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3 Twitter courses in Cardiff

Coaching at Work

By Inovra Group

Overview Networking has become a crucial factor in the modern workplace. It is the most effective method of developing your business or career and is a key component of your personal brand. This one day course will teach you how to be able to build strong business relationships, develop a level of personal credibility and increase your network of contacts in order to enhance your visibility and create opportunities for yourself and your organisation. Description This training course will help your participants build a professional reputation and develop a network of connections through the two key methods available to them; face-to-face and online. Attendees will discover how to effectively combine these two approaches and create a strategy for networking success that will generate their own community and actively grow their personal network. This will result in an improved performance in their approach to networking and consequently provide opportunities and prospects that will increase their business success. The training provides them with the tools and techniques to both plan a successful, strategic approach to networking and develop their personal communication skills, which will ensure they build effective business relationships. Topics covered: Why Network? – Establishing the importance of networking with some shocking statistics and an activity that defines the importance of networking to the individual. This is followed by some insight into the key aims of a networking strategy, what puts people off, as well as some personal revelations about networking. Increase Your Business Presence – Looking at the components of a strong business presence, including; credibility, personal brand, visibility and social capital. Developing a Networkers Attitude – An exercise that clarifies the perfect attitudes and behaviours of great networkers and comparing the participants against this. Thus identifying areas for development. Face to Face Networking – An overview and insight into the main types of face to face networking opportunities available with the benefits and pitfalls of each. Online Networking – An overview of the different social media and online networking tools and how to get the best out of them. Includes; LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and online forums. Communication Skills for Networking Success – Ensuring a good first impression, creating an opening sound bite and writing an online profile that promotes and engages. Developing a Conversation – Building on the opening sound bite and developing a conversation through good questioning techniques and following a selection of key networking rules. Including an activity to test and practice the skills. Working a Room – A fun activity that embeds and develops learning while encouraging practice and communication. This activity covers 10 of the main skills required to work a room. Breaking into a Group – Identifying body language to spot when a group or pair is open to new people entering the conversation or would rather not encourage participation. Knowing how to break into a group, what to say and how to remain professional. Exiting a Conversation – Developing some techniques to extricate oneself from a conversation without causing embarrassment or rudeness. The Follow-Up – Using a structure to identify the most important contacts created and establishing when and how to follow up with each group. Includes example follow-up email and a chance to develop their own. Creating a Network Plan – Participants are provided with a networking action plan to review and complete. This sets them on the journey of developing their networking skills and ensures they have a strategy and goals to target. Who should attend Anyone who is looking to improve their networking performance, or the networking performance of a management or sales team. Requirements for Attendees No pre-requisites required.

