Altar Training Academy
Take your social media skills to the next level with The Altar Training Academy. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine advanced strategies, our expert-led courses are designed to empower individuals and organizations to thrive in the digital age.
Why Choose Us?
We bring years of real-world experience in creating compelling, impactful online presences.
Our Academy isn’t just about theory—we teach proven strategies that deliver results. When you train with us, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to make social media work for you and your business.
Looking for something more specific? We also offer bespoke courses tailored to your goals and challenges, as well as private sessions for teams who want to learn together in a personalised, confidential environment.
Our Courses
- Social Media Basics for Small Businesses
- Linkedin Essentials
- Facebook & Instagram Advertising
- Content creation and social strategy
- Google Ads for Beginners
- Analytics: Tracking Success and ROI
"The social media training was really valuable to help our team gain knowledge on how to best promote our services and showcase the amazing work done across the city. The team at Altar were really knowledgeable and friendly. The workshops were fun, engaging and tailored to us. They got hands on helping us gain practical skills We would definitely recommend Altar for any organisations looking to use expand their knowledge on social media."
Say hello to the newest member of our Employee-Owned Trust, Client Account Manager Rachel.
Bringing a wealth of experience from luxury retail and business advertising, Rachel joined us last year after taking a short career break to raise her young family. In just 12 months, Rachel has become an essential part of our team, managing projects for clients including Fairmont St Andrews, Carnousite Golf Links and Stargazey Spirits while working towards her BA in Digital Marketing & Business Management at Abertay University.
Reflecting on her first anniversary with us, Rachel said:
"Taking up a position with Altar last year was a leap into the unknown, but from day one the team made me feel so at home and part of something bigger.
“It’s been an incredibly rewarding journey so far, filled with learning, growth, and collaboration – made even better by an inspiring team supporting me. Becoming a co-owner has been the cherry on top, and I’m looking forward to many more years to come.”
In November we celebrated our own milestone, Altar`s third anniversary as an Employee-Owned Trust. As one of the first creative agencies in the country to make the transition, the change has not only supercharged our collaboration and sparked fresh creativity, but ensured our team is as committed to our success as we are to theirs. ✅
#EOT #EmployeeOwnedTrust #EmployeeSpotlight #OurTeam #WorkplaceAchievement #CreativeAgency #DundeeCreatives @carnoustiegolflinks @fairmontstandrews @wreckingcoast @abertayuni
First week back and we’re wasting no time!
Our team has been on the move across Dundee, Perth, Manchester, St. Andrews, and Glasgow, connecting with clients and laying the groundwork for a great year ahead. From refining strategies to shaping creative concepts, we’re geared up to make this year one to remember.
Is 2025 the year you refocus, explore new ideas, and take your business to the next level? Together, we can make it happen. Send us a DM.
#creativeagency #dundeebusiness #glasgowbusiness #branding #communications #webdesign
From concept to completion, we’ve been deep in the action relaunching Dundee Leisure & Sport as Active Dundee. The city’s leading provider of sport, leisure, and wellbeing services, we’ve reimagined their brand, designed a dynamic new website, and crafted a communications strategy to connect and inspire the community.
✔️ Developed a bold, new brand identity, including logo and marketing materials.
✔️ Designed an engaging, interactive website with compelling, mission-driven copy.
✔️ Directed creative video and photography to capture the essence of the brand.
✔️ Amplified the launch with targeted PR and organic social media campaigns.
✔️ Delivered social media training to empower key team members.
Every step of the way, we’ve worked with Active Dundee, building a brand that encourages everyone to connect, move, and thrive.
@activedundee #creativeagency #clientwork #dundee #dundeecreatives #dundeebusiness #webdesign #branding #communications #socialmediamarketing
Looking back to the start of 2024, we were three thriving consultancies, each a leader in our field. As we close out the year, we are now, one unified team, Altar - a bold, employee-owned powerhouse with a shared vision for the future.
