CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS
Course Accolades for 2013
“Very informative; it covered all aspects of ISO 17025 and applied it to practical examples. The tutor was motivating, enthusiastic and well oganised” West Yorkshire Joint Services (ISO/IEC 17025 Internal Auditor)
“An enthusiastic and knowledgeable tutor.” Enviras Ltd (ISO/IEC 17025 Internal Auditor)
“10/10!” Proinspection Ltd (ISO/IEC 17025 Internal Auditor)
“Excellent! Tutor presented content in a lively and easy to understand manner.” Dr Schaer UK (ISO/IEC 17025 Internal Auditor)
“Excellent!” WTLAB (ISO/IEC 17025 Internal Auditor)
“Well explained with good examples; tutor was knowledgeable, friendly and informative.” Exova Warrington Fire (ISO/IEC 17025 Internal Auditor)
“Excellent!” Environment Scientifics Group (ISO/IEC 17025 Internal Auditor)
“The course did exactly what it said on the tin. The tutor was knowledgeable, likeable and easy to understand.” Invibio Ltd (Understanding ISO/IEC 17025)
“Very good. The course covered and explained the standard to a good level of detail.” Geotech (Understanding ISO/IEC 17025)
“The course covered a lot that will help with the lab and the tutor explained the standard in a way that was easily understood.” James Heal Ltd (Understanding ISO/IEC 17025)
“Excellent!” Hexagon Metrology (Understanding ISO/IEC 17025)
“My questions were answered and I learnt a lot; a very nice learning experience.” Innovia Films Ltd (Understanding ISO/IEC 17025)
“Amazing!” Ministry of Health, Analytical Expertise Center for Medicines, Azerbaijan (ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Auditor)
“The most useful parts of the course were the detail of the standard and how it relates to our processes. Tutor was very well prepared and had a lot of background knowledge.” Twist DX (Introduction to ISO 13485)
“Excellent. Course tutor was efficient in delivering course subject and giving practical knowledge. Course seemed very comprehensive.” Stanmore Implants Worldwide Ltd (Internal Auditor Training for the Medical Device Industry – ISO 13485)
“Tutor was knowledgeable and experienced and shared this with delegates throughout the course. He also provided support and practical help during case study work; was also willing to help us understand how the course information applied to our working methods.” H.M. Revenue and Customs (ISO 27001 Lead Auditor)
“Excellent! Great course due to how it was delivered. The course tutor was friendly and approachable, very knowledgeable and presented himself and information very well.” Rolls Royce Motor Cars Ltd (ISO/TS 16949 Internal Auditor)
“Excellent! Well delivered and presented.” BIS Inspection (ISO/IEC 17020 Internal Auditor)
“The course was very interactive and the practical workshops relevant to my organisational needs. An excellent tutor who has answered all my questions. I consider myself lucky to have attended this course.” Medical Research Unit, The Gambia (Introduction to ISO 15189 Medical Laboratories)
“Encouraging discussions and own learning developed through analysis of scenarios.” Nigerian Agip Oil Company Ltd (OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor)
“Course tutor was really good and knowledgeable on the subject.” Riot Technical Services Ltd (OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor)
“Excellent course! Tutor was very informative, friendly and possesses excellent course delivery style.” Rydon Group Ltd (ISO 9001 Internal Auditor)
“The course gave me everything I expected out of it.” Eaton Production International (ISO 9001 Internal Auditor)
“Tutor was perfect for the subject as he had a fun and engaging personality, making a dull subject fun.” Ryhurst Ltd (ISO 9001 Internal Auditor)
“Excellent! Have used Excel before. Tutor very knowledgeable, at the same time provided practical advice.” Decoma Exterior Systems (UK) Ltd (ISO 14001 Lead Auditor)
“Excellent! Tutor had first class industry knowledge.” Hyundai Motor UK (FMEA & Introduction to APQP / PPAP)
“Very good.” Eaton Automotive (Introduction to APQP / PPAP)
“V.Good. Good explanation of overall methodology and tutor was very knowledgeable.” Linx Printing Technologies Ltd (Introduction to APQP / PPAP)
“Good level of content and role play interviews highlighted some interesting issues. Tutor was very knowledgeable and able to provide a lot of experience.” University of Southampton (ISO 14001 EMS Internal Auditor)
“Very informative.” Skanska (ISO 14001 EMS Internal Auditor)
Course Accolades for 2012
“The course provided good interaction and tutor was well informed with a good overall knowledge of his subject.” BIS Inspection (ISO/IEC17020 Internal Auditor))
“The course tutor was informative and engaging.” Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services UK Ltd (ISO/IEC17025 Internal Auditor))
“I found the most useful parts of the course were the ISO framework and principles of auditing. The tutor was a very entertaining presenter.” BAT (British American Tobacco) (ISO/IEC17025 Internal Auditor)
“A very informative course. The tutor was engaging, enthusiastic and knew ISO 17025 back to front and provided good examples to give relevance.” Welsh Water (Understanding ISO/IEC17025)
“Excellent! The tutor was very enthusiastic, helpful and had a great attitude.” Electrium Sales Ltd (Measurement Uncertainty)
“A very good course. The tutor was very enthusiastic and kept the course fun!” PepsiCo International (ISO/IEC 17025 Internal Auditor)
“Excellent communication with Excel’s staff and course tutor was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and thorough.” Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Introduction to ISO 15189)
“Very informative and helpful with course material, delivery and experience all relevant. The tutor was highly experienced and involved people in learning.” GMI UK (ISO/IEC17025 Internal Auditor)
“10 out of 10!” Ministry of Health, Guyana (ISO 9001 Lead Auditor)
“Excellent.” Machinery Corporation of Guyana Inc (ISO 9001 Lead Auditor)
“The tutor explained everything so well, kept my attention throughout, was approachable and knowledgeable. I have used Excel previously and so has my present company.” NGK Sparks Plugs UK Ltd (ISO 9001 Internal Auditor)
“The tutor was very good, clear and kept a good pace. Kept it interesting and informative.” Odournet UK Ltd (Understanding ISO/IEC17025)
“Very informative, thanks! The tutor had an in-depth knowledge of the subject and was able to fully answer all questions.” SSI Steel UK (Understanding ISO/IEC17025)
“A very good course, thank you! Tutor was very good at making a potentially dry subject interesting and a lot of information was covered.” Koito-Europe Ltd (Understanding ISO/IEC17025)
“Very good and clear.” Cheshire Constabulary (ISO/IEC17025 Internal Auditor)
“Excellent! Tutor kept us motivated and interested.” Asbestos Analysis Services Ltd (ISO/IEC17025 Internal Auditor)
“The tutor was well qualified to deliver this effective course, thank you. Clear explanations given and good practical exercises to test knowledge learnt.” Creative Quality Solutions Ltd (ISO/TS 17949 Lead Auditor)
“Tutor was very knowledgeable.” Johnson Matthey (ISO/TS 16949 Lead Auditor)
“10 out of 10! What I expected was achieved.” Methode Electronics Malta Ltd (ISO/TS16949 Lead Auditor)
“Great! Good flexibility shown by Excel. The tutor was a very good presenter who brought a dry subject to life. 10 out of 10.” Xyratex (Measurement Uncertainty)
"Excellent! Very helpful to fill out the base ISO spec." Hexpol Compounding (Introduction to ISO 14001)
"Excellent! The tutor was brilliant - very entertaining and made the subject matter far more interesting than it should be!" LGC Forensics (ISO/IEC 17025 Internal Auditor)
"Good overall presentation and tutor was very knowledgeable in the subject and delivered the course very well. I now have a good understanding of how to conduct an EMS audit." KAB Seating (ISO 14001 Internal Auditor)
"Content, communication and interest – all very good. I am sure I will be a better manager as a result of the course." Artform (ISO 9001 Internal Auditor)
"The course was everything I expected! The tutor was full of knowledge, helpful and very professional." Data Plastics (ISO 14001 Lead Environmental Auditor)
"Very good indeed. There was good interaction with the facilitator and I learnt a lot with this course." BP Angola (ISO 14001 Lead Environmental Auditor)
"The tutor was very knowledgeable and dynamic." EHLP Ltd for UK Atomic Energy Authority (ISO/IEC 17025 Internal Auditor)
"I would definitely use Excel again for any training." Goodyear Dunlop (ISO 17025 Internal Auditor)
"The course covered everything I was hoping to learn and now feel confident in carrying out an internal audit." Welsh Water (ISO 17025 Internal Auditor)
"The tutor was fantastic! Very impressive; able to tailor teaching." NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd (ISO/TS 16949 Internal Auditor)
"The tutor has a good understanding of the subject matter and is vastly experienced." Zada Multitech Ltd, Nigeria (ISO 14001 Lead Auditor)
"Excellent! Directly relevant and the tutor was knowledgeable, experienced and interested in the subject." Vascutek (ISO 13485 Design Control)
"Provided good general awareness. Lively presentation on a dry topic helped to keep attention!." Selex Galileo (Understanding ISO/IEC 17025)
"Enjoyed the course 100%! A great experience. The tutor delivered the course in a very engaging, relevant way." GSM Group (ISO/TS 16949 Internal Auditing)
"The course tutor was professional and entertaining with a great level of knowledge, very good presentation style and good sense of humour." Cristal Global (ISO/IEC 17020 Internal Auditing)
