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  • Award in Energy Efficiency Measures for Older and Traditional Buildings_Online Course

    London Skills & Development Network Limited
    Level 3 Online based course with study materials, tutor support and final exam included.
    • 106 enquiries
    • Online
    • 3 days · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Exam(s) included
    Skills for the Future! Become a Retrofit and Energy Efficiency Professional. Help meet the demand for qualified workers to deliver the government’s retrofit and energy efficiency schemes including SHDF, HUG, GBIS and ECO. Join us now for a successful career in one of Britain’s …
    Free
  • Level 2 Course in Mental Health in the Early Years

    Reed Courses
    Accredited Level 2 Qualification
    • 54 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    Great service
    During the critical period of a child's early years, their experiences can influence their future mental health. Understand the potential traumatic experiences which can affect a child, and how to provide support. Whether you're involved in working with young children or just hav …
    Free
    • 225 students
    • Online
    • 0.2 hours · Self-paced
    Great service
    Looking to enhance your job search skills? AI can help... Whether you're brand new to job hunting, you're seeking a step up, or you're looking for a career change, finding a new role isn't always easy. You may have heard of AI chatbots, but you might not know what they can do for …
    Free
  • Life's Work: How to get ahead in a career you love

    Reed Learning
    Learn how to build a successful career with James Reed CBE & Steph Rix
    • 585 students
    • Online
    • 3.7 hours · Self-paced
    Great service
    Highly rated
    Searching for a new job but can't seem to land the role you want? Feeling trapped in your current role but can't figure out what to do next? Longing for a career in a different sector but don't know if your skills match up? ...Then this career development course is for you. Hoste …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People

    Reed Courses
    Accredited Level 2 Qualification | Unlimited Tutor Support | Free Digital E-Certificate
    • 703 enquiries
    • Online
    • 12 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    Looking for a qualifications that will give you an introduction to childcare? This Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People is the ideal course for you. This qualification is available via distance learning, so you can study flexibly around your oth …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate In Counselling Skills

    Reed Courses
    Accredited Level 2 Qualification | Unlimited Tutor Support | Free Digital E-Certificate
    • 1,109 enquiries
    • Online
    • 12 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    Interested in learning about counselling? This Level 2 Certificate In Counselling Skills was awarded one of the top 10 Counselling courses 2023 by findcourses , and will help you to develop counselling knowledge and skills by looking at counselling theories, and key elements of …
    Free
  • Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma (Psychology)

    Learning Curve Group
    Start your career in psychology. Pay nothing for this course if you graduate from University.
    • 2,037 enquiries
    • Online
    • 12 months · Part-time
    • Regulated qualification
    • Exam(s) included
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    If a career in one of the many psychology disciplines is your dream, or you’re looking to make a career change, the Access to HE Diploma (Psychology) is a level 3 qualification designed to prepare you to study a range of psychology degrees. If you don’t have the grades you need t …
    Free
  • Level 2 Award in Neuroscience in the Early Years

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with materials and tutor support. Learn about child development.
    • 4,007 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Certificate(s) included
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    This qualification provides an introduction to neuroscience in the early years – from birth to seven years. Self-regulation in the early years is a critical set of skills that help children to remain calm, attentive, and able to deal with powerful emotions such as fear, anger, an …
    Free
  • Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma (Education)

    Learning Curve Group
    Become a Teacher. Pay nothing for this course if you progress onto University. Open to UK residents.
    • 3,804 enquiries
    • Online
    • 12 months · Part-time
    • Regulated qualification
    • Exam(s) included
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    If being a teacher is your dream career, or you're looking to make a career change, the Access to HE Diploma (Education) is a Level 3 qualification designed to prepare you to study a range of education related degrees. If you don't have the grades you need to apply for university …
    Free
  • Digital Work Experience

    Reed Learning
    Real-life work experiences across 10 companies and 17 sectors as part of the 'Gateway to work' programme
    • 1,754 students
    • Online
    • 3.7 hours · Self-paced
    Great service
    Highly rated
    Are you struggling to get in-person work experience? Do you want to know more about what it's really like to work in different sectors like Marketing, Product design, Finance or Care? If so, this Digital Work Experience course could be exactly what you're looking for. This D …
    Free
  • Get work ready - from Reed's Gateway to work careers programme

    Reed Learning
    Everything you need to search, apply and interview for your first job
    • 403 students
    • Online
    • 1.8 hours · Self-paced
    Great service
    Welcome to Get work ready, a course that contains everything you need to search, apply and interview for your first job. In this course we will guide you through how to search for jobs online , the different types of contracts and what they mean, as well as how to set up …
    Free
  • Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professionals)

    Learning Curve Group
    Ideal for Health Professionals. Pay nothing for this course if you progress onto university. Open to UK residents.
    • 6,277 enquiries
    • Online
    • 12 months · Part-time
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    If your dream career is to work in the healthcare sector, or you’re looking to make a career change, the Access to HE Diploma (Health Professionals) is a level 3 qualification designed to prepare you to study a range of healthcare related degrees. If you don’t have the grades you …
    Free
  • Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma (Nursing)

