CPD Bursary for Social Care February 2024
- Area of Work: The ALLIANCE
- Type: News Item
- Published: 20th February 2024

If you work in social care in Scotland, you could be eligible for the University of Edinburgh's CPD Bursary.
Apply today for your chance to study a short course co-developed by the University of Edinburgh and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for free.
Learn how data can improve the quality of care you provide, and collect digital SSSC Open Badges along the way.
Courses are delivered fully online so you can study at your own pace, but you must be able to complete the course (approximately 30 hours) between March and June 2024.
To be eligible for this bursary, you must be working in a social care service or related role in Scotland and you must submit your application by midnight UK time on Monday, 26th February 2024.
Learn more and apply here: CPD Bursary for Social Care | The University of Edinburgh
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