Search for a training course to help you gain new skills and start your ideal job. New course dates are added regularly.
Including Capital City Partnership's Vocational Training Framework (VTF). Free training giving industry-recognised qualifications and insight along with support to get a new job.
Interested in working in Retail or Hospitality? Start your career with our free Retail and Hospitality Academy.
Starts 11th of November 2024, apply now!
Hear from Fort Kinnaird employers about their career journeys and what advice they’d give you when applying for retail or hospitality jobs. If you successfully complete the course, you will achieve Customer Service: Principles and Practices Award at SCQF level 5.
23rd – 27th September, book now!
A peer-led skills refresher programme which facilitates the confidence and networks essential to finding work that works for women in Edinburgh.
With the help of expert trainers, all women returners themselves, participants get to know other women in their situation, who provide mutual support and learning, helping each other along a transformative journey.
The programme works with women in Edinburgh looking to step back into the workplace or progress in work and who face difficulties in finding work that fits with all the commitments and enjoyment of life following a career break (e.g. for childcare, other caring, health issues / disability, redundancy, relocation or other reasons).
Overseeing industry approved training for electrical apprenticeships in Scotland.
A helpful list of retrofit courses, masterclasses and webinars from various providers.
The Scottish Borders Multiply Team are offering a range of free adult numeracy skills programmes to increase your confidence in using maths in daily life, at home and at work. Have a look at the new dates available!
The Prince’s Trust is a youth charity that helps young people aged 11 to 30 get into jobs, education and training. We offer courses to build your confidence, help you get a job or support you to start a business. New courses include:
Get Into: The NHS (Clinical Only)
Learn practical skills for the healthcare sector and gain vital experience to kickstart your career.
Edinburgh, 25th March to 3rd May
Get Into: Radio
Learn presenting, recording and editing skills and explore careers in radio.
Kirkcaldy, 18th to 22nd March
Unemployed and looking to work in hospitality? Springboard run free training programmes working with the likes of Barclays Life Skills and Diageo.
Offering a wide choice of courses. Courses starting August 2024 are open for application.
Over 400 courses on offer at Fife College to cover a range of skills.
A range of courses from West Lothian College available in 2024/2025.
Green Skills training at Edinburgh College is delivered at the Renewables and Energy Efficiency Training Centre on the Granton Campus
Skills development training courses designed to improve you or your organisations cycling and mechanical skills.
Scotland’s Rural Collage aims to be at the heart of a sustainable natural economy. Find green courses or see what the student experience is like.
Helping young people across Scotland develop the skills they will need for the future job market. Whether you’re looking for a new job or want to start your own business, digital skills are the key to success.
Get ahead by improving your digital skills, for free!
Construction Innovation Scholarships, funded by the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre and the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal, are available to meet the costs of postgraduate fees.
To help those working towards a career in Housing, Construction and Infrastructure, the School of Engineering offer Masters Scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic session. Supported by the Edinburgh & South East Scotland City Region Deal and funded by the Scottish Government.
A range of courses to meet the needs of the growth in the construction industry. Retrofit skills are also in demand to make older buildings more sustainable.
Introductory knowledge and skills in the Automotive Engineering disciplines of light vehicle maintenance, accident body repair and vehicle paint repair. Students will also learn about electric vehicle technology and how it is enhancing the automotive industry.
This is a short full-time course (18 weeks) taught at Edinburgh College Sighthill Campus.
Free courses delivered in partnership with Edinburgh College. Subjects include employability skills, data skills, construction skills and a wide range of other skills. Dates are available throughout the year.
Free data science courses funded by the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal.
Free data science skills courses supported by the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal.
Develop your digital skills with free data science courses funded by the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal.
A free one week course to gain Digital and Creative sector recognised certificates. Followed by a guaranteed interview.
Looking for a career in construction? Earn useful certificates and receive support to help you look for a job with our free course.
This free two week course helps you gain Warehouse and Logistic sector recognised certificates, with the option of a guaranteed interview with a recruiting employer.
A free two week course offering skills training and Hospitality sector recognised certificates. Followed by a guaranteed interview.
A free one week course to gain Business & Finance sector recognised certificates. Followed by a guaranteed interview.
Looking to start a career in retail? Our free course gives you an industry-recognised qualification. All trainees will get a guaranteed interview with recruiting employers.
With our free course you can retrain or start your first Health and Social Care role, helping you to help others.
Are you good with children? Start your career with our free Early Learning and Childcare Academy. Register interest for future dates.
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