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Level 2 Courses. Free for staff.

Fully funded Level 2 online courses designed for working adults. Gain additional nationally recognised qualifications, entirely on your own schedule.

  • Fully online. Study anytime, anywhere
  • Nationally recognised qualifications
  • 100% funded. No cost to you

Invest in your development

Fully online. Study anytime, anywhere

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A smarter way to grow your skills

We know your time is precious, so we're making it easier than ever for DNCG colleagues to gain a nationally recognised qualification at no cost to you.

As a member of DN Colleges Group, you have free access to high‑quality professional development courses that the College invests in on your behalf. We cover all course costs because your growth and development matter – we want to help you build skills, progress in your role, and grow your career

No SD1 Required
You do not need to complete an SD1 form to access these courses. Once you have spoken to your line manager, simply select your course and enrol. This means you can start learning straight away.

  • Fully funded by the College
  • Flexible learning that fits around your workload
  • Enhances your skills for current and future roles
  • Industry‑aligned, up‑to‑date content

What this means for you

  • Free access to high‑quality online training
  • No SD1 approval form needed – start immediately
  • Courses designed to support your growth
  • Learn at your own pace
  • Strengthens your CPD record and career progression

Your development matters to us. Explore the free courses below and take the next step in your professional journey today.

Completely free to you

Every course is fully funded through the Adult Education Budget. There's nothing to pay for tuition, materials, or assessment. Just sign up and start learning.

Study around your life

Courses are 100% online with no fixed timetable. Learn on a lunch break, in the evening, or at the weekend, whenever works for you.

A qualification that counts

Each course leads to a Level 2 qualification from a nationally recognised awarding body. It's a credential that carries real weight, both inside DNCG and beyond.

Invest in yourself

Developing new skills builds confidence, opens doors, and keeps your CPD moving forward. We want every colleague to feel supported in their growth.

Ready to begin?

Email employertraining@dncolleges.ac.uk and we'll sort something out.