Find training courses in Northern Ireland
What to consider when choosing a suitable training provider, and where you can find training courses in Northern Ireland.
There are many organisations offering training courses throughout Northern Ireland. There are also free online training resources to help you and your staff develop their skills and make your business more competitive.
Free short-term courses (Skill Up programme)
The Department for the Economy is 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵing free places on a range of fully accredited courses to help individuals retrain and improve their skills. The courses will be delivered by local universities and Further Education colleges through the Skill Up programme. See Skill Up programme: Retrain and upskill your staff.
Open University courses
The Open University has partnered with Invest Northern Ireland to provide local businesses with online training and learning resources to 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ upskilling in industry.
The Open University has also partnered with the Department for the Economy to offer a range of free training to help you improve your skills and wellbeing.
The Open University offers a wide range of online courses.
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Other online courses
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offers a range of free short courses, based online or across Northern Ireland, in a wide range of technical and vocational areas.
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Choosing a training provider: what to consider
When deciding who to select for your training provider, you should consider:
- Does the trainer understand your business? Is their experience relevant to your sector?
- Is the training at the right level, is it tailored to your business, as opposed to being a generic course?
- Do the logistics of the training satisfy you? Is it hosted online or held at an appropriate venue, at the right times and dates that suit your schedule?
- Is the trainer or training business linked to any associations that can recommend them?
- Could you speak to other clients who have undergone the training?
It is likely that there will be a number of suppliers offering possible courses. You should investigate each one thoroughly to ensure they meet your requirements before going ahead.