Learning for members

All members can take advantage of the free learning and training opportunities available from UNISON College

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Courses for members

Everyone can develop their personal and professional skills with our huge range of free courses

Digital skills

Get confident online and using digital tools at work and at home
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Workplace skills

Helping you succeed in your career - wherever you work, whatever your job
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Life skills

Finding your voice, managing your money, or just trying something new
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Job search skills

Searching for jobs, interview skills and creating a winning CV
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UNISON learning is invaluable when opportunities for training are not so readily available in the workplace. This course is one of the best courses I have done
UNISON member
I have enjoyed all the UNISON learning I have undertaken. The courses so relevant to me and the colleagues and pupils I work with
UNISON member
Trade union education is unique – no matter where you're starting from, every member can grow in skills, knowledge, and confidence through the huge range of learning opportunities from UNISON College
Sarah Hayes
Head of UNISON Learning and Organising
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How it works

Step 1

Find a course

Login to our Learning hub with your UNISON login and password and search for upcoming courses
Step 2

Book a course

Register for a course online and your place will be confirmed once your booking is approved
Step 3

Attend a course

Our courses are informal and friendly. There are no fees to pay for UNISON members
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Our learning partners

From short courses to distance learning, our partners help thousands of UNISON members develop new skills and qualifications each year

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More learning for members

Learning grants and financial support

Our learning grant scheme helps thousands of members cover the costs of course or exam fees with other providers
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Staff Skills Academy+

Learn at your own pace with hundreds of free online courses
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Support others with learning

Help more people take advantage of the opportunities and benefits of learning in UNISON
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