01
Clinical practice
Dementia Care
Tom Kitwood's enriched model, the five psychological needs, the 10-second rule, sundowning, behaviour as communication.
A Global Workforce Academy · Bootle 2026
Train. Certify. Relocate.
Train. Certify. Relocate.
Be placed.
Phronesis is the complete pathway from your first care-skill module to a verified placement in a UK, Irish, Portuguese, or Luxembourgish care setting. We train you, certify you, prepare your visa file, and place you — under one roof.
13 modules · 4 placement markets · 2 founders
Founder-led · CPD-aligned · 1:1 Skills for Care mapping
13 modules9 open today
4 marketsUK · IE · PT · LU
Founder-led faculty
Two practitioners. Every module signed.
P.I.
Iyobosa
S.Z.
Zormelo
The Pathway
One programme.
One programme.
Four decisive steps.
Most providers stop at the certificate. Phronesis treats the certificate as step two of four. Each stage has its own dedicated faculty, materials, and assessment — you progress only when the previous stage is signed off.
Step 01
Train
CPD-aligned modules in dementia care, pressure-area care, medication, safeguarding, and the full Care Certificate. Mobile, self-paced, in plain English.
Per module8–17 hours self-paced
Step 02
Certify
Verifiable certificates with unique IDs employers and inspectors can confirm. Mapped 1:1 to Skills for Care — the version that holds up under audit.
Issued in48 hours
Step 03
Prepare
Pre-arrival job readiness, visa preparedness, and the Employer-of-Record framework — so your file is correct, complete, and in the right order before you board.
Average6–10 weeks · 1:1 case manager
Step 04
Be placed
Direct routing into our Care Link partner network across UK, Ireland, Portugal and Luxembourg. We don't sell leads — we hand-match candidates.
TargetedUnder 90 days · Hand-matched
04
Placement marketsUK · Ireland · Portugal · Luxembourg
13
Modules in publication9 open today · 4 in production
1:1
Skills for Care matchMapped to the official framework
02
Founders & signersIyobosa · Zormelo
About Phronesis
Advancing standards
Advancing standards
in your profession.
Phronesis Global Academy is an online learning platform designed for professionals committed to continuous development. We provide practical, accessible, and industry-relevant training that strengthens skills, builds confidence, and improves the quality of care — every day.
Founded in March 2026 in Bootle, Merseyside. Founder-led. Peer-reviewed. Quietly building a curriculum care workers actually use on shift.
Curriculum integrity1:1 framework match
Practitioner-authored content100%
Mobile-completion rate92%
Explore our learning categories
Six pillars,
Six pillars,
thirteen working modules.
Every Phronesis module sits inside one of six learning pillars. Take a single module on its own, or combine them into a Bronze, Silver or Gold programme.
Fundamentals
Core principles for delivering safe care. Includes the full Care Certificate (15 standards) and Mental Capacity & DoLS.
3 modulesHealth & Safety
Safe working practices to protect service users and staff. COSHH, RIDDOR, lone-working, ergonomics, in plain language.
2 modulesCommunication
Effective communication with clients, families, and care teams. Includes the 10-Second Rule and the 90% non-verbal communication module.
2 modulesClinical Practice
Practical clinical skills for high-quality professional care. Dementia care (Kitwood), Pressure Area Care (SSKIN), Medication.
3 modulesMental Health
Understanding mental health conditions and providing compassionate support. Safeguarding adults, recognising abuse, the four types of harm.
2 modulesWorkforce Readiness
Visa preparedness, Employer-of-Record contracts, and cultural bridging for placement into UK, Ireland, Portugal and Luxembourg.
3 modules · International only
The current syllabus
Nine modules
Nine modules
open today.
Designed to be taken in any order, but most candidates begin with the Care Certificate, then layer the specialist modules.
02
Clinical practice
Pressure Area Care
Four stages of pressure damage, the SSKIN bundle, validated risk-assessment tools, repositioning protocols. Aligned to NICE NG21.
03
Clinical practice
Health & Safety in the Workplace
Workplace risk assessment, COSHH, RIDDOR reporting, lone-working safety, ergonomics — in plain practitioner language.
£120
Foundation04
Statutory & induction
The Care Certificate — all 15 standards
The full Skills for Care induction standard: safeguarding adults & children, person-centred care, infection control, moving & handling (TILE).
05
Statutory & induction
Safeguarding Adults
Recognising the four types of abuse, your statutory duty under the Care Act 2014, professional boundaries, and the procedure for whistleblowing.
£45
Statutory06
Statutory & induction
Mental Capacity & DoLS
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards in plain English. Best Interests decisions and IMCA referrals.
£55
Foundation07
International readiness
Pre-Arrival Job Readiness & Visa Preparedness
Health and Care Worker visa (UK), Critical Skills permits (IE), Carte de séjour (LU), TR/AR residency (PT). What recruiters look for.
£160
Pre-arrival08
International readiness
Employer of Record & Workforce Readiness
How sponsorship licences, EOR contracts, and umbrella employment work in practice across all four placement markets.
£160
Pre-arrival09
International readiness
Cultural & Communication Bridging
Working in a UK, Irish, Portuguese, or Luxembourgish team: speech rhythms, professional boundaries, supervision culture.
