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For over 40 years, Access Training has been helping people take the next step - whether that’s starting a career, developing new skills or growing a business.

Our Story

For over 40 years, Access Training has been helping people take the next step -whether that’s starting a career, developing new skills or growing a business. Based in Gateshead, we work with individuals and employers across the North East and beyond to deliver training that makes a real difference.

For over 40 years, Access Training has been helping people take the next step -whether that’s starting a career, developing new skills or growing a business. Based in Gateshead, we work with individuals and employers across the North East and beyond to deliver training that makes a real difference.

For over 40 years, Access Training has been helping people take the next step -whether that’s starting a career, developing new skills or growing a business. Based in Gateshead, we work with individuals and employers across the North East.

A new chapter with University of Sunderland

In 2024, Access Training proudly began a new chapter as part of the University of Sunderland family.

This exciting development brings together over four decades of trusted training expertise with the strength, resources and academic excellence of a distinguished UK university - creating even greater opportunities for learners, employers and communities across the region.

Meet our Management Team

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David Armstrong

Managing Director

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Sharon Wallace

Director of Training

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Andrea Walters

Director of Access Training

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Susan Miller

Commercial Director

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Bethany-Claire Whittle

Marketing Manager

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Valerie Green

Head of Business Development

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Kerry Burlison

Head of Partnerships

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Tracey Malkin

Quality Manager

Meet our Trainers

  • Management Team

Bethany-Claire Whittle

Marketing Manager

  • Management Team

Valerie Green

Head of Business Development

  • Management Team

Kerry Burlison

Head of Partnerships

  • Management Team
  • Training Team

Tracey Malkin

Quality Manager

Why choose Access?

See why so many learners and employers choose Access Training. Discover our results, real success stories, and what sets us apart.

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How to find us

Gateshead

Gateshead Skills Academy
8th Avenue, Kingsway South,
Team Valley
GATESHEAD
NE11 0JL

T: 0191 490 4646 – (select option 1)

E: hello@accesstraining.org

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Sunderland

St Peters Gate Site @ The University of Sunderland
Room 303 St Peter’s Gate
Charles St, Monkwearmouth,
Sunderland
SR6 0AN

T: 0191 490 4646 – (select option 2)

E: sunderland@accesstraining.org

W3W: ///loaf.beats.shop