Who are we at
Connect Training?
As the UK’s only virtual roleplay training platform, we know what works!
Connect Training is part of Connect Solutions Group, which is a family run business. Founded in 1993 by former Special Educational Needs teachers, who were frustrated that pupils who had additional requirements were struggling to access vital resources.
28 years later after the development of our sister company Connect Design, we were inspired to create the UK’s only virtual roleplay based training company. Connect Training employ over 30 members of staff, who have specialist knowledge and years of experience delivering Learning and Development solutions.
Our award winning training platform, C-Live has already proven a success in improving soft skills. It enhances organisations’ performance and operations by equipping workforces to be dynamic, resilient and efficient. It utilises the concept of gamification and simulation-based training to develop a trainee’s soft skills through engaging and experiential learning.
It is the perfect platform to practise all kinds of challenging conversations that could occur in the workplace, such as grievance meetings, return to work interviews and disciplinary meetings. We also offer bespoke scenarios tailored to your individual business requirements.
Our Leaders
We invest in our people, and believe in leading by example with a dedicated and passionate management team.

Sue Day
Founder & CEO

Michelle Gauntlett
Group Chief Operations Officer

Dave Lonsdale
Sales Manager

Kerry Donachie
Marketing Manager

Zarah Brooks
Lead Simulation Specialist

Christine Dee
HR Manager
We support organisations just like yours.
We have gone from strength to strength, building a client base of the UK’s leading organisations. We are proud to support some of the leading UK organisations, with ongoing virtual role play training and development within a variety of areas.
Our clients include:
- Hilton Hotels,
- The Co-Operative,
- The Department of Education,
- Bath Spa University,
- University of South Wale,
- Guide Dogs,
- NHS.
What We Do
Inclusion is still at the heart of everything that we do and we firmly believe that, with the correct resources, Everyone Can.

Soft Skills Development
We help to empower your people, building confidence and capability of vital soft skills to excel in their role.

Bitesize Online Learning
We have a variety of training courses to equip your people with valuble theoretical knowledge.

Virtual Role-play Training
Our virtual roleplay platform is like no other, marrying the advances in tech with human driven reasoning.
Let's Work Together!
If you have any questions that you want answering, contact us and we’d be happy to chat through how we can support you.