E - Learning

E-learning is a flexible and accessible way to build your skills and knowledge online. On this page, you'll find a variety of digital learning content – from short interactive courses to full training programmes.


Some of the resources listed here are completely free, while others may require payment. You may also need to sign up and create an account to access the materials. Whatever your interests or goals, there's something here to help you learn, grow, and get involved.

Health, Safety and Social

Gov.UK Prevent Duty Training. 1- Awareness

Training for organisations

Online

Gov.UK Prevent Duty Training. 1- Awareness

The government training courses are designed, and are appropriate for, staff working in sectors covered by the Prevent duty.

Posted by Get InVOLved Skills
Gov.UK Prevent Duty training. 2- Referrals

Training for organisations

Online

Gov.UK Prevent Duty training. 2- Referrals

This course is primarily designed for Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) and you must have completed the awareness course first.

Posted by Get InVOLved Skills
Gov.UK - Prevent Duty Training. 3 Channel or Prevent multi-agency panel course

Training for organisations

Online

Gov.UK - Prevent Duty Training. 3 Channel or Prevent multi-agency panel course

You must complete the awareness and referrals courses before starting this course. both are accessible via this platform

Posted by Get InVOLved Skills
BOOST by Community Vision  - Health and Social Care, Various Courses

Training for organisations

Online

BOOST by Community Vision - Health and Social Care, Various Courses

Various training under the Health and Social Care umbrella including drug and alcohol awareness, duty of care and equality diversity and inclusion.

Posted by BOOST By Community Vision
BOOST by Community Vision - Mental Health and Wellbeing - Various Courses

Training for organisations

Online

BOOST by Community Vision - Mental Health and Wellbeing - Various Courses

Various training under the Health and Wellbeing umbrella including mental health, emotional intelligence & ADHD awareness

Posted by BOOST By Community Vision
BOOST by Community Vision - Various Health and Safety Courses

Training for organisations

Online

BOOST by Community Vision - Various Health and Safety Courses

Various training courses under the Health and safety umbrella including courses such as Fire Safety, display screen equipment, personal safety for lone workers

Posted by BOOST By Community Vision

IT & Digital

Using email

Training for volunteers

Online

Using email

An introduction to creating an email account, sending and replying to emails and safety and security.

Posted by Good Things Foundation
Starting to use the internet

Training for volunteers

Online

Starting to use the internet

An introduction to using the internet including websites, forms, search engines, online safety and using different online services.

Posted by Good Things Foundation
Safety and security online

Training for volunteers

Online

Safety and security online

An introduction to online safety, using devices securely and protecting your information.

Posted by Good Things Foundation
Working with office programs

Training for volunteers

Online

Working with office programs

An introduction to working with different office programs including documents, spreadsheets and presentations.

Posted by Good Things Foundation
VSL Learning - Cyber Security

Training for organisations

Online

VSL Learning - Cyber Security

Information & cyber security awareness for charities - Ensure all staff and volunteers can identify online threats and take simple steps to protect your charity

Posted by VSL Learning
VSL Learning - GDPR

Training for organisations

Online

VSL Learning - GDPR

GDPR training to ensure all your staff and volunteers understand their legal responsibilities under the UK & EU GDPRs.

Posted by VSL Learning

Leadership and Management

Gov.UK - Prevent Duty Training. 3 Channel or Prevent multi-agency panel course

Training for organisations

Online

Gov.UK - Prevent Duty Training. 3 Channel or Prevent multi-agency panel course

You must complete the awareness and referrals courses before starting this course. both are accessible via this platform

Posted by Get InVOLved Skills
OpenLearn - Developing leadership practice in voluntary organisations

Training for organisations

Online

OpenLearn - Developing leadership practice in voluntary organisations

For people who work within voluntary organisations, as paid employees or staff, to develop energetic, practical and thoughtful leadership practice.

Posted by Get InVOLved Skills
OpenLearn - Collaborative leadership in voluntary organisations

Training for organisations

Online

OpenLearn - Collaborative leadership in voluntary organisations

This course will help you to reflect on and develop collaborative leadership practices that will make a difference.

