Since 1963 the National Extension College (NEC) has been helping people from all walks of life to realise their dreams and achieve the qualifications they need to expand their careers.
Study anytime, anywhere – the benefits of flexible online learning
Flexible online learning allows you to study wherever you are in the world and at a pace that suits your lifestyle. If you are looking at gaining additional qualifications to help you after leaving the forces, NEC has a course that will be right for you.
Success stories
Robert – from the RAF to university
Robert joined the RAF as an aircraft technician. During his final two years of service, he began planning for his career in civilian life. Intending to study full-time at university, he realised he needed A levels in maths and physics to be offered a place on the course he planned to apply for. Robert enrolled with NEC so that he could study for these qualifications while stationed in the USA.
Jason – from the army to a career in nursing
Jason knew before leaving the army that he wanted a career helping and caring for people. He took the additional qualifications he needed, so that he could study for a nursing diploma after leaving the army, with NEC. After completing his qualifications he joined the NHS as a nurse and progressed his way up the career ladder, eventually completing a nursing PhD.
Explore NEC’s courses
If you are planning for life after service like Robert and Jason, NEC offers:
● 17 GCSE subjects: including English, Maths, Computer Science, Business and more
● 21 A level subjects: including Business, Economics, Maths, English, Law, Modern Languages and more
● Functional Skills in English and Maths
● Professional courses for Bookkeeping, Management and Business start-up.
Develop your skills with NEC
NEC also offers courses in Counselling, Coaching and Mentoring, Problem Solving and Critical Thinking. These can help you develop skills to transition into a multitude of career paths.
For a full range of NEC courses, please visit our website www.nec.ac.uk.
ELCAS accredited
The National Extension College is ELCAS accredited for serving and ex-forces personnel. Our Provider Number is 10377.
We are a member of the Armed Forces Covenant.
Contact us for more information
For more information about NEC and our courses, contact our Course Advice Team by email at info@nec.ac.uk, call 0800 389 2839 or +44 (0)1223 400200 from outside the UK or on a mobile.
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