Distance Learning Courses
We offer a large range of distance learning courses. These courses are fully funded.*
They cover 3 different categories:
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Health
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Social Care
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Business
Level 2 Functional Skills Courses are equivalent to GCSE Grade 9 - 4 (previously A - C)
*To enrol, you need to be 19 or over, reside in England and have been living in the European Union for a minimum of three years.
Click on the course you are interested in to see its breakdown.
Health
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Award in Mental Health Awareness (Level 1)
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Certificate in Improving Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition
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Certificate in Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care
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Certificate in Prevention and Control of Infection in Health and Care Settings
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Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health
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Certificate in Improving Service User Experience in Health and Social Care
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Certificate in Understanding Working with People with Mental Health Needs
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Certificate in Customer Service in Health and Social Care Settings
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Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
Social Care

- Certificate in Counselling Skills
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Certificate in Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People
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Certificate in Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
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Certificate in Introduction Caring for Children and Young People
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Certificate in Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Social Care
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Certificate in the Principles of the Mental Health Care Worker
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Certificate in Understanding Workplace Violence and Harassment
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Certificate in Understanding Tenant Support in Social Housing
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*NEW* Certificate in Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences
Business

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Introduction to Facilities Industry (Level 1)
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Certificate in Lean Organisation Techniques
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Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ)
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Certificate in Event Planning
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Certificate in Information, Advice and Guidance
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Certificate in Principles of Business Administration
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Certificate in Equality and Diversity
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Certificate in Principles of Customer Service
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Certificate in Principles in Team Leading
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Certificate in Understanding Retail Operations
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Certificate in Cleaning Knowledge and Skills
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Certificate in Understanding Business Improvement Techniques
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Principles for Digital Skills
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Extended Certificate in Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events
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Certificate in Understanding Data Protection and Data Security
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Certificate in Creating a Business Start-up
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Certificate in Cleaning Principles
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Certificate in Understanding Excellence in Customer Service for Hospitality
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Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness
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*NEW* Living in a Fair and Diverse Society
For more information about the qualifications or to request an enrolment,
please contact your nearest POA Learning centre.