The overall training and facilities were first class.![]()
Michael Hartley
ULTRA FINISHING
My overall impression of the First Aid at Work Course, the venue and the training consultant was very good. The slideshows were useful and the staff were friendly.![]()
Ben Pollard
ELAP MOBILITY / INTELLICIG
The overall content of the Advanced Sales Development Masterclass was very good. I wouldn't change a thing.![]()
Carl Sargeson, Business Advisor
BLACKBURN COLLEGE
The Advanced Sales Development Masterclass gave us the opportunity to learn about the sales process from a non-sales background. Overall, interesting and good to relate my role and a college operation to sales as a concept.![]()
Andrew Piper, DCCM University Centre
BLACKBURN COLLEGE
Contextualisation and theory that underpins what we do - active listening (Advanced Sales Development Masterclass).![]()
Alastair Mollon, Deputy Head of Sixth Form
BLACKBURN COLLEGE
The pace of the Advanced Sales Development Masterclass course was excellent. A relaxed atmosphere allowed me to meet the other staff and discuss different areas.![]()
Ann Mason, Training Advisor
BLACKBURN COLLEGE
Open sessions for discussion allowed development of ideas and interaction (Advanced Sales Development Masterclass).![]()
Damian Stewart, Lecturer
BLACKBURN COLLEGE
I have really enjoyed the Advanced Sales Development Masterclass programme - I wouldn't change anything! Thank you Juliette - a very interesting course!![]()
Kathryn Waqar-Uddin, NVQ Level 4 Assessor / Trainer / Verifier
BLACKBURN COLLEGE
Puts the theory behind the sales (Sales Advantage Taster).![]()
Stephen Ormisher, Director
DRAIN ALERT
New ideas, new thoughts for the future (Sales Advantage Taster).![]()
Nigel Walton, Director
LAMPS & LIGHTING
The Sales Advantage Taster Workshop was very good with clear, concise and motivating trainers.![]()
Kirsty Walker, Trainee Consultant
CGA RECRUITMENT
I was really motivated by our SIA License trainer. I have learned to use more effective methods in my work.![]()
Mohammed Momoniat
INDIVIDUAL
The (SIA License) trainer is the best in the area.![]()
Meera Khan
STUDENT
The (SIA License) course was well set out for a novice and the trainer was brilliant.![]()
D. Kearns
INDIVIDUAL
I liked all aspects, from the start of the (SIA License) course to the finish. Nothing on this course is improvable!![]()
Sazid Patel
INDIVIDUAL
I liked my teacher (SIA License), he was very good at explaining things. I wouldn't change anything about this course.![]()
Trisha Malone
INDIVIDUAL
Jim (SIA License training) is the best trainer I have ever met. I liked his methods of training.![]()
Laimonas Ubarthas
INDIVIDUAL
Overall the Introduction to Purchasing & Supply course was very good and met my needs. Would use again.![]()
Stacey Clarke, Business Development Manager
ENVIROLINK NORTHWEST
I wouldn't change anything about the CIPS Level 2 course. The trainer was very knowledgable and made everyone feel at ease.![]()
Sara Ellison, Administrator
ENVIROLINK NORTHWEST
"The CIPS Level 2 Introduction to Purchasing and Supply was a very effective programme of training that really took you through the procurement process."![]()
Liz Martin, Business Development Manager
ENVIROLINK NORTHWEST
I am writing to recommend the services of the East Lancs Chamber of Commerce (ELCC) in relation to the provision of the CIPS full training programme.
I have over 20 students now undertaking the programme using the ELCC tutors and the success rate so far has been exemplary at over 95% with excellent marks attained in exams.
Liaising and working with colleagues at ELCC has been a lesson in professionalism and we have established a very good working relationship which has resulted in mutual respect for the issues that can effect the delivery of a complex programme of study such as the graduate membership route for CIPS.
The exams are taken here in Sheffield, which has been ideal for the students involved who are working full time for the authority and often have family and home commitments to take on board. ELCC have been very supportive of their requirements and needs with an example being the handling of one student who has dyslexia and was therefore extremely worried about the exam.
I have no qualms about recommending ELCC as providers of the CIPS programme and in testimony to their ability we have students on the programme travelling from Leeds to be part of the provision.![]()
Lorraine Purcell, Head of Corporate Procurement
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Enjoyed the challenges of putting things into practice and supporting each other.![]()
Karen Matula, Curriculum Manager
ACCRINGTON AND ROSSENDALE COLLEGE
Thoroughly enjoyed my journey and would recommend to anyone.![]()
Becky Charlton, Procurement Manager
MICHAEL DAVIES ASSOCIATES
A fantastic course. Improved my awareness and understanding of myself and provided tools to lead myself and staff more effectively.![]()
Phil Dowell, Company Secretary
LC AUTOMATION
Excellent content/learning, delivered with humour!![]()
Christine Ball, Administrator
EAST LANCS PCT
The Training Team at the East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce have really taken the time to understand our business. We've been pleased to work with the Chamber and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.![]()
Rachael Armstrong, Consultant Workforce Development
CXL BUSINESS & MEETING CENTRE
I just wanted to thank you for all your help and support over the year around the sessions with East Lancs schools. You've been incredibly kind and diligent throughout, as has Linda, and I'm immensely grateful to you both. After all your kindness and hard work, you now have a definite fan in me! You've been a pleasure to work with.![]()
Ben Walden, Associate Consultant
OLIVIER MYTHODRAMA
I have recently attended the Advance Peak Performance Training programme and I found it to be one of the most inspiring and enjoyable programmes I have ever attended. The subject matter was challenging and liberating; it has given me an insight into overcoming limiting beliefs and how I can really make a big difference in my business. Thank you.![]()
Neil Bullows, Proprietor
THE WHITEHALL HOTEL AND RESTURANT
Having worked with the Training Team at the Chamber of Commerce for some time, we have been especially impressed by the flexibility to deliver targeted training activity for my sales team using a mix of proven training techniques in a creative and engaging way, that really does deliver results. I would not hesitate to recommend them and work with them in the future.![]()
Mark Bannister, Retail Merchandising & Training Manager
CROWN PAINTS


