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Manual Handling Training - Cheaper than Staff Accidents
Businesses that invest in manual handling training typically see:
Reduced absenteeism, lower insurance premiums, fewer disruptions to operations, improved productivity.
One injury claim can wipe out years of your company training budget.
Read More New Staff Enhancement Training Topics Launched!
Exciting new Staff Enhancement Programme topics offer a wide range of opportunities to refresh and reinvigorate your staff.
Available in 2-hour sessions for maximum convenience.
Read More Our next Fully Funded Open Academies are now filling. Register your interest today!
Our funded programmes of Management upskilling and Team Leading upskilling, for staff who want to take their skills to the next level in career development.
Our next Open Academies are now filling, and due to commence 2026 with fortnightly online training sessions.
Read More Basically, here's the deal: Things are changing fast
Businesses in Northern Ireland, like everywhere else, need to keep up with new skills and ways of working.
Read More Pharmacy Services Level 2 - Last Call!
We are now taking expressions of interest in our fully funded training programme for Pharmacy Assistants who are new to the role or existing staff who are taking on new roles within your Dispensary or Over-the-Counter sales team. Induction into the programme is scheduled for 12th March 2025.
Read More Asbestos Awareness e-Learning course
Whether you are a worker, building owner, landlord, employer or person responsible for building maintenance, you should be aware of where asbestos is most frequently found in buildings in order to protect yourself and others.
Read More SIA Door Supervisor training - The Door to a new Career
In the UK, door supervisors need a license (SIA License), which requires formal training to achieve a professional qualification.
Global can provide you with access to a range of full and refresher courses to keep your in-demand skills fully up-to-date and ready for your next job opportunity.
Read More IOSH Managing Safely - Kick start 2025!
The IOSH Managing Safely course can positively impact your career, especially if you hold or are seeking a management or supervisory role, whatever business sector you are employed in.
Benefit your professional growth and kick start the New Year with our January online course! Payment scheme available.
Read More Team Player to Team Leader - Make an impact and upskill your staff now! Starts 5th June
Did you know that fully funded training academies are currently running to upskill Northern Ireland staff?
At no cost to your business! The Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Team Leading (QCF) is for learners who work in, or who want to work in the b[...]
Read More NI Apprenticeship Week is ‘Getting it Right for You’
Find out more about the benefits of our popular FULLY FUNDED Employee Upskilling Academies, part of the Dept for the Economy's All Age, All Vocation training scheme.
Read More Customer Service Funded Open Academy
Our funded programme of Customer Service upskilling is perfect for learners who work in a wide range of job sectors.
Places are now filling for our next Open Academy, so get in touch today to reserve your places.
Read More Adman and New Upskilling Academies
We proudly applaud the management upskilling academy candidates from Adman Civil Projects Ltd, pictured here with our expert tutor, Uel Graham.
We are hearing outstanding feedback about their progress and are confident they will excel even furthe[...]
Read More Beannchor: Building Talent from Within with Global
We are thrilled to announce the latest collaboration between Beannchor Group and Global Horizon Skills to deliver Employee Upskilling Academies across the Beannchor Group.
Beannchor, named after the city of Bangor in Co Down where the busin[...]
Read More Checking in with the City of Derry Airport Team!
We had an exclusive pass to the airside runway with Aaron Dougherty and Maressa of the City of Derry Airport Team.
Doing an apprenticeship has led Aaron to the career of his dreams. He had a clear idea of the role and career he wanted, and the apprentice[...]
Read More NEBOSH - Online Course Starting 2026!
The NEBOSH General Certificate (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health General Certificate) is a widely recognised qualification in occupational health and safety management.
Designed to provide a broad understanding of key health and safety issues and equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to manage workplace risks effectively, NEBOSH is an incredible tool for your career progression.
Read More Where to find us in Derry/Londonderry
Get an exclusive tour of our state-of-the-art training premises in Derry/Londonderry!
We're thrilled to call the Catalyst NI's Innovation Centre building, one of our prime training sites across Northern Ireland. Located by the River Foyle, with co[...]
Read More Management of Pre-Construction Health and Safety - what you need to know!
Taking our APS accredited course in the management of pre-construction health and safety offers numerous benefits and is critical to your future project management success
Read More Financial Services and Team Leading - Recruitment now live!
