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Care Certificate Programme

Unlike other health and social care courses, this programme of learning aims to ensure all new and existing health and social care staff achieve the Care Certificate. This enables carers to develop within their professional roles, adhere to the identified Care Certificate standards in the workplace and understand the fundamental skills needed to provide the best possible care.

Full Cost: £20.00

Internet Safety

With over 65 million internet users in the UK alone, knowing how to stay safe online has never been so important. Whether you are an individual looking to increase your knowledge for personal or professional reasons, or an employer looking for internet safety training for your staff, this course is ideal.

Full Cost: £30.00

Safeguarding Adults and Children​

Relevant for both individuals wanting to upskill or employers wanting a training course for their staff and volunteers, having knowledge of safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults is vital for any business, especially those in health and social care or childcare.

Full Cost: £30.00

Understanding Bullying and Discrimination in Children​

This course has been developed to give an understanding of how to recognise signs of bullying and discrimination in children and young people. Learn about various types of bullying including cyberbullying and factors that are likely to put a child at greater risk.

Develop a greater understanding of legislation regarding bullying and discrimination and the procedures that should be followed when incidents are reported.

Full Cost: £30.00

Understanding Food Hygiene and Safety

This course is suitable for learners wishing to develop their knowledge and understanding of food hygiene and allergy awareness, particularly within an educational setting. Leaners will consider many aspects of food hygiene, including the basic practices of food hygiene and safety, food safety in the workplace, food labelling, and identifying and responding to allergies in children and young people.

Full Cost: £30.00

COSHH Risk Assessment

COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) is a type of health and safety regulation for any business working with hazardous substances. Our online COSHH course will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to identify dangerous substances, know how they can cause harm to the body, carry out COSHH assessments and put control measures in place.

Full Cost: £30.00

Fire Safety Principles

No matter if you are an individual looking to raise your fire safety awareness, or an employer looking for fire safety training for employees, this course is for you. Relevant for all work environments and industries, from construction sites to offices, health and safety is vital. Our online CPD fire safety training course will provide you with the knowledge you need to understand fire hazards and risks, know how to effectively identify and control any hazards, and what to do in the event of a fire including evacuation procedures.

Full Cost: £30.00

Health and Safety in the Workplace

Health and safety training courses are an important factor for any work environment, so whether you are an employer looking to upskill staff and improve safety at work or an individual wanting training to benefit their career, this course is for you. Our online CPD health and safety in the workplace course will provide you with the understanding, knowledge and skills you need to recognise hazards, carry out risk assessments, reduce risks, and what to do in the case of an accident or ill health.

Full Cost: £30.00

Manual Handling Safety at Work

Manual handling is the transportation or support of a load either by hand or by bodily force, including lifting, putting down, pulling, pushing, moving or carrying loads. All employers must protect their employees from any risk of injury from any hazardous manual handling in the workplace, meaning manual handling training courses are vital.

Full Cost: £30.00

Prevention and Control of Infection

An understanding of how to effectively prevent and control the spread of infection is crucial in ensuring that individuals do not unknowingly cause their family, friends, colleagues and any other people that they come into contact with to become unwell.

By completing this course, you will be equipped with a greater understanding of how to prevent and control the spread of infection, both in the workplace and in the home.

Full Cost: £30.00

GDPR Training

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect in Europe on 25th May 2018 and was designed to modernise laws that protect the personal information of individuals. It is essential that any company that handles user data ensures compliance with GDPR.

It is essential that anyone who handles personal information is aware of GDPR and how to adhere to it in their work practices.

Full Cost: £30.00

Personal Money Management

Are you interested in studying our Personal Money Management course? Need help achieving financial goals? This course aims to enable more careful thinking about money, specifically how to budget better and save money. Learn about interest rates and how they affect financial decisions. Become more aware of daily, weekly and monthly spending as the course encourages evaluating spending and how necessary this is.

Full Cost: £30.00

Principles of Safeguarding

Safeguarding is the process of keeping vulnerable adults and children safe to protect them from abuse and neglect and provide effective care. Relevant for most sectors, safeguarding is especially vital for people working in health and social care or early years, childcare and education.

Our online CPD Principles of Safeguarding training course will provide skills, knowledge and understanding in a range of areas and covers how to protect both children and adults at risk.

