Yorkshire Centre for Training and Development
Help your employees to grow and develop with bespoke training packages for businesses
Yorkshire Centre for Training and Development (YCTD) consists of a team of specialists, with experience in meeting and exceeding business needs by providing bespoke training solutions.
Bespoke Training Packages for Businesses
Whether you want to provide staff development opportunities or upskill your workforce, our Business & Commercial Development team can help you to achieve your aspirations.
The sectors we cover range from:
- Business and professional
- Leadership and law
- Education and childcare
- Health, science & social care
- Engineering and automotive
- Hospitality
- Digital & IT
- Hair & beauty
- Print and events
- Sport & exercise
Our service begins with a complimentary skills planning session with a dedicated account manager. We spend time understanding your business, so that we can effectively assess and identify your training needs, and match these to your budget. We offer in-person as well as virtual sessions that fit around your schedule. Your account manager will then develop a bespoke training solution that meets those identified needs.
Book your complimentary skills planning session
The following courses are run in conjunction with Leeds City College and our account managers are able to advise on each offering.
Compliance & Professional Development Courses
Meet your company legal requirements with our compliance courses or develop your employees professionally to enhance your organisation.
We work with nationally-recognised awarding bodies to deliver the latest qualifications in Health & Safety and Professional Development.
Our specialist tutors deliver scheduled interactive workshops across our venues, via remote online platforms, or we can deliver at your site upon request.
| Course Title | Course Duration | Course Dates |
| Managing Safely, IOSH Certificate | 3 Days, Block Release | Starting soon |
| Fire Safety and Risk Management, NEBOSH National Certificate | 5 Days, Day Release | Starting soon |
| Occupational Health and Safety, NEBOSH National Certificate | 12 Days, Day Release | Starting soon |
| Construction Health and Safety, NEBOSH National Certificate | 12 Days, Day Release | Starting soon |
| Environmental Management, NEBOSH Certificate | 5 Days, Day Release | Starting soon |
| Occupational Health & Safety, NEBOSH National Diploma (Unit A) | 17 Days, Day Release | Starting soon |
| Occupational Health & Safety, NEBOSH National Diploma (Unit B) | 11 Days, Day Release | Starting soon |
| Occupational Health & Safety, NEBOSH National Diploma (Unit C) | 13 Days, Day Release | Starting soon |
| Occupational Health & Safety, NEBOSH National Diploma (Unit D) | Bespoke to Learner | Starting soon |
| Supervising Food Safety, Highfield Level 3 Award | 3 Days, Block Release | Starting soon |
| Managing Food Safety, Highfield Level 4 Award | 6 Days, Block Release | Starting soon |
| First Aid at Work, Highfield Level 3 Award | 3 Days | Starting soon |
| Emergency First Aid at Work, Highfield Level 3 Award | 1 Day | Starting soon |
| Emergency Paediatric First Aid, Highfields Level 3 Award | 2 Days | Starting soon |
| Food Safety for Catering, Highfields Level 2 Award | 1 Day | Starting soon |
| Food Safety for Manufacturing, Highfields Level 2 Award | 1 Day | Starting soon |
| Personal License Holders, Highfields Level 2 Award | 1 Day | Starting soon |
| Working as a Door Supervisor in the Private Security Industry, Highfields Level 2 Award | 4 Days | Starting soon |
| Working as a Security Officer in the Private Security Industry, Highfields Level 2 Award | 4 Days | Starting soon |
| Course Title | Course Duration | Course Dates |
| COSHH Risk Assessment (CPD Certified) | 4 Hours | Start Today |
| DSE Risk Assessment (CPD Certified) | 4 Hours | Start Today |
| Fire Safety Principles (CPD Certified) | 4 Hours | Start Today |
| Food Safety Awareness (CPD Certified) | 4 Hours | Start Today |
