How do you get the qualifications or training to get the job you want? There are 10 colleges and 4 universities in and around Glasgow and others throughout Scotland covering a range of learning opportunities. The following sites have links to these institutions as well as information on understanding qualifications and getting help to finance your studies.
Careers Scotland - Colleges
Information about courses, when to apply and funding.
Careers Scotland - Universities
You can study for a degree, Higher National Diploma (HND), Higher National Certificate (HNC), Diploma or Certificate in Higher Education (DipHEs / CertHEs) at university, college or institute of higher education.
Careers Scotland - Open and Flexible Learning
Wherever you live, whatever your age, you can still get back into learning. You may want to improve your confidence or your basic skills, try something new or add to your current qualifications. Whatever you want to do, there are ways of studying that will suit you.
Understanding qualifications
Finding your way through the maze of qualifications can be off-putting for some people this section describes all the different types of qualifications and how they can fit together to give you the options you need.
Learndirect Scotland Course Search and Individual Learning Accounts(ILAs)
Learndirect Scotland aims to help everyone carry on learning right throughout their life - whether it's to get a job, improve existing skills or just to find out about something because it's interesting.
Scottish Enterprise Training Programmes
Training for 16-18 year olds, Skillseekers, Modern Apprenticeships and helping unemployed over-25s back to work.