A smarter way to find training opportunities

From time to time, organisations, training providers and contacts within my professional network get in touch when they’re looking for trainers.

When an opportunity comes in, I share the details by email with people who have subscribed to the Opportunity Alert Service.

Each alert includes the key information available at the time and, where possible, contact details that allow you to approach the relevant decision-maker directly.

This service allows you to decide whether the opportunity is right for you and make your own approach.

Many trainers treat the alerts as a starting point for conversations, and the follow-up is often where longer-term opportunities develop.

Most subscribers use the service alongside their own networking, outreach and marketing activities as another way to connect with potential clients. For this reason, many see the service as one part of their wider marketing and business development approach, rather than something that replaces it.

Alerts are sent as opportunities come in, so frequency varies depending on market demand. Some weeks you may receive several alerts; other weeks may be quieter. Every alert reflects a real, active requirement from an organisation or training company, rather than a set schedule of emails.

The number of opportunities varies because they are driven entirely by market demand.

Some weeks you may see several alerts arrive in your inbox, while at other times there may be fewer.

Whenever we hear about a relevant opportunity, we pass it on to subscribers as quickly as possible. However, we can’t guarantee the number or frequency of alerts because it depends on what organisations are actively looking for at any given time.

Many subscribers see the service as a way to stay informed about opportunities they may not otherwise hear about, alongside their own networking, outreach and marketing activities.

Opportunities can vary widely depending on what organisations are looking for at the time.

Over the years, requests have included areas such as:

• Leadership and management development
• Soft skills, sales and customer service training
• Coaching, wellbeing and resilience
• Mental health and stress management
• Project management, finance and business skills
• IT and systems training, including AI, digital skills, Microsoft Office and related tools

From time to time, organisations also ask for trainers who can deliver programmes in other languages.

We occasionally share direct client opportunities. While they’re less common, they can be especially valuable for the right trainer.

Because the service reflects real market demand, it’s impossible to predict exactly what types of opportunities will arise.

This mix continues to evolve as organisational needs change, so the types of opportunities shared will naturally reflect current demand.

Most opportunities tend to be UK-based, reflecting where the majority of organisations in our network operate.

Occasionally, we do receive international opportunities (including Europe and the Middle East). These are often either virtual or involve organisations looking for UK-based trainers who are willing to travel.

No.

The service simply shares opportunities that come in through my network or that we identify through our own searches.

I don’t act as a recruitment agency and I don’t recommend specific trainers to organisations. Each subscriber has the same opportunity to review the alert and decide whether to follow it up.

The Opportunity Alert Service is not a job board. Instead of listing opportunities publicly, alerts are shared directly with subscribers via email as they arise, often including access to decision-makers and opportunities not advertised elsewhere. 

Each alert contains the information available at the time, including contact details where possible.

If you decide an opportunity is a good fit, you can approach the organisation directly using the details provided and make your own introduction or proposal.

One of the advantages of the service is that alerts often include access to the relevant decision-maker, which can make it easier to make contact.

The organisation advertising the opportunity manages its own selection process.

In most cases, they will contact trainers directly if they wish to continue the conversation or request further information.

Because the Opportunity Alert Service simply shares the opportunity, I’m not involved in the organisation’s selection decisions.

Yes. The service is open to freelance and associate trainers at all stages. If you are in the early stages of building your training business and are looking for associate work to develop your client base and income, the Opportunity Alert Service is designed precisely for that situation.

Alerts are shared with paying subscribers, and many opportunities are circulated exclusively through the Opportunity Alert Service.

For that reason, we ask subscribers not to forward alerts to others.

If you know someone who may be interested, you’re very welcome to direct them to the sign-up page so they can subscribe themselves.

The Opportunity Alert Service is available as either a monthly or annual subscription, so you can choose the option that works best for you.

Full pricing details are shown on the sign-up page.

There are no hidden fees, no commission arrangements, and no tie-in periods. Monthly subscriptions can be cancelled at any time, and annual subscriptions renew each year unless you choose to cancel.

Yes. Monthly subscriptions can be cancelled at any time.

Shortly before your 12-month subscription ends, you’ll receive a reminder that your renewal date is approaching.

If you’d like to continue receiving alerts, you don’t need to do anything and the subscription will renew automatically for the following year.

If you decide not to continue, the renewal can simply be cancelled.