Our Courses
Impact to Income: CIC Launch Workshop
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Date - Friday 6th June 2025
Location - London HQ - Woolwich
Time - 10:30am - 1:30pm
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Turn your purpose into a powerful community-led organisation.
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You have the heart. You have the vision. Now it's time to build the structure that brings it all to life.
Join us for Impact to Income - a hands-on workshop designed for aspiring changemakers who want to launch their own Community Interest Company (CIC) but don’t know where to start. Whether your passion is youth work, mental health, the arts, or local regeneration, we’ll guide you through the steps to create a purpose-driven enterprise that makes a difference and generates income.
You’ll walk away with:
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✅ A clear roadmap to register your CIC from scratch
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✅ Tools, templates and step-by-step guidance to simplify the process
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✅ Confidence in understanding governance, compliance and funding
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✅ Insights on building income streams while staying mission-led
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✅ Real examples and inspiration from CIC founders who’ve done it
This isn’t just theory — this is strategy in action.
Let’s take your impact from idea to infrastructure.
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Start Your Own Food & Cake Business with optional accredited qualification bundle
Date - Tuesday 29th April 2025
Location - London HQ - Woolwich
Time - 10:30am - 13:30pm
Turn your passion into profit — and your kitchen into your first business.
Whether you’re a self-taught baker, a food lover with a big idea, or someone who’s always dreamed of selling what you make — this masterclass is your launchpad.
In just three focused hours, we’ll guide you through everything you need to go from idea to action. You’ll leave with a simple, step-by-step plan to get your food or cake business off the ground — the right way.
No jargon. No overwhelm. Just clarity, confidence, and a real strategy that works.
By the end of this session, you’ll know how to:
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Start your food or cake business from home — legally and professionally
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Register your business and understand your legal responsibilities
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Price your products for profit (without undercharging!)
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Label your products and stay compliant with allergen and calorie regulations
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Create packaging that sells — and protects your brand
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Use free marketing tools (like Instagram or TikTok) to attract your first customers
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Build a mindset that says: I can do this — and I am ready
Get Certified with the Food Business Compliance Bundle (Optional Add-On)
Add our accredited e-learning package to your masterclass and walk away fully compliant, confident, and certificate-ready.
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Food Safety Level 1
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Food Safety Level 2 (Catering)
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Introduction to Allergens
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Calorie Labelling
Business Breakthrough
A free 4-Week Business Start-Up Programme funded by Peabody
Dates - May 7th, 12th, 19th and 27th 2025
Location - London HQ - Woolwich
Time - 10:00am - 14:00pm
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Business Breakthrough
A 4-Week Start-Up Programme
Fully funded by Peabody. Delivered by the Academy of Success.
You’ve got a dream — we’ll help you turn it into a business.
Business Breakthrough is a powerful 4-week programme designed to help everyday people take real steps towards launching a business that works. Whether you’re starting from scratch or ready to take a side hustle seriously, this course is your starting point.
We combine practical business training with confidence-building and mindset work to give you everything you need to launch with clarity and self-belief. This isn’t theory for theory’s sake — this is real-world support for people who are ready to move forward.
What You’ll Learn:
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How to shape your idea into a real, income-generating business
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What you need to launch legally, affordably, and professionally
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How to price, promote, and position your first offer
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Marketing made simple — how to get visible even on a budget
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Confidence and mindset tools to keep going when things feel scary
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How to plan, pitch, and take action with support
What Makes This Programme Different
Alongside group sessions, you’ll also receive a dedicated 1:1 coaching session with one of our experienced trainers — tailored to your idea, your goals, and your pace. We meet you where you are and help you move forward with clarity.
At the Academy of Success, we understand that starting a business takes more than information — it takes belief. That’s why we support you every step of the way with clear strategies, practical tools, and a high-energy community of people building right alongside you.
This isn’t just a course. It’s a breakthrough.
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Graduation Day – Week 4
We celebrate every learner. On Week 4, you’ll present your business idea, share your progress, and graduate in front of your peers and mentors. It’s more than a certificate — it’s a moment of transformation, and a powerful reminder of how far you’ve come.
Course Details
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Length: 4 weeks (in-person group sessions)
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Includes: 1:1 coaching session, business planning tools, mindset resources, and guided support
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Cost: Fully funded by Peabody – no cost to participants
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Location: The Academy of Success, Woolwich
This is your time. Let’s turn that idea into something real — together.
Social Media for Beginners
Date - Tuesday 6th May 2025
Location - London HQ - Woolwich
Time - 10:30am - 13:30pm
Struggle with social media? You're not alone — but you're not stuck.
This beginner-friendly masterclass is designed for people who want to learn how to use social media properly but feel left behind by the fast pace of online trends.
We’ll walk you through the absolute basics, step-by-step, in a calm, supportive environment. No pressure. No complicated tech talk. Just real help, at your pace.
Whether you're promoting a business, product, service — or just want to learn how to show up online with confidence — this masterclass is for you.
What You’ll Learn:
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The basics of using platforms like Instagram and Facebook
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How to create and post a Reel (yes — even if you’ve never done one!)
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How to take simple, clear photos and videos of your products or services
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Tips for writing captions and hashtags that help you get seen
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How to create a basic content plan that works for you
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How to use social media without feeling overwhelmed
This is a practical, hands-on session — please bring a phone or laptop.
