CP IP Training Courses - Jan 2026 RGU and STR

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Published: 8th January 2026

Important Message!

If you are a CP Employee starting your CPS/NES Funded IP Course in Jan 2026 at RGU or Strathclyde University, please make sure you have completed and returned the form sent to you by CPS during December. This information is very important; it is needed to make the funding payments for your course. 

If you have not returned your form, please do so as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact us on enquiries@cps.scot.

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