Skills for Work

Skills for Work

Unlock your potential. Build your career.

Whether you’re starting out, changing direction, or looking to upskill for your current role, our Skills for Work courses provide the practical knowledge and recognised qualifications you need to succeed in today’s job market.

At MAES, we offer a wide range of courses designed with employers in mind. These will help you gain real-world skills that lead directly to work, further training or the opportunity to progress in your current career.

Our Skills for Work courses include:

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Computing, Digital and IT Skills

  • Microsoft for Work
  • Level 2 Award in Digital Office Essentials
  • Cybersecurity
  • Digital Marketing
  • Networking
  • Programming
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Preparation for Work

  • Entry 3 Award in Employability Skills
  • Working In – Sector specific short courses
  • Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance
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Counselling

  • Level 1 Award in Counselling Skills
  • Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
  • Level 3 Diploma in Counselling
  • Level 4 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling
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Early Years and Education

  • Caring for Children
  • Preparing to Work in Schools
  • Support Work in Schools and College
  • Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
  • Early Years Practitioner
  • Adult Education and Training
  • Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills)
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Professional Development

  • Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness
  • Level 1 Award in Safeguarding in a Learning Environment
  • Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges
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Health and Social Care

  • Entry 3 Award in Health and Care
  • Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s settings
  • Level 2 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
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Community Interpreting

  • Community Interpreting (Stage 1)
  • Community Interpreting (Stage 2)
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Leadership and Management

  • Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading
  • Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management
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Business Skills and Enterprise

  • Entry Level Award in Enterprise
  • Level 1 Award in Business and Retail
  • Level 1 Award in Exploring Enterprise

Why choose MAES?

Ready to take the next step?

Explore our full course list for 2025/26 or contact us to get more information and  find the right course for your goals. We’re here to support you every step of the way.