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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company directors are well educated in Law and business area. Around 1500 students have been left with no money and incomplete courses Directors have done it before and will do it again many time... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've just completed 6 weeks NVQ Electrical Installations Level 3 Centre Led Training in Wembley(Alperton) Top quality Teaching, Learned lots of valuable knowledge. Big Thank you to Charlie the Co... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From day one everyone involved were willing to go the extra mile. Whether it was Doug starting an hour early in the morning to explain something you struggled with, or Sam and Stuart guiding through... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is a scam my partner booked a heat pump course for him and his dad paid £150 they went this morning at 8am and it is deserted, no one in any of the buildings no one answering the phones or emai... See more

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Options Skills is one of the UK's leading trades training providers. Born out of a desire to meet the demand for competent tradespeople, we've been delivering gas, electrical, and plumbing training courses to new entrants and existing tradespeople for over a decade.


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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

92 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stupidly at its best!

Stay away from this training provider. They are absolutely shameful. They are not real. The option-skills director is the worst from what I have ever seen so far. Please for god sake stay away. That's what I want to say from my experience. This is not personal, I am talking on behalf of more than 100 Students who have been cheated to pay £7500 and nothing in return after a couple of months.

August 17, 2023
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Reply from Options Skills

Congratulations on getting the job, Yemane! That's great news.

We're delighted to hear that you've enjoyed your time training with us so far. Let us know if you need any support, we're always happy to help.

Thank you for the review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good job

I wanted to drop you a quick note to say a big thank you! I've just wrapped up my training at 'Option Skills', and I'm excited to share that I've landed my first job as an electrician mate.
six weeks have been a fantastic journey, great support from teachers, and your recruitment team. They've been amazing!

September 5, 2023
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Thanks for the review! Really glad to hear that you've enjoyed your training so far. And congratulations on getting the job!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Still in the process of getting…

Still in the process of getting everything done. But the support mostly from James Taggart. Has been great he kept following up to make sure I got a job for my placement He finally found one for me and I appreciate that as well.

September 4, 2023
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We're really glad to hear that your training is going well, David. Congratulations on getting the job! And best of luck in portfolio building! Let us know if you need help with anything.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant tutors and recruitment team

John was my tutor for the course and Mark helped in some parts too, both really knowledgeable and great teachers. The recruitment team are brilliant too, James and Josh helped me get a job within 2 weeks of finishing the 6 weeks. Can’t thank them enough :)

August 30, 2023
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Congratulations on getting the job, Roshan! We're really glad that we could help you. Thanks for reviewing!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Electrician course

Staff around very helpful, John (teacher) and Josh (recruitment). Had work placement within a week.

August 25, 2023
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Really glad we were able to help you find a job! Thanks for the recommendation!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have successfully hired a number of…

I have successfully hired a number of Newly Qualified Gas Engineers from Options Skills. Options Skills have been a fantastic support through the entire process and i am looking forward to continuing our working relationship in the future.

August 22, 2023
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Thanks for your review. We're delighted that our trainees have proved themselves in the workplace! We always have more people finishing their training if you have opportunities available for them!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent course

Excellent course, Thank you to all the well experienced staff who’ve helped guide me through this course sharing their years of knowledge to helping me become a gas safe engineer.

August 9, 2023
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Thanks for reviewing. We're delighted to hear that you've had a good experience training with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Training !

Did my re-assessment with options skills in Manchester. The teachers are very helpful and knowledgeable. They make you feel welcome and give you the upmost training possible. Hard work is required but they make it possible for you to learn and help you understand situations Thanks Mark and Many thanks to the Tonys love the gas Doctor

August 9, 2023
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Reply from Options Skills

Congratulations on passing, Zain! Really glad you decided to come back to us for your reassessment. Hope to see you again in 5 years!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

NVQ level 3 Electrical course

So far my experience with option skills has been great, big thanks to Josh for finding me a job so quick with a good company who is going to help me with my portfolio, thanks to mark and John the tutors at Manchester as well they know there stuff and always willing to help, definitely recommend

August 7, 2023
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Reply from Options Skills

Thanks for reviewing! Really glad to hear that you got the job. Congratulations! Let us know how your portfolio goes and let us know if you have any questions!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best Electrician Training and Recruitment follow-up

I completed my in-centre training with Options Skills, the trainers were really helpful and assisted me throughout. Also, thank you to James from Recruitment for finding me a job afterwards.

