November 2025
Thu 20 Nov 2025
0.5 Day
The Electricity at Work Regulations (EAWR) Course is a must for anyone who needs to understand the electrical regulations as part of their job role.
24 - 26 Nov 2025
3 days
Installation, inspection and maintenance of Ex electrical equipment where dust is present (Ex05-06)
24 - 26 Nov 2025
3 days
Installation and inspection of Ex mechanical (non-electrical) equipment (Ex11)
Wed 26 Nov 2025
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.
Thu 27 Nov 2025
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.
Thu 27 Nov 2025
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.
Fri 28 Nov 2025
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.
December 2025
1 - 2 Dec 2025
2 Days
Foundation in the safe working practices and the theoretical use of Ex equipment (ExF)
1 - 5 Dec 2025
5 days
Installation, inspection and maintenance of Ex electrical equipment where gas and vapours are present.
1 - 5 Dec 2025
1 week, weekdays 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Installation and inspection of Ex equipment for Water Treatment Facilities (Ex09-Ex10)
1 - 3 Dec 2025
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.
1 - 5 Dec 2025
5 Days
Management of Ex equipment and personnel in Hazardous Areas (Ex14)
1 - 4 Dec 2025
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).
3 - 4 Dec 2025
2 Days
IOSH Managing Sustainably equips participants to contribute actively to a workplace culture that prioritizes the well-being of people, communities, and the environment. This programme encourages organisations to go beyond mere compliance with health and safety standards, fostering a culture that puts people first.
Thu 4 Dec 2025
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.
Fri 5 Dec 2025
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.
8 - 12 Dec 2025
5 days
Installation, inspection and maintenance of Ex electrical equipment where gas and vapours are present.
8 - 10 Dec 2025
3 days
Installation and inspection of Ex mechanical (non-electrical) equipment (Ex11)
Mon 8 Dec 2025
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.
10 - 12 Dec 2025
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.
Wed 10 Dec 2025
1 Day
This one-day workshop equips participants with the skills and confidence to effectively manage challenging people, situations, and conversations in the workplace. You will explore why difficult interactions arise, how to understand both what is being said and what is left unsaid, and how to approach these moments with clarity and professionalism.
Thu 11 Dec 2025
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.
Thu 11 Dec 2025
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 12 Dec 2025
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.
15 - 17 Dec 2025
3 days
Installation, inspection and maintenance of Ex electrical equipment where dust is present (Ex05-06)
15 - 17 Dec 2025
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.
Mon 15 Dec 2025
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.
Tue 16 Dec 2025
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.
Wed 17 Dec 2025
1 Day
Delegates are evaluated using a multi-format question paper and a multiple choice hazard spotting exercise.
Wed 17 Dec 2025
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
January 2026
Mon 5 Jan 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.
6 - 8 Jan 2026
3 days
Installation, inspection and maintenance of Ex electrical equipment where dust is present (Ex05-06)
6 - 8 Jan 2026
3 days
Installation and inspection of Ex mechanical (non-electrical) equipment (Ex11)
7 - 9 Jan 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.
Thu 8 Jan 2026
0.5 Day
The Electricity at Work Regulations (EAWR) Course is a must for anyone who needs to understand the electrical regulations as part of their job role.
Fri 9 Jan 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
12 - 13 Jan 2026
2 Day
Foundation in the safe working practices and the theoretical use of Ex equipment (ExF)
12 - 16 Jan 2026
5 days
Installation, inspection and maintenance of Ex electrical equipment where gas and vapours are present.
12 - 16 Jan 2026
5 Days
Engineering design of Ex electrical and instrumentation installations (Ex12)
13 - 15 Jan 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.
Wed 14 Jan 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
15 - 16 Jan 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.
Thu 15 Jan 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.
Fri 16 Jan 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 16 Jan 2026
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours 30 minutes)
In this course, participants will be introduced to Excel macros and then develop a deeper understanding of advanced and custom macros including an introduction to VB coding for macros. Excel macros allow you to automate repetitive tasks and streamline your work processes.
19 - 23 Jan 2026
5 days
Installation, inspection and maintenance of Ex electrical equipment where gas and vapours are present.
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.
Wed 21 Jan 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.
Thu 22 Jan 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours)
Introduction to safe working practices in Hazardous Areas (ExA)
23 - 26 Jan 2026
2 Days
This course introduces the essential principles and practices of effective project management. This course can also be offered as a cohort (group) booking, if interested in a cohort booking to contact training@forthvalley.ac.uk
Fri 23 Jan 2026
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours 30 minutes)
This course enables delegates to identify signs of stress in their team members; discuss the employee’s stress triggers with them; and agree individual strategies to be reviewed at a later date.
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.
27 - 29 Jan 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.
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 - 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 - 6 Feb 2026
5 Days
Management of Ex equipment and personnel in Hazardous Areas (Ex14)
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.