Workbooks Training Courses
Frequently Asked Questions
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Workbooks Training Courses
What do I need to bring?
The training will be delivered using laptops so please bring one with you and arrive a few minutes early so we can connect you to our wireless network.
What do I need to do before I arrive?
Nothing special but we do expect that you’re already familiar with navigating around the system and have a good overview of how Workbooks is used within your organisation. Why not watch our end user training videos to make sure you’re comfortable with the basics? You can find them here.
What are the start and end times?
Registration and coffee is at 09:00 and training commences at 09:15, so please ensure you arrive promptly.
The course is scheduled to run until approximately 16:30 each day, although may finish slightly earlier depending on the number of attendees.
The details of the course you are attending can be found here, this details what will be covered, enabling you to validate that you are sending the most appropriate person from your organisation.
What's the location?
Workbooks Offices, Unit 9 Suttons Business Park, Suttons Park Avenue, Reading RG6 1AZ. Please don’t rely on your sat nav to find us as they aren’t always as accurate as we’d like them to be. Click here to see our exact location.
Is there parking?
There is limited parking at the front of the building, and more behind the building.
Where can I stay?
Our offices are 2 miles from the centre of Reading, which is approximately 15-20 minutes away by car. Plenty of parking is available at our offices. Reading offers a wide range of accommodation and you can find out more about the options available by visiting livingreading.co.uk.
Whilst we do not recommend any particular hotels, the following hotels are within easy reach of our offices (Unit 9, Suttons Business Park, Suttons Park Avenue, Reading RG6 1AZ).
Arriving by car?
Holiday Inn in Winnersh – This is a 10 minute drive from our Workbooks offices and has an on-site restaurant, bar, swimming pool and gym. It is not within walking distance of any restaurants or bars although there is a pub and a multiplex cinema a short drive away.
The Great House at Sonning – This is a 10 minute drive from our Workbooks offices, situated on the riverbank in the picturesque conservation village of Sonning-on-Thames.
The Moat House in Sindlesham – This is a 10 minute drive from our Workbooks offices and has an on-site restaurant, and old-fashioned pub next door.
Arriving by train?
The following hotels are a short walk from Reading Station, and provide access to a wide range of restaurants, shops and bars. The Workbooks office is then a 15-20 minute taxi ride away, but may take longer depending on traffic.
Is lunch provided?
A buffet lunch will be provided. If you have any specific dietary requirements please let us know (at least 3 working days in advance) by emailing training@workbooks.com.
Important Cancellation Notice
You may reschedule at no charge provided you inform us more than 10 full working days ahead of the agreed date.
If you wish to reschedule between 5 – 9 full working days from the agreed dates, Workbooks retains the right to charge 50% of the Course fee.
If you wish to reschedule less than 5 full working days from the agreed dates, Workbooks retains the right to charge 100% of the course fee. However, if you want to send someone else in your place, that’s fine but please let us know. You are, however, only entitled to reschedule a course place on one occasion and if you are unable to attend the re-scheduled course date, Workbooks retains the right to charge 100% of the course fee.