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DCG Distance Learning courses at DCG

FREE* Distance Learning Courses

By studying your Distance Learning course remotely, you are not restricted by your location. A qualification or course can still be studied without attending College.

Distance learning allows you to balance existing commitments and education, so you can study whenever and wherever you like. A qualification can make the difference between landing your dream job and remaining in the same job without any progression.

Take charge of your studies. In other words, you can study around your commitments in life instead of trying to fit your study around your life.

Our FREE* courses are designed for adults with busy schedules! Learn from your tablet or laptop with our distance learning courses. All you need to do is Apply Online for your place, simply select the course of your choice below and complete the application form – we will do the rest.

At Derby College we thrive to help people overcome barriers and disadvantages through learning. *Tens of thousands of adults on low wages can see their courses fully funded subject to eligibility. Find out more https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/student-support/19-plus/

Distance Learning – Course Listings

Business, Leadership and Management (9)

L2 PT

Level 2 Certificate in Digital Marketing (Free* if aged 19 or over)

Course Type: Adult and Community
Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management
Start Date: Flexible

L2 PT

Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity (Free* if aged 19 or over)

Course Type: Adult and Community
Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management
Start Date: Flexible

L2 PT

Level 2 Certificate in Event Planning (Free* if aged 19 or over)

Course Type: Adult and Community
Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management
Start Date: Flexible

L2 PT

Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance (Free* if aged 19 or over)

Course Type: Adult and Community
Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management
Start Date: Flexible

L2 PT

Level 2 Certificate in Lean Management Organisational Techniques (Free* if aged 19 or over)

Course Type: Adult and Community
Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management
Start Date: Flexible

L2 PT

Level 2 Certificate in Living in a Fair and Diverse Society (Free* if aged 19 or over)

Course Type: Adult and Community
Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management
Start Date: Flexible

L2 PT

Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration (Free* if aged 19 or over)

Course Type: Adult and Community
Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management
Start Date: Flexible

L2 PT

Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading (Free* if aged 19 or over)

Course Type: Adult and Community
Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management
Start Date: Flexible

L2 PT

Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values (Free* if aged 19 or over)

Course Type: Adult and Community
Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management
Start Date: Flexible

Health (7)

L1 PT

Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness (Free* if aged 19 or over)

Course Type: Adult and Community
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: Flexible

L2 PT

Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health First Aid for Leaders (Free* if aged 19 or over)

Course Type: Adult and Community
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: Flexible

L2 PT

Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working With and Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities (Free* if aged 19 or over)

Course Type: Adult and Community
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: Flexible

L2 PT

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism (Free* if aged 19 or over)

Course Type: Adult and Community
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: Flexible

L2 PT

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges (Free* if aged 19 or over)

Course Type: Adult and Community
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: Flexible

L2 PT

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health (Free if aged 19 or over)

Course Type: Adult and Community
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: Flexible

L2 PT

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties (Free* if aged 19 or over)

Course Type: Adult and Community
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: Flexible

Retail (7)

L2 PT

Diploma in Retail Skills – Level 2

Course Type: Adult and Community
Subject Area: Retail
Start Date: Flexible

L2 PT

HABC LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN TEAM LEADING

Course Type: Adult and Community
Subject Area: Retail
Start Date: Flexible

L2 PT

Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service (Free* if aged 19 or over)

Course Type: Adult and Community
Subject Area: Retail
Start Date: Flexible

L2 PT

Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Warehousing (Free* if aged 19 or over)

Course Type: Adult and Community
Subject Area: Retail
Start Date: Flexible

L2 PT

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Retail Operations (Free* if aged 19 or over)

Course Type: Adult and Community
Subject Area: Retail
Start Date: Flexible

L2 PT

NVQ Certificate in Customer Service – Level 2

Course Type: Adult and Community
Subject Area: Retail
Start Date: Flexible

L2 PT

NVQ Diploma in Team Leading – Level 2

Course Type: Adult and Community
Subject Area: Retail
Start Date: Flexible

Distance Learning – Success Stories

Amy Hitch

Distance Learning

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Sybille Sullivan

Distance Learning

Joey Tamburello

Adult and Community

Joey Tamburello

Andrew Widdowson

Distance Learning

Andrew Widdowson

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