The Care Certificate
The Care Certificate is the nationally agreed benchmark for new health and social care support workers in England, and sets out the standards employers expect staff to meet before working unsupervised. This comprehensive programme works through all fifteen standards, from duty of care, communication and person-centred working to safeguarding, infection prevention and health and safety. It suits new starters in care roles, employers inducting staff to a consistent standard, and experienced workers formalising their knowledge. On completing the programme and passing the assessments you receive a verified certificate of completion covering the full set of standards.
How your training works
- Start straight away. Buy the course or begin your free trial and the secure learning portal opens in a new tab, ready to go.
- Learn at your own pace. Work through around 990 mins of learning on any device. Your progress is saved automatically, so you can pause and pick up where you left off.
- Get certified. Pass the short assessment at the end of the course and receive your certificate in your name, ready to download and share with employers.
Training for your team
Need The Care Certificate training for several people? We provide business accounts with multi seat access, simple staff onboarding and progress tracking across your team. Speak to our team to get set up.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the The Care Certificate course take?
The course involves 990 mins of learning. It is fully self-paced online study, you can pause and resume at any time, and your progress is saved automatically.
Is there an exam at the end of the course?
Yes. The course ends with a short online assessment. You can take it as soon as you have finished the material, and if you do not pass first time you can review the content and try again.
What certificate will I receive?
On passing the assessment you receive a verified certificate of completion in your name, which you can download immediately and share with employers as evidence of training.
Can I try The Care Certificate before I buy it?
Yes, every course includes a free trial. Select Start Free Trial to preview the course in the secure portal before deciding to purchase for £20.00.