STL (Software Training London Ltd.)

STL: corporate training in Microsoft, management and professional development

STL, whose registered name is Software Training London Ltd., is a British training company based at Limehouse Basin, London. Its activity combines public face-to-face and virtual classroom courses, on-site training at the client's premises and bespoke programmes, delivered in London, across the UK and in more than 85 countries. The company presents itself as a learning and development solutions provider with over 500 courses, and previously operated under the name Best Training.

Course catalogue: Microsoft, office productivity and analytics

The bulk of the offering focuses on productivity and data analysis tools. The catalogue includes Excel pathways from beginner to advanced level, with specific modules on formulas and functions, advanced users, charts, forecasting and data analysis, pivot tables, PowerPivot, financial modelling and Excel for finance professionals. It also covers VBA at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.

In the Microsoft 365 environment, courses are offered in Power BI, Copilot, PowerPoint, Access, Word, MS Project, SharePoint, Outlook, Visio and Teams. Generative AI training includes Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot for Advanced Users, Microsoft Copilot Explained, Microsoft Copilot Engage, Microsoft Copilot Champions and ChatGPT courses aimed at professionals and decision-makers.

Professional skills, management and leadership

Beyond office productivity, STL offers personal and professional development programmes. These include courses on taking minutes, time management, organisational skills, negotiating, presentations, effective communication and building confidence and assertiveness at work. In the management area, it teaches introduction to management, managing remote teams, mentoring, managing change, leadership development, motivation and stress management. The offering is completed by training in sales and customer service, finance for non-financial managers, budgeting, project management —including Microsoft Project, Agile with Scrum Master and Product Owner, and PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner— and organising events with Eventbrite.

Formats and delivery methods

The company structures its training into public face-to-face and virtual classroom courses, closed group training, on-site training at the client's premises, online classroom and bespoke programmes. It also offers consultancy services, training needs analysis and IT rollouts. For public courses, the company states that they are never cancelled and that online rescheduling is possible with 24 months of post-training support. The catalogue also includes more than 70 eLearning courses available to individuals, businesses and resellers.

Methodology, follow-up and work culture

STL describes its approach around transparency, daily publication of reviews, delivering on promises, an open culture with autonomy and growth, and continuous improvement. The company states that it offers automated online systems covering the full client cycle, from enquiry and booking through to delivery, feedback collection and post-training support. It also mentions the possibility of arranging a trial session so that clients can experience its training method first-hand.

Metrics and ratings

The company publishes performance figures: 99.21% of training objectives met, 98.1% customer recommendation and 109,133 searchable testimonials. On Trustpilot it maintains a score of 4.9 out of 5 based on 2,532 reviews. Among the clients cited in its material is VISA Europe.

Presence and coverage

Based in London, STL delivers training at its own centres in the city, across the UK and abroad, including within the European Economic Community. The company reports activity in more than 85 countries and presents itself as a provider with global reach from its London base.

Location and contact

2nd Floor, CA House, 1 Northey Street, Limehouse Basin, London, E14 8BT, United Kingdom · Phone: 0207 987 3777