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An Introduction to the Autism Spectrum If you work with children this course is perfect for you to gain a basic understanding of autism, recognise the main characteristic of behaviour and understand the range of the spectrum.

Building Strong Relationships Develop your knowledge and understanding of approaches to partner, customer and stakeholder relationship management. Our short online session helps you understand how to use, and the importance of, collaborative working techniques, as well ...

Developing a Personal Development Plan Eager to create a Personal Development Plan but unsure where to start? Explore why personal development is necessary and the important role self-awareness plays in our personal development, as it allows us to understand ourselves and determ...

Inclusive Behaviour and Unconscious Bias Get to grips with the basic concepts of equality, diversity and inclusion, and how the terms can often be used interchangeably yet have different meanings.

LGBTQ Awareness Want to gain a much deeper understanding of the key issues facing LGBTQ+ workers? Help ensure individuals are safeguarded in the workplace and widen your awareness of gender identity and sexual orientation.

Making the Case for Change Looking to make a change within your workplace or business? Learn how to assess when change is needed and use the four key aspects of the Harvard Business Review to conduct an analysis on your organisation to decide whether it is ready and ...

Positive Attitudes and Behaviours Positive Attitudes and Behaviours is part of an employability suite which will help learners search for and secure employment. It is ideal for anyone seeking to acquire and sustain employment.

Pre-Tenancy Training for New Tenants Are you a first time tenant? Explore need to know topics such as how to find accommodation, managing finances, debt and budgeting, tenancy agreements and setting up basic utilities.

Promoting Emotional and Spiritual Well-Being Gain the knowledge and understanding of how to promote the emotional and spiritual well-being of those you care for and support.

Understanding Animal Welfare in Violent Homes Looking to gain a better understanding of how to spot the signs of animal abuse? Our short online course will develop your knowledge and look at what to do if you have suspicions of abuse.

Giving Constructive Feedback Become the best team leader you can be, learn how to measure performance to inform feedback and the importance of workplace observation in appraisal processes.

Leading Remote Teams Do you manage a remote team? Maintain productivity while working remotely with handy tips on the most effective ways to keep your team motivated.

Maintaining Team Culture for Remote Teams Are you in charge of a remote team? Maintain a healthy team culture and effectively promote team engagement and communication with this short course.

Awareness of Health and Safety at Work Awareness Health and Safety at Work is designed to teach both employees and employees why health and safety in the workplace is so important in relation to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

Safeguarding and Leadership Regardless of your management level, our online Safeguarding and Leadership session aims to make sure that everyone involved in delivering and monitoring services to children, young people and their families is doing so with their safety an...

Safer Recruitment Safer recruitment is designed to help those who are responsible for hiring anyone who works with children, to identify and deter or reject individuals who are deemed to be at risk of abusing children.

Supporting your Staff through Mental Health Explore the six main factors affecting mental health and wellbeing at work and how you can support your employees. This session looks at helping to define mental health, the symptoms, the impact it can have, legislation surrounding mental h...

Team Strategy and Planning Learn how to develop and explain organisational strategy, what an organisational strategy is, and who should be responsible for creating one, including the five recommended steps.

Safe Sleeping for Babies - Reducing the Risk of SIDS Gain the skills and knowledge on practical and effective ways to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). This course, Safer Sleeping for Babies, gives up to date information on how to make sleeping safer for babies and gives...

Understanding Young Minds Develop a deeper understanding on the subject of teenage self-harm and parental ways to support your children in a sensitive and informational way. The session will provide you with a basic awareness of the subject to help you approach your...

An Introduction to Infection Prevention and Control From learning how to effectively wash your hands to why infection control is so important, understand how to play your part in helping to prevent viruses from spreading.

First Aid: Primary Survey First Aid is essential for businesses and individuals, having a basic understanding of what to do if you're first on the scene of an accident could help save a life. Learn how to assess the situation as a potential danger zone and how to as...

Mental Health Awareness Take control of your mental health and manage your personal wellbeing with this online course. You'll be able to describe types of positive mindsets and how they can be adopted to improve different aspects of your life.

Prevent COVID-19 Need a little help and guidance on COVID-19 in the workplace? This session suggests best practice for businesses in the current climate. The training includes; an introduction, the symptoms, how to prevent COVID-19, social distancing, self-...

Supporting your Team Filled with lots of guidance and practical tips, our short session has been designed to help managers support the health and wellbeing of their remote team. It is short, bite-sized and filled with practical guidance and advice about a range...

