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Training Courses

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

We are listed with

Learn to master Advanced CSSAfter EffectsComplete Final Cut ProDreamweaverDVD Studio ProEssential Final Cut ProFinal Cut Pro IntroFinal Cut StudioFlash ActionScriptFlash CompleteFlash IntroFlash VideoGoogle AdwordsGoogle Adwords AdvancedHTML EmailsHTML IntroIllustrator AdvancedIllustrator CompleteIllustrator IntroInDesign CompleteInternet MarketingPC NetworkingPC Repair and MaintenancePhotoshop AdvancedPhotoshop CompletePhotoshop IntroPodcastingPremiere ProSEO TechniquesTwitterWeb 2.0 IntroWeb Database TechniquesWeb HostingWeb Project ManagementWordPress Advanced & 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

  • Twitter Training Course (1 day)

    A hands-on, practical guide to utilising the power of Twitter as part of your business marketing arsenal.
  • 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 (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.
  • 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.
  • Advanced CSS Training Course (1 day)

    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

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.

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.
5-15% 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 2010
Course Date Days Total (Excl VAT)  
January 2010
Web Database Techniques 7/1/10 1 250 COMPLETE
Podcasting 8/1/10 1 250 COMPLETE
WordPress Intro 11/1/10 1 250 COMPLETE
HTML Intro 12/1/10 1 250 COMPLETE
Dreamweaver 13/1/10 3 675 COMPLETE
Photoshop Complete 18/1/10 2 475 COMPLETE
Photoshop Intro 18/1/10 1 250 COMPLETE
Photoshop Advanced 19/1/10 1 250 COMPLETE
InDesign Complete 21/1/10 2 475 COMPLETE
Premiere Pro 25/1/10 1 250 COMPLETE
After Effects 26/1/10 1 250 COMPLETE
Flash Complete 27/1/10 3 675 COMPLETE
Flash Intro 27/1/10 1 250 COMPLETE
Flash ActionScript 28/1/10 1 250 COMPLETE
Flash Video 29/1/10 1 250 COMPLETE
February 2010
Internet Marketing 1/2/10 1 250 COMPLETE
SEO Techniques 2/2/10 1 250 COMPLETE
HTML Emails 3/2/10 1 250 COMPLETE
Google Adwords 4/2/10 1 250 COMPLETE
WordPress Intro 8/2/10 1 250 COMPLETE
HTML Intro 9/2/10 1 250 COMPLETE
Dreamweaver 10/2/10 3 675
Photoshop Complete 15/2/10 2 475
Photoshop Intro 15/2/10 1 250
Photoshop Advanced 16/2/10 1 250
Web Database Techniques 17/2/10 1 250
Illustrator Complete 18/2/10 2 475
Illustrator Intro 18/2/10 1 250
Illustrator Advanced 19/2/10 1 250
Premiere Pro 22/2/10 1 250
After Effects 23/2/10 1 250
Flash Complete 24/2/10 3 675
Flash Intro 24/2/10 1 250
Flash ActionScript 25/2/10 1 250
Flash Video 26/2/10 1 250
March 2010
Web Project Management 1/3/10 1 250
Google Adwords Advanced 2/3/10 1 250
HTML Emails 3/3/10 1 250
Internet Marketing 4/3/10 1 250
SEO Techniques 5/3/10 1 250
WordPress Intro 8/3/10 1 250
HTML Intro 9/3/10 1 250
Dreamweaver 10/3/10 3 675
Premiere Pro 15/3/10 1 250
After Effects 16/3/10 1 250
Podcasting 17/3/10 1 250
Flash Complete 18/3/10 3 675
Flash Intro 18/3/10 1 250
Flash Video 19/3/10 1 250
Photoshop Complete 22/3/10 2 475
Photoshop Intro 22/3/10 1 250
Photoshop Advanced 23/3/10 1 250
Final Cut Pro Intro 24/3/10 1 250
Essential Final Cut Pro 24/3/10 2 475
Complete Final Cut Pro 24/3/10 3 675
InDesign Complete 29/3/10 2 475
Google Adwords 31/3/10 1 250
April 2010
HTML Emails 1/4/10 1 250
HTML Intro 6/4/10 1 250
Dreamweaver 7/4/10 3 675
Premiere Pro 12/4/10 1 250
After Effects 13/4/10 1 250
Web Database Techniques 14/4/10 1 250
Flash Complete 15/4/10 3 675
Flash Intro 15/4/10 1 250
Flash Video 16/4/10 1 250
WordPress Advanced 19/4/10 1 250
Web 2.0 20/4/10 1 250
Final Cut Pro Intro 21/4/10 1 250
Essential Final Cut Pro 21/4/10 2 475
Complete Final Cut Pro 21/4/10 3 675
Web Project Management 26/4/10 1 250
Google Adwords Advanced 27/4/10 1 250
HTML Emails 28/4/10 1 250
Internet Marketing 29/4/10 1 250
SEO Techniques 30/4/10 1 250


