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How to you show (on CV or otherwise) that you've done lots of work-relevant but non-qualification courses?

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ExpectTheWorst · 11/07/2025 12:56

Oh dear, that is not a very good title but I couldn't come up with anything more succinct.
I have practical experience (through doing the job) but also theoretical knowledge through various courses and seminars. Some I've attended in person and some I've done online. They've all been really useful and I've been able to directly use lots that I've learnt, but none of them are recognised qualifications.

If I list them on my CV, they take up masses of space. But I think they demonstrate an interest in the job and a willingness to learn more, so I'd like to show that somehow. Any ideas? Could/should I list them on a separate page? What do I call it? Or would it be better to leave it off completely? Or just allude to the courses with a sentence somewhere about furthering my knowledge bla bla bla?

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IMissSparkling · 11/07/2025 13:04

Under a heading for Professional development, just mention the most relevant or most recent three to five things. That's plenty to show that you're a keen bean, nobody wants to plough through a list of them all.

Stormroses · 11/07/2025 13:06

I'd do a separate section called Further Training and then try to nail each topic in a word or two, with a list of institutions where you studied in brackets.

E.g. Child Psychology (OU Introductory course 12 weeks; Oxford Home Study 6 weeks - both online); Adolescent Mental Health (Young Minds weekend workshop)

That way it doesn't take up too much space but it shows consistent interest in skill and knowledge development in a relevant area.

Edited to add that PP's suggested title Professional Development is probably better than Further Training

ExpectTheWorst · 11/07/2025 13:40

That's very useful, thank you!

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