The first step when considering taking any course is to ask yourself, where are the relevant gaps in your skillset?
The next thing to think about is your core educational level...
Advanced-level course, without exception, are absolutely dependent on the assumption that the candidate has prior learning and knowledge. Unfortunately, the school system has failed and continues to fail a significant number of people. And it's not necessarily down to what's certificated (or not) - it's more a case of what you're comfortable and confident with; and you need to be honest with yourself in this respect.
I'd suggest that speaking to the management section a your local FE college might be a good first step; if only to gather some current guidance. There was, at one point, an SVQ owner-manager course, and there is certainly an SVQ structure for employed managers. - These are 'in work' courses completed through a portfolio with a little in-class work. And they contribute to your portfolio in a recognised and useful way.
One more important consideration is to ensure that the course you're attending is properly accredited by a legitimate organisation such as the SQA or City and Guilds. -
It's also beneficial if the course - or module - is 'levelled' in relation to the SCQF, and contributes meaningfully to your formal record of education and training. And of course, it's also important to learn something useful
to you - perhaps even that's the most important thing.
