Skills that transform lives: What we offer learners

Whatever you want to achieve, there’s a vocational route that can take you there. For nearly 150 years, we've worked with employers and training providers to design qualifications and apprenticeships that lead to lifelong careers and widely recognised certification.

From starting out to retraining, switching careers at any stage, building on what you've already achieved, or helping someone else figure out their next step, we're here to make the path clearer.

Not sure which route is right for you yet? Weighing up qualifications, apprenticeship vs university, or other options? That's completely normal. It's a big decision and you don't have to figure it out alone.

Find a centre near you delivering City & Guilds programmes, and have a conversation with people who can talk you through your options.

Why City & Guilds

Choosing how to build your career is a big decision. For almost 150 years, we have enabled people to develop industry-recognised skills needed for jobs, and we are ready to help you thrive in a world of continual change.

Getting your City & Guilds means gaining a qualification that employers already know and respect, where your skills have been tested against real industry standards. That means when you qualify, you're qualified for the jobs that exist and equipped with real-life skills and experience to help you achieve your goals.

Employers across every major sector are actively looking for people with practical, hands-on skills. Vocational learners earn competitive salaries, progress quickly, and often reach senior roles just as quickly, or faster, through a vocational route.

Whether you're 16 or 46, choosing a vocational route is choosing a career built on real skills, real experience, and real outcomes.

We don't just hand you a certificate and wish you luck. We partner with training providers, and colleges to deliver high-quality learning experiences. And we build our qualifications with employers, so what you learn translates directly into what businesses are looking for.

Real stories, real progress

Don’t just take our word for it – here are just some success stories from people who’ve been exactly where you are now.

Take the next step with confidence

Once you've found a route that fits, here's how to get moving.

Already qualified? Here’s what comes next

Finished your training? Congratulations! That took real commitment. Here's how to make sure the world knows it.

Certificates and digital credentials

Access your certificate, share your achievement digitally, and show employers your newfound skills, knowledge, and accomplishments.

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Replace or amend a certificate

Lost a certificate or need to update your details? Here's how to sort it quickly.

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Using the City & Guilds logo

Find out how to use the City & Guilds logo and your credentials professionally.

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Extra support, when you need it

Whether you’re a learner or supporting someone on their learning journey, we know that career decisions don’t happen alone. City & Guilds is here to offer support, guide you, and answer questions about your next step.