Student learning basic English and maths skills
Students graduating from functional English and maths skills

Develop essential life skills to support your independent living. Whether you want to improve your English language or maths skills, take part in the local community or manage your finances with confidence, Greenwich Learns provides courses in Royal Greenwich, London, that will help you build practical skills for everyday life. Our range of courses changes, so please check regularly for new opportunities.

Build your basic skills for independent living

Functional skills in English and maths courses

Our courses help you to improve your English language and maths skills for everyday life. Being more confident in using the English language will help at home, work and into further education. Improving your numeracy skills can support your personal life, career progression and gaining more qualifications.

Personal finance courses

Learn to manage your money with confidence. Our courses cover creating a budget, tracking your spending, and making informed decisions in everyday life. Explore different types of bank accounts, credit options, interest rates, and strategies for saving money or managing debt. You'll also learn to recognise financial scams and protect yourself. By the end of the course, you'll have practical tools to support your financial wellbeing and work towards your goals.

Courses for those with a learning disability

If you have a learning disability, our courses can support you towards independent living. Understand your rights and build your confidence in engaging in the community and using your voice. Explore ways to improve your relationships with family and friends, and within a professional environment. Develop travel skills to be able to use public transport independently. Learn to manage your finances, create a budget and safely use digital banking services. Our training partner, Unity Works, is dedicated to supporting people with a learning disability.

Course funding and training locations

Most of our courses are fully funded for Royal Greenwich residents. You can check your eligibility when you book with one of our selected training partners. Most courses are taught in person with some online options available – you can discuss any specific needs you have when you contact a training partner.

Courses for Basic Skills

Find and book a course

We work with a number of training partners who deliver our courses. Browse the list below and follow the links for the courses that interest you. Each link will take you to the training partner’s website where you can:

  • check your eligibility for full funding – most courses are fully funded if you live in Royal Greenwich, London
  • see available dates, times and locations for each course
  • book a course

Need support? Contact us if you need help accessing information or booking a course.

The Training Place of Excellence

Our courses help you build confidence and skills with money management, and using IT. Learn to manage your personal finances effectively and make cost effective decisions. Develop essential IT skills for work in an office, including how to use key software, file management, and internet use.

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UCRA

Our courses can help you develop lifelong skills. We cover ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), functional skills in English and maths, and physical activity to improve health. Our ESOL courses start from entry level and progress up to Level 2. We support you to achieve your goals.

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Unity Works

Our courses support those with a learning disability to build life skills including using technology, social media safety and staying well mentally and physically. Build your independent living skills including being online, using your rights, getting around, and managing your personal finance.

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Related courses

“I attended the Financial Literacy course in September, and I really enjoyed it. The course was very informative and easy to understand, and I learned many useful things about budgeting, saving, and managing finances. I was also very happy with the teacher. They explained everything clearly, were patient, and made the lessons interesting and engaging. I would definitely recommend this course to other people because it provides practical knowledge that can help in everyday life.”

Artjola Karici

“My message to other people thinking of doing the ‘Quids In’ course is that it is a very helpful money management course and you can learn a lot from it. You get assistance and support from the tutor and I have learnt how to save, create a budget that is right for me and how not to spend recklessly. I have also developed my numeracy skills such as time management so being on time and understanding numbers generally which I will need at work. This course has given me more confidence to get working.”

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