Posted by Get InVOLved Skills
OpenLearn - Involving Volunteers

Training for organisations

Online

OpenLearn - Involving Volunteers

The course is about the essential things you need to consider to ensure a positive experience for individuals engaging in volunteering.

Posted by Get InVOLved Skills

Trustee and Board Training

Nov

18

Good Governance for Village Halls and Community Buildings - 18th November 2025

Training for organisations · £35.01 · 18 Nov, 10:00 - 12:00

Online

Good Governance for Village Halls and Community Buildings - 18th November 2025

Price: Voluntary Community Faith Social Enterprise (VCFSE) groups: £35.00

Posted by Community Action Suffolk

Nov

7

How to not be a prat on a board

Training for volunteers · £12 · 7 Nov, 16:30 - 17:30

Online

How to not be a prat on a board

The serious side of poor board behaviour and how to avoid it. Honest reflections with humour and practical advice.

Posted by Eastside People

Nov

7

Strategy that sticks: tools and tips for trustees

Training for volunteers · £12 · 7 Nov, 12:30 - 13:30

Online

Strategy that sticks: tools and tips for trustees

Frameworks and real-life examples to help boards shape practical, bold and lasting strategies.

Posted by Eastside People

Nov

6

Behind the scenes: what trustees should know about being a charity CEO

Training for volunteers · £12 · 6 Nov, 16:30 - 17:30

Online

Behind the scenes: what trustees should know about being a charity CEO

Insights from CEOs on their role, what they wish boards understood, and how trustees can be supportive allies.

Posted by Eastside People

Nov

6

Who’s missing from your board? Inclusive approaches to finding trustees

Training for volunteers · £12 · 6 Nov, 12:30 - 13:30

Online

Who’s missing from your board? Inclusive approaches to finding trustees

What’s working in inclusive trustee recruitment, and how to support trustees once they’re in post.

Posted by Eastside People

Nov

6

How to build your confidence as a trustee

Training for volunteers · 6 Nov, 18:00 - 19:00

Online

How to build your confidence as a trustee

Build your presence, find your voice, and hear how others overcame self-doubt to become effective board members.

Posted by Eastside People

Volunteering Basics

OpenLearn - Taking part in the voluntary sector

Training for volunteers

Online

OpenLearn - Taking part in the voluntary sector

Taking part in the voluntary sector is an introductory course for people who are new to working or volunteering in the voluntary sector.

Posted by Get InVOLved Skills

Working with vulnerable populations

Understanding Refugee and Asylum Seeker Mental Health

Training for organisations

Online

Understanding Refugee and Asylum Seeker Mental Health

Build your awareness and understanding to help you consider ways that you as an individual, in any role, can support those who have fled to safety in the UK.

Posted by Solace
Autism Awareness Training

Training for volunteers · 0—2 hrs

Online

Autism Awareness Training

Autism affects many people in different ways. In this course you will learn about autism, sensory differences and how you can help.

Posted by Norfolk Autism Partnership
Online Anti-Bullying Training for those working with children and young people

Training for organisations · 0—2 hrs

Online

Online Anti-Bullying Training for those working with children and young people

Free CPD-certified anti-bullying online training for anyone that works with children and young people.

Posted by Anti-Bullying Alliance
VSL Learning - Safeguarding children for Charities Level 2

Training for organisations

Online

VSL Learning - Safeguarding children for Charities Level 2

This course is to ensure all your staff and volunteers can identify the signs of child abuse and neglect and know how to respond

Posted by VSL Learning
VSL Learning - Safeguarding Adults at Risk for Charities Level 2

Training for organisations

Online

VSL Learning - Safeguarding Adults at Risk for Charities Level 2

This course will ensure your staff and volunteers can identify the signs of abuse and neglect and know how to respond.

Posted by VSL Learning
Effective Therapeutic Support for Asylum Seekers

Training for organisations

Online

Effective Therapeutic Support for Asylum Seekers

This course offers resources and tools for managing many of the common difficulties experienced by those seeking asylum.

Posted by Solace

Other

OpenLearn - Taking part in the voluntary sector

Training for volunteers

Online

OpenLearn - Taking part in the voluntary sector

Taking part in the voluntary sector is an introductory course for people who are new to working or volunteering in the voluntary sector.

Posted by Get InVOLved Skills