Adult Learners at Windsor Forest

Get the skills and qualifications that employers want

Our programme includes a range of courses specifically designed for the adult learner (aged 19+) looking to:

	Develop your career with professionally accredited qualifications
	Retrain for a new career direction or return to work
	Get the qualifications required for higher level study
	Enrich your leisure time. Develop a talent, take up a new interest and meet new people.

Courses start in January or February and are available at Langley, Strode's and Windsor Colleges, so there are options for everyone.

View our course guide here

Courses for Adults - January 2022

English and Maths

Did you leave school without your English and Maths qualifications? We offer functional skills and GCSEs which may be required for employment or higher level study.

ESOL Courses

If English is not your first language - now could be the right time to join an ESOL course and improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing. A range of courses and levels available at Langley, Strode's and Windsor.

Learn English

ESOL and English and maths courses are:

FREE - most of these courses are free - you just need to invest your time.
FLEXIBLE - we have various start times and online and blended options for your convenience.
FAST - our fast track courses will make sure you get qualified as quickly as possible.

Trade and Professional Qualifications

These professional courses lead to an accredited qualification that may help you succeed in your chosen career. We offer courses ranging from AAT qualifications in Accounting to City & Guilds Barbering to CACHE Early Years to IMI accredited Motor Vehicles courses.

A new range of Health and Social Care qualifications are launching at Strode's for 2022:

View Langley Courses

View Strode's Courses

Leisure Courses

If learning a new language is top of your new year's resolution list there's opportunity to learn French, Spanish, Italian and even British Sign Language.

At Windsor College, there are a number of evening courses which include art and design, flower arranging, sewing, photography and even kitchen gardening.

Strode's College offers professional development opportunities including accountancy, counselling, education and training. There are also a number of creative courses such as painting, pottery and photography.

View Windsor Courses

View Strode's Courses

Online Courses

We offer a range of online courses, which are short onlin programmes. Many are accredited by the CPD Certification Service. Learn at your own pace, distant learning also allows you to study around current commitments such as work, family and hobbies. Courses include:

Business

Health and Care

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Access to Higher Education

If you want to start an entirely new career and are seeking a professional qualification or need a degree - we can help you take the first steps.

Get the qualifications you need for university in just one year:

Nursing and Health Professions • Science • Social Sciences and Education • Social Work and Mental Health Professions

Access to HE

Higher Education

Stay near and go far and study for a Level 4 Diploma, HND, Foundation or Bachelors Degree – right on your doorstep. Taught by professionals, our programmes are directly linked to industry and give you the skills and qualifications employers want.

Business (HND, Fd) • Children’s Development and Learning (Fd) • Working with Children and Young People (Fd, BA Hons) • Performing Arts (UAL L4) • Art and Design (UAL L4) • Creative Media (UAL L4)

Higher Education

Have you recently been furloughed, made redundant or are unemployed?

We offer a number of courses which are free. These include:

All English and maths courses
Qualifications up to Level 2 are free - if you earn less than £20,000 pa
If you’re aged 19-23 and want to study for your first Level 2 or 3 course then courses will be free

In addition, if you are unemployed and on eligible benefits - then many courses will be free. If you are 24+ and are studying for your first or second Level 3 or 4 course - then you can cover the costs with an Advanced Learner Loan.

Information and Advice

We are always on hand for information, advice and guidance for anyone who may need it. For course information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 01753 793000 (Langley and Windsor Colleges) or 01784 228676 (Strode's College).

There is lots of useful information on our website about studying at Langley, Strode's and Windsor Colleges - see useful links below.

Covid Safety
Financial Support - learn about our bursaries available to help with costs of travel, essential materials, child care costs.

Adult Learners