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Funded Online Courses

Retrain or upskill with our online courses funded by the government.

Choose from a range of funded online and distance learning courses for adults aged 19+. You can study with Nottingham College, in the comfort of your own home or from your workplace.

Courses are funded

As the government is funding all of these courses for adults aged 19+* who are looking to retrain or upskill, we won’t ask you for any payment.

Instead we will need you to provide certain information before we can enrol you fully. 

This information should be easily available to you and our enrolment platform makes providing it really easy too. We also have a dedicated enrolment team on hand to support if you need it. 

Study is flexible

You can choose to study during the day or in the evenings, whenever suits you best.

You’ll complete the course through self-study, but for the courses leading to a qualification, you can also get support from a professional tutor. 

Finding a course to suit you

Browse the funded online courses below. You’ll find an apply button on each course page.

Find out what information you need to provide

We will need you to provide a piece of ID – the government needs to know that you really exist!

*If you are a 19 – 23 year old without a prior Level 2 qualification these courses will not be funded, please contact the enquiries team to discuss all available options for you.

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

This course is perfect if you are working within a childcare and educational setting or looking for employment within the sector.

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

This qualification is designed for anyone looking to develop their understanding of mental health and the problems that can cause mental ill-health.

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

This course is perfect if you work with children or adults with autism or are a parent wanting to gain a better understanding of the condition.

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

This qualification will give you an awareness of a range of common health conditions which will then encourage you to move on to further and more in-depth study of specific health conditions. Within this qualification you will learn about cardiovascular…

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

This qualification will help develop your knowledge and skills around counselling by looking at counselling theories, key elements of the main theoretical approaches and will help you to develop self-understanding and reflect on your own values and beliefs.

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

This course is ideal if you wish to develop their knowledge and understanding of digital marketing or want to form a foundation due to little or no previous experience.

Employability Skills - Online Learning

This course can help you improve your job prospects – whether you are setting out on a brand-new career path, aiming higher in your current job, or considering starting your own business.

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

This course is ideal for those who need to develop an awareness of issues surrounding equality and diversity.

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

This qualification will introduce you to the skills that are required to plan, organise and evaluate events by developing your knowledge and understanding.

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

This Functional Skills English course will extend your knowledge of reading, writing, speaking, listening and communicating.

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

This Functional Skills English course will extend your knowledge of reading, writing, speaking, listening and communicating.

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

This course is ideal if you wish to improve your Maths skills. It will equip you with knowledge of numbers, measurements and handling data.

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

This course is ideal if you wish to improve your Maths skills. It will equip you with knowledge of numbers, measurements and handling data.

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

Within this qualification you will gain knowledge and understanding of the positive effects of exercise on long-term health and well-being.

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

You will develop knowledge and understanding of the key principles of information, advice or guidance and applying these within their own context.

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

This qualification covers the responsibilities of being a parent and also covers the skills needed when babysitting

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

This course will equip learners with a detailed understanding of the lean management system and how to implement business improvement techniques and employ effective team work in a business.

Multiply for Work - Budgeting and Cost of Living - Online Learning

If you wish to enhance your understanding of financial issues and learn how to save effectively in a cost-of-living crisis, Multiply for Work - Budgeting and Cost of Living is perfect for you.

Multiply for Work - Financial Planning for the Self Employed - Online Learning

If you are looking to increase your knowledge on the basics of self-employment, then this is the course for you.

Multiply for Work - Helping with Homework (Primary School) - Online Learning

If you are looking to provide additional support in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 homework, then this is the perfect course for you.

Multiply for Work - Helping with Homework (Secondary School) - Online Learning

If you are looking to provide additional support with Key Stage 3 homework, then this is the perfect course for you.

Multiply for Work - Understanding Mortgages and Pensions - Online Learning

If you are looking to buy your first house or struggle to understand how pensions work, this course will help you.

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

This course prepares you for any role within adult social care, in order to ensure the needs of vulnerable people continue to be met.

Prevention and Control of Infection in Health & Social Care Settings (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

On this course you will develop a knowledge and understanding of controlling infections within health and social care settings.

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

In this qualification you will gain the knowledge is required to work in a range of environments in a business administration role.

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

In this qualification you will gain the knowledge is required to work in a range of environments in a care planning role.

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

This qualification provides you with the knowledge required by employers to work in a range of different environments in a customer service role.

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

In this qualification you will develop your knowledge and understanding of the principles of caring for those with dementia.

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

You will develop knowledge and understanding of the key principles needed when working in end of life care settings.

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

This qualification is designed to provide you with the knowledge and understanding required to successfully lead a team.

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

This course is perfect if you work within the mental health sector or wish to enter the job market. This could also be a good course if you are supporting others with a mental health condition.

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

The Level 2 Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention qualification has been designed to examine all areas surrounding the sensitive topics of self-harm and suicide.

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

This course is perfect if you work with children/adults with a special education need or who have a disability This is also idea for parents to gain a better understanding of the subject.

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

This qualification is designed primarily for individuals working with, or intending to work with, vulnerable adults in the health and social care sectors.

Understanding Children's and Young People's Mental Health (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Studying this qualification you will increase knowledge and awareness of children and young people’s mental health.

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

This short online course will enable you to gain a general awareness of the causes of distressed behaviour, along with an understanding of appropriate ways to support a child displaying distressed behaviour.

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

This course is aimed at anyone seeking to improve their understanding and awareness of environmental sustainability.

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

The course is suitable but not limited to those who may interact with individual with mental health issues and support needs in their day-to-day lives.

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

This qualification is designed to provide you with the knowledge and understanding of nutrition and health.

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

This qualification aims to give you knowledge of different Specific Learning Difficulties, how they are diagnosed and how individuals can be supported.

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

You will develop knowledge and understanding of the key principles of handling medication within heath and social care settings.

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