Find a reps course for you
A flexible way to learnLooking for a more flexible way to complete your first stage training as a workplace rep? Our new online courses offer the same in-depth content as in-person sessions, with the convenience of learning from home or work, at your own pace. Choose from three courses: Union Reps One, Health and Safety One, and Union Learning Reps One. Each includes interactive modules, engaging discussions, and expert tutor support—equipping you with essential skills to make a difference in your workplace. If you are a union rep based in Wales, see information about courses in Wales. |
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Areas we cover are London, East and South East | Midlands | North West | Northern | Scotland | South West | Wales | Yorkshire and the Humber
London, East and South East
Because of the rules relating to the funding of Adult Education in England, some TUC Education Centres may only be able to offer places on courses to union reps from certain post code areas. If a TUC Education Centre cannot accept your application for this reason, please contact your regional TUC Education Officer Marie Hughes for assistance.
| Course title | Location | Start date | |
| TUC Union Learning Reps Stage 1 | West Thames (Online) | 19 Sept 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Next Steps for Safety Reps | West Thames (Online) | 24 Sept 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Certificate in Employment Law | West Thames (Online) | 03 Oct 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Diploma in Employment Law | West Thames (Online) | 08 Sept 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Being Assertive as a Union Rep | CONEL (Classroom) | 07 Jul 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Tackling Mental Health at work - Resistance to Resilience | CONEL (Classroom) | 09 Jul 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Communicating Effectively for Trade Union Reps | CONEL (Classroom) | 11 Jul 2025 | More information / Register |
Midlands
Because of the rules relating to the funding of Adult Education in England, some TUC Education Centres may only be able to offer places on courses to union reps from certain post code areas. If a TUC Education Centre cannot accept your application for this reason, please contact your regional TUC Education Officer Adrian Toomey for assistance.
| Course title | Location | Start date | |
| TUC Union Reps Stage 1 | Birmingham (Classroom) | 22 Sept 2025 | More information / Register |
| Birmingham (Classroom) | 12 Jan 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Birmingham (Classroom) | 27 Apr 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Shrewsbury (Classroom) | 22 Sept 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Shrewsbury (Online) | 22 Sept 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Shrewsbury (Classroom) | 12 Jan 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Shrewsbury (Classroom) | 12 Jan 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Shrewsbury in Stoke (Classroom) | 23 Sept 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Shrewsbury in Stoke (Classroom) | 13 Jan 2026 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Health and Safety Stage 1 | Birmingham (Classroom) | 24 Sept 2025 | More information / Register |
| Birmingham (Classroom) | 14 Jan 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Birmingham (Classroom) | 29 Apr 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Shrewsbury (Online) | 25 Sept 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Shrewsbury (Classroom) | 20 Apr 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Shrewsbury (Online) | 20 Apr 2026 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Next Steps for Safety Reps | Birmingham (Classroom) | 25 Sept 2025 | More information / Register |
| Birmingham (Classroom) | 15 Jan 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Birmingham (Classroom) | 30 Apr 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Shrewsbury (Online) | 21 Apr 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Shrewsbury in Stoke (Classroom) | 21 Apr 2026 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Certificate in Employment Law | Birmingham (Classroom) | 23 Sept 2025 | More information / Register |
| Birmingham (Classroom) | 13 Jan 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Birmingham (Classroom) | 28 Apr 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Shrewsbury (Online) | 22 Sept 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Shrewsbury (Online) | 12 Jan 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Shrewsbury (Online) | 20 Apr 2026 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Diploma in Employment Law | Birmingham (Online) | 19 Sept 2025 | More information / Register |
| Shrewsbury (Online) | 17 Sept 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Shrewsbury (Online) | 07 Jan 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Shrewsbury (Online) | 15 Apr 2026 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety | Shrewsbury (Online) | 18 Sept 2025 | More information / Register |
| Shrewsbury (Online) | 08 Jan 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Shrewsbury (Online) | 16 Apr 2026 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Mental Health Awareness | Birmingham (Classroom) | 20 Jun 2025 | More information / Register |
| Birmingham (Classroom) | 07 Nov 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Birmingham (Classroom) | 27 Feb 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Birmingham (Classroom) | 12 Jun 2026 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Neurodiversity in the Workplace | Shrewsbury (Online) | 12 Nov 2025 | More information / Register |
| Shrewsbury (Online) | 20 Nov 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Challenging Redundancy | Shrewsbury (Online) | 27 Nov 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Stress at Work | Shrewsbury (Online) | 29 Jan 2026 | More information / Register |
| TUC Disability at Work | Shrewsbury (Online) | 04 Jun 2026 | More information / Register |
| TUC Employment Law Update (Employment Rights Bill | Shrewsbury (Online) | 25 Sept 2025 | More information / Register |
North West
Because of the rules relating to the funding of Adult Education in England, some TUC Education Centres may only be able to offer places on courses to union reps from certain post code areas. If a TUC Education Centre cannot accept your application for this reason, please contact your regional TUC Education Officer Adrian Toomey for assistance.
| Course title | Location | Start date | |
| TUC Union Reps Stage 1 | Manchester (Classroom) | 29 Sept 2025 | More information / Register |
| Manchester (Online) | 29 Sept 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 21 Jan 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 21 Jan 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 30 Apr 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 30 Apr 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Classroom) | 06 Oct 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Online) | 07 Oct 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Classroom) | 12 Jan 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Online) | 13 Jan 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Online) | 05 May 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Classroom) | 11 May 2026 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Health and Safety Stage 1 | Manchester (Classroom) | 02 Oct 2025 | More information / Register |
| Manchester (Online) | 02 Oct 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 20 Jan 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 20 Jan 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 29 Apr 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 29 Apr 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Classroom) | 06 Oct 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Online) | 10 Oct 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Classroom) | 12 Jan 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Online) | 16 Jan 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Classroom) | 11 May 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Online) | 08 May 2026 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Next Steps for Safety Reps | Manchester (Classroom) | 30 Sept 2025 | More information / Register |
| Manchester (Online) | 30 Sept 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 22 Jan 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 22 Jan 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 27 Apr 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 27 Apr 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Classroom) | 07 Oct 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Classroom) | 13 Jan 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Online) | 15 Jan 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Classroom) | 05 May 2026 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Certificate in Employment Law | Manchester (Classroom) | 01 Oct 2025 | More information / Register |
| Manchester (Online) | 01 Oct 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 19 Jan 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 19 Jan 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 28 Apr 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 28 Apr 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Classroom) | 08 Oct 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Classroom) | 14 Jan 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Classroom) | 06 May 2026 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Diploma in Employment Law | Manchester (Blended) | 25 Sept 2025 | More information / Register |
| Wirral Met (Blended) | 25 Sept 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety | Manchester (Blended) | 24 Sept 2025 | More information / Register |
| Wirral Met (Blended) | 10 Sept 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Diploma in Equalities | Manchester (Blended) | 23 Sept 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Union Learning Rep Certificate | Manchester (Classroom) | 03 Oct 2025 | More information / Register |
| Manchester (Online) | 03 Oct 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 16 Jan 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 16 Jan 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 01 May 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 01 May 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Classroom) | 02 Sept 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Bullying and Harassment | Manchester (Classroom) | 02 Jul 2025 | More information / Register |
| Manchester (Online) | 02 Jul 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 14 Nov 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 14 Nov 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 09 Mar 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 09 Mar 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 01 Jul 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 01 Jul 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Classroom) | 20 Feb 2026 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Trade Unions and Mental Health Awareness | Manchester (Classroom) | 26 Jun 2025 | More information / Register |
| Manchester (Online) | 26 Jun 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 17 Nov 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 17 Nov 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 05 Mar 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 05 Mar 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 23 Jun 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 23 Jun 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Classroom) | 05 Dec 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Mental Health in the Workplace | Wirral Met (Classroom) | 16 Sept 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Building Support Groups for Reps | Manchester (Online) | 04 Jul 2025 | More information / Register |
