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Free green skills training offered by The Bedford College Group

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As part of Colleges Week 2025, The Bedford College Group are highlighting the work they are doing to make a positive impact on the planet by offering free Green Skills training packages to people living in Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire.

Each of the individual courses can be studied online so learners can study at their own pace in their own homes.

There are four courses available covering:

Green Skills and Careers, Decarbonisation, Green Energy and Green Heating.

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Available courses

Green Skills and Careers aims to make it easier for job seekers to navigate this growing aspect of the domestic economy, and provide a comprehensive overview of environmental sustainability in 2024 and beyond.

The Decarbonisation package aims to teach learners how to measure and calculate carbon footprints and how to capture and prevent carbon from entering the atmosphere.  It will provide the current and future workforce the knowledge and confidence to navigate this field with confidence and clarity.

Green Energy aims to provide a clearer understanding of EV technology and a comprehensive overview of battery energy storage system fundamentals. The training also looks at how to master the basics of commercial and domestic EV charging.

The final package, Green Heating, aims to support HVAC industry professionals upskill to keep pace with a constantly evolving industry of green heating. It covers a comprehensive breakdown of heat pump technology and familiarity with the emerging hydrogen economy.

Robin Webber-Jones, Executive Director of Curriculum said:

“As part of Colleges Week, each day will focus on one specific mission with Tuesday’s mission being ‘Become a green energy superpower’. We have won awards for our commitment to decarbonisation and sustainability across the Group and part of our mission is to be able to offer accessible green skills training to people of all ages giving them the opportunity to train, retrain and upskill into green careers. By helping people improve their green skills and sustainability knowledge they can make a positive impact on the planet and open up new career opportunities.”

Find out more

To book the free online courses and for more information check out the website:

Green Skills | The Bedford College Group

 

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