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"If you are looking to get yourself or any of your employees fully trained up in Dreamweaver, Photoshop or Flash, then look no further than 21st Century New Media, who offer monthly scheduled courses in these subjects at their head office and web design production centre at Elstree Film Studios - the heart of the television and film media industry." - Deputy Editor, 21stcentury.co.uk

Yes, it's true. After 14 years as a popular new media design agency we have opened our doors to the public and have been teaching our hard-won commercial experience directly to the public. Our head trainer has had over 15 years commercial print/web/design experience and over 10 years of training experience teaching the likes of the BBC, BP, Lloyds, Channel 4, Daily Mail, VNU, Which? magazine and teaching at Universities such as Warwick, Cardiff and Southampton University.

If you (or any of your employees) need to learn all of the ins-and-outs of Dreamweaver, Photoshop or Flash then book one or more of our scheduled courses, which run on a monthly basis at our web design production studio at Elstree Film Studios - right next door in fact to the stage entrance to "Who wants to be a Millionaire?". A full lunch will be served every day at the Elstree Film Studios restaurant and is included within the price, as are the manuals we supply. Also most importantly, all our classes are limited to a maximum of 6 delegates, so you are always assured of our full attention.

Web Site Design Courses / Web Development Courses

  • Introduction to HTML and the Web (1 day)

    Get a grounding in the correct use of HTML in this focused one day course. This course is perfect for anyone planning to use HTML in web design, be it for Dreamweaver, CMS or any other field.
  • Complete Web Site Design Course - HTML, CSS & Dreamweaver (3 days)

    This course teaches you how to get to grips with Dreamweaver and all of its functionality and potential. The course includes: learning HTML and its syntax, how to design sites using CSS and how to maintain and add content for sites. This course is unique in that you have the option to work on your own material or you can use one of our commercially created designs. In either case, you will finish with a commercially useable and search engine friendly web site.
  • Photoshop for the Web (1 day)

    This course teaches you the specific techniques that web designers use to produce impressive web imagery, and how best to optimize your images for use on websites and within email campaigns.
  • Complete Flash Training Course (3 days)

    Our Complete Adobe Flash Training Course is a fantastic three day intensive learning experience which takes you through the entire process of learning Adobe Flash, from the very basics as a tool for creating superbly smooth animation, through examining and applying the use of Flash ActionScript 3.0 (the powerful scripting language that controls Flash) to a detailed examination of the various techniques in which Flash can be used as a tool for encoding and deploying video. You can also attend any of these courses individually, which include:

    * Adobe Flash Animation & Design (1 day) - an inspiring and intensive course which teaches you how to utilise Flash as a tool for creating animation.

    * Adobe Flash ActionScript 3.0 (1 day) - a detailed examination of the power of ActionScript and how you can best apply its advanced scripting techniques to control your Flash productions and movies.

    * Adobe Flash Media & Video Techniques (1 day) - an exiting course which shows you the best way to encode, output and deploy Flash Video.
  • WordPress Training Course - Open Source, Blogging and CMS (1 day)

    WordPress has fast become the tool of choice for setting up and maintaining a quick and efficient CMS and blogging solution. This intensive one day course gives you a complete overview of how to install and master this powerful software.
  • Advanced WordPress Training Course - Template Customisation (1 day)

    This course covers WordPress theme customisation, useful CMS and other advanced plugins.

Web Site Programming Courses

  • The Power of JavaScript (1 day)

    This vital one day course introduces the power of JavaScript and how one can best make use of this powerful language to validate web forms and perform other useful functions during the process of web site development.
  • Creating Web Databases with PHP and ASP (1 day)

    This intensive one day course offers a complete overview on how to set up web databases. From basic database structures and how they work, through setting up your own systems in mySQL/PHP and SQL/ASP/ASP.NET, this course provides an ideal jump-start into the world of web database programming.
  • Web Effects with Ajax, JavaScript and Dynamic HTML (1 day)

    This inspiring one day course teaches you how to source and successfully integrate a variety of exiting and up-to-date interactive web effects and techniques in order to spice up your website creations.
  • Flash Catalyst Training Course (1 day)

    This course introduces designers to the tools and techniques available in Flash Catalyst.
  • Adobe Air and Flash : Building Desktop Applications (1 day)

    This training course provides an introduction to the Adobe Integration Runtime 2.0 for Adobe Flash Professional CS5 developers.
  • Adobe Flex and Flash Builder 4 (3 days)

    This is a three day, hands-on introduction to developing Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) for the Adobe Flash Platform using the Adobe Flex 4 framework.

