Free Online Short Courses for Adults
We offer a wide range of FREE online courses for adults in Merseyside aged 19 and over, that can be completed in as little as six weeks!
Who are these courses for?
These courses are perfect for adults with little or no previous experience/qualifications, or for adults with some experience who are looking to develop their skills in a particular area. The courses have been designed to teach you the skills employers in Merseyside are looking for in new recruits.
Courses are completely free to those in receipt of benefits or on a low income (subject to eligibility criteria), and are also available at full cost for adults who do not meet eligibility criteria.
What courses are on offer?
Scroll down to see the full list of courses on offer.
When do the courses start?
These courses have monthly start dates throughout the year, meaning you can start at the most convenient time for you. Simply apply, and we’ll be in touch to ask your preferred start date and get you enrolled.
Business and Management:
Creating a Business Start-Up
Level 2 Certificate: 6 weeks
See More
Lean Organisation Management Techniques
Level 2 Certificate: 5 weeks
See More
Certificate in Principles of Business Administration
Level 2 Certificate: 12 weeks
See More
Customer Service
Level 2 Certificate: 12 weeks
See More
Team Leading
Level 2 Certificate: 10 weeks
See More
Business Improvement Techniques
Level 2 Certificate: 10 weeks
See More
Certificate in LGBT Inclusion in the Workplace
Level 2 Certificate: 8 weeks
See More
Excellence in Customer Service for Hospitality
Level 2 Certificate
See More
Certificate in Understanding Workplace Violence & Harassment
Level 2 Certificate
See More
Certificate in Event Planning
Level 2 Certificate
See More
Caring for Children and Young People:
Introducing Caring for Children & Young People
Level 2 Certificate: 6 weeks
See More
Understanding Autism
Level 2 Certificate: 7 weeks
See More
Understanding Behaviour that Challenges
Level 2 Certificate: 6 weeks
See More
Certificate in Understanding Common Illnesses Affecting Children
Level 2 Certificate: 6 weeks
See More
Children and Young People’s Mental Health
Level 2 Certificate
See More
Health and Care
Certificate in Understanding Menopause in the Workplace
Level 2 Certificate: 8 weeks
See More
Certificate in Self-Harm and Suicide Awareness
Level 2 Certificate: 8 weeks
See More
Awareness of Mental Health Problems
Level 2 Certificate: 8 weeks
See More
Improving Personal Exercise, Nutrition & Health
Level 2 Certificate: 8 weeks
See More
Certificate in the Principles of the Mental Health Worker
Level 2 Certificate: 8 weeks
See More
Customer Service for Health & Social Care Settings
Level 2 Certificate: 8 weeks
See More
Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
Level 2 Certificate: 12 weeks
See More
Infection Control
Level 2 Certificate: 6 weeks
See More
Working with People with Mental Health Needs
See More
Certificate in Special Educational Needs and Disability
Level 2 Certificate
See More
Certificate in Understanding Common Health Conditions
Level 2 Certificate
See More
Certificate in Counselling Skills
Level 2 Certificate
See More
Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse
Level 2 Certificate
See More
Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
Level 2 Certificate
See More
Digital skills and digital safety
Data Protection and Data Security
Level 2 Certificate
See More
Certificate in Digital Marketing
Level 2 Certificate: 12 weeks
See More
Certificate in Understanding Coding
Level 2 Certificate: 12 weeks
See More
Certificate in the Principles of Cyber Security
Level 2 Certificate: 8 weeks
See More
Cleaning and infection control
Cleaning Principles
Level 2 Certificate
See More
Infection Control
Level 2 Certificate: 8 Weeks
See More
Striving to Success - Self Development and Career Progression
Striving to Success – Self Development and Career Progression
Level 2 Certificate
See More
Striving to Success – Self Development and Career Progression – Evening
Level 2 Certificate: 8 Weeks
See More
Equality, diversity and safeguarding
Equality and Diversity
Level 2 Certificate
See More
Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values
Level 2 Certificate
See More
Warehousing and storage
Certificate in the Principles of Warehousing
Level 2: 6 weeks
See More
Climate Change and Environmental Awareness
Climate Change and Environmental Awareness
Level 2 Certificate
See More
Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance
Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance
Level 2 Certificate: 12 Weeks
See More
Multiply - Confidence with Numbers - First Steps towards formal qualifications
How can I apply?
To apply, click on the course you are interested in above and complete our application form. If you need help, contact Cath Ainscough on 0151 252 3790 or email employability@liv-coll.ac.uk .
For more information, please complete the form below and a member of the team will be in touch with further details.
Join our mailing list
Sign up to our mailing list to stay upto date with the latest news and information
By submitting this form you agree to have your email stored in a mailing list and the occasional email to be sent. Check our Privacy Policy for full details on how we protect and manage your data.
Useful links:
Additional Information: