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Looking to develop your career? We’ve got you covered. In addition to a whole host of information on the best courses & qualifications in a number of fields, we’ve got advice on how everything from internships & apprenticeships, to work experience & volunteering could be great ways to further your career.

How to deal with exam stress and anxiety

Big exam coming up? Here are our top stress relief techniques for students, to help you manage exam anxiety, keep calm, and stay focused.

What is critical thinking?

Critical thinking is one of the most valuable skills you can develop. Here’s what critical thinking is, why it matters, and how you can develop and demonstrate this essential skill to employers.

Analytical skills: What are they, and how can you develop them?

Analytical skills are essential in almost every career. Here’s what analytical skills are, why they matter, and how you can improve them.

Creative writing: How to get started

Here’s everything you need to know about creative writing, with practical exercises to help you develop your skills.

Five job guarantee courses you could take right now

Here’s what you need to know about job guarantee training, and five online job guarantee courses you could take right now.

Seven in-demand skills that’ll help you get hired in 2025

We’ve analysed millions of job adverts on Reed.co.uk to find the seven key skills that employers are looking for.

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How to deal with exam stress and anxiety

Big exam coming up? Here are our top stress relief techniques for students, to help you manage exam anxiety, keep calm, and stay focused.

What is critical thinking?

Critical thinking is one of the most valuable skills you can develop. Here’s what critical thinking is, why it matters, and how you can develop and demonstrate this essential skill to employers.

Analytical skills: What are they, and how can you develop them?

Analytical skills are essential in almost every career. Here’s what analytical skills are, why they matter, and how you can improve them.

Creative writing: How to get started

Here’s everything you need to know about creative writing, with practical exercises to help you develop your skills.

Five job guarantee courses you could take right now

Here’s what you need to know about job guarantee training, and five online job guarantee courses you could take right now.

Seven in-demand skills that’ll help you get hired in 2025

We’ve analysed millions of job adverts on Reed.co.uk to find the seven key skills that employers are looking for.

Top companies hiring February 2025

Find a job you’ll love this February with one of the top companies hiring this month.

Six reasons to become PRINCE2® qualified right now

Looking for a way to get your project management career started? Here are six reasons you should take a PRINCE2® course right now.

ICDL: What you need to know

Think you’re good with computers? You might be surprised. If you’re looking to expand your knowledge, here’s everything you need to know about ICDL.

CIPD Levels: Explained

Interested in a career in HR or L&D? To help you choose the right course, here’s everything you need to know about CIPD levels.

Degree levels explained

Considering going to uni? There’s more than one way to get a degree. Here’s everything you need to know about university degree levels.

Five new things you should learn in 2025

New years are for new skills. To help motivate you, here are five new things you should definitely learn in 2025.

What is SQL?

Looking to learn a new language? Here’s everything you need to know about SQL, one of the most sought-after skills in today’s job market.

From VLOOKUP to SUMIF: 10 Microsoft Excel formulas everybody should know

Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your spreadsheet skills, here are 10 Microsoft Excel formulas everyone should know.

Five reasons you should become CIPD certified right now

Considering a CIPD certification, but don’t know where to start? Here are five reasons you should become CIPD certified right now:

Five of the most in-demand skills in warehousing and logistics

Want to be in-demand in warehousing and logistics? Here are five of the most in-demand skills in warehousing and logistics (and how you can develop them).

Five reasons to take a first aid course

Thinking about learning first aid? Here’s everything you need to know about first aid courses, and five reasons to consider taking one.

Careers with animals

There’s a common saying that you should never work with animals. We disagree… Here are some of the top careers with animals.

How to get a job in HR (without any experience)

We spoke to Avado, the UK’s No.1 online provider of professional qualifications, to find out how you can break into the HR industry.

The top courses to help you get hired September 2024

To help give you an idea of what’s available, here are our top courses to help get you hired in September 2024.

Seven reasons to become an HGV Driver

Want to keep the economy moving? You should drive HGVs. Here are seven reasons to pursue a career in this in-demand industry.

Emergency services careers: How to get started

Here are a few of the most popular emergency services careers, what they involve, and our advice on how to get started.

Five of the best temp jobs

Not big on commitment? Try temping. To help you decide which role is right for you, here are five of the best temp jobs that you could be doing right now:

Jobs in the motoring industry

Looking to take your career to the next gear? Here are some careers to consider in the motoring industry and some of our top tips to help you get there.

AI CVs: How AI could help you land your dream job

There’s no denying the growing popularity of the concept of AI. Here’s how it could help you enhance your CV, and land your dream job.

What type of learner am I?

Here’s everything you need to know about learning styles, along with a quiz to help you figure out what type of learner you are.

The top courses to help you get hired June 2024

To help narrow down your options this June, we’ve selected three qualifications that are highly valued by employers in the fields of HR, L&D, and accounting.

