Core Skills Training Framework®
CSTF training for healthcare organisations
NHS, care homes and independent providers
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What is the Core Skills Training Framework?
The Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) is a national framework, authored by Skills for Health, that defines the core statutory and mandatory knowledge, skills and behaviours expected of health and social care staff.
The CSTF is the blueprint organisations use to design, map and evidence the training staff need to work safely and legally in the UK care system and can be used by any healthcare employer in the UK, including NHS, independent and voluntary providers.
CSTF training for your organisation
We’re committed to supporting the whole health and care sector with affordable, flexible learning. Our cost-effective CSTF eLearning bundles are designed to keep your workforce compliant, safe, and inspection ready. With standardised, role-based training, you’ll ensure your staff gain the right skills and knowledge while saving time and money.
Why Choose our CSTF eLearning?
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Regulatory relevance: Every module is aligned to CSTF subjects and learning outcomes, ensuring your staff meet statutory and mandatory training requirements and providing you with clear, auditable evidence for inspections.
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Consistent learning outcomes
Learners know exactly which competencies they’ve achieved, with built-in assessment and certification. -
Scalable compliance
From single site to multi-site organisations, our standardised, CSTF-aligned content reduces variation across teams and ensures transparent reporting across your workforce. -
Special discounts available: We offer discount deals for care homes of all sizes; reduced pricing for healthcare employers across the UK, including NHS, independent, and voluntary providers; and multi-site and volume discounts for trusts and organisations training large numbers of staff.
Get in touch with our Learning Solutions team to explore how our CSTF eLearning can work for your organisation – request a tailored demo and personalised quote, with details of all available discounts.
Purpose-built content for busy healthcare professionals
At Skills for Health, we embed the CSTF into every learning solution to provide a fast, reliable route to meeting statutory and mandatory training expectations. Our aim is to reduce time away from clinical duties through:
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Focused, role-based learning pathways
Learner journeys are organised by role and level, so staff only complete the CSTF eLearning relevant to their duties – from induction to refresher training. -
Flexible delivery
Microlearning, full eLearning, scenario-simulated and video content allow learners to fit CSTF training around shift patterns and operational pressures. -
Practical assessment & certification
All Core Skills Training Framework courses include assessment aligned to healthcare compliance training and certification for governance.
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Robust reporting & audit evidence
Standard and bespoke reports show completion, assessment results, and refresher status – making it straightforward to demonstrate compliance to boards and regulators. -
Up-to-date refresher cycles
Where CSTF training courses require annual or regular refreshers, our eLearning include built-in renewal reminders to keep staff current with statutory expectations and best practice.
Get in touch
Have a question about the Core Skills Training Framework eLearning courses? Contact our Business Development team to discuss your organisational needs – call 0117 910 2295 or complete the email enquiry form.
