Find out how you can upskill with BTEC
BTECs are high quality, career-focused qualifications grounded in the real world of work, which you can study at a local college or training provider, plus some short courses are also available online. BTEC courses focus on skills-based learning and are designed around themed units. This practical approach allows BTEC learners to develop and apply the knowledge, skills and behaviours that employers are looking for.
Take the next step
The experience you can gain with a BTEC is invaluable – former BTEC-qualified students often say how they continue to apply what they learned on their BTEC course, when they progressed on to further study, started a job, and as they advance throughout their career. BTEC has been helping learners get into the careers they want for over 30 years - read some of their stories below.
To find out more about the range of BTEC qualifications we offer and find the right one for you, take a look at our BTEC Guide.
If you left school without an A-level, BTEC or an equivalent qualification, you could take advantage of a new Government scheme - the ‘Lifetime Skills Guarantee’ - which provides funding for adults who live in England to study a BTEC in a range of subjects, including Engineering, IT, Construction & Healthcare. Find out more about all the BTEC courses that are included and next steps, or explore the other options available to you.

74% of employers prefer a mix of theoretical and vocational education.*
*Inspiring Growth Survey 2015

With over 300 colleges offering Pearson BTEC qualifications, you can study at a location convenient for you.