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We've Partnered with The Skills Network to offer all GMB members access to FREE accredited level 2 training courses. The Skills Network offers a range of fully funded courses to help you get on at work. From Health and Social Care course to Certificates in Leadership and Management, theres something for everyone.

How Do Courses Work?

All courses are online, paper based, or a mix of both. You would have to commit around 3 hours per week to complete the course within a three month timeframe. Full digital tutor support is provided to ensure you achieve your qualification.

To enrol in a course, please click the 'Enrol Here' button below. Enrolment takes around 10 minutes to complete. You will need access to an electronic devie and a copy of your ID. You will also need to log in to your MyGMB account to access enrolment as this offer is only for GMB members. Not a member yet? Join by clicking the button below:

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Am I eligible for funding?

Anyone can apply for funding if they live in England currently and have lived in the EU for the past three years. Those with indefinate leave to remain are also eligible.

Available Courses (All Level 2 Certificates):

Childcare and Education

Awareness of Bullying in Children & Young People
Behaviour that Challenges in Children
Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses
Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health

Business, Leadership and Management

Principles of Business Administration
Principles of Customer Service
Principles of Team Leading
Lean Organisation Management Techniques
Event Planning

Health and Social Care

Awareness of Mental Health Problems
Principles of the Mental Health Care Worker
Common Health Conditions
Counselling Skills
Falls Prevention Awareness
Improving Service User Experience
Information, Advice and Guidence
Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
Principles of Working with People with Disabilities
Principles of Care Planning
Principles of Dementia Care
Principles of End of Life Care
Principles of Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings
Understanding Autism
Understanding Behaviour that Challenges
Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care
Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes
Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care

Retail and Hospitality

Cleaning Knowledge and Skills
Understanding Retail Operations
Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events (Extended Certificate)

Personal Development and Employability

Equality and Diversity
IT User Skills
Digital Skills

Health and Wellbeing

Allergy Awareness for those Working with Children
Allergy Awareness for those Working in the Service Sector
Allergy Awareness for those Working in Adult Social Care
Improving Personal Excercise, Health and Nutrition
Understanding Nutrition and Health

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