TSI Learning Portal: The TSI Scotland Learning Portal is now active. This online learning portal provides access to courses and resources for community groups, voluntary organisations and social enterprises across Scotland. It is very relevant for board and committee members with an eye to sustainability and good practice. Coordinated by local Third Sector Interfaces (TSIs), the portal offers training and learning tools for staff and volunteers. Register here: tsi-learning.scot/my-account/
The Skills Network: Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface (CTSI) has partnered with the skills network to offer you all the opportunity to explore new skills and learning opportunities. All listed courses are now available for you to apply and are fully funded without any cost associated. View All Courses
THRE courses: THRE offer courses that aim to help us all put human rights and equalities at the heart of Scotland’s third sector. VIEW ALL COURSES
SCVO Training: Whether you are a manager, a member of staff or volunteer, SCVO have a training programme packed full of sector specific courses for organisations of all sizes.
OSCR Training: As the charity regulator for Scotland OSCR have a wide range of resources to ensure staff, volunteers and trustees adhere to the Charities Investment Act (2005). OSCR have a YouTube channel were you can find a range of webinars covering topics from:
OpenLearn (The Open University): OpenLearn offers hundreds of free online courses across topics including leadership, wellbeing, digital skills, equality, volunteering, and professional development. Courses are self-paced and many include a free statement of participation or digital badge. Learn More
Forth Valley College – FREE Online Course: Open to everyone, the courses cover a range of subject areas from Nursing and IT and Software Development to Animal Care, Introduction to Warehousing and eSports. The innovative courses can be completed remotely or through attending a FVC Campus and are specially designed to be self-paced, and have been created to help students learn, achieve goals, develop skills for their careers, help them try something new, or expand their knowledge. Learn more and sign up.
SCCR Upcoming Events: The SCCR is running a series of free open training sessions, seminars and conferences across Scotland. Our events focus on conflict resolution as a means of early intervention which improves relationships and lives, and ultimately reduces youth homelessness. SEE ALL SESSIONS
The Accelerate programme: Accelerate is a support programme for the Third Sector and community organisations. Support is FREE and aims to help groups and organisations become more sustainable and enterprising. LEARN MORE
QS First Aid at Work
Comprehensive workplace first aid training covering emergency response, CPR, AED use, wound care, burns, fractures, and responding to sudden illness and injury.
Upcoming Dates: 28–30 October 2026
Duration: 3 days Location: Forth Valley College, Falkirk Cost: £229 BOOK HERE
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QS Emergency First Aid
One-day first aid course designed for those becoming an emergency first aider in the workplace. Covers responding to adult life-threatening emergencies and essential emergency first aid skills.
Upcoming Dates: 9 December 2026
Duration: 1 day Location: Forth Valley College, Falkirk Cost: £109 BOOK HERE
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First Aid at Work (3-Day Block)
Three-day accredited first aid course designed for higher-risk workplaces. Covers emergency response, CPR and AED use, injuries, medical emergencies, and workplace first aid responsibilities.
Date: 26–28 October 2026
Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm (3days) Location: Stirling Enterprise Park (STEP), Stirling Cost: £375 + VAT BOOK HERE
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Safeguarding Responsibilities & Processes: Essential Training for Trustees
Lunchtime workshop for trustees and board members covering safeguarding responsibilities, legal duties, safer recruitment, risk management, and creating a culture of safety within your organisation.
Date: 3 November 2026 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Online (Teams) Cost: Free BOOK HERE
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Dementia – the One Stop Guide: Free online training from Policy hub Scotland for people/groups who work with elderly people/people with dementia. Available Anytime. BOOK HERE
Featured Courses from Forth Valley College – A selection of free, fully funded courses particularly relevant to third sector staff and volunteers: Mental Health Awareness, Introduction to Childcare, Preparation for Care Practice. Learn more and sign up.
RCA Trust: Free training from RCA Trust to help professionals and communities recognise and respond to gambling-related harm. Covers identifying risk factors, having supportive conversations, and accessing support services, and, RSPH Level 2 Award in Understanding Gambling Related Harm: Accredited full-day training exploring gambling-related harms in greater depth, including identification, intervention, treatment, and signposting to support services. Contact RCA Trust for training dates and booking information
Talk Cancer Awareness Training Programme: Gain the skills and knowledge you need to have impactful conversations with others in your community, through Cancer Research UK’s, cancer awareness training programme. SEE LEAFLET
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Thinking About AI: Human Rights and Equalities: THRE is delighted to bring you this short, six lesson email course about Artificial Intelligence (AI). Sign up and start learning
Disability Equality Scotland is funded by the Scottish Government to provide training and support to organisations that offer welfare rights advice to the public. Explore all their options
An Introduction to Canva
Hands-on workshop introducing Canva and its key features. Learn how to create and design visual content using Canva’s tools and templates.
Date: 29 October 2026 Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm Location: STEP, Stirling Enterprise Park, Stirling Cost: £10 BOOK HERE
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The Gate:
Free digital skills training provided in a community setting. LEARN MORE
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Featured Courses from Forth Valley College – A selection of free, fully funded courses particularly relevant to third sector staff and volunteers: Preparation for Management, Entrepreneurialism for Life and Work. Learn more and sign up
CIC Governance Essentials: Leading with Integrity & Community Focus
Workshop for CIC directors, stakeholders, and social enterprise leaders covering CIC structure, governance, legal compliance, director responsibilities, and good practice in community-focused leadership.
Date: 10 December 2026 Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm Location: Online (Teams) Cost: Free (CTSI & SVE Members) BOOK HERE
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Volunteer Scotland Training & Workshops: All Training courses, Learning bites and Workshops have been designed to help you make a positive impact on your volunteer programme and on volunteers who you freely give their time and expertise. SEE ALL EVENTS
OpenLearn: Free online courses from The Open University exploring volunteering, leadership, and career development within the voluntary sector. Courses are self-paced and many include a free statement of participation or digital badge. Highlighted courses include:
Featured Courses from Forth Valley College – A selection of free, fully funded courses particularly relevant to third sector staff and volunteers: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI), IT & Software Development, E-Safety, Digital Marketing & Social Media. Learn more and sign up.
The Essential Trustee: What You Need to Know, What You Need to Do
Workshop for new, prospective, and existing trustees covering trustee duties, responsibilities, governance, conduct, and legal requirements under Scottish charity law.
Date: 27 October 2026 Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm Location: Online (Teams) Cost: Free (CTSI & SVE Members) BOOK HERE
Date: 4 February 2027 Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm Location: Online (Teams) Cost: Free (CTSI & SVE Members) BOOK HERE
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Chartered Institute of Fundraising Scotland: Date: Various Dates & Times – People / Groups / Organisations who want to learn more about
different types of fundraising. BOOK HERE
E-Learning Overview: Just Enterprise are delighted to be launching a range of fully funded E-Learning programmes, designed specifically for social enterprises. COURSE LIST
Expand your skills and knowledge: CTSI has partnered with the skills network to offer you all the opportunity to explore new skills and learning opportunities. All listed courses are now available for you to apply and are fully funded without any cost associated. They are a great resource for personal and professional development. COURSE LIST
Featured Courses from Forth Valley College – A selection of free, fully funded courses particularly relevant to third sector staff and volunteers: Introduction to Marketing, Employability Skills, Study Skills, Sustainability & Carbon Literacy. Learn more and sign up.
Level 2 Understanding Environmental Sustainability: This course will provide an overview of the principles of sustainable development, communities and energy management, and the social responsibility of businesses in relation to sustainability. COURSE OVERVIEW