“Daniel has the rare ability of being able to distill volumes of information into simple steps and then bring those steps alive.”

“This course has given me the confidence from giving just good advice to giving advice with a bit more oomph and confident reasoning behind it. I have come from a corporate world where I had a legal department to always rely on, as a HR Consultant this course has definitely given me more confidence in my ability.”

“Everyone should attend this course; managers and HR alike. The way the course and content are structured means it is appropriate for entry-level and experts alike! Highly recommended!”

“It’s amazing how Daniel manages to pack so much into two hour sessions – the content and delivery are so well pitched. If you want to know what employment law is about, this is the perfect course for you.”

“A great course, making the complex world of employment law much clearer, enabling me to respond to my clients’ complex people queries with renewed confidence, understanding and pragmatic advice.”

“Excellent Course.  Whether it is a confidence boost that is needed or reaffirming years of knowledge the course is pitched perfectly and inclusive to all.  Daniel and Jennie have done a fantastic job  in putting it all together.”

“The course has been so beneficial in understanding more of the risks involved in the day to day running in supporting an HR dept. So much I didn’t know and now feel much better equipped!”

“It is great to be able to use the information straight away after doing each module. Fantastic course and sorry it has to end. Both Daniel and Jennie have been excellent!”

“It gave me the confidence to realise that I can remember my employment law and now feel I could return to this area of work after a 12 year break”

“The course was very well organised and efficient. The course content was incredibly informative and well presented. The Q&A sessions and tutorials were further supportive to improve your knowledge, understanding and your retention. Amazing course.”

“An enjoyable run through employment law with a valuable link to current case law presented in a straightforward and understandable format.”

“The greater awareness of how day to day issues relate to the statutory provisions has been  excellent and invaluable.”

“My confidence around the application of employment law has greatly increased.”

“I have found the course invaluable.  It has brought all the strands of employment law together for me and I have learned so much.  Daniel is an outstanding presenter with the right amount of humour along the way.  I would highly recommend this to anyone in the world of HR!  Thank you.”

“If you need a practical, detailed and invaluable overview of all aspects of employment law then this course is right for you. This has been vital for me and worth every single penny, can’t wait to put the lessons into practice.”

“I enjoyed the course and found out lots of information that helps with day to day HR, not just the  employment law side.”

“This has been brilliantly pitched, a great balance between theory and practice, which is where Daniel excels above all others; this course should be part of CIPD qualification …”

“The VELA is a very efficient way to either learn more or review the knowledge you already have.  A great mixture of practical webinars together with case studies and tutorials – all overlaid with efficient administration.”

“I have been looking for a course like this for a long time. I read Employment Law books and this course has helped to bring my knowledge together. I would recommend going on (at least) the Premium package. I went back and watched the recordings again. I plan to do this in the future if I have any situations which come up at work! The tutorials also helped us to apply what we had learned in a safe environment with other students. Would recommend!”

“I very much enjoyed participating in the Virtual Employment Law Academy and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone involved in HR. The course has greatly expanded my employment law knowledge and is already proving hugely beneficial in my work with co-ops and community businesses.  The modules were well-structured and engaging, and I appreciated the opportunities to ask clarification questions.”

“I have really enjoyed the VELA, it’s been years since I studied for my CIPD and I have been managing with the odd webinar and legal briefing when things changed.  This was a great way to do a very thorough refresher (and update) for me. It was pitched at the right level for me as an experienced HR professional and delivered in a way that translated how the laws actually apply in everyday practice.”

“The VELA provided me with information that I didn’t know I didn’t know.  Having worked in HR for 25 years I thought that I had information about most topics, although some not in great detail, but this course provided me with topics that i had never come across before.  Daniel was informative, fun and quick to answer specific queries.  I would recommend this course to anyone in HR whether you’re new to it or have been doing it for years.”

“The course was extremely detailed. Daniel made the sessions energetic, interesting and methodical in the way it was delivered. As a solicitor wanting to recap on employment law I found it excellent. Would wholeheartedly recommend.”

“I found the course extremely helpful and would recommend it to anyone working in a relevant role. In particular, as an independent HR Consultant working alone, it’s been so useful – so much so that it really should be made compulsory! I only wish I’d done this course  years ago when I first started – but, it’s never too late to increase knowledge and most of all, confidence. 

Huge thanks to Daniel and to Jennie for everything – it’s made and will make such a difference to my professional career.”

“I feel privileged to have been given the opportunity to participate in this course and learn so much from Daniel.  I have appreciated his enthusiasm, commitment and humour in making this an enjoyable learning experience.  Having returned to an HR role after many years, the course has generally been very helpful and will give me confidence in my work.  Thank you for sharing your knowledge.”

“I joined on the premium level, having held an MA in HR which covered employment law back in 2005. Whilst I feel that I keep up to date with case law, I have found Daniel’s invaluable to not only reinforce what I already knew and give me the confidence when answering employment queries from clients, but I have picked up numerous other gems that I have called upon straight away whilst undertaking the course. Thanks so much Daniel as always”.

“As a HR Services Manager the focus of my role tends to lean towards Systems, Processes and Admin. This course has been a fantastic way to improve my Employment Law knowledge not only for my own development and interest but also to enable me to more confidently deal with internal queries in future.  Daniel was interesting and engaging throughout and I would have no hesitation in recommending this course to HR professionals at any level.”

“I thoroughly enjoyed the course, it was informative in an easy to understand way and at no point did I feel overwhelmed by the information.  It was pacey without being rushed or over laboured.  Daniel’s style  is relaxed and he took time to answer questions. and check that his explanations were clear and understood.   I feel much more confident in my ability to advise my organisation. Many thanks to Daniel and Jennie.”