August 3, 2023
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We're delighted we could help, Benjamin! Thanks for leaving a review, and congratulations on getting the job!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent cource if you want to be an…

Excellent cource if you want to be an electrician and James was very helpful in finding me a job straight away after I finish my cource

June 19, 2023
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Congratulations on getting the job, Nikos. We're really glad you've enjoyed training with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have just finished my course

I have just finished my course, ive found the overall experience brilliant, really professional staffs,

July 31, 2023
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Thanks for leaving a review, Madan. We're glad that your training went well!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Challenging but extremely worthwhile course

The electricians course at options skills is a challenging course however if you put your mind to it you will leave with a very valuable skill set. I was also very impressed with how quickly they managed to find me a job after, I was applying for multiple places who never got back to me but within two weeks I was already putting my skills to use because of the team they have in Birmingham.

May 9, 2023
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We're delighted to hear that you've enjoyed your training, Luke. Thank you for leaving a review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Option skills excellent place to learn

My experience was great because of the knowledge and tutoring was just spot on and there was never a dull moment you will be so keen to learn and wanna attend everyday, and for the recruitment side Josh and the team are every hands on when it comes to finding you a placement to get through the door of the industry

May 29, 2023
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Reply from Options Skills

Thanks, Vorn. It's always great to hear feedback. We're really glad that you enjoyed your training! Best of luck in the next stage of your new career!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Options skills

Options skill was really good very kind and friendly and very helpful. It was a good laugh and now I’m set for my career the team also found me a job in less then a week brilliant experience

May 29, 2023
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Reply from Options Skills

Congratulations on getting the job, Reece. Best of luck! And thanks for leaving us a review, we really appreciate it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience!

Great experience. Great customer service and best of them all Great training and Josh has been a great help to find jobs which has kept me learning everyday!

July 25, 2023
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Thanks, Jabir. We're delighted to hear that you've enjoyed your time training with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Option Skills Purley NVQ electrical course

Option Skills has been brilliant from start to finish. My experience is based on the Purely branch and the Electrical NVQ course. From before starting the course the team was very helpful and informative in what this course provides and how it will help compared to other similar providers as it was quite daunting to choose a course provider however I was guided through the whole process ultimately deciding that this was the correct choice for myself. The Purley center has been excellent, the trainers there. Doug, Sam and centre manager Stuart have an invaluable blend of knowledge meaning one of them is always able to explain and assist with everything the course covers and more. During the course the employment team are in contact and James and Josh were brilliant for me. They have some very good contacts and they found me a few options which I ultimately decided to chose one of these options starting immediately after my course finished which for me was essential for me. I am very happy with my overall experience and would highly recommend option skills to anyone who is looking to reskill or upskill like I was.

July 25, 2023
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Reply from Options Skills

Thanks for your review, Conor! I'll let all the trainers and recruitment guys know your feedback, I'm sure they'll be delighted to hear it. Let us know if you need anything in the future. But best of luck in your new career!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had experience but the Options Skills…

I had experience but the Options Skills helped me about more information for electricity , EV charging and 18th edition.
After finished course James Targgart help me every day to find job.

June 23, 2023
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Reply from Options Skills

We're delighted to hear that you had a good time on our electrical course. Congratulations on getting the job!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent teacher

The teacher's (Nigel) explanations are very clear and easy to understand, and then carefully teach according to the level of different students, so that everyone can easily grasp the content of the course. In the end, the school provided assistance and let me find a job.

April 28, 2023
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We're glad to hear that your training has gone well! Thanks for leaving a review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staffs very friendly and helpful

The staffs very friendly and helpful. After course finished the recruitment team working hard trying to get a students job within the area you live. I am getting the job though the recruitment team and the company I an work for now is perfect fit for my level of electrical experience and knowledge. Thanks Josh for getting me the job and his time for keeping me updated with applications.

June 29, 2023
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Reply from Options Skills

Congratulations on securing the job! best of luck completing your portfolio. Let us know if you have any issues/questions!

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