| General Data Protection Regulation (CPD Certified) | 4 Hours | Start Today |
| Health and Safety in the Workplace (CPD Certified) | 4 Hours | Start Today |
| Induction Essentials (CPD Certified) | 4 Hours | Start Today |
| Manual Handling Safety at Work (CPD Certified) | 4 Hours | Start Today |
| Mental Health Awareness (CPD Certified) | 4 Hours | Start Today |
| Rights and Responsibilities (CPD Certified) | 4 Hours | Start Today |
| Safeguarding Adults and Children (CPD Certified) | 4 Hours | Start Today |
| Solving Problems and Making Decisions (CPD Certified) | 4 Hours | Start Today |
| Understanding Equality and Diversity (CPD Certified) | 4 Hours | Start Today |
| Course Title | Course Duration | Course Dates |
| Principles of Digital Skills, TQUK Level 2 Certificate | 8-12 Weeks, Part-Time | Start Today |
| IT User Skills, TQUK Level 2 Certificate | 8-12 Weeks, Part-Time | Start Today |
| Principles of Business Administration, TQUK Level 2 Certificate | 8-12 Weeks, Part-Time | Start Today |
| Principles of Team Leading, TQUK Level 2 Certificate | 8-12 Weeks, Part-Time | Start Today |
| Principles of Customer Service, TQUK Level 2 Certificate | 8-12 Weeks, Part-Time | Start Today |
| Understanding Retail Operations, TQUK Level 2 Certificate | 8-12 Weeks, Part-Time | Start Today |
| Course Title | Course Duration | Course Dates |
| Management and Leadership, CMI Level 5 (Certificate/Diploma) | 33 Weeks, Day Release | Starting soon |
| Principles of Management & Leadership in an Organisational Context, CMI Level 5 Unit | 5 Weeks, Day Release | Starting soon |
| Developing, Managing & Leading Individuals & Teams to Achieve Success, CMI Level 5 Unit | 4 Weeks, Day Release | Starting soon |
| Managing Stakeholder Relationships, CMI Level 5 Unit | 4 Weeks, Day Release | Starting soon |
| Managing Projects, CMI Level 5 Unit | 4 Weeks, Day Release | Starting soon |
| Managing Change, CMI Level 5 Unit | 4 Weeks, Day Release | Starting soon |
| Creating & Delivering Operational Plans, CMI Level 5 Unit | 4 Weeks, Day Release | Starting soon |
| Managing Finance, CMI Level 5 Unit | 4 Weeks, Day Release | Starting soon |
| Course Title | Course Duration | Course Dates |
| Human Resources Practice, CIPD Level 3 (Certificate/Diploma) | 30 Weeks, Day Release | Starting soon |
| Developing Yourself as an Effective HR Practitioner, CIPD Level 3 Unit | 4 Weeks, Day Release | Starting soon |
| Recording, Analysing & Using Human Resource Information, CIPD Level 3 Unit | 2 Weeks, Day Release | Starting soon |
| Supporting Good Practice in Managing Employment Relations, CIPD Level 3 Unit | 4 Weeks, Day Release | Starting soon |
| Resourcing Talent, CIPD Level 3 Unit | 7 Weeks, Day Release | Starting soon |
| Supporting Good Practice in Performance & Reward, CIPD Level 3 Unit | 8 Weeks, Day Release | Starting soon |
| Human Resource Management, CIPD Level 5 (Certificate/Diploma) | 38 Weeks, Day Release | Starting soon |
| Business Issues and the Contexts of Human Resources, CIPD Level 5 Unit | 5 Weeks, Day Release | Starting soon |
| Using Information in Human Resources, CIPD Level 5 Unit | 4 Weeks, Day Release | Starting soon |
| Employment Law, CIPD Level 5 Unit | 6 Weeks, Day Release | Starting soon |
| Contemporary Developments in Employment Relations, CIPD Level 5 Unit | 4 Weeks, Day Release | Starting soon |
| Employee Engagement, CIPD Level 5 Unit | 5 Weeks, Day Release | Starting soon |
| Reward Management, CIPD Level 5 Unit | 5 Weeks, Day Release | Starting soon |
| Managing & Co-ordinating the HR Function, CIPD Level 5 Unit | 5 Weeks Day Release | Starting soon |
| Course Title | Course Duration | Course Dates |
| Maths, Functional Skills Level 1 | 10-15 Weeks, Part-Time | Start today |
| Maths, Functional Skills Level 2 | 10-15 Weeks, Part-Time | Start today |
| English, Functional Skills Level 1 | 10-15 Weeks, Part-Time | Start today |
| English, Functional Skills Level 2 | 10-15 Weeks, Part-Time | Start today |
Funded Training
We can support your training budgets with free or partially funded courses for your employers.
