Bringing together hundreds of training providers, giving you access to thousands of courses, we are Greater Manchester’s most comprehensive skills directory.
Get started by searching for the course you’re looking for or browse through the skills that are essential to your businesses success.
Click the link below to browse through our entire range of skills. There are thousands of courses, workshops, apprenticeships and more. You can filter these by category, skill level, and funding option to find the right one for you and your workforce.
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Whether aiming to elevate your current workforce or inject fresh expertise into your business, apprenticeships provide opportunities at all levels.
In the diverse landscape of Greater Manchester's industries, apprenticeships enable companies to nurture a pipeline of top-tier professionals. From honing the craft of an electrician to crafting code as a software developer, apprenticeships cater to the needs of businesses across various sectors.
GM Skills Map is here to guide your journey and help businesses find an apprenticeship provider that is a perfect fit. Click below to discover more about the benefits of apprenticeships and potential funding options.
Every thriving company relies on a diverse set of capabilities to navigate the challenges of the workplace. Employees with skills in the functional business areas are the backbone of a dynamic and adaptable workforce.
A range of accessible, fully and part-funded courses are available to businesses across Greater Manchester that grant easy access to these skills.
Click below to learn more about the courses and training in areas such as Marketing, Finance and Human Resources that can elevate businesses and employees to new heights of success.
Bitesize skills with a duration of under one hour provide a valuable and practical solution for businesses in Greater Manchester, catering to the fast-paced nature of the local industries. In a region where time is often a premium, these brief and focused courses allow employees to acquire targeted skills without disrupting their daily responsibilities.
Such concise training sessions can be seamlessly integrated into work schedules, offering flexibility and minimising downtime. This approach ensures that employees quickly gain relevant knowledge or tools, making an immediate impact on their performance.
Additionally, Bitesize skills are cost-effective, enabling businesses to invest in continuous learning without significant financial strain. Overall, the accessibility and efficiency of these brief training programs make them a valuable resource for businesses in Greater Manchester, contributing to workforce development and adaptability in a dynamic business landscape.
Launched in 2020, T-Levels are a new two-year course equivalent to three A-Levels. T-Level industry placements offer huge benefits for businesses, whilst positively impacting on the career paths chosen by young people. Employers partner with local schools and colleges to host 45 day placements to the students.
Benefits to employers include:
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