So you've worked out what you need training in, or what you want to study, and your next task is to find a training provider or education establishment which offers it. There are a whole host of these and you may find these links useful in determining which ones are available in your area:
An excellent start, though, is the site
which has stacks of info plus databases so that you can find out what's on in your area.
Course Providers |
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UCAS:
- Undergraduate courses
- Short courses
- Further education
- Access courses
- Art and design
- Foundation.
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www.ucas.com
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Hot Courses:
- Distance and on-line courses
- Degrees, postgraduate and undergraduate
- Courses of any length and level
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www.hotcourses.com
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Learn Direct:
- Home and office
- IT
- Business and management
- Skills for life
- Languages
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www.learndirect.co.uk
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Floodlight (London):
The official guide to courses in London
run by government-funded colleges, universities and adult education centres in all the London boroughs.
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www.floodlight.co.uk
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City and Guilds
Courses in subjects including:
- Business support
- Children and young people
- Community
- Creative and photographic occupations
- Education and Training
- Advice, guidance and counselling
- Health and social care
- IT
- Land based industries
- Management
- Media
- Telecommunications
- Travel and Tourism
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www.city-and-guilds.co.uk
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Learning Holidays
A change is as good as a rest!
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www.timetolearn.org.uk
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Comfortable learning on-line?
Check out the Beeb!
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www.bbc.co.uk/learning/courses
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Don't forget:
You can also check out your local Learning and Skills Council to see what else is on offer in your region. Remember, counties will differ in terms of provision and funding, policies and priorities.