Course Information

The Community Learning Service offers a wide range of free or low-cost courses for adults (primarily aged 19+) across Staffordshire.

Animal management and care

Mad about animals? The course will explore animal management, animal training, nutrition, anatomy, behaviour management, physiology and looking after animals regarding their health and disease.

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.

Developing independence

Build your confidence and independence with this wellbeing course that will help you to progress with everyday skills. Travel safely, cook simple meals, shop smartly and stay safe online to live more confidently.

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.

Floristry and Plant Science

This course will cover a wide variety of floristry techniques to reflect changing seasons. Plant Science will underpin practical work. Shared reading and practical visits will be included in the course.

Gardening in the community

Be inspired to develop gardening skills. Work alongside others and strengthen community ties through hands-on projects that benefit both you and your neighbourhood.