Training Links

Manchester Community Central recognises that learning opportunities are available through a variety of methods such as e-learn programmes and training schemes.

Click on the following links below to find out more:

The Manchester College - No funds for training?

With recent cutbacks in funding for workforce training there's never been a better time to accept free advice and support from the Business Support Team.
Offering a free diagnostic session - funding is available for courses in a number of areas.
Click on the above link for further information.

Open University
OpenLearn - OpenLearn gives you free access to learning materials from the OU.
Voluntary sector training - courses to match the culture and needs of Third Sector training.
Openings courses - introductory level courses specially designed to help you find out what it’s like to study with the OU.

e-learn programmes for voluntary community organisations
Here are a sample of e-learn courses available
Effective Voluntary Sector Management (NCVO)
Winning the Contract
ACAS elearning
The Charity Learning Consortium
vision2learn

Next Step
Career planning / advice, course finder, skills health check - Next Step has been developed to help you move forward in work and life.
Online support, telephone advice and face to face advice all available.

We would be interested to hear from you if you access any of these programmes or know of other similar programmes.
Email training@mcrcommunitycentral.org or call 0333 321 3021.

Manchester Community Central does not endorse nor recommend any training programmes found on this website.