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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.

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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.

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FREE Courses by Area:

Business & Management

Childcare, Early Years & Childhood Studies

Health, Social Care & Wellbeing

Health & Wellbeing Courses

Level Course Name Duration
2 Allergy Awareness for those Working in Adult Social Care, with Children or in the Service Sector 13 weeks
2 Awareness of Mental Health Problems 16 Weeks
2 Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People 10 Weeks
2 Counselling Skills 11 weeks
2 Equality and Diversity 12 Weeks
2 Information, Advice or Guidance 12 Weeks
2 Introducing Caring for Children & Young People 8-12 weeks
2 Living in a Fair and Diverse Society 13 weeks
2 Understanding Mental Health first aid and mental health advocacy in the workplace 8-12 weeks
2 Nutrition and Health 11 Weeks
2 Principles of Dementia Care 12 Weeks
2 Principles of End-of-Life Care 12 Weeks
2 Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities Completion within 13 weeks, although early completion is achievable
2 Principles of the Mental Health Care Worker 14 weeks
2 Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare Settings 10 weeks
2 Self-harm and Suicide Prevention 8 weeks
2 Special Educational Needs and Disability 12 weeks
2 Understanding Autism Completion within 14 weeks, although early completion is achievable
2 Understanding Behaviour that Challenges Completion within 15 weeks, although early completion is achievable
2 Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care 16 weeks
2 Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties -
2 Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes Completion within 9 weeks, although early completion is achievable
2 Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care Completion within 11 weeks, although early completion is achievable
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.
Maddy
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.
Sarah
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.
Sophie
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.
Chloe
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.
Yvonne
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!
Joshua
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!
Holly

FREE Courses by Audience:

Parents & Carers

Care Workers

Education Workers

FREE Courses by Area:

Parents & Carers

Care Workers

Education Workers

Courses for Care Workers

Diabetes
Level Course Name Duration
2 Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care Completion within 11 weeks, although early completion is achievable
2 Special Educational Needs and Disability 12 weeks
2 Understanding Autism Completion within 14 weeks, although early completion is achievable
2 Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties -
2 Understanding Mental Health first aid and mental health advocacy in the workplace 8-12 weeks
2 Nutrition and Health 11 Weeks
2 Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities Completion within 13 weeks, although early completion is achievable
2 Introducing Caring for Children & Young People /a> 8-12 weeks
2 Living in a Fair and Diverse Society 13 weeks
2 Principles of the Prevention & Control of Infection in Healthcare Settings 10 weeks
2 Self-harm and Suicide Prevention 8 weeks
2 Principles of Dementia Care 12 Weeks
2 Principles of End-of-Life Care 12 Weeks
2 Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes Completion within 9 weeks, although early completion is achievable
2 Awareness of Mental Health Problems 16 Weeks
2 Counselling Skills 11 weeks
2 Equality and Diversity 12 Weeks
2 Information, Advice or Guidance 12 Weeks
2 Principles of the Mental Health Care Worker 14 weeks
2 Understanding Behaviour that Challenges Completion within 15 weeks, although early completion is achievable
2 Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health & Social Care 16 weeks
2 Allergy Awareness for those Working in Adult Social Care, with Children or in the Service Sector 13 weeks

FREE Courses by Audience:

Parents & Carers

Care Workers

Education Workers

Courses for Education Workers

Level Course Name Duration
2 Awareness of Mental Health Problems 16 Weeks
2 Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People 10 Weeks
2 Counselling Skills 11 weeks
2 Equality and Diversity 12 Weeks
2 Information, Advice or Guidance 12 Weeks
2 Introducing Caring for Children & Young People 8-12 weeks
2 Living in a Fair and Diverse Society 13 weeks
2 Understanding Mental Health first aid and mental health advocacy in the workplace 8-12 weeks
2 Nutrition and Health 11 Weeks
2 Safeguarding, Prevent & British Values 9 weeks
2 Self-harm and Suicide Prevention 8 weeks
2 Special Educational Needs and Disability 12 weeks
2 Understanding Autism Completion within 14 weeks, although early completion is achievable
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 Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties -
2 Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities Completion within 13 weeks, although early completion is achievable
2 Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care Completion within 11 weeks, although early completion is achievable

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For more information, please contact our Course information Team on 01924 789111 or email courseinfo@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk.

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