Staff Training & Workforce Development

Karen Blake Coaching provides accredited staff training, professional qualifications and workforce development services for employers, charities, training providers, local authorities and other organisations across the UK.

As an iCQ and WJEC Approved Centre, we support organisations seeking to develop their workforce through qualifications in Education and Training, Assessment, Internal Quality Assurance (IQA), Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG), Learning and Development, and Essential Skills Wales.

We also offer tailored Continuing Professional Development (CPD), Train the Trainer programmes, and coaching and mentoring development. Training can be arranged for individual employees or groups, with flexible online, virtual, blended and workplace delivery options to suit organisational requirements.

Why Choose Karen Blake Coaching for Staff Training?

  • Flexible delivery – online, blended, virtual and face-to-face options.

  • Approved Centre Status – recognised provision through iCQ and WJEC.

  • Experienced trainers and assessors – practical sector experience across training, employability, assessment and workforce development.

  • Tailored organisational delivery – programmes can be adapted for teams, cohorts and employer requirements.

  • Practical outcomes – learning designed to support competence, progression and workplace performance.

Flexible Delivery Options

  • Online and Distance Learning – structured learning with tutor support, allowing staff to study flexibly around work commitments.

  • Blended Learning – self-directed learning combined with planned tutor support, workshops or review sessions.

  • Virtual Classrooms – live, interactive delivery through Microsoft Teams.

  • Face-to-Face Training – workplace or venue-based delivery where appropriate.

Accredited Qualifications

Karen Blake Coaching is an approved centre delivering recognised qualifications through established awarding organisations.

  • WJEC – Essential Skills Wales suite
  • iCan Qualify (iCQ) – Education & Training, Assessment, Internal Quality Assurance, Learning & Development and Information, Advice & Guidance

We are also a UKRLP-listed training provider and CPD Accredited Provider.

Staff Training & Qualification Areas

Accredited Qualifications for Staff Development

Organisations can enrol individual employees or groups of staff on recognised qualifications, including the Level 3 Award in Education and Training, Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA), Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance qualifications, and qualifications in Information, Advice and Guidance.

These programmes are particularly relevant to training providers, employability organisations, charities, education providers and employers looking to strengthen internal training, assessment and quality assurance capabilities.

Contact us to discuss staff enrolments, group delivery arrangements and suitable qualification pathways.

  • Education & Training

  • Assessing & Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)

  • Learning & Development

  • Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG)

  • Essential Skills Wales

  • Coaching & Mentoring

  • Train the Trainer

  • CPD Short Courses

Our programmes can support individual staff development, team capability and wider workforce development priorities.

Tailored Training for Organisations

We can work with employers and organisations to develop staff training that supports workforce capability, progression and internal learning needs.
This can include cohort-based qualification delivery, trainer and assessor development, Essential Skills, tailored CPD and coaching or mentoring development.

We can support organisations seeking to develop internal trainers and assessors, strengthen quality assurance practices, improve staff Information, Advice and Guidance skills, or provide structured professional development for employability and support teams.

Training arrangements can be discussed in relation to organisational priorities, staff experience, available resources and operational requirements.

Supporting Welsh Learners and Organisations

Karen Blake Coaching supports the Welsh Language agenda and can provide selected programmes, resources and learner support in Welsh where available.
We can also discuss Welsh-medium requirements, regional delivery and relevant funding options with employers and organisations.

How Staff Training Works

1. Discuss Your Requirements
We start by understanding your organisation, workforce needs, preferred delivery method and intended outcomes.

2. Agree the Training Approach
We identify the most suitable qualification, CPD programme or tailored delivery option, including timescales, group size and support requirements.

3. Deliver the Training
Training can be delivered online, virtually, blended or face-to-face, with tutor and assessor support throughout.

4. Review Progress and Outcomes
We monitor learner progress, support completion and review how the training has contributed to staff development and organisational goals.

Discuss Your Training Requirements

FAQs

Yes. We can discuss cohort-based delivery for employers and organisations, including suitable group sizes, delivery methods and support arrangements.

Yes. Depending on the programme, delivery can be online, virtual, blended or face-to-face.

Yes. We deliver recognised qualifications through WJEC and iCQ across areas including Education & Training, Assessment, IQA, Learning & Development, IAG and Essential Skills Wales.

Yes. We can adapt delivery, examples, scheduling and support to suit organisational requirements where appropriate.

Yes. We offer training and qualifications for people involved in training, assessment and quality assurance.

Yes. We can discuss partnership, subcontracting and funded delivery opportunities separately through our Partnership & Contract Delivery route.

Yes. Karen Blake Coaching supports charities, employability providers and other organisations seeking accredited qualifications and professional development for their workforce. Relevant areas include Information, Advice and Guidance, Education and Training, Assessment and Internal Quality Assurance.

Yes. Organisations can enquire about enrolling multiple employees on suitable qualifications. We can discuss group sizes, staff experience, delivery requirements, assessment arrangements and available options before agreeing a training approach.

Ready to Discuss Staff Training?

Contact Karen Blake Coaching to discuss your organisation’s training needs, delivery options and suitable next steps.

01685 700946
info@karenblakecoaching.com