Course Information

Find out what courses we have on offer

The Community Learning Service offers a wide range of free or low-cost courses for adults (primarily aged 19+) across Staffordshire. If you can't find what you are looking for, please email communitylearning@staffordshire.gov.uk or skillsbootcamps@staffordshire.gov.uk if your enquiry relates to a Skills Bootcamp.
 

Beginners computing

This introduction course will cover the basics of IT. You will be guided through a variety of IT functions including using emails effectively, how to stay safe online, understanding and accessing internet banking and shopping safely online.

Beginners digital skills

Never used a computer before? Build up your confidence from a complete beginners level exploring switching on, logging in, using a mouse and keyboard and internet searching for shopping, information and everyday use as well as being able to access and read/send emails and safety around these.

Branch into Nature

Perhaps you've always dreamt of working outdoors, or maybe you'd like to make a real difference to your local environment? Environmental roles can be innovative and varied. This course is a super introduction into how to get started in this sector.

Building Skills for Work, Growth and Progression (ESOL)

This course helps English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) learners develop practical skills, confidence and knowledge for the workplace, including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, employability skills and understanding workplace expectations.

Construction Site Supervision - Skills Bootcamp

Develop confident site leaders through our Level 3 Construction Supervisor Bootcamp. Covers supervision, health & safety, planning, quality, leadership and compliance to boost productivity, safer sites and stronger project delivery.

Cooking with Numbers

Cooking with numbers will help you improve your maths skills through practical cooking activities. Designed using favourite easy to prepare recipes, explore measurement and budgeting to make maths fun, relevant and confidence-boosting in everyday life.

Countryside Ways to Wellbeing

Improve your health and wellbeing through hands-on activities with animals, cooking, gardening, nature walks, mindfulness, woodworking and rural crafts. Learn new skills, build confidence and connect with others in a supportive environment.

Creative Writing: Discover your Voice

This course introduces learners to creative writing, helping them develop ideas, characters, settings and
storytelling techniques, while building confidence in writing creatively for different audiences and purposes.

Digital Internet Skills

Have some very basic knowledge but need a refresher on using your device or the Internet. This course will explore filling out online forms, downloading and uploading files such as pictures, PDFs and Menus, Sharing files and attaching to emails as well as saving to folders and drives. Explore apps and settings and searching online for Information, Price comparisons, Maps, Shopping and Public Services all with safety, privacy and protection in mind.

Digital Office Skills

Unsure about Office Programs? Need to explore the basics of Formatting and editing in a Word processor, Create a simple Presentation (Slideshow) with some animations, explore creating a spreadsheet and using basic formulas? This course will explore the above as well as how to organise as well as saving to folders, file management and creating and organising files and folders with an explanation of the Cloud Storage and costs.