About SkillsTrain

SkillsTrain is the acknowledged leader in providing affordable, high quality IT training - we are the UK's largest specialist home learning and distance learning provider of IT training courses.

Our specialist knowledge is industry led and commercially focused and will benefit the aspiring I.T. professional as well as those taking the first steps towards gaining a professionally recognised IT qualification. Our IT courses provide the skills and qualifications that can make a difference to your career success, whether you are seeking an entirely new career or boosting your earning potential in your existing career.

• SkillsTrain Sponsor CD for Diabetes Week

  Published: 6th Mar 08
  SkillsTrain supports young diabetic’s hopes for stardom and sponsors the production of a CD...

• SkillsTrain Young People of the Year 2008

  Published: 6th Mar 08
  SkillsTrain Young People of the Year or ‘YOPEY’ – the contest that aims to improve the image of young people by ‘revealing, recognising and rewarding young unsung heroes’ – is back.

• Nottinghamshire SkillsTrain Young People of the Year (YOPEYS)

  Published: 27th Nov 07
  Another YOPEY award ceremony, sponsored by SkillsTrain took place on Friday 23 November 2007 at the Arena In Nottingham.

• Young People of the Year - nominations online

  Published: 14th Nov 07
  Not all young people are binge-taking, drug-taking, violent hoodies!

• Mid-career training, the answer to the IT skills gap?

  Published: 19th Oct 07
  With press reports of fewer and fewer students taking up A-level computing and a skills shortage within the industry, Europe’s largest computer skills training organisation, SkillsTrain, believes flexible training that fits around existing work commitments is the answer to the IT skills gap.

• SkillsTrain backs PM’s first YOPEY

  Published: 15th Oct 07
  Luton based IT training company, SkillsTrain, is backing an initiative to recognise and reward young people, which has the personal approval and backing of the Prime Minister.

• New Linux+ training from SkillsTrain

  Published: 5th Oct 07
  To meet the growing popularity of enterprise-ready platforms and the need for trained Linux professionals, SkillsTrain, Europe’s largest computer training organisation, has launched a new Linux distance learning course, `Linux+’, encompassing the CompTIA Linux+ examination.

• KEEPING IT ALIVE - Student World provides Live Internet Training

  Published: 28th Sep 07
  SkillsTrain keeps it alive with Live Internet Training provided for their students via Student World. Live Internet Training brings the classroom to the student. Students undertake their training in the comfort of their own home.

• SkillsTrain Project Africa is taking on a 2nd stage

  Published: 26th Sep 07
  Schools and colleges in South Africa will benefit from the advantages of Live Internet Training.

• 'Ton-up Kev' shows the SkillsTrain spirit

  Published: 21st Sep 07
  Our very own Kevin Alderton, the blind speed skier sponsored by SkillsTrain, clocked up speeds of just under 100mph on the ski slopes of Les Arcs in the French Alps, flying the flag for SkillsTrain with branding on both his ski suit and helmet.

• SkillsTrain sponsor Dunstable College Awards Ceremony 2007

  Published: 17th Aug 07
  Dunstable College's Annual Awards Ceremony celebrated the successes and achievements of its students throughout 2006/7.

• Did you know?

  Published: 14th Aug 07
  Interesting facts about SkillsTrain. Did you know that SkillsTrain and its European operating arms provide training for over 200,000 students each year?

• Green scene

  Published: 11th Aug 07
  AquaCity resort receives green awards. SkillsTrain CEO and AquaCity owner Jan Telensky accepts awards for one of Europe's most environmentally friendly resort.

• Luton babies hit the headlines

  Published: 5th Aug 07
  Pregnancies Abound at SkillsTrain! An amazing 15 SkillsTrain babies in the past 12 months makes the headlines in the local news.