S A Associates Training  Reviews 24

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently completed an IOSH Refresher course with SA Training and was thoroughly impressed from start to finish. The booking process was smooth and straightforward, with Emily providing excellent... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great company, lovely people and accreditation you can trust! The course is thorough and participation is required. Tasks and breakout sessions make it engaging and meaningful. The time commitment o... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We booked the IOSH Managing Safely in Events and Exhibitions 3 Day course and people weren't really looking forward to it. However Karen (the trainer) was brilliant. She engaged with everybody and mad... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Karen our training instructor was brilliant. She kept the course running along at a good speed, with a variety of elements to keep things from getting tiring. Very pleased with the course.

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  1. Occupational Safety and Health
  2. Educational Institution
  3. Training Centre
  4. Training School

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OUR TRAINING PORTFOLIO IS BRIMMING WITH AMBITION, RELEVANCE AND PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS. OUR BANK OF TRAINING COURSES BENEFITS PEOPLE AND ORGANISATIONS OF ALL SIZES. WE WORK WITH INDUSTRIES ACROSS THE BOARD TO CONTINUE IMPROVING AND EVOLVING. OUR TRAINING INFLUENCES, ENHANCES, AND EDUCATES. One of the UK’s leading health and safety training providers, working with companies of all sizes, from SMEs to some of the largest organisations in the UK such as PWC, NHS, and Civil Aerospace, and are flexible enough to provide instruction in the workplace or via a tutor led, live webinar. Our team of specialist trainers work with companies to identify their business training needs. This can be anything from 'workplace transport' to senior leadership programmes. Our training has positive effects for both the delegates and the companies they represent. We work with you to apply researched training solutions to your business.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently completed an IOSH Refresher…

I recently completed an IOSH Refresher course with SA Training and was thoroughly impressed from start to finish.
The booking process was smooth and straightforward, with Emily providing excellent communication throughout—even when we needed to reschedule.
The training itself was delivered by Alison, who was absolutely fantastic. Her knowledge, approachability, and professionalism made the course both engaging and informative.
I wouldn’t hesitate to book further courses with SA Training and highly recommend them to anyone seeking high-quality Health & Safety training.

8 October 2025
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Reply from S A Associates Training

Thank you so much for your review, Freya. Cant wait to work with you again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great course, well delivered

Karen our training instructor was brilliant. She kept the course running along at a good speed, with a variety of elements to keep things from getting tiring. Very pleased with the course.

24 September 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect refresher course

Karen Wardle ran a refresher course for our team recently which was perfect. It had a great balance of reviewing and reminding of key information that can easily be lost when not at the forefront of your mind weekly. Karen was incredibly engaging and ran the course fantastically well. Would highly recommend.

20 March 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Managing safely, made easy!

A great refresher course, done virtually. Alison is very knowledgeable, she provides plenty of real life examples and case studies to back up discussion points, and allowed lots of opportunity for interaction and engagement.

14 January 2025
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Reply from S A Associates Training

Thank you for your excellent review! We are grateful for the time taken and are pleased you enjoyed the course and Alison's teachings. Thank you for choosing SAA for your IOSH Managing Safely in Exhibitions and Events refresher.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Onsite IOSH 3 day Managing Safely in Exhibitions and Events course

Sue arranged for Karen (Trainer) to run a 3 day IOSH Managing Safely in Exhibitions and Events course at my venue. All attendees engaged well with content and Karen was able make the course relevant to the participants in the room. Excellent course delivery and I would highly recommend this company.

6 January 2025
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Reply from S A Associates Training

HI Bode
Thank you for your 5-star review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your experience with us. Your feedback is invaluable as we strive to improve and deliver the best service possible.
Looking forward to welcoming you all back soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

IEMA Foundation Course in Environmental…

IEMA Foundation Course in Environmental Management (FCEM) - An excellent course facilitated by Mary over the course of 5 x one day sessions. A great introduction to Environmental Compliance and responsibility. Lots of interactive sessions with excellent support material to aid learning and help with the exam. Would highly recommend.

14 October 2024
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Reply from S A Associates Training

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are so grateful for your feedback and 5-star rating. Thank you for taking the time to leave us an awesome review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I cannot recommend their services highly enough

I have had the pleasure of working with Sue Allum from S.A. Associates for many years whilst booking various training sessions.

Throughout our professional relationship, I have consistently found their training to be exceptionally well-received by staff members and meticulously researched.

Sue and her team demonstrate an excellent understanding of Safety along with its intricacies and challenges. The sessions they provide are not only practical but also inspire enthusiasm among staff.

What sets S.A. Associates apart is their commitment to ongoing support and adaptability. They do not simply deliver a one-size-fits-all package and disappear; rather, they maintain open lines of communication, readily adjusting their courses as circumstances evolve. This flexibility ensures that the training remains effective and relevant over time.

The professionalism, expertise, and dedication exhibited by Sue Allum and her associates have consistently exceeded expectations.

In light of my extensive experience working alongside S.A. Associates, I cannot recommend their services highly enough. Any company seeking training solutions would undoubtedly benefit from engaging with Sue Allum and her exceptional team.

15 April 2024
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Reply from S A Associates Training

How do we follow that? only with a thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful appraisal of our services over the last 15 years.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Health and Safety Training

As regards Health and Safety Training, services, S A Associates delivers training services of the highest standard which enables our staff to implement SSOW into practical benefits in the workplace quickly and effectively
S A Associates draws on many years of experience in delivering Health and Safety Training and applying the training bespoke to the environment.
I have used S A Associates as my go-to Health and Safety Training provider for many years. From IOSH Managing Safely in Exhibitions and Events to Fire Safety Training to Risk Assessment Training.
They operate with pride and pragmatism – putting their clients at the heart of everything they do.

12 June 2024
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Reply from S A Associates Training

Thank you very much, Roland. It has been a pleasure to work with you over the years too.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent support with value for money

I have used the services of SA Associates for over 20 years. Utilising their expert trainers and highly skilled consultants covering - fire and first aid training, noise surveillance and COSHH. All their staff are professional and selected to give you the best possible results. Highly recommended and reasonably priced for the service you receive.

23 May 2024
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Reply from S A Associates Training

Hi Guy
Thank you for taking the time to comment.
20 years, that speaks volumes.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have worked with Sue Allum from…

I have worked with Sue Allum from S.A.Associates for many year while working at different entertainment venues. I have always found their tailored solutions to be well received by staff and well researched for the venue. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

15 September 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Karen the trainer is amazing!

Karen the trainer is amazing, our teams from across the UK have completed the IOSH Managing Safely in Events and Exhibitions, great feedback from all team members on how great the trainer is!! also not to forget Emily the Client Liaison Manager - top notch for support and organising the sessions.

29 March 2024
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Thank you Mel

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Would recommend!

Great company, lovely people and accreditation you can trust!
The course is thorough and participation is required. Tasks and breakout sessions make it engaging and meaningful.
The time commitment of 6 half days felt like a lot, particularly for the events industry which is very intense and busy. The pace of the delivery of course could be increased in order to condense this down to just a couple of days.

3 May 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Karen: better than caffeine

As we all know, training can be an absolute snoozefest, especially when it comes to H&S.

This was different, Karen was fantastic.
She made the whole thing easy to follow and engaging - even for this topic.
She kept things interesting with real-world examples and her great sense of humour; everyone who attended (even though there was a real mixture of experience levels) came away with some new and valuable knowledge that I really feel will actually stick.
The SA Training support staff are a joy to deal with, nothing is too much trouble; overall, if you're looking to gain some training, and stay awake, I highly recommend them!

Sarah, Bauer Media

13 May 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant to deal with.

with sa training i can phone or email my needs and a very nice person gets back to me with options that i can work with.
And once the course is booked everything runs quite smoothly
I highly recommend them

16 May 2024
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Reply from S A Associates Training

Thank you

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Engaging, fun and knowledgeable.

SA Training have been brilliant! I booked an in-house Managing Events and Exhibitions Safely course for a number of Events, Exhibition and Build Managers. They were really engaged and responsive throughout the planning process (thanks Emily). Karen, our trainer, called in advance to get a clear understanding of our internal processes and documentation so that these could be shared and discussed throughout the course. Feedback from delegates was great - they found Karen to be engaging, fun and knowledgeable. We will definitely use them again.

1 March 2024
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Reply from S A Associates Training

Thank you. It was a pleasure working with you and your team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We recently changed to S A Associates for our IOSH training and what a good move!!!

We recently changed to S A Associates for our IOSH training and what a good move!!! We've had a few courses now, both the full course and the refresher, and we have received great feedback from our delegates e.g. Karen, the trainer, is engaging and makes a very dry subject interesting.
The scheduling of the courses has been great too, flexibility and understanding to fit in with our busy schedules, thanks to a great administration team!

30 April 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Maybe the best trainer we've had!

We booked the IOSH Managing Safely in Events and Exhibitions 3 Day course and people weren't really looking forward to it. However Karen (the trainer) was brilliant. She engaged with everybody and made it an interesting and engaging course where everyone passed and took a lot away. So much so, that we are looking to book the course again for those that couldn't make it.

25 March 2024
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