Learning Curve Group

Learning Curve Group: government-funded training in the UK

Learning Curve Group (LCG) is a UK-based training provider that channels government education funding to the people who need it. Its activity is built around flexible online courses, apprenticeships, employability programmes and technology and resource solutions for other education institutions.

Free online courses and government funding

The organisation offers accredited online courses that can be studied at no cost when funded by the government. The catalogue is organised by level (1 to 5) and by study type: online, in person, apprenticeship, Skills Bootcamps, academies and employability programmes. It also includes access to higher education.

Subject areas and sectors served

The offer covers a broad range of sectors, including:

• Business and Management
• Construction and Engineering
• Education and Childcare
• Hair and Beauty
• Health and Social Care
• Hospitality
• Housing and Property
• IT and Digital
• Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Transport and Logistics
• Uniformed Services

Apprenticeships and training for employers

LCG runs apprenticeship programmes in areas such as business, construction, data, digital and IT, health and social care, housing and property, transport and logistics, and hair and beauty. For employers it offers staff training, support with apprentice recruitment, Skills Bootcamps and SWAP programmes. Among the companies that have used its services are Cooplands, FedEx and Anchor Housing.

Solutions for education providers and training providers

The company markets products and services aimed at colleges and higher education providers, such as learning resources, the Adult Skills Fund, pre-employment training, free courses for jobs, bitesize online resources, apprenticeship resources, maths and English resources, Advanced Learner Loan qualifications and access to higher education resources. It also offers edTech solutions: eassessorpro, careerspro, safeguardingapp and destinationspro, as well as curriculum design, technical excellence, capacity building and a full delivery service.

Employability programmes and schools

LCG develops employability programmes in various regions of the UK, including Greater London, North East, South Yorkshire, Tees Valley and West Midlands. It also has a dedicated line for schools (LCG Schools) that includes edTech solutions and an enrichment suite.

Additional areas

The organisation also mentions areas of activity such as justice, community venues and the Valuing our Veterans programme. It has a help and support centre for online courses, apprenticeship FAQs, academies, classroom courses and information for parents.

Recognition and ratings

The site features 5 out of 5 ratings from learners, employers and providers. Among the testimonials are those of Kevin Bowerman (Level 3 Special Educational Needs), Melissa Cavanagh (Level 2 Cyber Security), Amanda Wild (Level 3 Leadership and Management), Lisa Mugridge (Cooplands), Teresa Fulleylove (FedEx), Dorothy Alexander (Anchor Housing), James Scott (Stockport College), Jane Roberts (Bridgwater and Taunton College) and David Gallagher (NCFE).

News and partnerships

News published in September 2026 includes National Inclusion Week 2026, a collaboration with The CPD Group, the MindsetAI project and an opinion piece on defence skills as a national priority. The company states that it works in collaboration with other organisations in the sector.