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Nottingham College has partnered with UNISON East Midlands to offer a range of accredited online learning courses. With learning at the heart of UNISON, together we are offering UNISON members high-quality CPD with flexible study options and learning opportunities.

Our online courses are designed with flexibility in mind, allowing you to learn at your own pace while still working toward a clear goal.

Each course includes a generous 12–16‑week completion window, giving you the structure you need without compromising your schedule.

UNISON East Midlands

How do I enrol onto a course?

  1. Browse the available course programmes from a variety of different areas below.
  2. You can view the full details for each course, including a course outline, the qualification, and what to expect.
  3. If you are interested in enrolling on one or more courses, use our enquiry form to register your interest, inidicating which course(s) you are looking to study. We'll be in touch to discuss the funding options available to you before you start your course.

Course programmes available

Business and Accounts

Data Analysis (NCFE Level 2 Certificate) - Online Learning

Equality and Diversity (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Event Planning (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Lean Organisation Management Techniques (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Principles of Business Administration (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Principles of Customer Service (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Principles of Team Leading (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Computing

Data Analysis (NCFE Level 2 Certificate) - Online Learning

Early Years and Education

Introducing Caring for Children and Young People (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Understanding Behaviour that Challenges (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) - Online Learning

Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Understanding Distressed Behaviour in Children (TQUK Level 2 Certificate RQF) (19+) - Online Learning

Employability

Employability Skills - Online Learning

English, Maths and Languages

Functional Skills English (Level 1) (19+) - Online Learning

Functional Skills English (Level 2) (19+) - Online Learning

Functional Skills Maths (Level 1) (19+) - Online Learning

Functional Skills Maths (Level 2) (19+) - Online Learning

Green Skills and Sustainability

Understanding Environmental Sustainability (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Health and Social Care

Allergy Awareness for those Working with Children (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Allergy Awareness for those Working in Adult Social Care (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Allergy Awareness for those Working in the Service Sector (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Awareness of Mental Health Problems (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Common Health Conditions (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Counselling Skills (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Improving Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition (NCFE Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Information, Advice or Guidance (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Oral Care for Health and Social Care (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Principles of Care Planning (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Principles of Dementia Care (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Principles of End of Life Care (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Principles of the Mental Health Worker (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Understand Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Understanding Autism (TQUK Level 2 Certificate RQF) (19+) - Online Learning

Understanding Behaviour that Challenges (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) - Online Learning

Understanding Children & Young People's Mental Health (NCFE Level 2 Certificate) - Part-time

Understanding Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Media, Digital and Photography

Digital Marketing (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Awareness of Mental Health Problems (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Counselling Skills (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Improving Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition (NCFE Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Understanding Mental Health (TQUK Level 3 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace (NCFE Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Understanding Nutrition and Health (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Funding support for eligible online courses

Many of our accredited online courses may be funded through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF), which is overseen by the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA).

The ASF is designed to help adults gain essential skills that support progression into work, advancement within their career, or readiness for further training.
CPD courses are not funded, you will find the full cost of these courses featured where relevant.

It funds legal entitlements from Entry Level up to Level 3, regulated qualifications, and tailored learning programmes, making it highly relevant to
many of our formal online study options.

  • Learners must be aged 19+
  • Living within Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Fill out our enquiry form below to discuss funding options available to you.

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