Skills Development Scotland Individual Training Accounts

Individual Training Accounts WILL REOPEN FOR APPLICATIONS ON 27TH JUNE 2019.

Applications are limited so don’t miss out!

SDS and the Scottish Government are exploring options to maximise the impact of the scheme, within the available budget.

What are Individual Training Accounts (ITAs)?

A Skills Development Scotland Individual Training Account (ITA) is money for you to put towards the costs of employability-focused learning or training.

What can they be used for?

Eligible applicants could receive up to £200 towards a single training course episode per year. There are loads of course geared towards helping you get a job or progress in your career. Many of DG Training’s Courses and Training Packages are approved for ITA funding.

Who are They For?

You could be eligible for an ITA if you are:

Aged 16 or over
Not in education or involved in any other SDS funded programme
Unemployed and looking to get back into work OR
Employed and earning less than £22,000 per year
Resident in Scotland

How to apply for an ITA with DG Training

Click on the link
Browse through our approved courses and packages to find one that is right for you
Click on the Apply for Funding button
Complete the online application form
We will contact you with further details

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Testimonials

“The course was resourced and delivered to a high standard.

The teaching was very interactive and the learners were obviously feeling comfortable with the teaching style and the pace and content of the learning.

Louise demonstrated a superb level of knowledge of the subject and delivered the learning well using an obviously vast knowledge of the industry and practices used within it and the skills to deliver the information well.

The presenter developed an excellent and effective rapport with the learners and her vast experience and knowledge of the subject area had a massively positive effect on their learning.”

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Our Courses

DG Training offer a wide range of courses to meet legislative requirements in Scottish Licensing, First Aid, Food Hygiene, Health and Safety, Childcare and Health and Social Care.

Highly experienced in the customer service and hospitality industries, our trainers are aware of the high standards expected by today’s customers and how properly trained staff can help businesses achieve these expectations. We offer practical courses in Customer Service and Hospitality Service Skills, all of which can be tailored to suit the specific needs of the company or individual. We also deliver Train the Trainer courses giving you the necessary skills to deliver effective, in-house training to your staff.

DG Training also have certificated online courses in Health and Safety, Food Safety, Childcare, Health and Social Care and Business Skills. These courses enable you to carry out the learning in your own time and at your own pace.

Many of our courses can be fully-funded using ITA Funding.

Training Packages

Offering better value for money, our training packages have been carefully selected to meet the needs of our customers.

ITA funding can only be used for one funding opportunity per year. To maximise this opportunity, all our training packages can be fully-funded.

If you would like to discuss the possibility of a bespoke training package please contact us.