"Fabulous! The tutor was open, honest, competent and an expert in the area." Jabil LLC, Tver, Russia (TL 9000 Pre-requisite training and auditing)
"Thanks for your delivery of an excellent training course. I have received great feedback from all staff involved – it really did fit the bill." Mitsubishi Hardmetal UK Ltd (Introduction to ISO 9001)
"Top notch!" Verizon Enterprise Solutions (ISO/IEC 27001 Information Systems MS Implementation Course)
"The course fully met my requirements regarding TS 16949. The tutor was informative, knowledgeable and friendly." Diametric Technical Ltd (ISO/TS 16949 Internal Auditor Course)
"One of the best courses I’ve been on even though it was demanding. Excellent." NRAF Northolt (OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor Course)
"Great course, really informative. The tutor was engaging, personable and very entertaining. Thanks!" Dacorum Borough Council (OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor Course)
"The course tutor was very knowledgeable. I am now quoting ISO!" RPS Energy (ISO 9001 Introduction and Internal Auditor Course)
"The ISO 9001 introductions and workshops were most useful and the tutor was easy to work and get along with." Coster Aerosols Ltd (ISO 9001 Introduction and Internal Auditor Course)
"The course tutor was enthusiastic and amusing which kept the course content interesting. It covered all areas I was hoping to find out more about." MET Ltd (ISO/IEC 17025 Internal Auditor Course)
"Practical exercises and workshops were most useful and the tutor was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful." Fugro Engineering Services (ISO/IEC 17025 Internal Auditor Course)
"Excellent! All my questions were answered." Health Protection Agency (ISO/IEC 17025 Internal Auditor Course)
"The course covered everything I expected. Excellent presentation and the tutor’s extensive knowledge of the topic and his enthusiasm made it really enjoyable." Alcoa Howmet Ltd (ISO/IEC 17025 Internal Auditor Course)
"Great! The course gave me what I needed and improved my confidence level. Good training; enjoyed it!" Kent County Council (ISO 14001 Internal Auditor Course)
"The tutor was very good, polite and professional." Rotalink (Measurement Systems Analysis)
"Excellent!" Basingstoke & North Hampshire NHS Foundation Trust (Introduction to ISO 15189 Medical Laboratories)
"Top notch! A dry subject was delivered with outstanding expertise." Department of Defence, US Air Force, Oklahoma (ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Auditor Course)
"Tutor was friendly and engaging. The overview of uncertainty measurement was most useful." Bentley Motors (Understanding ISO/IEC 17025)
"Excellent! Very informative and tutor gave clear explanations." Goodridge UK (ISO/TS 16949 Internal Auditor Course
"Excellent! I enjoyed the course very much and I never thought I would. The tutor was very thorough and helpful; excellent at communicating a dull subject and making it a fun exercise." Veterinary Medicines Directorate (ISO 9001 Introduction and Internal Auditor course)
"Excellent course, content and set-up! It exceeded my expectation by far." Dow Automotive Systems, Belgium (ISO/TS 16949 Lead Auditor Course)
"Brilliant! The tutor was very dynamic and kept the information interesting and relevant with lots of anecdotes. I am now much more confident about auditing. The course was really well presented – really enjoyed it." Synergy Health Laboratory Services (ISO 17025 Internal Auditor Course)
"An extremely knowledgeable tutor who provided insight into a complex subject. The course achieved what it set out to and was pitched at the right level." Tata Steel (Measurement Uncertainty)
"A very good course – it clearly explained why these processes need to exist; the tutor was very knowledgeable and engaging." Norma UK (APQP/PPAP)
"The course gave a good grounding without overconfidence. 10/10!" GSM Automotive (ISO/TS 16949 Internal Auditor)
"Tutor obviously very experienced and knowledgeable in the subject and field. A good, well planned course. Very useful" Vascutek (ISO 13485)
Course Accolades pre-2012
"Interesting course with some challenging scenarios. Good course for anyone involved in QMS auditing." DVLA
"A very informative course; delivered well and at a pace well measured for absorption. The tutor"s knowledge, explanations and de-briefs gave a good mental picture of how the process comes together to make a whole! I feel comfortable with the process and applying it as I develop the skills necessary." VOSA
"This was a very informative course. It was enjoyable with a good balance between case studies, practical examples and tutorial." Smith Detection Diagnostics
