Adult Education
Going back to college, doing an evening class, getting a new skill – all these are great ways to help you to upskill, reskill or develop a side-hustle. They are also great ways to help you fill your time and build your self-worth if you find you are unable to work right now.
Free level 3 government courses
Did you know that if you’re aged 19 or over, you could study for a Level 3 qualification for free? Level 3 qualifications are the equivalent of A-levels or an advanced technical certificate or diploma. You could be eligible if you don’t already have a Level 3 qualification, or if you have a Level 3 qualification but are currently unemployed or earning below the National Living Wage.
Take a look at the gov.uk guidance: free courses for jobs to find out more.
Skills Bootcamps
Skills Bootcamps are part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, helping everyone gain skills for life. They offer flexible training courses for adults aged 19 and over. They last up to 16 weeks and offer participants a job interview on completion. Find out more here.
National Careers Service
As well as providing careers information, the National Careers Service website has a directory of online and classroom courses available nationwide: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/find-a-course
Open University
Did you know that the Open University is open to everyone? You don’t need qualifications to start studying with them. They offer distance and online course modules as well as degrees, and most you can study in the UK or overseas. Take a look at: https://www.open.ac.uk/
The Open University also offers OpenLearn - free bite-sized learning experiences designed to fit easily into daily life. It’s a great way to explore topics, upskill, and increase your confidence to take your learning further. See what they have to offer at: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/free-courses/full-catalogue
University of Sunderland
University of Sunderland are offering a reduced student fee for serving families for the Certificate in Higher Education - Health.
On completion of the course, a Certificate of Higher Education will be awarded. With this Level 4 Certificate, you will have the opportunity to access a health-related honours degree at the University of Sunderland and other universities. It is also a recognisable qualification, enabling employment with the NHS or other healthcare workforces. Examples of degree pathways you can apply for include; Nursing, MH Nursing, Paramedic, Sports and Rehab Therapy, Psychology and more.
Forces Families Jobs!
Check out our Courses page for information on free and discounted training from Forces friendly providers specifically for our FFJ community.