Hi David, For government funding, I think it depends on what your current employment status is. When I was made redundant 2 years ago there was a "rapid response fund" for funding training for the recently redundant. I was offered access to a training review with the local Connexions Centre (think this is now called "next steps" program). After some form filling and a huge wait (8 months due to processing error), I got a place on a PTLLS course that was perfect to add to my skill set. LearnDirect do some free IT courses that my be of some value to you. Sorry its not a more comprehensive answer, but hope this helps!