TSI Learning Portal - Access essential online training to run your group when and where you choose.
Running community groups, voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises is not as simple as getting a few like-minded people together doing what you agree on. There are rules, regulations and best practices along with societal expectations, which are ever changing. It is not enough to simply pick things up as you go and ignorance is no defence when things go wrong.
Those new to this, need to quickly acquire the necessary skills and knowledge. Those who have experience, need to keep up to date with change. Both face challenges with finding time and money to access the training that they need.
VAS is delighted to promote the TSI Learning Portal. The portal provides this essential training for those who run community groups, voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises across Scotland and does so at no/low cost. There are practical guides to topics like GDPR, Managing Challenging Behaviours, and Food Safety, as well as introductions to financial management and regulatory requirements.
Click here to access the TSI Learning Portal and register
The Portal will equip boards of trustees, committee members, other volunteers, and staff, with the knowledge and skills to manage their organisations effectively. It also allows them to access training materials at their own pace from their preferred location.
Importantly, it has been created by the sector, for the sector, and will evolve to meet ever changing demands.
The TSI Learning Portal currently has a range of e-learning courses of which some are free to access. There are also two suites of materials in the portal which, if groups are a member of Voluntary Action Shetland, they can access FREE OF CHARGE.
Members of Voluntary Action Shetland can get in touch with staff at VAS to receive the discount code to enjoy free access to these two courses below:
Nuts and Bolts - £80 for each suite or FREE for VAS members
The Nuts and Bolts is a suite of courses designed to provide a core understanding of the topics that all community groups, voluntary sector organisations and social enterprises need to run efficiently and effectively. The courses provide a fundamental understanding of the topics necessary for community groups, voluntary sector organisations, and social enterprises to operate efficiently and effectively. Courses include:
- Charity Law
- Funding and Sustainability
- Governance
- Financial Management
Each course is split into a number of learning units which range in length from 10 minutes to 30 minutes. Each unit is divided into bite sized sections allowing learners to navigate the course with ease. Learners can save their progress to complete the course around their needs and at their own pace.
Essentials - £20 for this course or FREE for VAS Members
The ‘Essentials’ Bundle is a package of learning modules which provides access to multiple topics in one bundle, which you can work through as needed.
In summary, these courses are ideal for teams who need to learn the basics of various topics, particularly supporting staff, health and safety requirements for those who run premises and other essential information to be aware of, such as data protection.
A comprehensive collection of invaluable courses. Modules include:
- Managing Uncertainty
- Managing Stress and Anxiety
- Challenging Behaviour
- Change & Resilience
- Mental Health First Aid Response
- Supporting People with Autism
- Epilepsy Awareness
- Data Protection and GDPR
- Manual Handling Fundamentals
- Food Hygiene and Safety
- Safe Handling of Medicines
- Legionella Awareness
- Covid 19 Infection Control
Online learning can be very accessible where you can learn when it suits. If coming together as a group to learn and share experiences is more your way of learning, VAS also provides face to face training on a range of topics and advice, and can tailor training to suit the needs of organisations, click here for 2026 calendar of training planned or get in touch with Ayesha Huda by e-mailing [email protected] for more information.
