Free Short Courses for adults starting in February 2025

Free Business Courses

Courses that offer lifelong skills for managing your business, boosting your confidence, and securing your financial future.

Unlock essential skills to take your career or business to the next level with these FREE courses. Whether you’re starting out or sharpening your knowledge, these practical courses provide real-world value and skills needed in today’s market.

These evening courses, held at our Hackney Campus, run for six weeks. For detailed information on start dates and times, please visit the course pages below.

Basic Bookkeeping
Introduction to Microsoft Office & AI Prompting
Introduction to Starting Your Own Business
Finance for Freelancers
Digital Promotion for Business

Free ICT & Digital Courses

In today’s competitive market, a strong online presence is key to growing your brand or business. Our FREE ICT & Digital short courses are tailored to help you create stunning content, market effectively, and stand out in the digital space.

These evening courses, except the Generative AI course, are held at either our Tower Hamlets or Hackney Campus and run for six weeks. For detailed information on start dates and times, please visit the course pages below.

Generative AI
AI and Prompt Engineering
Audio and Video Editing
How to become a successful content creator
Quantum Computing
Graphics development in Photoshop
Graphics Development in Adobe Illustrator
Animation in Adobe Animate
Project Management

Free Education & Teaching Courses

Make a lasting impact in education and teaching with these FREE courses, perfect for educators, parents, or lifelong learners. Each course is designed to provide practical skills you can apply in work or life.

These evening courses take place at the Hackney Campus lasting 6 weeks. For more details about starting dates and times, please click on the courses pages below.

Academic Writing Skills
Research Skills Development
Introduction to Child Development
Introduction to STEM
Using Technology in Education

Free Health & Social Care Courses

Support your community, improve care practices, and make an impact with these FREE courses designed for health and social care workers, parents, or anyone wanting to learn more about caregiving.

These evening courses take place at the Hackney Campus lasting 6 weeks. For more details about starting dates and times, please click on the courses pages below.

Dementia Care Principles
Introduction to common conditions in Health Care
Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare Settings
Mental Health Awareness and Promotion

Free Early Years Courses

Empower yourself with the knowledge to confidently support your child’s curiosity and learning.

These evening courses take place at the Hackney Campus lasting 6 weeks. For more details about starting dates and times, please click on the courses pages below.

Parenting Skills in Early Years 
Introduction to Child Development
Child Nutrition and Health

Free Science Courses

Introduction to Astronomy
Supporting children with science
The science of common health conditions

Free Hair & Beauty Courses

Step into the exciting world of hair and beauty with these FREE courses. Whether for personal use or as a foundation for a new career, these practical courses offer real-world skills.

These evening courses take place at the Epping Forest Campus, lasting six weeks. For more details about starting dates and times, please click on the course pages below.

Introduction to Barbering Skills
Introduction to Hairdressing Skills
Beauty Therapy Basics
Massage for beginners
Basic Manicures
Bridal Hair and Makeup

Free Practical DIY Courses

Why spend hundreds on repairs when you can learn to handle the basics yourself? Our FREE DIY and skills short courses teach you the essentials of home and vehicle maintenance, so you can tackle everyday problems with confidence and save big in the process.

Short courses available in:

Motorcycle Maintenance
Car Maintenance
Home Maintenance: Plumbing
Home Maintenance: Electrical