All Short Courses are free (government funded) to people age 19+ year who live within the Greater London Area (GLA) and in Non-Devolved areas of England. Eligibility criteria applies.

Some regional authorities in England are classed as Devolved areas. These are Mayoral Combined Authorities (MCAs) and they include Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, North of Tyne, South Yorkshire, Tees Valley, West Midlands, West of England and West Yorkshire.

If you reside in one of these areas, you will be unable to access the free courses advertised on this website, but you may be able to access funded training directly from your regional authority.

All other authorities are classed as Non-Devolved area and you will be able to access these free courses if you meet the eligibility criteria. If you reside within the Greater London Authority (GLA) you will be able to access these courses, subject to eligibility.

Click here to learn more about Non-Devolved areas

Yes all the short courses are certified qualifications through TQUK and NCFE.

All our short courses are delivered remotely online.
You can study at home flexibly at a time to suit you.
You must meet the eligilbility criteria to access the free courses.

Yes, employers recognise these level 2 and level 3 qualifications.

Yes, but please bear in mind that LMP Education only has the funding within specific areas of England (Greater London Area and in Non-Devolved areas of England). 

Gaining qualifications is a great way to enhance your skillset and improve your knowledge.  This can be beneficial to both your personal life and career.  Some short courses also have guaranteed job interviews after the course has been completed.

The Adult Skills Fund (ASF) has replaced the Adult Education Budget (AEB). The purpose of ASF is to support adult learners (19+) to gain skills which will lead to meaningful, sustained, and relevant employment, or enable career progression.

Eligibility criteria for the free short courses include being aged 19 or older as of August 31, 2024, not already holding the qualification being delivered, and not already owning a higher qualification in the same subject. You must also live in a Non-Devolved area or in the Greater London Area.