Coaching at Work
Delivered In-Person in Wakefield or UK WideFlexible Dates
£800

Business Networking

By Inovra Group

Overview Networking has become a crucial factor in the modern workplace. It is the most effective method of developing your business or career and is a key component of your personal brand. This one day course will teach you how to be able to build strong business relationships, develop a level of personal credibility and increase your network of contacts in order to enhance your visibility and create opportunities for yourself and your organisation. Description This training course will help your participants build a professional reputation and develop a network of connections through the two key methods available to them; face-to-face and online. Attendees will discover how to effectively combine these two approaches and create a strategy for networking success that will generate their own community and actively grow their personal network. This will result in an improved performance in their approach to networking and consequently provide opportunities and prospects that will increase their business success. The training provides them with the tools and techniques to both plan a successful, strategic approach to networking and develop their personal communication skills, which will ensure they build effective business relationships. Topics covered: Why Network? – Establishing the importance of networking with some shocking statistics and an activity that defines the importance of networking to the individual. This is followed by some insight into the key aims of a networking strategy, what puts people off, as well as some personal revelations about networking. Increase Your Business Presence – Looking at the components of a strong business presence, including; credibility, personal brand, visibility and social capital. Developing a Networkers Attitude – An exercise that clarifies the perfect attitudes and behaviours of great networkers and comparing the participants against this. Thus identifying areas for development. Face to Face Networking – An overview and insight into the main types of face to face networking opportunities available with the benefits and pitfalls of each. Online Networking – An overview of the different social media and online networking tools and how to get the best out of them. Includes; LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and online forums. Communication Skills for Networking Success – Ensuring a good first impression, creating an opening sound bite and writing an online profile that promotes and engages. Developing a Conversation – Building on the opening sound bite and developing a conversation through good questioning techniques and following a selection of key networking rules. Including an activity to test and practice the skills. Working a Room – A fun activity that embeds and develops learning while encouraging practice and communication. This activity covers 10 of the main skills required to work a room. Breaking into a Group – Identifying body language to spot when a group or pair is open to new people entering the conversation or would rather not encourage participation. Knowing how to break into a group, what to say and how to remain professional. Exiting a Conversation – Developing some techniques to extricate oneself from a conversation without causing embarrassment or rudeness. The Follow-Up – Using a structure to identify the most important contacts created and establishing when and how to follow up with each group. Includes example follow-up email and a chance to develop their own. Creating a Network Plan – Participants are provided with a networking action plan to review and complete. This sets them on the journey of developing their networking skills and ensures they have a strategy and goals to target. Who should attend Anyone who is looking to improve their networking performance, or the networking performance of a management or sales team. Requirements for Attendees No pre-requisites required.

Business Networking
Delivered In-Person in Wakefield or UK WideFlexible Dates
£800

Business networking skills (In-House)

By The In House Training Company

This workshop will provide participants with the insight and skills to be more effective business networkers, face-to-face and online. The approach taken is to build on the strengths people already have and their successes. It is easier to develop what you already have than to try and develop skills that do not come easily. Being yourself is the most effective tool for business networking and building relationships. This course will help those attending: Appreciate the importance of networking, and different forms of networking Understand the dynamics of communication that are specific to networking Become more confident and assured when 'working' a room Improve their influencing skills, especially with people who are experts and in positions of authority 'Sell' themselves and promote their company Identify and manage their profiles using online social networking sites Use effective follow-up to maintain active contacts and connections Select the correct networking groups, clubs and events Create their own personal network 1 The importance, and different types, of networking Personal objectives and introductions Test networking session Examples of the importance, purpose and format of various types of networking, and benefits you can expect 2 How to work a room - preparation and strategy Three things to know before you attend any event Non-verbal communication and art of rapport Breaking the ice - worked examples with practical demonstration 3 Communication dynamics in networking - the power of the listening networker Why it is better to listen than talk Effective questioning and active listening Creating a natural and engaging conversation, 1-2-1 and in a larger group 4 Assumptions when networking How to use the 'instant judgement' of others to your advantage What assumptions are you making? How to keep an open mind 5 Business networking etiquette Meeting and greeting at a business networking event - approaching complete strangers and introducing yourself Socialising: joining and leaving groups easily Making a good first impression in 30 seconds The use of status when networking 6 Making connections Asking for cards, contact details and referrals Gaining a follow-up commitment Some tips and tricks 7 Business networking rehearsals Practice sessions 8 Personal business networking online Overview of different types of networking sites - there is a lot more out there than just Facebook! Examples of creating an effective profile Using social networking effectively - case studies and application 'Advanced' applications - blogs, articles, twitter, feeds, etc. Online demonstration and examples 9 Building relationships - follow-up and follow-through Maintaining a good database Developing a contact strategy with different types and levels of contact How to analyse your contact base

Business networking skills  (In-House)
Delivered in Harpenden or UK Wide or OnlineFlexible Dates
Price on Enquiry

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Twitter for Business-CPD Approved

