Free, Funded and Flexible Courses

Learn locally, gain recognised qualifications, build your future.

Whether you are looking to start a new career, retrain, gain a recognised qualification or return to education, adult learning can provide the skills and confidence needed to take the next step.

Adult students can benefit from flexible evening and blended learning options, making it easier to study alongside existing commitments.

What are the benefits?

• Free courses for eligible learners
• Flexible evening and blended learning options
• Nationally recognised qualifications
• Local learning opportunities in Waltham Forest
• Expert tutors and industry-relevant learning
• Progression opportunities into employment, apprenticeships or higher-level study

Our offering

Courses are available across a range of sectors. Click the links below to find out more and make your application.

Health and Social Care

• Award in Emergency First Aid at Work - September start
• Award in Emergency First Aid at Work - October start
• Award in Emergency First Aid at Work - January start
• Award in Emergency First Aid at Work - February start
• Award in Emergency First Aid at Work - April start
• Award in Emergency First Aid at Work - June start
• Awareness of Mental Health Problems Level 2
• Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities Level 2
• Understanding Autism Level 2
• Mental Health First Aid & Advocacy Level 2

Early Years

• Early Years Practitioner Level 2

Construction

• Health & Safety in Construction Level 1 - January start
• Health & Safety in Construction Level 1 - August start
• Health & Safety in Construction Level 1 - April start

Green Skills

• Understanding Climate Change Level 2

Hospitality and Retail

• Food Safety in Catering Level 2

Creative Industries

• Digital and IT Skills Level 2
• Digital Marketing Level 2
• Principles of Cyber Security Level 2

Public Services

• Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Level 2

Business and Administration

• Bookkeeping Level 1 
• AAT Accounting Level 2
• Preparing for Self-Employment Level 2 - January start
• Preparing for Self-Employment Level 2 - June start

Ready to take the next step?

Whether you are looking to improve your employment prospects, retrain for a new career, return to work or gain new skills, there are opportunities available to help you achieve your goals.

Adult learning is open to adults aged 19 and over who are ready to invest in their future while balancing work, family and other commitments.

Apply today and start building your future locally.