Our adult education courses are identified by topic areas in the list below. Courses change throughout the year, so check back regularly to see what’s available or contact us to see what will be coming up in the future.
There is a huge range of short courses for adults in locations throughout the Royal Borough of Greenwich, London, delivered for the Council by trusted partner organisations who have experience of training adults with all levels of skills, ability and knowledge. Our short courses vary from a few hours to multiple days and run at different times to suit those with care commitments. The majority of courses offered here are fully funded for eligible residents of Greenwich, London.
However you want to make a change in your life, Greenwich Learns may have just the right course for you. There is lots of information here to help you start, develop and progress your learning journey, with direct links to the training partners so you can check eligibility and book on a course. It's never too late to learn.
We’re committed to making learning accessible to everyone. Contact us to discuss any support you may need, including accessibility requirements, language support, or financial assistance.
Learn the core principles of bookkeeping and management accounting including financial record-keeping, reporting and client communication. Become confident in key tasks such as invoicing and reconciliation using standardised digital tools and templates.
Explore your natural talents with arts courses in sketching, drawing, painting, printing, stencilling and collage using a variety of media including watercolour, gouache, inks, and acrylics. Learn about different techniques, be inspired by other artists, and share ideas and creative processes.
Improve your essential life skills with English, maths, personal finance, and community courses. Build confidence in your English language and maths skills. Develop your financial literacy to improve your money management. Be part of the community using your rights and accessing public transport.
Develop essential skills to manage business operations effectively. Learn about office procedures, communication, record keeping, and financial administration. Gain confidence in organising tasks, supporting teams, and contributing to business success in any sector.
Turn your business idea into a reality. Learn how to plan and launch a new business. Gain fundamental knowledge and skills including company registration, legal structures, product development, business finance and marketing strategies.
Develop the skills and knowledge to support children’s learning and development. Explore child safety, communication, play-based learning, and safeguarding. Gain practical experience and qualifications to work in nurseries, schools, or childcare settings.
Unlock rewarding career opportunities in the civil service or public sector. Learn to navigate the competency-based application process. Identify and articulate the behaviours, skills and strengths sought after by recruiters. Gain practical knowledge to increase your chance of getting the job.
Explore the principles of community engagement. Learn how to identify what matters most to your community and the challenges people face. Develop practical skills in gathering input from diverse voices and using this information to create meaningful community project plans or proposals.
Start your career in the construction industry with an essential health and safety qualification and the CSCS card. Gain core skills in bricklaying, tiling, plastering, and decorating. Progress with further training in retrofitting and green SWAP.
Develop your culinary skills with cooking courses for meals at home or to use in the catering industry. Learn knife skills and cooking techniques. Explore plant-based options, seasonal cooking and low sugar desserts. Discover edible wild plants through safe and sustainable foraging practices.
Nurture your creativity through craft courses. Explore interests such as ceramics, flower arranging, jewellery making, baking and cake decoration, hat making, macramé, stained glass, sewing, and creative textiles. Courses available for all experience levels and to support you to progress.
Discover your voice and bring your ideas to life in this creative writing course. Explore fiction, poetry and creative non-fiction through practical exercises, inspiring prompts and supportive feedback, building confidence, skills and a portfolio of original work.
Learn to deliver outstanding customer service to boost your employability. Handle challenging situations with professionalism. Open the doors to working in retail, hospitality, healthcare and many other client-facing roles with valuable new skills and an accreditation.
Build digital skills to support you in everyday life and work. Hands-on training in computer basics, Microsoft Word and Powerpoint, online searching, and internet safety. Our courses are aimed at beginners to learn at your own pace and boost your confidence, and employability and life skills.
Gain key employability skills. Learn effective job search strategies and techniques to succeed at application and interview. Develop your communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities in the workplace. Explore ways to identify your career goals and take steps toward achieving them.
ESOL course are designed to help you if you are new to English or want to build your basic English language skills. Learn to start speaking in English for everyday life, and develop to improve your English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills to advanced level.
Learn new skills together as a family. Our family learning courses offer parents, carers, and children the opportunity to develop English and maths skills, explore crafts, and enjoy creative activities together in a supportive, welcoming environment.
Become prepared to respond confidently in an emergency. Short courses on first aid, defibrillator use, and epilepsy awareness and seizure management. Gain essential knowledge on the basic principles of preserving life, preventing the condition from getting worse and promoting recovery for adults.
Start a rewarding career in the care sector. Gain qualifications to begin your journey into care work, including nursing, residential or domiciliary care. Learn key skills of communication, health and safety, safeguarding and prevention, infection control, and dementia management.
Support your business by using marketing skills to reach customers effectively and build your brand. Learn practical skills to promote your products or services. Gain confidence in creating content, understanding your audience, and growing your business sustainably.
Photography courses are for everyone. Develop your knowledge of using digital cameras and applying the correct settings to achieve the best images. Learn basic editing in Photoshop. Improve your compositions and visual concepts. Shoot, process and print your own black and white film photographs.
Start a career in the education sector with the knowledge to prepare you for further training or complete an accredited qualification. Prepare to work in schools or become a teaching assistant (TA). Gain a Level 3 qualification to be able to teach adults in a community setting.
Support your business by establishing your brand online. Learn how to design and build your own website, and how to use search engine optimization effectively. Benefit from the guidance of an expert on how to build functionality, avoid common mistakes and distinguish yourself in your market.
Support your wellbeing with practical classes for managing stress, building resilience and maintaining motivation. Discover the transformative power of exercise and creative classes. Explore good mental health and learn to break down barriers to support yourself and others during challenging times.