Training and learning for businesses

Training course directory – Business Link

Everything from online courses to workshops and events, and advice on whether you might qualify for a grant.

Advice on employee training – Train to gain

A national service to help businesses improve productivity and competitiveness by ensuring that employees have the right skills to do the best job.

Employing an apprentice

Outlines the business benefits of taking on apprentices as a way of training your workforce and make your organisation more effective, productive and competitive by filling your skills gaps.

Vocational training

Career based training opportunities.

Colleges and other training providers

Details of learning centres near you, including colleges, libraries, children's centres and Learndirect centres.

Childcare training – Czone

Find out how you can train to work in childcare, what you will learn and how to apply for a course.

Our training service

Courses and training offered by the Council's Corporate Training and Development team.

Training for providers of adult social care

Training and online courses for anyone involved in social care.

Disability awareness and customer care

Our guides to help businesses and public services provide better customer care to people with special needs.

Green business

Get support to reduce the environmental impact of your business, including a free energy audit, and increase your profits.