We believe that training should change working practices in a measurable, positive way. The training experience should be stimulating and enjoyable as well as instructive. [Fistral’s vision]
Welcome to Fistral
Fistral Training and Consultancy has been delivering training and consultancy since 1991. Over the years the organisation has grown from its original Glasgow base to support researchers, professional, and support staff across Europe in four specialised areas: Project Management, Leading & Influencing, Communication & Collaboration, and Personal Effectiveness.
For almost 20 years Fistral has specifically supported HEIs and research-focused / knowledge-intensive organisations. We focus on hands-on practical tools and techniques that can be applied immediately on return to desk or lab. Our proven experience delivering practical training in many distinct and diverse sectors makes a real difference to staff and researchers working within world-class organisations globally.
Whether onsite or online, partners and course participants appreciate the level of relevance and contextualisation that trainers bring to all-staff and researcher training. This is a direct result of trainers’ own experiences as consultants and active, professionally certified practitioners in private and public sectors and in industry and academic arenas. The Fistral team use their extensive experience to provide professional insights, recommendations, guidance, practical tips and real-life scenarios.
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Our Approach
Course content is underpinned by best practice and the real experiences of our trainers.
This is why Fistral courses scored an average 4.75 out of 5 overall from 2019-2023
(5=Excellent, June 2019-Feb 2023).
All courses focus on practical hands-on tools and techniques that are directly relevant and applicable to participants’ roles and the workplace.
The Fistral team have a wide range of experience in academic, research, public sector and industry settings which they bring to all our courses. With expertise across disciplines, sectors and throughout Europe, Fistral has a well-evidenced track record of delivering high-quality, relevant, training provision and excellent customer service.
We offer a unique partnership, commitment, understanding and focus on research-, university-, public sector and industry-specific issues.
Fistral courses can be customised and adapted for a range of audiences and levels via onsite, online or blended provision; we adhere to best practice; and the Fistral team regularly support individuals in achieving professional Certification.
“Engaging and practical” – Loughborough University Staff
Staff from Loughborough University welcomed us onsite for our Project Management in the Real World training session. The group gave...
“Useful to learn how to organise a project to completion” – University of Bath feedback
A mix of research staff and PhDs from the University of Bath logged on to Fistral’s CAPM Preparation training session....
“Very engaging & interactive without being pressured “– University of Warwick staff feedback
The second of two groups of research staff joined us onsite at the University of Warwick for Fistral’s Increase Your...
“Another great course!” – University of Warwick staff feedback
The first of two groups of research staff joined us onsite at The University of Warwick for Fistral’s Handling Academic...
“It will absolutely help me in my work going forward” – University College Cork staff
The first of two groups of staff at University College Cork joined us onsite recently for Fistral’s Successfully Planning &...
“Engaging, useful, and practical” – University College Cork staff
The second of two groups of staff at University College Cork joined us onsite for Fistral’s Successfully Planning & Managing...
“Useful and transferable skills” – University of Strathclyde feedback
PhD students University of Strathclyde joined us onsite in Glasgow for Fistral’s CAPM Preparation training session. The group gave it...
“Good mix of theory and application” – University of Strathclyde PhD student
PhD students University of Strathclyde logged on to Fistral’s Leadership and Teambuilding Techniques webinar training session. The group gave it...
5 out of 5 score for PM training – University of Strathclyde
Fistral welcomed PhD students at the University of Strathclyde onsite in Glasgow for our Advanced Project Management course. The group...
“Useful for Planning PhD” – University of Strathclyde PhD Student
Onsite in Glasgow at the University of Strathclyde, Fistral welcomed a cohort of PhD students on our Project Risk Management...
“Very practical and applicable” – University of Bath feedback
A mix of research staff and PhDs from the University of Bath logged on to Fistral’s Advanced Project Management webinar...
“Effective and realistic” – University of Winchester staff
Staff from the University of Winchester logged on to Fistral’s Influencing Skills for Leaders of Research Teams webinar course and...
“Very useful, easy to use tools” – University of Winchester staff
Research staff from the University of Winchester logged on to Fistral’s Handling Academic Rejection webinar. The group gave the training...
“Invaluable techniques when planning a project” – Loughborough University staff
We joined staff onsite at Loughborough University to deliver our Project Management in the Real World training course and they...
“Practical things I can use straight away” – University of Winchester staff feedback
Research staff from the University of Winchester logged on to Fistral's webinar entitled Getting Unstuck: Procrastination Busting Techniques. The group...
“I can apply this in a number of different scenarios” – University of Bath feedback
PhDs from the University of Bath logged on to our Introduction to Risk Management webinar session. The group gave the...
“Really applicable to a PhD project” – University of Strathclyde PhD student
We were joined onsite in Glasgow by PhD students at the University of Strathclyde for Fistral’s Project Management in the...
“Practical and applicable tools” – University of Winchester Research Staff
We were joined onsite by research staff at the University of Winchester for Fistral’s Releasing Your Leadership & Teambuilding Potential...
“Very applicable and lots of examples” – research staff at University of Winchester
We were joined onsite by research staff at the University of Winchester for Fistral’s Project Management Techniques for New &...
“Interesting and relevant” – University of Strathclyde PGR
PGR’s from the University of Strathclyde logged on to Fistral’s Advanced Project Management webinar session. The group gave the training...
