With courses from How to be a Young Entrepreneur to App Design to The Evolution of the Supercar, choose a subject that gets you thinking and doing!
Learn from people with a passion for their subjects. All U:Bee Online Courses meet the requirements for the Skills Section for your DofE. THREE and SIX month courses are available. Simply follow the links.
For Three Month courses, CLICK HERE
For Six Month Courses, CLICK HERE
New skills, new interests, new ideas.
And when you sign up for a U:Bee Online Course you will receive all the details you need to complete your e-DofE or to give to your Leader. This will include the name and contact details of your Assessor, course goals and aims.
All U:Bee Online Courses meet the high standards of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
The weekly commitment, interesting content, and opportunities to learn about your subject. will help you enjoy and complete your SKILLS SECTION.
Start today with U:Bee Online!
Doing Your DofE ?
We are a DofE Licensed Approved Activity Provider for the Skills Section
After finishing your course you will receive a Completion Certificate, a personalised Assessor's Report and you will already have entered weekly evidence into your e-DofE account.
How U:Bee Online Helps You Achieve Your Skills Section Goals
We want to help you achieve! All our courses are written by experts with a passion for their subject.
Delivered over a THREE or SIX MONTH time period, straight to your U:Bee Dashboard, you will be able to learn, enjoy and practice your new skills.
These are the skills that could help you achieve more, start life-long interests, lead to careers or become your new hobby!
With easy to understand and informative new content delivered to you every week, you'll soon see why U:Bee can help you 'be the best you can be'!
Your U:Bee Completion Certificate and Assessor's Report are your proof of achievement for you to upload to your e-DofE or give to your Leader.
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New Course Content Delivered Weekly to Your U:Bee Student Dashboard.
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Listen to the U:Bee Weekly Podcast. Interviews with people with a passion to learn new skills
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Need a SIX month course? Look for our courses in the Six Month Category in the courses page.
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Videos, Presentations, Quizzes, Interactive Media and Up-To-Date Content
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Enjoy Your Regular Copy of U:Bee BUZZ Magazine. Interviews, Reviews, Finding out how others have taken their skills to the next level.
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Personalised and Verified Completion Certificate and Assessor's Report
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Value For Money and We Are a Not-For-Profit Company so ALL our Profits go to Help Others Learn New Skills
Choose Your U:Bee Course
And Start Your DofE Skills Section TODAY!
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DofE Six Month Skills Course: Understanding Endangered Species AND Global Citizenship
CourseIn this six month U:Bee Online Course you can learn Understanding Endangered Species and Global Citizenship. Two important subjects in the world today.
£85
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DofE Three Month Skills Course: Essential Cooking
CourseLearn how to prepare and cook essential dishes for your everyday future. No matter if you are looking to improve your skills or you are a complete beginner, this course will give you the skills you need for your everyday future.
£49
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DofE Three Month Skills Course: Understanding Global Citizenship
CourseYoung people are inheriting a world full of problems - economic, ecological and political. This extraordinary 12 week course will help you understand the power you have over your future and show you what it is to be a Global Citizen.
£49
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DofE Three Month Skills Course: Design and Build a Website
CourseWe use websites everyday. But to be able to design and create your own website in just 12 weeks is skill worth having. This easy to follow skills course will help you every step of the way.
£59
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DofE Three Month Skills Course: Learn First Aid Skills
CourseLearning First Aid is vital for everyone. In this fully accredited professional 12 week course, you will learn First Aid awareness and practical implementation. These lifetime skills will give you a positive advantage throughout your future.
£59
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DofE Three Month Skills Course: Party Planning
CourseFrom a dinner party at home to a bigger party, learn the basic principles of organising a successful party.
£59
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DofE Three Month Skills Course: Make Homemade Dog Treats
CourseLearn how to make healthy and tasty food and treats for your pet dog. In this 12 week course, discover what dogs like to eat and make your own training rewards.
£49
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DofE Three Month Skills Course: How to be a Young Entrepreneur
CourseA fascinating 12 week course to introduce you to the world of business, develop the skills you need and MAYBE discover what you could do with your future!
£59
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DofE Six Month Skills Course: Essential Cooking 1+2
CourseCooking can be fun, relaxing and creative - as well as an essential part of your future. You will discover nutritious and adaptable recipes in this six month course suitable for DofE skills section.
£95
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DofE Six Month Skills Course: Website and Mobile App, Design and Build Skills
CourseIn this six-month course from U:Bee, suitable for DofE Silver Skills Section you can learn how to build a website and a mobile app. With instructional videos throughout, you can have your own media presence!
