Would you like to continue your education from home, in your own time? Explore our flexible online learning courses at HSDC, available across all three campuses, including Havant, Alton and South Downs.
Online learning courses are a great way to improve your career prospects, learn new skills and achieve a nationally recognised qualification. Our course options allow you to arrange your study time to fit into your routine, all from the comfort of your own home. You’ll have access to a tutor who’ll support and mentor you throughout the duration of your course.
All distance learning courses are fully certified by the awarding bodies and are designed to support your personal and professional development. If you are looking for flexible study options, you may also be interested in our adult learning and part-time courses.
We offer a wide selection of online distance learning courses designed to support your personal and professional development.
FREE Online Level 2 Courses
Enhance your skills and knowledge with our fully funded Level 2 online learning courses. These are a great starting point if you’re looking to gain new qualifications or build confidence in a new subject area.
Level 3 Online Courses with Funding Options
Ready to take your learning to the next level? Our Level 3 distance learning courses are advanced qualifications that may be eligible for funding through an Adult Learner Loan – helping you invest in your future without the upfront cost. Some Level 3 online courses may have eligibility criteria and be fully funded under the Free Courses for Jobs scheme.
We have a wide range of courses to choose from:
Age Requirements for Adult Learning Courses
To enrol on most of our Adult Learning courses, you must be aged 19 or over. However, some specific courses are open to learners aged 18 and over. Please refer to individual course pages for full eligibility details.
You may only apply for one course at a time.
| Question | Answer |
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| How do online courses work at HSDC? | Online courses at HSDC allow you to study from home in your own time. You can arrange your study schedule to fit around your routine and complete your learning remotely. Throughout the course, you will have access to a tutor who provides support and mentoring to help you progress and complete your qualification. |
| Who are online courses suitable for? | Online courses are suitable for people who want to improve their career prospects, learn new skills, or gain a nationally recognised qualification. They are designed for learners who want the flexibility to study from home and fit their learning around other commitments. Most adult learning courses are available to students aged 19 or over, although some courses are open to learners aged 18 and over. |
| What support is available to students taking online courses? | Students studying online courses receive support and mentoring from a tutor throughout the duration of the course. Tutors help guide learners through their studies and support them while completing the qualification. |
| What qualifications can I earn from online courses? | Online courses at HSDC allow you to gain nationally recognised qualifications. Courses are available at Level 2 and Level 3, depending on the subject and programme. Level 2 courses may be fully funded, while some Level 3 courses may be eligible for funding through an Adult Learner Loan or the Free Courses for Jobs scheme. |