Food Allergy Awareness and Level 2 Food Hygiene Training Package Gain a better understanding of what a food allergy is, the legislations and practical processes surrounding allergies, hazards and contaminations, and food law.

Level 1 Food Hygiene, Fire Safety and First Aid Training Package This trio of courses in one will teach you about food hygiene in the kitchen, first aid training and fire safety to gain an awareness and basic understanding.

Managing Stress in Health and Social Care Manage your own stress by identifying common signs and indicators of stress, the circumstances that tend to trigger it and the different ways in which to control how it affects you.

Moving and Assisting People, and Moving and Handling Objects in a Health and Social Care Setting When working in social care it's essential to know how to help assist and move people in your care and other objects such as equipment. This session will help discover the correct way to move and handle individuals and required equipmen...

Toxic Trio (Hidden Harm, Parental Mental Health, Parental Substance Misuse) The Toxic Trio describes the massive impact domestic abuse, parental mental health issues and parental substance abuse can have on both vulnerable children, young people and the parents themselves. This session will help the learner define ...

Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Training It's important to understand the risks associated with Display Screen Equipment (DSE) and for you and your staff to be compliant with current rules and regulations.

Get Moving, Get Healthy Looking to live a healthier lifestyle? Take your first steps by learning the benefits of physical activity, importance of diet and how you can incorporate exercise into your lifestyle.

Confidence Building Techniques Do you want to develop your confidence? Explores what confidence is and its associated behaviours, learn useful techniques for you to use and access handy resources.

Fire Safety Training Ensure safety in your workplace with our online fire safety course to gain the knowledge and understanding required to act safely in the event of a fire.

Manual Handling in the Workplace Correct manual handling reduces the risk of incurring an injury in the work environment. On this course you will be provided with all the knowledge you need to learn how to safely lift, lower, push, pull and carry items.

Working From Home: A Guide for Employees Looking for some tips on how to best approach the working from home life? This module looks at ensuring your home workspace is safe and suitable, challenges of home working and the health and safety aspects that employers need to consider.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace With this Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for Employees session, discover what the three terms mean, the differences between them and how to live and breathe an equality, diversity and inclusion strategy within your business.

Statutory & Mandatory Training: Basic Life Support (Paediatrics) Looking to gain a clear understanding of what to do if a child stops breathing? This short session includes all you need to know details and how to react

Statutory & Mandatory Training: Basic Life Support (Non-Clinical) Are you working in a healthcare environment? This online training will enable you to recognise cardiorespiratory arrest, know how to summon emergency help and to be able to start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) using chest compressions.

Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care - Level 2 Certificate The need for adult social care continues to rise at a time when the system supporting that care is rapidly and significantly changing. With around 1.5 million people working in adult social care in England, care workers need up-to-dat...

Introducing Caring for Children and Young People - Level 2 Certificate It's essential to ensure the safety and well-being of children under your care. This involves being aware of the potential risks they may face, such as abuse, exploitation, and unhealthy habits. Our course equips you with the knowledge ...

Certificate in Counselling Skills - Level 2 This qualification is useful for anyone who would like to develop their use of counselling skills for use in either work or a personal capacity. These may be learners who wish to progress towards further qualifications or learners who wish ...

Principles of Dementia Care - Level 2 Certificate Dementia is one of the main causes of disability in later life, and cases are rising. By 2052, it's expected that two million people in the UK will have dementia. If you work with people with dementia, it's important that you unders...

Awareness of Mental Health Problems - Level 2 Certificate If you're looking to develop an understanding and appreciation of mental health conditions, this course will help you do just that. During this course, you will gain new knowledge and skills for your personal life as well as your career...

Information, Advice and Guidance - Level 2 Certificate This qualification is suitable for anyone who wants to gain a more in-depth understanding of the roles of information, advice and guidance workers. This qualification is suitable for anyone who wants to gain a more in-depth understanding of...

Understanding Autism - Level 2 Certificate This qualification aims to develop learners’ understanding of autism and the principles of supporting individuals with autism - covering the person-centred approach and influence of positive communication methods, how to support posit...

Understanding Behaviour that Challenges - Level 2 Certificate Challenging behaviour is causing increasing concern today, as many individuals have increasing levels of stress and uncertainty in their lives. This behaviour can be due to factors such as anxiety, neglect, abuse, learning disabilities and ...

Certificate in Understanding Autism - Level 3 This qualification is designed for learners who want to increase their knowledge and understanding of autism. Successful completion of this qualification will allow learners to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of autism. This wo...

