If you live in Scotland you could be eligible to get up £200 towards the cost of a training course with an SDS Individual Training Account (ITA) from Skills Development Scotland.
You can apply for ITA funding if you are 16 or over and you are:
– unemployed and on benefits
– not working and have no income
– employed with an annual income less than £22,000
– self-employed with an annual income less than £22,000
You will not be eligible to apply for ITA funding if you are in education or involved in any other SDS funded programme.
Our ITA Approved Courses
Basic Computer Skills Course
Get the basic skills to get started using a PC > more info.
Microsoft Word & Excel Beginners Workshop
Learn how to get started using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel > more info.
EC-PC Office IT Basic User
An online course giving you the basic IT skills required to complete core admin tasks in the workplace using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. Learn online.
EC-PC Office IT Intermediate User
an online course giving you the intermediate IT skills required to use Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook proficiently in the workplace. Learn online.
Looking to use ITA funding for an alternative course?
Please contact us with your training requirements.
FAQs
Q: I am currently on benefits, will I be able to apply for ITA funding?
A: Yes
Q: I have no income but my partner/husband/wife works, will I be able to apply for ITA funding?
A: Yes
Q: I am self-employed and earn less than £22,000 per annum, will I be able to apply for ITA funding?
A: Yes
Q: I am employed and earn less than £22,000 per annum, will I be able to apply for ITA funding?
A: Yes
Q: How do I apply for ITA funding?
A: Complete an online application on the My World of Work website.
