To think I should be paid for having to do online training before starting job?

[Swallowsleaving]

I have to do eight online courses and they amount to about an hour each (give or take.) So a days work.

AIBU to think they really should be paid? Feeling a bit cross at having to take valuable time out to do them.

I would definitely note down the timings and ask for TOIL. That would be reasonable.

I would want to know this training’s place in the directed time budget….is it so you get an extra inset day? (Doubt it)

I have never heard of this either.

If only there was something like a teachers' union to look out for the rights of teachers ...

I think most people in a salaried job would think you were whinging.
If it's safeguarding training etc, it's a half hour here and there etc then just do it.