Practical CPD for employability professionals
Helping You Be The Best You Can Be
We support employability professionals with practical, real-world CPD designed to help you handle the challenges you face every day — from supporting people with complex needs to building strong employer relationships.
Whether you’re new to the sector or developing your expertise, our CPD gives you the tools, confidence and approaches you can apply immediately in your role.
Our CPD is developed by Employability professionals who understand the realities of frontline delivery — not theory, but practical approaches that work.
Blended Learning & Online Delivery
Combining e-Learning with hands-on face-to-face sessions, equipping Employability Professionals with the tools to help participants in their job search. These also include our Employability Essentials Workshops, live virtual classrooms to sharpen your skills and deepen your understanding of employability practice.
Please view our full Blended Learning and Online Delivery courses below:
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IEP Award in AI for Employability v4.0 In partnership with:
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1 Day |
£180+ VAT |
£220+ VAT |
The Award in AI for Employability 3.0 has been completely reimagined to reflect the latest developments in AI, ethical best practice, and UK legislation. Built in partnership with EarlyBird AI, the refreshed AI Award offers the tools, confidence, and insights needed to harness AI in real-world employability settings – all in just one day. |
April 22, |
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IEP Award in Employer Solutions |
3 Days |
£575+ VAT |
£675+ VAT |
Created with Ingeus and Deakin University, the IEP Award in Employer Solutions helps employer-facing practitioners develop tools and competencies for building effective relationships with stakeholders. It shares best practices and data to establish standards and a consistent approach across the sector. |
April 28, |
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IEP Award in Coaching for Growth |
2 Days |
£399+ VAT |
£475+ VAT |
The Award in Coaching for Growth equips practitioners and managers with practical coaching skills to build trust, empower participants, and guide them toward employment. Learn how to communicate effectively, boost performance, and overcome common coaching challenges in daily practice. |
May 12 |
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IEP Award in Supporting Participants with Complex Needs |
2 Days |
£450+ VAT |
£575+ VAT |
This unique blended learning programme helps practitioners identify the root causes of behaviour in complex cases like mental health issues, disabilities, addiction, age, and cultural isolation. It equips them with skills to support participants in finding and sustaining employment, using proven methods to increase motivation, confidence, and skills while reducing ambivalence to work. |
April 23 |
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IEP Award in Employability & IPS Integration |
3 Days |
£575+ VAT |
£695+ VAT |
The IEP Award in Employability & IPS Integration is a blended learning programme designed to equip Employability Practitioners with the skills and knowledge to deliver high-quality Connect to Work services. Developed in partnership with an Occupational Psychologist with almost 20 years of experience in practising and managing the delivery of IPS. |
April 23 |
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Employability Essentials Workshop: Coaching with Impact |
90 Minutes |
Included with Membership |
£25+ VAT |
This introductory workshop provides a foundation in coaching, exploring what effective coaching looks like and the qualities of a good coach. You’ll leave with practical techniques and interventions you can apply straight away to support participants on their journey towards employment. |
May 22 |
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Employability Essentials Workshop: Inclusive Employment |
90 Minutes |
Included with Membership |
£25+ VAT |
This workshop looks at different types of employment and contracts, their rights under UK employment law, and how to identify and challenge workplace discrimination. With a focus on disability and impairment, the session explores inclusive practices and support available to ensure fair access to employment for all. |
New dates coming soon |
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Employability Essentials Workshop: The Art of Disclosure |
90 Minutes |
Included with Membership |
£25+ VAT |
This workshop explores the nuances of sharing personal information in a professional context. You’ll gain practical insights into when and how to disclose appropriately, helping you navigate workplace scenarios with confidence, professionalism, and sensitivity. |
April 24 |
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Employability Essentials Workshop: Emotional Intelligence |
90 Minutes |
Included with Membership |
£25+ VAT |
This workshop explores the importance of understanding and managing emotions in a professional setting. Through practical strategies and techniques, you’ll learn how to strengthen your emotional intelligence — a skill that is essential for building relationships, enhancing performance, and supporting both personal and professional growth. |
June 19 |
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IEP Certificate in Employability Practice |
9 Months |
£995+ VAT |
£1200+ VAT |
A customised qualification, awarded by NCFE, aimed at frontline practitioners and is a learning progression from the IEP Accredited Employability Essentials. By completing this qualification, frontline employability practitioners can enhance their skills and knowledge to better understand and tackle the multi-faceted barriers faced by participants and achieve the expectations required to provide high quality services as a professional practitioner within the employability sector. |
June 24 |
eLearning
Our full online courses, structured so learners can focus on specific topics of information and gain the skills to apply immediately to their roles. Our full-sized programmes are included when you become a member of the IEP, equipping professionals the essential skills to advance in their careers.
