January 2026
21 - 23 Jan 2026
3 Days
This comprehensive course equips learners with the essential skills to act as a workplace first aider. Training is based on adult casualties and covering life-threatening emergencies, common injuries, and sudden illnesses, the training includes CPR, use of an AED, wound management, burns, fractures, and more.
26 - 30 Jan 2026
5 days
Installation, inspection and maintenance of Ex electrical equipment where gas and vapours are present.
26 - 28 Jan 2026
3 days
Installation and inspection of Ex mechanical (non-electrical) equipment (Ex11)
26 - 30 Jan 2026
1 week
Installation and inspection of Ex equipment for Water Treatment Facilities (Ex09-Ex10)
Mon 26 Jan 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
These courses cover the Water Byelaws 2014 (Scotland) and Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 (England and Wales) and meet the requirements of WRAS (the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme) of which the majority of the UK water companies are members.
Thu 29 Jan 2026
1 Day
A basic first aid course focusing on adult life-threatening emergencies, designed for individuals who wish to become an emergency first aider in the workplace
30 Jan 2026 - 2 Apr 2026
10 days
The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is a globally recognised health and safety qualification held by more than 175,000 people in the UK and worldwide.
Fri 30 Jan 2026
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours 30 minutes)
Microsoft Power BI is a data analytics and visualization tool that allows you to easily build reports and dashboards with interactive visualizations. Connect to and visualise any data using the unified, scalable platform for self-service and enterprise business intelligence (BI) that’s easy to use and helps you gain deeper data insight.
February 2026
2 - 4 Feb 2026
3 days
Installation, inspection and maintenance of Ex electrical equipment where dust is present (Ex05-06)
2 - 6 Feb 2026
5 Days
Management of Ex equipment and personnel in Hazardous Areas (Ex14)
2 - 5 Feb 2026
4 Days
If you're a practising electrician, or someone interested in upskilling their knowledge in requirements for electrical installations this course will enhance your understanding in this key area of Electrical Safety.
2 - 4 Feb 2026
3 Days
Our Electricity for Plumbers courses aim to help plumbers and heating engineers who work on central heating electrical control systems to work safely and comply with the appropriate standards.
Tue 3 Feb 2026
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours 30 minutes)
In this course, participants will delve into the powerful features of Microsoft Excel pivot tables. From the basics of pivot tables to advanced features such as custom groupings and calculated fields, participants will learn how to effectively analyse and visualize their data. The course will also introduce Microsoft Power Pivot, offering even more options for data analysis. Note: Our advanced Excel courses are regularly updated to include the latest AI releases and best practice.
5 - 26 Feb 2026
5 Days
The Level 3 Award in Education and Training is an introduction to teaching that will give an insight into the roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training, how to plan and deliver inclusive training sessions and how to assess and give constructive feedback.
Fri 6 Feb 2026
1 Day
This course is for whole teams to learn together what is needed to collectively build their resilience. There is no one blueprint… teams are as individual as…well individuals! In a relaxed, fun and informal environment participants will hear the latest research on this topic.
9 - 13 Feb 2026
5 days
Installation, inspection and maintenance of Ex electrical equipment where gas and vapours are present.
9 - 11 Feb 2026
3 days
This course was updated in November 2020 and is aimed at electricians or anyone else involved in maintenance and testing of electrical equipment.
Mon 9 Feb 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
These courses aim to help plumbers and heating engineers who want to install Vented and Unvented Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems to comply with the appropriate Building Regulations and Standards.
Mon 9 Feb 2026
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours 30 minutes)
This 1-Day course is designed to help attendees understand and use Microsoft Power BI in a practical and hands-on way, performing learning exercises to help prepare them to develop and style their own Power BI dashboards.
10 - 12 Feb 2026
3 days
Installation and inspection of Ex mechanical (non-electrical) equipment (Ex11)
10 Feb 2026 - 17 Mar 2026
6 weeks, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Forth Valley College is proud to be Scotland’s exclusive pathway provider for the Level 2 Award in International Trade, Customs & Logistics, delivered online by the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade.
Wed 11 Feb 2026
1 Day
This practical one-day workshop helps managers develop the skills and confidence to balance their dual roles as both leaders and mentors. Participants will learn how to listen and question effectively, set meaningful goals, and apply proven coaching and mentoring techniques to support team members’ growth.
Wed 11 Feb 2026
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours 30 minutes)
This intermediate-level workshop is designed to help participants take their Excel skills to the next level. The course will focus on shortcuts for navigation, selection, and commands, as well as the application of exciting formulas to save time and improve efficiency. Participants will also learn how to protect their worksheets and workbooks, apply data validation techniques, manipulate text data through formula, and link cells, worksheets, and workbooks for dynamic automatic reporting.
