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Employers

We have established relationships with employers and universities to create a connected community that provides you with strong links to work or further study. We are committed to ensuring our students are prepared for successful careers through work placements, internships and industry connections.

Your team can train with us as a trainee within a scheduled course or our expert lecturers and associates can deliver a bespoke training programme to meet your business needs.

Training can be on-campus, at your place of work or virtually via Microsoft Teams and Zoom.

Benefits of Professional Training

For Employers

  • Improve staff retention and morale.
  • Upskill existing employees to meet skills gaps.
  • Your highly skilled staff builds credibility with clients.
  • Enhance individual and business performance.
  • Build a competitive advantage.
  • Increase productivity.
  • Improve employee engagement.

For Employees

  • Offer enhanced career development opportunities.
  • Ensure your capabilities are in line with others in the industry.
  • Training can boost confidence in your role.
  • Positive impact on staff morale and motivation.
  • Builds commitment to the business.
  • Achieve recognised qualifications.

Case Study | It's Good 2 Give

The College and its trainers have been very quick to adapt to this new working environment, where many of our staff are at home. As a result, we have been able to continue offering online Mental Health and Wellbeing workshops to our employees, which have been very well received in these difficult times
Emma Scatterty - Digital Skills Trainer at Blackwood Homes and Care
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How We Can Support Your Organisation

We can support your organisation with scheduled training courses as well as bespoke training to meet the needs of your organisation. 

Professional training

Professional Training

Business, Leadership and Management Training

Professional courses in accounting and finance, HR, marketing and more.

Business, Leadership and Management Training

Childhood Practice Training and CPD

We offer a range of professional qualifications to meet registration requirements and enable support workers, practitioners and managers to progress in their chosen careers.

Childhood Practice Training and CPD

Engineering and Construction Training

Maintain your qualifications through renewal, attainment of licenses or career progression.

Engineering and Construction Training

Green Skills Training

Green Skills training is delivered in our Renewables and Energy Efficiency Training Centre at our Granton Campus.

Green Skills Training

Health and Social Care SVQ Training

We offer a range of SVQ, PDA and NPA courses in health and social care.

Health and Social Care SVQ Training

Hospitality Training

Training to make sure you are up to date with legislation and requirements in the hospitality industry.

Hospitality Training

Personal Development Training

We offer a range of short courses for professionals looking to develop their skills and knowledge.

Personal Development Training

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Testimonials and Case Studies

Read and listen to feedback from our current professional training clients.

Testimonials and Case Studies
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Contact us

If you are looking for professional training or would like to discuss training options, please contact us:

commercialuk@edinburghcollege.ac.uk