Mandatory Care Training Courses Online

Stay fully compliant with UK care standards through our online mandatory training courses. Each module is designed to meet CQC and Skills for Care requirements, ensuring you and your team maintain the highest professional standards in health and social care.

Why mandatory training courses matter

Mandatory care training ensures every member of your team can deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care. Our courses help you meet regulatory requirements and protect both staff and service users.

The mandatory care courses we cover:

We have care training courses that cover all of the mandatory topics you need to get employed, accredited and succeed in your care career:

• Person-Centred Dementia Care
• Health & Safety in Care Settings
• Infection Prevention & Control
• Fire Safety & First Aid Awareness
• Safeguarding Adults & Children
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

* Each module is designed to be practical, accessible, and aligned with the latest UK care standards.

Who can participate in our online mandatory training courses?

Our mandatory online training courses are necessary for all carers at every stage of their career. From live-in carers to domiciliary carers and residential care home carers.

New and existing carers needing compliance training

Our online mandatory care training courses help both new and experienced carers meet essential UK care standards. Learn at your own pace, stay compliant with CQC guidelines, and gain certificates recognised across the health and social care sector.

Care home teams renewing mandatory certifications

Keep your care home team fully compliant with up-to-date, accredited online training. Our mandatory courses make annual refresher training simple — ensuring every staff member maintains their certification and your care home meets inspection requirements.

Employers responsible for staff compliance and audits

Simplify compliance management with online training designed for care employers. Monitor staff progress, download audit-ready reports, and guarantee your organisation meets all statutory and mandatory care training obligations.

Experience Our Intuitive Learning Platform

Our platform is intuitive and easy to follow. You’ll be guided step-by-step and receive feedback after each module.

All Learn Care Excel courses are accredited and come with a downloadable certificate upon completion that you can show to employers and use to enhance your career.

* Once completed, you’ll receive a digital certificate of achievement you can share with employers.

The Benefits of Participating in a Mandatory Course

Fully compliant with UK statutory requirements

Accessible anytime, on any device

Use your certificate to boost CV's and job applications

Audit-ready progress tracking

Our Top Mandatory Courses

Our top picks for mandatory care training courses are the courses that users have enrolled in the most over the recent months. They’re probably a great place for you to start!

Dementia Care: A Person-Centred Approach

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 to help those suffering with dementia and providing you with a dementia accreditation.

* Once completed, you’ll receive a digital certificate of achievement you can share with employers.

Health and Safety in the Workplace and Care Settings

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.

* Once completed, you’ll receive a digital certificate of achievement you can share with employers.

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.

A Comprehensive Guide to Fire Safety in the Workplace

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.

* Once completed, you’ll receive a digital certificate of achievement you can share with employers.

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.

Mastering Equality, Diversion and Inclusion in the Workplace

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.

* Once completed, you’ll receive a digital certificate of achievement you can share with employers.

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.

Yes — you’ll receive a certificate instantly.

Absolutely — employers value certification, especially for entry-level roles.

Yes — all our mandatory training courses are mapped to current CQC and Skills for Care requirements.

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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.

£12.99

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.

£12.99

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.

£12.99

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.

£12.99

Mental Capacity: A Comprehensive Guide

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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.

£12.99

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.

£12.99

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.

£12.99

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.

£12.99

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.

£12.99

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.

£12.99

End of Life Care and Bereavement

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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.

£12.99

Dementia Care: A Person-Centred Approach

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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.

£12.99

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.

£12.99

Comprehensive Guide to Food Safety and Hygiene

E-Learning

£12.99

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.

£12.99