Approved Online Courses or Certified Instructors at Your Premises
Over 150+ online courses you can start today, or we bring OfQual-approved, hands-on training directly to your workplace with certified instructors nationwide.
Training for Care Homes
CQC-ready courses for care teams
Training Bundles — Save up to 58%
From £50. Multi-course packages.
Courses Delivered
Delegates Trained
Free CQC Compliance Checklist
16 compliance areas, 200+ checks. Keep your care home inspection-ready all year round — download free.
Why Choose National Skills Centre?
We minimise the barriers to quality training: cost, time, and disruption. Professional development that actually works.
Nationwide Coverage
Access to thousands of certified trainers across the UK means competitive pricing and convenient scheduling wherever you are.
On-Site Training
We come to you, reducing costs and minimising disruption to your business operations.
No Space? No Problem
Don't have enough space on your site to train? Don't worry, we can cover that too. Just tell us your requirements and we'll do the rest.
Certified Excellence
All instructors undergo yearly monitoring and three-year retraining to maintain the highest standards.
Customised Programmes
Training tailored to your specific workplace risks and requirements, not one-size-fits-all courses.
OfQual Approved
90% of our courses are OfQual approved, ensuring recognised qualifications that meet legal requirements.
Choose Your Online Course Category
Over 150 approved courses across 5 key categories. Pick a topic and start learning today.
Health & Safety
Workplace risk, compliance, and safety essentials for every industry.
Browse coursesBusiness Skills
Leadership, management, communication, and professional development.
Browse coursesHealth & Social Care
CQC-aligned courses for care homes, domiciliary care, and support workers.
Browse coursesMental Health & Wellbeing
Awareness, first aid, and resilience courses for healthier workplaces.
Browse coursesHospitality
Food safety, allergen awareness, and customer service for hospitality teams.
Browse coursesNot sure where to start?
Browse the full catalogue and filter by topic, duration, or accreditation.
View All CoursesChoose Your Face to Face Training
OfQual approved programmes delivered by certified instructors at your premises. All learners receive a manual, certificate, and wallet card.
First Aid at Work
Comprehensive 3-day course covering workplace emergencies, CPR, and injury management.
Emergency First Aid at Work
Essential 1-day first aid training for workplace safety compliance.
Paediatric First Aid
Specialised training for childcare settings, schools, and anyone working with children.
Fire Safety Awareness Level 1
Fire prevention, evacuation procedures, and extinguisher training.
Health & Safety Level 1
Essential workplace health and safety practices and legal requirements.
Health & Safety Level 2
In-depth health and safety for comprehensive workplace risk and compliance.
Manual Handling
Safe lifting techniques and injury prevention for physical tasks.
Safeguarding
Protecting vulnerable individuals in care, education, and community settings.
This is just a selection
Don't see the course you need?
We deliver a wide range of face-to-face training. Get in touch and we'll put together a tailored programme for your team.
More training for less
Save on our most popular online courses — buy individually or grab a bundle and save even more.
The Care
Certificate
The complete online Care Certificate covering all 17 essential standards for new health and social care workers. Ideal for care home inductions, domiciliary staff, and anyone starting a career in care.
Special offer price
- Instant access after purchase
- Complete at your own pace, on any device
- Certificate issued on completion
All 17 Modules Included
- 1Understanding Your Role in Care
- 2Your Personal Development
- 3Duty of Care
- 4Equality and Diversity
- 5Work in a Person-Centred Way
- 6Communication
- 7Privacy and Dignity
- 8Fluids and Nutrition
- 9Mental Health Awareness
- 10Dementia Awareness
- 11Disability Awareness
- 12Safeguarding Adults
- 13Safeguarding Children
- 14Emergency First Aid at Work
- 15Health and Safety
- 16Handling Information
- 17Infection Prevention and Control
Or save more with a bundle
Core Compliance
Every Business
3 courses included
- Workplace Health & Safety
- Basic Fire Safety Awareness
- Manual Handling
Hospitality Essentials
Cafés, Restaurants, Hotels
5 courses included
- Workplace Health & Safety
- Basic Fire Safety Awareness
- Manual Handling
- Level 2 Food Safety – Catering
- Allergen Awareness
Care Compliance
Care Homes & Providers
7 courses included
- Workplace Health & Safety
- Fire Safety for Care Homes
- Manual Handling
- Health & Safety in a Care Setting
- Infection Control
- Safeguarding Adults
- Moving & Handling People
🎁 Bonus: 10% off any face-to-face training after purchasing a bundle.
See full bundle detailsWhy Choose National Skills Centre?
See how we compare to other training providers
| Feature | National Skills Centre | Other Providers |
|---|---|---|
| On-site training at your location | Some | |
| Open courses available to individuals | ||
| Flexible scheduling around your business | ||
| Nationwide coverage with local trainers | ||
| Competitive pricing | ||
| OfQual approved courses (90%) | Some | |
| Customised training programs | ||
| Certificate, manual & wallet card included | Extra cost | |
| Yearly instructor monitoring | All | Some |
What Our Clients Say
Don't take our word for it — here's what businesses across the UK say about training with us.
“One of our care assistants used the CPR skills she learned on the course to save a resident's life just three weeks after training. We can't thank National Skills Centre enough.”
“Daniel made the training fun and engaging — our staff actually looked forward to it. The practical, hands-on approach meant everyone left feeling genuinely confident, not just 'ticked off'.”
“We've used National Skills Centre for over 6 years now. They work around our shift patterns, come to our site, and the pricing is always fair. Wouldn't go anywhere else.”
“Booking was straightforward, the trainer arrived on time, and our team were buzzing afterwards. We've already booked our next round of refresher training.”
Get Your Free Quote
Tell us what you need and we'll come back within 24 hours with a tailored quote and available dates.
Don't have enough space? No problem — we can arrange a venue for you too.
Service Areas
Nationwide coverage with certified trainers across the UK. We deliver training at your location for maximum convenience.
We work in partnership with VideoTile Learning to deliver online IOSH Approved Working Safely and Managing Safely. The courses are delivered via their platform. As an agent for these courses we are not directly approved by or associated with IOSH.
IATP, CPD, IIRSM, IFE, ILM & IOSH approved courses are owned and delivered by VideoTile Learning Ltd and are distributed under licence.
Laser, ETA & IOSH Qualifications are examined via VideoTile Learning Ltd.