Understand dementia and support people to live well with it — the main types, signs, person-centred care, communication, behaviour as communication, and the law.
What this course covers
- Explain what dementia is and describe the main types
- Recognise the signs and symptoms and why early diagnosis matters
- Provide person-centred care that supports dignity and independence
- Communicate well and understand behaviour as a form of communication
- Apply the Mental Capacity Act and support advance planning
How much does Dementia Awareness training cost?
£4 per person on Care2Learn, with no minimum order and no subscription. If your team needs a full training matrix rather than one course, a subscription at £2 per learner per month covers all 32 courses — see the 2026 price comparison.
Who needs it
Care workers supporting people with these needs, plus the seniors and managers who supervise them and sign off their practice. It covers the knowledge behind Care Certificate Standard 9, so it also suits staff working through their induction. Completion is recorded with the date taken and the date it is next due, so it appears correctly on your training matrix and can be evidenced at inspection.
What the learner receives
A certificate in their own name carrying the CPD Aligned seal, showing the completion date and the renewal date a year later, downloadable at any time. The record belongs to the learner, not just the employer — it travels with them rather than sitting in one provider's system.
Related courses
Providers usually assign these alongside Dementia Awareness.
- Medication Awareness — 60 min online, £4 per person
- Learning Disability & Autism Awareness — 45 min online, £4 per person
- End of Life Care — 50 min online, £4 per person
You can also browse the full catalogue of 32 courses, or read about the Care Certificate for staff new to care.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Dementia Awareness training take?
About 50 min of e‑learning, across 10 sections with 11 assessment questions. Learners can stop and resume at any point, and it works on a phone.
What does Dementia Awareness training cover?
By the end of the course a learner should be able to explain what dementia is and describe the main types; recognise the signs and symptoms and why early diagnosis matters; provide person-centred care that supports dignity and independence. The full list of learning outcomes is set out above.
Is Dementia Awareness CPD Aligned, and how is it assessed?
Yes — the certificate carries the CPD Aligned seal. The assessment is multiple choice with a pass mark of 70%; attempts are recorded and learners can retake it. Renewal is set at 12 months from the completion date, so the course reappears on your training matrix when it is due.
What does dementia awareness training cover?
The main types of dementia and how they differ, how dementia affects memory, perception and communication, why behaviour is a form of communication, and person‑centred approaches that reduce distress rather than manage it.
Does this count towards the Care Certificate?
It covers the knowledge behind Care Certificate Standard 9. The Care Certificate itself is a separate guided course covering every standard, and its practical workplace assessment is completed and signed off by the employer.
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