Careers advice


Boosting your skills

There are many free courses to help support your own personal development. There are courses on offer at a variety of different levels so there is something for everyone.

These include courses to develop skills in literacy or numeracy, either in preparation for an apprenticeship or to become more confident in using language or working with numbers, either for work or personal development.

Other free courses are available to anyone looking to increase their employability, gain new knowledge or prepare for study.

Perhaps you're looking to move into another sector, retrain for employment, increase confidence in digital learning, gain study skills, or want to learn more about a subject that’s important to you.

Local courses

You can find more details of support near you by searching what's happening in your area.

Online courses

If you are a health or care employer, check out the Skills for Health 'Skills for Life' resources.