February 2026
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.
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).
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.
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.
5 - 6 Mar 2026
2 Days
The course material has been designed to meet the requirements of dedicated electrical energy storage systems (EESS) in accordance with the IET Code of Practice for Electrical Energy Storage Systems and the MCS Battery Standard MIS 3012. The installation of these EESS is work that can be carried out by competent, qualified operatives holding appropriate pre-requisite qualifications and the aim of the training course is to ensure individuals have the knowledge and required skills to carry out this work.
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.
Wed 18 Mar 2026
1 Day
The IOSH Fire Safety for Managers course is designed to equip managers and supervisors with the knowledge and skills required to manage fire risks effectively in the workplace. It provides a deeper understanding of fire safety responsibilities, risk assessments, and legal compliance.
Fri 20 Mar 2026
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours 30 minutes)
Microsoft Excel is a powerful tool for data analysis that is widely used in many industries. In this course, you will learn how to use Excel to organize and analyse data, create reports, design charts, and make data-driven decisions. You will also learn how to use Excel's built-in features to manipulate data in Power Query
23 - 27 Mar 2026
5 days
Installation, inspection and maintenance of Ex electrical equipment where gas and vapours are present.
23 - 25 Mar 2026
3 days
Installation and inspection of Ex mechanical (non-electrical) equipment (Ex11)
Mon 23 Mar 2026
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours 30 minutes)
Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet application developed by Microsoft that is widely used for data analysis, calculation, and visual representation. This introductory course will cover the basics of Microsoft Excel and help you to get started with the programme.
24 - 26 Mar 2026
3 Days
The Solar Hot Water Thermal This course is a requirement of the minimum technical competency (MTC) document for solar installers and all bodies offering routes to the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) recognise the certificate.
24 - 26 Mar 2026
2 half nights
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
25 - 26 Mar 2026
2 days
This course is designed for fully qualified first aiders seeking to renew their valid First Aid at Work certification. The programme will provide first aiders with updates and refresh their knowledge of the First Aid at Work syllabus.
Wed 25 Mar 2026
1 Day
Conflict is a natural part of working life, but when left unresolved it can damage relationships, lower morale, and impact performance. This one-day workshop equips you with the insight and practical tools to better understand the roots of conflict, recognise your own response style, and apply effective strategies to manage and resolve disagreements constructively.
Thu 26 Mar 2026
1 Day
It's the most important job for any leader: managing your people and helping them develop and thrive. But how do you create a positive culture that encourages growth and positive behaviour? And what do you do if - despite all your best efforts - an employee just isn't performing well or whose behaviour is not in alignment to company policy?
Fri 27 Mar 2026
1 Day
This 1-day course provides a comprehensive overview of the main legislative and guidance documents, relative to the control of Legionnaire’s disease and the disinfection of water systems, as well as practical guidance on how to carry out a risk assessment of a cold and hot water system in a building and make recommendations to rectify the problems.
31 Mar 2026 - 2 Apr 2026
3 days
This qualification is designed for qualified electricians who want to develop their existing skills to include installation and maintenance of single electric vehicle charging units in domestic properties and small commercial premises.
Tue 31 Mar 2026
1 Day
Mental health is a vital part of overall wellbeing and plays a central role in how we live and work. This one-day workshop provides practical knowledge and tools to help you better understand mental health, recognise the signs of common issues, and respond appropriately in the workplace.
April 2026
Wed 1 Apr 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours)
Introduction to safe working practices in Hazardous Areas (ExA)
Wed 1 Apr 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 2 Apr 2026
1 Day
This course explores the principles and practices of innovation and entrepreneurship, equipping students with the tools to identify opportunities, develop innovative solutions, and launch successful ventures.
Thu 2 Apr 2026
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours 30 minutes)
With Power Query and Power Pivot in Excel, you'll spend less time manipulating data, and more time driving impact. Whether it's small data sets or large ones with up to millions of rows, in this course you will learn how you can connect, clean, analyse, and share your data faster using Power Query and Power Pivot. Note: This course is regularly updated to include the latest relevant AI releases and best practice.
6 - 10 Apr 2026
5 Days
Forth Valley College is delighted to be the first training provider in Scotland to offer the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) Operating Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in Industrial Environments course. Designed in collaboration with leading industrial drone users, this programme provides a benchmark for remote pilots looking to work in complex engineering
Tue 7 Apr 2026
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours 30 minutes)
The goal of this course is to teach participants how to build advanced charts in Microsoft Excel that are easy to read, interactive, and dynamic. The focus will be on creating charts that effectively tell a story about the data and provide additional insights to the reader. This course can also be offered as a cohort (group) booking, if interested in a cohort booking to contact training@forthvalley.ac.uk
Wed 8 Apr 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.
8 - 10 Apr 2026
3 Days
The IOSH Managing Safely course is a widely recognized health and safety training program designed for managers and supervisors across all industries. It provides essential knowledge to manage workplace risks effectively and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Fri 10 Apr 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.
13 - 17 Apr 2026
5 days
Installation, inspection and maintenance of Ex electrical equipment where gas and vapours are present.
13 - 17 Apr 2026
5 Days
Management of Ex equipment and personnel in Hazardous Areas (Ex14)
13 - 17 Apr 2026
6.5 Days
Please be aware this is a 5 day course in week one. Week two attendance is required for one day between Monday - Thursday to carry out the Practical Exam with a further Online Exam on the Friday morning.
14 - 17 Apr 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).
Tue 14 Apr 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.