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Upskill for the future: Personal development and professional training opportunities
Whether you're looking to try something new, boost your confidence, or take the next step in your career, our short courses available across our campuses, centres, and online offer the focus and flexibility to support your goals.
Our range of courses includes:
- Evening and leisure courses to help you explore new hobbies, learn with others, and discover potential career paths
- Professional and accredited training designed to help individuals and businesses upskill in key areas from Elementary Food Hygiene to RYA Powerboat Level 2.
View some of our short courses below or visit our Eventbrite page to see what is available to book.
Gaelic
Gaelic
Whether you are taking your first step in learning Gaelic, a native speaker, looking to develop your conversational skills or learn more about the Gaelic language and culture, we have a course for you.
To speak to someone about our courses, contact: stornoway.nwh@uhi.ac.uk or call 01851 770 000 for more information.
Our courses are supported by Bòrd na Gàidhlig.
- Speak Gaelic A1 & A2 (Benbecula, Portree, Stornoway and Online Virtual Classroom)
- Gaelic for Work Purposes SCQF 3 (Online Virtual Classroom)
- Gaelic for Work Purposes SCQF 4 (Online Virtual Classroom)
- Sgilean Cànain/Gaelic for Fluent Speakers (Online Virtual Classroom)
- Gaelic Conversation – Intermediate SCQF 4 (Online Virtual Classroom)
- Ulpan Beginner Units 1 - 24, Gaelic Language Classes SCQF 3 (Online Virtual Classroom)
- Treanadh Oidean/Gaelic Tutor Training SCFQF 6 (Online Virtual Classroom)
- Supernatural Folklore SCQF 5 (Online Virtual Classroom)
- Home to the Hebrides (Online Virtual Classroom)
- The Supernatural Landscape SCQF 5 (Online Virtual Classroom)
Engineering and Technology
Engineering and Technology
Maritime
Maritime
- STCW Personal Survival Techniques (Sea Survival):
Essential training for Merchant Navy entry, covering survival equipment and techniques to maximise safety at sea. - Elementary First Aid:
Covers core First Aid principles in line with Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB) and Sea Fish Industry Authority (SEAFISH) standards. - RYA SRC VHF Radio:
Aimed at individuals operating fixed or handheld marine VHF radios, focusing on effective maritime communication. - Personal Safety & Responsibilities:
A mandatory course for those entering the Merchant Navy, covering personal safety, emergency procedures, and social responsibilities on board. - RYA Coastal Skipper:
An advanced navigation and meteorology course for those working towards a Coastal Skipper Certificate.