Full Cost: £30.00

Importance of British Values

British Values is an initiative set up by the government to teach students the Values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, the mutual respect and tolerance for those of other faiths and beliefs, and the commitment to promote the Equality duty. Our short online Importance of British Values course is aimed at anyone looking to develop knowledge on the subject and employers looking for British Values training for staff, and it covers democracy, mutual respect, tolerance, individual liberty and more.

Full Cost: £30.00

Importance of Online Safety

With over 65 million internet users in the UK alone, and 4.48 billion social media users around the World, it is more important than ever to know how to stay safe online and protect children and young people online.

Our Importance of Online Safety course is aimed at anyone looking to develop their knowledge for personal or professional reasons, or employers looking for online safety training for staff.

Full Cost: £30.00

Prevent Duty

Develop your knowledge in Prevent duty training and its role and importance in society. Whether you are an individual wanting to develop your knowledge in the prevent duty principles or an employer looking to train your staff, our prevent online training CPD has all the information you need.

Full Cost: £30.00

Understanding Equality and Diversity

Equality and diversity is a term used to promote opportunity for all, giving every individual the chance to achieve their potential, free from prejudice and discrimination. As well as recognising, respecting and valuing differences in people.

Full Cost: £30.00

Understanding Consent for Staff

This course is aimed at staff in an educational setting seeking to improve their knowledge of consent. Those studying qualifications in the counselling, community work, youth work or volunteering sectors may also find this course useful.

Full Cost: £30.00

Understanding Domestic Abuse

This course will equip learners with a detailed understanding of domestic abuse. Learners will learn about the many aspects of domestic abuse, including legal definitions, the signs of domestic abuse and the dynamics of relationships that lead to domestic abuse. They will also consider the impact on different demographics, and how to react, report and signpost instances of disclosure.

Full Cost: £30.00

Entry Level 2 and 3 Functional Skills Maths

This functional skills maths entry level course provides entry level 2 maths and entry level 3 maths knowledge of the following topics: numbers, measurements and handling data.

This course is ideal for anyone wishing to improve their Maths skills. Our e-learning resources are sequenced to challenge and maximise the development of crucial skills for work and life.

Full Cost: £30.00

Level 1 Functional Skills Maths

This functional skills maths course was designed to provide level 1 maths knowledge of the following topics numbers, measurements and handling data. Work through all three modules in each area to fully prepare for functional skills examinations. Each module includes practice assessments, challenging activities and reflective learning to develop the crucial knowledge and skills needed to pass exams successfully.

Full Cost: £30.00

Level 2 Functional Skills Maths

This functional skills maths course provides level 2 maths knowledge of the following topics: numbers, measurements and handling data. Work through all three modules in each area to fully prepare for functional skills examinations. Each module includes practice assessments, challenging activities and reflective learning to develop the crucial knowledge and skills needed to pass their exams successfully.

Level 1 Functional Skills English

This functional skills English course is designed to teach level 1 knowledge of the following topics: reading, writing, speaking, listening and communicating. Work through all three modules in each area to fully prepare for the functional skills examinations. Each module includes practice assessments, challenging activities and reflective learning to allow your learners to develop the crucial knowledge and skills needed to pass their exams successfully.

Full Cost: £30.00

Level 2 Functional Skills English

This functional skills English course provides an understanding of level 2 knowledge of the following topics: reading, writing, speaking, listening and communicating. Work through all three modules in each area to fully prepare for the functional skills examinations. Each module includes practice assessments, challenging activities and reflective learning to develop the crucial knowledge and skills needed to pass the exams successfully.

Developing Behaviour and Attitudes for Life and Work

Key soft skills that we typically develop during our education such as revision techniques, learning processes, critical thinking and long-term memory can all help you continue to succeed in a workplace setting.

Full Cost: £30.00

Communicating At Work

This course teaches how to identify information needed for a particular task, how to obtain information from others, as well as how to communicate clearly, respond appropriately to queries and ask questions.

Full Cost: £30.00

Preparing For Interviews

This course teaches how to prepare for an interview, including body language, personal appearance, questions and responses, as well as how to listen effectively in an interview.

Full Cost: £30.00

CV Writing

This course covers the main concepts of how to write a CV including the purpose and expected content, as well as identifying a suitable format for a CV, completing a CV and reviewing this for accuracy.

