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Accelerated Learning, Memory & Mental Mapping Training 1 day

Learn practical memory skills you can use every day. Remember people’s names with ease. Use your creative imagination or mnemonics, and mental mapping, to learn and recall information. If you need to make group presentations, you would benefit and gain confidence from enhancing your learning and recall abilities.

Available as live online training via Microsoft Teams, or as bespoke in-house training tailored to your organisation.

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"The course was very useful, with many day-to-day examples and processes that can be applied to my role. The course book is very thorough. Trainer's presentation was thorough and well planned." - Victoria Jones, Thrive Architects
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Established 1997
6 CPD Hours
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Course Overview

What is Accelerated Learning, Memory & Mental Mapping Training?

We devote the whole morning to accelerated learning and memory training, with the intention of making your mind a more efficient learning machine. You will learn how to absorb, memorise and recall information with ease using the RAISE method (Repetition, Association, Imagination, Structure, Energy) and three proven mnemonic techniques: the chaining method, the number method and the method of loci.

The afternoon is devoted to mental mapping. You will learn how to organise information to solve problems, make decisions and make your ideas more understandable, learnable and practical through proper structuring. Mental mapping develops two complementary cognitive skills: analytical thinking (the dismantling of ideas into their component parts) and synthesis (combining facts to create useful knowledge). You will apply mapping techniques to real examples, including creative and strategic thinking challenges.

By the end of the day you will have a complete system for learning faster and thinking more clearly, supported by a written action plan and access to three months of free telephone coaching to help you embed what you have learned.

Core Skills

The Key Skills Covered

This course develops six practical skills that combine to make you a more effective learner and thinker. Each skill is based on established principles of how the mind perceives, encodes and retrieves information.

  1. 1

    Repetition

    Repetition is the mother of skill. Spaced repetition strengthens neural pathways so that information moves from short-term to long-term memory. You will learn how to structure your review and practice schedule to maximise retention with minimum wasted effort.

  2. 2

    Association

    The mind stores new information by connecting it to what it already knows. Deliberately forming vivid, memorable associations between new material and existing knowledge dramatically improves recall speed and accuracy.

  3. 3

    Imagination

    Imagination is the powerhouse of the mind. Encoding information as vivid, multi-sensory mental images engages a far larger area of the brain than verbal repetition alone, making memories stronger, more durable and easier to retrieve.

  4. 4

    Structure

    Structuring information into logical hierarchies and patterns before attempting to memorise it reduces cognitive load and reveals the relationships between ideas. Structure transforms a mass of disconnected facts into a coherent and memorable whole.

  5. 5

    Energy and Attention

    Memory requires mental energy. Managing your physical state, eliminating distractions and bringing deliberate, focused attention to learning tasks significantly increases the quantity and quality of information you can absorb and retain in a given period.

  6. 6

    Mental Mapping

    Mental mapping is a structured visual technique for thinking on paper. It allows you to analyse complex problems, synthesise information from multiple sources, generate creative solutions and communicate your thinking clearly to others.

Who Is This Course For?

Who Should Attend This Accelerated Learning, Memory & Mental Mapping Training Course?

Designed for anyone whose work requires applying knowledge to solve problems; if your role involves more than physical labour, this course will help you perform it better.

Managers and Team Leaders

Learn and apply new management knowledge faster, and help your team do the same.

Professional Specialists

Stay current in technical fields by acquiring and retaining complex information more efficiently.

Trainers and Educators

Understand how the mind learns so you can design and deliver more effective training.

Anyone Who Wants to Improve

If you want to think more clearly, remember more and learn faster, this course is for you.

Also highly beneficial for managers and team leaders who need to brief, train or develop their people; technical specialists who must stay current in fast-moving fields; and anyone preparing for professional qualifications or formal study.

