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

BOOST - Health and Safety E-Learning
Training
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BOOST - Health and Safety E-Learning
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
BOOST - Mental Health and Wellbeing E-Learning
Training
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BOOST - Mental Health and Wellbeing E-Learning
Various training under the Health and Wellbeing umbrella including mental health, emotional intelligence & ADHD awarenessPosted by BOOST By Community Vision
BOOST - Health and Social Care E-Learning
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BOOST - Health and Social Care E-Learning
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

IT & Digital

VSL Learning - GDPR - online
Training
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VSL Learning - GDPR - online
GDPR training to ensure all your staff and volunteers understand their legal responsibilities under the UK & EU GDPRs. Posted by VSL Learning
VSL Learning - Cyber Security - online
Training
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VSL Learning - Cyber Security - online
Information & cyber security awareness for charities - Ensure all staff and volunteers can identify online threats and take simple steps to protect your charityPosted by VSL Learning
Working with office programs
Training
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Working with office programs
An introduction to working with different office programs including documents, spreadsheets and presentations. Posted by Good Things Foundation

Leadership and Management

OpenLearn - Involving Volunteers
Training
From home
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
OpenLearn - Collaborative leadership in voluntary organisations
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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 - Developing leadership practice in voluntary organisations
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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

Trustee and Board Training

Volunteering Basics

OpenLearn - Taking part in the voluntary sector
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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

Autism Awareness Training
Training
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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
VSL Learning - Safeguarding Children for Charities level 2
Training
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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
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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
Online Anti-Bullying Training
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Online Anti-Bullying Training
Free CPD-certified anti-bullying online training for anyone that works with children and young people.Posted by Anti-Bullying Alliance
Effective Therapeutic Support for Asylum Seekers
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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
Understanding Refugee and Asylum Seeker Mental Health
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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