Qualifications can improve your chances when applying for a job or a promotion.
Some jobs require specific qualifications, such as teaching. Other qualifications show you have skills to get on in work and life in general, such as reading and writing, working with numbers or using computers.
Getting qualifications
- Directgov – guide to qualifications
- Read about different types of qualifications, from A-levels and other academic exams to practical work-based skills such as NVQs.
- Basic skills
- Skills for Life courses cover computing, reading, writing and maths. Key Skills qualifications include working with others and problem solving.
- Learndirect – can I get a qualification?
- Some Learndirect courses are linked to qualifications, from certificates in adult literacy and numeracy up to degrees.
- Centre for Community Engagement
- Anyone can take a courses from the University of Sussex – whether you've done no studying since leaving school or you already have a degree and want to study further. These courses are specially designed for part-time students and you can collect credits towards a degree.
- How to become a teacher
- You will need to get qualified teacher status (QTS) if you want to teach in state-maintained schools.
Improving your career
- Next step
- Advice for adults thinking of a career change or returning to work or education.
- Ideas and advice – jobs and careers
- Tips on looking for jobs, how to apply and get financial help while you train.
- Learning and skills for young people
- Links to help you get work experience, including apprenticeships, volunteering and travelling abroad during a gap year.
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