Online and Distance Learning
Retrain or upskill with our online courses
You can choose from lots of online and distance learning courses for adults aged 19+. You can study online with Nottingham College, in the comfort of your own home or from your workplace.
Many of these part-time courses are funded for adults aged 19+ who are looking to retrain or upskill. You can see funding information on the individual course pages.
We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic, and new technologies at home and at work, have led to higher demand for remote learning options, as people look to retrain or build skills for the future.
You could choose an in-depth qualification, or a shorter Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course of around four hours, for example.
Whatever you decide, all the courses are delivered in bite-sized chunks. This makes them ideal for people who are looking for flexible study options.
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Alcohol Awareness (CPD) - Online Learning
Our Alcohol Awareness distance learning course aims to raise awareness of the harmful effects of alcohol use and the possible health issues surrounding its consumption, as well as where to seek help if needed.
Allergy Awareness for those Working in Adult Social Care (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
Enhance your understanding of allergies and appropriate response measures in the event of an allergic reaction by enrolling in our Level 2 Allergy Awareness for Those Working in Adult Social Care course.
Allergy Awareness for those Working in the Service Sector (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
Enhance your understanding of allergies and appropriate response measures in the event of an allergic reaction by enrolling in our Level 2 Allergy Awareness for Those Working in the Service Sector course.
Allergy Awareness for those Working with Children (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
Enhance your understanding of allergies in children and learn how to respond effectively in the event of an allergic reaction by enrolling in our Level 2 Allergy Awareness Course for Professionals Working with Children.
Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
This course is perfect if you are working within a childcare and educational setting or looking for employment within the sector.
Awareness of Mental Health Problems (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
This qualification is designed for anyone looking to develop their understanding of mental health and the problems that can cause mental ill-health.
Awareness of Substance Misuse (CPD) - Online Learning
This short, auto-marked programme will teach you everything you need to know about substance misuse; develop your knowledge on an important, contemporary issue; and equip you with a skill set that is highly transferrable.
Certificate in Understanding Autism (TQUK Level 2 Certificate RQF) (19+) - Online Learning
This course is perfect if you work with children or adults with autism or are a parent wanting to gain a better understanding of the condition.
Common Health Conditions (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
This qualification will give you an awareness of a range of common health conditions which will then encourage you to move on to further and more in-depth study of specific health conditions. Within this qualification you will learn about cardiovascular…
Conflict Management (CPD) - Online Learning
Are you looking to complete some conflict management training? This course aims to give you the knowledge and understanding to manage conflict in many forms, as well as learning how to best positively support individuals – an essential skill in…
Consent Matters (CPD) - Online Learning
This short course is designed to raise awareness of consent and can be linked to all industries as well as personal development.
COSHH Risk Assessment (CPD) - Online Learning
Are you looking to study a COSHH course online? This short, auto-marked programme will provide you with the knowledge you need to undertake a COSHH risk assessment and to classify different hazardous substances and how they cause harm to the…
Counselling Skills (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
This qualification will help develop your knowledge and skills around counselling by looking at counselling theories, key elements of the main theoretical approaches and will help you to develop self-understanding and reflect on your own values and beliefs.
Dementia Awareness (CPD) - Online Learning
Our Dementia Awareness course will provide you with the vital knowledge needed to begin tackling dementia, through understanding what it is and how to support those who are affected by it.
Digital Marketing (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
This course is ideal if you wish to develop their knowledge and understanding of digital marketing or want to form a foundation due to little or no previous experience.
Discipline in the Workplace (CPD) - Online Learning
Are you interested in studying one of our online leadership courses? This course aims to give you the knowledge needed to understand discipline in the workplace, including tribunals, grievances and disciplinary procedures.
DSE Risk Assessment (CPD) - Online Learning
Are you looking to complete your DSE training online? This short, auto-marked programme will give you the knowledge you need to understand workplace risks and how to identify and remove any likely hazards.
