Online courses UK
Lift College offers 154 accredited online courses across GCSEs, A Levels, International GCSEs and A Levels, Functional Skills, teaching, childcare, health and social care, CMI leadership and management, counselling, bookkeeping and 84 CPD short courses. Every course is studied fully online, and every qualification comes with a named UK tutor and starts with a 7-day free trial: no credit check, no contract, cancel any time.
£0 for 7 daysThen from £19.99 a month
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GCSEsGrades 9 to 1, exam seat booked for you12 courses · from £39.99 a monthSee all courses →
A LevelsAQA and Edexcel, with UCAS points11 courses · from £49.99 a monthSee all courses →
International GCSEsPearson Edexcel International GCSEs7 courses · from £39.99 a monthSee all courses →
International A LevelsPearson Edexcel, for university entry4 courses · from £49.99 a monthSee all courses →
Functional SkillsLevel 1 and Level 2 English and maths6 courses · from £39.99 a monthSee all courses →
Teaching and educationTeaching assistant, HLTA, SEND and teaching16 courses · from £19.99 a monthSee all courses →
ChildcareEarly years, up to Early Years Educator2 courses · from £19.99 a monthSee all courses →
Health and social careAdult care, dementia and mental health7 courses · from £29.99 a monthSee all courses →
Leadership and managementCMI Level 3, 5 and 73 courses · from £79.99 a monthSee all courses →
Business and financeBookkeeping, with no exams2 courses · from £29.99 a monthSee all courses →
CounsellingLevel 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills1 course · from £39.99 a monthSee all courses →
CPD short coursesAccredited, certificate the day you pass84 courses · £19.99 onceSee all courses →Most popular
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How it works
How online study works at Lift College
Start free
Pick a course and start today. Nothing is charged until day 8, and you can cancel from your account.
Study with your tutor
Study online at your own pace, with a named UK tutor for questions and written feedback.
Get your work marked
Assignments marked in 5 to 7 working days, with practice papers and mocks where the course includes them.
Exam or portfolio
Sit exams at a partner centre, booked for you on an +Exams plan, or complete your coursework or portfolio, then get your certificate.
Free options
Can I study online for free in the UK?
Every Lift College qualification starts with a 7-day free trial, so you can study the full course with your tutor before you pay anything. Nothing is charged until day 8.
Adults aged 19 or over in England without a grade 4 or C in English or maths are entitled to free English and maths courses up to Level 2 at providers that offer them. The qualification itself is the same wherever you study it.
Exams near you
Study online, sit your exams locally
GCSE and A Level exams, and science practicals, are sat at partner centres. On +Exams your seat is booked for you.
For employers
Online courses for your team
A free organisation account with your own learning portal, CPD from £16.99 down to £9.99 a place, and qualifications at 10% off.
FAQs
Online courses: frequently asked questions
What are the best online courses in the UK?
The best online course is a regulated qualification that gets you where you want to go, with a named tutor and a fair way to pay. The courses started most at Lift College are Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF), Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning (RQF), Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) (RQF), A Level Maths, GCSE English and Functional Skills English and Maths Level 2.
What is the best online college in the UK for adults?
Look for regulated qualifications from recognised awarding bodies, a named tutor who marks your work, exams booked for you where the course has them, and a way to pay that does not tie you into a loan. Lift College offers GCSEs, A Levels, Functional Skills and vocational and CMI qualifications online with a named UK tutor, starting with a 7-day free trial, with no credit check and no contract.
Are online courses recognised by employers and universities?
Yes. Lift College qualifications are awarded by Ofqual-regulated UK awarding bodies. They are the same qualifications as classroom study, and employers, professional bodies and universities recognise them.
How much do online courses cost?
At Lift College, from £19.99 a month when you pay today, or from £29.99 a month after a 7-day free trial. CPD short courses are £19.99, paid once. There is no credit check and no contract.
Can I study online courses for free?
Every Lift College qualification starts with a 7-day free trial, and the English and maths level check is free. Adults aged 19 or over in England without a grade 4 or C in English or maths are entitled to free English and maths courses up to Level 2 at providers that offer them.
How long do online courses take?
It depends on the qualification. Most Level 2 and Level 3 courses take 6 to 12 months at a comfortable pace, GCSEs and A Levels typically 12 to 18 months, and CPD courses a few hours. You can study faster or slower, and you can pause for up to 3 months a year.
Do online courses have exams?
Some do. GCSE and A Level exams are sat at a partner exam centre, booked for you on an +Exams plan. Functional Skills has an on-screen exam you can sit from home. Vocational and CMI courses are assessed by assignments or a portfolio.
Can I start an online course at any time?
Yes. You can start any day.
Can my employer pay for my course?
Yes. Employers can open a free organisation account and pay by card or invoice, with qualification places at 10% off the pay today yearly price.
Start an online course today
7 days free. No credit check, no contract, cancel any time.