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Whether you’re an individual looking to learn something new, or a business looking for staff training, we offer a wide range of courses that will develop skills and knowledge for everyone.

We also have over 45 free courses available fully funded for staff members or personal development across the UK.

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We work with more than 500 Colleges and Independent Training Providers
Operating in over 30 Countries worldwide
Over 35,000 Learners gained a nationally recognised qualification
We’ve helped over 5,000 Organisations

Millions of learners

We have proudly supported over 1.6M learners over the past decade develop life-long skills and learnings. Offering over 150 courses from CPD’s to professional qualifications at level 1, 2, 3 and 4.

There has never been a better time to develop your skills and learning!

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Through our cloud-based learning platform EQUAL, we deliver state-of the art products and services to solve the learning challenges facing the Further Education space.

Our Learner Management System ensures that we and our hundreds of customers meet tough regulatory requirements set by Ofsted, Ofqual and ESFA. When designing our unregulated material, we continue to apply the strictest quality standards – which is what sets our organisation apart.

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The Skills Network at NAMSS 2026: Putting Tutorials at the Centre of Further Education

24th December 2025

NAMSS first 1-day event focusing on Tutorials within an Further Education setting On Tuesday 20 January 2026, The Skills Network Is proud to attend and sponsor the NAMSS (National Association...

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AI Skills: What Providers Are Asking for and How We’re Supporting It

4th December 2025

AI skills are no longer a future ambition; they’re a present-day necessity At recent sector events, including the Association of Colleges Annual Conference and the Employment Related Services Association Conference,...

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Ready, Set, Employment: Blended Learning That Delivers.

4th December 2025

Across the UK, skills provision is changing fast. Employers want people who are job-ready now, not in six months, and learners need flexible routes that fit around busy lifestyles. That’s...

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FE Assessor Pressures: How to Protect Delivery in 2025/2026.

4th December 2025

Across the UK, FE providers are entering 2025/26 with the same message echoed at the recent FEPN and AoC Conferences: “We need to grow, but resources are limited”. Providers are...

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The Skills Network and HSBC Launch Software Development Course Pilot to Support Underrepresented Talent in Tech Engineering.

17th October 2025

The Skills Network has announced a new partnership with HSBC to deliver a fully funded, five-week remote Software Development course aimed at supporting graduates seeking to start careers in technology...

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The Skills Network Launches Skills Bootcamp in Data Analytics in Hull and East Riding.

9th October 2025

The Skills Network, one of the UK’s largest online education providers, has opened enrolment for a new, Skills Bootcamp in Data Analytics delivered in partnership with Hull City Council. Starting...

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The Skills Network launches fully funded ‘Open Doors’ course for York and North Yorkshire residents

19th September 2025

The Skills Network, one of the UK’s largest online education providers, has opened enrolment for a brand-new Tailored Learning course – Open Doors: Confidence and People-Focused Career Discovery, exclusively for...

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Welcome to EQUAL Sigma – The Skills Network’s AI Assessment Tool

15th September 2025

Welcome to EQUAL Sigma – The Skills Network’s AI-driven assessment tool built to support our 200+ assessors and partners, sitting within our proprietary platform – EQUAL. It’s taken over 18...

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Autumn is the Perfect Time to Build Confidence and Discover New Career Opportunities

12th September 2025

As the leaves begin to fall and the season changes, it’s the perfect time for a fresh start, especially if you’re living in York or North Yorkshire and thinking about...

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Bright Network
Department for Education
Employment Related Services Association
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Sheffield Chamber of Commerce
The Chartered Institution For Further Education
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Early Years Forum Member