A learning provider is any organisation that offers structured work-based learning and training. You must have a contract with Skills Development Scotland and you can be:
- a college or university
- an independent learning provider
- an employer who provides learning and training
- a local authority
As a learning provider you will offer learning and training to apprentices alongside their employer. Skills Development Scotland works with you to help you get started as a learning provider for apprenticeships. How this works depends on the type of apprenticeship you want to deliver.
The following guides will help you to get started as a learning provider for Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprenticeships.
Foundation Apprenticeships
We'll guide you through the process of delivering your Foundation Apprenticeship contract or becoming a provider.
Start nowModern Apprenticeships
Read the steps and resources you'll need to become a provider or to deliver your Modern Apprenticeship contract.
Start nowGraduate Apprenticeships
Use our guide and resources to help you through the process of delivering a Graduate Apprenticeship contract.
Start nowNominations open for Scottish Apprenticeship Awards
Nominate an apprentice, employer or learning provider in the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards.
Shine a spotlight on those who champion apprenticeships and support apprentices throughout Scotland.
Become a learning provider
If you want to train the workforce of tomorrow, then find out how to apply to become a modern apprenticeship learning provider.
How are apprenticeships developed?
Apprenticeships are developed by groups of employers, apprentices and other people from a variety of backgrounds. Find out how you could get involved in shaping a new generation of apprenticeships.
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