Whether you are an employer or an individual, we have secured funding to support a range of courses from digital to electric vehicle maintenance skills, leadership and management to fully-funded courses for individuals at risk and or affected by redundancy.
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Redundancy Support
A suite of FREE* courses designed to help employers and individuals impacted by redundancy. Online or workshop based core qualifications and skills to boost re-employment opportunities. Choose from digital and IT skills, business admin, customer service, security, warehousing, storage and more. Contact us to develop your bespoke redundancy package.
*subject to eligibility
Are you interested in an online digital skills course? Our Principles for Digital Skills course will equip you with an understanding and knowledge of the digital skills needed to search and apply for employment. This includes an awareness of finding and managing relevant, good quality information and considering the importance of online identities. You will also look at the importance of digital skills in the workplace itself, considering how to communicate effectively using technology and how to protect data and devices, among other organisational policies and procedures.
This qualification is aimed at anyone who is either in employment or searching for employment, particularly those who wish to develop their digital skills in relation to the management of information and digital safety, security and communication.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS
- Online, Self-led – 8-12 weeks, part-time
This course will encourage you to think about how IT can be used in different ways as you are introduced to specific tools that will aid you in utilising IT in everyday life. You will consider the best software’s and tools for specific tasks and will do this with the view of improving your productivity and efficiency. You will also learn about the importance of IT security; from unwanted emails and spam, to computer viruses and firewalls. And as you make progress through the course you will look in detail at presentation and spreadsheet software and will be assessed on your understanding and use of these.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS
- Online, Self-led – 8-12 weeks, part-time
This qualification is ideal for anyone with an interest in the responsibilities and tasks involved in a business administration role. By exploring the principles of supporting events, project management and changes within a business environment, you will develop a competitive and impressive knowledge about this sector which can help you start a new career or progress within a current role.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS
- Online, Self-led – 8-12 weeks, part-time
This qualification will provide you with the knowledge and understanding required to successfully lead a team. You will develop knowledge around the principles of team leading and the general workings of a business as well as how important it is for a team leader to be able to successfully communicate with a range of stakeholders.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS
- Online, Self-led – 8-12 weeks, part-time
This qualification is ideal for anyone who is currently working in a customer facing role, or anyone who is looking to get a job where the role involves customer service knowledge as a key component of the position.
You will develop essential knowledge of how to carry out customer service-related tasks such as how to manage information and support events. Once you have completed the qualification you will be able to apply your knowledge in a variety of industries and job roles.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS
- Online, Self-led – 8-12 weeks, part-time
This course is suitable for anyone looking to work, or currently working, within the retail industry at any level in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the various operations of a retail organisation.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS
- Online, Self-led – 8-12 weeks, part-time
This qualification is designed to support those who are unemployed or looking to progress into a new role to boost their employability skills through taught sessions and workshops.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS
- Classroom, Tutor-led – 3 weeks
This qualification is aimed at individuals who are interested in working within the logistics sector, in particular within a warehousing environment. The qualification covers the underpinning knowledge requirements to be able to store and receive goods appropriately, as well as exploring how to process and dispatch orders, the principles of effective customer service and the key health and safety legislation essential to warehousing and storage.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS
- Classroom, Tutor-led – 3 weeks
To work in the private security industry, you must hold a SIA License and complete this Level 2 Award; this applies to roles such as Retail Security, Door Supervisor, Security Guard or CCTV Operative.
This qualification will support learners to understand the main characteristics of the Private Security Industry, the importance of safe working practices to comply with legal requirements, the role and objectives of a door supervisor, powers of arrest relevant to a door supervisor, how to recognise, assess and reduce risk in conflict situations, good practice to follow after conflict situations, physical interventions and the implications of their use and the use non-aggressive physical skills to protect yourself and others.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS
- Classroom, Tutor-led – 4 days
To work in the private security industry, you must hold a SIA License and complete this Level 2 Award; this applies to roles such as Retail Security, Door Supervisor, Security Guard or CCTV Operative.
