About Key-line

Key-line offers you the chance to develop your professional skills using self-study modules.

Key-line is provided as bank of themed modules and a library of further resources with specialist tutor support and member-community interaction available through the Talkboards (there is one board for each Key-line module). Currently, assessment and qualification service are not available through Key-line although, of course, evidence created through undertaking Key-line activities may be useful to members.

The resources are freely available to members to use for themselves or to support CPD in their organisation. Any staff on funded work-based programmes may become members so that they too can use all the Key-line facilities.

The self-study modules are closely linked to the National Standards for Learning and Development. You can get more information about the modules by clicking this link..

Key-line also gives you:
  • a newsroom , featuring the latest news about Key-line.
  • a discussion forum, the Talkboard , where you can contact module tutors, ask questions and share ideas with other members anywhere in the country
  • the chance to find out about other members and to add your own profile
  • access to the Key-line library of resources and links to other websites
  • technical support, if you have any problems using Key-line.

How much does it cost?
Because it is funded by the DfES through the Key Skills Support Programme Key-line is completely free of charge to work-based practitioners.

Key-line only operates in England. It is not available to organisations in Scotland or NI. Organisations in Wales should contact

How do I join?
Just go to the ‘How to join' page of this website for information and an on-line application form.