Case Studies

John Stuart
HR Manager
Mackays Stores

Working in partnership with ibp academy over the past few years has had a considerable impact on the delivery of training to our key commercial personnel.

We have established some very business orientated programmes and, with measurable results. We have not only benefited from bottom line growth identified from initial diagnostic work but have received considerable external accolades regarding the success of the training’s delivery.

Our continuing relationship has meant a real change in the business in its view of training and development. When management state, in relation to training, “whatever they have had I want more people to get it”, you know you are delivering the commercial success the business is looking for, as well as having the satisfaction of seeing individuals looking for more, and taking real ownership of their own training needs with an overriding focus on making a real impact on their part of the business.

ibp academy have been an integral part of making this all happen and their commercial focus has been paramount to the success of our programmes.

Stuart Ross
Managing Director
Ross International

The best thing about working with ibp academy is that when you go to them with a question, no matter how challenging, you know the answer is going to be yes!

They are serial idea and possibility generators who also have the back-up and determination to take you to places you never dreamed were possible.

Neil Robertson
Deputy Director
Scottish Qualification Authority

ibp academy are an innovative organisation who are involved with SQA in both the design and delivery of qualifications.

They have an unsurpassed understanding of building relevance into programmes.

They are an extremely customer-centric company and I am happy to recommend them as a partner.

Ed Brown
Partner
Deloitte Consulting

ibp academy has a proven track record of developing and delivering innovative learning and professional development activities, tailored to their clients’ needs

Their unique approach focuses on assisting participants to achieve their potential by applying learning linked to enhancements within their own organisation, resulting in improved performance and an ability to operate at new levels.

Their success with both public and private sector organisations has demonstrated that ibp academy’s efforts can make a real difference to their clients’ businesses.

Arthur Merchant
National Manager
Institute of Leadership and Management

ibp academy has been an ILM Accredited Centre since 1996 and in that time has grown to be its largest private provider in Scotland and one of the largest in the UK.

Such success only comes about because of the dedication of the team at ibp academy to support and care for its clients and provide the types and levels of programmes designed to fully meet its clients needs.

ibp academy is an innovative organisation and ensures that all its learners are exposed to challenging approaches to management education and training.

ILM is delighted to be associated with ibp academy as an Accredited Centre and greatly prizes the contributions its staff make to its operations across the UK.

Stephan John
Skills Operations Manager
Summit

I have worked with ibp academy’s innovative products, services and support over a number of years. They clearly increase the survival and viability of Britain’s businesses, concentrating on creativity and results. This has been achieved through helping business owners develop the skills, knowledge and capability to run their businesses effectively. Their provision encourages creativity and developing entrepreneurial skills needed for business.

I have had the assurance that the content and outcomes of their programmes have been underpinned and informed by national occupational standards. Their approach links assessment and appraisal to the real world, providing powerful opportunities for feedback as well as a means to recognise learner achievement.

Their programmes for business support and advice take advantage of a variety of innovative learning strategies and offer opportunities to develop experience based capability as well as knowledge and skills. My experience is that they raise the standard and professionalism of business support, help improve the long-term success of businesses and develop professional business support and the highest of quality.

Gary McEwan
Manager
Business Gateway High Growth Team

I have worked closely with ibp academy over a number of years. In that time, I have been struck by their drive, innovation and ability to help people, (clients and participants), achieve results, sometimes in challenging situations.

ibp academy is a leader in a number of fields, as shown by their pedigree. Without them, the upskilling of all Scottish business advice, through the Premier Adviser initiative, would probably have proved a challenge too far.

Managing over 800 people through a programme of that nature, over the whole of lowland Scotland, was no mean feat.

They have also worked with clients large and small, with one common theme - results!

I have seen the value of businesses and people grow considerably and for that they are to be applauded.

Susan Laing
Director
Centre for Entrerpreneurship, Napier University

The Centre for Entrepreneurship at Napier University have been working with ibp academy for a number of years. In that time we have found them to be extremely innovative and creative in their approach and proactive to the needs of the marketplace. We have developed a number of ‘first to the market’ programmes which develop participants to achieve results for themselves and their organisations from junior management through to executive development.

Working with the the ibp academy is both inspiring and challenging which makes for an effective and productive partnership.

ibp academy bring a creativity and solutions approach to the academic learning environment which partnered with the academic rigour of the university processes produces a range of appropriate qualificifations.

External recognition of the outputs of the ibp academy approach can be seen in the winning of training and business awards over the last seven years.