Free training from On Course Southwest

Get qualified with the Southwest's free online workforce and individual training offer
Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have responded by making many of our learning courses free to support businesses and communities. Plymouth City Council continues to commit to lifelong learning and we are delighted to confirm that we will continue delivering our Level 2 online qualifications free until further notice in Devon and Cornwall.
We are offering over 40 professionally accredited, nationally recognised online qualifications for adults.
The entry criteria is very simple:
- the applicant must be 19 or over
- be eligible for government funding and be able to work at Level 2 online
- have access to the internet via a desktop or laptop
- be able to complete the qualification within 20 weeks
Our full range is on our website but below we have split them into 3 groups for you.
Health and Social Care Online
Qualifications designed to equip teams with the knowledge needed to care for, work with and support others. Popular courses include Mental Health Awareness, Customer Service for Health & Social Care and Understanding Autism
Business and Industry Online
Qualifications designed to equip teams with the knowledge needed to better understand the requirements of various roles within different Business and Industry sectors. Popular courses include Principles of Team Leading and Lean Organisation Techniques, as well as sector specific courses.
Essentials Online
Broadening team understanding of essential subjects for all modern-day workplaces, including Data Protection, Equality and Diversity and Safeguarding.