Training Course Claims

Work-related training can be relevant, but the exact treatment depends on why the course was taken and in what context.

Quick answer

When it may apply

Current-role relevance
You paid yourself
Not reimbursed

Plain-English rule

Keeping skills up for your current job is a different question from paying for a course to enter a new field.

What to keep

New-career training is weaker
Keep course invoice and explanation of work link
Employer route may differ from self-employed route

Best next step

Work-related training can be relevant, but the exact treatment depends on why the course was taken and in what context. Use this as a shortlisting page, then verify the exact HMRC wording before claiming.