Learner information

Our online courses are fun and involve interactive learning. They may include quizzes, case studies, videos and other free resources.

• You will need access to the internet via a laptop, desktop PC or tablet.
• Most of our online courses are flexible, meaning you can log on and complete your learning when it suits you.
• Most of our flexible online courses take less than 10 hours to complete.
• Most courses are non-accredited and have no pre-entry requirements.

A member of our team will welcome you onto your course. They will provide your username, password, and instructions to access your learning. Your tutor may set personalised targets and ask you to complete learning tasks and homework activities. Throughout the course, your tutor will provide regular feedback about your progress. 

Live streamed learning is a fun and interactive way of working towards your personal learning goals. You will attend an online virtual classroom with set day and time each week. You need access to a PC, tablet or laptop and the internet.

One of our dedicated tutors will run the session. During the lesson, you will work with other learners and your tutor to achieve your goals. Your tutor will provide regular feedback to ensure you complete the course.

How to access google classroom

• Accessing google classroom - (youtube video)
• Problems with accessing google classroom? (youtube video)

You will also get further guidance in your course welcome pack.

Our face-to-face courses allow you to meet and work with fellow learners. You will work towards your personal learning goals. You will need to be able to attend every session.

In our face-to-face courses you will take part in a variety of activities. You will work alone, in pairs or in a group. There will be a range of ways to learn such as activities, watching videos or using a computer which will help you meet the course aims.

You will attend one of our venues within Cambridgeshire, at a set time and day(s). One of our qualified tutors will run the course. They will set activities and learning and provide feedback on your progress.

Most qualifications have a difficulty level. The higher the level, the more difficult the qualification is. There are 8 Levels in England supported by 3 Entry levels. Cambridgeshire Skills offers a range of qualifications from entry level to Level 3.

Level 3 - Learning at this level is equivalent to learning at A level. They will prepare you for progression to Level 4 if appropriate.

Level 2 - Learning at this level is equivalent to learning at GCSE grade A-C.
(Or grade 4 and above for reformed GCSEs).

Levels 1 - Learning at this level is equivalent to learning at GCSE grades D-G.
(Or grades 3-1 for reformed GCSEs).

Beginners - Learning at this level involves building basic knowledge and skills in the subject offered, preparing for progression to Level 1 if appropriate.

Introduction - These courses will give you a basic understanding of your chosen subject.