Thu 12 Feb 2026
1 Day
Your presence is your power — it shapes how others see you, hear you, and remember you. This uplifting one-day workshop is designed to help you unlock greater confidence, authenticity, and influence in every interaction.
16 - 20 Feb 2026
5 days
Installation, inspection and maintenance of Ex electrical equipment where gas and vapours are present.
16 - 19 Feb 2026
4 Days
These courses aim to help plumbers and heating engineers who want to install Heat Pumps to comply with the appropriate Building Regulations and Standards. The BPEC Heat Pump Systems programme is recognised as a demonstration of competence for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).
19 Feb 2026 - 26 Mar 2026
6 Nights
This comprehensive course equips learners with the essential skills to act as a workplace first aider. Training is based on adult casualties and covering life-threatening emergencies, common injuries, and sudden illnesses, the training includes CPR, use of an AED, wound management, burns, fractures, and more.
20 - 23 Feb 2026
2 days
Microsoft Power BI is a powerful data visualization tool that allows users to connect to, visualize and share any data, gaining deeper insights. This 2-day advanced course is designed to help attendees become expert users in Power BI.
23 - 24 Feb 2026
2 Day
Foundation in the safe working practices and the theoretical use of Ex equipment (ExF)
23 - 27 Feb 2026
5 days
Installation, inspection and maintenance of Ex electrical equipment where gas and vapours are present.
25 - 27 Feb 2026
3 Days
BPEC has developed this training/assessment course which is ideal for experienced electricians, plumbers, ventilation installers and heating engineers looking to improve their knowledge and understanding of domestic ventilation systems.
Thu 26 Feb 2026
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours 30 minutes)
Learn and understand the important features of Outlook.
March 2026
2 - 6 Mar 2026
5 days
Installation, inspection and maintenance of Ex electrical equipment where gas and vapours are present.
2 - 4 Mar 2026
3 days
Installation and inspection of Ex mechanical (non-electrical) equipment (Ex11)
2 - 4 Mar 2026
3 Days
BPEC has developed this course with the aim of providing electricians with the skills and knowledge required to install small scale photovoltaic (PV) systems. The course has been structured to meet the requirements of the National Occupational Standards and is recognised as a demonstration of competence for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).
Tue 3 Mar 2026
1 Day
In today’s fast-paced and often unpredictable world, the ability to bounce back from setbacks, adapt to change, and thrive in the face of adversity is more important than ever. This course is designed to help individuals build and strengthen their personal resilience—the mental, emotional, and behavioural capacity to deal with stress and challenges effectively.
Tue 3 Mar 2026
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours 30 minutes)
This advanced-level Excel workshop is designed for individuals who are already proficient in the basics of Microsoft Excel and want to take their skills to the next level.
Wed 4 Mar 2026
1 Day
A basic first aid course focusing on adult life-threatening emergencies, designed for individuals who wish to become an emergency first aider in the workplace
Wed 4 Mar 2026
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours 30 minutes)
Get an overview of popular social media tools – and how best to capitalise on their reach.
Fri 6 Mar 2026
1 Day
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the principles and practices involved in managing supply chains effectively. Students will learn about the end-to-end process of sourcing, production, logistics, and distribution of goods and services. This course can also be offered as a cohort (group) booking, if interested in a cohort booking to contact training@forthvalley.ac.uk
9 - 13 Mar 2026
5 Days
Engineering design of Ex electrical and instrumentation installations (Ex12)
9 - 11 Mar 2026
3 days
Installation, inspection and maintenance of Ex electrical equipment where dust is present (Ex05-06)
9 - 12 Mar 2026
4 Days
If you're a practising electrician, or someone interested in upskilling their knowledge in requirements for electrical installations this course will enhance your understanding in this key area of Electrical Safety.
Wed 11 Mar 2026
1 Day
Delegates are evaluated using a multi-format question paper and a multiple choice hazard spotting exercise.
12 - 13 Mar 2026
2 Day
Foundation in the safe working practices and the theoretical use of Ex equipment (ExF)
16 - 20 Mar 2026
5 days
Installation, inspection and maintenance of Ex electrical equipment where gas and vapours are present.
16 - 17 Mar 2026
2 Days
All CompEx certified practitioners are required to recertify every 5 years. There are two routes for recertification for Gas and Vapours (Ex01 – Ex04).
17 - 19 Mar 2026
2 night time sessions
Delegates are evaluated using a multi-format question paper and a multiple choice hazard spotting exercise.