Training Catalogue

Youth Scotland offers a wide range of continuous professional learning and training across Scotland for youth workers, volunteers and leaders.

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Training type

Our training matrix gives you an idea of what’s available.  Most courses are offered free, except where otherwise listed, and can be delivered online or in-person.  These are for adult workers/ volunteers/leaders aged 16+

Understanding Autism Level 1
Trusted Adults
Various Dates

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Ready for Youth Work
Accredited Pathway
Various Dates

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Support and Supervision
Trusted Adults

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Child Protection Awareness
Accredited Pathway
Various Dates

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Professional Development Award in Youth Work
Accredited Pathway

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Understanding Autism Level 2
Trusted Adults

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Understanding and Managing Behaviour that Challenges
Trusted Adults

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Smoking, Vaping, Mental Health and Wellbeing
Trusted Adults
Various Dates

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Child Protection Officer
Trusted Adults
Various Dates

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Awards Training

For training related to the Youth Scotland Awards (Hi5 Awards, Dynamic Youth Awards or Youth Achievement Awards) follow the link below to the relevant awards pages:

Awards Training