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Experienced course developer with 25 years of expertise designing and delivering highly tailored training solutions for the business, media, and creative industries in the UK and internationally. Fully qualified trainer with current Train the Trainer Certificate.

Approach:
My approach is client-centric, working closely with organizations to understand their unique needs and deliver courses that are customized for each cohort. Whether it's for small teams, large groups, or individual professionals, I create content that aligns with specific learning objectives and business goals.

Academic Expertise: With 24 years of academic experience as an Associate Lecturer (PGCE, M.Ed., FHEA), I bring a deep understanding of pedagogical practices to every course I develop. This ensures that my courses are not only high in quality but also effective in meeting desired learning outcomes.

Flexibility & Course Formats: I offer a wide range of course formats to suit various learning preferences and organizational requirements, including bitesize skills boosts (1-hour), full-day sessions, weekend workshops, residential bootcamps, and longer-term programmes for more in-depth learning. My courses are adaptable, available in-person, online, or hybrid

Previous Work: Examples of previous courses and client feedback are available upon request, showcasing the diversity of training programmes I have successfully delivered.

Courses currently on offer for 2025:

Breaking away from the traditional career ladder to start your own freelance business is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. As a freelancer, you gain the freedom to set your own hours and manage your finances, but there’s a lot to navigate along the way—especially when it comes to understanding the financial and legal aspects of freelancing and how to market yourself for success.

Financial Planning for Freelancers: A 3-hour course overview

This 3-hour course is designed to give you the practical tools and knowledge you need to successfully manage the financial side of your freelance career. Whether you're just getting started or are already freelancing but want to refine your processes, this course will help you design the right systems for financial success. Course topics include:

What is a Freelancer, Sole Trader v Limited Company, Tax & National Insurance, Receipts & Documentation, Cashflow & Accounting Systems, Invoicing, Payment Terms and Data Protection.

Course Benefits:

· Understand the financial and legal requirements of being a freelancer
· Gain practical advice on tax, accounting, and invoicing systems
· Learn how to maintain a steady cash flow and ensure your business remains profitable
· Take away actionable tools and resources that you can implement immediately

By the end of this course, you will feel more confident in your ability to manage the financial and legal aspects of freelancing, helping you focus on growing your business with the peace of mind that your financial foundation is solid.

Marketing Yourself as a Freelancer – A 3-hour course overview

This 3-hour course is designed to equip you with the practical tools and insights you need to effectively market yourself as a freelancer. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your existing freelance practice, this course will help you build your personal brand, attract clients, and run your freelance business successfully. Course topics include:

Building a social media presence, Understanding the core skills of freelancing, Finding and Keeping clients, Time Management and Efficiency for freelancers, Managing Yourself (Wellbeing and Welfare), Designing an effective portfolio.

Course Benefits:

· Revamp your profile – optimizing your social media profile to reflect your personal brand.
· Build your Portfolio: creating or updating a portfolio showcasing your best work.
· Create a marketing plan – set a strategy for consistent outreach and engagement with potential clients.
· Stay organized: Implement time and project management tools to enhance efficiency and prevent burnout.

By completing this course, you’ll be well-equipped with the tools and strategies to successfully market yourself as a freelancer. You will have a solid understanding of how to create a strategic online presence, attract clients, manage your time efficiently, and maintain your personal wellbeing while building a sustainable freelance business.

Strategic Networking for Freelancers - A 3-hour course overview

This 3-hour course is designed to equip you with the practical tools and insights you need to effectively network as a freelancer. The Seven-Step Networking Guide is a structured approach to help you build and maintain professional relationships effectively. Course topics include:

Defining your networking goals and building a strong online presence, researching and identifying key contacts, initiating meaningful conversations and cultivating relationships over time, attending networking events and following up and adding value.

Course Benefits:

· Building a well-curated online profile
· Researching your target clients and staying in touch
· Build personal and professional networks in a meaningful and structured manner
Developing your elevator pitch for network events

By completing this course, you’ll be well-equipped with the tools and strategies to successfully build a strategic approach to personal and professional networking. You will have a solid understanding of how to build an effective networking plan and build confidence to implement it and reach out to clients.

Testimonial

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Christine through her role as the creative director of the Pipeline training-based hub based in Media City, Salford and as the owner of her own media training company. She has been fantastic in designing and delivering short course training for media industry starters and those who are looking to step up into more senior roles across the media and creative technology pipelines. We have collaborated closely on course development, and her ability to engage participants and ensure everything runs smoothly is impressive. She’s professional, approachable, experienced and really knows how to develop and deliver impactful training sessions.

Erin Mactague – Head of Operations, Picture Shop North