Assist Knowledge Development

AssistKD was formed in 1986 by Steve Skidmore and Mike Crawford. Their shared vision was to create a company that engaged experienced, knowledgeable specialists to help their customers develop business and systems improvement skills through the practical application of techniques.

This experiential learning approach continues to be the basis for all AssistKD training to the present day. 

Like-minded professionals have since joined AssistKD, helping to develop the company and its portfolio of services. Our trainers work as consultants and are active members of professional bodies such as the BCS and IIBA. They contribute to industry publications and write books adding to the body of knowledge for their profession. Committed to lifelong learning, they develop their knowledge and skills continually and influence the direction of their specialist disciplines. 

AssistKD has stayed true to its original principles, providing high quality training, apprenticeships and consultancy services to a wide range of customers throughout the UK and internationally. Our portfolio of courses are in subjects where our trainers can draw on their extensive knowledge and experience. We have developed strong relationships with industry specialists who can deliver courses at the same level of quality, extending our training portfolio further. 

Our well-researched, flexible, customer-centric training focuses on the needs of individuals as well as employers. AssistKD's consistently high standards set us apart from our competitors.  

Our Values

AssistKD strives to deliver excellence across the portfolio of training, apprenticeship, certification and consultancy services offered to customers.

We are committed to treating all of our employees, clients and participants on AssistKD training courses and apprenticeship programmes with equality and respect.

At AssistKD we:

• ensure that AssistKD training and mentoring services are engaging and interactive, applying the principles of experiential learning where possible and encouraging discussion and sharing of ideas and work experiences;

• treat all employees and participants on AssistKD training courses and apprenticeship programmes with courtesy and respect, recognising diversity and ensuring inclusivity;

• require that AssistKD training consultants and mentors are specialists, with extensive knowledge and experience in the subjects they present;

• encourage all staff to explore new ideas and developments in their areas of specialism and to contribute to their professional communities;

• believe that people work best in collaborative, supportive teams and embed the principles of effective teamwork throughout AssistKD;

• recognise the importance of individual learning preferences and offer flexible learning and development solutions that meet individual needs;

• evaluate the progress and achievements of course participants and apprentices to assure the quality of their learning experience and ensure support is offered and available when needed.