# findcourses.co.uk UK Course Scraper (`unfenced-group/findcourses-uk-scraper`) Actor Scrape 80,000+ training courses from findcourses.co.uk. Extract title, provider, price, location, duration and course type. - **URL**: https://apify.com/unfenced-group/findcourses-uk-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [Unfenced Group](https://apify.com/unfenced-group) (community) - **Categories:** Other - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $1.49 / 1,000 course results This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## findcourses.co.uk UK Course Scraper ![findcourses.co.uk UK Course Scraper](https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/XhSiPwZleLH6xSxWW/records/findcourses-uk-banner) Extract structured training course listings from findcourses.co.uk — one of the UK's largest course comparison platforms with 80,000+ courses across all professional categories. ### What you get | Field | Always present | Description | |---|---|---| | `courseId` | ✅ | Unique course ID | | `title` | ✅ | Course title | | `url` | ✅ | Direct link to course page | | `provider` | ✅ | Training provider name | | `courseType` | ✅ | Course type (Professional Training, etc.) | | `price` | ✅ | Price (e.g. "From 395 GBP") | | `sessions` | ✅ | Number of available sessions | | `location` | ✅ | Delivery location(s) | | `delivery` | ✅ | Delivery method (Classroom, Virtual, Distance Learning, etc.) | | `rating` | ✅ | Average provider rating | | `reviewCount` | ✅ | Number of reviews | | `featured` | ✅ | Whether the course is featured/recommended | | `trending` | ✅ | Whether the course is trending | | `teaser` | ✅ | Short course description | | `scrapedAt` | ✅ | Timestamp of extraction | ### Pricing **$1.49 per 1,000 results.** Only charged for successfully extracted courses. ### Input options | Parameter | Type | Default | Description | |---|---|---|---| | `keywords` | string | — | Search keyword (e.g. `management`, `Excel`, `first aid`). Leave empty to scrape across 25 default UK training categories. | | `maxResults` | integer | 5 | Maximum results. Set to `0` for unlimited. | ### Examples #### 1 — Full dataset (25 default categories) ```json { "maxResults": 0 } ```` #### 2 — Keyword search ```json { "keywords": "project management", "maxResults": 500 } ``` #### 3 — Quick sample ```json { "maxResults": 5 } ``` #### 4 — Daily feed per topic ```json { "keywords": "health and safety", "maxResults": 0 } ``` ### Default categories (when no keyword specified) management · leadership · excel · project management · communication · health and safety · hr · finance · marketing · sales · data analysis · python · accounting · legal · coaching · it · customer service · operations · compliance · procurement · agile · first aid · mental health · supply chain · engineering ### Use cases - **HR & L\&D teams** — monitor UK course market and compare providers - **EdTech platforms** — aggregate courses for comparison engines - **Market research** — analyse UK training pricing and provider landscape - **Recruiters** — match job requirements with available training ### Output example ```json { "courseId": "1852585", "title": "Certified Leadership and Management Excellence CMI Recognised", "url": "https://www.findcourses.co.uk/training/london-training-for-excellence/certified-leadership-and-management-excellence-cmi-recognised-1852585", "provider": "London Training for Excellence", "courseType": "Professional Training", "price": "From 5,300 GBP", "sessions": "Multiple (5)", "location": "Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dubai, London", "delivery": "Classroom", "rating": 5, "reviewCount": 5, "featured": true, "trending": true, "scrapedAt": "2026-05-26T05:00:00.000Z", "sourceCountry": "uk" } ``` # Actor input Schema ## `keywords` (type: `string`): Search keyword (e.g. management, Excel, first aid). Leave empty to scrape across all default categories. ## `maxResults` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of courses to scrape. Set to 0 for unlimited. ## Actor input object example ```json { "keywords": "developer", "maxResults": 5 } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `results` (type: `string`): No description # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "keywords": "developer", "maxResults": 5 }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("unfenced-group/findcourses-uk-scraper").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "keywords": "developer", "maxResults": 5, } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("unfenced-group/findcourses-uk-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "keywords": "developer", "maxResults": 5 }' | apify call unfenced-group/findcourses-uk-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=unfenced-group/findcourses-uk-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "findcourses.co.uk UK Course Scraper", "description": "Scrape 80,000+ training courses from findcourses.co.uk. Extract title, provider, price, location, duration and course type.", "version": "0.0", "x-build-id": "33SO0rXvybpyQeS8F" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/unfenced-group~findcourses-uk-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-unfenced-group-findcourses-uk-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/unfenced-group~findcourses-uk-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-unfenced-group-findcourses-uk-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/unfenced-group~findcourses-uk-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-unfenced-group-findcourses-uk-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "keywords": { "title": "Keywords", "type": "string", "description": "Search keyword (e.g. management, Excel, first aid). Leave empty to scrape across all default categories." }, "maxResults": { "title": "Max results", "minimum": 0, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of courses to scrape. Set to 0 for unlimited.", "default": 5 } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```