FREE Online Learning
We have a wide range of FREE Online Learning courses that can be accessed by anyone over the age of 19 in England.
There is no need to formally attend college; these courses can be completed online at home at a time that suits you. Our Online Courses are delivered by the use of online materials and a range of online assessments, with support and robust feedback from one of our knowledgeable tutors throughout the course, providing guidance where necessary.
The courses are nationally recognised by employers so whether you are looking to upskill, retrain or simply develop new skills and knowledge we have the course for you!
- FREE of Charge*
- Study from home
- Gain new skills
- Learn at your own pace
- Achieve a nationally recognised qualification
* The courses will be free of charge to learners who live in specific postcodes, please contact us to check your eligibility.
Trending Free Online Learning Courses
Trending Free Online Learning Course
Understanding Autism - Self-Harm & Suicide Prevention
This course is suitable for anyone who would like to know more about how to help people who self-harm or who may contemplate suicide.
Level: Level 2
Duration: 8 weeks
Trending Free Online Learning Course
Awareness of Mental Health Problems
This course will provide you with an understanding of what is meant by mental health and mental ill health as well as looking at the legal frameworks that ensure high quality care can be provided.
Level: Level 2
Duration: 16 weeks
Trending Free Online Learning Course
Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health
Throughout this course you will learn to understand the concept of mental health, understand risk factors which may affect the mental well-being of children and young people and know about specific mental health conditions that children and young people may experience.
Level: Level 2
Duration: 12 weeks
Trending Free Online Learning Course
Understanding Behaviour that Challenges
This qualification is designed to increase learners’ awareness and understanding of behaviour that challenges and its effects.
Level: Level 2
Duration: 15 weeks
Fully Funded by the UK Government
Our courses are fully funded by the UK Government if you are over 19 years old, have been living in the UK for 3 years or more, live in West Yorkshire or are not from a devolved area.
Contact us on 01924 789111 or email courseinfo@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk and we will confirm your eligibility.


FREE Courses by Area:
FREE Courses by Area:
Business & Management Courses
Level | Course Name | Duration |
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2 | Digital Marketing | 8-12 weeks |
2 | Equality & Diversity | 12 Weeks |
2 | Event Planning | 8-12 weeks |
2 | Information, Advice or Guidance | 12 Weeks |
2 | Lean Organisation Management Techniques | 10 Weeks |
2 | Living in a Fair & Diverse Society | 13 weeks |
2 | Understanding Mental Health first aid and mental health advocacy in the workplace | 8-12 weeks |
2 | Principles of Business Administration | 18 Weeks |
2 | Principles of Customer Service | 18 Weeks |
2 | Principles of Team Leading | 17 Weeks |
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Childcare, Early Years & Childhood Studies Courses
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Health & Wellbeing Courses
I would like to thank my tutors for their helpful feedback and support me during my counselling skills course. I enjoyed doing the course, it was very well presented. The material was well designed, very engaging and easy to understand. I was also very impressed with the feedback format and the way I was able to re-submit my work. I found that having deadlines to submit the assignments kept me motivated to keep learning. I will definitely consider doing other Online Courses with the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group in the future.
I enjoyed learning at my own pace which allowed me to plan my own learning time within the course deadlines and around work and home life. The feedback I received from my tutor was always prompt and allowed me to amend my work where required, which helped me reflect and consolidate my learning.
I found the course informative and appreciated the detailed feedback, support and gentle challenge my tutors gave me. They got the balance spot on in terms of mentoring and giving learners independence, and I enjoyed the experience.
Studying this course was great for my own mental health and it enabled me to secure the qualification I needed to start my dream job in mental health and wellbeing. I would highly recommend an Online Learning course – my tutor was so kind and always gave me great feedback to help me with my studies.
I found the courses were relevant to professional and private life and are a free and flexible approach to learning. My courses were an opportunity to reflect on current practices and discover new and improved approaches.
I’m really grateful to my tutors for taking the time to give such in depth feedback, it was amazing to read. It felt like an actual human was marking my work and not a robot!
I benefitted not just from learning the basics of different counselling theories and core skills but putting them into practice. The marked written assignments and practical assessment enhanced my knowledge and allowed me to self-reflect. My tutor was supportive throughout, fed back on my work in a way that showed real consideration, and I am now enrolled on a Level 3 Counselling Skills course with the Group!
FREE Courses by Audience:
FREE Courses by Area:
Courses for Parents & Carers
Level | Course Name | Duration |
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2 | Living in a Fair & Diverse Society | 13 weeks |
2 | Awareness of Mental Health Problems | 16 Weeks |
2 | Self-harm and Suicide Prevention | 8 weeks |
2 | Counselling Skills | 11 weeks |
2 | Understanding Autism | Completion within 14 weeks, although early completion is achievable |
2 | Nutrition and Health | 11 Weeks |
2 | Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People | 10 Weeks |
2 | Safeguarding, Prevent & British Values | 9 weeks |
2 | Understanding Behaviour that Challenges | Completion within 15 weeks, although early completion is achievable |
2 | Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health | Completion within 12 weeks, although early completion is achievable |
2 | Understanding Distressed Behaviour in Children | 8 Weeks |
2 | Special Educational Needs and Disability | 12 weeks |
2 | Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties | - |
2 | Introducing Caring for Children & Young People | 8-12 weeks |
2 | Allergy Awareness for those Working in Adult Social Care, with Children or in the Service Sector | 13 weeks |
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Courses for Care Workers
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Courses for Education Workers
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For more information, please contact our Course information Team on 01924 789111 or email courseinfo@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk.