Alan Hester Associates

Alan Hester Associates is a leadership and management training organisation that has been delivering practical development programmes since 2002. The provider offers ILM-accredited Certificate and Diploma qualifications for team leaders and senior/operations managers and is on the government’s register of approved training organisations (RoATP), delivering apprenticeships in management, mentoring, coaching and care. Apprenticeship programmes include pathways such as learning mentor, team leader, operations manager, leadership in care, adult care, coaching professional and business administration/customer service, designed to build confidence, skills and effectiveness in supervisory and management roles. Alongside apprenticeships, the organisation provides leadership and personal development training to managers in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, supported by an experienced team of trainers and assessors. Employers in sectors including health and social care, charities, engineering, schools and further education engage Alan Hester Associates to develop their management teams, while individuals can access programmes to progress into or within leadership roles and gain recognised qualifications. The provider also offers management training and coaching options and runs focused Skills Bootcamps in leadership and management, combining workshops, coaching and action learning to support practical application in the workplace.