Courtenay Probert Email & Phone Number

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

As CEO of Learna since 2016, I have driven its growth to become a leader in online postgraduate medical education, achieving over 800% growth and delivering specialised programmes to healthcare professionals worldwide. Partnering with multiple UK universities, we validate over forty postgraduate programmes and empower more than 2,000 healthcare professionals annually, enhancing their skills to meet real-world healthcare demands.My strategic direction has been central to expanding… Show more As CEO of Learna since 2016, I have driven its growth to become a leader in online postgraduate medical education, achieving over 800% growth and delivering specialised programmes to healthcare professionals worldwide. Partnering with multiple UK universities, we validate over forty postgraduate programmes and empower more than 2,000 healthcare professionals annually, enhancing their skills to meet real-world healthcare demands.My strategic direction has been central to expanding Learna’s programme offerings, forging new university partnerships, and continually enhancing the student experience. By fostering an agile culture and proactively responding to industry needs, we have diversified our portfolio and strengthened our position as one of the UK’s Top 10 largest postgraduate medical schools, with a clinically-driven teaching model.In 2020, amidst the challenges of the global pandemic, I successfully led a Management Buyout (MBO), transforming Learna into a resilient and flexible hybrid organisation. This pivotal shift ensured business continuity while enabling support for a growing team of over 60 staff and 500 tutors worldwide. Our strong financial stewardship has led to maintaining a healthy EBITDA, and achieving VAT status recognition as a "College of a University" has further optimised fiscal efficiency.Our growth strategy focuses on expanding university partnerships, developing new, cutting-edge programmes, and creating accessible, flexible, and affordable online learning experiences for healthcare professionals worldwide. As we align with the ‘NHS Long Term Workforce Plan,’ Learna stands ready to play a critical role in upskilling the global healthcare workforce, meeting the increasing demands for high-quality medical education. Show less

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Wales

As the co-founder and CEO of iTutor, I co-established the company alongside my partner, Rachel, identifying a significant opportunity in the evolving field of online certification. Recognising a gap in the market for supporting PPC (Pay-Per-Click) managers seeking Google AdWords certification, we developed a comprehensive solution to meet this need.I played a key role in designing and developing our proprietary Learning Management System (LMS), to build a scalable and user-friendly… Show more As the co-founder and CEO of iTutor, I co-established the company alongside my partner, Rachel, identifying a significant opportunity in the evolving field of online certification. Recognising a gap in the market for supporting PPC (Pay-Per-Click) managers seeking Google AdWords certification, we developed a comprehensive solution to meet this need.I played a key role in designing and developing our proprietary Learning Management System (LMS), to build a scalable and user-friendly platform. Rachel led content creation, crafting exam preparation materials, and drove our marketing efforts to establish a strong market presence.Under our leadership, iPassExam experienced steady and sustainable growth, expanding our user base to over 60,000 PPC professionals worldwide, including many Google employees who utilised our platform for internal training. Our commitment to quality and adaptability allowed the company to thrive while delivering exceptional value to our clients.We achieved a consistent growth rate of 20%, demonstrating our ability to effectively manage operations remotely and maintain a high standard of service. My focus on technology and operational efficiency, combined with Rachel's strategic marketing, enabled us to maintain a streamlined team structure.iTutor (iPassExam.com) stands as a testament to my ability to identify market opportunities, build scalable technology solutions, and lead a focused, high-performing team to deliver sustainable growth in a dynamic, evolving sector. Show less