Employability Skills - Online Learning
This course can help you improve your job prospects – whether you are setting out on a brand-new career path, aiming higher in your current job, or considering starting your own business.
Equality and Diversity (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
This course is ideal for those who need to develop an awareness of issues surrounding equality and diversity.
Event Planning (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
This qualification will introduce you to the skills that are required to plan, organise and evaluate events by developing your knowledge and understanding.
Explore the Principles of Healthy Eating (CPD) - Online Learning
Are you looking to complete a healthy eating course? Online materials and assessments make this course accessible to anyone, anywhere.
Fire Safety Principles (CPD) - Online Learning
This short, auto-marked programme will give you the knowledge you need to understand fire hazards and risks and how to effectively identify and control any hazards.
Food Safety Awareness (CPD) - Online Learning
This course will give you the knowledge you need to understand the key aspects of food safety and will increase your awareness of the risks and diverse health issues relating to food safety
Functional Skills English (Level 1) (19+) - Online Learning
This Functional Skills English course will extend your knowledge of reading, writing, speaking, listening and communicating.
Functional Skills English (Level 2) (19+) - Online Learning
This Functional Skills English course will extend your knowledge of reading, writing, speaking, listening and communicating.
Functional Skills Maths (Level 1) (19+) - Online Learning
This course is ideal if you wish to improve your Maths skills. It will equip you with knowledge of numbers, measurements and handling data.
Functional Skills Maths (Level 2) (19+) - Online Learning
This course is ideal if you wish to improve your Maths skills. It will equip you with knowledge of numbers, measurements and handling data.
GDPR (CPD) - Online Learning
By completing this course, you will be equipped with a greater understanding of GDPR, including how to apply its principles in your work and how it promotes the rights of individuals in relation to data collection and management.
Health and Safety in the Workplace (CPD) - Online Learning
This short, auto-marked programme will give you the knowledge you need to carry out risk assessments and to identify and control the risks from common workplace hazards.
How to Build a Website for Free - Part-time
Explore how to build a simple and professional website in easy steps, this course will teach you where to start and how to grow your website.
Improving Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition (NCFE Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
Within this qualification you will gain knowledge and understanding of the positive effects of exercise on long-term health and well-being.
Induction Essentials (CPD) - Online Learning
This qualification aims to give fundamental training to new starters, or to update existing employees’ training, in essential areas such as rights and responsibilities, manual handling, health and safety, fire safety and DSE risk assessment.
Induction of New Staff (CPD) - Online Learning
This course aims to provide you with knowledge of the induction process for new staff. It is ideal for anyone who is or is aspiring to become a line manager.
Information, Advice or Guidance (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
You will develop knowledge and understanding of the key principles of information, advice or guidance and applying these within their own context.
Introducing Caring for Children and Young People (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
This qualification covers the responsibilities of being a parent and also covers the skills needed when babysitting
Introduction to First Aid – Zone 1 (CPD) - Online Learning
This course aims to provide you with the knowledge you need to understand the key areas of first aid.
Introduction to First Aid – Zone 2 (CPD) - Online Learning
This is a great course for anyone who is interested in first aid, as it will provide you with crucial skills that apply to all aspects of work and everyday life.
Introduction to First Aid – Zone 3 (CPD) - Online Learning
This course will enable you to increase the safety of yourself and others in the workplace and in other everyday environments.
Introduction to First Aid – Zone 4 (CPD) - Online Learning
This course aims to provide you with the knowledge you need to understand the key areas of first aid.
Introduction to Social Media for Business - Part-time
Learn how to develop your business brand through social media marketing.
Leading and Motivating a Team (CPD) - Online Learning
This course aims to give you the knowledge needed to understand how to lead and motivate a team, through effective communication, motivation and individual and team development.
Lean Organisation Management Techniques (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
This course will equip learners with a detailed understanding of the lean management system and how to implement business improvement techniques and employ effective team work in a business.
