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Professional Development

Learn about our range of development opportunities to assist you with your continuous learning and growth.

Your career path and professional development

Make the most of your career with a range of flexible schemes that help you reach your potential.

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    Foreseeable Career Path

    Throughout your RAF career you'll receive world class professional training and development giving you the skills to progress your career

    • professional development
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    Career Stability

    Gain unique experience and skills within a secure and predictable career

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      Transfer Options

      Take control of your career, enrich your experience and adjust your work/life balance

      • professional development
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      Apprenticeships

      Gain a nationally-recognised apprenticeship whilst developing your skills as part of your initial trade training

      • professional development
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      everywoman network

      Access free professional development resources to boost your development and the development of your team.

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        Specific learning differences

        If you have been diagnosed with or suspect you may have a specific learning difference(s), then support may be available to assist you in training and the workplace environment.

        • No eligibility information available

          Career Intermission

          Take unpaid time out of your Service career for reasons such as personal or professional growth

          • flexible working

        Gain new skills

        Whatever your rank, role or experience, there are schemes that can help your personal development and to gain new skills

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          Standard Learning Credits

          You can get up to £175 per year to spend on your personal and professional development

          • education
          • professional development
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          Enhanced Learning Credits

          Get help towards the cost of educational, academic, professional or vocational qualifications

          • professional development
          • education
        • No eligibility information available

          Languages

          Languages are an important part of Service life, and there are plenty of opportunities to improve your skills

          • No eligibility information available

            Functional Skills in Literacy and Numeracy

            If you don’t have Functional Skills qualifications, we can help you get them

            • professional development

          Leaving Service

          If you’re preparing to leave the Armed Forces, we can help you translate your experience into recognised qualifications and find a new career.

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            Resettlement

            If your time in the Armed Forces is coming to an end, you can get help transitioning into the next stage of your career

            • professional development
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            Publicly Funded Further and Higher Education

            Get free higher education qualifications, including undergraduate degrees when you leave the Armed Forces

            • professional development
            • education
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            Accreditation

            Turn your Service experience into nationally recognised civilian qualifications

            • professional development
            • education