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Online Care Training Courses for Beginner Care Assistants
New to care? Our beginner-friendly courses guide you through the core skills and knowledge you need to start your career with confidence. No prior experience required — just a willingness to learn and help others.
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Why choose our beginner care courses?
If you’re exploring a new career path, our training gives you the foundation you need to work in adult social care with confidence and credibility.
What care assistants will learn:
Our online training courses for beginner care assistants cover a wide range of skills and techniques crucial to providing exceptional care, including but not limited to:
• Introduction to Care Work
• The Role of a Care Assistant
• Person-Centred Care & Support
• Basic Communication and Empathy Skills
• Health & Safety Essentials
* Each module is designed to be practical, accessible, and aligned with the latest UK care standards.
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Who are our beginner care assistant online courses are for?
Our beginner online care courses and perfect for care assistants at the start of their care career. If you have a passion for helping others, we have accredited courses for you that are easy-to follow and intuitive with certificates upon completion.
Those leaving school or looking to change career
Our online care courses for beginner care assistants are ideal for those leaving school or starting a new career path. These flexible, entry-level courses teach the essential skills needed to begin working in the care sector with confidence and recognised certification.
Current support workers looking to upskill or get certified
Support workers wanting to expand their skills can benefit from our online care courses for beginner care assistants. Learn new techniques, meet compliance standards, and gain the qualifications needed to progress within the care industry.
Individuals with a passion for helping others
If you’re naturally compassionate and want to make a difference, our online care courses for beginner care assistants offer the perfect first step. Gain the knowledge, confidence, and certification to start a rewarding career in the care profession.
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No Experience Needed!
Our platform is intuitive and easy to follow. You’ll be guided step-by-step and receive feedback after each module.
- Earn a Recognised Certificate
All beginner courses are accredited and come with a downloadable certificate upon completion.
* Once completed, you’ll receive a digital certificate of achievement you can share with employers.
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The Benefits of Learning With Us
There are so many benefits to learning with us for beginners care assistants. Use our online care training courses to earn intuitively, at your own pace and earn a certificate upon completion.
Learn easily and intuitively at your own pace
Build confidence before entering a new job role
Use your certificate to boost CV's and job applications
Affordable entry into a growing career sector
- TRENDING COURSES
This Month's Top Picks
Our top picks are the online care training courses that are most in-demand right now and are essential to advancing your career in care.
- TOP PICK
Safeguarding Adults at Risk: A Comprehensive Guide
This course provides a comprehensive guide to safeguarding adults at risk. It covers a wide range of topics including the history of legislation, types of abuse, roles and responsibilities in safeguarding, and how to take action when abuse occurs.
The course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to protect vulnerable adults and promote their wellbeing.
* Once completed, you’ll receive a digital certificate of achievement you can share with employers.
- TOP PICK
Infection Control: A Comprehensive Understanding
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of infection control. It covers the basics of infection, how it makes us ill, the different categories of infection and common diseases, how infection grows and spreads, and how it is controlled.
The course is designed for healthcare professionals and anyone interested in learning about infection control.
* Once completed, you’ll receive a digital certificate of achievement you can share with employers.
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All Online Care Training Courses
Explore our huge range of online care training courses. Access our handy LMS, learn at your own pace and receive a certificate upon course completion to show to employers
Safeguarding Adults At Risk: A Comprehensive Guide
E-Learning
This course provides a comprehensive guide to safeguarding adults at risk. It covers a wide range of topics including the history of legislation, types of abuse, roles and responsibilities in safeguarding, and how to take action when abuse occurs. The course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to protect vulnerable adults and promote their wellbeing.
Person-centred Care Planning
E-Learning
This course provides an in-depth exploration of person-centred care planning (PCP). It delves into the history, values, and practical application of this approach, while also addressing potential barriers and risks. You’ll learn about key methods, tools, and relevant legislation, and gain insights from prominent figures in PCP research. This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to implement effective, person-centred care plans.
Nutrition in Care Setting
E-Learning
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the role of nutrition in care settings. It covers a range of topics, from the importance of food and nutrition throughout our lives, to the policies and legislation that govern food and nutrition in care settings. The course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to ensure the nutritional needs of those in your care are met.