“Manage projects for the better” – ASPIRE Programme attendee from Sheffield Hallam University
A group of PhD students from the ASPIRE Programme, Sheffield Hallam University logged on to Fistral’s Project Management: 5 Key...
5 out of 5 rating for CAPM Training from CDT
PhD students at the University of Manchester iCAT Centre for Doctoral Training logged on to Fistral’s CAPM Preparation training course....
“Helps break down planning of PhD” – University of Bath
We were joined online by PhD students at The University of Bath for Fistral’s Introduction to Project Management training course....
“Everyone working on a project should complete this course” – Loughborough University Staff
We welcomed staff onsite at Loughborough University to Fistral’s Project Management in the Real World training course, and they gave...
“Lots of interesting techniques learned” – Manchester CDT
PhD students at the University of Manchester iCAT Centre for Doctoral Training joined us onsite for Fistral’s Project Management in...
“Head and shoulders above other providers” – University of Strathclyde PGR
We welcomed PGR’s onsite at the University of Strathclyde to our Risk Management in the Real World training course and...
5 out of 5 for CAPM training – University of Strathclyde PGRs
We joined PGR’s from the University of Strathclyde onsite in Glasgow to deliver Fistral's CAPM Preparation training. This training is...
“Useful for PhD planning” – University of Strathclyde PGR feedback
A cohort of PGR’s from the University of Strathclyde logged on to our Introduction to Project Planning training course and...
“Useful tips” – Space agency staff
Staff from LSE Space logged on to Fistral’s training webinar entitled Time Management: Prioritisation and rated the session Very Good....
4.93 rating for Maximising your PhD Performance training
PhD students from the ASPIRE programme joined us onsite at Sheffield Hallam University for Fristral’s Maximising Your PhD Performance Using...
“Project management made simple” – University of the West of England attendee
Fistral travelled to Bristol to the University of the West of England to deliver our Project Management for Researchers training....
“A must-attend course” – Strathclyde University PGR
PGR’s at Strathclyde University logged on to Fistral’s training webinar entitled Creating a Good Supervisory Relationship. The attendees rated the...
“Practical and helpful” – University of Bristol Staff
We welcomed staff onsite at the University of Bristol for a session entitled Project Management Tools for Managing Your Research...
Project Management In The Real World – Rated 5 out of 5 at Strathclyde University
Onsite at Strathclyde University, we ran our Project Management In The Real World training for a group of Postgraduate Researchers....
“Provides new perspectives” – PGR University of Strathclyde
Postgraduate Researchers from the University of Strathclyde logged on to our Techniques for Confident Professional Communication webinar training. The attendees...
“Plenty of practical tools” – Project Management in the Real World
Onsite at Loughborough University, we ran our Project Management In The Real World training for a group of Postgraduate Researchers....
“Useful practical tools” – Bristol University Staff
We welcomed staff from the University of Bristol to Fistral’s Introduction to Project Management webinar training. The attendees rated the...
“Useful prep for CAPM Exam” – Intro to PM webinar
PhD Students from the University of Exeter joined us online for Fistral’s Introduction to Project Management training webinar. The group...
“Very insightful” – Leadership and Teambuilding Techniques Training rated 5 out of 5
Postgraduate Researchers from the University of Strathclyde joined us onsite for Fistral’s Leadership and Teambuilding Techniques training course. The group...
“Worthwhile and engaging” – Intro to Project Management
We welcomed a mix of research staff and PhDs from the University of Bath to Fistral’s Introduction to Project Management...
Advanced Project Management – “Useful for professional development”
Onsite once more at the University of Strathclyde, we hosted PhD students at Fistral’s Advanced Project Management training session. The...
“Useful for research projects” – PM Essentials
PGR’s from the University of Exeter logged on to parts 1-4 of Fistral’s Project Management Essentials for Researchers webinar series...
“A lot of inspiration for managing PhD” – 5/5 for Intro to PM
PhD students at the University of Bath joined Fistral logged on to Fistral’s Introduction to Project Management training session and...
‘Good for identifying risks that can impact your PhD” – University of Strathclyde student
A cohort from the University of Strathclyde joined Fistral onsite for our Risk Management in the Real World training session...
“Worth the time” – Avoid Drifting webinar
Fistral welcomed PhD students from the University of Strathclyde online for a webinar entitled Taking Charge of Your Time: Avoid...
“Practical and useful” – Time Management Strategies
PhD students from the University of Strathclyde joined Fistral onsite for a training session entitled Keeping on Top of Your...
5 out of 5 rating for Intro to Project Planning Part 4
PhD students from Ulster University joined us for a final time on Part 4 of Fistral’s Introduction to Project Planning...
“Invaluable for PhD” – Intro to Project Planning Part 3
PhD students from Ulster University logged on to Part 3 of Fistral’s Introduction to Project Planning webinar series and rated...
“Clearly charts the essentials of Project Mgt” – Ulster University PhD student
PhD students at Ulster University logged on to part three of Fistral’s webinar session Introduction to Project Planning and rated...
“Time management tools you can apply to your working day” – Space staff feedback
LSE Space staff logged on to Fistral’s webinar session entitled Time Management: Personal Effectiveness and rated it 4.88 out of...