Organisations don't underperform because of strategy. They underperform because of capability gaps — in their people, their teams, and the cultures that shape how work actually gets done. At Acudemy, our work starts from a simple premise: when you invest in the right skills at the right level, performance follows.

We are a UK-based professional training organisation established in 2014, with a track record of developing capability across technical, leadership and behavioural disciplines for over 300 organisations across the UK and internationally. We work with businesses and institutions to design and deliver learning that builds real, lasting competence in the people who drive performance day to day.

Our work spans payroll and finance, project and change management, digital skills, leadership and management, workplace wellbeing and continuous improvement. These disciplines reflect the breadth of capability that modern organisations need to function well, adapt quickly and sustain strong results. Every programme we deliver is built around practical application, because the measure of learning is what changes when people return to work.

We hold accreditations and partnerships with CMI, PRINCE2, AgilePM, Lean Six Sigma, CIPD, IAB, ITIL and Sage, and our programmes are designed to align with the real environments and pressures our clients face. Delivery is flexible — classroom, virtual, on-site or blended — shaped around your organisation rather than a fixed schedule.

What we offer

Technical and compliance capability — payroll, finance, HR and IT programmes that build precision, confidence and regulatory literacy across your teams.

Leadership and management development — practical programmes that strengthen how your managers lead, make decisions and create conditions for performance.

Digital and analytical skills — Excel, Power BI, AI literacy and broader digital capability built for the modern professional environment.

Behavioural and organisational development — DEI, mental health awareness, resilience and soft skills that strengthen culture, communication and team performance.

Why organisations work with Acudemy

Our clients include Barclays, BT, British American Tobacco, DFDS, FlixBus, Thames Water and the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), among many others across the public, private and third sectors. Our trainers bring direct industry experience alongside instructional expertise, and our programmes are consistently rated for the quality of facilitation and the practicality of what delegates take away.

We understand that a training investment only has value if it changes how people perform. That is the standard we hold ourselves to on every engagement — and why the organisations we work with continue to come back.

Our mission is to help organisations build the skilled, capable and confident people they need to perform and grow. Our vision is to be the development partner that organisations return to, programme after programme and year after year.

MCA Training International is part of the MCA Resources Group and an established international training and coaching organisation with more than four decades of experience across Africa, the Middle East, Europe and beyond.

At the heart of MCA's work is a clear belief: sustainable performance begins with character. In industries where the stakes are high, where a decision can affect patient safety, financial integrity, regulatory standing, or the lives of people on the ground, the quality of leadership is not a peripheral concern. It is the single greatest determinant of whether your organisation performs, retains its best people, and builds a culture that endures.

Leaders who invest in developing their people do not just improve performance. They reduce the cost of poor leadership, accelerate the development of the next generation of talent, and build organisations that are genuinely resilient in the face of complexity and change.

The Business Case for Character-Based Leadership

Poor leadership is expensive. It drives talent out, erodes trust, creates compliance risk and undermines the cultures that organisations spend years trying to build. The organisations that outperform their peers over the long term are not simply better resourced or better structured. They are better led.

MCA's work exists to close that gap. We develop leaders who make better decisions, build stronger teams, retain top talent and deliver results that compound over time. For CEOs, CHROs, Managing Directors and business unit leaders, this is not a training investment. It is a strategic one.

Who We Work With

MCA has worked with more than 200,000 individuals across 500+ organisations globally, spanning some of the most demanding and high-stakes industries in the world. We work directly with C-Suite executives, Managing Directors, Chief HR Officers, Heads of Talent and Development, and the senior leaders who understand that the quality of leadership in their organisation is ultimately their responsibility.

In pharmaceutical and life sciences, we work with organisations where ethics, compliance and the quality of human judgment carry the highest possible consequences. Our clients in this space include Novartis, Merck Sharp and Dohme, and Takeda Pharmaceutical. For senior leaders in this sector, the question is not whether leadership quality matters. It is whether your organisation is developing the kind of leaders who can uphold rigorous standards under regulatory pressure, lead cross-functional teams through complexity, and build cultures where accountability and patient-centricity are embedded deeply enough to withstand scrutiny at every level.

In financial services and banking, our track record is extensive. We have partnered with Standard Bank, Nedbank, Stanbic Bank, Ecobank, Kenya Commercial Bank, United Bank for Africa and many others. In this sector, the cost of poor leadership shows up in client attrition, compliance failures, talent loss and cultures where accountability is inconsistent. Character-based leadership development directly addresses each of these risks while building the kind of organisations that attract and retain the best people.

