Education options
If you want to improve your qualifications, update your skills or get the training you need for a specific career, there are a number of options open to you.
Further Education
Further Education colleges offer courses at a wide range of levels from modules right through to Higher National Diplomas. Whether you want to study part-time, full-time, day or evening there will be something to suit your circumstances.
Higher Education
You can study Higher Education courses at college or university. HE courses include degrees, Higher National Diplomas (HND), Higher National Certificates (HNC)
Educational funding
You’ve found the course you want to study - now you need to know who can help you fund it.
Training
Whatever your age there are a number of training options open to you whether you're already in a job or looking for employment.
Understanding qualifications
In a changing world of work it makes sense to think about where you are now and where you want to be in the future. If you want to get a better job, earn more money or simply use your brain, then it’s worth thinking about whether more qualifications might help you achieve your goals.
learndirect scotland course search
Search for details of learning opportunities provided to learndirect scotland.
Additional support needs in education and training
We offer tailored support to individuals with additional support needs whatever your career aspirations. We will help you to make the most of your skills and strengths when looking at career options.
Open and flexible learning
Wherever you live, whatever your age, you can still get back into learning. Whatever you want to do, there are ways of studying that will suit you.
Study in the European Union
There is a growing range of opportunities to study for all or part of recognised qualifications in EU member countries.
Developing your soft skills
More and more you hear employers talking about the importance of soft skills – find out what they mean and look at the skills that you have.
Information For Asylum Seekers
Find out about the options open to you, how to apply for courses and who can help with advice and information.
