Training suite
Our training venue
We've created a relaxing and comfortable space in which you can feel free to learn at your own pace and ask questions in confidence. We want everyone to feel comfortable and content with us so if you have a specific cultural, access, religious or learning requirement, just let us know and we will do our best to make your day fuss free.
Our training suite is open from 9:15am – 5pm Monday to Friday. We advise delegates to arrive by 9.45am so they can sign-in at reception and order their lunch.
All of the Centre’s Open Programme courses are held at 140 Old Street, Third Floor, London EC1V 9BJ and start at 10am.
We are situated on the third floor and have lift access. If you have any special access requirements please inform us in advance so we can accommodate your needs.
Finding us
We’re a five minute walk from Old Street Station, for both London Underground (Northern Line) and National Rail services (Thameslink Hertford and Welwyn lines). Located on multiple bus routes, and with Liverpool Street and Farringdon Stations just a 15 minute walk away, getting here couldn’t be easier! Get directions from Old Street station to the Centre. See map.
The Centre is perfectly situated: a stone’s throw away from trendy Shoreditch but also close to the City, we’re a great base for exploring the capital. Read all about the local area, including recommended nearby hotels.
Training materials
You will be provided with a note-pad, pen, certificate of attendance and a copy of the course materials for every course you attend at the Centre. It will be specified in your joining instructions (emailed to you two weeks before the course) if you need to bring anything with you on the day.
Food and drink
We take our refreshments seriously at the Centre! You’re sure to be well-fed when you attend a course with us.
We provide:
- a light, healthy breakfast
- freshly-made lunches (which you order when you arrive – view menu)
- fresh fruit
- healthy – and not so healthy – snacks
- posh biscuits
- vegetarian sweets
- an afternoon ice cream
- selection of teas
- Fairtrade coffee
- hot chocolate
- soya milk
- gluten and dairy free options
- kosher and halal lunch options available (please order in advance)
If you have any special dietary requirements, let us know before the course and we’ll make sure we accommodate your needs.
Facilities
Our facilities include:
- free wifi access
- air conditioning
- hearing loops
- disabled access and disabled toilet
- comfortable reception/breakout area
- five minutes from Old Street station
- magazines and daily newspapers
- reference books
- phone chargers
- plug sockets
- self-contained, unisex toilets
Dress code
We do not have a dress code for our training sessions but most delegates wear smart/casual clothing that they are comfortable in.
"I was impressed by the venue and the friendliness of reception staff. The attention to detail from the toiletries in the bathrooms and sweets at tea time were a really unexpected pleasure." LW, The Prostate Cancer Charity
"I really loved the way the Centre combined the 'corporate' with an 'arts centre' type environment! Very unique." EM, Robert Martell and Partners
Please note: no smoking or vaping is permitted on our premises.
