Free Courses - Skills for Life

Whether you’re starting your first job, looking to change career, or want to boost your skillset, the UK Government is investing in training programmes that can help you get where you want to go.

There are thousands of free courses available to young people and adults which could help you get the skills you need to secure great jobs with higher wages.

Find out more about the training and advice you can access for free by searching for Skills for Life, whatever your life stage.

What free courses and qualifications are available?

Free courses include:

Skills Bootcamps: Free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks which help you develop new skills that employers are looking for, available in areas from digital to health and social care.
Free Courses For Jobs: The government might pay for you to take a course that helps you learn new skills or apply for work.
Multiply: Free courses to improve your maths skills.
Essential Skills: Courses that help you get English, maths or digital skills for everyday life.

You can also find out more about:

Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs): Qualifications developed with employers so you can get the right training and skills to succeed at work.
Apprenticeships: Real jobs that let you earn a wage while you learn.

Find out more by visiting: https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2024/01/04/free-courses-and-qualification-for-adults-to-boost-their-skills/