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Taking a course doesn't have to be costly, and reed.co.uk features a wide range of Free courses, including classroom based courses, online courses and distance Learning courses. Eligibility for each course may vary, so it's important to contact the course provider for full terms and conditions.

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  • Get work ready - from Reed's Gateway to work careers programme

    Reed Learning
    Everything you need to search, apply and interview for your first job
    • 465 students
    • Online
    • 1.8 hours · Self-paced
    Great service
    Welcome to Get work ready, a course that contains everything you need to search, apply and interview for your first job. In this course we will guide you through how to search for jobs online , the different types of contracts and what they mean, as well as how to set up …
    Free
  • Micro Course -How to Distribute a Podcast

    AllTalk Global
    A Podcast Beginners Guide
    • 1,292 students
    • Online
    • 0.2 hours · Self-paced
    Great service
    Highly rated
    This course is for anyone looking to distribute a podcast today. Join over 3,000 students being taught in over 100 countries! This is a no nonsense, straight to the point crash course that will allow you to have your podcast up and running today!
    Free
    • 1,462 students
    • Online
    • 0.1 hours · Self-paced
    Great service
    Highly rated
    This micro course will explore how to use Audacity for recording and editing your voice and adding a sound effect. This course will cover the basics in order to get you up and running within 10 minutes.
    Free
  • HR Management - CPD Accredited

    Reed Learning
    Instant access | CPD accredited provider | Delivered by HR experts | Human Resources certificate available
    • 933 students
    • Online
    • 5.3 hours · Self-paced
    • 8 CPD points
    Great service
    Highly rated
    Trying to decide if a career in HR management is right for you? New to Human Resources management but can’t get your head around the jargon? Curious about what really goes on behind the scenes at your company? Then this CPD accredited Human Resources course has you covered. Del …
    Free
    • 747 students
    • Online
    • 0.2 hours · Self-paced
    Great service
    Highly rated
    Start creating professional voice overs using the right equipment and be a voice actor! A guide to starting in voice overs using the right equipment This step by step guide will lead you through through a simple and easy to follow course. You will learn to find the right …
    Free
  • Digital Work Experience

    Reed Learning
    Real-life work experiences across 10 companies and 17 sectors as part of the 'Gateway to work' programme
    • 1,869 students
    • Online
    • 3.7 hours · Self-paced
    Great service
    Highly rated
    Are you struggling to get in-person work experience? Do you want to know more about what it's really like to work in different sectors like Marketing, Product design, Finance or Care? If so, this Digital Work Experience course could be exactly what you're looking for. This D …
    Free
  • Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma (Education)

    Learning Curve Group
    Become a Teacher. Pay nothing for this course if you progress onto University. Open to UK residents.
    • 3,950 enquiries
    • Online
    • 12 months · Part-time
    • Regulated qualification
    • Exam(s) included
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    If being a teacher is your dream career, or you're looking to make a career change, the Access to HE Diploma (Education) is a Level 3 qualification designed to prepare you to study a range of education related degrees. If you don't have the grades you need to apply for university …
    Free
  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course, with tutor support and study materials to increase your knowledge of safeguarding and prevent
    • 1,364 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 135 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Creating a Business Start-Up

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course, with study materials to increase your knowledge of how to create a start-up business.
    • 628 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 135 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • Level 2 NVQ in Trowel Occupations - Bricklaying

    Tendean
    City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations Brickwork- On Site on the job assessment Blue CSCS Card
    • 401 enquiries
    • Online
    • 6 months · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    NVQ Course - once you have the NVQ you can apply for the Blue CSCS Card YOU MUST LIVE IN THE UK YOU MUST LIVE IN THE UK You must be over 19, live in a non devolved post code (we can check) & have lived in the UK 3 years plus. You must be working in the industry and have e …
    Free
  • Functional Skills Mathematics Level 1