Please view our full eLearning courses below:
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17 Hours |
Included with Membership |
Employability Essentials is a series of informative eLearning modules designed for employability practitioners at all levels. It provides solid sector knowledge and advice on best practice, serving as a key platform for upskilling and gaining further accredited qualifications through the IEP Learning Academy. |
Auto-enroll when you become a member. |
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Over 50’s Employment Support |
3 Hours |
Included with Membership |
Developed with the Centre for Ageing Better, this specialist eLearning programme equips employability practitioners with a comprehensive understanding of the obstacles that people over 50 can encounter when looking for work, along with the resources available to overcome them. |
Auto-enroll when you become a member. |
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Understanding Neurodiversity |
45 Minutes |
Included with Membership |
With the right support, neurodiverse participants can thrive in the workplace. Built in association with neurodiversity experts, Genius Within CIC, this unique eLearning programme equips practitioners with specialist knowledge to support neurodiverse individuals in their journey towards employment. |
Auto-enroll when you become a member. |
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IEP Award in Mental Health |
3/4 Hours |
£49+ VAT |
£75+VAT |
Developed with mental health training specialists Big Dog Little Dog, this unique eLearning programme equips frontline practitioners with tools, knowledge and resources to better support jobseekers with diagnosed and undiagnosed mental health conditions in their journey to work. |
Auto-enroll when you become a member. |
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Introduction to IPS |
90 Minutes |
£49+ VAT |
£75+ VAT |
This 4-module eLearning course introduces Individual Placement Support, an evidence-based model that helps people overcome complex barriers to work. Learn how it differs from traditional approaches and how to apply it in your practice to deliver real results. Suitable for all professionals in the Employability Sector and Connect to Work provision. |
Auto-enroll when you become a member. |
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IEP Award in Motivational Interviewing |
3/4 Hours |
£49+ VAT |
£75+ VAT |
In this eLearning programme, you’ll learn how to build genuine trust, spark participants’ intrinsic motivation, and confidently address ambivalence or resistance. You’ll discover how to inspire change talk, encourage people to step beyond their comfort zones, and use empathy-driven techniques to help them overcome barriers and move forward. |
Auto-enroll when you become a member. |
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Introduction to Trauma Informed Practice |
45 Minutes |
£49+ VAT |
£75+ VAT |
This eLearning course introduces Trauma-Informed Practice (TIP) and its application in employment support. Learn how to recognise the impact of trauma and apply practical strategies to create safe, supportive environments that help participants move towards work. |
Auto-enroll when you become a member. |
Endorsed By
This recognition signifies that a programme or initiative meets industry standards and is supported by a global professional institute, providing a significant advantage in the sector. Our Endorsed By Partners include 3SC, Grow and Tuff Leadership Training.
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ENDORSED BY 3SC: Understanding Neurodiversity
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10 Hours |
Open Course: £300pp+ VAT and registration. |
The IEP has endorsed this qualification through a process of evaluation and aligns with industry standards and the IEPs dedication to advancing the standards, quality and professionalisation of employability services around the world. |
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ENDORSED BY TUFF LEADERSHIP TRAINING: Strengthening Dialogue |
5 Half day sessions |
£400+ VAT |
The IEP has endorsed this qualification through a process of evaluation and aligns with industry standards and the IEPs dedication to advancing the standards, quality and professionalisation of employability services around the world. |
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ENDORSED BY OFFPLOY: Certificate in Reintegration & Reducing Reoffending
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6 Hours (1 Day) |
£40+ VAT |
£80+ VAT |
The IEP has endorsed this qualification through a process of evaluation and aligns with industry standards and the IEPs dedication to advancing the standards, quality and professionalisation of employability services around the world. |
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Level 4 Employability Practitioner Apprenticeship
Our current programme, our Employability Practitioner Apprenticeship, is Levy-funded in England and equips individuals working within the Employability Sector with the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to deliver social value by contributing to society and the economy through effective provision of employability services.
Please view our Assessment of Evidence Based Portfolio courses below:
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Level 4 Employability Practitioner Apprenticeship |
Up to 24 Months |
N/A |
The Level 4 Employability Apprenticeship Standard is Levy funded in the UK. The learning progresses a learner from the Certificate in Employability Practice to specialist practice and service design and development, including data analysis and project management. |
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FIND OUT MORE
Our programmes come in a mix of eLearning, blended learning, or classroom learning.
To find out more about our learning programmes or other learning opportunities we offer, from podcasts and micro-learning to endorsed training and webinars with our expert partners, contact a member of the team today.
Speak to our Team
If you’re exploring how IEP learning can help you or your team progress your career, build confidence and strengthen your employability practice, our Learning Academy team is here to help.
Get in touch with us and we’ll talk you through your options, explain how our Awards and specialist programmes work, and help you choose the learning pathway that best supports your goals and the needs of the people you work with.
Just send us your enquiry — we’d be delighted to help you explore what’s possible and find the right learning journey for you.