Did you know that fully funded training academies are currently running to upskill Northern Ireland staff? At no cost to your business! Don't miss out on our funded Upskilling Academies, places now filling for June and July start dates.
Global ha[...]
Read More See what upskilling your staff with Global can do for your business!
Don't miss out on improving business productivity and profitability today!
Read More Excellent Feedback for Global
Our feedback from candidates always makes us proud!
Global offers the best training, whatever your needs!
Read More APS Courses Online - New Courses Added
Global Horizon Skills has a full suite of APS courses right here for your convenience - new dates added for our most popular online courses!
Read More SIA Door Supervisor training - Coming to an town near you!
We can open the right door for you!
While being a door supervisor can be demanding, it can also be a fulfilling career for those who enjoy a dynamic work environment, value security responsibilities, and possess strong interpersonal skills. Find out how!
Read More Farm First Aid Success for Castle Tower School!
Ciaran McCaughan, who lives near his family’s farm in Co Antrim, has recently been introducing his pupils at the Castle Tower School in Ballymena to our CAFRE funded Farm Family First Aid Training.
Read More Funded Academies Launched - Commencing soon!
FULLY FUNDED TRAINING ACADEMIES - MANAGEMENT AND TEAM LEADING NOW OPEN
Register your interest now!
Read More Are You Asbestos Aware?
Health & Safety Executive's Asbestos: Your Duty launched Monday 15 January, aiming to improve understanding of what the legal duty to manage asbestos involves.
Read More Managing Risk in Cold Work Environments
You can take some practical steps to make your employees as comfortable and safe as possible, when working in the cold: know the risks
Read More New Courses for the New Year!
Get 2024 off to a strong start with all your staff training commitments
Read More A Very Merry Christmas from all at Global!
Wishing all out clients, partners and course delegates a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
Our offices will close on Friday 19th December and re-open on Monday 5th January 2026.
Read More New Year Farm First Aid - Time is Running Out!
Can your community hall help us by hosting a FUNDED First Aid Awareness
Course for Farmers in the New Year?
Read More Project Safety - Do You Know YOUR Risks?
Risk Management is a hugely diverse field, involving many processes and can depend upon the type, size and complexity of a project - expecting one method of risk evaluation to apply to all projects is a recipe for disaster.
Read More Time to Train? Ready to Teach?
Starting Wednesday 24th January 2024 via Zoom
Level 3 Award in Education & Training
Introducing teaching techniques to
anyone who would like to train within their
business/public sector environment.
Read More Need a new skill? Tight for time?
Online training might be the right choice for you!
Also known as eLearning, Global offers a wide variety of course options, perfect for both individual learners and businesses.
Read More The Employer Benefits of Apprenticeships
Within Northern Ireland business, the benefits are being acknowledged by more and more employers as a vital investment in the future of their business.
Find out how you can develop your staff, and improve your business!
Read More Career Progression with NEBOSH Qualification via Evening Classes!
Ready to supercharge your career? Feeling stuck in your current career? Unsure about your options? Contemplating a shift to health and safety? Look no further!
Read More Does your Business have a Staff Development plan yet?
Global can help you put together a well-designed plan will help employees acquire new skills, improve performance, and stay engaged in their work roles.
Read More City of Derry Airport - New Airside Agent Apprenticeship
Time for your career to take off!
Exciting opportunity to join the growing City of Derry Airport team!
Read More Why Free Training Is Right for Northern Ireland Business!
Training your staff is an investment in your organisation's future success - but this time it is at no cost to your business!
By developing your employees' skills and knowledge, you are investing in the growth and sustainability of your business.
Read More Upskilling Staff to meet your needs!
FULLY FUNDED TRAINING ACADEMIES
Starting 25th September
Sign up now!
Read More Would you know how to respond in an emergency?
In an emergency situation, it's important to stay calm and take appropriate actions to ensure your safety and the safety of those around you. Emergency First Aid at Work can be a life-saving course, and just takes one day of your time but can be valuable to you at work, at home or on your summer travels.
Read More Training to face the challenges in Northern Ireland Pharmacies
Our next Level 2 Pharmacy Programme is due to begin soon, read on to discover why this funded upskilling is so important for your local pharmacy and your customers.
