Eligible training courses and qualifications
Updated 1 April 2025
Applies to England
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Introduction
A full list of training courses and qualifications eligible for funding under the Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS) follows. Only the specific training courses and qualifications listed below are eligible for LDSS funding.
The list also sets out the maximum reimbursement amount per item, per learner. This amount reflects the maximum, not default, reimbursement amount that an employer can receive. Where the evidenced spend for a course is lower than the payment cap for that specific course, the reimbursement will be for the evidenced spend only. No adult social care (ASC) employer will be reimbursed more than the value of any legitimate evidenced spend.
This list may be subject to change, and we recommend that ASC employers check the course list prior to paying for training for their staff. Those with accounts registered on the online claims service will be notified of any changes to the course list.
Maximum reimbursement amounts
Note that new maximum reimbursement amounts have been published for eligible training courses and qualifications paid for by ASC employers in the financial year 2025 to 2026.
The maximum reimbursement amount available for each training course or qualification differs depending on whether the ASC employer paid for the training within the financial year 2025 to 2026, or within the financial year 2024 to 2025.
Reimbursement amounts may be subject to further changes.
Training courses
Leadership and management training
Strong leadership in care is vital for retaining a motivated workforce that delivers high-quality care services. The following list of Skills for Care learning is aimed at developing care leaders, including Care Quality Commission (CQC)-registered managers.
Introductory modules for managers
Visit Introductory modules for managers to read more about this course on the Skills for Care website. The digital learning modules you can claim for are set out in the following table.
| Module name | New maximum reimbursement amount for training courses paid for between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 | Maximum reimbursement amount for training courses paid for between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1: leading and managing in adult social care | £40 | £55 |
| Module 2: supporting and developing teams (parts 1 and 2) | £40 | £55 |
| Module 3: regulation and governance | £40 | £55 |
| Module 4: effective communication | £40 | £55 |
| Module 5: working with partners | £40 | £55 |
| Module 6: leading a person-centred service | £40 | £55 |
| Module 7: safeguarding and mental capacity | £40 | £55 |
| Module 8: making decisions | £40 | £55 |
| Module 9: managing resources | £40 | £55 |
| Module 10: learning and innovating | £40 | £55 |
| Module 11: personal development and wellbeing | £40 | £55 |
The new reimbursement amount reflects the new, reduced pricing of these modules.
Learning from accidents and events
This training course was formerly known as ‘Learning from events’. Visit Learning from accidents and events to read more about this course on the Skills for Care website.
| Course name | New maximum reimbursement amount for training courses paid for between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 | Maximum reimbursement amount for training courses paid for between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Learning from accidents and events | £40 | £55 |
The new reimbursement amount reflects the new, reduced pricing of this course.
Creating an inclusive organisation
Visit Creating an inclusive organisation to read more about this course on the Skills for Care website.
| Module name | New maximum reimbursement amount for training courses paid for between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 | Maximum reimbursement amount for training courses paid for between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1: equality, diversity and inclusion | £55 | £55 |
| Module 2: leadership development and career progression | £55 | £55 |
Skills for Care learning programmes
‘Leading change improving care’, ‘Lead to succeed’, ‘Well-led’, ‘Understanding performance management’, ‘Understanding self-management skills’ and ‘Understanding workplace culture’ are only available through training providers holding current licences issued by Skills for Care.
The ‘Digital leadership programme’, ‘Moving up’ and ‘New directors’ can be booked directly from Skills for Care’s website.
| Course name | New maximum reimbursement amount for training courses paid for between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 | Maximum reimbursement amount for training courses paid for between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Digital leadership programme | £525 | £510 |
| Leading change improving care | £525 | £510 |
| Lead to succeed | £525 | £510 |
| Moving up | £525 | £510 |
| New directors programme | £525 | £510 |
| Well-led | £525 | £510 |
| Understanding performance management | £135 | £130 |
| Understanding self-management skills | £135 | £130 |
| Understanding workplace culture | £135 | £130 |
Care Quality Commission assessment preparation
This training course was formerly known as ‘Care Quality Commission inspection preparation’.
| Course name | New maximum reimbursement amount for training courses paid for between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 | Maximum reimbursement amount for training courses paid for between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Preparing for CQC assessment (formerly known as Being prepared for CQC inspection) | £40 | £55 |
| Improving your CQC rating | £40 | £55 |
| Delivering outstanding care | £40 | £55 |
The new reimbursement amount reflects the new, reduced pricing of this course.
