Business

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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BPEC Domestic Gas CCN1 - Reassessment

Start Date: Tuesday 22 April. 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.

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CMI Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Management and Leadership

Start Date: Tuesday 22 April. 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.

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CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership

Start Date: Wednesday 23 April. 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.

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Microsoft Excel - Intermediate (2 Days)

Start Date: Thursday 24 April. 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.

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REHIS Emergency First Aid at Work

Start Date: Thursday 8 May. 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.

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REHIS Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders (PLH)

Start Date: Monday 12 May. 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.

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REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene

Start Date: Wednesday 21 May. 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 ...

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REHIS Intermediate Food Hygiene

Start Date: Thursday 22 May. 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 p...

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REHIS Elementary Health and Safety

Start Date: 28 May 2025. 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.

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Introduction to Leading and Managing People and Teams

Start Date: Wednesday 28 May. This 2 day course is designed to help equip you with the knowledge and skills required for success, and provide a solid foundation for future leadership & Management development.

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REHIS Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders Refresher (PLHR)

Start Date: Wednesday 4 June. 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.

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Taxi and Private Hire Driver Training Course

Start Date: Thursday 5 June. 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.

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Microsoft Excel - Beginners

Start Date: Thursday 5 June. 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.

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REHIS Risk Assessment

Start Date: Monday 9 June. This 1/2 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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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HNC Accounting Year 2 (Evening)

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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.

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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...

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