Financial Services Skills Council

Careers

Education & Training

Getting in

Professional Qualifications

If you are interested in gaining a qualification to help you get into financial services or progress in your career, it would be useful to look at the following sites to help you identify courses in your area.

For people aged 16 - 19 looking for courses in schools, sixth form and FE colleges

In England, use the online local area prospectus to find out about learning opportunities here.

In Wales, visit Careers Wales here.

In Northern Ireland, visit www.getoncourse.org and Careers Service Northern Ireland.

In Scotland, visit Careers Scotland here.

For adults looking for course information across the UK:
Careers Advice Service is a source of information on courses available across the UK. Visit their website to search for courses careersadvice.direct.gov.uk. If you are in Scotland, please visit Learndirect Scotland.

For apprenticeships:
Please visit our apprenticeship section for information on application procedures for each nation.

For higher education:
UCAS coordinates applications to higher education across the UK. Visit www.ucas.com for information on courses and application procedures.

National Skills Academy for Financial Services (NSAFS)
The National Skills Academy for Financial Services provides training and skills education for the Financial Services Industry. The NSAFS operates in seven regions in England through its learning provider network. It aims to deliver excellence in skills training and development, from entry level to retraining and continuing professional development, by putting employers at the heart of skills training. The Skills Academy also helps people of all ages looking to enter the industry to identify the career opportunities available to them and acts as a trusted guide to the professional qualifications they will need to advance further. To find out more about the Skills Academy please take a look at their website www.nsafs.co.uk.