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Real free and funded options, linked to official sites. Eligibility and costs change, so always check the provider's page before you apply. Links checked on 20 Oct 2026.
National Careers Service
Free careers advice, job profiles and a course finder for England.
Eligibility and cost: Free to use.
Visit official site →Skills Bootcamps
Courses of up to 16 weeks in digital, technical, green, HGV and more, with a route to a job interview in many cases.
Eligibility and cost: For people aged 19 or over in England. Many are free; some are co-funded by employers. Check each course's eligibility. Find local ones via the delivery areas list.
Visit official site →Free Courses for Jobs
Free qualifications that can help with skills, wages and job prospects.
Eligibility and cost: Eligibility depends on age, existing qualifications and earnings. Check the GOV.UK page.
Visit official site →Apprenticeships
Paid jobs with training, at many levels including degree level.
Eligibility and cost: Apprentices are paid, and training costs are usually covered. See GOV.UK for details.
Visit official site →OpenLearn (The Open University)
Hundreds of free courses, many with a free badge or statement of participation.
Eligibility and cost: Free to everyone, according to OpenLearn.
Visit official site →Elements of AI
Free online introduction to AI from the University of Helsinki and MinnaLearn.
Eligibility and cost: Free online course.
Visit official site →Grow with Google
Digital and AI skills training, including short no-charge AI videos.
Eligibility and cost: Some content is free. Some certificates are on third-party platforms and may have costs, so check each course.
Visit official site →Microsoft Learn
Free self-paced learning paths, including getting started with AI apps and agents.
Eligibility and cost: Learning modules are free to access. Some certification exams cost money.
Visit official site →The King's Trust
Support for young people with skills, jobs and starting a business.
Eligibility and cost: For young people. Check programme eligibility.
Visit official site →Mostly England-focused. In Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, check your nation's careers service. Listing a provider isn't an endorsement.