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Explore our large catalogue of industry courses, from Beginners Microsoft Excel to CMI Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management. We also develop bespoke course offerings to suit your sector needs.

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Introduction to Microsoft 365 Productivity Apps (ONLINE)

Start Date: Wednesday 4 June 2025. On this 1 day online course, you will explore in depth 2 cloud based Microsoft 395 applications to enhance your productivity. Choose from OneDrive for Business, SharePoint online, Teams, Forms, Sway, Planner, and Lists.

Taxi and Private Hire Driver Training Course

Start Date: Thursday 5 June 2025. This one day course is required for South Ayrshire Taxi drivers only. ID and Badge details are required. You will learn about basic legislation, health & safety, customer care, first aid and how to move passengers in wheelchairs and with other mobility difficulties.

Microsoft Excel - Beginners

Start Date: Thursday 5 June 2025. This beginner 1 day course is designed to provide participants with a solid foundation in Microsoft Excel, enabling them to confidently navigate the application, manage data, perform calculations, and create basic visualisations.

REHIS Risk Assessment

This 1 day course from the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) is ideal for all workers. You will learn principles and practice of Occupational Health & Safety risk assessment and why it is necessary.

BPEC Domestic Gas CCN1 - Reassessment

Start Date: Tuesday 17 June. This 4 session evening/weekend course is specifically for engineers who wish to renew their certification to undertake, service, commission and repair specific gas appliances. The course is certificated by BPEC and includes training and assessment.

REHIS Elementary Health and Safety

Start Date: Wednesday 28 May. This 1 day course from the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) is designed to provide practical information and advice which will help employers and employees to ensure that their work activities are carried out safely, reducing the risk to themselves and others.

REHIS Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders Refresher (PLHR)

This 1/2 day course by The Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) is for anyone who currently holds a Personal Licence and requires their 5 year renewal to be completed.

REHIS Intermediate Food Hygiene

This 4 day intensive REHIS Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate is designed for managers, supervisors and chefs who require an in-depth knowledge of food hygiene or those working within high-risk environments or with high-risk products. It explores the relationship between food hygiene, food poisoning and food spoilage.

REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene

This 1 day course from the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) is primarily for those currently employed or seeking employment in the hospitality/catering industry, either on a professional or voluntary basis. It satisfies the legal requirement for all food handlers to be trained in food hygiene.

REHIS Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders (PLH)

This 1 day course by The Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) is for anyone who manages premises where alcohol is sold, including bar managers, convenience store managers and supermarkets.

BPEC Ground Source Heat Pumps

This course aims to help plumbers and heating engineers who want to install Heat Pumps to comply with the appropriate Building Regulations and Standards. The BPEC Heat Pump Systems programme is recognised as a demonstration of competence for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).

REHIS Emergency First Aid at Work

This 1 day course from the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) is designed to enable first aiders to give emergency first aid to someone who is injured or becomes ill at work.

Microsoft PivotTables - Summarise and Analyse Data

This 1 day course is designed to provide participants with a solid foundation in creating and utilising pivot tables in Microsoft Excel. They will learn how to summarise, analyse, and present large datasets effectively, making data-driven decisions with ease.

Microsoft Excel Dashboards - Visually Present Data

This 1 day course is suitable for those with a good working knowledge of Excel at intermediate to advanced level. It is not suitable for beginners to Excel. Participants will learn how to slice big data sources into easy-to-understand information formats.

PDA Workplace Assessment Using Direct and Indirect Methods (L&D9DI)

START ANYTIME - This PDA is for all workplace assessors of regulated qualifications such as SVQs in all occupational sectors. Delegates will complete SQA Unit FD41 04: Assess Workplace Competence Using Direct and Indirect Methods (SCQF Level 8)

PDA Internal Verification of Workplace Assessment (L&D11)

START ANYTIME - This PDA is for all workplace internal verifiers of regulated qualifications such as SVQs in all occupational sectors. Delegates will complete SQA Unit: FD43 04 Internally Monitor and Maintain the Quality of Workplace Assessment (SCQF Level 8)

Project Management - Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 5 Certificate

This CMI Level 5 Project Management qualification is designed for practising middle managers and leaders who are typically accountable to a senior manager or business owners. It is aimed at leaders looking to effectively manage projects.

Professional Coaching Practice - Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 5 Certificate

This CMI Level 5 qualification is designed to support individuals in the development of professional coaching skills, helping them understand and be able to apply core skills required for effective coaching practice.

Coding Fundamentals (Python) - Intermediate (ONLINE)

Start Date: Friday 22 August 2025. This 1 day online course is suitable for anyone with a basic working knowledge of Python who wants to further develop their skills. It is also ideal for managers who want to gain a better understanding of what a development role entails to better lead their team.

Access to Business, Administration and IT

The course at the Kilwinning Campus will be short full-time, running from August to January. Every type of business and organisation needs people with administration and IT skills to help it run efficiently. This ranges from small specialist firms to large national companies and government org...

Access to HNC Accounting, Administration and Business

Good business and IT skills are needed in every type of industry and for all sizes of business - from small local firms to large multinationals, or public sector organisations such as the NHS and local councils. Our business courses give you the right skills and knowledge to prepare you for a wide range of exciting care...

HNC Administration and IT

Every type of business and organisation needs people with administration and IT skills to help it run efficiently. This ranges from small specialist firms to large national companies and government organisations like local councils or the NHS. There are also many different roles available, including administrative, secr...

HND Business

Good business and IT skills are needed in every type of industry and for all sizes of business - from small local firms to large multinationals, or public sector organisations such as the NHS and local councils. Our business courses will give you the right skills and knowledge to prepare you for a wide range of exciting...

HND Accounting

Accountants are in demand in nearly all business sectors across the world, with accurate accounting playing a key role in the success of every organisation. Financial services employment is also growing rapidly and our courses will give you the right skills and knowledge to prepare you for a rewarding career in the acco...

HNC Accounting

Gain valuable skills for a successful career in accounting. Explore financial management, IT applications and business law in an engaging and supportive environment. This course opens doors to diverse opportunities, whether you're a school leaver, career changer or adult learner.

HNC Business with Management

Good business and IT skills are needed in every type of industry and for all sizes of business – from small local firms to large multinationals, or public sector organisations such as the NHS and local councils. Our business courses give you the right skills and knowledge to prepare you for a wide range of excitin...

HNC Administration and IT with PDA in Medical Administration

If you are looking for an administrative role within private and public sector medical and health organisations, but do not yet have the qualifications, this course could be for you. We have enhanced our HNC Administration with the addition of a Professional Development Award in Medical Administration that has been mapp...

Microsoft Excel - Intermediate

Start Date: Tuesday 26 August 2025. This 2 day course is designed to build on participants’ existing Excel skills and expand their proficiency in Excel. Participants will delve deeper into Excel's functions, data manipulation techniques, and tools, enabling them to solve complex problems and streamline workflows.

Microsoft Power Automate - Beginners (ONLINE)

Start Date: Monday 1 September 2025. On this 1 day online course you will learn how to use low-code, drag-and-drop tools and hundreds of prebuilt connectors that automate repetitive, mundane tasks with ease.

Microsoft Word - Advanced Skills

Start Date: Thursday 4 September 2025. For those who have a good grounding in Microsoft Word, this course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to use Word at more advanced level.

HNC Accounting (Evening)

This course gives you a good foundation for working in an accounting role. You'll look at the key areas of accounting, and the IT knowledge and software which supports it. You'll also explore other relevant topics to working in business.

Microsoft Excel - Advanced

Start Date: Wednesday 10 September 2025. This 2 day course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills to harness the potential of Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and automation.

ComfyUI Training (ONLINE)

Start Date: Thursday 11 September 2025. In this 1 day online course, you will learn how to proficiently use ComfyUI to design your own UIs for your website, application, or software. You will learn how to write prompts that yield the best results, customise your designs, and create a consistent design theme.

HNC Accounting Year 2 (Evening)

PDA Bookkeeping

This course provides a focused introduction to the core skills of bookkeeping, equipping you with the practical knowledge and software proficiency needed for entry-level accounting roles. You'll gain hands-on experience in recording financial transactions, managing payroll, and utilising industry-standard accounting sof...

Principles of Management and Leadership - Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 3 Certificate

Designed around the National Occupational Standards for Management and Leadership, this Level 3 qualification is aimed at practising or aspiring managers who supervise or manage a team to achieve clearly defined outcomes.

Management and Leadership - Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 5 Certificate

This CMI qualification is aimed at practising or aspiring middle managers and leaders at operational, divisional, departmental or specialist level, who lead and manage individuals and teams to deliver the aims and objectives in line with the organisational strategy.