Free* Short Courses

All of our courses can supply you with detailed knowledge and examples within a range of industries and careers. Your learning journey on these courses will support new career prospects, enhance current employment or encourage an individual’s personal development.

Each course is a full accredited level 1 or 2 certificates and won’t take longer than 12 weeks to complete. These qualifications can be studied nationally throughout the year and with our online enrolment, you’ll be able to enrol at a time that is convenient for you. 

How does it work?

• Once you have enrolled, an assessor will be assigned to you and will contact you to arrange a quick telephone induction
• You will be provided with a workbook that contains all the knowledge for your chosen qualification
• You then work through the qualification and evidence your knowledge by writing in the workbook or online via an e-assessor platform
•  Your assessor will approve the completion of the qualification and you will receive a certificate through the post

What can I study?

We have a wide range of qualifications within:

• Children and Young People
• Health and Social Care
• Health and Wellbeing
• Industry Specialisms
• Personal Development
• Workplace Development
• Digital Skills Academy

For more information contact us on distance.learning@nwslc.ac.uk or to view course details and enrol click here.

*For funding to make the course free for learners there is a criteria:
Learners must be a British, EU or EEA citizen, has been a permanent resident of the UK, EU or EEA for the whole of the previous three years and aged 19 or over. You must have an English postcode to qualify. Learners aged between 19 and 23, must also hold a Level 2 qualification and must be aged 19 at the start of the academic year for funding to apply.

Funding applies to England postcodes – restrictions apply.