NextGen Digital Skills Training is a South Tyneside-based training provider helping individuals, businesses and organisations develop the practical digital skills, knowledge and confidence they need for modern work, business and everyday life.
We focus on practical sessions that help people understand what technology does and, importantly, how to actually use it to help them in digital society, in business, workplace and life.
Over the last 10 years, the digital world has massively changed. People are expected to adapt and use digital tools, systems and AI without necessarily having been taught how to use them.
Training can presume prior understanding or focus heavily on theory, meaning learners can leave with more knowledge, but no more understanding or confidence in actually applying the skills.
NextGen addresses the missing foundations that stop people from making progress and provides the essential theory learners can build on.
Our training places a strong emphasis on the practical side, giving learners the opportunity to apply their knowledge, skills and confidence in real time.
What we teach
NextGen covers a range of day-to-day and workplace digital skills for individuals, employees, employers and the self-employed, including:
Email marketing systems
CRM systems
Booking and calendar systems
Automation
Organisation and productivity tools
Email and inbox workflows
Digital marketing systems
Practical workplace tools and software
Bespoke training
Training can be delivered one-to-one, in small groups or online.
NextGen was founded by Emma Pearson, an experienced ICT teacher with more than 10 years’ experience working in schools. She combines her teaching background with practical experience of digital systems and business technology.
Our training follows a What, Why, How approach. We explain what something is and why it matters, but place the greatest emphasis on how to actually use it. We also recognise that people come to training with different levels of knowledge, experience, and confidence, so we can adapt explanations and pace as needed.
As a South Tyneside business, we’re passionate about helping local people and businesses develop the skills they need for the modern world and creating a more level playing field through access to skills, confidence and opportunity.
We’re open to working with businesses, charities, councils, education providers and business support organisations.