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Finding the right course
If you are unsure about choosing the right course, returning to learn after a break, or want to find out more about the options available to you we can advise you.
What’s on offer?
We organise more than 3,500 courses and activities each year. These include courses with nationally recognised qualifications such as National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and Information Technology Qualifications (ITQs).
Our courses help you in your work or could be for your own interest and personal development.
We also offer a wide range of courses to help you get back into learning.
Most of our 27 main centres have recently been refurbished with full access and have a friendly and informal atmosphere in which to learn, have fun and meet new friends. With the help of our experienced staff our main centres support more than 200 smaller venues throughout the county.
Term times
Courses vary in length and can continue throughout the year. New courses are introduced at the beginning of each term.
Spring term 2010 - courses start week beginning 11 January
Summer term 2010 - courses start week beginning 19 April
Choosing the right course
We hope that you will find something suitable in our latest programme of courses. If you need further information:
You can telephone your nearest centre (opens in a new window) and ask for a course description sheet which gives more details.
The centres will be able to give you information on the availability of courses.
We offer a free confidential information and advice session if you are unsure about what to choose. Please see the Support for Learners (opens in a new window) section.
For most of our non-qualification courses it is possible to progress to another course that gives you a qualification. Your tutor or advice worker will help you decide.
How to join a course
Our courses are very popular so we advise you to enrol early to avoid disappointment.
By post: Complete the booking form and return it together with your cheque and stamped self addressed envelope to the enrolment centre that is organising your course.
In person: At one of our main centres. Please check the office hours before you visit.
By telephone: Contact the main centre to book a provisional place. Your enrolment will be only confirmed when we have received payment.
At the first session: Only if there are places available so please contact the main centre beforehand.
