Care Certificate (15 Standards)

The 15 standards that underpin quality care practice are a consistent expectation across UK health and social care employers, with organisations relying on staff who understand duty of care, safeguarding, and person-centred support from their very first role.

The Care Certificate (15 Standards) course builds the foundational knowledge needed to work confidently and safely in care settings. Suitable for those new to care roles and for existing staff strengthening their workplace capability, this CPD course develops understanding applicable across care homes, community care, and hospital settings. Relevant roles include care assistant, support worker, healthcare assistant, and senior care worker, with salaries typically ranging from £16,000 to £28,000 per year.

The curriculum covers duty of care principles, equality, diversity, and safeguarding, infection control and health and safety, and basic life support and nutrition care. Two free bonus courses are also included: Adult Social Care and Palliative and End of Life Care.

Enrol today and build the professional confidence and foundational knowledge to take your next step in UK care practice.

Key Highlights

• Practical skills development aligned with UK care sector expectations
• Flexible, self-paced online learning with 12 months’ access
• CPD-accredited for continuing professional development value
• Focus on ethical, person-centred care and safeguarding
• Interactive content supporting real-world application
• Assessment with instant feedback and unlimited retakes
• Support from UK-based learner advisors throughout study

Exclusive Bonus Learning Materials (For Free) – Limited Time Offer!

Your learning comes with more than just one course. Enrol today and unlock CPD-accredited gift courses at no extra cost, giving you even more opportunities to build your knowledge, strengthen practical skills and get greater value from your learning journey.

• Course 01: Adult Social Care
• Course 02: Palliative and End of Life Care

All bonus courses are 100% free with your enrolment.

What You’ll Learn

• Develop critical decision-making skills in care practice contexts
• Apply duty of care principles in real-world scenarios
• Strengthen leadership confidence in person-centred support
• Understand equality, diversity, and safeguarding responsibilities
• Enhance communication for effective care delivery
• Implement infection control and health and safety standards
• Manage personal development to improve professional effectiveness
• Lead ethical and confidential information handling confidently
• Build practical skills in basic life support and nutrition care
• Navigate mental health, dementia, and learning disability care challenges

WHY STUDY WITH Learnera

Learn Era is a trusted CPD-accredited training provider dedicated to helping professionals build confidence, leadership, and compliance in the UK job sector. Our expert-led online courses are designed to fit around your lifestyle, giving you the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime.

CPD-accredited and employer-recognised qualifications trusted across the UK

• Expert tutors with essential real-world experience
• 100% online learning with UK-based learner support
• Affordable, transparent pricing with no hidden fees
• Trusted by thousands of UK learners and global professionals

ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION

This Care Certificate (15 Standards) is fully CPD-accredited, ensuring your qualification meets trusted professional standards for relevant fields. It is widely recognised by UK employers as a benchmark for continuing professional development and compliance training.

Earn a CPD Accredited certificate to showcase your knowledge and skills

• 100% online, self-paced study with 12 months’ access
• Includes online multiple-choice exam and optional reflective portfolio
• Order a CPD-accredited digital certificate (optional printed version available for GBP 24.99)
• Recognised by UK employers and globally trusted certification

ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION

Your progress in this Care Certificate (15 Standards) is measured through an online multiple-choice assessment with a 60% pass mark and instant results. Learners can retake the exam for free, ensuring full understanding before completion.

Upon passing, you can order a PDF version of the CPD Accredited certificate, verifying your learning achievement and continued professional development aligned with industry knowledge standards. You can also order a hardcopy certificate for GBP 24.99 to boost your credibility and showcase your achievement.

This qualification includes no hidden fees and is recognised by UK employers as evidence of structured learning and professional growth.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

• Aspiring care workers seeking foundational sector knowledge
• Practising health and social care assistants building skills
• Support workers aiming to enhance person-centred care
• Team leaders wanting to improve leadership and communication
• Individuals developing safeguarding and duty of care expertise
• Professionals committed to continuing development in care roles

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND PROGRESSION

• Care Assistant: GBP 16,000 to GBP 20,000 per year
• Support Worker: GBP 17,000 to GBP 22,000 per year
• Healthcare Assistant: GBP 18,000 to GBP 23,000 per year
• Senior Care Worker: GBP 20,000 to GBP 25,000 per year
• Team Leader in Care Services: GBP 22,000 to GBP 28,000 per year
• Dementia Support Worker: GBP 18,000 to GBP 24,000 per year

KEY SKILLS YOU’LL GAIN

• Confidence in applying duty of care and safeguarding
• Effective communication tailored to diverse care needs
• Practical understanding of infection control and safety
• Leadership skills in person-centred care environments
• Capability to manage confidential information responsibly
• Decision-making skills in health and social care contexts
• Competence in basic life support and emergency response
• Awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion principles
• Ability to support mental health and learning disabilities
• Self-directed personal and professional development planning

Enrol today to develop practical skills, build confidence, and strengthen your understanding with the CPD-accredited Care Certificate (15 Standards), designed for real-world care excellence.