Free Online Courses (UK)

There is a number of UK educational institutions and bodies offering free online courses to anyone who wish to learn.

Free Online Courses & Resources:

South Kent College (http://www.southkent.ac.uk/Courses/freecourses.asp)
South Kent College offers free Level 2 and Level 3 courses to adults who have not yet gained a full Level 2 or Level 3 qualification.

BBC Training and Development (http://www.bbctraining.com/onlineCourses.asp)
BBC Training offers several free courses covering the different aspects of broadcasting. The list of courses covers Television, Radio Broadcast Technology and Journalism.

Directgov (http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/AdultLearning/FinancialHelpForAdultLearners/DG_10033130)
Students may not have to pay for tuition if they are going for first qualification equivalent to GCSEs or A levels. Many courses in literacy and numeracy are offered free of charge.

Home and Learn (http://www.homeandlearn.co.uk/)
Home and Learn offers free computer courses and tutorials.

Jobsite (http://www.jobsite.co.uk/vision2learn/e-learning.html)
Jobsite have partnered with Vision2Learn to offer a range of free e-learning courses covering computer IT, web design, money management, and personal development.

Northumbria University (http://www.northumbria.ac.uk/brochure/visit/el/agc/tastercourses/?t=1243787288187)
Northumbria offers free and short courses in a wide range of subjects, which can help you find out more about what it could be like to study at Northumbria University.

OpenLearn - The Open University (http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/)
The OpenLearn website gives students free access to Open University course materials in Arts and History, Business and Management, Health and Lifestyle, Modern Languages, Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Nature, etc.

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