Practical skills that get results now

Practical and relevant training programmes

Kia ora and welcome to the Barbican Training Centre

The Barbican Training Centre is a leading provider of business training programmes and advisory services to small and medium enterprises, and not-for-profit and indigenous organisations in New Zealand and the Pacific region.  We provide high quality training programmes for a range of experience and ability.  At the Barbican Training Centre, we make it easy for you to gain practical skills and knowledge quickly.  We operate in an inclusive, supportive environment to suit individual needs.

Whether you are looking to boost your business skills, fast track your career, or learn new life skills, we can help you achieve your goals.  As business owners and operators, we understand the challenges faced by business.  In the current economic climate, we understand the difficulties faced by individuals, both inside and outside the workplace.  That's why we provide a range of programmes and advisory services designed to suit your changing needs.  You will gain new skills, while keeping your income coming in, and get a recognised NZQA qualification with many of our programmes. Tell me more


Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business?  Each year, thousands of people are driven out of business due to lack of planning and poor cash flow.  From developing a business plan, to starting and growing your own business, we can help increase your chances of successfully running your own business.
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Already in business and want to brush up your skills?  You can choose from a series of short business workshops to help you do just this.  And you can have personal coaching on top as well if you want.  If you want the workshops all to yourself, you can have that too. 
 
Do you want to expand yourself personally and improve your career prospects at the same time? We live in a dynamic world, where knowledge is the key to success. Whether you want to learn new life skills or learn the secrets of millionaires, we can help you achieve your goals. 
 

Without a doubt, the most successful business owners have had access to a business adviser/mentor to guide, support and help them achieve their business goals.  Our experienced and qualified business advisers and mentors can help you plan, focus, and execute your goals.
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What's different about the Barbican Training Centre?

  • We deliver practical courses that will help you and your business
  • We only use experienced, qualified tutors and facilitators
  • We use external experts on a wide variety of topics
  • Yes, you will learn some theory, but more importantly, how that theory applies to you and your business 
  • We have many years business experience both in New Zealand and internationally

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Venue hire

Our spacious training rooms at 563 Main Road, Stoke are available for hire for business related purposes.
Please contact us for further information.

What our clients say
about us

I am so impressed with
the professional and encouraging
way the class was run and the
resources supplied. Well done.
Thank you.
Mark Brown

The programme made me think about how my mortgage was structured.  I have now started up a savings account and am on the right financial track. Lynn Bell

I enjoyed the practical aspects and ability to work on issues in my own business.  I loved the one-on-one mentoring sessions, the feedback sessions in class and outside presenters. Catrin Jacksties, One Smile magazine

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Our purpose

Learning for a better future
Providing practical and relevant training programmes

Our values

We do it together
It's all about teamwork
We all win Mutually beneficial relationships
We answer to each other We do what is fair and right

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Providers for NZ Trade and Enterprise; NZ Aid; Te Puni Kōkiri

Get in touch

t: +64 3 547 6138

f: +64 3 544 9810