Online courses

Why choose our free online courses?

For learners
  • Gain an accredited qualification
  • Develop new skills and knowledge
  • Improve your career prospects and earning potential
  • Flexible independent study from anywhere, at any time
  • Fully-funded with no additional costs
  • Additional 1-1 support from expert tutors
  • Access to the award-winning EQUALS platform
For employers
  • Fully-funded for eligible employees
  • Flexible online training developed around work commitments
  • Retraining and redeployment of staff
  • Develop a loyal and talented workforce with the skills you need quickly
  • Improve staff morale and retention
  • Futureproof your business in a rapidly changing labour market
  • Improve productivity
Students completing free online digital skills courses with DBC Training.

Why choose DBC Training?

Build a workforce to deliver success

  • 20+ years’ experience
  • Multi award-winning provider
  • Ofsted Grade 2 Good
  • Leaders in safeguarding
  • Investors in People Gold accredited
  • Industry expert Development Coaches
  • Rated ‘Excellent’ by employers and learners on gov.uk

Frequently asked questions

For learners

If you meet the eligibility criteria our online courses are offered fully-funded. There are no hidden costs.

Our team will complete a full eligibility check prior your enrolment. Our level 2 online courses are fully-funded if you are: 19 or over, live in a non-devolved region in England, have the right to live and work in the UK, have been a British/EU citizen for the last 3 years, unemployed or earn below £25,000 annual gross salary.

Enrolling is a straightforward process. Simply find the courses you are interested in, select ‘apply now’, and fill out the necessary information. Our team will then be in touch to guide you through the onboarding process, ensuring a smooth transition into our online learning platform.

Learning is flexible and completed via our online learning platform that allows learners to access self-paced learning anywhere and at any time. Our level 2 online courses take an average of 8 weeks to complete. Learning is completed at the learner’s pace, so they can be completed quicker or take more time if preferred.

Learners receive a full introduction to their course and our support team is also available to address any queries or concerns throughout the learning journey. Our platform tracks progress and provides notifications for assignment submission and marking feedback.

For employers

Our online courses are offered fully-funded to eligible employees. There are no hidden costs.

Our team will complete a full eligibility check prior to your enrolment. Our level 2 online courses are fully-funded if you are: 19 or over, live in a non-devolved region in England, have the right to live and work in the UK, have been a British/EU citizen for the last 3 years, earn below £25,000 annual gross salary.

Enrolling employees is a straightforward process. For a single employee simply find the courses you are interested in, select ‘apply now’, and fill out the necessary information. For multiple employees please contact us via our contact form. Our team will then be in touch to guide you through the onboarding process, ensuring a smooth transition for your employees into our online learning platform.

Learning is flexible and completed via our online learning platform that allows learners to access self-paced learning anywhere and at any time. Our level 2 online courses take an average of 8 weeks to complete. Learning is completed at the learner’s pace, so they can be completed quicker or take more time if preferred.

We provide comprehensive support and tracking mechanisms to monitor your employees’ progress. Learners receive a full introduction to their course and our support team is also available to address any queries or concerns throughout the learning journey. Our platform tracks progress and provides notifications for assignment submission and marking feedback.