Start your career
Starting your career can be exciting and also daunting, with so many choices ahead. We’ve included a range of courses, information and qualifications to help you get your career off to a flying start.
Adult learning
BTEC
BTECs are high-quality, career-focused qualifications grounded in the real world of work. BTEC courses provide adults wishing to pursue or make progress in their career with up-to-date industry knowledge, skills and behaviours that are highly valued by employers.
BTEC Explorer Courses
Explorer Courses have been designed for individuals exploring careers in a specific industry sector, or those who are not sure what career they wish to go into and are still exploring their interests and strengths.
Be inspired
Inspiring learner stories - where are they now?
Learners of all levels are realising their career ambitions with our work-based qualifications and programmes. Be inspired by these stories from learners who are developing the skills they need to be successful at work.
Work, earn and study at the same time
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships give you the opportunity to work for a real employer, earn a real salary and gain a real qualification while gaining valuable workplace skills and experience. Find out more about how apprenticeships work and the careers they could lead to.
Degree Apprenticeships
Discover a new route into higher education. A degree apprenticeship could give you a head start, allowing you to combine university study with practical skills gained in the workplace and the security of a regular salary.
Find a course
College finder
Once you've viewed the range of options we have available, your next step is to find out what courses are offered at your nearest college.
Professional learning
Professional learning
Succeed in your chosen profession with help from Pearson. Our market-leading content will help you to acquire the latest knowledge, skills and behaviours required in the workplace now and in the future.
Make yourself more employable
Employability Skills
Employability skills are vital for everyone. Whether you're looking to secure your first job, get back into work or further your career, we offer a wide range of courses to help you develop the skills you need to get ahead.
Functional Skills
Functional Skills are qualifications in English, maths and ICT that equip you with the basic practical skills required in everyday life, education and work.
NEW: Improve your digital skills with EDSQ
Essential Digital Skills Qualifications (EDSQs) are a great way to acquire the key digital skills needed for life and work in today's digital world. They are funded for 19+ learners and can be studied alongside other courses to help boost your employability skills.
Returning to learning or work
Want to know about funding?
Explore the range of funding and support available including the Lifetime Skills Guarantee and the new Kickstart scheme.
Skills Quiz
With so many options available, why not take our Skills Quiz and explore your strengths?
Help and advice
See what help and advice is out there to assist you in job-hunting, funding your studies or exploring your career options.