What's on? Adult courses starting soon

Looking to retrain, upskill or simply find a new hobby? We have a wide range of courses starting soon that suit both your needs and your lifestyle. What's more, depending on your circumstances, many of these courses are low cost or FREE*!

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• Arts and Crafts
• Bookkeeping and Accounting (AAT)
• Community Tailored Learning
• Construction
• Digital and IT Skills
• English and Maths
• First Aid
• Hair and Beauty
• Hospitality and Catering
• Languages

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Arts and Crafts

• Advanced Sewing Techniques
  
  Start date - Tuesday 22 April
  End date - Tuesday 1 July
  Time - 5.45-8.00pm
  Location - Derby Road Campus
  Cost - FREE* or £9
  
  Start date - Wednesday 23 April
  End date - Wednesday 2 July
  Time - 1-3.15pm
  Location - Derby Road Campus
  Cost - FREE* or £9
  
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• Drawing and Painting
  
  Start date - Wednesday 7 May
  End date - Wednesday 18 June
  Time - 5.30-8.00pm
  Location - Adult Learning Centre (Four Seasons Shopping Centre)
  Cost - FREE* or £9 (per session)
  
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• Lino Printing and Paper Screenprinting
  
  Start date - Wednesday 23 April
  End date - Wednesday 9 July
  Time - 5.45-8.00pm
  Location - Derby Road Campus
  Cost - FREE* or £9 (per session)
  
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• Paper Quilling
  
  Start date - Monday 21 April
  End date - Monday 2 June
  Time - 5.30-7.30pm
  Location - Derby Road Campus
  Cost - FREE* or £8
  
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• Photography - Next Steps
  
  Start date - Monday 18 May
  End date - Monday 23 June
  Time - 6.00-8.00pm
  Location - Derby Road Campus
  Cost - FREE* or £8 (per session)
  
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Bookkeeping and Accounting (AAT)

• AAT Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements - Level 4
  
  Start date - Monday 21 April
  Duration - 10 weeks
  Time - 6-9pm
  Location - Derby Road Campus
  Cost - £633.50
  
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Community Tailored Learning

• Mindfulness & Stress Management
  
  Start date - Tuesday 24 April
  End Date - Tuesday 27 May
  Time - 10am-2pm
  Location - Ladybrook Community Centre
  Cost - FREE
  
  Course description:
  This course offers a comprehensive approach to understanding and managing stress through mindfulness techniques.
• Creative Expression & Make-up Therapy
  
  Start date - Tuesday 24 April
  End Date - Tuesday 27 May
  Time - 12.30pm-4pm
  Location - Double Impact
  Cost - FREE
  
  Course description:
  Explore the therapeutic benefits of creativity through the art of make-up while fostering self-expression and boosting self-esteem.

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Construction

• Introduction to Bricklaying
  
  Start date - Monday 28 April
  End date - Tuesday 20 May
  Day/time - Mondays, Tuesdays 5.00-8.00pm
  Location - Kirkby Road Campus
  Cost - FREE* or £75
  
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• Introduction to Carpentry and Joinery
  
  Start date - Monday 28 April
  End date - Tuesday 20 May
  Day/time - Mondays, Tuesdays 5.00-8.00pm
  Location - Kirkby Road Campus
  Cost - FREE* or £75
  
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• Introduction to Plastering
  
  Start date - Monday 28 April
  End date - Tuesday 20 May
  Day/time - Mondays, Tuesdays 5.00-8.00pm
  Location - Kirkby Road Campus
  Cost - FREE* or £75
  
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• Women in Construction - Level 1
  
  Start date - Thursday 24 April 2025
  Duration -Thursday 10 July 2025
  Day/time - Thursdays
  Location - Construction Centre
  Cost - FREE*
  
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Digital and IT Skills

• Digital and IT Short Courses
  
  Start date - Anytime
  End date - Various, contact us for more information
  Day/time - Various, contact us for more information
  Location - Adult Learning Centre (Four Seasons Shopping Centre)
  Cost - FREE*
  
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• Essential Digital Skills
  
  Start date - Anytime
  End date - 15 Weeks
  Day/time - Mondays, 9.30-11.30am
  Location - Adult Learning Centre (Four Seasons Shopping Centre)
  Cost - FREE*
  
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English and Maths

• Functional Skills English
  
  Start date - Anytime
  Day/time - Flexible
  Location - Adult Learning Centre (Four Seasons Shopping Centre) or online
  Cost - FREE*
  
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• Functional Skills Maths
  
  Start date - Anytime
  Day/time - Flexible
  Location - Adult Learning Centre (Four Seasons Shopping Centre) or online
  Cost - FREE*
  
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First Aid

• Emergency First Aid at Work
  
  Start date - Monday 31 March
  Duration - 1 day
  Time - 9.00am-5.00pm
  Location - Derby Road Campus
  Cost - £90
  
  Start date - Monday 31 May
  Duration - 1 day
  Time - 9.00am-5.00pm
  Location - Derby Road Campus
  Cost - £90
  
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• Mental Health First Aid
  (Online)
  
  Start date - Wednesday 23 April
  End date - Wednesday 21 May
  Day/time - Wednesday 6.00-7.30pm
  Location - Online
  Cost - FREE* or £50
  
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• First Aid at Work
  
  Start date - Monday 28 April
  Duration - 3 days
  Time - 9.00am-5.00pm
  Location - Derby Road Campus
  Cost - £205
  
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Hair and Beauty

• Complementary Therapies - Level 2
  
  Start date - Wednesday 19 March
  End date - Wednesday 13 August
  Time - 9.30am-4.00pm
  Location - Derby Road Campus
  Cost - FREE*
  
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• Nail Services - Level 2
  
  Start date - Wednesday 26 March
  End date - Wednesday 20 August
  Time - 5.00-8.00pm
  Location - Derby Road Campus
  Cost - FREE* or £993.50
  
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Hospitality and Catering

• Fakeaway Recipies
  
  Start date - Thursday 24 April
  End date - Thursday 19 June
  Time - 5.30-8.30pm
  Location - Derby Road Campus
  Cost - FREE* or £12
  
  Course description:
  Create delicious fakeaways at a fraction of the cost of takeaways! Learn to prepare flavourful dishes you can take home and enjoy.

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Languages

• British Sign Language
  
  Start date - Tuesday 22 April
  Duration - 10 weeks
  Time - 5.45-7.45pm
  Location - Derby Road Campus
  Cost - FREE* or £8 (per session)
  
  Course description:
  Learn essential signs, finger spelling, and everyday phrases, and gain confidence in communicating using this visual language.

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* Subject to eligibility. Contact us on 0808 100 3626 for more information.