| Manchester (Online) | 03 Nov 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 13 Mar 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 03 Jul 2026 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Equality Reps | Manchester (Classroom) | 07 Nov 2025 | More information / Register |
| Manchester (Online) | 07 Nov 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 03 Mar 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 03 Mar 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 10 Jun 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 10 Jun 2026 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Domestic Abuse Awareness in the Workplace | Manchester (Classroom) | 27 Oct 2025 | More information / Register |
| Manchester (Online) | 27 Oct 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 08 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 08 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Classroom) | 07 Nov 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Women in Leadership | Manchester (Classroom) | 06 Nov 2025 | More information / Register |
| Manchester (Online) | 06 Nov 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 08 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 08 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Neurodiversity in the Workplace | Manchester (Online) | 03 Oct 2025 | More information / Register |
| Manchester (Online) | 26 Jan 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 07 May 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Classroom) | 17 Apr 2026 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Public Speaking and Communication Skills | Wirral Met (Classroom) | 12 Sept 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Unconscious Bias | Wirral Met (Classroom) | 26 Sept 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Union Learning Rep Refresher | Wirral Met (Classroom) | 24 Sept 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Long Covid - Workplace Safety | Wirral Met (Classroom) | 03 Oct 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Gross Misconduct | Wirral Met (Classroom) | 14 Nov 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Understanding Employment Tribunals | Wirral Met (Classroom) | 09 Jan 2026 | More information / Register |
| TUC Cancer in the Workplace | Wirral Met (Classroom) | 23 Jan 2026 | More information / Register |
| TUC Conducting Disability Audits | Wirral Met (Classroom) | 20 Feb 2026 | More information / Register |
| TUC Disciplinary Investigations | Wirral Met (Classroom) | 13 Mar 2026 | More information / Register |
| TUC Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace | Wirral Met (Classroom) | 17 Apr 2026 | More information / Register |
| TUC Sexual Harassment in the Workplace | Wirral Met (Classroom) | 22 May 2026 | More information / Register |
| TUC Dealing with Menopause in the Workplace | Wirral Met (Classroom) | 19 Jun 2026 | More information / Register |
| TUC Trade Unions and Social Networking | Wirral Met (Classroom) | 10 Jul 2026 | More information / Register |
| TUC Accident Investigation | Wirral Met (Classroom) | 02 Sept 2026 | More information / Register |
| TUC Organising in the Workplace | Wirral Met (Classroom) | 21 Apr 2026 | More information / Register |
| TUC HR Management Negotiations | Wirral Met (Classroom) | 14 Jul 2026 | More information / Register |
| TUC Employment Law Update | Wirral Met (Classroom) | 25 Oct 2025 | More information / Register |
| Wirral Met (Classroom) | 03 Jul 2026 | More information / Register |
Northern
Because of the rules relating to the funding of Adult Education in England, some TUC Education Centres may only be able to offer places on courses to union reps from certain post code areas. If a TUC Education Centre cannot accept your application for this reason, please contact your regional TUC Education Officer Adrian Toomey for assistance.
| Course title | Location | Start date | |
| TUC Diploma in Equalities | Newcastle (Classroom) | 10 Sept 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety | Newcastle (Classroom) | 11 Sept 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Certificate in Health and Safety Stage 1 | Newcastle (Classroom) | 15 Sept 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Certificate in Health and Safety Next Steps | Newcastle (Classroom) | 12 Jan 2026 | More information / Register |
| TUC Certificate in Union Reps Stage 1 | Newcastle (Classroom) | 27 Apr 2026 | More information / Register |
Scotland
Because of the rules relating to the funding of Adult Education in Scotland, our Scottish TUC Education Centres are only able to offer places on courses to union reps resident in Scotland. For more information on this or on provision in Scotland, please contact your regional TUC Education Officer Jill Little Woodhouse for assistance.
