Free courses in England

Free training for business owners and those who are looking to start up.

Sir James Knott Fund

Discretionary grants for charitable organisations.

AWARE Mood Matters in the Workplace

The AWARE Mood Matters in the Workplace programme is a mental health awareness programme.

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators - (CIARB)

CIArb is an international centre of excellence for the practice and profession of alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

National Apprenticeship Service - Traineeships

The National Apprenticeship Service offers free, impartial advice and support to employers with traineeships.

Legal guidance on starting a business under 18 years old

Information to help people under the age of 18 with some of the important rules when starting a business at that age.

Andover Skills Training Fund

The Andover Skills Training Fund Grant offer grants for skills training.

LEAD Training

Are you looking for training courses or solutions in the West Midlands?

Department for Education (DfE) eTendering Portal

A portal offering opportunities for businesses who are looking to supply to the Department for Education.

Northern Training Academy Limited

The team at Northern Training Academy are highly experienced in providing apprenticeship and traineeship services for employers

West Norfolk Training Grants

Training grants in West Norfolk for sole traders, micro, small and medium sized businesses.

Funded Training - Belfast Met

Training and funding support programmes through Belfast Met.

Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP)

Information and guidance for companies considering becoming an apprenticeship training provider.

Export Control Joint Unit - Training Courses

Courses, seminars and workshops to increase understanding of the UK’s strategic export controls.

Trade Fair, Training or Accreditation Grant - Argyll and Bute

The aim of the grant is to support business growth, by assisting with the cost of exhibiting at a UK or international Trade Fair, undertaking training, or gaining an industry accreditation.

Construction Industry Training Board - (CITB) England, Scotland and Wales

A useful source of support offering training and provide knowledge workshops, set policies and offer guidance to enhance sector performance.

The Association of Disabled Professionals

The ADP provides free confidential info and advice, so that disabled people, employers, and advisors can make informed decisions about impairment-related work issues.

Trade and Invest Wales

A team of experienced advisers providing business support, advice, networking opportunities and more.

NAS - National Apprenticeship Service

NAS supports the delivery of apprenticeships and traineeships in England.

University of the Highlands and Islands

Support available to businesses from the University of the Highlands and Islands.

Belfast Metropolitan College

Belfast Metropolitan College is one of the leading providers of training and education throughout Northern Ireland. 

British Damage Management Association

The British Damage Management Association is the certifying body for damage management professionals, particularly those who are involved in the recovery and restoration of damaged properties.

Learning Curve Group

Learning Curve has available a wealth of courses to support employers, learners and education providers.

Connected Northern Ireland

The knowledge connection for businesses in Northern Ireland.

Vibrant Shropshire

A programme for businesses to support cultural growth in Shropshire

Teesside University - Business

A wide range of services for people starting or growing a business.

Skills for Growth

Help for businesses to prepare for taking on staff, with opportunities to recruit an apprentice, trainee or intern.

Newham Micro-enterprise Project

The Newham Micro-enterprise Project helps to develop support services within the health and social care market in Newham.

Advanced Learner Loan (19 years +)

An Advanced Learner Loan can help with the costs of a college or training course.

Advancing Black Pathways – JP Morgan Chase & Co.

The initiative offers Black entrepreneurs support in growing their businesses through access to business education and coaching.

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

10,000 Women is a free to access online business education programme available to women around the world.

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - International Market Guides

Guides to exporting in specific countries.

Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University offer support and guidance to businesses

National Association of Funeral Directors - (NAFD)

The National Association of Funeral Directors represents member funeral homes throughout the UK.

Kendal College

Kendal College offers businesses training courses, work placements and also offers support with apprenticeships.

Graduate Entrepreneurs - Support Options

For graduates who are considering self-employment as a career option there are several areas of specialist support.

Working Skills for Adults 2 - Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

A wide range of courses are available to improve your skills and enhance your career opportunities.

