Courses to build life skills

Learn life skills with the largest charitable provider of adult education in England and Scotland. Adult learning isn’t like school. Everyone belongs at Â×ÀíӰƬ. You’ll get meaningful, and tailored support, so you can reach your full potential. Our classes are friendly and fun, designed for adults like you. We won’t talk down to you and you’ll learn skills that you’ll use in everyday life.

Skip to courses

What are life skills?

Simply put, they are skills that make everyday life easier. Life skills include cooking, budgeting, communicating with others, health, well-being and managing emotions. Sometimes this means learning new things, and sometimes it means building on things you already know.

Sometimes adulting can be hard. These courses can help make it feel just that bit easier, make you feel more independent and empower you to face the future ahead.

Small steps to larger goals

You don’t have to have big goals in mind. Just take small steps towards boosting your skills and improving your wellbeing. Whether it is learning to budget better or cook healthier food. Building your confidence or gaining independence. There is a course for you.

When you study with us, you will:

  • Build your confidence
  • Learn new life skills
  • Improve your everyday life and wellbeing

Take a look at our great range of courses and start making a positive change today.

Please enter your postcode

In order for us to give you accurate results for your courses, please click on the Search options and enter your postcode and the mile radius for your search.

Refine search

How you'll learn

Your location

Please enter your postcode or town for your search in the boxes below.

We have defaulted the search to ten miles, but you can change this number in the box as you wish.

Sort by start date

Choose to sort the course start date in ascending order (furthest away dates first) or descending (most recent dates first)

Results per page

Days

Other Filters

Part of day
Level of study
Availability
Search for the branch name/location, without adding branch e.g. Barnet

Healthy Lifestyle: Introduction to Stress Awareness

On this course you will be invited to think about the implications and affects that stress can have on both mental and physical health. Stress can lead to serious health problems if not recognised and dealt with in time. This course will offer you the opportunity to become more aware of what causes stress, the different types of stress and how to recognise the signs and symptoms associated with each type. You will learn about ways to prevent or reduce stress for yourself and others, considering diet, exercise and other simple preventative measures that you can put in place to help keep stress at bay!

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 24/06/2025 -
Tue 15/07/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Duration:
4 sessions
Location:
NST Hub (North Somerset Training Communi
31 Alexandra Parade
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1QZ
Tutor:
Katie Dexter
Course code:
Q00017196
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
9 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

Meditation and Mindfulness

Leading a busy life leaves little room for calm and relaxation. This can make it hard for us to wind down and enjoy the present. But finding these moments of calm is essential for our emotional well-being and mental health. This meditation and mindfulness course is ideal if you want to learn to relax, be present, and alleviate stress in your life. Meditation courses teach us to recognise the importance of conscious thought in our everyday lives. Develop concentration strategies to help focus your mind. Understand the principles of mindfulness. Learn to block out intrusive thoughts and enjoy the present moment.

Course Information

Dates:
Fri 27/06/2025 -
Fri 27/06/2025
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Rukhsar Azam
Course code:
Q00015763
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £8.40

Fitness and Exercise: Movement and Music

Discover the wonders of your body as you'll get the chance to learn about its functions and capabilities. Embrace the joy of dance tailored to each individual, catering to personal needs and preferences. Unleash the power of movement and music on this course whilst having fun along the way.

Course Information

Dates:
Sat 05/07/2025 -
Fri 03/07/2026
Times:
10:00am - 11:30am
Duration:
4 sessions
Location:
Chestnuts (Bognor Regis)
London Road
Bognor Regis
PO21 1AZ
Tutor:
Fiona James
Course code:
Q00010881
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £81.90

Mens club - mens shed

Men’s Sheds (or Sheds) are similar to garden sheds – a place to pursue practical interests at leisure, to practice skills and enjoy making and mending. The difference is that garden sheds and their activities are often solitary in nature while Men’s Sheds are the opposite. They’re about social connections and friendship building, sharing skills and knowledge, and of course a lot of laughter.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 07/07/2025 -
Mon 28/07/2025
Location:
Oakley Resource Centre Hub
Clyde Crescent
Cheltenham
GL52 5QL
Course code:
Q00017031
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £33.60



The courses below have already started, but are still available to book.

Personal Development: Introduction to Driving Test Theory

This course is designed to help new drivers prepare for the driving theory test, a crucial step toward obtaining a driver’s license. The course covers all essential topics included in the driving theory test, such as road signs, traffic laws, safe driving practices, and hazard perception. Through interactive lessons, practice tests, and detailed explanations, participants will gain a solid understanding of the rules of the road and develop the knowledge and confidence needed to pass the theory test.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 03/12/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
CREST (South Shields)
95 Fowler Street
South Shields
NE33 1NU
Tutor:
Hoda Darawsha
Course code:
Q00019304
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Confidence Building for Creatives

Build your confidence as a creative professional with our Confidence Building for Creatives course. Ideal for artists, writers, and other creatives looking to overcome self-doubt and take the next step in their creative journey.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 12/11/2024
Times:
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Duration:
9 sessions
Location:
School of Create (Vauxhall)
MACTAC Building
Vauxhall Millennium Centre
Blenheim Street
Liverpool
North West
L5 8UX
Tutor:
Amanda Meaghan
Course code:
Q00017535
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

Confidence to Learn: Study Skills

Would you like to learn new skills or change jobs? It can be hard to get back into learning after a long break. This confidence training will prepare you to feel comfortable stepping back into the classroom. This short course can help you bridge the gaps in your confidence and overcome the obstacles standing in your way to get back into learning. The objective of this course is to get you into a positive mindset to achieve your goals. You will practise a variety of confidence-building exercises to help that mindset shift come from within.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 08/10/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Duration:
4 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Swati Lahiri
Course code:
Q00018527
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
7 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £8.40

Cooking Practical: Cake Decorating

Delve into a variety of cake-decorating methods and techniques to impress the family with. Aimed towards beginners, our tutor will guide you through the different materials and tools at a comfortable pace, providing clear instructions for each week's requirements. The course will also covers essential food hygiene practices. An enrolment session is scheduled for September 5th from 10am to 2pm. To participate, please ensure you bring along photographic ID, proof of address, and evidence of benefits (if applicable). You must complete the enrolment process before attending the first course session.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 26/11/2024
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Millan Centre (Bradford)
Victor Street
Bradford
BD9 4RA
Tutor:
Tanzeela Javid
Course code:
Q00011259
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00