Training Providers in Northern Ireland

​People 1st is a locally-owned training and employment organisation operating across the UK and Ireland, offering a diverse range of programmes including apprenticeships, NVQs, short business courses, and sector-specific academies.

They specialise in industries such as construction, health and social care, hospitality, transport, and business administration, providing tailored training solutions for individuals and businesses alike.

People 1st supports learners at all stages, from school leavers to professionals seeking up-skilling or career transitions, helping them achieve recognised qualifications and sustainable employment.

Craft Training is a privately owned, family-run training organisation based in Northern Ireland, with over 30 years of experience delivering vocational education and employment support.

Craft offer a range of programmes including Skills for Life and Work, ApprenticeshipsNI, and professional development courses across various sectors.

Their services are designed to help individuals of all ages gain qualifications, enhance their skills, and progress in their careers.

Craft Training provides purpose-built centres in four locations including Strabane, Cookstown, L’Derry, Omagh, and Sion Mills, offering online access to course materials and progress tracking through their Gateway platform.

Rutledge Group is a leading recruitment and training provider in Northern Ireland, operating through 17 branches.

Established in 1989, they deliver a comprehensive suite of services including permanent and temporary staffing, healthcare recruitment, domiciliary care, and vocational training programmes such as ApprenticeshipsNI and Skills for Life & Work.

Their offerings also encompass leadership and sales academies, NVQs, and sector-specific qualifications, all aimed at enhancing employability and workforce development. Rutledge’s mission is to “Maximise People Potential” by equipping individuals and businesses with the skills and support needed to thrive in today’s job market.

WOMEN’S TEC is Northern Ireland’s largest provider of training for women in non-traditional skills, focusing on sectors like construction, engineering, and IT where female representation is historically low.

Based in Belfast, the organisation offers a range of accredited courses, including joinery, plumbing, electrics, and digital skills, alongside personal development and employability support.

Through programmes such as 'Building Futures' and '#NotJustForBoys', WOMEN’S TEC empowers women and girls, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to gain confidence, qualifications, and access to sustainable employment or self-employment opportunities.

Their mission is to promote gender diversity in the workforce by equipping women with the skills needed to thrive in traditionally male-dominated industries

BCT provide bespoke training, mentoring and support to young people using a very hands-on approach.

Our aim is to be a sustainable, leading, high quality training provider, with a high level of market awareness as an organisation committed to supporting young people to be the best that they can be.

21 Training is a Northern Ireland-based training provider offering accredited qualifications and apprenticeships tailored to the construction industry. Through programmes like Apprenticeships NI and Skills for Life and Work, they deliver hands-on, work-based learning that supports entry into trades and upskilling within the sector.

Operating across Strabane, Derry/Londonderry, Omagh, and beyond, 21 Training partners with employers and awarding bodies such as City & Guilds and CITB to ensure training aligns with industry standards and workforce needs.