Business Rates and Rate Relief

Information on types of Business Rates and Rate Relief available.

Clackmannanshire Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

Sports Scotland - Sports Facilities Fund (SFF)

Grants for projects that will encourage and maximise sports participation in local communities.

Ffilm Cymru Wales

Ffilm Cymru Wales is the development agency for Welsh film industry.

RISE Hastings

Programme businesses and individuals who are based in the town can receive help to start and grow their business from a team of locally based experts.

Hospitality and Tourism Skills (HATS) Network

Addressing talent attraction and retention in hospitality and tourism through collaboration in Northern Ireland.

Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce

Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce offers growth support to established Ayrshire-based businesses.

OpenLearn

Free business-related courses offered by the Open University.

Disability Rights UK

Disability Rights UK is the UK's leading organisation led by, run by and working for Disabled people.

Wolfston Foundation - Funding for Places

Grant funding for registered charities and local authorities.

The Business Clinic (Northumbria University)

Free consultancy advice for your business through Northumbria University.

Youth Employment UK

Youth Employment UK is an independent, not for profit social enterprise founded in 2012 to tackle youth unemployment.

Redundancy Action Scheme - ReAct

The ReACT scheme offers grant funding to employers looking to employ staff who have recently been made redundant.

Virtual College UK

Virtual College UK have a catalogue of accredited and certified online training courses.

Free Legal Support for Social Enterprises

Online Resources

A range of support for businesses from ACAS.

Skills Development - Invest NI

The skills development program will help you improve your skills so your company grows. It offers financial support for training activities to Invest NI customers.

Swindon & Wiltshire Growth Hub Skills Support

Tailored training solutions for your business with access to online events.

Young Enterprise

A range of programmes and initiative are available for young people across the UK.

Supply Chain Sustainability School

Free network supporting people to work within the built environment sector.

East Devon Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Support Service

Free training for social enterprises in East Devon.

Portsmouth City Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

Airedale Enterprise Services (AES)

Airedale Enterprise Services (AES) offer a variety of services that help businesses in the Yorkshire, Humber and East Lancashire regions.

Energy Technology Partnership

Energy Technology Partnership (ETP) is the Scottish academic research pool in energy.

Incentive payments for hiring a new apprentice

Information for employers on incentive payments for hiring apprentices.

UK Space Agency

The UK Space Agency inspires and leads the UK in space to benefit our planet and its people.

Set up a Charity - 6 things to consider

Some initial steps when you are looking to set up a Charity.

British International Investment - The UK's Development Finance Institution (DFI)

Information about British International Investment, which supports companies that help to develop and emerging countries grow.

ACAS newsletter

Subscribe to receive free email updates from ACAS

Horsham District Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

Ready...Set...Grow Intensive Workshops

Ambition Tees - East Durham College

Free digital learning courses for business owners and employees.

National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting - (NICEIC)

The National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting regulates the training and work of electrical enterprises throughout the UK.

Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce

A business membership organisation supporting Dundee and Angus.

BVCA - British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association

An industry body for the private equity and venture capital industry in the UK.

National Careers Service - Skills Toolkit

The National Careers Service has created a finder tool to help you source free skills training.

Chesterfield Innovation Support Project

Chesterfield Innovation Support aims to increase the level of support available to businesses in the Chesterfield area.

Apprenticeship Levy

Information for employers relating to the Apprenticeship Levy.

Skills Bootcamps

Free courses for individuals across a range of skills.

Durham Digital Workforce - East Durham College

Provides a variety of free digital learning courses for businesses owners and employees, including digital skills awareness, social media, accountancy, e-mail, and Microsoft Office.

Intellectual Property Office Guidance and Tools

Online resources provided by the Intellectual Property Office

Green Solutions - Staffordshire County Council

Is your business looking for support on how to reduce your costs and become greener?

Essex Working Well

Support for employers in Essex with free health and wellbeing support.