"An excellent course. Very detailed covering many aspects. The instructor was enthusiastic and able to maintain interest over the two days." Asbestos Laboratory Services
"One of the best courses I"ve been on!" Howco Metals Management
"Course tutor was very knowledgeable and was open to class discussions and learning.” The Co-Operative
"Very impressed!" Cable & Wireless
"The course was enjoyable and well-structured. Excel"s admin staff were very helpful and supportive and the tutor extremely knowledgeable, considerate and fair." Reflex & Allen
"The course was informative and included a wide variety of aspects which will be used and implemented into our business. The tutor was helpful, knowledgeable, fun and a pleasure to work with." St Ives Direct
"The course fully met my expectations because I needed just an overview and I obtained much more." Ericsson
"Highly recommended! The course tutor was able to present and explain the TS Auditing concept clearly and provided guidance on how to properly interpret and access the various situations." Methode Electronics Malta Ltd
"An excellent and professional course. The tutor was excellent at making such an intensive course enjoyable." Tata Steel
"I know 100% more than I did previously and the course tutor was excellent at imparting advice and getting the groups to engage." Chiltern Railways
"A worthwhile and informative course - a useful investment. Course provided a clear and precise understanding of auditing expectations and approach. A great tutor with a good understanding of the standards and how they apply to business.” GCX Corporation
"Excellent! The course tutor was not only very knowledgeable and informative, but also animated, diverse and exciting.” RDS Asbestos
"Excellent – very informative." GSM Automotive
“V.Good! I would recommend this to others." Faiveley Transport
"Great! Very in-depth course and workshops helped understanding. Gained a lot more knowledge." Biosil
"Very worthwhile! I came away with a much better understanding of ISO 14971 and how to apply it." Vascutek Ltd
"Delivered what we asked for." Endomagnetics
“Excellent! Tutor used good examples and made a dry subject interesting." BIS Inspection
"Brilliant! Well paced, informative and interesting. Tutor was very enthusiastic and energetic and gave lots of examples which added value to the course." Ensafe Consultants
"The Quality Management System Lead Auditor Course, offered by Excel Partnership, is an excellent, intensive and interactive training, recommendable for many professionals working in the Quality Management field. The classroom training provides an in-depth preparation for conducting audits based on the ISO 9001/TS16949 standard, but at the same time deepens and broadens the participants' insight on the quality management system itself. The balanced mix between lecture and presentation, case studies and homework, role-play and simulation is perfect to absorb and master the knowledge offered in the course in a short period of time. This is one of the top three courses I attended in my 20+ years career." Dow Automotive Systems
"We chose Excel because of their knowledge of the Standards, practical experience and extensive training track record. More importantly, however, was the preparedness of Excel to not just propose their normal ISO type training, but to tailor this specifically to the existing Electrolux methods. Moreover the project came together in a most timely fashion and on budget." Electrolux
"Excel is very responsive to recognizing their customers’ needs. An enjoyable experience. My faith in external training has been rejuvenated. The tutor helped inspire confidence to take the practical skills forward and apply them in the workplace." SCA Tuscarora
"Tutor was extremely professional - put everyone at their ease and was both knowledgeable and approachable – fully encouraged everyone on the course – excellent training – full and interesting days with varied content." Bentley Motors Ltd
"Another excellent course that met all our requirements." Henkel Loctite Adhesives Ltd
"Very well put together course with excellent content. First class delivery of a dry subject – made fun to participate in. The tutor encouraged all attendees’ participation in a relaxed atmosphere. " Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems
"Definitely one of the best instructors I have had dealings with; really kept the course interesting.The instructor presented the course in a competent, professional, relaxed and informative manner that aided the ability to learn." Remploy Ltd
"Invaluable course (Measurement Uncertainty). The tutor made the course very exciting and delivered a very useful course which I thoroughly enjoyed." Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, The Netherlands
"Instructor perfect, interesting and well organized." Alcatel, Germany
"Excellent instructor, added fun to learning experience." Comverse Network Systems, Israel