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
    * Accolade Publishing
    * Accurate Solutions Ltd
    * Ace4Training
    * Active Silicon
    * Active Solutions Europe Ltd
    * Allied Manufacturing
    * Altwood C of E School
    * Ambassador Theatre Group
    * Amerex
    * American Express Travel
    * Amethyst Risk Management Ltd.
    * Anorak London
    * Antoni Film
    * Antonmanor
    * Apartments2book
    * AQA
    * Arity Limited
    * Art Disability Culture Ltd
    * ArtiCAD Ltd
    * Association for Project Management
    * Aston Taylor Ltd
    * aura
    * Autumn and May
    * Award Learning Services Ltd
    * Aztec Marketing
    * Barcelo Hotels & Resorts
    * BCIM London South Bank University
    * BDTA
    * Bechtel
    * Bluefrog Ltd
    * Boltblue
    * Bond Hotel
    * Bournemouth University
    * BP
    * BP International
    * Brasher Leisure Ltd T/A Sweatshop
    * British Dental Trade Association
    * British Medical Journal
    * Brunel University
    * BskyB
    * BT
    * Bucklers Mead Community School
    * Building Research Establishment Ltd
    * C&C Technology Consulting
    * Calchas PSS
    * Calvert Studios Ltd
    * Cambridge ESOL
    * Cannes Lions
    * Cardinal Advisory
    * Cardinal Pole School
    * Casterbridge
    * Castle Computing Services Ltd
    * Chelsea Football Club
    * Chingford Foundation School
    * 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 Security Trust
    * 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
    * De Beers
    * Defaqto Ltd.
    * Denbigh School
    * Designs on the Web Ltd.
    * Discovery Communications Europe Ltd
    * Discovery Communications Ltd
    * DMG World Media
    * Dog Store
    * Donmar Warehouse
    * DS & TE RAF Brampton
    * Dubai College
    * East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
    * EE Control Group Ltd
    * Elementus
    * Elsevier Ltd
    * Europa Components
    * Event Merchandising Ltd
    * F-Secure UK Ltd
    * Falconer School
    * Families for Children
    * FERN
    * Financial News
    * Findaplaceabroad.com
    * FIRA International Ltd
    * Firetoys Ltd
    * First Capital Connect
    * First Class Cars Ltd
    * FISU Meditation
    * FL1 Solutions
    * Flixmedia Limited
    * FMC
    * FMC Ltd
    * FMC Partnership
    * Foremost Curreny Group
    * Freshly Designed
    * Fuss3 Solutions Ltd
    * GE HEALTHCARE
    * Giles & Posner Ltd
    * Glenthorne High School
    * Glint Facilities
    * Global Beach
    * Global Volume Marketing LLP
    * GMFA
    * grandPA Ltd
    * Grass Roots Ltd
    * Gregg & St Winifred`s School Trust
    * H Bauer Publishing
    * Hachette Children`s Books
    * Harley Cosmetic Consultancy Ltd
    * Harrow College
    * Hasbro
    * Hays
    * Health Protection Agency
    * Healthcare Education Services
    * Hertfordshire County Council
    * Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
    * Herts Sports Partnership
    * Holland Park School
    * HPB
    * HPS Group Ltd
    * HWTMA
    * I Want One Of Those.com
    * i-2-k
    * i2k Ltd
    * Impact Marcom
    * Indigo
    * Inlightin Ltd
    * Insight Security Ltd
    * Inspired Gaming Group
    * InterContinental Hotels Group
    * Interdirect Ltd
    * ISA Retail
    * ITFC
    * ITV
    * J.A.Steel and Son Ltd
    * James Eckhardt
    * Jbeech
    * Jobcentreplus
    * John Fleming
    * JollofTutors
    * Jon Nash Photography
    * JTT
    * Jumbo Games
    * JWT London
    * Karaimages.com
    * Kelston
    * Keziah Design Ltd
    * Kier Islington
    * Kiuki
    * KLC School of Design
    * KPMG
    * Kuwait Petroleum International Ltd
    * Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
    * LexisNexis
    * Lloyds
    * Lloyds Banking Group
    * Lockheed Martin UK-INSYS
    * London Borough of Southwark
    * London Fertility Centre
    * Lorica Consulting Limited
    * Loudspeaker/ Lateral Group
    * LOVEFiLM
    * Lubricants UK Ltd
    * Luton Sixth Form College
    * Lynn Simpson
    * M&G Investments
    * Macmillan Cancer Support
    * Maconomy
    * Maltings Academy
    * Man Investments
    * Man Investments AG
    * Management Sushi
    * Marcus Evans
    * Martin Robeson Planning Practice
    * mbc
    * MCS CREATIVE LTD
    * Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
    * Medina High School
    * Merton College
    * Metadigm
    * Metanoia Institute
    * Metropolitan Police
    * MGPA
    * Millbrook Beds Ltd
    * Minerva Computer Services
    * Modernisation Initiative
    * Monarch Airlines
    * Monks Walk School
    * Mothercare
    * Mothercare Uk Limited
    * MSA GB Ltd
    * Multilingualvacancies.com
    * My Mustard
    * Mystic Online Media
    * NAHT
    * Nash Mills Script Exchange
    * National Children`s Bureau
    * NATS c/o Business Training Partnership
    * NCCHTA at University of Southampton
    * Network Data Holdings PLC
    * Nexus Industries
    * Nichols plc
    * Nokia UK Ltd
    * Non-Violence Foundation Limited
    * Norgren
    * North Oxfordshire Academy
    * Norwich City Football Club
    * Oakwood School
    * Office Diner
    * Office of Jean Lambert MEP
    * OHL GROUP LIMITED
    * Oil Technics Ltd
    * OILspace
    * OmniLedger Ltd
    * onCore UK
    * Optoma Europe Ltd
    * 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)
    * PDSA
    * Pentagon IT
    * People In Aid
    * Perform Media Services Ltd
    * PETCHEY HOLDINGS PLC
    * PFA Consulting
    * Pfizer
    * Pfizer Limited
    * Phoebe Stewart Marketing
    * Portslade Community College
    * Powergen / E.ON
    * Praxis Limited
    * PreScript Communications Ltd
    * Princes Trust
    * Proactive UK Ltd
    * Profile Marketing Services
    * Promega
    * PruHealth
    * PSC Copywriting
    * Punchline Media & Events LTD
    * QinetiQ
    * R P Europe Limited
    * R.A.G.S.
    * Rainmaker Advertising Ltd
    * RDS Networks Ltd
    * Reaction Visual Media Limited
    * Red Brick Media
    * Red Giant Projects Ltd
    * Red Letter Days
    * Reddot Racing
    * RedR UK Ltd
    * Reed Learning
    * Reed`s School
    * RES Group Limited
    * Research Now
    * RM Education
    * RNIB
    * Rocketseed
    * Roehampton University
    * Ronly Holdings Ltd
    * Rothamsted Research
    * Royal Academy Of Music
    * Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