£95
OptionalFive further modules in development for late 2026 — including end-of-life care, infection prevention, learning-disability support, and family liaison.
Request the full prospectus
Indicative pathways
A Phronesis journey,
⌬Composite pathways · Based on launch programme structure
A Phronesis journey,
in practice.
⌬Composite pathways · Based on launch programme structure
Two illustrative routes through the four-step programme. Names and identifying details are anonymised; route, timing and modules reflect the actual programme as offered today.
Lagos
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Manchester · NHS-adjacent
Profile · 01
A nurse with eight years' ward experience but no UK-recognised certification. She finished the Care Certificate before her IELTS result came through, then layered Dementia and Pressure-Area Care while waiting on her Health & Care Worker visa.
Accra
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Luxembourg · Private home
Profile · 02
A care assistant looking to move out of agency work. He chose the Silver track for the EU coverage, and the EOR module gave him the language to negotiate his own contract. Placed via Care Link inside ten weeks of completion.
Placement Markets
Four jurisdictions.
Four jurisdictions.
One process.
Each market has a dedicated case manager who owns your file from offer through arrival. No third-party recruiters at any point.
UK · GB
United Kingdom
Health & Care Worker visaNHS & CQC providers across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
IE · ÉIRE
Ireland
Critical Skills permitHIQA-registered nursing homes & community providers.
PT · LISBOA
Portugal
TR / AR residencyLisbon, Porto, Algarve. Bridging language tuition included.
LU · GD
Luxembourg
Carte de séjourHighest care-worker wages in the EU. Multilingual networks.
Faculty
Founder-led,
Founder-led,
peer-reviewed.
Phronesis is led by two founders with sharply different specialisms: clinical practice on one side, international placement on the other. Each module is co-signed by both before publication.
P.I.
Founder I
Clinical Lead
Clinical Lead
S.Z.
Founder II
Placement Lead
Placement Lead
Do I need IELTS or other English-language certification before I apply?
No, not before you apply. You can begin training and certification while waiting on your IELTS / OET / SELT result. Most candidates take their language test in parallel with Modules 01–04. You’ll need a recognised English certification before placement, but not before enrolment.
What happens if I complete the programme but never get placed?
Our placement target is under 90 days from completion. If we don’t hand-match you to a verified employer within 12 months of completion through circumstances on our side, your placement fee is refunded in full. Your training certifications and CPD record remain yours regardless.
Are Phronesis certificates recognised by UK employers and the CQC?
Yes. Our Care Certificate is mapped 1:1 to the official Skills for Care induction framework — the version employers and CQC inspectors recognise on audit. Each certificate carries a unique verification ID employers can confirm via our public ledger. If your inspector wouldn’t accept it, we wouldn’t sell it.
Can I pay in instalments rather than upfront?
Yes, on every tier. Bronze splits over 3 months, Silver over 6, Gold over 9. Instalments are interest-free; you only pay the headline programme fee. No credit check, no deposit beyond the first month.
I’m already a qualified nurse / care assistant abroad. Do I still need to take all the modules?
Not necessarily. We assess prior qualifications during application and can credit you for modules where your existing certification meets the equivalent UK / EU framework standard. Most experienced nurses complete only the placement-readiness track (Modules 07–09) plus Care Certificate top-up.
Who actually employs me once I’m placed?
A vetted Phronesis Care Link partner employer in your chosen jurisdiction. You sign your contract directly with them — not with us. Phronesis is not a recruitment agency taking a per-placement commission; we charge candidates a fixed programme fee and our partners pay nothing per candidate. That keeps incentives aligned with the candidate, not the employer.
How long is the typical Phronesis programme from enrolment to placement?
Six to twelve months end-to-end, depending on tier and your existing qualifications. Training (Step 01) takes 2–4 months self-paced. Certification (Step 02) is issued within 48 hours. Visa preparedness (Step 03) averages 6–10 weeks. Placement (Step 04) targets under 90 days from completion. You can pause and resume between stages without losing progress.
Pricing
Three flexible plans
Three flexible plans
for every learner.
Each package combines training, certification, and placement support. Bronze covers UK only; Silver adds Ireland and Luxembourg; Gold covers all four markets including Portugal. Instalment plans available on every tier.
Bronze · Single market
£440£320/programme
Apply for Bronze
Bronze
Trained and placed in the UK.
4 core modules — Care Cert + 3 clinical
Pre-Arrival Job Readiness module
UK placement track via Care Link
Verifiable certificates & CPD record
1:1 case manager
Most chosen
Silver · Three markets
£920£760/programme
Apply for Silver
Silver
UK, Ireland and Luxembourg.
Everything in Bronze, plus:
6 modules including Mental Capacity & DoLS
EOR track for IE & LU
Placement across UK, IE and LU
Cultural & Communication module included
Gold · All markets
£1,200£1,040/programme
Apply for Gold
Gold
UK, Ireland, Portugal and Luxembourg.
Everything in Silver, plus:
All 9 modules at no extra cost
Portugal track + bridging language tuition
Priority routing across all four markets
Lifetime alumni access to new modules
Begin application
Begin your
Begin your
application.
An application is not a commitment. It opens a private channel between you and a case manager — we'll review your background, recommend the right pathway, and quote you a fixed fee within five working days.