Web Marketing Courses / Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Training Courses

  • Internet Marketing, Social Media & SEO Training Course (1 day)

    A vital one day course that explores all of the most successful online marketing techniques currently available and how you can best utilise them in your marketing campaigns.
  • SEO - Search Engine Optimisation Training Course (1 day)

    This SEO course teaches a broad understanding of search engine optimisation, focusing on what key words to target, how to optimise your web site correctly and how to promote your site in a way designed to increase your search engine ranking.
  • Creating HTML Email Newsletters that work (1 day)

    The task of creating HTML email newsletters that work in all mail clients is a tricky art to master. This intensive one day course teaches you the do's and don'ts of creating HTML email newsletters that are accurate, display correctly and get through to your audience.
  • Google Adwords (1 day)

    This one day intensive course is ideal for those wishing to master Google Adwords, from cost-per-click (CPC) pricing (so you pay only for the clicks you receive and at a price you set) to devising your own targeted ads and managing your daily budget, this course teaches you how to most effectively control and manage your Google Adword campaigns.
  • Advanced Google Adwords (1 day)

    This one day intensive course run by a Google trained professional, is ideal for businesses already enjoying the benefits of Google Adwords, but who are looking to increase traffic, improve results, reduce spend, increase response quality, make more sales and to learn a variety of easy tips to maximise the overall success of their campaigns.

Web Site Management Courses

  • Web Business (1 day)

    A powerful and comprehensive guide to the art of running a successful web based business, taught by a respected industry leader with over 15 years experience.
  • Web Hosting Training Course (1 day)

    The perfect course for those who wish to learn all about Web Hosting: what all the jargon means and how you can make the best and most educated choice for your future web hosting provider.

Video Editing Courses

  • An Introduction to Final Cut Pro (1 day)

    If you have never used Final Cut Pro before and are looking to gain an insight into this superb software, our one day course is ideal.
  • Essential Final Cut Pro Techniques (2 days)

    Learn the specific functionality that you require of this software to create polished and convincing film, video and movie clips.
  • The Complete Final Cut Pro Training Course (3 days)

    3 days of intensive learning on this superb package will give you a complete understanding of the power of this software, and how you can get the very best out of it for your film, TV and web related projects.
  • Final Cut Studio (2 days)

    A fantastic 2 day overview in how to utilise the power and versatility of Final Cut Studio, Apples premier video editing software.
  • DVD Studio Pro Training Course (1 day)

    Learn how to create professional DVDs using this powerful and versatile Apple software.
  • Apple Motion (2 days)

    For those looking to gain a complete mastery of Apple's Motion software, this course comprehensively covers working with Motion's real-time design engine and interface.
  • Essential Premiere Pro Training Course (1 day)

    This one day intensive course will give you a comprehensive grounding in Adobe Premiere and provide the skills to bring your ideas to life.
  • Essential After Effects Training Course (1 day)

    This Essential After Effects course is designed to allow those new to video post production techniques to get the most from this immensely powerful software.
  • Web Video Techniques with Flash and HTML 5 (1 day)

    A brilliant and creative course which shows you exactly how to create and process video using Flash and HTML 5. Quickstart methods to help you create amazing movies and upload them to your website for the world to see.
  • The Art Of Podcasting (1 day)

    The beginners guide to the art of Podcasting will have you on your way to producing fresh, interesting and exciting audible and visual content: from the subject matter and how to make the most of it with scripting and interviewing advice, to the recording, editing and mixing down of your polished professional Podcast.

