Carers Federation Training courses
The Carers Federation training team offer a selection of online training courses:
- DOLS Awareness
- Introduction to Mentoring
- Adult Safeguarding Competency Training
- NHS Complaints Training
- Developing an effective Mentoring programme
- City & Guild Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy
Nottinghamshire SIA Security Training
A 3-week, classroom based course in Mansfield for Nottinghamshire residents. The SIA Course is a great opportunity to gain the qualifications to succeed in the security industry. If you’d like to work in events, hospitality, retail, offices or construction as a Door Supervisor, then this funded course is for you.
This is a full-time programme Monday to Friday. You will be required to attend training from 09:00 -17:30 daily.
To find out more about the course, click here
Free Courses in England
Free courses on counselling, mental health first aid, parenting courses regarding SEND, autism and more. https://freecoursesinengland.co.uk
Inspire – Adult Learning Courses in Broxtowe.
For more information, take a look at the flyer – Adult Learning in Broxtowe
Inspire Adult Learning
- IT and digital skills workshops
- Online shopping and AI meal planning for beginners
Website – inspireculture.org.uk/learning
Telephone – 01623 677 200
E-mail – learning@inspireculture.org.uk
Jobskilla Training Courses
Level 2 Mental Health Awareness With Level 2 Teaching Assistant
For full details and how to apply, click here
We find any Learner Training Courses
Counselling Course
For full details, please click here
Jobskilla Training Courses
Jobskilla provide classroom funded training courses to unemployed or low income skills seekers across Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire.
If you would like to take part in any of these course, please ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria, and then contact the Carers Hub to apply.
Eligibility Criteria
- Learners must be aged 19 – 65, 19 year olds must have turned 19 as of 31st August 2025.
- Learners must be currently unemployed or earning less than 25,000 PA
- Learners must have a valid form of ID
- Must not have completed these qualifications previously
- A learners maths and English working level must be at least an Entry Level 3
- Must have a Nottinghamshire or Derbyshire postcode.
All course come with a guaranteed job interview after completion.
Find out about the courses here
Construction Course with CSCS Test and Card Funded
Start Date: Every week or fortnight
Course Location: Nottingham or Derby
9:30am – 15:30pm Monday – Friday for 2 Weeks
Nottingham CSCS Course Information
Qualifications:
- Level 1 Certificate in Construction
- Level 1 Award in Health & Safety in a Construction Environment
- Level 1 Environmental Awareness and Energy Management
- Level 1 Carbon Awareness
- CITB Touch Screen Operative Test
- Funded CSCS Card on successful completion
Security Course with CCTV SIA Test & Badge Funded
Induction Date: Monday 12th January 2026
Start Date: Monday 19th January 2026 – Friday 30th January 2026
9:00am – 17:30pm Monday to Friday for 3 weeks
Location: Sneinton, Nottingham
Find out more about the courses here
Qualifications
- Highfield Level 1 Certificate in Personal Development for Employability (RQF)
- Highfield Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service (RQF)
- HABC Level 2 Award for CCTV Operations (Public Space Surveillance)
- Level 3 Emergency First Aid
- Fully Funded SIA Test & Badge
Induction Date: Tuesday 6th January 2026
Start Date: Monday 19th January 2026 – Friday 6th March 2026
9:00am – 17:00pm Monday to Friday for 7 weeks. Medical (Required before starting work)
Location: Derby city
Find out more about the courses here
Qualifications
- PTS Card ( Personal Track Safety)
- TIC (Track Induction Card)
- OLEC1 (Overhead lines on site)
- DCCR (Direct Current Conductor Rail)
- All PPE (Safety Equipment)
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Rail Engineering Track Maintenance
- Level 2 Certificate in Rail Engineering Underpinning Knowledge
Security Course with Door Supervisor SIA Test & Badge Funded
Start Date: Monday 2nd February 2026 – Friday 20th February 2026
9:00am – 17:00pm Monday to Friday
Location: Derby city
Find out more about courses here
Qualifications
- HABC Level 1 Certificate in Employability
- HABC Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service
- HABC Level 2 Award in Working as a Door Supervisor
- HABC Level 2 Award in Security Guarding for the Private Security Industry
- Level 3 Emergency First Aid
- Fully Funded SIA Test & Badge
Digital Drop-in
Nottingham City Libraries host a series of drop in sessions to help develop digital skills and confidence with Learn My Way.
Learn how to stay safe online, apply for jobs, manage your health, find information you can trust online and more.
The sessions take place every weekly from Monday 2nd February to Monday 9th March from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Nottingham Central Library and every Wednesday between 4th February and 11th March from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Hyson Green Library.