Top jobs of 2024: 10 of the most in-demand roles

Here are 10 of the most in-demand roles of 2024, according to Reed.co.uk jobs posted data.

Four challenges people face when upskilling in their career (and how to overcome them)

We surveyed over 2,000 people from across the UK, to find out their biggest challenges when it came to upskilling in their careers. Here are the top four barriers, and our advice on how to overcome them.

How to start a career in psychology

If you want to become a psychologist, there are a few ways you can break into the industry. We spoke to University of Liverpool Online Programmes, to find out their top tips.

The top courses to help you get hired April 2024

Looking to do a spring clean of your skillset? Here are some of the top healthcare, management, and tech courses to help get you hired this month.

What is upskilling – and how can you do it?

To make sure your skills are up-to-date, here’s everything you need to know about upskilling, along with our top tips to help you do it.

Five reasons to take a healthcare course

Looking to give your career a health check? We spoke to University of Essex Online, to find out five reasons to take a healthcare course.

The top (free) courses to help you get hired March 2024

To celebrate National Careers Week, we’ve selected three free courses that’ll help you create a winning CV, get real-life work experience, nail the interview, and find a job you’ll love in March.

Five helpful courses for each stage of your career

Want to excel in every stage of your career? Here are five free and discounted courses to help get you started…

Three tips for finding a job you’ll love

Here are just three tips to help you find a job you’ll love (and Love Mondays) – courtesy of our free course, Life’s Work.

The top courses to help you get hired February 2024

To help inspire you to hit the books, here are a few of the top courses to help get you hired in February 2024.

How to prepare for your SQE exams

We spoke to BARBRI, who are global leaders in legal education, to find out a few of the best ways to prepare for your SQE exams.

Five reasons to take a master’s degree in psychology

Want to learn why people do the things they do? A psychology master’s could be for you. We spoke to The University of Law’s Psychology faculty, to find out five reasons to take a psychology master’s.

ACCA: What you need to know

We spoke to ACCA, the global body for professional accountants, to find out everything you need to know about ACCA qualifications.

IOSH: What you need to know

When it comes to workplace safety, the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has got your back. Here’s everything you need to know about IOSH, and how you can start studying.

The top courses to help you get hired December 2023

Is all you want for Christmas to learn something new? Here are the top courses to help get you hired in December 2023.

Four reasons to learn something new this Black Friday

Have you ever thought about using Black Friday as an opportunity to learn for less? Here are four reasons to consider discounted courses this Black Friday.

The top courses to help you get hired November 2023

To help you gain the skills and certifications employers are looking for, we’ve selected a few of the best courses that’ll help you get hired this month.

10 reasons to become a personal trainer

Looking for a career with more gains? You should become a personal trainer. Here are 10 great reasons to become a personal trainer right now.

How to start a career in law (if you’re changing careers)

We spoke to BARBRI, global leaders in legal education and bar exam prep, to get their advice on how to start a career in law.

Black Friday: when is it and what deals on courses are coming?

Black Friday is coming. Here’s everything we know about our biggest courses sale, and what to expect when the time comes.

The top courses to help you get hired September 2023

To help inspire you to start learning online, we’ve selected six top courses that’ll help get you hired in September 2023.

Skip the debt: How to get qualified without going to university

University isn’t the only way you can develop your skills. Here’s how to get qualified without going to university.

The top courses to help you get hired August 2023

Looking to keep your skills up-to-date with industry demand? Here are the top courses to help get you hired in August 2023.

Nine CPD microcredentials that’ll help you get qualified fast

We spoke to University of Essex Online to find out more about their CPD microcredentials, and to figure out the benefits of taking one.

Five reasons you should start studying AAT right now

We spoke to the experts at Future Connect, to find their top five reasons you should start learning AAT today.

Personal trainer courses that’ll help you get qualified

We spoke to Study Active, an Active IQ approved centre with CIMSPA endorsed status, to find out which courses are available, and what to look for when choosing a personal trainer course.

Four essential skills that’ll help you land your dream cyber security job

To point you in the right direction, here are four essential skills that’ll help you land your dream cyber security job.

Eight essential leadership skills employers really want

Here are the top eight leadership skills employers really want (along with some tips on how to develop them).

Four reasons to start a career in financial crime prevention

Want to help keep the world’s money safe? We spoke to London Governance & Compliance Academy (LGCA), to find out why financial crime prevention is a great career choice right now.

The top courses to help you get hired May 2023

Looking to change careers, but don’t know which course will give you the right credentials? Here are the top courses to help you get hired in May 2023.

Project management careers: What you need to know

Not sure how to break into a career in project management? Here’s an overview of the skills, experience and qualifications you’ll need to start a career in project management.