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The COVID-19 pandemic has meant most work, learning and wellbeing support has moved online. With many Londoners looking for work, furloughed or simply motivated to gain new skills, we have collated a set of resources that will help users to access courses, careers guidance and health and wellbeing support.

The resources featured below are mostly from independent learning providers, course directories and community organisations; they are not funded through the Mayor’s Adult Education Budget (AEB) and are not under the GLA’s control, though they may be a useful resource. Where learners are eligible for AEB funding to take courses, this is highlighted in the description box.  

Find your nearest provider: we've created a map of adult education providers in London.

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  • NCS course finder

    Description

    The National Careers Service directory includes a number of courses, including classroom and online learning options. All learning providers are contracted through the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).

    Cost:

    Free and costed

    Study time:

    Long courses
    Mixed
    Short courses

    Organisation:

    National Careers Service

    Resource link

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  • Pay it Forward

    Description

    Pay it Forward is a platform established during the coronavirus lockdown to help businesses access free fundraising to help stay afloat, rebuild and recover. Users can also nominate businesses that might be in need of support.

    Cost:

    Free

    Study time:

    One-off resource

    Organisation:

    Greater London Authority

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  • Pearson UK Learns

    Description

    Pearson UK Learns is a directory of certified courses that can help learners progress in their careers or gain the skills to move into a new career. Many courses are free and available for a limited period.

    Cost:

    Free and costed

    Study time:

    Long courses
    Mixed
    Short courses

    Organisation:

    Pearson UK Learns

    Resource link

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  • The Skills Toolkit

    Description

    The Department for Education has collated free online courses and resources to support users develop their digital and numeracy skills. Digital skills courses are at introductory, intermediate and advanced levels.

    Introductory courses can help you to use online services, connect with friends and family and find out information.

    Numeracy courses can also help you to gain the skills needed for life and work.

    Cost:

    Free

    Study time:

    Mixed
    One-off resource
    Short courses

    Organisation:

    Department for Education

    Resource link

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  • Unionlearn

    Description

    Unionlearn is the learning and skills arm of the Trades Union Congress and provides a variety of resources and free online tools from bite-size learning to career development. These can be used by individuals on their own, as well as with the support of union learning representatives.

    Cost:

    Free

    Study time:

    Long courses
    Mixed
    One-off resource
    Short courses

    Organisation:

    Unionlearn

    Resource link

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