History

learndirect was launched in 2000 by Ufi. The government created Ufi two years earlier, in 1998, in response to the New Labour concept of a University for Industry. Ufi was given a remit to use new technology to transform the delivery of learning and skills across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Through learndirect this vision has been realised.

learndirect has become the UK’s leading online learning provider, reaching into local communities, the workplace and people’s homes with flexible, accessible and supported online learning.

Until 2008 Ufi also ran the learndirect Careers Advice service which provided free, impartial information, advice and guidance on courses and careers.

In 2011, the Ufi Charitable Trust (UCT), sold Ufi Ltd and learndirect to private equity house LDC, part of the Lloyds TSB Banking Group.

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