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Frequently Asked Questions

There are two ways you can book a course:

  • Visit our website and go to the page of the course that you want to book. Click the โ€œApply for this courseโ€ button in the Options Menu on the right hand side of the page, then provide the details requested in the form.ย 
  • Send an email to info@lct.co.uk with a request to book a course.

LCT International will then review your application, and if it is accepted, we will issue an acceptance letter and an invoice. Following full receipt of the course fee payment, a visa letter will be issued to assist with the delegateโ€™s application at the British Embassy/High Commission.

Founded in 1994 as London Corporate Training, LCT International is aย  leading corporate training provider, offering over 500 high-impact Open Courses and Customised Programmes for clients, delivered globally or online in ย Business Management,ย Leadership,ย Operations Management,ย Banking and Finance,ย Specialist Sectors,ย Human Resources Management,ย Lawย andย The Future of Work.

We work with over 250 clients around the world, including large organisations in both the public and private sectors. Our clients are organisations dedicated to professional development and improving the skills of their managers and team members.ย 

We offer courses in London, Barcelona, New York, Istanbul, Dubai, Paris, Cape Town, and Singapore. We also offer customised courses in all major cities across the world. Please visit our section on ย Courses Locationsย for more information.

Yes, we have successfully designed and delivered numerous customised training solutions for our clients anywhere in the world or online.ย  For more information, please refer to theย Customised Coursesย section on the website.

Yes. We design and deliver customised training solutions for our clients anywhere in the world. We can deliver courses at your offices or the location of your choice.ย 

We operate from different training centres in each of our locations. For precise information about the location of a specific course, please contact our team, who will advise you on the details.ย 

Our Open Courses are held in English. Proficiency in English is an essential requirement for attending a LCT training programme, and typically our delegates have studied English to at least an Upper Intermediate level. If you have any concerns regarding your level of English and/or your ability to follow the training programme, please contact us. In addition, we are able to arrange customised training programmes in other languages upon request. We have conducted training in French, Arabic and Spanish in recent years and several of our training consultants are fluent in other languages. Pleaseย contact usย if you would like us to arrange a customised training programme in another language.

The typical number of delegates on our Open Courses ranges from 2-6. Whilst most of our Open Courses are guaranteed to run with only 1 delegate, some courses may be subject to minimum numbers, and this requirement will be advised on enquiry/registration. The maximum number of delegates on our Open Courses is 12.

For Customised Programmes, the number of delegates is always agreed in advance with clients. We have recently run customised programmes for group sizes of over 25 delegates. Please contact to ask for further information on delegate numbers on specific training programmes.

For in-classroom training delegates are advised that they should bring their laptop/tablet to their training programme. Please contact us if you think you will not have access to a laptop/tablet during your training programme. For online courses, delegates will require internet access and access to Zoom/Teams video conferencing apps. Technical requirements and instructions will be provided ahead of the training session.

We are pleased to provide delegates with a listing local hotels and similar accommodation catering to all budgets.

Please contact us and tell us when you are able to attend the course, and we will be happy to see if we can arrange the programme on a date that is convenient for you.

Course Feesย MUSTย be paid at least TWO weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Failure to make payment on time will result in an automatic cancellation. Full details can be found on the Terms and Conditions page of our website or training programme.

VAT is chargeable on all courses at a standard rate of 20%. According to UK Law, certain non-profit and governmental organisations may be exempt from paying VAT. In order to qualify for this exemption, please contact us for further information.

We are pleased to offer discounts when more than one delegate from the same organisation attends the same course. Please contact us for more information.

A course completion certificates is awarded to delegates who attend and successfully complete the course, showing commitment to their personal development and progression. For CPD courses delegates will earn CPD points and a CPD certificate.

We are able to arrange airport transfers either from or to Heathrow Airport for an additional fee. Please complete this field on the Course Registration Form, or contact us for more information.

We strongly advise that each delegate should be covered with their own personal, medical and travel insurance for the duration of their course.

For information relating to our visa policy, please refer to the following page:ย Visa Information.

We are pleased to accept the following methods:

  1. International Bank Transfers. Payment should be made in Pounds Sterling to the account specified on the invoice (supplied along with registration/booking confirmation).
  2. Credit card. We are pleased to accept credit card payments and will issue instructions for online credit card payments.
  3. We also have aย PayPal account and payments may be made to this account.

ย We regret that we are unable to accept cash or cheques.

Cancellations made at least four weeks prior to course commencement will qualify for a full refund of the course fees. We regret that a fee must be charged when confirmed bookings are cancelled or transferred to future dates and that change is notified to us within two weeks of the start date of the programme. A substitute may be notified but if a substitute cannot be found, refunds will be made. Please refer to our terms and conditionsย page for more details.

