FLEXIBLE LEARNING
Our flexible learning courses give you the flexibility to study whenever and wherever you want. You can learn at your own pace, fitting the course around your work and home life. Flexible Learning courses are FREE*, providing you meet the eligibility criteria.
FREE courses
Register for one of our FREE flexible learning courses to develop your skills in a range of subjects. These courses are fully funded for adults aged 19 or over and eligible to study in the UK. Our courses are fully accredited Level 2 qualifications, and you will receive an NCFE certificate upon completion.
Subject areas
These courses are independent online study and you can fit the modules around your weekly schedule. You will have a dedicated and experienced tutor on hand to help you with any questions you might have and who will provide feedback on your assignments along the way.
We offer courses in the following subject areas:
- Dyslexia and Specific Learning Difficulties
- Caring for Children and Young People
- Understanding Autism
- Understanding Behaviour that Challenges
- Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
- Awareness of Mental Health Problems
- Counselling Skills
- Principles of Dementia Care
- Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health
- Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Advocacy in the Workplace
- Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines
- Digital Promotion and Marketing
- Equality and Diversity
- Lean Organisation Management Techniques
- Principles of Business Administration
- Principles of Cyber Security
- Team Leading
- Understanding Coding
Funding details
Most people are eligible to access our Distance Learning courses for free, the criteria below outline the requirements for free study.
You must:
- Be aged 19 years or above as of 1 August of the current academic year.
- Have lived in the UK, EU, EEA for the past 3 years, for purposes other than study.
- Not currently be enrolled on an Apprenticeship.
- Live in England, in a funded postal code within Surrey, the Greater London Authority or a non-devolved area.
- We may ask to see evidence of residency status and/or evidence of income or benefits status where applicable to grant funding.
Please note that we expect you to finish the course once you complete your full enrolment (details of which we will send you after you apply online).
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