Training Catalogue

Youth Scotland offers a wide range of continuous professional learning and training across Scotland for youth workers, volunteers and leaders.

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Training type

Our training matrix gives you an idea of what’s available.  Most courses are offered free, except where otherwise listed, and can be delivered online or in-person.  These are for adult workers/ volunteers/leaders aged 16+

Introduction to Games Training
Trusted Adults
This interactive workshop gives youth workers and volunteers the tools to run engaging games workshops with young people
30 January
What's the Harm: Self-harm Awareness and Skills
Trusted Adults
This 2 half days workshop aims to help dispel myths about self-harm and equip participants to support people who may self-harm
28 Jan & 4 Feb
Introduction to Youth Work and Youth Participation
Trusted Adults
This interactive session will build your knowledge of Youth Work in Scotland and explore the National Youth Work Outcomes and Skills Framework
10 February
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health
Accredited Pathway
This certificate in understanding nutrition and health provides training in the principles of healthy eating and weight management, nutrition in the context of eating disorders and how to prepare food safely in a home environment
February 2025
Meet the Funder
Trusted Adults
A series of monthly online events for Youth Scotland member groups to meet different funders.
Various Dates
Kitbag: Grow Psychological Capacities to Deal With Life Challenges
Trusted Adults
This introductory workshop provides opportunities to use Kitbag, a set of resources to help develop our inner capacity for mindfulness, resilience, compassion and reflection as individuals, families, groups, teams and organisations.
Various dates
Alcohol Awareness Session
Trusted Adults
This workshop, delivered by LANDED Peer Education, will dive into relevant fats around alcohol consumption for youth workers.
11 February
Sexual Health Awareness
Trusted Adults
This workshop will explore how to work with young people around sexual health
Various Dates
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Awards Training

For training related to the Youth Scotland Awards (Hi5 Awards, Dynamic Youth Awards or Youth Achievement Awards) follow the link below to the relevant awards pages:

Awards Training