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).

How to write a personal statement for university

Here’s everything you need to know about writing your personal statement for university, and a personal statement example to help you get started.

Five reasons to take a master’s degree in psychology

Want to learn why people do the things they do? A psychology master’s could be for you. We spoke to The University of Law’s Psychology faculty, to find out five reasons to take a psychology master’s.

How to deal with exam stress and anxiety

Big exam coming up? Here are our top stress relief techniques for students, to help you manage exam anxiety, keep calm, and stay focused.

What is critical thinking? 

Critical thinking is one of the most valuable skills you can develop. Here’s what critical thinking is, why it matters, and how you can develop and demonstrate this essential skill to employers.

Analytical skills: What are they, and how can you develop them?

Analytical skills are essential in almost every career. Here’s what analytical skills are, why they matter, and how you can improve them.

Creative writing: How to get started

Here’s everything you need to know about creative writing, with practical exercises to help you develop your skills.

How to write a personal statement for university

Here’s everything you need to know about writing your personal statement for university, and a personal statement example to help you get started.

Five reasons to take a master’s degree in psychology

Want to learn why people do the things they do? A psychology master’s could be for you. We spoke to The University of Law’s Psychology faculty, to find out five reasons to take a psychology master’s.

How to deal with exam stress and anxiety

Big exam coming up? Here are our top stress relief techniques for students, to help you manage exam anxiety, keep calm, and stay focused.

What is critical thinking? 

Critical thinking is one of the most valuable skills you can develop. Here’s what critical thinking is, why it matters, and how you can develop and demonstrate this essential skill to employers.

Analytical skills: What are they, and how can you develop them?

Analytical skills are essential in almost every career. Here’s what analytical skills are, why they matter, and how you can improve them.

Creative writing: How to get started

Here’s everything you need to know about creative writing, with practical exercises to help you develop your skills.

Five job guarantee courses you could take right now

Here’s what you need to know about job guarantee training, and five online job guarantee courses you could take right now.

Seven in-demand skills that’ll help you get hired in 2025

We’ve analysed millions of job adverts on Reed.co.uk to find the seven key skills that employers are looking for.

Six reasons to become PRINCE2® qualified right now

Looking for a way to get your project management career started? Here are six reasons you should take a PRINCE2® course right now.

ICDL: What you need to know

Think you’re good with computers? You might be surprised. If you’re looking to expand your knowledge, here’s everything you need to know about ICDL.

CIPD Levels: Explained

Interested in a career in HR or L&D? To help you choose the right course, here’s everything you need to know about CIPD levels.

Degree levels explained

Considering going to uni? There’s more than one way to get a degree. Here’s everything you need to know about university degree levels.

Five new things you should learn in 2025

New years are for new skills. To help motivate you, here are five new things you should definitely learn in 2025.

What is SQL?

Looking to learn a new language? Here’s everything you need to know about SQL, one of the most sought-after skills in today’s job market.

From VLOOKUP to SUMIF: 10 Microsoft Excel formulas everybody should know

Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your spreadsheet skills, here are 10 Microsoft Excel formulas everyone should know.

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:

Five of the most in-demand skills in warehousing and logistics

Want to be in-demand in warehousing and logistics? Here are five of the most in-demand skills in warehousing and logistics (and how you can develop them).

Five reasons to take a first aid course

Thinking about learning first aid? Here’s everything you need to know about first aid courses, and five reasons to consider taking one.

Careers with animals

There’s a common saying that you should never work with animals. We disagree… Here are some of the top careers with animals.

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 September 2024

To help give you an idea of what’s available, here are our top courses to help get you hired in September 2024.

Seven reasons to become an HGV Driver

Want to keep the economy moving? You should drive HGVs. Here are seven reasons to pursue a career in this in-demand industry.

Emergency services careers: How to get started

Here are a few of the most popular emergency services careers, what they involve, and our advice on how to get started.

Jobs in the motoring industry

Looking to take your career to the next gear? Here are some careers to consider in the motoring industry and some of our top tips to help you get there.