Whether you need new qualifications for your next promotion, or you’re looking to take your career in a new direction – we’ve got you and your business covered.
By delivering the right training and skills, we provide you with qualifications, knowledge and confidence to take your career or your business to the next level.
From courses to keep you compliant with the law, such as Fire Safety and First Aid, to Digital Marketing and Management training to help you and your staff progress your careers, we have a wide range of qualifications to help keep our region and beyond to stay qualified and work in line with the demands of industries today.
Grow your business with:
- A range of bespoke courses to fit your schedule and requirements
- Courses in sought-after training and subject areas
- Recognised qualifications
- Funding for your training
- Apprenticeships
We are the biggest provider of education and training in the South of Scotland with campuses in Dumfries and Stranraer. We provide a range of courses, qualifications and funding to equip our community with the skills, knowledge and practical experience needed to thrive.
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Training Programme
Reasons to train your staff
The most important part of your business is your staff. We know that when you find an individual who ‘fits’ your business, you want to do as much as you can to retain them and support them to progress, ultimately benefitting your organisation.
- It pays for you to train your staff – Research shows that 75% of UK employers are investing in training.
- Become appealing for new employees – Training can help attract new staff with 76% saying increases a company’s appeal.
- Company culture – Professional development is important for younger employees with 76% believing it is one of the more significant aspects of company culture.
- Retaining employees – If employers do not support their staff with training, 70% said they would leave for another company that invests in training.
Sources – Lorman and McKinsey & Company
Who we work with
Hear what others have to say
The Halo Trust
The support and training has been fantastic. The patience and adaptability around course content and mode of delivery has been exceptional.
Karen Donnelly, HR Manager – The Halo Trust
Albie Forestry
I found the course very beneficial and it will be useful outwith work as well, having the knowledge and confidence to deal with situations.
Donna Newton, Office Manager – Albie Forestry
Our trainer was absolutely fantastic, he made the course relaxed and easy to understand.
Commercial Training Options
We offer a wide range of training solutions that are flexible to fit around the needs of your business – this ranges from apprenticeships, bitesize training options, open learning and bespoke courses.
We are committed to helping you grow your business in a way that suits you best and pride ourselves on finding the right training solutions to help each individual and business.