ITA Funding

About ITA

SDS Individual Training Accounts (ITA)
Skills Development Scotland provide up to £200 towards the cost of certain training courses with an SDS Individual Training Account (ITA). You can use the money to build the skills you need for a job or get some training to take your career to the next level and because it’s not a loan, you don’t have to pay it back.

Eligibility
You could receive up to £200 towards a single course or training episode per year. ITA funding could be right for you if you’re:

  • Aged 16 or over.
  • Not in education or involved in any other SDS funded programme.
  • Unemployed and looking to get back into work.
  • Employed, earning £22,000 or less per year and looking to progress in or change your job.
  • Resident in Scotland.
To find out more about the courses available to you or to check eligibility and register please visit the SDS My World of Website by clicking the button below.

Why Next Generation Training?

At Next Generation Training, we’re focused on keeping you up to date with the skills and knowledge you need. No matter how big or small your team; no matter which sector you’re in; we can help.

Here are just some of the reasons why our clients tell us we’re special.

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Training you can trust

When you choose Next Generation Training, you get access to a team that has a huge amount of experience in training and in business. We listen to your needs and do all we can to exceed your expectations. We’re big enough to deliver and small enough to care.

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Experience and expertise

We’re aware that the training we provide impacts on your business success and we don’t take that responsibility lightly. Everyone in our team is highly experienced and qualified in what they do. When you choose our courses, you get the power of our team behind you.

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Price

Training has to be high quality, timely and appropriate. Getting it right gives you a great outcome. Getting it wrong makes it worthless. But price also matters. That’s why we go the extra mile to make sure you get great value when you choose Next Generation Training.

Here’s what some of our clients and candidates have to say...

Hamilton Academicals

Kirsty and her team are accessible and responsive.They work tirelessly to provide us with the training we need. Their continued support is much appreciated.

Colin McGowan, CEO
Hamilton Academical Football Club

David MacBrayne

Next Generation have been invaluable in training our people in how to respectfully and professionally manage conflict situations involving the public, both on and off board. They have worked with us in adapting training to fit our needs in the midst of the pandemic which we more than appreciate.

Grant Gardner, Technical Learning & Development Lead
HR (UK) Limited

VIAS

We were delighted to partner with NGT Training who were flexible and accommodating in their approach; delivered the highest quality of training and were diligent in their follow through with certification. I would have no hesitation in recommending NGT Training and hope to work again with them in the future.

Norma Curran, CEO
VIAScotland

NGT

Very friendly and professional service. Eddie and Kirsty were very helpful and accommodating with my course requirements. Excellent service and highly recommended.

Derryl – Door Supervision and First Aid Training

NGT

I enjoyed participating in my course as each person I spoke to was kind and welcoming. I would recommend NGT to my friends and family.

Tomasz - Security Officer top up course

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