Advice

Most of the main sources of advice and information on how to get involved in ensuring the skills of the population meet the needs of business are provided here, but if you don't know where to start, call us on 0800 015 55 45.

Personalised advice

Train to Gain helps your business access the training it needs to succeed. Find out about the dedicated impartial and independent service that the Train to Gain Skills Brokers provide. Skills Brokers can help develop a tailored training plan for your business, point you in the direction of further Government assistance to implement the training plan and put you in touch with training providers who can fulfil your needs.

Practical advice for business

Business Link is a locally based, but nationally available, service which provides the information, advice and support you need to start, maintain and grow a business. It provides information and advice to help customers make the most of their opportunities.

Help from your sector

The 25 Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) can help you not only find out more about training and skills in your sector, but also advise you on securing funding for your training, advise you on the latest industry standards and put you in touch with like minded businesses in your area so you can share your experiences.

Pledge your support

Join the growing number of businesses who have made the Skills Pledge - a voluntary, public commitment by the leadership of a company or organisation to support all its employees to develop their basic skills if necessary and work towards relevant, valuable qualifications to at least Level 2 (the vocational or academic equivalent to 5 good GCSEs).

Apprenticeships

The future of your business depends on attracting the right talent, you can make sure you get the skills your business needs by offering Apprenticeships. Find out more on how they can work for your business.

Implement change

Learndirect Business provides advice and practical assistance to enable you to train your staff in skills with practical relevance to your business in a way which will cause minimum disruption to the working day. You can even buy short business courses.

Work with us to meet your needs

If you have a passion for improving learning in your local area, or in your sector, investigate how you can get involved in the new network of National Skills Academies.

Continue to improve and recognise your commitment

Investors in People (IiP) can help you to make the most of your people in order to achieve your business goals. Whether you are at the start of your skills journey or looking for further performance improvements, IiP can help. No two organisations are the same, so the IiP framework helps you to find the best way of achieving success tailored to your needs. Achievement of the Standard, and the external recognition that goes with it, highlights your success to current and potential employees and customers.