Free online training

There is a huge range of free online learning opportunities available across a wide variety of subjects. These can help you with personal development, learning for yourself, to support you in gaining skills for work and to progress in work. 

The following options are some of the key websites with courses available:

NATIONAL CAREERS SERVICE SKILLS TOOLKIT

Free courses to help you learn new skills or change jobs. Including general skills that apply to all sectors and more specialised skills.
Website: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/find-a-course/the-skills-toolkit 

FUTURE LEARN

Learn online with world-class universities and industry experts. Develop hobbies, new skills and career-changing expertise with their flexible courses.
Website: www.futurelearn.com 

GOOGLE DIGITAL GARAGE

The majority of the courses are free and approved by industry experts, top entrepreneurs and some of the world’s leading employers. You can be sure that you’re learning up-to-date, real-world skills that help you reach your goal.
Website: https://learndigital.withgoogle.com/digitalgarage/courses 

OPEN LEARN

Produced by The Open University, a world leader in open and distance learning, all OpenLearn courses are free to study. We offer nearly 1,000 free courses across eight different subject areas. Our courses are available to start right away.
Website: www.open.edu/openlearn/free-courses 

EDX

With over 3,000 courses from the World’s biggest institutions, edX believes the education should be available to all, not just some. By opening the classroom through online learning, edX empowers millions of learners to unlock their potential and become changemakers.
Website: www.edx.org 

ALISON

Over 1,000 courses of various lengths. Subjects include languages, IT, science, health, humanities, business, maths and marketing.
Website: https://alison.com