To get a qualification you will need to complete an assessment, but don't panic. This doesn't necessarily mean a written exam - it could be an online test taken using a computer or even a practical work-based project.

Many learndirect courses now include features to help you practise and prepare for assessments, so you can build your confidence first. Click here to read other people's experiences of working with learndirect and how they've overcome their fears to achieve their goals.

The European Computer Driving Licence (or ECDL)

Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene and the Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering

Certificate in Adult Literacy or Numeracy

Our Management Development portfolio offers programmes leading to both ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management) qualifications or NVQ's for both Team Leaders and First Line Managers designed and delivered with the employer in mind.

Skills for Enterprise is an approved training provider for Train to Gain the government initiative designed to help businesses get the training they need to support success. Under Train to Gain funding is available for both workplace based NVQ training and development of both leaders and managers, subject to eligibility.
Why not give us a call to find out how Skills for Enterprise can help you gain access to Train to Gain funds.  Our team of Skills Development consultants can provide help and advice on eligibility for both this and other forms of funding currently available.
For a Skills Health check with one of our consultants call 0116 2518730 or e-mail David Ryan If you would like to find out more about the Train to Gain programme nationally, logon to the website at http://www.traintogain.gov.uk/.

ECDL 

The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is a relevant and internationally recognised qualification for computer users.

ECDL improves your understanding and efficient use of computers. The course opens up a variety of opportunities through the broad range of skills it provides.

The qualification is widely recognised by employers as proof of ability and competence when working with IT.

ECDL offers flexible courses and patterns of study, and is designed for novice and intermediate computer users.

For more information or to enrol, please contact David Ryan

Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene/Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering

RSPH has entered into a collaboration with learndirect to develop a screen-based course which prepares students for the Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene and the Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering.

The online exam has the benefit of giving students an immediate pass/fail indication.

The flexibility of a screen-based course will be appreciated by those who wish to study at their own pace and at a time and place of their own choosing. 

For more information or to enrol, please contact David Ryan

Certificates in Adult Numeracy and Literacy - Levels 1 and 2 

You can use your Skills for Life course to help you achieve a nationally recognised Certificate in Adult Literacy or Numeracy. They measure skills at an equivalent level to other national qualifications.

The qualifications that you can get are:

• Certificate in Adult Literacy Level 1
• Certificate in Adult Literacy Level 2

• Certificate in Adult Numeracy Level 1
• Certificate in Adult Numeracy Level 2

To get a Certificate, you need to take and pass a short test. It's multiple choice, only 40 questions long and most people take it on a computer so they can answer the questions at the touch of a button.

What's more, taking any Certificate test is FREE to adult learners in England and Wales.

For more information or to enrol on a course, please contact David Ryan