Let People Need Skills help you to learn and study at your own pace

Juggling work, kids and many other life commitments can mean that making time for ourselves is hard. When it comes to learning, we all know it can take up a large share of your time. 

It is so important for securing a job or career progression you want, helping with the kids’ homework or simply communicating to others. 

Additionally, with the recent events there are many people working from home who may want to build their skills.


All our courses are free and conducted online*.

To access these courses please fill out the contact form in the top menu to let us know which you are interested in and we can give you access free of charge.

Do you have a couple of hours a day to spare, or a couple of hours a week? Why not dip in and out of a course?

Remember, learning isn’t just doing a course. It can also be activities, TV or radio programs or new articles to read and upskill you.


Course Contributors 

We have used several organisations to help get you started. The courses range from beginners to advanced. 

OpenLearn is part of the Open University who provide free courses and resources that support their mission of opening up educational opportunities globally.

GCFLearnFree.org courses have lots of Maths, English and Educational courses which are interactive and completely free. 

Alison has lots high quality courses available across 9 distinct categories, all free* to complete. All courses are self-paced and have been designed by subject matter experts, to give you an interactive and enriched learning experience depending on your goal.

Google Digital Garage have a range of courses, the majority of which are free. All are approved by industry experts, top entrepreneurs and some of the world’s leading employers. So you can be sure you’re learning up-to-date, real-world skills.

Simply follow the log-on instructions and complete the course. Each site has many other courses that you can explore too – HAPPY LEARNING 


At your own pace goes either way

These courses can be utilised from the comfort of your armchair at a time of day that most suits you.

Learning at your own pace can mean a lot more than just being able to study at night after work.

The courses we have on our site allow an introduction to lots of key areas. 


Save on time, save on cost!

All courses are free*. Certificates are either completely free or just for a small charge. Our main objective is for you to upskill and acquire new or enhanced skills. 

Have a browse through the tabs at the top. We have a course to suit everyone.


If you like the site, or want other courses adding please contact us on info@peopleneedskills.com

*It is impossible for us to continuously monitor all course providers so PNS cannot be held responsible if there is a charge added to courses. Please read all information before signing up to any courses to ensure it is free or to make yourself aware of any hidden charges.