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Browse free training opportunities available across West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

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Adult skills training for your next career step

Here you will find a range of free training courses focused on growing sectors within West Yorkshire including Digital, Engineering, Construction, Health and Social Care and courses specially designed for graduates.

These courses could be used as a first step into a job, improve your skills at your current job, help you re-train, or support a move into a new role or sector.

All the courses listed on our site are free to access and are taught either online or at education providers based within West Yorkshire.

With a fully funded adult training course you can get ready for the next work opportunity that comes your way, feel confident and prepared to apply for exciting new job roles, progress in your career or start your career journey after leaving education.

Boost your skills with our latest courses or register your interest in courses coming soon such as: Digital, Health and Social Care, Construction and Engineering.

All our courses are designed by local employers, so we'll ensure you leave with skills needed right here in West Yorkshire, right now.

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06 Jan 2026 16:46

Skills Bootcamp - business management skills construction

Boost your future with practical business skills tailored to today’s construction industry. This online Bootcamp covers project planning, costing, cashflow, regulations, marketing and site supervision. You’ll build confidence, develop essential management skills and gain SSSTS accreditation. Learn modern construction approaches, from health and safety to the circular economy and MMC.

05 Jan 2026 14:08

Skills Bootcamp in Health & Social Care

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05 Jan 2026 13:43

Skills Bootcamp - business management skills

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05 Jan 2026 12:07

Skills Bootcamp - Telecommunications

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05 Jan 2026 11:58

Skills Bootcamp in Textile Manufacturing

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05 Jan 2026 11:57

Skills Bootcamp - project and job management course

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05 Jan 2026 11:55

Skills Bootcamp in Leadership & Management (Team Leader and Supervisor)

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05 Jan 2026 11:49

Skills Bootcamp in Early Years - Kirklees Council

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19 Dec 2025 10:18

Skills Bootcamp - CAD for construction

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19 Dec 2025 10:16

Skills Bootcamp - estimating skills in construction name of training course

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04 Dec 2025 17:32

Skills Bootcamp - Content Creation for the Creative Industries

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04 Dec 2025 17:31

Skills Bootcamp - Computer-aided Design for the Creative Industries

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04 Dec 2025 17:30

Skills Bootcamp - Construction Site Operative

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