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A flexible way to learn

Looking 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.

Find a course in your area 

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 titleLocationStart date 
TUC Union Learning Reps Stage 1West Thames (Online)19 Sept 2025More information / Register
TUC Next Steps for Safety RepsWest Thames (Online)24 Sept 2025More information / Register
TUC Certificate in Employment LawWest Thames (Online)03 Oct 2025More information / Register
TUC Diploma in Employment LawWest Thames (Online)08 Sept 2025More information / Register
TUC Being Assertive as a Union RepCONEL (Classroom)07 Jul 2025More information / Register
TUC Tackling Mental Health at work - Resistance to ResilienceCONEL (Classroom)09 Jul 2025More information / Register
TUC Communicating Effectively for Trade Union RepsCONEL (Classroom)11 Jul 2025More 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 titleLocationStart date 
TUC Union Reps Stage 1Birmingham (Classroom)22 Sept 2025More information / Register
Birmingham (Classroom)12 Jan 2026More information / Register
Birmingham (Classroom)27 Apr 2026More information / Register
Shrewsbury (Classroom)22 Sept 2025More information / Register
Shrewsbury (Online)22 Sept 2025More information / Register
Shrewsbury (Classroom)12 Jan 2026More information / Register
Shrewsbury (Classroom)12 Jan 2026More information / Register
Shrewsbury in Stoke (Classroom)23 Sept 2025More information / Register
Shrewsbury in Stoke (Classroom)13 Jan 2026More information / Register
TUC Health and Safety Stage 1Birmingham (Classroom)24 Sept 2025More information / Register
Birmingham (Classroom)14 Jan 2026More information / Register
Birmingham (Classroom)29 Apr 2026More information / Register
Shrewsbury (Online)25 Sept 2025More information / Register
Shrewsbury (Classroom)20 Apr 2026More information / Register
Shrewsbury (Online)20 Apr 2026More information / Register
TUC Next Steps for Safety RepsBirmingham (Classroom)25 Sept 2025More information / Register
Birmingham (Classroom)15 Jan 2026More information / Register
Birmingham (Classroom)30 Apr 2026More information / Register
Shrewsbury (Online)21 Apr 2026More information / Register
Shrewsbury in Stoke (Classroom)21 Apr 2026More information / Register
TUC Certificate in Employment LawBirmingham (Classroom)23 Sept 2025More information / Register
Birmingham (Classroom)13 Jan 2026More information / Register
Birmingham (Classroom)28 Apr 2026More information / Register
Shrewsbury (Online)22 Sept 2025More information / Register
Shrewsbury (Online)12 Jan 2026More information / Register
Shrewsbury (Online)20 Apr 2026More information / Register
TUC Diploma in Employment LawBirmingham (Online)19 Sept 2025More information / Register
Shrewsbury (Online)17 Sept 2025More information / Register
Shrewsbury (Online)07 Jan 2026More information / Register
Shrewsbury (Online)15 Apr 2026More information / Register
TUC Diploma in Occupational Health and SafetyShrewsbury (Online)18 Sept 2025More information / Register
Shrewsbury (Online)08 Jan 2026More information / Register
Shrewsbury (Online)16 Apr 2026More information / Register
TUC Mental Health AwarenessBirmingham (Classroom)20 Jun 2025More information / Register
Birmingham (Classroom)07 Nov 2025More information / Register
Birmingham (Classroom)27 Feb 2026More information / Register
Birmingham (Classroom)12 Jun 2026More information / Register
TUC Neurodiversity in the WorkplaceShrewsbury (Online)12 Nov 2025More information / Register
Shrewsbury (Online)20 Nov 2025More information / Register
TUC Challenging RedundancyShrewsbury (Online)27 Nov 2025More information / Register
TUC Stress at WorkShrewsbury (Online)29 Jan 2026More information / Register
TUC Disability at WorkShrewsbury (Online)04 Jun 2026More information / Register
TUC Employment Law Update (Employment Rights BillShrewsbury (Online)25 Sept 2025More 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 titleLocationStart date 
TUC Union Reps Stage 1Manchester (Classroom)29 Sept 2025More information / Register
Manchester (Online)29 Sept 2025More information / Register
Manchester (Classroom)21 Jan 2026More information / Register