Manual Handling Safety at Work (CPD) - Online Learning
This short, auto-marked programme will give you the knowledge you need to understand the risks associated with manual handling and how to deal with these risks.
Mental Health Awareness (CPD) - Online Learning
This course is an ideal starting point if you are interested in mental health, either for your personal life, or professional interest.
Multiply for Work - Budgeting and Cost of Living - Online Learning
If you wish to enhance your understanding of financial issues and learn how to save effectively in a cost-of-living crisis, Multiply for Work - Budgeting and Cost of Living is perfect for you.
Multiply for Work - Financial Planning for the Self Employed - Online Learning
If you are looking to increase your knowledge on the basics of self-employment, then this is the course for you.
Multiply for Work - Helping with Homework (Primary School) - Online Learning
If you are looking to provide additional support in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 homework, then this is the perfect course for you.
Multiply for Work - Helping with Homework (Secondary School) - Online Learning
If you are looking to provide additional support with Key Stage 3 homework, then this is the perfect course for you.
Multiply for Work - Understanding Mortgages and Pensions - Online Learning
If you are looking to buy your first house or struggle to understand how pensions work, this course will help you.
Oral Care for Health and Social Care (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
This course is designed for individuals seeking to enhance their understanding of oral health care, ranging from beginners to experienced care professionals.
Organising and Delegating (CPD) - Online Learning
This short, auto-marked programme will give you the knowledge you need to understand the core skills required to deal with management responsibilities and to develop as a leader.
Performance Management (CPD) - Online Learning
This short, auto-marked programme will build your knowledge of the core skills needed to manage performance and underperformance and to give feedback in the workplace.
Personal Money Management (CPD) - Online Learning
This course will enable you to think about your money more carefully and will help you to budget more specifically.
Planning and Allocating Work (CPD) - Online Learning
This short, auto-marked programme will build your knowledge of the core skills needed to plan projects and to monitor and manage performance.
Prepare to Deliver Excellent Customer Service (CPD) - Online Learning
This course provides you with key knowledge in relation to the principles of customer service and what it takes to deliver good customer service.
Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
This course prepares you for any role within adult social care, in order to ensure the needs of vulnerable people continue to be met.
Prevention and Control of Infection (CPD) - Online Learning
By completing this course, you will be equipped with a greater understanding of how to prevent and control the spread of infection, both in the workplace and in the home.
Prevention and Control of Infection in Health & Social Care Settings (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
On this course you will develop a knowledge and understanding of controlling infections within health and social care settings.
Principles of Business Administration (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
In this qualification you will gain the knowledge is required to work in a range of environments in a business administration role.
Principles of Care Planning (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
In this qualification you will gain the knowledge is required to work in a range of environments in a care planning role.
Principles of Customer Service (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
This qualification provides you with the knowledge required by employers to work in a range of different environments in a customer service role.
Principles of Dementia Care (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
In this qualification you will develop your knowledge and understanding of the principles of caring for those with dementia.
Principles of End of Life Care (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
You will develop knowledge and understanding of the key principles needed when working in end of life care settings.
Principles of Internet Safety (CPD) - Online Learning
This course aims to increase awareness of e-safety and improve knowledge of the dangers online when using the internet.
Principles of Team Leading (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
This qualification is designed to provide you with the knowledge and understanding required to successfully lead a team.
Principles of the Mental Health Worker (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
This course is perfect if you work within the mental health sector or wish to enter the job market. This could also be a good course if you are supporting others with a mental health condition.
Principles of Weight Management (CPD) - Online Learning
Are you looking to increase your understanding of weight management by completing a weight management course? Online content and assessments make this course accessible for anyone, anywhere.
Rights and Responsibilities (CPD) - Online Learning
This course covers all the key information needed to understand the key roles, rights and responsibilities of both employees and employers in the workplace.
