Why we do what we do
Training, and in particular good training, is a passion of ours. The directors, Kelly and Kevin, are proud to provide a high standard of training for our clients, and we pride ourselves in seeking feedback and continuously improving and adapting our courses to meet the needs of your company and your staff.
We were fed up of attending training courses, with instructors who were underprepared, reading from a powerpoint or script, and not engaging with their audience – often sending them to sleep!
We guarantee, that you will never receive the same training twice!
Company Goals
Our promise is that every training course we deliver is never dull, never boring, and never forgotten.
Our vision is that training should be enjoyable because this helps people to be engaged in their learning, which in turn means that they will retain the information. When delivering life-saving training, such as First Aid and Mental Health First Aid, this couldn’t be more important.
We believe our training style is unique, and that both our trainers, and the design of our training material, brings our courses to life for our learners.
Directors
Kevin Forrest
Kevin founded Forrest Training alongside his wife, Kelly, in July 2018 after working for a large social care charity delivering their full induction programme. His aim was to set up a training company that brought training to life, where learners felt engaged, and most importantly retained the skills they had learnt.
Previously worked within the hospitality sector in various senior positions but was also involved in the training and induction of staff for a large hotel chain.
Having completed advanced training awards, alongside a wide range of subject specific training qualifications, Kevin has a plethora of experience and expertise which he brings to his delivery.
Kelly Forrest
Qualifying as a Nurse in 2008, Kelly began working within employability and social care in 2010. Providing training to employers and individuals on programme’s designed to support individuals with disabilities into the workplace.
With over 12 years of experience delivering face to face training, to a diverse demographic, Kelly enjoys working with companies to find solutions that meet their needs and developing innovative and bespoke courses where they don’t already exist.
Associate Trainers
Brian Connelly
Originally from America, Brian trained as an Emergency Medical Technician in 2010, before moving to Scotland in 2016. He joined the Forrest Training team in 2021, gaining his Education and Training Award, where he now brings his experiences as an EMT to life for learners in First Aid and Moving and Handling training.
Sandy Greig
After working for Survivex for 10 years as a Senior Instructor in Offshore Survival and First Aid, Sandy started his own company as a freelance trainer in 2021. Sandy delivers the full range of First Aid qualifications for Forrest Training and brings with him a wealth of experience from the Oil, Gas and Energy Training industry as well as previous experience in Hospitality.
Gillian Fowler
Having already enjoyed a successful Marketing and Communications career of over 20 years, Gillian founded Usana Mindset and delivers transformational & mindset coaching to both corporate and private clients. Having gained Mental Health First Aid Trainer and the Education & Training Award qualifications, Gillian delivers MHFA training for Forrest Training, whilst bringing a wealth of life and corporate experience.
History of Forrest Training
Kevin and Kelly founded Forrest Training in 2018, after Kevin had been contacted by a number of companies asking him to provide training for them. The demand was there, and he was being recognised for the high standard of training he was already delivering.
After a couple of years of traveling as a man in a van to deliver training onsite, the pandemic hit and we had to readdress the way we delivered training – this included retraining and developing a range of e-learning and zoom based courses.
In November 2020, we got back to face to face training but onsite training became harder as businesses were unable to let visitors into their buildings. So Forrest Training moved to Queens Gardens in Aberdeen and we had our own training room which was fantastic.
But we soon outgrew this, as the world started to return to more normality and the demand for training increased. In November 2021 we moved to the Atriums at Rosemount Viaduct and we now have two fantastic training rooms in the centre of Aberdeen, with free onsite parking and easy transport links.
We couldn’t be prouder of where we have come from, and are excited about where we are heading!