Data-based training and database design. With a human face.

We make data personal. Whether that's through a database that really does what you need, or a course that's intelligent, informative and actually enjoyable.

"We were so happy with the result and the service we received with the first database that we asked them to build a second!" 

Imperial College London

Here's what we do...

Two services - training and development - linked by a common theme: making your data work for you.

We provide training on all things data

We are really passionate about training. It's our belief that if you book a course, the real cost isn't the money, it's the time. You're taking a day out of your work - a day you'll never get back - and it's our responsibility to make that day valuable.


So, we don't do fixed courses on fixed dates. You tell us what you need to achieve and when you want to do it, and we'll put together a day to make that happen. Whether it's a four-day in-depth course for 3 people, or 20 people split over two sessions in a single day. 


Our focus is on all things data - Excel, SQL, Access, VBA and database design, but whatever you need, we'd love to help.

Josie Howard - Imperial College London

Josie Howard

I attended an advanced excel training course organised by my company. Andrew is the best trainer I have ever experienced; he is so engaging, able to understand and tailor requirements as needed and has a way of explaining things that makes something potentially complicated seem achievable. They have a wide repertoire and we shall definitely be asking for future training on other projects. Prices are very competitive too and actually exceptional value for money when considering the quality of service and volume of knowledge that they have.

We build databases for clients large and small

We don't just train people - we do the work too. 

We work with clients to create bespoke databases that meet the needs of their organisation and their unique processes. 


We've worked with clients on dozens of projects, from monitoring agricultural land usage in Tibet (yes, really) to tracking the marketing spend on the latest single released by the band that the Beatles could have been - Jedward (yes, also really).


And whether it's for a client the size of Marks and Spencer or a local independent forensic laboratory, our questions remain the same:

  • How can we make your data really work for you?
  • How can we make your life easier?
  • How can we give you what you really need? 

Simon Wills

The IT Service developed us a database which quite literally revolutionised the way we worked.

From being heavily paper-based, we were able to use our database to electronically send invoices to clients, orders to manufacturers and newsflashes to our staff.

Not only did they display the technical expertise that reassured us that they could do the job well, but more importantly, they were brilliant at communicating, and became a really valued part of our team.

What's more - we can combine the two, to produce a service that's right for you

Perhaps you've already got a database, but the person who built it is no longer available to update it. Or perhaps your database no longer quite fits the bill, has become unstable or just really slow?


We can do whatever you need to help out. 


We will charge for the time we spend, working in your office or remotely, providing ongoing maintenance or a complete overhaul. We can tweak one screen or rebuild the whole thing.


And better yet, we can teach you to do this too. Drawing on our years of training experience, we can work with you so that you gain the knowledge to understand exactly how your database works, and can take over maintaining your own database in due course - if that's what you want.

  • A one-off job or a regular service contract
  • Fix crashes, problems and error messages
  • Make your database run faster
  • Build a complete database from scratch
  • Update the functionality of an existing database
  • Migrate your data to the cloud
  • Teach you how to create new screens or queries
  • Create tools to export data your to Excel or to PDF
  • Provide free advice and guidance


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Hayley Cramer Metropolitan Police
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Cameron Sharpe Head of Insight
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Krista Fieldhouse Partner, Gerald Eve
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Andy Dawe Metropolitan Police
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Samantha Herbert Student Administrator
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Richard Curtis HR Manager
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Highly recommend the course

From knowing nothing about database design at the beginning of the course I have learned a great deal. I'd highly recommend the course. We commented that the instructor has a great sense of humour and turned something interesting into something enjoyable. Many thanks!

Much better than expected!

The course was much better than expected! I really feel I learnt things that I will definitely use in the future. The trainer was great. So knowledgeable, patient and able to answer every question.

Made what could have been dry into thoroughly interesting and engaging

The IT Service provided a four-day one-to-one GDPR training programme as well as a follow up one-day session for the rest of our company (August, November 2018).

As a course leader, Andrew made what could have been a dry selection of topics into a thoroughly interesting and engaging presentation - helping me pass my practitioner course and inspiring the rest of our agency into positive action around data protection.

The IT Service were thoroughly professional throughout - Andrew and Chad were punctual and flexible - enabling us to make significant strides in the education of staff around data protection. Worth every penny.

Would thoroughly recommend the service for anyone considering a similar training programme.

It is rare to get this level of service

I contacted Andrew after the course for help with applying an approach he had taught us. I thought it would be reasonably straightforward to follow the method we used on the day, but with just a couple more variables. I was utterly naïve in this assumption, but Andrew was remarkable in not telling me so and he went out of his way to help and explain the solution. His input has made a huge difference to me in the current project I am undertaking and without it I believe we would have resorted to manual inputting with the resulting time issues and potential for human error. I have now been left with the time to think properly about the issues and the solution rather than worrying about the boring application of the multiple scenarios. It is rare, in my experience, to get this level of service and I would definitely recommend Andrew’s course and his follow up help.

Excellent!

I've learnt more in 3 hours than in the last 25 years!

Really informative and enjoyable

It's great- I initially thought that this would be a really long day but I found the course really informative and enjoyable and it was great to put what we learnt into practice by doing exercises.

Very thorough and extensive training

Andrew at the IT Service provided a very thorough and extensive training session and overview into the GDPR. This has given me the knowledge to apply the principals to my company and enable us to move forwards with confidence that we are compliant. Many companies are facing this challenge, but Andrew and his team have provided a great value and easy-to-digest summary of the relevant parts of the new regulation. This is now my work-bible, and will help immensely. No more misinformation, thanks to The It Service.

Always professional and reliable

We have used The IT Service to create our in-house Company Database here at work. They have provided exactly what we wanted and have been able to add functionality whenever needed. Andrew has always listened to our requirements and always been able to implement them - never baffling us with technology. The IT Service provide a personal service and they are always professional and reliable (appointments and timeframes have always been met!). I would definitely recommend this professional company!

We couldn't be happier with the service.

I introduced The IT Service to my firm as our Excel training provider and the feedback from the employees has been phenomenal. It's difficult to find an excel training course that keeps people engaged and yet everyone has actively told me how useful they've found the training and how helpful the trainer has been in providing advice and support even after the day's training.

The best part about the training is that we've been able to tailor it with The IT Service to create modular sessions, focused directly at specific topics our people have said they need training on. Top marks! We couldn't be happier with the service.

We'd love to help you if we can!

Let us know how we can help - whether it's advice on Excel or a full database design, we're always happy to chat.

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