Change your career

Looking for a fresh start?  Explore some exciting job roles, training and resources to help you start your new journey and find the career that is just right for you.

 

 

Adult learning

BTEC Explorer Courses

Explorer Courses have been designed for individuals exploring careers in a specific industry sector, or those who are not sure what career they wish to go into and are still exploring their interests and strengths.

BTEC

BTECs are high-quality, career-focused qualifications grounded in the real world of work. BTEC courses provide adults wishing to pursue or make progress in their career with up-to-date industry knowledge, skills and behaviours that are highly valued by employers.

BTEC Higher Nationals

If you're looking to progress to higher education along a more vocational route, BTEC HNCs and HNDs could be right for you.  Choosing BTEC Higher Nationals can also allow you to take a degree top-up year to achieve a full degree.

Professional learning

Professional learning

Succeed in your chosen profession with help from Pearson. Our market-leading content will help you to acquire the latest knowledge, skills and behaviours required in the workplace now and in the future.

Be inspired

Inspiring learner stories - where are they now?

Learners of all levels are realising their career ambitions with our work-based qualifications and programmes. Be inspired by these stories from learners who are developing the skills they need to be successful at work.

Find a course

College finder

Once you've viewed the range of options we have available, your next step is to find out what courses are offered at your nearest college.

Make yourself more employable

Employability Skills

Employability skills are vital for everyone. Whether you're looking to secure your first job, get back into work or further your career, we offer a wide range of courses to help you develop the skills you need to get ahead.

UK Learns

UK Learns provides access to some of the world’s best quality, certified courses that employers value. At a time you may need it most, many are free of charge, some for a limited period. You’ll find unparalleled depth and breadth – with new courses and functionality added every day.

Learning resources

Explore our range of resources for BTEC, NVQ/SVQ and other vocational qualifications, including candidate handbooks, student books and revision guides.
 

Returning to learning or work

Want to know about funding?

Explore the range of funding and support available including the Lifetime Skills Guarantee and the new Kickstart scheme.

Career choices

Explore information and advice to help you make informed choices about your future.

Skills Quiz

With so many options available, why not take our Skills Quiz and explore your strengths?

Help and advice

See what help and advice is out there to assist you in job-hunting, funding your studies or exploring your career options.

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