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Training Courses

We continue to offer a popular range of computer training courses at Elstree Film Studios:

Web Site Design Courses / Web Development Courses / Print Courses

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

Web Site Programming Courses

Web Site Management Courses

Video Editing Courses

Open Source Training Courses / Web CMS Courses / Blogging Courses

Film Production Courses / Scriptwriting Courses (in association with the Elstree Film School)


We are listed with

Learn to master After EffectsCSS LayoutDreamweaverFlash ActionScriptFlash CompleteFlash IntroFlash VideoGoogle AdwordsGoogle Adwords AdvancedHTML EmailsHTML IntroIllustrator AdvancedIllustrator CompleteIllustrator IntroInDesign CompleteInternet MarketingPhotoshop AdvancedPhotoshop CompletePhotoshop IntroPodcastingPremiere ProSEO TechniquesWeb 2.0 IntroWeb Database TechniquesWeb HostingWeb Project Management & WordPress Intro.

"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.

"work on your own designs...!"
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 / Print Courses

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

  • Introduction to Internet Marketing (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 (2 days)

    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.
  • Introduction to 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 Programming Courses

  • 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.
  • Flash ActionScript Training Course (1 day)

    A fantastic ice-breaker into the power of Flash ActionScript. Learn how to control Flash in ways never before concieved.
  • Complete CSS Layout Training Course (2 days)

    Learn to work with CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), the best way to achieve clean HTML and greater control over the design of websites. CSS allows developers to control the style and layout of multiple web pages all at once. Define a style for each HTML element and apply it to multiple web pages. All elements are updated automatically.
  • Introduction to Web 2.0 Training Course (1 day)

    What is Web 2.0 and how does it affect your business? This informative 1 day training course brings you up-to-speed on the power and versatility of Web 2.0 and the implications of integrating Web 2.0 technology into your website.

Web Site Management Courses

  • Web Project Management Training Course (1 day)

    A powerful and comprehensive guide to the art of running a successful web site design 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

Open Source Training Courses / Web CMS Courses / Blogging Courses

Film Production Courses / Scriptwriting Courses (in association with the Elstree Film School)

  • 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.
5-20% discount if you book for more than one delegate!
Further discounts are available when booking multiple courses.
Click here for more information on our discounts.

Scheduled Courses for 2009
Course Date Days Total (Excl VAT)  
May 2009
June 2009
Flash Intro 1/6/09 1 250 COMPLETE
HTML Emails 2/6/09 1 250 COMPLETE
InDesign Complete 3/6/09 2 475 COMPLETE
Podcasting 5/6/09 1 250 COMPLETE
Photoshop Intro 8/6/09 1 250 COMPLETE
Photoshop Complete 8/6/09 2 475 COMPLETE
Photoshop Advanced 9/6/09 1 250 COMPLETE
Google Adwords 10/6/09 1 250 COMPLETE
After Effects 11/6/09 1 250 COMPLETE
Internet Marketing 12/6/09 1 250 COMPLETE
Flash Intro 15/6/09 1 250 COMPLETE
HTML Emails 16/6/09 1 250 COMPLETE
Google Adwords Advanced 17/6/09 1 250 COMPLETE
Web Hosting 18/6/09 1 250 COMPLETE
Flash Video 19/6/09 1 250 COMPLETE
SEO Techniques 22/6/09 2 475 COMPLETE
Premiere Pro 24/6/09 1 250 COMPLETE
WordPress Intro 29/6/09 1 250 COMPLETE
HTML Intro 30/6/09 1 250 COMPLETE
July 2009
Dreamweaver 1/7/09 3 675 COMPLETE
Photoshop Complete 6/7/09 2 475
Photoshop Intro 6/7/09 1 250
Photoshop Advanced 7/7/09 1 250
Web Database Techniques 8/7/09 1 250
Illustrator Intro 9/7/09 1 250
Premiere Pro 10/7/09 1 250 FULL
Podcasting 13/7/09 1 250
Flash Complete 15/7/09 3 675
Flash Intro 15/7/09 1 250
Flash ActionScript 16/7/09 1 250
Flash Video 17/7/09 1 250
Internet Marketing 20/7/09 1 250
HTML Emails 21/7/09 1 250
Google Adwords 22/7/09 1 250
SEO Techniques 23/7/09 2 475
Web Project Management 27/7/09 1 250
HTML Intro 28/7/09 1 250
Dreamweaver 29/7/09 3 675
August 2009
Photoshop Complete 3/8/09 2 475
Photoshop Intro 3/8/09 1 250
Photoshop Advanced 4/8/09 1 250
InDesign Complete 6/8/09 2 475
Premiere Pro 10/8/09 1 250
After Effects 11/8/09 1 250
Flash Complete 12/8/09 3 675
Flash Intro 12/8/09 1 250
Flash ActionScript 13/8/09 1 250
Flash Video 14/8/09 1 250
Internet Marketing 17/8/09 1 250
HTML Emails 18/8/09 1 250
Google Adwords Advanced 19/8/09 1 250
SEO Techniques 20/8/09 2 475
WordPress Intro 24/8/09 1 250
HTML Intro 25/8/09 1 250
Dreamweaver 26/8/09 3 675
September 2009
Photoshop Intro 1/9/09 1 250
Web Database Techniques 2/9/09 1 250
CSS Layout 3/9/09 2 475
Premiere Pro 7/9/09 1 250
Podcasting 8/9/09 1 250
Flash Complete 9/9/09 3 675
Flash Intro 9/9/09 1 250
Flash ActionScript 10/9/09 1 250
Flash Video 11/9/09 1 250
Internet Marketing 14/9/09 1 250
HTML Emails 15/9/09 1 250
Google Adwords 16/9/09 1 250
SEO Techniques 17/9/09 2 475


