Training...it's what we do!
Welcome to Peninsula
We Deliver a wide range of Training and development courses in the UK
Peninsula was established by John and Karen Walker in 2003 and now provides training programmes, learning and development opportunities and qualifications for learners across the whole of the UK. Many of our programmes are provided for local authorities and businesses, but we also support individual learners who wish to further their professional development. We also offer Career Guidance Services to schools and colleges and consultancy support in business leadership and development. We became an ILM Centre a number of years ago and can provide management training to L5. .
We focus on learning and development opportunities covering a wide range of topics and sectors including career guidance and development, communication skills, managing difficult conversations, performance management and staff who work with children, young people, parents, families and adults requiring social care. Many of our programmes link to qualification opportunities and we are an assessment centre for OCR, City and Guilds and ILM. We have developed a process of closely linking qualification requirements to the taught inputs we deliver, which simplifies the process for learners and clearly shows the link between learning and practice.
We provide many of our qualifications using a range of delivery methods including blended learning, fully on-line or face to face.
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What our clients say
“Having completed the Level 6 Certificate in Careers Leadership with John as the trainer, it was an easy decision to enrol with Peninsula for the Diploma in Career Guidance and Development. Whilst the pace of the seminars and assessments was mainly led by us as students, John was both encouraging and supportive in completing the units in an appropriate timescale.
The theory for each unit was delivered in live online sessions which fostered many a professional dialogue relating it back to our own individual experiences and workplaces which greatly helped contextualise the content and further validated the rationale of the course. The assessments whilst intense were extremely well supported with guidance from John and feedback was in depth and timely. The sessions and assessments times were mutually agreed with the other students and John in the group taking into account peoples work commitments whilst keeping the pace and momentum going for completion. Johns’ extensive knowledge and passion for Career Guidance is simply infectious and I cannot recommend this course highly enough for anyone wishing to gain the underlying knowledge and understanding of career guidance and management and to drive forwards the importance of careers within the workplace setting with the individualised support John gave. Thank you John for the inspiration!”
Selena Burroughs
The theory for each unit was delivered in live online sessions which fostered many a professional dialogue relating it back to our own individual experiences and workplaces which greatly helped contextualise the content and further validated the rationale of the course. The assessments whilst intense were extremely well supported with guidance from John and feedback was in depth and timely. The sessions and assessments times were mutually agreed with the other students and John in the group taking into account peoples work commitments whilst keeping the pace and momentum going for completion. Johns’ extensive knowledge and passion for Career Guidance is simply infectious and I cannot recommend this course highly enough for anyone wishing to gain the underlying knowledge and understanding of career guidance and management and to drive forwards the importance of careers within the workplace setting with the individualised support John gave. Thank you John for the inspiration!”
Selena Burroughs
Assistant Principal
Director of Post 16
"I am delighted to share my experience with Peninsula Training, which has truly been exceptional. Having completed the Careers Leader training and now pursuing the Careers Advisor course, I can confidently say that their guidance has transformed my practice and significantly enhanced my career.
John Walker's commitment to his craft is evident—he remains actively engaged in the field, ensuring that his training is grounded in real-world experience. There is nothing more reassuring than learning from someone who is still very much at the coal face, offering up-to-date insights and practical knowledge. His support, approachability, and depth of expertise make him the font of all knowledge, and I have found his mentorship incredibly empowering.
Furthermore, the comprehensive resources and well-resourced advice provided by Peninsula Training have not only advanced my own career but also led to transformative changes within our school. I attribute this success to the dedication and passion of John and Karen Walker.
For anyone seeking professional development in the careers sector, I wholeheartedly recommend Peninsula Training. Their expertise, combined with practical, client-focused insights, truly makes them the provider of choice".
John Walker's commitment to his craft is evident—he remains actively engaged in the field, ensuring that his training is grounded in real-world experience. There is nothing more reassuring than learning from someone who is still very much at the coal face, offering up-to-date insights and practical knowledge. His support, approachability, and depth of expertise make him the font of all knowledge, and I have found his mentorship incredibly empowering.
Furthermore, the comprehensive resources and well-resourced advice provided by Peninsula Training have not only advanced my own career but also led to transformative changes within our school. I attribute this success to the dedication and passion of John and Karen Walker.
For anyone seeking professional development in the careers sector, I wholeheartedly recommend Peninsula Training. Their expertise, combined with practical, client-focused insights, truly makes them the provider of choice".
Susan Gellatly
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal
