Courses & qualifications

This section provides you with all the information, tips, and advice you need to get qualified right now. Not only will you find monthly round-ups of the best courses on offer, we’ve also covered the benefits of studying, along with core facts on a range of qualification types (from AAT to Cisco).

What is SQL?

Looking to learn a new language? Here’s everything you need to know about SQL, one of the most sought-after skills in today’s job market.

From VLOOKUP to SUMIF: 10 Microsoft Excel formulas everybody should know

Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your spreadsheet skills, here are 10 Microsoft Excel formulas everyone should know.

Five reasons you should become CIPD certified right now

Considering a CIPD certification, but don’t know where to start? Here are five reasons you should become CIPD certified right now:

Five of the most in-demand skills in warehousing and logistics

Want to be in-demand in warehousing and logistics? Here are five of the most in-demand skills in warehousing and logistics (and how you can develop them).

Five reasons to take a first aid course

Thinking about learning first aid? Here’s everything you need to know about first aid courses, and five reasons to consider taking one.

Careers with animals

There’s a common saying that you should never work with animals. We disagree… Here are some of the top careers with animals.

What is SQL?

Looking to learn a new language? Here’s everything you need to know about SQL, one of the most sought-after skills in today’s job market.

From VLOOKUP to SUMIF: 10 Microsoft Excel formulas everybody should know

Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your spreadsheet skills, here are 10 Microsoft Excel formulas everyone should know.

Five reasons you should become CIPD certified right now

Considering a CIPD certification, but don’t know where to start? Here are five reasons you should become CIPD certified right now:

Five of the most in-demand skills in warehousing and logistics

Want to be in-demand in warehousing and logistics? Here are five of the most in-demand skills in warehousing and logistics (and how you can develop them).

Five reasons to take a first aid course

Thinking about learning first aid? Here’s everything you need to know about first aid courses, and five reasons to consider taking one.

Careers with animals

There’s a common saying that you should never work with animals. We disagree… Here are some of the top careers with animals.

How to get a job in HR (without any experience)

We spoke to Avado, the UK’s No.1 online provider of professional qualifications, to find out how you can break into the HR industry.

The top courses to help you get hired September 2024

To help give you an idea of what’s available, here are our top courses to help get you hired in September 2024.

Seven reasons to become an HGV Driver

Want to keep the economy moving? You should drive HGVs. Here are seven reasons to pursue a career in this in-demand industry.

CIPD Levels: Explained

Interested in a career in HR or L&D? To help you choose the right course, here’s everything you need to know about CIPD levels.

Emergency services careers: How to get started

Here are a few of the most popular emergency services careers, what they involve, and our advice on how to get started.

Jobs in the motoring industry

Looking to take your career to the next gear? Here are some careers to consider in the motoring industry and some of our top tips to help you get there.

AI CVs: How AI could help you land your dream job

There’s no denying the growing popularity of the concept of AI. Here’s how it could help you enhance your CV, and land your dream job.  

What type of learner am I?

Here’s everything you need to know about learning styles, along with a quiz to help you figure out what type of learner you are.

The top courses to help you get hired June 2024

To help narrow down your options this June, we’ve selected three qualifications that are highly valued by employers in the fields of HR, L&D, and accounting.

Top jobs of 2024: 10 of the most in-demand roles

Here are 10 of the most in-demand roles of 2024, according to Reed.co.uk jobs posted data.

Four challenges people face when upskilling in their career (and how to overcome them)

We surveyed over 2,000 people from across the UK, to find out their biggest challenges when it came to upskilling in their careers. Here are the top four barriers, and our advice on how to overcome them.

How to start a career in psychology

If you want to become a psychologist, there are a few ways you can break into the industry. We spoke to University of Liverpool Online Programmes, to find out their top tips.

The top courses to help you get hired April 2024

Looking to do a spring clean of your skillset? Here are some of the top healthcare, management, and tech courses to help get you hired this month.

What is upskilling – and how can you do it?

To make sure your skills are up-to-date, here’s everything you need to know about upskilling, along with our top tips to help you do it.

Five reasons to take a healthcare course

Looking to give your career a health check? We spoke to University of Essex Online, to find out five reasons to take a healthcare course.

The top (free) courses to help you get hired March 2024

To celebrate National Careers Week, we’ve selected three free courses that’ll help you create a winning CV, get real-life work experience, nail the interview, and find a job you’ll love in March.

Five helpful courses for each stage of your career

Want to excel in every stage of your career? Here are five free and discounted courses to help get you started…

The top courses to help you get hired February 2024

To help inspire you to hit the books, here are a few of the top courses to help get you hired in February 2024.