Expand Your Skills and Knowledge

University of Strathclyde is working in partnership with The Skills Network, a training provider that provides access to interactive and engaging learning content, via distance learning. All courses below are fully funded.
The Skills Network has partnered with a number of leading awarding organisations, including NCFE, CACHE and TQUK, to develop outstanding learning resources that meet a diverse range of learning needs.

Learners can submit their answers online or via the answer booklets they provide. You will also have the support of a subject specialist tutor and a learner support adviser who will assist you with your learning and assessment questions.

Eligibility for this scheme is set by the Scottish Funding Council. Any University of Strathclyde member of staff who wants to participate, but is not eligible for the free funding, should contact gillian.johnstone@strath.ac.uk in OSDU.

PLEASE NOTE: To qualify for funding you must be aged 16 or over, reside in Scotland and have been living in the EU for at least the last three years. You cannot enrol onto a course that you have already completed


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Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service

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Would any of your employees benefit from completing a customer service skills course? This qualification aims to provide your employees with an understanding of customer service skills, including d...

Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service

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In the UK, customer service training courses are very popular with employees from all sectors. The Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service will develop and sharpen your employees' pra...

Level 2 Certificate in Lean Organisation Management Techniques

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This qualification is aimed at staff looking to develop their understanding of lean organisation techniques and the skills required to work effectively in a team in the business sector. This qualif...

Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

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Unlike other counselling courses, this qualification aims to progress your employees’ personal development and increase their understanding of counselling skills theories. It will also develop thei...

Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills

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This course aims to develop your employee's knowledge, understanding and competence in a range of different IT areas. This course is ideal for those who work with IT within their current job role a...

Level 2 Certificate in Event Planning

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This qualification will introduce staff to the skills that are required to plan, organise and evaluate events by developing their knowledge and understanding. Areas covered include marketing method...

Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems

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Unlike other mental health training courses, this qualification aims to raise your employees’ knowledge and awareness of the different types of mental health problems and their prevalence, as well...

Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health

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Our mental health level 3 qualification aims to provide your employees with a thorough knowledge and understanding of mental health and well-being. It will equip your employees with the skills need...

Level 2 Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention

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This qualification is aimed at anyone seeking to improve their understanding and awareness of suicide and self-harm. The knowledge individuals will gain is not sector-specific but can be applied to...

Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration

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Is your company based in the UK? Business administration courses, such as our Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration, provide learners with the knowledge needed to work effect...

Showing 1 - 10 of 17 courses.