Career Development

Information on the different qualifications that you can gain to progress in your care career.

Qualifications 

Qualifications play an important role in learning and development and there are a wide variety available within adult social care.

Qualifications range from diplomas to awards and certificates focused on specific topics.

The course you do will depend on your current role and your career goals. Options include those described on the Skills for Care website as follows:

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5

Support for training

If you’re in work and aiming to progress further or change your career, Opportunity Sheffield can help you upskill or reskill. They can:

  • identify relevant courses or qualifications in Health and Social Care
  • get funding to support your learning 
  • support your professional development.

Training Providers

Information on training providers in Sheffield.

Find a Training Provider

New to care qualifications

Information on the qualifications you can gain during your induction and early career.

Find out more about new to care qualifications