Who are we?
City & Guilds Training is transforming training in the UK and globally. As a market leading provider of in-demand training solutions, we are elevating standards in technical skills to benefit learners and industry, leading to job outcomes.
Our Purpose
We exist to close critical skills gaps and create pathways to sustainable employment. In a world shaped by rapid automation and the transition to a carbon-free future, technical skills are more vital than ever. We collaborate closely with employers across sectors, particularly in rail, electrical, construction, traffic management and project management, to ensure our training is aligned with real-world demands and leads to tangible job outcomes.
Our Services
- Industry-Aligned Programmes: Every course and qualification is crafted to meet the specific needs of the industries we serve.
- Inclusive Opportunities: We support learners from all backgrounds to access high-quality training and unlock career potential.
- Employer Collaboration: Our relationship with employers informs the development of relevant, high-impact training solutions.
- Work-Based Learning: We deliver best-in-class learning, assessment, and credentialing to help individuals and organisations grow.
- Managed services: Our managed learning service is built around flexibility. Whether customers need a fully outsourced solution or targeted support, we tailor our approach to fit their specific goals. With 4,000+ courses, and the ability to source or create bespoke training, we ensure every learning need is met with precision and speed.
Our Commitment
Everything we do is designed to support people into a job, help them develop on the job, and progress to the next job. Whether you’re an individual looking to upskill or an employer seeking to future-proof your workforce, City & Guilds Training is your all-in-one training solution.
Why City & Guilds Training
Managed Services
Customer focused
Our managed learning service is built around flexibility. Whether customers need a fully outsourced solution or targeted support, we tailor our approach to fit their specific goals. With 4,000+ courses, and the ability to source or create bespoke training, we ensure every learning need is met with precision and speed.
Nationwide Training Delivery
With a growing network of over 250+ trusted providers and 500+ delivery locations, plus 16 of our own centres, we offer a truly scalable training solution. This national reach allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality training wherever our customers operate.
Quality Assured
Quality is guaranteed through our exclusive PASS scheme, which ensures every provider meets strict standards. As part of City & Guilds, we additionally bring deep industry insight, governance, and technical expertise- keeping our customers ahead of change and fully compliant.
Cost and Time Efficiencies
- We streamline the entire training process- from sourcing, scheduling to certification tracking, and billing. We save our customers time, reducing administration, and avoiding unnecessary costs.
- We send timely reminders for training and assessments directly to employees ahead of cancellation deadlines, helping to avoid unnecessary fees and maximises budget efficiencies.
Part of City & Guilds
As part of City & Guilds, we offer trusted quality, deep industry insight, and early access to regulatory updates. This connection ensures robust governance, expert guidance, and confidence that training is always aligned with the latest standards.
City & Guilds is a Royal Chartered Institute and a registered charity making a difference to society through skills.
Via our Foundation, we remove barriers to training and employment for people who face disadvantage, helping more people to access opportunity.
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Centre Locations
Gatwick
Our electrical training facilities at Mitre Court and Explorer 2 are just 2 minutes south of Gatwick Airport. They are comfortable, light and airy environments in which students can learn a wide range of practical and theory based skills.
Leeds
Phoenix House has raised the bar for electrical training centres in the UK. It’s situated east of Leeds, just off of the M1 / A1. This makes it easily accessible from Leeds, Sheffield, Hull, York, Harrogate and all over Yorkshire.
Portsmouth
Situated in the scenic location of Port Solent, our Portsmouth Training Centre offers lots of bright, light spaces to train in. We also have a state-of-the-art test track to deliver our industry-leading rail training courses such as PTS Practical Event, DCCR, COSS and many more.
Workington
As one of our 3 engineering and nuclear training centres in Cumbria, our Workington training facility provides a comfortable, light and airy environment in which learners from across the region can learn a wide range of practical and theory based skills.
Cardiff
In partnership with Coleg y Cymoedd, our training centre in Nantgarw is located just 8 miles from Cardiff city centre and offers a comprehensive programme of open courses for learners in the surrounding areas.
Furness
Centrally located in Lightburn Trading Estate, our Gen2 Furness Skills Centre offers a large range of training courses and workshops to learners across Cumbria.
