Funding and training
Are you an employer based in Scotland? We've pulled together details of funding and training by Skills Development Scotland and partners.
Use apprenticeships to save on employee training costs
With Modern or Graduate Apprenticeships, you'd gain a full-time employee. You'll also get financial help towards their training costs.
Opens in a new window Visit apprenticeships.scotSearch for free courses on My World of Work
Want to upskill your employees? This course search has thousands of free learning opportunities across Scotland.
Opens in a new window Visit our course searchGet funding from Find Business Support
Check out local and national funding opportunities together in one handy place.
Opens in a new window Visit Find Business SupportDiscover employability support
Find out more about employability services delivered across Scotland.
Opens in a new window Visit Employability in ScotlandExplore funded Skills Scholarships
Want to give your employees some exciting development opportunities? Check out the University of the West of Scotland's (UWS) funded Skills Scholarships.
Opens in a new window Visit UWSBite-sized courses from Robert Gordon University
Discover Robert Gordon University's range of short, online courses. They're designed to help organisations, like yours, provide valuable upskilling opportunities to employees.
Opens in a new window Visit Robert Gordon UniversityGo to the next level with Scottish Enterprise
Got a new business idea or want to scale up an existing company? Get funding and grants from Scottish Enterprise to make it happen.
Opens in a new window Visit Scottish EnterpriseRecruit more effectively
A more diverse workforce increases productivity and profitability! Use our inclusive recruitment guides to reach more talent.
Opens in a new window Read our guidesScottish Enterprise Leadership Academy
The Scottish Enterprise Leadership Academy empowers business leaders with the skills and resources to grow globally competitive organisations. Access intensive leadership learning programmes, courses and events, industry expertise, and advice.
Flexible Workforce Development Fund (FWDF)
Following the recent Scottish Budget announcement, there is no funding available for FWDF in the 2024–2025 academic year.
Check out Scottish Funding Council for full details.