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Online and workplace learning with RQF, Endorsed and Certified qualifications

Short courses can be a quick and efficient way to gain new skills, boost your confidence and achieve your goals. Being online, learndirect’s courses can be studied quickly from home, in your own time.

Whether you need to learn the latest industry regulation, understand the health and safety procedures for new ways of working or want to top up your professional knowledge, you can with online learning.

If you have to undergo Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to maintain your professional status, our courses act as a convenient way to meet your requirements. Each course provides you with a certificate of completion once finished, which will state the number of CPD points or hours the course is eligible for.

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Highly recommend

Harley was extremely helpful, knowledgable and efficient in setting me up on my chosen course, it was my first time using Learn direct, Harley was able to advise and set me up on the course all in one quick phone call, I will definitely use Learn Direct again and will be recommending to others.

Consumer 1 Sep 2026
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Ben Harvey was helpful, gold star .

Ben Harvey was helpful, good people skills, he was patient, his product knowledge is excellent, good communication skills, clear voice,slow but not too slow when explaining things which made it easier for me to comprehend the information he was giving me. He had no issues repeating information, he made me feel valued and heard. Your company hit gold on this one, l believe he's an asset to your company's growth.

Dheliwe 31 Aug 2026
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Thomas called me he gave me all the…

Thomas called me he gave me all the information , very clear instructions and was very helpful. Stayed late to deal with me and talked me through everything .

Sally C. 31 Aug 2026
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Amazing customer service!

Today I signed up to an access to higher education course, helped by Solomon Watson on the phone. He was very patient with me as we kept having trouble with internet connections. He explained the corse in a way that made sense for me and answered all my questions perfectly. Thank you Solomon! I am very excited to start!

James H. 31 Aug 2026
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New enrolment, New door open !

The Person had on called was Ulia. Very clear & good explaining. Very sweet & kind. Supportive and helpful. Amazing customer service & application. Very lovely. Massive Thank you for helping me get into a new way of life.

Caitlin J. 31 Aug 2026
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Tom was very helpful and got me signed…

Tom was very helpful and got me signed up quickly with my chosen course and saved me £1000!!

Jody Y. 31 Aug 2026
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