Manchester (Online)21 Jan 2026More information / Register
Manchester (Classroom)30 Apr 2026More information / Register
Manchester (Online)30 Apr 2026More information / Register
Wirral Met (Classroom)06 Oct 2025More information / Register
Wirral Met (Online)07 Oct 2025More information / Register
Wirral Met (Classroom)12 Jan 2026More information / Register
Wirral Met (Online)13 Jan 2026More information / Register
Wirral Met (Online)05 May 2026More information / Register
Wirral Met (Classroom)11 May 2026More information / Register
TUC Health and Safety Stage 1Manchester (Classroom)02 Oct 2025More information / Register
Manchester (Online)02 Oct 2025More information / Register
Manchester (Classroom)20 Jan 2026More information / Register
Manchester (Online)20 Jan 2026More information / Register
Manchester (Classroom)29 Apr 2026More information / Register
Manchester (Online)29 Apr 2026More information / Register
Wirral Met (Classroom)06 Oct 2025More information / Register
Wirral Met (Online)10 Oct 2025More information / Register
Wirral Met (Classroom)12 Jan 2026More information / Register
Wirral Met (Online)16 Jan 2026More information / Register
Wirral Met (Classroom)11 May 2026More information / Register
Wirral Met (Online)08 May 2026More information / Register
TUC Next Steps for Safety RepsManchester (Classroom)30 Sept 2025More information / Register
Manchester (Online)30 Sept 2025More information / Register
Manchester (Classroom)22 Jan 2026More information / Register
Manchester (Online)22 Jan 2026More information / Register
Manchester (Classroom)27 Apr 2026More information / Register
Manchester (Online)27 Apr 2026More information / Register
Wirral Met (Classroom)07 Oct 2025More information / Register
Wirral Met (Classroom)13 Jan 2026More information / Register
Wirral Met (Online)15 Jan 2026More information / Register
Wirral Met (Classroom)05 May 2026More information / Register
TUC Certificate in Employment LawManchester (Classroom)01 Oct 2025More information / Register
Manchester (Online)01 Oct 2025More information / Register
Manchester (Classroom)19 Jan 2026More information / Register
Manchester (Online)19 Jan 2026More information / Register
Manchester (Classroom)28 Apr 2026More information / Register
Manchester (Online)28 Apr 2026More information / Register
Wirral Met (Classroom)08 Oct 2025More information / Register
Wirral Met (Classroom)14 Jan 2026More information / Register
Wirral Met (Classroom)06 May 2026More information / Register
TUC Diploma in Employment LawManchester (Blended)25 Sept 2025More information / Register
Wirral Met (Blended)25 Sept 2025More information / Register
TUC Diploma in Occupational Health and SafetyManchester (Blended)24 Sept 2025More information / Register
Wirral Met (Blended)10 Sept 2025More information / Register
TUC Diploma in EqualitiesManchester (Blended)23 Sept 2025More information / Register
TUC Union Learning Rep CertificateManchester (Classroom)03 Oct 2025More information / Register
Manchester (Online)03 Oct 2025More information / Register
Manchester (Classroom)16 Jan 2026More information / Register
Manchester (Online)16 Jan 2026More information / Register
Manchester (Classroom)01 May 2026More information / Register
Manchester (Online)01 May 2026More information / Register
Wirral Met (Classroom)02 Sept 2025More information / Register
TUC Bullying and HarassmentManchester (Classroom)02 Jul 2025More information / Register
Manchester (Online)02 Jul 2025More information / Register
Manchester (Classroom)14 Nov 2025More information / Register
Manchester (Online)14 Nov 2025More information / Register
Manchester (Classroom)09 Mar 2026More information / Register
Manchester (Online)09 Mar 2026More information / Register
Manchester (Classroom)01 Jul 2026More information / Register
Manchester (Online)01 Jul 2026More information / Register
Wirral Met (Classroom)20 Feb 2026More information / Register
TUC Trade Unions and Mental Health AwarenessManchester (Classroom)26 Jun 2025More information / Register
Manchester (Online)26 Jun 2025More information / Register
Manchester (Classroom)17 Nov 2025More information / Register
Manchester (Online)17 Nov 2025More information / Register
