This is the section of the website that provides you with links to learning that you can undertake via the internet. You will only find a small number of links because we want to make sure that we only include high quality education providers.
- Make sure that the online provider is a bona fide reputable organisation
- Be very careful about giving out any personal details (many online providers will require that you register with them)
- Check whether the course is free or if there is a cost
- Check the commitment needed as you will find that a good online course will be hard work - just like any other
- Make sure that it delivers exactly what you are looking for (if you need a qualification you will be unlikely to find it online at the moment)
Although some of learning providers have excellent reputations, please remember that any agreements are made at your own risk!
BBC online Learning resources
The BBC College of Production is a new initiative from the BBC Academy offering a range of online mini-programmes demonstrating tricks, tips and skills in TV, radio and online.
The BBC College of Journalism offers online courses in writing, storytelling, production, interviewing, on-air and citizen journalism
The BBC Academy free online course directory contains courses including for Television, radio, new media & health and safety
Coming soon - ALISON and Lynda.com
The Open University
Free Open University course units can be found at the Openlearn FREE LEARNINGSPACE. Trade union members are entitled to a special discount of 10% on many courses
Other on-line learning
Learndirect claims to be the 'largest e-learning network of its kind in the world'. It is a first port of call for ideas and information and advice for millions of people.
ACAS is responsible for promoting good and fair employment relations in the UK. They run a small number of online courses. Although designed for employers, it is well worthwhile union reps and stewards spending some time on.
ITunes U is a gigantic online database located on Itunes - so you have to have the software loaded on your PC. It contains lectures, films, blogs and other resources. They can all be downloaded to mobile devices as well as a desktop or laptop.
