Training for stewards - old
UNISON College provides free training for our new and experienced activists
Representation skills
Insight into how the procedures works and developing skills of existing reps
ERA reaccreditation
All workplace reps are required to undertake training at least once every five years
Negotiation skills
The principles of collective bargaining and developing skills be more effective team negotiators
Health and Safety reps
Courses to help carry out our organising approach to health and safety
Organising for Health and Safety
Course for all new health and safety reps covers legislation, risk assessments and employer’s responsibilities
Training for stewards
New activists
Introductory training for newly elected stewards
Organising stewards - Stage 1
Organising stewards - Stage 2
Experienced activists
Courses to develop skills of more experienced activists
Negotiation skills
ERA Reaccreditation
Learning for all members
Learning for members
Every member can develop their personal and professional skills with our huge range of online and in-person courses
Training for Activists
We provide all the training you need to undertake all the major union roles in your branch or workplace
Support learning in UNISON
Information and resources for our branches and activists to support others with learning
Our wide range of courses, workshops and events means that every member can enjoy the benefits of our education
offer, especially if they haven’t tried studying for many years
offer, especially if they haven’t tried studying for many years
Member learning stories
Naomi's learning story
Making the move from member to activist
How I became my branch's first ever women’s officer
Lorraine's learning story
Empowering future black leaders
How I learned to stand-up while speaking up at work
Monica's learning story
Becoming a workplace steward
How I gained confidence to keep stepping out of my comfort zone
Course catalogue
View our full range of courses delivered by UNISON staff, activists or external learning partners