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Upskill for free with our online courses!*

Study from home or work with one of our FREE* online distance learning courses. Whether you’re looking to add something extra to your CV, gain new knowledge in an area of interest or progress in your current job, we may have a course to suit you.

 

Find your perfect course by sector

  1. Business & Admin
  2. Care Services
  3. Digital
  4. Education & Childcare
  5. Miscellaneous
 

Frequently asked questions

Are the courses really free?

  • If you're 19+ and have lived in the in the EU for the past 3 years then yes, they are free, you just need to complete them within 12 weeks or pay a £100 fee.

What are online distance courses?

  • These are courses that are delivered entirely online. Accessible at any time and from any smart device-mobile or computer. The unrivalled flexibility of distance and online learning means that you can learn a range of qualifications from the comfort of your own home.

Are distance courses recognised?

  • Distance online courses are a great way to learn about something that interests you and gain knowledge in a specific area. Some courses are accredited with an awarding body but not all. You will need to check this prior to enrolling.

How does online distance learning work?

  •  Online distance learning works by delivering course material, seminars and resources over the internet so you can access them from anywhere. Sometimes, the materials may also be emailed to you. You don't need an expensive computer or mobile device to start access, but you do need a reliable internet connection.

What courses can I do online?

  • There is a wide range of courses available to study online in diverse subject areas from quick short course to degree programmes. Most of our courses are short with new ones added regularly. If you don’t see an online course you’re interested, let us know about it here.

 

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Business Admin

These business and admin courses are designed to enhance your CV, learn new skills, or even just bolster an existing skillset.

 

CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE SETTINGS LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE NCFE (ONLINE)

PRINCIPLES OF CUSTOMER SERVICE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE TQUK (ONLINE)

PRINCIPLES OF TEAM LEADING LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE TQUK (ONLINE)

  

 

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Care Services

The care service gives people a meaningful career where you'll really make an impact on people's lives, learn more about it with our online courses.

 

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS LEVEL 1 AWARD TQUK (ONLINE)

AWARENESS OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE TQUK (ONLINE)

COUNSELLING SKILLS - LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE TQUK (ONLINE)

PREVENTION & CONTROL OF INFECTION LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE TQUK (ONLINE)

THE PRINCIPLES OF THE MENTAL HEALTH CARE WORKER LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE TQUK (ONLINE)

UNDERSTANDING AUTISM LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE TQUK (ONLINE)

UNDERSTANDING THE SAFE HANDLING OF MEDICATION LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE TQUK (ONLINE)

UNDERSTANDING MENTAL HEALTH LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE TQUK (ONLINE)

 

 

 

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Catering Hospitality

Enhance your digital skills with these essential courses! 

IT USERS SKILLS LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE TQUK (ONLINE)

 

 

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Education Childcare

 If you work in the education sector, these are the courses for you!

 

BEHAVIOUR THAT CHALLENGES IN CHILDREN LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE TQUK (ONLINE)

CARING FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE TQUK (ONLINE)

EQUALITY & DIVERSITY LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE TQUK (ONLINE) 

SAFEGUARDING, PREVENT & BRITISH VALUES LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE TQUK (ONLINE)

SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS & DISABILITIES LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE TQUK (ONLINE)

UNDERSTANDING BEHAVIOUR THAT CHALLENGES LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE NCFE (ONLINE)

UNDERSTANDING CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE MENTAL HEALTH LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE TQUK (ONLINE)

UNDERSTANDING SPECIFIC LEARNING DIFFICULTIES LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE TQUK (ONLINE)

SUPPORTING TEACHING & LEARNING IN SCHOOLS LEVEL 3 AWARD TQUK (ONLINE)

 

 

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Miscellaneous 

 

IMPROVING PERSONAL EXERCISE HEALTH AND NUTRITION LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE NCFE (ONLINE)

WAREHOUSING LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE TQUK (ONLINE)

 

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Terms and conditions

If you're 19+ and have lived in the EU for the past 3 years, your course/s will be free - you just need to complete it/them within 12 weeks or pay a £100 administration fee if you don’t. The courses are designed to be completed in 12 weeks, approximately 4 hours per week will be required to complete all units. If you can commit to more, the qualification can be completed more quickly. The funding for this course comes from the Education and Skills Funding Agency. We can claim this on your behalf if you live in England, except for those living in Greater London or any of the other devolved authorities (Greater Manchester, Liverpool City, West of England, West Midlands, the Tees Valley and Cambridge & Peterborough), in which case you should find a College nearer to home to provide your course.

 

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