Who We Are
We are a small team of highly experienced training profesionals that focus on a big problem: organisations losing out on efficiency and profitability through ineffective use of workplace software.
Many people and teams are frustrated by the software they use, which wastes time and limits their potential. We believe that by empowering them to use software more effectively, they can become happier, more confident, and more efficient.
Our mission is to help organisational leaders create highly-skilled teams that thrive on the work they do today and the work they aspire to do tomorrow.
Our Directors
Jane Hames – Director & Lead IT Applications Trainer
Jane is an IT trainer who brings empathy, clarity, and creativity to every session. Her journey from technophobe to tech expert gives her rare insight into the fears and frustrations learners face—making her training refreshingly human and highly effective. As founder of Glide Training, she designs tailored programmes that demystify software, reduce helpdesk overwhelm, and empower teams to embrace change with confidence. With three decades of experience, Jane combines strategic thinking and technical ability with her creative background to help organisations achieve real, lasting transformation.
Jane has worked with clients such as England Rugby, BBC, Boeing, RBLI, Conde Nast, Sightsavers, Bird & Blend Tea, Farnborough Airport, Virgin Holidays, Thales, BAE Systems, Mitsubishi, EDF Energy, Roche Diagnostics, Varian Medical, Tesco Clubcard, NHS, BA Holidays, Police Staff College and many more.
Frank Hames – Director & Bespoke Services Consultant
Frank Hames has a long track record in delivering training and consultancy services both in marketing and IT applications. He spent many years in internal training roles in various industries, all the while building up his technical IT skills. As well as maintaining Glide Training’s own IT systems and heading up our own marketing efforts, Frank is closely involved with our ‘off the menu’ work.
Frank assists our clients in bespoke projects where the customer is looking for something other than a straightforward training programme. This often takes the form of using a software product to deliver a custom application or to facilitate a specific outcome. The end product can be anything from customised Office templates, to a high-level business information reporting and dashboarding suite using platforms such as Power BI.
Our Trainers
At Glide Training, we work with a carefully selected team of trainers who share Jane’s values: empathy, clarity, and a practical, people-first approach to learning.
Each trainer brings expertise in their subject area and vast experience of supporting businesses. They understand the importance of meeting learners where they are—whether that means making complex systems accessible or adapting to different learning styles.
Jane personally oversees every programme to ensure consistency, quality, and a seamless experience for clients.
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Why choose Glide?
Our Unique Approach
We work on a bespoke, requirements-led basis rather than offer a set range of courses. We will work with you to identify your specific requirements and objectives before any training is delivered. That way you can be sure that training will always deliver exactly what you're looking to achieve.
Our Prices
We believe in a fair price for a good service. High quality training does not come cheap. However we can provide an excellent service for less, as we deliver all training online or on-site at our customers' premises so avoiding the overheads required to maintain a dedicated training centre.
Our Expertise
Our trainers have designed and delivered IT training for a wide range of organisations and people including accountants, lawyers, data analysts, sales consultants and buyers. Clients benefit from our our ability to find creative solutions to their problems based on many years of experience.