In insurance, we have worked with Sanlam, Hollard, Prudential Life Assurance, Metropolitan Life and NICO Holdings among others. For senior leaders in this sector, where trust is the foundation of every client relationship, the character of your leaders is not a soft consideration. It is a commercial one.

In management consulting and professional services, we have partnered with Deloitte and PricewaterhouseCoopers. In firms where the product is the quality of your people, leadership development is not a support function. It is core to your value proposition, your ability to retain top talent, and your capacity to grow.

In construction and engineering, where safety culture and on-the-ground leadership directly determine both human and commercial outcomes, we bring a practical, results-oriented approach that resonates with leaders who measure success in the real world. And across energy, mining, telecommunications, international development and beyond, our work reflects one consistent principle: wherever people lead other people, character determines outcomes.

Our Approach

We do not deliver generic training programmes. Every engagement is designed around the specific context, culture and strategic priorities of the organisation. We work with senior leadership teams to understand what is at stake, what the current gaps are, and what kind of leadership capability the organisation needs to build in order to deliver on its ambitions.

Our programmes are delivered through practical training, facilitated learning and executive coaching, and they are designed to produce measurable, lasting behavioural change at every level of the organisation. We hold ourselves accountable to the same standards we develop in others.

Our character-based approach enables organisations to navigate complexity, lead through change, and build cultures that endure across teams, functions and generations. We do not believe in quick fixes. We believe in developing the kind of leaders whose influence outlasts any programme, initiative or organisational cycle.

What We Offer

• Leadership Development Programmes rooted in character, values, integrity and personal responsibility, tailored for regulated, high-stakes and high-performance environments

• Executive and Leadership Coaching for sustained personal and professional growth at every level of leadership

• High-Performance Team Development that builds the trust, accountability and cohesion that drives exceptional team results

• Organisational Culture Work that aligns people around shared purpose and values that translate into measurable everyday performance

• Specialised Leadership Programmes covering leadership under pressure, ethical decision-making, leading through change, resilience and managing compliance-driven environments

• Strategic L&D Partnership for organisations seeking a trusted external partner to design, deliver and embed leadership capability as part of a long-term people strategy

Why Senior Leaders Choose MCA

• A character-first leadership philosophy that addresses the root cause of underperformance, talent attrition, compliance risk and cultural drift

• Proven impact across 200,000+ individuals and 500+ organisations, from large multinationals to regional leaders across Africa, the Middle East, Europe and beyond

• Real credibility in regulated and high-stakes industries, with clients including Novartis, Merck Sharp and Dohme, Takeda, Standard Bank, Nedbank, Sanlam, Deloitte and PricewaterhouseCoopers

• Programmes designed around your organisation's specific context, culture and strategic priorities, not off-the-shelf solutions

• A practical, results-oriented approach focused on long-term performance and sustainable culture rather than short-term fixes

• Flexible delivery across in-person, virtual and blended formats, built to fit the realities of complex, fast-moving organisations

Our Mission and Vision

Our mission is to equip people, leaders and teams with the character required to create high-performing cultures and deliver exceptional organisational performance. Our vision is to leave a lasting legacy by developing leaders who positively influence organisations, industries and generations to come.

Welcome to New Results

New Results exists for ambitious organisations that want to improve their performance. Whether that is in their leadership capability, improving management approaches or addressing the thorny issue of sales and service into their clients.

We work with organisations who want a shift in how their people think, behave, and succeed.

New Results brings a refreshing, evidence‑driven approach that blends psychology, coaching, and commercial know‑how into practical programmes that actually change outcomes. We do this through “discovery led” learning that focuses on creating actions for individuals, teams and the whole organisation.

We are focused on helping teams build confidence, develop capability, and deliver measurable improvements that stick long after the workshop ends.

We don’t deliver generic courses or off‑the‑shelf content; instead, we get to know your business to really understand what’s blocking growth, what motivates your people, and what your customers really value. This insight shapes tailored development experiences that transform the way individuals lead, collaborate and engage clients.

Working with New Results feels less like hiring a training provider and more like gaining a trusted partner who’s as invested in your success as you are. We are here to support, challenge, guide, and inspire your teams to achieve their own New Results.

We specialise in short, intensive training designed to help professionals, entrepreneurs, and career changers gain practical, job-ready skills—fast. Our one-day crash courses focus on real-world results, with content that’s up to date, hands-on, and immediately applicable.

Each course is led by an experienced freelance trainer and built around practical tools and techniques you can start using right away. From AI-powered content creation and workflow automation to digital marketing, graphic design, and business startup strategies, our courses are crafted for busy learners who want impact without long-term commitment.

