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<p>A range of online provision leading to qualifications is available to learners.</p><p>The
adult education budget (AEB) fully funds or co-funds skills provision for eligible
adults aged 19 and above from pre-entry to level 3, to support them to gain the skills
they need for work, an apprenticeship, or further learning. Providers decide upon
the mode of delivery for AEB-funded courses to best meet learners’ needs. This can
include online delivery.</p><p>The free courses for jobs offer gives eligible adults
the chance to access high-value level 3 qualifications for free. This offer includes
qualifications available to study online. Learners can contact their local college
or provider for further information about online delivery.</p><p>Skills Bootcamps
are free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build
up sector-specific skills, with an offer of a job interview with an employer on completion.
Many Skills Bootcamps are delivered online.</p><p>The department launched the Skills
Toolkit in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is an online platform providing free
digital and numeracy courses to help individuals build the skills that are most sought
after by employers, and it can help individuals progress in work and boost their job
prospects.</p>
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