New Courses from Learning and skills - updated 21 January 2026
The following is information from Learning and Skills.
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Distance Learning Courses
We are officially booking inductions for Distance Learning courses! Discover the world of online learning, where our courses are best suited for your busy schedule, still providing you with high-quality education. If you are interested in a Distance Learning course, then please fill out this form and we will be in contact - https://forms.gle/u7L1cgeqeM4RBK7A7
Functional Skills Courses
We are officially booking initial assessments for our functional skills maths, English, ESOL and Digital skills courses! Our assessments are held weekly at The Coleridge centre (DL1 5AJ), Fridays at 1pm. If you are interested in a functional skills course, then please contact us and book your initial assessment now !
Continuing Professional Development Courses
We have a fantastic range of CPD courses available to help you stand out or give you the key knowledge needed for a current or future job role. These online courses help those in employment take the next step in their career or help those that might be seeking employment upskill and boost their CV – to view our courses, click here!
Functional Skills & ESOL
English, Maths, Digital Skills and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) – Initial assessments every Friday 1pm - 3pm, Coleridge Centre
We offer a range of ESOL and functional skills classes for anyone 19+ who would like to improve their skills in these areas. These small, friendly classes are taught in person, and we offer personalised support to help learners achieve their goals.
Career Courses
Customer Service Arriva – Monday to Friday - 10am till 3pm - 2nd to 6th February - The Coleridge Centre - 1 week course
Gain customer service and interview skills with Arriva in this week-long course with a guaranteed interview upon completion. You will learn customer service skills, including how best to communicate with customers and how to process different requests. There will also be a visit from Arriva staff and a guided tour of the workplace
Health & Social Care – Care Homes - Monday to Friday - 10am till 3pm - 16th to 20th February - The Coleridge Centre - 1 week course
Gain vital health and social care knowledge and skills for employment in various partner care homes in this week-long course with a guaranteed interview upon completion. This course is ran in partnership with local care homes
Health & Social Care – Domiciliary Care - Monday to Friday - 10am till 3pm - 23rd to 27th February - The Coleridge Centre - 1 week course
Gain vital health and social care knowledge and skills for employment in various partner care homes in this week-long course with a guaranteed interview upon completion. This course is ran in partnership with local care homes
Courses for the Community
Computers for Beginners – Every Tuesday - 12pm till 2pm - 26th January to 30th March - Darlington Library - 9 week course
This course is for those who want a basic understanding of computers and how to use them. The course covers how to switch devices on and off, how to access the Internet, how to create documents and how to stay safe online.
Computing Basics – Every Tuesday - 9:30m till 11:30am - 26th January to 23rd March - The Coleridge Centre - 9 week course
This course is for those who do not have an ICT qualification and would like to build up basic digital skills to carry out the basic operations on a computer/laptop.
Level 1 Preparing to Work in Schools – Every Monday - 12:30pm till 3:15pm - 19th January to 27th April - The Coleridge Centre - 12 week course
This course is for people interested in volunteering or working in schools with the opportunity to develop their knowledge on the delivery of the national curriculum, understanding of the school structure, behaviour management and much more.
Learning & Skills is a further education and training provider based in Darlington. We offer a number of FREE courses to help local adults gain in confidence, upskill and get the job they want. These range for pre-entry level courses for people with limited skills and experience, through to a-level equivalent qualifications. We also offer apprenticeships and courses for younger learners aged between 16 and 18.