Children and Young People's Mental Health Understanding - Level 2 Certificate Many children experience mental health concerns like depression, anxiety, and conduct disorder, which can be directly linked to their life experiences. The emotional health of a child is as important as their mental health, so it's c...

Counselling Skills - Taster Session There has never been greater focus or emphasis on the importance of mental health and wellbeing. Studying Counselling Courses will empower you to develop an understanding of the science and theory underpinning emotional welfare development....

9 September 2026

Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector - Level 1 Certificate This course offers two different pathways – you can choose to follow either the Hairdressing Pathway or the Beauty Therapy Pathway. Make-up Pathway You will learn: Working in beauty related industries The art of photogra...

18 September 2026

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) - Diploma To complete this Level 3 part time course, you will be required to find a voluntary placement or you can be in paid employment. You will need to have a minimum of two-years experience, including leadership roles within the setting, and&n...

7 September 2026

Barbering - Level 2 Certificate The course aim is to provide you with the knowledge and skills to cut and style men's hair into a range of looks. Learning new skills such as layering, club cutting, scissor over comb, use of clippers and free-hand cutting techniques. Th...

30 September 2026

Cutting Women's Hair - Level 2 Certificate This qualification will be delivered over one evening per week on Wednesday's 5:30-8:30pm. Each session will be 3 hours long over 26 weeks.The course aim is to provide you with the knowledge and skills to cut and style women's hair into a r...

Hairdressing - Level 3 Certificate Today the hairdressing industry is a mutli-billion pound business with the growth of disposable income, the influence of fashion and the desire to look younger. There are a vast amount of job opportunities both in the UK and worldwide for f...

24 September 2026

Barbering - Level 3 Certificate Today the hairdressing industry is a multi-billion pound business with the growth of disposable income, the influence of fashion and the desire to look younger. There are a vast amount of job opportunities both in the UK and worldwide for f...

23 September 2026

Counselling Skills - Level 2 Certificate There has never been greater focus or emphasis on the importance of mental health and wellbeing. Studying Counselling Courses will empower you to develop an understanding of the science and theory underpinning emotional welfare development....

4 November 2026

Health & Social Care - Level 2 Diploma This qualification is for those learner aged 19+ and develops the knowledge and skills needed when working with adults in health and social care environments. It covers a wide range of areas including supporting individuals with their physi...

9 September 2026

Understanding Mental Health - Level 3 Certificate This FREE qualification is designed to increase your knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental well-being. Successful completion of the required units will allow you to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of...

4 November 2026

Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector - Level 1 Diploma Do you aspire to work as a hairdresser or beauty therapist? Want to kickstart your career in the hair and beauty industry but you're not sure where to start? Our Level 1 Diploma in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector is the pe...

3 September 2026

Barbering - Level 2 Diploma Are you looking to become a barber? Learn what it takes to become successful in the industry with our Barbering course. Begin your journey by perfecting your craft in our state-of-the-art training rooms, then move onto real life clients ...

3 September 2026

Beauty Therapy - Level 2 Diploma Beauty Therapy is an exciting, challenging and vibrant industry. It is a multi-billion pound business and provides a wealth of employment opportunities world-wide. Gain hands on industry experience, and the beauty therapy skills and know...

3 September 2026

Hairdressing - Level 2 Diploma Do you have a passion for styling hair and want to use your creative flair to create looks that customers will love? Want to work in a professional salon or perhaps you're interested in running your very own business? You will spend ...

3 September 2026

Beauty Therapy - Level 3 Diploma Beauty Therapy is an exciting, challenging and vibrant industry. It is a multi-billion pound business and provides a wealth of employment opportunities world-wide. Gain hands on industry experience, and the beauty therapy skills and know...

3 September 2026

Hairdressing - Level 3 Diploma Do you have a passion for styling hair and want to use your creative flair to create looks that customers will love? Want to work in a professional salon or perhaps you're interested in running your very own business? You will spend ...

3 September 2026

Level 2 Diploma in Care Ever dreamed of working in the cherished healthcare sector? Be part of the next generation of Health Professionals with our Level 2 Diploma in Care. You'll be in safe hands as you learn from our industry expert tutors with decades of...

3 September 2026

Life Skills - Entry Level 2 Certificate in Independent Living Our Skills for Life courses accommodate learners aged 16-24 who have challenges/barriers to entering education, employment or training. They are designed for students who want to gain some qualifications in a mixture of life, vocational, fu...

3 September 2026

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