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
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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
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Apprenticeships
Gain a nationally-recognised apprenticeship whilst developing your skills as part of your initial trade training
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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.
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Career Intermission
Take unpaid time out of your Service career for reasons such as personal or professional growth
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.
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Enhanced Learning Credits
Get help towards the cost of educational, academic, professional or vocational qualifications.
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Languages
Languages are an important part of Service life, and there are plenty of opportunities to improve your skills
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Functional Skills in Literacy and Numeracy
If you don’t have Functional Skills qualifications, we can help you get them
- No eligibility information available
Digital Skills for Defence (DS4D)
The Digital Skills for Defence programme is forging a path to create the right culture and environment to enable all of us, regulars, reservists and civilians, to advance our digital skills.
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
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Publicly Funded Further and Higher Education
Get free higher education qualifications, including undergraduate degrees when you leave the Armed Forces
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Accreditation
Turn your Service experience into nationally recognised civilian qualifications