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We have collated a selection of courses and studying options that you can access - Nearly all of these are free to access !
We have collated a selection of courses and studying options that you can access - Nearly all of these are free to access !
Self-Learning Resources
Self-Learning Resources
If you are interested in general self-study resources or websites please look here for dedicated resources for different topic areas -
Online Bootcamps
Online Bootcamps
Below are a collection of free to access (depending on eligibility) bootcamps that focus in training for specific careers or career areas.
Generation UK
Generation UK
Generation UK is a non-profit creating social impact through free skills bootcamps, we are part of the Generation global non-profit network which includes 17 countries around the world.
They offer different bootcamps in a range of areas many focused in IT and digital and also incluse AWS training.
IT Career Switch
Networking Traineeship -
Guaranteed Job upon Completion or 100% of your Course Fees Back - PAID Course
Full time job role within 20 miles of your location (UK Mainland)
Average starting salary of £32,000
Career Accelerator course from Cambridge University - Projects for the bank of england and more - PAID Course
Free course sites
Free course sites
Below are a selection of sites that offer free online courses in Digital and Computing skills as well as other subject areas. Some specific courses from these sites are also highlighted in each topic area.
OpenLearn is The Open University's selection of free courses - There is quite a wide selection and for most you can access a certificate of participation at the end.
Future learn offers a selection of courses for free - Usually you are able to access content on a weekly basis but you may not recieve a certificate
Coursera offers some courses for free that you can access - This link should take you to this selection and does include some more in-depth computing courses
This is a great resource to be able to experience and access university level content for free from Massachusetts Institute of Technology a well known American University. Not as relevant for beginners in tech but for intermediate or specific information it is a great resource.
It covers a number of topic areas not just digital and computing
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity
Most of the below courses give certificates and are funded (meaning free to you) however they may have certain eligibility criteria. If you feel you would benefit for support to access these please get in touch!
Programming
Programming
Most of the below courses give certificates and are funded (meaning free to you) however they may have certain eligibility criteria. If you feel you would benefit for support to access these please get in touch!
Free Code Camp is a free resource which you can even access aspects of without needing to log in. It offers more in-depth and specific programming knowledge such as Python, C#.
Some aspects of it seem to offer certificates that you can access
Another great free resource which offers online tutorials - You are able to get certificates via this but usually they have to be paid for.
One of the benefits of W3Schools is you can test out a lot of the code in their online environments so you don't need to install programming environments (or IDE's) to test your code
Programmes and courses for those from Under-represented groups
Programmes and courses for those from Under-represented groups
There are some programs that are open or offer discounts/free access to those in under-represented and under-privilaged groups. Look below for more information on these specific courses and progreammes
CodeFirstGirls - A Group that offers courses and support to get more women into tech
Free AI Courses - Advertised by ColorInTech an organisation keen on increasing the diversity in tech, however is open to anyone.
UKBlackTech - An organisation keen on making the UK the most diverse Tech ecosystem in the world - Has support and links to other providers.
Black Girls in Tech - Offer free bootcamps in a range of digital areas - Included is the opportunity to interview with a partner company
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