We use freely available or low-cost tools wherever possible, so you can continue your journey without expensive subscriptions. Whether you're starting a new business, upskilling for a promotion, or simply trying to work smarter with AI, you’ll find practical solutions you can trust.

To support your progress, we also offer:

Free live introduction sessions

Monthly toolkits with curated tools and templates

Email-based mini-courses

Optional follow-up and review sessions

Training categories include:

AI & Automation

Digital Marketing & Content Creation

Adobe & Design Tools

Business Startup & Growth

We keep our group sizes small so you get the attention you need—and the results you want.

Our work is designed for companies experiencing communication breakdowns, cross functional friction, weak follow through, or inconsistent leadership habits that are affecting performance.

How are we different? We stay with your team for 90 days after training to help the learning become behaviour, keep alignment visible, and support people through the real situations where change is most likely to break down.

Rather than delivering generic training, we focus on practical solutions that improve leadership clarity, strengthen manager effectiveness, and support better execution across teams.

A signature offering is the Execution Friction Sprint for Managers, a focused intervention designed to help organizations quickly identify leadership and communication gaps, strengthen manager habits, and create a practical roadmap for improved follow through and alignment.

Areas of focus: Leadership communication, manager effectiveness, cross cultural leadership, team alignment, organizational change, executive communication, decision making, and leadership clarity.

Calvyn Lee is a seasoned digital marketing practitioner since 2007, spanning the evolution from the early “internet marketing” era to today’s full-fledged “digital marketing” landscape. As a MDEC’s certified eUsahawan trainer, an HRD Corp-accredited trainer, and a university lecturer in digital marketing, Calvyn brings both practical expertise and academic insights to his training sessions.

Calvyn’s credibility is further reinforced by his online presence: a Google search for “digital marketing trainer” consistently places him at the top of search results, making him a Google-recommended digital marketing trainer. This also highlights his strength in SEO, demonstrating his ability to achieve high search engine rankings, a skill he shares with his participants to help them succeed online.

His hands-on experience, combined with his ability to stay ahead of digital trends, empowers participants to apply actionable strategies that deliver real results.

Corpoladder, a subsidiary of Laddercomp FZC, offers cutting-edge corporate upskilling services designed by industry experts. They specialize in AI innovation, sustainable ESG practices, and leadership development to enhance organizational performance and employee skills. Their courses are tailored to ensure continuous growth and measurable improvements, aiming to transform organizations into innovative leaders in their industry. Corpoladder focuses on providing strategic training solutions that deliver tangible results.

GATEWAY was established in 2018, specializing in providing exceptional organizational talent management and leadership development services. Since our inception, we have been mission - driven in assisting numerous enterprises, overcoming one challenge after another in organizational management and talent development. We have successfully expanded from the domestic market to countries such as Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Dubai, and Germany.

Over the years, GATEWAY has evolved from a startup to an influential consulting firm in the industry, serving clients that include multinational corporations, Fortune 500 companies, state - owned enterprises, medium to large private enterprises, and publicly listed companies.

We remain committed to offering customized organizational development and talent management consulting services, helping businesses unlock the potential of their talents at every critical juncture, driving efficient organizational operations, and supporting Chinese companies in achieving success in the global market. With a global perspective and localized delivery capabilities, we strive to provide high - quality services and become the preferred long - term partner for our clients in the field of management consulting.

Your trusted HRD Corp certified training provider in Malaysia, specializing exclusively in Project Management, Agile, and Scrum.

In partnership with a PMI® Premier Authorized Training Partner (ATP), we deliver official certification courses taught exclusively by PMI® Authorized Instructors. Master globally recognized skills with our key offerings:

• PMP® (Project Management Professional)

• PMI-ACP® (Agile Certified Practitioner)

• CAPM® (Certified Associate in Project Management)

Choose your learning style: interactive physical classes in Kuala Lumpur, live online sessions, or e-learning. All our PMI courses are 100% HRD Corp claimable, ideal for both individuals and corporate teams.

Ready to lead successful projects? Visit our website for the full course schedule or contact us today!

Powercall Global Training, with 25 years of experience, offers industry-leading training courses focusing on enhancing communication, business, and sales skills. Led by head trainer Anthony Maddalena, the company provides tailored training for all organizational levels, from board directors to individual sales teams. They offer flexible delivery options including online, in-house, and public workshops in London. Powercall Global serves businesses of all sizes and industries, ensuring improved skills and performance for employees through CPD-accredited courses, with a strong commitment to customer service.