£115
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DofE Six Month Skills Section Course: Money Management and How to be a Young Entrepreneur
CourseThis six month course bundle is designed to help you complete your Bronze or Silver Skills section of your DofE award and gives you the opportunity to Understand Money Management and discover How to be a Young Entrepreneur.
£105
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DofE Three Month Skills Course: Tropical Fish Appreciation and Aquarium Skills
CourseTropical fish keeping is an exciting hobby but it takes time and knowledge! Learn about the varieties of fish and how to have a flourishing aquarium in this easy to follow 12 week course from U:Bee.
£29
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DofE Three Month Skills Course: Essential Cooking 2
CourseCooking is fun, relaxing and creative. It is also an essential part of your health and well-being. This 3-month course will build on the skills you need for your everyday future; whether it is going to Uni or leading a more independent life. Enjoy!
£49
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DofE Three Month Skills Course: Learn All About Africa
CourseDiscover Africa in this 12 week course. This fascinating and important continent is explored from every aspect and you will discover a journey from our past and well into our future and get a glimpse into a number of its extraordinary countries.
£39
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DofE Three Month Skills Course: Theatre Appreciation - The Musicals of Andrew LLoyd Webber
CourseLearn the art of theatre appreciation and then discover more about the stories behind the musicals of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. From Cats, Starlight Express, School of Rock and lots more.
£39
Search For Your Favourite Subject
And Start Your DofE Skills Section Today
Do You Need Your Assessor's Information Before You Start Your Skills Section?
Your Group Leader, Teacher or Manager may ask you to give them details of your Skills Section Assessor before they can approve your choice.
Please contact us via the support ticket or email us via the details on the Contact Page and we can provide this information for you before you purchase a course.
You can also let Leaders and Managers know that U:Bee Online is a DofE Approved Activity Provider (AAP).
Want to Know More About U:Bee Online?
The questions people ask most - FAQs
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Are all the U:Bee Courses suitable for the Skills Section of my DofE Programme?
Yes! U:Bee Online is an Approved Activity Provider for the Skills Section of your DofE programme. This means U:Bee Online Courses meet the requirements of that section. As with all stages of your DofE, we advise that you should always check with your Leader, Licensed Organisation or Teacher and get their approval
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How Long Does My Course Last?
The course content is delivered to your U:Bee Learners Dashboard over THREE OR SIX MONTHS, depending on the course length you have signed up for. It is always delivered one week at a time, to adhere to the weekly commitment you must make to achieve the Skills Section of your DofE.
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Is the cost all inclusive? Do I have to spend more money to complete the course?
No, you don't need to spend anything else to complete the courses. The course will give you lots of ideas about things to do or research but it doesn't mean you have to spend more money. The exception to this is any of the cooking courses. You will have to purchase ingredients to make the recipes but they are written to make sure you can include the dishes as part of your family meals!
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What proof do I have that I have successfully completed my course?
When you begin your course, you will be provided with the information you need to update your e-DofE. Once you have completed the content every week, along with the knowledge check quizzes, you will receive a U:Bee Completion Certificate. These have a checkable number on them, so you can use this as proof you have completed your course successfully. You will also receive a personalised Assessor's Report which you can upload to your e-DofE. We will also manually sign off your e-DofE section if you would prefer that.
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Do I need permission to sign up for the course?
If you are under 16, a nominated parent or guardian must give permission for you to use U:Bee. This is in our terms and conditions.
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Do you comply with all the latest privacy laws?
Your privacy and security are top priority for us. Everything we do is based around collecting the minimum information we need to offer our services. We never cross-sell data to other companies. We use best quality solutions to any software we need to use to bring you your U:Bee Course.
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What charities do you help?
We are a 'not for profit company'. This means all the profits we make (after our running costs are paid) are donated to charity. The charities we help are involved with education and young people. If you would like to suggest a charity that we could help, please email us.
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What happens if I change my mind? Can I get my money back?
We understand that circumstances can change and you may decide you no longer need your U:Bee Online course. If you change your mind up to 30 days after purchase, we can refund your money but we can only offer this refund if you HAVE NOT accessed the information in your course. This is a normal refund condition with information courses, so we advise you to check the course is suitable for your needs. Once we have refunded your purchase you would not be entitled to any certificate or Assessor's report.
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Can I contact you with more questions?
Yes, of course. Email us at [email protected]
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