Versatile training options – online, face-to-face, or personalised – available at a time and place that suits you. Whether you're familiar with UCAS or brand new to our tools and support, we know how important it is that every teacher and adviser feels confident guiding students through their higher education options. We have a range of training and support to suit you.
Learn more about UCAS and managing your students’ applications with free short training courses via our dedicated Professional Development Platform. Here you can access a series of short digital courses, designed to expand your understanding of UCAS’ tools and services, using the adviser portal, and supporting your students in completing the UCAS application.
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If you can’t find what you’re looking for, you can request a course by emailing us at training@ucas.ac.uk.
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The interactive elements and the quiz at the end helped me check I had understood all the elements. It was reassuring to see that I was gaining knowledge about this.
I'm able to consider the application from the applicant's point of view also, which is helpful.
Our one-day, in-person Adviser Fundamentals course is designed for teachers and advisers new to supporting students through UCAS.
For just £30 + VAT per person, join us for a full day of expert guidance, practical insight, and networking opportunities.
Delivered regularly throughout the year at UCAS HQ in Cheltenham and at venues across the UK, this training is ideal for anyone administering or managing the UCAS journey at a registered centre with less than 18 months’ experience.
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Join our Adviser Live webinars – your go-to resource for staying ahead! Discover the latest trends, data insights, careers advice, and important updates, all designed to support you in your role.
Sign up for upcoming sessions or catch up with past sessions on-demand.
Want to better understand UCAS and how to support your students? We can work with you to create personalised sessions specific to your needs – for you, your team, or centre.
Training is primarily delivered digitally, including facilitated Q&A, focused thematic workshops, or interactive activity.
We can also explore options for on-site training for staff – please contact us to discuss further.
Please note that sessions are designed for teachers and advisers, not students.
Indicative pricing (all prices are exclusive of VAT):
We’re really excited to be working with UCAS to deliver a programme of CPD to teachers and advisers in our region. Our chosen delivery method means that each topic can be tailored to suit the needs of the region and gives teachers and advisers the opportunity to have meaningful encounters with UCAS..
When I approached UCAS for training they were very accommodating and understood our training needs fully. The virtual session was very well presented, and everyone was very engaged with the topics and we all found it very useful, thank you.
This was a valuable and insightful session including data, which provided our numerous staff involved in the UCAS application process with the understanding to further advise students.
Send us your enquiry and we'll be in touch within two working days to discuss your training requirements.
UCAS has a range of tools and resources to help you support students from under-represented backgrounds as they consider their next steps. We can help you learn more about these resources, and how you can use the UCAS Hub and application to support students from a range of backgrounds and with individual needs.
If you would like more help with supporting care-experienced students apply to higher education, we offer free in-depth online workshops throughout the year. You do not need any background knowledge of UCAS to attend, or to be from a registered centre.
These workshops are ideal for Local Authority teams, virtual schools, charities, designated teachers, and foster carers, university outreach teams, school/college support staff, and other practitioners.
Each workshop provides a practical introduction to the UCAS Hub, application, and the specialist resources you need to advise care-experienced applicants as best you can.
Further dates for 2026-2027 will be added soon. Please use the link above to be added to the waiting list for updates.
We are exploring how to expand these sessions for supporters of other student groups. You can register your interest using the link above, and we will contact you with updates.
Please get in touch with us at training@ucas.ac.uk if you would like a workshop focused on supporting under-represented students, or those with individual needs.
This might include an overview of UCAS’ data and insights, help to use the UCAS Hub or complete the UCAS application, or more information about our information and resources. All sessions can be adapted according to your requirements.
These training sessions might be for a team, network, or regional group, and are ideal for charitable organisations, advocacy groups, outreach and support teams, virtual school networks, and Local Authority teams.
If you would like UCAS to support an upcoming adviser-facing event, please get in touch at training@ucas.ac.uk with the details.
Our team is experienced at delivering workshops and keynotes at conferences and we will work with you to ensure we deliver the content that is most relevant to your event and audience. We are also available to join panel discussions and network meetings.
Please note: We're unable to support student-facing events.