Richard Giles Walters

Freelance Trainer - IT and Train the Trainer at Keystrokes training services
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Porthcawl, Wales, United Kingdom, UK

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Sian Ropaigéalach

Richard is an SME of many products. Highly recommend as a training provider.

Nora Jazmin Srouji

Richard is brilliant. His course was extremely informative and enjoyable. I was quite impressed about his energy and devotion, You could tell that he is truly passionate about what he is doing! Thank you!

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Credentials

  • Cert Prep: Excel Expert - Microsoft Office Specialist for Office 2019 and Office 365
    LinkedIn
    Nov, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • MSOE: Microsoft Word 2013 Expert
    Microsoft
    Sep, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • MSOMS: Microsoft Office 2013 Master Specialist
    Microsoft
    Sep, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • MSOS: Microsoft Access 2013
    Microsoft
    Aug, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • MSOS: Microsoft Excel 2013
    Microsoft
    Aug, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • MSOS: Microsoft PowerPoint 2013
    Microsoft
    Aug, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • MSOS: Microsoft Word 2013
    Microsoft
    Aug, 2015
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Information Technology & Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Freelance Trainer - IT and Train the Trainer
      • Jan 2009 - Present

      Keystrokes training is provided to the highest possible standard using innovative and flexible trainng methods to ensure customer needs are always met. I am a qualified teacher and assessor with 8 years training experience, and know no learners learn the same way, so differentiation techniques are used in delivering training to ensure all learners are fully included in training courses. I train as an IT Trainer delivering training in Microsoft Office packages from beginners to advanced level. IT Training is delivered in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Publisher, Project, Visio and Sharepoint. I am also able to offer accredited IT Training in ECDL, ECDL Advanced and Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), and prepare learners fully for the accreditations. I am frequently asked to deliver Microsoft Project training for training providers in the private sector. I deliver a Project training using a step by step process method with guidance notes. The method has received glowing feedback from Project professionals and the method is often used in managing projects.Through Keystrokes training I also deliver accredited train the trainer training and offer Education and Training (EAT) Level 3 training through the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health(CIEH) and Highfields Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC). All training and support delivered by Keystrokes is provided to the highest possible standard and a full mentoring serivce is also provided as part of EAT training.Training through Keystrokes training is very flexible for the delivery of IT and EAT training and training venues are available in the following areas:CardiffNewportBridgendSwanseaThrough Keystrokes training, I also work as a Freelance Trainer and work with some of the biggest IT Private training companies in South Wales, i.e. E-Academy, Computeraid, Careers Change Wales, Engage Training (Bridgend College), JanRo Training, Excellence IT. Really Pro, NILC. Show less

    • IT Training Book Author
      • Aug 2018 - Present

      Author of IT Training books which are available for purchase on Amazon. The IT Training books cover Microsoft Office applications including MS Project, MS Visio and MS Excel

    • Trainer/Consultant
      • Jan 2009 - Present

      Detailed MS Project training to support Project Management within industry.I have delivered MS Project training for many years and successfully trained employees working on projects at different levels, i.e. Project Manager, Project Officers. I have trained project through Keystrokes Training and other associates I work with. Training notes are provided detailing the 10 steps in a 24 page document.The MS Project training method has been very well received throughout industry, due to the systematic approach of the training, which is very process driven. By training through process, training delegates have fully benefitted in setting up and managing a project in their place of work.I deliver a Project process which involves 10 steps in setting up and initial control of a Project through Microsoft Project. If you require MS Project training using a "tried and tested" step by step approach, contact Keystrokes Training to arrange your MS Project training requirements. Show less

    • Community IT Trainer
      • Sep 2008 - Jul 2011

      Course Evaluation, Planning Course material, Course preparation, Marking coursework, Maintaining Student records and attendance register, Preparation of Training materials, Trainer of ECDL Advanced Modules (Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases, Presentations) Course Evaluation, Planning Course material, Course preparation, Marking coursework, Maintaining Student records and attendance register, Preparation of Training materials, Trainer of ECDL Advanced Modules (Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases, Presentations)

