Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs
If you are aged 19 or over and live in Greater London, you could be eligible to join one of our courses below and gain a Level 3 qualification for free through the Free Courses for Jobs offer, previously called the National Skills Fund, as long as one of the following applies:
- EITHER you do not already have an A Level or equivalent Level 3 qualification or higher;
- OR you earn less than the London Living Wage, currently set at £13.15 per hour or £25,642.50 annually, as of 24 October 2023.
Why should I get a Level 3 qualification?
Level 3 qualifications are equivalent to A Levels and include advanced technical certificates and diplomas, so are ideal whether you are looking to retrain, upskill or progress to university.
These qualifications open up new opportunities to stand out to potential employers and could help increase your earnings by 9%.
Free Distance Learning Level 3 Courses
How to apply
Choose one of our courses above that are eligible for the Free Courses for Jobs offer, ranging from accounting to understanding autism, and boost your job prospects whether you want to work in health, business or even cyber security.
The course pages will show a fee but this will not apply as long as you are eligible for a free place through the Free Courses for Jobs offer.
Many of our Health and Social Care courses are taught through distance learning and labelled as 'Start any time', giving you the flexibility to begin when you choose and study at home around your work, childcare or any other commitments.
Please contact us to find out if you qualify for the Free Courses for Jobs offer, and even if you do not, there are still many other funding schemes available or we can help you access an Advanced Learner Loan.
Why are only these courses available?
The courses available under this offer have been carefully chosen by the government to address skills needs in the economy and fill gaps in the job market, such as healthcare, accounting and digital.
