Our Trainers

Simon Buehring

KnowledgeTrain owner and founder, Simon is a PRINCE2^® Trainer responsible for course design and noted for his calm and confidence building training style. Experienced across Europe, he also regularly trains in Czech republic and Lithuania. Simon has been a guest lecturer on the merits of PRINCE 2 in China. An experienced project manager working on notable projects for BBC, HSBC and IBM, he also brings a wealth of understanding and real world application to IT challenges, having made his way through the ranks to Technical Director. In an unwavering pursuit of quality course development he has now set his sites on MSP.

Alan Dismore

The breadth and depth of 25 years of involvement in project management afford you an audience with an accomplished trainer. Alan is a graduate of Imperial College, University of London and technical writer, managing both IT and engineering projects throughout his career. He has worked as a commercial pilot and flying instructor, and now uses his considerable enthusiasm to train PRINCE2 project managers.

Kobus Scheepers

A richly experienced project manager across the US, UK and South Africa, Kobus has managed global projects. An early career as a barrister and subsequent retraining in the IT sector has helped shape Kobus into an engaging communicator with much to offer those he trains. Familiarity with the challenges of institutional and large corporate projects adds a useful perspective to public and corporate delegates. Kobus brings the dedication & focus of a former Olympic Swimmer.

Alison Barnes

A superb record of 10 Years of blue chip company project management, leadership and design of training gives Alison a wealth of experience to draw from. A background in business analytics and IT for Cadbury Schweppes, United Biscuits and BASF ensures that Alison has unique insight into managing through many of the challenges facing you. Alison lives in Northwich, Cheshire, with her husband and two children. In her spare time she tries to keep fit by running and going walking and likes to relax with music, or a good comedy, and a glass of wine.