"The tutor is one of the best instructors I have ever received training from. He helped simplify complex material and provided support to every student which inspired positive learning. He also made key points and issues easily understandable by using past experience, keeping the course lively and interesting." DaimlerChrysler
"Excel has always delivered what was required, when required; they have a friendly informal approach while maintaining a high level of professionalism and enthusiasm in meeting specific QuEST Forum requirements. " Celestica AMS
"We have used Excel as a training body for all ISO 9001 and TL 9000 training within the UK, and have been more than happy with the service provided." Motorola Computer Group
"The tutor kept the course interesting and 'fun' " Redwing Environmental Ltd
"Best prepared instructor I have ever had on a course - one who knew his subject very thoroughly " WABCO
"A very effectively delivered course which covered all the aspects of importance. Excellent presentation; clear and concise and all questions answered with relevant examples of implementation " Daventry Metal Products
"The course put across the concept of a common-sense business approach very well, in a way that convinces that ISO/TS 16949 is not simply a quality standard. The tutor took account of the wide range of knowledge amongst the participants very effectively. " Barton Cold-Form Ltd
"The Instructor was excellent. Very clear in explanations and encouraging class participation. " Arcelor SSC UK, Wolverhampto
"Excellent course - well run on a potentially mind boggling subject! " BT
"Well delivered. A 'dry' subject delivered in a humorous and pleasant way. The tutor was very approachable and encouraged the debate which is essential to aid overall understanding. " BT
"The tutor was very well prepared and knowledgeable on the subject matter. A well run and well organised course. " BT
"An excellent course, very well presented by a knowledgeable and enthusiastic instructor " Vehicle Cert. Agency
"I selected the course on Excel's reputation " SCA Tuscarora
"When I was getting concerns with my ability on some of the course notes, the instructor was very good at ensuring I was comfortable and reiterated points after class to help in my understanding " Metzeler Automotive
"Excel was chosen because of their reputation " Visteon Portuguesa
"Very well run. We got to the core of the subject matter using examples rather than 'checklist style' reading of the spec. This is key to actually applying the learning. " Sun Microsystems
"A good, worthwhile course " Sun Microsystems
"I thoroughly enjoyed the course. The instructor set a relaxed learning environment and was expert in adapting to changing timescales to ensure we covered all of the material. Very approachable and open to questioning. " Sun Microsystems
"The instructor took time out to help me understand. " Remploy
"A very intense course but the days passed quickly - a reflection on how the course was run; lots of participation and interesting, applicable information. Excellent! " Glacier Vandervell Bearings
"I was really impressed with how much I learnt in such a short time " Hygrade Chilled Foods
"The instructor encouraged participation, was light-hearted and made the course enjoyable " Remploy
"Really enjoyed the course and presentation style, language and overall course handling " SEWS-R Alba India
"I will recommend Excel Partnership to our training department for future use. The instructor conveyed his vast knowledge in an exciting and interesting manner. This course will be invaluable to me and my company. I cannot believe how much I have learned in less than a week! " Whitemountain Quarries Ltd
"I now feel comfortable about attending the ISO 14001 Internal Auditing course " Remploy
"The instructor made a dry subject interesting! " CIE
"Excellent! Managed to keep a fairly dry subject interesting for 2 days " CIE
"When will there be other courses? " SEWS-R Orastie
"An enjoyable 3 days and I feel more confident to do my job better after this course. Thank you! " SEWS-E
"Instructors were very willing to listen and explore opportunities and ideas " BT
"This course will deliver excellent knowledge for both TL requirements and measurements - very good. " Harris Stratex Networks
"Very well organised and an interactive course, which is exactly what was needed. So much better than 13 hours of CBT! This course is suitable for all roles involved in TL 9000. " BT Global Services
"A rather intensive course, however really interesting and helpful. " Dow Italia - Divisione Commerciale
"The instructor was a master of his subject. Brilliant! " Bentley Motors
"This is a content intense course and Geoff has the ability to make it easy to follow and understand. " Veterinary Medicines Directorate
