Distance Learning – Free Online Courses

What is Distance Learning?

Distance Learning Free courses enable you to study and gain recognised qualifications in your own space, without the need to attend a college or other educational establishment so quite literally – at a distance!  

There is a wide range of free courses available to study at Level 2 and some at Level 3. These courses are completely free* to eligible learners and are assessed by a variety of written assessments. Courses are studied online to fit around your lifestyle, work patterns, and other commitments. From health care to business administration, to understanding autism, browse our range of courses, and get studying. 

Whether you’re looking to up-skill, re-skill, or just learn a new skill, our free courses are the perfect ‘toe in the water’ of adult education.

Distance Learning – Business Courses

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Level 2 Certificate in Digital Marketing

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Business

Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Business, Distance Learning – Childcare, Distance Learning – Education, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Business, Distance Learning – Education

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Level 2 Certificate in Lean Organisation Management Techniques

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Business

Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Business

Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Business

Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading

Business, Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Business

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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Environmental Sustainability

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Business

Distance Learning – Childcare Courses

Level 2 Certificate in Allergy Awareness

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Childcare, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Childcare, Distance Learning – Education

Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Business, Distance Learning – Childcare, Distance Learning – Education, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in Nutrition and Health

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Childcare, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in Special Education Needs and Disability

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Childcare, Distance Learning – Education, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Childcare, Distance Learning – Education, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Childcare, Distance Learning – Education

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Childcare, Distance Learning – Education

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Childcare, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Childcare, Distance Learning – Education

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Childcare, Distance Learning – Education

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Childcare, Distance Learning – Education, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Childcare, Distance Learning – Education, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Distance Learning – Education Courses

Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Childcare, Distance Learning – Education

Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Education, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Business, Distance Learning – Childcare, Distance Learning – Education, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Business, Distance Learning – Education

Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Education, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Education, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in Special Education Needs and Disability

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Childcare, Distance Learning – Education, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Childcare, Distance Learning – Education, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Childcare, Distance Learning – Education

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Childcare, Distance Learning – Education

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Childcare, Distance Learning – Education

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Childcare, Distance Learning – Education

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Childcare, Distance Learning – Education, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Childcare, Distance Learning – Education, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Education

Distance Learning – Health & Social Care Courses

Level 2 Certificate in Allergy Awareness

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Childcare, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Education, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Business, Distance Learning – Childcare, Distance Learning – Education, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in Falls Prevention Awareness

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Education, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in Nutrition and Health

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Childcare, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Education, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in Special Education Needs and Disability

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Childcare, Distance Learning – Education, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Childcare, Distance Learning – Education, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Childcare, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Distressed Behaviour in Children

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding End of Life Care

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Wellbeing Advocacy

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Childcare, Distance Learning – Education, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism

Distance Learning, Distance Learning – Childcare, Distance Learning – Education, Distance Learning – Health & Social Care

Want to talk about your options?

Call 01908 684209 or email distance.learning@mkcollege.ac.uk

*Funding is subject to learners meeting set eligibility criteria; this may be discussed prior to the start of any course. Learners must be aged 19+ and have lived in the EU for the past three years. Please note that a withdrawal fee of £90 is payable if learners decide to withdraw from the course.