Manchester (Classroom)05 Mar 2026More information / Register
Manchester (Online)05 Mar 2026More information / Register
Manchester (Classroom)23 Jun 2026More information / Register
Manchester (Online)23 Jun 2026More information / Register
Wirral Met (Classroom)05 Dec 2025More information / Register
TUC Mental Health in the Workplace Wirral Met (Classroom)16 Sept 2025More information / Register
TUC Building Support Groups for RepsManchester (Online)04 Jul 2025More information / Register
Manchester (Online)03 Nov 2025More information / Register
Manchester (Online)13 Mar 2026More information / Register
Manchester (Online)03 Jul 2026More information / Register
TUC Equality RepsManchester (Classroom)07 Nov 2025More information / Register
Manchester (Online)07 Nov 2025More information / Register
Manchester (Classroom)03 Mar 2026More information / Register
Manchester (Online)03 Mar 2026More information / Register
Manchester (Classroom)10 Jun 2026More information / Register
Manchester (Online)10 Jun 2026More information / Register
TUC Domestic Abuse Awareness in the WorkplaceManchester (Classroom)27 Oct 2025More information / Register
Manchester (Online)27 Oct 2025More information / Register
Manchester (Classroom)08 May 2025More information / Register
Manchester (Online)08 May 2025More information / Register
Wirral Met (Classroom)07 Nov 2025More information / Register
TUC Women in LeadershipManchester (Classroom)06 Nov 2025More information / Register
Manchester (Online)06 Nov 2025More information / Register
Manchester (Classroom)08 May 2025More information / Register
Manchester (Online)08 May 2025More information / Register
TUC Neurodiversity in the WorkplaceManchester (Online)03 Oct 2025More information / Register
Manchester (Online)26 Jan 2026More information / Register
Manchester (Online)07 May 2026More information / Register
Wirral Met (Classroom)17 Apr 2026More information / Register
TUC Public Speaking and Communication Skills Wirral Met (Classroom)12 Sept 2025More information / Register
TUC Unconscious Bias Wirral Met (Classroom)26 Sept 2025More information / Register
TUC Union Learning Rep RefresherWirral Met (Classroom)24 Sept 2025More information / Register
TUC Long Covid - Workplace SafetyWirral Met (Classroom)03 Oct 2025More information / Register
TUC Gross MisconductWirral Met (Classroom)14 Nov 2025More information / Register
TUC Understanding Employment TribunalsWirral Met (Classroom)09 Jan 2026More information / Register
TUC Cancer in the WorkplaceWirral Met (Classroom)23 Jan 2026More information / Register
TUC Conducting Disability AuditsWirral Met (Classroom)20 Feb 2026More information / Register
TUC Disciplinary InvestigationsWirral Met (Classroom)13 Mar 2026More information / Register
TUC Artificial Intelligence in the WorkplaceWirral Met (Classroom)17 Apr 2026More information / Register
TUC Sexual Harassment in the WorkplaceWirral Met (Classroom)22 May 2026More information / Register
TUC Dealing with Menopause in the WorkplaceWirral Met (Classroom)19 Jun 2026More information / Register
TUC Trade Unions and Social NetworkingWirral Met (Classroom)10 Jul 2026More information / Register
TUC Accident InvestigationWirral Met (Classroom)02 Sept 2026More information / Register
TUC Organising in the WorkplaceWirral Met (Classroom)21 Apr 2026More information / Register
TUC HR Management NegotiationsWirral Met (Classroom)14 Jul 2026More information / Register
TUC Employment Law UpdateWirral Met (Classroom)25 Oct 2025More information / Register
Wirral Met (Classroom)03 Jul 2026More 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 titleLocationStart date 
TUC Diploma in EqualitiesNewcastle (Classroom)10 Sept 2025More information / Register
TUC Diploma in Occupational Health and SafetyNewcastle (Classroom)11 Sept 2025More information / Register
TUC Certificate in Health and Safety Stage 1Newcastle (Classroom)15 Sept 2025More information / Register
TUC Certificate in Health and Safety Next StepsNewcastle (Classroom)12 Jan 2026More information / Register
TUC Certificate in Union Reps Stage 1Newcastle (Classroom)27 Apr 2026More 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 titleLocationStart date 
