
Business, Leadership and Management Training
Implementing a training programme in your organisation can engage your workforce and increase competencies in your team, which are vital to achieving business objectives.
Edinburgh College is one of the only publicly owned education centres in the Central Belt of Scotland that offers an extensive range of accredited qualifications delivered by our team of dedicated staff.
Our professional qualifications are accredited by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) and Sage.
Our training can be delivered on campus, at your workplace or virtually via Microsoft Teams or Zoom.
Edinburgh College is an approved Platinum Centre provider of CIPD qualifications.
The CIPD has been championing better work and working lives for over 100 years. It helps organisations thrive by focusing on their people, supporting our economies and societies. It’s the professional body for HR, L&D, OD and all people professionals – experts in people, work and change. With over 160,000 members globally – and a growing community utilising its research, insights, and learning – it provides trusted advice and offers independent thought leadership. It’s a leading voice in the call for good work that creates value for everyone.

Training options
Our professional accredited programmes meet continuous professional development (CPD) needs and are approved by leading professional awarding bodies, enabling us to support both individual and organisational requirements.
Professional Training is typically delivered on a short, part-time or evening basis with flexible study options to fit around your work commitments or lifestyle.
Our areas of expertise include:
- Finance and Accounting
- Human Resource
- IT
- Management and Leadership
- Marketing
- Project Management
Bespoke training
Although we provide business courses with pre-determined content and start and end dates, we can also create customised Business training programmes tailored specifically to your business requirements.
If you are interested please fill in the bespoke training enquiry form, or if you would like to discuss these training options please contact us.
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Fill in the form below to enquire about bespoke business training at Edinburgh College.
Business, Leadership and Management Training Courses
CIM Level 4 Certificate in Professional Digital Marketing
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) qualifications have been developed to support individuals working in a market...
Campus
Sighthill Campus
Qualification
SCQF 7
Study mode
Open learning
CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management RQF Level 5 (SCQF Level 9)
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) qualifications are recognised by employers as a global standard ...
Campus
OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus
Qualification
SCQF 9
Study mode
Open learning
CIPD Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management RCF Level 7 (SCQF Level 11)
Whatever stage you’re at in your career, a Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) qualification connect...
Campus
OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus
Qualification
SCQF 11
Study mode
Open learning
CIPD Certificate in People Practice RQF Level 3 (SCQF Level 6)
This qualification will build your knowledge, expertise and confidence to have an immediate impact at work. We understan...
Campus
OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Open learning
CMI Certificate Management and Leadership RQF Level 5 (SCQF Level 9)
This Management and Leadership CMI Certificate is designed for middle managers and those aspiring to become senior manag...
Campus
OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus
Qualification
SCQF 9
Study mode
Open learning
CMI Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership RQF Level 7 (SCQF Level 11)
This Master's level qualification is designed for individuals wishing to develop strategic management and leadership pra...
Campus
OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus
Qualification
SCQF 11
Study mode
Open learning
CMI Diploma Management and Leadership RQF L5 (SCQF L9)
This Management and Leadership CMI Diploma is designed for middle managers and those aspiring to become senior managemen...
Campus
OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus
Qualification
SCQF 9
Study mode
Open learning
CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
This qualification is designed for individuals who wish to develop professional management and leadership practices, pos...
Campus
OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus
Qualification
SCQF 11
Study mode
Open learning
ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management
This leadership and management qualification at SCQF level 9 (RQF Level 5) is designed for project managers, department ...
Campus
OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus
Qualification
SCQF 9
Study mode
Open learning
Let's Get Thinking Creatively Level 5
Do you have trouble concentrating? Or do you find it hard to study? Sometimes just cannot get the thinking process to k...
Campus
Granton Campus
Qualification
SCQF 5
Study mode
Part time
Let’s Get Thinking Creatively Level 6
Do you have trouble concentrating? Or do you find it hard to study? Sometimes just cannot get the thinking process to k...
Campus
Granton Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Part time
Let’s Get Thinking Creatively Level 7
Do you have trouble concentrating? Or do you find it hard to study? Sometimes just cannot get the thinking process to k...
Campus
Granton Campus
Qualification
SCQF 7
Study mode
Part time
PDA Facilitate Inclusive Learning and Working
The principal context for this programme is the teaching and learning environment. All candidates should have access to ...
Campus
OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus
Qualification
SCQF 9
Study mode
Part time

Short Courses
We offer a range of short professional training courses that can be delivered virtually, on campus or in your workplace.

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For bespoke training please contact us:
CommercialUK@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
For scheduled training view our Enterprise and Commerce courses.