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Join us at WorldSkills London 2011
We're inviting you to come and take part in the world's largest skills event - the WorldSkills London 2011! The event is the "Skills Olympics" of the world, and it's your chance to try something new and have some fun.
Inspire others with your story
Have you done a course with learndirect? Have you got a story to tell? We're on the hunt for learndirect learners who can inspire others. As thousands of people are on the hunt for jobs we want to show how getting a qualification and topping up your skills can really help. We need you!
Top tips for school leavers
If you've just come out of school or college and need to boost your skills to get the job you want, look no further than learndirect. We offer online courses in maths, English, IT and more. These can lead to nationally recognised qualifications and your learning's flexible, so you can learn wherever and whenever you have access to the internet.
Cash Crescent app for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad
Do you struggle to manage your money? We could all do with a little help to make our money go further. This app will give you a better understanding of how to manage your finances day to day.
Money MOT app for iPhone and iPod Touch
Need help to make your money go further? The Money MOT app for iPhone and iPod Touch is packed with practical tips and advice to help you get more from your money.
Money MOT app for iPad
Need help to make your money go further? The Money MOT app for iPad is packed with practical tips and advice to help you get more from your money.
Top tips for learning at home
We asked our previous learners, Shazia, Stephanie and Sam, for their tips on learning from home.
Staying safe at work
Keeping up to date with the latest employment and health and safety legislation can be challenging It's important to stay safe and protected at work, by making sure all staff know how to comply with laws connected to their jobs.
How inflation and the Bank of England’s interest rates affect your household budget
Inflation rose to 4.5% in April. This might sound unrelated to you, but inflation increases can affect the amount of spare cash you've got each week. We've put together a quick guide to help you see what might change for you.
Go ON – Spring Online this May!
Spring Online week starts on Monday May 16th and ends on Friday May 20th with Digital Unite’s annual Silver Surfers’ Day, now in its 10th year. The campaign aims to get older people using computers and the internet. It’s a great way to help someone who hasn’t been online before realise how the internet could improve their lives.
Learn an adventurous or exotic language
We’ve recently added more than 100 language courses to our online catalogue which you can buy now and start learning straight away. These beginners courses will soon have you picking up essential words and phrases in no time.
Expand your horizons with our new language courses
Have you always wanted to learn a language, but just never got around to it? Do you feel that there’s no need to learn one because the rest of the world speaks English? Then you might be surprised to learn that 75% of the world speaks no English at all!
Budget for the summer holidays
Keeping the kids entertained over the summer holidays can soon burn a hole in your wallet – especially if you’re planning on visiting theme parks or going on trips around the country.
Learn French Online
Whether you’re going on holiday to France, planning on moving over there or you’d just like to try your hand at learning a new language, we have the perfect course for you.
Adult Learners' Week
This week is the 20th annual Adult Learners’ Week - the perfect time for you or someone you know to learn something new! At learndirect, we’ve got a wide range of courses and qualifications to help you improve your skills and broaden your horizons.
Engage with Sage accounting software
Over 14,000 accountants in the UK use Sage software, making it easier for businesses to share information. Sage is the leading provider of customer PAYE data to Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
WorldSkills London 2011
At learndirect, we know how important it is to try something new and improve your skills. That’s why we’re supporting WorldSkills London 2011, which encourages people around the country to "Have a Go" and try something new.
Plan your own wedding without the princely sum
If you're planning your own wedding, but don't want it to cost the earth, we've got some great tips for you. From where to have you wedding through to where to go for your honeymoon, we'll help you save money and enjoy your big day.
Why get a certificate in basic food safety and hygiene?
If your job or business involves working with food, you might want to know that there’s no legal requirement for people handling food at work to have a ‘certificate’, but there is a legal requirement for them to be ‘appropriately trained’. An environmental health inspector may require you to demonstrate this, so a ‘properly’ endorsed certificate from a Level 2 course will give you peace of mind. With our Food Safety course, you’ll learn all about relevant topics like hygiene, bacteria, food poisoning and contamination, ensuring that you’re properly trained.
Mother's Day
This Mother’s Day, we want to show our appreciation for all the mums out there who’ve managed to improve their skills and turn their lives around by learning with learndirect.