Adult learning
Adult Education providers in Devon offer a wide range of courses where you can meet other people, learn new skills and improve your opportunities. There are a range of courses available across the county, covering subjects such as English, maths, digital skills, languages, English for speakers of other languages (ESOL), arts, crafts and more. Many adult education providers also offer qualification courses for those looking to improve their employment prospects.
Adult Education providers may offer support for individuals with additional learning needs. Courses are also available for adults with learning disabilities, with some education providers offering courses on preparing to live independently, developing confidence and skills, and support moving into work.
Some courses may lead to an accreditation or qualification.
Some of Devon’s Adult Education providers include:
Adult Education – Higher Education
For adults considering Higher education, Devon has excellent Higher Education provision offering access to higher education Diplomas, Higher Technical Qualifications, Foundation Degrees, Degree Apprenticeships, Undergraduate Degrees and Post Graduate qualifications. Some courses may lead to an accreditation or qualification.
Adult education projects
Adult education courses, programmes and training from economy, enterprise and skills.
Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps
Skills Bootcamps are free*, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track to an interview with an employer.Devon Multiply
Devon Multiply is funded by the UK government and is part of the Skills for Life campaign. The programme works with organisations across Devon to provide free numeracy courses.Learn Devon
Devon County Councils Adult Education provider. Subjects include maths, English, employability, digital skills and IT, skills and development, English for speakers of other languages (ESOL), Family Learning, and wellbeing