Delegates registered on any course can be substituted at any time without risk of a penalty. Such requests must be made in writing. Please refer to ourย terms and conditionsย page for more details.

We reserve the right to amend courses or the published programme, or to cancel any course at any time, and offer an alternative date, a full refund or credit, without liability for any consequential loss or damage.

In the event that you have been less than satisfied with our services please let us know. All complaints, suggestions and feedback and are given serious consideration. We will, of course, endeavour to resolve your complaint as a matter of urgency but in the unlikely event that we are unable to resolve a complaint to your satisfaction you will be able to contact the British Accreditation Council โ€“ their details can be accessed at:ย BAC Complaints.

Once we have accepted your application, you will receive an email confirmation, along with a registration letter and invoice for your records.

Please contact info@lct.co.uk that can assist with any queries that are not listed on our website

Joining instructions will be sent to your training department upon registration and when applicable, to your email address, more detailed information will be sent the week prior to the start date of the course. These instructions will include all the necessary details to help you prepare for the course, including the schedule, location , contact phone numbers of members of LCT International, the daily schedule as well as dress code, and any additional information needed for a smooth and successful learning experience.

The dress code for the course is smart casual. At the end of the certificate ceremony, there will be an opportunity to dress a bit more formally for photos with your trainer, allowing you to capture a memorable moment of your achievement.

We have a diverse team of highly qualified dedicated training consultants who have been carefully selected by LCT International, each bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to create a rich and engaging learning environment. Their extensive knowledge ensures that every course is delivered with the highest level of professionalism.

Training is delivered by training consultants in-classroom in our modern training venues across the world, or online in live virtual classrooms using technology such as Zoom and Teams. This flexible approach ensures that we can cater to individual learning needs as well as provide dynamic group learning experiences.

Refreshments and light snacks are provided during the in-classroom training sessions. Additionally, lunch is offered.

Internet access is widely available throughout the training venues, ensuring delegates are connected and have the required resources for the course.

The course deadline for registration is 10 days prior to the commencement of the course. Please ensure all registrations are completed by this time to secure your place.

LCT International is the UK’s leading corporate training provider, offering over 500 courses (3 days – 3 weeks) in the following subject areas: Business Management, Leadership, Operations Management, Banking and Finance, Specialist Sectors, Human Resources Management, Law and The Future of Work.

We serve numerous markets worldwide including Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia with clients operating in the following sectors:

  • Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals Public Sector
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Telecommunications Power and Utilities
  • Port and Transport Authorities Manufacturing

Yes, we offer courses both in London and abroad. Please visit our section on Non-UK courses for more information.

Yes, we have successfully designed numerous custom training solutions both in and outside London. For more information, please refer to the Customised Courses section on the website.

Yes, we offer in-house training solutions both in and outside London. For more information, please email: info@lct.co.uk

Our training centre is located in Hammersmith, West London, a mere thirty minute drive from Heathrow Airport. Course attendees will be spoilt for choice with over twenty hotels within walking distance of the training centre. Unless otherwise informed, all courses will be held at Hammersmith, London. The closest London Underground Station is Hammersmith.

Our Open Programmes are held in English. Proficiency in English is an essential requirement for attending a LCT training programme, and typically our delegates have studied English to at least an Upper Intermediate level. If you have any concerns regarding your level of English and / or your ability to follow the training programme, pleaseย contact us. We are not an English language school, but we work with partners who provide English language training and from time to time our delegates choose to study English at one of our partner schools before taking our training programme. In addition, we are able to arrange customised training programmes in other languages upon request. We have conducted training in French, Arabic and Spanish in recent years and several of our training consultants are fluent in other languages. Please contact us if you would like us to arrange a customised training programme in another language.

The number of delegates per programme depends on a number of factors. Most of our Open Programmes are guaranteed to run with only 1 delegate. Some courses may be subject to minimum numbers, and this requirement will be advised on enquiry/registration. As is to be expected with such a broad range of programmes being offered, some programmes attract greater delegate numbers. In addition, the timing of Visa approvals and client cancellations at short notice may affect delegate numbers. The maximum number of delegates on our Open Programmes is set at 12. For Customised Programmes, the number of delegates is always agreed in advance with clients. We have recently run customised programmes for group sizes of over 25 delegates. Please contact to ask for further information on delegate numbers on specific training programmes.