Training to support care staff to deliver high-quality care
Delivering high-quality and personalised care services requires care staff to be equipped with the skills to support care users’ varied needs. The below training supports care staff to develop these skills.
Mental health first aid
Visit Mental health first aid to read more about this course on the Mental Health First Aid England website. Funding is only available for the course specified below, delivered by Mental Health First Aid England and booked via their website.
| Course name | New maximum reimbursement amount for training courses paid for between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 | Maximum reimbursement amount for training courses paid for between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Mental health first aid | £110 | £105 |
Positive behavioural support
This training programme helps care staff to support people by understanding the reasons behind their behaviour, including their life history, physical health and emotional needs.
Note that, where positive behavioural support (PBS) training has been paid for after 1 April 2025, LDSS funding is only eligible for PBS training that is delivered by a ‘peer reviewed’ training provider. You can find more information about the peer review process and a list of training providers on Skills for Care’s website.
Visit Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) Competence Framework on the PBS Academy website to read more about these courses.
| Course name | New maximum reimbursement amount for training courses paid for between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 | Maximum reimbursement amount for training courses paid for between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| First step to foundation | £60 | £55 |
| PBS foundation level | £160 | £155 |
| PBS intermediate level | £315 | £305 |
| PBS advanced level | £475 | £460 |
Qualifications
Supporting care staff to meet care users’ needs
The following courses focus on:
- mental health and mental capacity
- autism
- dementia
- learning disabilities
- end of life care
Mental health and mental capacity qualifications
Autism qualifications
| Name, level and type | Number | Awarding organisation | New maximum reimbursement amount for qualifications paid for between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 | Maximum reimbursement amount for qualifications paid for between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism | 610/3164/1 | NOCN | £315 | £305 |
| iCQ Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism | 603/5139/1 | iCQ | £315 | £305 |
| NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism | 601/6330/6 | NCFE CACHE | £315 | £305 |
| Highfield Level 2 Certificate in Introduction to autistic spectrum conditions | 603/4453/2 | Highfield | £315 | £305 |
| TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism | 603/2942/7 | TQUK | £315 | £305 |
| NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism | 603/1935/5 | NCFE CACHE | £445 | £430 |
| TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism | 603/3203/7 | TQUK | £445 | £430 |
Dementia qualifications
Learning disabilities qualifications
| Name, level and type | Number | Awarding organisation | New maximum reimbursement amount for qualifications paid for between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 | Maximum reimbursement amount for qualifications paid for between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iCQ Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities | 603/5280/2 | iCQ | £315 | £305 |
| NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities | 610/3161/6 | NOCN | £315 | £305 |
| NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities | 600/4041/5 | NCFE CACHE | £130 | £125 |
| TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities | 601/7429/8 | TQUK | £315 | £305 |
| NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities | 600/4037/3 | NCFE CACHE | £190 | £185 |
End of life care qualifications