| Course title | Location | Start date | |
| TUC Union Reps Stage 1 | Glasgow (Classroom) | 23 Sept 2025 | More information / Register |
| Fife (Online) | 11 Sept 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Fife (Online) | 14 Jan 2026 | More information / Register | |
| Fife (Online) | 22 Apr 2026 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Health and Safety Stage 1 | Glasgow (Classroom) | 11 Sept 2025 | More information / Register |
| Fife (Online) | 10 Sept 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Fife (Online) | 21 Apr 2026 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Next Steps for Safety Reps | Fife (Online) | 09 Sept 2025 | More information / Register |
| Fife (Online) | 13 Jan 2026 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Certificate in Employment Law | Fife (Online) | 15 Jan 2026 | More information / Register |
| Fife (Online) | 23 Apr 2026 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Diploma in Employment Law | Glasgow (Classroom) | 17 Sept 2025 | More information / Register |
| Fife (Online) | 01 Sept 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Diploma in Health and Safety | Glasgow (Classroom) | 18 Sep 2025 | More information / Register |
| Fife (Online) | 01 Sept 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Tackling Mental Health at work - Resistance to Resilience | Fife (Online) | 01 Sept 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Handling Disciplinaries and Grievances | Fife (Online) | 04 Sept 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Meeting Skills | Fife (Online) | 02 Oct 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Equality & Diversity | Fife (Online) | 27 Oct 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Menopause in the Workplace | Fife (Online) | 18 Nov 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Accident, Investigation and Reporting | Fife (Online) | 19 Nov 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Negotiation Skills | Fife (Online) | 15 Jan 2026 | More information / Register |
| TUC Risk Assessment | Fife (Online) | 19 Feb 2026 | More information / Register |
| TUC Neurodiversity | Fife (Online) | 26 Mar 2026 | More information / Register |
| TUC Bullying and Harassment | Fife (Online) | 30 Apr 2026 | More information / Register |
| TUC Understanding Pensions | Fife (Online) | 28 May 2026 | More information / Register |
South West
Because of the rules relating to the funding of Adult Education in England, some TUC Education Centres may only be able to offer places on courses to union reps from certain post code areas. If a TUC Education Centre cannot accept your application for this reason, please contact your regional TUC Education Officer Marie Hughes for assistance.
| Course title | Location | Start date | |
| TUC Union Reps Stage 1 | Bristol (Online) | 15 Jan 2026 | More information / Register |
| TUC Health and Safety Stage 1 | Bristol (Online) | 03 Oct 2025 | More information / Register |
| Bristol (Online) | 12 Jan 2026 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Next Steps for Safety Reps | Bristol (Online) | 16 Sept 2025 | More information / Register |
| Bristol (Online) | 23 Apr 2026 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Certificate in Employment Law | Bristol (Online) | 26 Sept 2025 | More information / Register |
| Bristol (Online) | 01 May 2026 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Tackling Mental Health at work - Resistance to Resilience | Bristol (Online) | 10 Jun 2026 | More information / Register |
| TUC Diploma in Employment Law | Bristol (Online) | 23 Sept 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety | Bristol (Online) | 25 Sept 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Sexual Harrassment in the Workplace | Bristol (Online) | 18 Sept 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Sickness Absence | Bristol (Online) | 13 Jan 2026 | More information / Register |
| TUC Certificate in Equality | Bristol (Online) | 16 Jan 2026 | More information / Register |
| TUC Challenging the Far Right | Bristol (Online) | 22 Jan 2026 | More information / Register |
| TUC Women in Leadership | Bristol (Online) | 05 Mar 2026 | More information / Register |
Yorkshire and the Humber
Because of the rules relating to the funding of Adult Education in England, some TUC Education Centres may only be able to offer places on courses to union reps from certain post code areas. If a TUC Education Centre cannot accept your application for this reason, please contact your regional TUC Education Officer Adrian Toomey for assistance.
| Course title | Location | Start date | |
| TUC Union Reps Stage 1 | Northern College (Classroom) | 14 July 2025 | More information / Register |
Wales
Available courses are listed below. You can also visit the TUC Cymru website to view the full details of the course programme and resources available for reps in Wales and view the information in Cymraeg.
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Spring term 2025 courses for reps in Wales
| Course title | Location | Start date | Provider | |
| Union Reps Stage 1 | Newport, Coleg Gwent | 13 Jan (10 Monday sessions) | Coleg Gwent | Apply online |
| Health and Safety Reps Stage 1 | Online via Teams | 17 January - (10 Friday sessions) | Adult Learning Wales | Apply online |
| Introduction to environmental awareness (for reps) | Online via Teams | 14 Jan (half-day session) | Adult Learning Wales | Apply online |
| Greening our workplaces - green rep skills | Online via Teams | 27 January - (3 Monday sessions) | Coleg Gwent | Apply online |
| Social Partnership | Online via Teams | 15 Jan (2 Wednesday sessions) | Coleg Gwent | Apply online |
| Tackling and Preventing Sexual Harassment | Cardiff, CF11 9SD | 7 March (3 Friday sessions) | Adult Learning Wales | Apply online |
| Social Partnership | Online via Teams | 18 March - (2 Tuesday sessions) | Adult Learning Wales | Apply online |
| Negotiating for a Just (worker-led) Transition | Online via Teams | 20 March (3 Thursday sessions) | Adult Learning Wales | Apply online |
