City and Guilds are a provider of accreditation and advise learners where to access their courses. Their qualifications assess skills that are practical value in the work place.

City and Guilds vocational awards are well known by employers, universities and professional bodies as proof of practical knowledge, skills and ability. For more information see 'Related Links' on the right of the page.

The National Institute of Adult Continuing Education

The aim of the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) is 'to promote the study and general advancement of adult continuing education' Less formally, this means advancing the interests of adult learners and potential learners and also to help increase the numbers of adults engaged in formal and informal learning in England and Wales.

To find out more information, see 'Related Links' on the right of the page.

Stockport Information Advice and Guidance Partnership

The Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) programme is a national initiative, funded locally through the Greater Manchester Learning & Skills Council.

It aims to bring together relevant local agencies to help over 20's make informed decisions about learning and work with particular emphasis on increasing access for disadvantaged groups.

United Kingdom online

UK online is the Government-led drive to help everyone make the most of the internet.

UK online partners include some of Britain's biggest commercial and voluntary organisations. For more information, see 'Related Links' on the right of the page.