Bespoke
Expertise designed to achieve your objectives
Our bespoke training programmes are designed around the specific needs of your organisation. Working closely with clients, we use our depth of knowledge and experience to develop tailored courses that address capability gaps, policy priorities or organisational challenges.
Delivered by expert practitioners, these programmes combine practical learning with real-world case studies to ensure participants gain the skills they can immediately apply in their roles and organisations.
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Case Studies
Bite-size Crisis and Media Communication Learning for AESGP
AESGP is the Association for the European Self-Care industry, a non-profit organisation that represents the manufacturers of non-prescriptive drug medicines, food supplements, and self-care medical devices in Europe, an area also referred to as ‘self-care’ or ‘consumer health care’ products.
The Public Expenditure Scrutiny (PES) Project for the Caribbean Development Bank
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) looked to work with Dods Training to deliver a series of training opportunities on public expenditure scrutiny for Parliamentarians across the Caribbean.
Cybercrime Investigation and Cyber Security Training for CARICOM IMPACS
In the wake of the pandemic, cybercrime has become a growing threat to public and private institutions, infrastructure systems and individuals.
What our customers say
Total Training have been very organised and responsive throughout our engagement with them. They worked at pace with us on contextualising our learning, making proactive and helpful suggestions, and their delivery has been very smoothly coordinated. Early evaluation of the resulting product is showing very positive feedback.
Maria Zacaroli Skills Learning and Careers Lead MHCLG 
The course was brilliant. The real-world examples for each topic taught made it engaging and interesting and there was a breadth of information taught.
Sophie RaeSocial Researcher at DWP
I feel more informed and in a better position to implement and drive change as we head in to a new world post election. Policy and structure will change and I feel better placed to lead and advise in that space.
Vicki BidwellPolicy lead - Urban regeneration at DLUHC
As my work is in the policy development stage, I feel energised and confident to use the tools taught in this session to influence my team throughout our policy development and delivery. I feel competent and that in using these new tools and information will help me progress my skills.
Danielle WaltonPolicy Manager at OFGEM
The course met expectations very well - I have a good understanding of policy making and the relevant processes. The course has successfully given me the building blocks and cemented understanding of a policy role as I look to progress my career in this field.
Anna SherrellPolicy Adviser - SEO at DWP
I thought this was a brilliant training - I came away with more well rounded knowledge of the UK political system, and tools and tips to better engage with it.
Ellie TaylorYouth Understanding Manager
We had great communication between ourselves and Dods from the outset as they really wanted to understand our specific requirements, fully prepping for training to suit our needs. Having the trainer involved in these meetings really helped us explore exactly what we wanted to achieve. Our training on the day was excellent as our trainer built a great rapport with us, utilising her vast experience and relevant knowledge to the activities we carried out. It helped us develop our process in going forward.
The Northern Ireland Department of Communities
The course was well tailored to meet our needs and we were able to discuss our particular challenges/ priorities as a group. The interactive sessions were engaging. Useful tools were provided.
Daisy SmithHead of Evaluation of National Highways
Thank you for an excellent training. Everything was clearly explained, well facilitated, and very practical. I truly appreciated the organization, preparation, and positive learning atmosphere. It was a valuable experience.
Negotiations Training, UN Agency
Dods provided expertise and knowledge to help ensure a successful learning experience, with 100% of attendees rating the facilitator's ability to create a positive and engaging learning environment as 'good', 'very good' or 'excellent'.
Head of UK TV Projects and Head of Film & TV Restart Scheme-Media and Creative Industries. (On behalf of participants).
I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the facilitator for delivering such an engaging and meaningful training. I gained a great deal of valuable knowledge and insights from the training sessions.
Effective Writing – UN Agency Participant , East Africa Region
I truly appreciated the training; it was thoughtfully designed and highly relevant to my role. The practical structure of the modules made it easy to connect the concepts to real-life scenarios I encounter with partners, donors, and government stakeholders. I feel confident that the tools and strategies shared will enhance the way I approach negotiations in my day-to-day work.
Negotiations Training - UN Agency participant
Very practical and applicable training. The tools will help me communicate more clearly and handle sensitive conversations with more confidence. Thank you.
Effective Communication, UN Agency participant
It’s been so wonderful I thank you for your work and effort you did amazing work and truly I appreciate it.
Empowering Leadership Training – Kuwait government participant