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Tips for finding training information on our site:
The best way to find training information depends on how clear you are about what you’re looking for. Tips at the top of the list are best if you know exactly what you’re interested in – those further down are great if you need ideas.
Type the course name or subject into the search box on the education and training page
Browse training providers in your region on the education and training page
Find a job and go to ‘how to enter the job’ to link through to related courses
Find out more about study and training options post-school
Find out more about retraining
Researching training options
Using our website to research training options
Our courses database has details of thousands of courses offered by providers all around the country, and includes:
- Brief description of the course
- Entry requirements
- Credits and qualification gained
- Whether it can be done as a distance course
- Full provider details
- Link to provider’s website where you can find more details
Tips for researching your training options
- Visit the training organisation. Meet the tutors and look at the facilities.
- Talk to people who are in the job you’re interested in about their experience of training.
- Speak to your current employer about your options for further training or study.
- Go to career expos to meet training providers, industry representatives and prospective employers and ask them everything you want to know.
- Explore website and prospectuses of training providers, industry organisations and recruitment agencies.
Next steps
Record the information you gather about each training course in a training research summary to help you compare your options.
