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Based in Greater Manchester?
Thanks to our partnership with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), we can offer a selection of free online training programmes, that are supported by our specialist trainers and result in a nationally recognised qualification!
Why not use this opportunity to boost your skills in the areas that employers look for?
Business Improvement Techniques
Level 2 Certificate
This qualification has been designed for those who wish to or already work in roles that improve business performance, making processes more efficient such as saving on time or costs.
Lean Management Techniques
Level 2 Certificate
Develop your knowledge and skills with business improvement tools and techniques and understand what makes an effective team, including how to handle conflict.
Team Leading
Level 2 Certificate
Learn the principles of leadership with modules such as how to deliver customer service and resolve problems. This course has been developed for aspiring or practising managers.
Digital Skills for Work
Level 2 Certificate
Developing existing digital skills further, this online programme teaches participants how to protect data, communicate using technology and apply digital skills in a business environment.
Data Protection and Security
Level 2 Certificate
Data security professionals are highly sought after, as it is now a legal requirement for businesses to be data compliant. This course provides learners with the skills to enter this industry.
Maths Functional Skills
Level 1 & 2 Certificates
Our Functional Skills Maths qualifications enable you to gain confidence in mathematics and supports you to develop behaviours such as persistence and logical thinking, preparing you for employment.
Business Administration
Level 2 Certificate
This free, online learning programme is designed to help you build upon basic business administration skills and understand national occupational standards to improve employment opportunities.
Customer Service
Level 1 Certificate
This nationally recognised qualification is designed to prepare learners for employment and supports them to understand the basics of customer service roles.
Customer Service
Level 2 Certificate
This qualification is designed to support learners who are new to the customer service sector and wish to improve their knowledge of this area for career progression.
Career Preparation
Level 1 Certificate
This free, online learning programme is designed to help people prepare for employment with topics such as self-assessment, applying for a job, interview techniques and more.
Employment Skills
Level 2 Certificate
With this qualification, you will learn self-management skills, communication solutions and how to become effective at work so that you improve employment chances across a range of sectors.
English Functional Skills
Level 1 & 2 Certificates
Our Functional Skills English qualifications ensure that you are able to speak, listen, communicate, read and write with accuracy, preparing you for employment.
Level 3 courses: Starting February 2022
These level 3 courses will be available for individuals within Greater Manchester in February 2022. Send your Expression of Interest form below to join our waiting list for either of these free, online qualifications.
SELF-STUDY COURSE
Principles of ICT
Level 3
Duration: 16 weeks
Qualification: Level 3 Certificate in Principles of ICT
This programme is ideal for those looking to begin a career in the digital sector by learning new ICT skills. It is also appropriate for those looking to enter higher education to become a highly-skilled IT professional.
SELF-STUDY COURSE
Leadership and Management
Level 3
Duration: 5 months
Qualification: Level 3 Diploma in Principles of Leadership and Management
Designed to evolve leadership skills, as well as gaining a nationally recognised qualification, this programme is aimed at those who are aspiring or practising managers.
Want to start learning sooner?
Not based in Greater Manchester but are interested in free, online learning? Click the button below to see what other qualifications we can offer you.
Two Skills Bootcamps (Digital Leadership and Analysing Data) designed to help individuals develop specific skills for working digitally in the workplace.
Looking for something else? Our apprenticeships also offer a powerful option to gain employment and continue your learner development and learning.
