Skill up programme

Over 7,000 fully funded training courses available for the 2022-23 academic year

Skill Up is a fully funded initiative from the Department for the Economy and the Northern Ireland Office. The programme offers 20,000 further and higher education training places in over 250 subject areas for accredited qualifications ranging from Level 1 to Level 7.


How can Skill Up help my business?

The programme aims to help individuals boost their skillset. It also addresses skills gaps in the local economy to help businesses access talent with the skills required to grow their industry. Businesses can use this programme by encouraging their staff make use of the free training available to develop their skills.


How do I apply?

Around 7,000 places are now available to apply for in the coming academic year beginning in September 2022.

Read further details on the courses available and how to apply to Skill Up programme: Retrain and upskill your staff.

Here are just a few of the courses available through our two local FE colleges, as well as our two universities. Other providers are available too. For a list of all providers, please visit Skill Up