Understanding ECTS
If you’ve ever browsed through university brochures or looked at courses in Europe, you’ve probably seen those four letters – ECTS – next to every module. For a long time, I ignored them. They looked technical, academic, and honestly, not something I needed to worry about. But once you start comparing programmes or thinking about […]
Avanza Training Academy Celebrates the Class of 2025
Avanza Training Academy was alive with excitement on Friday, 24th October as they proudly celebrated the achievements of its Class of 2025.
Thinking About Going Back to Studying? Here Are 8 Truths That Might Help you take the Decision
Let’s be honest – the idea of going back to studying can feel both exciting and terrifying. You might be asking yourself: The good news is: you absolutely can. I know this not just as someone coming from the further education sector, but because I’ve been there myself. When I made the decision to return […]
From the Locker Room to the Boardroom: Managing People in Sports Organisations
In the world of sport, success is rarely the result of individual talent alone. Behind every winning team, iconic athlete, or successful club is a network of people working in harmony—coaches, managers, support staff, volunteers, and administrators. Managing this human engine is a skill in itself, and one that’s central to Avanza Training Academy’s Sports […]
How to Break Into the Sports Industry Without Being an Athlete
Think you need to be an elite athlete to have a career in sports? Think again. The modern sports industry is a massive ecosystem that relies on much more than physical talent. In fact, many of the most rewarding and impactful roles are off the pitch, in management, operations, marketing, and planning. If you’re passionate […]
From Homemaker to Childcare Professional: Your Step-by-Step Comeback Plan
Returning to the workforce after time spent at home raising children can feel like a daunting task. Whether you’ve been a stay-at-home parent or a homemaker for a while, the idea of stepping into a new career can raise a lot of questions. However, there’s good news: transitioning into a career in childcare might be the perfect […]
Top Skills Every Sports Manager Needs in 2025
In the fast-paced world of sports, success goes far beyond the final score. Behind every winning team, packed stadium, or flawlessly executed event is a team of skilled professionals making it all happen. At the heart of that operation is the sports manager—and in 2025, their role is more dynamic than ever. Whether you’re managing a […]
Transferable skills; it’s not just sports
There are various invaluable skills children learn through sports that can be pragmatic to other areas of life. Athletes come across many notions during their sports career that help them build self-confidence, become more disciplined and take calculated risks. There is no doubt that sport develops life skills and it provides kids with opportunities that […]
A passport to making skills visible
What are the benefits of an internationally recognised qualification? Whilst most of us are living in privileged times where qualifications, certificates and diplomas are accessible to most, do we fully understand their value? More importantly, are they becoming a taken for granted achievement? “Learning is never cumulative, it is a movement of knowing which has no beginning […]
What does it mean to be an adult student?
Returning to education is not an easy decision for anyone, however, a necessity for most. Since the 1970s the notion of lifelong learning remains steadfast within our professional lives. Gaining momentum during the 1990s, higher and further education became accessible to mature students (+21 years) wishing to re-engage with education across a variety of professional […]