Five minutes to access a course and less than ten minutes to register as a course provider.

Start using the resource: Learning Directory

What is the Learning Directory?
It's a free-to-all, government-funded national database of learning opportunities. The Learning Directory holds information on most kinds of learning from short, community-based activities through to degrees and distance learning.

How do I access the Learning Directory?
Visit http://www.learndirect-advice.co.uk/findacourse/ to start searching for a course.

How do I register as a course provider?
Visit http://www.learningdirectory.co.uk/coursemanager to register a course.

Who is the Learning Directory for?
It's for anyone interested in learning. We work with course providers to ensure the Learning Directory is accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date. So whether you're an adviser, an employer or a learner, you've got the information you need to choose the right course.

What are the key benefits?
The Learning Directory is:

• easy to use - simply enter a postcode and a keyword (such as plumbing) to find a course
• accessible - it’s free and available online
• suitable for all - course searches can be tailored to meet your needs.

For course providers, the Learning Directory offers:

• Course Manager - an easy to use, free service that allows you to edit and manage your course information online
• a simple registration process  - makes it quick to access and start searching
• free promotion of your courses - the Learning Directory is accessed by over 90 national and regional partner websites so courses get noticed by more people in more places.

If you're a learning provider, you can find all the information you need to list your courses in the Learning Directory by visiting our Learning Providers area. 

Download the Learning Directory fact sheet (PDF).

Accessibility:
The Learning Directory is accessible using screen reader software (such as JAWS).

Some documents require Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0, which you can download for free.