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Build an online shop that actually sells.

The Government's Free Courses for Jobs scheme covers a full Level 3 in building and running an online shop. Adults 24+ in Tees Valley, fully funded. Eight days across July, 9:30am to 4:30pm.

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Schedule · starts 9th July

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Build an Online Shop

Where are you based?

This course runs for Tees Valley residents only.

Are you 24 or over?

This course is funded for adults 24 and above.

What's your highest qualification?

Pick the highest you hold, in any subject. Vocational qualifications (NVQs, BTECs, T-levels, Access to HE, professional diplomas) all carry a level too.

What's your current situation?

Pick the one that fits best.

Can you commit from 9 July 2026 to 31 July 2026?

This course runs for 8 days over 4 weeks at a top-rated training centre in Tees Valley. You must be able to attend every session. Transport assistance is available if you need it.

  • Thursday 9 July· 9:30am to 4:30pm
  • Friday 10 July· 9:30am to 4:30pm
  • Thursday 16 July· 9:30am to 4:30pm
  • Friday 17 July· 9:30am to 4:30pm
  • Thursday 23 July· 9:30am to 4:30pm
  • Friday 24 July· 9:30am to 4:30pm
  • Thursday 30 July· 9:30am to 4:30pm
  • Friday 31 July· 9:30am to 4:30pm

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We'll only share your details with providers that match what you're looking for.

This course isn't in your area

Build an Online Shop runs for Tees Valley residents only right now. You've still got options.

This one isn't quite right for you

This course is funded for adults 24 and over. There are other options that may be open to you.

You can still take this course.

You don't qualify for the funded place, but you can still pay for the course yourself. Would you like to discuss this option?

Course fee: under £1,690

You may qualify for a different funding route

Free Courses for Jobs is for people who don't yet have a Level 3. If you already have one, we can help you explore self-funded course options that might be a better fit.

You can still take this course.

You don't qualify for the funded place, but you can still pay for the course yourself. Would you like to discuss this option?

Course fee: under £1,690

This course might not be the right fit

The funding for this course has specific eligibility requirements around employment status. There may be other options that suit you better.

You can still take this course.

You don't qualify for the funded place, but you can still pay for the course yourself. Would you like to discuss this option?

Course fee: under £1,690

No problem. We'll save you a spot

The 9 July 2026 intake is filling fast. Leave your details and we'll let you know as soon as the next cohort date is confirmed.

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Where this takes you

Online shopping keeps growing, and the skills to sell online are in real demand.

Learn to build it. Learn to sell through it.

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Take your high-street business online

Already running a shop or a trade? Learn to set up an online store that brings in orders around the clock, and reach customers well beyond your local area.

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Start your own online shop from scratch

Got a product or an idea? This walks you through building a real ecommerce store, finding customers, and turning browsers into buyers. No experience needed.

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Get hired to run online sales

Businesses everywhere are moving online and need people who know how to run an ecommerce store. This qualification puts you in the room.

The Course

A nationally recognised qualification.

Equivalent to an A-Level. Respected by employers across the UK.

Certificate of Qualification
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Free Courses for Jobs

Level 3 Certificate in E-Commerce

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calendar_today Duration 8 days over 4 weeks
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What you'll learn
  • check How to set up an online shop on the platforms businesses actually use
  • check Listing products so they get found and sell
  • check Taking payments and handling orders without the headaches
  • check Getting customers to your shop and keeping them coming back
  • check Reading your sales data and knowing what to change next
Do you qualify?

Find out if this course is for you.

Let's check if you're eligible for a nationally recognised qualification, fully funded.

Eligibility: Funded by Free Courses for Jobs. To qualify, you must be 24+, live in the Tees Valley, and not already hold a Level 3 qualification or higher (any subject).

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Are you 24 or over?

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Do you live in the Tees Valley?

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What's your highest qualification?

Pick the highest you hold, in any subject. Vocational qualifications (NVQs, BTECs, T-levels, Access to HE, professional diplomas) all carry a level too.

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Are you free 9:30am to 4:30pm on 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31 July 2026 for 8 days over 4 weeks starting 9 July 2026?

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Looks like you qualify!

Based on your answers, this course looks fully funded for you. No cost, no catch. Go ahead and check your full eligibility. It only takes 90 seconds.

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Government-backed

Free Courses for Jobs is an official UK government scheme.

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Fully funded

This course is fully funded. No fees, no hidden costs.

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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to
what you're already thinking.

01 Is it really free?
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Yes. Funded through the government's Free Courses for Jobs scheme. No fees, no payment plans, no catch.

02 What happens after I apply?
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We pass your details to the course provider. They'll be in touch within one working day to talk through the course and get you set up.

03 Can I do this if I'm working or running a business?
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Yes. Build an Online Shop runs 9:30am to 4:30pm on 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31 July 2026 for 8 days over 4 weeks. Most learners are working, running their own business, or both.

04 What if I'm not sure I qualify?
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Apply anyway. The checker on this page is a rough guide. The provider will confirm your eligibility properly before you commit to anything.

05 The start date doesn't work for me.
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Intakes run as a one-off cohort. If 9 July 2026 doesn't work for you, leave your details and we'll add you to the waitlist for the next cohort.

06 What can this qualification do for me?
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It's a regulated Level 3 credential that holds weight beyond this course. Employers recognise it on a CV, clients trust it when you pitch, and funders use it as evidence of training. Once you've got it, you've got it for life.

Next intake: 9 July 2026

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