| Name, level and type | Number | Awarding organisation | New maximum reimbursement amount for qualifications paid for between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 | Maximum reimbursement amount for qualifications paid for between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Level 2 Award in Awareness of End of Life Care | 601/4586/9 | Highfield | £130 | £125 |
| iCQ Level 2 Award in Awareness of End of Life Care | 601/6928/X | iCQ | £130 | £125 |
| NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Awareness of End of Life Care | 600/4893/1 | NCFE CACHE | £130 | £125 |
| TQUK Level 2 Award in Awareness of End of Life Care | 601/7938/7 | TQUK | £130 | £125 |
| iCQ Level 3 Award in Awareness of End of Life Care | 601/6926/6 | iCQ | £190 | £185 |
| TQUK Level 3 Award in Awareness of End of Life Care | 601/7716/0 | TQUK | £190 | £185 |
| iCQ Level 3 Certificate in Working in End of Life Care | 601/6269/7 | iCQ | £445 | £430 |
Supporting care staff to deliver care to people with medical conditions
The following courses focus on:
- diabetes
- epilepsy
- medication handling
Diabetes qualifications
Epilepsy qualifications
| Name, level and type | Number | Awarding organisation | New maximum reimbursement amount for qualifications paid for between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 | Maximum reimbursement amount for qualifications paid for between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAL Level 3 Award in Epilepsy and Administration of Buccal Midazolam | 603/7331/3 | Occupational Awards Ltd | £190 | £185 |
Medication handling qualifications
Preventing injury and ill health in care settings
The following courses focus on:
- falls prevention
- food safety and nutrition
- oral health
- stroke awareness
Falls prevention qualifications
| Name, level and type | Number | Awarding organisation | New maximum reimbursement amount for qualifications paid for between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 | Maximum reimbursement amount for qualifications paid for between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iCQ Level 2 Certificate in Awareness and Prevention of Falls | 603/4859/8 | iCQ | £315 | £305 |
| NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Falls Prevention Awareness | 603/2552/5 | NCFE CACHE | £315 | £305 |
| TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Falls Prevention Awareness | 603/3201/3 | TQUK | £315 | £305 |
Food safety and nutrition qualifications
| Name, level and type | Number | Awarding organisation | New maximum reimbursement amount for qualifications paid for between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 | Maximum reimbursement amount for qualifications paid for between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTH Level 2 Specialist Award for Chefs in Health and Social Care | 603/2227/5 | CTH | £130 | £125 |
| BIIAB Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health | 601/7265/4 | BIIAB | £315 | £305 |
| iCQ Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health | 603/3511/7 | iCQ | £315 | £305 |
| NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health | 601/3389/2 | NCFE CACHE | £315 | £305 |
| TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health | 601/4656/4 | TQUK | £315 | £305 |
Oral health qualifications
| Name, level and type | Number | Awarding organisation | New maximum reimbursement amount for qualifications paid for between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 | Maximum reimbursement amount for qualifications paid for between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Oral Care for Health and Social Care | 603/6251/0 | TQUK | £315 | £305 |
Stroke awareness qualifications
| Name, level and type | Number | Awarding organisation | New maximum reimbursement amount for qualifications paid for between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 | Maximum reimbursement amount for qualifications paid for between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Stroke Awareness | 600/4762/8 | NCFE CACHE | £130 | £125 |
| TQUK Level 2 Award in Stroke Awareness | 601/7939/9 | TQUK | £130 | £125 |
Promoting wellbeing
The following courses focus on promoting wellbeing through commissioning, advocacy and activity provision.
