Our learning locations
We understand that finding the right course can be overwhelming with so many factors to take into consideration. That’s why we’re making it our mission to simplify the process for you, helping you get one step closer to achieving your learning goals as easily as possible.
Location can often play a crucial role when choosing a course and our convenient learning locations across north, central and south Manchester ensure that you’re able to find a course at a location that suits your needs, whether that means studying closer to home, near work or even online!
Want to learn more about what courses are available to study from January at each of our centres? Look no further.
Abraham Moss Adult Learning Centre
One of our larger centres, Abraham Moss Adult Learning Centre is home to several courses from our maths, English, education and digital skills areas. In January, you can study:
- Level 1 and 2 Functional Skills Maths
- Digital Skills for Beginners
- Entry 3/Level 1 Digital Essentials
- Level 1 Award in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children and Young People’s Settings
- Level 2 Digital Marketing
Forum Learning
Located in the Forum Centre, Forum Learning is easily accessible by public transport and surrounded by lots of amenities such as the leisure centre, civic centre and library which you can take advantage of before or after your class. Courses starting in January include:
- Digital Skills for Beginners
- Entry 3/Level 1 Digital Essentials
- Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Level 2 Functional Skills Maths
Gorton Hub
Gorton Hub is a learning, health and community hub that brings together a range of different services under the same roof. Our classrooms are located on the ground floor and if you join us in January, you can apply now to learn:
- Digital Skills for Beginners
- Entry 3/Level 1 Digital Essentials
- Level 1 Award Preparing to Work in Schools
- Level 2 Award Supporting Work in Schools and Colleges
Greenheys Adult Learning Centre
Our biggest adult learning centre, Greenheys is in the town of Moss Side and offers a large programme of courses to choose from. In January, you can join the below courses:
- Digital Next Steps
- Digital Skills for Beginners
- Entry 3/Level 1 Digital Essentials
- Level 1 Functional Skills English
- Level 1 and 2 Functional Skills Maths
- Level 2 Being Cyber Safe
- Level 2 Counselling Skills
- Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning
- Level 2 Digital Office Essentials
- Level 3 Award in Education and Training
- Level 3 English for Literacy Teaching
Longsight Library and Learning Centre
Situated in the diverse, vibrant and bustling neighbourhood of Longsight, this centre has a wide range of library services, free wifi and computer services on offer as well as a range of adult education courses. You can apply to study one of the below courses in January:
- Digital Skills for Beginners
- Microsoft for Work
- Entry 3/Level 1 Digital Essentials
- Level 1 and 2 Functional Skills Maths
- Level 3 Award in Education and Training
Newton House Adult Learning Centre
A smaller learning centre, courses at Newton House focus on growing your skills in core areas maths, English and digital skills.
There are no courses starting here in January, but you will be able to register your interest in courses in September in the coming months.
The Avenue Library and Learning Centre
On the corner of Victoria Avenue East, The Avenue Library and Learning Centre is a modern building equipped with books, free wifi and internet-ready computers. Our classrooms are in a dedicated Manchester Adult Education area on the first floor of the building. If this is your nearest centre, courses available to study from January are:
- Entry 3/Level 1 Digital Essentials
Withington Adult Learning Centre
Situated in the heart of Withington, Withington Adult Learning Centre is a small centre which is home to our STEPS programme and a range of our courses available from January including:
- Microsoft for Work
- Entry 3/Level 1 Digital Essentials
- Level 1 Award Preparing to Work in Schools
- Level 2 Award Support Work in Schools and Colleges
- Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training
Online
Online courses give you the freedom to learn independently or from a location that suits you. You can now apply to study any of the following online courses:
- Community Interpreting Stage 2
- Level 1 Award in Safeguarding in a Learning Environment
- Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading
- Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
- Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges
- Level 3 Diploma in Principles of Leadership and Management
- Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
Join a course today
For courses starting from January, you can now join by booking an appointment at one of our January Enrolment Days where you will meet with one of our tutors, complete a small initial assessment and enrol on to a course.
| Date | Centre | Time | Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 4 March | Abraham Moss Adult Learning Centre | 9:30am | Maths |
| Tuesday 5 March | Forum Learning | 9:30am | Maths |
| Friday 8 March | Abraham Moss Adult Learning Centre Greenheys Adult Learning Centre | 12:30pm-3:30pm | English and Maths Education Health and Social Care Digital Skills |
| Monday 11 March | Abraham Moss Adult Learning Centre | 9:30am | Maths |
| Monday 11 March | Greenheys Adult Learning Centre | 1:00pm | Maths |
| Tuesday 12 March | Forum Learning | 9:30am | Maths |
| Friday 15 March | Forum Learning | 12:30pm-3:30pm | Education Health and Social Care Digital Skills |
| Friday 15 March | Gorton Hub | 12:30pm-3:30pm | English and Maths Education Health and Social Care Digital Skills |
| Friday 22 March | Withington Adult Learning Centre | 9:30am-12:30pm | Education Health and Social Care Digital Skills |
| Friday 22 March | Longsight Library & Learning Centre | 9:30am-12:30pm | English and Maths Education Health and Social Care Digital Skills |
