Training

Bectu can help you to progress your career in the creative industries. We offer training, workshops, mentoring and networking opportunities in person and online.

Most of our training is open to anyone, including our free bitesize vocational training. However, Bectu members get price discounts across all publicly available courses – we also have a bursary scheme for Bectu members.

Find out more about what to expect and how we process your data.

Reps training

Bectu reps training
TUC reps programme

Specialist skills

IPAF operator training
BAME hair and makeup
Temporary electrical systems (3 days)
Children’s regulations training

Digital skills

SEO made simple
Maximising your online presence
Social media for business
Build a website in a day
Adobe Premiere: Introduction
Adobe Premiere: Intermediate
Beginners Guide to Creating Your Own Podcast

Business skills

Beyond redundancy – setting up as a sole trader
Finance for freelancers

Training in Scotland and Wales

Bectu Vision: training for freelancers in Scotland

Cult Cymru: training for all creatives in Wales run by BECTU in partnership with Equity, the Musicians’ Union and the Writers’ Guild.

Health and safety

Creative industries safety passport
Emergency first aid in the office and studio
Mental health first aid

Career development

Careersmart by Prospect
CULT Cymru
Creative Toolkit

TV, film & radio

PLASA trainee rigger scheme
TV research
Script development: monthly workshops
Writing for radio
Writing Horror
Step-Up to Line Producing
Comedy Writing Masterclass – Euroscript Workshop