Commissioning qualifications
| Name, level and type | Number | Awarding organisation | New maximum reimbursement amount for qualifications paid for between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 | Maximum reimbursement amount for qualifications paid for between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Level 5 Certificate in Principles of Commissioning for Wellbeing | 603/0969/6 | Highfield | £2,890 | £2,820 |
Advocacy qualifications
| Name, level and type | Number | Awarding organisation | New maximum reimbursement amount for qualifications paid for between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 | Maximum reimbursement amount for qualifications paid for between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City & Guilds Level 4 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice | 603/6889/5 | City & Guilds | £580 | £565 |
Activity provision qualifications
| Name, level and type | Number | Awarding organisation | New maximum reimbursement amount for qualifications paid for between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 | Maximum reimbursement amount for qualifications paid for between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCNLR Level 2 Award in Supporting Activity Provision in Social Care | 600/9559/3 | OCN London | £130 | £125 |
| OCNLR Level 3 Certificate in Activity Provision in Social Care | 601/1061/2 | OCN London | £445 | £430 |
Equipping care staff to deliver a raised baseline standard of care
Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate
| Name, level and type | Number | Awarding organisation | New maximum reimbursement amount for qualifications paid for between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 | Maximum reimbursement amount for qualifications been paid for between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City & Guilds Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate | 610/4226/2 | City & Guilds | £1,540 | £1,500 |
| FuturU Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate | 610/4675/9 | FuturU | £1,540 | £1,500 |
| Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate | 610/4234/1 | Gateway Qualifications | £1,540 | £1,500 |
| Highfield Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate | 610/4219/5 | Highfield | £1,540 | £1,500 |
| iCQ Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate | 610/4832/X | ICQ | £1,540 | £1,500 |
| Innovate Awarding Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate | 610/4120/8 | Innovate Awarding | £1,540 | £1,500 |
| NCFE CACHE Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate | 610/4131/2 | NCFE CACHE | £1,540 | £1,500 |
| NOCN Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate | 610/4165/8 | NOCN Group | £1,540 | £1,500 |
| NQual Ltd Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate | 610/4009/5 | NQual Ltd | £1,540 | £1,500 |
| OCNLR Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate | 610/4188/9 | OCN London | £1,540 | £1,500 |
| Open Awards Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate | 610/4087/3 | Open Awards | £1,540 | £1,500 |
| Qualfi Ltd Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate | 610/4201/8 | Qualfi Ltd | £1,540 | £1,500 |
| RoSPA Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate | 610/5022/2 | Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) | £1,540 | £1,500 |
| TQUK Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate | 610/4174/9 | TQUK | £1,540 | £1,500 |
| VTCT Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate | 610/4139/7 | VTCT | £1,540 | £1,500 |
New: supporting care leaders to embed digital technologies
Digital qualifications
| Name, level and type | Number | Awarding organisation | New maximum reimbursement amount for qualifications paid for between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 | Maximum reimbursement amount for qualifications paid for between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Level 5 Award in Understanding Digital Leadership in Adult Social Care | 610/5276/0 | Highfield | £1,000 | Not applicable - qualification was not eligible for LDSS funding during this period |
| Innovate Awarding Level 5 Award in Understanding Digital Leadership in Adult Social Care | 610/5277/2 | Innovate Awarding | £1,000 | Not applicable - qualification was not eligible for LDSS funding during this period |
| OCNLR London Level 5 Award in Understanding Digital Leadership in Adult Social Care | 610/5264/4 | OCN London | £1,000 | Not applicable - qualification was not eligible for LDSS funding during this period |
| NOCN Level 5 Award in Understanding Digital Leadership in Adult Social Care | 610/5404/5 | NOCN | £1,000 | Not applicable - qualification was not eligible for LDSS funding during this period |
Qualifications in leadership and management
Health and social care diplomas
Note that LDSS funding is not eligible where the training is undertaken as part of an apprenticeship.
| Name, level and type | Number | Awarding organisation | New maximum reimbursement amount for qualifications paid for between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 | Maximum reimbursement amount for qualifications paid for between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIIAB Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care | 610/1093/5 | BIIAB | £835 | £815 |
| City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care | 610/0789/4 | City & Guilds | £835 | £815 |
| FutureQuals Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care | 610/1627/5 | FutureQuals | £835 | £815 |
| Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care | 610/0830/8 | Gateway Qualifications | £835 | £815 |
| Highfield Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care | 610/1372/9 | Highfield | £835 | £815 |
| iCQ Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care | 610/2985/3 | iCQ | £835 | £815 |
| Innovate Awarding Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care | 610/0510/1 | Innovate Awarding | £835 | £815 |
| NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care | 610/0498/4 | NCFE CACHE | £835 | £815 |
| NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care | 610/0088/7 | NOCN | £835 | £815 |
| NQual Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care | 610/2966/X | NQual | £835 | £815 |
| Pearson Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care | 610/1185/X | Pearson | £835 | £815 |
| VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care | 610/0209/4 | VTCT | £835 | £815 |
| TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care | 610/0103/6 | TQUK | £835 | £815 |