Kingston Open College

Kingston Open College: online training with Ofqual-regulated qualifications

Kingston Open College is a UK-based e-learning platform that offers regulated and endorsed courses focused on professional development and employability. Its catalogue is organised around Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) qualifications and programmes endorsed by recognised awarding bodies, according to the organisation itself.

Subject areas and catalogue

The academic offering covers disciplines such as personal development, employability, management and business, corporate training, counselling, law, health and social care, health and safety, fitness, therapy, psychology, social work, education and training, languages, paralegal, information technology, software, WordPress, media and art, photography and design. The platform groups courses into categories such as business, IT and software, design, languages, marketing, regulated courses, employability and personal development.

Featured courses on the site include a ChatGPT masterclass, a commercial management course, a diploma in criminal law and police, an affiliate marketing course and a nursing assistant diploma. The catalogue also includes specific modules for teachers and classroom assistants, such as those dedicated to special educational needs (SEN).

Delivery mode and learning resources

Training is presented as flexible and supported by tutoring. The company reports a 95% satisfaction rate and a 90% certification rate, as well as more than 1,800 courses created by industry experts and tutor support available 24/7. Courses include study modules, dedicated tutor assistance and customer support.

Subscription plans and certificates

The site shows three access plans: a basic monthly plan, a standard six-month plan and a premium annual plan. All include access to the collection of CPD and QLS endorsed courses, 24/7 customer support and CPD electronic certificates, with a different number of paper certificates depending on the plan. The prices shown in the catalogue are £49.99 per month, £99.99 every six months and £249.99 per year, respectively.

Training for teams

Kingston Open College offers corporate training solutions, with customised plans, a dedicated account manager, priority support and technical assistance that includes integration with learning management systems (LMS) and bespoke features. The company collects enquiries about the number of employees to be trained and areas of interest.

Editorial resources and additional services

The platform maintains a blog with articles on educational and professional topics, such as the role of support assistants in special educational needs or the teaching assistant career in the United Kingdom. In addition, students can access discounts through TOTUM Pro, with benefits on food, technology and travel, official identification and giveaways.