Skills & Learning

Skills Development & Learning in Stratford-on-Avon District

Stratford-on-Avon District offers a wide range of opportunities for individuals and businesses to develop skills, enhance careers, and boost competitiveness. Whether you're looking to upskill, retrain, or grow your workforce, there are funded programmes, local colleges, and online resources to help you succeed.

Support for Businesses

Helping local businesses build a skilled workforce and achieve growth.

Warwickshire Skills Hub – Employment & Skills Support

Expert advice and practical support to help employers plan recruitment, training, and workforce development.

Business Skills Review

A free review to identify your skills needs and recruitment plans, ensuring you have the right people and training to meet your goals.

Skills Support for the Workforce

Access funded training to upskill employees, improve productivity, and strengthen your business.

Coventry & Warwickshire Skills 4 Growth Programme

Part-funded accredited and non-accredited training for SMEs to improve workforce skills and support business growth.

Funded Programmes for Adults

Transform your career with free or part-funded training.

The Lifetime Skills Guarantee

Designed to make adult education more accessible, with two key offers

Level 3 Adult Offer – Free courses for adults aged 24+ to gain their first full Level 3 qualification in high-demand sectors.

Skills Bootcamps – Free, sector-specific courses with a guaranteed interview on completion

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Local Colleges & Universities

Choose from a strong network of education providers:

Stratford Upon- Avon College – Full and part-time courses to progress your career or learn new skills.

Warwickshire College Group (WCG) – A wide range of qualifications, apprenticeships, and adult learning options.

Centre for Lifelong Learning (University of Warwick) – Flexible courses for adult learners.

Executive Education (Warwick Business School) – Short courses and online programmes for leaders and managers.

Coventry University – Professional and industry-aligned courses for upskilling and career change.

Digital & Online Learning

Free and flexible options to boost your skills anytime, anywhere:

The Skills Toolkit – Free online courses to improve job-readiness and digital skills.

BT Skills for Tomorrow – Free training to build digital confidence.

FutureLearn – Learn online with top universities and organisations.

Digital Boost – Free resources and mentoring to upgrade your skills and your business. Barclays digital Eagles

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How to Get Started

Explore your options – Review the programmes and providers above.

Check eligibility – Many courses are free or subsidised.

Apply and learn – Start your journey to new skills and opportunities.