By BAB Business Group

Twitter is a social media platform that is used by a wide range of people, from celebrities, who use it to communicate with their fans to companies and brands who can use it to engage their customers and attract new ones. It is also used by people for the social aspect – to chat and share information with friends. In fact, there is no restriction to who or what can have a Twitter account and often a larger company such as Starbucks will also have individual accounts for each product such as Frappuccino’s and even individual store locations. Using Twitter successfully requires a significant commitment of time – being active is key to your success. It’s all about the image you create, and the best‐viewed companies are the responsive ones. Twitter is a real‐time information sharing network where users can share messages, news, images, opinions and links via short bursts of information called ‘tweets’ – these tweets have a character limit of 140 including spaces, which may sound very short but you might be surprised at how much you can get into a little space and how much influence that can have. Even though Twitter is a fairly simple service, it’s still important to understand the mechanics of it thoroughly.

Twitter for Business-CPD Approved
Delivered Online On Demand
£90

Twitter for Business

5.0(5)

By Wimbledon Training Services

Twitter is a social media platform that is used by a wide range of people, from celebrities, who use it to communicate with their fans to companies and brands who can use it to engage their customers and attract new ones. This courses will look in detail at the use of Twitter as part of your marketing activity.

Twitter for Business
Delivered Online On Demand
£108

Twitter for Business

By OnlineCoursesLearning.com

Twitter for Business Certification Twitter is a widely-used social network that offers businesses a great opportunity to promote themselves and their products to customers around the world. Every day, millions of tweets are sent and received by over 330 million active users. In this course, you will discover how to use Twitter to grow your business, advertise your products and services, and engage your target audience. You will learn how to write captivating tweets and share compelling content that will engage your followers, increasing both brand awareness and profits as a result. You Will Learn: Why most businesses can benefit from building a Twitter presence. How to compose a tweet that will be shared among your target audience, and why you should consider adding other media alongside text. How to grow your follower numbers, attract people who may become customers, and promote your Twitter account offline. How to measure the true impact of your content, and monitor your influence on Twitter. The types of advertising options offered by Twitter, how to get started with Twitter Ads, and the benefits of using Twitter's Promote Mode. Benefits of Taking This Course: If you run a business, this course will help you put together a social media marketing strategy that will widen your customer base and drive sales. If you are in a marketing role, you will benefit from this overview of Twitter and its applications in a commercial context. You will develop a broader appreciation of the role social media can play in promoting a business. You will be able to make sensible decisions with regard to the time, money and effort you are willing to invest in Twitter-based marketing. You will gain a broader appreciation of the role Twitter plays in marketing and advertising in modern commerce.

Twitter for Business
Delivered Online On Demand
£50

Social Media Marketing: Twitter

4.3(43)

By John Academy

Is traditional marketing still effective? Or are we shifting to marketing by using the latest technology? One of the effective and used marketing today is Twitter. You will learn the skills needed for this type of social media marketing. Description: The significance of web-based social media networking promoting for groups, companies, and associations is at no longer questioned since it has turned into an overall pattern in which helps organisations and associations interface with their clients on the web. Web-based social media networking showcasing course points incorporate the utilisation of email advertising, member promoting, utilising online networking devices, like how you can Twitter in promoting your business and communicate current and potential clients through the platform. This course will surely give significance to people who wish to take in more about social networking sites showcasing and advertising their works while getting web-based social networking attention. Who is the course for? Employees of the business industry and other businessmen who want to learn how to become profitable through Twitter Social Marketing People who have an interest in Social Marketing and how to effectively communicate and promote through Twitter Entry Requirement: This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds. Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course. Assessment: At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days. Why choose us? Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials; Tutorial videos/materials from the industry leading experts; Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform; Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result; The UK & internationally recognised accredited qualification; Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime; The benefit of career advancement opportunities; 24/7 student support via email. Career Path: This course will be very beneficial and helpful, especially to the following careers: Marketing and Promotions Specialists Marketing Managers Online Content Creator Product Creators Sales Managers Sales and Promotions Specialists Social Media Specialist Top Executives And Many More! Twitter Marketing TWITTER FOR BUSINESS 00:15:00 TOP TWITTER TIPS 00:15:00 TWITTER IS 00:15:00 BUSINESS TERMS 00:15:00 WHY USE TWITTER FOR MARKETING 00:15:00 TWITTER MARKETING BASICS 01:00:00 TWITTER METRICS 00:30:00 YOUR BIO 00:15:00 WHEN TO TWEET 00:15:00 BUILDING YOUR COMMUNITY 00:15:00 GENERATING LEADS 00:15:00 REAL-TIME TWITTER MARKETING 00:15:00 ENGAGEMENT 00:15:00 TWETIQUETTE (TWEETING ETIQUETTE) 00:15:00 Twitter Profits Introduction To Twitter Profits 00:30:00 Tweak Your Account For Maximum Results 01:00:00 Building A Loyal Following On Twitter 01:00:00 Automating Your Marketing 01:00:00 Stay Active And Engage To Your Audience 00:30:00 Expanding Your Outreach 00:30:00 Twitter & SEO 00:30:00 Twitter Marketing Tips 01:00:00 Twitter Traffic 01:00:00 Twitter Tools & Add-Ons 00:15:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam-Social Media Marketing: Twitter 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam-Social Media Marketing: Twitter 00:20:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

