What Is E-Learning?
E-learning is online training that you complete at your own pace, on a computer, tablet or phone, wherever you have an internet connection. It's now the most common way for individuals and organisations to deliver health and safety, compliance and skills training — used alongside, or instead of, traditional classroom courses.
Why Choose E-Learning?
- Flexibility — study at your own pace, fit training around shift patterns, and pause and resume as needed.
- Cost-effective — no travel, venue or time-away-from-work costs compared with classroom training.
- Instant access — most courses can be started immediately after purchase, with a certificate available as soon as you pass.
- Consistent content — every learner receives the same up-to-date material, which is useful for organisations training multiple staff.
- Trackable records — completion certificates provide an audit trail for compliance purposes.
Is Online Training as Good as Classroom Training?
For many courses — particularly awareness-level training such as fire safety, manual handling, GDPR and equality and diversity — e-learning is just as effective as classroom delivery, and is recognised by the same awarding bodies. For practical or assessed qualifications (such as first aid, or CITB site supervision courses), some element of classroom or practical assessment is usually still required, and the course description will make this clear. If you do need face-to-face training, classroom courses and on-site training are also available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I get a certificate after completing an e-learning course?
Yes — most courses provide an instant downloadable certificate on completion, which can be used as evidence of training for your employer or for compliance records.
How long do I have to complete an online course?
This varies by course, but most allow generous access periods so you can complete training in your own time. Check the individual course description for access duration.
Can I do online training on my phone?
Yes — our e-learning courses are designed to work on desktop, tablet and mobile devices, so you can study anywhere in the world.