Graphic Design Courses / Print Courses

PC Hardware Courses / PC Software Courses

  • Introduction PC Repair & Maintenance (1 day)

    The ideal course for those wishing to learn how the hardware inside a PC works and how to build, maintain and repair PCs. Features a unique 'hands on' learning workshop in how to build, repair and maintain a PC.
  • Introduction PC Networking (1 day)

    Learn the art of networking and how to setup your own PC networks. This course covers both the hardware and software you will need to setup your own business networks.
5-15% discount if you book for more than one delegate!
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Scheduled Courses for 2010
Course Date Days Total (Excl VAT)  
August 2010
Photoshop Complete 2/8/10 2 475 COMPLETE
Photoshop Intro 2/8/10 1 250 COMPLETE
InDesign Complete 2/8/10 2 475 COMPLETE
Photoshop Advanced 3/8/10 1 250 COMPLETE
Web Database Techniques 4/8/10 1 250 COMPLETE
Illustrator Complete 5/8/10 2 475 COMPLETE
Illustrator Intro 5/8/10 1 250 COMPLETE
Illustrator Advanced 6/8/10 1 250 COMPLETE
Premiere Pro 9/8/10 1 250 COMPLETE
After Effects 10/8/10 1 250 COMPLETE
Final Cut Pro Intro 11/8/10 1 250 COMPLETE
Essential Final Cut Pro 11/8/10 2 475 COMPLETE
Complete Final Cut Pro 11/8/10 3 675 COMPLETE
Flash Intro 16/8/10 1 250 COMPLETE
Google Adwords Advanced 17/8/10 1 250 COMPLETE
HTML Emails 18/8/10 1 250 COMPLETE
Final Cut Pro Intro 19/8/10 1 250 COMPLETE
Essential Final Cut Pro 19/8/10 2 475 COMPLETE
Photoshop Intro 23/8/10 1 250 COMPLETE
Photoshop Web 23/8/10 1 250 COMPLETE
HTML Intro 24/8/10 1 250 COMPLETE
Dreamweaver 25/8/10 3 675 COMPLETE
September 2010
WordPress Intro 2/9/10 1 250 COMPLETE
WordPress Advanced 3/9/10 1 250 COMPLETE
Final Cut Pro Intro 6/9/10 1 250
Essential Final Cut Pro 6/9/10 2 475
Complete Final Cut Pro 6/9/10 3 675
After Effects 9/9/10 1 250
Premiere Pro 10/9/10 1 250
Internet Marketing 13/9/10 1 250
HTML Emails 14/9/10 1 250
Flash Intro 15/9/10 1 250
Flash Complete 15/9/10 3 675
Flash ActionScript 16/9/10 1 250
Flash Media 17/9/10 1 250
Photoshop Intro 20/9/10 1 250
HTML Intro 21/9/10 1 250
Dreamweaver 22/9/10 3 675
Web Business 27/9/10 1 250
Podcasting 28/9/10 1 250
WordPress Intro 30/9/10 1 250
October 2010
WordPress Advanced 1/10/10 1 250
Essential Final Cut Pro 4/10/10 2 475
Web Video Techniques 6/10/10 1 250
Web Database Techniques 7/10/10 1 250
JavaScript 8/10/10 1 250
Premiere Pro 11/10/10 1 250
After Effects 12/10/10 1 250
Final Cut Pro Intro 13/10/10 1 250
Essential Final Cut Pro 13/10/10 2 475
Complete Final Cut Pro 13/10/10 3 675
Final Cut Studio 16/10/10 2 475
Internet Marketing 18/10/10 1 250
HTML Emails 19/10/10 1 250
DVD Studio Pro 20/10/10 1 250
Apple Motion 21/10/10 2 475
Photoshop Web 25/10/10 1 250
HTML Intro 26/10/10 1 250
Dreamweaver 27/10/10 3 675


Why train with us?

Our experience - we have successfully run a multimedia agency (21st Century New Media Ltd) for over 14 years now and have provided multimedia training to a variety of top media/advertising agencies and corporate clients.

More than just theory - we provide you with not only with the technical and commercial training you require but also with the advice and guidance which can only be obtained from a company with our extensive background.

Our location - we offer you the highest level of training quality for a competitive price and in the comfortable and exclusive environment of Elstree Film Studios, London.

Some of our previous training clients include:

  • The BBC
  • Channel 4
  • The M.O.D
  • GAP
  • BP
  • Daily Mail
  • London Transport
  • VNU
  • Lloyds of London
  • Dorling Kindersley
  • Which? Magazine
  • HP
  • Butterworths
  • The Home Office
  • The Post Office
  • St Martins College of Design
  • Warwick University
  • Southampton University


  • Get ahead of the future, with 21st Century Training!

