We provide fully funded pre-employment training and short digital skills courses throughout Manchester and Greater Manchester.
Fully funded - no cost to you
Delivered in a virtual classroom - learn from home
Taught by experienced, expert Tutors
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We work in conjunction with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority to provide training and employment opportunities, helping local people in the local community build confidence, gain qualifications and achieve their career goals.
The courses we provide are fully funded, at no cost to you, providing you meet the following eligibility criteria.
Aged 19+
UK / EU resident for 3+ years
Unemployed
Have access to a PC / Laptop
Good standard of Maths & English
We have numerous pre-employment training and digital skills courses available for eligible local residents in Greater Manchester.
This pre-employment training course is suitable for those looking to gain an entry-level role working in childcare or similar and includes a Level 1 Certificate in Childcare on completion.
This course is ideal for those looking to gain an entry-level role in coding or digital, and includes the following qualifications on completion:
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Coding
Level 2 Award in Computer Programming
Level 2 Award in Digital & IT Skills
This pre-employment training course is suitable for those looking to gain an entry-level role working within a contact centre environment as a Contact Centre Agent or similar.
The course includes the following qualifications:
Level 1 Certificate/Award in Digital Contact Centre Operations
Level 2 Award in Digital & IT Skills
Level 1 Award in Cyber Security
This pre-employment training course is suitable for those looking to gain an entry-level role working within customer services and leading a team.
The course includes the following qualifications:
Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service
Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading Principles
This course is ideal for new entrants to cybersecurity and includes the below qualifications:
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Cybersecurity
Level 2 Award in Digital & IT Skills
Level 2 Award in Website Design & Development
This course introduces you to what a Data Technician role involves and includes an NCFE Level 3 Certificate on completion.
This course introduces you to core digital and IT skills, with a Level 2 Diploma in Digital & IT Skills awarded on completion.
This course introduces you to core skills for a role working in digital marketing and includes the below qualifications:
Level 2 Certificate in Digital Marketing
Level 2 Award in Digital & IT Skills
Level 2 Award in Website Design & Development
This course introduces you to key digital technologies and website design, with the below qualifications awarded on completion:
Level 2 Certificate in Digital Technologies
Level 2 Award in Digital & IT Skills
Level 2 Award in Website Design & Development
Our Express Logistics course includes a Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Express Logistics, and a Level 1 Award in Understanding Carbon Awareness and Energy Management for eligible local residents in Greater London.
This course includes the below qualifications to help you secure an entry-level role in Health & Social Care, with a focus on supporting adults:
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
Level 2 Award in Customer Service for Health and Social Care Settings
Level 2 Award in Digital & IT Skills
This course includes the below qualifications to help you secure an entry-level role in Health & Social Care, with a focus on supporting children and young people:
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health
Level 2 Award in Customer Service for Health and Social Care Settings
Level 2 Award in Digital & IT Skills
This course is ideal for those looking to gain an entry-level role in catering and hospitality and includes the below qualifications on completion:
Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality & Catering
This course includes a Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Construction to help you secure an entry-level role working in a construction site environment.
The course may also include:
Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment
Level 2 Award in Understanding Domestic Retrofit
This Level 3 qualification is suitable for those with some prior coding and/or cybersecurity experience, looking to upskill their knowledge and secure employment in this industry for the first time.
This Level 3 CMI course introduces you to the principles of management, with a Level 3 CMI Diploma in Principles of Management & Leadership on completion.
This Level 3 course introduces you to the principles of Special Educational Needs (SEN) and is suitable for new entrants, those returning to work or career switchers looking for a new role working in health and social care or education.
This course is ideal for those looking to et up their own online business or gain a role working within social media for an ecommerce business, and includes a Level 3 Certificate on completion.
This course includes the following qualifications to help you kickstart a career as a Teaching Assistant or similar:
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
Level 2 Award in Award in Support Work in Schools
Level 2 Award in Digital & IT Skills
This course introduces you to some of the key skills needed to gain an entry-level role working in the creative industries, with a Level 1 Diploma in Skills for the Creative Industries awarded on completion.
This course introduces you to the key skills and knowledge needed to secure an entry-level role working in a warehouse environment and awards a Level 1 Certificate in Supply Chain & Logistics on completion.
Our courses are open to adults aged 19+ who meet the eligibility criteria, including good English and Maths skills, communication proficiency, and eligibility to work in the UK. You must also be a local resident in Greater Manchester.
Most of our courses are delivered online via virtual classroom sessions on a daily basis. This will include interactive lessons and assessments. You must be available weekdays between 9am - 5pm to enrol on and complete your chosen course.
Learners will receive industry-accredited Level 1, 2 or 3 qualifications that are recognised by employers, depending on the course you enrol on.
Yes. Learners are assessed through practical assignments, tasks, and projects related to each unit to demonstrate understanding and competence.
Learners have access to expert trainers, peer discussions in the virtual classroom, online learning resources, and assignment guidance to ensure a high-quality learning experience.
Get in touch with our team today by filling out the form opposite, and they'll discuss the next steps with you.