Its Free (fully funded) for anyone unemployed or self-employed. If employed (including limited companies) depending on your company size you only pay a percentage of the cost. Courses are heavily subsidised, and the employer is asked to pay a 10% contribution (if employing fewer than 250 employees) or a 30% contribution (if employing more than 250 employees). For an SME the cost will only be between £250 and £350.