Social Media Marketing: Twitter
Delivered Online On Demand12 hours 25 minutes
£18

Certified Twitter Marketing Skills Training

By iStudy UK

Do you want to do marketing in through modern technologies like through social media? Do you want to use twitter marketing effectively? This course illustrates the idea of social media marketing with detail analyses of Twitter marketing. Twitter is one of the best and popular social Medias around the world. So, marketing through twitter will be a significant advantage. A proper marketing in twitter can promote your business or product very quickly. Nowadays web-based social media networking is an excellent choice for reaching the targeted audience. This course will guide you the utilisation of email advertising, member promoting, utilising online networking devices. The course will also teach how to use twitter for promoting your service or how to communicate with the clients through twitter. By the end of the course, you will be able to use Twitter as one of your marketing strategies. Course Highlights Certified Twitter Marketing Skills Training is an award winning and the best selling course that has been given the CPD Certification & IAO accreditation. It is the most suitable course anyone looking to work in this or relevant sector. It is considered one of the perfect courses in the UK that can help students/learners to get familiar with the topic and gain necessary skills to perform well in this field. We have packed Certified Twitter Marketing Skills Training into 24 modules for teaching you everything you need to become successful in this profession. To provide you ease of access, this course is designed for both part-time and full-time students. You can become accredited in just 12 hours, 45 minutes and it is also possible to study at your own pace. We have experienced tutors who will help you throughout the comprehensive syllabus of this course and answer all your queries through email. For further clarification, you will be able to recognize your qualification by checking the validity from our dedicated website. Why You Should Choose Certified Twitter Marketing Skills Training Lifetime access to the course No hidden fees or exam charges CPD Accredited certification on successful completion Full Tutor support on weekdays (Monday - Friday) Efficient exam system, assessment and instant results Download Printable PDF certificate immediately after completion Obtain the original print copy of your certificate, dispatch the next working day for as little as £9. Improve your chance of gaining professional skills and better earning potential. Who is this Course for? Certified Twitter Marketing Skills Training is CPD certified and IAO accredited. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. Business people, employees and individuals who need to know the techniques of social media marketing. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic backgrounds. Requirements Our Certified Twitter Marketing Skills Training is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path You will be ready to enter the relevant job market after completing this course. You will be able to gain necessary knowledge and skills required to succeed in this sector. All our Diplomas' are CPD and IAO accredited so you will be able to stand out in the crowd by adding our qualifications to your CV and Resume. Twitter Marketing TWITTER FOR BUSINESS 00:15:00 TOP TWITTER TIPS 00:15:00 TWITTER IS 00:15:00 BUSINESS TERMS 00:15:00 WHY USE TWITTER FOR MARKETING 00:15:00 TWITTER MARKETING BASICS 01:00:00 TWITTER METRICS 00:30:00 YOUR BIO 00:15:00 WHEN TO TWEET 00:15:00 BUILDING YOUR COMMUNITY 00:15:00 GENERATING LEADS 00:15:00 REAL-TIME TWITTER MARKETING 00:15:00 ENGAGEMENT 00:15:00 TWETIQUETTE (TWEETING ETIQUETTE) 00:15:00 Twitter Profits Introduction To Twitter Profits 00:30:00 Tweak Your Account For Maximum Results 01:00:00 Automating Your Marketing 01:00:00 Building A Loyal Following On Twitter 01:00:00 Stay Active And Engage To Your Audience 00:30:00 Expanding Your Outreach 00:30:00 Twitter & SEO 00:30:00 Twitter Marketing Tips 01:00:00 Twitter Traffic 01:00:00 Twitter Tools & Add-Ons 00:15:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Certified Twitter Marketing Skills Training 00:30:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Certified Twitter Marketing Skills Training 00:30:00