    Clients

    No joke ... but we have taught (in many cases, more than once) to all of these companies:

    (Click here to see some testimonials as well)

    * Abstract Tapestry Consulting
    * Active Solutions Europe Ltd
    * Ambassador Theatre Group
    * Amerex
    * American Express Travel
    * Amethyst Risk Management Ltd.
    * Art Disability Culture Ltd
    * Aston Taylor Ltd
    * aura
    * Autumn and May
    * Barcelo Hotels & Resorts
    * Bluefrog Ltd
    * Boltblue
    * Bournemouth University
    * British Dental Trade Association
    * British Medical Journal
    * Brunel University
    * BT
    * Bucklers Mead Community School
    * Building Research Establishment Ltd
    * Casterbridge
    * Chingford Foundation School
    * Chroland Associates Ltd
    * Church House Conference Centre Ltd
    * City Interactive Media
    * CNET Networks UK Ltd
    * Crystalblue Solutions
    * Customer Interaction
    * Data Lateral Limited
    * David Richards Limited
    * DBT
    * Denbigh School
    * Discovery Communications Ltd
    * DMG World Media
    * Donmar Warehouse
    * Europa Components
    * Falconer School
    * Families for Children
    * FIRA International Ltd
    * Firetoys Ltd
    * FMC Partnership
    * Freshly Designed
    * Global Beach
    * Grass Roots Ltd
    * Hachette Children`s Books
    * Harley Cosmetic Consultancy Ltd
    * Hays
    * Herts Sports Partnership
    * Holland Park School
    * HPS Group Ltd
    * HWTMA
    * Inlightin Ltd
    * Inspired Gaming Group
    * InterContinental Hotels Group
    * ISA Retail
    * Jobcentreplus
    * JollofTutors
    * Jon Nash Photography
    * Kiuki
    * Lloyds Banking Group
    * London Borough of Southwark
    * London Fertility Centre
    * Loudspeaker/ Lateral Group
    * Macmillan Cancer Support
    * Man Investments
    * Man Investments AG
    * Management Sushi
    * mbc
    * Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
    * Metadigm
    * MGPA
    * Modernisation Initiative
    * Monarch Airlines
    * Mothercare
    * Multilingualvacancies.com
    * Mystic Online Media
    * Nash Mills Script Exchange
    * National Children`s Bureau
    * NCCHTA at University of Southampton
    * Non-Violence Foundation Limited
    * Norgren
    * Office Diner
    * Office of Jean Lambert MEP
    * Oil Technics Ltd
    * OmniLedger Ltd
    * Orantez
    * Otsuka Pharmaceutical Europe Ltd
    * OV Productions
    * Partnerships for Schools
    * Pfizer Limited
    * Powergen / E.ON
    * Princes Trust
    * Proactive UK Ltd
    * PSC Copywriting
    * Punchline Media & Events LTD
    * QinetiQ
    * R P Europe Limited
    * Red Letter Days
    * Reddot Racing
    * Reed`s School
    * RES Group Limited
    * Research Now
    * RM Education
    * Roehampton University
    * Ronly Holdings Ltd
    * Rothamsted Research
    * Royal Academy Of Music
    * Royal College of Surgeons of England
    * SAPG
    * Selston Arts & Community College
    * Severndroog Castle Building Preservation Trust
    * Shazam Entertainment Limited
    * Shazam Entertaintment Ltd
    * Snap Surveys
    * South West of England Regional Development Agency
    * Specialist Schools and Academies Trust
    * Spring Fine Foods
    * SR Media Ltd
    * Sternberg Clarke
    * Stevenage 14-19 Partnership
    * Surrey Police
    * Swift Image
    * Terrapinn Holdings Limited
    * Tesco
    * The Cheval Group of Serviced Apartments Ltd
    * The Gregg & St WInifred`s Schools Trust
    * The Grimsby Institute of Higher And Further Education
    * The Mobile Music Company Ltd
    * The National Autistic Society
    * The Open University
    * The Reading Agency
    * The Write Technology Ltd
    * TimePlan Education Ltd
    * TSL Education
    * UK Association of National Park Authorities
    * University of Hertfordshire
    * University of Southampton
    * URBAN PUMPKIN
    * Vertical Systems Ltd
    * Video Adz
    * VillaCentre Limited
    * VINCI PLC
    * Vokera Limited
    * waterwhileaway
    * Welsh Assembly Government
    * Whisper Design Consultants
    * Wickes Building Supplies Ltd
    * Yamaha Electronics (UK) Ltd
    * Yorkshire Film Archive
    * Youth Sport Trust