Adult Education in Gloucestershire

Adult Education in Gloucestershire is an education and training provider for adults aged 19 years or over, which sits within Gloucestershire County Council. Courses are free, subsidised or paid-for depending on the specific course and learner circumstances. Please contact the Adult Education team by emailing learn@gloucestershire.gov.uk to discuss eligibility criteria.

Training topic areas include but are not limited to: 

• Challenging Behaviour
• Dementia
• Digital – Beginners IT, Microsoft Office Courses, Digital Marketing, Mobile Devices
• Education & Training – Level 3 & 4 Qualifications, Train the Trainer
• English, Maths and Functional Skills
• Equality and Diversity 
• Falls
• First Aid – Workshops and Awards in First Aid at Work
• Food and Nutrition
• Functional Skills – English and Maths
• Health and Social Care Courses – including, but not limited to: 
  • Accredited distance learning certificates – Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (Level 2), Caring for the Elderly (Level 2), End of Life Care (Level 3)
  • Apprenticeships – Adult Care Worker (Level 2), Lead Adult Care Worker (Level 3)
  • Vocational diplomas – Diploma in Care (Level 2), Diploma in Adult Care (Level 3)
  • If you would like to discuss which course would be best suited to your needs and funding available, please email adedapps@gloucestershire.gov.uk

• Infection Control and Prevention
• Neurodiversity – including: Autism, ADHD, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Tourettes. Bespoke training is also available upon request.
• Mental Health
• Social Media
• Prevent

For any general enquiries regarding the courses and training available through Adult Education in Gloucestershire, please email learn@gloucestershire.gov.uk