Courses 2026
If you want to explore new interests, learn digital skills, improve your health and wellbeing or develop yourself for employment, then we have a range of courses on offer. For more information and start dates, use our course search.
New courses coming soon
Springboard
Thinking about improving your Maths or English but not quite ready to jump straight into exams?
Springboard is a short programme that supports you and helps you feel confident and prepared before starting Functional Skills English and/or Maths.
ACL awarded certificate of achievement
The Dudley Adult Learning team was recently awarded a certificate of achievement by the Learning and Work Institute in recognition of the team's commitment to learning. See ACL certificate of achievement below.
Employability courses
Start Your Career as a Support Worker
Looking for a rewarding career in support services? This 4-week programme will help you develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence employers are looking for in the Health and Social Care sector.
What you will gain
- Explore careers in Health and Social Care
- Build employability skills valued by employers
- Receive a FREE Enhanced DBS check
- Take part in work experience opportunities
- Interview with a local employer
- Improve your confidence and job prospects
What you will learn
During the course, you will cover:
- Safeguarding and Confidentiality
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Communication Skills
- Teamwork and Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- CV Writing and Job Applications
- Interview Skills
- Job Search Techniques
- Confidence and Resilience
- Care Excellence and Quality Standards
- Deaf Awareness
- Workplace Expectations
Course details
Venue: Brierley Hill Neighbourhood Learning Centre (NLC)
Dates: 28 September 2026 to 23 October 2026
Time: 9:30am to 2:30pm
Duration: 4 weeks (20 sessions)
Eligibility
To join this course, you must:
- Be aged 19 or over
- Be actively looking for work
- Have Entry Level 3 English and Maths skills
Enquire today
Take the first step towards a career as a Support Worker and gain the skills, experience, and confidence to succeed.
Pre-employment training
We offer one-to-one support and courses to help you search for work. You can learn how to complete an effective job application, create a CV, be successful at interviews, build confidence, and develop other work-related skills like team work.
Our pre-employment training courses are designed to focus on the key skills required to secure a job in the sector you want. They are aligned to local job vacancies and our employment team will work with you throughout your training to support you into a job.
Pre-employment training courses are offered at Brierley Hill Neighbourhood Learning Centre every day from 9.30am to 3pm over two consecutive weeks. These can include an element of training for the career sector that you want in areas of customer service, care or warehousing.
Help with employment and training
Dudley Council is offering support for adults who are looking to develop their employability skills.
The programme is designed to support people who are economically inactive, meaning those who are without work and not in receipt of benefits, or those out of work but in receipt of certain health-related benefits. It's for adults aged 19 right up to retirement.
Support available includes customised training, 1-2-1 support, coaching, mentoring, development opportunities, and apprenticeships, and also includes self-employment guidance.
Maths skills for everyday life
Getting better at maths helps you in everyday life and at work. Knowing maths makes you feel more confident, helps you solve problems, and lets you learn other subjects. It also helps you help your child with their homework.
If you want to take higher-level courses or change jobs, having a maths qualification can help you.
We offer Functional Skills Maths courses from beginner to Level 2. These classes are taught in person in the classroom.
Classes happen every week for several months. If you need to learn faster, you can join our online Fast-Track Maths courses. You need good computer skills and internet to do online learning.
Before starting a maths course, everyone takes a test to find the right level for them.
Fees:
Maths courses are free if you do not have a GCSE grade C (4) or higher in maths. Exam and test fees are also free.
Start improving your maths skills today!
For more information, please call 01384 818143 or email: acl@dudley.gov.uk
Digital skills
Learn to Use Computers and the Internet
Today, knowing how to use computers, tablets, and smartphones is very important. With the internet, you can save money, make appointments, find important information, pay bills, and talk to family and friends through email and chat. Digital skills help you stay safe online and use the internet for things like finding a job or planning a holiday.
If technology feels hard or you need more confidence, we can help you improve your digital and computer skills for both home and work.
Why Choose Our Courses?
We offer many free courses up to Level 1 for all skill levels. Whether you are a complete beginner or want to learn Microsoft Office, we have the right course for you.
For Beginners:
- Build confidence using a computer
- Use digital skills on computers, tablets, or smartphones
- Stay safe online and protect your family
Let us help you improve your digital skills for life and work!
Digital Skills Taster Courses
These courses are available at different places in the area and start at different times throughout the year.
Join us and take the first step towards a future where you are good at using digital tools!
Digital Skills Taster Courses (Pre-entry level, 5 hours)
Search Engines and Online Research (Entry level 3, up to 20 hours)
If you want a qualification in Digital Skills, you can join our search engine courses. In these courses, you will learn about different search engines and how to search for information safely and confidently.