Ease the transition to Civvy Street

Making a successful transition to a civilian career lies in translating the skills and experience developed within the armed forces so they can be easily recognised by potential employers. One way to add immediate weight and credibility to your recruitment prospects on Civvy Street is to gain an accredited professional qualification that underpins your military experience.

In today’s competitive job market, professional qualifications have never been more important, and can tip the balance between otherwise evenly-matched applicants. As a result, candidates who demonstrate ambition and skill through ongoing professional study have a clear advantage over less qualified peers, no matter their background.

Get a foothold in a new industry

Upon leaving the forces, you may wish to pursue a similar role in a civilian capacity. Alternatively, this could be the ideal time to try something completely new.

There are many sectors in which gaining an accredited qualification can provide a valuable stepping stone into a new career. In fact, achieving an accreditation from a highly valued and respected awarding body can often be enough to overcome a lack of direct experience, particularly for an entry level role. At the same time, professional study can equip you with the knowledge, confidence and credibility to work in a freelance or consultancy capacity, or even to set up your own business.

Distance learning represents an attractive alternative to traditional classroom-based courses, allowing you to study at your own pace in a comfortable environment.

We are an approved ELCAS training provider which means you can use your ELCAS grant to fund any of our distance learning courses at level 3 or above. There are a wide range of ELCAS courses to choose from - including bookkeeping and accounting, IT and computing, internet and web design, business and marketing, childcare and social care. 

You'll be pleased to hear that we have an 85% satisfaction rating among people who have studied with us after receiving ELCAS funding (Source: ELCAS July 2011).

If you haven’t already tried it, why not take our short career quiz and find out which roles will best reflect your personal attributes.