Professional Qualifications at competitive prices

A recent survey by ManpowerGroup has revealed a significant global talent shortage in several industries, including IT, logistics, communication services, finance, and the healthcare industry. Geographically, the UK and Japan have the highest job market disparity rates at 80% and 85%, which may indicate a significant skills mismatch.

This highlights the need to invest in continuous learning and upskilling – but too many employers operate two-tier training regimes where senior grades see continued opportunities to improve their skills while the rest of the workforce get very few development opportunities. Our CWU learning reps continue to campaign for greater support and development from employers. We also support members who are looking to take charge of their own development.

For those who are looking for professional qualifications to advance their career, e-Careers offer a wide range of courses at competitive prices, with interest-free finance payment plans to help spread the cost. Courses are delivered through either virtual classrooms or self-paced e-learning, allowing you to learn at a time and place that suits you. This flexible delivery means they have an excellent completion rate.

Popular professional qualification categories include:

• Accounting: AAT Accounting, CIMA Management Accounting, Payroll, Sage Accounting Software
• Bookkeeping: AAT Bookkeeping, ICB Bookkeeping
• Cloud Computing: AWS Cloud Computing
• Cyber Security: Data Protection, Ethical Hacking, IT Security
• IT and Networking: IT Technician, Microsoft Office
• Project Management: Agile, ITIL, Lean Six Sigma, PMP, PRINCE2, PRINCE2 Agile

For more information or to speak with their career advisers call 020 3198 7700 or email ask@e-careers.com.

If you are not currently looking for a professional qualification but still want to improve your knowledge and skills, the CWU Equality, Education & Development website can signpost you to hundreds of online courses, many of which are free of charge. If you want to discuss more learning options, contact your Branch Union Learning Rep (ULR) or email equality&education@cwu.org .