Skills and Training
The skills funding application window is now open.
If you have any queries, please contact the service centre on 03456 000813.
Farming Connect skills and training will help you:
- acquire the key skills and competencies you need
- meet your personal, business and technical objectives
All training is fully funded or subsidised by up to 80%.
Important update for BOSS users
Please note that any learning undertaken on BOSS from 1st April 2026 will only be applicable to UA4 of the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) if you have registered with Farming Connect through RPW Online.
If you have not yet re-registered, you must do so via RPW Online to ensure your learning is recorded for SFS purposes.
Guidance on how to register with Farming Connect is available here: Re-register with Farming Connect and move to GOV.UK One Login | Farming Connect
If you intend to apply for funding to complete an accredited training course, please check the map below to see if you are required to complete a mandatory e-learning module before applying for funding.
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Off to a flying start with a helping hand from Farming Connect
After completing ‘Business planning and development’ and ‘Marketing your business’ training courses, Steve had the confidence to launch his new online and delivery-based business, Pembrokeshire Lamb, and he’s now selling boxes of his quality ‘gate to plate’ lamb, hogget and mutton directly to customers.