TUC Union Reps Stage 1Glasgow (Classroom)23 Sept 2025More information / Register
Fife (Online)11 Sept 2025More information / Register
Fife (Online)14 Jan 2026More information / Register
Fife (Online)22 Apr 2026More information / Register
TUC Health and Safety Stage 1Glasgow (Classroom)11 Sept 2025More information / Register
Fife (Online)10 Sept 2025More information / Register
Fife (Online)21 Apr 2026More information / Register
TUC Next Steps for Safety RepsFife (Online)09 Sept 2025More information / Register
Fife (Online)13 Jan 2026More information / Register
TUC Certificate in Employment LawFife (Online)15 Jan 2026More information / Register
Fife (Online)23 Apr 2026More information / Register
TUC Diploma in Employment LawGlasgow (Classroom)17 Sept 2025More information / Register
Fife (Online)01 Sept 2025More information / Register
TUC Diploma in Health and SafetyGlasgow (Classroom)18 Sep 2025More information / Register
Fife (Online)01 Sept 2025More information / Register
TUC Tackling Mental Health at work - Resistance to ResilienceFife (Online)01 Sept 2025More information / Register
TUC Handling Disciplinaries and Grievances Fife (Online)04 Sept 2025More information / Register
TUC Meeting SkillsFife (Online)02 Oct 2025More information / Register
TUC Equality & Diversity Fife (Online)27 Oct 2025More information / Register
TUC Menopause in the Workplace Fife (Online)18 Nov 2025More information / Register
TUC Accident, Investigation and ReportingFife (Online)19 Nov 2025More information / Register
TUC Negotiation SkillsFife (Online)15 Jan 2026More information / Register
TUC Risk AssessmentFife (Online)19 Feb 2026More information / Register
TUC NeurodiversityFife (Online)26 Mar 2026More information / Register
TUC Bullying and HarassmentFife (Online)30 Apr 2026More information / Register
TUC Understanding PensionsFife (Online)28 May 2026More 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 titleLocationStart date 
TUC Union Reps Stage 1Bristol (Online)15 Jan 2026More information / Register
TUC Health and Safety Stage 1Bristol (Online)03 Oct 2025More information / Register
Bristol (Online)12 Jan 2026More information / Register
TUC Next Steps for Safety RepsBristol (Online)16 Sept 2025More information / Register
Bristol (Online)23 Apr 2026More information / Register
TUC Certificate in Employment LawBristol (Online)26 Sept 2025More information / Register
Bristol (Online)01 May 2026More information / Register
TUC Tackling Mental Health at work - Resistance to ResilienceBristol (Online)10 Jun 2026More information / Register
TUC Diploma in Employment LawBristol (Online)23 Sept 2025More information / Register
TUC Diploma in Occupational Health and SafetyBristol (Online)25 Sept 2025More information / Register
TUC Sexual Harrassment in the WorkplaceBristol (Online)18 Sept 2025More information / Register
TUC Sickness AbsenceBristol (Online)13 Jan 2026More information / Register
TUC Certificate in EqualityBristol (Online)16 Jan 2026More information / Register
TUC Challenging the Far RightBristol (Online)22 Jan 2026More information / Register
TUC Women in LeadershipBristol (Online)05 Mar 2026More 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 titleLocationStart date 
TUC Union Reps Stage 1Northern College (Classroom)14 July 2025More 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 titleLocationStart dateProvider 
Union Reps Stage 1Newport, Coleg Gwent13 Jan
(10 Monday sessions)
Coleg Gwent             Apply online
Health and Safety Reps Stage 1Online via Teams17 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 WalesApply online
Greening our workplaces - green rep skillsOnline via Teams

27 January - 

(3 Monday sessions)

Coleg GwentApply online
Social PartnershipOnline via Teams

15 Jan

(2 Wednesday sessions)

Coleg Gwent Apply online
Tackling and Preventing Sexual HarassmentCardiff, CF11 9SD

7 March

(3 Friday sessions)

Adult Learning WalesApply online
Social PartnershipOnline via Teams

18 March - 

(2 Tuesday sessions)

Adult Learning WalesApply online
Negotiating for a Just (worker-led) TransitionOnline via Teams

20 March

(3 Thursday sessions)

Adult Learning WalesApply online

 

 

 

 

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