As part of our LOVE (Live Online Virtual Education) format, all our Courses have been redesigned for remote delivery. Delegates will require internet access, access to Zoom/Teams video conferencing apps. Technical requirements and instructions will be sent to you ahead of the training session. For onsite/face-to-face training delegates are advised that they should bring their laptop/tablet to their training programme. Training material will be sent directly to your device ahead of the session. Please contact us if you think you will not have access to a laptop/tablet during your training programme.

Accommodation is not included as part of the course fees due to the fact that delegates have different requirements. However, we do provide assistance to ensure that delegates secure suitable accommodation for the duration of their course. Attendees will be supplied an accommodation list, with details of over 20 hotels within walking distance from the training centre. Payment must be made directly to the hotels. The list is also available on our website, under Information.

London has moderate summers and mild and damp winters. Having a raincoat or umbrella handy would be a wise choice. In July and August temperatures average around 20ยฐC but can occasionally soar to 30ยฐC or more. In spring and autumn, temperatures drop to between 11ยฐ and 15ยฐC. In winter they hover just below 6ยฐC; it very rarely freezes in London and snow is a very infrequent visitor. It may seem mild, but the dampness can often make it feel much colder. A vest, jumper and warm overcoat may be advisable in such conditions.

In order to attend one of our courses, a written registration request must be sent by email to info@lct.co.uk Alternatively, a course registration form can be submitted on any product found online at lct.co.uk If the registration is accepted, the Admissions department will issue the delegate with an acceptance letter and an invoice. Following full receipt of the course fee payment, a visa letter will be issue to assist with the delegateโ€™s application at the British Embassy / High Commission.

Please contact us and tell us when you are able to attend the programme, and we will be happy to see if we can arrange the programme on a date that is convenient for you.

Course Fees MUST be paid at least TWO weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Failure to make payment on time will result in an automatic cancellation. Full details can be found on the Terms and Conditions page of our website or training programme.

More Frequently Asked Questions

VAT is chargeable on all courses at a standard rate of 20.0%. According to UK Law, non-profit and governmental organisations are exempt from paying VAT. In order to qualify for this exemption, the client organisation is required to provide an official letter stating that it has been established for non-profit or public service purposes

We can offer discounts when more than one participant attends the chosen training course. Please email info@lct.co.uk for such a request.

  • Cost of tuition
  • Consultantโ€™s preparation time
  • Course material (soft-copy formats)
  • Pre-arrival documentation including visa support letters
  • Course certificates

Certificates are awarded to delegates who attend and successfully complete the course, showing commitment to their personal development and progression. Certificates are accredited by the British Accreditation Council.

Delegates need to attend all scheduled sessions of a course to qualify for the completion certificate(s). If they are unable to attend a session for any reason, we will endeavour to offer an alternative slot to cover the topic in question, either virtually or in-classroom.

We are able to arrange transfers either from or to Heathrow Airport for delegates for an additional fee. To take advantage of this service, it is necessary to complete and return a transfer form at least four days prior to course commencement. Full details regarding this service can be found under the Information section of our website.

We strongly advise that each delegate should be covered with their own personal, medical and travel insurance for the duration of their stay.

For information relating to our visa policy, please refer to the following page: Visa Information

We are pleased to accept the following methods:

  1. International Bank Transfers. Payment should be made in Pounds Sterling to the account specified on the invoice (supplied along with registration/booking confirmation). Proof of payment should be sent to LCT for tracking purposes.
  2. Credit card. We are pleased to accept credit card payments and will issue instructions for online credit card payments.
  3. We also have a PayPal account and payments may be made to this account.

We regret that we are unable to accept cash or cheques. Please notify us of your preferred method of payment.

Delegates registered on any course can be substituted at any time without risk of a penalty. Such requests must be made in writing. Please refer to our terms and conditions page for more details.

We reserve the right to amend courses or the published programme, or to cancel any course at any time, and offer an alternative date, a full refund or credit, without liability for any consequential loss or damage.

Cancellations made at least four weeks prior to course commencement will qualify for a full refund of the course fees. We regret that a fee must be charged when confirmed bookings are cancelled or transferred to future dates and that change is notified to us within 2 weeks of the start date of the programme. A substitute may be notified but if a substitute cannot be found, refunds will be made. Please refer to our terms and conditions page for more details.

In the event that you have been less than satisfied with our services please let us know. All complaints, suggestions and feedback and are given serious consideration. We will, of course, endeavour to resolve your complaint as a matter of urgency but in the unlikely event that we are unable to resolve a complaint to your satisfaction please contact the British Accreditation Council โ€“ their details can be accessed at: BAC Complaints.

You can find our terms and conditions here – Terms & Conditions. In addition, we have a number of important procedures and policies relating to Attendance, Complaints, Recruitment, Equality and Diversity, these are available upon request.