    Tendean
    Pearson Edexcel Students learn online with the support of their tutor Flexible
    • 82 enquiries
    • Classroom
    • 3 months · Part-time
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    Functional Skills qualification in Maths at Level 1 YOU MUST LIVE IN THE UK You must be able to travel to St Albans, Hertfordshire for the end test You must be over 19, live in a non devolved post code (we can check) & have lived in the UK 3 years plus This is a Functiona …
    Free
  • Functional Skills in Mathematics Level 2

    Tendean
    Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Functional Skills Students learn online with the support of their tutor Flexible
    • 133 enquiries
    • Classroom
    • 3 months · Part-time
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    YOU MUST LIVE IN THE UK You must be able to travel to St Albans, Hertfordshire for the end test You must be over 19, live in a non devolved post code (we can check) & have lived in the UK 3 years plus This is a Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 2 The Pe …
    Free
  • Bank reconciliation statements

    Accounting Lecture
    Cash book & bank statement reconciliation, get certified, boost confidence & pass your exams in style.
    • 246 students
    • Online
    • 1.1 hours · Self-paced
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    Highly rated
    Learn everything about Bank reconciliation statements (BRS) from this online course , get a certificate of double recognition from Reed & Accounting Lecture at the end of the course, boost your CV & exam confidence. Free accounting course included. Bank reconciliation is …
    Free
  • NCFE Level 2 in Understanding Data Protection and Data Security

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course, with tutor support and study materials to increase your knowledge of data protection and security
    • 1,084 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 135 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 in Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course, with tutor support and study materials to increase your knowledge of childhood experiences.
    • 577 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 135 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course based remotely, with tutor support and study materials to increase your knowledge of domestic abuse
    • 501 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 135 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course, with tutor support and study materials to increase your knowledge of specific learning difficulties
    • 799 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 135 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 in Understanding Coding

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course, with tutor support and study materials to increase your knowledge of coding.
    • 1,485 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 135 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • NCFE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Cyber Security

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course, with tutor support and study materials to increase your knowledge of cyber security.
    • 4,885 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 135 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Coding

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you. Study materials provided with tutor support. Learn coding fundamentals.
    • 9,307 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    Coding is what makes it possible for anyone to create computer software. Websites, apps, and social media are all made with code - it is a language that tells computers what action to perform. This qualification is designed for anyone who is looking to gain an introduction to cod …
    Free
  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 in Information, Advice or Guidance

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course, with tutor support and study materials to increase your knowledge of information, advice or guidance
    • 264 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 135 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course based remotely, to help you understand business administration
    • 2,644 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 155 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • Level 2 NVQ in Painting & Decorating

    Tendean
    City & Guilds NVQ Diploma in Painting & Decorating On Site on the job assessment Blue CSCS Card
    • 954 enquiries
    • Online
    • 6 months · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    NVQ Course - once you have the NVQ you can apply for the Blue CSCS Card YOU MUST LIVE IN THE UK You must be over 19, live in a non devolved post code (we can check) & have lived in the UK 3 years plus. You must be working in the industry and have experience Need a qualific …
    Free

FAQs

Reed Courses advertises a large variety of courses which are delivered by a range of learning providers. The courses on offer vary in time duration and study method, with many offering tutor support. Whether you want to study for a regulated qualification, or take a course which provides CPD points/hours or qualifications, there are a number of learning options available.

A qualification can only be delivered by an awarding body which is regulated by a government body. The one you will most commonly see on site is OFQUAL, the government regulating body for England - but there is a different regulating body for each country in the United Kingdom, as well as the Republic of Ireland. Each regulating body maintains a list of the qualifications it regulates.

In addition to free courses, Reed Courses also has plenty of paid for online courses, designed to meet all kinds of learning goals and to suit a range of preferred study methods.

Reed Courses advertises a variety of free online courses. Alternatively you'll be able to enrol on an online course of your choosing, and study entirely online. If you'd prefer an in-person learning experience, you could take a classroom course where you'll be taught in a classroom at a given location. Reed Courses also advertises distance learning courses and in-company courses from a variety of learning providers.