Explore free online courses available to eligible adults living in Cumbria.
Gain new skills, work towards a recognised qualification and study online with tutor support.
Choose from a range of funded online courses covering subjects including mental health, health and social care, childcare, business, leadership, digital skills and personal development.
Funding and course availability can vary by location, so select a course to find out more and check your eligibility.
If you live in Cumbria, you may be able to access a range of online courses through funded adult education.
Courses are designed to help you develop practical knowledge and skills that can support your career, prepare you for further learning or help you explore a new subject.
Many available courses lead to recognised Level 2 qualifications and can be completed online, making them accessible to learners across Cumbria including Carlisle, Barrow-in-Furness, Kendal, Penrith, Workington, Whitehaven and surrounding areas.
Funding depends on factors including your age, location, previous qualifications and individual circumstances. You can check whether funding is available when you start an application.
Online learning means you do not need to regularly travel to a college or training centre to complete your course.
This can make funded learning more accessible if you live outside Cumbria’s larger towns or need to fit study around work, family or other commitments.
Depending on the course and training provider, you may receive tutor support while completing online learning and assessment activities.
Online learning means you do not need to regularly travel to a college or training centre to complete your course.
This can make funded learning more accessible if you live outside Cumbria’s larger towns or need to fit study around work, family or other commitments.
Depending on the course and training provider, you may receive tutor support while completing online learning and assessment activities.
Free online courses can help you build knowledge in subjects that are relevant across a wide range of roles and industries.
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Select a course above to see what you will study, the qualification available and the eligibility requirements.
Many of the funded courses available through Free Courses in England lead to a Level 2 qualification.
Level 2 qualifications can help you develop foundation-level knowledge in a particular subject and may support professional development, further study or progression at work.
The exact qualification, awarding organisation, course content and eligibility requirements vary by course and training provider.
Funding is available for eligible learners, which means there may be no course fee to pay if you meet the relevant criteria.
Eligibility can depend on your postcode and personal circumstances, and funding availability can change.
The quickest way to find out is to choose a course and complete the short eligibility check.
Yes. Eligible adults living in Cumbria may be able to access a range of funded online courses. Availability depends on the course, your location, your circumstances and current funding.
Eligibility varies by course and training provider. Factors can include your age, postcode, residency status, previous qualifications and individual circumstances. You can check your eligibility when you start an application.
Many courses can be studied online, although delivery arrangements vary. Check the individual course page for information about online learning, tutor support and assessment.
Many available courses lead to recognised qualifications, including Level 2 certificates. The exact qualification and awarding organisation depend on the course and training provider.
Available subjects can include mental health, health and social care, childcare, business, leadership, digital skills, safeguarding and personal development. Course availability can change, so check the course listings above for current options.
Eligible learners may be able to access funded Level 2 courses online. Funding and qualification availability depend on your location, circumstances and the individual course.
No. Courses may be available to eligible learners across Cumbria, including areas such as Carlisle, Barrow-in-Furness, Kendal, Penrith, Workington, Whitehaven and surrounding towns and communities.
Choose a course from the listings above and start the application process. You will be asked for information, including your postcode, so that funding and eligibility can be checked.
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