    * Royal College of Surgeons of England
    * RP Europe
    * Same World Ltd
    * Same World Trading Ltd
    * Sandwell and Birmingham Hospitals
    * SAPG
    * Saxon Industries
    * Scarlett & Butler
    * Science Photo Library
    * SCP Designs
    * Selston Arts & Community College
    * Serco TTI
    * Service Complaints Commissioner
    * Sesame
    * Sesame Ltd
    * Severndroog Castle Building Preservation Trust
    * Shazam Entertainment Limited
    * Shazam Entertainment Ltd
    * Shazam Entertaintment Ltd
    * Shine Marketing UK Limited
    * Silverfish Media
    * Silverfish Production Ltd.
    * SIS
    * Snap Surveys
    * Softek
    * SolveIT Enterprises Ltd
    * Sort IT.biz Ltd
    * Sounds Good Ltd
    * South West of England Regional Development Agency
    * Southampton City Council
    * Southampton Solent University
    * Southern Office Refurbishment Ltd
    * SPAN
    * Specialist Schools and Academies Trust
    * Spring Fine Foods
    * SR Media Ltd
    * ST JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
    * St Matthew Academy
    * Stage Entertainment UK LTD
    * Standout
    * Sternberg Clarke
    * Stevenage 14-19 Partnership
    * Stiefel Laboratories
    * Stocklin Ltd
    * Style Coaching Institute
    * Surrey Police
    * Swift Image
    * Systex Ltd
    * Tarragon Solutions Ltd
    * Tectura UK
    * TeleAdapt
    * Teletext Holidays
    * Telmanage Limited
    * Terrapinn Holdings Limited
    * Tesco
    * The British Dental Trade Association
    * The Camping and Caravanning Club
    * The CDCard Company
    * The Cheval Group of Serviced Apartments Ltd
    * The Entertainer
    * The Fabulous Coaching Company
    * The Fine Confectionery Company Ltd
    * The Gregg & St WInifred`s Schools Trust
    * 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 Open University
    * The PD Group
    * The Reading Agency
    * The Scan Team
    * The Virtual Office Group
    * The Works International
    * The Write Technology Ltd
    * Thomson Reuters
    * TimePlan Education Group Ltd
    * TimePlan Education Ltd
    * Tiny Seeds
    * TMN Media
    * Torch
    * Toshiba
    * Tourdesign Ltd
    * Trust The Process
    * Trust The Process Counselling
    * TSL Education
    * TW Digital Media
    * TW Podcasts
    * Twyford C of E High School
    * UBM live
    * UK Association of National Park Authorities
    * UNICEF UK
    * Unilever
    * United Utilities
    * University of Hertfordshire
    * University of Southampton
    * URBAN PUMPKIN
    * USPG
    * V2 Music Group
    * Vertical Systems Ltd
    * Video Adz
    * VillaCentre Limited
    * VINCI PLC
    * Virgin Games
    * Virgin Unite
    * Vocal Limited
    * Vokera Limited
    * waterwhileaway
    * Web Editors Ltd
    * Welsh Assembly Government
    * West Herts College
    * West Nottinghamshire College
    * Weston Homes Plc
    * Whisper Design Consultants
    * Wickes Building Supplies Ltd
    * Wroxham Primary School
    * WSP Environmental
    * X Games LTD
    * Yamaha Electronics (UK) Ltd
    * Yell.com
    * Yorkshire Film Archive
    * YouNique Photos
    * Youth Sport Trust
    * Zurich International School