Adult Learning Short Courses & Workshops
We aim to inspire a love of learning and make it accessible to everyone. We believe you deserve the chance to reach your potential, and through learning, you can improve your job prospects, support your family, and enjoy a healthier, more independent life.
We offer a range of short courses and workshops to help you:
- Rediscover your passion for learning
- Develop job-related skills to boost your employment prospects
- Build essential life skills that can be used anywhere
- Improve your English, maths, or computer skills
- Support your physical and mental health
- Help your child with their homework
- Explore learning options before committing to longer courses
- Strengthen your community
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Adult Learning
Our courses and workshops are designed to help you learn new skills, boost your confidence, and improve your wellbeing. Whether you’re looking to gain qualifications, get back into work, or simply try something new, we offer flexible options to suit your needs.
Available Courses
Arts and Crafts Courses & Workshops
Our arts and crafts courses, from photography to felting and drawing, help you learn new skills and build confidence. Whether returning to learning or supporting your wellbeing, these courses let you enjoy the benefits of creativity.
Business & Management
Our Business & Management courses help you get back into work by building practical skills like CV writing, job searching, and essential business knowledge. Gain the confidence and tools you need to take your next career step.
Childcare & Parenting
Our Childcare and Parenting courses support families through parenthood, neurodiversity, and child development. Whether you’re navigating family life or pursuing a career in childcare, these courses offer practical skills to help you succeed.
Cooking & Baking
Our Cooking & Baking courses help you build essential kitchen skills while exploring new recipes. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to improve, these courses are perfect for boosting your confidence and enjoying the art of cooking.
Counselling
Our Counselling Skills courses provide the tools to develop active listening, empathy, and communication techniques. Whether you’re looking to support others or explore a career in counselling, these courses help you build confidence and practical skills.
Digital Skills
Our Digital Skills courses help you build confidence with everyday technology, from basic computer use to more advanced tools. Whether for work or personal use, these courses equip you with the essential skills needed in today’s digital world.
Family Learning
Our Family Learning courses provide a fun and supportive environment for families to learn together. These courses help parents and children develop new skills, enhance communication, and strengthen family bonds while exploring a variety of topics.
Health & Wellbeing
Our Health and Wellbeing courses focus on promoting physical and mental health through practical techniques and lifestyle changes. Whether you want to improve your fitness, manage stress, or learn about nutrition, these courses support you in achieving a healthier, balanced life.
Languages
Our Languages courses in French, Spanish, and British Sign Language (BSL) offer you the chance to learn new communication skills and expand your cultural understanding. Whether for travel, work, or personal enrichment, these courses help you build confidence in speaking and connecting with others.
Maths – Short Courses & Workshops (Multiply)
Our Maths courses are designed to help you build essential numeracy skills for everyday life and work. Whether you’re looking to boost your confidence, prepare for further study, or improve your job prospects, these courses provide the support you need to succeed.
What can I learn?
Do remember to check back regularly for new courses added throughout the month too.
Need help?
Not sure which course is right for you? We’re here to help! Our friendly team is ready to provide advice and guidance tailored to your needs.
Learn For Free
In order to make sure that our learning opportunities are accessible to those who need it most, our workshops and courses are provided free of charge for those who can evidence they fall into one of the priority areas:
- Carers
- Care leavers
- Learners with a learning difficulty and or disability
- Mental health service users and adults with mild to moderate mental health problems
- Learners engaged through the Troubled Families programme
- Learners who are homeless, in sheltered living, or in danger of becoming homeless
- Learners who have a low income (earn less than £25,000 per annum), or are in receipt of one of the following state benefits:
- Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) including those who receiving National Insurance credits only
- Employment and support Allowance (ESA)
- Universal Credit, and their take-home pay as recorded on their Universal Credit statement (disregarding Universal Credit payments and other benefits) is less than £494 a month where the learner is sole adult in their benefit claim, or £782 a month where the learner has a joint benefit claim with their partner.
- Learners with Refugee status
- An Asylum Seeker in receipt of the equivalent of an income-based state benefit
- Released on temporary licence, studying outside a prison environment, and not funded by the Ministry of Justice
- The unwaged dependent of an Asylum Seeker
- Learners yet to achieve their first full Level 2 qualification
- Learners yet to achieve a Level 2 in English and/or maths and/or IT
- An individual who is Economically Inactive because they are unable to claim income related state benefits
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Partner Directory
Find out more about Somerset Council’s partners delivering Community Learning across Somerset alongside us. The partners ensure that there are workshops and courses available across Somerset, including the most rural locations.
