50% Off Online DofE Skills Courses: Summer Enrolment Offer 2026
Education Direct Worldwide is offering 50% off its Bronze, Silver and Gold online DofE Skills courses as part of the Summer Enrolment Offer 2026.
Young people aged 14–24 can study AI, digital entrepreneurship and practical online business skills through a flexible programme designed to support the Skills section of their Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
The programme is delivered online, allowing participants to learn from home and organise their weekly activities around school, college, examinations, work and other commitments.
Education Direct Worldwide is a DofE Approved Activity Provider for the Skills section.
Use promotional code SUMMER50 when enrolling between 21 July and 31 August 2026 to receive the 50% discount.
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Summer DofE Skills Offer at a Glance
- Programme: AI & Digital Entrepreneurship Skills
- Levels available: Bronze, Silver and Gold
- Age range: 14–24
- Delivery: Fully online
- Location: Learn flexibly from home
- Promotional code: SUMMER50
- Discount: 50% off the standard course fee
- Offer ends: 31 August 2026
- Provider: Education Direct Worldwide
- Provider status: DofE Approved Activity Provider for the Skills section
The discount should be entered during checkout. Participants should choose the course level and duration that match the Skills-section plan agreed with their DofE Leader.
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Online DofE Skills Course Prices
| DofE course level | Programme duration | Standard price | Summer price with SUMMER50 | Saving | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Bronze | 3 or 6 months (13 weekly modules) | ~~£99~~ | £49.50 | £49.50 | | Silver | 6 months (3 months progressing from Bronze) | ~~£249~~ | £124.50 | £124.50 | | Gold | 12 months (6 months progressing from Silver) | ~~£799~~ | £399.50 | £399.50 |
The correct duration for an individual participant's Skills section depends on their DofE level, chosen section timescale and approved programme plan. Participants should confirm their required duration with their DofE Leader before enrolling.
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Bronze DofE Skills Course
13 weekly modules, taken over 3 or 6 months
The Bronze DofE Skills course introduces participants to digital literacy, online safety, responsible artificial intelligence, creativity, problem-solving and entrepreneurship.
Participants work towards an individual digital venture or project while building evidence of their learning, progress and reflection.
- Standard price: £99
- Summer offer price: £49.50
- Promotional code: SUMMER50
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Silver DofE Skills Course
26-week online programme
The Silver DofE Skills course allows participants to develop their AI and digital entrepreneurship knowledge in greater depth. Learners explore project development, branding, market research, leadership, testing and improvement.
The longer programme supports sustained skill development and a more detailed practical project.
- Standard price: £249
- Summer offer price: £124.50
- Promotional code: SUMMER50
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Gold DofE Skills Course
52-week online programme
The Gold DofE Skills course supports advanced, long-term development in AI, responsible innovation, digital entrepreneurship, leadership and project delivery.
Participants have time to develop, test and improve a substantial project while demonstrating commitment, independent learning and progression.
- Standard price: £799
- Summer offer price: £399.50
- Promotional code: SUMMER50
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What Is the AI & Digital Entrepreneurship Skills Programme?
The AI & Digital Entrepreneurship Skills Programme is an online learning pathway for young people who want to develop useful skills for education, employment, enterprise and the changing digital world.
It combines age-appropriate learning about artificial intelligence with practical entrepreneurship and project-development activities.
Depending on the selected level and progression pathway, participants can explore subjects including:
- Digital literacy and online safety
- Artificial intelligence fundamentals
- Responsible and ethical use of AI
- Prompt writing and effective AI communication
- Creative problem-solving
- Digital content and communication
- Market research
- Branding and identity
- Online business models
- Digital products and services
- Testing ideas and collecting feedback
- Leadership and independent working
- Project planning and improvement
- Reflection and evidence development
Participants do not need previous experience in artificial intelligence, coding or business. The programme introduces concepts progressively and gives learners opportunities to apply them through practical activities.
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Who Are the Online DofE Skills Courses For?
The programme is designed for DofE participants aged 14–24 in the UK who are completing a Bronze, Silver or Gold Skills section.
It may be particularly suitable for:
- Students interested in artificial intelligence and technology
- Young people interested in business or entrepreneurship
- Participants looking for an online DofE Skills idea
- Learners who need a flexible activity they can complete from home
- Home-educated participants
- Students balancing DofE with school, examinations or college
- Young people who want to create a practical digital project
- Participants who want to develop skills they can discuss in future applications and interviews
Parents and carers can also review the course structure, learning objectives and level options before enrolment.
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Can DofE Skills Be Completed Online From Home?
Education Direct Worldwide's programme is delivered online, so participants can complete the learning and project activities from home.
The course is structured into manageable learning activities that encourage regular participation, practical application, evidence development and reflection.
Flexible learning does not mean completing the entire programme at once. Participants are expected to demonstrate consistent participation and progress over the required Skills-section period.
The online format can make it easier to fit the programme around:
- School and college timetables
- Homework and examinations
- Employment or volunteering
- Physical-section activities
- Family commitments
- Other DofE activities
Participants should still follow the timescale and activity arrangements approved by their DofE Leader.
