Virtual College by Netex

Virtual College by Netex: online training for business

Virtual College by Netex is a British digital training provider specialising in e-learning for the workplace. Its catalogue brings together over 300 certified and accredited courses, designed to help organisations comply with current legislation and develop their teams' capabilities. The company is part of the Netex Learning group.

Course catalogue and training areas

The training offering covers areas such as food safety, safeguarding, regulatory compliance, health and safety, personal development, leadership and management. Featured courses include Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene for Catering, Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene for Supervisors, Safeguarding Children Level 3, a food allergy awareness and Level 2 food hygiene training package, Level 2 Safeguarding Children and a course on how to carry out portable appliance testing. The courses are CPD certified and, in several cases, RoSPA assured.

The catalogue is organised into categories such as business compliance, charities and not-for-profit organisations, education, food hygiene, healthcare, health and safety, leadership and management, personal and professional development, safeguarding, social housing and social care. The company also offers free courses.

Regulatory updates and safeguarding courses

The safeguarding courses have been updated to incorporate the changes introduced by KCSIE and WTSC 2026 legislation. The company states that its CPD approved courses have been revised to reflect these changes. The catalogue shows prices starting at £10, with volume discounts of up to 40%.

Team training and compliance management

For organisations that need ongoing training programmes and compliance management, Virtual College by Netex offers training subscriptions with full library access, compliance tracking, remote and multi-location learning, flexible training packages, rapid deployment, simplified learning management and dedicated account management. The platform allows courses to be purchased online and accessed immediately through a learning management system.

History and background

Founded in 1995 by Rod Knox and Bob Gomersall, Virtual College began with CD-ROM courses and evolved into e-learning solutions. The company later joined the Netex Learning group. Throughout its history it has prioritised the learner experience and innovation in digital training.

Methodology and certification

The content is developed with subject matter experts and aligned with UK legislation. The company combines online and audio learning formats, with bitesize content and instant certification upon completion. Its team describes itself as specialists in learning theory, compliance content and technology.

Customers and ratings

The company states that it works with over 100,000 diverse customers and that 95% of its customers would recommend it. On Trustpilot it holds a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 16,470 reviews. The comments highlight the website's ease of use, the clarity of the content and its usefulness for managing training for multiple users.