There are several online amateur radio courses available in the UK. Here’s a brief look at the ones we know of. If we’ve missed any, please add a note below.
Online Foundation Training Courses
| Foundation Course | More Information | Cost |
| Essex Ham Foundation Online | Our free course usually runs every 2 weeks. We’ve helped train over 6,500 students with a pass rate of over 99%. Foundation material is delivered in an online classroom and uses fully-narrated videos, quizzes, mock tests, handouts and optional live webinars (no webcam required). You can chat online with a tutor and other students on the course. There’s also a fast track for those in a rush. See video below to see how it works. Next course start dates: | Free |
| Amateur Radio Training UK (Ltd Company) | Company providing live video sessions over 8 weeks. | £75 |
| Antrim & District (Club) | Listed on RSGB site as offering online training, but we can’t find a mention of this on their website. | Unknown |
| Chippenham & District (Club) | Live sessions. Six-week course, 1 evening a week (2-hour session). Webcam not needed | Not stated |
| Felixstowe & District (Club) | Live Zoom sessions across 3 Saturdays. | Free |
| “Gettin Tae Grips” (Billy GM6DX) | 58 lessons, including quizzes, mock tests and links to Youtube videos | Free |
| Harwell ARS (Club) | Live zoom sessions over a two-day weekend. | £10 |
| Mid Ulster ARC (Club) | 5 weeks over Zoom. There is a fee, but this is not disclosed on their website. | Not stated |
| Newbury & District (Club) | Weekend mornings for 2 weeks over Zoom. | £15 (Under 16 free) |
| Online Amateur Radio Community (OARC) | Live 6-8 week course on a Wednesday night using Zoom | £5 (Free to under 18s) |
| Radio Society of Harrow (Club) | Live video sessions on weekend mornings, 4 times a year. | Free to members (£20 membership) |
| South Notts (Club) | Course delivered using online chat, phone, Whatsapp and email. | Free to members (£20 membership) |
| Stevenage & District (Club) | Listed on RSGB site as offering online training, but we can’t find a mention of this on their website. | Unknown |
| Wythall (Club) | Online classroom course. 8 weeks with 2 lessons per week. | Free |
| Foundation exams – book direct with RSGB on the following link: RSGB Exam Bookings |
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Here’s a short video showing how our Foundation Online course works:
Online Intermediate Training Courses
| Intermediate Course | More Information | Cost |
| Antrim & District (Club) | Listed on RSGB site as offering online training, but we can’t find a mention of this on their website. | Unknown |
| Bath Distance Learning | 4-month online course with a weekly Zoom tutorial | Free |
| “Gettin Tae Grips” (Billy GM6DX) | 89 lessons including quizzes, mock tests and links to Youtube videos | Free |
| Harwell ARS (Club) | Live zoom sessions over a two-day weekend. | £10 |
| Mid Ulster ARC (Club) | 1 course per year over Zoom. There is a fee, but this is not disclosed on their website. | Not stated |
| Online Amateur Radio Community (OARC) | 5 online live Zoom sessions over 2 weeks with quizzes and recap presentations | £5 (Free to under 18s) |
| Radio Society of Harrow (Club) | 8 live video sessions on a weekend afternoon. Site offers free videos, which are handy for self-study. | Free to members (£20 membership) |
| South Notts (Club) | Course delivered using online chat, phone, Whatsapp and email. | Free to members (£20 membership) |
| Stevenage & District (Club) | Listed on RSGB site as offering online training, but we can’t find a mention of this on their website. | Unknown |
| Wythall (Club) | Course runs several times a year and generally lasts between 7 and 9 weeks with 2 lessons per week. | Free |
| Intermediate exams – book direct with RSGB on the following link: RSGB Exam Bookings |
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Online Full Training Courses
| Full Course | More Information | Cost |
| Bath Distance Learning | Well-respected course that typically runs for 4 months, with weekly work packages in an online classroom and access to a remote tutor. | Free |
| Bishop Auckland (Club) | Online session using Microsoft Teams on Monday evenings, for club members only. Email Bob G0OCB at [email protected] | Unknown |
| Online Amateur Radio Community (OARC) | Fast Track study group running over 8 weeks using Zoom | £5 (Free to under 18s) |
| South Notts (Club) | Course delivered using online chat, phone, Whatsapp and email. | Free to members (£20 membership) |
| Strangford High Frequency Enthusiasts Group | Course delivered over 14 weeks, twice a year. Course uses Zoom, email, and phone. Contact [email protected] for details (no website) | Free |
| Full exams – book direct with RSGB on the following link: RSGB Exam Bookings |
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Our FREE online courses run at least once a month and last for 3 weeks. Next Start Dates:
Hi my name is Kevin Weston, I am 46 years old and I passed my foundation amature radio licence a number of years ago at Grimsby Amature Radio Society, in the town of Grimsby North East Lincolnshire. My callsign is M7 AER and due to the covid issues I might be looking to take not only my intermediate course online and exam but also maybe my full amature radio course online and also my full amature radio exam online. Please could you advise me of if there is any courses online or otherwise I’ve been in touch with the local Amature radio society in Grimsby North East Lincolnshire where I passed my foundation amature radio exam.
Hi Kevin – See https://www.essexham.co.uk/train/online-amateur-radio-courses/ for a list of online Intermediate and Full courses
BBDL do online courses via Odmodo. They’re really good