Free online courses with eCollege
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From: Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
- Published on: 1 January 2021
- Last updated on: 8 May 2024
What eCollege is
eCollege is a Government-funded online training facility. It provides a range of free online courses with certificates, available any time. If you want to learn at your own pace, eCollege is perfect for you.
eCollege courses are:
- free
- part-time
- certified
- always on-demand, so you can get started straightaway
The courses could help you, whether you:
- are already doing a course and want to add to your learning
- are unemployed, or had your hours reduced
- want to improve your skills or learn new ones
The courses are designed give you specific skills training, with certification, to help you get a job or improve your skills.
Courses available
eCollege delivers online training courses in:
- information technology
- business
- project management
- sustainability
- graphic design
- software development
- basic computer skills
Examples of specific courses include:
- Energy and You: Reduce Your Use
- ICDL
- PRINCE2 Foundation
- Project Management
- CompTIA Security+, A+ and Network+
- Digital Marketing
How to qualify
eCollege courses are currently free to anyone over 18 who wants to do a course.
If you're not sure what to expect from an eCollege course, you can find out more information on the eCollege website.