Full Cost: £30.00

Developing Confidence And Self-Awareness

This course teaches how to look at personal behaviours in situations where feeling confident or a lack of confidence, areas of low confidence, as well as uncomfortable social situations and the reasons for these. Review examples of behaviour which may be inappropriate in such situations, and how to change attitudes and behaviour to participate more effectively.

Full Cost: £30.00

Decision Making

The skill of decision making is sought by virtually all employers and companies. Decision making is everywhere in our professional and personal lives- from what clothes we wear for an interview, deciding which supplier to work with or what business plan we should choose to execute. Following a structured decision-making process assures us that we are considering all needs and possible outcomes.

Full Cost: £30.00

Principles of Healthy Eating

The effects of diet are felt throughout the body, from the way we look to our mental health so knowing the right food to eat is important.

Our CPD Principles of Healthy Eating course is great for both individuals interested in nutrition and healthy eating, as well as employers looking for healthy eating training courses for staff.

Full Cost: £30.00

Principles of Exercise and Fitness

Exercise and fitness is important for everyone to maintain their health and well-being, and for anyone looking to improve their mental health or lose weight. Training in these subjects are particularly important for anyone working in the fitness industry such as personal trainers and fitness instructors.

 

Full Cost: £30.00

Conflict Management

Whether you are an individual looking to move into a team leader or management position, or an employer looking for conflict management training courses for their staff, we have got you covered. This conflict management training course provides the knowledge and understanding for how to recognise and manage different types of conflict at work. Also covered is how to positively support individuals through situations of conflict.

Full Cost: £30.00

Discipline in the Workplace

Within every workplace, disciplinary procedures are important. Whether you are an individual looking to move into a human resources, team leader or management position, or an employer looking at how to improve discipline in the workplace, this is the course for you.

Full Cost: £30.00

Induction of New Staff

Induction training is an important form of employee training for new staff. It enables them to perform their duties and be productive as quickly as possible, and to feel comfortable in their new profession or job role. Effective induction training covers key information such as health and safety, and specific training on any duties and skills required for a new job role.

Full Cost: £30.00

Leading and Motivating a Team

The ability to lead and motivate a team are extremely important skills. A good leader inspires and motivates people, making them work harder and be more efficient. This short course aims to provide the knowledge needed to understand how to lead and motivate a team. Learn methods of effective communication, how to motivate a team or individual and team development.

Full Cost: £30.00

Organising and Delegating

Business management courses are an effective way for individuals to gain skills that are beneficial for their career, and for employers to upskill their staff. Our online CPD Organising and Delegating course will give you the knowledge and understanding needed to deal with management responsibilities and improve as a leader.

Full Cost: £30.00

Performance Management

Performance management training courses are a perfect way for people to learn the key skills needed to effectively manage performance in the workplace. This course will open a variety of employment opportunities for individuals and provide a way for employers to develop the skills of their staff.

Full Cost: £30.00

Planning and Allocating Work

Gain the key skills needed to effectively manage team members through planning and allocating day to day activities in the workplace. Our online CPD Planning and Allocating Work course can open a variety of employment opportunities for individuals and provides employers with the opportunity to develop staffs’ management skills.

Full Cost: £30.00

Solving Problems and Making Decisions

Whether you are an individual wanting to progress in their career, or an employer looking to upskill staff, skills in problem solving and decision making are a key element for any team leader or management role.

Full Cost: £30.00

Stress Management

Research shows that stress, along with anxiety and depression, account for 51% of all work-related ill health cases in the UK, so it is essential that people know how to manage stress at work. No matter the job role, business size or sector, everyone can experience stress, and employers have a legal duty to protect their employees from it.

Full Cost: £30.00

Understanding Leadership

With an estimated 8 in 10 employees leaving their job due to feeling unhappy with their prospects, it’s clear that effective leadership training is a cornerstone of any good workplace. Whether you are an individual looking for a leadership course to benefit your career, or an employer looking for leadership training for staff, our Understanding Leadership CPD course is perfect.

Full Cost: £30.00

Alcohol Awareness

In 2020, alcohol-related deaths increased by 20% compared to the previous year, and was the highest annual number since records began in 2001. Our online CPD alcohol awareness training course covers the harmful effects of alcohol use, possible health issues surrounding it’s consumption, and where to seek treatment and help if needed.