We’ll be doing things live, not just talking about them. You’ll leave with real posts, real practice, and real progress.
This is for you if:
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You find social media overwhelming or confusing
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You’ve tried posting but don’t know what’s working
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You want to promote your business but feel stuck or unsure
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You learn better at a slower, supportive pace
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You want to walk away with practical skills — not just notes
Create Your First Course - Teach What You Know
Date - 9th May 2025
Location - London HQ - Woolwich
Time - 10:30 - 1:30pm
You don’t need to be an expert — just someone with something valuable to share.
Whether it’s life experience, a skill, a method, or a message — this masterclass will help you turn what you know into a course that connects, inspires, and earns.
In just one powerful session, we’ll guide you through the process of building your very first course — from shaping your idea to planning your content and getting it ready to launch.
No jargon. No overwhelm. Just real-world support in a space where your story and skills are seen and celebrated.
You’ll Learn How To:
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Choose a course topic that people want and feels true to you
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Structure your lessons into a clear, teachable programme
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Design simple resources (slides, handouts, workbooks)
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Record or deliver your course using beginner-friendly tools
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Build confidence as a new teacher, coach, or mentor
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Plan your first course launch — even if you’re starting with zero audience
You’ll Walk Away With:
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A fully mapped-out course outline
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Templates and tools to bring your course to life
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Practical tech guidance — no fluff or confusion
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Newfound clarity, confidence, and belief in your voice
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A realistic action plan to move from idea to income
This is for you if:
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You’re ready to teach, but unsure where to begin
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You’ve been sitting on a course idea and need help structuring it
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You want to grow your business, impact, or income by teaching what you know
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You’re passionate about helping others through your story or skills
You don’t have to wait until it’s perfect — you just need to start.
Let’s build your first course — together.
Join us at the Academy of Success and finally bring your course to life.
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AI Made Easy: A Gentle, Hands-On Masterclass for People Who Just Want It Explained Simply
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Date - Tuesday 13th May 2025
Location - London HQ - Woolwich
Time - 10:30am - 1:30pm
Curious about AI but don’t know where to begin? We’ve got you.
You’ve heard the buzz: ChatGPT, Canva, Magic tools, even AI writing emails for people — but what does it all actually mean?
If you’ve never used AI before (or only just dabbled), this masterclass is designed to make it all finally make sense.
We’ll take you through some of the most popular tools step-by-step — no tech talk, no pressure, just clear guidance in plain English.
Whether you want to use AI for work, business, study, or just life admin — you’ll walk away knowing exactly what to do, and how to do it confidently.
What We’ll Cover (Step by Step):
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What AI really is — and why it’s showing up in everything
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A tour of popular tools: ChatGPT, Canva Magic Studio, GrammarlyGO, DALL·E, Microsoft Copilot, and more
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How to get AI to help with writing emails, posts, plans, bios, and blogs
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Creating quick, useful designs using Canva’s AI tools or DALL·E image generation
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When and how AI saves time, boosts creativity, and takes pressure off your to-do list
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How to use AI responsibly — avoiding the common mistakes
By the end, you’ll be able to:
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Communicate with AI tools like ChatGPT with confidence
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Create content quicker — without staring at a blank screen
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Use Canva and other tools to design or present ideas fast
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Organise your thoughts and save time on everyday writing
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Understand where AI fits in your life, learning, or business — and where it doesn’t
This Masterclass is Perfect For:
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Total beginners with no tech experience
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Anyone feeling “left behind” by fast-moving AI trends
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Creatives, jobseekers, entrepreneurs, or busy parents
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Learners who want support, not speed
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Anyone who just wants someone to show them how it all works
It’s Fully Hands-On — You’ll Try It Yourself.
This isn’t a lecture. We guide you through it all, live and step-by-step.
Please bring a smartphone, tablet, or laptop so you can practise and ask questions as we go.
You don’t need to catch up — you just need the right space to start.
Let’s make AI make sense — together.
Canva for Business & Branding: For Beginners
Date - Friday 16th May 2025
Location - London HQ - Woolwich
Time - 10:30am - 13:30pm
Tired of your content not looking the way you imagine it? Let's fix that — together.
Whether you’re creating flyers, social posts, or website graphics, your brand deserves to look professional — and you don’t need to hire a designer to make it happen.
In this beginner-friendly, step-by-step masterclass, we’ll show you how to use Canva to confidently design branded content that feels polished, powerful, and totally you.
No design experience needed. No tech stress. Just simple guidance, in a supportive, hands-on environment.
What You’ll Learn (Step-by-Step):
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How to use Canva’s tools, templates, and features — explained simply
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How to build a basic brand kit using your colours, fonts, and logo
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How to create branded content for Instagram, Facebook, flyers, and more
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Tips to make your designs look clean, clear, and scroll-stopping
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How to keep your branding consistent across everything you share
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How to save, download, and use your designs professionally
You’ll Leave With:
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A branded set of graphics ready to use immediately
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A Canva brand kit that keeps your look consistent
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Templates you can reuse for posts, flyers, quotes, and announcements
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More confidence in your ability to show up professionally online
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Less time stressing about content — and more time sharing it
Perfect For:
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Beginners who feel unsure or overwhelmed by design
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Small business owners and side hustlers
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Coaches, creatives, service providers, and content creators
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Anyone who wants to build a recognisable, professional brand — without outsourcing
