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).

Seven skills to master this summer 

Gaining a new skill is great for your wellbeing, and it could also boost your employability. Here are seven skills to master this summer.

How to start a career in law (if you’re changing careers)

We spoke to The University of Law, the UK’s longest-established specialist provider of legal education and training in the UK, to get their advice on how to start a career in law.

The top courses to help you get hired June 2022

Looking to learn something new this June? Pull up a (deck) chair; here’s what’s popular on Reed Courses right now.

The top courses to help you get hired May 2022

To help narrow down your options, we’ve selected six of the best On Demand courses that you should start this May.

Eight reasons to start a career in UX design right now

UX design can be seen in every single aspect of your digital life. We spoke to the UX Design Institute to learn more about UX.

Seven reasons to start a career in residential surveying

Ready to lay the foundations for a successful career? We spoke to Sava, to find out seven great reasons to start a career in residential surveying.

Seven skills to master this summer 

Gaining a new skill is great for your wellbeing, and it could also boost your employability. Here are seven skills to master this summer.

How to start a career in law (if you’re changing careers)

We spoke to The University of Law, the UK’s longest-established specialist provider of legal education and training in the UK, to get their advice on how to start a career in law.

The top courses to help you get hired June 2022

Looking to learn something new this June? Pull up a (deck) chair; here’s what’s popular on Reed Courses right now.

The top courses to help you get hired May 2022

To help narrow down your options, we’ve selected six of the best On Demand courses that you should start this May.

Eight reasons to start a career in UX design right now

UX design can be seen in every single aspect of your digital life. We spoke to the UX Design Institute to learn more about UX.

Seven reasons to start a career in residential surveying

Ready to lay the foundations for a successful career? We spoke to Sava, to find out seven great reasons to start a career in residential surveying.

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 April 2022

Here are the top six courses in three of the most in-demand industries, that you should be studying right now.

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:

The top courses to help you get hired March 2022

To help narrow down your options, we’ve selected just six courses that you should definitely sign up for this March. Here are our top picks in tech, project management, and business.

Five reasons to take a government funded course (for free)

We spoke to vision2learn, one of the UK’s top providers of government funded courses, to find out five reasons to take a free government funded course right now.

Five transferable skills to help you land a career in tech

We spoke to tech experts the Learning People to find out five of their top transferable skills to help your CV stand out – even without any tech experience.

The top courses to help you get hired February 2022

Ready to find a course you love? Here are the top courses to help get you hired this February, whether it’s in HR, L&D, or digital marketing.

Four ways to lead effectively

Here’s a rundown of four of the most common leadership styles (and advice on when you should adopt them).

What type of communicator are you?

Here’s a quiz to help you find out your communication style, courtesy of our free leadership & management course.

STEM education: What subjects can I study?

Here’s a quick rundown of what STEM education means, and a list of the subjects you could study in this fast-growing field.

Five reasons to try an eLearning platform

With the rise of everything online, eLearning is now more popular than ever. Here are just five reasons to study on an eLearning platform.

How much can I earn in HR?

Here’s how much you could earn in some of the most popular HR roles, and the qualifications that could help boost your salary expectations.

The top courses to help you get hired January 2022

A new year is the perfect opportunity to learn something new. Here are the top courses on Reed.co.uk this January.

10 new things you should learn in 2022

New years are for new starts. To help motivate you, here are 10 new things you should definitely learn in 2022.

Learning & Development careers: What you need to know

Want to work in L&D? Here’s everything you need to know about a career in Learning & Development (along with a few tips on how to get started):

The top courses to help you get hired December 2021

Looking to give yourself the gift of learning? To help inspire you, here are the top courses on Reed.co.uk this month.

Eight of the best Black Friday deals on courses 2021

Looking to learn for less this Black Friday? Here are eight of the top subjects you can get qualified in for less.

What job can I do with a CIPD qualification?

Not sure what you can actually do with CIPD? We spoke to Watson Martin, to find out some of the best jobs you can get with a CIPD qualification.