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.
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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This free course aims to raise awareness of forced marriage for those who have safeguarding responsibilities.
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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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This short online course equips parents and carers with the knowledge to protect children against sexual exploitation.
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The free online training course is aimed and parents, carers and professionals who work alongside children and young people.
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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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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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This course is for frontline staff to help them understand the link between family abuse and animal abuse.
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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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This free course has been created to give professionals a basic understanding of type 1 diabetes.
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This free course covers the health benefits of physical activity, how much you should be doing and much more.
Find out moreWe have over 300 online accredited courses available for you, continue your learning journey with Virtual College.
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.
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.
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.