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Curated free and affordable courses from trusted providers — Google, freeCodeCamp, LinkedIn Learning, and more. Build real skills without spending a fortune.

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Digital SkillsFreeNew

Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

Google Digital Garage

An accredited course covering SEO, social media, analytics, and more. Comes with a Google-recognised certificate on completion.

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Digital SkillsFreeNew

Responsive Web Design Certification

freeCodeCamp

Learn HTML, CSS, and responsive design principles by building real projects. Fully self-paced with a certification on completion.

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EmployabilityFreeNew

LifeSkills Programme

Barclays LifeSkills

Free employability modules covering CV writing, interview skills, money management, and workplace readiness. Designed specifically for young people.

CV WritingInterview SkillsFinancial Literacy+1
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EmployabilityFreeNew

Career Essentials in Administrative Assistance

LinkedIn Learning

A Microsoft and LinkedIn co-created programme. Free to complete and comes with a verified certificate you can add to your LinkedIn profile.

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Business & FinanceFreeNew

Personal Finance

Khan Academy

Learn about budgeting, saving, taxes, credit, and investing — explained simply. Perfect for young people starting to earn.

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Creative SkillsFreeNew

Canva Design School

Canva

Free tutorials covering graphic design fundamentals, brand design, social media content creation, and presentation skills using Canva.

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Digital SkillsFreeNew

Digital Skills: Work

FutureLearn

Developed by Accenture. Build digital confidence for the workplace — covering spreadsheets, communication tools, and digital collaboration.

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Business & FinanceFreeNew

Financial Education Programme

Young Enterprise

Free financial education resources covering money management, budgeting, entrepreneurship, and understanding the economy.

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Python for Everybody

Coursera (University of Michigan)

One of the most popular programming courses in the world. Audit for free — learn Python from scratch with no prior experience needed.

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EmployabilityFreeNew

Skills Assessment and Career Tools

National Careers Service

Free tools from the government to assess your skills, explore career options, find training, and build an action plan for your career.

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