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The COVID-19 pandemic has meant most work, learning and wellbeing support has moved online. With many Londoners looking for work, furloughed or simply motivated to gain new skills, we have collated a set of resources that will help users to access courses, careers guidance and health and wellbeing support.

The resources featured below are mostly from independent learning providers, course directories and community organisations; they are not funded through the Mayor’s Adult Education Budget (AEB) and are not under the GLA’s control, though they may be a useful resource. Where learners are eligible for AEB funding to take courses, this is highlighted in the description box.  

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  • Employment rights support

    Description
    The GLA regularly updates information on workers’ employment rights in the UK and how these have been affected by the coronavirus.

    If you have had to take time off work, your hours have been reduced or you’ve lost your job, you may be entitled to rights at work or other support that can help you through this.

    Information is also provide in ten other languages.
    Cost
    Free
    Study time
    One-off resource
    Organisation
    Greater London Authority
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  • Findcourses.co.uk

    Description
    Findcourses.co.uk connects users to over 2000 training providers and courses, including vocational courses, apprenticeships, CPD training and courses to develop skills and hobbies, with many delivered online.
    Cost
    Free and costed
    Study time
    Long courses
    Mixed
    Short courses
    Organisation
    Findcourses.co.uk
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  • FutureLearn

    Description
    FutureLearn offers hundreds of learning opportunities online. Users can take up short courses, microcredentials, programmes and online degrees across a wide variety of subject areas.
    Cost
    Free and costed
    Study time
    Long courses
    Mixed
    Short courses
    Organisation
    Future Learn
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  • Good Work' Kickstart Guide

    Description
    The government’s Kickstart scheme is helping employers create job placements for young people at risk of long term unemployment.

    This guide by London Councils, boroughs and the Greater London Authority has been produced to support employers to use the scheme to create high-quality placements aligned with the Mayor’s Good Work Standard. It also shows Londoners what to expect from a good quality Kickstart experience.
    Cost
    Free
    Study time
    One-off resource
    Organisation
    London Councils
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  • Keep London Learning

    Description
    Keep London Learning is a site collating online adult community learning courses across London. It started in response to the Covid-19 crisis. Courses support learners to find employment opportunities, connect with their communities, keep well and develop essential skills.
    Cost
    Free and costed
    Study time
    Long courses
    Mixed
    Short courses
    Organisation
    Keep London Learning
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  • Learn My Way

    Description
    Learn My Way is a platform run by the Good Things Foundation providing free online courses for beginners in digital skills. Users can expect to learn how to get online and be safe as well as use the internet to access public services, health information and find a job.
    Cost
    Free
    Study time
    Mixed
    One-off resource
    Short courses
    Organisation
    Good Things Foundation
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  • London Growth Hub

    Description
    The London Growth Hub provides an online platform for London’s entrepreneurs, small and medium sized business to access tools to start-up, sustain and grow.

    Businesses can use the Growth Hub’s resources to unlock finance, access workspace and business mentoring.
    Cost
    Free and costed
    Study time
    One-off resource
    Organisation
    Greater London Authority
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  • Make it Click

    Description
    Make it Click is a collection of online learning resources and courses to support users to develop their digital skills. It is run by the Good Things Foundation.
    Cost
    Free
    Study time
    Mixed
    One-off resource
    Short courses
    Organisation
    Good Things Foundation
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  • Mental wellbeing support

    Description
    The GLA has compiled a set of online tools and resources for Londoners struggling with their mental health during the coronavirus crisis. Worries about job security and finances during this time are common. As such, the GLA has provided tips and advice for Londoners to keep themselves mentally well.
    Cost
    Free
    Study time
    One-off resource
    Organisation
    Greater London Authority
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  • National Careers Service

    Description
    The National Careers Service provides resources and advice to help users make career decisions and understand and develop their skills, including how to write a CV and cover letter.
    Cost
    Free
    Study time
    One-off resource
    Organisation
    National Careers Service
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