We are Centre of Excellence,
Where e-Learning Becomes Life Changing
Over the last 12 years, we’ve been on a mission to empower and transform the lives of over one billion people globally, one course at a time. We wholeheartedly believe in the power of transformative education. We want people all over the world to experience the benefits of personal growth. It’s now the ambition of our CEO and founder, Sara Lou-Ann Jones, to positively impact the lives of1 billion people worldwide.
It’s our core philosophy that mental health and well-being are at the heart of successful personal development. For this reason, these themes underpin many of our courses. Our students’ confidence, self-esteem, and mental health often improve by completing our courses and expanding their minds.
With over 1,000 inspiring online courses to choose from, ranging from personal development, holistic health and wellness to history, business, and language courses, transforming your life and learning something new has never been easier. Our aim is to make learning affordable and accessible for all, allowing you to study on any device, at any time, anywhere.
We’re proudly helping people across the globe to develop their skills and learn new ones, empowering them to progress in their careers, start their own businesses, explore new ways of life, and live in the moment. All of our courses are fully certified and accredited. With a supportive online community of over 1.6 million customers spanning 150 countries, you’ll forge new friendships and connections through shared passions, enriching your learning journey.
Ultimately, we envision a world where education is a catalyst for personal and societal transformation. We want every individual to pursue their passions, unlock their full potential, achieve their goals, and make a positive global impact.
Our mission has already helped us reach people in the far corners of the Earth, and we’ve been featured in numerous publications for our work.
The Story of Sara Jones & Centre of Excellence
Affordable education for all!
We were founded by Sara Lou-Ann Jones in 2012 to bring affordable, accessible education to the world. Sara had always been an entrepreneurial spirit and started her first business at just 19 years old. Though her business ventures evolved, one constant is her love for self-development and mental well-being, and her passion for using holistic methods to tackle the different situations that life throws her way.
Prior to founding Centre of Excellence, Sara had been teaching classroom-based courses and staff training in businesses around NLP - Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Hypnotherapy. She taught the necessary tools and techniques to build confidence, overcome limiting beliefs, remove negative habits and phobias, and create a life that you love. She could see the incredible impact that these practices were having on her students, and she’d applied these same practices to her own life. However, she also understood how restrictive classroom teaching can be.
After finding herself in a difficult situation as a single parent with no money or support, Sara wanted a way of creating an amazing life for her baby boy. Knowing that we all find ourselves up against difficult situations in life, Sara came up with an idea to help people worldwide access affordable education based on increasing happiness, finding more daily joy, and upskilling. She used her passion for making a difference and her knowledge of helping people improve their mindset with tools and techniques to start Centre of Excellence.
Fast forward to today and Sara Jones is a mum of 4 and, as well as heading up Centre of Excellence, has over 16 years of experience as a therapist and trainer in the holistic health and wellness sector. She’s a proud ambassador and supporter of protection against online bullying and abuse, as well as the winner of 9 International Business Awards. Added to that, she’s established over 20 partnerships to bring free courses to charities and NHS Children’s hospitals, and is an advocate of giving back and making a difference via Tree Nation.
At the same time, we’ve helped over two million people worldwide in over 150 different countries to change their lives. From a start-up in a small living room as a single mum with no money, to a company that’s generated over £40 million in revenue since its conception, we’re now one of the biggest and most trusted online learning organisations in the world:
“Anything is possible if you believe in yourself and take action, life can be challenging for everyone at times, but there is always a way to make a positive change and to create more joy in your life.“Sara Lou-Ann Jones
CEO and Founder of Centre of Excellence
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Our Values
Our values serve as the compass that directs our mission and shapes our identity. They are more than just words on a page; they are the pillars upon which we stand, guiding every decision we make.
We’re passionate about making a difference. We’re on a mission to change the world - one course at a time!
We empower people to take charge of their education, use their knowledge to create more joy in their lives, and to promote positive change.
We’re supportive of all our learners, and we encourage our learners to be supportive of one another.
We’re inclusive across every area of our business, ensuring all our courses, collateral, and communications are created with inclusivity at the forefront.
We are utterly committed to these values, and we believe having these in place reflects our dedication to excellence and our unwavering belief in the positive impact education and empowerment can have.
Accredited courses trusted by millions worldwide
The first course we offered, and the one that started our incredible journey, was the Neuro Linguistic Programming course. This was the course that our founder, Sara, had been teaching in classrooms. Since then, we’ve added over 1000 courses across 30 categories to our collection. These range in everything from business and marketing and corporate wellness, right through to holistic health and psychic and supernatural.
The idea behind offering such a variety of courses is so that our students can develop in every area of their lives. Whether this be professional progression, improving their physical and mental well-being, trying out a new hobby, learning a new language, or gaining a better understanding of other people, we are a platform for full-scale personal development.
All our courses are created by field experts, guaranteeing our students a comprehensive and valued learning experience. And, to aid in long-standing development, some standard courses also have intermediate and advanced follow-on courses. This ensures our learners can gain valuable additional insights.
We strive to provide the highest-quality and most valuable courses possible, ensuring every course offers our community the skills and certifications needed to succeed in their chosen field.
That’s why we work with a number of high-quality associations.
Our Community
Over the last decade, we have fostered a diverse global community of learners, garnering over two million followers on Facebook and 80K study group members. And, our commitment to education doesn’t stop at the metaphorical classroom door…
We understand that learners flourish when they feel nurtured and supported. Because of this, we’ve created a Facebook Study Group where our students can interact with other learners and inspire one another. Two of our amazing learners even tied the knot in 2023!
We’ve partnered with four NHS hospitals to give free access to our wide range of Courses for Kids to help ill children who need extra support. We also work with the prison service, schools, women's refuge centres and lots of children's charities and we invite your ideas and suggestions for how we can all make a difference collectively.
We’re a company with a big heart - we love nothing more than hearing our students' stories of how they’ve used what they’ve learned in their course to go on to change their life. We’re here with you every step of the way.
We believe it’s this approach to online learning and personal growth that’s led to us being rated Excellent on Trustpilot by our community.
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Our Achievements
We’ve been pushing the boundaries of online education for over a decade. Our unwavering commitment has shaped the learning experiences of individuals across the globe.
Because of this, we’ve amassed numerous pieces of recognition and accolades. These accolades testify to our dedication to delivering transformative education and empowering our students to invest in their personal growth.
Interested in Partnering with the Centre of Excellence?
At the Centre of Excellence, we believe in the transformative power of education and its ability to make a positive impact on individuals and communities. We are always eager to explore new and innovative partnerships that align with our mission. Whether you are an educational institution, a businesses, or an individual passionate about fostering personal growth and well-being, we want to hear from you!
Please fill out the form below to connect with us. Your enquiry will be directed to our founder, Sara Jones. Together, we can create more opportunities for people to unlock their full potential and achieve their goals.
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