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)

    * Accolade Publishing
    * Accurate Solutions Ltd
    * Ace4Training
    * ACS-APT Computer Systems Ltd
    * Active Silicon
    * Active Solutions Europe Ltd
    * Allied Manufacturing
    * Amerex
    * American Express Travel
    * Antonmanor
    * Arity Limited
    * ArtiCAD Ltd
    * Aston Taylor Ltd
    * aura
    * Autumn and May
    * Award Learning Services Ltd
    * Aztec Marketing
    * BCIM London South Bank University
    * BE Aerospace UK Ltd
    * Bechtel
    * Bechtel Ltd
    * Biggerfish Design
    * Bio-Rad Laboratories Ltd
    * Bluefrog Ltd
    * Boltblue
    * Bond Hotel
    * Bourne Leisure Ltd
    * Bournemouth University
    * BP
    * BPP Learning Media
    * Brasher Leisure Ltd T/A Sweatshop
    * British Medical Journal
    * Brunel University
    * BskyB
    * Building Research Establishment Ltd
    * C&C Technology Consulting
    * CADinteractive
    * Cambridge ESOL
    * Cannes Lions
    * Casterbridge
    * Castle Computing Services Ltd
    * Chelsea Football Club
    * Chroland Associates Ltd
    * Church House Conference Centre Ltd
    * CIMA
    * City Interactive Media
    * Claire Lobel Design
    * CNET Networks UK Ltd
    * Cognac Uk
    * Comet Group
    * Comic Relief
    * Community Server Ltd
    * Concep Group Limited
    * Concern Worldwide
    * Control Techniques
    * Copenhagen International School
    * Corporation of Lloyd`s
    * Crystalblue Solutions
    * Cultoon Television Limited
    * Custom Carpentry
    * Customer Interaction
    * Czech Centre
    * Dare Digital
    * Data Lateral Limited
    * David Richards Limited
    * DBT
    * Defaqto Ltd.
    * dept of economics, maths & stats
    * Discovery Communications Europe Ltd
    * Discovery Communications Ltd
    * DMG World Media
    * Dog Store
    * Donmar Warehouse
    * DS & TE RAF Brampton
    * Dubai College
    * Dubai Heaven On Earth
    * East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
    * EDCTP-EEIG
    * Enterprise Insight
    * Europa Components
    * Event Merchandising Ltd
    * Families for Children
    * FERN
    * Findaplaceabroad.com
    * FIRA International Ltd
    * Firetoys Ltd
    * FISU Meditation
    * FL1 Solutions
    * Flixmedia Limited
    * FMC
    * FMC Ltd
    * FMC Partnership
    * Foremost Curreny Group
    * Fuss3 Solutions Ltd
    * GE HEALTHCARE
    * Giles & Posner Ltd
    * Glint Facilities
    * Global Beach
    * Global Volume Marketing LLP
    * Grass Roots Ltd
    * H Bauer Publishing
    * Harley Cosmetic Consultancy Ltd
    * Harrow College
    * Hasbro
    * Hays
    * Healthcare Education Services
    * Hertfordshire County Council
    * Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
    * Herts Sports Partnership
    * Holland Park School
    * HP Foods Ltd
    * HWTMA
    * I Want One Of Those.com
    * i-2-k
    * i2k Ltd
    * Impact Marcom
    * Indigo
    * Inlightin Ltd
    * Inspirational PR
    * Inspired Gaming Group
    * Interdirect Ltd
    * International Greetings
    * International University Link
    * ISA Retail
    * ITFC
    * ITV
    * J.A.Steel and Son Ltd
    * James Eckhardt
    * Jog Ltd
    * John Fleming
    * JollofTutors
    * Jon Nash Photography
    * JWT London
    * Kent County Council
    * kerbsideprophet.com
    * Keziah Design Ltd
    * Kier Islington
    * Kiuki
    * KLC School of Design
    * Kuwait Petroleum International Ltd
    * Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
    * Lehmann Communications
    * Lloyds
    * London Borough of Southwark
    * London Fertility Centre
    * Loudspeaker/ Lateral Group
    * Luton Sixth Form College
    * Lynn Simpson
    * M&G Investments
    * Maconomy
    * Maltings Academy
    * Man Investments
    * Man Investments AG
    * Marcus Evans
    * mbc
    * MCS CREATIVE LTD
    * Medina High School
    * Merton College
