A range of free personal development courses are available for eligible residents aged 19+ living within the Liverpool City Region or Greater Manchester Combined Authority area.
Whether you are looking to develop your leadership skills, gain a recognised qualification, improve your confidence, or learn something new, there are plenty of opportunities available.
Featured Courses
Level 2 Business Administration and Team Leading - Tuesday 22nd September, 5.00 p m – 8.00 pm – 35 weeks
Develop practical workplace skills including administration, communication, problem solving, team working, office sustainability and effective team leadership.
Level 1 Health and Safety - Thursday & Friday 24th & 25th September, 9.30 am – 3.00 pm – 1.5 days
Learn how to identify workplace hazards, understand health and safety responsibilities, and contribute to creating a safe working environment.
Level 2 Food Safety in Catering - Thursday 29th & 30th October, 9.30 am – 3.00 pm – 1.5 days
Designed for anyone working with food, this course covers food hygiene, safe food handling, contamination prevention, and legal requirements.
Level 2 Teaching Assistant
Develop the knowledge and skills needed to support children and young people in educational settings, helping prepare learners for a role as a Teaching Assistant or further study in education
Level 3 Preparing to work as a childminder
Gain the knowledge and qualifications needed to become a childminder, including Paediatric First Aid training, safeguarding, child development, and guidance on setting up and running your own childminding business
Level 3 Education & Training
Designed as an entry-level teaching qualification for people intending to teach learners aged 16+ in FE colleges, independent training providers, workplace learning, and adult education settings.
Functional skills
Functional Skills qualifications in Maths, English, and IT. These qualifications can help improve confidence, support career progression, and develop essential workplace skills.
Many more courses available
In addition to accredited qualifications, we also offer a variety of leisure and personal interest courses, including:
- Art and Crafts
- Sewing and Textiles
- IT Workshops
- Nail Art
- Hair Styling
- Creative Writing
- ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
- Drama
- Philosophy
- Family Learning
- And many more
A full course listing is attached for your information. Adult Learning Autumn Prospectus
All updates and additional courses are on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/haltonadultlearning
Bespoke training for employers or teams
We can also provide bespoke training programmes tailored to the needs of your team or service area. If there is a particular skill, qualification, or development need you would like us to support, please get in touch and we will be happy to discuss the options available.
For further information or to enrol, please contact:
📧 adult.learning@halton.gov.uk
📞 0151 511 7788