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Why Choose AI and Digital Entrepreneurship for DofE Skills?
Artificial intelligence and digital technologies are changing how people learn, communicate, create and work. Young people increasingly need the confidence to use these technologies thoughtfully rather than simply consuming them.
This programme focuses on practical and responsible use. Participants are encouraged to question AI-generated information, consider online safety, develop original ideas and apply digital tools to a meaningful project.
The entrepreneurship element helps learners move from an idea to a structured project. They can explore a problem, identify an audience, research possible solutions, create a brand or concept, collect feedback and improve their work.
These activities can help participants develop:
- Digital confidence
- Creativity
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Independent learning
- Project management
- Problem-solving
- Responsible technology use
- Leadership
- Entrepreneurial thinking
The objective is not simply to finish online lessons. Participants should be able to demonstrate what they have learned, how they applied it and how their skills developed over time.
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How Does the Online DofE Skills Programme Work?
1. Choose the correct DofE level. Select Bronze, Silver or Gold based on the participant's DofE programme and agreed Skills-section duration.
2. Enrol online. Complete the enrolment process and enter SUMMER50 during checkout before 31 August 2026.
3. Access the learning platform. Participants receive access to structured online learning, activities and project guidance for their selected level.
4. Complete regular activities. Learners progress through the programme, complete practical activities and build evidence of their participation.
5. Develop a digital project. Participants apply their learning to an individual AI, digital or entrepreneurship project.
6. Record progress and reflection. Learners record what they have completed, what they have learned and how their skills have improved.
7. Complete the assessment process. At the end of the programme, the participant follows the applicable assessment and evidence process for their Skills section.
Completing an Education Direct Worldwide course does not automatically complete the participant's entire Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Final section and Award approval remain subject to the applicable DofE process and the participant's DofE Leader or Assessor.
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Education Direct Worldwide: DofE Approved Activity Provider
Education Direct Worldwide is a DofE Approved Activity Provider for the Skills section.
This means the organisation has been approved to offer appropriate activities within its authorised programme scope.
The AI & Digital Entrepreneurship Skills Programme provides participants with:
- A structured learning pathway
- Bronze, Silver and Gold course options
- Regular practical activities
- Project-based learning
- Progress and reflection opportunities
- Evidence-development guidance
- Online access from home
- Support throughout the programme
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How to Claim the 50% Summer Discount
1. Select the appropriate Bronze, Silver or Gold course. 2. Continue to the enrolment or checkout page. 3. Enter promotional code SUMMER50. 4. Confirm that the 50% discount has been applied. 5. Complete the enrolment before 11:59 pm BST on 31 August 2026.
Promotional code: \SUMMER50\
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Start Your Online DofE Skills Course This Summer
The Summer Enrolment Offer gives DofE participants an opportunity to begin developing practical AI, digital and entrepreneurship skills at half the standard course price.
Choose the course that matches the participant's approved DofE level and Skills-section timescale:
- Bronze: £49.50 with SUMMER50
- Silver: £124.50 with SUMMER50
- Gold: £399.50 with SUMMER50
The offer ends on 31 August 2026.
Education Direct Worldwide is a DofE Approved Activity Provider for the Skills section.
Choose Your DofE Level · Compare Bronze, Silver and Gold
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FAQs: Online DofE Skills Summer Offer 2026
Is the programme suitable for Bronze, Silver and Gold DofE?
Yes. Education Direct Worldwide offers separate Bronze, Silver and Gold course options. Participants should select the option that matches the Skills-section timescale agreed with their DofE Leader.
Can the DofE Skills course be completed from home?
Yes. The AI & Digital Entrepreneurship Skills Programme is delivered online and can be completed flexibly from home. Participants must still complete regular activities across their required programme period.
Who can join the programme?
The courses are designed for UK DofE participants aged 14–24. Participants under 18 may require consent from a parent or guardian as part of the enrolment process.
Do participants need previous AI or business experience?
No. The programme introduces AI, digital skills and entrepreneurship progressively. It is suitable for beginners as well as participants who already have some experience.
How much do the courses cost with the summer discount?
With code SUMMER50, Bronze is reduced from £99 to £49.50, Silver is reduced from £249 to £124.50 and Gold is reduced from £799 to £399.50.
How do I use the SUMMER50 promotional code?
Choose a Bronze, Silver or Gold course and enter SUMMER50 in the promotional-code field during checkout. Confirm that the discount has been applied before completing payment.
When does the Summer Enrolment Offer end?
The 50% Summer Enrolment Offer ends at 11:59 pm BST on 31 August 2026.
Is Education Direct Worldwide a DofE Approved Activity Provider?
Yes. Education Direct Worldwide is a DofE Approved Activity Provider for the Skills section.
Does completing this course automatically complete the whole DofE Award?
No. The course supports the participant's Skills section. Participants must also meet the other requirements of their DofE programme, and completion remains subject to the applicable DofE evidence, assessment and approval process.
Which course level should a participant choose?
Participants should choose the Bronze, Silver or Gold course and duration that match the programme plan approved by their DofE Leader. Contact Education Direct Worldwide before purchasing if the appropriate course option is unclear.