DfE Skills Fund - Funded Level 6 Careers Qualification Opportunity for Community and Voluntary sector

Overview

The Department for the Economy’s (DfE) Skills Fund now offers eight fully funded places on the Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development, delivered by the Open University. This Skills Fund initiative aims to enhance the quality and consistency of careers guidance across the careers ecosystem.

Eligibility

• Staff working in the voluntary and community sector
• Individuals involved in delivering careers guidance who want to upskill and achieve a Level 6 qualification.

Course Details

• Level 6 Diploma: nationally recognised qualification
• Online delivery by the Open University
• No cost to participants; all fees covered
• Details of the course: Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development | Open University

Benefits

• Enhance professional competence in careers guidance
• Support raising sector standards of the delivery of careers guidance to citizens
• Obtain a Level 6 qualification relevant to your own career development

Further Information

The Open University will host a webinar information session on Wednesday 28 January 2026 from 1200 to 1330. It will cover what is involved on the L6 course, application and selection process. Please go to the following link to register your interest: 

• Introductory Webinar: Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development.