While many people would consider accredited training to be more advantageous, there are numerous reasons to pick unaccredited training too. Here are just some of the benefits and drawbacks of both, and tips as to which variety of training is right for you and your business.
An accredited training course is one which is officially accredited by a recognised training board, including NEBOSH, CITB, UKATA, Qualsafe and many more. These courses are standardised, ensuring that every person who takes them is learning the same information.
Accredited courses are transferable skills which can be put on your CV, and are a requirement for many roles. They tend to require more of a time investment than non-accredited courses, and may include the purchase of course materials (e.g. textbooks) and taking formalised tests.