If you would like your staff to take part, please be aware that 30th June is the expression of interest deadline.
Read More Are you Cyber Security Aware?
The primary goal of cyber security awareness is to promote a proactive and vigilant approach towards personal and business online security.
Read More First Aid Training - don't miss your certificate renewal in 2026!
Back to work? Do you need your First Aid certificate updated? Lots of courses coming up in 2026!
Read More Farm First Aid this Spring - booking now
Across rural areas of Northern Ireland, in conjunction with CAFRE, we are now offering free First Aid training and First Aid kits to farm families and employees.
Read More Causeway Coast & Glens Council Labour Market Partnership - Funded Courses!
Improve your Skills : Improve your Career OptionsFree training with Causeway Coast & Glens Council’s Labour Market Partnership
In March we are delighted to be partnering with the Causeway Coast & Glens Council’s Labour Market Partners[...]
Read More Pharmacy Services Level 2 Funded Upskill Training
We are now taking expressions of interest in our fully funded training programme for Pharmacy Assistants who are new to the role or existing staff who are taking on new roles within your Dispensary or Over-the-Counter sales team.
Open to all ages, so ideal for employees ready to upskill and develop their new role within your pharmacy team!
Read More Upskilling Training Academies - Starting Soon!
Did you know that your business can now upskill a member of staff in a new role at no cost to your business from 1st September?
Read More Health & Safety Package for 2023
Your tailored Health & Safety package will be structured to meet your organisation's specific needs, keeping your workplace legally compliant at a cost-effective rate.
Read More Menopause in the workplace - time to talk!
How confident do you think a member of your team would feel to talk to you about the menopause?
Giving adequate training and development to confidently manage your team and train managers to take a proactive and positive approach!
Read More First Aid - Keeping your staff safe
Employers must make sure employees get immediate help if taken ill or injured at work. The law applies to every workplace and to the self-employed.
Read More Keep your Farm and Family First Aid Safe!
The first few seconds and minutes can make all the difference when it comes to saving a life. With the basic knowledge of first aid skills that the Farm Family program provides you could be the difference between life and death.
Read More Free Training for your Business Starting 2023!
We know the pressures facing small business right now.
Government funding is coming online in the new year to help you to improve your business performance, motivate your staff and bring new skills to your workplace.
Get in touch to find out more!
Read More Powering Up
Fully funded upskilling for employees available for Electrical Power Engineering and Wind Turbine Operations and Maintenance now available!
Read More Employers - take your next step!
Employers, have you recently recruited a new Apprenice or plan to in the coming months? Our fully funded Apprenticeship Training could be just the helping hand you need:
Work towards Nationally recognised qualifications
Flexible learning & trai[...]
Read More Is now the time to learn more about mental health?
Introduction to mental health awareness: 2 evenings
for your convenience, 28th & 29th June online
Read More Are you managing safely?
If not, why not?
Managing Safely is the market-leading health and safety course
for line managers which is an Internationally recognised
and respected certification. Designed to provide all
managers with the confidence and enthusiasm to apply
knowledge to the workplace.
Read More Health & Safety in your Workplace
Don't fall foul of your legal obligations as an employer - know your Health and Safety requirements and make sure your staff are trained and best practice is in place.
Read More Qualsafe First Aid Requirements Calculator
First Aid at Work - What You Should Know For Your Workplace
Your requirements as an employer, to keep your staff and premises safe . . . use our simple Qualsafe First Aid Requirements Calculator
Read More First Aid Supplies for your business
Need to update the company First Aid kit? We have all your needs covered!
Read More New Online Autism Awareness Courses
Autism Awareness training will help candidates to understand more about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)
Read More CPR in the Curriculum for Key Stage 3
CPR is the life-saving medical procedure which is given to someone who is in cardiac arrest, helping to pump blood around the body when their heart is unable to do so. Key Stage 3 pupils are now going to be learning this vital skill, and Global Horizon Skills can support your School.
Read More The Assessor Qualification
Beginning May 2022, Global Horizon Skills is offering the A1 LEVEL 3 AWARD IN ASSESSING COMPETENCE IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT qualification . . . take a new direction in your career?
