Training in your business

Knowing where to start with training your staff can be difficult. You might know the day-to-day tasks that they need to be able to do – and they might already have the skills to do them – but what about the training that will develop them further? How can you identify what skills could help them do their job even better? We have a range of resources to help you get started, covering how to identify staff’s training needs and finding the time to train staff, and links to training courses such as skills bootcamps and national programmes.

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Training information and resources

Identifying training needs

Where to start with building a training programme that both serves your business and develops your staff.

Identify the training your team need

Workforce skills

These national resources support a range of training opportunities for staff at different levels.

Build your employees’ skills

How to find the time to train staff

As a business owner, you may be wondering how you will find the time to train staff.

Look at different approaches to training

Skills bootcamps

Skills Bootcamps offer a wide range of courses reflecting the diverse needs of the modern economy.

See how skills bootcamps can benefit you

Learning toolkit

The learning toolkit helps individuals and businesses access the knowledge they need to progress and grow.

Check out the resources in our learning toolkit

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