This year, we’ve put in over 50,000 creative hours, brought more than 1,750 projects to life and partnered with 300 incredible clients. From hitting 1 million views on TikTok across their accounts, to driving 35 million Google ad impressions, it’s been a year of big ideas and even bigger results.
Coming together as one has transformed not only us, but what we can achieve – and we’re just getting started. From all of us at Altar, Happy Hogmanay and here’s to extraordinary 2025.
What better way to kick-off the new year than to ‘Bring in the Bells’.
As the year comes to a close and we launch into 2025, our latest project with long-time client, Bells is lighting up 18 digital-screens across Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Dundee, celebrating the nation`s favourite pies.
Promoting three Scottish icons, the screens will spotlight Bells Hogmanay and Aberdeen Angus Steak Pies, before moving on to their legendary Scotch Pie in January.
From concept and design to the final digital execution, we`ve created a campaign that puts eyes on the pies across Scotland`s busiest screens.
@bellspies #clientwork #creativeagency #agency #digitalscreens #hogmanay #hogmanaypies #bellspies
This year, we’ve pushed boundaries and raised the bar - both as an agency and for our incredible clients.
🚀 Named Great Place to Work’s Best Workplace in Scotland for Advertising, Media & Marketing, and 3rd in the UK.
🚀 We were also recognised as their 32nd Best UK Workplace for Wellbeing, 34th Best UK Workplace for Women, 37th Best UK Workplace for Development and amazingly, 52nd Best UK Workplace Overall.
🚀 Finalists in the 2024 Courier Business Awards for our work with Gin Bothy.
🚀 Designed Edinburgh Airport`s Edinburgh Gin Boutique Store for Ian MacLeod Distillers, winner of the 2024 DFNI "Best New Store".
🚀 Partnered with Gin Bothy’s Gunshot Whisky on a creative launch, with the spirit securing a Silver Award at the International Wine and Spirits Competition.
🚀 Boosted Wrecking Coast Spirits’ social media engagement, driving votes that helped them take home a Bronze Modern Gin Award at this year’s Gin to My Tonic Awards.
A year full of hard work, creativity, and incredible achievements - made possible by a team who truly care about our clients and their business.
#greatplacetowork #creativeagency #workplacewellbeing #workplacedevelpment #workplaceawards #clientwins #clientawards #agencywins #awardwinning @theginbothy @wreckingcoast @theiwsc @dfnionline @ianmacleodeu @edinburghgin @edinburghairport @thecourier.uk @gptw_uk @gunshotwhisky
Our Employee of the Month award shines a light on our team members who embody our core values. They are bold decision-makers who demonstrate respect and accountability, provide invaluable support, and celebrate every win along the way.
Our November winner was Senior Designer, Nick. Nominated for pushing the boundaries on client work and continuously refining his craft, Nick is always willing to support colleagues and share his knowledge.
It’s been over a year since we launched our Employee of the Month programme, and it’s become a key part of our culture. Recognising these wins energises our team, reinforces our values, and highlights the people driving our success. Here’s to another year of celebrating what sets our team apart.
#employeeofthemonth #creativeagency #workplaceculture #dundeebusiness #broughtyferrybusiness #glasgowbusiness #scottishagency #companyvalues
We wished Ian MacLeod `Bon Chance` at the Tax Free World Association Exhibition in Cannes with a one-of-a-kind exhibition stand, designed to showcase their brand’s essence and captivate an international audience.
From initial floor planning and 3D modelling to selecting materials, we showcased a captivating space that promoted their full product range while premiumising the stand`s overall look and feel. We also created a stunning outdoor area for Edinburgh Gin`s Terrace Bar, complete with eye-catching window graphics, and custom seating.
We’re also delighted to hear that the Edinburgh Gin Boutique at Edinburgh Airport, another one of our IMD collaborations, has just been named ‘Best New Store’ at the Duty Free News International 2024 Product Awards. C’est magnifique!
@edinburghgin @ianmacleodeu @dfnionline @tfwanews #clientwork #clientproject #dfniawards #tfwaexhibition
