We offer a range of Level 3 courses which are FREE to adults who earn below £26,800 annual gross salary (whether unemployed, employed, or self-employed).

In addition, adults aged 19-23 with annual gross salary over £26,800 who don’t already have a Level 3 qualification can access a range of FREE Level 3 courses.

Distance Learning

• Counselling Skills
• Cyber Security Practices
• Principles of End of Life Care
• Principles of Special Educational Needs
• Understanding Autism
• Understanding Mental Health
• Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes
• Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care

Business, Management & Finance

• AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping
• AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

Childcare

• Children’s Learning & Development Level 3 Diploma

Hospitality & Catering

• Professional Cookery Level 3 Diploma (City & Guilds)

FREE Distance Learning Courses

We offer over 50 different distance learning courses that you can do from the comfort of your own home, ranging from business start-up to equality and diversity, customer service, team leading and many more.

FREE English and Maths Courses

If you don’t already have GCSE grade 4/C in these subjects your course will be FREE. Whether you need to start at entry-level or you want to retake GCSEs, we can help.

FREE Skills for Work Courses

These courses are specifically designed to help unemployed adults get back into work in a range of industries – from business admin to adult social care and much more. Delivered in conjunction with a range of local employers, you could be back at work in no time and, whilst you are retraining, you will not lose your benefits.

FREE English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Courses

If English isn’t your first language, these courses can help you with everyday life in the UK. They may be available FREE, subject to eligibility criteria.

FREE Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are available at any age and are a great way to restart, change or progress your career. Your salary and training costs are covered by your employer meaning an Apprenticeship is a great way to develop new skills at no cost to you.

FREE Skills Bootcamps

These are FREE for adults aged 19+ and living or working in Stoke-on-Trent or Staffordshire. Designed to help you get back into work or change your career. Skills Bootcamps are available in a variety of industries and offer guaranteed interviews with local employers.

For more information contact 01782 227650.

Other courses may be available FREE subject to your personal circumstances and eligibility criteria. If you aren’t eligible for free tuition, we can still help you with course costs through our interest-free payment plans, learner loans and financial support packages.

For more advice about our free adult courses, contact our admissions team on 01782 603634 or email admissions@stokecoll.ac.uk. Alternatively use our live chat facility and a member of our team will be in touch!