Full Cost: £30.00

Dementia Awareness

Whether you are looking for an online dementia course for personal or professional reasons, or are looking for dementia awareness training for staff, this course is relevant for anyone interested in dementia care. Our CPD Dementia Awareness course is designed to provide the basic knowledge needed to raise awareness and care for people with dementia. This includes the symptoms of dementia, the different types of dementia, behaviours, causes, and more.

Full Cost: £30.00

Sexual Health Awareness

No matter if you are an individual looking to upskill for personal or professional reasons, or an employer looking for sexual health training courses for staff, we have you covered. Our CPD certified online Sexual Health course will increase your knowledge and understanding of a range of subjects relating to sexual health, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs), contraception, relationships, the reproductive system and how the media can portray things.

Full Cost: £30.00

Awareness of Substance Misuse

Substance misuse is when alcohol, illegal drugs, or over-the-counter or prescription medications are used in a way that could be harmful to you or others. In 2020, drug poisoning deaths increased by 3.8% compared to the previous year, and was the highest annual number since records began in 1993.

Full Cost: £30.00

Understanding Anxiety

Research shows that the number of people experiencing and suffering with anxiety is on the rise, especially since the Covid-19 pandemic, so it is more important than ever that people know how to manage and minimise it. Whether the anxiety is caused by work or exam pressures, financial problems, health issues or something else, everyone can experience anxiety.

Full Cost: £30.00

Understanding Depression

Around 1 in 5 adults are reported to have experienced some form of depression at the start of 2021, more than double compared to before the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. No matter the cause, whether it’s financial problems, personal issues or something else, everyone can experience depression.

Full Cost: £30.00

Understanding Eating Disorders

There are an estimated 3.4 million people in the UK who are affected by an eating disorder, meaning raising awareness and gaining knowledge has never been so important.

Full Cost: £30.00

Understanding Stress

Stress can have a huge impact on daily life, work, and mental well-being, as well as the people around you. Our online CPD Understanding Stress short course is perfect for both employers looking for stress management training for staff, or individuals looking for a stress management course to gain knowledge and understanding for personal development or professional reasons.

Full Cost: £30.00

Safe Handling of Medication

Learn the safe handling of medication through this course, covering legislation associated with handling medication; procedures for receiving, administering, handling, storing and disposing of medication; as well as looking at the most common types of medication that are administered to individuals in a care setting.

Full Cost: £30.00

Mental Health Awareness

Whether you are an individual interested in gaining a basic knowledge of mental health for personal or professional reasons, or an employer looking for mental health awareness training for employees, this course is ideal.

Full Cost: £30.00

Mental Capacity Act

Whether you are an individual who may care and support people who lack capacity, or an employer looking for mental health training courses for staff, mental health capacity act training is vital.

Full Cost: £30.00

Social Responsibility of Businesses in Relation to Sustainability

Social responsibility in business is becoming increasingly important, not only for the environment but also to consumers looking to buy from responsible companies.

Full Cost: £30.00

Sustainability in the Healthcare Sector

These units are aimed at anyone seeking to improve their understanding and awareness of environmental sustainability in the healthcare sector.

Full Cost: £30.00

Forced Marriage and Honour-based Violence Awareness

This course is aimed at anyone who wants to expand their knowledge on forced marriage and honour-based violence. The course provides a general understanding of these types of abuse.

Full Cost: £30.00

Suicide Awareness and Prevention

Around the world, more than 700,000 people die every year due to suicide. And for every suicide, there are many more people who attempt it.

Full Cost: £30.00

Menopause Awareness

Despite over 90% of menopausal women in the UK experiencing symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats and low mood, the subject of menopause is often considered taboo by some.

Full Cost: £30.00

Keeping Young People Safe Online

This course is aimed at anyone who wants to expand their knowledge on keeping young people safe online. The course will provide learners with a general understanding of how and why it’s crucial to promote the safety and welfare of young people in an online setting.

Full Cost: £30.00

3. Understanding Mental Health

This mental health course will enable you to develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of mental health and well-being. It will equip learners with the skills needed to work in mental health services, making it ideal for those who want to progress in the health and social care sector.

3. Understanding Autism

This autism level 3 course has been created to provide an autism qualification, ideal for those who wish to develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of autism.

3. Principles of End of Life Care

In 2015, only half of the people who expressed their home as their preferred place to die actually died in their own home.

3. Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care

Dementia is an illness that affects more and more people each year.

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