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Health and social care workforce development

UK-standard training for the people who deliver care

Certificate courses, Diploma pathways, specialist modules and in-person coaching — delivered through one learning platform for practitioners and care operators, in the UK and internationally.

Accreditation status, including applications in progress, is published openly on our accreditation page.

Why the institute exists

Care quality follows workforce capability

To be the international workforce development institute for the health and social care sector — combining UK-standard curriculum quality with internationally accessible delivery so that every practitioner and every operator, wherever they are, can access the credentialing that supports excellent care.

Written to UK standards

Every module is grounded in current legislation and regulator expectations, from the Care Act 2014 to the CQC single assessment framework.

Certificates that evidence CPD

Complete a course and receive a verifiable certificate with declared CPD hours you can present at supervision, appraisal or inspection.

Built for individuals and operators

Learn at your own pace as a practitioner, or assign and evidence training across an entire workforce from one console.

Online and in person

Self-paced study for knowledge, tutor support for diplomas, and face-to-face delivery where practical competency has to be observed.

Programme areas

Six routes through the institute

Whether you are completing statutory training, working toward a Diploma, or leading a regulated service, there is a defined pathway.

Mandatory Care Training

The statutory and mandatory training every care worker needs to evidence, refreshed to current UK guidance.

Diploma Pathways

RQF Level 2, 3 and 5 Diplomas with tutor support, portfolio building and assessor guidance.

Specialist Sector Modules

Dementia, end of life, learning disability and autism, mental capacity and other specialist practice areas.

Leadership and Management

Pathways for team leaders, deputies and Registered Managers moving into accountable roles.

In-Person Coaching

PMVA, practical skills, leadership bootcamps and Registered Manager residentials delivered face to face.

Operator Workforce Console

Assign, track and evidence workforce-wide training with inspection-ready compliance reporting.

Featured courses

Start with the training most services need first

Enrol immediately and study at your own pace. Progress saves automatically and a certificate is issued on completion.

Mandatory Care Training

Care Certificate: All 15 Standards

The full Care Certificate induction covering all fifteen standards, written for new starters in UK health and social care.

Duration
18 guided hours · Online self-paced · Entry level
Accreditation
CPD Certification Service
£149View course

Mandatory Care Training

Safeguarding Adults Level 2

Recognising, responding to and reporting abuse and neglect under the Care Act 2014.

Duration
4 guided hours · Online self-paced · Level 2
Accreditation
CPD Certification Service
£49View course

Mandatory Care Training

Safe Administration of Medication

Safe handling, administration, recording and error management for medicines in care settings.

Duration
8 guided hours · Online with tutor support · Level 3
Accreditation
CPD Certification Service
£89View course

Specialist Sector Modules

Dementia Care Essentials

Person-centred dementia practice from diagnosis through to advanced care needs.

Duration
8 guided hours · Online self-paced · Level 3
Accreditation
CPD Certification Service
£99View course

Mandatory Care Training

Moving and Handling of People

Safe moving and handling theory including risk assessment, equipment and spinal mechanics.

Duration
5 guided hours · Online self-paced · Level 2
Accreditation
CPD Certification Service
£59View course

For care operators

Evidence your whole workforce from one console

Assign training by role, track completion across locations, and export an inspection-ready evidence pack. Built for single services, groups and national providers.

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