Professional development platform
Learn more about UCAS, and managing your students’ applications, with free short training courses via our dedicated professional development platform.
Check back regularly, as courses are updated and added.
Training to support you
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 systems, we know how important it is that every teacher and adviser feels confident guiding students through the higher education application process. We have a range of training options to suit you.
What's on this page?
Free online training
Our ‘Introduction’ series
Find out more with our courses on:
- UCAS Hub
- UCAS Undergraduate applications
- UCAS Conservatoires applications
- personal statements
- references
- apprenticeships
Need to brush up on the adviser portal?
Take a look at our course:
- Using the adviser portal
New to UCAS?
These courses are perfect to help you get started:
- Introduction to UCAS for teachers and advisers
- Introduction for new registered centres
Something else you’d like to see?
If you can’t find what you’re looking for, you can now request a course by emailing us at training@ucas.ac.uk.
Customer feedback
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.
Customer feedback
I'm able to consider the application from the applicant's point of view also, which is helpful.
Adviser webinars
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 on demand what you’ve missed here.NEW – UCAS registered centre training
Our one-day, in person, Adviser Fundamentals course, is designed for teachers and advisers who are new to their role.
For just £30 +VAT per person, join us at UCAS HQ for a full day of expert support, practical guidance, and valuable networking opportunities.
Hosted regularly throughout the year, this training day is aimed at those administering or managing the UCAS journey at UCAS registered centres with less than 18 months' experience.
It’s best suited to:
- registered centre correspondents who are new to their role
- teachers or advisers from new registered centres
- staff at UCAS registered centres who are new to supporting applicants in applying through UCAS
Personalised sessions
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 those schools and colleges seeking on-site training for their 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):
- Live digital delivery (up to 60 minutes) – £125 per hour
- Onsite training – price on application
Lucy McMahon, Project Manager for Outreach North East
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.
Anna Scarampi, St Dominic’s
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.
Peter Symmonds College
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.
Want to find out more about our personalised training?
Send us your enquiry and we'll be in touch within two working days to discuss your training requirements.
Additional support
- Toolkits for advisers – we have a range of resources available in our toolkits for advisers to help you support and guide your students through each stage of their application.
- Guides and resources – all the information you need to guide your students through the application process available online.
- Adviser Live webinars – hear from UCAS teams and sector experts on the latest topics. Ask questions live to stay up-to-date on support for your students.
- Events and conferences – discover the different types of events, when and where they are, and how to prepare for them.
- Sign up for the latest news – are you an adviser supporting students? Sign up to receive updates from UCAS, covering everything you need to know, exactly when you need it.