Course Agenda

Accelerated Learning, Memory & Mental Mapping Training Course Details

AM

Morning Session • Accelerated learning, memory and mnemonic techniques

Discover how the mind perceives, encodes and retrieves information, then master the RAISE memory system and three proven mnemonic methods to absorb and recall anything faster.

Accelerated learning refers to a set of evidence-based techniques that help the mind perceive, encode and recall information with greater quantity, accuracy and ease than conventional study methods allow. Rather than re-reading notes passively, accelerated learners use active encoding strategies: forming vivid associations, imposing structure, using imagination and managing their mental energy. We open with a working model of memory (sensory, short-term and long-term) and explain the biological basis for each technique covered during the day. By the end of this module you will understand precisely why the methods work, not just how to apply them.
RAISE is an acronym that captures the five core principles of accelerated memory training: Repetition, Association, Imagination, Structure and Energy. Each principle addresses a different mechanism by which the brain forms and retains memories. The RAISE framework gives you a memorable checklist to apply whenever you need to learn something reliably, whether it is a person's name, a set of technical facts, a process or a new skill. We introduce each principle here and explore it in depth during the subsequent modules.
Repetition strengthens the neural pathways associated with a memory, moving information progressively from fragile short-term storage into durable long-term memory. However, not all repetition is equally effective. Massed practice (cramming everything at once) produces rapid but short-lived learning. Distributed or spaced practice (reviewing material at increasing intervals) produces far stronger and longer-lasting retention. You will learn how to design a spaced-repetition schedule for any material you need to master, and why even three brief reviews at the right intervals can replace hours of unfocused re-reading.
The mind does not store memories in isolation; it stores them by connecting them to what it already knows. The richer and more distinctive the connections you form between new information and existing knowledge, the easier the new information becomes to retrieve. We explore how to form vivid, deliberate associations using the method of chaining, in which a sequence of items is memorised by creating an imaginative story that links each item to the next. You will practise the technique on a real sequence of information and experience how quickly it becomes retrievable.
Mental images are processed by a far wider network of brain structures than verbal or written information alone. An image that is vivid, unusual, exaggerated or emotionally engaging is encoded more strongly and persists longer than a dry fact repeated many times. We examine why the imagination is such a powerful memory tool, and practise applying it through structured visualisation exercises. By deliberately making your mental images large, colourful, moving and multi-sensory, you can turn almost any abstract piece of information into something genuinely memorable.
Unstructured information is significantly harder to encode and recall than information that has been organised into a logical hierarchy or pattern. We explore how imposing a clear structure on material before attempting to memorise it reduces the number of discrete items the mind needs to hold, and reveals the relationships between ideas in a way that makes the whole more memorable than the individual parts. You will practise the principle of chunking (grouping related items under meaningful categories) and see how it transforms the manageability of large volumes of information.
Even the best memory techniques fail when the learner is fatigued, distracted or mentally depleted. Sustained attention is physiologically demanding, and the quality of encoding deteriorates significantly when energy is low. We examine the main factors that drain mental energy (sleep deficit, sustained screen time, poor nutrition, stress and passive learning environments) and the practical strategies that replenish and sustain it. Simple adjustments to how you approach learning sessions can produce immediate and measurable improvements in the quantity and durability of what you retain.
The chaining method (also called the link method) is a technique for memorising any ordered list by constructing a vivid, imaginative story in which each item in the sequence triggers the next. The more absurd, exaggerated or emotionally charged the connecting images, the more strongly each link is encoded. We work through a demonstration with a real list of items, then delegates practise the technique independently. The chaining method is particularly effective for memorising the steps of a process, the key points of a presentation or any sequence that must be recalled in order.
The number method (also known as the peg system) associates each number from one to ten with a rhyming or visual image (one = gun, two = shoe, three = tree, and so on). New information is memorised by forming a vivid mental image that links the item to be remembered with its corresponding peg. Because the pegs are already fixed in long-term memory, they provide reliable retrieval cues for new material attached to them. This method is especially useful for remembering numbered lists, priorities and any information where order matters.
The method of loci (also called the memory palace or journey method) is one of the oldest and most powerful mnemonic techniques, used by competitive memory champions to memorise hundreds of items in sequence. It works by mentally placing the items to be remembered at specific, familiar locations along a well-known route, such as the rooms of your home or the streets of your commute. Recall is achieved by mentally walking the route and noticing the item placed at each location. We demonstrate the technique, practise it with a real example and discuss how to build and maintain multiple memory palaces for different subjects.
PM

