Empowering future talent together
FT Skills partners with industry leaders, networks and trade bodies to help bridge the gap between academic learning and the demands of the workplace. Through co-branded programmes, employability modules and real-world content, we equip students with the practical skills and confidence they need to succeed in their first roles.Together, we can create learning experiences that prepare graduates not just to enter the workforce, but to thrive in it.
Together, we can create learning experiences that prepare graduates not just to enter the workforce, but to thrive in it.
Interested in collaborating?
Get in touch to explore partnership opportunities.
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FT Skills
Real-world learning for early careers
FT Skills is designed to help you take the first step into your professional career with clarity and confidence. Ideal for graduates and early-career professionals, our short, flexible courses deliver practical skills and real-world workplace knowledge that employers value.
What you’ll gain:
- A clear understanding of how businesses and career paths really work
- Workplace-ready skills including communication, collaboration and digital fluency
- Insight into different industries and job roles to help guide your next steps
- Tools to network effectively and present yourself with confidence
- FT-recognised training to boost your CV and interview success
- Flexible, self-paced learning you can access anytime and anywhere
Start your career with confidence. Learn the skills to stand out, succeed, and grow.
FT Schools: Free Access for Teachers and Students
Preparing for the world of work starts in the classroom. The FT Schools programme offers free access to FT.com for teachers and students aged 16–19 around the globe. This initiative helps students build critical thinking, broaden their world view and stay informed on global trends that shape future careers.
Teachers gain curated content to support lesson plans, while students develop the confidence and knowledge that set them apart in university applications and job interviews.
Encourage your school to join and start building future career readiness today.
Why Skills?
Benefits of FT Skills
Gain practical workplace skills
Learn how to communicate, collaborate and work effectively in real business environments.
Learn anytime, anywhere
Access short, flexible courses that fit around your schedule - ideal for learning on your own terms.
Boost your employability
Strengthen your CV with FT-recognised training that shows you're ready to contribute from day one.
Stand out in interviews and on the job
Develop the professional behaviours and practical knowledge that help you succeed from the start.
Build confidence at work
Understand how to navigate your first job, from emails and meetings to networking and personal branding.
Bridge the gap between education and employment
Go beyond theory with real-world learning that connects what you’ve studied to the skills employers actually need.
Explore career options
Get insight into different industries and roles to help you make informed career choices.
Let’s shape your next step
Whether you're starting your own career, looking to support early talent within your organisation or wanting to inspire the next generation, FT Skills provides the tools, confidence and practical knowledge needed to succeed.
Our team is here to help you find the right training to support growth from day one.
Ready to get started? Speak to one of our training consultants to explore the best fit for you or your team.