Read More Starting Soon - FUNDED Level 2 Pharmacy Services
In conjunction with the UCA-NI Ltd and Department for the Economy ,
our FREE upskilling opportunities for your new employees,
or existing employees in new roles is back!
Read More Meet the Challenge of training Future Northern Ireland Pharmacy Staff
The Covid-19 pandemic has shown us all how important the local pharmacy is in our local communities. The guidance and support provided by your local high street pharmacy has helped reduce the load on GPs and A&E departments, reassuring the public and [...]
Read More Every Second Counts for Farm Safety
The first few seconds and minutes can make all the difference when it comes to saving a life. The basic knowledge of first aid skills that the Farm Family programme provides could be the difference between life and death.
Read More Packing New Skills for Leadership
Justyna Janowicz, has been with Diageo for 3½ years. She decided to join the ApprenticeshipNI scheme because it was a great opportunity to learn new skills, gain qualifications and continue to gather work experience as she learned.
Read More ApprenticeshipNI - Danielle Ventures into Success!
Global Horizon Skills have been delighted to train many young people in the Apprenticeship NI programme in the last year. Here are some of these excellent individuals and their experiences
Read More Apprenticeship Opportunity with Diageo, Belfast
Global Horizon Skills is delighted to continue our training with the apprenticeship programme, this is an incredible opportunity for a young person at the beginning of their career
Read More First Aid Training Saves Lives: Derek Robinson, A Farmer’s Story
In Derek’s own words:
"Knowing what to do in those few minutes saved my son’s life and I would never have forgiven myself if I hadn’t been able to save him"
CAFRE’s free first aid training, being delivered by their training partner Global Horizon Skills Ltd, is now available via an online evening session, easily accessible by all the family via Zoom, in the comfort of your own home.
Read More Payment Plans - Spread the Cost
Payment Plans and Paying in Instalments: Spreading the cost of your course fees?
Taking on a new skill can be a daunting challenge. We are here to help you and our payment plans can assist in taking you to achieving your new qualification.
Read More Global Horizon Skills hit 10,000 mark in the Exceptional delivery of online training.
As a highly experienced and long-established training provider, proud to have partnered thousands of individuals and companies locally, across the UK and beyond in meeting their training needs, we are now proud to announce that we have supported 10,[...]
Read More Pharmacy Upskilling Opportunity
Our nationally recognised and sector-specific training programme, the BTEC Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff is delivered online via Zoom, supported by our highly experienced industry trainers.
Read More Farm First Aid Training from Home
Farm Family Key Skills (FFKS) first aid awareness training has now gone virtual.
Read More Site Safety Training – The Benefits
The CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme and Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme courses are the more popular courses we offer.
These courses are for project managers, site managers, site supervisors, business owners and clients.
You will ga[...]
Read More The potential job opportunities of NEBOSH Qualifications
One of the most exciting reasons people come to training courses at Global Horizon Skills is to enhance their CV and widen their skillset so that they can apply for the job they’ve always dreamt of! NEBOSH, one of the most popular courses of its kin[...]
Read More NEW Security Training Dates Scheduled in L’Derry & Omagh
Global Horizon Skills is running two courses this summer – our popular SIA Door Supervisors training course in 2 of our Training Venues! You can book them online but why not learn a little bit more about why these licenses could be just what you nee[...]
Read More Get your CSCS Labourer Card with Global Horizon Skills
Do you require the CSCS Labourers card to work on Construction sites in the UK but need the qualification?
You can complete the CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course this June at Global Horizon Skills in Omagh!
This one day course can be for those who[...]
Read More Manual Handling Responsibilities for Employers
It’s a well-known fact that the majority of workplace injuries occur because of errors in manual handling. But did you know that as an employer, there are certain responsibilities you must take for your workforce to stay within the law?
You may be [...]
Read More Get your SIA Licenses with Global Horizon Skills
Global Horizon Skills is running two courses in June – our popular SIA Door Supervisors training course and the SIA CCTV training course. You can book them online but why not learn a little bit more about why these licenses could be just what you ne[...]
Read More Training for the Childcare Sector from Global Horizon Skills
Our clients find our extensive range of training courses as one of the best reasons to choose Global Horizon Skills. With a number of sectors and distinctive, industry-standard qualifications to choose from, we have handpicked a number of courses that are[...]
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