    • IT Trainer
      • Sep 2007 - Jul 2008

      Course Evaluation, Planning Course material, Course preparation, Marking coursework, Maintaining Student records and attendance register, Preparation of Training materials, Managing and Training multi module courses, Trainer of OCN, Clait Plus and New Clait courses, Trainer of School Leaver's, Adult Learner's and Special Needs Learner's, Undertake Learner induction and agree learning plan. Course Evaluation, Planning Course material, Course preparation, Marking coursework, Maintaining Student records and attendance register, Preparation of Training materials, Managing and Training multi module courses, Trainer of OCN, Clait Plus and New Clait courses, Trainer of School Leaver's, Adult Learner's and Special Needs Learner's, Undertake Learner induction and agree learning plan.

    • Technical Officer
      • Oct 2006 - Aug 2007

      Designing and manipulating spreadsheets to a advanced level, SAP Data Transfer Project team member, Data analysis and Control, Order management, Meeting Co-ordinator, Engineering Systems control & maintenance, Design and production of training manuals 2006 - 2006 Contour Aircraft Seating ~ Procurement Agent Supplier Management, Project Management, Interpret drawings, Produce Monthly Management Reports, Maintain and update Supplier Information, Supplier analysis and monitoring, Order Management and MRP requirements control, Attending Production Meetings, Supplier Visits and Improvement Show less

    • Service Desk Analyst
      • Apr 2006 - Jul 2006

      IT Helpdesk support for a variety of contracts, Updating Procedure's, logging calls on a call management system IT Helpdesk support for a variety of contracts, Updating Procedure's, logging calls on a call management system

    • Logistics Officer
      • Jan 2001 - Jan 2006

      Day to day management of supply for production, Spreadsheet system set-up & supply management, Oracle MRP system experience, Introduction of Consignment stock system, Supplier visits and on-site Presentations, Supplier evaluation and reviews & Supplier action plans, Crisis Supply Management & Crisis Project Management Day to day management of supply for production, Spreadsheet system set-up & supply management, Oracle MRP system experience, Introduction of Consignment stock system, Supplier visits and on-site Presentations, Supplier evaluation and reviews & Supplier action plans, Crisis Supply Management & Crisis Project Management

    • Logistics Officer
      • Sep 2001 - Dec 2005

      Logistics Officer in the Purchasing Department. Managed a supplier base of 50 Blue Chip suppliers who supplied TV and Camera components for Sony Production. Logistics Officer in the Purchasing Department. Managed a supplier base of 50 Blue Chip suppliers who supplied TV and Camera components for Sony Production.

    • United Kingdom
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Purchasing Officer
      • Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

      Promotional campaign management, Supplier database Management, sourcing of supply, expediting supply, Catering system costing, Facilities activity Management and control Promotional campaign management, Supplier database Management, sourcing of supply, expediting supply, Catering system costing, Facilities activity Management and control

    • Administration Assistant
      • Jan 1996 - Jan 2000

      Database management, Business reports to Divisional Director, Healthcare administration tasks Database management, Business reports to Divisional Director, Healthcare administration tasks

    • Promotional Assistant
      • Jan 1988 - Jan 1993

      Organisation of company promotional days, Database Management, sourcing of supply Organisation of company promotional days, Database Management, sourcing of supply

Education

  • JanRo Training
    TAQA Level 4, Internal Quality Assurance
    2013 - 2014
  • JanRo Training
    TAQA Level 3
    2013 - 2013
  • Bridgend College
    PGCE/Cert/Ed
    2007 - 2009
  • Bridgend College
    BCS ECDL Advanced
    2006 - 2007
  • Bridgend College
    HNC Business Information Technology, IT
    1997 - 1999
  • Technikon Witwatersrand
    HNC, Purchasing Management
    1989 - 1991
  • Northcliff High School
    Matriculation
    1982 - 1987

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