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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 are qualifications in English, maths and ICT that equip you with the basic practical skills required in everyday life, education and work.
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.