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Expand Your Skills and Knowledge

Thanks to the Scottish Funding Council and in partnership with West College Scotland and North East Scotland College, The Skills Network can offer you a series of courses, with no cost associated. These courses are all delivered via distance learning, around your schedule, allowing you to study at a time that suits you. Learners can do up to 7 courses per year providing they are completed 1 by 1 and meet the criteria below. 

Criteria:
• 16+ as of 31 August 2023
• Lived in the EU for 3+ years
• Not in full time education
• Not currently enrolled on any equivalent courses.
• Not completed the same course previously

Good luck, and we hope that you enjoy enhancing your knowledge.

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Certificate in Information Advice or Guidance

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                                        level: 2

Course category: Health Social Care and Wellbeing

Snippet of course introduction: Employers are often interested in candidates who can demonstrate an understanding of the importan...
Full funding available in England. Full funding available in Scotland.

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Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

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                                        level: 2

Course category: Health Social Care and Wellbeing

Snippet of course introduction: Are you interested in making a meaningful contribution to the well-being of vulnerable adults in...
Full funding available in England. Full funding available in Scotland.

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Certificate in Special Education Needs and Disability

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                                        level: 2

Course category: Childcare and Education

Snippet of course introduction: Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with special educational...
Full funding available in England. Full funding available in Scotland.

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Equality and Diversity

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                                        level: 2

Course category: Personal Development and Employability

Snippet of course introduction: Develop an understanding of the principles of equality and diversity through this accredited dist...
Full funding available in England. Full funding available in Scotland.

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Introducing Caring for Children and Young People

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                                        level: 2

Course category: Childcare and Education

Snippet of course introduction: If you're looking for a qualifications that will give you an introduction to childcare, our Level...
Full funding available in England. Full funding available in Scotland.

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Lean Organisation Management Techniques

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                                        level: 2

Course category: Business Leadership and Management

Snippet of course introduction: This qualification will develop an understanding of lean organisation techniques and the skills r...
Full funding available in England. Full funding available in Scotland.

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Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings

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                                        level: 2

Course category: Health Social Care and Wellbeing

Snippet of course introduction: This qualification aims to prepare you for tackling the outbreak of infection in hospitals and he...
Full funding available in England. Full funding available in Scotland.

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Principles of Business Administration

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                                        level: 2

Course category: Business Leadership and Management

Snippet of course introduction: This qualification will give the underpinning knowledge that is required to successfully work in...
Full funding available in England. Full funding available in Scotland.

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