Heriot-Watt Online at Edinburgh Business School offers fully funded courses to all types of organisations through the Scottish Government's Upskilling Scotland fund. Employees can upskill in a range of topics from our masters-level courses (worth £1,230) and get started straight away via their fully online system.

All of the courses listed below are available for full funding for Scottish-based candidates that meet the eligibility criteria.  They are the entry courses to some of the university's highest in-demand MSc and MBA programmes and will give learners a stepping stone onto a full Masters programme should they wish to progress to a degree qualification. 

Register Now for Meet the Buyer 2023

Whatever the size of your business, you will meet procurement teams, buyers and supply chains to learn about upcoming projects and tender opportunities locally, nationally within Scotland and right across the UK, at Meet the Buyer 2023!

Now in its 14th annual year, Scotland's national Meet the Buyer event is taking place as a fully in-person event at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on 17th May 2023.

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Fife Business Energy Questionnaire

The availability and cost of energy affects every business regardless of size or sector.

The transition to move away from fossil fuels to more accessible renewable energy sources can help Fife businesses achieve greater energy security and control over the cost of doing business.

Fife Council's Economic Development Service is keen to understand the current energy picture across Fife's business base in terms of both energy efficiency and energy generation.

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Increased Support For Households With Energy Costs.

Up to £30 million will be made available through the Fuel Insecurity Fund next year to help households who are at risk of self-rationing or self-disconnecting their energy use.

The funding will be made available to third-sector organisations in the next financial year to support the most vulnerable households in Scotland.

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FLEXcon Flourishing In Glenrothes 25 Years On

FLEXcon Europe, with its European Headquarters based in Southfield Industrial Estate, Glenrothes, recently celebrated 25 years in Glenrothes and continues to grow from strength to strength with a growing team of 164 employees. 

The Coating and Laminating solutions company continues to evolve and develop with a Core Value led Business and recruits people that can live up to those values every day to support its customers.

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Social Media Advanced Marketing Webinar

This course takes the experienced social media user to the next level. From examining a wider range of social media channels, and assessing social media management tools through to monitoring your competitors.

You’ll also find out about the metrics you should be watching and get top tips on the rules you shouldn’t break.

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From The Home Of Stradivari To Abbot House

An international violin maker who sells to professional musicians around the world has chosen to locate his Olivella Violins business in Abbot House, Dunfermline.  

Originally from Barcelona, Joan Olivella trained in Cremona, Italy, the birthplace of the violin and the world’s most famous violinmaker, Antonio Stradivari. 

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Hydrogen Expert Support

The Hydrogen Expert Support service from Scottish Enterprise allows industry experts to help companies of different sizes and types, from various sectors, that are looking to grow and diversify into the renewable or low-carbon hydrogen sector.

The service will help Scottish companies to understand if their capabilities can be transferred to the hydrogen market, understand the potential benefits and how to increase their presence.

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Nominations open for VisitScotland's Scottish Thistle Awards

The very best of Scotland’s tourism and events industry will be celebrated once again as nominations for the Scottish Thistle Awards 2023 open. For more than 25 years, the Scottish Thistle Awards has helped shine a spotlight on individual businesses, people and partnerships working in this vital part of the Scottish economy, worth £11.5 billion.

Why don't you show a fellow tourism business some love and nominate them for a Scottish Thistle Award? There are 14 regional categories which cover all elements of the industry.

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Open University Road Show

Fife Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with The Open University in Scotland, would like to invite you to join them for an informative Skills for Business Roadshow.

This is the perfect opportunity for employers to gain valuable insights and learn about the fantastic training we have available as well as the funding opportunities you could utilise to develop the skills of you and your employees.

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Events and Meeting Space at Enterprise Hub Fife

Whether you are planning a strategy session, looking to host a training workshop or require offsite meeting space, Enterprise Hub Fife offers bright and spacious areas with modern facilities in the heart of Fife.

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