Training
Advice NI is the leading provider of nationally accredited Advice and Guidance, Legal Advice and Independent Advocacy Qualifications in Northern Ireland.
We provide training and qualifications that support the continuous professional development of people working in the independent advice sector, and throughout the wider voluntary, public and private sectors.
View our training calendar for April 2026 - March 2027.
All our courses, including Wiseradviser courses, are available to view and book. If a course you want is not currently scheduled please register your interest by emailing [email protected]
We deliver training in three different formats:
- Live Online – Scheduled courses delivered live via the Zoom online learning platform.
- Anytime Online – E-learning courses to access anytime, and complete at a pace that suits you.
- Blended Online – E-learning courses with scheduled live tutorials delivered via the Zoom online learning platform, designed to support you as you progress.
We can deliver any of our courses, or develop bespoke learning, for your group or organisation on request. To speak to us about training options email [email protected].
Adviser Programmes & Pathways
Browse our training offering for training programmes that allow advisers to achieve their baseline qualification, meet quality standards, and follow career pathways in the areas of Generalist, Social Security Benefits and Debt Advice.
Social Security & Benefits
Browse our training offering for training courses in the area of Social Security Benefits advice including Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, and Pension Credit.
Money & Debt
Browse our training offering for training courses in the area of Money & Debt Advice including Financial Wellbeing, Debt Strategies & Options, Housing Debt, Business Debt, Consumer Debt, Enforcement, Representation, Client Care and Supervision.
Skills & Support
Browse our training offering for training courses in the areas of Advice Skills and Support, including General Advice Skills, Case Recording, Client Care, Research, and Time Management.
Additional Core Advice Topics
Browse our training offering for training courses in core topic areas under the NIAQS outside of Social Security and Debt, including Employment, Disability, Housing, Human Rights, Immigration, Consumer, Pensions, and Social Policy.
Compliance & Standards
Browse our training offering for training programmes to understand or meet legal, quality or compliance requirements in the areas of Generalist, Social Security and Debt Advice e.g. GDPR, NIAQS, FCA and DRO.
Advocacy & Representation
Browse our training offering for training courses in the areas of Independent Advocacy and Legal Advocacy including Court Representation for Debt Advisers and Social Security Tribunal Representation for Generalist Advisers.
Supervision & Management
Browse our training offering for training courses in the areas of Supervision and Management including Feedback, De-briefing, Managing Volunteers, and Leadership & Management
Bespoke Training Services
We can deliver any of our courses, or develop bespoke learning, for your group or organisation on request. To speak to us about training options email [email protected] or phone 02890 645 919.
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