    Learning Curve Group
    Become a Nurse. Pay nothing for this course if you progress onto university. Open to UK residents.
    • 22,929 enquiries
    • Online
    • 12 months · Part-time
    • Regulated qualification
    • Exam(s) included
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    If nursing has always been your dream job, or you’re looking to make a career change, the Access to HE Diploma (Nursing) is a level 3 qualification designed to prepare you to study a degree in nursing. If you don’t have the grades you need to apply for university, an Access to HE …
    Free
  • Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma (Midwifery)

    Learning Curve Group
    Become a Midwife. Pay nothing for this course if you progress onto University. Open to UK residents.
    • 8,101 enquiries
    • Online
    • 12 months · Part-time
    • Regulated qualification
    • Exam(s) included
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    If being a midwife has always been your dream job, or you’re looking to make a career change, the Access to HE Diploma (Midwifery) is a level 3 qualification designed to prepare you to study a degree in midwifery. If you don’t have the grades you need to apply for university, an …
    Free
  • Gateway to Work - Kick start your journey from education to work

    Reed Learning
    The ultimate career guide for 16-18 year olds
    • 58 students
    • Online
    • 7.9 hours · Self-paced
    Great service
    Calling all students… If you want to know how to get into your dream job or career once you've finished school, college or university, this course is for you. Gateway to Work is a free digital careers programme that gives you all the tools you need to smoothly transition from edu …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health in the Early Years

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with materials and tutor support. Learn about Mental Health in Early Years.
    • 2,640 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    The early years of childhood are critical for development. Learning the significance of attachment and adverse experiences during this time is important to understand children’s mental health. Children can be exposed to several traumatic experiences throughout their early years w …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Coding

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you. Study materials provided with tutor support. Learn coding fundamentals.
    • 8,914 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    Coding is what makes it possible for anyone to create computer software. Websites, apps, and social media are all made with code - it is a language that tells computers what action to perform. This qualification is designed for anyone who is looking to gain an introduction to cod …
    Free
  • CV Writing Masterclass

    Reed Courses
    Create your very own winning CV that’ll allow you to apply for jobs with confidence.
    • 20,911 students
    • Online
    • 1.1 hours · Self-paced
    Great service
    Highly rated
    Want to create a CV that'll make you stand out from the crowd? We've got you covered... Reed.co.uk, one of the UK’s leading careers and courses marketplaces, is here to help make the job seeking process as painless as possible. By taking this Free CV Writing Masterclass, you’ll d …
    Free
  • R Programming Basics for Data Science

    T.Hema
    Learn to analyze data, plot graphs and interpret data
    • 3,417 students
    • Online
    • 2.2 hours · Self-paced
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    Highly rated
    This course covers the R language where you will learn to read data, write R functions to organize data, and work on packages such as ggplot2. Simple examples are provided to understand the commands, functions, data structures in R
    Free
    • 3,339 students
    • Online
    • 1 hour · Self-paced
    Great service
    Highly rated
    In this webinar, run in partnership with the Keep Britain Working campaign, we’ll outline the most common skills that employers across many industries look out for. Then, we’ll advise on how you can promote your transferability to the person considering your application to maxi …
    Free
    • 1,380 students
    • Online
    • 1 hour · Self-paced
    Great service
    Highly rated
    Are you a graduate looking for a graduate scheme? Listen to our webinar to watch a live coaching session of graduates, and pick up tips and tricks to applying. Keep Britain Working and Graduate Coach come together to discuss ideas and talk through the main challenges that fac …
    Free
  • Contracting & Self-Employment: Getting Started (Free Webinar)

    Keep Britain Working
    BY ANGUS MYLNE | DEC 14, 2020
    • 6,336 students
    • Online
    • 0.9 hours · Self-paced
    Great service
    Highly rated
    Ever wondered what it would be like to be self-employed whilst working for other companies? Are you fully aware of all the legalities you must fulfil in order to work as a contractor? Do you know where you can go or who you can approach if you have such questions about contract …
    Free
  • How to find a job during uncertain times when you’re unemployed (Free Webinar)

    Keep Britain Working
    Discover what free government support is available to help you find a job
    • 3,365 students
    • Online
    • 1 hour · Self-paced
    Great service
    Highly rated
    Would you like to discover what help and support is available to help you find a job again on Government funded programmes? You can obtain free, one-to-one job search support, as well as CV writing tips to improve your interview technique. In this webinar, we’ll go through …
    Free
    • 30,026 students
    • Online
    • 1 hour · Self-paced
    Great service
    Highly rated
    Whether you are currently in work but want to do something more fulfilling, or are without work and searching for your next opportunity, the NHS could be for you. This webinar outlines an opportunity that is open to anyone interested, and does not require any prior experienc …
    Free
  • Job interview masterclass: How to get the job you want (Free Webinar)

    Keep Britain Working
    With James Reed and The Interview Cheerleader
    • 22,653 students
    • Online
    • 1 hour · Self-paced
    Great service
    Highly rated
    Are interviews your enemy? Not sure how to prepare for the big day? We talk to two interview experts as they deliver a masterclass on how to prepare and conduct yourself in an interview. Covering the importance of mindfulness, overcoming interview nerves, and learning from re …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Workplace Violence and Harassment

