Lifetime Skills Guaranteed
Free courses for adults
Retrain, get qualified and gain skills for life with our FREE courses in trades, management, finance and care.
If you're 19 or over and don't have a Level 3 qualification (equivalent to A Levels), you can study one of the below courses for FREE to gain in-demand skills and change the course of your future.
We're helping Gloucestershire get back on its feet by offering a wide range of courses to adults for FREE, as part of the government-backed Lifetime Skills Guarantee scheme.
Trade courses
For bricklayers
NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations
If you're already employed as a bricklayer but don't have qualifications, this course will recognise your skills and build the foundation for a lifelong career.
Usually costs £5,421 but you can get this qualification for FREE if you meet eligibility criteria!
For electricians
Level 3 Electrical Installation
If you've already achieved your Level 2 qualification in electrical, this course will further develop your skills and knowledge so you can work safely on domestic installations.
Finance
If you're already experienced and want to gain a recognised qualification, this course can facilitate your professional bookkeeping status (AATQB), covering double entry bookkeeping, financial statements, intermediate spreadsheets and software use.
Usually costs £1,265 but you can study for FREE if you meet eligibility criteria!
Management
If you have management responsibilities but no formal training, this online course will train you in motivation and communication, as well as leading teams through organisational change, budget cuts or other pressures.
Usually costs £1,987 but you can study for FREE if you meet eligibility criteria!
Care courses
Understanding Mental Health
Develop an understanding of mental health issues and the importance of mental wellbeing, for use across a range of health and social care roles.
Usually costs £811 but you can study for FREE if you meet eligibility criteria!
Dementia Care
Develop knowledge and understanding of caring for people with dementia, including types of dementia, the importance of early diagnosis and the role of communication, interaction and inclusion in dementia care and support.
Usually costs £811 but you can study for FREE if you meet eligibility criteria!
End of Life Care
Develop knowledge and understanding of caring for patients approaching the end of their lives in care settings, including hospices, care homes, care in the community and primary care.
Usually costs £811 but you can study for FREE if you meet eligibility criteria!
Not found the course you're looking for?
Check out our FREE online short courses in IT, business, nutrition and care, which you can start when suits you!
We also offer a wide range of evening courses for leisure:
Plus professional short courses: