Next Stop Skills
Fast Track Training by National Employer Training
Next Stop? Skills! Fast, free, local training courses in care, digital, health & safety and education. Delivered in the East Riding, Hull, North Yorkshire and online. Designed to get you where you want to go.
Looking to boost your career, team or change direction?
Then, this is your next stop. NET’s fast, free training is designed for both individuals and employers, helping people across the East Riding, Hull and North Yorkshire build confidence, gain skills and move forward.
Available to eligible adults and SMEs in the East Riding, Hull, Bridlington, Scarborough and surrounding areas.
Changing lives every day. Proud to be part of the TEC Partnership.
For Individuals
✅ Free, accredited courses to boost confidence
✅ Learn new skills for career change or progression
✅ Short sessions – locally in your area (online options available)
✅ No cost, no long commitment
✅ Real-world training with recognised qualifications
✅ Return to work or retrain on your terms
For Employers
✅ Fully funded training for your team
✅ Improve compliance, skills and retention
✅ Flexible sessions that fit your operations
✅ Training tailored to your sector
✅ Support for CPD and internal development
✅ Quick wins – no disruption to workflow
What Fast Track Means for You
Real change. Real results. Real fast.
Think training takes too long?
Our short courses are designed to fit around work, family & real life.
Confidence knocked? Career on pause?
Fast-track training helps you rebuild & move forward – on your terms.
Can’t afford to stop working to train?
You don’t have to. With evening & local sessions, learning fits your schedule.
Worried it’s not for people like you?
Our training is open to adults of all backgrounds – employed or not.
Not sure you’re eligible?
You probably are. If you live locally, you can start for free.
Struggling to find staff training that works?
SMEs get government funded CPD – no cost, no hassle, big impact.
Not sure you’re eligible?
You probably are. If you live locally, you can start for free.
Struggling to find staff training that works?
Got Questions?
Let’s Fast Track the Answers.
Whether you’re planning a career move or training your team – everything you need to know is right here.
Am I eligible for NET’s free training courses?
If you’re aged 19 or over, have lived in the UK for the past 3 years, you’re likely eligible.
Courses are free for both individuals and SME employers – subject to basic criteria.
You must meet the following criteria to be eligible for free training:
- Be aged 19 or over
- Live or work in Hull or the East Riding of Yorkshire
- If you work in Hull or the East Riding your employer MUST be a SME (small to medium enterprise, employ fewer than 250 full-time employees)
- Have the legal right to live and work in the UK (learners maybe asked to provide further evidence/documentation)
What courses are available?
We offer a range of fully accredited courses, including:
Care
- Mental Health First Aid
- NCFE Award in Dementia Awareness
- Cross Inspection & Contamination
- Emergency First Aid
- Leadership & Management Workshop for Aspiring Managers
- Effective Communication Workshop
Digital
- Introduction to Microsoft Excel (Intermediate/Advanced)
- Introduction to Cyber Security
Health, Safety and Environment
- IOSH Managing Safely
- HABC HACCP for Food Manufacturing & Catering
- Energy Efficiency and Environmental Sustainability
- NEBOSH Certification
Education & Training
- Aspiring Educators Programme – Level 3 Award in Education & Training
Where are courses held?
Courses run from across Hull, Bridlington, Scarborough and the East Riding. Some courses also have limited online or evening options for added flexibility.
How long are the courses?
Most courses are short and focused – typically 1 to 3 days long – designed to deliver real results quickly without disrupting your life or work.
What qualifications will I gain?
Each course offers a recognised qualification – including certifications from NEBOSH, IOSH, NCFE and more – valuable for CVs, compliance or career change.
Can employers refer staff or teams?
Yes! SME employers can refer individual employees or teams to join NET training, with all costs covered by UKSPF funding.
What are the benefits for employers?
Fully funded CPD, improved team skills, better compliance and internal progression support – without budget or workflow disruption.
Ready to Start? Let’s Fast Track You.
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You must meet the following criteria to be eligible for free training:
- Be aged 19 or over
- Live or work in Hull or the East Riding of Yorkshire
- If you work in Hull or the East Riding your employer MUST be a SME (small to
medium enterprise, employ fewer than 250 full-time employees) - Have the legal right to live and work in the UK (learners maybe asked to
provide further evidence/documentation)
Don’t See the Right Course Yet?
We’re adding new, free, fast track training options all the time. If nothing fits your goals right now, drop your email and we’ll let you know when new opportunities launch.
About TEC Partnership
TEC Partnership is one of England’s leading education groups. As the force behind NET and other funded training programmes, we help people and businesses across Humber and Greater Lincolnshire regions build real-world skills for the future.
About National Employer Training
NET delivers fast, funded courses across the East Riding, Hull, Bridlington and Scarborough, with remote and evening options available to suit working adults. NET training is practical, accredited, and designed to make a difference.
Training That Stays Local – and Just for You
NET courses are fully funded for people who live or work within 45 minutes of a delivery site.