    Learning Curve Group
    Online course with study materials and tutor support. Certificates are issued upon successful completion.
    • 252 enquiries
    • Online
    • 6 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    In any workplace, there can be no room for violence and harassment. Sadly, reports show that more than 1 in 3 people leave their job because of bullying. With our level 2 Certificate in Understanding Workplace Violence and Harassment qualification, you will gain an understanding …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Learn to care for autistic people.
    • 10,261 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    There are around 700,000 people in the UK with autism – more than 1 in every 100. If you work with people with autism, or if someone you know is autistic, this course is a great way to increase your knowledge about the condition. You will learn about autism and how it can affect …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Become a Team Leader.
    • 11,163 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    If you're looking to develop your team leading skills to manage a team effectively, this fully online level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading will help you do just that. This qualification will teach you the principles of team leading, how to use different styles of lea …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate in Improving Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Learn about Exercise And Nutrition
    • 11,514 enquiries
    • Online
    • 9 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    Getting fit and healthy can be a daunting prospect when you first start out on your fitness journey, so it’s important to be fully aware of how to best do this for you. The level 2 Certificate in Improving Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition will enable you to develop the ski …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Care for peoples mental health
    • 32,117 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    Highly rated
    Around 450 million people currently experience mental health problems. Recent reports suggest that over 12 million working days were lost due to work-related stress, depression or anxiety in just one year. It’s important that employers are transparent and open about mental health …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate in Lean Organisation Management Techniques

    Learning Curve Group
    Online course with study materials and tutor support. Certificates are issued upon successful completion.
    • 2,254 enquiries
    • Online
    • 9 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    Great service
    This level 2 Certificate in Lean Organisation Management Techniques aims to improve business performance through continuous professional development (Kaizen). This fully online qualification will help you understand the concept of a lean environment and its benefits, as well as h …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate in LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in the workplace (RQF)

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Become a LGBT ally
    • 1,397 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    Inclusivity in the workplace is important for any industry, and LGBTQIA+ inclusion is a priority for many organisations. Social attitudes and legal rights have changed dramatically in recent years, and it’s important that employees are protected from discrimination in the workpla …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Give better advice and guidance
    • 3,450 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    For many businesses, being able to offer clear and accurate information, advice or guidance - and knowing what can be shared legally and professionally - is really important. If you give information, advice or guidance as part of your role, this course can help you brush up on yo …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate in Dignity & Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Benefit the people you care for
    • 5,360 enquiries
    • Online
    • 6 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    If you work in health and social care, you need to understand the fundamentals of safeguarding in order to protect the health, well-being and human rights of the people you care for. Our level 2 certificate in Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Data Protection and Data Security

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support
    • 8,175 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    Anyone who works with personal data needs to understands the laws surrounding it. This fully online level 2 Certificate in Data Protection and Data Security will provide you with essential knowledge on data protection compliance. The qualification will help to develop your unders …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses

    Learning Curve Group
    Online course with study materials and tutor support. Certificates are issued upon successful completion.
    • 388 enquiries
    • Online
    • 6 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    This qualification is great if you're looking to learn more about common childhood illnesses. Whether you look after infants and children as part of your job or in your personal life, this course will give you the knowledge you need to support their development and well-being. As …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate in Creating a Business Start-Up

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Start your own business
    • 6,937 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    Starting your own business can be exciting, but it’s important to be fully aware of the initial processes and requirements of a business start-up. If you’re looking to start your own business, the level 2 Certificate in Creating a Business Start-Up will help you to explore busine …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Learn Business Administration Skills
    • 27,102 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    The level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration gives you the knowledge to work in a range of different environments in a business admin role. Whether you would like to brush up on your skills or pick up some new ones, this course will give you the knowledge you …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate in Adverse Childhood Experiences

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Understand Childhood Experiences
    • 4,496 enquiries
    • Online
    • 3 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    Adverse circumstances can have a negative impact on anyone's life, but children and young people are particularly vulnerable. They might face difficult circumstances such as the death or divorce of parents, domestic violence, or national and international disasters. These types o …
    Free

FAQs

Reed Courses advertises a large variety of Career development courses which are delivered by a range of learning providers. The Career development courses on offer vary in time duration and study method, with many offering tutor support. Whether you want to study for a regulated qualification, or take a Career development course which provides CPD points/hours or qualifications, there are a number of learning options available.

If you're looking for Career development courses, you might also be interested in Personal development, Leadership and Stress management. These courses can be taken to further enhance your understanding of the subject. By having a broader understanding of the subject can help you to improve your professional or personal development.

In addition to free Career development courses, Reed Courses also has plenty of paid for online Career development courses, designed to meet all kinds of learning goals and to suit a range of preferred study methods.

In addition to a variety of free Career development online courses, Reed Courses also offers a range of free classroom courses. These are perfect for anyone looking to learn in an in-person format.