Certified Twitter Marketing Skills Training
Delivered Online On Demand12 hours 45 minutes
£25

ManageFlitter for Twitter Marketing Efficiency

By Compete High

🚀 Unlock the Power of Twitter Marketing Efficiency with 'ManageFlitter Mastery' Course! 🐦 Are you ready to skyrocket your Twitter marketing game and achieve remarkable results in record time? Introducing our exclusive online course - 'ManageFlitter for Twitter Marketing Efficiency'!   🌟 Why Choose ManageFlitter Mastery? 🚀 Maximize Efficiency: Learn how to leverage the full potential of ManageFlitter's advanced features to streamline your Twitter marketing efforts, saving you time and energy. 📈 Boost Engagement: Discover proven strategies to increase your Twitter engagement, grow your followers, and enhance your brand's visibility effortlessly. 🎯 Targeted Marketing: Master the art of precise audience targeting using ManageFlitter's powerful tools, ensuring that your message reaches the right people at the right time. 🔧 Practical Techniques: Gain hands-on experience with step-by-step tutorials, walkthroughs, and insider tips from industry experts, empowering you to navigate ManageFlitter's functionalities like a pro. 📊 Analytics and Optimization: Uncover the secrets to analyzing data, interpreting insights, and optimizing your Twitter campaigns for maximum impact and ROI. 🤝 Community Support: Join a vibrant community of like-minded marketers, exchange ideas, and get ongoing support to continually refine your Twitter marketing strategies.   💡 What You'll Learn: ✅ Mastering ManageFlitter's Interface ✅ Automating Tasks for Efficiency ✅ Targeted Follower Growth Techniques ✅ Crafting Engaging Content Strategies ✅ Analyzing Metrics and Performance Tracking ✅ Advanced Optimization for Results   🎓 Who Is This Course For? 👩‍💼 Entrepreneurs 📱 Social Media Managers 👨‍💻 Digital Marketers 📊 Small Business Owners 🌐 Anyone Seeking Twitter Marketing Excellence 🌟 Join 'ManageFlitter Mastery' Today and Take Your Twitter Marketing to New Heights! 🚀   Enroll now to unlock the full potential of ManageFlitter and revolutionize your Twitter marketing game. Don't miss this opportunity to propel your brand forward in the digital sphere! Course Curriculum

ManageFlitter for Twitter Marketing Efficiency
Delivered Online On Demand1 hour
£25

Twitter for Business

By Study Plex

Recognised Accreditation This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD UK is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. Course Curriculum Module 1: An Introduction to Twitter Module 2: Getting Started on Twitter Module 3: Using Third‐Party Applications Module 4: Being Social Obtain Your Certificate Order Your Certificate of Achievement 00:00:00

