URTU Learning
Driving forward lifelong learning
Our Mission
To promote lifelong learning and unlock your potential
This website has been set up to provide you with information on a wide range of learning opportunities, from informal learning, free nationally accredited courses to learning events.
You will also find information about the project aims, details on the project team and how to contact us.
There are loads of useful resources to assist you with learning, your career, and health and wellbeing.
free informal courses
A wide range of short informal courses to suit all needs and requirements
Courses in England
Free accredited distance learning courses available to people living in England
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Courses in scotland
Free accredited distance learning courses available to people living in Scotland
Courses in Wales
Find out about learning opportunities in Wales
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Understanding your wage slip
Free interactive tutorial on understanding your wage slip
Free Assessments
Check your skills in Maths, English or ICT for free
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Digital revolution
URTU Learning can offer free informal training sessions to help you improve your digital skills.
Claim a free portable charging power bank
To promote Learn My Way, URTU Learning are giving away a free power bank.
To gain a free power bank all you need to do if complete the following steps.
1. Register on Learn My Way (www.learnmyway.com)
2. Quote learner centre number 3451706 (England) or 3453170 (Wales)
3. Complete one course on the Learn My Way site
4. E-mail your username and delivery address to – claire.obrien@urtu.com
Blog
Why digital skills are so important
I thought that digital skills were not that big a deal, and that lifelong learning was not important; I would have said that it was just for school leavers or students. I have now proven myself wrong and have not just learned a valuable lesson but also a lot of...
Experiencing redundancy
URTU member, Thomas, shares his experience of redundancy I joined URTU because of my dyslexia. I knew I would need support in case of any disciplinary action against me and union membership offered me that protection. When I was recently made redundant, my URTU...
The importance of Union Learning
By now many of you would have heard about the #SaveUnionLearning campaign, you may have even signed the petition or even written to your MP. But how important is union learning, and if the funding for union learning is ended how will this really effect you? First, let...