    * Metadigm
    * Metropolitan Police
    * MGPA
    * Millbrook Beds Ltd
    * Minerva Computer Services
    * Mining Communications Ltd
    * MOD, DASA(CS0)
    * Modernisation Initiative
    * Monarch Airlines
    * Monks Walk School
    * Mothercare
    * Mothercare Uk Limited
    * MSA GB Ltd
    * Multilingualvacancies.com
    * My Mustard
    * Mystic Online Media
    * National Children`s Bureau
    * NATS c/o Business Training Partnership
    * NCCHTA at University of Southampton
    * Network Data Holdings PLC
    * Nichols plc
    * Nokia UK Ltd
    * Norgren
    * North Oxfordshire Academy
    * North Yorkshire Police
    * Norwich City Football Club
    * Oakwood School
    * Office Diner
    * Office of Jean Lambert MEP
    * OHL GROUP LIMITED
    * Oil Technics Ltd
    * OILspace
    * OmniLedger Ltd
    * onezerosix
    * Orantez
    * Otsuka Pharmaceutical Europe Ltd
    * Out of the Blue Print Ltd
    * OV Productions
    * Owners Direct
    * Oxford University Press
    * P&O Ferries
    * Partnerships for Schools
    * PartyGaming Marketing (UK)
    * Pentagon IT
    * PETCHEY HOLDINGS PLC
    * PFA Consulting
    * Pfizer Limited
    * Phoebe Stewart Marketing
    * Powergen / E.ON
    * Praxis Limited
    * PreScript Communications Ltd
    * Princes Trust
    * Proactive UK Ltd
    * Promega
    * PruHealth
    * Punchline Media & Events LTD
    * R P Europe Limited
    * R.A.G.S.
    * Rainmaker Advertising Ltd
    * RDS Networks Ltd
    * Red Letter Days
    * Reed Learning
    * Reed`s School
    * Research Now
    * RNIB
    * Rocketseed
    * Ronly Holdings Ltd
    * Rosabel Leo Burnett
    * Rothamsted Research
    * Royal Academy Of Music
    * RP Europe
    * Same World Ltd
    * Same World Trading Ltd
    * Sandwell and Birmingham Hospitals
    * Saxon Industries
    * SCP Designs
    * Serco TTI
    * Sesame
    * Sesame Ltd
    * Severndroog Castle Building Preservation Trust
    * Shine Marketing UK Limited
    * Silverfish Media
    * Silverfish Production Ltd.
    * Snap Surveys
    * Something Graphic Ltd
    * Sort IT.biz Ltd
    * south kent college
    * South West of England Regional Development Agency
    * Southampton City Council
    * Southampton Solent University
    * SPAN
    * Spring Fine Foods
    * Squeeze Digital Ltd
    * SR Media Ltd
    * ST JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
    * St Matthew Academy
    * Standout
    * Stevenage 14-19 Partnership
    * Stiefel Laboratories
    * Stocklin Ltd
    * Stoke-on-Trent City Council
    * Style Coaching Institute
    * Surrey Police
    * Systex Ltd
    * Tanzania Institute of Education
    * Tectura UK
    * Telmanage Limited
    * Tesco
    * The Camping and Caravanning Club
    * The Deeping School
    * The Grimsby Institute of Higher And Further Education
    * The Mobile Music Company
    * The Mobile Music Company Ltd
    * The MotivAction Group plc
    * The National Autistic Society
    * the National Deaf Children`s Society
    * The PD Group
    * The Virtual Office Group
    * The Works International
    * TimePlan Education Group Ltd
    * TimePlan Education Ltd
    * TMN Media
    * Toshiba
    * Tourdesign Ltd
    * Trust The Process
    * Trust The Process Counselling
    * TW Digital Media
    * TW Podcasts
    * Twyford C of E High School
    * UK Association of National Park Authorities
    * UNICEF UK
    * Unilever
    * United Utilities
    * University of Hertfordshire
    * University of Southampton
    * URBAN PUMPKIN
    * V2 Music Group
    * VillaCentre Limited
    * VINCI PLC
    * Virgin Games
    * Vocal Limited
    * Vokera Limited
    * waterwhileaway
    * Web Editors Ltd
    * West Herts College
    * West Nottinghamshire College
    * Weston Homes Plc
    * Whisper Design Consultants
    * X Games LTD
    * Yamaha Electronics (UK) Ltd
    * YouNique Photos
    * Youth Sport Trust