Courses in Shropshire

Why choose Shropshire for your professional training?

Courses are available in a vast  number of subjects, and Shropshire is a great choice for professionals who want to enhance their skills or those who wish to undergo training in a completely new subject. As well as business based courses covering subjects like IT, finance, advertising, commerce and international banking, there are lots of vocational courses in areas such as education and health care.

An extensive selection of specialised courses in Shropshire

While business or public sector courses appeal to students who wish to work in Shropshire, there are also a high number of trade linked training programmes to be found.  Gas fitting, electrical, building and construction and other trades are all covered by some of the excellent courses that start at regular intervals throughout the year. 

Executive training is also available in colleges and universities in Shrewsbury, Telford and other towns in the area, allowing business minded students to enhance their existing skills or pick up new qualifications.  Most training courses come with internationally recognised diplomas, ensuring that successful graduates can find work in the UK or overseas.

Branch out in Shropshire

Many local and national businesses have branches or headquarters in Shropshire, and a number of organisations provide work experience training for students in the county.  The region is a combination of urban and rural settlements, so it's also ideal for students who wish to take courses in agriculture, forestry and sports. 

Shropshire residents enjoy excellent transport links to other parts of the UK, and cities like Birmingham and Cardiff are within easy reach.  The region has many interesting landmarks such as Ludlow Castle, the famous iron bridge at Ironbridge and the River Severn runs through the county.  From scenic historic cities like Shrewsbury and Oswestry to new towns like Telford, there are plenty of exciting locations for training in Shropshire.

Explore Shropshire while taking courses in the area

Students can visit historic attractions like Offa's Dyke near Clun which dates from 8AD, or explore market towns like Ludlow where the nearby Clee Hills are popular with walkers and cyclists.  The Ironbridge Gorge area is one of the most scenic features of the county and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while waterways like the Shropshire Union Canal and the River Severn attract visitors all year round.

There are plenty of friendly local pubs and restaurants, and live music and comedy events take place regularly in venues all over the county.  There are also dozens of excellent sports clubs in the area, and many are attached to schools and colleges that offer full and part time courses to students from the UK and overseas.