A Stoke-on-Trent training provider with a mission to deliver practical, no‑nonsense health and safety training has made The Bridge Centre its home since launching in 2022.
You Can Do It Training (YCDI) set up in September 2022 with a clear vision – to offer high‑quality, experience‑led courses delivered by trainers who have spent decades working in real‑world environments.
The team were then keen to find a perfect new location to be based, and that’s where The Bridge Centre came in.
Jon Taylor, Managing Director of YCDI, said: “For a training provider, the venue is as important as the course itself. Delegates need a professional, well‑equipped space that sets the tone from the moment they walk in. For YCDI, finding The Bridge Centre felt like more than a practical choice — it felt like the foundation they needed to build the business they had in mind.
“The location works, the rooms are set up properly for training, and the facilities are reliable. When someone arrives for an IOSH course or a CITB refresher, they need to feel like they’re in a serious learning environment — and that’s exactly what The Bridge Centre offers.”
The team highlighted several reasons the venue continues to work so well for them, including the training rooms being spacious and flexible and perfect for courses, as well as the on-site parking being a genuine advantage for delegates.
But it’s the atmosphere that stands out most. “It’s professional without being cold or corporate,” added Jon. “People feel comfortable here, and that makes a real difference to how well they engage in training.”
YCDI had used The Bridge Centre long before the business officially launched, delivering training in previous roles. That familiarity gave them confidence that the venue wasn’t just visually appealing — it was backed by a team who understood what training providers need to run smooth, stress‑free courses.
Beyond day‑to‑day training, the company also sees The Bridge Centre as an ideal space for larger events, CPD sessions and specialist workshops. YCDI regularly delivers Building Safety Act 2022 awareness sessions for building managers and maintenance teams, and the flexible rooms at the Centre allow them to run these comfortably, with space for presentations, group discussions and practical learning.
About You Can Do It Training
YCDI is an accredited, ISO 9001‑certified health and safety training provider based in Stoke‑on‑Trent. Their trainers are Chartered Members of IOSH (CMIOSH) with more than 30 years of hands‑on industry experience — not career trainers reading from a script, but professionals who have worked on sites, in facilities and across high‑risk environments.
They deliver a wide range of courses including CITB (HSA, SMSTS, SSSTS), IOSH Managing and Leading Safely, First Aid, Manual Handling, Working at Height, Fire Marshal and more. Their clients span construction, facilities management, logistics, care and other sectors where compliance and competence are essential.
With a pass rate above 99% and a 4.9/5 rating from over 1,700 independent reviews, YCDI has built a strong reputation for training that is practical, engaging and effective. They also offer a free Learning Management System for clients spending over £4,000 per year, helping businesses track training records and renewal dates with ease.
YCDI delivers open courses across Stoke‑on‑Trent, Wigan, Lichfield and Rugeley, as well as in‑house and on‑site training throughout England, Scotland and Wales.
Anyone wishing to learn more or book a course can visit www.youcandoit.training.
Pictured below are Shaun Blakemore, YCDI Director of Training and a group on a recent training course.
