I noticed a few freebies listed for free short courses and I thought I would share this website.
It's similar to other websites such as Future Learn or Corsera except it's run by Grimsby Institute Group and the courses are actually properly accredited by a national awarding body (most appear to be NCFE)
Eligibility Although the courses are free for end users they are actually government funded and as such they require that you have been resident in England for 3 years, be over 19 years of age and not currently in receipt of any other form of government funded learning which I think is ridiculously broad eligibility!
Prior warning that I noticed at least one course had a clause stating that if the course was not completed then you may have to pay for materials which were provided for free (I think it was around £50)
***Edit*** Thank you to Vardre for correcting me that you must have been a resident in England for 3 years not the United Kingdom as I originally said.
***Edit*** As per email received from organisation it was confirmed that certificates are completely free on completion of the course and no charges are applicable for any non course completion. (see note on material costs though!)
These look like they could be handy for people in, or wanting to get into, that field.
Some of the online course providers offer "certificates" which are about as valuable as the virtual paper they are printed on, but this one seems to be genuine.
juliettcronk
13 Jan 17#4
As there are accredited courses you will receive a certificate this may be at a fee, some of the courses are the same provided by Vision to Learn however for those you must be in receipt of some form of benefit. I ahve completed one off the list a few years ago.
dreamsofubuntu
13 Jan 17#5
That's my understanding as far as certificates go, I've not enquired if certifies are provided for free as I'm currently on a L2 Functional Skills Maths course so I'm not currently eligible but I think I might take them up on a couple of the customer service/team leading courses just because I think they will complement my current experience.
Vardre
13 Jan 17#6
OP the eligibility criteria seems to be : resident in England for the last 3 years. Not UK. Thanks for posting.
chigger1
14 Jan 17#7
heat added.
seanod
14 Jan 17#8
Thanks for this very helpful freebie post.Heat added.
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It's similar to other websites such as Future Learn or Corsera except it's run by Grimsby Institute Group and the courses are actually properly accredited by a national awarding body (most appear to be NCFE)
Eligibility
Although the courses are free for end users they are actually government funded and as such they require that you have been resident in England for 3 years, be over 19 years of age and not currently in receipt of any other form of government funded learning which I think is ridiculously broad eligibility!
Prior warning that I noticed at least one course had a clause stating that if the course was not completed then you may have to pay for materials which were provided for free (I think it was around £50)
***Edit***
Thank you to Vardre for correcting me that you must have been a resident in England for 3 years not the United Kingdom as I originally said.
***Edit***
As per email received from organisation it was confirmed that certificates are completely free on completion of the course and no charges are applicable for any non course completion. (see note on material costs though!)
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Level 1 Employability Skills
Level 1 Managing your money
Level 2 Introducing Caring for Children & Young People
Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Care Planning
Level 2 Principles of Customer Service
Level 2 Principles of working with Individuals with Learning Difficulties
Level 2 Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health & Social Care
Level 2 Understanding Care and Management of Diabetes
Level 2 Principles of Dementia Care
Level 2 Understanding Working with People with Mental Health Needs
Level 2 Understanding Nutrition and Health
Level 2 Awareness of Mental Health Problems
Level 2 Understanding Autism in a Health Care Setting
Level 2 Counselling Skills
Level 2 Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines
Level 2 Cleaning Knowledge and Skills
Level 2 Equality and Diversity
Level 2 Principles End of Life Care
Level 2 Principles of Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings
Level 2 Information, Advice or Guidance
Level 2 Preparing to work in Adult Social Care
Level 2 Common Health Conditions
Level 2 Understanding Retail Operations
Level 2 Principles of Team Leading
Level 2 Principles of Business Administration
Level 3 Principles of End of Life Care
Some of the online course providers offer "certificates" which are about as valuable as the virtual paper they are printed on, but this one seems to be genuine.