THE BCF GROUP DELIVERS TRAINING
COURSES TO HELP YOUR PEOPLE BECOME
THE BEST THEY CAN BE.

We offer bespoke and carefully crafted pre-planned training options to meet your exact needs and help you develop and inspire your best assets – those who work for
you.

BUSINESS COACHING


More and more businesses are seeing the benefits and value of coaching.

Increased productivity, better morale and improved creativity are just a few of the returns many are getting on their investment.

Our range of business coaching courses and qualifications will give you the practical tools and knowledge to become an effective business coach.

And you can complete the training online, in-person or as a blended bespoke course that could include a mixture of delivery methods – whatever works best for you.

MANAGEMENT TRAINING


When managers also become good leaders, everyone benefits. People and teams are inspired, productivity improves and organisations achieve their goals.

We offer a range of courses covering everything your managers need to become effective leaders, from improved problem-solving and decision making to enhanced motivation and change management skills.

Whether you need a training programme for your aspiring leaders, a refresher for your existing ones or a one-off piece of management training, our courses will meet your needs.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS


Whether we are working remotely or back in the office, good interpersonal skills help us identify the best way of interacting with others in different situations.

Our training will help you develop and hone these skills, so you can communicate more effectively, negotiate confidently, improve your customer care and ensure you recruit the right people to your teams.

One of the great things about this training is you will get the opportunity to test your new skills immediately – we all use interpersonal skills every day. And you will see an immediate improvement.

ONLINE COURSES


We offer a wide variety of online training options, ranging from accredited qualifications by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), to short overview courses of a particular topic.

These short courses can be bought individually, or can be bought as part of a customisable package which results in substantial discounts.

This makes our online training provisions perfect for both individuals and organisations alike.

BESPOKE COURSES


Not found what you are looking for?

Don’t worry, we can develop a training course to meet your specific needs and requirements and help you overcome the challenges you are facing.

We have been creating tailored training programmes for our clients for the past 25 years.

We will spend time getting to know you and the needs and aims of your organisation and delegates. And we will then develop a training programme with you that maximises their time and your investment.

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OUR TEAM


James White

Managing Director

When it comes to training, James has huge experience. Not only is he our managing director, but he is also the boss of our sister company Media First, which provides bespoke communication training to 40 of the FTSE100. He is also the founder of content creation agency Thirty Seven. Away from work, James can be found fishing, playing pool and listening to Rod Stewart.

Dan Boniface

Head of Training and Executive Coach

Dan has worked in the training and coaching industry for two decades. He has worked with major clients including the NHS, Octopus Energy and large production companies and has coached hundreds of people on overcoming anxiety of public speaking, personal development, emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills and operational performance. Away from work, Dan is passionate about rugby and cricket and most importantly his family.

Andrew Kay

Finance Director

Andrew not only looks after the finances, but also supports the BCF management team and helps ensure the company meets its goals and the needs of its clients. Away from counting the money, Andrew plays golf and remains a football fan despite the trials and tribulations of supporting Derby County.

Laura Bridgeman

Head of Assessment and Trainer

Laura uses her experience from the world of education, and her passion for self-development, to enrich our delegates' training experience. She has managed large and complex teams and contributed to organisational change projects. At the BCF, Laura manages the post-course process, looking after assignments and certification for our training delegates.

Darren Draper

Leadership and Management Trainer

Darren specialises in leadership, coaching and continuous improvement. As a process manager at John Lewis Partnership with expertise in food retail and change management, he optimised operations and transformed customer experiences. His empathetic approach empowers people to drive positive change. Darren enjoys family time with his wife and two children, and has the misfortune of supporting Tottenham Hotspur.

Chris Pyke

Leadership and Management Trainer

Chris has worked in training and coaching for over three decades, working with large and small organisations in many different industries. He is particularly adept at identifying both organisational goals, and the personal needs of delegates. Away from work, Chris enjoys gardening, football and family life.

Joseph Harris

Account Manager

Joseph has worked closely with some of the country’s biggest brands and is brilliant at ensuring clients find the right training course to help them overcome challenges and meet their needs. When not looking after our clients, Joseph juggles a young family. He has a passion for creating "melancholy electronic music that’s vaguely dancey" (don’t ask). He is a mind of useless football knowledge and always believes Arsenal have been unfairly treated.

Emma Bowler

Training Administrator

As a mum to two young children our training administrator Emma is well versed at spinning all the plates, using her strong background in administration, customer service and sales to make sure all our courses hit the mark. Outside of work you’ll likely find her on a long walk with a good cookery podcast for company.

Peter Kay

Online Marketing Manager

Peter manages our website and the online marketing side of the business. Having been with The BCF Group for over 15 years, he likes to learn new skills and ensure that our website and technology adapts to the ever-changing digital world. When not sat in front of a computer screen, Peter enjoys football, walks and playing with his son and new baby daughter.

