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Charity officers gain most of their training on the job. Gaining membership of professional associations, registering with local/regional/national networks, attending training courses and conferences as well as networking with people in similar roles from other organisations are excellent ways to keep up to date with developments in the sector. Some employers encourage staff to embark upon a relevant professional qualification by funding study and/or allowing study leave.

Some organisations specialise in training courses for voluntary/charity sector workers. These range from one or two-day programmes to courses consisting of several modules, available at centres throughout the country and by distance learning through the following providers:

• Skills - Third Sector  - flexible, work-based, accredited qualifications via the Sector Skills Council for the voluntary sector;
• Community Service Volunteers (CSV)  - courses and opportunities for practical experience;
• National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)  - courses on all aspects of charities management;
• Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO)  - one-day courses and longer accredited courses for Scottish Vocational Qualifications and counselling qualifications;
• Directory of Social Change (DSC)  - short training courses, typically lasting one to two days covering areas such as organisational development, management, fundraising, finance, law and skills development;
• Institute of Fundraising Academy  - relevant training, including the Certificate and the Diploma in Fundraising.

Some higher education institutions offer qualifications related to the voluntary/charity sector and community engagement, which are often flexible part-time study and distance-learning programmes.