MKLC Training – Website, E-Commerce & Ongoing Support
MKLC Training is a UK-based provider of accredited online qualifications in teaching and assessment. When they approached Hot Lizard Designs, their existing website was outdated, hard to update, and visually inconsistent - having been patched together by different team members over the years.
They needed a fresh start. A modern, professional website that felt clean, light, and easy to navigate—one that would appeal to individual learners as well as larger organisations. On top of that, they needed e-commerce functionality to streamline enrolments and reduce admin time.
We got to work with full creative freedom. The homepage was turned around in just a couple of days to demonstrate what was possible. Inspired by their tagline "Education is a journey, and it STARTS WITH YOU," the design featured subtle travel imagery with pops of pink from their logo for brand consistency. We also integrated independent review software to build trust with prospective students browsing the site.
In 2019, we revisited the site with a fresh visual direction—switching from travel imagery to bold, abstract graphics using MKLC’s brand colours. We introduced a chat feature, refined course listings, and added a custom filter for their growing collection of Action Research projects.
Beyond the website, Hot Lizard Designs continues to support MKLC with updates, new course pages, PDF brochures that match the site’s design, and even helped kick off a podcast series based on their existing Action Research projects.
This long-term collaboration is a great example of how Hot Lizard Designs can evolve and grow with your business—bringing consistency across your digital platforms while making the tech side feel effortless.
Mega Menu Dropdown for Courses
As the number of courses increased over the years, it wasn’t feasible to have an extended dropdown menu.
A Mega Menu allows all of the courses to be displayed on desktop view, with a separate mobile menu display.
Action Research and Custom Filter
As part of the DET qualification, students must submit an Action Research project in their area of expertise / interest. These are interesting, in-depth research with evaluations and are published on the website with the student’s permission.
As there are over 120 projects, a custom filter has been applied to allow visitors to filter according to category and tags, or even search by author name.
We are now looking at creating a podcast using these projects to bring them to a wider audience.
Online Enrolments and Payments
All available courses are set up on the website and allow students to enrol and pay online. A custom intake / enrolment form along with SSL certificate and secure encryption means online purchase details are secure. Both MKLC Training and the student receive email confirmation, and the company then issues a paid invoice.
The AET course has various dates available - these are displayed in button format to make selection easier with a hover effect.
The company has also used the in-built discount codes and sale price features.
Custom Icons and Stock Images
Rather than using a standard stock image of a student, an abstract image that featured the black and pink of the company logo colours was sourced. This gives the site a more fluid appearance without looking washed out.
Custom icons allow visitors to instantly scan and recognise the benefits of learning with MKLC Training.
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“Very happy with website, attractive and brings in lots of business. Excellent value for money. Just what we need!”
Judith, Owner & Founder
MKLC Training, UK
Looking for a web design partner who grows with your business?
Your website shouldn't just look good today – it should evolve as your business does. MKLC Training started with a complete redesign, then returned for updates, new features, and ongoing support as their needs changed. That's the kind of long-term partnership we love to build.
Whether you need a fresh start or want to enhance what you already have, we'll create a solution that works for you now and adapts for the future.