Get skilled in business
Keep your brain busy, build professional skills and lockdown your future with our range of FREE online short courses.
- Study when you want from the comfort of home
- Learn to communicate and manage effectively
- Get qualified in 15 weeks or less
- Make your CV stand out
Free courses
Choose the course that suits your goal the most, apply online via the button below, then once you've enrolled and completed this course, you can apply for another one.
These courses are Level 2 certificates, similar to having a GCSE at grade A*–C or 4-9.
Principles of Business and Administration
Learn up-to-date working practices, including event management and budgeting, and develop effective communication techniques.
Customer Service
Develop excellent customer service skills, improve communication and learn how to understand customers.
IT User Skills
Gain knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and master techniques to improve productivity in the workplace.
Lean Organisation Management Techniques
Become a more effective team player at work and discover how to implement business improvements.
Equality and Diversity
Develop an understanding of the meaning and importance of equality and diversity in society, your community and the workplace.
We offer a wide range of FREE online short courses. Click below to see them all and apply.
Courses delivered through iTrain, our online learning portal
- Completely FREE for everyone
- Flexible around family and working from home
- Self study learning
- Accessible to all
- Personalised support
- Nationally accredited qualifications
What do I need to get started?
To study these courses you will need the following:
- An Internet enabled PC running Microsoft Windows
- A Web browser (JavaScript and Cookie enabled)
- An active email account
- Microsoft Word or a similar word processing software program. (You may need additional software programs for IT courses – please contact us for more information.)
- Adobe Reader
- Adobe Flash Player (version 9.0 or higher)
Ready to apply?
Click on the course name above and follow the on-screen instructions to make your application.
If you have any questions about the courses, please email onlinecourses@gloscol.ac.uk and a member of the team will get back to you within 72 hours.