Learners in employment can avail of a wide range of fully funded online courses.

Why do our learners choose eCollege?

Our learners have busy lives and need to fit their learning around their work or life commitments. We offer courses that help you learn new skills to help you progress in your career, change career, or re-enter your career after a break.

We will support you to complete your learning on a flexible basis, with expert tutors to answer your questions and help you keep on track.

Online Courses Available

Project Management

Computer Programming

GRETB IT Specialist Python (Online) – course reference 466020. This online course is focused on teaching learners the fundamental skills and concepts of Python which is one of the world’s most popular and versatile cross-platform programming languages.

Digital Design

GRETB – Visual Design using Adobe Photoshop (Online) – course reference 466142. Adobe Photoshop is the industry-standard image editing software, used worldwide by professional photographers, amateur photographers, and designers who want to perfect their digital images by going beyond what is captured by the camera. This programme aims to take a learner with no prior experience and teach them basic design principles and a strong understanding of Adobe Photoshop.

GRETB – Digital Design and Marketing Essentials (Online) – course reference 466040. This programme has been introduced to meet the needs of modern professionals in a range of sectors and develop a level of skills for those with technology reliant roles. The course provides learners with modules on image editing, digital marketing, web editing and eCommerce. Learners can gain ICDL certification in each of these modules.

GRETB Graphic Design and Illustration Using Illustrator (Online) – course reference 466024. This programme aims to take a learner with no prior experience and teach them basic design principles and a strong understanding of Adobe Illustrator. After earning your certificate, you will have a portfolio that will be an invaluable asset if you plan to seek junior employment opportunities in the fields of graphic design or digital marketing content.

GRETB Certified Digital Marketing Professional – CDMP (Online) – course reference 466029. Becoming a Certified Digital Marketing Professional will provide learners with a solid foundation in the core concepts of digital marketing. The Certified Digital Marketing Professional course from the Digital Marketing Institute (DMI) will provide learners with an introduction to key digital marketing specialists, from social media marketing to email marketing, PPC marketing and SEO.

IT Professional

GRETB – CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) (Online) – course reference 486537. This course covers all areas of IT foundations, helping to creating a broader understanding of IT making it ideal for non-technical professionals. The course is intended for candidates who are advanced end users and/or are considering a career in IT. 

GRETB – CompTIA Security+ 701 (Online) – course reference 486538. This course will ensure that the learner has the knowledge and skills required to assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommend and implement appropriate security solutions. This includes monitoring and securing hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, and Internet of Things. 

GRETB – CompTIA A+ (220-1101 & 220-1102) (Online) – course reference 466124. The CompTIA A+ certification is the industry standard for establishing a career in IT and is the preferred certification for many technical support and IT operational roles. This course lays the foundation for you to branch out into various IT disciplines and provides routes into further study.

GRETB – Microsoft Azure Cloud Fundamentals (Online) – course reference 466129. Microsoft Azure is a cloud-based platform for testing, deploying, building and managing applications and services through the Azure Cloud Platform.  This course is intended for people beginning to work with cloud-based solutions and services. You should be able to demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of cloud concepts, as well as Cloud Service providers, workloads, security, privacy and support. In addition, you should be familiar with concepts of networking, storage, computing, application support, and application development.

Office Productivity

GRETB – Coding Principles for Beginners (Online) – course reference 466063. This is a course for beginners and is designed as an entry course to the world of coding. This course will give you an introduction and basic understanding of coding (Python). It is recommended for those who are new to coding and will provide the foundation for learners to progress to more advanced coding courses. This course is certified by ICDL.

GRETB – Data Analytics (Online) – course reference 466033. This course is aimed at learners who wish to learn the fundamental knowledge required to work with data sets and perform statistical analysis. Data analytics are used in almost every organisation, whether it’s sales, production, or logistics data, analysis of this data allows organisations to work in a more effective and informed manner.

GRETB – Microsoft Excel Expert 2019 (Online) – course reference 465950. This course covers the fundamentals of creating and managing worksheets and workbooks, creating cells and ranges, creating tables, applying formulas and functions, and creating charts and objects. It provides learners with practical, performance-based scenarios to gauge their real-world capabilities with project and standards-based outcome testing. Successful learners will achieve a Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Expert 2019 MO-201 Certificate.

GRETB – Microsoft Excel 2019 (Online) – course reference 465946. This online training course will provide learners with the skills, knowledge and competencies required to produce spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel 2019. Successful learners will achieve a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Excel Certificate. MOS certification demonstrates that candidates have expert office skills and can lead to employment in areas such as Office Manager, Executive Assistant and Administrative Assistant.

GRETB – ICDL Computer Essentials (Online) – course reference 465940. The aim of the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) certification is to give learners the skills to use a computer competently and confidently. The ICDL is one of the most recognised computer user certifications in the world. On successful completion of this programme, applicants will be able to use a wide range of software applications on a personal computer and source employment in a range of clerical/administrative positions across sectors.

Technology Insights

GRETB – Artificial Intelligence (Online) – course reference 465894. The Artificial Intelligence module will introduce learners to the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) – the intelligence demonstrated by a machine when it perceives its environment and takes actions that maximise the likelihood of achieving specific goals. AI has become increasingly important in many industries for streamlining processes and decision-making. The module will help learners gain a solid understanding of AI and its capabilities, as well as how it can be used in various business and organisational settings.

Workplace Essentials

GRETB – Cyber Security (Online) – course reference 466056. For individuals and organisations, it is important to understand good practice in maintaining a secure network connection. Learn the skills of how to use the Internet safely and securely and manage data and information. Cybersecurity is critical because it helps to protect organisations and individuals from cyber-attacks. As data and information are valuable, having the appropriate knowledge, skills, and awareness to protect them is beneficial in a wide range of job roles.