Free online courses & e-learning training

Virtual College has produced a range of free online training courses in subjects such as Safeguarding Children, Health and Well-Being and Careers Advice. Here is a selection of some of the most popular free online elearning courses we offer. We're proud to offer free courses online with certificates which you can download and print for your records. Our free e-learning courses and free training courses are available to start straight away and you can learn anytime, anywhere.

Safeguarding

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Female Genital Mutilation

137,000 women in England and Wales are estimated to be living with the consequences of Female Genital Mutilation, that's why we have created this free course with the Home Office.

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Awareness of Forced Marriage

This free course aims to raise awareness of forced marriage for those who have safeguarding responsibilities.

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Learning from Serious Case Reviews Levels 1 to 4

This course has been built for those who come into contact with children to understand how to respond to neglect, abuse and extra-familial harm.

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Keep Them Safe: Protecting Children from CSE

This short online course equips parents and carers with the knowledge to protect children against sexual exploitation.

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Level 1 Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines

The free online training course is aimed and parents, carers and professionals who work alongside children and young people.

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Understanding Young Minds

We have created this free online course with Self Harm UK to help parents talk about the issue of self-harm with their children.

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Fire Prevention and Safeguarding

This course is for those who come into contact with people who are at increased risk of fire in their homes.

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Understanding Animal Welfare in Violent Homes

This course is for frontline staff to help them understand the link between family abuse and animal abuse.

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Healthcare and Health & Safety

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Are you Prepared to Save a Life?

Our Prepared to Save a Life course takes less than an hour, just five short 10 minute sections and you might be able to save someone's life!

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Awareness of Type 1 Diabetes

This free course has been created to give professionals a basic understanding of type 1 diabetes.

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Get Moving, Get Healthy

This free course covers the health benefits of physical activity, how much you should be doing and much more.

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Free Courses FAQs

  • What courses can I do for free online?

    Virtual College has produced a range of free online training courses in subjects such as Safeguarding, Health and Well-Being and Careers Advice. We're proud to offer free courses online with certificates which you can download and print for your records. Our free e-learning courses and free training courses are available to start straight away and you can learn anytime, anywhere.

  • Are online courses worth it?

    Among the many benefits of online learning, online education lets you enjoy a more flexible schedule, can quickly develop your career alongside advancing your knowledge and more and more employers are beginning to recognise the value of online courses. This is as a result of online course providers going above and beyond to ensure that an awarding body regulated and accredited their courses.

  • Can you put free courses on your CV?

    Just showing you're happy to learn a new skill will look great on your CV and impress future employers. Online courses are a great way to improve your professional skills and show your initiative to progress in your chosen career.

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