Online courses and learning
These resources will provide access to a variety of online courses for personal development and general interest.
Driving Theory Test Pro
A highly realistic simulation of the UK's driving theory tests for all vehicle categories. It contains the official practice test question bank, hazard perception video clips and an online version of the Highway Code. All this material is licensed from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), who set the tests.
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GoCitizen
Everything you need to prepare and pass the Life in the UK Test on your first attempt.
Unlimited access to study materials from the Home Office
Unlimited access to practice questions in the same format as the official test.
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Life in the UK
Life in the UK is one of the most comprehensive guides to help all newcomers to the United Kingdom.
It explains numerous things that may be different or new to them as they settle in the UK and contains all the basic facts and information needed to help them succeed in British life.
Culture, customs, religion, travelling and public transport, health, hygiene and the NHS, making a living and benefits are among the many topics covered.
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Universal Credit
Find out everything that you need to know about the Universal Credit system, including the current rates of benefits. Tips on monthly budgeting, and links to helpful sites are provided too. Universal Credit – Step by Step will fully prepare you with all the facts you need to know about Universal Credit, whether you can apply for it and new procedures like the "Verification Process".
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Job Skills
This guide contains lots of help, hints and tips to help you find your ideal job in the UK. The easy-to read pages will tell you all you need to know starting with looking for jobs, then interviews and moving on to actually starting work.
You’ll find many tips on where to find local jobs as well as lots of links to the careers and job vacancies section of numerous national employers.
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Find A Job
Discover all that you need to know about creating a Find a job Jobseeker account.
Follow the step-by-step instructions to help you create your Jobseeker account, set up a profile and search for jobs. There are also lots of useful tips like why and how you should keep your activity history up to date.
Most importantly you’ll be shown how to write letters, fill in forms, create a CV and obtain an email account.
You’ll even be shown how you can follow the steps in the guide at the same time as completing the actual processes online.
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Learn My Way
Computer Skills
Learn My Way is a website of free online courses, built by Good Things Foundation to help people develop their digital skills.
Choose from over 30 free courses designed to help beginners get started with the online basics - using a mouse, keyboard, setting up email accounts and using internet search engines - while also offering plenty to help people develop their digital skills further.
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Future Learn
Future Learn offer a diverse selection of courses from leading universities and cultural institutions from around the world. These are delivered one step at a time, and are accessible on mobile, tablet and desktop, so you can fit learning around your life.
Community Open Online Courses
These courses have been developed to help people from all walks of life to share learning and create opportunities for personal development.