Government Funded Online Courses

All short courses are free (government funded) to those who meet the eligibility criteria, aged 19+ and live in a funded area, have lived in the UK/EEA for 3+ years, have the necessary ID, not have previously done this qualification at the same or higher level.

A funded area is a location where funding is available for this programme. To check whether you live in a funded area, please enter your postcode using our online postcode checker. This will confirm if you are eligible to access funded training and support.

The Adult Skills Fund (ASF) has replaced the Adult Education Budget (AEB). The purpose of ASF is to support adult learners (19+) to gain skills which will lead them to meaningful, sustained and relevant employment, or to enable them to progress to further learning.

Individuals who are employed, can also undertake some of these courses to upskill their knowledge, stay updated and build their continuing professional development.

The Adult Skills Fund (ASF) is managed by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), an executive agency of the Department for Education (DfE). Find more information about the ESFA and government funding.

Funding is available for people aged 19+ who live in funded areas of England. Use our eligibility checker to see if you meet the criteria for government funding.

Yes, our short online courses are free to people age 19+ year who live in a funded area of England. Eligibility criteria applies.