Safeguarding Adults and Children (CPD) - Online Learning
This online course aims to give you the knowledge you need to understand the impact of and key issues surrounding the safeguarding of adults and children. This includes how to recognise, respond to and reduce the likelihood of abuse.
Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
The Level 2 Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention qualification has been designed to examine all areas surrounding the sensitive topics of self-harm and suicide.
Sexual Health Awareness (CPD) - Online Learning
This course provides a wealth of information that will increase your understanding of sexual health issues.
Solving Problems and Making Decisions (CPD) - Online Learning
This short, auto-marked programme will build your knowledge of how to define, investigate and analyse problems and how to evaluate your options.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
This course is perfect if you work with children/adults with a special education need or who have a disability This is also idea for parents to gain a better understanding of the subject.
Stress Management (CPD) - Online Learning
This short, auto-marked programme will give you the knowledge you need to deal with management responsibilities and to develop as a leader.
Understand Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
This qualification is designed primarily for individuals working with, or intending to work with, vulnerable adults in the health and social care sectors.
Understand the Principles of Exercise and Fitness (CPD) - Online Learning
This short ‘CPD certified’ programme of learning is a great addition to your CV to show your commitment to health and fitness and is also ideal for heightening your awareness of positive lifestyle changes and the benefits they can have.
Understanding Anxiety (CPD) - Online Learning
Are you looking to increase your understanding of anxiety by completing an anxiety training course? This short, auto-marked programme will give you the knowledge you need to understand the causes and effects of anxiety, along with its management.
Understanding Children's and Young People's Mental Health (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
Studying this qualification you will increase knowledge and awareness of children and young people’s mental health.
Understanding Consent (CPD) - Online Learning
This short course is designed to raise awareness of consent and can be linked to all industries as well as personal development.
Understanding Depression (CPD) - Online Learning
This course aims to give you the knowledge required to understand the impact of and key issues surrounding depression and anxiety – an essential skill for anyone who works with individuals who have depression and anyone who would like more…
Understanding Distressed Behaviour in Children (TQUK Level 2 Certificate RQF) (19+) - Online Learning
This short online course will enable you to gain a general awareness of the causes of distressed behaviour, along with an understanding of appropriate ways to support a child displaying distressed behaviour.
Understanding Eating Disorders (CPD) - Online Learning
This course aims to give you the knowledge required to understand the impact of and key issues surrounding eating disorders, as well as an awareness of the harmful effects eating disorders can have on individuals and those closest to them.
Understanding Environmental Sustainability (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
This course is aimed at anyone seeking to improve their understanding and awareness of environmental sustainability.
Understanding Equality and Diversity (CPD) - Online Learning
This course introduces you to the key aspects of equality and diversity and the importance of equality and diversity in the workplace, in society and in communities.
Understanding Leadership (CPD) - Online Learning
This short, auto-marked programme will develop your understanding of leadership styles and qualities, providing you with the core skills needed to progress as an effective leader.
Understanding Mental Health (TQUK Level 3 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
This course is perfect for those who work within mental health area or those wishing to enter the job market. This could also be a good course if you are supporting others with a mental health condition. The course is…
Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace (NCFE Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
The course is suitable but not limited to those who may interact with individual with mental health issues and support needs in their day-to-day lives.
Understanding Nutrition and Health (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
This qualification is designed to provide you with the knowledge and understanding of nutrition and health.
Understanding Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
Our Level 2 Safeguarding Training Course is designed for both individuals seeking to enhance their skills and employers aiming to provide their staff with essential training in safeguarding.
Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
This qualification aims to give you knowledge of different Specific Learning Difficulties, how they are diagnosed and how individuals can be supported.
Understanding Stress (CPD) - Online Learning
This course aims to give you the knowledge required to understand the impact of and key issues surrounding stress and raise awareness of the harmful effects stress can have on individuals and those closest to them.
Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
You will develop knowledge and understanding of the key principles of handling medication within heath and social care settings.