Mental Health Awareness
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One in four people will experience a mental health problem in their lifetime and as we become older and frailer, we may experience many issues as a result. This course will primarily look at the mental health conditions that may affect people because of their advancing years.You will learn about different types of mental health illnesses, strategies and treatments to help care for people, especially the elderly, with mental health issues, learn about support networks and existing resources available.
Mental Capacity: A Comprehensive Guide
E-Learning, Favourite Online Courses
This course provides a thorough understanding of mental capacity, its legal aspects, and its impact on individuals and care providers. It covers a wide range of topics from the basics of mental capacity, legal frameworks, assessment methods, to the role of advocacy services and effective communication. The course aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to promote independent decision making, person-centred care, and safeguarding of vulnerable individuals.
Medication: A Comprehensive Guide
E-Learning
This course provides an in-depth understanding of medication, from its development and regulation to its prescription, dispensing, and administration. It also covers the roles and responsibilities of carers, safe handling of medication, and the disposal of medication and sharps. The course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to handle medication safely and effectively in a care setting.
Mastering Equality and Inclusion
E-Learning
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of equality and inclusion, exploring their historical context, the role of human rights, and the impact of key legislation. You will gain a deep understanding of the Equality Act 2010, the Employment Law Act 2000, and other relevant legislation, equipping you with the knowledge to promote and uphold these principles in your personal and professional life.
Managing Aggression: A Comprehensive Guide
E-Learning
This course provides an in-depth understanding of aggression, its forms, causes, and management techniques. It equips learners with practical skills to handle aggression effectively, with a focus on care provision. The course also covers relevant legislation and guidance, emphasising the importance of record keeping.
Infection Control
E-Learning
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of infection control. It covers the basics of infection, how it makes us ill, the different categories of infection and common diseases, how infection grows and spreads, and how it is controlled. The course is designed for healthcare professionals and anyone interested in learning about infection control.
Health and Safety at Work
E-Learning
The Care Industry is not immune to hazards and workers in this industry are subject to injury through improper handling of manual loads, exposure to toxic substances, fire and maybe even psychological hazards such as stress, to name but a few.This course provides a comprehensive overview of health and safety in the workplace. It covers everything from understanding what health and safety is, identifying hazards and risks, to the enforcement of health and safety regulations. By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of your responsibilities and how to maintain a safe working environment.
End of Life Care and Bereavement
E-Learning, Favourite Online Courses
It is a sad fact of life that death will come to us all. The best we can do is to make the experience as pleasant and painless as possible. Carers, particularly those of the elderly, are in a unique position as they are exposed to this more than most and it is with this experience and understanding that they can help others going through a loss. They can prepare people for what is to come, help to preserve the dignity of those at the end of their life and assist in making sure minor worries are resolved during this unhappy time.This course is aimed at people in the caring profession who may need to look after someone who is coming to the end of their life or has recently passed, as well as their families. It is in two parts and aims to provide knowledge about the end of life process and give an understanding about the process and feelings following a death.
Dementia Care: A Person-Centred Approach
E-Learning, Favourite Online Courses
This course is designed for care workers and social care workers who aim to improve the quality of life for individuals with dementia in a care home environment. The course covers the causes and symptoms of dementia, person-centred care principles, communication strategies, and legal guidelines for dementia care.
Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Managing Diabetes
E-Learning
This comprehensive course provides an in-depth understanding of diabetes. It covers everything from the basics of what diabetes is, to its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. You’ll also learn about caring for people with diabetes, managing blood sugar levels, the potential complications of the disease, and much more. By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid foundation of knowledge about diabetes and be better equipped to manage it effectively.
Comprehensive guide to Fire Safety
E-Learning
This course provides a comprehensive guide to fire safety. It is designed to help you understand the risks associated with fire and the practical steps you can take to reduce those risks.You will learn about the different types of fire safety equipment, the role of fire safety personnel, and the legal obligations for fire safety. The course is suitable for anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of fire safety, whether for personal or professional reasons.
- Your questions - answered
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a qualification to start any of these online courses?
No, it’s open to all skill levels — including complete beginners.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes — you’ll receive a certificate instantly.
Can I use the certification for a job application?
Absolutely — employers value certification, especially for entry-level roles.
What if I already work in the care industry?
If you’re already experienced in care, but you’re looking to upskill or gain more qualifications, see our higher-level care courses
Do you offer bespoke group training specific to care home staff?
For information regarding bespoke online training for care home staff, click here
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