Community learning courses

• Essex County Council's Adult Community Learning team (ACL)
• HGV driving training
• Project management courses
• Dementia Care - Level 3
• Travel and Tourism Certificate - Aviation pathway
• Start your own business

Essex County Council's Adult Community Learning team (ACL)

The ACL website has details of all the courses on offer at the moment.

To sign up, you'll need to contact ACL using the details on the course listing.

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Supported learning

ACL have also have supported learning courses which have been created specifically for those with learning difficulties and disabilities.

You can search for supported learning courses on the ACL website.

Keep up to date

You can follow the ACL team on Facebook for latest updates on supported learning courses and events.

HGV driving training

Have you got what it takes to be an HGV driver? You could get your licence fully funded.

If you live in Essex you can get fully funded training for Classes 1 & 2, HIAB & Forklift, CPC & ADR licences.

Find out how you can start training.

Project management courses

PRINCE2^® is a globally recognised qualification, endorsed by the UK government, and best practice for project management. It provides the tools needed for every stage of a project and is structured in a way to help both entry-level and more experienced project managers progress their career. If you reside in Uttlesford, Harlow or Epping Forest*, and are looking to enhance your skillset, then you could be eligible for a fully funded PRINCE2^® course.

This skills programme project is funded by The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

Find out how you can start project management.

Dementia Care - Level 3

Dementia is a global concern but it is most often seen in wealthier countries, where people are likely to live into very old age.

Free limited spaces are available on this course as part of the government's Levelling Up initiative.

Find out about the Dementia Care course on the Harlow College website.

Travel and Tourism Certificate - Aviation pathway

This qualification is designed to give the leaner an introduction into working in the Travel and Tourism Industry with an emphasis on the Aviation Sector. It will focus on 4 areas:

1. Understand the principles of the Travel and Tourism Industry
2. Exploration of the occupational roles within the Travel and Tourism - Aviation pathway industry
3. Provide breadth and depth into a range of topical areas within 6 key units across the year
4. The opportunity to gain proficiency in a number of practical and work-related transferable skills

Find out about the Travel and Tourism Certificate course on the Harlow College website.

Start your own business

Help to Start Your Business is a free startup business course provided by Colbea. Perfect for those starting up or developing a new business.

Anyone looking to start-up or develop a new business or idea would benefit from attending, and no prior business knowledge is required.

Find how you can join the startup course on the Colbea website.