How it all started

Meet the Team

Optima, a self-reliant training company, has been in operation for over two decades. Our origins trace back to our affiliation with Sandwell Further Education College, situated in the West Midlands.

20+
Years training
17
Team members
2018
Optima since
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Our People

The people behind Optima

As a family business, we've built Optima on long term commitment, a strong sense of values and a personal touch that extends to both our team and our learners. It's that day to day cohesion between our tutors, support staff and centre teams working closely together that creates the trust, loyalty and stability our students feel from the moment they walk through the door.

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    James Harris

  • A man with ginger hair and blue eyes taking a selfie indoors, wearing a black shirt, with a blurred background that includes a mirror, a couch, and a window.

    Matty Vaughan

  • A man with short hair, a beard, and a mustache sitting inside a building, possibly near large windows.

    Piotr Mikolajczyk

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    Tara Campbell

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    George Georgiou

  • A young man with curly hair and a beard smiling at the camera, sitting indoors near a window.

    James Rose

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    Eric Russell Brown

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    Dawn Ellis

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    Les Rose

  • Danny Thomas

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    Aaron Rose

  • A young woman with curly hair pulled into a high ponytail with a scrunchie, smiling, wearing a black t-shirt that says 'JUST BE NICE' and a gray cardigan against a yellow background.

    Ellie Rose

  • A smiling man with short blond hair and a light beard, wearing a beige shirt, sitting indoors.

    Daniel Mason

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    Stephanie Whyte

  • A woman with curly brown hair and blue eyes sitting on a wooden bench outdoors surrounded by green foliage and colorful flowers, smiling at the camera.

    Jacqueline Smith

  • Demi Rose

  • John Foot

Our Journey

From Sandwell College to Optima Electrical Training: A Family Business Legacy

Approximately 20 years ago, Sandwell College underwent a restructuring phase that led to the closure of various 'trades' departments, a trend observed in many colleges during that period. In response, we decided to establish an independent electrical training company focusing on the adult sector and career changers. Over these years, the company has evolved and has gone by the name Optima Electrical Training since 2018.

Notably, Optima is more than just a business; it is a family business. This family-centric approach has played a crucial role in our success and has brought about numerous benefits. Family businesses are known for their unique strengths, such as long-term commitment, a strong sense of values, and a personal touch that extends to both employees and clients. These qualities have been instrumental in fostering a deep sense of trust and loyalty within our organisation.

Our expansion journey includes the addition of the London branch in 2018, Glasgow, and the latest addition of our Manchester branch in 2021. Remarkably, three of the original lecturers that were part of Sandwell College still actively work with Optima to this day. This continuity and dedication are testaments to the cohesion and stability that family businesses often bring to their endeavors. We take pride in our family heritage, which has allowed us to not only survive but thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of vocational education and training.

Come and train with our team

Speak to the Optima team about our electrical courses and which centre suits you best.

📞 0330 330 8489