Afternoon Session • Mental mapping for analysis, synthesis and creative thinking

Learn to think on paper using mental mapping: a structured visual technique that develops analytical and creative thinking, clarifies complex problems and makes your ideas more understandable and actionable.

Mental mapping is a method of representing information visually, starting with a central idea and radiating outward through branching sub-topics and supporting detail. Unlike linear notes, a map preserves the relationships between ideas and allows you to see the whole picture and the individual components simultaneously. We begin the afternoon by demonstrating how a mental map is constructed, why the visual-spatial layout engages the brain differently from written prose, and what kinds of thinking tasks mental maps are best suited to. You will create your first map during this module and discover how quickly ideas and connections emerge once you begin working this way.
Effective communication, whether written, spoken or visual, shares the structure of a healthy tree: a clear central trunk (the main message), strong primary branches (the key supporting arguments or categories) and secondary branches (the evidence and detail). We show you how to apply this hierarchical structure to any communication challenge, from planning a presentation to writing a report to preparing for a difficult conversation. Structuring information like a tree before you write or speak dramatically reduces preparation time, improves clarity and makes your message easier for others to follow and remember.
Analysis is the act of taking a complex subject and breaking it down into its component parts to understand what it consists of and how those parts relate to each other. Mental mapping is a natural tool for analysis: you place the subject at the centre and branch outward to capture each component systematically. We explore how to use maps to analyse problems, processes, arguments and decisions, and how the act of mapping often reveals gaps, inconsistencies or overlooked factors that linear analysis misses. You will practise analysing a real challenge from your own work using a structured mapping approach.
Fusion mapping is the technique of combining information from multiple sources, such as a set of reading materials, a series of meetings or a body of research, into a single integrated map. Rather than keeping separate notes for each source, you build one master map that synthesises all the relevant information, reveals patterns and contradictions across sources and produces a unified picture of the subject. This technique is particularly valuable for research tasks, project planning and any situation where you need to make sense of a large and diverse body of information.
Mental mapping stimulates creative thinking by encouraging you to generate ideas freely, without the constraining structure of linear notes or formal outlines. Starting from a central challenge and branching outward in all directions, without censoring or evaluating ideas as they emerge, tends to produce a greater quantity and variety of ideas than conventional brainstorming methods. We explore how to use maps for divergent thinking (generating options) as well as convergent thinking (selecting and refining the best options), and how combining map branches from different domains of knowledge often produces genuinely novel solutions.
We conclude the content sessions by applying mental mapping to two of the most common and demanding cognitive tasks in any professional role: problem-solving and decision-making. For problem-solving, mapping helps you define the problem precisely, identify its root causes, generate potential solutions and evaluate each option against clear criteria. For decision-making, mapping allows you to capture all the relevant factors, weigh up competing considerations and arrive at a well-reasoned conclusion that you can explain and defend clearly. You will work through a real example using a structured problem-solving map.
The afternoon closes with a series of practical exercises in which delegates apply the full suite of mapping techniques to real challenges from their own work. Working individually and in pairs, you will create analysis maps, fusion maps and creative thinking maps, receiving feedback from the trainer and from your peers. The session ends with a structured action planning review: each delegate identifies the three specific ways they will apply mental mapping and memory techniques in the fortnight following the course, and commits to a date by which they will have done so. Three months of free telephone coaching supports implementation after you return to work.

