Learning247

Learning247, online training with recognised certifications

Learning247 is an online course platform that offers a catalogue of more than 800 courses, according to its own figures, accessible from a computer, tablet or mobile phone. The company states that it has been providing computer-based training for 22 years and that more than 325,835 people have taken one of its courses. Its offer is aimed both at individuals seeking a new qualification and at companies, colleges, universities and public administrations.

A catalogue organised by professional areas

The training catalogue is grouped into categories covering very different fields:

• Accounting and finance, administration and secretarial, and project management.
• IT certifications and programming, with courses from manufacturers such as Adobe, Cisco, CIW, CompTIA and Microsoft.
• Cyber security, graphic design and web design.
• Health and social care, with more than 200 CPD-accredited courses in the health and social care area.
• Food safety and hygiene, workplace safety and first aid.
• Animal care, beauty, cleaning, horticulture, hospitality and tourism.
• Languages, personal development, sales and marketing, social media and hobbies.

In addition to individual courses, the platform offers multi-course bundles and a general course library, and has a discount programme for bulk orders.

Accreditations and cited organisations

The company notes that many of its courses are endorsed by organisations and lead to recognised certifications. Among the organisations it mentions are AXELOS, CPD Certified, IIRSM, RoSPA, NEBOSH, IOSH, Skills for Care, Laser Awards, OFQUAL, CITB, CompTIA, TQUK, PMI, Mile2, ETA, IATP, IFE and ILM. It also offers mandatory training packages for doctors and for care home and home care staff, presented as aligned with the UKCSTF and Skills for Care frameworks.

Featured offers and catalogue prices

The site shows a selection of weekly offers with discounts on the regular price. Examples that appeared included an ADHD awareness course for £35 (previously £39), an Adobe Creative Cloud bundle for £95 (previously £150), an asbestos awareness course for £9 (previously £15), a complete CompTIA certification bundle for £120 (previously £480) and a Level 3 first aid at work course for £39.95 (previously £49.95). The platform also advertised an XO student card course.

Client profile and reviews

Learning247 states that its clients include individuals, colleges, universities, schools, government offices, small businesses and multinational companies. The site collects testimonials from UK users who highlight the ease of navigation, the modular structure with tests at the end of each module and customer service; one of the reviews is from a doctor who used a cardiopulmonary resuscitation course to meet their annual training requirement.

Location and contact

Phone: 0345 053 7673 · Email: sales@learning247.co.uk