This qualification will support learners to understand the main characteristics of the private security industry, the importance of safe working practices to comply with legal requirements, the role of a security officer within the private security industry, the law relevant to the role of a security officer, how to recognise, assess and reduce risk in conflict situations and good practice to follow after conflict situations.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS
- Classroom, Tutor-led – 4 days
By law, food business operators must ensure that food handlers receive the appropriate supervision and training in food hygiene. This qualification is suitable for those working in a catering environment who are responsible for handling food. It is also the most popular food safety qualification accepted by enforcement officers and auditors.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS
- Classroom, Tutor-led – 1 day
The training of food handlers is a legal requirement, and the key to profitability and high standards of food safety is to ensure their competency.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS
- Classroom, Tutor-led – 1 day
Any business licensed to sell alcohol, including small pubs, retailers, large night clubs, cafés, restaurants, hotels and sports facilities, is required by law to have at least one personal licence holder. To become a personal licence holder, an individual should obtain a regulated personal licence holders’ qualification; a personal licence allows the holder to sell or authorise the sale of alcohol.
Learners gaining this qualification will understand the main requirements of the Licensing Act 2003, the importance of promoting the licensing objectives and the legal responsibilities of a personal licence holder.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS
- Classroom, Tutor-led – 1 day
Once you have completed your level 1 qualification, you will automatically qualify for Maths Functional Skills Level 2. You will study a large proportion of the course online and at your own pace. When you are prepared, we will book you on to one of our classroom programmes, where you can expect expert tuition, support, guidance and a final assessment.
The course is completely free of charge for anyone who has not already completed up to a level 2 qualification or equivalent in maths.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS
- Classroom, Tutor-Led – 10-15 Weeks, Part-Time
Maths Functional Skills Level 2 is the ideal qualification to study if you are wanting to progress onto an apprenticeship or further your prospects at work. This programme will help you access a level 3 qualification or higher apprenticeship and can enhance your employment prospects. This course may also help to build your confidence in maths, which can enhance both work and home life.
You will study a large proportion of the course online and at your own pace. When you are prepared, we will book you on to one of our classroom programmes, where you can expect expert tuition, support, guidance and a final assessment.
The course is completely free of charge for anyone who has not completed a level 2 qualification or equivalent in maths already.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS
- Classroom, Tutor-Led – 10-15 Weeks, Part-Time
English Functional Skills Level 1 is the ideal qualification to study if you are wanting to progress onto an apprenticeship or further your prospects at work. Successful completion of the course will enable you to access a level 2 intermediate apprenticeship or study programme and is the ideal platform for progressing onto English Functional Skills Level 2.
You will study a large proportion of the course online and at your own pace. When you are prepared, we will book you on to one of our classroom programmes, where you can expect expert tuition, support, guidance and a final assessment.
The course is completely free of charge for anyone who has not completed a level 2 qualification or equivalent in English already.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS
- Classroom, Tutor-Led – 10-15 Weeks, Part-Time
English Functional Skills Level 2 is the ideal qualification to study if you are wanting to progress onto an apprenticeship or further your prospects at work. This programme enables you to study a level 3 apprenticeship and improve your employment prospects.
You will study a large proportion of the course online and at your own pace. When you are prepared, we will book you on to one of our classroom programmes, where you can expect expert tuition, support, guidance and a final assessment.
The course is completely free of charge for anyone who has not completed a level 2 qualification or equivalent in English already.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS
- Classroom, Tutor-Led – 10-15 Weeks, Part-Time
So, what sets us apart from the rest?
- Our network of industry specialists, with experience across a comprehensive range of sectors
- Expertise in developing bespoke training packages across all levels of your workforce
- Expert knowledge; we match your skills requirements with industry recognised qualifications
- Funding specialists; we use our expertise to source and match funding opportunities to support your training, where eligible
