2. We believe in providing fresh and up-to-date information with real industry and
workplace relevance. Our aim is provide top-notch training at reasonable prices
and with small class sizes as standard.
We firmly believe in a holistic approach to education and want to provide people
with the necessary skills, knowledge and confidence to be productive and creative
or find gainful employment in the events and media industries.
If you have specific queries, want us to send you more information or wish to chat
about building a specific educational framework for your organisation or venue
then don’t hesitate to call or drop us an email.
Cortex Training London is a training centre
specialising in live events, audio production,
media and vocational courses
Live sound and events
Our industry background puts us in a
good position to be able to offer courses
full of relevant skills to get you ready for
work in this ever-burgeoning industry.
Audio production
Whether you see yourself in the studio
or on stage we have a number of
courses to interest you. Our tutors have
a wide-ranging skill-set which crosses
many genres and disciplines.
Creative media
The UK is one of the world leaders in
creative media and our introductory
courses can get you creating, editing
and publishing your own media projects
in next to no time.
Vocational training
We run courses which give substantial
support to existing skill-sets and which
aim to transform you into a great
candidate for your ideal job role.
What we specialise in
3. AV software training
• Introduction to Resolume Avenue
Real-time video mixing,
compositing and processing for
live shows
• Q-Lab for live events
Learn how to use Q-Lab video in
detail, focused on techniques for
live events
• Architectural video mapping
Video mapping for beginners –
break out of the box!
• Programming in C
Learn basic C programming and
how to code in an AV environment
Event training
• AutoCAD for events
Learn how to use AutoCAD to
design your next event
• Introduction to basic AV
Essential AV topics, from aspect
ratios through to reducing
feedback
• Introduction to event electrics
Learn about single and three
phase power, generators, health &
safety and problem solving
• Introduction to event management
Writing an event plan, licencing,
event infrastructure and
programming
• SketchUp for events
Learn how to visualise event
layouts using SketchUp
Music production
• Ableton Live (one-to-one training)
Custom and modular training with
an experienced electronic music
producer
• Introduction to live performance
An overview to the many ways
you can use Ableton Live for live
performance
• Introduction to Reaper
Get started with using this
powerful and flexible DAW that
rivals Pro Tools
• Track surgery
Bring in your troublesome
production projects and be shown
how to improve them by our skilled
tutors
Pro audio
• Introduction to live sound
The basics of sound engineering
for events
• Live mixing
Learn to mix a live band like a pro
• Sound system operation
Learn how to set up, tune and
operate sound systems for live
events
Our short courses
4. Personal and business
development
• Business start-up crash course
Learn how to start a business,
write a business plan and start
trading
• Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
Get to grips with these essential
tools
• CV writing and interview skills
Hone your CV and make a great
first impression
• Public speaking
Learn the tricks of the trade and
become confident at public speaking
Photography
• Photography for beginners
A crash course to get you started
with photographic techniques
• Product photography
Gain skills in product photography
• Portrait photography
Learn the art of the portrait
photography
• Photographic studio lighting
Learn studio lighting techniques to
enhance photographic sessions
Media software training
• Introduction to Adobe InDesign
Start creating eye-catching
documents for print and screen
• Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
Learn the ropes of the most widely
used image editor
• Introduction to Adobe Premiere Pro
Find your way around this non-
linear video editing application
• Introduction to Adobe After Effects
Composite video, create motion
graphics and produce special
effects
“The Training was really helpful, the tutor
was excellent and I now feel much more
confident to operate shows at Pop Brixton”
Ewan Smith
Duty Manager, Pop Brixton
Our short courses
5. CASE STUDY
Introduction to basic AV at LGA
Many venues rely on their existing in-house staff
to setup and manage the installed AV equipment.
However, many of these staff members learn on the
job and don’t have any background in AV.
We work closely with venues to design a custom AV
course which is concise enough to centre around the
specificneedsofthevenue,butalsodetailedenoughto
actually provide some real CPD (Continuing Professional Development) to staff members.
Our session at the LGA was a great success with attendees feeling that they came away
with a good set of working knowledge and new found confidence in their AV abilities.
Our tutors know their respective fields inside and out and tailor the difficulty level of the
teaching appropriately.
“The course and
course materials were
excellent, we found it
very informative and
the information was
very useful”
Eileen Fahy – Venue Manager
Local Government Association
Our trainers and mentors are all DBS
checked, have a long history of working
in their respective fields and are keen to
share their skills and knowledge.
We only want to deliver relevant training
and build skills that can lead directly
to employment opportunities – so all of
our tutors are active in their respective
industries.
We also recommend our staff as speakers,
workshop leaders or guest lecturers.
We run most of our courses at Oxford
House in Bethnal Green – situated in the
bustling heart of London’s East End with
excellent transport links. Alternatively,
we can offer in-house training or bespoke
courses at your venue, office or studio.
If you have specific queries, want us to
send you more information or wish to
chat about building a specific educational
framework for your organisation or venue
then please get in touch via phone or
email.
Our tutors and venues
6. Cortex Training London is the trading name of The Production Lab LTD – company number 9514182
CASE STUDY
Technical Event Production and
Health & Safety for A New Direction
We were contracted by the charity A New Direction to
work with a group of young adults and train them in
technical event production and health and safety.
The students were given a brief by AND to create an
event over a 5-6 week period that would require a
design team, artist liaison, marketing and technical
team.
We delivered training that covered audio engineering
skills, lighting design, PA setup, video mapping and stage management. This enabled the
students to be the technical crew for an event that was staged by a wider group involved
in the ‘Creativity Works: Live Events and Festivals’ programme.
“Cortex Training
London use their
expertise in events to
deliver exciting and
interesting training
and we will continue to
use them for projects
in 2017”
Oliver Benjamin – Programme
Associate, A New Direction
CONTACT US TODAY
020 8801 9005
sales@cortex-training.com
www.cortex-training.com
“The attendees were buzzing with
ideas after the training – the course
was interesting and inspiring”
Louise Barnwell – Project Manager
A New Direction