Twitter for Business
Delivered Online On Demand
£19

A cup of positiviTEA with Max and Fi

By The Ed Psych Coach

Part 1: ‘Lunch and Learn’ with Max & Fi ✨ ( About 15-20 min) Max and Fi will share various psychological models, resources and ideas to help you feel positive, purposeful and inspired in your EP career. We draw upon positive psychology, with the aim of helping you feel motivated, engaged and purposeful in your EP Career. Part 2: Time to connect 🧠🧠 ( About 40-45 min) Come and find your 'tribe' and connect with like-minded EPs. W e will organise breakout rooms for small group chats, reflections and connection-building within the EP community. You might want to share some ideas with others, find out what others are up to, make connections and explore possible collaborations. Maybe you're feeling isolated (easy in this role!) and just fancy some EP company and connection. We will offer some prompts for your chats and do our best to reduce any awkwardness and make it fun and friendly! Come with an open mind. Be brave. Be curious. See where the session takes you... Bring your own lunch and a cup of PositiviTEA. If your cup is feeling a bit empty, we hope we can fill it during the session* * This is a metaphor. No actual tea is included ;) P.s. Sorry this session is not suitable for aspiring EPs . Please do look out for more appropriate events via Twitter.

A cup of positiviTEA with Max and Fi
Delivered Online + more
FREE

SwiftUI and Node.js Full Stack - Build Twitter - iOS 16

By Packt

Do you want to create outstanding apps with SwiftUI? Moreover, are you eager to build up your professional portfolio and show up in your next job interview with confidence? This complete iOS application development course is designed to teach you how to become an advanced multiplatform app developer using Apple's native user interface framework: SwiftUI.

SwiftUI and Node.js Full Stack - Build Twitter - iOS 16
Delivered Online On Demand21 hours 13 minutes
£59.99

Frontend Web Development Bootcamp - Build a Twitter Clone

By Packt

Master frontend web development using HTML, CSS, CSS Flexbox, CSS Grid, and JavaScript

Frontend Web Development Bootcamp - Build a Twitter Clone
Delivered Online On Demand12 hours 34 minutes
£33.99

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Jonathan Pollinger - Social Media Trainer

jonathan pollinger - social media trainer

5.0(21)

Cardiff

Hello – I’m Jonathan Pollinger, a freelance social media trainer and I’m here to help you love social media as much as I do. Social media can make a huge difference to your business or organisation as they can help achieve your objectives. Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok can raise awareness of your business or charity, help you to attract more customers, as well as boost sales and profits. MY BACKGROUND I’ve been working as a social media trainer providing straightforward, practical training for small businesses and charities since 2009…before social media for business was a thing! Before that I’d always been interested in bringing people together using technology, just as social media does today. It’s my speciality and my passion – and I’ve over 110 testimonials on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanpollinger/] to prove it. Over the past twelve years, I’ve worked with small businesses, PR and social media agencies, charities, an MP, local government, business owners, other freelancers and more recently social media influencers. As well as training I provide social media services to B2B businesses via Boost Social Agency [https://boostsocial.agency/]. In November 2022 I launched Pollinger Social Club [https://ko-fi.com/pollingersocial/tiers] for those who want ad hoc social media advice and reporting on a regular basis. Recognising that AI is going to play a huge role in marketing, in June 2023 I launched Power your marketing with ChatGPT and AI [https://www.nilc.co.uk/courses/business-skills/artificial-intelligence/power-your-marketing-with-chatgpt-and-ai/] via NILC. JONATHAN POLLINGER – SOCIAL MEDIA TRAINER’S TESTIMONIALS “Jonathan combines precise technical expertise with a tolerant and humane approach towards those of us who have been a little slow on the uptake with new media.” Martin Horwood [https://blog.martinhorwood.net/wp/], Former MP for Cheltenham. “I’ve been blown away by the number of business enquiries I’ve received from Twitter since my training with Jonathan. Brilliant!” Sarah Townsend [https://www.sarahtownsendeditorial.co.uk/], Sarah Townsend Editorial Limited “The training was fantastic – very much targeted towards our team and what we do, so we didn’t waste time with things that we already knew.” Jo Evans [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-evans-2427a536/], Degreeplus Manager, University of Gloucestershire If I’m not providing training, I’ll probably be out running around Cardiff Bay. I love running the roads and taking part in races as it helps keep me fit and gives me energy. There can’t be many sports where you can continue to improve at my age! A bridge is known locally as ‘Pollinger Bridge’ as I run over it so often. In 2012 I co-founded Laptop Friday, a co-working and networking event, which takes place regularly in Gloucestershire and Devon. Find out how I helped NameTags4U grow their Facebook followers from zero to 48,000, and how a post I created reached 130,000 likes: NameTags4U – Facebook Marketing Case Study [https://www.dropbox.com/s/a6bh52rd4tpztso/NameTags4U_casestudy.pdf?dl=0] (pdf) Learn how I helped freelance marketing copywriter Sarah Townsend @STEcopywriting [https://twitter.com/stecopywriting] grow her Twitter followers from 27 in 2015 to over 7,650 today: Sarah Townsend Editorial – Twitter Marketing Case Study [https://www.dropbox.com/s/8urylo3qxph27u4/Sarah_Townsend_Editorial_case_study.pdf?dl=0] (pdf)