Elspeth Dickson

Management and Coaching Assessor

11 years working within the work-based learning sector in various roles, Elspeth has a keen interest in person centred business change and improvement. She has worked with a wide range of clients, from small start-ups through to large international businesses supporting them with staff development and business change projects. Outside of work you will usually find her travelling or involved in some kind of food related activity, often with her dogs in tow.

Adam Fisher

Content Editor

As the author of the BCF Group's blog, Adam followed his father's footsteps into journalism and has previously worked for several newspapers, both on the news and sports desks. Adam can just as easily turn his hand to a range of talents outside of the office. Junior football coach, lunchtime power lifter, craft beer drinker and - golfers look away now – he claims to have once hit a genuine hole-in-one.

James White

Managing Director

james

When it comes to training, James has huge experience. Not only is he our managing director, but he is also the boss of our sister company Media First, which provides bespoke communication training to 40 of the FTSE100. He is also the founder of content creation agency Thirty Seven. Away from work, James can be found fishing, playing pool and listening to Rod Stewart.


Dan Boniface

Head of Training and Executive Coaching

dan-two

Dan has worked in the training and coaching industry for two decades. He has worked with major clients including the NHS, Octopus Energy and large production companies and has coached hundreds of people on overcoming anxiety of public speaking, personal development, emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills and operational performance. Away from work, Dan is passionate about rugby and cricket and most importantly his family.


Andrew Kay

Finance Director

andrew-two

Andrew not only looks after the finances, but also supports the BCF management team and helps ensure the company meets its goals and the needs of its clients. Away from counting the money, Andrew plays golf and remains a football fan despite the trials and tribulations of supporting Derby County.


Laura Bridgeman

Head of Assessment and Trainer

laura

Laura uses her experience from the world of education, and her passion for self-development, to enrich our delegates' training experience. She has managed large and complex teams and contributed to organisational change projects. At the BCF, Laura manages the post-course process, looking after assignments and certification for our training delegates.


Darren Draper

Leadership and Management Trainer

darren

Darren specialises in leadership, coaching and continuous improvement. As a process manager at John Lewis Partnership with expertise in food retail and change management, he optimised operations and transformed customer experiences. His empathetic approach empowers people to drive positive change. Darren enjoys family time with his wife and two children, and has the misfortune of supporting Tottenham Hotspur.


Chris Pyke

Leadership and Management Trainer

chris-two

Chris has worked in training and coaching for over three decades, working with large and small organisations in many different industries. He is particularly adept at identifying both organisational goals, and the personal needs of delegates. Away from work, Chris enjoys gardening, football and family life.


Joseph Harris

Account Manager

joseph

Joseph has worked closely with some of the country’s biggest brands and is brilliant at ensuring clients find the right training course to help them overcome challenges and meet their needs. When not looking after our clients, Joseph juggles a young family. He has a passion for creating "melancholy electronic music that’s vaguely dancey" (don’t ask). He is a mind of useless football knowledge and always believes Arsenal have been unfairly treated.


Emma Bowler

Training Administrator

emma

As a mum to two young children our training administrator Emma is well versed at spinning all the plates, using her strong background in administration, customer service and sales to make sure all our courses hit the mark. Outside of work you’ll likely find her on a long walk with a good cookery podcast for company.


Peter Kay

Online Marketing Manager

peter-two

Peter manages our website and the online marketing side of the business. Having been with The BCF Group for over 15 years, he likes to learn new skills and ensure that our website and technology adapts to the ever-changing digital world. When not sat in front of a computer screen, Peter enjoys football, walks and playing with his son and new baby daughter.


Elspeth Dickson

Management and Coaching Assessor

elspeth

11 years working within the work-based learning sector in various roles, Elspeth has a keen interest in person centred business change and improvement. She has worked with a wide range of clients, from small start-ups through to large international businesses supporting them with staff development and business change projects. Outside of work you will usually find her travelling or involved in some kind of food related activity, often with her dogs in tow.


Adam Fisher

Content Editor

adam

As the author of the BCF Group's blog, Adam followed his father's footsteps into journalism and has previously worked for several newspapers, both on the news and sports desks. Adam can just as easily turn his hand to a range of talents outside of the office. Junior football coach, lunchtime power lifter, craft beer drinker and - golfers look away now – he claims to have once hit a genuine hole-in-one.

OUR BLOGS

Our blogs cover a wide range of topics such as business coaching, management
training and interpersonal skills.

Please click on the button below to visit our blog section.

OUR CLIENTS


We have a huge amount of experience in over 40 different sectors such as automotive, charity, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, retail, travel and many more. Here is a small selection of our clients.

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nottingham-trent-students-union
nigerian-ports-authority
lesniak-swann
baxterstorey
cardinal-newman-college
lidl
siemens
department-for-education
sainsburys
mercedes-benz
bostik
the-telegraph
nspcc
london-irish
resus-energy
payment-assist
ortus
sheffield-hallam-university
travel-counsellors