“The [Virtual Employment Law Academy] was an invaluable course for me. There aren’t any other employment training courses which are even closely comparable. Daniel has an incredible depth of knowledge and made him the perfect teacher for this course. From the first session, I was able to approach my work differently and use my learning every day at work. The knowledge I have gained has helped me to advise vulnerable clients and explain their rights and how to move forward. This course is an absolute must for anybody dealing with employment law.”

“The course was excellent. I have looked around for specific employment law courses but found nothing suitable until Daniel ran the Academy. Put simply, I now know a lot more than I did [at the start] which will help me to be a much more informed and timely source of advice for our HR and business teams. Interesting, enjoyable and excellent value for money.”

“I joined the HR world in October 2021 and have been learning on the job since. Every day is a school day and being 6 months in, this course brought everything I have learnt together.  Daniel was engaging, creative and the finer detail of each topic gave me a methodical, yet clearer understanding as I continue my journey. ROLL ON NEXT YEAR!”

“A very good course which represents exceptional value for money. If you want an employment refresher – it’s ideal. If you want to learn more employment basics – it’s ideal. I have no hesitation in recommending this course – and I have not been paid to say this!”

“Although I couldn’t attend all the live sessions, the recorded videos that were uploaded shortly after were easy to find and great to catch up to. The course has been brilliant for me as an Independent HR Consultant to both confirm my knowledge and understanding, but also provide those refreshers and updates that we all need to ensure the advice we provide is accurate.  I would have no hesitation in recommending this course to anyone who deals with HR and employment law matters in their day to day job.”

“Daniel Barnett delivered the course in a clear, engaging and interactive way. The course is great value for money, and I really do feel that I have gained a solid understanding of some very important areas of employment law. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and I would recommend it.”

“I’ve used resources created and run by Daniel Barnett for a couple of years now and would highly recommend to any HR professional/TU Rep. He manages to deliver information at such a level and in such a style that makes it easy to absorb and retain plus the handouts make for great guides to refer back to.  Daniel covers a wide range of topics that anyone dealing with employment law matters would find very helpful and informative.”

“I really enjoyed the course and no matter how experienced you are in the world of HR you will pick up something new in every module.”

“The course is a good refresher for those of us who studied our employment law modules a long, (long) time ago. It was very much like being in a university lecture hall again. I would recommend this course to people who want to have a good grasp of the basics of employment law”

“This course is excellent for those who are new to HR and employment law. It covers both the practical and theoretical aspects, and is arguably more useful for HR professionals than a CIPD course.”

“This was a great opportunity to provide a structured refresher of areas that I knew about and to learn more about aspects that I was aware of but had less knowledge. The workbooks will be great for future reference.”

“I found the course really beneficial as a general refresher of employment law. I am a trained lawyer who gave up practicing law many years ago to look after my son whilst young. When he started school I started working for the citizens advice part time and had to refresh my knowledge of employment law whilst working for them. If this course had existed back then it would have been really useful to have done at that point.”

“This was a great overall Employment Law course. The workbooks and the textbooks were really helpful and are great reference points for the future. The case references are invaluable and really helpful to reinforce case advice. Daniel’s presentations are very clear and Jenny is amazing, too! John Sprack is so informative and the tutorials are a great benefit to reinforce knowledge. Thank you!”

“The course has helped me validate my knowledge but more importantly has helped me develop in areas I didn’t have much experience in. I have already started to share what I’ve learnt with my team and with my clients.”

“The course was so useful to have a refresher on employment law and has increased my confidence to advise my clients on where the risks lie for them.”

“After many years working in Employment Law, I came in wondering if there was anything I didn’t know, so gave it a go. I realised very quickly how much I had forgotten or indeed didn’t already know.”

“I started studying for the CILEX CPQ shortly before this course and Daniel’s concise explanations have really helped me get to grips with some of the more complex wording and given me a much better idea of how to translate the facts to relate them to real life examples.”

“The course was perfectly pitched for experienced HR professionals looking to gain a more in depth understanding of the legislation which underpins so much of our work. The course was concise, clear, fast paced and very well presented. The tutorials ensured we had an opportunity to reflect on the lectures and put it all into practice. Loads and loads of opportunities for questions! It has been brilliant – thank you.”

“For those wondering if they should pay for this course, don’t hesitate, it has supported me in the advice I provide and is a thoroughly helpful resource. Daniel is a excellent communicator or law and Jenny’s organisation is second to none.”

“It was exceptional in the way it was presented clearly and in detail with an opportunity to ask questions.  In my case it has been extremely complex working in HR in the care sector, even with over 20 years experience.  This course has been invaluable.”

“The course covers so much that is very relevant & useful to HR practitioners. It’s an extremely valuable refresher to those of us who qualified years ago!”

“The course was great, it’s a great reminder of things you know but have forgotten along with learning loads and loads of new information. Also it was so practical & pragmatic that I was able to use my knowledge immediately…..well worth the time and money!”

“As a recent graduate I have found that the Virtual Employment Law Academy is much more clear and concise than university lectures. The VELA dives into depth on the definitions and practicality of the laws surrounding employment law and I would strongly recommend it.”

“Very comprehensive and Daniel explains subjects clearly. There is a lot to take in but it is reassuring to have the workbooks and recordings to hand should I need them afterwards, and the Slack community was a great idea too. Content was really helpful to be able to advise clients going forward.”

“As a trade union officer I have found the course enormously helpful  I feel like I’ve done a condensed employment law masters course!  It has provided me with so much concrete evidence and hard facts to help me win for members in casework.  I am recommending this course to all my colleagues – so glad you will be running it again I expect you will be inundated with applicants.”

“This course is excellent. It has huge benefits from Daniel presenting but also from the other delegates. Great discussion, great questions and Fantastic value add. Well worth attending each time it runs!”