Drive Learn Achieve

drive learn achieve

5.0(159)

Cardiff

This year at Drive Learn Achieve we celebrate our fourteenth birthday. Fourteen years of teaching Cardiff’s learner drivers, fourteen years of test passes, fourteen years of reviews and recommendations, and fourteen years of close shaves! In July 2007 DLA launched with the ambition of getting to July 2008. We had a huge driving school fleet that comprised of one well worn, cheap Toyota Yaris, 100 freshly printed business cards and a young driving instructor that was still learning the trade but keen as mustard (still don’t know what that means). We’ve had our learners drive us up one-way streets (the wrong way), around roundabouts (the wrong way) and have taught thousands how to negotiate Cardiff’s most notorious junctions the right way (Gabalfa interchange and Culverhouse Cross included). We quickly realised that we were going to be popular due to being recommended and our online reviews. We started the process of interviewing driving instructors that were interested in joining our team. Most didn’t make it. We demand the highest standards of professionalism in the industry and this meant that sometimes the ‘fit’ wasn’t right. We’ve now assembled a group of Cardiff driving instructors that understand our approach and deliver excellent customer service. In 2010 we opened our Facebook and Twitter accounts and we continue to use these platforms to interact with the public and shamelessly plug our driving lessons in Cardiff and driving test passes. It took a while but in 2018 we finally got on Instagram too. In March 2011 Apple released the iPad2 and the geeky version of us was in the queue to pick ours up on its UK release date. We knew it would be a game changer for driving instructors and it was. The interaction and understanding between pupil and driving instructor increased exponentially and we now couldn’t live without them – both our pupils and iPads of course! Cardiff’s practical driving test centre moved from Fairwater to Llanishen in 2013 and with it came the introduction of the bay park manoeuvre. The test has also seen the introduction of the Hazard perception part of the theory test, basic car maintenance questions, independent driving and last year saw the Sat Nav test introduced. Keeping up with these changes is intensive but we’re of the opinion that if it makes the roads safer, review and embrace it. In 2016 we started to offer driving instructor/ADI training to people who feel that they can contribute to society and its roads by not freaking out when headed towards a lamppost. This is an acquired skill and takes nerves of steel – bizarrely we really enjoy it and we’re aiming to become the best at it! In 2019 we began helping disabled drivers to fulfil their dreams of being on the road. Sometimes the driver already has a licence but following a recent diagnosis/illness, they need to learn a new method of controlling a vehicle. This is a part of the business that is developing as fast as driver innovation is, and it’s equally rewarding and exciting for us to be a part of.