Availability and Pricing

Delivery Options

Choose the delivery format that best fits your schedule and team.

All options deliver the same high-quality content.

Online Live Training

£350 +VAT

per delegate

Interactive live sessions delivered via Teams using our superior green-screen technology.

  • Same content as face-to-face
  • Learn from home or office
  • Delivered via MS Teams
  • Laptop or tablet with webcam
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Bespoke In-House

£2250+VAT

per training day

We come to you. Training delivered at your premises, tailored to your team's specific needs.

  • Your premises or online
  • Tailored to your organisation
  • Dates to suit your schedule
  • We can train in your timezone
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All Our Training Includes

Full 1 day of expert training delivered by an experienced trainer
CPD-endorsed course: 6 CPD training hours (plus 2-3 additional hours via post-course online learning)
Full digital interactive course notes
Official training certificate
Access to free additional training material via our post-course portal
3 months of free telephone coaching while you implement your learning

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You can book directly online via our course dates page, call us on 020 3856 3037, or make an enquiry and we will call you back. We accept payment by BACS, cheque or credit card. Once booked, you will receive a confirmation email with full joining instructions.
Yes. We can deliver this course exclusively for your team at your premises or online, on dates to suit you. Bespoke in-house training is priced per day rather than per delegate, making it cost-effective for groups of four or more. We can also tailor the content to address your organisation's specific challenges.
A mental map of a business problem might start with the problem statement at the centre (for example, 'Why is team productivity falling?'). Primary branches radiate outward to capture the main categories of potential cause: workload, process, communication, motivation and resources. Each branch is then subdivided further into specific factors. As you build the map, you begin to see which categories contain the most contributing factors, which areas overlap, and where the most productive interventions might be. The completed map gives you a structured, visual picture of the problem that a page of written notes rarely achieves.
A memory aid (also called a mnemonic device) is any technique that makes information easier to encode and retrieve by connecting it to something the mind finds more naturally memorable, such as a vivid image, a familiar location, a rhyme or a meaningful pattern. This course covers three types of mnemonic in depth: the chaining method (creating a story that links items in sequence), the number or peg method (associating items with pre-memorised number images) and the method of loci (placing items along a familiar mental journey). Each technique exploits different strengths of human memory to make otherwise difficult material reliably retrievable.
Yes, the training is highly interactive. Sessions include group discussions, exercises, case studies and individual action planning. The trainer actively teaches expert content rather than simply facilitating discussion, so delegates leave with structured knowledge they can apply immediately. The style is engaging and practical throughout.
Mastering a new skill requires five progressive stages: presentation (being shown or taught the skill), memorisation (encoding the key principles and steps so they are reliably retrievable), comprehension (understanding why the skill works and when to apply it), utilisation (practising the skill in real situations until performance improves) and personalisation (adapting the skill to your own style and context so that it becomes natural and automatic). This course accelerates the first two stages for any learning task, and the post-course portal and three months of free telephone coaching support the utilisation and personalisation stages once you return to work.
Delegates come from a wide range of roles and industries, but they share a common characteristic: their work requires applying knowledge to solve problems rather than simply performing physical tasks. Typical attendees include managers who need to learn and implement new approaches quickly, technical professionals keeping pace with fast-moving fields, trainers and coaches who want to understand how learning works so they can teach more effectively, and individuals preparing for professional qualifications or formal study. The techniques taught are equally applicable to personal and professional learning goals.

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  1. 1 Course Overview
  2. 2 Key Skills
  3. 3 Who Should Attend
  4. 4 Course Agenda
  5. 5 Delivery Options
  6. 6 Upcoming Dates
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"Course content was extremely interesting and very useful. The trainer's presentation was very good. The trainer clearly knows the subjects inside out and kept the classes attention throughout."

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"The content of the course was very good. It pulled together activities that we subconsciously carry out and put structure and logic on how to use this data in a productive way. The trainer was very professional and all aspects were delivered to the highest level."

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