Cardiff, United Kingdom

As part of a dynamic management team, I played a crucial role in successfully securing a £1M contract with a leading pharmaceutical company. My primary responsibility was the development, deployment, and oversight of a comprehensive data collection platform for a pan-European clinical research initiative.Upon winning the contract, I assembled and led a technical team to build the infrastructure necessary for the platform, ensuring that every milestone and deadline was met. Given the… Show more As part of a dynamic management team, I played a crucial role in successfully securing a £1M contract with a leading pharmaceutical company. My primary responsibility was the development, deployment, and oversight of a comprehensive data collection platform for a pan-European clinical research initiative.Upon winning the contract, I assembled and led a technical team to build the infrastructure necessary for the platform, ensuring that every milestone and deadline was met. Given the complexities of healthcare data management, we achieved compliance with HIPAA and 21 CFR Part 11 regulations, upholding the highest standards of data security and integrity.The pan-European scope required careful coordination and on-site engagement with key pain centres across multiple countries. This included overseeing the localisation of data collection processes, driving adoption, and providing in-depth training to ensure successful platform utilisation across diverse sites.The project's success was underpinned by the collective expertise and dedication of the team, delivering a robust solution that met all technical and regulatory requirements, while fostering strong client relationships. Show less

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Joining OnExamination as CTO, I was tasked with stabilising and modernising its infrastructure, while assembling a strong technical team. After establishing the foundation for operational excellence, my contributions positioned me to lead the company through a pivotal phase as Deputy Managing Director under BMJ ownership.One of my most significant achievements was guiding the seamless integration of OnExamination into BMJ Learning, both technically and culturally. This process required… Show more Joining OnExamination as CTO, I was tasked with stabilising and modernising its infrastructure, while assembling a strong technical team. After establishing the foundation for operational excellence, my contributions positioned me to lead the company through a pivotal phase as Deputy Managing Director under BMJ ownership.One of my most significant achievements was guiding the seamless integration of OnExamination into BMJ Learning, both technically and culturally. This process required a delicate balance of maintaining the innovative, agile spirit of a smaller company while aligning with the brand values and operational standards of BMJ.On the cultural front, integrating OnExamination into BMJ required a focus on managing change effectively. I worked closely with team members to make them feel valued and confident in their roles throughout the integration. By fostering a people-first environment, I empowered teams to embrace change as an opportunity rather than a threat, encouraging their commitment to BMJ’s broader mission without losing the unique, entrepreneurial drive that had defined OnExamination.The integration presented an opportunity to capitalise on synergies between OnExamination’s innovative approach to medical education and BMJ’s market reach and industry reputation. I leveraged the BMJ brand to expand OnExamination’s market presence and access new audiences while ensuring that the core offerings of OnExamination remained competitive and distinct. This balance enabled us to grow the business and improve profitability.My leadership in this integration speaks to my ability to navigate complex organisational change, align technical strategy with business growth, and build the kind of trust and team culture that drives successful outcomes. Show less

Upon graduating from university, my wife and I founded MAWR, a web development company that marked my first venture into business. From the outset, I was hands-on in every aspect of the company, from sales and client relations to the design and development of our flagship product: a bespoke risk management web application commissioned by our first major client, Risk Monitor.Building and scaling MAWR from the ground up provided invaluable experience. I recruited and led a team of six… Show more Upon graduating from university, my wife and I founded MAWR, a web development company that marked my first venture into business. From the outset, I was hands-on in every aspect of the company, from sales and client relations to the design and development of our flagship product: a bespoke risk management web application commissioned by our first major client, Risk Monitor.Building and scaling MAWR from the ground up provided invaluable experience. I recruited and led a team of six, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritised both technical excellence and client satisfaction. My role was multifaceted, requiring not only a strong technical focus on developing robust software solutions but also the ability to navigate the challenges of running a growing business.A defining factor in our early success was the trust and confidence placed in us by the CEO of Risk Monitor. This relationship was instrumental in driving MAWR’s initial growth and laid the foundation for what has become a successful fire-risk company, built in part on the passion and dedication my team put into developing the initial version of their platform.This experience was foundational in shaping my leadership style, technological skill set, and entrepreneurial mindset. Leading MAWR taught me the importance of resilience, adaptability, and the ability to find creative solutions to complex problems—skills that continue to underpin my approach to business today. Show less